Abstract: Novel cyclic imino ether compositions containing one or more mesogenic moieties, when polymerized, result in products having improved properties.

Abstract: It is disclosed a toughened polyamide comprising a polyamide, such as Nylon 6, and a minor amount of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one or more ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon. The toughened polyamide has and exhibits improved properties such as Notched Izod strength and flexural modulus and can be used in the manufacture of articles suitable in many applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to impregnating solutions consisting:of an active principle A+B in which: A denotes at least one thermoplastic poly(imide-amide) oligomer functionalized at the chain ends with an alkenyloxy, maleimido or nadimido group, B denotes a coreactant chosen from: B1=an imide ingredient, B2=an acrylate ingredient, B3=an alkenylphenol ingredient, B4=a novolac resin, B5=a vinyl ingredient, B6=an epoxy resin, B7=an amino ingredient and B8=a mixture of a number of ingredients B1 to B7;and of one or a number of aprotic polar solvent(s), the concentration of the active principle in the solution being between 2 and 80% by weight.These solutions are employed especially for the production of preimpregnated intermediate articles.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for preparing polyaspartic acid by thermal condensation of L-aspartic acid in a novel catalyst which shortens the reaction time and increases the molecular weight of the polymer. The novel catalyst is a catalytically effective methylenephosphonic acid. Typical catalysts are 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid and aminotris(methylenephosphonic acid). The methylenephosphonic acid is blended with the amino acid in a molar ratio of amino acid to catalyst in the range of from about 1:1 to 40:1.

Abstract: Higher molecular weight copolymers of polyaspartic acid which are suitable for the inhibition of scale deposition may be obtained by reacting maleic acid and ammonia in a stoichiometric excess, with a diamine or a triamine, at 120.degree.-350.degree. C., preferably 180.degree.-300.degree. C., and then converting the copolymer of polysuccinimide formed to a salt of a copolymer of polyaspartic acid by hydrolysis with a hydroxide.

Abstract: A terminal modified imide oligomer fusible at a relatively low temperature and usable for prepregs free from solvent or as a hot melt-type binder, includes (A) an unsaturated imide compound prepared by a reaction of a substituted nadic anhydride with an aromatic diamine and provided with terminal unsaturated hydrocarbon groups and imide groups located in inside portions of the compound molecule and (B) a terminal modified imide oligomer prepared by a reaction of (a) a carboxylic acid component comprising (i) 2,3,3',4'-biphenyltetracarboxylic anhydride and (ii) a substituted or unsubstituted nadic anhydride, with (b) a diamine component comprising at least one aromatic diamine, provided with terminal unsaturated hydrocarbon groups and imide groups located in inside portions of the oligomer molecule and having a logarithmic viscosity number of 0.03 to 1.0, determined in a concentration of 0.5 g/100 ml in N-methyl-2-phyrrolidone at 30.degree. C.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition containing a polyamide resin composition (C) consisting of a polyamide resin (A) and another thermoplastic resin (B) and at least one modifier (D) is excellent in coatability, mechanical properties, linear expansion coefficient and appearance, can be molded into an article which comprises the polyamide resin (C), wherein the ratio of the percent occupied area of the polyamide resin on the surface of the article to the weight percentage of the polyamide in the polyamide resin composition (C) is not less than 1.2, and/or the ratio of the percent concentration of the polyamide resin on the surface of the article determined on the basis of the nitrogen concentration on the surface of the article to the weight percentage of the polyamide in the polyamide resin composition (C) is not less than 1,2, which article is suited for electric and electronic parts and automobile parts such as a bumper, fender and wheel cover.

Abstract: New synthesis and analysis procedures for novel crosslinked polyamines and ampholytes. Polyamines are crosslinked with tartaric acid ester, malonic acid ester, or polycarboxylic acid esters of the citric acid cycle. The resulting crosslinked polyamine may further react with other compounds such as an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated or .alpha.-halo unsaturated carboxylic acids to prepare new ampholyte mixtures. The resulting novel ampholytes exhibit greater heterogeneity and complexity than presently prepared ampholytes, and can be used in analytical and preparative isoelectric focusing processes.Novel ampholyte analysis process entails analyzing chemical compounds, usually ampholytes, used in isoelectric focusing processes. The ampholyte is isoelectrically focused on an immobilized pH gradient, and then immersed in a picric acid solution to cause precipitation and visualization of amphoteric species.

Abstract: A method for producing polysuccinimide is provided. Thermal polymerization of fumaramic acid at a temperature of from about 160.degree. C. to about 330.degree. C. produces polysuccinimide. The reaction is optionally conducted in the presence of one or more processing aids, solvents or diluents. The polysuccinimide is particularly useful as a detergent additive.

Abstract: This invention relates to heat-resistant polyimide blends and laminates thereof, which have excellent heat and moisture resistance, and excellent mechanical properties, including outstanding toughness. The blends contain a thermoplastic polyimide component and a thermosetting imide oligomer. The weight ratio of the thermoplastic component to thermosetting component is selected in the range of 99/1 to 5/95. The thermoplastic polyimide component has a number average molecular weight of 10,000 or more.

Abstract: Higher molecular weight copolymers of polyaspartic acid which are suitable for the inhibition of scale deposition may be obtained by reacting maleic acid and ammonia in a stoichiometric excess, with a diamine or a triamine, at 120.degree.-350.degree. C., preferably 180.degree.-300.degree. C., and then converting the copolymer of polysuccinimlde formed to a salt of a copolymer of polyaspartic acid by hydrolysis with a hydroxide.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polyaminopolymer which contains functionality comprises the steps of (a) contacting a polyfunctional amine with an unsaturated alkylating agent under reaction conditions to form an amine/unsaturated alkylating agent adduct; (b) contacting the adduct with a polyfunctional compound such that a polyaminopolymer is formed: (e) contacting the polyaminopolymer with a halogen, hypohalous acid or precursor thereof such that a polyaminopolymer having halohydrin or dihalo functionality is formed, and (d) raising the pH of the polyaminopolymer having halohydrin or vicinal dihalo functionality sufficiently to cause an increase in molecular weight. Alternatively, the invention is a process having steps (a), (b), (c) and optionally (d), but with a step (h) between steps (b) and (c) of contacting the polyaminopolymer with a crosslinking agent therefor having at least two functional groups reactive with amine groups such that a crosslinked polyaminopolymer is formed.

Abstract: Higher molecular weight copolymers of polyaspartic acid which are suitable for the inhibition of scale deposition may be obtained by reacting maleic acid and ammonia in a stoichiometric excess, with a diamine or a triamine, at 120.degree.-350.degree. C., preferably 180.degree.-300.degree. C., and then converting the copolymer of polysuccinimide formed to a salt of a copolymer of polyaspartic acid by hydrolysis with a hydroxide. Alkyl or substituted alkyl groups may be incorporated in the backbone of the polymer by adding a alkyl or substituted alkyl monoamine to maleic acid and ammonia and heating at 120.degree. C. or more until polymerization has occurred.

Abstract: A polymeric reaction product is disclosed that is a silylated polyamine-containing polymer having moieties from fatty acid moieties and/or chain extenders as difunctional organo moieties and free amine moieties and hydrolyzed and/or hydrolyzable organofunctional silane moieties and that is at least water dispersible. The reactants that produce this product are a polyamine-containing polymer with fatty acid moieties and free amine moieties and at least one amine-reactable organo functional alkoxysilane or its hydrolysis products. The former reactant results from the reaction of a polyamine-containing polymer with free amine moieties with fatty acids alone or in mixtures with other fatty acids and/or dimer acids. The polymeric reaction product is combined with a predominant amount of water to form a fiber treating formulation that can reside on the surface of one or more treated fibers.

Abstract: Polyimide oligomers include (1) linear, monofunctional crosslinking oligomers prepared by condensing a monoanhydride end cap with a diamine that includes alternating ether and "sulfone" (--SO.sub.2 --, --S--, --CO--, --(CF.sub.3).sub.2 C--, or --(CH.sub.3).sub.2 C--) linkages connecting alternating aromatic radicals and with a dianhydride (or dianhydride mixture), particularly the unsaturated, aliphatic dianhydride commonly known as MCTC; (2) linear, mono- or difunctional crosslinking oligomers prepared by condensing an amine end cap with a diamine and a dianhydride; and (3) multidimensional, crosslinking oligomers having an aromatic hub and at least three radiating arms connected to the hub, each arm including a crosslinking end cap at its distal end and at least one imide linkage.Blends, prepregs, and composites can be prepared from the oligomers.

Abstract: A process for preparing melt spun polymeric fiber made from polymerized amide monomers includes the steps of pigmenting the polymer, incorporating within the polymer sufficient SO.sub.3 H groups or salts thereof to give the polymer a sulphur content of between about 10 and about 160 equivalents per 10.sup.6 grams polymer and thereafter chemically blocking with a chemical blocking agent a portion of amino end groups present in the sulphonated polymer.

Abstract: A high temperature semi-interpenetrating polymer network (semi-IPN) was developed which had significantly improved processability, damage tolerance and mechanical performance, when compared to the commercial Thermid.RTM. materials. This simultaneous semi-IPN was prepared by mixing a thermosetting polyimide with a thermoplastic monomer precursor solution (NR-150B2) and allowing them to react upon heating. This reaction occurs at a rate which decreases the flow and broadens the processing window. Upon heating at a higher temperature, there is an increase in flow. Because of the improved flow properties, broadened processing window and enhanced toughness, high strength polymer matrix composites, adhesives and molded articles can now be prepared from the acetylene endcapped polyimides which were previously inherently brittle and difficult to process.

Abstract: This invention is a semi-interpenetrating polymer network which includes a high performance thermosetting polyimide having a nadic end group acting as a crosslinking site and a high performance linear thermoplastic polyimide having the following repeating unit. ##STR1## wherein Z=C or SO.sub.2. Provided is an improved high temperature matrix resin which is capable of performing in the 200.degree. to 300.degree. C. range. This resin has significantly improved toughness and microcracking resistance, excellent processability, mechanical performance and moisture and solvent resistances.

Abstract: New synthesis and analysis procedures for novel crosslinked polyamines and ampholytes. Polyamines are crosslinked with tartaric acid ester, malonic acid ester, or polycarboxylic acid esters of the citric acid cycle. The resulting crosslinked polyamine may further react with other compounds such as an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated or .alpha.-halo unsaturated carboxylic acids to prepare new ampholyte mixtures. The resulting novel ampholytes exhibit greater heterogeneity and complexity than presently prepared ampholytes, and can be used in analytical and preparative isoelectric focusing processes.Novel ampholyte analysis process entails analyzing chemical compounds, usually ampholytes, used in isoelectric focusing processes. The ampholyte is isoelectrically focused on an immobilized pH gradient, and then immersed in a picric acid solution to cause precipitation and visualization of amphoteric species.

Abstract: A high temperature semi-interpenetrating polymer network (semi-IPN) was developed which had significantly improved processability, damage tolerance and mechanical performance, when compared to the commercial Thermid.RTM. materials. This simultaneous semi-IPN was prepared by mixing the monomer precursors of Thermid.RTM. AL-600 (a thermoset) and NR-150B2 (a thermoplastic) and allowing the monomers to react randomly upon heating. This reaction occurs at a rate which decreases the flow and broadens the processing window. Upon heating at a higher temperature, there is an increase in flow. Because of the improved flow properties, broadened processing window and enhanced toughness, high strength polymer matrix composites, adhesives and molded articles can now be prepared from the acetylene end-capped polyimides which were previously inherently brittle and difficult to process.

Abstract: The thermal properties, such as heat distortion temperature of biodegradable polymers, such as polylactic acid, polyglycolides, polybutyric acid and copolymers of butyric and valeric acid, may be increased by blending them with a polymer having Tg from 75.degree. C. to 200.degree. C. and a Hildebrand parameter (.sigma.) of not more than 3 MPA.sup.1/2 different from the biopolymer.

Abstract: Higher molecular weight copolymers of polyaspartic acid which are suitable for the inhibition of scale deposition may be obtained by reacting maleic acid and ammonia in a stoichiometric excess, with a diamine or a triamine, at 120.degree.-350.degree. C., preferably 180.degree.-300.degree. C., and then converting the copolymer of polysuccinimide formed to a salt of a copolymer of polyaspartic acid by hydrolysis with a hydroxide.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for preparing a polyaminopolymer which contains functionality comprising the steps of (a) contacting a polyfunctional amine with an unsaturated alkylating agent under reaction conditions to form an amine/unsaturated alkylating agent adduct; (b) contacting the adduct with a polyfunctional compound such that a polyaminopolymer is formed; (c) contacting the polyaminopolymer with a halogen, hypohalous acid or precursor thereof such that a polyaminopolymer having halohydrin or dihalo functionality is formed; and (d) raising the pH of the polyaminopolymer having halohydrin or vicinal dihalo functionality sufficiently to cause an increase in molecular weight. Alternatively, the invention is a process having steps (a), (b), (c) and optionally (d), but with a step (h) between steps (b) and (c) of contacting the polyaminopolymer with a crosslinking agent therefor having at least two functional groups reactive with amine groups such that a crosslinked polyaminopolymer is formed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plastics composition comprising a thermoplastic blend comprising: (1) 5-95 wt % of a polyamide (PA) and 95-5 wt % of a polyester (PE) incorporating 1-50 wt % of an aliphatic dimer fatty acid, (2) 0.01-30 parts by weight of a compound having at least one ethylenically unsaturated group or propylene group and further having a carboxylic, acid anhydride, acid amide, imido, carboxylic ester, amino or hydroxyl group per 100 parts by weight based on the combined weight of PA and PE, (3) 0-90 parts by weight of a polyester not modified with dimer fatty acid per 100 parts by weight based on the combined weight of PA and PE. Preferably the polyester (PE) is a polyethylene terephthalate or polybutylene terephthalate modified with di-oleic acid. The blends have a greatly improved elongation at break and are readily spinnable.

Abstract: A curable fluorine-containing polyimide of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a group derived from an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride by the removal of two acid anhydride groups,R.sup.2 is a group derived from an aromatic diamine by the removal of two amino groups,A.sup.1 is a residue of the formula: ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.2 is the same as defined above, and Z is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms),A.sup.2 is a residue of the formula: ##STR3## (wherein R.sup.1 and Z are the same as defined above), and n is a number of 0 to 90, and at least one of the groups R.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to a block copolymer according to the general formula A-b-B on the basis of a furan derivative as binding group (b) and the process for the preparation hereof. The furan derivative as binding group (b) is a compound according to formula (I). ##STR1## The block copolymer can simply be prepared in one single reactor and is suitable for use as compatibilizer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a comb-shaped graft copolymer, to a process for making the comb, and to a polymer blend made with the comb. The comb is made by a free radical polymerization of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer with a macromolecular monomer ("macromer" for brevity) of a haloalkylene oxide ("HAO" for brevity) homopolymer, random or block copolymer. The comb copolymer and blends of the comb with a polymer(s) may be cured. A comb with a terminal acrylyl or methacrylyl group or "head" and pendant polyether chains, which always include some HAO repeating units, may be made in an emulsion or suspension polymerization process which provides a comb having adequately high molecular weight so that the comb may be used in blends. The preferred comb of epichlorohydrin has a (meth)acrylyl head at one end, through which it (the macromer) is polymerizable, and a terminal hydroxyl (OH) group, or an end-capping group derived from the OH group at the other end.

Abstract: The imidization temperature of poly(amide-acid) compositions derived from tetracarboxylic acid dianhydrides can be lowered by use of a bis(aminophenoxyphenyl) phosphine oxide in the diamine component which is reacted with the dianhydride. These homo- or copolyimides can be cyclized without use of catalysts or excessive temperature which can product undesired side reactions. Tough film forming materials can be produced which show excellent thermo-oxidative stability and high char yields even at 800.degree. C. in air.

Abstract: Polymer alloys based on polybenzimidazoles are of great interest in industry due to their extraordinary thermal and mechanical properties. Alloys composed of a homo- or copolybenzimidazole and poly-N-vinylpyrrolidone are homogeneously mixed and have only one glass transition temperature.

Abstract: This invention relates to a comb-shaped graft copolymer, to a process for making the comb, and to a polymer blend made with the comb. The comb is made by a free radical polymerization of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer with a macromolecular monomer ("macromer" for brevity) of a haloalkylene oxide ("HAO" for brevity) homopolymer, random or block copolymer. The comb copolymer and blends of the comb with a polymer(s) may be cured. A comb with a terminal acrylyl or methacrylyl group or "head" and pendant polyether chains, which always include some HAO repeating units, may be made in an emulsion or suspension polymerization process which provides a comb having adequately high molecular weight so that the comb may be used in blends. The preferred comb of epichlorohydrin has a (meth)acrylyl head at one end, through which it (the macromer) is polymerizable, and a terminal hydroxyl (OH) group, or an end-capping group derived from the OH group at the other end.

Abstract: This invention is a semi-interpenetrating polymer network which includes a high performance thermosetting polyimide having a nadic end group acting as a crosslinking site and a high performance linear thermoplastic polyimide having the following repeating unit. ##STR1## wherein Z=C or SO.sub.2. Provided is an improved high temperature matrix resin which is capable of performing in the 200.degree. to 300.degree. C. range. This resin has significantly improved toughness and microcracking resistance, excellent processability, mechanical performance and moisture and solvent resistances.

Abstract: A composition of terminal-modified imide oligomers is disclosed. The composition comprises a flexible terminal-modified imide oligomer (A) and a rigid terminal-modified imide oligomer (B). The flexible terminal-modified imide oligomer (A) is selected from specific oligomers (I) and (II). The rigid terminal-modified imide oligomer (B) is selected from specific oligomers (III) and (IV). The oligomer (I) is formed from biphenyltetracarboxylic acid or its derivative, an aromatic diamine compound (a) and an unsaturated monoamine compound or an unsaturated carboxylic acid or its derivative. The oligomer (II) is formed from biphenyltetracarboxylic acid or its derivative and an unsaturated monoamine compound. The oligomer (III) is formed from biphenyltetracarboxylic acid or its derivative, an aromatic diamine compound (b) and an unsaturated monoamine compound or an unsaturated carboxylic acid or its derivative.

Abstract: Polycationic wet-strength materials such as KYMENE are chemically modified to provide unsaturated hydrocarbon substituents. The modified KYMENE is cross-linked onto and into latex particles to provide improved wet-strength agents for use in paper treatments. Thus, KYMENE is reacted, for example, with acrylic acid and cross-linked with styrene/butadiene to provide a polycationic latex wet-strength agent.

Abstract: A rabbit for radiation formed of an aromatic polyester composed of ethylene-2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate units as main recurring units and having an intrinsic viscosity of 0.45 to 0.90.

Abstract: Disclosed are liquid-dispersible colorant compositions and stable aqueous dispersions of such colorant materials. The colorant is a polymeric colorant comprising a water-insoluble, polymeric colorant comprising a polyester having copolymerized therein residues of one or more monomeric, organic colorant compounds.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for the chlorination of amide containing oligomers and/or polymers by reacting the oligomers and/or polymers with an aqueous hypochlorous acid solution containing at least 5% by weight of hypochlorous acid and being essentially free of chlorine, chlorate, and alkali metal ions, said process being conducted in an aqueous medium.

Abstract: Improved compositions comprise polymer blends of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon with an amorphous polyamide, and, optionally, an acidic polymer containing moieties of an .alpha.-olefin and an .alpha..beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid. The blends demonstrate improved transparency.

Abstract: A tough, high performance polyimide is provided by reacting a triple bond conjugated with an aromatic ring in a bisethynyl compound with the active double bond in a compound containing a double bond activated toward the formation of a Diels-Adler type adduct, especially a bismaleimide, a biscitraconimide, or a benzoquinone, or mixtures thereof. Addition curing of this product produces a highly linear polymeric structure and heat treating the highly linear polymeric structure produces a thermally-stable aromatic addition-type thermoplastic polyimide, which finds utility in the preparation of molding compounds, adhesive compositions, and polymer matrix composites.

Abstract: Polyphasic resin blends and particularly polycarbonate/polyester blends, are prepared with modifiers comprising combinations of polyorganosiloxane/polyvinyl-based graft copolymer(s), polyorganosiloxane-based graft copolymer(s) and/or diene rubber-based graft copolymer(s), imparting a wide range of physical properties to the blends.

Abstract: A multi-stage polyorganosiloxane/polyvinyl-based graft polymer is provided by the co-homopolymerization of a silicone polymer and a polyvinyl polymer (e.g. polystyrene) and the subsequent graft polymerization of one or more stages of additional vinyl-type polymers. When the isolated multi-stage graft polymers are combined with thermoplastic resins and are molded, impact strength, weld line strength and thermal stability are markedly improved with no tendency to delaminate.

Abstract: Disclosed are liquid-dispersible colorant compositions and stable aqueous dispersions of such colorant materials. The colorant is a polymeric colorant comprising a water-insoluble, polymeric colorant comprising a polyester having copolymerized therein residue of one or more monomeric, organic colorant compounds.

Abstract: A process for the continuous and discontinuous production of polycaprolactam is disclosed which includes the step of polymerizing, by anionic polymerization, .epsilon.-caprolactam to which suitable initiators and activators are added. The process may optionally include the addition of comonomers, pigments, electroconductive fillers, modifying polymers, inorganic fillers, reinforcing fibers, inorganic fillers and/or other additives to a dispersing media in which the polymerization takes place with polycaprolctam, copolymers or composites thereof being obtained in the form of particles. The foregoing additives may, for example, be added to the dispersing media dropwise with mechanical or convective stirring under controlled temperature conditions.

Abstract: Provided are novel methine colorants derived from acetaldehyde, 1,3-dihydro-7-methoxycarbonyl-1,1,3-trimethyl-2H-benz[e]indol-2-ylidine and polyester compositions and concentrates having these colorants copolymerized therein. Also provided are novel intermediates useful for making the colorants.

Abstract: Disclosed are a novel photosensitive poly(amide)imide precursor capable of being manufactured easily, having excellent shelf stability and high sensitivity, and containing less impurities, a process for manufacturing the above-mentioned precursor, a photosensitive polymer composition containing the precursor, and a process for forming a patterned poly(amide)imide film by the use of the photosensitive polymer composition.The photosensitive polymer has an inherent viscosity of 0.1 to 5 dl/g and contains a repeating unit represented by the following general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a trivalent or tetravalent carbon cyclic aromatic group or hetrocyclic group; R.sup.2 is an aliphatic group having at least 2 carbon atoms, an alicyclic group, an aromatic aliphatic group, a carbon cyclic aromatic group, a heterocyclic group or a polysiloxane group; R.sup.3 is a divalent organic group; R.sup.4 is --R.sup.

Abstract: Polycarbonate and polyester blends are prepared with a combination of modifiers comprising a multi-stage polyorganosiloxane-based graft polymer composition and a diene rubber-based graft polymer composition imparting a wide range of excellent physical properties on the PC and PE blends.

Abstract: A non-elastomeric epoxy having a mol wt less than about 10,000 and curing agent therefor ("epoxy-curing-agent"), both of which (epoxy/epoxy-curing-agent) are liquid while at curing temperatures, provide a continuous liquid phase in which a polyimide (PI) generally, and a bisimide (BI) in particular, may be homogeneously dispersed to form a fluidized dispersion. In one embodiment, the less viscous epoxy/epoxy-curing-agent is the dispersive medium (continuous phase) and the PI the dispersed or discontinuous phase. In the more preferred embodiment, the epoxy/epoxy-curing-agent and PI are miscible, forming a single liquid phase in which the PI is homogeneously dispersed. In each embodiment, the epoxy is essentially unreactive with the PI. Upon curing the epoxy in a first stage, to form a polymeric epoxy matrix (also referred to as "cured epoxy resin" herein) at a temperature below 150.degree. C.

Abstract: Polyimide oligomers include (1) linear, monofunctional crosslinking oligomers prepared by condensing a monoanhydride end cap with a diamine that includes alternating ether and "sulfone" (--SO.sub.2 --, --S--, --CO--, --(CF.sub.3).sub.2 C--, or --(CH.sub.3).sub.2 C--) linkages connecting alternating aromatic radicals and with a dianhydride (or dianhydride mixture), particularly the unsaturated, aliphatic dianhydride commonly known as MCTC; (2) linear, mono- or difunctional crosslinking oligomers prepared by condensing an amine end cap with a diamine and a dianhydride; and (3) multidimensional, crosslinking oligomers having an aromatic hub and at least three radiating arms connected to the hub, each arm including a crosslinking end cap at its distal end and at least one imide linkage.Blends, prepregs, and composites can be prepared from the oligomers.

Abstract: Semi-interpenetrating polymer networks having improved processibility and compatibility are prepared by combining a linear polymer comprised of a thermoplastic polyisoimide and a short chain thermosetting polymer in the form of a cross-linkable oligomer comprised of a thermosetting imide or isoimide oligomer containing unsaturated terminal groups, e.g., an acetylene-, a maleimide-, a nadimide- or a benzocyclobutene-terminated imide or isoimide oligomer. In the resulting blend at least one of the diamine and dianhydride moieties of the structural backbone unit of the polyisoimide and of the cross-linkable oligomer are the same, and preferably both of the components of the blend have the same structural backbone unit.

Abstract: The invention provides a liquid coating composition curable at ambient temperature comprising a compound having at least 2 acryloyl groups or methacryloyl groups and an amino compound having a primary amino group which is blocked with an aldehyde or ketone, said amino compound being an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic amine containing 2-24 carbon atoms or an adduct of a molecular weight of 300-1500 of an epoxy compound or isocyanate compound or .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carbonyl compound and a primary amine having a group reacting with said epoxy compound or isocyanate compound or .alpha., .beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carbonyl compound. A process for coating a substrate with such composition is also provided.

Abstract: A composition comprising a blend of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and an amorphous polyamide, a process for making the blend, and articles prepared thereof.