Abstract: Heat-curable bismaleimide resins contain a bismaleimide, an aromatic dialkenyl compound as comonomer and also from 1 to 40% by weight of a monoalkenyl compound, preferably 2-hydroxy-3-allylbiphenyl, as reactive diluent.

Abstract: A maleimide random copolymer contains an N-substituted compound structural unit, an unsaturated peroxycarbonate structural unit and optionally a vinyl monomer structural unit. In place of the unsaturated peroxycarbonate structural unit, an unsaturated peroxyester unit may be contained. A process for preparing a maleimide graft copolymer comprises polymerizing a mixture of an N-substituted maleimide compound and a vinyl monomer in the presence of a random vinyl copolymer containing peroxy groups with active oxygen content.

Abstract: Novel vinylphenyl compound which gives, as a copolymer with other vinyl compound copolymerizable therewith, a crosslinked polymer excellent in birefringence, transparency, heat resistance and moisture absorption resistance. The crosslinked polymer is advantageously useful as a disk substrate.

Abstract: Curable compositions comprising(a) an aromatic bismaleimide of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are identical or different and each is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently of the other a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a mixture of an aromatic bismaleimide of formula I and N,N'-4,4'-methylenebis(phenylmaleimide),(b) an alkenyl phenol, an alkenyl phenol ether or a mixture thereof, with the proviso that the alkenyl moiety contains at least 3 carbon atoms,are readily processable, well suited for the fabrication or prepregs or fibre-reinforced composites, and give mouldings having excellent ultimate strength.

Abstract: The invention relates to ultrasonic contrast agents composed of microparticles which contain a gas and polyamino-dicarboxylic acid-co-imide derivatives, to processes for their preparation and to their use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Novel polyimide and polyisoimide oligomers and precursors thereof, end-capped with diaryl substituted acetylene.These novel end-capped polyimide or polyisoimides oligomers are useful for composites, molding compounds, adhesives, and electronic applications.

Abstract: Copolymers comprising, in polymerized form, a 1,1-substituted arylethylene comonomer and at least one polymaleimide comonomer, are prepared using a system that provides a reduced onset of polymerization temperature thereby allowing removal of the copolymer from the mold after a preliminary curing period followed by transfer to an oven, a less expensive piece of equipment, for additional curing; thus making the mold, a more expensive piece of equipment, available for the next polymerization run.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous solutions or dispersions of hydroxy-functional copolymers containing imide structural units corresponding to the formula ##STR1## The present invention also relates to a process for the production of these aqueous solutions or dispersions of hydroxy-functional copolymers containing imide structural units by reacting anhydride-functional and optionally carboxyl-functional copolymers corresponding to the hydroxy-functional copolymers with aminoalcohols and optionally aminocarboxylic acids. In a further embodiment of the process the hydroxy-functional copolymers may be reacted with lactones resulting in ring opening and the formation of ester groups.

Abstract: Curable resin composition comprising a compound (A) having one or more maleimide groups within the molecule thereof, and vinlbenzyl compound (B) obtained by reacting amines with halomethylstyrene in the presence of alkali.The composition exhibits excellent low-temperature curability, heat resistance and mechanical strength.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition comprised of (A) 100 parts by weight of a polymer containing at least 10% by weight of methacrylimide units and (B) 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of a specific polyhydric alcohol compound and/or a specific compound having polyoxyethylene segments. This resin composition provides a shaped article having a good antistatic property and heat resistance.

Abstract: Imido prepolymers and thermally stable imido polymers, well adapted for the production of a wide variety of useful molded or laminated shaped articles, or cellular materials, are prepared by reacting, at elevated temperatures, (a) at least one N,N'-bismaleimide, with (b) at least one aromatic di(meth)acrylate, in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of (c) an imidazole.

Abstract: Toughened bismaleimide resin systems capable of preparing carbon fiber reinforced composites having compression after impact strengths of greater than 40 Ksi are prepared from bismaleimide matrix resin systems containing a member of a limited set of soluble thermoplastic polyimides in particulate form.

Abstract: Bisimides of the formula I ##STR1## in which, for example, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, x is 1, y is zero and R is bis-(1,4-phenylene)-methane are intermediates for the preparation of polymers having excellent physical properties, and are suitable for the production of mouldings, coatings and adhesive joints and, in particular, for the production of prepregs and heat-resistant composite materials.

Abstract: An erasable optical disk having a grooved substrate which is made of a cured polymer product formed by radical polymerization of a composition comprising a specific type of (meth)acrylate compound alone or in combination with at least one compound selected from N-substituted maleimide compounds and epoxy-novolac (meth)acrylate compounds. The substrate has a good heat resistance, a good transparency, and can be produced at a high productivity.

Abstract: A preferred class of polyimide oligomers include (1) linear, difunctional crosslinking oligomers prepared by condensing an imidophenylamine end cap with a lower alkylene diamine or a polyaryldiamine such as 3,3'-phenoxyphenylsulfone diamine and with a dianhydride, particularly 4,4'-phenoxyphenylsulfone dianhydride; and (2) multidimensional, crosslinking, polyimide oligomers having an aromatic hub and at least two radiating arms connected to the hub, each arm including a crosslinking imidophenylamine end cap at its distal end and at least two imide linkages.Blends, prepregs, and composites can be prepared from the oligomers.

Abstract: Copolymers of olefinically unsaturated sulfonate salts such as sodium methallylsulfonate and .alpha.,62 -unsaturated dicarboxylic acid imide such as maleimide are produced by free radical polymerization. The copolymers and their derivatives are useful as water-soluble dispersants.

Abstract: Novel compounds comprising N-propionitrile maleimides are formed by the reaction of an N-propionitrile maleamic acid and acetic anhydride. N-propionitrile maleamic acids are formed by the reaction of an aminopropionitrile with maleic anhydride. The novel maleimides may be homopolymerized or copolymerized with one or more comonomers.

Abstract: Novel copolymers of unsaturated acidic reactants and high molecular weight olefins wherein at least 20 percent of the total high molecular weight olefin comprises the alkylvinylidene isomer are useful as dispersants in lubricating oils and fuels and also may be used to prepare polysuccinimides and other post-treated additives useful in lubricating oils and fuels.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition useful for a copper-clad laminate is provided, which comprise (A) an aromatic diamine compound represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar is a divalent aromatic residue, and R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each is an allyl group or a hydrogen atom but at least one of them is an allyl group, and (B) a polymaleimide compound having two or more maleimide groups in a molecule thereof.

Abstract: The solvent-resistance and thermal stability of polyamideimides of the general formulae: ##STR1## is improved by capping the amideimides with a crosslinking functionality (Y) containing a residue selected from the group of: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 =lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, aryl, aryloxy, substituted alkyl, substituted aryl (either including hydroxyl or halo-substituents), halogen, or mixtures thereof;j=0, 1, or 2;G=--CH.sub.2 --, --O--, --S--, --SO.sub.2 --, --SO--, --CO--, --CHR--, or --CR.sub.2 --;R=hydrogen, lower alkyl, or phenyl;T=methallyl or allyl;Me=methyl;R.sub.2 =a trivalent organic radical; andR.sub.3 =a divalent organic radical.The amideimide oligomers may be linear or multidimensional, and can be processed into blends, prepregs, or composites. Methods of making these amideimides and intermediates useful in the syntheses are also described.

Abstract: A class of di-ortho-substituted bismaleimides undergo uncatalyzed Michael addition with polyhydric phenols to afford chain-extended bismaleimides having a significantly wider processing window than the non-extended parent. The fully cured resins show improved fracture toughness, generally have comparable or superior dielectric constant and dielectric loss, and show no degradation in other properties such as resistance to moisture, to methylene chloride, and coefficient of thermal expansion.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing thermosetting resin having a three-dimensional crosslinking structure is obtained by polymerizing a bismaleimide compound having the formula, ##STR1## wherein Rf is fluorine, CF.sub.3, C.sub.2 F.sub.5 or C.sub.3 F.sub.7. The resin is excellent in moldability, thermal resistance and electric properties, has a low dielectric constant, is hence suitable as a molding material and can be used for molding materials, wiring boards, layer insulation films of LSI, etc.

Abstract: A water soluble polymer which is characterized by the formula: ##STR1## wherein x is 50 mole percent or 662/3 mole percent or 75 mole percent and y+z is 50 mole percent, when x is 50 mole percent, y+z is 331/3 mole percent, when x is 662/3 mole percent, and y+z is 25 mole percent, when x is 75 mole percent, wherein the molar ratio of y to z is about 100:1 to 1:100, and M.sup.+ is hydrogen or a metal cation selected from the group consisting of lead, aluminum, iron and Groups IA, IIA, IB and IIB of the Periodic Table of Elements and the level of sulfonation based upon the styrene monomer is about 75 to about 100 mole percent, and R is an alkyl group having about 6 to about 22 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A novel polyfunctional maleimide-based thermosettable resin composition comprising: (a) at least one polyfunctional maleimide compound selected from the group consisting of bismaleimide and polymaleimide, and (b) at least one ether derivative of an alkenylphenol.

Abstract: A novel method for preparing a thermosetting imide resin composition which consists of chemically reacting a liquid mixture of a carboxy-(CTBN) or vinylidene-(VTBN) polybutadiene/acrylonitrile and a co-reactant comprisinga. at least one N,N'-bisimide of an unsaturated carboxylic acid of general formula I ##STR1## wherein B represents a divalent radical containing a carbon-carbon double bond and A represents a divalent radical having at least two carbon atoms, orb. the imide resin reaction product of an least one N,N'-bisimide of general formula I and at least one primary organic diamine or organic hydrazide, orc. the imide resin reaction product of at least one N,N'-bisimide of general formula I, at least one monoimide, and at least one organic hydrazide,to yield a thermosetting imide resin composition containing copolymerized CTBN or VTBN and co-reactant. A resin composition prepared by this method may be cured at a temperature between 100.degree. C. and 350.degree. C.

Abstract: A modified bisimide resin is prepared by copolymerizing a bisimide monomer and a reactive triene which contains a conjugated double bond capable of Diels-Alder reaction with the bisimide and an isolated double bond. The copolymerization of a bisimide with a reactive triene such as myrcene provides a modified bisimide having good fracture toughness.

Abstract: A tough, high performance polyimide is provided by reacting a triple bond conjugated with an aromatic ring in a bisethynyl compound with the active double bond in a compound containing a double bond activated toward the formation of a Diels-Adler type adduct, especially a bismaleimide, a biscitraconimide, or a benzoquinone, or mixtures thereof. Addition curing of this product produces a highly linear polymeric structure and heat treating the highly linear polymeric structure produces a thermally-stable aromatic addition-type thermoplastic polyimide, which finds utility in the preparation of molding compounds, adhesive compositions, and polymer matrix composites.

Abstract: Vinyl unsaturated copolymers are described which are obtained in a two-step process and which consist of monomeric units A, B, C, D and E, copolymerized in a first step, and in a second step reacted with a reactive vinyl monomer M.sub.v, and in which A is a siloxane or fluorine containing vinyl monomer, 30-70% by weight; B is NN-dimethylacrylamide or N-vinylpyrrolidone, 30-70% by weight; C is an active hydrogen containing vinyl monomer, 0.5-25% by weight; D are other copolymerizable comonomers, 0-30% by weight, and E is a chain transfer agent, 0-10 mol percent. M.sub.v is a vinyl unsaturated isocyanate.These vinyl unsaturated polymers are useful, either by themselves or in combination with other copolymerizable vinyl monomers, as heat or UV-curable coatings or glass, plastic, wood, paper, textiles, metal or ceramics, said coatings possessing low surface energies and low refractive indices.

Abstract: Compounds containing at least one cyanate group, at least one maleimide group and at least one mesogenic or rodlike moiety are prepared by reacting one or more aminophenols containing one or more mesogenic or rodlike moieties with a stoichimetric quantity of a maleic anhydride per amine group of said aminophenol and then cyanating the resulting phenolic functional maleimide.

Abstract: Heat-curable resins which are suitable for fabricating carbon fiber prepregs and fiber composites by winding and resin transfer molding contain a bismaleimide, an alkenylphenol and N-vinylpyrrolidone.

Abstract: Thermosetting compositions consist of a homogeneous mixture of an ethylenically unsaturated compound, a bismaleimide compound or a bismaleimide containing composition and an acid compound, with optionally further copolymerizable compounds and usual additives. The thermosetting composition are useful as a coating resin, a laminating resin or for the manufacture of shaped articles.

Abstract: Imides of the formula I ##STR1## In which R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 independently of one another are hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.3 is a direct bond or a C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 aliphatic radical which can be interrupted by O atoms or a mononuclear or polynuclear C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 cycloaliphatic or C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 aromatic radical or is a group of the formula II ##STR2## in which T is methylene, isopropylidene, CO, O, S or SO.sub.2 and R.sub.5 is hydrogen or phenyl, can be crosslinked either photochemically or by heat and produce polymers having excellent properties, in particular a very high resistance to heat. They are particularly suitable for the production of heat-resistant photolithographs or as matrix resins for the production of composite materials.

Abstract: A high temperature heat resistant methacrylate-maleimide copolymer having at least 90% by weight methyl methacrylate monomer and up to about 10% by weight maleimide monomer to form a clear, weather-resistant copolymer having glass transition temperatures from about 105.degree. C. to about 131.degree. C. and a method of manufacture of the copolymers through an extremely high conversion bulk polymerization process.

Abstract: A thermoset resin composition comprises a compound (A) having one or more maleimido groups in its molecule and at least one vinylbenzyl ether compound (B) selected from the group consisting of compounds (B.sub.1) having at least two vinylbenzyl ether groups bonded to a naphthalene nucleus in its molecule and compounds (B.sub.2) having at least two vinylbenzyl ether groups bonded to a benzene nucleus having at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl groups, alkyl groups and alkoxy groups in its molecule.The composition exhibits excellent low-temperature curing properties, heat resistance and mechanical strength.

Abstract: A method for producing an imide oligomer soluble in an organic solvent by reacting three components of an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid or its derivative, an aromatic diamine and an end-capping agent, wherein the aromatic diamine is a condensation product of o-ethylamiline with formaldehyde, and the end-capping agent is an ethynyl phthalic acid of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent group selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic group, an alicyclic group and an aromatic group, or its derivative.

Abstract: A process for producing a molded article by introducing a reactive liquid mixture which comprises a cycloalkene containing dicyclopentadiene, a norbornene-type monomer containing at least one N-substituted 5-membered cyclic imide group and a metathesis polymerization catalyst system and which has moderated metathesis polymerizability into a mold in which the liquid mixture is metathesis polymerized, and a multi-part polymerizable composition for producing the molded article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydroxy functional polyacrylate copolymers having a molecular weight (M.sub.n) of about 2000 to 30,000 and containinga) about 1 to 70% by weight of structural units corresponding to the formula ##STR1## The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of these hydroxy functional copolymers by reacting the corresponding anhydride functional copolymers with amino alcohols. Finally, the present invention also relates to the use of these hydroxy functional copolymers as binder components in combination with polyisocyanates for the production of polyurethane lacquers, coatings, sealants, adhesives or printing inks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to copolymers having a weight average molecular weight (M.sub.w) of 1500 to 75,000, prepared from olefinically unsaturated compounds and containing 0.1 to 4.5% by weight of primary amino groups in the form of structural units corresponding to formula I ##STR1## wherein Q is a saturated aliphatic-cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radical of the type obtained by removing the amino groups from an aliphatic-cycloaliphatic diprimary diamine containing an amino group attached to a primary carbon atom and an amino group attached to a secondary or tertiary carbon atom.The present invention also relates to a process for the production of these copolymers.

Abstract: A process for the polymerization of selected acrylic and maleimide monomers by contacting the monomers with a diazotate, cyanate or hyponitrite, and N-chlorosuccinimide, N-bromosuccinimide or a diazonium salt. The polymers produced can themselves initiate further polymerization. Block copolymers can be produced.

Abstract: Heat-curable bismaleimide resins containing an aromatic alkenyl compound, preferably o,o'-diallylbisphenol A, and a Lewis acid as an additive for prolonging the pot life at elevated temperatures are suitable for impregnating reinforcing fibers, rovings so impregnated having a prolonged gel time and being usable for fabrication of wound structures.

Abstract: Copolymeric macromonomers containing alkyl acrylate and methacrylate units and units of polysiloxanylalkyl esters of acrylic and/or methacrylic acids and a terminal carbon-carbon double bond organo group are useful for copolymerizing with other acrylate or methacrylate esters to make improved polymer compositions such as for contact lenses.

Abstract: Polymers of N-cycloalkyl norbornene dicarboximides exhibit high glass transition temperature, low moisture pickup and low dielectric permittivity. Poly(N-cyclohexyl norbornene dicarboximide) has a Tg of 280.degree. C., dielectric constant of about 2.5 and boiling water equilibrated weight gain of only about 2%. Monomers have melting point less than 150.degree. C. and are advantageously prepared by melt polymerization with conventional metathesis ring-opening polymerization catalysts.

Abstract: Copolymers of long-chain alkyl acrylates corresponding to the following formulaCH.sub.2 .dbd.CR.sup.1 --CO--OR.sup.2 (I)in which R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and R.sup.2 is the residue of a C.sub.16-34 fatty alcohol, with N-containing olefins containing acrylate or methacrylate functions can be used as flow control agents for powder coatings.

Abstract: Imido prepolymers and thermally stable imido polymers, well adapted for the production of a wide variety of useful molded or laminated shaped articles, or cellular materials, are prepared by reacting, at elevated temperatures, (a) at least one N,N'-bismaleimide, with (b) at least one aromatic di(meth)acrylate, in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of (c) an imidazole.

Abstract: A class of benzocyclobutene/bisimide copolymers having superior toughness are disclosed. The copolymers are derived from bisbenzocyclobutene monomers by one of structures ##STR1## in which R is selected from unsubstituted and non-electrophilic substituted phenylene, naphthalenediyl and ##STR2## X is selected from oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, --CH.sub.2 -- and --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --; and X' is selected from O, S, N and --CH.sub.2 --. Also disclosed is a method for preparing a bisbenzocyclobutene/bisimide copolymer having a Tg greater than 200.degree. C. and a Mode I fracture toughness greater than 2 MPa.m.sup.1/2.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polymerization process initiated by selected organo-silicon, -germanium and -tin compounds, and to "living" polymers therefrom.

Abstract: A non-elastomeric epoxy having a mol wt less than about 10,000 and curing agent therefor ("epoxy-curing-agent"), both of which (epoxy/epoxy-curing-agent) are liquid while at curing temperatures, provide a continuous liquid phase in which a polyimide (PI) generally, and a bisimide (BI) in particular, may be homogeneously dispersed to form a fluidized dispersion. In one embodiment, the less viscous epoxy/epoxy-curing-agent is the dispersive medium (continuous phase) and the PI the dispersed or discontinuous phase. In the more preferred embodiment, the epoxy/epoxy-curing-agent and PI are miscible, forming a single liquid phase in which the PI is homogeneously dispersed. In each embodiment, the epoxy is essentially unreactive with the PI. Upon curing the epoxy in a first stage, to form a polymeric epoxy matrix (also referred to as "cured epoxy resin" herein) at a temperature below 150.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention comprises a curable acrylic ester formulation which contains a maleimide thermal additive which is essentially miscible in conventional acrylic monomers. The formulation comprises a substantially solvent free adhesive formulation comprising:a) an acrylic functional maleimide compound of the formula: ##STR1## where the R.sub.1 groups are independently H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, R.sup.2 is lower alkylene and R.sup.3 is defined as for R.sup.1 ;b) at least one acrylate or methacrylate monomer or prepolymer compound other than a compound as defined in a); and,c) an effective amount of an anaerobic or thermal free radical initiator.

Abstract: Group Transfer Polymerization (GTP) process for preparing a "living" polymer, the process comprising contacting under polymerizing conditions in a polymerization medium, at least one acrylic or maleimide monomer with an initiator which is a tetracoordinate organosilicon, organotin or organogermanium compound having at least one GTP initiating site and a catalyst which is or is a source of an anion selected from the group consisting of bifluoride, fluoride, cyanide, azide or a selected oxyanion, or a selected Lewis acid or Lewis base, the process further characterized in that the initiator or the anion or Lewis acid catalyst is chemically attached (grafted) to a solid support that is insoluble in the polymerization medium.

Abstract: Curable mixtures containing(a) an aromatic bismaleimide of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are identical or different and each is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently of the other a hydrogen or halogen atom, and (a) a propenyl compound of formula II ##STR2## wherein m and n are each independently of the other 1 or 2, Z is a hydrogen atom or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, and A is a radical of formula IIa, IIb or IIc ##STR3## wherein D is --SO.sub.2 -- or --CO-- or is a radical of formula ##STR4## wherein X and X.sub.1 are each independently of the other --CO--, --SO.sub.2 -- or --O--, and p is 0 or 1, E is phenylene or a radical of formula V ##STR5## wherein G is ##STR6## and q is 0 or 1, are readily processable, well suited for the preparation of prepregs or fibre-reinforced composites, and give mouldings having excellent fracture toughness.