Abstract: PBZ polymers are synthesized by the reaction of AA- and BB-monomers. The BB-monomer is conveniently synthesized and isolated as a phosphate salt having a uniform number of phosphate ions associated with each BB-monomer ion. Such high purity monophosphate and diphosphate salts can be obtained by precipitating the monomer from an aqueous acid solution by adjusting the pH balance or from a mixture of phosphoric acid and a volatile, polar, saturated organic liquid at a relatively low temperature.

Abstract: The present invention features a highly oriented, triazine superstructural network, whose structural alignment is magnetically induced in the liquid crystalline phase during the curing process of its liquid crystalline cyanate ester precursor. High mechanical strength cross-linked network structures are prepared from a new class of liquid crystalline dicyanate compounds. Optionally ring substituted di-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-terephthalate is synthesized as a precursor in the preparation of highly structured triazine networks. The orientation of the triazine networks has been accomplished by magnetically aligning the liquid crystalline phase of the precursor during the curing reaction.

Abstract: Melt-processible aromatic polyamides are obtained by reacting certain N,N'-isophthaloyl bis(lactam) compounds with certain aromatic diamines.

Abstract: A polyetheric copolymer, a polyetheric block copolymer, and compositions of these copolymers containing:a benzonitrile recurring unit as represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## and a benzophenone recurring unit as represented by the following general formula (II): ##STR2## which copolymer has a molar ratio of the recurring unit (I) to a sum of the recurring units (I) and (II), i.e., (I)/[(I)+(II)], in the range from 0.15:1 to 0.40:1, as well as a melt viscosity (zero shear viscosity) at 400.degree. C. in the range from 500 to 100,000 poise.The polyetheric copolymer is crystalline and is a macromolecular compound having excellent heat resistance and mechanical strength.Disclosed herein are methods for the preparation of the polyetheric copolymer, the polyetheric block copolymer and the compositions containing the same.The polyetheric copolymers, the polyetheric block copolymers and their compositions are useful in various fields.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aromatic amine resin comprising a mixture of aromatic amine compounds represented by the following general formula (a): ##STR1## wherein A represents a phenylene, alkyl-substituted phenylene, diphenylene, diphenyl ether or naphthylenyl group, R.sup.1 represents a halogen atom or a hydroxyl C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or C.sub.1-5 alkyl group, l is 1 or 2, m is 0, 1, 2 or 3, n is an integer from 0 to 300 and when m is 2 or 3, the R.sup.1 group may be same or different and may join to form a 5- or 6-membered alicyclic moiety which may optionally contain one or more side chains, and also relates to processes for producing the same and a thermosetting composition containing the same.

Abstract: Novel polymers containing amide moieties are produced by reaction of a spirodilactam precursor selected from 4-oxoheptanedioic acid compounds or 1,6-dioxa [4.4] spirodilactones, a primary diamine and an aromatic, aliphatic or alicyclic dicarboxylic acid compound. The polymer products have relatively high glass transition temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel polymer of this invention which comprises having a recurring unit represented by the formula: ##STR1## and having a reduced viscosity (.eta.sp/c) of 0.2 dl/g or more at 60.degree. C. in a solution of a concentration of 0.2 g/dl in p-chlorophenol as a solvent, a method for preparing the same which comprises reacting a dihalogenobenzonitrile represented by the formula: ##STR2## wherein X represents a halogen atom, with an alkali metal salt of resorcin represented by the formula: ##STR3## wherein M represents an alkali metal, in the presence of a solvent, and then treating the reaction product obtained by water or alcohol, and molding materials and molded products employing the polycyanoaryl ether.

Abstract: Polybenzazole polymers can be advanced rapidly to high molecular weight at relatively high temperatures and high shear in a dehydrating solvent acid.

Abstract: Improvements in the thermal stability of bis(isoimide) resins are achieved by the addition of small amounts of trihydroxyaromatic or polyhydroxyaromatic compounds to the partially polymerized bis(isoimide) resin composition.

Abstract: A plain machinery bearing having a working surface comprising poly cyano aryl ether, which working surface may further comprise additives including reinforcing additives selected, for example, from the group consisting of mica, carbon fiber, aramid fiber, metallic fiber and mineral fiber, and/or may further comprise friction and wear reducing agents. The thickness of the polymer may range from 0.1 to 1 mm when bonded to a steel, copper alloy or aluminum alloy backing as a solid bearing material, and from 0.01 to 0.05 mm when used as a thin overlay material on top of another bearing material.

Abstract: The disclosed invention is directed to polycyanoarylether membranes. These membranes are formed by reacting an aromatic diol with a dihalobenzonitrile or dinitrobenzonitrile in the presence of a base and a polar, aprotic solvent. These membranes can be provided as either homopolymers or copolymers.

Abstract: Thermoprocessible aramid matrix polymer based composites have high flex and short beam shear strengths and low moisture uptake.

Abstract: Cyanate esters of 4,4'-[1,3-phenylenebis (1-methylethylidene)] 2,2',6,6'-R-bisphenol when properly catalyzed, can be cured at temperatures in the range of about 250.degree. to about 300.degree. F. to obtain percent cyclotrimerization of the cyanate ester groups of at least 80 percent.

Abstract: Production of polyenaminonitriles including those which can be cyclized to very stable poly(aminoquinolines) without the evolution of any small molecules and thus in a manner free of volatiles. The polyenaminonitriles are polymers which have desirable dielectric properties, and include those which can be cyclized to poly(aminoquinolines) without the evolution of volatiles to make defect-free films and composites of similar dielectric properties because of this characteristic.

Abstract: The present invention is flame resistant article and related method, made of phenolic triazine resin derived from a cyanato group containing phenolic resin of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: n is a positive whole number greater than or equal to 1;q and r are the same or different at each occurrence and are whole numbers from 0 to 3, with the proviso that the sum of q and r at each occurrence is equal to 3;Z is --CN, or hydrogen and --CN;o and p are the same or different at each occurrence and are whole numbers from 0 to 4 with the proviso that the sum of o and p at each occurrence is equal to 4;--X-- is a divalent organic radical; andR.sub.3 is the same or different at each occurrence and is a substituent other than hydrogen which is unreactive under conditions necessary to completely cure the copolymer.

Abstract: Moulding compositions comprising(a) a melamine/formaldehyde resin, a melamine/phenol/formaldehyde resin or a mixture of said resins,(b) organic and/or inorganic fillers,(c) a lubricant, and(d) 0.1 to 2% by weight, based on the total composition, of 3-chloro-1,2-propanediol as latent hardener,are suitable for the production of mouldings by injection moulding. The latent hardener employed permits extremely short cycle times coupled with long residence times at the cylinder temperature of the injection moulding machine. The moulding compositions are distinguished at the same time by very good flow properties.

Abstract: High temperature polymeric materials, which are easily process into void-free components, are needed for use in composites for advanced aerospace applications. These materials could bridge the gap between currently-used polymeric materials and ceramics or metal. Phthalonitrile resins can be used as high temperature polymeric material and 1,3-bis(3-aminophenoxy)benzene can be used as a curing agent to reduce voids and benzene can be used as a curing agent to reduce voids and blisters formed from volatiles during polymerization.

Abstract: Solder interconnection whereby the gap created by solder connections between a carrier substrate and semiconductor device is filled with a composition obtained from curing a preparation containing a cycloaliphatic polyepoxide and/or curable cyanate ester or prepolymer thereof; filler having a maximum particle size of 31 microns and being at least substantially free of alpha particle emissions.

Abstract: Polymers obtained from the polycondensation of at least one di-s-triazine of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R represents a linear or branched alkyl radical containing from 1 to 5 carbon atoms,X represents a halogen, andn is an integer within the range of from 5 to 30, with at least one other copolymerizable monomer, capable of yielding a liquid-crystalline, thermotropic polymer.

Abstract: A marine paint composition comprising a polymer of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, monocyclic cycloalkyl, monocyclic heterocyclic, aromatic, siloxy, silyl and the alkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl and amino substituted derivatives thereof, and n is about 70 to 700, and a suitable carrier.

Abstract: Novel polyiminocarbonates having molecular weights exceeding 70,000 daltons. Novel solution polymerization and interfacial polymerization processes for the preparation of polyiminocarbonates in which cyanate compounds are reacted with diphenol compounds in the presence of a strong base catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel polymer of this invention which comprises having a recurring unit represented by the formula: ##STR1## and having a reduced viscosity (.eta.sp/c) of 0.2 dl/g or more at 60.degree. C. in a solution of a concentration of 0.2 g/dl in p-chlorophenol as a solvent, a method for preparing the same which comprises reacting a dihalogenobenzonitrile represented by the formula: ##STR2## wherein X represents a halogen atom, with an alkali metal salt of resorcin represented by the formula: ##STR3## wherein M represents an alkali metal, in the presence of a solvent; and then treating the reaction product obtained by water or alcohol, and molding materials and molded products employing the polycyanoaryl ether.

Abstract: Novel linear, alternating polyarylene ethers are characterized by moieties derived from a halo-substituted arylene compound having an electron-withdrawing substituent on each of from 1 to 2 aromatic rings alternating with moieties of a 1,6-diaza[4.4]spirodilactam compound having oxyphenyl substituents on each spiro ring ntrogen atom and, optionally, moieties of a di(4-oxyphenyl) compound.

Abstract: Production of polyenaminonitriles including those which can be cyclized to very stable poly(aminoquinolines) without the evolution of any small molecules and thus in a manner free of volatiles. The polyenaminonitriles are polymers which have desirable dielectric properties, and include those which can be cyclized to poly(aminoquinolines) without the evolution of volatiles to make defect-free films and composites of similar dielectric properties because of this characteristic.

Abstract: Described herein are novel crystalline polyarylnitrile polymers which have excellent mechanical and thermal properties. Also, described is a process for producing such polyarylnitrile polymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyarylene ethers containing benzoxazole groups and to a process for their preparation.

Abstract: Radomes having increased transparency and reduced reflectivity and refractivity to radar waves may be prepared or repaired utilizing heat-curable resin-containing structural materials in which the heat-curable resin contains greater than about 70 weight percent of cyanate functional monomers. The structural materials take the form of matrix resin impregnated prepegs and composites, film adhesives, paste adhesives, syntactic foams, and expandable foams, and may be used to prepare numerous useful structural features including honeycomb materials and leading edge radomes containing syntactic foams.

Abstract: Poly(vinylbenzyl ethers) of polyphenols are prepared by reacting an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, or ammonium salt of a polyphenol with a vinylbenzyl halide in a liquid reaction medium consisting essentially or a monohydric alcohol or glycol having less than 12 carbons, a polyglycol having a weight average molecular weight ranging from about 200 to about 4000, or glycerol.Halide ion content of poly(vinylbenzyl ethers) of polyphenols prepared by the method of this invention and other methods are reduced by dissolving the ether in a solvent that dissolves no more than about 1.0 weight percent of an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, or ammonium halide; separating the ether solution from the halide salt; and then recovering the ether from the solution.

Abstract: Stable prepolymer solutions are made from partially cyclotrimerized 4,4'-thiodi(phenylcyanate) dissolved in cyclopentanone. The prepolymer solutions are used to make flame retardant and thermally stable laminates.

Abstract: Thermosetting quinazolone resins, their preparation and their applications re described.These thermosetting quinazolone resins can be defined as having the following general formula: ##STR1## in which Ar.sup.1 is a bivalent mono- or polycyclic aromatic radical and Ar.sup.2 is a bivalent aromatic radical of several simple aromatic rings bound two by two by atoms or bivalent groups.These Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.2 radicals are chosen so that the melting or emollescence temperature is between 80.degree. C. and 170.degree. C.The resins can be prepared from condensation of an ethynylarylbenzoxazinone with an aromatic diamine containing flexibilizing groups.These quinazolone resins can be polymerized in bulk in order to prepare adhesives or composite matrices in particular.

Abstract: High molecular weight thermotropic aromatic copolyesteramides which can be molded/extruded into useful shaped articles having improved mechanical properties are comprised of recurring structural units of the formulae (I), optionally (II), (III) and (IV): ##STR1## and have yield temperatures ranging from 200.degree. to 350.degree. C.

Abstract: Moulding compositions comprising(a) a melamine/formaldehyde resin, a melamine/phenol/formaldehyde resin or a mixture of said resins,(b) organic and/or inorganic fillters,(c) a lubricant, and(d) 0.1 to 2% by weight, based on on the total composition, of 3-chloro-1,2-propanediol as latent hardener,are suitable for the production of mouldings by injection moulding. The latent hardener employed permits extremely short cycle times coupled with long residence times at the cylinder temperature of the injection moulding machine. The moulding compositions are distinguished at the same time by very good flow properties.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition comprising (i) a polymaleimide compound having at least two maleimide groups in the molecule and (ii) an s-triazine compound having at least two alkenylaryloxy groups in the molecule; a resin-composition for encapsulant comprising said polymaleimide compound, said traizine compound, and an inorganic filler as essential components; and said s-triazine compound.

Abstract: Described herein are novel crystalline polyarylnitrile polymers which have excellent mechanical and thermal properties. Also, described is a process for producing such polyarylnitrile polymers.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition polyfunctional cyanate ester resin composition comprising:(I) a cyanate ester compound selected from the group consisting of a polyfunctional cyanate ester having at least two cyanate esters in its molecule, a prepolymer of such a cyanate ester and mixtures thereof; and(II) at least one non-branched aromatic compound in an amount of 5-40% by weight of the total resin composition, said aromatic compound having a number-average molecular weight of 178-800, an average number of aromatic nuclei of 2-6, and a boiling point of more than 300.degree. C., and in which the portion having aromatic nuclei of 2-6 constitutes more than 50% is disclosed.

Abstract: Copolyamides are prepared by the reaction of monocyclic spiro(bis)indane polyamide oligomers with lactams in the presence of basic reagents.

Abstract: An aromatic polyester consisting of 40-70 mol % of unit I derived from p-hydroxybenzoic acid, 1-8 mol % of unit II derived from m-hydroxybenzoic acid or isophthalic acid, 6-36 mol % of units III and IV derived from terephthalic acid and 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid, respectively, and 10-40 mol % of unit V derived from a symmetrical dihydroxy compound can be melt molded at a temperature of up to 330.degree. C. into an article having improved mechanical and thermal properties. An aromatic polyesteramide consisting of components I to V and unit VI having an anilino group is also provided. A filled composition is obtained by blending the polyester or polyesteramide with an inorganic filler. A magnetic resin composition is obtained by blending the polyester or polyesteramide with a magnetic powder.

Abstract: An improved process for increasing the rate of the copolymerization of mixtures of polyphenolic compounds having more than two phenolic hydroxyl groups per molecule and bis-oxazolines comprising carrying out the copolymerization in the presence of a catalytic amount of a halohydrocarbon at a temperature in the range of from about 130.degree. C. to 150.degree. C. is described.

Abstract: A process for producing a cross-linked resin which comprises: reacting at least one phenolic reactant selected from the group consisting of(a) a compound having phenolic hydroxyls and having the general formula:HO--Ar--OHwherein Ar represents a divalent aromatic group composed of single or condensed aromatic rings, or a divalent aromatic group composed of two or more aromatic rings connected by C--C covalent bond, or a divalent aromatic group composed of two or more aromatic rings connected by a divalent hydrocarbon group or a divalent group selected from the group consisting of carbonyl, thioether, ether and amide group, and wherein the aromatic ring may bear additional hydroxyls or substituents which are inactive to the bis(2-oxazoline) compound, and(b) a polymer having not less than two phenolic hydroxyls in the molecule.

Abstract: Compositions have melting points below 100.degree. C. which are useful in the formation of resins by reaction with polyphenolic compounds consisting of a mixture of more than two compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein A represents a cyclic or acyclic aliphatic or substituted cyclic or acyclic aliphatic moiety having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms or an aromatic mono- or multi-nuclear or aliphatic substituted aryl residue having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms,R independently represents H, CH.sub.3, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3 or C.sub.6 H.sub.5,R.sup.1 independently represents H or CH.sub.3,R.sup.2 independently represents H or CH.sub.3, andx represents an integer from 0 to 2are described.

Abstract: A polymerizable thermosetting composition which is a flowable liquid at moderate temperatures which comprises a mixture of:(A) from about 75% to about 95% by weight of a mixture of:(1) from about 80% to about 20% by weight of a bisoxazoline and(2) from about 20% to about 80% by weight of a polyphenolic compound and(B) from about 5% to about 25% by weight of at least one member selected from the group consisting of a monooxazoline and a monooxazine,a method for forming thermoset products therefrom and the novel thermoset products resulting from said method are described.

Abstract: A cross-linked resin as obtained by the reaction of a bis (2-oxazoline) compound with an aromatic compound having at least two amino groups shows low water-absorption, excellent in strength, and, in addition, tough and superior in heat-resistance.The resin composition comprising the cross-linked resin and reinforcements and/or fillers can be especially advantageously utilized for preparing a variety of molded articles practically usable in a broad application field, for example, space, aircraft, railway vehicles, automobiles, civil engineering, electrical and electronic appliances, cross-resistant equipment, sports and leisure equipment, medical equipment and industrial parts, as well as in the new application areas where conventional fiber-reinforced resins have hardly been utilized by the reason of insufficient strength, water-absorption, heat-resistance, etc.

Abstract: A cross-linked resin produced by the reaction of a bis(2-oxazoline) compound with a dicarboxylic acid anhydride, and optionally also with at least one selected from the group consisting of a dicarboxylic acid, a hydroxy-carboxylic acid, a diol and water, in the presence of at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of an organic phosphorous acid ester, an organic phosphonous acid ester and an inorganic salt at an elevated temperature. The cross-linked resin has a high mechanical strength and a high resistance to organic solvents.The resin composition comprising the cross-linked resin and reinforcements and/or fillers combined therewith has outstanding heat-resistance and mechanical properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel polymer of this invention which comprises having a recurring unit represented by the formula: ##STR1## and having a reduced viscosity (.eta.sp/c) of 0.2 dl/g or more at 60.degree. C. in a solution of a concentration of 0.2 g/dl in p-chlorophenol as a solvent, a method for preparing the same which comprises reacting a dihalogenobenzonitrile represented by the formula: ##STR2## wherein X represents a halogen atom, with an alkali metal salt of resorcin represented by the formula: ##STR3## wherein M represents an alkali metal, in the presence of a solvent; and then treating the reaction product obtained by water or alcohol. and molding materials and molded products employing the polycyanoaryl ether.

Abstract: A novel series of articles useful as medical devices, implants and protheses are provided which utilize poly(iminocarbonate) polymeric matrices. These articles are biocompatible, have excellent mechanical properties and degrade into non-toxic residues after introduction in vivo. The articles may be formed in any desired dimensions and configuration and may take specific shape as biodegradable sutures or as orthopedic appliances such as bone plates and the like.

Abstract: The present application relates to cationic block polyesters useful as soil release agents, softeners and antistatic agents. In addition to cleaning performance, laundry detergent compositions should have other benefits. One is the ability to impart soil release properties to fabrics woven from polyester fibers.

Abstract: Disclosed are thermoplastic aromatic polyetherpyridines composed of repeating structural units each containing one or more pyridine rings. These polymers are prepared by reacting a 2,6-dihalogenopyridine with one or two dihydroxy compounds or by reacting a bis(6-chloro-2-pyridyloxy) compound with a dihydroxy compound. The polymers thus obtained have an excellent combination of heat resistance, moldability and other properties, and hence are useful in a wide variety of applications.

Abstract: This invention provides novel side chain liquid crystalline polymers with a polyester or polyamide main chain structure. An invention polymer exhibits nonlinear optical response, and has utility as a transparent nonlinear optical component in optical light switch and light modulator devices.

Abstract: A moiety with the formula:A-X-Ar.sup.1 -O-Ar.sup.2reacts in the presence of a catalyst with a moiety of the formula:B-Ar.sup.3 -O-Yto form a linkage of the formula:A-X-Ar.sup.1 -O-Ar.sup.3 -B+Ar.sup.2 -O-Ywherein Ar.sup.1, Ar.sup.2 and Ar.sup.3 are aromatic moieties, X is an activating group, Y is a hydrogen, a trihydrocarbylsilyl, a trihydrocarbyltin, or a carbonyl moiety, and the catalyst is a catalyst capable of abstracting the group Y from the second moiety. The reaction can be used to create a polyarylether polymer.

Abstract: Polycyanate esters of polyhydric phenols are cured with a liquid solution of a metal acetylacetonate in an alkylphenol. Such cured compositions are useful in structural composites, transfer molded-encapsulants, filmed structural adhesives and printed wiring boards.