Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of reducing the amount of antimony flame retardant compound in a flame retardant composition which comprises using calcium oxide or a combination of talc and calcium oxide as a filler in the composition, wherein the composition comprises specific amounts of a polyester, a brominated flame retardant compound, an antimony flame retardant compound, and a filler comprising calcium oxide or a combination of talc and calcium oxide. Also disclosed are compositions prepared by such a method and articles derived therefrom.

Abstract: Disclosed are a multi-block copolymer, its producing method and an electrolyte membrane using the same. The multi-block copolymer includes a hydrophobic block having a plurality of repeating units represented as chemical formula 1; and a hydrophilic block having a plurality of repeating units represented as chemical formula 2. The multi-block copolymer is acidified, and can be used to an electrolyte membrane and a fuel cell. The use of the multi-block copolymer as an electrolyte membrane ensures excellent dimensional stability.

Abstract: A coating composition, an anticorrosion film formed by the composition, as well as an anticorrosive article, are disclosed. The coating composition comprises 1-35% by weight of one or more fluoropolymer; 1-70% by weight of one or more epoxy resin; 5-70% by weight of one or more polyamideimide; 0-40% by weight an auxiliary binder consisting of one or more of polyethersulfone, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, polyimide, polyether ether ketone, polyetherimide, polyurethane, alkyd resin, polyester, or acrylic polymers; and, based on 100 parts by weight of the above components, 100-400 parts by weight of solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a crosslinkable polymer powder composition redispersible in water, obtainable by means of free radical polymerization, in an aqueous medium, of one or more monomers from the group consisting of vinyl esters of straight-chain or branched alkylcarboxylic acids having 1 to 15 C atoms, methacrylates and acrylates of alcohols having 1 to 15 C atoms, vinylaromatics, olefins, dienes and vinyl halides, no epoxide-functional comonomers being copolymerized, and subsequent drying of the polymer dispersion obtained thereby, wherein, before and/or during the polymerization and/or before the drying of the polymer dispersion obtained thereby, an epoxy resin is added and, if appropriate after the drying, a curing agent crosslinking with the epoxy resin is added.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyvinyl chloride-based resin fiber having a shrinkage stress of 70 ?N/dtex or less at 130° C. When fiber bundles for artificial hair which includes 20 to 100% by weight of this polyvinyl chloride-based resin fiber and 0 to 80% by weight of a thermoplastic resin fiber having a Young's modulus of 4 to 9 GPa and a shrinkage percentage of 10% or less at 130° C. and having a composition including no polyvinyl chloride-based resin are processed, a fiber for artificial hair and an artificial hair product having an excellent styling property and texture similar to those of human hair can be obtained.

Abstract: A liquid epoxy resin composition for semiconductor encapsulation comprising: (A) at least one epoxy resin, (B) at least one curing accelerator and (C) at least one acid anhydride terminated polyamic acid. The liquid epoxy resin composition provides a cured material that has an excellent adhesiveness to a semiconductor chip surface and has an excellent moisture resistance.

Abstract: New protective coating layers for use in wet etch processes during the production of semiconductor and MEMS devices are provided. The layers include a primer layer, a first protective layer, and an optional second protective layer. The primer layer preferably comprises an organo silane compound in a solvent system. The first protective layer includes thermoplastic copolymers prepared from styrene, acrylonitrile, and compatible compounds such as monomers, oligomers, and polymers comprising epoxy groups; poly(styrene-co-allyl alcohol); and mixtures thereof. The second protective layer comprises a highly halogenated polymer such as a chlorinated polymer to which may or may not be crosslinked upon heating.

Abstract: This invention relates to curable sealants that provide low moisture permeability and good adhesive strength after cure. The composition comprises an aromatic compound having meta-substituted reactive groups and a cationic or radical initiator.

Abstract: A prepreg composite material that includes a fiber layer and a resin comprising a thermoset resin component, a curing agent and a fibrous micropulp. The micropulp component is an aramid fiber having a volume average length of from 0.01 to 100 micrometers. The prepreg is useful in composite panel construction for minimizing fluid permeation into the cured structure. This prepreg is particularly suitable for making honeycomb sandwich panels. Film adhesives, liquid and paste resins containing aramid fiber micropulp are also disclosed.

Abstract: Polymerizable compositions are provided that contain an epoxy compound and a polymerizable, ethylenically-unsaturated resin having an acid functional group where the epoxy compound is polymerized by cationic polymerization initiated by the acid functional group and the polymerizable, ethylenically-unsaturated resin is polymerized by free-radical polymerization. To that end, a two-part polymerizable composition is provided that has a first part containing the epoxy compound; and a second part containing the polymerizable, ethylenically-unsaturated resin having an acid functional group. The first part and/or the second part further contain a radical initiator effective to initiate either self-curing or light-curing by free-radical polymerization.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an insulating resin composition soluble fluorine-based resin, thermosetting resin; a solvent capable of simultaneously dissolving the soluble fluorine-based resin and the thermosetting resin, and a printed circuit substrate using the same.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to photoinitiated cationic epoxy compositions including: (a) at least one substantially saturated epoxy material comprising at least two glycidyl ether groups; (b) about 0.1 to about 20 weight percent on a basis of total weight of the composition of at least one polymer comprising at least one vinyl chloride segment and at least one vinyl acetate segment; and (c) at least one cationic photoinitiator; and bonded substrates and methods of bonding including the same.

Abstract: A polyester composition comprising (a) a polyester derived from a diol and a diacid, (b) a fluoropolymer and (c) a carboxy reactive compound, where the polyester composition has a highly useful combination of (i) mechanical properties and (ii) melt strength is disclosed. Also disclosed is a process to prepare these compositions and articles therefrom.

Abstract: An antireflection film composition, wherein an etching speed is fast, thus, when used as a resist lower layer, a film loss of a resist pattern and deformation of the pattern during etching can be minimized, and because of a high crosslinking density, a dense film can be formed after thermal crosslinking, thus, mixing with an upper layer resist can be prevented and the resist pattern after development is good is provided. The antireflection film composition comprising; at least a polymer having a repeating unit represented by the following general formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions containing epoxidized esters of vegetable oil fatty acids, and to methods of making such compositions. The esters are C1-6 alkyl or C2-6 alkenyl, monoglycerol or diglycerol, C4-6 polyol or glycol esters of a vegetable oil fatty acid. The compositions include latex coating compositions comprising the epoxidized esters; epoxy resin compositions comprising the epoxidized esters; thermoset plastic compositions comprising the epoxidized esters; and PVC compositions comprising the epoxidized esters. The invention is also directed to epoxidized monoglycerides or diglycerides, and expoxidized C4-6 polyol esters of vegetable oil fatty acids.

Abstract: The invention relates to a one-step fluoropolymer, especially polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), coating for use on metals, especially use on metal fuel line and brake tubes, etc, to provide a protective barrier with superior chemical resistance, impact resistance and heat resistance as well as good flexibility. The coating composition contains, on a resin solids basis, 75-94 percent polyvinylidene fluoride resin, 5-20 percent acrylic resin, and 1-15 percent polyepoxide resin. The coating has excellent adhesion on metal substrates, particularly on non-pretreated galvanized steel, without the need for a primer coating.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vinyl polymer with an epoxy group terminally introduced therein and an epoxy resin composition comprising (A) an epoxy resin and (B) a vinyl polymer which has a main chain produced by living-radical polymerization and has a reactive functional group at a main chain terminus. A flexible epoxy resin composition can be obtained using these compounds. The invention further provides an epoxy resin composition-having an epoxy group at a main chain terminus thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved compositions for aqueous adhesives and aqueous primers that increase the durability of composites made by adhering elastomers to metal.

Abstract: A connecting material containing a thermosetting resin has a surface tension of 25 to 40 mN/m (at 25° C.). The connecting material contains a surfactant to adjust the surface tension to 25 to 40 mN/m (at 25° C.). The surfactant is a silicone resin-based surfactant or a fluorine resin-based surfactant. The ratio of surfactant content is 0.01 to 5.0 wt pts per 100 wt pts resin content in the connecting material.

Abstract: A catalyst system for (co)-polymerizing ethylene or ethylene with ?-olefin is disclosed. The catalyst system utilizes a catalyst component that contains the product of a reaction of an early transition metal complex such as a titanium alkoxide with a cyclic diene-containing compound such as indene. The catalyst system also utilizes a solid magnesium halide support and an alkylaluminum co-catalyst. The catalyst system of present invention produces polyethylene with a narrow molecular weight distribution and a narrow compositional distribution.

Abstract: A coating composition includes a thermoplastic dispersion and a stabilizer. The stabilizer includes the reaction product of an epoxy resin and an acid, wherein the stabilizer has at least two oxirane functional groups per molecule.

Abstract: A composition comprises an oxetane oligomer or polymer or copolymer block wherein each repeat group has at least one ether side chain which is terminated by a fluorinated aliphatic group and optionally with the proviso that at least two different repeat units of the oligomer or polymer or copolymer have different Rf groups. The oxetane block is connected to a hydrocarbon polymer block derived from a mono or polyhydroxyl initiator. The terminal fluorinated alkyl groups impart good stain resistance to the oligomer or polymer or copolymer. In another embodiment, a fluorinated aliphatic or alkyl alcohol is reacted with an amino dicarboxylic acid with the reaction product thereof being subsequently grafted to a maleated polyolefin or a maleated polymer derived from a vinyl substituted aromatic monomer. The fluorinated alcohol also imparts good stain resistance to the grafted copolymer. Both compounds can be utilized as an additive in polymers as for example various polyolefins.

Abstract: A perfluoropolyether, a composition comprising the perfluoropolyether, a process for producing the perfluoropolyether, and a process for improving the thermostability of grease or lubricant are provided. The perfluoropolyether comprises perfluoroalkyl radical end groups in which the radical has at least 3 carbon atoms per radical and is substantially free of perfluoromethyl and perfluoroethyl end groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a conductive composition comprising (i) a fluoropolymer, (ii) an electrically conductive product and (iii) a triblock copolymer ABC, the three blocks A, B and C being linked together in this order, each block being either a homopolymer or a copolymer obtained from two or more monomers, block A being linked to block B and block B to block C by means of a covalent bond or an intermediate molecule linked to one of these blocks via a covalent bond and to the other block via another covalent bond, and such that: block A is compatible with the fluoropolymer, block B is incompatible with the fluoropolymer and is incompatible with block A, block C is incompatible with the fluoropolymer, block A and block B. The invention also relates to the components manufactured with the above composition. These components may be plates, films, tubes, rods, centrifugal pump components and containers.

Abstract: To provide the thermosetting powder coating composition which comprises a fluorine-containing copolymer having crosslinkable functional group and a curing agent, in which the fluorine-containing copolymer has a fluoroolefin unit, has a fluorine content of not less than 10% by weight and is not dissolved in tetrahydrofuran substantially. A coating line can be shared with other powder coating composition because even when the composition mixes to other powder coating composition, it causes no coating defects, and yet a coated article having a coating film excellent in physical properties can be provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides curable coating compositions including: (a) about 55 to about 99 weight percent of an epoxy-functional polymer containing at least two epoxide groups per molecule; (b) about 1 to about 45 weight percent of a thermoplastic polymer effective to reduce shrinkage of the curable composition upon curing and which is substantially insoluble in the epoxy-functional polymer; (c) about 1 to about 70 weight percent of ground vulcanized rubber particles having an average particle size ranging from about 1 to about 300 microns; (d) a curing agent adapted to cure the epoxy-functional polymer; and, optionally, vinyl chloride polymer.

Abstract: An interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) or semi-interpenetrating polymer network (semi-IPN) comprises a first phase which is continuous and comprises a flexible polymer and a second phase which is a fluorescent or nonfluorescent durable dispersed or continuous phase and comprises a dye and a polymer, wherein the polymer enhances durability of the dye. Such networks are particularly useful in fluorescent traffic signs or safety devices or in pavement marking tape or paint.

Abstract: The rheological properties of a crosslinkable resin system are modified by the presence of a side chain crystalline (SCC) polymer (or a similar crystalline polymer which melts over a narrow temperature range). The polymer dissolves in the curable system at temperatures above the melting point of the crystalline polymer (Tp), but when the system is then cooled to a temperature below Tp, at least partially forms a separate phase in the curable system. Below Tp, this separate phase substantially increases the viscosity of the curable system (i.e. makes it thicker than the same system without the crystalline polymer). This is particularly valuable for sheet molding composites (SMCs) in which the increase in viscosity makes the composites less tacky, and for dry film resists (DFRs). Above Tp, the curable system containing the dissolved crystalline polymer has a viscosity which is substantially less than its viscosity below Tp.

Abstract: An interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) or semi-interpenetrating polymer network (semi-IPN) comprises a first phase which is continuous and comprises a flexible polymer and a second phase which is a fluorescent or nonfluorescent durable dispersed or continuous phase and comprises a dye and a polymer, wherein the polymer enhances durability of the dye. Such networks are particularly useful in fluorescent traffic signs or safety devices or in pavement marking tape or paint.

Abstract: A method for making a one component heat curable epoxy resin system by mixing together (A) an epoxy resin or compound containing more than one epoxy group; (B) an amine solidifying system present in insufficient quantities to cause gelation after the amino hydrogen atoms are consumed by epoxy groups, under the reaction conditions chosen for (A) and (B); (C) a hardener system for (A) and the reaction product of (A) and (B), wherein (C) is different from (B); and (E) an expanding agent, wherein (A) and (B) react to completion at room temperature in the presence of (C) and (E), and wherein the reaction between (A) and (B) does not cause (C) or (E) to substantially react.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cationically electrodepositable coating composition comprising: (A) a water-soluble or water-dispersible resin obtained by reacting a hydroxyl group of a bisphenol A type epoxy resin with a cyclic ester compound, (B) a vinyl resin having a solubility parameter value of less than 9.6, (C) polyalkylene glycol having a solubility parameter value of less than 9.6, and (D) a pigment component having an average particle diameter of 0.5 &mgr;m or less.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a one-component epoxy resin system comprises mixing at 15-30° C. and reacting at room temperature over 2-14 days (A) an epoxy resin and (B) an amine solidifying system present in insufficient quantities to cause gelation to yield a product with a Kofler Heat Bank melting point of less than 55° C. and a melting point stability of at least six months at normal workshop temperatures in the presence of (C) a hardener for (A) and the reaction product of (A) and (B) which is different from (B) and remains unreacted with (A) and (B) during the their reaction, (E) an expanding agent and (D) additives other than the expanding agent, provided that the reaction between (A) and (B) does not generate enough heat to activate a reaction between the remaining epoxy groups and hardener (C) or expanding agent (E).

Abstract: Curable coating compositions comprising either a liquid or particulate curable film-forming resinous material, a flow control agent which is a copolymer and optionally a carrier for the liquid resinous material. The copolymer is from at least one non-amino, non-hydroxyl and non-acid functional alkyl acrylate or methacrylate containing from 1 to 20 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, and functional monomer of either (i) amino functional acrylates and methacrylates in an effective amount to give the copolymer an amine value in the range from 2 to 70, or (ii) acid functional acrylate and methacrylate in an effective amount to give the copolymer an acid value in the range of from 10 to 30. Additionally, with either functional monomer (i) or (ii) another functional comonomer (iii) can be present in the copolymer which is hydroxyalkyl acrylate and/or hydroxyalkyl methacrylate and/or caprolactone polyol monomer.

Abstract: An adhesive composition, which comprises either an A- or B-side epoxy, and further includes a plurality of microspheres blended into either the A-side epoxy alone, the B-side epoxy alone, or into both. The microspheres of the invention are preferably made of a thermoplastic shell. As a result of the use of this adhesive between two substrates, a thin, strong bond may be formed between those two substrates. The bond is formed by a combination of an epoxy and a plurality of the microspheres. This epoxy and microsphere combination substantially inhibits seepage of the epoxy through the holes in a first, porous substrate.

Abstract: Polymer mixtures comprising at least one thermoset and at least one oxidized polyarylene sulfide have particularly good tribological behavior. Oxidized polyarylene sulfides used in these mixtures are polyarylene sulfones or oxidized polyarylene sulfides in which at least 10% of the sulfur bridges have been converted to sulfone bridges. Polyphenylene sulfone is employed with preference. The polymer mixtures are used to produce gearwheels, gear racks, bearings, chains, wheels or gasket materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermosetting epoxy resin composition which copes with both storage stability and curing properties at a low temperature. A thermosetting epoxy resin composition of the present invention comprises (A) an epoxy resin, and (B) a fine powder-treated curing agent which comprises a curing agent in the solid state at room temperature, and particle surfaces of which are adhered with a fine powder having a center particle size of 2 .mu.m or less in a weight ratio of said solid curing agent to said fine powder in the range between 1:0.001 to 1:0.7, for hiding active sites on the surface of the curing agent. This composition is useful as an adhesive, a sealant, a coating material, a paint, a potting material, and a molding material.

Abstract: Powder compositions comprising about 5-15 wt % of PVdF-compatible thermoplastic resin, about 50-90 wt % of a thermosetting binder system, about 0-35 wt % of pigments and about 0-3 wt % of leveling agent are disclosed which are particularly suitable for use as primers with a later application of a pigmented PVdF-based top coating. Preferred compositions are based on an epoxy system containing about 8 wt % of PVdF or acrylic thermoplastic resin, 5-25 wt % of pigments and 0.7-1 wt % of leveling agent.

Abstract: Curable coating compositions comprising either a liquid or particulate curable film-forming resinous material, a flow control agent which is a copolymer and optionally a carrier for the liquid resinous material. The copolymer is from at least one non-amino, non-hydroxyl and non-acid functional alkyl acrylate or methacrylate containing from 1 to 20 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, and functional monomer of either (i) amino functional acrylates and methacrylates in an effective amount to give the copolymer an amine value in the range from 2 to 70, or (ii) acid functional acrylate and methacrylate in an effective amount to give the copolymer an acid value in the range of from 10 to 30. Additionally, with either functional monomer (i) or (ii) another functional comonomer (iii) can be present in the copolymer which is hydroxyalkyl acrylate and/or hydroxyalkyl methacrylate and/or caprolactone polyol monomer.

Abstract: An interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) or semi-interpenetrating polymer network (semi-IPN) comprises a first phase which is continuous and comprises a flexible polymer and a second phase which is a fluorescent or nonfluorescent durable dispersed or continuous phase and comprises a dye and a polymer, wherein the polymer enhances durability of the dye. Such networks are particularly useful in fluorescent traffic signs or safety devices or in pavement marking tape or paint.

Abstract: Powder compositions comprising about 5-15 wt % of PVdF-compatible thermoplastic resin, about 50-90 wt % of a thermosetting binder system, about 0-35 wt % of pigments and about 0-3 wt % of leveling agent are disclosed which are particularly suitable for use as primers with a later application of a pigmented PVdF-based top coating. Preferred compositions are based on an epoxy system containing about 8 wt % of PVdF or acrylic thermoplastic resin, 5-25 wt % of pigments and 0.7-1 wt % of leveling agent.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprises a hydrogenated NBR, zinc dimethacrylate, zinc diacrylate, or an admixture thereof, an epoxy compound and an organic peroxide vulcanizer. A hose is also provided, comprising an inner tube, a reinforcement layer and an outer tube, at least the inner tube being formed from the above rubber composition.

Abstract: A binder composition for thermosetting powder paints comprising (i) a polymer that is capable of reacting with epoxy groups and (ii) a crosslinker that contains epoxy groups, wherein the crosslinker comprises at least one C.sub.5 to C.sub.26 linear or branched aliphatic chain with the proviso that epoxy groups are carried on at least one aliphatic chain. In order to function as a crosslinker the amount of oxirane-oxygen originating from the crosslinker in the binder composition is higher than 0.1 meq/gram. The crosslinker is, for example, an epoxydized oil, a modified epoxydized oil or an epoxydized alkyd resin. A powder paint comprising the binder composition can contain a suitable catalyst and, optionally, an additional curing agent.

Abstract: A high degree of stabilization of flexible PVC is achieved by using a perchlorate and a terminal epoxide compound.

Abstract: Disclosed are:1) a three-component resin composition comprising a hydroxyl group-containing compound (A), an epoxy group-containing compound (B) and a silane group-containing compound (C);2) a two-component resin composition comprising a hydroxyl group-containing compound (A) and silane group- and epoxy group-containing compound (D);3) a two-component resin composition comprising hydroxyl group- and silane group-containing compound (E) and epoxy group-containing compound (B); and4) two-component resin composition comprising hydroxyl group- and epoxy group-containing compound (F) and silane group-containing compound (C); wherein at least one of the components in each of the resin compositions 1) to 4) is (are) fluorine-containing resin;5) a curable composition comprising one of the resin compositions 1) to 4) and a metal chelate compound as curing catalyst; and6) coating compositions comprising such curing composition and when required a pigment.

Abstract: A thermosetting powdery coating composition which comprises, in admixture: (A) from 40 to 98 parts by weight of a fluorine-containing copolymer, which is a copolymer of a fluoroolefin and a comonomer having a crosslinkable reactive group, e.g., hydroxy, carboxyl, amino and glycidyl groups, containing at least 10% by weight of fluorine and having an intrinsic viscosity of 0.05-2 dl/g (30.degree. C., tetrahydrofuran), a glass transition temperature of 30.degree.-120.degree. C. and a weight loss by heating which does not exceed 2% and (B) from 60 to 2 parts by weight of a curing agent capable of forming crosslinks by reacting with the crosslinkable reactive groups in (A), except for the composition wherein (A) is a hydroxyl group and a weight loss by heating which does not exceed 2% and (B) is a blocked isocyanate compound.

Abstract: A membrane useful as an ultrafiltration or reverse osmosis membrane is formed from the casting onto a substrate such as a porous polyester sheet a material comprising an epoxy- or trimethylene ether-direct grafted halogenated vinyl polymer prepared by the reaction of an epoxide such as a 5-ethyl,5'-methyl-hydantoin/epichlorohydrin condensation product with a halogenated vinyl polymer such as polyvinylidene fluoride in the presence of a metal halide catalyst. The ether residue of the epoxide or trimethylene-containing group is grafted directly to the first carbon-chain carbon of the halogenated vinyl polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed are:1) a three-component resin composition comprising a hydroxyl group-containing compound (A), an epoxy group-containing compound (B) and a silane group-containing compound (C);2) a two-component resin composition comprising a hydroxyl group-containing compound (A) and silane group- and epoxy group-containing compound (D);3) a two-component resin composition comprising hydroxyl group- and silane group-containing compound (E) and epoxy group-containing compound (B); and4) two-component resin composition comprising hydroxyl group- and epoxy group-containing compound (F) and silane group-containing compound (C); wherein at least one of the components in each of the resin compositions 1) to 4) is (are) fluorine-containing resin;5) a curable composition comprising one of the resin compositions 1) to 4) and a metal chelate compound as curing catalyst; and6) coating compositions comprising such curing composition and when required a pigment.

Abstract: The invention provides:1) a fluorine-containing resin composition including:a) a fluorine-containing resin having (i) a hydrolyzable group attached directly to a silicon atom and/or a silanol group and (ii) an epoxy group in the molecule, orb) a mixture of a component (I) having a hydrolyzable group attached directly to a silicon atom and/or a silanol group and a component (II) having an epoxy group, such that at least one of the components (I) and (II) is a fluorine-containing resin;2) a curable composition including the resin composition and a metal chelate compound; and3) a coating composition including this resin composition or this curable composition.

Abstract: An epoxy or trimethylene ether-direct grafted halogeneated vinyl polymer is prepared by the reaction of an epoxide such as a 5-ethyl, 5'-methyl-hydantoin/epichlorogydrin condensation product with a halogenated vinyl polymer such as polyvinylidene fluoride in the presence of a metal halide catalyst. The ether residue of the epoxide is grafted directly to the first carbon-chain carbon of the halogenated vinyl polymer. The graft polymer compositions are utilized as ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis membranes.

Abstract: The present invention provides an epoxy resin composition which is obtained by melt-mixing 100 parts by weight of an epoxy resin with 3 to 33 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin alone or in combination with other components and additives than a hardener in the first mixing step and then with a hardener alone or in combination with other components and additives in the second mixing step, said epoxy resin having a number-average molecular weight of at least 200 and lower than 5000 and said thermoplastic resin having a number-average molecular weight of at least 5000; an adhesive epoxy resin molded article which is obtained by molding said epoxy resin composition; a process for producing an adhesive epoxy resin molded article which comprises molding said epoxy resin composition into a 0.01 to 10 mm thick film or sheet in a substantially uncured state and subsequently punching the film or sheet at temperatures higher than 15.degree. C. and lower than 70.degree. C.