Abstract: A method of dispersing asphalt/asphaltene comprising an admixture of polymer A and polymer B ranging from 90 to 10 weight percent A to from 10 to 90 weight percent B. Wherein polymer A is an alkyl substituted phenolformaldehyde liquid resin having a weight average molecular weight ranging from about 1000 to about 20,000 and an alkyl substituent containing from 4 to 24 carbon atoms, with alkyl substituent may be linear or branched alkyl group. Polymer B is a hydrophilic-lipophilic vinylic polymer.

Abstract: An asphalt/asphaltene dispersant comprising an admixture of polymer A and polymer B ranging from 100 to 10 weight percent A to from 10 to 100 weight percent B. Wherein polymer A is an alkyl substituted phenol-formaldehyde liquid resin having a weight average molecular weight ranging from about 1000 to about 20,000 and an alkyl substituent containing from 4 to 24 carbon atoms, with alkyl substituent may be linear or branched alkyl group. Polymer B is a hydrophilic-lipophilic vinylic polymer.

Abstract: An improved adhesive composition comprising a nonacidic aqueous latex copolymer of a lower acrylate, an acrylic nitrile and a glycidyl acrylate having a crosslinking agent dissolved in the aqueous phase.

Abstract: Stain-resistant compositions comprising sulfonated phenol-formaldehyde condensation products and polymers of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, polyamide textile substrates treated with the same, and processes for their preparation. The stain-resistant compositions and substrates possess improved stain resistance but do not suffer from yellowing to the extent that previously known materials do.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are thermosetting coating compositions comprising high Tg acrylic polymers which are substantially free of crosslinking groups, in combination with melamine resins in small but effective amounts to produce drawable cured coatings. These coating compositions are particularly useful in can coating where stringent fabricating properties and high film integrity are conjointly required.

Abstract: Copolymers produced from 0.5-20% by weight mono-, bis- or trismethylolphenyl allyl ether (I) of formula: ##STR1## n being from 1 to 3, and from 80-99.5 % by weight ethylenic monomers, at least one being a (meth)acrylic monomer are useful in the preparation of coatings, particularly in the field of paints, varnishes, inks and adhesives. Radical polymerization is employed with different stages of polymerization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a phenolic resin, as for example phenol formaldehyde, an active hydrogen containing polymer as for example a polyamide, and a curing agent, such as a polyepoxide.

Abstract: A Mannich base of a high molecular weight acrylamide polymer can be made by reacting, in aqueous solution, the polymer with a Mannich base of a low molecular weight compound such as urea. A composition of the polymer and the Mannich base is preferably substantially non-aqueous.

Abstract: A high solids coating composition comprises a low molecular weight polymeric blend of acrylic polymer, polyester polymer, and amine cross-linking resin. The acrylic and polyester polymers contain primary hydroxyl groups adapted to coreact and cross-link with active amine cross-linking resin such as aminoplast resins. All of the polymers have a number average molecular weight below about 3000.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition containing polyphenylene oxide resin is provided, which is superior in processability and impact resistance as well as heat resistance, chemical resistance and hardness, said thermoplastic resin composition comprising(A) polyphenylene oxide resin or a resin composition containing the same, and(B) ethylene copolymer comprising 50-90% by weight of ethylene, 5-49% by weight of alkyl ester of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid and 0.5-10% by weight of maleic anhydride.

Abstract: A high solids coating composition comprises a low molecular weight polymeric blend of acrylic polymer, polyester polymer, and amine cross-linking resin. The acrylic and polyester polymers contain primary hydroxyl groups adapted to coreact and cross-link with active amine cross-linking resin such as aminoplast resins. All of the polymers have a number average molecular weight below about 3000.

Abstract: Ionene elastomers are prepared by reaction of polymeric diamines and certain dihalide linking agents. These elastomers have utility in coating compositions, adhesive compositions, and in the fabrication of elastomeric articles. Certain novel dihalide linking agents are also claimed.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a thermosetting resin and 1 to 100 parts by weight of a functional, rubbery copolymer containing among the monomer units which constitute the copolymer, at least one monomer containing a substituent selected from the group consisting of epoxy, hydroxyl, carboxyl and amino groups, said copolymer being prepared by one of three emulsion polymerization processes in which a nonionic surface active agent and/or ionic surface active agent is employed as the emulsifying agent.

Abstract: A binder which is suitable for coating agents and is based on a combination which is essentially free of protective colloids and consists of an aqueous primary dispersion of a synthetic polymer and a water-insoluble polycondensate of phenols and aldehydes, some of which may be replaced by ketones, is prepared by a process in which the phenolic components for the polycondensate are first mixed with an aqueous primary dispersion of a synthetic polymer which contains glycidyl, carbonyl, N-methylol, N-alkoxymethyl, ether, amino and/or hydrazo groups and may furthermore contain carboxyl or hydroxyl groups, and the polycondensation with the aldehydes (and ketones) is then carried out in this mixture, under conventional conditions.The binders prepared according to the invention are useful as binders for dispersion paints and coatings, in particular as heat-curable binders for metal finishes.

Abstract: A heat curable coating composition which deposits a release coating containing a smaller proportion of silicone release material is disclosed. This composition comprises (1) an hydroxy-functional resin which is preferably a polyester resin; (2) a cross-linking agent for the polyester, such as an aminoplast resin; and (3) at least one and preferably a mixture of at least two reactive silicones which are preferably polysiloxanes. These two polysiloxanes comprise: (A) a hydrogen- or alkoxy-functional polysiloxane; and (B) an elastomeric polysiloxane reactive with the hydrogen- or alkoxy-functional polysiloxane to provide release properties. Either or both of the polysiloxanes are reactive with the hydroxy-functional resin or the cross-linking agent. Components (1), (2) and (3) are compatible in a liquid admixture which may contain a volatile inert organic solvent or which may be solvent-free.

Abstract: A dispersion aid for polymers comprising a copolymer salt of a low molecular weight copolymer acid of an alpha-olefin and an alpha,beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, a composition containing the lubricant, and a method for processing polymers containing the dispersion aid.

Abstract: A rubber composition consisting essentially of 5-99 parts by weight of a thermosetting resin and 94-1 parts by weight of one of the following functional rubber-like copolymers (I) to (III) having a Mooney viscosity ML.sub.1+4.sup.

Abstract: A water soluble copolymer of polymerizable esters of unsaturated carboxylic acids having the hydrazide group as a substituent comprises a major proportion of monomer units which are methyl acrylate and/or methyl methacrylate and a minor proportion of co-monomer units which are one or more alkyl esters of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid wherein the alkyl group comprises at least four carbon atoms. The copolymer has film forming properties which make it useful for use in protective coatings. The invention includes a film forming composition comprising the copolymer and a cross-linking agent which cross-linking agent is an aldehyde or an organic thermosetting resin containing methylol or methoxy groups, the copolymer and cross-linking agent being dissolved in an aqueous medium in amounts such that they will form a film when applied to a surface. The composition is applied to a surface and heated at 120.degree. to 180.degree. C.

Abstract: A hot-melt adhesive especially useful in the construction of disposable diapers contains a vinyl polymer of 40-90% by weight of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl acrylate and 10-60% by weight of an alpha-olefin of C.sub.20 -C.sub.40, wherein the alkyl acrylate may be partially replaced with vinyl acetate or with a C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 olefin or with mixtures thereof, provided that the polymer contain at least 10% by weight of the alkyl acrylate. The adhesive may also contain a tackifying resin, a wax, an oil or a stabilizer depending on the specific end-use desired. In a preferred embodiment the polymer contains 20-45% by weight of the alpha-olefin.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising(I) a granular or powdery resin which is a condensation product of a phenol, an aldehyde and optionally a nitrogen-containing compound having at least two active hydrogens and is characterized by (A) containing spherical primary particles and their secondary agglomerated particles each having a particle diameter of 0.1 to 150 microns, (B) having such a size that at least 50% by weight thereof can pass through a 100 Tyler mesh sieve, and (C) having a free phenol content, determined by liquid chromatography, of not more than 500 ppm, and(II) at least one member selected from the group consisting of (1) a rubbery elastic material, (2) a thermoplastic resin and (3) a curable resin other than said granular or powdery resin (I) and/or a filler material other than said granular or powdery resin (I).

Abstract: Polyphenylene ether compositions having enhanced commercial value as engineering resin, which are excellent in the appearance characteristics, such as surface gloss and weld part beauty, and stress crack resistance. The present resin composition is composed of a polyether resin (PPE) and a rubber reinforced high impact polystyrene (HIPS), if desired, together with a vinyl aromatic compound resin, wherein the PPE has specific characteristics with respect to the intrinsic viscosity, the eluting amount, and others.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding material contains a styrene polymer, a polyphenylene ether and, as a component for improving the impact strength, a block copolymer obtained by reacting an ethylene copolymer with an active polymeric anion.

Abstract: Curable compositions with improved humidity resistance are composed of an active hydrogen-containing resin which is essentially free of glycidyl groups, a curing agent present externally and/or internally as a part of the active hydrogen-containing resin, and a catalytic amount of a sulfonic acid having a molecular weight of less than 500 and represented by the following structural formula: ##STR1## wherein: Z is a radical independently selected from C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.3 to C.sub.20 cycloalkyl, C.sub.6 to C.sub.18 aryl, halogen, alkoxy, and aryloxy;R is independently selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.3 to C.sub.20 cycloalkyl and C.sub.6 to C.sub.18 aryl;y is an integer from 0 to 4; w is an integer from 0 to 2;x is an integer from 1 to 3, with the proviso that when w is 0, y is an integer from 1 to 4 and x is an integer from 2 to 3 and when y is 0, w is an integer from 1 to 2 and x is an integer from 1 to 2.

Abstract: Coating compositions containing large amounts of polymer-bound ultraviolet radiation absorbing stabilizers and cross linkers give highly ultraviolet absorbent properties.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising(I) a granular or powdery resin which is a condensation product of a phenol, an aldehyde and optionally a nitrogen-containing compound having at least two active hydrogens and is characterized by (A) containing spherical primary particles and their secondary agglomerated particles each having a particle diameter of 0.1 to 150 microns, (B) having such a size that at least 50% by weight thereof can pass through a 100 Tyler mesh sieve, and (C) having a free phenol content, determined by liquid chromatography, of not more than 500 ppm, and(II) at least one member selected from the group consisting of (1) a rubbery elastic material, (2) a thermoplastic resin and (3) a curable reisn other than said granular or powdery resin (I) and/or a filler material other than said granular or powdery resin (I).

Abstract: Phenolic resin compositions comprising a polymeric substance having a phenolic OH group such as phenol resins, and a rubber having an epoxy group and an epoxy equivalent of 500 to 30,000 such as butadiene copolymers, acrylic copolymers, chloroprene copolymers and urethane copolymers are provided. These resin compositions exhibit improved properties having overcome the drawback of brittle properties intrinsic of conventional phenolic resins, and also exhibit cold resistance; hence they are used as molding materials, laminating materials, casting materials, binders, etc. Further, molding resin compositions having improved solvent-resistance and metal insert properties are provided.

Abstract: Acid addition salts of basic polyalkylpiperidine derivatives, which contain a group of the formula I ##STR1## in which R is H or CH.sub.3, and an inorganic or organic acid, and also inner salts of sulfonic acids which contain a group of the formula I, are suitable as curing catalysts for acid-curable stoving lacquers. Their advantage is a long pot life and also an additional light stabilizing action.

Abstract: A polymer lubricant comprising a copolymer salt of a low molecular weight copolymer acid of an alpha-olefin and an alpha,beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, a composition containing the lubricant, and a method for processing polymers containing the lubricant.

Abstract: An aromatic polyester copolymer consisting of 10 to 90 mol % of a recurring unit of the formula: ##STR1## and 90 to 10 mol % of a recurring unit of the formula: ##STR2## and having a logarithmic viscosity number of at least 0.3 as measured in a mixture of phenol and tetrachloroethane (6:4 in weight ratio) at a concentration of 1 g/100 cc at 25.degree. C. and having a terminal carboxyl content of about 80 mol eq./ton or less. This aromatic polyester copolymer has high durability under dry and moist heat as well as high resistance to water crazing and hence can be fabricated into useful articles by various molding techniques.

Abstract: An offset printing ink composition is provided which contains a vehicle resin (III) prepared by reacting 5 to 100 parts by weight of a phenolic resin (component D) with 100 parts by weight of a modified resin (II) modified with an acid, said phenolic resin (component D) being prepared by the condensation of a phenol including an alkyl substituent group having 4 to 9 carbon atoms with formalin, said modified resin (II) modified with an acid being prepared by reacting 1 to 15 parts by weight of a component C selected from the group consisting of unsaturated carboxylic acids, unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydrides and mixtures thereof with 100 parts by weight of a resin (I) obtained by copolymerizing 5 to 50 parts by weight of a component B selected from the group consisting of drying oils, fatty acids and mixtures thereof with 100 parts by weight of a five-member cyclic compound (component A) having a conjugated double bond or bonds and a Diels-Alder addition product thereof, such as cyclopentadiene or dicyclop

Abstract: Phenolic resin compositions comprising a polymeric substance having a phenolic OH group such as phenol resins, and a rubber having an epoxy group and an epoxy equivalent of 500 to 30,000 such as butadiene copolymers, acrylic copolymers, chloroprene copolymers and urethane copolymers are provided. These resin compositions exhibit improved properties having overcome the drawback of brittle properties intrinsic of conventional phenolic resins, and also exhibit cold resistance; hence they are used as molding materials, laminating materials, casting materials, binders, etc. Further, molding resin compositions having improved solvent-resistance and metal insert properties are provided.

Abstract: Resinous coating compositions can be expediently heat cured by phenol compounds containing at least two methylene amine groups which are conjugated with the aromatic alcohol group or phenol group. The hydroxyl group substantially increase the reactivity of the aminomethyl functionality whereby active hydrogen containing resins can be effectively cross-linked.

Abstract: A four-component composition is disclosed comprising a hydroxyl-bearing polymer; a liquid, amino- or hydroxyaromatic diluent having an atmospheric boiling point of about 150.degree. C. or greater; an aminoplast or phenolic resin capable of curing the hydroxyl-bearing polymer and a strong acid catalyst for the reaction between the first and third components. Optionally, a pigment may be added to the composition.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of synthetic resins based on resorcinol compounds which comprises reacting a resorcinol pitch which is obtained in the manufacture of resorcinol from benzenedisulfonic acid in at least one step with an oxo-compound selected from aldehydes, ketones and compounds based on or splitting off at least one of these substances, and the use of the products as binders for abrasive articles.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a mixture of an adhesive copolymer of ethylene and a monoolefinically unsaturated polar comonomer, for example, vinyl acetate, in combination with an olefin rubber, preferably a rubbery copolymer of ethylene and propylene, exhibit excellent adhesive properties, particularly when applied to non-porous surfaces such as metals. Creep resistance can be improved by lightly crosslinking the composition with radiation. Typically thermoplastic in nature, these compositions can be made thermosetting by including in the composition a heat activated crosslinking system. The compositions also exhibit resistance to blocking and flexibility at low temperatures.

Abstract: Compositions useful as frictions particles comprised of tri- and/or tetrafunctional phenol, rubber, aldehyde, protective colloid and a reaction promoting compound. The friction particles are formulated into friction elements. A process for producing the friction particles in particulate form.

Abstract: Reactive diluents are derived from the reaction of a glycidyl ester and a hydroxyl and/or carboxyl functional compound. The diluents are useful in coating compositions together with crosslinking agents and, optionally, polyols.

Abstract: Water-hardening binding agent such as concrete, mortar, cement and the like are modified with a solid additive in the form of aggregates consisting of fine particle having a grain size of from 0.1 to 10 mm, preferably in pelletized or pressed grain form. These additives have an adjustable rate of dissolution and permit controlling the speed and manner of hardening of said water-hardening binding agent.

Abstract: Co-condensates are prepared by condensing from 0.8 to 2.0 moles of butyraldehyde with 1 mole of a phenol at from 80.degree. to 220.degree. C. with the addition, before, during or after the condensation, of from 5 to 50% by weight, based on the mixture of phenol and butyraldehyde, of one or more thermoplastics containing functional groups, which reacts with phenol, butyraldehyde or the phenol-butyraldehyde resin under the condensation conditions. The co-condensates are used as hot-melt adhesives and as binders for nonwovens.

Abstract: A four-component composition is disclosed comprising 100 parts of a non-aminoplast hydroxyl-bearing polymer; about 5-100 parts of a (poly)glycol monoether having an atmospheric boiling point of about 300.degree. C. or greater; an aminoplast or phenolic resin capable of curing the hydroxyl-bearing polymer and a strong acid catalyst for the reaction between the first and third components. Optionally, a pigment may be added to the composition.

Abstract: A polymer containing perfluoroalkyl group in its side chain which is an addition reaction product of a polymer having the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is phenyl group or alkoxyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, R.sup.1 is alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and n is an integer of 10 to 2,000, with an epoxy compound selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## wherein R.sub.f is perfluoroalkyl group having 3 to 20 carbon atoms and R.sup.2 is alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, the addition reaction product containing 0.1 to 50% by mole of the group derived from the epoxy compound having the formulae (IIa) to (IIc) per 1 mole of the recurring unit of the polymer having the formula (I). The polymer is good in compatibility with film-forming resins and solvents and improves the leveling property of a coating composition when incorporated thereinto and the surface smoothness of the film obtained from the composition.

Abstract: Improved limed resinates are disclosed. The calcium resinates comprise the reaction product of calcium hydroxide with:(a) a rosin modified phenol formaldehyde condensate and(b) an .alpha.-olefin-maleic anhydride partial ester or polyanhydride.Printing inks containing the improved limed resinates are also disclosed.

Abstract: Aqueous coating compositions consist essentially of: (a) a water-insoluble film-forming polymeric resin; (b) water-insoluble agglomerated particulate beads of urea, melamine or phenol and formaldehyde; (c) polyethers having the formulaH(OC.sub.x H.sub.2x).sub.n OHwhere x is from 2 to 4 and n is a number such that the polyether has a weight average molecular weight of from about 200 to about 1000; (d) pigments; and (e) water. The aqueous coating compositions are especially useful for imparting to metal coil a low gloss pigmented protective finish having good metal marking resistance.

Abstract: Aqueous coating compositions consist essentially of: (a) a water-insoluble film-forming polymeric resin; (b) water-insoluble agglomerated particulate beads of urea, melamine or phenol and formaldehyde; (c) caprolactone-polyol adducts having a weight average molecular weight of from about 250 to about 2500; (d) pigments; and (e) water. The aqueous coating compositions are especially useful for imparting to metal coil a low gloss pigmented protective finish having good metal marking resistance.

Abstract: A heat-activatable, pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet in which the pressure-sensitive, bonding function arises on heating, which comprises a backing material having thereon a layer of a heat-activatable, pressure-sensitve adhesive having an apparent modulus of elasticity of about 10 to 300 kg/cm.sup.2 at normal temperature, the adhesive comprising a mixture of(a) 100 parts by weight of a copolymer of (i) an alkyl acrylate ester or an alkyl methacrylate ester and (ii) a polymerizable monomer having a functional group, and(b) about 50 to 200 parts by weight of a reactive hot-melt resin that is miscible with the copolymer (a), has a melting point of about 60.degree. C. or higher, and has at least one functional group capable of reacting with the functional group of the copolymer (a), either directly or through a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to fiber blends, yarns and fabrics for use in lightweight garments offering protection against brief exposure to extreme thermal fluxes, the fiber blend comprising a component that fuses within 10 seconds upon exposure to a heat flux of 2 cal./cm..sup.2 /sec. and a component that in fabric form exhibits a flame strength of at least 20 mg. per denier for at least 10 seconds during exposure to a heat flux of 2 cal./cm..sup.2 /sec.