Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition containing a polyetherimide resin, a siloxane-polyetherimide copolymer and a branched polycarbonate resin exhibits exhibit high heat distortion temperature, improved room temperature impact properties and improved impact strength and ductility at low temperatures.

Abstract: Viscosity-stabilized aqueous polyester dispersions comprising an acid-functional polyester resin a, neutralizing agent b for the polyester resin a, the amount of neutralizing agent being sufficient to convert from 10 to 200% of the amount of substance of acid groups in the polyester resin a into salt groups by means of the amount of neutralizing agents added, the neutralizing agents being selected from ammonia and organic amines and also alkali metal hydroxides and alkaline earth metal hydroxides; if desired, an organic auxiliary solvent, silica in an amount such that the mass of SiO.sub.2 is from 0.1 to 50% of the mass of the polyester resin, and water. The dispersions are useful in coating compositions.

Abstract: A nonaqueous sizing for glass fibers useful for reinforcement of polymers. The sizing composition comprises one or more film formers miscible with the polymer to be reinforced and one or more coupling agents. The sizing composition of the invention provides a glass fiber which may be wirecoated with the polymer to be reinforced, eliminating the need for extrusion or pultrusion processing to make glass/polymer composite fibers, compound or pellets.

Abstract: An unsaturated polyester resin composition contains a silicone-containing macro-azo-initiator and/or a silicone-containing block copolymer obtained by copolymerizing the silicone-containing macro-azo-initiator with a nonionic monomer.

Abstract: A resin composition curable through a Michael reaction between (a) a component having a plurality of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturate carbonyl groups and (b) a component having a plurality of activated methylene group in the presence of a catalyst is disclosed. The activated methylene component is a polymer of an asymmetric malonate ester in which one of carboxyl groups is esterified with an alkanol while the other carboxyl group is esterified with hydroxyalkyl (meth) acrylate or polyoxyalkylene glycol mono(meth)acrylate.

Abstract: A curable silicone composition having high compatibility with organic polymers, which comprises (a) 100 parts by weight of a hydroxyl group-containing organopolysiloxane represented by the following formula (I) and (b) 1-50 parts by weight of an isocyanate compound having at least two isocyanate groups per molecule, wherein the number of the hydroxyl groups per molecule in the component (a) plus the number of the isocyanate groups per molecule in the component (b) is at least 5: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a monovalent saturated hydrocarbon group; R.sup.2 is a phenyl-substituted alkyl group represented by C.sub.6 H.sub.5 --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --CH(R.sup.4)--CH.sub.2 --; R.sup.3 is a hydroxyl-substituted alkyl group represented by --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O--(C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.q --H; two R groups are the same group or different groups selected from the groups represented by R.sup.1, R.sup.2 or R.sup.3 ; R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or the same group as R.sub.

Abstract: Novel methods and compositions for improving the flame retardant capabilities of aromatic-based polymers like polycarbonate are disclosed. Other important polymer properties are substantially maintained, such as transparency. One aspect of the invention is directed to a flame retardance additive which comprises a copolymer of an aryl-containing silicone compound and a diorganic polysiloxane compound. In some preferred embodiments, the aryl-containing silicone compound is triphenyl- or diphenyl-based. This invention is also directed to new polymer compositions, which comprise an aromatic-based polymer and the flame retardance additive described above. The polymer compositions can be molded into a variety of articles which have a very useful combination of properties.

Abstract: An organic solvent-based paint is provided which has, among other things, a perlitic component. The paint resists thermal loading and loss. A series addition of components provides the paint efficiently. The paint is useful for many substrates, including metals.

Abstract: Terpolymers suitable as molding resins are provided having aromatic polyester segments polycarbonate segments and polysiloxane segments of the structure ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, Y and D are as defined herein, and where the weight percentage of polyester and polycarbonate segments is from 50 to 99%, preferably 92 to 96%, and the weight percentage of polysiloxane segments is from 50 to 1%, preferably from 8 to 4%. Also provided is a one-step process to prepare the new terpolymers by reacting together a siloxane, a bisphenol and an aromatic dicarboxylic acid halide.

Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation of an addition curable composition having self adhesion to substrates. The addition curable composition comprises an organic polymer having on average at least 1.4 alkenyl groups per molecule, a crosslinker having on average at least 1.4 hydrosilyl groups per molecule, a platinum group metal containing catalyst, an alkoxy silicon compound and a titanium compound having Ti--O--C bonds. Another embodiment of this invention is a method of adhering the addition curable composition to a substrate surface.

Abstract: The monofilament for precision woven fabrics is made of a polyethylene terephthalate/polydialkyl siloxane copolymer having a silicon content from 0.05 to 2.0 percent by weight, a polyethylene terephthalate proportion of at least 85% by weight, a diameter from 0.01 to 0.1 mm, an elongation at break of less than 30%, a strength of at least 45 cN/tex, a modulus of elasticity at 5% extension greater than 500 cN/tex and a fibrillation characterizing parameter from 0.0 to 0.5.

Abstract: A polyester-polycarbonate composition comprising (A) at least one polyester prepared by the reaction of at least one alkenediol with at least one dicarboxylic acid or dialkyl ester thereof in the presence of a metallic catalyst, (B) at least one polycarbonate, (C) at least one silyl phosphate, the silyl phosphate being present in an amount effective to inhibit ester-carbonate interchange in the composition, optionally, (D) an organic or inorganic colorant, particularly, acid sensitive organic or inorganic colorants, (E) an impact modifier, and (F) a stabilizer. A method for stabilizing polyester-polycarbonate compositions against ester-carbonate interchange is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel copolyester elastomer essentially made up of A: hard polyester segments made up of repeating units derived from an aliphatic diol and an aromatic dicarboxylic acid and B: soft polyester segments made up of repeating units derived from B1: an aliphatic carbonate and, if desired, up to 60% by weight of B, B2: an aliphatic diol and an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid or B3: a lactone, said hard and soft segments being bonded via ester bonds to form copolyesterester units and said copolyesterester units being connected to one another by a urethane group.The novel copolyester elastomer has an exceptionally high thermo-oxidative resistance and resistance to hydrolysis and is used, inter alia, in bellows, seals, pipes, hoses and cable sheathings.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polyester resin comprising (A) from about 5% to about 50% by weight reactive diluent and (B) from about 50% to about 95% by weight of an unsaturated polyester resin prepared from at least one component selected from the group consisting of (i) from about 0.5% up to about 8% by mole of a polyhydric alcohol, having at least three hydroxyl groups, and at least one transesterification catalyst, (ii) from about 2% up to about 12% by mole of a reaction product of a polyol and a fatty carboxylic acid, and (iii) from about 2% up to about 12% by mole of a fatty reactant selected from the group consisting of a fatty primary alcohol, a fatty epoxide, a fatty monocarboxylic acid and mixtures thereof, wherein each member of the group has up to about 100 carbon atoms. In another aspect, the invention relates to mixtures of the above polyester resins with conventional polyester resins. Methods of reducing volatile organic compound emissions are also part of the invention.

Abstract: Amide-containing polymers characterized by the presence of piperazine amide and/or substituted piperazine amide in the polymer chain are used as adsorbents to remove polyphenolic compounds from liquids. The compositions are especially useful in combination with protein removal agents such as silica gel or tannin. The amide-containing polymer compositions (alone or in combination with protein removal agents) are especially useful in the stabilization and/or chillproofing of plant derived liquids or beverages such as beer, wine, fruit juice and vegetable juice.

Abstract: A method of dispersing silicone compositions in organic thermoplastic materials is disclosed. The novel compositions produced by the method of the invention have a fine and relatively uniform dispersion or organosilicone in an organic thermoplastic. An organosilicone resin (A) and a predominantly linear silicone fluid (B) are first blended to substantial homogeneity to form an organosilicone alloy therefrom. The organosilicone alloy exhibits thermoplastic behavior and has a temperature-dependent complex viscosity .eta.*.sub.Si (T) associated therewith. Likewise the organic thermoplastic materials have a temperature-dependent complex viscosity, .eta.*.sub.OTP (T), associated therewith. The organic thermoplastic and the organosilicone alloy are thereafter mixed at a predetermined mixing temperature, T.sub.m, and a predetermined shear strain rate. The organic thermoplastic material and the organosilicone alloy are both in a flowable state at T.sub.m. The value of T.sub.m is selected to be about .+-.30.degree. C.

Abstract: Low temperature ductile and impact resistant compositions are provided which comprise a polycarbonate resin and a dual graft multi-stage polyorganosiloxane/polyvinyl-based graft polymer composition. Also provided are thermally stabilized multi-stage polyorganosiloxane/polyvinyl-based graft polymers which have improved color-imparting and impact resistance-imparting properties and thermoplastic compositions containing the same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a curable resin composition which can be applied for various uses such as top-coating compositions for cars, coating compositions for exterior walls of constructions, heat-resistant coating compositions, adhesives, ink compositions, compositions to be infiltrated into fibers and paper, and surface-treating compositions. The composition comprises (A) a resin obtained by condensation of a polymer having both a hydrolyzable silyl group and a particular functional group except such a hydrolyzable silyl group, and a particular polysiloxane, and (B) a compound capable of reacting with the functional group existing in the resin (A).

Abstract: A thermal transfer image-receiving sheet having a dye-receiving layer, which is excellent in reaction rate of a release agent, coating strength of a release layer and releasability from a thermal transfer sheet. The thermal transfer image-receiving sheet comprises a substrate sheet and a dye-receiving layer provided on at least one surface of the substrate sheet, wherein the dye-receiving layer contains a release agent mixture comprising an addition-polymerizable silicone and a hydrogen-modified silicone or wherein the dye-receiving layer has on its surface a release layer comprising an addition-polymerizable silicone and a hydrogen-modified silicone. The present invention relates also to a process for producing the above thermal transfer image-receiving sheets.

Abstract: A coating agent composition comprising:(A) an organic resin, and(B) a silicone compound represented by the average composition formula (1):(X).sub.a (Y').sub.b (R.sup.1).sub.c SiO.sub.(4-a-b-c)/2 (1)wherein X is a particular functional group containing organic group, Y' is a hydrolyzable group or an admixture of a hydrolyzable group and the silanol group, R.sup.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, a ranges from 0.05 to 0.90, b 0.12 to 1.88, and c 0.10 to 1.00, a+b+c being in the range of 2.02 to 2.67. The amount of the silicon atoms to which said functional group-containing organic group x is bonded is 5 to 90 mol % based on the entire silicon atoms, and the amount of the T unit of R.sup.1 --SiO.sub.3/2 is 10 to 95 mole % based on the entire siloxane units. This composition is useful to form a coating film excellent in weathering resistance, adhesion, stain resistance, scuffing resistance, water resistance and chemical resistance and therefore suitable for protection of articles exposed outdoors.

Abstract: Disclosed is a crosslinking resin composition comprising: (A) a carboxyl group-containing resin as a main agent, having a number average molecular weight of from 1,000 to 40,000 and an acid value of from 10 to 400 mg KOH/g; (B) a cyclic or chain silicone compound as a curing agent, having a number average molecular weight of from 350 to 8,000 and containing at least two epoxy groups in one molecule thereof, wherein the silicone compound is free of a silanol group, a hydrolyzable silyl group and a vinyl polymer structure, and wherein the silicone compound has a siloxy group-containing skeleton; and (C) a medium. The crosslinking resin composition of the present invention not only exhibits excellent storage stability, but is also capable of providing, upon being crosslinked, a cured resin having excellent gloss, weatherability, acid resistance, solvent resistance, water repellency and stain resistance.

Abstract: The process of making the soil-repellent and abrasion-resistant monofilament includes transesterifying dimethylterephthalate with ethylene glycol; adding to the resulting reaction mixture from 0.15 to 5 percent by weight of a polydialkylsiloxane of formula I:--CO--R.sub.1 --?Si(R.sub.2).sub.2 --O!.sub.n --Si(R.sub.2).sub.2 --R.sub.1 --CO-- (I),wherein n is the number of repeated --Si(R.sub.2).sub.2 --O-- groups and R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 represent the same or different radicals with 2 to 20 carbon atoms; then polycondensing to form a linear silicone-modified polyethylene terephthalate in which the polydialkyl siloxane of formula I is inserted into a polyethylene terephthalate polymer chain thereof; and extruding the linear silicone-modified polyethylene terephthalate to form a monofilament consisting of the silicone-modified polyethylene terephthalate having a silicon content of 0.05 to 2.0% by weight. The monofilament product has a cross-section with a diameter of from 0.1 to 1.

Abstract: A novel silicone system comprising a methoxy terminated silane or polysiloxane, an adhesion promoter and water, useful as a filler alone or in combination with other fillers is disclosed.

Abstract: A resin composition for automobile constant velocity joint boots having a surface hardness (Shore-D) of 34.about.44, and obtainable by melt mixing as essential components: 100 parts by weight of polyester elastomer (A); and, for every 100 parts by weight of said polyester elastomer (A), 0.05.about.7.0 parts by weight of organic polyisocyanate compound (B); and 0.1.about.5.0 parts by weight of silicone compound (C). A molded automobile constant velocity joint boot molded therefrom is superior in abrasion resistance, and flexibility.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising an aged mixture of tetramethoxysilane with water added in excess of the theoretical amount sufficient for the hydrolysis and condensation of 100% of the silane and a reactive organic compound having at least two functional groups capable of condensing with the product of hydrolysis and condensation of the silane in the above mixture.

Abstract: An organic solvent-based paint is provided which has, among other things, a perlitic component. The paint resists thermal loading and loss. A series addition of components provides the paint efficiently. The paint is useful for many substrates, including metals.

Abstract: A fluid which comprises an olefin-terminated polyester an unmodified polyester and a polymerized .alpha.-olefin is provided which facilitates the separation of blood into light and heavy phases via centrifugation in a blood collection vessel. The fluid is useful as a component of a partitioning composition formulated to have appropriate specific gravity to be positioned intermediate the light and heavy blood phases during centrifugation. A partitioning composition including a fluid of the invention provides a particular advantage in blood collection vessels used in therapeutic drug monitoring, due to the relatively low affinity between the fluid component of the composition and commonly monitored classes of drugs.

Abstract: The present invention provides a powder coating having an excellent curability which can be baked without evaporation of a blocking agent as compared with the conventional powder coating to provide a coat having an excellent yellowing resistance an improved smoothness and weather resistance. A novel powder coating containing, as a main component, a polyester resin composition is provided, comprising (A) an alkenyl group-containing polyester resin with a number-average molecular weight of from 500 to 100,000 having at least 1.2 alkenyl groups on the average per molecule, (B) a Si--H group-containing curing agent having at least two Si--H groups per molecule, and (C) a catalyst active in hydrosilylation.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided an acrylic copolymer having a number average molecular weight of 1000-500,000, which comprises 1-90 % by weight of a structural unit represented by the following general formula ##STR1## (wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group) and 99-10 % by weight of a structural unit-derived from an ethylenic unsaturated monomer, an acrylic copolymer composition and a paint containing the same.The coat obtained by applying the acrylic copolymer has excellent abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, flexibility, strength and the like.

Abstract: A silicone-modified water-based coating composition is disclosed wherein a suspension of silicone rubber particles in water is added to a water-based coating composition such that the resulting system is storage-stable and forms a mat film when dried or cured, which film is soft to the touch.

Abstract: Resins having a group reactive with an isocyanate group on a side chain are modified with isocyanatosiloxanes. In one form, the isocyanatosiloxane is a single end isocyanatosiloxane obtained by effecting addition reaction between a single end hydrogenosiloxane and an isocyanate group-containing organic silicon compound having one isocyanate group and at least one aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon group. A single end isocyanatosiloxane obtained by introducing an isocyanate group into a single end primary aminosiloxane is also useful. In another form, the isocyanatosiloxane is a polyfunctional isocyanatosiloxane which is obtained by effecting addition reaction between a hydrogenosiloxane having at least two SiH groups and an isocyanate group-containing organic silicon compound having one isocyanate group and one aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon group.

Abstract: The invention provides poly(ethylene oxalate) containing recurring units represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## in a proportion of at least 60 basal mol %, wherein (a) the solution viscosity (.eta..sub.inh) is at least 0.25 dl/g as measured at 30.degree. C. and a polymer concentration of 0.40 g/dl in a 4:1 (by weight) mixed solvent of m-chlorophenol and 1,2,4-trichloro-benzene,(b) the melt viscosity (.eta.*) is at least 30 Pa.s as measured at 190.degree. C. and a shear rate of 1,000/sec, and(c) the density is at least 1.48 g/cm.sup.3 as measured in an amorphous state,various products formed or molded from the poly(ethylene oxalate) and a production process of the poly(ethylene oxalate). The polymer is high-molecular weight and excellent in melt processability, heat resistance, crystalline properties, mechanical properties and the like, and has good degradability in soil.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polyester resin comprising (A) from about 5% to about 50% by weight reactive diluent and (B) from about 50% to about 95% by weight of an unsaturated polyester resin prepared from at least one component selected from the group consisting of (i) from about 0.5% up to about 8% by mole of a polyhydric alcohol, having at least three hydroxyl groups, and at least one transesterification catalyst, (ii) from about 2% up to about 12% by mole of a reaction product of a polyol and a fatty carboxylic acid, and (iii) from about 2% up to about 12% by mole of a fatty reactant selected from the group consisting of a fatty primary alcohol, a fatty epoxide, a fatty monocarboxylic acid and mixtures thereof, wherein each member of the group has up to about 100 carbon atoms. In another aspect, the invention relates to mixtures of the above polyester resins with conventional polyester resins. Methods of reducing volatile organic compound emissions are also part of the invention.

Abstract: Polymer blend for insulating electrical wires comprises a first polymer (polyester) having an inherent L.O.I. not higher than 21% and up to 40% by weight of a polyimide-siloxane (PIS) copolymer. Preferred polyesters are polybutylene terephthalate or polyester-ester block copolymers. Preferred wire constructions have core insulation layer of polyethylene or polyester overlaid with jacket of the polyester/PIS copolymer blend.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising (A) a compound having in the molecule two or more specific blocked carboxyl groups: (B) a compound having in the molecule two or more reactive functional groups which can form chemical bonds with the blocked carboxyl groups, and (C) a catalytic component selected from the following: (a) a thermal latent acid catalyst which comprises a compound having a epoxy group, a specific compound having a sulfur atom and a specific Lewis acid; (b) a thermal latent acid catalyst which comprises a specific compound, having at least one of a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom, a phosphorus atom or a sulfur atom, a specific compound having a halogen atom and a specific Lewis acid having at least one of an aluminum atom, a zinc atom or a tin atom; or a mixture which comprises (c) a metallic chelate compound and a specific organic silicon compound or a condensate thereof.

Abstract: Graft copolymers obtained by(A) polymerizing 10 to 89 wt % of a mixture consisting essentially of either(a1) from 70 to 99.89 wt % of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkyl ester of acrylic acid,(a2) from 0.1 to 10 wt % of a polyfunctional monomer,(a3) from 0 to 29.89 wt % of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer which differs from (a1) and (a2), is copolymerizable therewith and carries no acid group and(a4) from 0.01 to 10 wt % of a copolymerizable monomer containing at least one acid groupor(a5) from 49.99 to 99.99 wt % of at least one diene,(a6) from 0 to 50 wt % of a monomer which is copolymerizable therewith and carries no acid group and(a7) from 0.01 to 10 wt % of a copolymerizable monomer containing at least one acid groupin the presence of from 1 to 80 wt % of a cross-linked silicone rubber to form a copolymer A,and(B) polymerizing 10 to 89 wt % of a mixture consisting essentially of(b1) from 50 to 99.99 wt % of a styrene compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: A method and composition for improving the impact resistance of thermoplastics is disclosed. An impact resistant thermoplastic is formed by forming a silicone containing thermosetting component, compounding it with a thermoplastic to form a silicone-thermoplastic mixture, disposing a catalyst on the mixture, and activating the catalyst while compounding the mixture with a thermoplastic. The silicone containing thermosetting component includes a first silicone compound containing hydride groups and a second silicone compound containing unsaturated groups. Activating the catalyst, preferably a platinum complex, causes the thermosetting component to cure, creating a silicone-thermoplastic semi-interpenetrating polymer network having higher impact resistance than the unmodified thermoplastic.

Abstract: When a thermosetting composition comprising(A) a resin having hydroxyl group,(B) a hydrolyzable silyl group-containing polymer,(C) a hydrolyzable silicon compound and(D) a curing catalyst is used, coating materials having no problem as to bad-smelling can be obtained and the coating films formed therefrom are improved in physical properties such as adhesion, solvent resistance and hardness.

Abstract: The compositions of this invention comprise uncrosslinked reaction mixtures comprising (1) at least one organic monomer, oligomer or polymer comprising a multiplicity of organic, electrophilic substituents, and (2) at least one metal-containing polymer comprising a metal-nitrogen polymer.Preferred compositions of this invention comprise reaction mixtures comprising (1) at least one organic monomer, oligomer or polymer comprising a multiplicity of organic, electrophilic substituents, and (2) at least one of: silicon-nitrogen polymers, aluminum-nitrogen polymers and boron-nitrogen and polymer combinations thereof comprising a multiplicity of sequentially bonded repeat units the compositions comprising the reaction products of the reaction mixtures, and the compositions obtained by crosslinking the reaction products of the reaction mixtures. The crosslinking may be effected through at least one of thermal-based, radiation-based free radical-based or ionic-based crosslinking mechanisms.

Abstract: The compositions of this invention comprise uncrosslinked reaction mixtures comprising (1) at least one organic monomer, oligomer or polymer comprising a multiplicity of organic, electrophilic substituents, and (2) at least one metal-containing polymer comprising a metal-nitrogen polymer.Preferred compositions of this invention comprise reaction mixtures comprising (1) at least one organic monomer, oligomer or polymer comprising a multiplicity of organic, electrophilic substituents, and (2) at least one of: silicon-nitrogen polymers, aluminum-nitrogen polymers and boron-nitrogen and polymer combinations thereof comprising a multiplicity of sequentially bonded repeat units the compositions comprising the reaction products of the reaction mixtures, and the compositions obtained by crosslinking the reaction products of the reaction mixtures. The crosslinking may be effected through at least one of thermal-based, radiation-based free radical-based or ionic-based crosslinking mechanisms.

Abstract: This invention relates to polymers having enhanced hydrophilicity and thermal regulative properties. Exemplary polymers include aliphatic polyamide polymers and polyester polymers. The polymer has bonded thereto a hydrophilic polysiloxane having an affinity for the polymer and having a molecular weight greater than about 1000 g/mol preferably greater than about 2000 g/mol, and preferably greater than about 4000 g/mol. The polymer has substantially no polymerization with the hydrophilic polysiloxane. Alternatively, an aliphatic polyamide polymer is provided having enhanced hydrophilicity and thermal regulative properties. The polymer has bonded thereto an anionic hydrophilic polysiloxane having an affinity for the aliphatic polyamide polymer. The aliphatic polyamide polymer has substantially no polymerization with the anionic hydrophilic siloxane.

Abstract: Molding compositions based on polyaryl ethers A, are obtainable by reacting polyaryl ethers I with repeating structural elements ##STR1## or derivatives thereof substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, chlorine or fluorine in the nucleus, where X and Z, independently of one another, are each --SO.sub.2 --, --O--, --S--, >C.dbd.O a chemical bond or --CRR'--, R and R' are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or alkoxy, R' is also aryl or fluoro- or chloro-substituted aryl, with the proviso that X and Z are not both --O--, with a reactive compound which, besides a C--C double or triple bond, contains one or more carbonyl, carboxylic acid, carboxylate, acid anhydride, amide, imide, carboxylic ester, amino, hydroxyl, epoxy, oxazoline, urethane, urea, lactam or halobenzyl moieties.

Abstract: The compositions of this invention comprise uncrosslinked reaction mixtures comprising (1) at least one organic monomer, oligomer or polymer comprising a multiplicity of organic, electrophilic substituents, and (2) at least one metal-containing polymer.Preferred compositions of this invention comprise reaction mixtures comprising (1) at least one organic monomer, oligomer or polymer comprising a multiplicity of organic, electrophilic substituents, and (2) at least one of: at least one of: a polymer selected from the group consisting of silicon-nitrogen polymers, aluminum-nitrogen polymers and boron-nitrogen polymers comprising a multiplicity of sequentially bonded repeat units.

Abstract: A polymeric film comprising from 0.0005% to 2% by weight, based upon the weight of the polymer in the film, of filler particles having a volume distributed median particle diameter of from 0.1 to 12.5 .mu.m, the filler particles being obtainable by calcining precursor silicone resin particles prior to incorporation into the film polymer.

Abstract: The impact strength of a thermoplastic molding composition containing aromatic polycarbonate resin and thermoplastic polyester is improved upon the incorporation therewith of a particular silicone rubber powder. The silicone rubber powder, added at a level of about 3 to 25 contains a mixture of (a) a polydiorganosiloxane and (b) finely divided silica filler.

Abstract: A resin composition curable through a Michael reaction between (a) a component having a plurality of .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated carbonyl groups and (b) a component having a plurality of activated methylene, activated methyne or hydroxyl groups is disclosed. The curing reaction is catalyzed with a quaternary ammonium, quaternary phosphonium or tertiary sulfonium salt in the presence of an epoxy compound independently added to the composition or covalently attacted to either component (a) or component (b).

Abstract: A coating powder composition for providing a smooth, heat-resistant coating contains A) between about 60 and about 95 parts by weight or a polyester resin which has either hydroxyl functionality of 2 or greater or carboxylic acid functionality of 2 or greater, B) between about 5 and about 40 parts by weight of a curative for the polyester resin A), A) and B), in total, being 100 parts resin, C) between about 50 and about 150 parts per hundred resin by weight (phr) silicone resin, D) between about 20 and about 100 phr of a filler selected from calcium silicate, silica, magnesium aluminum silicate, calcium carbonate, barium sulfate, and mixtures thereof, E) between about 1 and about 10 phr silicone rubber, and F), up to about 50 phr mica.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel organopolysiloxane-modified polyester and a method for the preparation thereof. The organopolysiloxane-modified polyester polymer comprises a polyester segment having a number average molecular weight of 300 to 15,000, a silicon-bonded hydrolyzable group-free organopolysiloxane segment, and a silicon-bonded hydrolyzable group-containing silicone segment. The compositions of the present invention are characterized by their ability to cure at room temperature in the presence of a condensation reaction-accelerating catalyst.

Abstract: Thermosetting composition comprises a compound having in the molecule two or more carboxyl groups blocked by a vinyl ether compound, a vinyl thioether compound or a hetero compound having a vinyl type double bond and oxygen or sulfur as the hetero atom, a compound having two or more reactive functional groups which can form a chemical bond with the blocked carboxyl compound by heating, a specific vinyl ether or vinyl thioether and a thermal latent acid catalyst. The blocked carboxy group of the first compound and the reactive functional group of the second compound may be comprised in the same molecule. The thermosetting composition gives cured products having excellent chemical properties, physical properties, weathering resistant and storage stability and is advantageously utilized for coating compositions, ink, adhesive and molded plastics.

Abstract: The composition of the present invention is a thermoplastic elastomer composition obtained by dynamically crosslinking (A) 51-95% by weight of a thermoplastic polyester elastomer and (B) 49-5% by weight of a rubber during kneading. The composition is excellent in all of hardness, tensile strength, tensile elongation, compression set, thermal aging resistance, oil resistance and molded product appearance, and is suitably used as a material for automobile parts such as joint boot and the like.