Abstract: A graft copolymer having a polymeric backbone with pendant hydroxyl groups; wherein the hydrogen atom of at least the one the hydroxyl groups is replaced by the formula ##STR1## where R is an aliphatic group, a cycloaliphatic group or an aromatic group; R.sup.1 is an alkylene group having 2-6 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 is a polymer segment of a vinyl addition polymer, such as butyl acrylate/hydroxyethyl acrylate; coating compositions of this copolymer can be cross-linked with conventional cross-linking agents such as an alkylated melamine formaldehyde resin or an organic polyisocyanate and coating compositions useful for flexible elastomeric substrates can be prepared from this copolymer.

Abstract: A graft copolymer having a polymeric backbone with pendent hydroxyl groups; wherein the hydrogen atom of at least the one the hydroxyl groups is replaced by the formula ##STR1## where R is an aliphatic group, a cycloaliphatic group or an aromatic group; R.sup.1 is an alkylene group having 2-6 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 is a polymer segment of a vinyl addition polymer, such as butyl acrylate/hydroxyethyl acrylate; coating compositions of this copolymer can be cross-linked with conventional cross-linking agents such as an alkylated melamine formaldehyde resin or an organic polyisocyanate and coating compositions useful for flexible elastomeric substrates can be prepared from this copolymer.

Abstract: Polyurethane compositions having improved tensile strength and tear strength are prepared by graft polymerizing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer onto a liquid, hydroxyl-containing diene polymer and reacting the resulting graft copolymer with a polyfunctional organic isocyanate. Conventional catalysts and polymerization procedures are employed.

Abstract: Pipe sections of polyester fiberglass, epoxy fiberglass or of other diverse or same materials are adhesively joined together or to reaction vessels by applying to one mating surface an adhesive composition comprising a solution of non-reactive elastomer as for example, butadieneacrylonitrile rubber dissolved in a mixture of polymerizable acrylic monomers and acrylic acid monomer such as methyl methacrylate and acrylic acid, containing a polymerization catalyst such as benzoyl peroxide, and applying to the other mating surface a tertiary amine activator, bringing the mating surfaces together and allowing the adhesive to cure to a set. In another embodiment the tertiary amine is encapsulated in a rupturable microsphere and dispersed in the adhesive composition. The microspheres may be ruptured before or after the adhesive is applied.

Abstract: Non-dripping, self-extinguishing polyurethane elastomers comprising, a hexaalkoxymethylmelamine; an organic halogen-containing a compound and a P-substituted phosphocyclopentane 1-oxide incorporated into a polyurethane elastomer.