Abstract: Gasketing paper is commonly made by the beater addition process. In the beater addition process a furnish composition is prepared by mixing latex into a fiber slurry which also typically contains one or more fillers. The beater addition process is currently being scrutinized because of environmental concerns. More specifically, conventional lattices used in the beater addition process contain curatives, such as amines, sulfur, and zinc compounds, which are discharged into the environment via the affluent from the process. By practicing the process of this invention gasketing paper can be manufactured by an environmentally sound technique. In one embodiment of this invention gasketing paper is made by beater addition with the latex utilized in the process being comprised of (a) at least one rubber having both pendant blocked isocyanate groups and groups containing at least one active Zerewitinoff hydrogen, (b) at least one emulsifier, and (c) water.

Abstract: Novel crosslinkable hot-melt adhesive compositions, curable by atmospheric moisture, include (i) the prepolymerizate of an hydroxylated ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer with a stoichiometric excess of a polyisocyanate, e.g., a diisocyanate, such prepolymerizate containing an effective crosslinkable amount of free isocyanate functional groups, and, optionally, (ii) an adhesive tackifying resin.

Abstract: Compositions containing polyacrylate rubbers having dual curing sites are cured using an improved curing system comprising an alkali metal of a long chain carboxylic acid, a tertiary amine having a two methyl groups and a longer chain alkyl group, and a disubstituted urea. The compositions are shelf stable, have a high degree of scorch safety and cure rapidly at curing temperatures without adversely affecting the compression set of the cured article.

Abstract: A water-soluble polymer sensitive to salts is a copolymer of (A) 10 to 90% of acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid; and (B) 90 to 10% of a vinyl monomer of Formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and R.sup.1 represents an aryl group or a cycloalkyl group); or the foregoing component (A); (B) 2 to 70% of a vinyl monomer of Formula (II): ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.2 represents an alkyl group, an aryl group or a cycloalkyl group); and (C) 2 to 40% of a vinyl monomer of Formula (III): ##STR3## (wherein R.sup.3 represents an aryl group), 2 to 70 mole % of the repeating units derived from the acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid being in the form of a salt. It is soluble in tap water, but insoluble in an aqueous solution containing not less than 0.5% of an inorganic salt of a monovalent ion.

Abstract: A process for preparation of a rubber composition which comprises mixing a modified diene polymer wherein at least one functional group represented by the formula >C.dbd.N.sup.+ < was bound to the main chain of the polymer or the main chain and terminal of the polymer directly or through another atomic group, with carbon black in an organic solvent, and separately the mixture of the modified diene polymer with carbon black from the resultant mixture solution.

Abstract: A method for encapsulating biologically-labile materials such as proteins, liposomes, bacteria and eucaryotic cells within a synthetic polymeric capsule, and the product thereof, are disclosed. The method is based on the use of a water-soluble polymer with charged side chains that are crosslinked with multivalent ions of the opposite charge to form a gel encapsulating biological material, that is optionally further stabilized by interactions with multivalent polyions of the same charge as those used to form the gel. In the preferred embodiment, hydrolytically stable polyphosphazenes are formed of monomers having carboxylic acid side groups that are crosslinked by divalent or trivalent cations such as Ca.sup.2+ or Al.sup.3+, then stabilized with a polycation such as poly-L-lysine. A variety of different compositions can be formed from the crosslinked polymer.

Abstract: A curable resin comprising units of at least one prepolymer selected from the group consisting of a prepolymer (C) and a prepolymer (F); the prepolymer (C) having the formula (I): ##STR1## and the prepolymer (F) having the formula (III): ##STR2## The curable resin has the excellent flexibility, solvent resistance and adhesion to organic materials and the properties thereof can be controlled accordingly to desire, in addition to the excellent curability at ordinary temperature, adhesion to inorganic materials and weatherability.

Abstract: The invention provides biodegradable crosslinked polymers, which have a chelating effect and a dispersing effect to disperse an oily substance and an inorganic substance hardly soluble in water and are excellent in dispersion into water. The crosslinked polymers comprise; an ingredient of molecular weight 5,000 or less in 50% by weight, a bond having at least one of a group (II) represented by the chemical formula --CO--O-- and a group (III) represented by the chemical formula --CO--NH-- as a composition unit between main chains having a water-soluble oligomer structure having the functional group (I) represented by the general formula --COOM (here, M denotes anyone of a hydrogen atom, monovalent metal, divalent metal, trivalent metal, an ammonium group and organic amine group.), and showing a viscosity of 1,000 cP or less at 20.degree. C. by a 20% by weight aqueous solution of the crosslinked polymer.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided, where oligopeptides are produced on a transparent surface while retaining transparency by the cyclical addition of protected monomers. Reagents are specifically selected to allow for efficient reproducible addition, while maintaining transparency of the support. Linkers are provided which permit retention of the oligopeptide to the surface or release of the oligopeptide at completion of the preparation of the oligopeptide. The oligopeptide bound to the support finds use in diagnostic assays, as well as other application, while the free oligopeptides may be used in a variety of ways.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the production of polymers with an optical position in diagram where refraction index n.sub.D is plotted against optical dispension v.sub.D expedient for an optical use by metathetic counterion exchange, wherein, in a polymer of the general formula: ##STR1## R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which can be the same or different, are divalent organic radicals, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which can be the same or different, are monovalent organic radicals, n is a whole number greater than 2 and y is 0 or 1. R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, y and n are so chosen that together they form a polymeric basic structure which promotes glass formation and prevents crystallisation, and X.sup.- is a halogen atom. The halogen ion is replaced by an equivalent of a mono- or polyvalent organic or inorganic counterion different from the halogen ion and suitable for the adjustment of the desired solid body properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chiral supports and to their use in the asymmetric synthesis, deracemization and optical inversion of organic chiral compounds. In particular, the supports are used in combination with thermal equilibration of a species having a reactive achiral portion. Preferably, these supports are obtained by the copolymerization of at least one chiral unit and at least one functionalizing unit or by the polymerization of at least one chiral unit which is a source of said functionalizing unit. Optionally, a crosslinking agent is utilized. By utilizing these supports and thermal equilibration, excess enantiomers can be produced.

Abstract: Polymer material is surface modified with the intention of increasing the hydrophilicity of the polymer surface, by producing carboxyl groups, carbonyl groups and hydroxyl groups on the polymer surface in a first stage, by oxidizing with, e.g., oxidizing acid solutions or in some other manner, and by reacting the groups on the polymer surface in a second step with heterocyclic compounds having three or four ring atoms or with isocyanate compounds or carbodiimide compounds.

Abstract: The novel polymers of the present invention are prepared by graft polymerization of at least one aromatic nitrogen-containing monomer onto an amino-substituted polymer (e.g., an ethylene alpha-olefin interpolymer substituted by primary amino or secondary amino groups). Preferred aromatic nitrogen-containing moieties are illustrated by aniline, and preferred amino-substituted interpolymers comprise amino-substituted ethylene propylene norbornene terpolymers. The polymers of this invention are oil soluble and are useful as dispersant and antioxidant additives in oleaginous compositions and are further useful in electrical, textile and other applications.

Abstract: A curable resin comprising units of at least one prepolymer selected from the group consisting of a prepolymer (C) and a prepolymer (F); the prepolymer (C) having the formula (I): ##STR1## and the prepolymer (F) having the formula (III): ##STR2## The curable resin has the excellent flexibility, solvent resistance and adhesion to organic materials and the properties thereof can be controlled accordingly to desire, in addition to the excellent curability at ordinary temperature, adhesion to inorganic materials and weatherability.

Abstract: A process is provided to functionalize hydrogenated block copolymers of vinyl aromatics and conjugated diolefin in a melt phase. The functionality is predominantly grafted to vinyl aromatic blocks by this process. The process is preferably performed in an extruder.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a two package coating composition, comprising:(A) (a1) an acrylic resin having acid and hydroxy groups; and (a.sub.2) additives selected from the group consisting of solvents,UV-stabilizers, antioxidants, catalysts, flow agents, hindered amine light stabilizers and mixtures thereof; and(B) (b.sub.1) a polycarbodiimide;(b.sub.2) optionally a crosslinker selected from the group consisting of polyisocyanates, aminoplasts, and mixtures thereof; and(b.sub.3) additives selected from the group consisting of solvents, flow agents, findered amine light stabilizers, UV-absorbers, and mixtures thereof;a method of coating an article therewith and the coated article. The coating composition is used as a clearcoat with improved rheology control and no striking in which forms films with excellent appearance and sag resistance.

Abstract: Novel carbonyl containing compositions are prepared by contacting, in the presence of a free radical initiator, a first compound selected from the group consisting of saturated hydrocarbons, substituted saturated hydrocarbons, polymers and mixtures thereof with a carbonyl containing compound or mixtures thereof having the structure: ##STR1## where X and Y are independently selected from OH, OR.sub.1, NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 and R.sub.1 wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are selected independently from the group consisting of aryl radicals or alkyl radicals of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Electrically conductive polypyrrolecarbonyl polymer networks are provided comprising conjugated crosslinks between polypyrrolecarbonyl polymer segments of the network. The network can be formed by crosslinking carbonyl functional polypyrrolecarbonyl polymers, such as by self-crosslinking condensation reaction or crosslinking condensation reaction with conjugated diylide and/or conjugated polyamine. The carbonyl functional polypyrrolecarbonyl polymers can be prepared by polymerization, such as by electropolymerization of carbonyl functional pyrrole monomers (the carbonyl functionality generally being protected during polymerization) and, optionally, suitable conjugated copolymerization monomers such as thiophene, pyrrole and/or carbonyl functional thiophene.

Abstract: A self-crosslinkable resin useful as, for example, adhesive compositions and coating compositions. The resin contains complementary reactive groups, that is, a blocked isocyanate group and a hydroxyl group, in the same molecule. The resin is prepared by reacting a hydroxy-containing vinyl monomer with some isocyanate groups on the skeleton of a vinyl polymer having at least two isocyanate groups in the molecule so to introduce a polymerizable double bond into the polymer, and subsequently completely blocking the isocyanate group(s) remaining on the polymer skeleton with a blocking agent, or vice versa. Thereafter an unsaturated monomer component consisting essentially of a hydroxyl-containing vinyl monomer is polymerized with the polymerizable double bond introduced.

Abstract: Compositions useful as absorbents for organic liquids are disclosed. A diamine or polyamine is reacted with a polymeric resin that contains phosphonic acid groups to produce the absorbent compositions of the invention. Because the polymeric resin component can be combined with the amine either before or after combination with the organic liquid, the absorbents of the invention can be used in many forms. The polymeric resin component can be processed into any desired form (shaped article, solution), and the di- or polyamine can then be added to generate the absorbent in situ. Unlike spent absorbent compositions of the prior art, those of the invention can be converted to pumpable liquids by heating or by adding a gel-breaking agent to liquify the gel. A useful absorbent is recovered from the liquid by precipitation or distillation.

Abstract: This invention relates to procedures for preparing novel reactive amino or hydrazino peroxides (hereinafter generally referred to as "AHP's") and derivatives all having a Structure A: ##STR1## in which the definitions of P, R11, R22, X, Q and x, y and z are given in the Summary Of The Invention section, for example, 4,4-di-(t-butylperoxy)pentanohydrazide (I-1), and the use of these novel compounds in curing unsaturated polyester resins, in initiating polynerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, for modifying rheology, for crosslinking and curing olefin polymers and elastoiners, for producing novel graft and block copolymers, and for producing novel polymers with covalently bound performance additive functions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to functionalized chlorinated (co)polymers and methods for their preparation. The functionalization is performed with an organometallic compound where the metal may be tin, lead, antimony or bismuth. The organic groups are hydrocarbons which may be substituted and one group is either a secondary amine or an ether which is eventually substituted by a trialkoxysilane or a hydroxy group. The preferred chlorinated polymer is PVC and the preferred functionalizing agent is an organotin compound.

Abstract: A coating composition which may be water based and which is adapted for metallic substrates is disclosed, having: (1) binder resin comprising acrylic polymer having carboxy functionality, and (2) a curing agent comprising hydroxyalkylamide, wherein the ratio of hydroxy groups in the hydroxyalkylamide to carboxy groups in the binder resin is less than 0.5:1, preferably less than 0.4 to 1, and most preferably less than 0.35 to 1. The composition has been found to yield films exhibiting good resistance to water at high temperatures, thereby rendering them particularly suitable for use on metal food and beverage containers that are subjected to sterilization or pasteurization processes.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprising a rubbery polymer and a modified liquid polymer. The modified liquid polymer is obtained by reacting a liquid polymer having at least one carbon-carbon double bond in the molecule with an organic compound having the group --CH.dbd.N-- and an organic acid halide having the group --COX where X is halogen, in the presence of a Friedel-Crafts catalyst.

Abstract: An aqueous polymeric gel-forming composition capable of selectively plugging highly permeable zones in subterranean oil-bearing formations. The composition comprises an aqueous solution of an anionic acrylamide copolymer of high molecular weight, comprising about 5 to 95 weight percent of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid, about 2 to 95 weight percent of N-vinyl-N-methyl acetamide and about 5 to 93 weight percent of acrylamide, and a crosslinking agent selected from the group consisting of transition metal ions, phenolic resins and amino resins. The compositions of this invention will form stable gels in brines of wide-ranging salinity and are effective at the pH levels encountered in carbon dioxide and water flooding operations. Also provided is a process for selectively plugging regions of higher permeability within an oil-bearing formation to improve sweep efficiency during a fluid flood oil recovery operation.

Abstract: Solid substrates and methods for their preparation are provided, where enhanced functionalization of solid substrates is achieved, so that higher levels of binding of a wide variety of moieties can be obtained. The surface is nitrated with a nitronium agent, where the nitro groups may be modified in a variety of ways to serve as sites for linking. The resulting solid substrates find use in therapy, diagnosis and processing.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for the preparation of polymers comprising poly(4-hydroxystyrene) or substituted poly(4-hydroxystyrene) or both. The polymers have low optical density (absorbance) over a wavelength range from about 240 to about 260 nm, as well as low optical density over the near UV and visible spectrum (310 to 800 nm). Such polymers are produced by polymerizing 4-acetoxystyrene and/or substituted 4-acetoxystyrene monomers, with or without other comonomers, and subsequently performing transesterification. In the most preferred embodiment of the present invention, the polymers are produced using at least one alcohol as a reaction medium, a chain transfer agent and a transesterification reactant, providing an unusually economic process. These polymers are particularly useful as photoresist components for use in combination with deep UV, X-ray, and E-Beam imaging systems.

Abstract: Compositions useful as absorbents for organic liquids are disclosed. A diamine or polyamine is reacted with a polymeric resin that contains phosphonic acid groups to produce the absorbent compositions of the invention. Because the polymeric resin component can be combined with the amine either before or after combination with the organic liquid, the absorbents of the invention can be used in many forms. The polymeric resin component can be processed into any desired form (shaped article, solution), and the di- or polyamine can then be added to generate the absorbent in situ. Unlike spent absorbent compositions of the prior art, those of the invention can be converted to pumpable liquids by heating or by adding a gel-breaking agent to liquify the gel. A useful absorbent is recovered from the liquid by precipitation or distillation.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to polyethylene glycol (PEG) derivatized graft supports, to methods for making these supports and to methods of using the supports to synthesize peptides by solid-phase synthesis techniques. The PEG-graft supports of this invention comprise functionalized PEG derivatives which are covalently attached to solid supports, such as polystyrene.

Abstract: The invention relates to copolymers containing amino groups and having an amine number of 30 to 150 mg of KOH/g and a number-average molecular weight of 1,500 to 8,000, which can be prepared from copolymers containing alkyl ester groups by aminolysis with polyamines, processes for their preparation and their use in coating agents.

Abstract: A charge imbalanced polymer is made by:reacting 1 mole of an anhydride compound having the formula ##STR1## where R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, with less than 1 mole of a mixture of about 0.1-0.8 mole of a compound having the formula ##STR2## where n is 1-6, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, and R.sub.3 is H or lower alkyl, and about 0.50-0.4 mole of a compound having the formula ##STR3## where R.sub.4 is C.sub.12 -C.sub.24 alkyl, and where (A) is 2-6 times (B), isolating the product, andhydrolyzing any residual anhydride compound in water to the corresponding diacid compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers capable of oxidative crosslinking, characterized in that they contain 10 to 80% by weight of structural units corresponding to formula (I) and/or (Ia) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an aliphatic saturated hydrocarbon radical containing 2 to 6 carbon atoms, provided that at least 2 carbon atoms are arranged between the nitrogen atom and the oxygen atom, andR.sub.2 at least 30% of the substituents R are monoolefinically or polyolefinically unsaturated hydrocarbon radicals and the remainder, i.e. up to 70% of the substituents R.sub.2, are saturated aliphatic and/or aromatic hydrocarbon radicals which may optionally contain oxygen and/or nitrogen as hetero atoms in the form of ether, ester, keto, urethane, urea and/or amide groups, provided that substituent R.sub.2 contains at least 2.0% by weight, based on the weight of the polymer, of aliphatically unsaturated double bonds, expressed as C.dbd.C (molecular weight=24).

Abstract: A thermosetting powder coating composition which has good handling properties and which has a good bland of physical properties such as appearance, flexibility, hardness, solvent resistance, corrosion resistance and exterior durability is disclosed. The composition comprises a co-reactable particulate mixture of a carboxylic acid group-containing acrylic polymer, a second carboxylic acid group-containing polyurethane having sufficient crystallinity to assist in flow of the powder coating compositions, a beta-hydroxyalkylamide crosslinking agent and an amorphous acid group-containing polyurethane.

Abstract: The metal oxide vulcanization of polychloroprene in the presence of amidine compounds, but in the absence of magnesium oxide, leads to vulcanizates which are capable of withstanding high temperatures, even under dynamic stress.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new anion exchanger with excellent heat resistance and its use for treating a fluid to remove unwanted or unnecessary substances from it.

Abstract: A vulcanizable acrylic elastomer composition, which comprises copolymers of at least one of (a) an alkyl acrylate having an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms and (b) an alkoxyalkyl acrylate having an alkoxyalkyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, (c) an epoxy group-containing vinyl monomer and (d) .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid aryl ester, and (1) a disphenyl phthalate and (2) a quaternary ammonium salt or a phosphonium salt, and (3) at least one of a urea and a guanidine as cross-linking agents.

Abstract: For the preparation of hydrophilic polymer resins with functional groups on ligands, one reacts a resin which consists of units of formula I, in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen or an aliphatic residue, with a ligand in the presence of a coupling agent. The reaction is conducted in the presence of a competitive agent which is capable of reacting with the coupling agent at approximately the same rate as the amido group, to achieve a statistical limitation of the reaction of the coupling agent with the polymer. The competitive agent must not react with the resin.The resin is used for the recovery of metal ions from effluents or natural or industrial residual waters.

Abstract: o-Hydroxyohenyl-s-triazines containing suitable functional groups are incorporated in polymers by copolymerisation, copolycondensation, copolyaddition or by polymer-analogous reaction. The modified polymers so obtained have excellent stability to degradation induced by light, oxygen and heat. They can also be used as stabilisers.

Abstract: A copolymer of a C.sub.4 to C.sub.7 isoolefin and a para-alkylstyrene is provided as well as the corresponding halogenated, functionalized and grafted derivatives thereof. Processes for producing these copolymers are also provided.

Abstract: A curable resin comprising units of at least one prepolymer selected from the group consisting of a prepolymer (C) and a prepolymer (F); the prepolymer (C) having the formula (I): ##STR1## and the prepolymer (F) having the formula (III): ##STR2## The curable resin has the excellent flexibility, solvent resistance and adhesion to organic materials and the properties thereof can be controlled accordingly to desire, in addition to the excellent curability at ordinary temperature, adhesion to inorganic materials and weatherability.

Abstract: A terpolymer having the formula: ##STR1## wherein n=0 to 12; x is about 15 to about 75 mole percent; y is about 25 to about 85 mole percent; z is about 0.1 to about 10 mole percent; R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 equal to H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, alkyl amino, alkylpolyamino, alkyl amino ether, alkyl amino alcohol groups and R.sub.2 is an alkyl group having about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing copolymer having fluidity at room temperature and comprising, based on entire polymer units, from 20 to 70 mol % of polymer units (1) derived from a polyfluoroolefin and from 1 to 80 mol % of polymer units (2) having a polyoxyalkylene chain having, at its terminal, a group selected from the group consisting of an active hydrogen-containing group, an epoxy group and a functional group cross-linkable by the action of moisture, the total of the polymer units (1) and the polymer units (2) being from 30 to 100 mol %.

Abstract: A surface-modified fibrillated fiber composition is disclosed herein which comprises polyacrylonitrile homopolymer or copolymer and a surface of pendant N-haloamide groups. Also disclosed is a process for the production of said composition.

Abstract: A railway diesel crankcase lubricant composition comprising a major portion of a diesel lubricating oil and a minor amount of, as an oxidation and corrosion inhibiting additive, a condensate product prepared by the process comprising:(a) reacting a dibasic acid anhydride with an oligomeric isobutylene to form a succinic anhydride;(b) reacting the succinic anhydride with an N-alkyl alkylene diamine to produce a succinimide-amine;(c) reacting the succinimide-amine with a polyaromatic diisocyanate to produce a phenylurea isocyanophenylmethane;(d) reacting the isocyanophenylmethane with a heterocyclic compound containing a thiadiazole nucleus to a condensation product of a mercaptothiadiazole-phenylmethane; and(e) recovering the condensation product.

Abstract: Polymers of olefin monomers and a substantially uniform concentration of carboxyl, hydroxyl, thio, amino, carbonyl and imino functional group-containing monomers. Polymers of olefin monomers and carboxyl, hydroxyl, thio, amino, carbonyl and imino functional group-containing monomers substantially devoid of halogen. Method for preparing polymers by reacting carboxyl, hydroxyl, thio, amino, carbonyl and imino functional group-containing monomers with non-halogenated organometallic compounds to form masked, functional group-containing monomers and polymerizing polymer chain monomers with the masked, functional group-containing monomers to produce a polymer chain. Method for forming masked, functional group-containing monomers by reacting carboxyl, hydroxyl, thio, amino, carbonyl and imino functional group-containing monomers with non-halogenated organometallic compounds. Masked, carboxyl, hydroxyl, thio, amino, carbonyl and imino functional group-containing monomers.

Abstract: There is disclosed an organic nonlinear optical material which comprises a polymer having the following constitutional units, in amounts of 5 to 100 mole % of (I), 0 to 50 mole % of (II) and 0 to 50 mole % of (III), and a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of the polymer being 10,000 to 2,000,000: ##STR1## wherein m, n, X, Y and A have the meanings as defined in the specification, ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2 represents an alkyl group, and ##STR3## A nonlinear optical element which is tough with wide surface as well as having large nonlinear optical effect can be obtained.

Abstract: A curable resin having a number average molecular weight of 1,000 to 100,000 and having the formula (I): ##STR1## and a process for preparing the curable resin (I). The curable resin (I) of the invention is excellent in flexibility, solvent resistance, adhesion to organic materials as well as inorganic materials, storage stability, curability at ordinary temperature and weatherability.

Abstract: A method for removing odor from an aqueous solution of polymeric quaternary ammonium salt solution containing residual aliphatic tertiary amine and choline chloride or derivative thereof, said process comprising adding a sufficient amount of a non-volatile, stable, polybasic acid to react with said choline chloride or derivative thereof to prevent the formation of aliphatic tertiary amine from said choline chloride or derivative thereof. The present invention is also directed to a process for the preparation of recording film by treating as ethylene oxide neutralized conductive quaternary polymer solution with orthophosphoric acid and coating the treated solution directly onto a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to copolymers prepared from olefinically unsaturated compounds, having a molecular weight (M.sub.n) of 600 to 20,000 and containing 0.1 to 6.0% by weight of secondary amino groups, --NH--, in the form of structural units corresponding to formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radical containing 2 to 6 carbon atoms, provided that at least two carbon atoms are arranged between the two nitrogen atoms, andR.sub.2 is a methyl, ethyl or 2-hydroxyethyl group.The present invention also relates to a process for the production of these copolymers.

Abstract: The invention provides a self-curing resin which contains one or more blocked isocyanate groups and one or more hydroxyl groups in the molecule and which is produced by polymerizing a monomer component containing an isocyanate-containing, radical-polymerizable monomer as an essential monomer thereof, blocking part of the isocyanate groups in the resulting polymer and then reacting the remaining unblocked isocyanate group or groups with an alkanolamine for hydroxyl group introduction into the polymer.