Abstract: A pipe support has a pair of arms. The first end of one arm has a tongue and the first end of the other arm has an elongate groove configured to slidably receive the tongue. Base plates are pivotably connected to the second ends of both arms.

Abstract: Disclosed is a 2-pyrrolidone polymer or copolymer having optionally substituted methylol groups, and a process for producing the 2-pyrrolidone polymer or copolymer having methylol groups, the process comprising reacting a 2-pyrrolidone polymer or copolymer with an aldehyde.

Abstract: A novel diarylamine novolac resin such as a phenylnaphthylamine novolac resin, and further a resist underlayer film-forming composition in which the resin is used in a lithography process for manufacturing a semiconductor device. A polymer including a unit structure (A) of Formula (1): (in Formula (1), each of Ar1 and Ar2 is a benzene ring or a naphthalene ring). A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, including: forming an underlayer film on a semiconductor substrate with the resist underlayer film-forming composition; forming a hardmask on the underlayer film; forming a resist film on the hardmask; forming a resist pattern by irradiation with light or an electron beam followed by development; etching the hardmask with the resist pattern; etching the underlayer film with the hardmask thus patterned; and processing the semiconductor substrate with the underlayer film thus patterned.

Abstract: Disclosed is a 2-pyrrolidone polymer or copolymer having optionally substituted methylol groups, and a process for producing the 2-pyrrolidone polymer or copolymer having methylol groups, the process comprising reacting a 2-pyrrolidone polymer or copolymer with an aldehyde.

Abstract: Provided is a novel polyazomethine which is soluble in relatively versatile organic solvents including hydrophobic solvents such as toluene, alcohol solvents such as methanol and ethanol, glycol solvents such as propylene glycol monomethyl ether, and ester solvents such as methyl lactate, while securing carrier mobility sufficient for a semiconductor material. The polyazomethine is a repeating unit that contains a divalent aromatic ring-containing conjugated group wherein an azomethine group and a divalent aromatic group which may have a substituent are alternately bonded and conjugated and a divalent hydrocarbon group which may have a group that is not conjugated with the azomethine group and has an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom or a cycloalkylene group, with the aromatic ring-containing conjugated group and the hydrocarbon group being bonded with each other via the azomethine group.

Abstract: Provided is an oxymethylene copolymer composition for a stretched material having a high strength and a high elastic modulus, the composition including: an oxymethylene copolymer; and a crosslinkable compound to be blended with the oxymethylene copolymer in an amount of 0.001 to 0.05 part by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the oxymethylene copolymer. The present invention also relates to a stretched material obtained by using the oxymethylene copolymer composition. Further, the present invention relates to a structure obtained by the secondary processing of the above stretched material, and a structure obtained by using the above oxymethylene copolymer composition in a bonding layer of the structure. The present invention also relates to a method of producing a structure, the method including: using the oxymethylene copolymer composition in a bonding layer of the structure; and removing a polyalkylene glycol component with water or a solvent.

Abstract: The invention provides an active energy ray curable liquid composition containing a compound having a bonding group represented by a general formula (I), and a liquid cartridge. ([A] in the formula (I) is a cyclic group represented by a general formula (II), [Y] in the formula (II) is a cyclic linking group having a carbonyl group and a site containing an unsaturated carbon bond adjacent to the carbonyl group, and E in the formula (I) is a bonding group having at least one amide bond and at least one of divalent organic groups which may be substituted.

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: This invention relates to epoxy resins containing indole as structural unit, indole resins and resin compositions containing said epoxy resins and indole resins useful for applications such as laminating, molding, casting and adhesion on account of their excellent fire retardance, adhesiveness, moisture resistance and heat resistance. The indole resins of this invention and the epoxy resins obtained therefrom are represented by the following general formulas I and II wherein R1 is H, alkyl or the like, X is a crosslinking group represented by —C(R2R3)— or C(R4R5)—Ar—C(R4R5)— (wherein R2-R5 are H, alkyl or the like and Ar is a benzene or biphenyl ring), G is glycidyl group and n is an integer of 1-20.

Abstract: A crosslinking agent that is an ungelled reaction product of (a) at least one aminoplast resin and (b) at least one aromatic heterocycle containing at least one nitrogen atom wherein the crosslinking agent is essentially free of active hydrogen functional groups and has a glass transition temperature of at least 10° C. is disclosed. Methods for preparing crosslinking agents are also disclosed. Further provided is a curable powder coating composition including a polymer having a glass transition temperature of at least 30° C. containing reactive functional groups and the present crosslinking agent; a multilayer composite coating composition and substrates coated therewith are also disclosed.

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: The invention pertains to a coating composition comprising a compound comprising at least one bicyclo-orthoester group and at least one other functional group. The invention also comprises a process for curing the present coating composition. Further, a process for making a bicyclo-orthoester-functional compound from the corresponding oxetane compound is described.

Abstract: A crosslinking agent that is an ungelled reaction product of (a) at least one aminoplast resin and (b) at least one aromatic heterocycle containing at least one nitrogen atom wherein the crosslinking agent is essentially free of active hydrogen functional groups and has a glass transition temperature of at least 10° C. is disclosed. Methods for preparing crosslinking agents are also disclosed. Further provided is a curable powder coating composition including a polymer having a glass transition temperature of at least 30° C. containing reactive functional groups and the present crosslinking agent; a multilayer composite coating composition and substrates coated therewith are also disclosed.

Abstract: Water-dilutable etherified melamine-formaldehyde resins obtained by reacting melamine, formaldehyde, a compound having anionic groups and an etherification alcohol in a mixing ratio of melamine:formaldehyde:compound having anionic group:etherification alcohol of 1:(1.7 to 7.0):(0.01 to 0.4):(10 to 30) in the reaction mixture, are prepared in a multistage process and are used for preparing impregnates, especially glass fiber fleece and in paper coating.

Abstract: Provided is a polymeric fluorescent substance which emits a fluorescence in a solid state, which comprises the following repeating unit in an amount of 20 mol % or more based on the total amount of all repeating units, in the formula, X1 represents a group selected from the group consisting of —CR3═CR4—, —C≡C—, —SiR5R6—, —NR7—, —CO—, —CO—O—, —O—CO—, —SO2—, a carbon-carbon single bond, —O— and —S—. The polymeric fluorescent substance has strong fluorescence, and can be suitably used as a polymer LED and a dye for laser.

Abstract: The amino-aldehyde-phosphate resins and copolymers are produced by reacting an amino compound, an aldehyde and a phosphorus oxyacid, These components may be reacted at ambient or elevated temperature or at ambient, elevated or reduced pressure. They may be produced in the form of water based pre-polymer, a clear resin or as granules or powder. These resins are flame retardant and may be added to or applied on to flammable organic materials to make them flame retardant. The amino-aldehyde-phosphate resins and copolymers may be utilized as coating agent, as an adhesive, films, laminates and as flame retardant compounds.

Abstract: A thermoplastic or thermosetting adhesive for bonding an electronic component to a substrate in which the adhesive is cured in situ from a curable composition comprises one or more poly- or mono-functional maleimide compounds, or one or more poly- or mono-functional vinyl compounds other than maleimide compounds, or a combination of maleimide and vinyl compounds, a curing initiator and optionally, one or more fillers.

Abstract: Disclosed are a novel polymer comprising at least one partial structure represented by the following formula (I), (II) or (III), a light-emitting device material which is the polymer, and a light-emitting device using the material: 1

Abstract: A thermoplastic or thermosetting curable adhesive composition for bonding an electronic component to a substrate in which the adhesive is cured in situ comprises one or more poly- or mono-functional maleimide compounds, or one or more poly- or mono-functional vinyl compounds other than maleimide compounds, or a combination of maleimide and vinyl compounds, a curing initiator and optionally, one or more fillers.

Abstract: Polyacetal copolymers, obtained by copolymerizing (A) 100 parts by weight of trioxane, (B) 0.01 to 10 part(s) by weight of at least one compound selected from among glycidyl ether compounds of the following general formula (I), (II) or (III) and (C) 0 to 20 part(s) by weight of a cyclic ether compound [excluding the glydicyl ether compound (B)] copolymerizable with trioxane, are a polyacetal resin having a high rigidity, excellent creep properties, a high surface hardness and excellent sliding properties: wherein R1 is a C1-12 alkyl group, an aryl group or a substtituted aryl group; wherein R2 represents a C2-20 polyalkylene oxide glycol residue; wherein R4 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R5 represents an alkylene group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Described is a liquid, partially alkoxymethylated melamine crosslinker composition having from about 2.6 to about 4.6 moles of combined formaldehyde per mole of melamine, from about 1.4 to about 4.4 moles of alkyl per mole of melamine, from about 1.3 to about 3.4 moles of NH per mole of melamine, a free formaldehyde level of less than about 0.5 weight percent based on 100 percent solids, and an N-methylol level of less than about 6.0 weight percent; processes for its preparation; a low formaldehyde emitting curable composition containing the crosslinker; as well as a method of coating a substrate and substrates so coated.

Abstract: In the present method of manufacturing modified particles, a saturated vapor of a monomer B is produced in a condensing chamber, and then particles containing a monomer A, which differs from the monomer B and is polymerizable therewith, are introduced, along with an inert gas, into the condensing chamber through a particle intake. Then, a super-saturated vapor of the monomer B is created by reducing pressure using a pressurizing/depressurizing opening, thereby condensing the monomer B on the surface of the particles, and causing a polymerization reaction between the monomer A and the monomer B. With this method, spherical modified particles of uniform diameter, which include a polymer of the monomers A and B, can be obtained in a short time, by means of simple operations.

Abstract: A process for polymerizing a vinyl chloride monomer wherein the vinyl chloride monomer is subjected to homopolymerization or (co)polymerization with a monomer copolymerizable with the vinyl chloride monomer in an aqueous solvent, comprising applying in advance a coating liquid containing a cocondensation product obtained by reacting either a phenothiazine derivative and an aldehyde or a phenothiazine derivative, a naphthol derivative and an aldehyde to give an initial condensation product and then reacting the initial product with a polyphenol, to an inner wall of a polymerization tank and parts of an apparatus in contact with the monomers during the polymerization process. The process makes it possible to apply the cocondensation product as an aqueous solution to, e.g., an inner wall of a polymerization tank; to quite effectively prevent polymer adhesion in, e.g.

Abstract: A composition for the detackification and clarification of acid and alkaline paint and lacquer waste waters and paint spray booth wastes, comprising:an inorganic-organic and/or organic adduct alloy polymer composition having the formula:A.multidot.B.sup.+ .multidot.D.sup.+wherein: A=[(SiO.sub.2 /Me.sup.I.sub.2 O).sub.u Me.sup.II.sub.m Me.sub.m.sup.III(OH).sbsp.p.sup.(SO.sbsp.4.sup.).sbsp.y.sup.(Aci) (2m+3n)-p-2y].sub.rwhere r=1 to 98% bw; u=0 to 10% bw; ##STR1## where: x=0 to 98% bw; Z is a divalent substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, heterocyclic or aromatic radicalD.sup.+ =(PQAM).sub.wwherew=2 to 98% b.w. of polyquaternized polymer (PQAM)Me.sub.m.sup.II is selected from the divalent cationic group comprising: Mg, Zn, Ca, and Fe.sup.2+m=0 to 5Me.sub.n.sup.III is a tri-or more valent metal selected from the group comprising: Fe, Al, and Al--Zn complexes;n=1 to 20Aci is selected from the monovalent anionic group comprising Cl.sup.-, Br.sup.-, I.sup.-, NO.sub.3 --, H.sub.2 PO.sub.4 --, CH.

Abstract: Described is a liquid, partially alkoxymethylated melamine crosslinker composition having from about 2.6 to about 4.6 moles of combined formaldehyde per mole of melamine, from about 1.4 to about 4.4 moles of alkyl per mole of melamine, from about 1.3 to about 3.4 moles of NH per mole of melamine, a free formaldehyde level of less than about 0.5 weight percent based on 100 percent solids, and an N-methylol level of less than about 6.0 weight percent; processes for its preparation; a low formaldehyde emitting curable composition containing the crosslinker; as well as a method of coating a substrate and substrates so coated.

Abstract: Modified melamine-formaldehyde resins are made of a condensate of formaldehyde, urea, melamine and modifying agents which contains: (a) a combination of 5 to 25 wt %, with respect to melamine, of dicyanodiamide and 8 to 30 wt %, with respect to melamine, of water-soluble polyalcohol with at least two hydroxyalkyl groups, and/or (b) 1.5 to 20 wt % amines having the formulas (Ia)NR.sub.4 R.sub.5 --R.sub.1 --X (Ia)and/or (Ib),NR.sub.4 R.sub.5 --R.sub.2 --Y--R.sub.3 --X (Ib)in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and depending on the meaning of X stand for a linear, branched or cyclic C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl or alkylene radical and R.sub.2 stands for a linear, branched or cyclic C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkylene radical; R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 can be the same or different and can stand for H or for a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl radical; and X can stand for hydrogen, OH or NR.sub.4 R.sub.5 and Y can stand for --O-- or --NH--. The molar ratio of melamine to formaldehyde ranges from 1:1.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of polyoxymethylene copolymers, wherein 1,3,5-trioxane is polymerized with generally known comonomers in the presence of a strong protonic acid initiator and in the presence of a formaldehyde dialkyl acetal, and wherein the initiator is dissolved in the formaldehyde dialkyl acetal before admixing to the trioxane and the comonomers.

Abstract: A continuous process for the preparation of polyacetal copolymers from 1,3,5-trioxane and the comonomers known for this purpose using strong protic acids as an initiator, in which the initiator is added in an amount of 0.01 to 0.6 ppm, based on the total amount of monomers, in finely divided form to the monomer mixture, after the polymerization step the crude polymer is transferred from the polymerization reactor to a mixing unit without further intermediate steps, excess monomer is removed from the crude polymer in the mixing unit or between polymerization reactor and mixing unit by applying reduced pressure and, if desired, generally customary stabilizers, assistants, fillers, reinforcing materials and/or colorants are incorporated into the polymer in the mixing unit.

Abstract: A linear aminoplast-ether copolymer of the formula: ##STR1## where the divalent R.sub.01 contains a divalent alkyleneoxy containing moiety, Amp is the skeletal residue of an aminoplast, R is hydrogen, alkyl containing 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, and acyl containing 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, p is a positive number that is equal to the free valence of Amp minus 2, RO is bonded to alkylene units of Amp, and a is a number greater than 1. The method for making the copolymer is described.

Abstract: Branched, dendrimeric macromolecules having a central nucleus and a series of polyoxaalkylene chains that radiate from the nucleus and spread into the surrounding space branching a cascade fashion until the desired size results. Molecules formed in this manner are free of excessive functional crowding on their outer surfaces. Synthetic methods of preparing these molecules and their uses are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to nitrogen-containing polymers containing structural units of formula (I), ##STR1## where the symbols and indices have the following meanings: Ar.sup.1, Ar.sup.2, Ar.sup.3 are, identically or differently, mono- and/or polynuclear and/or condensed aryl and/or heteroaryl groups which may or may not be linked via one or more bridges carbon atoms, which may or may not be substituted;X is a single bond, --O--, --S--, --SO--, --SO.sub.2, NR.sup.3, --CR.sup.4 R.sup.5 --, --CO--, --CR.sup.6 .dbd.CR.sup.7, CR.sup.8 R.sup.9 --CR.sup.10 R.sup.11 or SiR.sup.12 R.sup.13 ;R.sup.1 -R.sup.13 are, identically or differently, H, a hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms or Ar.sup.4, where Ar.sup.4, identical with or different from Ar.sup.1, has the same meanings as Ar.sup.1 ;n=1, 2 or 3.

Abstract: Provided by the present invention are novel diguanamine derivatives, led by 2,5/2,6-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-bicyclo?2.2.l!heptanes and 1,3/1,4-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-cyclo-hexanes, and derivatives thereof, applications of these compounds in fields such as adhesives and paints, utilization of these compounds in flame-retarding, thermal stabilization and compatibilization methods of resins, thermosetting molding compositions and thermosetting expansion-molding compositions making use of these compounds, as well as polymeric microspheres also using these compounds. These compounds are expected to find wide spread industrial utility as various excellent properties can be obtained by using them.

Abstract: Furfuryl alcohol/formaldehyde resins exhibiting high water compatibility and low amounts of volatile organic compounds such as furfuryl alcohol.

Abstract: Described is a liquid, partially alkoxymethylated melamine crosslinker composition having from about 2.6 to about 4.6 moles of combined formaldehyde per mole of melamine, from about 1.4 to about 4.4 moles of alkyl per mole of melamine, from about 1.3 to about 3.4 moles of NH per mole of melamine, a free formaldehyde level of less than about 0.5 weight percent based on 100 percent solids, and an N-methylol level of less than about 6.0 weight percent; processes for its preparation; a low formaldehyde emitting curable composition containing the crosslinker; as well as a method of coating a substrate and substrates so coated.

Abstract: Provided by the present invention are novel diguanamine derivatives, led by 2,5/2,6-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-bicyclo?2.2.1!heptanes and 1,3/1,4-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-cyclohexanes, and derivatives thereof, applications of these compounds in fields such as adhesives and paints, utilization of these compounds in flame-retarding, thermal stabilization and compatibilization methods of resins, thermosetting molding compositions and thermosetting expansion-molding compositions making use of these compounds, as well as polymeric microspheres also using these compounds. These compounds are expected to find wide spread industrial utility as various excellent properties can be obtained by using them.

Abstract: Novel substituted urea and oxime carbamate modified amino crosslinking agents, curable compositions containing the same, including curable powder coating compositions, are disclosed. Also disclosed is a novel process for preparing pyrrolidone urea.

Abstract: Provided by the present invention are novel diguanamine derivatives, led by 2,5/2,6-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanes and 1,3/1,4-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-cyclohexanes, and derivatives thereof, applications of these compounds in fields such as adhesives and paints, utilization of these compounds in flame-retarding, thermal stabilization and compatibilization methods of resins, thermosetting molding compositions and thermosetting expansion-molding compositions making use of these compounds, as well as polymeric microspheres also using these compounds. These compounds are expected to find wide spread industrial utility as various excellent properties can be obtained by using them.

Abstract: Provided by the present invention are novel diguanamine derivatives, led by 2,5/2,6-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanes and 1,3/1,4-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-cyclohexanes, and derivatives thereof, applications of these compounds in fields such as adhesives and paints, utilization of these compounds in flame-retarding, thermal stabilization and compatibilization methods of resins, thermosetting molding compositions and thermosetting expansion-molding compositions making use of these compounds, as well as polymeric microspheres also using these compounds. These compounds are expected to find wide spread industrial utility as various excellent properties can be obtained by using them.

Abstract: An electroconductive polymer comprising a repeating unit having a chemical structure represented by formula (I): ##STR1## or, formula (II): ##STR2## as defined herein, and a process for producing the same.

Abstract: Process for continuous preparation of homo- and copolyoxymethylenes with stable end groups in a homogeneous phase, in which in a tubular reactor with static mixing elements cyclic formaldehyde oligomers are polymerized in the presence of protonic acids as initiators in amounts of 0.005 to 500 ppm in a polymerization zone, in which the residence time of the reaction components in this zone is 0.1 to 10 min and in which the initiator is deactivated immediately after polymerization, there being a fluid transition between the polymerization and deactivator zones which is determined solely by the addition of deactivator, and in which, besides deactivation, stabilization of the chain ends is carried out in the presence of residual monomers, with the volatile constituents being removed from the reaction mixture in a subsequent vent unit. Stabilization is carried out in the presence of alkaline substances, either at temperatures of 150.degree. C. to 250.degree. C.

Abstract: A process for making solid colored particles by preparing a reaction solution in water comprising formaldehyde, urea, a cyclic polyamine functional triazine compound, and acid. A dye can be incorporated into the reaction solution if a color other than white is desired. Particles are formed having an average particle size between 1 and 70 microns without the need to resort to crushing to break up agglomerates. Particles made by this process provide excellent color and are easily washable from a substrate when incorporated into a washable formulation.Additionally, it has been found that the incorporation of colored microcapsules of average size of 1-70 microns where the color is located primarily on or in the shell of the microcapsule also provides excellent washable compositions when incorporated into a washable formulation.

Abstract: Provided by the present invention are novel diguanamine derivatives, led by 2,5/2,6-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanes and 1,3/1,4-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-cyclohexanes, and derivatives thereof, applications of these compounds in fields such as adhesives and paints, utilization of these compounds in flame-retarding, thermal stabilization and compatibilization methods of resins, thermosetting molding compositions and thermosetting expansion-molding compositions making use of these compounds, as well as polymeric microspheres also using these compounds. These compounds are expected to find wide spread industrial utility as various excellent properties can be obtained by using them.

Abstract: In the process for the preparation, with simultaneous end group stabilization, of polyacetal copolymers in a homogeneous phase and working up thereof, cyclic formaldehyde oligomers are copolymerized with cyclic acetals in the presence of an initiator in a polymerization reactor and immediately thereafter the initiator is deactivated by addition of basic substances, the unstable chain ends being degraded down to 0.01% to 1% in the presence of residual monomer, the product losing the majority of the residual monomer at the reactor outlet by letting down into a pelletizing device and the residual monomer which remains and the impurities dissolved in the product being removed by extraction with solvents and the product being pelletized, after drying and stabilization.

Abstract: Novel aminoplast anchored UV stabilizers are provided. Compared to unanchored stabilizers, the anchored stabilizers disclosed herein have increased compatibility with coating resins and have reduced volatility due to higher molecular weights resulting from anchoring. A process for preparing the anchored stabilizers by the reaction of unanchored stabilizers with alkoxymethylated aminoplasts in a sulfuric acid medium is also provided. The unanchored stabilizers include 2-(2-hydroxyaryl)benzotriazoles, 2-hydroxybenzophenones, 2-(2-hydroxyaryl)-4,6-diaryl-1,3,5-triazines, salicylic acid derivatives, 2-hydroxyoxanilides, and blocked derivatives thereof as well as mixtures of two or more stabilizers. The aminoplasts include alkoxymethylated derivatives of glycolurils, melamines, and benzoguanamines.

Abstract: Cationic urea/formaldehyde resins are obtainable by condensing urea and formaldehyde in a molar ratio of from 1:1.5 to 1:3 in the presence of polymers which contain not less than 1 mol % of polymerized vinylamine units and have Fikentscher K values of from 5 to 300, in an amount of from 5 to 50 g per mole of urea in the end product, where the mixture is first a) precondensed at a pH of from 8 to 14, then acidified and b) condensed at a pH of from 1 to 5 until gel formation begins, c) then from 0.3 to 1.5 moles of formaldehyde are added per mole of urea used, d) post-condensation is carried out and e) the resin solution is subsequently neutralized. The resins thus obtained are used in papermaking as assistants for increasing the dry and wet strength of paper and result in less dulling of the whiteness of the paper.

Abstract: Novel aminoplast anchored UV stabilizers are provided. Compared to unanchored stabilizers, the anchored stabilizers disclosed herein have increased compatibility with coating resins and have reduced volatility due to higher molecular weights resulting from anchoring. A process for preparing the anchored stabilizers by the reaction of unanchored stabilizers with alkoxymethylated aminoplasts in a sulfuric acid medium is also provided. The unanchored stabilizers include 2-(2-hydroxyaryl)benzotriazoles, 2-hydroxybenzophenones, 2-(2-hydroxyaryl)-4,6-diaryl-1,3,5-tri-azines, salicylic acid derivatives, 2-hydroxyoxanilides, and blocked derivatives thereof as well as mixtures of two or more stabilizers. The aminoplasts include alkoxymethylated derivatives of glycolurils, melamines, and benzoguanamines.

Abstract: Provided by the present invention are novel diguanamine derivatives, led by 2,5/2,6-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanes and 1,3/1,4-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-cyclohexanes, and derivatives thereof, applications of these compounds in fields such as adhesives and paints, utilization of these compounds in flame-retarding, thermal stabilization and compatibilization methods of resins, thermosetting molding compositions and thermosetting expansion-molding compositions making use of these compounds, as well as polymeric microspheres also using these compounds. These compounds are expected to find wide spread industrial utility as various excellent properties can be obtained by using them.

Abstract: Provided are light-absorbing polymers useful for imparting color and/or ultraviolet light screening properties to thermoplastic resins. The polymeric colorants or UV absorbers may be added during the formation of the uncolored thermoplastic polymer or melt or solution blended with other thermoplastic polymers.

Abstract: A process for preparing polyacetals by copolymerization of glyoxylic esters with other copolymerizable monomers in the presence of anionic or cationic polymerization initiators, with or without the introduction of stable end groups and with or without hydrolysis of the copolymerized units of glyoxylic ester present in the copolymer comprises using as monomers cyclic formals derived from diols, homopolymers of formaldehyde, trioxepane or mixtures thereof, although up to 50% by weight of this group of monomers may be replaced by other customary copolymerizable monomers, and the poly(acetal-carboxylate)s thus obtainable are useful as additives in reduced-phosphate and phosphate-free detergents and cleaners, as water treatment agents and as dispersants for finely divided substances.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of polyoxymethylene copolymers, wherein 1,3,5-trioxane is polymerized with generally known comonomers in the presence of a strong protonic acid initiator and in the presence of a formaldehyde dialkyl acetal, and wherein the initiator is dissolved in the formaldehyde dialkyl acetal before admixing to the trioxane and the comonomers.