Abstract: The present invention provides structures including a substrate, a crosslinked polymer film disposed over the substrate, and a patterned diblock copolymer film disposed over the crosslinked polymer film. The crosslinked polymer comprises a random copolymer polymerized from a first monomer, a second monomer, and a photo-crosslinkable and/or thermally crosslinkable third monomer, including epoxy-functional or acrylyol-functional monomers. Also disclosed are methods for forming the structures.

Abstract: There is disclosed a solid composition of polyglycidyl compounds having a molecular weight of less than 1500, which composition consists of one or more than one solid polyglycidyl compound and altogether not less than 5% by weight of one or of a mixture of more than one polyglycidyl compound, which compound or mixture is normally in liquid form, said amount being based on the total amount of all polyglycidyl compounds in the composition, which composition contains the said solid polyglycidyl compounds or at least part of the said solid polyglycidyl compounds in form of one or a mixture of more than one solid mixed phase, which solid mixed phase or mixture of more than one solid mixed phase essentially comprises the total amount of the polyglycidyl compounds which are normally in liquid form as additional component or components.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyblend compositions, well suited for the production of mechanically strong and chemical-resistant shaped articles having a wide variety of chemical engineering and other applications, e.g., for the production of electrical cable for high-frequency electrical transmissions, comprise (i) a fluoropolymer, (ii) an aromatic polyester and (iii) a copolymeric compatibilizing agent therefor, the compatibilizing copolymer (iii) comprising the copolymerizate of ethylene, a glycidyl acrylate, an acrylic comonomer and, optionally, a peroxy comonomer.

Abstract: There is disclosed a solid composition of polyglycidyl compounds having a molecular weight of less than 1500, which composition consists of one or more than one solid polyglycidyl compound and altogether not less than 5% by weight of one or of a mixture of more than one polyglycidyl compound, which compound or mixture is normally in liquid form, said amount being based on the total amount of all polyglycidyl compounds in the composition, which composition contains the said solid polyglycidyl compounds or at least part of the said solid polyglycidyl compounds in form of one or a mixture of more than one solid mixed phase, which solid mixed phase or mixture of more than one solid mixed phase essentially comprises the total amount of the polyglycidyl compounds which are normally in liquid form as additional component or components.

Abstract: A composition containing as an epoxide heat stabilizer at least one glycidyl methacrylate copolymer whose epoxy value is at least 0.4. These effective heat stabilizers do not appreciably affect the transparency and the imperviousness of vinylidene chloride copolymers. The composition in question is particularly suited for the extrusion of sheets and films intended for packaging.

Abstract: A) 100 parts by weight of at least one finely divided plastic which consists ofa) from 30 to 100% by weight of methyl methacrylate (monomer I),b) from 0 to 70% by weight of an acrylate of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkanol or of a methacrylate of a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 -alkanol or of a mixture of these monomers (monomers II),c) from 0 to 15% by weight of an .alpha.,.beta.-monoethylenically unsaturated mono- and/or dicarboxylic acid of 3 to 5 carbon atoms (monomers III),d) from 0 to 20% by weight of copolymerizable monomers which contain at least one nitrogen base group and/or one hyroxyl group (monomers IV) ande) from 0 to 5% by weight of other copolymerizable monomers (monomers V), in polymerized form,B) from 30 to 300 parts by weight of at least one polymer which consists ofa) from 5 to 100% by weight of glycidyl acrylate and/or methacrylate (monomers VI),b) from 0 to 95% by weight of an acrylate or methacrylate of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber composition having a good balance among low temperature resistance, oil resistance, heat aging resistance, and mechanical strength characteristics. This rubber composition comprises a rubber component composed of an ethylenic copolymer rubber and an acrylic rubber, wherein the ethylenic copolymer rubber is a copolymer comprising (a) 50 to 85% by mole of ethylene, (b) 50 to 15% by mole of an acrylate and/or a methacrylate, and (c) 0.05 to 8% by mole, based on the total of said components (a) and (b), of a cross-linked point forming monomer; and the acrylic rubber contains at least 60% by mole of at least one monomer selected from among at least an alkyl acrylate, an alkyl methacrylate and an alkoxyalkyl acrylate.

Abstract: Resin compositions obtained by causing copolymerization obtained by causing copolymerization of particular radial (co-and/or) polymerizable organic peroxide and vinyl monomer in particular ethylene (co-and/or) polymers and that it is a best way to use a water suspension in the manufacture.

Abstract: A crosslinkable polymer composition comprising:(I) 1% to 99% by weight of at least one olefin copolymer selected from the group consisting of:(A) copolymers composed of (i) .alpha.-olefins, (ii) unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydrides, and (iii) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of unsaturated carboxylic acid esters, and vinyl esters;(B) copolymers at least composed of olefins and unsaturated monocarboxylic acids;(C) copolymers obtained by saponifying and neutralizing olefin copolymers at least composed of olefins and unsaturated carboxylic esters; and(D) copolymers at least composed of olefins and unsaturated dicarboxylic acids or the half esters thereof; and(II) 99% to 1% by weight of at least one olefin copolymer selected from the group consisting of:(A) copolymers at least composed of olefins and glycidyl alkyl (meth) acrylates; and(B) copolymers composed of (i) at least one .alpha.

Abstract: A vulcanizable elastomer composition comprising an .alpha.-olefin copolymer comprising ethylene and an .alpha.-olefin(s) and an ethylene copolymer comprising ethylene and at least one member selected from the group consisting of acrylic and methacrylic esters, which has an excellent roll-processability and gives by vulcanization an elastomeric material having well-balanced properties in respect of resistance to heat and oil, low-temperature property and the like.

Abstract: A high solids, stable, nonaqueous dispersion, comprising a low Tg copolymer, having a Tg between about -10.degree. C. and about 30.degree. C., particularly adapted for use as a clear coat automotive finish. The copolymer is the copolymerization product of monomers whose Tg is above about 50.degree. C., polar monomers whose Tg is up to about 15.degree. C. and .alpha., .beta. ethylenically unsaturated stabilizer copolymers. The stabilizer copolymers are formed from .alpha., .beta. ethylenically unsaturated monomers and at least one oxirane containing compound and have a molecular weight of about 2,000 to about 25,000, are soluble in aliphatic solvents and have a Tg of about -60.degree. C. to about 0.degree. C. These nonaqueous dispersions result in coatings having high % solids, ease of application, minimal sagging and good gloss and DOI. They are preferably made by copolymerizing ethylenically unsaturated monomers with about 0.

Abstract: A melt processible multi-phase thermoplastic composition comprising a blend of:(A) 5-95 parts by weight of a crystalline polyolefin resin of a substantially saturated homopolymer or copolymer of polymerized monomer units of C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alpha monoolefins forming one phase of the composition,(B) 5-95 parts by weight of a crosslinked ethylene-containing copolymer forming a second phase of the composition comprising units derived from (1) ethylene, (2) alkyl acrylates or alkyl methacrylates wherein the alkyl group contains 1-6 carbon atoms or vinyl esters of monocarboxylic acids having 2-6 carbon atoms, and (3) glycidyl acrylate or glycidyl methacrylate.

Abstract: Improved coating compositions which incorporate acrylate resins having multiple carbon-to-carbon bond unsaturation attached to the polymer chain through ester and/or urethane linkage are derived from the reaction product of:(1) an acrylate resin having multiple epoxide functionality attached to the polymer chain through an ester or ether linkage reacted with an unsaturated carboxylic acid preferably acrylic or methacrylic acid; or(2) an acrylate resin having multiple hydroxyl group functionality reacted with an organoisocyanate having 0.5 to 1.0 unit of carbon-to-carbon unsaturation per mole of isocyanate.Such coatings are particularly useful in formulating gel coat composites which exhibit hydrolytic stability and good weatherability.

Abstract: A vinylidene fluoride resin composition which comprises 100 parts by weight of vinylidene fluoride resin and 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of glycidyl (meth)acrylate resin, said glycidyl (meth)acrylate resin being a polymer composed of at least one of glycidyl acrylate and glycidyl methacrylate, or a copolymer composed of a monomer selected from the group consisting of methyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, ethyl acrylate and ethyl methacrylate and at least one of glycidyl acrylate and glycidyl methacrylate.The resin composition has improved thermal stability and electrical properties, and is immune to deleterious discoloration.

Abstract: Novel thermoplastic polyelectrolyte complexes are disclosed which are the reaction products of (a) a polyanion and (b) a polycation wherein one of the polyanion and polycation contains repeating units derived from a soft monomer. By the selection of said soft monomers and of the cation group present in the polycation, moldable, extrudable polyelectrolyte complexes are obtained.

Abstract: A curable composition of an epichlorohydrin rubber and an acrylic rubber composed of(1) 100 parts by weight of (a) 10-97% by weight of an epichlorohydrin rubber and (b) 3-90% by weight of an epoxy-containing acrylic rubber,(2) as a crosslinking agent, about 0.1 to about 10 parts by weight of a 2,3-dimercapto-pyrazine or -quinoxaline compound having the following formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are as defined in claim 1 and(3) as an acid acceptor, about 0.1 to about 50 parts by weight of a compound of a metal of Group II or IVa of the periodic table.

Abstract: Method for preparing a polyolefin modified by grafting, in which in a first phase, peroxides are grafted in known manner onto a polyolefin chain with a mixture of oxygen and ozone, wherein, in a second phase, a vinyl monomer with at least one epoxy function is added to the resulting peroxidized polyolefin, and in a third phase, the resulting mixture is polymerized.The invention finds an application in the preparation of polypropylene with excellent adhesive properties especially with iron, leather and glassfibers.

Abstract: A cathodic sediment type of electrodeposition paint composition which consists of an aqueous medium, a resinous binder dissolved or dispersed therein and an accelerating catalyst. The resinous binder is an acid neutralized reaction mixture of a first and a second component in a weight ratio of 99 to 20 parts of the first component to 1 to 80 parts of the second component. The first component is an addition material of a polybutadiene terminating in an epoxy group and a primary or secondary amino compound. The second component is an addition material of an epoxy resin and a primary or secondary amino compound. The accelerating catalyst is selected from the group consisting of an oleosoluble organic acid salt of a transition metal, the metal in turn being selected from the group consisting of iron, vanadium and titanium.

Abstract: A fast curing coating composition adapted for use as an automotive topcoat, which upon curing forms a hard, glossy, durable coating exhibiting excellent resistance to solvents and water. The coating composition contains greater than about 55 percent by weight of nonvolatile solids and, exclusive of pigments, solvents and other nonreactive components, consists essentially of:(A) a copolymer bearing pendent epoxy functionality, and being free of pendent hydroxy functionality, having a number average molecular weight (M.sub.n) of between about 1500 and about 10,000 and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of between about -25.degree. and about 70.degree. C.;(B) a reactive catalyst comprising at least one phosphonic acid derivative;(C) an amine-aldehyde resin crosslinking agent; and(D) optionally, a hydroxy functional additive.The phosphonic acid derivative catalyst is included in the composition in an amount sufficient to provide between about 0.8 and about 1.

Abstract: A fast curing, coating composition that is adapted for use as an a auotmotive topcoat and which upon curing forms a hard, glossy, durable coating exhibiting excellent resistance to solvents and water. The coating composition which may contain greater than about 55 percent by weight of nonvolatile solids and, exclusive of pigments, solvents and other nonreactive components, consists essentially of:(A) a bifunctional copolymer bearing hydroxy functionality and pendent epoxy functionality, having a number average molecular weight (M.sub.n) of between about 1500 and about 10,000 and a glass transition temperature (Tg of between about -25.degree. and about 70.degree.;(B) a reactive catalyst comprising at least one phosphonic acid derivative;(C) an amine-aldehyde resin crosslinking agent; and(D) optionally, a hydroxy functional additive.The phosphonic acid derivative catalyst is included in the composition in an amount sufficient to provide between about 0.8 and about 1.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rapid setting adhesive of low toxicity having high bond strength to a variety of metals and plastics, and particularly to stainless steel, polycarbonate plastics and tooth enamel. The composition consists essentially of (A) a resin which is formed from an ester of methacrylic acid with a monoalcohol containing at least one epoxy group and (B) a filler which may be any of a plurality of finely divided materials that are insoluble in ambient fluids or a mixture of such fillers, parts (A) and (B) being present in a weight ratio such that the initial mixture at ambient temperature and pressure is a viscous liquid or paste. Also included are minor amounts of a conventional polymerization catalyst and a conventional polymerization accelerator. Preferably parts (A) and (B) are packaged separately, with polymerization catalyst included in only one package.

Abstract: An improved thermosetting coating composition of the type comprising a film forming component and an amino compound, wherein the composition cures by reaction between the amino compound and hydroxy functionality present on the film forming material. The improvement comprises including in the composition a catalyst comprising at least one oligomeric hydroxy functional organophosphate ester selected from certain mono- and diesters of phosphoric acid.

Abstract: An improved thermosetting coating composition of the type comprising a film forming component and an amino compound, wherein the composition cures by reaction between the amino compound and hydroxy functionality present on the film forming material. The improvement comprises including in the composition a hydroxy functional acrylic organophosphate reactive catalyst.

Abstract: Electrodepositable resins that do not require chromate corrosion inhibiting pigments and comprise (A) the at least partially neutralized reaction product of (1) an epoxy reactant having about two or more epoxy groups that are not linked by carboxy-ester moieties and (2) an amine reactant selected from mono and diamines containing primary or secondary amino groups and also being at least about 50 mole percent hydroxy amine, (B) water soluble or dispersible amino resin crosslinking agent are improved by incorporation of (C) a co-reactive flow control agent that comprises, for example, a polyepoxy copolymer having a molecular weight desirably between 1000-20,000. The co-reactive flow control agent, used at low levels, allows formation of smooth, non-tacky films exhibiting desirable corrosion resistant properties.

Abstract: A fast curing, high solids coating composition adapted for use as an automotive topcoat, which upon curing forms a hard, glossy, durable coating exhibiting excellent resistance to solvents and water. The coating composition contains greater than about 60 percent by weight of non-volatile solids and, exclusive of pigments, solvents and other nonreactive components, consists essentially of:(A) a copolymer bearing pendant epoxy functionality, having a number average molecular weight (M.sub.n) of between about 1500 and about 10,000 and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of between about -25.degree. and about 70.degree. C.;(B) a reactive catalyst comprising at least one hydroxy functional organophosphate ester selected from certain mono- and diesters of phosphoric acid;(C) an amine-aldehyde crosslinking agent; and(D) optionally, a hydroxy functional additive.The hydroxy functional organophosphate ester is included in the composition in an amount sufficient to provide between about 0.67 and about 1.

Abstract: A fast curing, high solids coating composition that is adapted for use as an automotive topcoat and which upon curing forms a hard, glossy, durable coating exhibiting excellent resistance to solvent and water. The coating composition contains greater than about 60 percent by weight of nonvolatile solids and, exclusive of pigments, solvents and other nonreactive components, consists essentially of:(A) a bifunctional copolymer bearing hydroxy functionality and pendant epoxy functionality, having a number average molecular weight (M.sub.n) of between about 1500 and about 10,000 and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of between about -25.degree. and about 70.degree. C.;(B) at least one organophosphate ester selected from certain mono- and diesters of phosphoric acid;(C) an amine-aldehyde resin crosslinking agent; and(D) optionally a hydroxy functional additive.The organophosphate ester is included in the composition in an amount sufficient to provide between about 0.67 and about 1.

Abstract: A fast curing, high solids coating composition that is adapted for use as an automotive topcoat and which upon curing forms a hard, glossy, durable coating exhibiting excellent resistance to solvents and water. The coating composition contains greater than about 60 percent by weight of nonvolatile solids and, exclusive of pigments, solvents and other nonreactive components, consists essentially of:(A) a copolymer bearing pendant epoxy functionality, having a number average molecular weight (M.sub.n) of between about 1500 and about 10,000 and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of between about -25.degree. C. and about 70.degree. C.;(B) at least one organophosphate ester selected from certain mono- and diesters of phosphoric acid;(C) an amine-aldehyde crosslinking agent; and(D) optionally a hydroxy functional additive.The organophosphate ester is included in the composition in an amount sufficient to provide between about 0.67 and about 1.

Abstract: A fast curing, high solids coating composition that is adapted for use as an automotive topcoat and which upon curing forms a hard, glossy, durable coating exhibiting excellent resistance to solvents and water. The coating composition contains greater than about 60 percent by weight of nonvolatile solids and, exclusive of pigments, solvents and other nonreactive components, consists essentially of:(A) a bifunctional copolymer bearing hydroxy functionality and pendant epoxy functionality, having a number average molecular weight (M.sub.n) of between about 1500 and about 10,000 and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of between about -25.degree. and about 70.degree.:(B) a reactive catalyst comprising at least one hydroxy functional organophosphate ester selected from certain mono-and diesters of phosphoric acid;(C) an amine-aldehyde crosslinking agent; and(D) optionally, a hydroxy functional additive.