Abstract: The clear coating composition includes (a) an acrylic resin having a number-average molecular weight of 2500-10000 and a hydroxyl number of 70-120, and containing 20-40 parts by weight of styrene and/or its derivative, based on 100 parts by weight of acrylic resin-constituting monomers (solid basis); (b) a polyester resin having a number-average molecular weight of 350-1500 and a hydroxyl number of 150-300; (c) a mixture of (i) an alkyl ether-substituted melamine resin containing 5 or more alkyl ether groups per each triazine ring; and (ii) a melamine resin containing 1.1-3 imino groups per each triazine ring, a weight ratio of the component (i) to the component (ii) being 8/2-5/5; (d) an acid catalyst blocked with an amine having a boiling point of 150.degree.-280.degree. C.; and (e) a blocked isocyanate, weight ratios of the components being (a)/(b)=100/0-60/40; and (c)/(e)=100/0-33/67.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition of excellent fusion bond property, which is useful to produce a composite molded product having a molded part that is made of a synthetic resin material, for example, an engineering plastic material, which has excellent mechanical strength, and a molded part that is made of a high-elasticity thermoplastic elastomer. The thermoplastic elastomer composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer and 25 to 185 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polyester elastomer.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a composition having excellent extrusion characteristics comprising a difficulty-melt-processible polymer and 0.002-0.5 wt. % of one or more fluoropolymer process aids wherein the fluoropolymer has a fluorine to carbon ratio of at least 1:2, is capable of forming a die-coating film under the prevailing conditions of extrusion temperature and pressure, and contains an effective amount of polar functional polymer chain end groups, --W, wherein --W is selected from --COF, --SO.sub.2 F, --SO.sub.3 M, --OSO.sub.3 M, --COOR, and --COOM, wherein R is C.sub.1-3 alkyl and M is hydrogen, a metal cation, preferably an alkali or alkaline earth metal cation, or a quaternary ammonium cation.

Abstract: A polyester is provided which facilitates the separation of blood into light and heavy phases via centrifugation in a blood collection vessel. The polyester is useful as a component of a partitioning composition formulated to have appropriate specific gravity to be positioned intermediate the light and heavy blood phases during centrifugation. A partitioning composition including a polyester of the invention provides a particular advantage in blood collection vessels used in therapeutic drug monitoring, due to the relatively low affinity between the polyester component of the composition and commonly monitored classes of drugs.

Abstract: A process of blow molding, and compositions useful in the process. The articles are blow molded from compositions formed from thermoplastic polymeric material, a fluorinated olefinic polymer or copolymer and, optionally, an elastomeric impact modifier.

Abstract: Molding materials of high impact polystyrene (HIPS) and one or more further polymers as essential components contain, as a third or further compatibility-imparting component, a polymer or copolymer containing not less than 45% by weight of units of cyclohexyl (meth)acrylate.

Abstract: Fire retardant salts of organic-phosphorus acid compounds are produced by mixing and reacting an organic compound with an acidic salt-forming phosphorus compound to produce an organic-phosphorus acidic compound which is then reacted with a salt-forming basic compound. These fire retardant compounds are mixed with plastics to produce fire retardant plastics.

Abstract: A method of preparing a fiber reinforced elastomer by forming fibers therein in-situ and an elastomer made thereby are provided. In the method, a fiber forming material, preferably a high performance polymer, is dissolved in a compatible solvent to form a solvent/polymer mixture, and the mixture is added to the elastomer during compounding or mixing. The polymer is quickly dispersed into the elastomer, and the solvent rapidly evaporates. The shear of the mixer causes elongation of the polymer into fibers. The fibers may also be oriented by the shear of the mixer.

Abstract: A processing aid for a thermoplastic resin is disclosed, which is a two-stage polymer obtained by polymerizing (B) 5 to 50 parts by weight of a monomer or monomer mixture composed mainly of methyl methacrylate in the presence of (A) 50 to 95 parts by weight of a polymer comprising 100 to 50% by weight of units of a methacrylic acid ester other than methyl methacrylate and 0 to 50% by weight of units of other monomer copolymerizable with the methacrylic acid ester and having a reduced viscosity .eta.sp/C not larger than 2.0 dl/g, so that the total amount of the components (A) and (B) is 100 parts by weight and the reduced viscosity .eta.sp of the final polymer is not larger than 2.0 dl/g. A thermoplastic resin having the processing aid incorporated therein has an improved shaping processability, and a shaped article mode therefrom has good surface characteristics.

Abstract: This invention relates to copolyestercarbonate polymers which are prepared with diaryl dicarboxylic acid compounds, particularly biphenyldicarboxylic acid compounds. Such copolyestercarbonate polymers show good physical properties including high glass transition temperatures and low ultraviolet radiation sensitivity. The thermoplastic copolymestercarbonates can be used to prepare films or molded articles or blended with other thermoplastic resins to give thermoplastic polymer blends for molding purposes.

Abstract: Disclosed are copolyesters comprising an acid component of 4,4'-biphenyldicarboxylic acid and a glycol component comprising 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and 1,4-butanediol. The copolyesters exhibit unusually high tensile strengths.

Abstract: Disclosed are copolyesters comprising an acid component of 4,4'-biphenyldicarboxylic acid and a glycol component comprising 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and 1,6-hexanediol. The copolyesters exhibit unusually high tensile strengths.

Abstract: Novel composite resinous film comprising a continuous phase of at least one resin and a discontinuous phase of microdomains which are aggregates of particles of at least one insoluble resin and are 0.03 to 10 microns in size, is provided. The film can exhibit the most desirous properties of the respective, constituent resinous materials and are useful in various fields including the paint industry.

Abstract: A polymeric polyblend composition comprising a vinylidene chloride interpolymer, polyvinylchloride, and a compatibilizing amount of a compatabilizing polymer, said polymers being miscible.

Abstract: The invention relates to water-dilutable, air-drying protective coating compositions based on a combination of select water-dilutable alkyd resins with aqueous polymer dispersions and maleinized oils or fatty acids. The products are used with or without pigments, extenders and/or paint adjuvants or additives, depending on the particular end application, as air-drying protective coating compositions for wood and metal substrates, particularly for brushing lacquers and wood varnishes.

Abstract: A toner composition comprised of a blend of resin particles containing styrene polymers or polyesters, and components selected from the group consisting of a semicrystalline polyolefin and copolymers thereof with a melting point of from about 50.degree. C. to about 100.degree. C., and pigment particles.

Abstract: Stable spray-coatable, water base composition having about 2 percent solids, that dries into glittering film having plurality of reflective surfaces resistant to flaking, comprising: a blend of a surfactant free first solution comprising, butyl methacrylate, butyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, glacial methacrylic acid and styrene; a blend of a self-crosslinking second solution comprising, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, butyl methacrylate, glacial methacrylic acid, styrene and at least one cross-linking polymer; a thickener gel; transparent polyethylene terephthalate chips on which a color imparting or reflective material has been vacuum deposited and cured fast by an epoxy resin and ammonia.

Abstract: A heat-resistant unsaturated polyester having a structure represented by the formula (I)--X--Y).sub.m (X--Z).sub.n (I)wherein X represents a structure (A): ##STR1## wherein R represents hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms;Y represents a structure (B): --OC--CH.dbd.CH--CO--Z represents a structure: ##STR2## and m and n independently represent a repeating numbers;a mole ratio of Y/Z is 10/90 to 99/1; andthe polyester has an inherent viscosity (.eta. inh) of at least 0.4 dl/g as determined at a temperature of 30.degree. C. in a solution of 0.5 g of the polyester in 100 ml of dimethylformamide.

Abstract: This invention provides a curable resin obtained by polymerizing at least one of an alkoxysiloxane-containing vinyl monomer and a polysiloxane macromonomer with an oxirane-containing vinyl monomer in the presence of a polymerization initiator and a resin having in the molecule a carboxyl group and/or an alicyclic hydrocarbon ring having one or two hydrogen atoms bonded to at least one carbon atom forming the alicyclic hydrocarbon ring; and a resin composition curable at a low temperature comprising the curable resin as defined above and a chelate compound.

Abstract: A blow moldable composition of a polyether, an epoxide polymer, a source of catalytic cations, and a fibrillatable tetrafluoroethylene polymer.

Abstract: An imido-modified unsaturated polyester resin composition comprising an imido-modified unsaturated polyester obtainable by reacting an animal or vegetable fat and oil or a fatty acid thereof, an imido alcohol obtainable from a primary amino-alcohol and a polybasic acid anhydride, a polyhydroxy alcohol, and a polybasic acid in such a manner that the imido alcohol is used in an amount of 10 to 60% equivalent amount based on the alcoholic components; and a polymeric monomer.In one of the preferred embodiments, the composition according to the present invention further contains an inorganic filler.According to the present invention, there can be provided resin composition in which the compatibility under heat deterioration when used in enamelled wires has been improved, while maintaining excellent electrical and mechanical properties.

Abstract: A blow moldable composition of a polyether, an epoxide polymer, and a fibrillatable tetrafluoroethylene polymer.

Abstract: A method for rendering a flammable polymer material flame-resistant, which comprises incorporating to the flammable polymer material a powder of a cross-linked aromatic polymer brominated to contain from 30 to 70% by weight of bromine.

Abstract: A composition useful for molding into articles such as food containers, soft drink bottles, cured structural plastics and the like, comprising molding grade linear or unsaturated polyester or polycarbonate having reacted or copolymerized therein the residue of one or a mixture of methine reactants of the formula ##STR1## whereinR.sup.1 is an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl radical;A is an unsubstituted or substituted 1,4-phenylene radical;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or aryl radical;R.sup.3 is cyano, ##STR2## or an unsubstituted or substituted carbamoyl, alkanoyl, aroyl, alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, aryl or aromatic heterocyclic radicals. The methine residues are present in the polymer as an integral part of the polymer chain and absorb ultraviolet radiation in the range of about 250 to about 390 nm. The residues are non-extractable from the polymer and stable at the conditions at which the polymers are manufactured and processed.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer blend of 15-90 parts of a continuous matrix of a thermoplastic elastomeric copolyester having a melting point of 100.degree.-200.degree. C. and 10-85 parts of crosslinked polychloroprene present in the form of finely divided particles.

Abstract: A shaped article comprised of a tetrafluoroethylene polymer with a number average molecular weight of at least about 10.sup.6 which exhibits specific heat shrinking properties represented by an average maximum expansion ratio of from 2 to 10, a least maximum shrinkage ratio of 0.71 or less, an orientation release stress at 200.degree. C. of less than 5 Kg/cm.sup.2 and a shrinking starting temperature of at least 80.degree. C. The shaped article has excellent compression creep resistance, compression resistance, impact strength, dimensional stability, gas barrier property and tensile strength. Accordingly, it can be advantageously utilized as a sealant, a lining material, a bearing pad, a sliding pad, etc.

Abstract: A composition useful for molding into articles such as food containers, soft drink bottles, cured structural plastics and the like, comprising molding grade linear or unsaturated polyester or polycarbonate having reacted or copolymerized therein the residue of one or a mixture of styrylbenzazole reactants of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is the residue of a benzene ring of a benzoxazole, benzothiazole or benzionidazole radical; X is --O--, --S-- or --N(R.sup.2)--; Ph is a phenylene radical; and R.sup.1 is halogen or --Y--R.sup.2 in which Y is --O-- or --N(R.sup.2)-- and each R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkenyl or an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl radical.

Abstract: A polyester composition having an average molecular weight of greater than 450 comprising a most prevalent compound having a main polyester chain containing at least 17 and fewer than 52 carbon atoms and at least 6 and fewer than 18 oxygen atoms, at least 40 weight percent of the molecules of said composition having a molecular weight within 50% of the average molecular weight of the composition. Often less than 36 weight percent of the molecules of the composition having a molecular weight greater than 150 percent of the average molecular weight and less than 12 weight percent of the molecules of the composition having a molecular weight less than 50 percent of the average molecular weight of the composition. The polyester composition desirably contains at least 1.6 equivalents of unreacted hydroxy groups or at least 1.6 equivalents of unreacted carboxy groups per mole. The composition contains at least four equivalents of ester links in the main chains of the molecules per mole.

Abstract: An optical resin material comprising at least two constituent units each having positive and negative main polarizability differences of at least 50.times.10.sup.-25 cm.sup.3 in terms of absolute values has small birefringence and good water absorbance, heat resistance and moldability.

Abstract: This invention relates to a biaxially or multi-axially oriented, heat set film, which has on its surface numerous unevenesses, which comprise indentations around a protrusion. The protrusions comprise crosslinked or hardened organic particles having an average particle size of from 0.01 to 5.0 microns and having a narrow particle size distribution. The film surface has a mean surface roughness value Ra of from 0.005 to 0.10 micron.

Abstract: A polyester composition having an average molecular weight of greater than 450 comprising a most prevalent compound having a main polyester chain containing at least 17 and fewer than 52 carbon atoms and at least 6 and fewer than 18 oxygen atoms, at least 40 weight percent of the molecules of said composition having a molecular weight within 50% of the average molecular weight of the composition. The polyester composition desirably contains at least 1.6 equivalents of unreacted hydroxy groups or at least 1.6 equivalents of unreacted carboxy groups per mole. The composition contains at least four equivalents of ester links in the main chains of the molecules per mole.The composition of the present invention is obtained by the method of the invention wherein alternating series of reactions are each driven essentially to completion where the final molecule of each reaction provides the only available reaction site for the next alternate monomer reaction.

Abstract: Novel self-reinforced polymer composites of a base polymer with a melt processable liquid crystal polymer are prepared according to this invention. The base polymer is a flexible chain polymer, e.g. a conventional thermoplastic. Polycarbonate is a particularly suitable base polymer. The liquid crystal polymer is melt processable, that is, it has a melting point and exhibits anisotropic properties in the melt phase. Wholly aromatic copolyesters are particularly suitable. Mixing is carried out at a temperature at which both the base polymer and the liquid crystal are melt processable, i.e., at a temperature at which the base polymer flows readily and the liquid crystal polymer is above its melting point. The products of this invention comprise about 2 to 20 percent by weight of liquid crystal polymer, which is in the form of essentially unidirectionally oriented continuous fibers primarily in the range of about 1 to 10 micrometers in diameter, distributed in a matrix of the base polymer.

Abstract: A polymeric blend composition comprising a vinylidene chloride interpolymer and a thermoplastic copolyester resin, said polymers being miscible. The vinylidene chloride interpolymer is present in an amount of from about 1 to about 80 weight percent based on total polymeric blend composition weight. The thermoplastic copolyester resin is present in an amount of from 20 to about 99 weight percent based on total polymeric blend composition weight. The blends exhibit physical properties superior to those expected by the rule of mixtures.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I or II ##STR1## in which n is 1 or 2, R.sup.1 is phenyl, substituted phenyl, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydrogen, --OH or amino, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, R.sup.4 is alkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, alkylene or arylene, X is --O--, --S--, --CH.sub.2 -- and Y is a direct bond or --CH.sub.2 -- are latent hardening catalysts for acid curable resins. The catalysts are activated by heat and are used in heat-hardening high-solids industrial varnishes and for coil-coatings, can and wood varnishes.

Abstract: Polyalkylene terephthalates which contain a fluorinated polyolefin in addition to a polymer having a glass transition temperature of less than -30.degree. C., are very tough, exhibit good stability to thermal shaping and hardness, and have a high modulus of elasticity and improved stress/strain behavior.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins.Process for the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins in two steps starting from polyols, orthophthalic anhydride and maleic anhydride.Production of resins exhibiting linear maturing with magnesia.

Abstract: A composition comprising an intimate thermoplastic admixture of at least two structurally dissimilar organic polymers, a delamination inhibiting effective amount of the first organic polymer covalent bond graft linked to the second organic polymer through a multifunctional graft linking agent of the insertion, electron deficient type the new admixtures are useful for the usual applications associated with the admixture properties.

Abstract: Articles having reduced thrombogenicity when in contact with blood products containing albumin and methods of their use are provided. The articles comprise at the surface of blood contact a water insoluble polymeric substrate material having covalently attached thereon aliphatic extensions of 14 to 20 carbon units. When exposed to blood the aliphatic chain extensions provide a hydrophobic binding site for albumin. The articles when implemented with whole blood or blood products selectively enhance albumin affinity binding to the exclusion of other blood components, and subsequently minimize thrombus formation.

Abstract: A polymer blend which is capable of exhibiting an anisotropic melt phase and the ability to form shaped articles having satisfactory mechanical properties is provided. The polymer blend comprises approximately 5 to approximately 75 percent by weight, based upon the total weight of the blend, of a polyalkylene terephthalate wherein the alkylene units contain 2 to 5 carbon atoms and approximately 25 to approximately 95 percent by weight, based upon the total weight of the blend, of a melt processable wholly aromatic polyester which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase apart from the blend.

Abstract: Particles of two different normally solid materials are caused to react by generating free radicals on the surfaces of at least one of the solids by mechanical working, suitably by comminution, at cryogenic temperatures. At least one of the solids is preferably a polymeric material while the other may be a different polymer, a catalyst, a lubricity enhancing material, a filler, a pigment or the like.

Abstract: A melt-processable composition comprising at least one polymer capable of forming an anisotropic melt and at least one other melt-processable polymer characterized in that the temperature range over which the polymer can form an anisotropic melt overlaps the temperature range over which the melt-processable polymer may be melt processed. The melt viscosity of such compositions may be very much less than that of the melt-processable polymer in the absence of the anisotropic melt-forming polymer particularly at high shear rates, corresponding to those encountered during moulding and extrusion operations. On the other hand at low shear rates and particularly when the concentration of anisotropic melt-forming polymer does not exceed 5% by weight increases in melt viscosity are obtainable which are valuable in fabrication processes operated at low shear rate where retention of form stability is required.

Abstract: Compositions containing a polymer of PTFE and a polymer capable of exhibiting an anisotropic melt characterized in that the compositions contain between 0.05 and 99.5% of PTFE and 0.5 to 99.95% by weight of the polymer capable of forming an anisotropic melt. The presence of a minor amount of the anisotropic melt-forming polymer, that is, from 0.5 to 50% by weight of the composition enables the processability of PTFE to be improved, even to the extent of providing an injection mouldable PTFE composition. Compositions containing 20 to 50% by weight of PTFE confer benefits on anisotropic melt-forming polymers, such as lubricity and greater versatility in fabrication operations. Concentration of 0.05 to 5.0% by weight of PTFE are particularly suitable for modifying the viscosity characteristics of the low melt viscosity anisotropic melt-forming polymers so that such anisotropic melt polymers are less subject to problems such as flashing and jetting during moulding.

Abstract: Thermoplastic moulding compositions of co-graft polymers which are obtained by the polymerization of vinyl monomers, in particular by the polymerization of unsaturated esters, in the presence of mixtures consisting of the following:1. elastomers having glass transition temperatures .ltoreq.0.degree. C.,2. polyesters, polyethers, polyesterurethanes, polyurethanes, polycarbonates or mixtures thereof, and optionally3. cellulose esters of aliphatic C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 carboxylic acids,and moulding compositions consisting of mixtures of these co-graft polymers with organic cellulose esters.

Abstract: A method for curing a resinous composition comprising an admixture of a thermosetting resin and dielectrically lossy particles is described wherein the lossy particles have a dielectric constant substantially the same as the dielectric constant of the resin. The method comprises subjecting said admixture to a high frequency alternating electric field for sufficient time to heat the lossy particles and initiate the chemical reaction to cure the resin. Also described are shaped articles of manufacture made by curing resinous compositions in accord with the described method. Such articles have enhanced mechanical properties due to the curing process.

Abstract: Compositions containing a polymer of PTFE and a polymer capable of exhibiting an anisotropic melt characterized in that the compositions contain between 0.05 and 99.5% of PTFE and 0.5 to 99.95% by weight of the polymer capable of forming an anisotropic melt. The presence of a minor amount of the anisotropic melt-forming polymer, that is, from 0.5 to 50% by weight of the composition enables the processability of PTFE to be improved, even to the extent of providing an injection mouldable PTFE composition. Compositions containing 20 to 50% by weight of PTFE confer benefits on anisotropic melt-forming polymers, such as lubricity and greater versatility in fabrication operations. Concentration of 0.05 to 5.0% by weight of PTFE are particularly suitable for modifying the viscosity characteristics of the low melt viscosity anisotropic melt-forming polymers so that such anisotropic melt polymers are less subject to problems such as flashing and jetting during moulding.

Abstract: The high solids coating composition contains at least 40% by weight of a binder of film-forming constituents in which the constituents are of(1) an acrylic polymer of styrene or methyl methacrylate or mixtures thereof, an alkyl acrylate or an alkyl methacrylate and a hydroxyl alkyl acrylate or methacrylate(2) a polyester polyol and(3) an alkylated melamine formaldehyde crosslinking agent and optionally, an acid catalyst;the composition is particularly useful as a primer or an exterior finish for automobiles, trucks, airplanes and can be used as an appliance finish and for coil coatings.

Abstract: A flame-retardant and radiation-resistant polymer composition comprising a polymer and a halogenated acenaphthylene condensate having a structural unit of the formula (I) or (II): ##STR1## (wherein X is chlorine or bromine, n and n' are each an integer of 2 to 6, R is a substituent other than halogen, m and m' are each an integer of 0 to 4, n (or N')+m(or m').ltoreq.6, and when m or m' is 2 or more, each R may be the same or different) and a flame-retardant and radiation-resistant resin molded product prepared therefrom are herein disclosed.

Abstract: The fast crystallizing polyalkyleneterephthalate resin compositions disclosed herein contain 0.025-2 percent by weight of NaI in the form of a selected complex of sodium iodide (NaI) and an organic compound, such as a polymeric compound, which contains at least two recurring units of the formula --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O-- together with reinforcing agents, fillers and/or additives and optionally a flow promoter selected from low molecular weight organic esters or block copolymers containing a recurring structure of [(CH.sub.2).sub.x O--].sub.m wherein x is an integer of no more than 5 and m is an integer ranging from 2, preferably from 200 to about 5,000. The amount of complex is such as to give 0.025-2 percent, preferably 1-2 percent by weight of NaI based on the weight of polyalkyleneterephthalate.

Abstract: Sag-resistant, pumpable compositions are described which comprise a liquid material dispersed throughout a cross-linked polymer matrix. The liquid material may be a polymerizable material or a polymer-containing material. The compositions of the invention have very broad utility, depending upon the particular ingredients present.

Abstract: A flame-retardant, antistatic synthetic polymeric fiber which is the product of the process of coating on said fiber about 1 percent to about 12 percent by weight of a polymer composition which is the reaction product of a cross-linking agent and a polyoxyalkylene compound having as a nucleus a nitrogen containing reactive hydrogen containing compound with a diol which is halogenated.