Abstract: Disclosed is a water-dissipatable alkyd resin containing a sulfonate group. The alkyd resin is prepared by reacting at least one monoglyceride, a polycarboxylic acid, and a polyol sulfomonomer adduct containing at least one sulfonate group. The alkyd resin is useful to prepare cross-linked coatings such as obtained with oil based paints.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyesters are prepared by polycondensation of dihydroxy compounds with dicarboxylic acids or their esters or ester-forming derivatives by a process in which an alkali metal compound or an alkaline earth metal compound is added in an amount of less than 1 mmol, calculated as alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, per kg of polyester.

Abstract: A joint compound which remains flexible upon curing and therefore tailored for manufactured housing processes, comprising an acrylate, a biocide, a reinforcing agent, a latex, a first surfactant, a plasticizer, a coalescent agent, a fungicide, a filler, and a second coalescent, all materials being present in predetermined weight percents. A method for producing flexible joints is also provided whereby joints formed by abutting panels are sealed with a joint compound, said joint compound having the characteristic of remaining flexible upon curing or setting.

Abstract: A polyketone is contacted with an organic peroxyacid in a reactive, oxidization, slurry process to produce a polyester polymer.

Abstract: This invention provides a primer composition comprising (A) a polyorganosiloxane resin containing at least 0.01 mole of hydroxyl groups per 100 g of the resin represented by the average composition formula: (R.sup.1).sub.a SiO.sub.(4-a)/2 wherein each R.sup.1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, and a is a value of 0.4 to 1.8; (B) an alkoxytitanium or a partially hydrolyzed product thereof; (C) an acid; and (D) a solvent. The primer composition can strongly adhere a condensation type room temperature curable silicone elastomer to the surface of the coated metal formed by applying a fluororesin coating, an acrylic resin coating or the like to a metal.

Abstract: A polyketone is contacted with an organic peroxyacid in a reactive, oxidization, slurry process to produce a polyester polymer.

Abstract: A method for forming a homogeneous, concentrated, prepolymer composition, and a method of using the concentrated prepolymer composition to uniformly coat fibers is described. The prepolymer mixture is formed by dissolving a dialkyl, trialkyl, or tetraalkylester of biphenyltetracarboxylic acid in a solvent comprising ethyl acetate and methanol in a molar ratio of from about 1:3 to about 1:60, to form an ester solution. Diamine and end cap compound are added to the ester solution to form a monomer mixture solution. The end cap compound is a divalent compound characterized by (i) at least one unsaturated moiety, (ii) capable of reacting with the diamine or the ester to form an end cap radical that precludes further reaction of the diamine with the ester, and (iii) capable of undergoing addition polymerization. A portion of the solvent is evaporated from the monomer solution to form the substantially homogeneous, concentrated, prepolymer composition.

Abstract: A method for forming a homogeneous, concentrated, prepolymer composition, and a method of using the concentrated prepolymer composition to uniformly coat fibers is described. The prepolymer mixture is formed by dissolving a dialkyl, trialkyl, or tetraalkylester of biphenyltetracarboxylic acid in a solvent comprising ethyl acetate and methanol in a molar ratio of from about 1:3 to about 1:60, to form an ester solution. Diamine and end cap compound are added to the ester solution to form a monomer mixture solution. The end cap compound is a divalent compound characterized by (i) at least one unsaturated moiety, (ii) capable of reacting with the diamine or the ester to form an end cap radical that precludes further reaction of the diamine with the ester, and (iii) capable of undergoing addition polymerization. A portion of the solvent is evaporated from the monomer solution to form the substantially homogeneous, concentrated, prepolymer composition.

Abstract: A method for forming a homogeneous, concentrated, prepolymer composition, and a method of using the concentrated prepolymer composition to uniformly coat fibers is described. The prepolymer mixture is formed by dissolving a dialkyl, trialkyl, or tetraalkylester of biphenyltetracarboxylic acid in a solvent comprising ethyl acetate and methanol in a molar ratio of from about 1:3 to about 1:60, to form an ester solution. Diamine and end cap compound are added to the ester solution to form a monomer mixture solution. The end cap compound is a divalent compound characterized by (i) at least one unsaturated moiety, (ii) capable of reacting with the diamine or the ester to form an end cap radical that precludes further reaction of the diamine with the ester, and (iii) capable of undergoing addition polymerization. A portion of the solvent is evaporated from the monomer solution to form the substantially homogeneous, concentrated, prepolymer composition.

Abstract: Adhesion promoting compositions for bonding a layer of organic polymer to a layer of organosiloxane elastomer during curing of the elastomer by a platinum group metal-catalyzed hydrosilation reaction comprise (a) a copolymer containing repeating units derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated organic compound and at least one silane containing an ethylenically unsaturated organic group and at least two silicon-bonded hydrolyzable groups per molecule, and (b) an organohydrogensiloxane containing an average of at least three silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule. If the adhesion promoting composition is to be used with an elastomer prepared by curing an organosiloxane elastomer at temperatures below about 80 degrees C., the adhesion promoting composition includes an alkyl orthosilicate and an organotitanium compound.

Abstract: An optically clear hydrophobic coating is prepared by combining in the presence of water fluorinated polysiloxane having multiple hydrolyzable side groups selected from the group including alkyl, aryl, or alkoxy groups having from one to four carbon atoms, with polysiloxane, with polyester modified polysiloxane, with acid, and with alcohol. The polysiloxane ingredients are combined and blended together. The acid and alcohol ingredients are combined together and mixed with the polysiloxane ingredients. The polysiloxane ingredients undergo hydrolysis and polycondensation/polymerization reactions to form a fluorinated polyester modified polysiloxane polymer that when applied to a substrate surface cures at ambient temperatures to form a durable, weather, chemical and heat resistant, optically clear hydrophobic protective coating.

Abstract: Provided is a process useful for making acrylic polymers of methacrylic acid having improved shear stability. The process provides polymers useful as enteric coatings for medicaments having improved coating efficiency of pharmaceutical forms. Also provided are medicaments in solid form coated with said polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fiber treatment compositions comprising an unsaturated acetate, an organohydrogensiloxane, a metal catalyst, and a dispersant selected from the group consisting of one or more surfactants and one or more solvents. The compositions of the present invention impart beneficial characteristics such as slickness, softness, compression resistance and water repellency to substrates such as fibers and fabrics.

Abstract: Spherical monodispersed polymeric particles are prepared from vinyl monomers and crosslinking polymerizable polyvinyl monomers. More particularly, a novel process for producing spherical monodispersed gel particles that are about 1-6 .mu.m in size and contain at least about 0.5 to about 3 weight percent (based on polymerizable vinyl monomer/vinyl polymer) of a polymerizable polyvinyl monomer is disclosed. The process comprises the steps of combining an isoalkanol solvent, a polymerizable vinyl monomer and a crosslinking polymerizable polyvinyl monomer under timed and monitored conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process to in-situ reactor-fill polyolefins. More specifically, the instant invention provides a process to reactor-fill polyolefins comprising the steps of (a) adding a sufficient amount of alpha-olefin to a filler prior to using the filler for in-situ polymerization; (b) prepolymerizing the mixture of step (a) by contacting the treated filler in random order of no specific sequence with a high activity polymerization catalyst, a cocatalyst, and, if necessary a cocatalyst modifier; and (c) adding an alpha-olefin under olefin polymerization reaction conditions to the reaction product of step (b) to form a reactor-filled composite. The prepolymerization step results in the formation of a sticky prepolymer on the surface and in the pores of the filler.The present invention further relates to reactor-filled polyolefin composites obtained from the process of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fiber treatment compositions comprising an unsaturated acetate, an organohydrogensiloxane, a metal catalyst, an organosilicon compound, and optionally a dispersant. The compositions of the present invention impart beneficial characteristics such as slickness, softness, compression resistance and water repellency to substrates such as fibers and fabrics.

Abstract: Lubricant-containing aqueous preparations of copolymers are obtainable by polymerisation of(A) 70 to 95% by weight of a monomer mixture of(a) 20 to 90% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, in particular of a monocarboxylic acid, or of a corresponding amide,(b) 10 to 80% by weight of a sulfonated, aliphatic or aromatic monovinyl compound, and(c) 0 to 25% by weight of N-vinylpyrrolidone or of an N-vinyl-substituted amide of a saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acid in the presence of(B) 5 to 30% by weight of a polyol whose hydroxyl groups have been esterified with a fatty acid of 8 to 26 carbon atoms, the sum totals of (A) and (B) on the one hand and (a), (b) and (c) on the other each adding up to 100%.

Abstract: An epoxy group-containing thermosetting resin composition comprising (A) a copolymer obtained from (a) at least one member selected from an unsaturated carboxylic acid and an unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride, (b) an epoxy group-containing unsaturated compound, (c) a monoolefin unsaturated compound, and optionally (d) a conjugated diolefin unsaturated compound, and (B) an organic solvent for dissolving the above copolymer. There is also provided another epoxy-group containing thermosetting resin composition which contains the above component (A), (C) a polymerizable compound having at least one ethylenically unsaturated double bond, and (D) a photopolymerization initiator. These epoxy-group containing thermosetting resin compositions are excellent in storage stability.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cosmetic film forming composition which is freeze-thaw stable and is especially useful as a nail coating composition which upon drying forms a film which will adhere to keratin of a nail. More particularly, the present invention relates to cosmetic film forming compositions which consist of aqueous emulsion (A) which comprises a sulfopolyester and a copolymer of vinyl acetate and dialkyl maleate or fumarate; aqueous emulsion (B) which comprises an aqueous emulsion polymer of acetoacetoxyethyl alkylacrylate or the polymerization reaction product of acetoacetoxyethyl alkylacrylate with a vinylfunctional monomer; and (C) a freeze-thaw agent. The freeze-thaw agent imparts improved freeze-thaw properties to the composition without being detrimental to desirable properties such as fast drying time and good adhesive properties.

Abstract: An ultraviolet-curing covering composition comprising Component A which is obtained by reacting a hydroxyl group-containing polyfunctional acrylate with a silane coupling agent containing an isocyanate group(s), Component B of a polyfunctional acrylate having 3 or more acryloyl groups in the molecule, Component C of a silica sol in an organic solvent, and Component D of a photopolymerization initiator. This composition forms a coating film shows excellent hardwearing properties and adhesion to plastic substrates after ultraviolet-curing. Blending Component E of an acrylic resin and Component F of a solvent to the composition forms a coating film which can be processed before curing.

Abstract: An alkyd resin comprising allyloxypropanol and unsaturated drying oil compound residues in the resin chain. The invention further includes the method for manufacturing the resin and coatings made therefrom.

Abstract: Crosslinkable copolymers of (a) 80-99% by wt. vinylpyrrolidone (VP) and 1-20% by wt. of a tertiary-amine-containing polymerizable monomer, e.g. vinylimidazole (VI) or 4-vinylpyridine (VPy), and (b) 80-99% by wt. VP and 1-20% by wt. of an epoxide-containing polymerizable monomer, e.g. allyl glycidyl ether (AGE) or glycidyl acrylate (GA), are reacted in solution, e.g. water, alcohol, or mixtures thereof, at a predetermined temperature, e.g. 50.degree.-70.degree. C., in a wt. ratio (solids basis) of (a):(b) of about 2:1 to 1:2, preferably about 1:1, in a solution concentration of about 10-30% of each, to provide a crosslinked PVP product, in gel form, suitable for use as an electrolead on a conductive foilbacking, or for bandages and wound dressings, and as a controlled release media for pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: A thermosetting printing ink composition comprising a functional copolymer of a thermosettable polyester and a polysiloxane, a pigment, a crosslinking agent and a curing catalyst which may be a strong acid or a metal salt thereof. The composition desirably also includes a reactive diluent such as a glycol, glycol ether or alcohol. The compositions are especially useful for imprinting metal containers such as beer and soda cans.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane compositions which comprise (A) a salt of a water-soluble organic or inorganic acid and an organopolysiloxane which has at least one SiC-bonded organic radical containing basic nitrogen, and (B) an alkoxylated alcohol and also, optionally, (C) a salt of a water-insoluble organic acid and an organopolysiloxane, which has at least one SiC-bonded organic radical containing basic nitrogen.

Abstract: A primer composition has blended therein an organic silicon compound having in a molecule at least one group of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group or a group represented by QSi( R.sup.4 O).sub.a (R.sup.5).sub.3-a, Q is a divalent organic group, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each are a monovalent hydrocarbon group, a is an integer of 0 to 3, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each are a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group, and n is 0, 1 or 2. The primer composition is a useful adhesive since it is effective for joining silicone elastomers and similar adherends to supports such as paint coated metals and resins.

Abstract: High concentration-low viscosity polymer-polyols are prepared by polymerizing mixtures of acrylonitrile and styrene in polyols, which are free of any polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond, in the presence of alkyl-substituted tertiary mines. Without use, as a dispersion stabilizer, of organic compounds which have a polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond and terminal hydroxyl groups, there can be obtained polymer-polyols which have a concentration of the polymer of 33-60 wt % and a glass transition temperature of the polymer of 90.degree.-120.degree. C.

Abstract: Low VOC penetrating compositions for staining and protecting porous substrates such as wood, concrete, cement, brick and the like, comprising aqueous dispersions of polyurethane-ureas.

Abstract: A solution of amphiphilic molecules and water is atomized to form a mist of droplets which are deposited on a substrate surface to completely cover same with a coating of the solution. The amphiphilic molecules in the coating self-assemble on the surface into a continuous thin film that is less than 500 nanometers thick. The water is evaporated from the coating to leave only the film chemically bonded to the surface.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising:(A) a compound having at least one curable acrylic radical, methacrylic radical or vinyl radial, or a mixture thereof;(B) an organic solvent containing an alcoholic organic solvent with an amount of not less than 40% by weight;(C) a compound having at least one pentavalent P with phosphoryl bonding; and(D) a polymerization initiator whichwhen coated on the surface of molded inorganic or organic materials, the coating shows superiority in curing under atmosphere and the cured composition has excellent adhesion, surface hardness, resistance to scratch, resistance to abrasion, surface luster, transparency and antistatic property.

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure: Polymers of olefinically unsaturated monomers and solutions of these polymers are obtainable by a process in which the olefinically unsaturated monomers are polymerized in the presence of a free radical initiator in solution under polymerization conditions which are otherwise predetermined, in such a way that the solvent and/or a liquid part of one or more reactants of the polymerization batch are initially taken and heated to the polymerization temperature, and some or the total amount of the monomers to be polymerized is fed continuously to the agitated initially taken part of the polymerization batch via one or more feeds, with maintenance or initiation of the polymerization, in such a way that the outlet orifice of the one or more feeds is located below the surface of the initially taken liquid part of the polymerization batch.

Abstract: Improved polymer/polyol compositions and processes for making them; high potency preformed stabilizers used to make the polymer/polyol compositions and processes for making them; and improved polyurethane products made from the polymer/polyols compositions; characterized by a material reduction in polymer/polyol viscosity while raising the polymer solids content.

Abstract: The invention provides rolls, belts and other biasable members having at least one layer or coating of an elastomeric resilient polyurethane formed by reacting (a) a polyisocyanate prepolymer comprising the reaction product of a saturated aliphatic polyisocyanate, a saturated cycloaliphatic polisocyanate, or an aromatic polyisocyanate and a polyol free of aliphatic unsaturation, preferably a polyalkylene glycol in which the alkylene group contains 2 to 8 carbon atoms, and (b) a hardening mixture comprising a polyol of (a) or a diamine free of aliphatic unsaturation, or a mixture thereof and, as a conductivity control agent, from 0.001 to 5.0 weight percent, based on the total weight of (b), of a complex of ethylene glycol or an oligoethylene glycol selected from the group consisting of di-, tri- and tetraethylene glycol with an ionizable antimony halide salt selected from the group consisting of antimony trifluoride, antimony trichloride, antimony tribromide and antimony triiodide.

Abstract: A process for preparing solid polymer blends and composites of controlled porosity in microemulsions containing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic phases. The microemulsions are prepared with surfactant systems that may include a cosolvent as a part thereof, together with a hydrophilic monomer, or monomers, dissolved in the hydrophilic phase of the microemulsion, and a hydrophobic monomer, or monomers, dissolved in the hydrophobic phase. Polymerization of the monomers thus present is carried out to provide highly uniform dispersions of the resulting polymers in each other. The invention allows for the control of the morphology of the blends, the improvement in compatability of otherwise incompatible polymers, and improvements in the processability of the polymers due to enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to new phosphorus-containing duromers of oligophosphites and epoxides or bisacrylates or unsaturated polyesters.

Abstract: A butadiene heteropolymer latex is prepared by emulsion polymerizing appropriate monomers in the presence of polyvinyl alcohol and a stabilizing solvent. The butadiene heteropolymer can be a butadiene copolymer or terpolymer prepared from butadiene monomers and comonomers such as .alpha.-haloacrylonitrile and acrylic acid. The butadiene heteropolymer latices can be prepared without problems of coagulation and can be utilized effectively in adhesive compositions without the use of volatile solvents. Adhesive bonds prepared from the butadiene heteropolymer latices also avoid the side effect problems associated with polymers prepared utilizing conventional surfactant-based emulsion polymerization techniques.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel suppressants for unsaturated polyester styrenated resins resulting in lower emission of volatile compounds in the production of the polyester resins.

Abstract: A composition and process for protecting, preserving, and renewing surfaces, especially rubber and other natural and synthetic polymers, leather, and wood is disclosed. The emulsions of the present invention are applied to the polymer surfaces and by virtue of the composition, once applied, the emulsion will break causing the deposition of a uniform coating of treatment chemical. The treatment chemical is formulated to protect, renew and preserve the polymer surface being treated. The treatment composition comprises dimethylpolysiloxane fluid, an aminofunctional dimethylpolysiloxane, a wetting agent, an emulsifier pair, and an agent which causes the emulsion to break when applied to the surface. Each component contributes to the performance of the composition and facilitates the proper deposition of treatment chemical.

Abstract: A permanent fogging system comprising a selected amount of a reactive free-radical polymerizable acrylic or substituted acrylic monomer, a low molecular weight glycol carrier and an effective amount of a free radical initiator.Another embodiment involves a method of sealing a pipeline by spraying or applying the fogging or misting system described above.

Abstract: Polymerizable compositions comprising a liquid polymerizable continuous phase and a non-liquid, non-polymerizable dispersed discontinuous phase are stabilized against density drift of the discontinuous phase by forming in-situ, throughout and within said polymerizable composition a crystalline matrix of sufficient density to effectively inhibit density drift.

Abstract: Macromers for use in preparing stable, low viscosity graft polymer polyols of high solids content are disclosed. These macromers are easily made in high yield with short cycle times, and may be used to prepare graft dispersions containing amine based polyols.

Abstract: An antistatic coating composition comprising: (a) a first organosilane compound having at least one epoxy group and at least one hydrolyzable alkoxy group; (b) a second organosilane compound having no epoxy group and two or more hydrolyzable alkoxy groups; (c) 2 to 20 wt %, based on the total weight of said first and second organosilane compounds, of aluminum dihydrogenphosphate; and (d) 50 to 500 parts by weight, based on the total weight of said first and second organosilane compounds, of an organic solvent for said first and second organosilane compounds.The coating composition has a long pot life to be stably stored for a long period of time, and may be coated on any of usual materials including metallic, inorganic and organic materials to form a cured coating film which is excellent in resistance to heat, durability, water-proof property and resistance to chemicals by heating at a relatively low temperature for a short time.Also provided is an improved process for preparing such a coating composition.

Abstract: A primer composition comprising:(A) an organosilicon compound formed by binding an organosilicon compound represented by the general formula (I): ##EQU1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group; X represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, etc.; and 0.ltoreq.a<0.2, 0.ltoreq.b<0.2 and 1<c<4,with an organopolysiloxane represented by the general formula (II): ##EQU2## wherein R.sup.2 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group containing no aliphatic unsaturated group; R.sup.3 represents an alkenyl group; Y represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, etc.; and 1.8<d<2.2, 0.004<e<0.2 and 0.ltoreq.f<0.2,in a particular proportion;(B) an organic titanate; and(C) an organic solvent.This primer composition achieves adhesion with good durability at high temperatures, particularly in high temperature oils.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing a polysiloxane-containing resin which comprises copolymerizing a polysiloxane-type macromonomer with a vinyl monomer, characterized in that the polysiloxane-type macromonomer is one prepared by reacting about 70 to about 99.999 mole % of a compound (A) represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or phenyl group, and R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each represent alkoxyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or hydroxyl group with about 30 to about 0.001 mole % of a compound (B) represented by the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.5 represents hydrogen atom or methyl group, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 each represent hydroxyl group, alkoxyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms with the proviso that R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a silicon polyimide precursor composition which has a viscosity suitable for the formation of films by application or another mean and which is capable of forming hard and tough films having excellent heat resistance, low coefficient of thermal expansion and strong adhesive force by heating the films, the above-mentioned films being formed by the chemical bond between silicon and polyimide. Another feature of the present invention is directed to a method for preparing a crosslinked/cured material of the aforesaid silicon polyimide precursor composition.That is, the present invention is connected with a soluble silicon polyimide precursor composition which comprises 0.5 to 40% by weight of a silicon polyimide precursor represented by the following formula (I) on another precursor obtained by imidizing the compound represented by the formula (I) and having a logarithmic viscosity number of 0.05 to 5 dl/g, 0.

Abstract: What is described herein is a process for making ethanol solutions of alkyl half-esters of copolymers of maleic anhydride and a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl vinyl ether which are benzene and acetone-free. The invention is characterized by (a) precharging a reactor with excess C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl vinyl ether as both monomer reactant and solvent, and a free radical polymerization initiator, at a reaction temperature; (b) feeding the alkyl half-ester of maleic anhydride formed by reaction of substantially one mole of maleic anhydride and substantially one mole of alkanol into the precharged reactor to form the desired alkyl half-ester of the alternating copolymer of maleic anhydride and the C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl vinyl ether in excess alkyl vinyl ether as solvent; (c) cooling the reactor to room temperature; and (d) introducing ethanol solvent into the reactor and removing excess alkyl vinyl ether to form the desired half-ester copolymer in ethanol solution.

Abstract: Amino resin solutions having an electrical conductivity of <100 .mu.S/cm for impregnating paper are obtainable byA) methylolation of melamine with aqueous formaldehyde in a molar ratio of from 1:2 to 1:5 in the presence of a tertiary organic amine at a pH of from 7 to 12,B) etherification with a molar excess, based on the methylol groups, of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alcohol in the presence of an unsubstituted or substituted dicarboxylic acid and/or polycarboxylic acid at a pH of from 3 to 6,C) neutralization of the reaction mixture with an inorganic base and removal of the volatile components by distillation, except for a water content of <10% by weight, based on the reaction mixture, andD) addition of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alcohol to give a solids content of from 40 to 90% by weight, based on the amino resin solution, and removal of insoluble components by filtration.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ladder silicone oligomer composition which comprises [A] 100 weight parts of a ladder silicone oligomer containing 1 to 10 weight % of hydroxyl groups and 1 to 10 weight % of ethoxy groups, [B] 1 to 200 weight parts of at least one silicon-containing compound selected from (a) silicone oligomers and polymers having a number average molecular weight of 500 to 100,000, which are obtained by reacting a compound of the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkyl or phenyl, and R.sub.2 is lower alkyl, with a compound of the following formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 is lower alkyl, or phenyl, and R.sub.4 is lower alkyl, the molar ratio of the compound (I) to the compound (II) being from 1/0.3 to 1/9, and (b) ethyl silicates having a silica content of 28.8 to 45 weight % and hydrolysis products thereof, and [C] an organic solvent. The ladder silicone oligomer composition is useful as a coating material and an adhesive.

Abstract: A water repellency treatment agent which is non-corrosive to metals, comprising a solution as a volatile solvent of 1-20 wt % of silyl phosphate containing 1-10 wt % of phosphorus, and less than 20 wt % of an organopolysiloxane of general formula R.sub.a SiO.sub.(4-a)/2 having a viscosity of 5-10,000 centistokes at 25.degree. C., wherein the letter a has a value in the range 1.95<a<2.20, and R is a monovalent organic group selected from saturated or unsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon groups with 1-30 carbon atoms, halogenated hydrocarbon groups, alkoxy groups, hydroxyl groups and hydrogen atoms.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprise a clear, homogeneous binder mixture of polyether or polyester polymer, an amine-formaldehyde condensate resin, and an organic solvent; the mixture being miscible with water to application viscosity. The coating composition typically contains suspended solid particulates, including pigments and metal flakes.

Abstract: Disclosed are colored polyester compositions comprising a polyester having reacted therewith or copolymerized therein at least one residue of an anthraquinone compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein AQ is the residue of a 9,10-anthraquinone radical; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl; X is a group reactive with at least one of the functional groups of the monomers from which the polyester is prepared; and n is 1 or 2. The described anthraquinone compounds possess improved thermal stability and thus are not decomposed at the high temperatures at which polyesters are prepared. Also disclosed are shaped articles, particularly containers, fabricated from the colored polyester compositions.