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: A process for producing a phenolic resin comprising condensing a phenol component and an aldehyde component, characterized in that the phenol component comprises (high-molecular-weight phenolic compounds which are left after bisphenol A-containing by-products formed in the production of bisphenol A by condensing acetone and phenol in the presence of an acid catalyst are treated at a high temperature of at least 150.degree. C. in the presence of an alkaline catalyst to remove low-boiling components therefrom.

Abstract: An ultraviolet-absorbing amino compound; a paint containing the aforesaid ultraviolet-absorbing amino compound; and a coated article having on its surface a coated film containing the aforesaid ultraviolet-absorbing amino compound are provided. The ultraviolet-absorbing amino compound is produced by reacting (a) a compound having a light absorption maximum within a wavelength region of 300 to 400 m.mu. and containing a mono-, di- or tetra-hydroxyphenyl group, (b) at least one compound containing a amino group and (c) formaldehyde, in the presence of at least one alcohol. The ultraviolet-absorbing amino compound of this invention is used in resin products which undergo photodegradation by ultraviolet light, for example, paints or molded articles of resins, and is especially effective for use in thermosetting synthetic resin paints.

Abstract: Certain 3-alkylhydroxybenzophenone derivatives, such as 2,4-dihydroxy-3-methylbenzophenone have been found to be superior as UV stabilizers for a variety of organic polymeric substrates. Coating compositions of such stabilizers in organic resins, for example, melamine can be used to protect such polymeric substrates from the effects of exposure to UV radiation.

Abstract: A phenolic foam produced without the use of a conventional chlorofluorocarbon or hydrocarbon blowing agent is disclosed. The phenolic foam is produced as the reaction product of a mixture comprising a phenolic resole, a surfactant and stannous chloride. The phenolic foams can be formulated to contain a substantial proportion of closed cells.

Abstract: There is provided a molded shaped structure made by molding the reaction product of an organic resin and a modified magnesium silicate obtained by calcining chrysotile asbestos tailings. The new product is characterized by the absence of any fibers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of producing a phenolated resin which can be used to form heat stable (up to 250.degree.) products.Previously used resins are either very expensive or do not provide the requisite high temperature properties. An aim of the invention is to provide a cheap equivalent to commercially available high temperature resins.An aromatic hydrocarbon (e.g. toluene) formaldehyde condensation resin is prepared. The low molecular weight contaminants are removed by a distillation process. The residue contains less than 1% low molecular weight material, and is phenolated to give the final resin. The resin may be cured to give a heat stable product.The phenolated resin may be used to form glasscloth and asbestos laminates or as a lamp capping cement.

Abstract: A process for preparing a water-compatible furan polymer which includes subjecting a composition containing at least one saturated aliphatic monohydric alcohol; water; furfuryl alcohol; aldehyde; and nitrogen-containing compound to condensation reaction at an acidic pH; and the product obtained thereby.

Abstract: A process for preparing a water-compatible furan polymer which includes subjecting a composition containing at least one saturated aliphatic monohydric alcohol; water; furfuryl alcohol; aldehyde; phenolic compound; and nitrogen-containing compound to condensation reaction at basic pH, and then subjecting the composition to a condensation reaction at an acidic pH; and the product obtained thereby.

Abstract: Phenol-formaldehyde-furfuryl alcohol terpolymers containing substantially equimolar proportions of phenol and furfuryl alcohol are prepared by reacting phenol, formaldehyde and furfuryl alcohol under essentially anhydrous conditions in the presence of a metallic catalyst with continuous removal of the water of condensation from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new adhesive and a process for making wood laminates with the adhesive. In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive will comprise a phenol-formaldehyde condensation product having a molar ratio of phenol to formaldehyde in the range of 1:1.5 to 1:2.5, a sodium hydroxide catalyst, and from 5 to 50% bentonite clay based upon the phenol-formaldehyde condensation product solids. The preferred process employs the new adhesive to prepare laminates using high moisture content veneers, such as southern pine. The laminates exhibit average percent wood failures of from 85 to 98%.

Abstract: Phenolic novolak resins are described which provide extended resin stability at relatively low temperatures without significant adverse affect on the cure speed at the molding temperature. The resins are especially suited for use in runnerless injection or cold manifold molding processes, but can also be used in transfer, compression and injection molding processes.

Abstract: Boron containing phenol/formaldehyde resins can be isolated from their reaction media by evaporating said resins in a spiral flow evaporator which has a ratio between throughput and tube cross section from 0.1 to 1.5 and a ratio between throughput and evaporation surface from 100 to 400.

Abstract: A method of curing phenolic resin near exposed polyethyleneterephthalate subject to degradation by vaporous materials, comprises removing free phenol from the phenolic resin and heating the resin to a cured state.

Abstract: Particulate resoles are produced by reacting a phenol, formaldehyde, and an amine in an aqueous medium containing a protective colloid, to produce an aqueous suspension of a particulate resole, and recovering the particulate resole from said suspension.

Abstract: The present invention provides fibres of urea formaldehyde, melamine formaldehyde, phenol formaldehyde, and mixtures thereof, modified by inorganic oxyacid radicals derived from inorganic oxyacids of sulphur, salts of such inorganic oxyacids, phosphate radicals, phosphite radicals, borate radicals and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A resin for coating sand and a resin-coated sand produced therefrom wherein the resin is prepared by incorporating furan into a phenolic novolak resin. In the preferred practice, the resin is produced by reaction of furfuryl alcohol with a phenolic compound at an acid pH to give a furfuryl-phenolic intermediate in a first step, and then, in a second step, reacting the furfuryl-phenolic intermediate with a lower aliphatic aldehyde to produce the resin. The resin-coated sands of the present invention provide unexpectedly improved shakeout and collapsibility characteristics in the shell process.

Abstract: Silicon halides will react chemically with polyols to produce polyol silicate resinous products which will react chemically with polyisocyanates to produce polyisocyanate silicate solid or cellular solid products.

Abstract: A granular thermosetting composition free from a tendency to release dust and transformable into molded articles free from surface defects, is obtained by forming the composition into granules of from 2 to 8 mm in size and mixing said granules with from 0.5 to 3 wt.% of one or more substances, in liquid form, chosen from acetone, phenol, aniline and reaction products of phenol with styrene.

Abstract: Phenol is condensed with a substantial excess of formaldehyde in the presence of a minor amount of a glycol or a polyalkylene glycol to provide a resole useful as an impregnating resinous binder for paper substrates.

Abstract: Low molecular weight liquid phenol formaldehyde resins and processes for producing them are described. Preferred products are used as foundry binders and are made by forming a low molecular weight liquid novolak, removing free phenol while retaining a low molecular weight, and reacting with additional formaldehyde in the presence of an alkaline catalyst under conditions that yield a low molecular weight.

Abstract: A two-stage process for making a linear condensate of phenol and formaldehyde which can be extruded as a film or thread. In the first stage phenol and formaldehyde are reacted at about 90.degree. C to produce a clear low-viscosity phenol-methylol liquid, the pH of which is adjusted to a value greater than 3, say between 3.5 and 7. In the second stage the product of the first stage is added in aliquot portions to molten phenol having a pH of 3 or less, while maintaining the temperature at about 100.degree. C. After all the phenol-methylol has been added the mixture is slowly heated as the viscosity increases up to about 150.degree. C until there is no further increase in viscosity. The highly viscous end product can be extruded as a film or thread.

Abstract: A condensation product obtained by first preparingA. an addition product of aliphatic aldehydes and phenol in a molar ratio of about 1 : 1 to 3 : 1, at temperatures in the range of from about 50.degree. to 80.degree. C, in the presence of an alkaline catalyst,And separately therefromB. a block polymer, obtained from a polypropylene glycol having a molecular weight from about 1500 to 2500 by the addition of about 30 to 50% by weight of ethylene oxide in the presence of an alkaline catalyst,And subsequentlyC. condensing about 0.5 to 4 moles of a) with 1 mole of b), after previous neutralization, if necessary in the presence of inert solvents, at 80.degree. to 150.degree. C, and removing the reaction water formed,And its use as demulsifying agent for the separation of water from crude oil emulsions.

Abstract: A new foundry binder composition comprises a selected phenol-formaldehyde resin, a polyisocyanate, and a selected solvent therefor. A preferred solvent is ketal or an acetal such as butyl acetal. The resole is essentially anhydrous, should contain about 8% free phenol, and is further preferably characterized by the presence of substituent --(CH.sub.2 --O).sub.n --R groups replacing a phenolic hydrogen, R being a hydrocarbon radical such as butyl. Methylene and ether bridges linking phenolic nuclei are predominantly ortho-para with some para-para bridges. Also disclosed is the admixture of a reactive polyisocyanate and a solvent such as butyl acetal.

Abstract: A resinous product has high resistance to flame spread, low heat release, and exhibits a low smoke-developed rating when exposed to flame or to indirect or radiant heat, and is flexible, tough, free of hydraulic cement, and resistant to cracking and embrittlement upon curing. Such a product is the condensation product of resorcinol with or without included phenol, and a minor amount of paraformaldehyde and aqueous formaldehyde solution. The resorcinol starting material of this invention can also suitably be used in the form of a B-stage or partially cured resin of resorcinol-phenol-formaldehyde which is then condensed with the paraformaldehyde and, if necessary, additional formaldehyde. The product is useful as a cast material or as laminated with fiberglass or can contain fillers or the like. A method of making the product and articles is provided.

Abstract: Novel phenolamine resins which are condensation products of hexamethylene tetramine with a phenol component such as an alkylphenol with 5 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl radical, styrene-alkylated phenol, cumylphenol, diphenylolpropane, hydroxybenzoic acid. The condensation reaction is conducted at a temperature ranging from 90.degree. to 180.degree. C.The products thus prepared are efficient stabilizing agents for rubbers and vulcanizates.