Abstract: This invention relates to epoxy vinyl ethers having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a polyvalent linear, branched or cyclic hydrocarbon radical having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, optionally substituted with alkyleneoxy; A is branched or linear C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkylene; B is halogen or lower alkyl; m has a value of from 0 to 4; n has a value of from 0 to 20; p has a value of from 1 to 5; and Y is ##STR2## when p is one, and is ##STR3## or a mixture of ##STR4## when p is greater than one.

Abstract: This invention relates to aryloxy polyvinyl ethers having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a radical having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms and is selected from the group of alkylene, alkyleneoxy alkylene, polyalkyleneoxy alkylene, arylene, alkarylene, alkarylalkylene and aralkylene; X is oxygen or sulfur; A is branched or linear alkylene having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms; B is halo or lower alkyl; n has a value of from 1 to 6 and p has a value of from 0 to 4. The invention also relates to the preparation and use of said aryloxy divinyl ethers.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing A) a liquid copolymer based on butadiene and at least one polar, ethylenically unsaturated comonomer, and B) a polyether prepolymer capped with hydroxyarylcarboxylic or hydroxyaralkylcarboxylic acids, or a capped polyester, polythioester or polyamide containing polyether segments. The phenolic hydroxyl group in component B) can also be etherified with epichlorohydrin and this product can be converted to an episulfide, if desired, or the phenolic hydroxyl group can be reacted with cyanogen halide to form a cyanate group.The stock compositions can be used in combination with epoxy resins to manufacture structural adhesives or sealing compounds.

Abstract: Vinylized epoxy resins, such as vinyl ester resins, comprise polymerizable ethylenic unsaturation and an in situ polymerized polymer, such as a polyalkyl acrylate. The vinylized epoxy resins can form stable dispersions and are useful in thermoset applications.

Abstract: This invention provides an adduct of an epoxy resin and a hydroxy free acrylate resin. The novel adduct contains vinyl unsaturation and hence may be copolymerized with an ethylenically unsaturated monomer to provide a tough thermoset resin.

Abstract: Damage tolerant composites comprising high strength filaments in the form of bundles or tows of continuous fiber and a tough phase separated, crosslinked epoxy resin matrix are disclosed. The crosslinked epoxy resin matrix comprises infusible particles made from a rubber polymer that reside primarily between plies of the composite and critically have a median particle size between 10-75 microns. Prepregs for making the damage tolerant composites and methods of making such prepregs and the epoxy resin compositions thereof are also disclosed The epoxy resin compositions comprise the infusible particles which become segregated as to size on a surface layer of the prepreg during the process of combining the high strength filaments of the prepreg and the resin containing the epoxy resin composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to epoxy vinyl ethers having the formula: ##STR1## where R is a polyvalent linear, branched or cyclic hydrocarbon radical having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, optionally substituted with alkyleneoxy; A is branched or linear C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkylene; B is halogen or lower alkyl; m has a value of from 0 to 4; n has a value of from 0 to 20; p has a value of from 1 to 5; and T is ##STR2## when p is one, and is ##STR3## or a mixture of ##STR4## and ##STR5## when p is greater than one.

Abstract: This invention relates to epoxy vinyl ethers having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a polyvalent linear, branched or cyclic hydrocarbon radical having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, optionally substituted with alkylenoxy; n has a value of from 1 to 20; p has a value of from 1 to 6; and at least one of Y and Y' is ##STR2## which any remaining Y and Y' can be ##STR3## The invention also relates to the synthesis and uses of the above polyphenyl vinyl ethers.

Abstract: Polymeric material comprising an interpenetrating network of a polyol(allyl carbonate), e.g., Nouryset.RTM.200, epoxy resin. The polymeric material is prepared by polymerizing 70 to 95 parts by weight of the polyol(allyl carbonate) by radical initiation and polymerizing partially or entirely simulataneously an epoxy resin-forming mixture by acid catalysis. The epoxy resin-forming mixture comprises 10-90 wt. % of aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyepoxide and 90-10 wt. % of a polyol/anhydride adduct having molecular weight of 500-5,000.

Abstract: Novel advanced epoxy resins are disclosed which are the product resulting from (I) polymerizing in the presence of a catalytic quantity of a suitable polymerization catalyst (A) the reaction product of (1) a mixture consisting of (a) a diglycidyl ether of a dihydric phenol or a diglycidyl ether of a dihydric cyclohexanol and (b) a diglycidyl ether of a mono-, di-or polyetherdiol with (2) a compound containing both a group reactive with an epoxide group and a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated group; with (B) a monomer mixture containing (1) at least one vinyl aromatic monomer, (2) a compound containing both a group reactive with an epoxide group and a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated group and optionally (3) a hydroxyalkyl acrylate or methacrylate or an alkyl acrylate or methacrylate; and (II) advancing in the presence of a catalytic quantity of a suitable advancement catalyst, the product from (I) with (C) a dihydric phenol.

Abstract: Rapid-setting epoxy resins comprise a polyepoxide, a metal tetrafluoroborate, and at least one boron ester selected from the group of triesters of boric acid and diesters of boronic acid.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined hereinbelow. These compounds are used as accelerators in epoxy resin compositions, comprising (a) an epoxy resin, (b) dicyandiamide and optionally (c) solvents, fillers, reinforcement materials or inert materials, pigments or aids, for the production of moldings.

Abstract: The viscosities of solventless compositions of epoxy resins containing 1,2 epoxy groups and having at least two epoxide groups per molecule and effective amounts of hardener are markedly reduced whereby they are useful for vacuum-pressure impregnation, pre-impregnation electrical insulating material and structural composite applications by addition of a reactive diluent comprising an aromatic vinyl monomer.

Abstract: Chain extended tougheners derived from the reaction of a propenylphenol, a di- or polyphenol, and an epoxy resin may be used to increase the toughness of bismaleimide resin systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to a blend of divinyl ethers and their use as diluents for irradiation curable resins, which blend comprises between about 65 wt. % and about 35 wt. % of a hydrophobic divinyl ether containing from 6 to 30 carbon atoms and having a Tg of from about 20.degree. C. to about 150.degree. C. and between about 35 wt. % and about 65 wt. % of a hydrophilic polyethylene glycol divinyl ether.

Abstract: Epoxy resins of substituted hydroxystyrylaza compounds are disclosed. These thermosettable epoxy resins are cured to give a combination of high mechanical strength and glass transition temperature.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition which is adapted for use as an encapsulator of electronic or electric parts and which comprises an epoxy resin and a curing agent for the epoxy resin. A modified polymer obtained by reaction between an aromatic polymer and a fluorine-containing material is added to the epoxy resin, so that good characteristic properties are imparted to the resultant cured product.

Abstract: A curable epoxy resin composition comprising(a) a low viscosity liquid epoxy resin;(b) an alkyl hindered aromatic primary diamine curing agent having at least two aromatic rings;(c) a trialkylsulfonium salt amine cure accelerator; and(d) a liquid monoaromatic primary amine curing agent;(e) at least one reactive monomer; and(f) a peroxide polymerization initiator.

Abstract: A composition is provided comprising the reaction product of a brominated phenhol and epichlorohydrin having a bromine content of at least about 30 percent and a weight per epoxide within the range of about 450 to about 800, an optional non-brominated epoxy resin, a curing agent for the epoxy resins, and a reactive diluent. The use of the defined brominated epoxy resin enables the preparation of a flame-retardant epoxy laminating system which has improved stability against crystallization with storage.

Abstract: A non-autocrosslinking binder composition for water-dilutable lacquers containing 1 to 99% by weight of a hydroxyl group-containing and amino group-containing epoxide resin and 99 to 1% by weight of an amino groupcontaining synthetic resin binder prepared from free radically polymerizable monomers is described. Aqueous electrodip lacquer coatings containing this binder composition and capable of being deposited at the cathode and their use for coating articles having an electrically conductive surface at the cathode are also described.

Abstract: Composite basic resin particles each of which comprises a granular body portion of crosslinked polymer having a mean diameter of 0.01 to 10.mu. and a number of linear polymer chains, a part of the respective linear polymer chain penetrating into the inside of the granular body portion and the remaining part extending outwardly therefrom, and at least part of said linear polymer chains bearing basic functional groups selected from amino groups and ammonium group. A dispersion of said composite basic resin particles in an organic solvent is useful as a resinous vehicle for coating compositions.

Abstract: A homogenous blend is formed of different water soluble polymer types, for instance of particular addition and condensation polymers, by forming one of the polymers from its monomeric starting material by polymerisation in a solution of the other polyer. The resultant solution has a concentration of above 10% but is homogenous. It can be used as a bulk solution or can be dried to powder or can be present as a reverse phase dispersion.

Abstract: Novel advanced epoxy resins are disclosed which are the product resulting from (I) polymerizing in the presence of a catalytic quantity of a suitable polymerization catalyst (A) the reaction product of (1) a mixture consisting of (a) a diglycidyl ether of a dihydric phenol or a diglycidyl ether of a dihydric cyclohexanol and (b) a diglycidyl ether of a mono-, di- or polyetherdiol with (2) a compound containing both a group reactive with an epoxide group and a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated group; with (B) a monomer mixture containing (1) at least one vinyl aromatic monomer, (2) a compound containing both a group reactive with an epoxide group and a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated group and optionally (3) a hydroxyalkyl acrylate or methacrylate or an alkyl acrylate or methacrylate; and (II) advancing in the presence of a catalytic quantity of a suitable advancement catalyst, the product from (I) with (C) a dihydric phenol.

Abstract: High viscosity or solid resins containing hydroxyl groups can be modified by esterification with ricinoleic acid to yield polyols having much lower viscosity, improved solubility in non-polar solvents, higher equivalent weights and essentially the same hydroxyl functionality of the unmodified resin. These new polyols or their mixture with other polyols can be reacted with solventless polyisocyanates to yield polyurethane compositions useful as adhesives, potting or molding compounds. Alternatively, they can be diluted with a small amount of appropriate solvents and reacted with polyisocyanate, melamine or urea-formaldehyde resins, or used in the preparation of alkyd resins, yield high solids coatings useful in a variety of applications, such as plastics, business machine parts, metals, wood and building materials such as concrete, bricks, cinder blocks and the like.

Abstract: Blends of, as a major component, a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and, as a minor component, a polymeric, predominantly linear, hydroxyalkyl ether of bis(hydroxyphenyl)alkane, exhibit improved processability and oven life.

Abstract: Dispersions of polymers and optional dispersion stabilizers in a polyepoxide resin continuous phase is characterized in that the dispersion remains stable above 60.degree. C. The compositions are curable and are useful as coatings, in preparing laminates and reinforced plastics, and as adhesives. The compositions exhibit properties which are superior to compositions containing reactive liquid polymers.

Abstract: Homogeneous thermoset terpolymers which may be used in the preparation of laminates for circuitry boards will comprise a diepoxide of a polyether of a polyphenol, a dicyanate ester of a polyether of a polyphenol and an alkenyl aryl compound. The polymers are prepared by admixing a solution of the diepoxide of a polyether of a polyphenol and an alkenyl aryl compound with a second solution of the dicyanate ester of a polyether of a polyphenol and the alkenyl aryl compound at elevated temperatures. The resulting terpolymer will possess desirable characteristics such as high glass transition temperature and low dielectric constant.

Abstract: Epoxy resins contain a discontinuous phase dispersed therein, of grafted rubber particles having an insoluble rubber core and having a grafted shell containing a functionalized compound such as that provided by polymerized glycidyl methacrylate, which is reactive under curing conditions with a functionality of the epoxy resin phase. The dispersions are stable and are useful as curable coatings, and for providing toughened resins for structural applications.

Abstract: A phenolic curing agent for epoxy resin powder coatings is prepared by combining (a) a linear phenolic hydroxyl-terminated resin having a weight per phenolic within the range of about 650 to about 8,000, preferably about 850 to about 950, (b) a dihydric phenol present in an amount such that the weight per hydroxyl of the mixture of (a) and (b) is within the range of about 240 to about 280, and (c) at least about 2 weight percent, based on the weight of the composition, of an imidazole cure accelerator. The described imidazole-accelerated curing agent is less susceptible to melting point depression and to sintering with storage than conventional imidazole-containing phenolic curing agents. The dihydric phenol-terminated epoxy resin is preferably prepared by reacting a dihydric phenol with a linear diepoxy resin in the presence of a phosphonium halide catalyst so as to produce a phenolic hydroxyl-terminated resin having a weight per hydroxyl within the range of about 650 to about 8,000.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydroxyl or glycidyloxy, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, halogen, aryl, aralkyl or alkaryl, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl or both R.sub.3 s together are alkylene, and q is 1 to 3.5, together with epoxy resins and thermoactivatable hardeners and/or curing catalysts, are suitable for the preparation of curable mixtures. The cured products obtained therefrom can be employed for the preparation of electrically conductive coatings or patterns by tempering at elevated temperature or by irradiation with actinic light. Metal can be deposited without current on said electrically conductive coatings or patterns.

Abstract: This invention relates to polysulfide modified epoxy resins with enhanced physical and mechanical properties. The composition comprises the copolymerization product of epoxy resins and (vinylaryl)alkyl substituted polysulfides. Such compositions are useful in coating formulations and structural and electrical applications.

Abstract: A curable copolymer is provided wherein an unsaturated epoxy resin is prepared by reacting epoxy resin and acrylic and/or methacrylic acid, said unsaturated epoxy resin containing both a epoxy group and acryloyl and/or methacryloyl groups, with which a vinyl monomer is reacted in the presence of a radical catalyst to form an epoxy resin side chain. The resultant resin is finally reacted with acrylic and/or methacrylic acid to react with the remaining epoxy resin thereby resulting in terminal acryloyl and/or methacryloyl groups. This resin can be used as coating paint or molding resin or for a variety of other uses.

Abstract: Hydroxyaromatic oligomers are prepared by (I) reacting (A) an aromatic hydroxyl-containing material such as bisphenol A with (B) a cyanogen halide such as cyanogen bromide in the presence of a base such as triethylamine and (II) co-oligomerizing the cyanate-containing product from (I) with (C) a polymaleimide such as the reaction product of maleic anhydride with methylenedianiline optionally in the presence of (D) a co-oligomerization catalyst such as cobalt naphthenate. These oligomers are useful in the preparation of epoxy resins.

Abstract: Dispersions of polymers and optional dispersion stabilizers in a polyepoxide resin continuous phase is characterized in that the dispersion remains stable above 60.degree. C. The compositions are curable and are useful as coatings, in preparing laminates and reinforced plastics, and as adhesives. The compositions exhibit properties which are superior to compositions containing reactive liquid polymers.

Abstract: Dispersions of siloxane polymers and optional dispersion stabilizers in a polyepoxide resin continuous phase are characterized in that the siloxane polymer is grafted to the polyepoxide resin, and the dispersions remain stable. The compositions are curable and are useful as coatings, in preparing laminates and reinforced plastics, and as adhesives.

Abstract: Reduced reactivity polyols are provided as foam controllers in the production of polyurethane foams. When the foam controllers are incorporated into polyurethane foam formulations, foam rise time is increased without adverse effects on foam characteristics, such as load bearing capability, resiliency and porosity. The foam controllers are acid grafted polyethers, such as acrylic acid grafted poly(alkylene oxides), and can be employed in surprisingly low concentrations to control reactivity.

Abstract: This invention relates to polysulfide modified epoxy resins with enhanced physical and mechanical properties. The composition comprises the copolymerization product of epoxy resins and (vinylaryl)alkyl substituted polysulfides. Such compositions are useful in coating formulations and structural and electrical applications.

Abstract: A coating composition has as its principal constituents(i) an isocyanate terminated urethane containing material; and(ii) a phosphatized polyepoxide essentially free of oxirane groups.The coating composition has excellent elongation and is particularly useful as a coating applied directly to metal. The coating composition is also useful as a primer in the preparation of multilayer coatings having good flexibility.

Abstract: A coating composition is composed of a material or mixture of materials adapted to provide a source of:(i) carbonate moieties;(ii) isocyanate groups; and(iii) phosphatized polyepoxide essentially free of oxirane groups.The coating composition has excellent elongation and is particularly useful as a coating applied directly to metal. The coating composition is also useful as a primer in the preparation of multilayer coatings having good flexibility.

Abstract: A crosslinkable composition of matter is provided, which comprises first and second chain extended diepoxide resins, one or both of which are modified by reaction with hydroxy functional secondary amine and one or both of which are modified by reaction with certain secondary amine terminated or carboxy terminated butadiene acrylonitrile copolymer resin. The first resin, diene functional aminoepoxy resin, and the second resin, blocked dieneophile functional aminoepoxy resin, are co-reactive at elevated cure temperature. The diene functional aminoepoxy resin comprises the reaction product of diepoxide with amine functional diene chain extending reactant and, optionally, monofunctional end-capping reactant such as monohydroxy functional diene, and certain modifying agents.

Abstract: Cathodically depositable self-crosslinking binders for electrodeposition having a substantially water-insoluble component which is a derivative of a dioxazolidine which carries chain-end or side-chain unsaturated double bonds are described. The binders have favorable wetting properties and emulsifying characteristics, as well as excellent film characteristics in the finished coatings.

Abstract: Disclosed are multiphase epoxy thermosets having improved toughness and peel strength levels. The epoxy thermoset resin can serve as a matrix resin for composite structures and as a high temperature adhesive in bonding bodies together. The matrix comprises a crosslinked continuous phase and crosslinked discontinuous phase which contains the rubber phase.

Abstract: Hydroxyaromatic oligomers are prepared by (I) reacting (A) an aromatic hydroxyl-containing material such as bisphenol A with (B) a cyanogen halide such as cyanogen bromide in the presence of a base such as triethylamine and (II) co-oligomerizing the cyanate-containing product from (I) with (C) a polymaleimide such as the reaction product of maleic anhydride with methylenedianiline optionally in the presence of (D) a co-oligomerization catalyst such as cobalt naphthenate. These oligomers are useful in the preparation of epoxy resins.

Abstract: An epoxy impregnating resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a compound having at least two epoxy groups in one molecule, from 0.1 to 100 parts by weight of an allyl epoxy compound having both allyl and epoxy groups in one molecule and represented by the general formula: ##STR1## where R is hydrogen, halogen or a monovalent organic group, from 30 to 300 parts by weight of a liquid cyclic acid anhydride, and from 5 to 300 parts by weight of a compound having a polymerizable double bond.

Abstract: Diene functional modified aminoepoxy resins are disclosed, which resins are the reaction product of (i) diepoxide reactant, (ii) amine functional conjugated diene chain extending reactant, (iii) optionally, end-capping reactant such as monohydroxy functional diene, (iv) hydroxy functional secondary amine modifying agent, and (v) certain secondary amine terminated or carboxy terminated butadiene acrylonitrile copolymer modifying agent.

Abstract: Novel demulsifier compositions, their method of preparation and use as demulsifiers are described. The novel demulsifiers comprise the partially condensed reaction product of a blend of at least two oxyalkylated materials with a vinyl monomer. The demulsifiers are useful in the resolution of water-in-oil emulsions.

Abstract: A self-crosslinkable resin and a composition of matter comprising same are provided, which resin comprises certain diene functional blocked dieneophile functional aminopoxy resin, which resin is self-crosslinkable at elevated cure temperature. The diene functional blocked dieneophile functional aminoepoxy resin comprises the reaction product of diepoxide with amine functional diene chain extending reactant, amine functional blocked dieneophile chain extending reactant, optionally, monofunctional end-capping reactant such as mono-secondary amine functional diene and mono-secondary amine functional blocked dieneophile, and modifying agent comprising hydroxy functional secondary amine. Compositions comprising the aforesaid self-crosslinkable resin may further comprise crosslinking agent reactive with hydroxy functionality of the resin.

Abstract: A polymer which is prepared by polymerizing at least one polymerizable monomer in the presence of an organic polymer having a reactive silicone group and a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated group in a molecule, the total number of the silicone group and the unsaturated group being on the average not less than 1.1 and the number of the ethylenically unsaturated group being on the average not less than 0.1 by use of a radical polymerization initiator having a reactive silicone group and/or a chain transfer agent having a reactive silicone group, which is cured with moisture to give a product having improved properties such as tensile properties and weather resistance.

Abstract: A polymer which is prepared by polymerizing at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer in the presence of an organic polymer having at least one reactive silicone group in a molecule and a compound having at least two independent ethylenically unsaturated functional groups in a molecule by use of a radical polymerization initiator having a reactive silicone group and/or a chain transfer agent having a reactive silicone group, which is cured with moisture to give a product having improved properties such as tensile properties and weather resistance.

Abstract: Non-miscible blends comprising, as a major component, a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and, as a minor component, an oligomer derived from an epihalohydrin and a hydroxyphenylalkane, demonstrate improved processability.