Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous ink composition including between 1 and 40 weight % of a water dispersible resin, between 0.5 and 15 weight % of a colorant, between 20 and 80 weight % of water and between 1 and 30 weight % of an acetal cosolvent, wherein all amounts are relative to the total ink composition. The ink composition may further include between 15 and 75 weight % of a dispersion stabilizing cosolvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of aqueous solutions of nonionic surfactants as gel phase free emulsion systems for emulsion polymerization. The nonionic surfactants are chosen from the group (a) of the addition products from 1 to 40 mol ethylene and/or propylene oxide per mol of allyl alcohol, and (b) of the addition products from 1 to 40 mol ethylene and/or propylene oxide per mol of allyl alcohol, wherein the OH-group of said addition products is end-capped in the sense that it is substituted by a group OR, wherein R is an alkyl group with 1 to 20 C-atoms, which can be saturated or unsaturated, straight chained or branched.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a process for manufacturing a (per)fluoropolymer, said process comprising polymerizing one or more fluorinated monomers in the presence of a multi-phase medium, said medium comprising: (A) a water phase [phase (W)]; (B) at least one fluorinated surfactant [surfactant (FS)] having formula (I) here below: Rf—(OCF2CF2)k-1—O—CF2—COOXa??(I) wherein Rf is a C1-C3 perfluoroalkyl group comprising, optionally, one or more ether oxygen atoms, k is 2 or 3 and Xa is a selected from a monovalent metal and an ammonium group of formula NRN4, wherein RN, equal or different at each occurrence, is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C3 alkyl group; (C) an oil phase [phase (O)] comprising: at least one non-functional (per)fluoropolyether (non-functional PFPE) comprising at least one (per)fluoropolyoxyalkylene chain [chain (RF)] and at least one functional (per)fluoropolyether (functional PFPE) comprising at least one (per)fluoropolyoxyalkylene chain [chain (R?F)] and having a number average molecular

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of aqueous solutions of nonionic surfactants as gel phase free emulator systems for the emulsion polymerization, wherein said nonionic surfactants are chosen from the group (a) of the addition products from 1 to 40 mol ethylene and/or propylene oxide per mol of allyl alcohol, and (b) of the addition products from 1 to 40 mol ethylene and/or propylene oxide per mol of allyl alcohol, wherein the OH-group of said addition products is end-capped in the sense that it is substituted by a group OR, wherein R is an alkyl group with 1 to 20 C-atoms, which can be saturated or unsaturated, straight chained or branched.

Abstract: A composition comprising a mixture of fluoropolyether acids or salts having a number average value of about 800 to about 2500 g/mol. The amount of fluoropolyether acids or salt in the mixture having a molecular weight of not more than 500 g/mol is not more than 50 ppm by weight of the total amount of fluoropolyether acids or salts in the mixture. The amount of fluoropolyether acids or salts in the mixture having a molecular weight of 2500 g/mol or greater is not more than 40% by weight of the total amount of fluoropolyether acids or salts in the mixture. Preferably the fluoropolyether acids or salts comprise an anionic group selected from the group consisting of carboxylate, sulfonate, sulfonamide anion and phosphonate. Also disclosed is an aqueous dispersion polymerization process for fluoropolymer manufacture employing polymerization agent comprising the specified mixture of fluoropolyether acids or salts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of Styrenated Phenol Ethoxylates as surfactants in emulsion polymerization. The present invention further relates to the use of both anionic and nonionic Styrenated Phenol Ethoxylates in emulsion polymerization. Latexes with small average particle and narrow particle size distributions are obtained. Prepared latexes also have low coagulum levels and exhibit excellent mechanical and chemical stability.

Abstract: Solid and liquid compositions containing particles of highly fluorinated ion-exchange polymer having sulfonate functional groups with an ion exchange ratio of less than about 33. The compositions contain at least about 25% by weight of polymer particles having a particle size of about 2 nm to about 30 nm.

Abstract: Solid and liquid compositions containing particles of highly fluorinated ion-exchange polymer having sulfonate functional groups with an ion exchange ratio of less than about 33. The compositions contain at least about 25% by weight of polymer particles having a particle size of about 2 nm to about 30 nm.

Abstract: Use for the preparation of paints for substrata coatings of aqueous dispersions of VDF-based polymers having an average particle size between 0.260 and 0.3 micrometers comprising a bifunctional surfactant of formula: A-Rf-B ??(I) wherein A=—O—CFX—COOM; B=—CFX—COOM with X=F, CF3; M=NH4, alkaline metal, H; Rf is a linear or branched perfluoroalkyl chain, or a (per)fluoropolyether chain such that the number average molecular weight of (I) is in the range 600-800.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion having excellent water resistant property and comprising a copolymer obtainable by polymerizing ethylene and vinyl ester, and a nonionic polyoxyalkylene surface active agent, wherein the nonionic polyoxyalkylene surface active agent comprises 1 to 10 parts by weight of polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether and 0.01 part by weight or less of polyoxyalkylene phenyl ether based on 100 parts by weight of vinyl ester units in the copolymer is provided.

Abstract: Solid and liquid compositions containing particles of highly fluorinated ion-exchange polymer having sulfonate functional groups with an ion exchange ratio of less than about 33. The compositions contain at least about 25% by weight of polymer particles having a particle size of about 2 nm to about 30 nm.

Abstract: Fluoropolymer aqueous dispersions having particles with average diameters from 150 to 400 nm, comprising bifunctional fluorinated surfactants having formula: A-Rf—B??(I) wherein: A and B, equal to or different from each other, are: —(O)pCFX—COOM; M=NH4, alkaline metal, H; X=F, CF3; p is an integer equal to 0 or 1; Rf is a linear or branched perfluoroalkyl chain, or a (per)fluoropolyether chain such that the number average molecular weight of (I) is in the range 300-1,800.

Abstract: An emulsifier mixture comprising an emulsifier I of the formula in which X is O, S, CH2, NH or NR7, one or two of the radicals R1 to R6 are a group SO3?K? and the remainder of R1 to R6 are H or a C1-C18 alkyl group, R7 is a C1-C18 alkyl group and K is a countercation, an emulsifier II of the formula R8—O—(Z?O)n—SO3?K? in which the variables have the following meanings: R8: C1-C18 alkyl Z: CH2—CH2 or n: an integer from 1 to 50 K: a cation, and a nonionic emulsifier III.

Abstract: Solid and liquid compositions containing particles of highly fluorinated ion-exchange polymer having sulfonate functional groups with an ion exchange ratio of less than about 33. The compositions contain at least about 25% by weight of polymer particles having a particle size of about 2 nm to about 30 nm.

Abstract: Liquid compositions containing particles of highly fluorinated ion-exchange polymer having sulfonate functional groups with an ion exchange ratio of less than about 33. The compositions contain at least about 25% by weight of polymer particles having a particle size of about 2 nm to about 30 nm.

Abstract: Acrylic emulsion PSA polymers which when cast as a film resist water whitening by hot or ambient temperature water are provided, and are formed by copolymerizing a monomer mixture comprising at least one alkyl acrylate ester of an alcohol containing at least four carbon atoms, at least one polar comonomer and at least one partially water soluble comonomer present in an amount of at least about 7% by weight of the monomers. Polymerization is carried out in the presence of at least one nonionic surfactant containing at least about 8 moles of ethylene oxide per mole nonionic surfactant and at least one anionic surfactant containing up to about 10 moles ethylene oxide per mole anionic surfactant. There is added to the product of polymerization at least one base to produce an emulsion having a pH greater than 7 and containing particles having a mean “volume-average” particle diameter of up to about 210 nm as determined by laser light scattering.

Abstract: A perfluorodicarboxylic fluoride of the formula: F—CO—CF2—O—Rf—O—CF2—CO—F or perfluorodiketone of the formula: R1—CO—Rf—CO—R1 wherein Rf is a perfluoroalkylene group and R1 is a C1-8 perfluoroalkyl group is mixed with an alkali metal fluoride in an aprotic polar solvent to form an initiator solution. Hexafluoropropene oxide is fed to the initiator solution for polymerization, obtaining difunctional hexafluoropropene oxide polymers of high purity.

Abstract: An antifoaming composition contains (A) 58 to 90% by weight of an oil compound and (B) 10 to 42% by weight of a mixture. The oil compound (A) consisting essentially of (i) 80 to 99.9% by weight of an organopolysiloxane composed of R13SiO1/2, R12SiO2/2 and R1SiO3/2 units in a ratio of (0.1 to 5):(90 to 99.8):(0.1 to 5) by mol % and (ii) 0.1 to 20% by weight of finely divided silica. The mixture (B) consisting essentially of (iii) 30 to 90% by weight of a polyoxyalkylene-modified silicone oil having a viscosity of 120,000 to 1,000,000 centipoise at 25° C. and (iv) 1 to 70% by weight of a polyhydric alcohol alkyl ether having a molecular weight of 50 to 300. The composition has improved antifoaming properties, water dispersibility and stability.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition useful as a mold release agent, exhibiting viscosities, lubricities and melting points which cover a wide range and fit a variety of types of molding equipment, comprising: a) 5 to 40% by weight one or more water soluble copolymers of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide which are in liquid phase at ambient temperatures; b) 15 to 60% by weight a crystalline polyoxyalkylene having a melting point slightly above ambient; and c) 100 to 5000 ppm of one or more antioxidant additives.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition which comprises 100 parts by weight of thermoplastic resin as component (A) which is at least one species selected styrene resin, polycarbonate resin, and polyphenylene ether resin, and 0.5-100 parts by weigh of liquid crystalline polymer as component (B), said thermoplastic resin as component (A) having a glass transition point the rate of change of which satisfies the equation (1) below. Rate of change (%)=|(TgA−TgT)/TgA|×100≦5  (1) where TgA is the glass transition point of the thermoplastic resin as component (A), and TgT is the glass transition point attributable to the thermoplastic resin as component (A) in the resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition containing: A) 25 to 50 wt. % of a polyisocyanate component, B) 5 to 20% wt. % of one or more polyaspartic acid esters C) 10 to 30 wt. % of one or more polyaldimines having a number average molecular weight of 112 to 600 D) 0.1 to 5.0 wt. % of an acetal corresponding to formula IV: E) 0.1 to 5.0 wt. % of castor oil. F) 0.1 to 10.0 wt. % of an organic solvent, G) 15 to 35 wt. % of a pigment and H) 0 to 10 wt. % of a coating additive other than D, F or G, wherein the sum of the percentages of components A to H is 100. The present invention also relates to the use of this coating composition as an anti-corrosive top coat.

Abstract: A hexafluoropropene oxide polymer of formula (1) having a dispersity Mw/mn of up to 1.10 is useful as a raw material for liquid rubber. In formula (1), R is --COF, --I, --Br, --CH.sub.2 OH, --CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CH.sub.2, --COOR.sup.1 or --CONR.sup.2 R.sup.3 wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen or monovalent C.sub.1-20 hydrocarbon groups which may contain N, O, Si or S, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 form a ring with the N atom, Rf is a C.sub.1-6 perfluoroalkylene group or a C.sub.2-10 perfluorooxyalkylene group, and x+y=30 to 400.

Abstract: A continuous process for the preparation of polyacetal copolymers from 1,3,5-trioxane and the comonomers known for this purpose using strong protic acids as an initiator, in which the initiator is added in an amount of 0.01 to 0.6 ppm, based on the total amount of monomers, in finely divided form to the monomer mixture, after the polymerization step the crude polymer is transferred from the polymerization reactor to a mixing unit without further intermediate steps, excess monomer is removed from the crude polymer in the mixing unit or between polymerization reactor and mixing unit by applying reduced pressure and, if desired, generally customary stabilizers, assistants, fillers, reinforcing materials and/or colorants are incorporated into the polymer in the mixing unit.

Abstract: A process of oil-in-water emulsion polymerisation carried out in the presence of emulsifiers that are polyoxyethylene half ester of vic-dicarboxylic acids which give latices that are stable especially to coagulation by electrolytes, shear and/or freezing is disclosed. Particularly suitable emulsifiers are of the formulae (I) or (II):Y.OOC.(HR)C.C(HR.sup.1).COO.(AO).sub.n.R.sup.2 (I)Y.OOC.(HR)C.C(HR.sup.1).COO.(AO).sub.n.CO.(HR.sup.1)C.C(HR)COO.Y(II)where: R, R.sup.1, AO, n, R.sup.2 and Y are as defined, in particular where the emulsifiers are polyoxyethylene half esters of alkenyl succinic acids.

Abstract: A method of producing an acrylic emulsion adhesive characterized in that a composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a monomeric mixture of alkyl (meth)acrylate, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid and N-vinylpyrrolidone, 0.5-2 parts by weight of a surfactant mixture of an anionic surfactant and a nonionic surfactant, and 0.03 to 0.5 part by weight of a polymerization initiator is subjected to emulsion polymerization reaction. The acrylic emulsion adhesive of this invention is rich in solids, features good adhesion and cohesion as well as high water resistance. Therefore, by coating one side of a transparent support, this adhesive can be used as an adhesive sheet for surface protection.

Abstract: A composition for surface treatment, which comprises the following components (I), (II) and (III) as essential components:(I) at least one compound capable of forming a coating film with a contact angle of at least 70.degree. against water;(II) a solvent capable of dissolving the component (I); and(III) a solvent having an evaporation rate lower than the component (II).

Abstract: This invention relates to a paint composition comprising a clay-containing pigment system, a latex binder, a polysaccharide thickener, and 0.005% to 2%, based upon the weight of the pigment, of a blocking agent which serves to prevent more than 20% of the polysaccharide thickener from being adsorbed onto the clay pigment surface, whereby the paint composition exhibits improved appearance and application performance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a neutral nonionic latex comprising:(a) about 5 to about 70 weight percent of a nonionic polymer comprising polymerized free-radically polymerizable nonionic monomer, based upon the total weight of the neutral nonionic latex, wherein the free radically polymerizable nonionic monomer comprises:(i) about 90 to about 99 percent by weight of nonionic alkyl acrylate monomer; and(ii) about 1 to about 10 percent by weight of nonionic amide monomer; wherein the weight percentages of (i) and (ii) are based upon the total weight of (i) plus (ii);(b) about 30 to about 95 weight percent of an aqueous phase, based upon the total weight of the neutral nonionic latex; and(c) about 2 to about 10 weight percent of a nonionic emulsifier based upon the total weight of the nonionic polymer plus the nonionic emulsifier;wherein particles of the nonionic polymer are stabilized by the nonionic emulsifier and dispersed within the aqueous phase.

Abstract: A composition curable to a silicone rubber exhibits adhesion to metal and glass substrates under both dry and wet conditions where the composition contains an alkenyl-containing polydiorganosiloxane, an organohydrogensiloxane, a hydrosilation catalyst containing platinum, an (epoxy-functional organo)trialkoxysilane, an alkoxy-silicon compound, and a titanium compound having Ti--O--CH bonds and the molar amount of alkoxy-silicon compound exceeds the molar amount of (epoxyfunctional organo)trialkoxysilane.

Abstract: Described are water-in-oil emulsions containing an emulsion polymerizate which is soluble in or swells in water and an oil phase, consisting at least partly of monoether compounds, that is not miscible with water in all proportions. Also described are a method of preparing such emulsions and their use as agents for precipitation, sedimentation, and/or thickening.

Abstract: A process for producing a condensed resin dispersion, which comprises subjecting an aldehyde and a compound condensable with the aldehyde, or their precondensate, to a condensation reaction in a dispersion medium consisting essentially of water and/or an organic solvent, to precipitate fine condensed resin particles which hardly settle in said dispersion medium, and then replacing the water and/or the organic solvent by an active hydrogen-containing compound having at least two active hydrogen-containing groups reactive with isocyanate groups.

Abstract: Moldable compositions comprising metallic powder and/or ceramic powder, mixed an organic binder are disclosed, which comprises an ether polyamine of the formula (1) and/or a primary amine of the formula (2) : ##STR1## wherein A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 are alkylene groups or aryl-substituted alkylene groups; X.sup.1 is a residue of an active hydrogen atom-containing compound having at least 2 active hydrogen atoms; n is at least 1; m is 2-8; and X.sup.2 is an amino group represented by ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen atom, alkyl groups or groups of the formula : --(A.sup.3 --O).sub.k --R.sup.3, wherein A.sup.3 is an alkylene group, R.sup.3 is hydrogen atom or an alkyl group and k is at least 1; R is hydrogen atom or an alkyl groups containing 1-30 carbon atoms, A is an alkylene group containing 1-4 carbon atoms, and r is an integer of at least 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which is suitable for the preparation of coatings, sealants and/or fillers and contains one or more binder components and as reactive thinner an octadienyl ether which may contain ester groups and which has a viscosity at 23.degree. C. of at most 5,000 mPas and a content of 1 to 80% by weight of octadienyl groups, --C.sub.8 H.sub.13, 0 to 35% by weight of hydroxyl groups and 0 to 30% by weight of carboxyl groups.

Abstract: Polyurethane and/or polyurea dispersions are prepared by reacting certain coreactants with a polyisocyanate in the presence of a preformed polyurethane and/or polyurea dispersion. The resulting products are epsecially useful to prepare flexible polyurethane foams which exhibit low shrinkage. In addition, polyurethane and/or polyurea dispersions having a bimodal particle size distribution are disclosed.

Abstract: Very low viscosity polymer polyols having high styrene/acrylonitrile ratios and good stability may be achieved by the use of epoxy modified polyols as dispersants. The epoxy modified polyols useful as dispersants may be made by one of three methods: (1) adding the epoxy resin internally to the modified polyol, (2) capping or coupling a polyol not containing an epoxy resin with such a resin, and (3) providing the epoxy resin both internally to the polyol and as a cap or coupler. Epoxy modified polyols having a hydroxyl to epoxy ratio of about 8 or less, made by one of these techniques, are superior dispersants and provide polymer polyols having higher styrene contents, and improved stability and viscosity properties. In one aspect, the epoxy modified polyols contain a significant amount of high moleular weight polyol adducts; generally from about 5 to about 30 wt. % of materials having a GPC molecular weight of greater than 100,000; and at least greater than 80,000.

Abstract: A process for producing a condensed resin dispersion, which comprises subjecting an aldehyde and a compound condensable with the aldehyde, or their precondensate, to a condensation reaction in a dispersion medium consisting essentially of water and/or an organic solvent, to precipitate fine condensed resin particles which hardly settle in said dispersion medium, and then replacing the water and/or the organic solvent by an active hydrogen-containing compound having at least two active hydrogen-containing groups reactive with isocyanate groups.

Abstract: Polymer polyol compositions are provided which are useful for the production of flexible polyurethane foams. The polymer polyol compositions are composed of (1) a high functionality polyol, (2) a subsidiary polyalkylene oxide high in polyoxyethylene content and (3) a stably dispersed polymer. The latter component is formed by in situ polymerization of low molecular weight compounds within components (1) and/or (2) used in making the polymer polyol composition. The polymer polyol compositions provide stable and non-shrinking, free-rise foam at high water levels and over a wider crosslinker and index range permitting increased density and load latitude relative to commercial high resilience polymer polyols. A process for their use and foams and articles prepared therefrom are also provided.

Abstract: The emulsion polymerization of free-radical-polymerizable monomers in the presence of a branched, poly(ethylene oxide) having a molecular weight of 4,000 to 19,000 and 1 to 250 mmol of the sum of the alkali metal and ammonium ions which are not bound to the emulsifier per liter of aqueous phase provides coarse, aqueous plastic dispersions. The process allows for the effective control of the particle size in the dispersion and yields carboxylated rubber dispersions which are suitable for the production of coating materials for carpets and paper.

Abstract: A storage-stable aqueous emulsion of a low molecular weight, alkoxy-functional silicone resin by weight comprising approximately(a) 1-60% of a silicone resin having a viscosity of from 2 to 2000 mPa.s and of the formula ##EQU1## in which R.sup.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 14 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms,x is from 0.75 to 1.5, andy is from 0.2 to 2,(b) 0.1 to 10% of an emulsifying agent, and(c) 30 to 98.5% by weight of water, the emulsion having an alkaline pH, whereby the storage stability due to reduced hydrolysis is improved.

Abstract: Adhesive compositions having improved stability and surface insensitivity are made from a blend of (a) a 2-cyanoacrylate ester adhesive, (b) a polyoxyalkylene glycol, glycol ester, or glycol ether, and (c) fumed silica having no surface treatment.

Abstract: Low viscosity polymer polyols having high styrene/acrylonitrile ratios and good stability may be achieved by the use of a base polyol having a molecular weight higher than 4000, for example, from 4000 to 6500 and a high molecular weight (HMW) dispersant. The dispersant polyol may range from 1 to 20 wt. %, but may be less than 5 wt. % of the total polyol component of the polymer polyol. The HMW dispersant should have a molecular weight higher than about 6000. Preferably, a semi-batch reactor is used, and a relatively high concentration of the HMW dispersant is initially charged to the reactor, relative to the portion of base polyol. Monomer ratios of styrene to acrylonitrile of 85/15 may be achieved with this method.

Abstract: Low viscosity polymer polyol polyols having high styrene/acrylonitrile ratios and good stability may be achieved by the use of a high molecular weight (HMW) dispersant polyol comprising less than 5 wt. % of the total polyol component of the polymer polyol. The HMW dispersant should have a molecular weight higher than about 6000. Preferably, a semi-batch reactor is used, and a relatively high concentration of the HMW dispersant is initially charged to the reactor, relative to the portion of base polyol, which has a molecular weight of less than 4000.

Abstract: A method for emulsifying, emulsion-stabilizing, and/or foam-inhibiting an aqueous polymer dispersion or latex by incorporating therein a polyglycol ether; and a polymer dispersion or latex composition containing such polyglycol ether.

Abstract: Aqueous emulsions of crosslinkable polyaddition organopolysiloxane compositions, well adapted for the thin layer coating of flexible substrates to impart water-repellency and nonadherency thereto, comprise a first aqueous emulsion A including end-vinylated polysiloxanes, a vinylated cyclotrisiloxane, a hydroorganodiorganopolysiloxane, a polyvinyl alcohol and a polyalkylene glycol alkyl ether or alkylphenyl ether, and a second aqueous emulsion B which comprises a catalytically effective amount of a platinum group metal catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a stable dispersion of a polyurea and/or a polyhydrazodicarbonamide in a relatively high molecular weight hydroxyl-group containing material, which dispersion has a solids content of from 5 to 50 percent by weight and which is obtained by reacting(a) an organic di- and/or polyisocyanate with(b) an amine-functional material comprising an addition product of(1) acrylonitrile and(2) a member selected from the group consisting of(i) hydrazine,(ii) aliphatic di- or polyamines containing at least two primary amino groups,(iii) cycloaliphatic di- or polyamines containing at least two primary amino groups,(iv) araliphatic di- or polyamines containing at least two primary amino groups, and(v) mixtures thereof,the ratio of (1) to (2) being at least one mol of (1) per mol of (2) and at most one mol of (1) for each nitrogen atom contained in (2) per mol of (2),the reaction of component (a) and component (b) being conducted at a temperature of from 30.degree. to 170.degree. C.

Abstract: Novel polyols, useful in, for example, reaction injection molding, high resiliency foams and the preparation of polymer/polyols, characterized by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein A and A', which may be the same or different, are connective atoms--carbon, oxygen or combinations thereof with hydrogen atoms or the like satisfying the valences; B is nitrogen (N) or CR, R being hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or the like; Q is 0, CH.sub.2 O, C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O, C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O, or C.sub.4 H.sub.8 O; D is an oxyalkylene or ##STR2## X and X', which may be the same or different, are OH, NH.sub.2 or H; Z is OH; n and d are integers of 0 to 10 and the sum of n and d does not exceed 10; s is 0 or 1, and m is an integer of at least about 16, with the proviso that when B is N and either n or d is zero, X and X' are other than H, provide processing advantages and are highly compatible with low molecular weight extenders such as ethylene glycol.

Abstract: Certain substituted diphenyl ethers improve the flowability of aromatic polyesters and polyester carbonates in the melt.

Abstract: An overcoat composition for use in ion-selective electrodes comprises: (a) a discontinuous liquid phase comprising an oleophilic solvent dispersed within a continuous phase comprising a hydrophilic binder; (b) a complexing agent useful for extracting oleophilic anions; (c) a buffer which provides a pH in the range of from about 7.5 to about 9.5 under conditions of use; and (d) a nucleating agent. This overcoat composition is particularly useful in ion-selective electrodes for determination of CO.sub.2.

Abstract: A stable dispersion of a polymer in a polyol is prepared by reacting an organic polyisocyanate with a short-chain polyol in a high molecular weight polyol containing a relatively high primary hydroxyl group content, the ratio of the content of primary hydroxyl groups in the short-chain polyol to that in the high molecular weight polyol being at least a critical lower limit of about 3.5. The reaction is further carried out in the presence of a small proportion of water to achieve a reduction in the viscosity of the resulting dispersion. The dispersion is used in preparing high resilience polyurethane foam having desirable physical properties and which is of utility in a wide variety of cushioning applications.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polyol blend comprising a polyether polyol having at least two and no more than three hydroxyl groups and from about 5 to about 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of the two components of a dispersion of a polyurea and/or polyhydrazodicarbonamide in an organic compound containing at least one hydroxyl group, the solids content of said blend being from about 1 to about 8 percent by weight. The polyol blend is useful in the production of polyurethane products.