Abstract: A high molecular material and a medical material which is a mixed material containing a copolymer A produced by copolymerization of a monomer composition containing a monomer having a side chain represented by the formula (1) ##STR1## (R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 ; H or a C1-4 alkyl group) and a hydrophobic monomer, and one or more sorts of hydrophobic polymer B other than the copolymer A; wherein structure of said mixed material shows phase separation in which domains of several hundred micrometers or less in size consisting of the copolymer A are uniformly distributed in a phase consisting of said hydrophobic polymer B. A liquid high molecular composition in which the copolymer A and the hydrophobic polymer B are dissolved in a mixed solvent consisting of a halogenated hydrocarbon solvent and a lower alcohol solvent, which has turbidity of 60% or less.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable resin composition incorporating an oligomer containing blocked hydroxyl group, an epoxy-group containing compound, hydrolytic silyl-group containing compound, and a dissociation catalyst and/or curing catalyst, each possessing a specific molecular weight; a paint which uses this resin composition as a binder; and a coat-finishing method which coat-finishes any desired material using the aforementioned resin composition and paint. According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce viscosity, and consequently increase the coat non-volatile content and hence improve acid resistance, abrasion resistance, and the like. In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a curable resin composition, paint using this curable resin composition, and coat-finishing method for this paint in which the aforementioned resin and paint have an extremely high utility and possess a high solid content wherein air bubbles and drip-runs are not generated.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition, comprising: a thermosetting organic resin (A), and an organopolysiloxane (B) represented by the following average unit formula: R.sub.a SiO.sub.(4-a)/2 wherein R is a selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon groups, acryl-containing organic groups, methacryl-containing organic groups, and an alkoxy groups. The curable compositions of the invention exhibit excellent mold release characteristics and can be utilized to produce articles having water-repellent characteristics.

Abstract: A method for preparing molded articles of a crosslinked polyolefin is here disclosed which comprises the steps of mixing polyolefin granules comprising polyolefin granules containing a hydrosilylation catalyst, polyolefin granules containing the copolymer of an alkenylsilane and an olefin, and if necessary, polyolefin granules containing neither the hydrosilylation catalyst nor the copolymer of the alkenylsilane and the olefin, and then heating, melting and molding the mixture in a molding machine.According to the present invention, the molded articles of the crosslinked polyolefin containing no residual crosslinking agent and having improved heat resistance and mechanical strength can be obtained by the easy method which comprises mixing the above-mentioned respective granules, and then heating, melting and molding the mixture.

Abstract: In order to provide a crosslinking formed body having a low hardness and superior tensile characteristics and rubber properties, an ethylene-.alpha. olefin copolymer, polypropylene, and an organosilane compound are graft polymerized in the presence of a free radical generating agent to form a reaction product, the reaction product is formed into a desired shape formed body, and the formed body is crosslinked by being exposed to moisture in the presence of a silanol catalyst.

Abstract: A low dielectric resin composition comprising the following components (a) and (b), and the dielectric constant of a coating film formed by this composition being at most 3:(a) a resin having functional groups in its molecule and being soluble in a solvent; and(b) a partially hydrolyzed condensate of alkoxysilanes of the formula R.sup.1.sub.m R.sup.2.sub.n Si(OR.sup.3).sub.4-m-n, wherein each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 which may be the same or different, is a non-hydrolyzable group, R.sup.3 is an alkyl group, and m and n are integers of from 0 to 3 satisfying 0.ltoreq.m+n.ltoreq.3.

Abstract: A curable composition suitable as a top coat which contains a vinyl copolymer (A) having a main chain consisting of a vinyl copolymer chain, in which a reactive silyl group is combined with a carbon atom at the main chain end and/or side chain of the copolymer, the copolymer having an alcoholic hydroxyl group at its main chain end and/or side chain and having an alcoholic hydroxyl group equivalent of 400 to 2000 g/mole, a non-aqueous hydroxyl group-containing polymer dispersion (B), a silicon-containing compound and/or its partical hydrolysis condensation product (C), and a curing catalyst (D), wherein the amount of (B) is 5 to 100 parts by weight, in terms of solid matter, based on 100 parts by weight of (A), the amount of (C) is 2 to 100 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of (A), and the amount of (D) is 0.001 to 10 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the total amount of solid matters of (A), (B) and (C), and a coated material using the same.

Abstract: A photosensitive composition is provided, which comprises (A) 20-65 wt. parts of an elastomer, (B) 35-80 wt. parts of a hydrophilic copolymer consisting essentially of, based on the weight of the copolymer, (1) 1-30 wt. % of units of a phosphorus-, boron- or sulfur-containing monoethylenically unsaturated monomer, (2) 0.5-25 wt. % of units of a phosphorus-, boron- or sulfur-containing diethylenically unsaturated monomer, (3) 40-90 wt. % of units of a conjugated diene monomer, and (4) 0-58.5 wt. % of units of other copolymerizable monomer; the total amount of the elastomer (A) and the hydrophilic copolymer (B) being 100 wt. parts, (C) 5-100 wt. parts of a photopolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and (D) 0.1-10 wt. parts of a photopolymerization initiator. The photosensitive composition is useful for the preparation of a flexographic printing plate.

Abstract: The invention provides a curable coating composition comprising:(a) a vinyl polymer having, in one molecule, (i) a group formed by half esterification of an acid anhydride group and (ii) a primary hydroxyl group,(b) a vinyl polymer having an epoxy group and a primary hydroxyl group in one molecule, and(c) a vinyl polymer having an ethoxysilyl group and a secondary hydroxyl group in one molecule, and a method of forming a top coat using said composition.

Abstract: A process for producing a printing medium is disclosed wherein a composition is applied to a substrate and cured by heat treatment, said composition comprising a water soluble cationic polymer (P1) selected from the group consisting of polymer (A) obtained by the addition polymerization of epichlorohydrin and a dialkylamine or dialkanolamine; polymer (B) derived from the addition polymerization of a glycidyl groups-terminated hydrophilic oligomer and an asymmetric diamine, dialkylamine or dialkanolamine; acrylic polymer (C) with a cationized hydroxyl group-containing molecular side chain; and polyvinyl alcohol (D) with a cationized hydroxyl group-containing molecular chain; and a condensable functional group-containing polymer (P2) selected from the group consisting of alkylolacrylamide copolymer and a hydrolyzable trialkylsilyl group-containing copolymer.

Abstract: A process for recovering a polyphosphazene polyacid or acid salt obtained by hydrolyzing a polyphosphazene having at least one ester moiety present in at least one substituent group. The polyphosphazene having at least one ester moiety present in at least one substituent group is hydrolyzed with a base in an organic solvent in the presence of water. The water is present in an amount effective to induce the agglomeration of particles of the synthesized polyphosphazene polyacid or acid salt, which enhances the separation of the polyphosphazene polyacid or acid salt from a polymer-free liquid organic phase. The polymer-free liquid organic phase then is separated from the polyphosphazene acid or acid salt, whereby the polyphosphazene acid or acid salt is recovered.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tire having a tread composed of quantitatively silica reinforced rubber composition, with a minor amount, if any, of carbon black where the tread elastomers are primarily composed of coupled styrene/isoprene/butadiene terpolymer with tin or silicon in combination with selected diene-based elastomers.

Abstract: A process for producing a silane-crosslinked polyolefin which is characterized by melt-blending (i) a polyolefinic base polymer, (ii) a carrier polymer A containing an organic unsaturated silane and a free radical generating agent and containing substantially no water and (iii) a carrier polymer B containing a silanol condensation catalyst and an antioxidant, at a temperature higher than the crystal melting point of the base polymer to effect reaction, and then contacting the resulting reaction product with water to effect crosslinking. The process can provide a silane-crosslinked polyolefin excellent in extrusion processability as well as in crosslinking property, mechanical property and heat resistance.

Abstract: The introduction of a novel curable resin composition that is characterized by the ability to cure at temperatures at or above its melting-initiation temperature through the rapid, hydrosilylation-based formation of a crosslinked structure. Said curable resin composition comprising(A) an acrylic resin that has at least 2 silicon-bonded alkenyl groups in each molecule and a melting-initiation temperature of at least 40.degree. C.;(B) an acrylic resin that has at least 2 hydrosilyl groups in each molecule and a melting-initiation temperature of at least 40.degree. C., in a quantity that yields a value from 1:0.3 to 1:30 for the molar ratio of silicon-bonded alkenyl groups in component (A) to silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in component (B); and(C) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst in sufficient quantity to cure the composition.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a heat-curable high solid coating composition capable of forming a coating film which is excellent in both acid resistance and scratch resistance, and a method for forming a topcoat using said composition.The present invention provides a heat-curable high solid coating composition comprising:(A) a carboxyl-containing compound,(B) a vinyl polymer having an epoxy group, a hydroxyl group and a hydrolyzable alkoxysilyl group in one molecule,(C) a reactive organopolysiloxane, and(D) a crosslinked particulate polymer. The present invention also provides a method for forming a topcoat using said composition.

Abstract: There are provided powder-free polymer coated rubber articles coated with a non-tacky acrylic based emulsion copolymer formed by polymerization of at least one low surface energy monomer, at least one alkyl acrylate and at least one hard monomer. The copolymers are preferably formed by sequential polymerization.

Abstract: A coating agent comprises a binding agentcontaining at least one acrylate copolymer (A) with carboxyl groups and/or at least one acrylate copolymer (B) with epoxide groups, the acrylate copolymers (A) and (B) being obtained by solution polymerization using less than 5% by weight based on the total weight of monomers of one or more polysiloxane macromonomers a.sub.1 having a number-average molecular weight of 1000 to 40,000 and on average 0.5 to 2.5 ethylenically unsaturated double bonds per molecule; and one or more epoxy resins.

Abstract: A coating agent comprises a binding agent containing at least one acrylate copolymer (A) with carboxyl groups and/or at least one acrylate copolymer (B) with epoxide groups, the acrylate copolymers (A) and (B) being obtained by solution polymerization using less than 5% by weight based on the total weight of monomers of one or more polysiloxane macromonomers a.sub.1 having a number-average molecular weight of 1000 to 40,000 and on average 0.5 to 2.5 ethylenically unsaturated double bonds per molecule; one or more addition and/or condensation resins with carboxyl groups; and one or more epoxy resins.

Abstract: The present invention provides hydrophilic crosslinked polymer fine particles made of a copolymer composed of:2-50% by weight of (a) a monoethylenic monomer having a polyoxyalkylene or polyvinylpyrrolidone chain,20-97% by weight of (b) a (meth)acrylamide type monoethylenic monomer,1-30% by weight of (c) a crosslinkable unsaturated monomer selected from the group consisting of compounds having, in the molecule, at least two polymerizable double bonds, and compounds having, in the molecule, at least one functional group selected from hydrolyzable silyl groups and 1,2-epoxy groups and one polymerizable double bond, and0-50% by weight of (d) other monoethylenic monomer. Said polymer fine particles are superior in polymerization stability as well as in dispersion stability during storage, undergoes no adverse effect by dispersion stabilizer owing to no use of said stabilizer, and are suitably used for formation of a hydrophilic film.

Abstract: Thermosetting composition comprises a compound having in the molecule two or more carboxyl groups blocked by a vinyl ether compound, a vinyl thioether compound or a hetero compound having a vinyl type double bond and oxygen or sulfur as the hetero atom, a compound having two or more reactive functional groups which can form a chemical bond with the blocked carboxyl compound by heating, a specific vinyl ether or vinyl thioether and a thermal latent acid catalyst. The blocked carboxyl group of the first compound and the reactive functional group of the second compound may be comprised in the same molecule. The thermosetting composition gives cured products having excellent chemical properties, physical properties, weathering resistance and storage stability and is advantageously utilized for coating compositions, ink, adhesive and molded plastics.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising (A) a compound having in the molecule two or more specific blocked carboxyl groups: (B) a compound having in the molecule two or more reactive functional groups which can form chemical bonds with the blocked carboxyl groups, and (C) a catalytic component selected from the following: (a) a thermal latent acid catalyst which comprises a compound having a epoxy group, a specific compound having a sulfur atom and a specific Lewis acid; (b) a thermal latent acid catalyst which comprises a specific compound, having at least one of a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom, a phosphorus atom or a sulfur atom, a specific compound having a halogen atom and a specific Lewis acid having at least one of an aluminum atom, a zinc atom or a tin atom; or a mixture which comprises (c) a metallic chelate compound and a specific organic silicon compound or a condensate thereof.

Abstract: A one-package resinous coating composition, especially for automobile finishes (A) a resin having a siloxy group, and (B) a catalyst for dissociating the siloxy group. Resinous mixture (A) contains one or more of the following (A-1) through (A-4).

Abstract: Vulcanizable blends containing a halogenated copolymer of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.7 isomonoolefin and para-alkylstyrene mixed with one or more olefinically unsaturated elastomeric polymers are disclosed. Cure is preferably effected using zinc stearate as a curative at levels below about 3.0 phr which gives rise to vulcanizates having selective interpolymer addition of benzylic halogen present in the halogenated copolymer to the double bond of the unsaturated polymer with no significant self curing of the halogenated polymer taking place.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low solvent content type-coating composition which provides the resultant coating with improved surface appearance, acid resistance, alkali resistance, weathering resistance, scuff resistance and solvent resistance, while the content of an organic solvent of the coating composition can be much reduced to 0 to 30% at 25.degree. C. The low solvent content type-coating composition comprises a vinyl oligomer having a blocked carboxyl group and an additional group selected from an epoxy group, a silanol group, a hydrolyzable silyl group and an acid anhydride group. The vinyl oligomer has a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 600 to 2000, a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 600 to 5000, and a ratio of a weight average molecular weight/a number average molecular weight (Mw/Mn) of 1.0 to 2.5. The blocked carboxyl group and an additional group may be present in the same or different vinyl oligomers.

Abstract: A thermosetting composition (A) a hydroxyl group-containing resin, (B) an alkoxysilane group-containing copolymer and (C) a curing catalyst. The film of the composition is excellent in not only adhesion, gel percentage and surface hardness but also solvent resistance, acid resistance, and stain resistance.

Abstract: A thermosetting composition which comprises:(D) a self-crosslinking compound having in the molecule (a) one or more functional groups of the formula (2): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are each hydrogen or an organic group of 1 to 18 carbons, R.sup.8 is an organic group of 1 to 18 carbons, Y.sup.2 is oxygen or sulfur, or R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are bonded with each other to form a heterocyclic structure which comprises Y.sup.2 as the heteroatom component; and (b) one or more reactive functional groups which can form a chemical bond with carboxyl functional groups which are regenerated from (a) by heating; (C) optionally, a thermal latent acid catalyst which is activated during curing of the composition by heating; (A) optionally, a compound having in the molecule two or more functional groups of the formula (1): ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each hydrogen or an organic group of 1 to 18 carbons, R.sup.4 is an organic group of 1 to 18 carbons, Y.sup.1 is oxygen or sulfur, or R.

Abstract: Thermosetting composition comprises a compound having in the molecule two or more carboxyl groups blocked by a vinyl ether compound, a vinyl thioether compound or a hetero compound having a vinyl type double bond and oxygen or sulfur as the hetero atom, a compound having two or more reactive functional groups which can form a chemical bond with the blocked carboxyl compound by heating, a specific vinyl ether or vinyl thioether and a thermal latent acid catalyst. The blocked carboxy group of the first compound and the reactive functional group of the second compound may be comprised in the same molecule. The thermosetting composition gives cured products having excellent chemical properties, physical properties, weathering resistant and storage stability and is advantageously utilized for coating compositions, ink, adhesive and molded plastics.

Abstract: There are disclosed a resin composition for coating which comprises a mixture of(i) a non-aqueous dispersion type resin containing(A) a vinyl polymer soluble in an organic solvent mainly comprising an aliphatic hydrocarbon, and(B) a vinyl polymer particle which is insoluble in the organic solvent and obtained by polymerizing a polymerizable unsaturated compound in the organic solvent using the vinyl polymer (A) as a dispersant, and(ii) a solvent type resin of(C) a vinyl polymer having a silyl group represented by the formula (I) which is soluble in the organic solvent: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group, an aryl group or an aralkyl group, X represents a halogen atom, an alkoxy group, an acyloxy group or a hydroxy group, and k is an integer of 1 to 3,and a paint containing the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polypropylene resin composition comprising a crystalline polypropylene having a high stereoregularity and a terpene resin and a petroleum resin each having no polar group; a polypropylene stretched film formed from the polypropylene resin composition; and a polypropylene multi-layer stretched film having a base layer formed from the polypropylene resin composition and a surface layer formed from a polypropylene type polymer. The polypropylene stretched film and a polypropylene multi-layer stretched film have excellent water-vapor barrier properties and transparency, and a high Young's modulus.

Abstract: Adhesive compositions based on chlorinated polyolefins having chlorine contents greater than about 60 percent and molecular weights greater than about 500. The adhesive compositions contain the chlorinated polyolefin and a crosslinking agent. The chlorinated polyolefins are advantageous in that they can be prepared in an environmentally acceptable manner and can be utilized as a substitute for the traditional chlorinated natural rubber materials utilized in adhesive compositions without compromising adhesive performance. Preferred chlorinated polyolefins are prepared by a process involving the dispersion and chlorination of high surface area polyolefinic particles in an aqueous medium.

Abstract: Essentially isocyanate-free, ketimine- and aldimine-free, one-component sealing, adhesive or coating materials which are self-curable under the action of atmospheric humidity containing a copolymer A composed of50-99.8% by weight of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 -alkyl (meth)acrylate or vinyl ester of carboxylic acids of 1 to 20 carbon atoms a),0.1-20% by weight of an unsaturated carboxylic anhydride b),0.1-10% by weight of an Si-containing compound c) capable of undergoing hydrolysis and0-40% by weight of a further, copolymerizable unsaturated compound d)or containing a mixture of copolymers comprising5-95% by weight, based on the mixture, of a copolymer B), composed of50-99.9% by weight of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 -alkyl (meth)acrylate or vinyl ester of carboxylic acids of 1 to 20 carbon atoms a),0-20% by weight of an unsaturated carboxylic anhydride b)0.

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 heat seamable flame retardant sheet material for roofing prepared from an uncured polymeric composition of matter which comprises 100 parts by weight of a polymer blend comprising from about 50 to 90 parts by weight of halogenated polyolefins having up to about 2 percent by weight crystallinity, which polyolefins are prepared from monomers having at least 2 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof and from about 10 to 50 parts by weight of a highly crystalline thermoplasticity promoter selected from the group consisting of polymeric olefins prepared from monomers consisting of at least two carbon atoms; from about 50 to 250 parts by weight of a filler selected from the group consisting of reinforcing and non-reinforcing materials and mixtures thereof per 100 parts of the polymer blend; from about 20 to 105 parts by weight of a processing material and mixtures thereof, per 100 parts of the polymer blend; and from about 15 to 90 parts by weight of an additive selected from the group consisting of flame retardant ma

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel antioxidant-peroxide compound of Structure A,(Y--[--R--OO--X).sub.x --An].sub.y Ain which the definitions of X, Y, R, An, x, and y are given in the Summary of the Invention section, for example, t-butyl peroxy-3-(3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate, processes for producing polymeric compositions of enhanced oxidative stability via initiation of polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, curing of elastomers and unsaturated polyester resins, modification of polypropylene and other polymers and copolymers, and crosslinking of olefin polymers and copolymers, and the resulting polymers having enhanced oxidative stability.

Abstract: A flame retardant resin composition comprising a mixture of:a) 10 to 70 parts by weight of an ethylene/(meth)acrylic ester copolymer;b) 30 to 90 parts by weight of a low crystalline ethylene/higher olefin copolymer;c) 0 to 30 parts by weight of an ethylene polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene and crystalline ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymers;d) 150 to 250 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the polymer components a), b) and c), of a metal hydroxide flame retardant; ande) 2 to 30 parts by weight of red phosphorus, anda flame retardant plastic optical fiber cable comprising a plastic optical fiber core and the above resin composition covering the plastic optical fiber core.

Abstract: Halogen-free flameproofed thermoplastic molding materials based on polyphenylene ethers and polystyrene containing, as essential components,A) from 5 to 92% by weight of one or more polyphenylene ethers,B) from 5 to 92% by weight of a vinylaromatic polymer andC) from 3 to 25% by weight of a flameproofing agent based onC1) from 20 to 100% by weight (based on the total amount of C) of a polymeric phosphorus compound which is obtained by polymerizing or copolymerizing one or more compounds of the following structure: ##STR1## where ##STR2## R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 are each hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl or aryl,R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are each alkylidene, cycloalkylidene, aralkylidene or arylidene,m, p, q, r, s, t, u and v are each 0 or 1,n is 0, 1 or 2,U is COO, O, S or NR.sup.9,V, W, X and Y are each O, S or NR.sup.9 andZ is O, S or NR.sup.10 R.sup.

Abstract: Thermosetting composition comprises a compound having in the molecule two or more carboxyl groups blocked by a vinyl ether compound, a vinyl thioether compound or a hetero compound having a vinyl type double bond and oxygen or sulfur as the hetero atom, a compound having two or more reactive functional groups which can form a chemical bond with the blocked carboxyl compound by heating, a specific vinyl ether or vinyl thioether and a thermal latent acid catalyst. The blocked carboxyl group of the first compound and the reactive functional group of the second compound may be comprised in the same molecule. The thermosetting composition gives cured products having excellent chemical properties, physical properties, weathering resistance and storage stability and is advantageously utilized for coating compositions, ink, adhesive and molded plastics.

Abstract: A curable composition for paint containing:(A) 95 to 5 parts by weight of a vinyl copolymer having at least one specific hydrolyzable silyl group and at least one specific alcoholic hydroxyl group existing at an end of the main chain and/or in a side chain thereof in one molecule, in which the main chain contains substantially a vinyl copolymer chain and the alcoholic hydroxyl equivalent is from 180 to 2000 g/mol;(B) 5 to 95 parts by weight of a vinyl copolymer having at least one specific hydrolyzable silyl group at an end of the main chain and/or in a side chain thereof in one molecule and having no alcoholic hydroxyl group in the same molecule, in which the main chain contains substantially a vinyl copolymer chain; and(C) 0.001 to 10 parts by weight of a curing catalyst per 100 parts by weight of the total resin solids content.This curable composition for paint has well-balanced properties of good acid resistance, water resistance, scratch resistance, weathering resistance, and so forth.

Abstract: The invention provides an automotive top coating composition, comprising as the main components;: (A) an acrylic polymer prepared by copolymerizing 5 to 40% by weight of an alkoxysilane-containing vinyl monomer which is a compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein A is ##STR2## R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sub.2 is a bivalent aliphatic saturated hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are the same or different and are each a phenyl group, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R.sub.4 is an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and n is an integer of 1 to 100, 5 to 50% by weight of a hydroxyl-containing vinyl monomer and 10 to 90% by weight of a vinyl monomer which is copolymerizable with the above vinyl monomers, and (B) an amino resin in an amount of 5 to 50% by weight based on the total amount of resin solids in the coating composition.

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 compatibilized polymer blend composition is provided which comprises a uniform admixture of a halogenated copolymer of an isomonoolefin, such as polyisobutylene, and a para-alkylstyrene, such as para-methylstyrene blended with a carboxy-modified elastomer. Blends also containing an unmodified elastomer are provided wherein the carboxy-modified elastomer serves to compatibilize the unmodified elastomer and the halogenated copolymer.

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: The present invention concerns rubber-based composite materials swellable with water and associated methods of production. A swellable rubber material according to the present invention comprises a vulcanized non-silicone rubber selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, butadiene-styrene rubber, bromobutyl rubber, and ethylene-propylene rubber; and a hydrogel filler cross-linked by a crosslinking agent, wherein the composite material is vulcanizable at a temperature up to 150.degree. C., is thermoformable, possesses shape memory after thermoforming, and is swellable with water or aqueous solutions.

Abstract: This invention is a silica free curable composition comprisingA) A stable dispersion in an aqueous medium of a First Polymer having a weight average molecular weight of at least 50,000 which is insoluble in water and contains silane groups with hydrolyzable functionality.B) A solution or dispersion in the aqueous medium of a second polymer which has a number average molecular weight between 1,000 and 20,000 and at least two silane groups with hydrolyzable functionality. The non-volatile weight ratio of the first polymer to the second is 40:1 to 1:4.

Abstract: Stable, non-gelled, one-package coating compositions capable of being cured at ambient conditions to produce durable coatings comprising at least one polymer and/or oligomer having a molecular weight of at least about 100 and bearing at least two specific aziridine moieties, at least two specific carbodiimide moieties or combinations thereof and at least one polymer and/or oligomer having a molecular weight of at least about 100 and bearing at least two covalently blocked carboxylic acid moieties. Process for coating a substrate using such compositions are also claimed.

Abstract: The stabilised binder is a mixture of two copolymers and at least one curing agent. The one copolymer contains fluorine or silicon and a UV absorber in copolymerised form. The other copolymer is an acrylic resin. Suitable curing agents are melamine resins or polyisocyanates.

Abstract: Thermosetting composition is excellent in storage stability, useful as one component thermosetting composition, gives cured products having excellent chemical properties, physical properties and weathering resistance and is favorably utilized in coating compositions, ink, adhesive and molded plastics.The thermosetting composition comprises a compound having in the molecule two or more carboxyl groups blocked by a vinyl ether compound, a vinyl thioether compound or a hetero compound having a vinyl type double bond and oxygen or sulfur as the hetero atom, a compound having two or more reactive functional groups which can form a chemical bond with the blocked carboxyl compound by heating and optionally a thermal latent acid catalyst. The blocked carboxyl group of the first compound and the reactive functional group of the second compound may be comprised in the same molecule.

Abstract: A composition including (A) a hydroxyl group-containing acrylic resin, (B) an acrylic copolymer containing an alkoxysilyl group having the formula (I): ##STR1## (C) a polyorganosiloxane and (D) a curing catalyst. The composition can give the film with excellent weatherability, stain resistance, acid resistance, water repellency and durability and with no bad-smelling odor.

Abstract: A curing type resin composition used as a molding material, a paint binder, etc. comprises a curing agent and a copolymer composed of a silicone compound and an .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated vinyl monomer. The silicone compound is selected from the group consisting of silicone compounds having the following general structural formulas (1) and (2) respectively, and the curing agent has at least two functional groups, individual molecules of which react with a functional group in the groups Y of the silicone compound. ##STR1## wherein: X is selected from the group consisting of a 3-acryloxypropyl group and a 3-methacryloxypropyl group;Y is selected from the group consisting of a 3-glycidoxypropyl group; a 2-(3',4'-epoxycyclohexyl)ethyl group; a 3-hydroxypropyl group; a 3-(2'-hydroxyethoxy)propyl group; and a 3-(4'-(3',3'-dihydroxymethyl)butoxy)propyl group,R is selected from the group consisting of a phenyl group and an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; anda, b, and c are numbers in the following ranges:1.

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.