Abstract: The invention concerns a thermosetting elastomer composition based on modified polycyanurate with improved thermal resistance obtainable by a polymerization method in the presence of a catalyst (D) of a mixture comprising at least: (A) a cyanate, (B) a block copolymer consisting of: a) at least a central block (B1) non-miscible with the cyanate and sufficiently long to provide the composition with elastomeric character; and b) at least two terminal blocks (B2) located on each side of the central block and comprising groups reactive with the cyanate, each of the blocks (B2) being sufficiently long to be miscible with the cyanate; and (C) a mineral filler reactive with the cyanate, in proportions such that the ratio r is not less than 5, but remains less than a threshold value to avoid phase inversion, said method comprising steps which consist in: I) mixing (A), (B), (C) and (D) until a homogeneous mixture is obtained at a temperature higher than the melting point of (A) and of (B) but lower than about 130° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyphosphate ester morpholides, compositions comprising mixtures thereof and thermoplastic resin compositions containing the polyphosphate ester morpholide composition as a flame retardant. The flame retardant compositions comprise mixtures of polyphosphate ester morpholides which are represented by the following general formula I: in which X is 1 or 2; R1 is a C6-C20 aryl group, an alkyl substituted C6-C20 aryl group or a derivative thereof; R2 is a C6-C30 arylene group, an alkyl substituted C6-C30 arylene group or a derivative thereof; n is the average number of morpholide repeating units, m is the average number of R1 repeating units, and n+m is 1 to 5. In accordance with the present invention, it is possible to provide a flame retardant thermoplastic resin compositions having improved flame retardancy even when small amounts of the flame retardant are used.

Abstract: A polycarbonate composition excellent in both antistatic property and coloring matter coatability containing (a) a polycarbonate obtained by an ester exchange process, and (b) a compound having a molecular weight of from 300 to 8,000 and having any of ester bond, carbonate bond, amide bond and urethane bond in its molecule and an aromatic hydrocarbon group substituted by at least one alkyl group at the molecular end thereof, a write once read many optical disc substrate and a write once read many optical disc using the same and a process for the production of a write once read many optical disc are described.

Abstract: A low VOC clear coat composition which comprises an epoxy compound, a melamine component and an aliphatic polyisocyanate having an average of 2 to 6 isocyanate functionalities, and optionally contains a catalyst (e.g., organotin catalysts, acid catalysts and combinations); a polyhydroxyl functional compound (e.g., polycarbonate polyol); or other additives (e.g., light absorbers and light stabilizers). Also disclosed is an article coated with the clear coat composition, a process of making the composition, and a process of applying the composition to, for example, an automobile body.

Abstract: The present invention provides UV-stable polycarbonates, optionally mixed with known aromatic polycarbonates, the production and use thereof, wherein the polycarbonates contain terminal groups of the formula (Ia)

Abstract: Polyamide elastomer comprising a hard segment derived from polyamide having no divalent aromatic group and a soft segment derived from polycarbonate diol having no divalent aromatic group has high flexibility and high heat resistance in addition to good physical characteristics of the known polyamide elastomers.

Abstract: A heat-resistant composition contains solvent-soluble polyimide resin (A) and a phosphazene compound (B) in relation to a polyimide resin composition having solubility in a low-boiling solvent, heat resistance, flame resistance, adhesiveness and mechanical properties. The said phosphazene compound (B) is a cyclic phenoxyphosphazene compound (B1) expressed in the following chemical formula (1): where m represents an integer of 3 to 25 and Ph represents a phenyl group.

Abstract: By heating at above the melting point and/or glass transition point of the polycondensate and adding an aromatic dicyanate; or adding a mixture comprising an aromatic dicyanate and a polyfunctional compound selected from the class of sterically hindered hydroxyphenyl-alkyl-phosphonic esters and monoesters, diphosphonites and secondary aromatic amines; or adding a mixture comprising (i) an aromatic dicyanate, (ii) at least one polyfunctional compound selected from the class of sterically hindered hydroxyphenyl-alkyl-phosphonic esters and monoesters, diphosphonites and secondary amines, and (iii) a difunctional epoxide, it is possible to bring about an increase in the molecular weight and/or viscosity of virgin polycondensate and polycondensate recyclates.

Abstract: The reaction of unsaturated carbonates such as vinyl ethylene carbonate with N-aminoethylimidazolidone (TAM) under mild conditions generates a mixture of two vinyl and hydroxy functional imidazolidone carbamates which polymerize readily into acrylate or vinyl acetate based emulsion polymers. The polymers show enhanced wet adhesion (wet scrubbability) in latex paints and coatings.

Abstract: A flame-retardant resin composition comprising a phosphazene flame retardant and a polyester resin, wherein the flame retardant is bonded to the molecules of the polyester resin via the ester group thereof, can retain a high flame retardance for a prolonged term with little or no vaporization with time and is excellent in flame retardance, impact resistance, properties and processability.

Abstract: Copolymers of polycarbonates or polyarylates with polyether polymers such as polyethersulfones, polyetherketones, and polyetherimides are prepared by reaction of the polyether polymer-forming reagents, e.g., bisphenol A disodium salt and bis(4-chlorophenyl) sulfone, in the presence of the polycarbonate or polyarylate. The reaction may take place in a dipolar aprotic solvent, or in a water-immiscible aromatic solvent in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst, preferably a hexaalkylguanidinium halide. Hydroxy-terminated polyether oligomers may be produced from the copolymers by saponification of carbonate or ester groups.

Abstract: Copolymers of polycarbonates or polyarylates with polyether polymers such as polyethersulfones, polyetherketones, and polyetherimides are prepared by reaction of the polyether polymer-forming reagents, e.g., bisphenol A disodium salt and bis(4-chlorophenyl) sulfone, in the presence of the polycarbonate or polyarylate. The reaction may take place in a dipolar aprotic solvent, or in a water-immiscible aromatic solvent in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst, preferably a hexaalkylguanidinium halide. Hydroxy-terminated polyether oligomers may be produced from the copolymers by saponification of carbonate or ester groups.

Abstract: An aromatic block polycarbonate resin is prepared by polymerizing a diphenol compound of formula (2) or (4), a dial compound of formula (1) or (5), and a halogenated carbonyl compound. The diphenol compound of formula (4) is produced by polymerizing the diphenol compound of formula (2) and a halogenated carbonyl compound by solution or interfacial polymerization. An electrophotographic photoconductor has an electroconductive support and a photoconductive layer formed thereon containing the above-mentioned aromatic block polycarbonate resin. An electrophotographic image forming method or apparatus employs the above-mentioned photoconductor. A process cartridge holds therein the photoconductor and at least one of the electrophotographic image forming units.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing hydroxy-functional polyurethane carbonates by reacting a) a dihydroxy- or higher hydroxy-functional polymer having a number average molecular weight of 500 to 100,000 and containing aliphatic carbonate groups and optionally ester groups with b) compounds containing at least one primary or secondary amino group and at least one hydroxy group to form urethane groups, wherein components a) and b) are present in amounts which correspond to a molar ratio of carbonate and ester groups of component a) to primary and secondary amino groups of component b) of greater than 1:1 to 20:1. The present invention also relates to the hydroxy-functional polyurethane carbonates obtained by this process and to their use as a binder component in polyurethane compositions, especially coating compositions.

Abstract: This invention provides a flame-retardant resin composition comprising: (A) 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin other than a thermotropic liquid crystal polymer, (B) 0.01 to 50 parts by weight of a thermotropic liquid crystal polymer, and (C) 1 to 30 parts by weight of a halogen-free phosphazene compound, the invention providing a novel flame-retardant resin composition which is free of the problems arising due to the presence of halogen element, the composition being excellent in flame retardancy, mechanical properties, molding processability and the like, and being unlikely to cause dripping.

Abstract: A composite material is described which comprises at least two layers of different plastics materials which are directly bonded to each other, wherein A) one layer of the composite comprises polyurethane, and B) a layer of the composite which is directly bonded to layer A) comprises a thermoplastic plastics material which is different from the material which layer A) comprises, wherein layer A) contains homogeneously distributed particles, which are at least coated with a thermoplastic plastics material which is different from the material comprising layer A), and which have a particle size of ≦50 nm, wherein the total surface area of the particles corresponds at least to the extent of the total interface between layers A) and B). A process for the production of these composites is also described, as is the use of these composites in motor vehicle construction.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for increasing the molecular weight and/or for the modification of polycondensates during the processing in the melt, which comprises adding to the polycondensate a blend comprising a) at least one polyfunctional anhydride (polyanhydride); b) at least one polyfunctional compound, the functional groups of which can react with the anhydride groups of component a); and c) at least one phosphonate. This invention also relates to the use of an additive blend for increasing the molecular weight and for the modification of polycondensates during the processing in the melt.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modified acrylic coating composition cured with melamine characterized by improved impact resistance which comprises: An acrylic polyol dissolved in a suitable solvent to 40-90% solids; 2 to 50% by weight of said acrylic polyol substituted with a polytrimethylene carbonate polyol selected from a polytrimethylene carbonate diol, a polytrimethylene carbonate triol, or a higher functionality polytrimethylene carbonate polyol; a melamine crosslinking agent; optionally a catalyst; and optionally pigments and other additives commonly used in coatings. Also disclosed in a related embodiment is a melamine/urea formaldehyde polytrimethylene carbonate coating composition that is prepared without acrylic.

Abstract: A composite material is described which comprises at least two layers of different plastics materials which are directly bonded to each other, wherein

Abstract: A golf ball comprising a center, a cover, and optionally, at least one intermediate layer disposed between the center and the cover, wherein at least one of the center, the cover, and the at least one intermediate layer is formed with a polyurethane composition comprising a reaction product of a prepolymer of at least one polyol and at least one polyisocyanate, and at least one curing agent. A polyurethane composition, suitable for forming golf equipment, said composition comprising a reaction product of a prepolymer of at least one polyol and at least one polyisocyanate, and at least one curing agent.

Abstract: A polymer, possibly fabricated as part of a medical device or as part of a medical prostheses (such as a contact lens) is functionalized to facilitate the introduction of functional groups, such as biomedical species including heparin. The polymer is reacted in an aqueous medium with a water soluble azo compound (such as cyanovaleric acid or 2-methylpropionamidine) to produce oxygen centered radicals responsible for introducing functional groups into the polymer.

Abstract: Copolymers of polycarbonates or polyarylates with polyether polymers such as polyethersulfones, polyetherketones, and polyetherimides are prepared by reaction of the polyether polymer-forming reagents, e.g., bisphenol A disodium salt and bis(4-chlorophenyl)sulfone, in the presence of the polycarbonate or polyarylate. The reaction may take place in a dipolar aprotic solvent, or in a water-immiscible aromatic solvent in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst, preferably a hexaalkylguanidinium halide. Hydroxy-terminated polyether oligomers may be produced from the copolymers by saponification of carbonate or ester groups.

Abstract: A polymerized material produced by the polymerization of an organic amide monomer in the presence of an organic carbonate and a process for the preparation thereof. The process comprises the steps of: heating an amount of the organic anide monomer to a temperature above its melting point; first mixing an amount of an anionic initiator with at least a portion of the amount of heated organic amide mnonomer to produce an amount of activated monomer, wherein the anionic initiator is not comprised of an alkali metal; second mixing an amount of the organic carbonate with at least a portion of the amount of heated organic amide monomer to produce an amount of dissolved organic carbonate; and polymerizing the amounts of heated organic amide monomer and activated monomer in the presence of the amount of dissolved organic carbonate to produce the polymerized material.

Abstract: A resin matrix with resistances to alkali and acid such as a fluorene-containing epoxy acrylate and/or a benzocyclobutene resin includes at least any one of insulative organic particles and insulative composite particles having an organic component and an inorganic component with the total amount of these particles being in the range of 5-50% by volume, wherein the insulative organic particles and the organic component of the insulative composite particles are allowed to be corroded by either alkali or acid, and wherein not less than 90% by volume of the insulative organic particles and insulative composite particles have a particle diameter in the range of 1-20 micrometers.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition containing a polyetherimide resin, a glycidyl ester impact modifier and a organometallic compound exhibits improved impact strength and ductility.

Abstract: A modified emulsion of polycarbonate resin, comprising a polycarbonate resin emulsion and a monocarbodiimide compound and/or a polycarbodiimide compound; and a process for producing a modified emulsion of polycarbonate resin, which comprises adding a monocarbodiimide compound and/or a polycarbodiimide compound to a polycarbonate resin emulsion. This modified emulsion of polycarbonate resin is improved in adhesivity, water resistance and chemical resistance.

Abstract: Process for preparing a thermosetting coating composition comprising;(a) mixing(i) a cleavable carbonyl polymer having an activated carbonyl group adjacent to oxygen or nitrogen, in the backbone, and having a molecular weight greater than 5,000(ii) a multifunctional compound having a molecular weight less than 5,000 having a functional group capable of reacting with the cleavable carbonyl polymer to cleave the polymer at the carbonyl group and bond with the cleaved polymer, the compound having a crosslinking group;(b) reacting the mixture in an extruder, at 50 to 350.degree. C. for 15 to 600 seconds, to cleave the polymer, and react the cleaved polymer with the functional group on the multifunctional compound(c) quenching the reaction mixture cooling prior to equilibrium reaction, to produce a functionalized cleaved polymer having crosslinking groups derived from the multifunctional compound and capable of crosslinking by heat reaction outside the extruder.

Abstract: Polyfunctional ethylenically unsaturated polyureas, polythiocarbamateureas, and polyurethaneureas comprise (a) at least one segment derived from an aspartic ester polyamine; and (b) at least one polycarbonate, polyether, or polyester segment. The polyfunctional polymers are useful in preparing curable coatings, films, and articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to primer for promoting adhesion of an electroconductive metal oxide coating over a plastic substrate, to a method of making such a primer, and to a method of adhering an electroconductive metal oxide coating to a plastic substrate. The primer is a carbonate diol-based crosslinked polyurethane, and is more particularly the reaction product of a carbonate diol, a low molecular weight polyol and methylene diisocyanate.

Abstract: A process for the continuous production of a thermoplastic molding composition containing a mixture of a TPU and a thermoplastic (co)polymer is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to coating compositions including one or more resins having amino-reactive groups; one or more polyamine curing agents; and one or more aminourethanes. The aminourethanes can be reaction products of (i) oligomeric or polymeric compounds which contain at least one, preferably two or more terminal 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane groups (cyclic carbonate groups), and (ii) amines containing at least one primary, preferably two or more primary and, if desired, also secondary and tertiary amino groups. The ratios of equivalents of C1):C2) typically is from 1:1 to 1:10, preferably from 1:1.05 to 1:5 and particularly preferably from 1:1.1 to 1:2, and the end product preferably contains one or more free primary amino groups. The composition further may contain, if desired, pigments, fillers, one or more organic solvents, water and conventional additives.

Abstract: The invention relates to non-linear optically active (NLO) polycarbonates and to NLO active waveguides containing these polycarbonates. Waveguides containing these NLO polycarbonates have a low loss of signal, a high glass transition temperature and good polability and a high stability of the Pockel's coefficient.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials containA) from 10 to 99.5% by weight of a thermoplastic polymer selected from the group consisting of the polyoxymethylenes, polyolefins, polyesters, polycarbonates, polystyrene, ABS, ASA, SAN, polyamides or poly(meth)acrylates or mixtures thereof,B) from 0.5 to 80% by weight of a thermoplastic polyurethane having a melting point of <200.degree. C.,C) from 0 to 50% by weight of a fibrous or particulate filler or a mixture thereof andD) from 0 to 30% by weight of conventional additives and processing assistants,the percentages by weight of the components A) to D) summing to 100%.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for increasing the molecular weight of polycondensates, which comprises heating a polycondensate in the temperature range below the melting point and above the glass transition temperature in the solid phase of the polymer with additionof at least one sterically hindered hydroxyphenylalkylphosphonic ester or monoester.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a composition contains a polymer and a crosslinking agent which comprises mixing a polymer that is solid at room temperature with a crosslinking agent, the polymer and the crosslinker having complementary reactive groups, at a temperature at which the viscosity of the polymer (measured according to Emila) is less than 5000 dpas, in a means for achieving a homogeneous composition in such a short time that less than 20% of the reactive groups of one of either the polymer or crosslinking agent has reacted, and subsequently cooling and comminuting the composition.The mixing is preferably effected in a static mixer at a temperature higher than 140.degree. C.

Abstract: A preparation process of polyhydroxycarboxylic acid comprising conducting dehydration polycondensation of hydroxycarboxylic acid or an oligomer of the same in a reaction mixture containing said hydroxycarboxylic acid or the oligomer of the same and an organic solvent substantially in the absence of water to give polyhydroxycarboxylic acid having an weight average molecular weight of 50,000 or more, successively mixing the reaction mixture containing said polyhydroxycarboxylic acid with at least one binder selected from the group consisting of (1) polyisocyanate compound, (2) polybasic acid anhydride, (3) cyclic imino ester, (4) cyclic imino ether, (5) aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acid, (6) polyamino compound, (7) polyhydric alcohol, (8) epoxy compound, (9) polyfunctional aziridine compound, (10) lactam, (11) lactone, and (12) diethylene glycol bischloroforate, and reacting to obtain polyhydroxycarboxylic acid having a weight average molecular weight of 100,000 or more the polyhydroxycarboxylic acid which is obt

Abstract: A curable coating composition is described comprising(A) a compound comprising a plurality of functional crosslinking groups, at least one of which is a carbamate or urea functional group, which compound also includes at least one carbonate group having the structure: ##STR1## and (B) a curing agent comprising a plurality of groups that are reactive with the functional groups on compound (A).

Abstract: This invention relates to coating compositions including one or more resins having amino-reactive groups; one or more polyamine curing agents; and one or more aminourethanes. The aminourethanes can be reaction products of (i) oligomeric or polymeric compounds which contain at least one, preferably two or more terminal 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane groups (cyclic carbonate groups), and (ii) amines containing at least one primary, preferably two or more primary and, if desired, also secondary and tertiary amino groups. The ratios of equivalents of C1):C2) typically is from 1:1 to 1:10, preferably from 1:1.05 to 1:5 and particularly preferably from 1:1.1 to 1:2, and the end product preferably contains one or more free primary amino groups. The composition further may contain, if desired, pigments, fillers, one or more organic solvents, water and conventional additives.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a non-linear optically active (NLO) side chain polycarbonate and to NLO active waveguides containing said polycarbonate. Waveguides containing this NLO polycarbonate have a low loss of signal. Polycarbonates based on bischloroformates of hexafluorobisphenol A, hexafluorotetrabromobisphenol A and bisphenol S or deuterated bisphenol A or sulphonylbiphenol are especially preferred within the framework of the invention: they were found to give an exceptionally low loss of signal. The invention further pertains to cross-linkable and already cross-linked polycarbonates. Especially preferred polycarbonates according to the invention are those where the diol comprises a rigid donor group. These polycarbonates have a high Tg, which renders them thermally stable.

Abstract: There are herein disclosed a method for preparing a modified resin which comprises thermal/reaction by the use of a norbornenyl group-containing compound typified by norbornenecarboguanamine or its derivative, a method for preparing an epoxy-modified resin which comprises the step of reacting the above-mentioned modified resin and an epoxide, a flame-retarding method, a thermal stabilization method, a compatibilizing method and a surface modification method which comprise utilizing the modified resin, as well as a coating resin composition and an adhesive resin composition containing the modified resin. According to the, preparation methods of the present invention, the deterioration of a material scarcely occurs, and a functional group which is excellent in flame retardancy, thermal stability, compatibility and the like can be introduced to the resins.

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: Resin composition comprising (A) 1-99 parts by weight of a copolymeric polycarbonate, in which there are structural units represented by the following formulas (Structure 1) and (Structure 2) and the amount of the structural unit of the (Structure 2) is in the range of 2-90 mol % of the total amount of the structural units of the (Structure 1) and (Structure 2), or its mixture with a polycarbonate resin; (B) 1-99 parts by weight of SAN resin; and at the same time, of the total amount of (A) and (B) as 100 parts by weight, (C) 0.5-40 parts by weight of ABS resin and (D) 0.5-40 parts by weight of a rubber complex graft copolymer comprising rubber complex containing polyorganosiloxane and polyalkyl (meth)acrylate with a graft-polymerized vinyl monomer.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of aminoalkanolamide esters as processing aids, more particularly as lubricants and/or mold release agents, for thermoplastics.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a non-linear optically active (NLO) side chain polycarbonate and to NLO active waveguides containing said polycarbonate. Waveguides containing this NLO polycarbonate have a low loss of signal. Polycarbonates based on bischloroformates of hexafluorobisphenol A, hexafluorotetrabromobisphenol A and bisphenol S or deuterated bisphenol A or sulphonylbiphenol are especially preferred within the framework of the invention: they were found to give an exceptionally low loss of signal. The invention further pertains to cross-linkable and already cross-linked polycarbonates. Especially preferred polycarbonates according to the invention are those where the diol comprises a rigid donor group. These polycarbonates have a high Tg, which renders them thermally stable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to electrostatic dissipative polymeric compositions comprising a polyether polyurethane which can be blended with one or more base polymers. In some applications, the polyurethane is useful without further blending. Further, the polyurethane blends can be blended with glass beads or glass fibers which have a synergist effect when combined with the electrostatic dissipative agent.

Abstract: UV stabilized polycarbonates are provided having chemically combined polyhydric phenol benzotriazole carbonate units, such as 1,1-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-[4-hydroxy-3-(N-2-benzotriazole)phenyl]ethane carbonate units and methods for making. Incorporation of the polyhydric phenol benzotriazole functional units into the polycarbonate backbone can be achieved by redistribution or transesterification under melt polymerization conditions.

Abstract: Novel carbonate polymer blend compositions and processes for their preparation are disclosed where an amount of a high molecular weight branched carbonate polymer component (HMWB PC) is combined with a second, lower molecular weight polycarbonate. A HMWB PC component is selected which is homogeneously dispersible in a blend with the second component. A preferred aspect of the invention is directed to intermediate compositions and processes for their use where the second PC is combined with a HMWB PC precursor having latent themally reactive moieties which can be activated to produce a desired and controlled level of high molecular weight, branched carbonate polymer component. Arylcyclobutene moleties are found to be preferred latent thermally reactive moleties. The carbonate polymer blends according to the present invention have surprisingly improved combinations of physical properties, thermal stability, color, melt strength, transparency and processability.

Abstract: New electrically conductive polymer compositions comprisei) an electrically conductive polymer a) of one or more oxidatively polymerizable aromatic compounds andii) a polymer d) having ammonium, phosphonium or sulfonium groups in the polymer chain(s).The polymer compositions comprising polymers a) and d) are prepared by oxidative polymerization of one or more aromatic compounds in the presence of a polymer b) having ammonium, phosphonium or sulfonium groups in the polymer chain(s) and containing a polydentate anionic complex which has a redox potential sufficient for enabling oxidative polymerization of the aromatic compounds. Said polymer b) which has a non-metallic anionic complex such as S.sub.2 O.sub.8.sup.2- is also novel.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved process for making colored polyamide fibers. The process involves adding about 0.1 to about 3.0 weight percent polycarbonate to a polyamide melt prior to extruding the melt through a spinneret to make colored fibers. The invention also encompasses the resultant fibers.

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