Abstract: Provided is a resin composition for three-dimensional modeling that can accurately fabricate a three-dimensional modeled object capable of being matched in coefficient of thermal expansion with surrounding members when used as a component in various devices. The resin composition for three-dimensional modeling contains a curable resin and a glass filler, the glass filler having a coefficient of thermal expansion of 60×10?7/° C. or less at ?40 to 50° C. and compositionally containing 90% by mass or less SiO2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a photocurable composition containing (A) a photocurable monomer and (B) a monomer containing phosphorus and an amide group; and a device including a barrier layer formed of the composition.

Abstract: The invention discloses herein a multifunctional nutritional adjuvant chemical composition for use in agriculture with water comprises pH modifying complex matrix, pH indicators, surfactants, penetrating agents, auxiliary chemicals and solvent; having multiple uses in agriculture such as pH corrector, auto pH indicator, wetting agent adjuvant, plants immune system activator, plant defense mechanism enhancer, nutrient supplement and plant growth hormone provider. The invention further discloses the process for preparation of said multifunctional nutritional adjuvant chemical composition.

Abstract: A composition for production of a prepreg for manufacture of thermoset composite laminates, a method for the production of a prepreg, the prepreg, and a thermoset glass fiber reinforced composite laminate manufactured by curing the prepreg. The composition includes unsaturated polyesters or vinylesters, a catalyst, a thickening agent, and a crosslinking initiator. A first component of the unsaturated polyesters or vinylesters includes reactive groups that react with the thickening agent. A second component of the unsaturated polyesters or vinylesters does not include any groups that react with the thickening agent. The composition also includes a polyether polyol.

Abstract: An ethylenically unsaturated prepolymer comprising an ending X which reacts by condensation being a hydroxyl and/or amine or free isocyanate group and optionally an ending X? having ethylenic unsaturation, the prepolymer being the reaction product of a first component A comprising a mixture of i) a first ethylenically unsaturated resin carrying specific hydroxyl and/or amine reactive endings, and/or ii) optionally a second resin different from resin i), being an ethylenically unsaturated hydroxylated resin and/or a hydroxylated and/or aminated saturated resin, and/or iii) optionally a third reactive saturated resin, iv) optionally an unsaturated monoalcohol up to 30% in equivalents of the OH+NH2 total, and a second component B comprising a polyisocyanate with a functionality equal to 2 or greater than 2, A and B being in proportions to effectively avoid any gelling by crosslinking.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of a copolymer with copolymerized units a) of at least one ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, b) of at least one nonionic ethylenically unsaturated surfactant monomer, c) of at least one C1-C2-alkyl methacrylate, d) of at least one C2-C4-alkyl acrylate, where the alkyl chain length averaged over the number of alkyl groups of the alkyl acrylate is 2.1 to 4.0, is described. Following neutralization with alkali, the dispersion serves as associative thickener, in particular for liquid detergent and cleaner formulations. The thickeners are characterized by high transparency and high thickening effect coupled with high shear dilution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin composition comprising (a) an unsaturated polyester resin having a molecular weight Mn of at least 750 Dalton and at most 5000 Dalton and (b) a reactive diluent, wherein the unsaturated polyester resin comprises C5-C10 unsaturated diacid building blocks and isosorbide building blocks. Preferably, at least part of the isosorbide is derived from a non-fossil source. Preferably, itaconic acid or anhydride is used as the C5 unsaturated dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: The invention discloses a series of glycerin/succinate/alkyl succinate polyesters. These materials are high foaming detergents useful in the formulation of biodegradable, polyoxyalkylene free, cosmetic and personal care products.

Abstract: A composition for coating food cans is disclosed. The composition comprises a polyester, an acrylic copolymer and a crosslinker; the polyester and acrylic copolymer have been compatibilized in some way, such as through graft copolymerization. Methods for compatibilizing acrylics and polyesters are also disclosed as are methods for coating cans using compositions comprising acrylic and polyesters.

Abstract: A composition for coating food cans is disclosed. The composition comprises a polyester, an acrylic copolymer and a crosslinker; the polyester and acrylic copolymer have been compatibilized in some way, such as through graft copolymerization. Methods for compatibilizing acrylics and polyesters are also disclosed as are methods for coating cans using compositions comprising acrylic and polyesters.

Abstract: Coating compositions are disclosed that include a film-forming resin, a colorant, a long chain alkyl group containing polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated compound, and a diluent. Also disclosed are substrates at least partially coated with such compositions, substrates at least partially coated with a multi-layer composite coating comprising at least one coating layer deposited from such compositions, and methods for improving the adhesion of a multi-layer composite coating system to a porous substrate.

Abstract: A method of preparing a capped poly(arylene ether) resin includes reacting a capping agent with a blend of two or more poly(arylene ether) resins having different intrinsic viscosities. Cured compositions prepared from these capped poly(arylene ether) resins exhibit improved balances of stiffness, toughness, and dielectric properties compared to compositions with two or more separately capped and isolated poly(arylene ether) resins.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing branched polyarylene ether polymers by (A) providing a reaction mixture comprising (i) a polyfunctional phenol compound of the formula Ar(OH)x wherein x?3 and wherein Ar is an aryl moiety or an alkylaryl moiety, provided that when Ar is an alkylaryl moiety at least three of the —OH groups are bonded to an aryl portion thereof, (ii) one or more linear polymers of the formula wherein m is 0 or 1, A and B are as defined herein, and n is an integer representing the number of repeat monomer units, and (iii) a carbonate base; and (B) heating the reaction mixture and removing generated water from the reaction mixture, thereby effecting a polymerization reaction.

Abstract: A low tack, low VOC gel coat is disclosed comprising a unsaturated polyester resin derived from maleic anhydride and up to about 30% of an organic solvent. The resin is characterized by: a viscosity of less than or equal to about 1750 cp at 70% NVM in styrene; a glass transition temperature greater than or equal to about 11° C.; and a weight average molecular weight less than or equal to about 6,050. A process for making such a gel coat is also disclosed.

Abstract: A curable resin composition includes an unsaturated polyester, an alkenyl aromatic compound, and a capped poly(arylene ether). The composition is suitable for low temperature curing and exhibits reduced curing shrinkage and reduced brittleness.

Abstract: Radiation-curable powder compositions, usable as paint or varnish, which comprise a mixture of at least one semi-crystalline polyester containing end methacryloyl groups and of at least one acrylic copolymer containing ethylenically unsaturated groups, these polyesters comprising the reaction products of a glycidyl methacrylate and of a semi-crystalline polyester containing end carboxyl groups.

Abstract: A method of preparing a polyester resin composition laminate, which method comprises spraying an unsaturated polyester resin composition with an acrylic-urethane prepolymer onto a substrate, like a glass fiber, and curing the sprayed composition by radiant light.

Abstract: An acrylic urethane prepolymer composition and an unsaturated polyester resin composition to which the prepolymer has been added. The prepolymer composition includes an acrylic urethane prepolymer prepared by the reaction of diisocyanate, such as MDI, with an hydroxyl-containing acrylate monomer, such as a pentaerythritol triacrylate. The prepolymer composition contains a styrene monomer and an inhibitor, such as benzoquinone, to retard the reaction of the prepolymer and styrene monomer prior to the addition of the prepolymer composition into the polyester resin composition and a photoinitiator to promote the polymerization of the resin by exposure to radiant energy. The employment of the urethane prepolymer composition provides for the reduction in the amount of styrene monomer used in the unsaturated resin composition and also provides for improved chemical and physical properties of the photocured, unsaturated resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a waterborne coating composition which includes a polymeric film-forming resin. The polymeric film-forming resin includes a dispersion of polymeric microparticles prepared by forming, in aqueous medium, a mixture of: (a) an unsaturated, substantially hydrophobic polyester component, and (b) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer component. With various hydrophobic polyesters, the ethylenically unsaturated monomer component of the polymeric film-forming resin includes: (a) an acrylamide or methacrylamide with N-methylol or N-alkoxymethyl functionality, (b) an alpha-beta ethylenically unsaturated compound with carboxyl functionality, and (c) an alpha-beta ethylenically unsaturated compound with no additional reactive functionality. Such a waterborne coating composition has a low V.O.C., provides added stiffness, does not block, and can be applied in such a manner that it does not substantially mask the texture of the nonwoven fabrics and/or textiles over which it is applied.

Abstract: The invention concerns new, two component compositions, on the basis of liquid polymers containing acid anhydride groups and sterically hindered, aromatic di- or polyamines, said compositions being able to be crosslinked at room temperature. Characteristic of these compositions is their low toxicity and controllable crosslinking behaviour. The crosslinked products are characterized by high mechanical strength, thermal resistance and hydrolytic stability. The invention also concerns methods of manufacture of the said compositions and their use as coatings, potting compounds, sealants and adhesives.

Abstract: The epoxidation of alkyds containing anhydrides or diacids with cycloaliphatic unsaturation results in epoxy resins which cure rapidly in UV light to produce uniform films without the use of flow modifiers. The fatty acid portion of the alkyd functions as an internal plasticizer. Crosslinking occurs through oxirane rings in both the anhydride and fatty acid moieties of the alkyd to produce hard, but not brittle films. Excellent water resistance is obtained without thermal post curing.

Abstract: Coating compositions and processes for coating wood and wood materials are described. The compositions comprise a first component comprising at least one reactive thinner and at least one unsaturated polyester, and a second component comprising a curing catalyst. The unsaturated polyester of the first component is the reaction product of: (a) a mixture of at least one saturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acid with 6 to 10 carbon atoms and at least one ethylenically unsaturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acid selected from maleic acid, fumaric acid, itaconic acid, citraconic acid, and mixtures thereof; (b) a diol component consisting of at least one of 1,4-dimethylolcyclohexane and substituted dimethylolcyclohexanes, with up to 50 mol % monomeric or oligomeric glycol, based on total moles of the diol component; and (c) up to 10 mol % of a polyol, based on total moles of polyester reactants. The compositions and processes of the invention result in coatings with improved hardness and aged cold crack resistance.

Abstract: Multi-component composites containing a linear polyester of an alkyl glycol and an aromatic diacid as one component, rubber as a second component, and a third component which is a compatibilizing polyester (polystyrene copolymer).

Abstract: A radiation-curable ink composition contains a vehicle mixture comprising: (A) at least one linear polyester oligomer and/or polymer substantially free of an acid group and free of a polymerizable double bond in a molecule, wherein 1 to 10 double bonds are pendent from the linear polyester chain, and/or mixture thereof, (B) at least one single double bond-containing carboxylic acid wherein the acid has at least one acid group, and/or carboxylic ester of the said acid, and/or carboxylic amide of the said acid, and/or mixture thereof, (C) a double bond-containing polycarboxylic ester, wherein 2 to 10 acid groups are present and at least 2 double bonds are pendent from the ester having 2 to 10 acid groups, (D) at least one double bond-containing fluorinated carboxylic ester, and/or block copolymer comprising a fluorinated alkyl group-containing polymer segment and a (meth)acrylic polymer segment, and/or block copolymer comprising a siloxane group-containing polymer segment and a (meth)acrylic polymer segment, an

Abstract: The invention relates to polyester-polyurethane hybrid resins containing halogenated aromatic polycarboxylate moieties to obtain flame retardance without significantly affect the preparation, processing and physical properties of the hybrid resins.

Abstract: An unsaturated polyester resin characterized by high performance electrical, physical and mechanical properties and useful in the electronic and microwave industries, and a process for preparing such a resin.

Abstract: An unsaturated polyester resin composition capable of affording a molded product having a small cured volume shrinkage, a superior dimensional stability, a surface quality and a high hardness, a sheet-form molding material using the composition and a process for producing a fiber-reinforced plastic molded product are provided, which composition comprises a saturated polyester obtained by reacting a saturated dibasic acid component containing 20% by mol or more of adipic acid with a saturated glycol component and having a number average molecular weight of 4,000 or higher and an acid value of 2 to 8 KOH mg/g, an unsaturated polyester and an ethylenic unsaturated monomer; which sheet-form molding material has the unsaturated resin composition together with a fiber reinforcing material placed between two films.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which may be cured by radical polymerization at room temperature and containA) 20 to 100 parts by weight of .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated polyesters which are the reaction products ofa) a dicarboxylic acid component containing i) 40 to 100 carboxyl equivalent % of .alpha.,.beta.

Abstract: A method of preparing an unsaturated ester resin having improved storage stability is disclosed. An epoxy compound and polymerizable unsaturated monocarboxylic acid are reacted in the presence of a trivalent organic phosphorous catalyst. The catalyst is subsequently deactivated by oxidation. The resin may then be reacted with an acid anhydride.

Abstract: An unsaturated polyester resin characterized by high performance electrical, physical and mechanical properties and useful in the electronic and microwave industries, and a process for preparing such a resin.

Abstract: Urethane-catalyzed polyester-polyurethane hybrid resin molding compositions are prepared using a low profile additive to provide glass-reinforced articles that have improved surface profiles and improved processability compared to commercial low profile-modified unsaturated non-hybrid polyester resins.

Abstract: Polyester-polyurethane hybrid resin molding compositions having low levels of unsaturation which are modified by the addition of a low profile additive to provide glass-reinforced articles that have improved surface profiles and improved processability compared to commercial low profile-modified unsaturated (non-hybrid) polyester resins.

Abstract: An unsaturated polyester resin blend which includes at least one polyester resin containing a major amount of dodecanedioic acid and a second polyester resin which does not contain dodecanedioic acid. The polyester blend diluted with a cross-linkable vinyl monomer can be admixed with a thermoplastic low shrink additive, reinforcing fibers, inert filler, metal oxide or hydroxide, and a release agent to formulate sheet molding composition systems especially suitable for molding into exterior automotive parts exhibiting high levels of toughness combined with a Class A appearance.

Abstract: Thermally curable liquid sealants for impregnating the pores of cast metal articles and powdered metal articles including a combination of five polymerizable components within stated percentage ranges essential to providing sealants that, when cured, have low weight loss when tested for heat resistance, low weight gain when tested for chemical resistance upon submersion in water, brake fluid and antifreeze, and superior sealability characteristics.

Abstract: The invention relates to sheet molding compounds having improved viscosity control comprising polyester-polyurethane hybrid resins formed by the reaction of an A side composition and a B side composition. The A side composition comprises a polyfunctional isocyanate compound and a free radical polymerization catalyst. The B side composition comprises a mixture of (i) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer solution having no active hydrogen groups which has dissolved therein about 40-90 weight percent of a substantially water-free, unsaturated polyester polyol having at least one dicarboxylic alkene moiety and having an acid number less than five; and (ii) a methacrylate ester of a C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkylene diol.

Abstract: Highly branched, functionalized, wholly aromatic poly(arylenes) are prepared by the polymerization of AB.sub.n -type aromatic monomers.

Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide resin composition comprising a composition obtainable by a reaction of a polymer composition comprising(A) 100 parts by weight of a polyarylene sulfide resin,(B) 0.1 to 40 parts by weight of a monomer having one or more ethylenic unsaturated bonds and(C) 0 to 40 parts by weight of an unsaturated polyester. In the polyarylene sulfide resin composition of the present invention, a polymer produced by polymerization of the monomer or the monomer and unsaturated polyester, as compared with a resin composition wherein said polymer is simply blended, is in a state wherein it is uniformly mixed with the polyarylene sulfide resin and if necessary a filler. In other words, said polymer is uniformly dispersed in and mixed with the polyarylene sulfide resin to such a degree that the composition shows no phase separation even if it is passed through molding processes such as extrusion molding, injection molding, etc. carried out under normal conditions.

Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide resin composition comprising a resin composition obtainable by polymerizing 40 to 0.1 part by weight of an unsaturated polyester and 0.01 to 30 parts by weight of a monomer having one or more ethylenic unsaturated bonds in the presence of 100 parts by weight of a composition comprising 1 to 99 wt. % of a polyarylene sulfide resin and 99 to 1 wt. % of a thermoplastic polyester. Since the polyarylene sulfide resin composition of the present invention is in a state wherein the polyarylene sulfide resin and thermoplastic polyester are uniformly mixed, the constituent components are uniformly dispersed and mixed to such a degree that the composition shows no phase separation even if it is passed through molding processes such as extrusion molding, injection molding, etc. carried out under normal conditions.

Abstract: A process for producing a lactone polymer which comprises reacting an ester compound synthesized from an alcohol and an acid or acid anhydride thereof with a lactone and a ring-opening polymerization initiator without being accompanied by condensation. The thus produced lactone polymer is effective for preventing shrinkage of thermosetting resins, particularly unsaturated polyester resins.

Abstract: Unsaturated polyester compositions comprising (a) an unsaturated polyester prepolymer and (b) a vinyl monomer copolymerizable with the prepolymer, which are cured by addition of (c) a polyisocyanate, (d) a peroxide catalyst and, optionally, (e) a peroxide activator and a urethane catalyst.

Abstract: A flame-retardant, unsaturated polyester resin composition comprising a halogen-containing unsaturated polyester obtained by halogenating an unsaturated polyester prepared by the reaction of (a) dicyclopentadiene, (b) .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid or its anhydride, (c) tetrahydrophthalic acid or its anhydride and (d) polyhydric alcohol.Crosslinked products of the composition exhibit increased halogen content and elevated deflection temperature, and are particularly useful for electric appliances, building materials, automobiles, railroad wagons, airplanes, etc.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process using a Diels-Alder reaction which increases the molecular weight and/or crosslinks polymers by reacting the polymers with bisunsaturated dienophiles. The polymer comprises at least 75% by weight based on the reaction product, has a molecular weight of at least 5000 and a plurality of conjugated 1,3-diene systems incorporated into the molecular structure. A dienophile reaction with the conjugated 1,3-diene of the polymer is at least 1% by weight based on the reaction product. Examples of the polymer include polyesters, polyamides, polyethers, polysulfones and copolymers thereof. The bisunsaturated dienophiles may include bis-maleimide, bisnadimides, bis maleic and bis tumaric esters and amides. The method of this invention for expanding the molecular weight chains of the polymers, preferably thermoplastics, is advantageous for processing or fabricating thermoplastics.

Abstract: Compositions consisting essentially of thermoset polymers prepared by copolymerizing a solution of an iodine containing, crosslinkable, unsaturated polyester resin dissolved in a vinyl monomer are disclosed. These compositions have been found to be useful as radiopaque agents and in the manufacture of radiopaque, flame retardant articles.

Abstract: Certain unsaturated polyester resins, so-called soft resins, having certain parameters are suitable for the production of hardened moldings of high elasticity.

Abstract: Norbornyl modified unsaturated polyester and polyesteramide resins are further modified by inclusion of 9-thiabicyclononane groups. Upon curing, these resins provide shorter gel and cure times plus substantial reductions in the maximum exotherm temperature.

Abstract: For a method of making foundry cores and moulds using a resin-coated sand in a hot box process, a crystalline unsaturated polyester resin for making the binder uses an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid, a symmetrical dicarboxylic aromatic acid and a glycol which is predominantly 1,6 hexanediol, with the possible addition of ethylene glycol and other symmetrical glycols. The molecular weight of the resin is at least 2000 and it is mixed with solid monomer such as methylene bis acrylamide or a low-viscosity liquid monomer such as diallyl phthalate or a mixture of the two. The aromatic acid is between 30 and 55 mole percent of the total acid and the acid value before addition of the monomer is below 30 mg KOH/g to result in a viscosity of not more than 30 poise at 125.degree. C.

Abstract: An unsaturated polyester exhibiting low styrene emissions comprises conventional phthalic and maleic anhydrides together with specific amounts of diethylene glycol, styrene, and a particular type of paraffin wax.

Abstract: 1,4-Dihydroxynaphthalene, iron compounds and optionally tertiary arylamines prove to be a highly active accelerator/stabilizer system for peroxide-catalyzed ethylenically unsaturated hardenable compounds.

Abstract: Phosphonopolyester oligomers are prepared from hydroxyalkylated 2,2',-bis(3-allylphenyl-4-hydroxy) alkanes and phosphonyl dihalides. The oligomers are useful in the preparation of polyester resins, epoxy resins, and polyurethanes.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a polybutadiene-modified unsaturated polyester, comprising the steps of: (I) reacting (A) an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid or anhydride with (B) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of (i) air-drying allyl compounds, (ii) animal and vegetable oils or derivatives thereof and (iii) dicyclopentadiene or derivatives thereof at a (B)/(A) molar ratio within the range of from 0.8 to 1.2, and (II) reacting the resultant reaction product with (C) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of .alpha.,.omega.-polybutadiene glycol and .alpha.,.omega.-hydrogenated polybutadiene glycol. A polybutadiene-modified unsaturated polyester comprising said polybutadiene-modified unsaturated polyester and a polymerizable monomer possessing at least one double bond.