Abstract: A thickened organic polymeric composition useful for molding and capable of resisting post-molding shrinkage after being cross-linked comprises a cross-linkable base resin dissolved in an unsaturated monomer, and an additive resin selected from saturated polyesters and saturated amide waxes, the additive resin being crystalline at ambient temperatures and having a melting point (T.sub.m) below a temperature (T.sub.c) at which the base resin cross-linking reaction proceeds at a significant rate. The base resin and additive resin have only a partial degree of compatibility. When cooled from a temperature between T.sub.m and T.sub.c to a temperature between T.sub.m and ambient the composition thickens, whereas, when it is heated to a temperature below T.sub.c, it reverts to a flowable composition.

Abstract: ABA block copolymers having saturated polyester midblocks "B" and unsaturated polyester condensation end blocks A of molecular weight from about 100 to 500 or 600 are described which increase the flexural strain to failure of unsaturated polyester or vinyl ester resins. These ABA block copolymers are generally compatible with unsaturated polyester resins and increase flexural strain by a different mechanism than used by incompatible rubbery polymers. These ABA block copolymers are compatible with the unsaturated polyester compositions and do not phase separate.

Abstract: This development provides crystalline unsaturated polyesters having unreacted olefinically unsaturated monomer entrapped within its crystal lattice. The crystalline polyester can be used in high performance, structural SMC products or as a size or binder for glass fiber reinforcements or mats.

Abstract: The hardness and appearance of an in-mold coating for a molded article of cured unsaturated polyester are improved by the addition of melamine and/or benzoguanamine to an unsaturated polyester powder coating composition and subjecting the modified powder coating to a molding temperature of from about 260.degree. F. to about 340.degree. F. and a pressure of from about 650 psi to about 2000 psi for from 1 to 12 minutes. From about 5 to about 40 parts of the melamine and/or benzoguanamine per hundred parts by weight of the coating resin is used.

Abstract: Thermosettable composition suitable for the production of endless objects without the use of continuous carrier material, whereby the composition comprises an epoxy resin or an unsaturated polyester and a high molecular weight thermoplastic polymer which has a weight-average molecular weight of at least 1,000,000 g/mol in an amount to make the composition spinnable, the amount ranging from at least 0.1% where the polymer has a molecular weight of 5,000,000 g/mol or more or less than 2% where the polymer has the weight-average molecular weight of 1,000,000 g/mol, the amount decreasing as the weight-average molecular weight increases.

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

Abstract: This invention relates to a thermosetting unsaturated polyester or vinyl ester resin compositions modified with AB or ABA block copolymers. The A blocks are unsaturated polyester while the B blocks are flexible poller having a Tg of 0.degree. C. or lower. The blocks are generally separately prepared having a variety of terminal groups such as hydroxyl, carboxyl, amine, or isocyanate groups, but low molecular weight A blocks can be prepared in situ on the B blocks, The functionality of the blocks can be controlled to get AB or ABA diblocks and polyblocks, These modified unsaturated polyester or vinyl ester resin compositions have higher flexural strain to failure and are generally tougher than standard resins without modification. Control of the reaction conditions and the functionality of the blocks prior to coupling minimizes the formation of A(BA).sub.n where n is an integer above 1.

Abstract: ABA block copolymers having saturated polyester midblocks "B" and unsaturated polyester condensation end blocks A of molecular weight from about 100 to 500 or 600 are described which increase the flexural strain to failure of unsaturated polyester or vinyl ester resins. These ABA block copolymers are generally compatible with unsaturated polyester resins and increase flexural strain by a different mechanism than used by incompatible rubbery polymers. These ABA block copolymers are compatible with the unsaturated polyester compositions and do not phase separate.

Abstract: This development provides glycidyl-acrylates that, when copolymerized with unsaturated polyesters, provide high performance, structural SMC products. The acrylates increase the reactivity of the polyesters. One result has been "zero shrinkage" parts with good heat distortion, pigmentability and excellent mechanical and physical properties.

Abstract: A block copolymer of generally an AB, ABA, or A(BA).sub.n structure, or mixtures thereof where the A block is an unsaturated polyester, the B block is a flexible polymer having a Tg of 0.degree. C. or lower, and n is 2 to 5. The various block components are generally first separately prepared as polymers with the flexible polymer generally having 1 or 2 functional end groups such as an amine group, a carboxyl group, or a hydroxyl group with the later being preferred. Alternatively, for low molecular weight unsaturated polyester blocks, the block can be made in situ. The preferred reaction route is to react a mono or dihydroxy terminated flexible polymer with a diisocyanate which subsequently can be readily reacted with the polyester. The block copolymers can be utilized as toughening agents.

Abstract: Unsaturated polyester resin compositions (UPRs) containing monomeric compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are H or a methyl group, for use as accelerators and crosslinking agents. A process for preparing the UPRs.

Abstract: This invention includes new water-dilutable binder mixtures based on alkyd resins modified by poly{ethylene glycol} and poly{N-acyl alkylene imines}, a process for preparing such binder mixtures, and the use of such binders in oxidatively drying paints and varnishes.

Abstract: This invention relates primarily to organofunctional monomers, predominantly dimethacrylates and/or diacrylates containing one or more (predominantly two carboxyl groups, with moieties that provide sufficient affinity with water to allow any desired amount of water and/or miscible fugitive solvents to be mixed homogeneously with these monomers and formulations containing them. The activity of water in the monomer formulations can be adjusted so that it is equal to the water activity in biological tissues. This promotes biocompatibility and enhances the adhesive characteristics of polymers prepared from these formulations. Probability statistics are disclosed that optimize the compositions of polymer reaction products.

Abstract: Granite-like plastics useful in all forms of molding and thermoforming are disclosed. The granite-like plastics include a multiplicity of particulates formed of a thermoplastic and thermoset plastic combination which are suspended within a clear or translucent matrix of the same thermoplastic material as the particulates. The particulates are maintained in suspension due to their isopynic density with the matrix. Of particular importance are granite-like acrylics that can be used in place of standard acrylics.

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

Abstract: A composition and method for the polymerization of polymerizable resins which undergo exothermic polymerization, including unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins and mixtures thereof, and the polymerized product thereof, wherein an ester of a thiocarboxylic acid is present in a effective amount to substantially reduce the exothermic heat generated during polymerization of the resin, but insufficient to substantially affect the degree or rate of polymerization of the resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a moulding compound based on thermosetting resin material and optionally fibers, fillers, curing catalysts and further usual additives, and is characterized in that the moulding compound comprises a mixture of at least two thermosetting resins of which a first resin is in a partly cured state, and of which a second resin is not, or less than the first resin in a partly cured state.

Abstract: A novel ceramic composition having high strength at high temperatures and needing no degreasing step before its sintering step, and a process for producing the same are provided,which composition is obtained by calcining a molded body composed of alumina powder and a polysilazane in an inert gas such as nitrogen, argon, etc. and/or ammonia, or under pressure and at 800.degree.-1950.degree. C.

Abstract: A polymerisable composition which comprises an unsaturated urethane, a C.sub.1 or C.sub.2 alkyl methacrylate and at least one other ethylenically unsaturated addition polymerisable substance copolymerisable therewith, such polymerisable compositions, where they contain an inorganic filler, overcome some of the problems associated with the polymerisable compositions described in European 0.064,809. Where the polymerisable substance comprises an unsaturated polyester, the shelf-life of the polymerisable composition can be extended by adding thereto a reagent which reacts with a portion of the free carboxyl group in the unsaturated polyester. The compositions may be used, for example, in the production of fibre-reinforced composites.

Abstract: A hardenable unsaturated polyester resin composition contains block copolymers and unsaturated polyester. The block copolymer includes both polyester blocks and a polydiene block as constituent segments.

Abstract: Water-borne alkyd resin compositions are disclosed comprising maleinized fatty acid. Substitution of the aromatic triacid component of the composition with the maleinized fatty acid permits a reduction in the amount of organic cosolvent employed to solubilize the resin in the water.

Abstract: A polyester resin and reinforcement composite for use in the manufacture of glass fiber-reinforced polyester products is disclosed. The composite is prepared using an initiator which has been microencapsulated in order to prevent initiator-induced cross-linking of the resin reactants. The initiator is released during the molding of the composite by rupture of the microcapsules due to internal vapor pressure developed at a preselected temperature. The encapsulation of the initiator increases the storage life and temperature stability of the composites prior to molding. The encapsulation of the initiator also provides improved homogeneity and increased flowability of the composites during molding, an enables the provision of molded polyester products having higher degrees of cure and more defect-free finish surfaces.

Abstract: A process for producing a grafted alkyd resin, which comprises graft-copolymerizing an alkyd resin with 0.01 to 5.0% by weight of at least one vinyl monomer selected from the group consisting of nitrogen-containing vinyl monomers and phosphorus-containing vinyl monomers.

Abstract: A process for producing a grafted alkyd resin, which comprises graft-copolymerizing an alkyd resin with 0.01 to 5.0% by weight of at least one vinyl monomer selected from the group consisting of nitrogen-containing vinyl monomers and phosphorus-containing vinyl monomers.

Abstract: Unsaturated polyester resins to which thermotropic polymers have been added may be cured with a smaller quantity of copolymerizable monomer for a given viscosity of the unsaturated polyester and are useful for the production of moulded parts and grouting and filling compositions which have wide applications in the building industry, the electrical industry, boat building, medical technology and the motor vehicle industry.

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

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

Abstract: Biodegradable polymers that are useful for making biodegradable sustained release agent dispensers and which contain acetal, carboxy-acetal, ortho ester and/or carboxy-ortho ester linkages.

Abstract: Water soluble, polymerizable binders suitable for surface coating contain co-condensed residues of at least two polyalkylene glycols with different molecular weights, an alkoxylated polyol, a polycarboxylic acid and an optionally substituted acrylic acid.

Abstract: A color toner composition for developing electrostatic images comprises a coloring agent and a binder resin, wherein the binder resin is a vinyl-modified polyester resin obtained by graft polymerizing(a) a vinyl monomer containing an aromatic vinyl monomer and an amino group-containing vinyl monomer to(b) an unsaturated polyester comprising at least aliphatic unsaturated dibasic acid and polyhydric alcohol having a weight average molecular weight of about 5,000 to 15,000, and the component (b) constitutes at least 50% by weight of the vinyl-modified polyester resin and the amino group-containing vinyl monomer constitutes 2 to 20% by weight of the vinyl-modified polyester resin.

Abstract: A high tenacity fiber for reinforcing plastic composites, the fiber being selected from the group consisting of polyester, aliphatic polyamide, and combinations thereof. The fiber is treated with a composition comprising an aqueous solution of carboxyl-terminated, oil-free alkyd resins based on an aliphatic glycol or glycols or a glycol ether or ethers containing 2 to 12 carbon or carbon plus ether oxygens with a combination of aromatic di- or trifunctional carboxylic acids, said resins having a degree of esterification below the gel point of the resins to enhance stiffness of the fiber for cutting.

Abstract: A composite having a flexural modulus greater than 100,000 psi and excellent heat and damage resistance, consisting essentially of 5-45 weight percent of a vinyl thermoset copolymer and 55-95 weight percent of a polyurea (wherein the reaction product of the isocyanate and diamine chain extender constitutes 50-75 per cent by weight of the polyurea) is prepared by reacting, a mixture comprising:(a) an ethylenically unsaturated component containing at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer optionally therewith, one or more ethylenically unsaturated high molecular weight compounds;(b) a polyoxyalkylene polyamine;(c) a diamine chain extender;(d) an aromatic polyisocyanate; and(e) a curing agent by the reaction injection molding technique. In particular Component B comprising constituents (a), (b) and (c) is combined with Component A comprising constitutents (d) and (e). Component A may further contain the monomer of constituent (a).

Abstract: Unsaturated polyester resin coating powder composition consisting essentially of at least one unsaturated polyester resin; at least one copolymerizable second resin; and an initiator which comprises 1,1'-di(t-butylperoxy)-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane (AE), or which contains a small proportion of a fast initiator and a relatively large proportion of a slow initiator as defined herein. Initiator AE has been found to work better as a single initiator than other initiators previously employed in in-mold powder coating formulations. The combination of initiators works better than either one alone, and better than any of the few moderate rate initiators available.

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

Abstract: A single-core cord of reinforced optical fiber comprising an optical fiber element including an optical fiber and a primary coating formed of silicone rubber and covering the optical fiber, and a secondary coating covering the optical fiber element. The secondary coating has a three-layer structure which comprises a reinforcing inner layer formed of longitudinally arranged reinforcing fibers and cured non-styrene binder comprising an unsaturated polyester resin containing a non-styrene monomer as a cross-linking agent, a reinforcing outer layer formed of fiber-reinforced cured styrene resin and a surface layer formed of thermoplastic resin, the reinforcing outer layer and the surface layer being intimately bonded together with an anchoring effect therebetween.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing compound which contains unsaturated polyester resins, crosslinking agents, light initiators, and elasticity-modifying agents as well as, optionally, adjuvants, pigments, and/or dyes. The invention also relates to a method for the production of the sealing compound and to its use on or in building structures.

Abstract: A molding composition is provided which, through the use of a lactone monomer, improves the surface characteristics of the molded composite. In particular, the use of .epsilon.-caprolactone (oxepane-2-one) provides a smoother surface and enhanced dimensional stability.

Abstract: A water reducible alkyd vinyl copolymer resin having an acid number in the range of from about 30 to about 70, a method for making the copolymer resin and coating compositions which include the resin are described wherein the copolymer resin is the reaction product offrom about 10 to about 90 percent by weight, based upon the weight of monomers and initiator which provide the alkyd vinyl copolymer resin, of an alkyd resin which is the product of a polymerization reaction and which has an acid number in the range of from about 30 to about 70; andfrom about 10 to about 90 percent by weight based upon the weight of the monomers and initiator which provide the alkyd vinyl copolymer resin, of a vinyl resin which has an acid number in the range of about 30 to about 70.

Abstract: Disclosed are a reactive fire-protective formulation containing halogen and phosphorous compounds for polyurethane rigid foam materials and a process for the preparation thereof. The formulation consists of a liquid homogeneous mixture of a polyether-polyol based on an aromatic amine or sorbitol or tetrol or a mixture thereof, a neopentane containing bromo and hydroxy groups and a compound containing phosphorus and nitrogen and is particularly suitable for the preparation of preformulated polyurethane systems (component A).

Abstract: Graft polymer dispersions in polyoxyalkylene polyether polyols are employed together with flame retardant compounds to prepare flame retardant polyurethane foams. The polymer dispersions employ less than 0.1 mole of induced unsaturation per mole of polyol mixture. Processes for the preparation of these polymer dispersions employ fumarate derived polyetherester polyols or polyetherester polyols prepared by reacting a polyoxyalkylene polyether polyol with a compound selected from the group consisting of maleic acid, maleic anhydride and fumaric acid and an alkylene oxide in the presence of salts and oxides of divalent metals. The polymer dispersions are prepared in the presence of a reaction moderator and employ 50 weight percent or more of acrylonitrile.

Abstract: White graft polymer dispersions in polyoxyalkylene polyether polyols are employed together with flame retardant compounds to prepare flame retardant polyurethane foams. The polymer dispersions employ less than 0.1 mole of induced unsaturation per mole of polyol mixture. Improved processes for the preparation of these polymer dispersions employ either maleate or fumarate derived polyetherester polyols or polyetherester polyols prepared by reacting a polyoxyalkylene polyether polyol in the presence of a chain transfer agent with a compound selected from the group consisting of maleic acid, maleic anhydride and fumaric acid and an alkyklene oxide in the presence of salts and oxides of divalent metals.

Abstract: A hardenable polyester molding material contains a mixture ofI. an ethylenically unsaturated ester or a terminally unsaturated vinyl ester,II. copolymerizable monomers,III. 6-25% by weight, based on I+II, or a graft polymer P, in which there are grafted onA. 5-95% by weight of an elastomeric polymer,B. 95-5% by weight of a polyadduct, polycondensate or acrylic polymer which contains olefinic double bonds, with or withoutC. 0-90% by weight of vinyl monomers, andIV. 5-300% by weight, based on I+II, of fibrous reinforcing agents.

Abstract: Low-shrinkage nylon moldings are produced by activated alkaline lactam polymerization, preferably using the reactive injection molding technique, by a process wherein the polymerization is carried out in the presence of from 5 to 80% by weight of a polymer P which1. is completely soluble in the lactam,2. separates out in the course of polymerization at a conversion of from 1 to 50%,3. is composed of one or more blocks which are compatible with polylactam and one or more blocks which are incompatible therewith, and preferably4. possesses functional groups which are incorporated into the growing polylactam chain.

Abstract: A low viscosity, stable graft polymer dispersion is prepared by polymerizing in the presence of a free radical initiator, from about 25 to about 75 weight percent based on the total weight of the dispersion, an ethylenically unsaturated monomer or mixture of monomers, in a polyol mixture comprising (1) from about 25 to about 99 weight percent of a polyol containing from 2 to 8 hydroxyl groups and having an equivalent weight from 30 to about 200, (2) from about 1 to about 75 weight percent of a macromer containing induced unsaturation, said macromer comprising the reaction product of a polyether polyol having an equivalent weight from 100 to 10,000 with a compound having both ethylenic unsaturation and a group selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyl, carboxyl, anhydride, isocyanate and epoxy or mixtures thereof. These graft polymer dispersions are useful for preparing polyurethane products.

Abstract: Novel poly(etherimide esters) are prepared by reacting a diol, a dicarboxylic acid, a poly(oxy alkylene) diamine and a tricarboxylic acid having two vicinal carboxyl groups or the anhydride thereof.

Abstract: Polyetherimide esters are prepared from low molecular weight diols and polyoxyalkylene diimide diacids or the reactants therefore. These compositions are suitable for use in hot melt adhesives.

Abstract: Polyether-ester polyols are prepared by reacting a polyether polyol, maleic anhydride and an alkylene oxide in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of calcium naphthenate and cobalt naphthenate. These polyols may be used in preparing polyurethane products.

Abstract: New unsaturated polyester resin alkyds are disclosed which have an acid number in the 30 to 60 range, viscous behavior at room temperature, a viscosity not exceeding 300,000 cps at 45.degree. C. and a viscosity not exceeding 500 cps at 25.degree. C. when diluted with styrene up to a content of 31% by weight referred to the total of alkyd plus styrene. The alkyds are obtained by reacting together compounds selected from classes including: (A) acids and unsaturated anhydrides in amounts ranging from 0.4 to 1.0 moles; (B) other dicarboxylic acids; (C) one or more polymeric glycols comprising molecules which contain more than 90% by weight of 1,2-propyleneoxide units at a rate of at least 50%, preferably 60%, moles out of the total of (C)+(D) glycols; and (D) other glycols at a rate of no more than 50% moles out of the total of C+D glycols, there being at all times present at least one component selected from class (A) and at least one component selected from class (C).

Abstract: Disclosed are linear, high molecular weight unsaturated polyesters prepared by reacting essentially equimolar amounts of an acid selected from maleic acid, maleic anhydride or fumaric acid and cyclohexanedimethanol at temperatures of less than about 200.degree. C. until an I.V. of about 0.5 is reacted.

Abstract: White graft polymer dispersions in polyoxyalkylene polyether polyols are employed together with flame retardant compounds to prepare flame retardant polyurethane foams. The polymer dispersions employ less than 0.1 mole of induced unsaturation per mole of polyol mixture. Improved processes for the reparation of these polymer dispersions employ either isomerized maleate containing polyetherester polyols or polyetherester polyols prepared by reacting a polyoxyalkylene polyether polyol, a polycarboxylic acid anhydride and an alkylene oxide in the presence of salts and oxides of divalent metals.