Abstract: A reworkable thermoset epoxy-containing material that allows for a reworkable assembly such as a reworkable waferlevel underfilled microelectronic package. A method for using the reworkable thermoset material in the formation of a microelectronic package using this material.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of soluble, microbiologically active and stable acrolein polymer comprising: (a) polymerising acrolein in the presence of base to form a polymer of acrolein; (b) dissolving the polymer of acrolein in an alcohol selected from monoalcohols and polyols optionally with addition of water to form an alcohol solution of the polymer of acrolein; (c) heating the alcohol solution of the polymer of acrolein; and (d) mixing base with the polymer of acrolein.

Abstract: An activated, substantially water-soluble polyoxazoline is provided having a linear or branched poly(ethylene glycol) backbone and at least one terminus linked to the backbone through a hydrolytically stable linkage, wherein the terminus is branched and has proximal reactive groups. The free reactive groups are capable of reacting with active moieties in a biologically active agent such as a protein or peptide thus forming conjugates between the activated polyoxazoline and the biologically active agent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising a crosslinked organic polymer; wherein the composition has a coefficient of friction that is in a range of ±30% of a coefficient of friction for a composition comprising the same organic polymer that is not crosslinked; and wherein the composition has a lower K factor than a K factor of the composition comprising the same organic polymer that is not crosslinked; the coefficient of friction and the K factor being measured in a thrust washer apparatus as per ASTM D-3702, where the counter stationary surface in the thrust washer apparatus comprises carbon steel having a Rockwell C hardness of 18 to 22 and a 12 to 16 micro-inch surface finish.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organic spin coatable antireflective coating composition comprising a polymer where the polymer comprises (i) at least one unit with fused aromatic rings in the backbone of the polymer of structure (1), (ii) at least one unit with of structure (2), and, (iii) at least one unit with a cyclic aliphatic moiety in the backbone of the polymer of structure (3). where, Fr1 is a substituted or unsubstituted fused aromatic ring moiety with 3 or more aromatic rings, R? and R? are independently selected from hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl, Z, C1-C4alkyleneZ and where Z is substituted or unsubstituted aromatic moiety, R1 is selected from hydrogen or aromatic moiety, and B is a substituted or unsubstituted cycloaliphatic moiety. The invention further relates to a process for imaging the present composition.

Abstract: Provided are a method of bonding resin materials for bonding a resin material (X) containing an oxymethylene-based polymer (A) and a resin material (Y), and a structure obtained by the bonding method. The method includes the steps of: preparing as the resin material (Y) an oxymethylene-based polymer composition (B) satisfying the following conditions (1) and (2); or preparing as the resin material (Y) the resin material (X) or another resin material and providing the oxymethylene-based polymer composition (B) between the resin material (Y) and the resin material (X); and heating the resin materials: (1) the oxymethylene-based polymer composition (B) has a melting point lower than that of the oxymethylene-based polymer (A), and a difference in melting point between the composition and the polymer is smaller than 5° C.

Abstract: Amino-formaldehyde resins may be prepared using formulations including formaldehyde, glycerin and at least one amino compound selected from the group consisting of urea, melamine, and mixtures thereof; under reaction conditions sufficient to prepare a resin, wherein; the amino-formaldehyde resin is prepared in a substantial absence of a sulfonating agent, ethylene glycol, and polyalkylene glycols. If the amino compound is urea, then the urea is present in a molar ratio of formaldehyde to urea ranging from 0.70 to 1.30; if the amino compound is melamine, then the melamine is present in a molar ratio of formaldehyde to melamine ranging from 1.3 to 2.2; and if the amino compound is a mixture of urea and melamine, then the mixture of urea and melamine is present in a molar ratio of formaldehyde to urea and melamine ranging from 0.35 to 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyaldimines which may be obtained from at least one polyamine (A) with aliphatic primary amino groups and at least one aldehyde (B). Said polyaldimines are odorless as are the aldehydes (B) produced by hydrolysis thereof. The invention further relates to methods for production of said polyaldimines and aldehyde (B) and methods for hydrolysis of the polyaldimine. The use of said polyaldimine in compositions as adhesive, sealant, coating or covering agents is disclosed. Said polyaldimines are characterized in being odorless, rapidly hydrolyzed on contact with water, no detectable odors being generated after hydrolysis thereof and stable to storage with the exclusion of water in compositions which contain components reactive towards amines.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to alkanal derivatives of water-soluble polymers such as poly(ethylene glycol), their corresponding hydrates and acetals, and to methods for preparing and using such polymer alkanals. The polymer alkanals of the invention are prepared in high purity and exhibit storage stability.

Abstract: Multifunctional reactive polymers created by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and methods of making such polymeric systems are provided. Such polymers provide multifunctional surfaces which can present two or more different molecules (e.g. biological ligands) in controlled ratios. Polymers may include compositional gradients allowing attached ligands to be presented as continuous gradients across a surface. The polymer compositions are modularly designable and applicable to a wider range of applications, including biomedical devices and diagnostic systems.

Abstract: Process for preparing polyoxymethylene copolymers (POMs) by a) polymerizing a reaction mixture comprising suitable main monomers and comonomers and also a polymerization initiator and, if appropriate, a regulator, b) adding a deactivator and c) removing the residual monomers, wherein the amount of compounds whose melting point at 1013 hPa is below 60° C. present in the reaction mixture at any point in time during the process is not more than 0.1% by weight, with the POM, the monomers, comonomers, polymerization initiators, deactivators and regulators not being included in the calculation.

Abstract: Resin compositions, methods of forming such resin compositions, methods of using such resin compositions and substrates treated with such resin compositions are disclosed. One of such resin compositions contains no formaldehyde and is useful as a binder. Such resin composition comprises the reaction product of: a—melamine, b—at least one aldehyde of formula (1) as defined in the specification, c—a cross linking agent, wherein the cross linking agent is glyoxylic acid, and d—at least one polyol having 2 or more than 2 hydroxyl groups. The resin composition of the present invention can provide performance characteristics to which they are applied.

Abstract: Process for preparation of polyoxymethylenes via polymerization of the monomers a) in the presence of cationic initiators b), and also, if appropriate, in the presence of regulators c), and subsequent deactivation and isolation of the polymer, which comprises undertaking the polymerization in a tubular reactor with static mixing elements and with a mixing zone, a polymerization zone, and a deactivation zone, the diameter of the tubular reactor in the mixing zone being <90% of the diameter in the polymerization zone.

Abstract: Tailorable polyimide resin systems suitable for processing by resin transfer molding (RTM) and resin infusion (RI) methods. An exemplary resin system includes first and second prepolymer components present in respective amounts to provide the desired processibility. The cured polyimide system exhibits high glass transition temperature and other properties required for gas turbine engine applications. The first and second prepolymer components independently comprise a monomeric mixture or a reaction product of a diamine component, a dianhydride component, and an end group component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula I: where: X is equal to NR5; R4 is equal to a C1-C12 alkyl group, aryl group, aralkyl group or cycloalkyl group. R1, R2, R3, R5 are equal to an H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl of heterocyclic group; where R1, R2, and R5 or R1, R2, and R3 may together form a heterocyclic group. The invention also relates to a method for the preparation of this compound by reaction of an amino compound with an alkanol hemiacetal. The invention also relates to amino-aldehyde resins containing this compound and the application of these resins in adhesive compositions, laminates, shaped articles and transparent coatings.

Abstract: A photosensitive resin which exhibits excellent storage stability, affinity, miscibility, or solubility with respect to a variety of compounds, and high sensitivity can be solidified even under hydrous conditions as well as exhibiting high cure-related sensitivity and high flexibility and being uniformly solidified even under highly hydrous conditions, a photosensitive resin composition containing the resin, and a novel compound. The photosensitive resin is a saponified poly(vinyl acetate)-based photosensitive resin having a structural unit represented by formula (1): (wherein R1 represents H or Me; R2 represents a linear or branched C2-C10 alkylene group; n is an integer of 1 to 3; X represents m is an integer of 0 to 6; and Y represents an aromatic ring or a single bond).

Abstract: Water-resistant, protein-based adhesive dispersion compositions and methods for preparing them are provided. The adhesive dispersions are prepared by copolymerizing a denatured vegetable protein, such as soy flour, that has been functionalized with methylol groups with one or more reactive comonomers, and preparing an acidic dispersion of the adhesive. The adhesive dispersions exhibit superior water resistance, and can be used to bond wood substrates, such as panels or laminate, or in the preparation of composite materials.

Abstract: Described is a radially multi-branched polymer represented by the following formula (I): ABi (I), which includes a central molecule (A) to which side-branches (B) are bonded in at least three positions (i?3). Also described are methods for preparing a multi-branched polymer as well as a porous insulating film including a multi-branched polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to phenol-free decorative laminates, in the form of sheets, such as HPL, CPL and LPL, using multilayer carrier materials in which no phenol resins are used for impregnation and which are therefore toxicologically safe, have a neutral odor and are more economical in their production. The impregnating resin system used is a urea/melamine/formaldehyde resin which was processed exclusively in an aqueous reaction medium and to which a polymer dispersion was added, the impregnating resin having been prepared in a first stage in the pH range from 7.0 to 8.5 and in a second stage in the pH range from 4.0 to 6.0. Finally, this resin batch is neutralized, added to the carrier material and pressed with the latter.

Abstract: The invention relates to phenol-free decorative laminates, in the form of sheets, such as HPL, CPL and LPL, using multilayer carrier materials in which no phenol resins are used for impregnation and which are therefore toxicologically safe, have a neutral odor and are more economical in their production. The impregnating resin system used is a urea/melamine/formaldehyde resin which was processed exclusively in an aqueous reaction medium and to which a polymer dispersion was added, the impregnating resin having been prepared in a first stage in the pH range from 7.0 to 8.5 and in a second stage in the pH range from 4.0 to 6.0. Finally, this resin batch is neutralized, added to the carrier material and pressed with the latter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula I: where: X is equal to NR5; R4 is equal to a C1–C12 alkyl group, aryl group, aralkyl group or cycloalkyl group, R1, R2, R3, R5 are equal to an H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl of heterocyclic group; where R1, R2, and R5 or R1, R2, and R3 may together form a heterocyclic group. The invention also relates to a method for the preparation of this compound by reaction of an amino compound with an alkanol hemiacetal. The invention also relates to amino-aldehyde resins containing this compound and the application of these resins in adhesive compositions, laminates, shaped articles and transparent coatings.

Abstract: A novel synthetic aluminium tanning agent as an alternative for chromium based tanning salts without using formaldehyde was prepared by using aromatic polymeric matrix and aluminium (III) salts as raw materials with suitable masking agents. The preparation of the syntan consists of sulphonation of aromatic molecule, which is incorporated with a polymeric network along with ligands specially designed for the complexation of aluminium (III) salts. The complex can be used as a self-tanning agent in leather industry with fairly good filling behavior. The tanned leathers exhibit shrinkage temperature about 85° C. Due to the higher precipitation point of the product, it can be used for tanning directly after deliming thus eliminating the pickling process. This product, unlike the conventional phenol based products, does not undergo photo-oxidation thereby preventing the discoloration of the tanned leathers.

Abstract: Resin compositions, methods of forming such resin compositions, methods of using such resin compositions and substrates treated with such resin compositions are disclosed. One of such resin compositions contains no formaldehyde and is useful as a binder. Such resin composition comprises the reaction product of: a—melamine, b—at least one aldehyde of formula (1) as defined in the specification, c—a cross linking agent, wherein the cross linking agent is glyoxylic acid, and d—at least one polyol having 2 or more than 2 hydroxyl groups. The resin composition of the present invention can provide performance characteristics to which they are applied.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to alkanal derivatives of water-soluble polymers such as poly(ethylene glycol), their corresponding hydrates and acetals, and to methods for preparing and using such polymer alkanals. The polymer alkanals of the invention are prepared in high purity and exhibit storage stability.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a synthetic tanning agent is disclosed whereby multi functional polymer is polymerized with sulfonated aromatic compound, pretreated with organic ligand to form an organo-polymeric matrix, which is essentially formaldehyde-free. The product has potential application in leather industry as an eco-friendly approach to chrome tanning by eliminating the conventional pickling process and the related problem of total dissolved solids (TDS) associated with the effluent. The present invention also provides for an exhaust aid for chrome due to its multiple carboxyl groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymers and oligomers, methods of their synthesis, and electronic devices comprising them.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing polyoxymethylene by contacting a formaldehyde source with a catalyst of the formula I [CpvMLw]m+Zm/nn???(I) where M is Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Mn, Re, Fe, Ru, Os, Co, Rh or Ir, Cp is a cyclopentadienyl ligand C5H(5-u)R1u, where u is from 0 to 5 and R1 is alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, aralkyl, COOR2, COR2, CN or NO2, and R2 is H, alkyl, aryl or aralkyl, v is 1 or 2, each L is independently a nitrile, CO or a ligand displaceable by CO, w is an integer from 0 to 4, Z is an anion, and m and n are each independently an integer from 1 to 3.

Abstract: To provide a sulfonic acid group-containing polymer having improved hot water resistance and radical resistance (durability), a solid polymer electrolyte including the polymer, and a proton-conducting membrane including the electrolyte, the polymer electrolyte includes a sulfonated product of a polymer shown by the following general formula (I): wherein X, Y, and Z are bonded randomly, alternately, or in blocks, y represents an integer of two or more, and each of x and z represents an integer of zero or more, where x+z>2.

Abstract: Copolymers are described containing blocks of the structural repeat units of the formula I and blocks containing structural units of the formula II [—O—CH2—]x,??(I) [—O—R1—],??(II) where R1 is a divalent radical derived from a hydroxy-terminated aliphatic or cycloaliphatic oligomer or polymer which, where appropriate, has ether groups and/or carbonyloxy groups in the chain, and x is a whole number, at least 10. The copolymers may be used for producing moldings.

Abstract: Reworkable thermoset acid-cleavable acetal and ketal based epoxy oligomers can be B-staged into a tack free state. Compositions containing the epoxy oligomers are employed in a reworkable assembly such as a wafer-level underfilled microelectronic package.

Abstract: A water-soluble composition including a water soluble polyamine adduct which is a reaction product of: (a) an alkoxy group modified polyepoxide resin containing an average of at least 1.5 epoxide groups per molecule; and (b) a Mannich base polyamine. The Mannich base polyamine is a reaction product of a polyamine containing at least two amino groups with a N-Mannich condensate prepared from a reaction of a phenolic compound, an aldehyde, and a secondary amine wherein the secondary amine of the N-Mannich condensate is replaced by one of the at least two amino groups of the polyamine, and wherein the ratio of the Mannich base polyamine to the alkoxy group modified polyepoxide resin contains an excess of an active amine hydrogen relative to epoxide groups so that the water soluble polyamine adduct has an amine hydrogen equivalent weight of at most 1000 based on solids content.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymers and oligomers, methods of their synthesis, and electronic devices comprising them.

Abstract: Adhesive composition consisting of an aminoplast resin with a free formaldehyde-like compound being present. In particular an adhesive composition consisting of a melamine-urea-formaldehyde resin to which a free formaldehyde-like compound has been added so that F/(NH2)2 is equal to 0.8-1.6. The adhesive is in particular suitable for the preparation of board material by combining in a press cellulose-containing materials with the adhesive according to the invention and in this press manufacturing board material at elevated temperature and pressure.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing high-purity aromatic oligomers by effectively separating an organic layer containing aromatic oligomers or the reaction products of a polycyclic aromatic compound with formaldehyde from an aqueous layer containing an acid catalyst in a simplified manner, hitherto regarded difficult to accomplish, and obtaining high-purity aromatic oligomers from the organic layer containing a reduced amount of impurities. In separating the aqueous layer containing the acid catalyst and the organic layer containing the oligomers from the reaction mixture formed by the condensation of a polycyclic aromatic compound and formaldehyde, the emulsion phase is broken by adding a nonionic or cationic surfactant in an effective amount and an alkali in an amount sufficient to neutralize 1-70% of the acid in the acid catalyst, the organic and aqueous layers are separated and the aromatic oligomers are recovered from the organic layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyacetal ABA type block copolymer having a liquid hydrogenated polybutadiene block hydroxyalkylated at both end having a specific monomer structure in the main chain and a polyacetal resin composition comprising the block copolymer and a specific polymer compound or an inorganic filler. The block copolymer and the resin composition can satisfy 4 characteristics necessary for materials for large-diameter gears, i.e. (1) high cycle capability (high productivity), (2) high roundness, (3) distinguished dimensional stability and (4) distinguished durability at the same time and provide useful materials for large-diameter gears having a pitch circle diameter of 60 mm or more.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymers and oligomers, methods of their synthesis, and electronic devices comprising them.

Abstract: Continuous process for preparing polyoxymethylene homo- or copolymers by bulk polymerization of the monomers in the presence of cationic initiators, and also, if desired, in the presence of regulators, where during the polymerization both the monomers and the polymer are present in molten form and, if desired, the polymer is then deactivated, and the melt is discharged, cooled and pelletized, which comprises discharging, cooling and pelletizing the polymer at an elevated pressure and in the presence of a liquid.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel monofunctional polyethylene glycol aldehydes for the pegylation of therapeutically active proteins. The pegylated protein conjugates that are produced, retain a substantial portion of their therapeutic activity and are less immunogenic than the protein from which the conjugate is derived. New syntheses for preparing such aldehydes are described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to alkanal derivatives of water-soluble polymers such as poly(ethylene glycol), their corresponding hydrates and acetals, and to methods for preparing and using such polymer alkanals. The polymer alkanals of the invention are prepared in high purity and exhibit storage stability.

Abstract: Copolymers are described containing blocks of the structural repeat units of the formula I and blocks containing structural units of the formula II

Abstract: An anti-bacterial polymer of the present invention consists of a vapor deposition-polymerization reaction product of a diaminobenzoic acid monomer or halogen atom-containing diamine monomer and a monomer reactive with these monomers. The anti-bacterial polymer can be prepared by a method, which comprises the step of subjecting a gas obtained by evaporating a diaminobenzoic acid monomer or halogen atom-containing diamine monomer and a gas obtained by evaporating a monomer reactive with these monomers to vapor deposition-polymerization, in a vacuum, to thus form an anti-bacterial polymer. The method permits the formation of a film having a desired thickness even on the surface having a complicated shape such as the surface of, for instance, a heat exchanger.

Abstract: A polymeric fluorescent substance or polymeric fluorescent substance solution is disclosed which can attain higher luminous efficiency as a polymer LED. The polymeric fluorescent substance has a specific content of water or poor solvent. Also disclosed is an organic electroluminescence device comprising at least one light-emitting layer that contains substantially no particle-like foreign materials having a diameter of more than 1 &mgr;m and that has few dark spots.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel monofunctional polyethylene glycol aldehydes for the pegylation of therapeutically active proteins. The pegylated protein conjugates that are produced, retain a substantial portion of their therapeutic activity and are less immunogenic than the protein from which the conjugate is derived. New syntheses for preparing such aldehydes are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new liquid, storage-stable coating composition, which is suitable for the production of coatings which have an outstanding resistance to external weathering, and binders thereof which are composed of a hardener component comprising an aminoplast resin and/or a blocked polyisocyanate and a specific polyol component of selected units, and to its use for the production of weathering-resistant coatings on any desired heat-resistant substrates.

Abstract: A phenol-formaldehyde resole resin is prepared using a high level of catalyst at a polymerization temperature of about 63° C. The endpoint, measured by salt water tolerance, is selected so that the resulting resin has a water dilutability of 20:1 at neutral pH after storage for three weeks at a temperature of about 13° C., with a free phenol level of no more than 0.50 percent.

Abstract: Preparation process for a novolak aralkyl resin having excellent heat resistance and curing property by reacting 0.4 to 0.8 mol of an aralkyl compound based on one mol of the low molecular weight novolak containing 90% by weight or more of bi-nuclear novolak in the presence of an acidic catalyst, the process comprising at first melting the low molecular weight novolak, heating it up to a reaction temperature, then adding 0.001 to 0.05% by weight of the acidic catalyst to the total amount of the low molecular weight novolak and the aralkyl compound, then continuously adding the aralkyl compound for reaction, neutralizing the residual acidic catalyst after the completion of the reaction, a novolak aralkyl resin obtained by the preparation process and a novolak aralkyl resin composition containing said resin.

Abstract: A method for controlling the production of formaldehyde resin compositions in which formaldehyde takes part in a reaction with one or a combination of co resin forming material (of the type phenol, urea, melamine) the method includes monitoring at least one of the formation of the reaction mixture and the course of the reaction by near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and adjusting the course of the reaction (when necessary) in accordance with the results of the spectroscopy to obtain optimum conditions for the reaction.

Abstract: A process for producing fiberboard panels includes I. gluing cellulosic fibers with an aqueous glue solution and adjusting the moisture content of the cellulosic fibers and/or the water content of the glue such that the moisture content of the glued cellulosic fibers is not more than 150%; and II. compressing the glued cellulosic fibers produced in step (I) at elevated temperature to fiberboard panels.

Abstract: An improved resin for use in making honeycomb sandwich panels. The improvement involves modifying a phenolic resin so that the amount of smoke and heat generated during combustion is reduced. The reduction in smoke and heat generation is achieved by reducing the amount of phenol used to form the phenolic resin. The phenol is replaced by low-smoke producing sulfone compounds such as 4,4′-bisphenol-S, 3,3′-bisphenol-S, biphenol and bisphenol ethers which reduce the number of smoke producing methylene or methylene ether linkages present in the cured phenolic resin. The low-smoke producing resin may be used as a dip resin for coating the honeycomb or as the matrix resin for the core and face sheets of the sandwich panel.

Abstract: A polymeric, phosphorus-containing composition derived from aryl to aryl coupling of a substituted 2,2′-dihydroxyl-1,1′-binaphthalene or a substituted 2,2′-dihydroxyl-1,1′-biphenylene and phosphonylated at the dioxyl of said structure with at least one diaryloxyphosphite [—P(—O—Ar)2], diarylphosphine [—P(Ar)2] and/or aryl, aryloxyphosphinite [—P(Ar)(—O—Ar)], where each Ar is individually phenyl, substituted phenyl, naphthyl, and substituted naphthyl, provided that the two Ar groups that are directly or indirectly bonded to the same phosphorus atom may be linked to each other by a linking unit selected from direct bond, alkylidene, secondary or tertiary amine, oxygen, sulfide, sulfone, and sulfoxide. Polymerization by aryl to aryl coupling is achieved by direct oxidative coupling of the binaphthalene or biphenylene, copolymerization with an aromatic comonomer, or copolymerization with an aldehyde.