Abstract: Plasma-resistant polymeric materials are prepared by reacting a polymeric material containing reactive hydrogen functional groups with a multifunctional organometallic material containing at least two functional groups which are reactive with the reactive hydrogen functional groups of the polymeric material, such as hexamethylcyclotrisilazane.

Abstract: A process for producing microspherical cured phenolic resin particles having a particle diameter of not more than about 100 .mu.m, which comprises reacting a novolak resin, a phenol and an aldehyde in an aqueous medium in the presence of a basic catalyst and an emulsion stabilizer. Novel microspherical cured phenolic resin particles are produced by this process. The resin particles have excellent impact strength and mechanical properties, a sharp particle size distribution, and a low secondary agglomerate content, and because of these properties, are useful as an excellent modifier or filler for various plastics and rubbers.

Abstract: Titled materials and their preparation. The materials contain a moiety such as, for example, 4-oxy-3,5-dimethyl-2,6-dibromobenzyl which can impart a high degree of thermal and hydrolytic stability to the materials, for example, epoxy thermosets such as in electronic encapsulations. For example, when used in electronic encapsulation formulations, these materials can provide a substantial increase in electronic device reliability. Their preparation involves an alkylation of an aromatic ring, for example, such as a Friedel-Crafts alkylation with 4-bromomethyl-3,5-dibromo-2,6-dimethylphenol or with 4-hydroxymethyl-3,5-dibromo-2,6-dimethylphenol.

Abstract: The process for preparing a polymeric composition at improved rate comprising reacting an oxazoline compound and a phenolic compound in the presence of a catalytic amount of a phosphorous acid ester is described.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I or II ##STR1## in which n is 1 or 2, R.sup.1 is phenyl, substituted phenyl, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydrogen, --OH or amino, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, R.sup.4 is alkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, alkylene or arylene, X is --O--, --S--, --CH.sub.2 -- and Y is a direct bond or --CH.sub.2 -- are latent hardening catalysts for acid curable resins. The catalysts are activated by heat and are used in heat-hardening high-solids industrial varnishes and for coil-coatings, can and wood varnishes.

Abstract: Essentially phenol-free phenol resol ethers which are bonded via o,o'-methylene ether groups are prepared by a process in whichA. where the process is carried out beginning with the methylolation in an aqueous medium, the methylolation is carried out in the presence of 0.5-10% by weight, based on the phenol employed, of Me.sup.++ ions, the latter are then removed as a sparingly soluble salt, the water present as a solvent in the reaction mixture is removed at 30.degree.-80.degree. C. in the presence or absence of one or more monohydric, dihydric or trihydric alcohols and an entraining agent, and the water of reaction formed during the etherification is separated off at 45.degree.-120.degree. C., andB. where the process is carried out beginning with the methylolation in a non-polar organic solvent, the methylolation is carried out in the presence of 0.1-0.3% by weight, based on the phenol employed, of Me.sup.++ ions, the etherification is effected at 95.degree.-120.degree. C.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing a conductive plastic of a defined conductivity by forming a polymer alloy. A polar or nonpolar insulating polymer and a polar or nonpolar conductive polymer are used for forming the polymer alloy. The two polymers are mixed together and they are homogeneously distributed within the polymer alloy.

Abstract: There are disclosed thermosetting resoles containing chemically bonded boron, tungsten and/or zirconium atoms. The metal containing resoles of this invention are useful, for example, as reimpregnation resins.

Abstract: Method for the manufacture of a polymer with triaromatic methane units as basic building blocks, the electric conductivity of which is obtained through the formation of charge transfer complexes. Electron donors and/or electron acceptors are added to the synthetic polymer during or after its preparation, for forming charge transfer complexes.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising (A) a phenol resin and (B) 1 to 200 parts by weight of, per 100 parts by weight of the phenol resin, a polyether having at least one silicon-containing reactive group, which provides a cured product having improved properties such as flexibility, impact resistance, toughness, peeling strength and tensile strength.

Abstract: A temperature sensitive polymer composition comprising a polymer matrix containing at least 20 wt. % of a modified polyamide resin having N-alkyl-substituted amido units or ether units, and phenolic compound/aldehyde polycondensates. The polycondensate is present in an amount of from 5 to 30 parts by weight per 100 parts of the polymer matrix.

Abstract: Disclosed is a curable composition containing (1) a resin containing at least one air-oxidizable group and at least one epoxy group, and (2) a compound having in a molecule thereof at least one epoxy-reactive moiety and at least one silicon atom directly bonded to a group Y wherein Y represents a hydrolyzable group.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for adhering rubber to reinforcing materials which comprises embedding a textile fiber or metal reinforcing material in a vulcanizable rubber composition comprising rubber, a vulcanizing agent, reinforcement, a methylene donor, and a phenolic ester as a methylene acceptor.

Abstract: There are disclosed thermosetting resoles containing chemically bonded boron, tungsten and/or zirconium atoms. The metal containing resoles of this invention are useful, for example, as reimpregnation resins.

Abstract: Disclosed are high-ortho phenol-formaldehyde resoles having stable hemiformal groups. These resoles are of low viscosity, are essentially free of unbound water and volatile organic compounds. They are curable to phenolic formaldehyde resinous solids and are particularly suitable for use in liquid injection molding processes to form composites.

Abstract: Method for the manufacture of a polymer with triaromatic methane units as basic building blocks, the electric conductivity of which is obtained through the formation of charge transfer complexes. Electron donors and/or electron acceptors are added to the synthetic polymer during or after its preparation, for forming charge transfer complexes.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising(I) a granular or powdery resin which is a condensation product of a phenol, an aldehyde and optionally a nitrogen-containing compound having at least two active hydrogens and is characterized by (A) containing spherical primary particles and their secondary agglomerated particles each having a particle diameter of 0.1 to 150 microns, (B) having such a size that at least 50% by weight thereof can pass through a 100 Tyler mesh sieve, and (C) having a free phenol content, determined by liquid chromatography, of not more than 500 ppm, and(II) at least one member selected from the group consisting of (1) a rubbery elastic material, (2) a thermoplastic resin and (3) a curable resin other than said granular or powdery resin (I) and/or a filler material other than said granular or powdery resin (I).

Abstract: Heat-curable mixtures containing (a) epoxy compounds having on average more than one 1,2-epoxy group per molecule, (b) monoimides or polyimides of specific unsaturated dicarboxylic acids of the formula I ##STR1## wherein A is an x-valent aromatic or aliphatic radical, R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl, and x is 1, 2 or 3, and (c) products of condensing specific phenols, specific amines and aldehydes or ketones in an acid medium.The novel curable mixtures have a long shelf life and give rise to moulded materials which are highly resistant to chemicals and resistant to boiling water.

Abstract: Continuous halogenation of polymers is achieved by contacting polymer and halogenating agent in a continuous flow device in which the reactants are present as either co-continuous phases or wherein the halogenating agent is present as a continuous phase and the polymer is present as a discontinuous phase, the polymer is subjected to deformation during reaction and in which means are provided for disengaging reaction by-products and unreacted halogenating agent from the reaction mixture. In a preferred embodiment the polymer passes through three extruder-reactor zones under controlled conditions to achieve halogenation: feed, reaction (preferably vented), neutralization, and optionally a wash and exit zone. A continuous halogenating agent phase is achieved during reaction by avoiding complete filling of the reaction zone with polymer. Various halogenated polymers are produced, for example, halogenated linear low density polyethylene and halogenated butyl rubber.

Abstract: An improved curable composition capable of acid catalyzed crosslinking is composed of an active hydrogen-containing resin, a curing agent and a sulfonate as latent acid catalyst. The catalyst is represented by the following structural formula: ##STR1## wherein: Z is a radical independently selected from C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.3 to C.sub.20 cycloalkyl, C.sub.6 to C.sub.18 aryl, halogen, alkoxy, hydroxyl, and aryloxy;R is independently selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.3 to C.sub.20 cycloalkyl, and C.sub.6 to C.sub.18 aryl;R.sup.1 is independently selected from C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.3 to C.sub.20 cycloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, and hydroxycycloalkyl;y is an integer from 0 to 4,w is an integer from 0 to 2, andx is an integer from 1 to 3, with the proviso that when w is 0, y is an integer from 1 to 4 and x is an integer from 2 to 3 and when y is 0, w is an integer from 1 to 2 and x is an integer from 1 to 3.

Abstract: Curable compositions with improved humidity resistance are composed of an active hydrogen-containing resin which is essentially free of glycidyl groups, a curing agent present externally and/or internally as a part of the active hydrogen-containing resin, and a catalytic amount of a sulfonic acid having a molecular weight of less than 500 and represented by the following structural formula: ##STR1## wherein: Z is a radical independently selected from C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.3 to C.sub.20 cycloalkyl, C.sub.6 to C.sub.18 aryl, halogen, alkoxy, and aryloxy;R is independently selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.3 to C.sub.20 cycloalkyl and C.sub.6 to C.sub.18 aryl;y is an integer from 0 to 4; w is an integer from 0 to 2;x is an integer from 1 to 3, with the proviso that when w is 0, y is an integer from 1 to 4 and x is an integer from 2 to 3 and when y is 0, w is an integer from 1 to 2 and x is an integer from 1 to 2.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for fluorinating the surface of a polymeric solid for improving a surface property of such solid while substantially maintaining the bulk physical properties of said solid. This method comprises contacting the polymeric solid with dilute fluorine gas at a temperature not substantially above about room temperature and at a pressure not substantially above about 1 atmosphere for a time adequate to partially fluorinate said solid surface by forming stable fluorocarbon groups wherein the ratio of --CF.sub.2 -- groups to --CHF-- groups is not substantially above about 1:1, the proportion of oxygen-providing groups presend during said fluorination being restricted to an amount whereby substantially no oxidation of said surface occurs.

Abstract: Branched epoxy novolacs having from 5 to 10 (or more) glycidyl ether groups per molecule are prepared by the epoxidation of novolacs made by the reaction of mono- or dihydric phenols with mono- or dinuclear diphenols ring-substituted with 3- or 4-methylol and/or alkoxymethyl groups.

Abstract: Large-scale preparation of branched novolacs by the acid catalyzed, exothermic condensation of methylol-reactive phenols with polymethylol diphenols is made practical by first carrying out the reaction on a scale which permits temperature control simply by cooling and then separately adding more of the premixed reactants and the catalyst at rates such that the temperature of the reaction mixture can readily be controlled.

Abstract: This invention is a method of manufacturing polyester fibers with good adhesion to rubber, characterized in that in the process of spinning polyester fibers, a spinning oil (finish composition) containing an epoxy compound and a novolak resin made from a dimethylolated phenolic compound and resorcinol is added to the polyester fibers which are then heat treated.

Abstract: Diethanolammonium sulphamate is a curing agent for modified aminoplast resins.

Abstract: There are described liquid compositions of a hemiformal of phenol and/or a hemiformal of a methylolated phenol with a miscible polymers such as phenol-formaldehyde resoles, phenol-formaldehyde, novolacs, aromatic polyesters, unsaturated polyesters, poly(aryl-ethers), aromatic polycarbonates urea-formaldehyde resins, or melamine-formaldehyde resins. The compositions are useful for forming thermoset plastic materials.

Abstract: Quinolinium sulfonates of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl substituted by halogen, hydroxyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, or it is C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 -alkenyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 -phenylalkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 independently of one another are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, halogen, --CN, --COO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl), --CHO, hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, an acyloxy group R.sup.7 COO--, a group R.sup.8 --CH.dbd.CH--, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 -phenylalkyl or phenyl, R.sup.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -aryl which is unsubstituted or mono- or polysubstituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, halogen or a group R.sup.7 CONH--, or it is fluorine, NH.sub.2 or CF.sub.3, and R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently of one another are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or phenyl, are suitable as latent curing catalysts for acid-curable stoving lacquers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for manufacturing unsaturated polyester resins with suppressed volatilization of monomer, useful in the manufacture of laminates, moulding compounds, varnish coatings and castings. It is known a process for manufacturing unsaturated polyester resins by dissolving unsaturated polyesters in monomers with the addition of paraffin, waxes, ceresin wax, emulsifiers forming emulsions of the "water-in-oil" or "oil-in-water" type. These additives suppress the volatilization of monomers, but they exhibit a limited solubility in the resin and a majority of them separate on the surface during curing of the polyester resin and, thus, reduce the adhesion capacity of the subsequent layers of resin or laminates to the previously cured substrate.It has been found that unsaturated polyester resins with suppressed volatilization of monomer can be prepared by dissolving the unsaturated polyester in the monomer and by introducing 0.005-5.

Abstract: Described are water reducible coating compositions comprising (A) an organosilane-polyol which is the reaction product of a hydrophilic polycarbinol and an organosilicon material selected from the group consisting of an organosilane, a hydrolyzed and condensed organosilane and mixture, thereof; and (B) a curing agent for the coating compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a color-developer for pressure-sensitive recording sheets, comprising a co-condensate of a reaction intermediate of a p-substituted phenol and a trifunctional or higher phenol, or a polyvalent metal salt of said co-condensate, said reaction intermediate being obtained by the reaction of said p-substituted phenol under acidic conditions with formaldehyde or a substance capable of generating formaldehyde.

Abstract: The sensitivity of a positive working electron beam resist is increased by using as the resist material a resin which is a condensation product of formaldehyde with a phenol or a cresol having a chloro substituent ortho to the hydroxyl group on its aromatic ring.

Abstract: Resinous coating compositions can be expediently heat cured by phenol compounds containing at least two methylene amine groups which are conjugated with the aromatic alcohol group or phenol group. The hydroxyl group substantially increase the reactivity of the aminomethyl functionality whereby active hydrogen containing resins can be effectively cross-linked.

Abstract: A process for producing a novolak-type epoxy resin, which comprises reacting a halohydrin ether of a phenol compound with an aldehyde compound in the presence of an acid catalyst, and thereafter treating the product with a cyclizing agent to form an epoxy ring.

Abstract: Particulate resoles are produced by mixing phenol, formaldehyde and amine in an aqueous medium containing a protective colloid. The resoles exhibit improved cure rate and sinter resistance when an alkaline compound is added to the reaction mixture after particulate formation.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of synthetic resins based on resorcinol compounds which comprises reacting a resorcinol pitch which is obtained in the manufacture of resorcinol from benzenedisulfonic acid in at least one step with an oxo-compound selected from aldehydes, ketones and compounds based on or splitting off at least one of these substances, and the use of the products as binders for abrasive articles.

Abstract: A high-molecular-weight novolak type substituted phenolic resin having a number average molecular weight of at least 1500 is prepared by reacting (A) (i) a phenol comprised mainly of a bifunctional phenol or (ii) a low-molecular-weight novolak type substituted phenolic resin derived from this phenol and an aldehyde with (B) a chain extender selected from the group consisting of (i) a dimethylolated product of a bifunctional or trifunctional phenol, (ii) a low-molecular-weight resol type substituted phenolic resin derived from a phenol comprised mainly of a bifunctional phenol and an aldehyde, (iii) an aldehyde, (iv) a ketone, (v) a diol and (vi) a dihalide in the presence of an acid catalyst, with the proviso that if the reactant (A) is the phenol (i), the chain extender is the resol type substituted phenolic resin (ii).

Abstract: A process for preparing a resin containing phenolic groups, in which an aralkylene ether of formula ROCH.sub.2.Ar. CH.sub.2 OR, wherein Ar represents a phenylene group and R is an alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms, is reacted with a phenol containing 1-3 hydroxyl groups and at least 2 hydrogen atoms in the aromatic phenolic nucleus, wherein (1) an ether composition which comprises at least 50 molar % e.g. 50-100% of said ether and the remainder of said composition, if any i.e. up to 50% (such as 0.1-50%) is selected from aromatic compounds each with an Ar nucleus having two substituents selected from CH.sub.3, CH.sub.2 OR, CHO, CH(OR).sub.2, said phenol and (2) an added compound of formula R'CHO or R'CH (OR.sup.2).sub.2, wherein R' is monovalent phenyl group or substituted phenyl group, in which each substituent is an alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms or a chlorine atom, and R.sup.

Abstract: Coating compositions consist essentially of (a) ethylenically unsaturated monomers, (b) polyol-containing curable resins, (c) resins having ethylenic unsaturation and (d) solvent. The compositions are especially useful for the coating of products made from sheet molding compounds.

Abstract: A phenol-aldehyde resin useful in such applications as a cold-set binder for cores and molds used in the foundry industry and reactive prepolymers used in reaction injection molding compositions produced by the steps of reacting a phenol and aldehyde in a mole ratio of 1 to 1-2.3 in the presence of catalytic amounts of an organic compound of aluminum, zirconium or titanium.

Abstract: A solid resinous product useful for coatings, adhesives and molding materials which is obtained by polymerizing a by-product tar produced as by-product in manufacturing resorcinol or resorcinol and hydroquinone via hydroperoxide of m-diisopropylbenzene or of a combination of m- and p-diisorpopylbenzenes and containing m-substituted phenolic constituents or a combination of m- and p-substituted phenolic constituents as major constituents.

Abstract: Liquid compositions suitable for providing silica-based coating films on to various substrate surfaces are prepared by the reaction of an alkoxy-containing silane, a lower carboxylic acid and an alcohol in the presence of a reaction accelerator which is an organic acid different from the above mentioned lower carboxylic acid. The reaction proceeds very smoothly even in the absence of any halogen-containing compounds, and the resultant liquid coating compositions are free from the problem of corrosion due to the presence of a halogen-containing ingredient.

Abstract: Phenolic resin particles which are useful as friction particles for use in friction elements such as brake linings, clutch facings or other braking devices are produced by dispersing a liquid, heat curable phenolic resin in a paraffinic oil having a viscosity of at least about 1,000 SUS at 100.degree. F. at a temperature of about 100.degree. to about 175.degree. C. Preferred friction particles are prepared from phenolic resins containing benzylic ether linkages in the presence of hot oil or by other heating methods. Friction elements containing such particles are also described.

Abstract: A method of making grinding wheel mounts by molding a central hub onto a thermoset plastic abrasive disc is provided. An aromatic polycarbonate thermoplastic resin is molded to form a hub on a cured thermoset plastic abrasive disc. It is believed that the polycarbonate forms both a mechanical and chemical bond with the thermoset plastic to provide an efficient method of producing grinding wheels.

Abstract: An etherified phenolic chelate resin prepared by stabilizing and protecting the chelate groups of a phenolic chelate resin and then converting some or all of the phenolic hydroxyl groups into ether groups; a process for the production of the etherified phenolic chelate resin; and a method for separating a heavy metal ion from an aqueous solution having a pH of at least 7 by using this etherified phenolic chelate resin.

Abstract: Cyclic phenol-aldehyde resins, for example cyclic tetramers; derivatives thereof; processes by which they are prepared; and uses thereof.

Abstract: A four-component composition is disclosed comprising 100 parts of a non-aminoplast hydroxyl-bearing polymer; about 5-100 parts of a (poly)glycol monoether having an atmospheric boiling point of about 300.degree. C. or greater; an aminoplast or phenolic resin capable of curing the hydroxyl-bearing polymer and a strong acid catalyst for the reaction between the first and third components. Optionally, a pigment may be added to the composition.

Abstract: Resins which are substantially white and resistant to yellowing are obtained by the addition of ammonium or alkali phosphates or ammonium or alkali borates during the production or processing of melamine-phenol-aldehyde resins in an aqueous basic medium, and by subsequently obtaining the resin by dehydration at a temperature of at least 70.degree. C.

Abstract: A novel resin composition improved in moldability and impact resistance, comprising (A) a polyphenylene oxide having a molecular weight of 5,000 or higher, (B) an aromatic hydrocarbon-formaldehyde resin or a modified aromatic hydrocarbon-formaldehyde resin, and, if necessary, (C) a rubbery polymer, the weight ratio of the resin (A) to the resin (B) being from 10:90 to 99:1 and the amount of the rubbery polymer (C) being 3 to 40 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the sum of the resins (A) and (B). This resin composition has excellent mechanical and electrical properties of the polyphenylene oxide together with an improved moldability, impact resistance, and adhesiveness.

Abstract: A process for producing an acid agent which comprises reaction of sulphonated phenol and formaldehyde in an "ideal" displacement reactor at a temperature within the range of from 50.degree. to 120.degree. C. at a constant molar ratio of said components. The reaction may be carried out in the presence of additives such as urea or orthophosphoric acid.The process according to the present invention has an increased productivity at reduced power and labor inputs as compared to the prior art processes.