Abstract: Curable composition based on branched acrylates with COOH groups and/or branched acrylates with epoxide groups, and aminoplast resins.The present invention relates to a curable composition consisting ofA) a polymer with at least 2 COOH groups,B) a polymer with at least 2 epoxide groups andC) an aminoplast resin.At least one of components A) or B) is based on a branched soluble acrylate copolymer, more than 3 to 30% by weight, based on the total weight of the monomers, of a monomer with at least two polymerizable, olefinically unsaturated double bonds being used in the preparation of these branched acrylate copolymers and the proportions of the individual components relative to one another being chosen so that a molar ratio of 3:1 to 1:3 prevails between the carboxyl groups of component A) and the epoxide groups of component B) and a weight ratio of 65:35% by weight to 98:2% by weight prevails between the epoxy resin component and the aminoplast resin component.

Abstract: Thermoplastic resins of the invention are reaction products of vinyl aromatic/vinyl phosphonic acid copolymers and amine-terminated polymers. The flexible products, which contain ammonium linkages, are surprisingly transparent, and are useful for packaging, as fire-retardant polymers or polymer additives, and as polymer compatibilizers.

Abstract: A second order nonlinear optically-active azo monomer comprising a benzimidazole moiety. The monomers can be incorporated into both linear and crosslinked polymers useful in electrooptical devices.

Abstract: a resin composition for a powder coating comprising a polyester A, which does not substantially set to gel and has a hydroxyl value of at least 1,200 g eq/10.sup.6 g, a polyester B, which does not substantially set to gel and has a hydroxyl value of from 200 to 1,000 g eq/10.sup.6 g, and an inner blocked isocyanate hardener, wherein the weight ratio of polyester A to polyester B is from 70:30 to 10:90 and the difference (absolute value) in gel time between these polyesters A and B is at least 3 minutes.

Abstract: A coating composition particularly adapted for can coatings is prepared by the addition polymerization of a monomer such as styrene in a reaction medium comprising a modified 1,2 epoxy resin. The epoxy resin is modified by combining a portion of its 1,2-epoxy groups with epoxy-reactive groups of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and reacting others of its 1,2-epoxy groups with a tertiary amine and with a preformed addition polymer containing carboxyl groups to form an ionic, resinous composition containing sufficient carboxyl groups to render the coating composition self-dispersible in water in neutralized form.

Abstract: A monomeric alkoxymethylated aminoplast crosslinking agent derived from a m-TMI/melamine 1:1 adduct and a process for its preparation is provided. The process comprises contacting melamine with M-TMI, contacting the adduct formed with formaldehyde, and contacting the hydroxymethylated adduct with an alcohol such as butanol. A curable composition comprising the monomeric aminoplast crosslinker and a polyfunctional active hydrogen-containing material is also provided. An improved method of coating using the curable composition to produce cured films or objects is also provided.

Abstract: The novel alkadiene/vinyl-aromatic copolymers which contain side groups and have a random, block-like or star-like structure and whose polymerized alkadiene comonomer units are partially or completely selectively hydrogenated, and which contain one or more side groups having one or more radicals capable of (4+2) cycloaddition (Diels-Alder reaction) with dienophiles are suitable as such as viscosity index (VI) improvers or can be used for the preparation of dispersant VI improvers. For this purpose, they are reacted with one or more dienophiles which are capable of a Diels-Alder (4+2) cycloaddition reaction and preferably contain strongly polar functional groups.

Abstract: An extruded film article such as a bag comprises a blend of a thermoplastic polymer such as ethylene vinyl acetate and an olefinic oxide polymer such as poly (ethylene oxide), with a modifier such as liquid smoke absorbed in the blend. The modifier is transferable from the film to a receiving surface such as a food body in fluid transfer relationship with the film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coating compositions in pulverulent form which are solid below 30.degree. C. and liquid above 150.degree. C. and containA) 10 to 99 parts by weight of a copolymer component containing at least one copolymer which is prepared from olefinically unsaturated compounds, has a weight average molecular weight of 1500 to 75,000 and contains in chemically bound form(i) 1 to 30% by weight of cyclic carboxylic acid anhydride groups (calculated as C.sub.4 H.sub.2 O.sub.3) and(ii) 0.3 to 10% by weight of epoxide groups (calculated as C.sub.2 H.sub.3 O), andB) 1 to 90 parts by weight of a polyol component containing at least one organic polyol having at least two hydroxyl groups per molecule,provided that for every anhydride group of component A) there are 0.1 to 10 hydroxyl groups of component B).

Abstract: A composition including a thermoplastic saturated norbornene group polymer and a partially etherified product of a polyhydric alcohol having at least 3 hydroxyl groups incorporated thereinto. The composition exhibits excellent adhesion to the recording film of an optical disk and adhesion to a hard coating film or a protective film formed by coating an acrylic ultraviolet curing coating material or like films without deteriorating the excellent heat resistance and transparency inherent to thermoplastic saturated norbornene group polymers. An optical disk substrate formed of this composition and an optical disk including the optical disk substrate and an information recording film and/or a light reflecting film and a protective film laminated thereon are also disclaimed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for dissipating an electrostatic charge in a polymer matrix. The composition includes an oxirane copolymer wherein said copolymer is prepared from ethylene oxide and either a heterocyclic monomer or a vinyl type monomer. The polymer matrix is either a plastic or an elastomer. In a further embodiment, a third constituent of non ESD polymer or non ESD filler is utilized in the composition to further enhance the electrostatic dissipating performance, and optionally also toughness of the composition.

Abstract: A method of forming a colored polymer coating on a substrate is disclosed which comprises mixing a reactive polymer, a reactive colorant, and a linking agent, and reacting the linking agent with the reactive polymer and reactive colorant under suitable conditions to form the colored polymer coating. The polymer from which the coating is formed has reactive groups which can react with the linking agent. The reactive colorant has the general formula:R-[polymeric constituent-X].sub.nwherein R is an organic dyestuff radical; the polymeric constituent is selected from polyalkylene oxides and copolymers of alkylene oxides in which the alkylene moiety of the polymeric constituent contains 2 or more carbon atoms; n is an integer from 1 to about 6; and X is a reactive moiety. The linking agent has a reactive group capable of reacting with reactive groups in the polymer and a reactive group capable of reacting with the reactive moiety of the reactive colorant.

Abstract: A powder coating which is specifically useful for the containing of electric appliance, office appliance and the like and is excellent, inter alia, stain resistance of the formed coating is provided, the powder coating comprising (a) a base resin having a reactive functional group, (b) a hardener having in its molecule 2 or more functional groups which are reactive with the functional group of the base resin and (c) an acrylic resin containing 40 100 % by weight of the total of the constituting monomers of t-butyl acrylate and/or t-butyl methacrylate.

Abstract: Coating compositions and molding compositions containing an amount of alkyl vinyl ether polymer which is effective for improving leveling and/or preventing or eliminating foam, and the use of these copolymers for improving leveling and/or preventing or eliminating foam in coating compositions and molding compositions. The alkyl vinyl ether polymer is a copolymer containing identical or different repeating units of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents a C.sub.1-18 --alkyl group or C.sub.m F.sub.2m+1 --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --group, where m is a number from 4 to 18, and identical or different repeating units of the formula ##STR2## in which R' represents various groups.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of an epihalohydrin/ethylene oxide copolymer to impart antistatic properties to polyolefins, such as polypropylene.

Abstract: Novel polymeric polyalkyl-1-oxa-diazaspirodecanes of the formula I ##STR1## are very effective stabilizers for natural any synthetic polymers. They have very low volatility, high migration resistance and high thermal stability.

Abstract: Polymer blend compositions comprises a polyvinyl halide polymer, an antistatic agent and a poly(alkylmethacrylate). Suitable antistatic agents comprise copolymers of epichlorohydrin and ethylene oxide. The poly(alkyl methacrylate) is included in the compositions in an amount effective to enhance the antistatic properties of the compositions.

Abstract: Rubber compositions are disclosed for integral attachment of polymeric and metallic materials. Improved bondability is attributed to the use of a selected base rubber blended with a selected class of inorganic or organic fillers, silane compounds and vulcanizing agents such that the finished composition is provided with a specified range of Mooney viscosities. Also disclosed is a method of hose-metal fitting connection by the application of the composition. Gas- and oil-impermeability characteristics are greatly enhanced.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermosetting epoxy resin composition which has excellent mechanical properties, such as heat resistance and impact resistance. The thermosetting resin composition of the present invention comprises (a) a polyisocyanate compound, (b) a polyepoxide compound, (c) a radical polymerizable compound selected from the group consisting of a vinyl aromatic monomer and a (meth)acrylate represented byCH.sub.2 .dbd.CR.sub.1 --CO--OR.sub.2wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sub.

Abstract: A conductive resilient pad for keyboards, such as computer keyboards, is disclosed. The pad is composed of EPDM blended with a copolymer of propylene oxide and allyl glycidyl ether and Ketjen Black. Each of the polymers is present in the amount of about 25 to about 75 parts and the Ketjen Black is present in an amount of about 1 to about 30 parts.

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 sanitary rubber composition or article comprising a synthetic rubber prepared by solution polymerization and a fine powder of polyethylene having a molecular weight of 1.times.10.sup.6 to 1.times.10.sup.9 and having excellent chemical and physical properties is described.

Abstract: A stable, low viscosity polymer polyol composition comprising a continuous phase, a disperse phase within the continuous phase, and a dispersant for enhancing the stability of the resultant polymer polyol is disclosed. In one embodiment, the dispersant is formed by polymerizing at least one acrylate monomer in a polyether polyol to form a single phase homogeneous liquid intermediate reaction product which is transesterified to form a polyol polyacrylate dispersant.

Abstract: An extrudable composition comprising thermoplastic hydrocarbon polymer, poly(oxyalkylene) polymer and fluorocarbon polymer. The poly(oxyalkylene) polymer and the fluorocarbon polymer are present in the composition in such relative proportions and concentrations as to reduce the occurence of melt defects during the extrusion of said hydrocarbon polymer composition.

Abstract: An antistatic polymeric composition consisting of at least one antistatic additive of an ethylene oxide copolymer in the range of from about 3% to about 30% by weight and being a solid, nonionic material and having a dilution solution viscosity of greater than 0.25 g/ml and preferably having an average molecular weight greater than 20,000; and a polymeric material in the range from about 70% to about 97% by weight. The ethylene oxide copolymer comprises ethylene oxide in the range of from about 5% to about 95% by weight and at least 1 comonomer selected the group consisting of cyclic ethers, cyclic acetals, and cyclic esters, in the range of from about 95% to about 5% by weight. The polymeric material can be any thermoplastic, thermoplastic elastomer, or elastomer including ABS, ASA, polyamides, PBT, PET, PETG, PMMA, PUR, PVC, CPVC, PC, POM, POP, SMA, and SAN.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions and articles made therefrom which have a high receptivity toward automotive paints comprises the following components:2%-25% of a copolymer of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and ethylene,3%-50% of an elastomer comprising an ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer,1%-50% of a crystalline homopolymer or copolymer of propylene,5%-40% of polyethylene or a copolymer of ethylene and an alpha-olefin,2%-20% of an epoxy or phenoxy resin; andoptionally, up to 50% of an inorganic filler. Such articles, when injection molded, exhibit flexural moduli in the range of 100,000 to 200,000 psi and have excellent paintability, a broad range of stiffness values and high impact and tensile strengths suitable for automotive applications such as bumpers, facias and wheel covers.

Abstract: There is provided a polymer alloy composition comprising:A. a silicone or organic polymer reactive with an unsaturated radical;B. a silicone or organic polymer that is not reactive with an unsaturated radical; andC. a compatibilizer having at least one functional group that is reactive with component (B) yet not reactive with component (A) and also having at least one unsaturated functional group.

Abstract: A vulcanizable rubber composition comprising (1) 100 parts by weight of a polymer composition comprising(I) a vinylidene fluoride resin,(II) at least one rubber selected from the group consisting of acrylic rubbers, .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubbers and hydrides of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubbers, said acrylic rubber consisting of (A) 30 to 99.9% by weight of an alkyl acrylate and/or an alkoxy-substituted alkyl acrylate, (B) 0.1 to 10% by weight of a crosslinkable monomer and (C) 0 to 70% by weight of another ethylenically unsaturated compound copolymerizable with (A) and (B) (the sum of (A), (B) and (C) is 100% by weight) and said .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubber consisting of (D) 10 to 60% by weight of an .alpha.,.beta.

Abstract: A resilient pad for keyboards, such as computer keyboards, is disclosed. The pad is composed of EPDM blended with a copolymer of propylene oxide and allyl glycidyl ether. Each of the polymers is present in the amount of 10-90 parts. An accelerator system for the polymer blend is also disclosed. The pad has substantially improved resilience as measured by the hysteresis of the pad.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rubber composition comprising 85 to 55 wt. % of copolymer rubber and 15 to 45 wt. % of chloroprene rubber, wherein the copolymer rubber comprises 10 to 60 mole % of epichlorohydrin, 30 to 90 mole % of propylene oxide or of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide and 0 to 15 mole % of unsaturated epoxide.

Abstract: An antistatic additive for PVC, or other chlorine containing polymers, or polystyrene and/or other styrene containing polymers, including but not limited to polymers of styrene and acrylonitrile, such as ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) or mixtures thereof and blends of any of these, wherein the antistatic additive includes, at least in part, ethylene oxide and epihalohydrin. The antistatic additive is semicrystalline, and the ethylene oxide component is in a range of from about 60% to 95% by weight, preferably 80% to 95% by weight, and the epihalohydrin component is in a range of from about 5% to about 40% by weight, preferably 5% to 20% by weight. Optionally, up to 25% of the additive can include, as a replacement for epihalohydrin, one or more 1,2-epoxides.

Abstract: Nitrile rubber emulsion latexes containing anionic emulsifying aids such as surfactants are treated with large amounts of cationic polymeric coagulants to form innocuous water insoluble residues. The polymeric coagulants chemically react with the anionic emulsifying aids by forming polymer adducts whereby the adducts are physically maintained in the nitrile rubber. The need for complete or thorough washing steps, which is generally tedious, expensive, and commercially impractical, is thus reduced or eliminated. Moreover, the dried latex particles have been found to have improved properties such as water resistance, adhesion, and the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to medical devices formed totally or in part from homopolymers or copolymers comprising recurring carbonate moieties.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel copolymers containing carbonate repeat units and ester repeat units.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions are provided which include blends of polymers of vinyl acetate and polymers of propylene carbonate. These polymer blends exhibit excellent mechanical compatibility and are useful in molding structures, such as films, or in compounded formulations, such as emulsions and adhesives. These blends exhibit enhanced toughness superior to either of the constituent polymers alone.

Abstract: Transparent vinyl chloride polymer molding compounds containing a sequential copolymer having the following idealized formula(A-X-B).sub.n (I)in whichA=a polymer of a cyclic carbonate,B=a polymer of another cyclic ester andX=a middle segment containing both partial structures of A and B.

Abstract: Modified mixtures of poly(alkylene carbonate) polyols and polymers of certain unsaturated esters are prepared by (A) forming a mixture of a polymer of an ethylenically unsaturated ester and a polyalkylene carbonate polyol and (B) subjecting such mixture to conditions sufficient to induce a transesterification reaction between the polymer of an acrylic ester and a polyalkylene carbonate polyol.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprising(1) 10 to 90% by weight of at least one of a butyl rubber and a halogenated butyl rubber as a first rubber component, and(2) 90 to 10% by weight of an epichlorohydrin rubber as a second rubber component,at least part of at least one of said rubbers (1) and (2) being modified with maleic anhydride or its derivative.

Abstract: Crystalline elastomeric network compositions are transformable from their original cured shape into an altered shape and subsequently back to their original shape. The transformation process, which is repeatable, is effected by the simultaneous application of heat and deformation forces. The amount of heat required, expressed in terms of temperature, is relatively low. The shape-transformable compositions of the present invention are single phase blends of one or more crystalline polymers and one or more elastomer polymers. The compositions generally have a single broad endotherm due probably to the co-crystallization of the different crystalline segments, a low glass transition temperature, and a low transformation temperature, that is generally less than 100.degree. C.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprising 20 to 70% by weight of a first rubber component which is butyl rubber, a halogenated butyl rubber or a mixture of both as a first rubber component and 80 to 30% by weight of a second rubber component which is at least one rubber selected from chlorinated polyethylene rubber, chlorosulfonated polyethylene rubber and epichlorohydrin rubber, the first rubber component being dispersed as crosslinked rubber particles in the second rubber component.

Abstract: Polymer blend compositions exhibiting good antistatic properties and ductility comprise a styrenic polymer, an epihalohydrin copolymer and an acrylate polymer present in an amount sufficient to effect compatability of the styrenic polymer and the epihalohydrin polymer as compared with a blend of the styrenic polymer and the epihalohydrin copolymer not including the acrylate polymer. In a more specific embodiment the polymer blend compositions comprise from about 40 to about 96 percent by weight of a styrenic polymer, from about 2 to about 50 percent by weight of an epihalohydrin copolymer, and from about 2 to about 50 percent by weight of an acrylate polymer.

Abstract: An extrudable composition comprising thermoplastic hydrocarbon polymer, poly(oxyalkylene) polymer and fluorocarbon polymer. The poly(oxyalkylene) polymer and the fluorocarbon polymer are present in the composition in such relative proportions and concentrations as to reduce the occurrence of melt defects during the extrusion of said hydrocarbon polymer composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides adhesive compositions with strong and firm adhesion to various kinds of synthetic rubbers including polyolefin-type vulcanized rubbers and to various kinds of synthetic resins including polyolefin-type synthetic resins and vinyl chloride resins. The present adhesive compositions comprise a mixture of a chlorinated rubber, an acrylic polymer, a Lewis acid and an organic solvent or a mixture of a chlorinated rubber, an acrylic polymer, a terminal functional group-containing hydrocarbon-type polymer and an organic solvent.

Abstract: A sanitary rubber composition or article comprising a synthetic rubber prepared by solution polymerization and a fine powder of polyethylene having a molecular weight of 1.times.10.sup.6 to 1.times.10.sup.9 and having excellent chemical and physical properties is described.

Abstract: Polymer dispersion polyols made by the free radical polymerization of a monomer mixture of at least a maleimide monomer and a copolymerizable styrenic monomer in an organic polyl medium are disclosed. The resulting polymer polyols are suitable for use to prepare flame retardant polyurethanes.

Abstract: A homogenous blend is formed of different water soluble polymer types, for instance of particular addition and condensation polymers, by forming one of the polymers from its monomeric starting material by polymerisation in a solution of the other polyer. The resultant solution has a concentration of above 10% but is homogenous. It can be used as a bulk solution or can be dried to powder or can be present as a reverse phase dispersion.

Abstract: Copolymers or terpolymers of carbon dioxide and at least one epoxide are found to be useful in formulations for adhesive compositions. Polarity due to the carbonate group and non-polarity due to the alkylene groups in the resulting polyalkylene carbonates makes it possible to adhere a large number of different surfaces such as steel, aluminum, fluoropolymers, and polyesters to themselves or to each other.

Abstract: A sanitary rubber composition or article comprising a synthetic rubber prepared by solution polymerization and a fine powder of polyethylene having a molecular weight of 1.times.10.sup.6 to 1.times.10.sup.9 and having excellent chemical and physical properties is described.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising an anhydride polymer (A) containing at least two cyclic carboxylic acid anhydride functional groups and a polymer (B) containing at least two functional groups reactive with anhydride groups and selected from hydroxyalkylamino, hydroxyalkoxyalkylamino, hydroxysubstituted acyloxyalkylamino, hydroxysubstituted polyacyloxyalkylamino, mercaptoalkylamino and oxazolidino groups. One of the polymers (A) and (B) comprises at least one flexible polymer chain selected from polyether, polyester, silicone, diene polymer, hydrogenated diene polymer, polyurethane, polyisobutylene and polyacrylate chains. The functional groups characteristic of that polymer are each present as a terminal group at the end of a flexible polymer chain.

Abstract: A vulcanizable rubber composition comprising (1) 100 parts by weight of a polymer composition comprising(I) a vinylidene fluoride resin,(II) at least one rubber selected from the group consisting of acrylic rubbers, .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubbers and hydrides of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubbers, said acrylic rubber consisting of (A) 30 to 99.9% by weight of an alkyl acrylate and/or an alkoxy-substituted alkyl acrylate, (B) 0.1 to 10% by weight of a crosslinkable monomer and (C) 0 to 70% by weight of another ethylenically unsaturated compound copolymerizable with (A) and (B) (the sum of (A), (B) and (C) is 100% by weight) and said .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubber consisting of (D) 10 to 60% by weight of an .alpha.,.beta.