Abstract: Water-dilutable binders which are self-crosslinking at room temperature, comprising reaction products ABF with epoxy-amine adducts A and formaldehyde resin formers B selected from phenols B1, (substituted) ureas B2, melamine B3, guanamines B4, and mixtures of said resin formers, with formaldehyde F or compounds which give off formaldehyde under the reaction conditions, may be formulated, following at least partial neutralization, to give aqueous coating materials which give coatings affording outstanding corrosion protection.

Abstract: A crosslinking agent is provided which is an ungelled reaction product of (a) an aminoplast resin and (b) a compound having active hydrogen groups reactive with the aminoplast resin (a) such that the crosslinking agent is essentially free of functional groups reactive with aminoplast resin and has a glass transition temperature of at least 10° C. Also provided is a method for preparing the crosslinking agent. Further provided is a curable powder coating composition including (A) a polymer having a glass transition temperature of at least 30° C. containing reactive functional groups and (B) the previously described crosslinking agent. Additionally provided is a multilayer composite coating composition including a base coat deposited from a film-forming composition and a top coat over the base coat deposited from the previously described powder coating composition. Coated substrates are also provided.

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: The invention relates to a process for preparing a liquid melamine urea formaldehyde resin that has long term stability. The invention also relates to a liquid MUF resin with a high formaldehyde and melamine content. The invention further relates to a liquid suspension hardener including a catalyst, a thickener, a filler, and water. The invention also relates to a adhesive composition for use in wood bonding that is made by adding a hardener to the resin.

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: A binder for inorganic fiber, which comprises an aldehyde condensable thermosetting resin precursor and a fluorocarbon compound having a polyfluoroalkyl group.

Abstract: A melamine-urea-formaldehyde resin modified with a cyclic urea prepolymer and sodium metabisulfite. Products prepared with the binder include wood composites such as particleboard and medium density fiberboard.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a liquid melamine urea formaldehyde resin that has long term stability. The invention also relates to a liquid MUF resin with a high formaldehyde and melamine content. The invention further relates to a liquid suspension hardener including a catalyst, a thickener, a filler, and water. The invention also relates to a adhesive composition for use in wood bonding that is made by adding a hardener to the resin.

Abstract: The invention provides coating compositions comprising a reactive component (a) which is substantially free of any heteratoms and is a not a crystalline solid at room temperature and which comprises from (i) 12 to 72 carbon atoms, and (ii) at least two functional groups, and (b) a crosslinking agent comprising a plurality of functional groups (iii) reactive with the functional groups (ii) of compound (a), wherein functional groups (ii) and (iii) are selected such that reaction there between produces a thermally irreversible chemical linkage. The coating compositions of the invention provide improved solids, chip resistance, flexibility and/or scratch & mar resistance while maintaining desirable and/or improved performance characteristics with regard to environmental etch, relative humidity, QCT, chip resistance, thermoshock resistance, cold crack resistance, adhesion and the like.

Abstract: A one-step, in-situ, process for producing a high solids content emulsion or dispersion of partially or totally crosslinked urea formaldehyde (UF), melamine formaldehyde (MF), or melamine urea formaldehyde (MUF) resin droplets or particles, by forming a reaction mixture of (i) aqueous formaldehyde (formalin), (ii) at least one water-soluble protective colloid, (iii) water and (iv) optionally a surfactant, and mixing the reaction mixture in a reaction vessel; optionally adjusting the initial pH of the reaction mixture according to a desired value as needed; adding (i) urea or substituted urea, (ii) melamine or substituted melamine, or (iii) a mixture thereof, to the reaction mixture; and heating the reaction mixture to a temperature at which condensation takes place between the (i) urea or substituted urea, (ii) the melamine or substituted melamine, or (iii) the mixture thereof, and the formaldehyde to form a urea formaldehyde, melamine formaldehyde or melamine urea formaldehyde resin, and holding the reaction

Abstract: Disclosed is a wiping cleaner comprising a porous material of an open-cell structure having a density of 5 to 50 kg/m3, a tensile strength of 0.6 to 1.6 kg/cm2, an elongation at break of 8 to 20%, and cell number of 80 to 300 cells/25 mm and having a surface wherein upon wiping, particles are peeled from the wiping surface by friction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a liquid melamine urea formaldehyde resin that has long term stability. The invention also relates to a liquid MUF resin with a high formaldehyde and melamine content. The invention further relates to a liquid suspension hardener including a catalyst, a thickener, a filler, and water. The invention also relates to a adhesive composition for use in wood bonding that is made by adding a hardener to the resin.

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: The present invention provides a method of accelerating hardening of thermosetting resin and a device therefor such that hardening time is rendered far shorter than in the case of the prior art. By way of a pertinent means, when unhardened thermosetting resin is to be disposed in an atmosphere having a specified temperature for the purpose of hardening, a ceramic plasma spraying plane is formed in at least one portion, or preferably in as large an area as possible, in the above-mentioned atmosphere whose temperature is maintained at a specified level and in which the above-mentioned resin is disposed, thereby causing convective heat existing in the hot air to be thermally converted into far infrared radiant heat radiation from the ceramic plasma spraying plane mentioned above.

Abstract: A process for producing amino resin particles includes: a reaction process for obtaining a reaction solution containing an amino resin precursor which is obtained by a reaction of an amino compound with formaldehyde, and having a viscosity in a range of from 2×10−2 Pa.s to 5.8×10−2 Pa.s at a temperature in a range of from 95° C. to 98° C.; an emulsion process for obtaining an emulsion by emulsifying the reaction solution; and a curing process for curing the amino resin precursor in the emulsion state by adding a catalyst to the emulsion. With this producing process, it is possible to readily produce amino resin particles with an essentially uniform particle size (narrow particle size distribution).

Abstract: Reaction products of the reactants comprising

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of resols by reacting phenolic compounds with aldehydes with catalysis by metal salts whose cation can easily be precipitated as low-solubility salts in industrial processes. In this process, a dispersant is added to the reaction mixture comprising phenolic compound, aldehyde and metal salt before, during or after the condensation reaction, and a complexing agent is admixed after the condensation reaction is complete and after the dispersant has been admixed. The resultant resins are transparent even after neutralization using sulphuric acid.

Abstract: A melamine-containing resin modified with a cyclic urea prepolymer comprising urea, formaldehyde and ammonia or a primary amine. The prepolymer-modified melamine-containing resin provides useful binders alone, or when combined or coreacted with other resins. Products prepared with the binder include wood composites such as particleboard and medium density fiberboard.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing methylene urea polymers using urea, a formaldehyde product and a reactant, such as an acid. Urea is introduced into a multi-screw extruder together with the formaldehyde product. In the extruder the products are mixed, compressed, heated and melted to a flowable mixture. A reactant, such as an acid is added to the melted mixture, thereby forming a mass having methylene urea polymers. The mass is extruded afterwards.

Abstract: The preparation of phenol-formaldehyde and melamine formaldehyde resin-based binders extended with a cyclic urea-formaldehyde prepolymer and to products prepared using the binders. More particularly, the invention relates to a cyclic urea prepolymer comprising urea, formaldehyde, and ammonia or a primary amine which, when added to a phenol-formaldehyde or melamine-formaldehyde based resin, results in a useful binder for the manufacturer numerous articles.

Abstract: Improved anti-reflective coating compositions for use in integrated circuit manufacturing processes and methods of forming these compositions are provided. Broadly, the compositions are formed by heating a solution comprising a compound including specific compounds (e.g., alkoxy alkyl melamines, alkoxy alkyl benzoguanamines) under acidic conditions so as to polymerize the compounds and form polymers having an average molecular weight of at least about 1,000 Daltons. The monomers of the resulting polymers are joined to one another via linkage groups (e.g., —CH2—, —CH2—O—CH2—) which are bonded to nitrogen atoms on the respective monomers. The polymerized compound is mixed with a solvent and applied to a substrate surface after which it is baked to form an anti-reflective layer. The resulting layer has high k values, improved etch rates, and can be formulated for both conformal and planar applications.

Abstract: New water-soluble polycondensation products are obtained by reaction of polyfunctional amines with cyanamide, its derivatives or polymers in the presence of sulfamic acid. They are excellent fixing agents which improve fastness properties of dyeings with substantive dyestuffs on cellulose fiber materials, paper, board and non-wovens.

Abstract: Microspheres of polymerized melamine formaldehyde resin in spherical form with the microspheres having particle size in a range of 5-15 microns, with the microshperes exhibiting a low coefficient of friction, and providing silky smoothness and opacity when added to other formulations such as cosmetics.

Abstract: A crosslinking agent comprising one or more carbamate groups or groups convertible to carbamate and two or more polyfunctional amino moieties having the formula wherein L is selected from the group consisting of alkyl or aryl, cycloalkyl and alkylaryl having a carbon chain length between 1 and 6 carbon atoms and N is a polyfunctional amino moiety. L may also have additional bridging groups such as esters, ethers, ureas, or urethanes groups. Also included is a method of making the crosslinker, a coating composition containing the crosslinker and a method for coating a substrate with the composition.

Abstract: A one-step, in-situ, process for producing a high solids content emulsion or dispersion of partially or totally crosslinked urea formaldehyde or melamine formaldehyde resin droplets or particles, by forming a reaction mixture of (i) aqueous formaldehyde (formalin), (ii) at least one water-soluble protective colloid, (iii) water and (iv) optionally a surfactant, and mixing the reaction mixture in a reaction vessel; optionally adjusting the initial pH of the reaction mixture according to a desired value as needed; adding (a) urea, substituted urea, or a mixture thereof, or (b) melamine, substituted melamine, or a mixture thereof, to the reaction mixture; and heating the reaction mixture to a temperature at which condensation takes place between the (a) urea, substituted urea, or the mixture thereof, or (b) melamine substituted melamine, or the mixture thereof, and the formaldehyde to form a urea formaldehyde or melamine formaldehyde resin, and holding the reaction mixture at that temperature or a higher tempera

Abstract: The preparation of phenol-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resin-based binders extended with a cyclic urea-formaldehyde prepolymer and to products prepared using the binders. More particularly, the invention relates to a cyclic urea prepolymer comprising urea, formaldehyde, and ammonia or a primary amine which, when added to a phenol-formaldehyde or melamine-formaldehyde based resin, results in a useful binder for the manufacturer numerous articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an aqueous solution of sulfonated melamine-formaldehyde resin, and a cement composition in which the solution and a setting retarder are added to a concrete, a mortar, a cement paste or the like. And the process comprises the following step (A), step (B) and step (C): Step (A): a step of adjusting an aqueous solution containing melamine (a), formaldehyde (b), sulfanilic acid (c) and an alkali substance (d) to (a):(b):(c)=1:2.5-3.5:0.5-1.5 in molar ratio and its pH to 8.0-13.5, and thereafter heating the aqueous solution at 50-90° C. to conduct the reaction until free sulfanilic acid decreases to 40-90 mol % of the amount of sulfanilic acid charged; Step (B): a step of adding an inorganic acid to the reaction liquid obtained in the step (A) to adjust its pH to 6.0-8.0, and thereafter heating the reaction liquid at 50-90° C.

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: A process is described for preparing a dialkoxyethanal-amine derivative resin low in color by adding low amounts of formaldehyde to the reactants before acidification and heating. The reaction product is also claimed. The composition is useful in a variety of coating and overcoating applications where a brown, yellow or amber color would be aesthetically undesirable.

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: The preparation of phenol-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resin-based binders extended with a cyclic urea-formaldehyde prepolymer and to products prepared using the binders. More particularly, the invention relates to a cyclic urea prepolymer comprising urea, formaldehyde, and ammonia or a primary amine which, when added to a phenol-formaldehyde or melamine-formaldehyde based resin, results in a useful binder for the manufacturer numerous articles.

Abstract: Coating compositions are described comprising:(A) a polyurea reaction product of a mixture comprising:(1) a polyisocyanate, and(2) ammonia, ammonium hydroxide, an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic primary amine, a hydrazide, aziridine, or water, and(B) a compound having a plurality of functional groups that are reactive with urea groups on said polyurea.

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: This invention relates to a process for producing acidic aqueous solutions of melamine-aldehyde type polymers, and particularly melamine-formaldehyde polymer, which have significantly reduced levels of free aldehyde. The process involves the addition of hydrogen peroxide and/or iron in the form of ferric ion to the acidification stage of the production of melamine-formaldehyde polymers. When the process is conducted at elevated temperatures, in the range of 150-180.degree. F., iron is not required to cause destruction of the free formaldehyde. At lower temperatures the presence of iron may be required to achieve satisfactory rates of reaction. The process reduces levels of free formaldehyde to less than 0.1% by weight, such that the polymer solution may be used in a variety of applications with reduced environmental risk.

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: Condensation products obtained by condensation of(A) a mixture consisting of(a) a triazine of the general formula I ##STR1## and (b) a mixture consisting of(b1) a triazine of the general formula II ##STR2## (b2) a substituted melamine of the general formula III ##STR3## (B) phenols withformaldehyde or formaldehyde-donating compounds are useful for producing shaped articles, especially fibers and foams.

Abstract: A novel thermosetting compound which is speedily curable, generates no by-products during curing and gives cured products having excellent heat resistance and inflammability.A thermosetting compound characterized in containing, per molecule, at least one structural unit represented by the formula (A) and at least one structural unit represented by the formula (B) in a (A)/(B) molar ratio of 1/0.25 to 1/9, said structural units being bonded directly or via at least one organic group with one another; ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a methyl group, a cyclohexyl group, a nonsubstituted phenyl group or a phenyl group substituted with at least one substituent, and each hydrogen atom on the aromatic rings of (A) and (B), except for one of hydrogen atoms on ortho-positions of the hydroxy group in the aromatic ring of (A), may optionally be replaced with a substituent.

Abstract: A novel amino resin composition produced by reacting one of or a mixture of more than two triazine derivatives of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each represent an independent substituent, and one to five substituents thereof represent a C.sub.1 -.sub.20 alkyl group, a C.sub.2-20 alkenyl group (the alkyl group or alkenyl group may optionally have an alicyclic structure of phenyl group), or a phenyl group, and the remaining substituent or substituents represent a hydrogen atom with formaldehyde; a novel amino composition produced by reacting a mixture of one of or a mixture of more than two of said triazine derivatives and melamine or urea with formaldehyde; and an amino composition comprising a novel amino composition produced by reacting a mixture of one of or a mixture of more than two triazine derivatives with formaldehyde and a melamine-formaldehyde resin and a melamine/urea-formaldehyde resin or a urea-formaldehyde resin.

Abstract: Condensation of products obtained by condensation of a mixture comprising(A) from 90 to 99.9 mol % of a mixture consisting essentially of(a) from 30 to 100 mol % of melamine and(b) from 0 to 70 mol % of a substituted melamine of the formula I ##STR1## where X, X' and X" are as defined in the specification, or mixtures of melamines I, and(c) from 1 to 70 mol %, based on (a)+(b), of a substituted triazine of the formula II ##STR2## where R", Z' and Z" are as defined in the specification, or mixtures of triazines II, and(B) from 0.1 to 10 mol %, based on (A) (a), (A) (b) and (B), of phenols which are unsubstituted or are substituted by radicals selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.9 -alkyl and hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkanes substituted by two or three phenol groups, di(hydroxyphenyl)sulfones or mixtures of these phenols,withformaldehyde or formaldehyde-supplying compounds in a molar ratio of melamine, substituted melamine I and triazine II to formaldehyde within the range from 1:1.15 to 1:4.

Abstract: A process for producing continuous filament fibers from a hydroxy- or amino-alkyl-melamine modified melamine-formaldehyde condensation product comprises filtering the highly concentrated aqueous solution of the melamine-formaldehyde condensation product, forcing the filtrate through a spinneret, drying the extruded filaments in a drying shaft by means of hot air, and treating the dried filaments in a tempering oven at temperatures which rise gradually to a maximum temperature of from 160 to 250.degree. C. to cure the precondensate.

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: The invention concerns redispersible polymer powders characterized by a proportion of 3 to 30% by wt relative to the polymer weight of condensation products of amino-s-triazine/formaldehyde/sulfite with molar ratios of amino-s-triazine to formaldehyde to sulfite of 1/1.3-6.0/0.3-1.5 and with a low free formaldehyde content. These condensation products of amino-s-triazine/formaldehyde/sulfite are exceedingly effective protective colloids when spray-drying polymer dispersions and can be combined in problem-free manner with casein.

Abstract: Water-soluble formaldehyde-free polycondensation products based on amino-s-triazines with at least two amino groups and glyoxylic acid, which contain as further component at least one amino compound and where the molar ratio of amino-s-triazine to glyoxylic acid to amino compound is 1:0.5 to 6.0:0.1 to 2.0. These polycondensation products are excellently suited as additives for aqueous suspensions of inorganic binders, especially cement, lime and gypsum. Building material mixtures which contain these polycondensation products remain workable for a considerably longer time and, in spite of this, also set more quickly.

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: 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: Disclosed is a highly viscous condensation product containing sulfonic acid groups based on amino-s-triazines with at least 2 amino groups and formaldehyde which has a viscosity of 500 to 100,000 cp at 20.degree. C. and a pH value of 8.0 to 13.0 as an aqueous solution with a solids content of 20% by weight. The product is obtainable by (a) condensation of amino-s-triazine, formaldehyde and sulfite in a molar ratio of 1:1.9 to 2.9:0.7 to 1.3 in aqueous solution at a pH value of 9.0 to 12.0 and a temperature of 50.degree. to 90.degree. C. until the sulfite is no longer detectable, and (b) subsequent further condensation at a pH value of 2.0 to 5.0 and a temperature of 50.degree. to 100.degree. C. until the viscosity exhibits the desired value.

Abstract: Disclosed is a soluble polycondensation product based on amino-s-triazines with at least two amino groups and forma ehyde, a process for making the product and the use thereof as an additive for an aqueous binding agent suspension.

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: A resin composition useful as a crosslinker for graphics applications is provided comprising the reaction product of an amine derivative chosen from melamine, glycolurile or their mixtures with a C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 dialkoxyethanal, the reaction product is then mixed, preferably reacted with a polyol and a hydrophobic modifier.

Abstract: A suspension of finally divided hardened aminoplast or phenoplast resin, particularly melamine-formaldehyde resin, is prepared by mixing an aqueous solution of the resin or its precursors with a water-insoluble stabilizing agent, particularly microcrystalline cellulose; sufficient water is provided to exceed the water tolerance level of the resin and thus form a uniform emulsion or suspension of resin particles in water. Cure of the resin is then advanced such as by heating to form partially or fully cured resin particles of relatively uniform particle size.

Abstract: A device for rethreading and cleaning threaded pipe studs having an elongated casing having an outside surface provided with flat portions for attaching to a torquing means, which casing is provided with a straight channel therethrough shaped to allow passage of the pipe stud with at least a portion of the channel sidewalls having an inside diameter slightly larger than the outside diameter of the pipe studs, and having multiple threading dies attached to the channel sidewalls at one open end with the teeth protruding perpendicularly from the channel sidewalls, wherein the teeth on each threading die projects consecutively shallower into the channel as they progress from the open end.