Abstract: An ester-amide block copolymer of the formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R is an aromatic hydrocarbon group with 6-20 carbon atoms and G is a residue of an aliphatic polyester, an aliphatic polycarbonate, an aliphatic polyethercarbonate or a polyorganosiloxane, and having a weight average molecular weight of 30,000-1,000,000. This copolymer is advantageously prepared by polycondensing an activated acyl lactam-terminated aromatic amide of the formula (2) with a diol of the formula (3) by bulk polymerization in a molten state: ##STR2## wherein R and G are the same as defined above.

Abstract: Thermomechanical and thermo-oxidative stabilities in resin composites across the range of aerospace "engineering thermoplastic" resins are improved by forming four crosslinks at each addition polymerization site in the backbone of the resin using crosslinking functionalities of the general formula: ##STR1## in the oligomers, wherein ##STR2## .beta.=the residue an organic radical selected from the group consisting of: ##STR3## R.sub.8 =a divalent organic radical; X=halogen;Me=methylT=allyl or methallyl,G=--CH.sub.2 --, --S--, --CO--, --SO--, --O--, --CHR.sub.3 --, or --C(R.sub.3).sub.2 --;i=1 or 2;R.sub.3 =hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, aryl, or aryloxy; and.THETA.=--C.tbd.N, --O--C.tbd.N, --S--C.tbd.N, or --CR.sub.3 .dbd.C(R.sub.3).sub.2.

Abstract: An intumescent fire retardant graft polyamide polymer aving resistance to dripping on exposure to fire, and the method of making such graft polyamide polymers, comprising from about 10-40 percent by weight of a melamine compound, 40-95 percent of a thermoplastic polyamide polymer, and 1-10 percent of an oligomer containing 1-4 monomer units of, or reactive with, the polyamide polymer. The graft polymer is formed at about the melting temperature of the polyamide. Caprolactam, and adipic acid-hexamethylene diamine oligomers perform well in forming the graft polyamides with melamine compounds. Effective melamine compounds are melamine, melamine cyanurate, melamine phosphate, melamine borate, methylol melamine, and trimelamine isocyanurate. Extraneous materials such as fiber, glass, and antioxidants may be added to affect the physical properties of the product.

Abstract: A dope for cast formation comprising a fluorine including polyimide resin and an organic solvent (P) as main components. The fluorine including polyimide resin has at least one --CF.sub.3 group in the repeating molecular unit. The organic solvent (P) is present during the resin polymerization of the fluorine including polyimide resin. The organic solvent (P) is diethylene glycol dimethyl ether.

Abstract: This invention relates to a plastic composite material which comprises:a thermoplastic plastic sheet and, bonded to one side thereof,a thermoplastic spun felt comprising a hot-melt adhesive, to a method of producing it and to its use.

Abstract: Heat-curable resin systems containing at least one liquid monomer and one solid component, and which have superior tack and drape, may be prepared by slurry mixing a slurry compatible solid into at least one liquid monomer such that the finished resin system contains the solid as a discontinuous phase having a particle size of less than about 20 .mu.m.

Abstract: A combination of polymeric components provides desired characteristics in forming medical instruments such as catheters and balloons for dilatation catheters. For example, a balloon material is formed from a blend of polymeric components, including a first crystalline polymeric component and a second softening polymeric component. Where the first two components are generally incompatible, the balloon material can also include a third compatibilizing agent to facilitate blending the first two polymeric components together. The first polymeric component can be a branched or straight chain polyamide having a molecular weight of at least about 5000, or a polyester prepared from aromatic dicarboxylic acids having 8 to 14 carbon atoms or aliphatic dicarboxylic acids having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms, and at least one glycol having the formula HO(CH.sub.2).sub.n OH, where n is an integer from 2 to 10, neopentyl glycol and cyclohexane dimethanol.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel ternary polyamide for the production of monofilaments, films and injection moulded articles.

Abstract: The invention is based on the surprising and unexpected finding that the impact performance of a thermoplastic composition containing aromatic polycarbonate resin and glass fibers is improved upon incorporation therewith of a particular silicone rubber powder. The silicone rubber powder, added at a level of about 0.5 to 4 percent, relative to the weight of the composition, is characterized in that it contains a mixture of (a) a polydiorganosiloxane and (b) silica, said glass fibers being of the type which do not, per se, adhere to the polycarbonate matrix in which they are incorporated.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing polyamide molded articles having improved resistance to discoloration while also having good heat stability involving preparing masterbatch pellets of at least a polyamide and a heat stabilizer, diluting the polyamide masterbatch pellets with a dilution polyamide resin to form a polyamide mixture, and molding the polyamide mixture into a molded article.

Abstract: Thermomechanical and thermo-oxidative stabilities in resin composites across the range of aerospace "engineering thermoplastic" resins are improved by forming four crosslinks at each addition polymerization site in the backbone of the resin using crosslinking functionalities of the general formula: ##STR1## in the oligomers, wherein Z= ##STR2## .beta.=the residue an organic radical selected from the group consisting of: ##STR3## --O--.O slashed.--COOH, --O--.O slashed.--COX, --X, --O.paren open-st.(R.sub.8 .paren close-st.OH, ##STR4## --O--.O slashed.--NH.sub.2 ; E= ##STR5## R.sub.8 =a divalent organic radical; X=halogen;Me=methylT=allyl or methallyl.G=--CH.sub.2 --, --S--, --CO--, --SO--, --O--, --CHR.sub.3 --, or --C(R.sub.3).sub.2 --;i=1 or 2;R.sub.3 =hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, aryl, or aryloxy; and.THETA.=--C.tbd.N; --O--C.tbd.N, --S--C.tbd.N, or --CR.sub.3 .dbd.C(R.sub.3).sub.2.

Abstract: A process for producing precondensates of partially crystalline or amorphous, thermoplastically processable, partially aromatic polyamides or copolyamides, and the use of the higher molecular weight of polyamides, accessible from the precondensates, for producing molding compositions, which are further processable by means of suitable processing techniques, involves the control of temperature and water vapor partial pressure, in a batch process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to blends of a polyester, polyamide or polyester/amide containing a copolymerizable fluorescence quenching compound and a second polymer. The blends of the present invention display reduced fluorescence. Specifically the blends comprise(a) a polyester/amide comprising:(1) a dicarboxylic acid component which comprises at least 0.1 mol % of a dicarboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of terephthalic acid and/or terephthalate ester;(2) a diol and/or diamine component;(3) 0.1 to 99.9 mol %, based on 100 mol % dicarboxylic acid and 100 mol % diol, of a copolymerizable fluorescence quenching compound;(b) a second polymer selected from the group poly(alkylene terephthalate) homo and copolyesters, poly(alkylene naphthalate) homo and copolyesters, poly(cycloalkylene terephthalate) homo and copolyesters, poly(alkylene 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylate) homo and copolyesters, and polycarbonate homo and copolymers.

Abstract: Polyimide oligomers include (1) linear, mono-functional 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 copolyamide composition and article molded therefrom, the molded article being transparent, being especially rigid, tough and cold impact resistant, having good resistance to solvents, and exhibiting negligible changes in mechanical properties in the conditioned state due to very low water absorption. The copolyamide composition including long-chain monomer building blocks and being comprised of from about 30 to about 96 parts by weight of at least one long-chain monomer which is suitable as a long-chain building block for a polyamide and which has from 9 to 12 carbon atoms; and from about 4 to about 70 parts by weight of precursor monomers for semiaromatic polyamides, which precursor monomers comprise at least one diamine, H.sub.2 N--R--NH.sub.

Abstract: Colorless, amorphous polyamides, their blends or alloys, and the molded articles with high alternate bending strengths that can be produced from them, are made available; they are preferably made up of aliphatic diamines and aliphatic dicarboxylic acids, and at the same time have high strength, high rigidity, high heat distortion, and good solvent resistance.

Abstract: A polyamide/aliphatic polyester block copolymer (A) comprising a polyamide block and an aliphatic polyester block, (B) satisfying the expression, T.sub.1 -T<100-C (in which T is the melting point (.degree.C.) of the above block copolymer, T.sub.1 is the melting point (.degree.C.) of a polyamide composed of the polyamide block and C is the content (wt. %) of the polyamide block), (C) exhibiting the extraction amount which satisfies the expression, when extracted in tetrahydrofuran, E<(100-C).times.0.4 (in which E is the extraction amount (wt. %) when the block copolymer is refluxed in tetrahydrofuran, and C is the content (wt. %) of the polyamide block) and (D) having an intrinsic viscosity, measured at 35.degree. C., in the range of from 0.5 to 5; a process for the production thereof; a fiber formed therefrom; and an intimate blend comprising a thermoplastic resin having no or poor compatibility with polyamide and the block copolymer.

Abstract: Partly aromatic semicrystalline thermoplastic polyamide molding compositions containA) from 40 to 100% by weight of a copolyamide composed ofa.sub.1) from 30 to 44 mol % of units which are derived from terephthalic acid,a.sub.2) from 6 to 20 mol % of units which are derived from isophthalic acid,a.sub.3) from 43 to 49.5 mol % of units which are derived from hexamethylenediamine anda.sub.4) from 0.5 to 7 mol % of units which are derived from aliphatic cyclic diamines of 6 to 30 carbon atoms,the molar percentages of components a.sub.1) to a.sub.4) together giving 100%, andB) from 0 to 50% by weight of a fibrous or particulate filler,C) from 0 to 30% by weight of an elastomeric polymer andD) from 0 to 30% by weight of conventional additives and processing assistants,the percentages by weight of components A) to D) together giving 100%.

Abstract: Colorless, transparent copolyamides, made up of monomers based on cycloaliphatic diamines and aromatic dicarboxylic acids and a maximum of 20 mol % of further polyamide-forming aliphatic monomers, which have glass transition temperatures of at least 175.degree. C., their blends and alloys, along with the molded articles that can be produced from them and a process for their preparation are proposed.

Abstract: A melt-processable block copolyesterimide comprising the repeating units (I), (II) and (III) and, optionally, a repeating unit (IV), wherein (I) is a repeating unit of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an aliphatic polyether chain and/or a polysiloxane chain; (II) and (III) are repeating units of the formulas ##STR2## wherein Z is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, halogen and w is zero or one; and (IV) is a repeating unit of the formula ##STR3## wherein Z' is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, aryl or halogen and the phenylene ring is substituted in by Z' in the m- or p-positions. The repeating unit of formula (I) is present in an amount of 5 to 50 mole-%, the repeating unit of formula (II) is present in an amount of 10 to 80 mole-%, the repeating unit of formula (III) is present in an mount of 5 to 50 mole-% and the repeating unit of formula (IV) is present in an amount of 0 to 45 mole-% of the block copolyesterimide.

Abstract: The resin composition of the present invention allows the molding of a hollow molded product, able to stably form a long parison and having a three-dimensionally curved shape, by the formation of a copolyamide having a melting point of 225.degree. C. or more and a crystallization temperature of 230.degree. C. or less obtained by a polymerization of 66, 6T and 6I components at a specific compounding ratio.

Abstract: A polyamide (9-T polyamide) comprising (a) 60 to 100 mole of terephthalic acid and (b) a diamine component comprising 60 to 100 mole % of 1,9-nonanediamine, said polyamide having an intrinsic viscosity ?.eta.! as determined by measurement in concentrated sulfuric acid at 30.degree. C. of 0.6 to 2.0 dl/g and having at least 10% of terminal groups thereof blocked. Another polyamide (9M-T polyamide) comprises a dicarboxylic acid component (a) comprising 60 to 100 mole % of terephthalic acid and a diamine component (b) comprising 60 to 100 mole % of 1,9-nonanediamine and 2-methyl-1,8octanediamine, the molar ratio between said 1,9 nonanediamine and said 2-methyl-1,8-octanediamine being in a range of 60:40 to 99:1, said polyamide having an intrinsic viscosity ?.eta.! as determined by measurement in concentrated sulfuric acid at 30.degree. C. of 0.4 to 3.0 dl/g.

Abstract: Compositions including at least one polyamide obtained by polycondensation of meta-xylylenediamine and of a dicarboxylic acid, as well as at least one copolymer based on methyl methacrylate and on acrylic and/or methacrylic acid, the said copolymer being advantageously at least partially neutralized with an alkali metal. These compositions exhibit a high melt viscosity at low shear rate, which facilitates their processing.

Abstract: Random block copolymers having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is --CH.dbd.CH-- or (--CH.sub.2 --).sub.j, in which j is zero or an integer from one to eight; R.sub.2 is selected from hydrogen, straight and branched alkyl and alkylaryl groups containing up to 18 carbon atoms and derivatives or biologically and pharmaceutically active compounds covalently bonded to said copolymer; each R.sub.3 is independently an alkylene group containing up to 4 carbon atoms; y is an integer between about 5 and about 3000; and f is the percent molar fraction of alkylene oxide in the copolymer and ranges between about 1 and about 99 mole percent. Implantable medical devices and drug delivery implants containing the random block copolymers are also disclosed, along with methods for drug delivery and for preventing the formation of adhesions between injured tissues employing the random block copolymers. Polyarylate random block copolymers are also described.

Abstract: We achieve solvent resistance and extended use life for advanced polyimides by including at least some solvent-resistant linkages in the backbone in place of phenoxyphenyl sulfone linkages and using diPEPA or PEPA crosslinking end caps.

Abstract: A polyetheresteramide having good heat resistance, permanent antistatic property and superior compatibility with thermoplastic resins and a resin composition containing of the polyetheresteramide are disclosed, wherein the polyetherester-amide consists essentially of a polyamide oligomer with carboxylic chain ends having a number average molecular weight between 200 and 5,000 and a bisphenol compound with oxyalkylene units having a number average molecular weight between 300 and 3,000. Antistatic resin compositions with good antistatic property and heat resistance are obtained from compositions comprising 3 to 40% by weight of the polyetheresteramide and 60 to 97% by weight of thermoplastic resins. The antistatic resin compositions can contain as compatibilizers vinyl polymers having functional groups such as carboxyl and epoxy groups or block polymers containing polyolefin blocks and aromatic vinyl polymer blocks.

Abstract: The present invention describes an aliphatic polyoxaamide polymer and blends thereof that may be used to produce surgical devices such as sutures, sutures with attached needles, molded devices, and the like. The aliphatic polyoxaamide of the present invention have a first divalent repeating unit of formula I:[X--C(O)--C(R.sub.1) (R.sub.2)--O--(R.sub.3)--O--C(R.sub.1) (R.sub.2)--C(O)--] Iand a second repeating unit selected from the group of formulas consisting of:[--Y--R.sub.17 --].sub.T, I[--O--R.sub.5 --C(O)--].sub.B, and III([--O--R.sub.9 --C(O)].sub.P --O--) XIand combinations thereof, wherein X and Y are selected from the group consisting of --O-- and --N(R)--, provided both X and Y are not both --O-- and may be blended with a second polymer that is preferably biocompatable.

Abstract: The invention is directed to molding materials containingA) from 1 to 99% by weight of polyarylene ethers having repeating units I ##STR1## where t and q may each be an integer 0, 1, 2 or 3,T, Q and Z may each be a chemical bond or --O--, --S--, --SO.sub.2 --, S.dbd.O, C.dbd.O, --N.dbd.N--, R.sup.a C.dbd.CR.sup.b -- or --CR.sup.c R.sup.d --, with the proviso that at least one of the groups T, Q and Z is --SO.sub.2 -- or C.dbd.O,R.sup.a and R.sup.b,R.sup.c and R.sup.d, andAr and Ar.sup.1 are as defined in the specification,B) from 1 to 99% by weight of copolyamides containingb.sub.1) from 30 to 44 mol % of units which are derived from terephthalic acid,b.sub.2) from 6 to 20 mol % of units which are derived from isophthalic acid,b.sub.3) from 43 to 49.5 mol % of units which are derived from hexamethylenediamine,b.sub.4) from 0.5 to 7 mol % of units which are derived from aliphatic cyclic diamines of 6 to 30 carbon atoms andb.sub.5) from 0 to 4 mol % of further polyamide-forming monomers which differ from b.sub.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of products of the reaction of polyaspartimides and amino acids by reaction of amino acids with polyaspartimides in aqueous medium at pH values at which at least 5% of the amino groups in the amino acids are in non-protonated form in equilibrium with the protonated form, and use of the reaction products obtainable in this way and of products of the reaction of polyaspartimides with alkanolamines or aminated C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 -fatty alcohol alkoxylates which contain as copolymerized units up to 50 mol % of ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide per mol of fatty alcohol, as additive to detergents and cleaners, as scale inhibitor and as dispersant.

Abstract: Reaction products of polybasic acids and amino-containing compounds, which are obtainable by heating a mixture of (a) a polybasic carboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of citric acid, isocitric acid, aconitic acid, itaconic acid and/or tartaric acid and (b) an amino-containing compound in a molar ratio of (a) to (b) of from 1:0.1 to 1:10 to at least 80.degree. C. are used as additives in low-phosphate and phosphate-free detergents and cleaning agents.

Abstract: Polymer blend materials composed of an aromatic polyamide and flexible polyamide wherein the aromatic polyamide molecules are uniformly dispersed in a matrix of the flexible polyamide which are produced by first blending the flexible polyamide and monomer(s) for the aromatic polyamide in a solvent, then next polymerizing the monomer(s) in the presence of a phosphite compound, resulting in a transparent gel product capable of being fabricated into useful shaped articles without causing marked phase separation observed in polymer blend materials obtained by conventional coagulation method. The in situ formed aromatic polyamide is uniformly dispersed in the flexible polyamide matrix even in fabricated forms, giving improved transparency over the starting flexible polyamide and improved resistance toward chemicals such as acids, especially after heat treatment.

Abstract: Polymers of maleic acid may be prepared by thermally polymerizing malic acid, maleic acid or fumaric acid with less than one equivalent of ammonia. The polymers are modified by the incorporation of amines, carboxylic acids or combinations thereof. The polymers formed are excellent inhibitors of alkaline earth salt deposition, dispersants, tartar control additives, detergent additives, and water treatment agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides a three-component blend of (i) certain aromatic polyethersulfones, (ii) certain aromatic polyimides, and (iii) certain aromatic polyimides, polyamides or polyamide-imides or mixtures thereof. The blends provide gas separation membranes with superior gas transport properties.

Abstract: A highly useful photographic film base comprises a miscible blend of poly(ethylene naphthalate) and a poly(ether imide) in specified proportions. Photographic elements prepared with this film base have a lesser tendency to take core-set and post process curl than do elements prepared with poly(ethylene naphthalate) film base.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel one-step processes for preparing highly branched macromolecule polymers that have highly controlled molecular architectures. The process comprises the reaction of a branching monomer such as a substituted phenyl compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are defined herein, with a core monomer and an end-capping monomer, such as a phenolic ester, for a sufficient period of time and at a sufficient temperature to directly produce the highly branched polymer, in a single processing step.

Abstract: A powder coating comprising a thermosetting resinous composition comprising a base resin having 2 or more oxirane groups in its molecule and a hardener for epoxy resin, which is characterized by further containing 0.5 to 10% by weight based on the base resin weight of a vinyl resin containing 1 to 10% by weight of at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid selected from thiomalic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid and itaconic acid and having a number average molecular weight of 1000 to 8000 and a glass transition temperature of -40.degree. to 100.degree. C. The coating obtained is excellent in smoothness, gloss and image clarity.

Abstract: A molecular composite material having excellent properties such as mechanical strength, heat resistance, solvent resistance, etc. is produced by dissolving a prepolymer of a rigid aromatic polymer in a monomer of a matrix polymer to form a homogeneous solution and then heating the homogeneous solution to cause a thiazole ring closure reaction of the prepolymer and a polymerization reaction of the monomer.

Abstract: N-Methylol derivatives of polycondensation products containing quaternary N atoms obtained fromA) basic ureas of the formulaHN(R.sup.1)--C--N(R.sup.2)--X.sup.1 --N(R.sup.3, R.sup.4) (I),B) polyamines of the formula(R.sup.6, R.sup.7)N--X.sup.2 --N(R.sup.8, R.sup.9) (II)andC) bifunctional alkylating agents,in whichX.sup.1, X.sup.2 and R.sup.1 -R.sup.9 have the meanings given in the description, are new. They are used as agents for improving the wet fastness properties of dyeings on cellulose and cellulose blend fabrics.

Abstract: A combination of polymeric components provides desired characteristics in forming medical instruments such as catheters and balloons for dilatation catheters. For example, a balloon material is formed from a blend of polymeric components, including a first crystalline polymeric component and a second softening polymeric component. Where the first two components are generally incompatible, the balloon material can also include a third compatibilizing agent to facilitate blending the first two polymeric components together. The first polymeric component can be a branched or straight chain polyamide having a molecular weight of at least about 5000, or a polyester prepared from aromatic dicarboxylic acids having 8 to 14 carbon atoms or aliphatic dicarboxylic acids having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms, and at least one glycol having the formula HO(CH.sub.2).sub.n OH, where n is an integer from 2 to 10, neopentyl glycol and cyclohexane dimethanol.

Abstract: The molecular composite material having excellent properties such as mechanical strength, heat resistance, solvent resistance, etc. is produced by (a) polymerizing an aromatic diaminodithiol compound, of which hydrogen atoms of thiol groups of aromatic diaminodithiol compound are substituted with substituted or unsubstituted alkyl groups, with a dicarboxylic acid derivative to form an aromatic polythiazole prepolymer, (b) dissolving the aromatic polythiazole prepolymer in an organic solvent to prepare a solution thereof; (c) adding a monomer of the matrix polymer to the solution to polymerize the monomer to the matrix polymer in the solution; (d) removing the organic solvent from a mixture of the aromatic polythiazole prepolymer and the matrix polymer; and (e) heating a mixture of the aromatic polythiazole prepolymer and the matrix polymer to cause a thiazole ring closure reaction of the aromatic polythiazole prepolymer.

Abstract: Polymers of maleic acid may be prepared by thermally polymerizing malic acid, maleic acid or fumaric acid with less than one equivalent of ammonia. The polymers are modified by the incorporation of amines, carboxylic acids or combinations thereof. The polymers formed are excellent inhibitors of alkaline earth salt deposition, dispersants, tartar control additives, detergent additives, and water treatment agents.

Abstract: A polyamide composition comprising an aliphatic polyamide such as nylon 6 and an oligomeric aromatic polyamide, such as oligomers of poly(tolylene diisophthalamide), which exhibit improved retention flexural modulus and flexural strength at ambient humidity, i.e. about 50% to about 65%.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for making circuit elements by photolithography comprising depositing an antireflective polyimide or polyimide precursor layer on a substrate and heating the substrate at 200.degree. C. to 500.degree. to provide a functional integrated circuit element that includes an antireflective polyimide layer. The antireflective polyimide layer contains a sufficient concentration of at least one chromophore to give rise to an absorbance sufficient to attenuate actinic radiation at 405 or 436 nm. Preferred chromophores include those arising from perylenes, naphthalenes and anthraquinones. The chromophore may reside in a dye which is a component of the polyimide coating mixture or it may reside in a residue which is incorporated into the polyimide itself.

Abstract: Polyetherimide compositions are provided having condensed bis (4-aminophenyl) sulfone units, diaminophenylindane units or a mixture thereof. These polyetherimides compositions have been found useful for making high temperature chip adhesives, laminating adhesives and film adhesives for high density interconnects in electronic circuitry.

Abstract: Molten maleic anhydride is introduced in the form of fine droplets at 53.degree. C. to 250.degree. C. and preferably at 60.degree. C. to 120.degree. C. into a gas atmosphere which consists either of pure gaseous ammonia or of a gas mixture of ammonia and at least one other gas and of which the temperature is between 20.degree. C. and 500.degree. C. The process is carried out at a temperature of 120.degree. C. to 180.degree. C. for the production of polysuccinimide and at a temperature of 10.degree. C. to 120.degree. C. for the production of maleic amide acid.

Abstract: Copolymers of polyaspartic acid which are suitable for the inhibition of scale deposition were obtained by reacting maleic acid, an additional polycarboxylic acid and ammonia in a stoichiometric excess, at 120.degree.-350.degree. C., preferably 180.degree.-300.degree. C., to provide copolymers of polysuccinimide. In a second embodiment, a polyamine was added to the reaction mix. These intermediate polysuccinimide copolymers could then be converted to the salts of copolymers of polyaspartic acid by hydrolysis with a hydroxide.Such copolymers are useful in preventing deposition of scale from water and find applications in treating water. Other applications include scale prevention additives for detergents. In addition, such copolymers inhibit dental tartar and plaque formation.

Abstract: The invention provides a bioelastomer comprising tetrapeptide and/or pentapeptide monomeric units of the formula:R.sub.1 PGR.sub.2 G.sub.nwherein R.sub.2 is a peptide-producing residue of alanine or glycine; P is a peptide-producing residue of proline; G is a peptide-producing residue of glycine; R.sub.2 is a peptide-producing residue of glycine or alanine; and n is 0 or 1. In a further aspect of the invention, a method is provided for preventing adhesion of biological materials, such as protein, cells, and tissues, by forming a protective layer between a first surface and a second surface using the bioelastomer.

Abstract: Polymers of maleic acid may be prepared by thermally polymerizing malic acid, maleic acid or fumaric acid with less than one equivalent of ammonia. The polymers are modified by the incorporation of amines, carboxylic acids or combinations thereof. The polymers formed are excellent inhibitors of alkaline earth salt deposition, dispersants, tartar control additives, detergent additives, and water treatment agents.

Abstract: Moisture-curing polyamides containing reactive alkoxysilane groups and a process for their preparation are provided. The reactive alkoxysilane groups contain organic groups which are not reactive during the production process, the intended application or the curing process. These moisture-curing polyamides have low melt viscosities and are useful as sealing compounds, hotmelt adhesives and encapsulating materials.

Abstract: Polymers of maleic acid may be prepared by thermally polymerizing malic acid, maleic acid or fumaric acid with less than one equivalent of ammonia. The polymers are modified by the incorporation of amines, carboxylic acids or combinations thereof. The polymers formed are excellent inhibitors of alkaline earth salt deposition, dispersants, tartar control additives, detergent additives, and water treatment agents.