Abstract: The present invention provides a thermosetting, hardenable, flame-inhibiting and self-extinguishing resin mass based upon a conventional aminoplast or reaction resin and optionally containing a conventional cold or warm hardening system, wherein it contains melamine borate.

Abstract: There are described certain polymeric compositions which are made flame retarding, provide an incandescent char-forming crust, are not dropping and do not promote toxic fumes, in view of the addition, on 100 parts in weight of polymer, of 5-40 parts in weight of the reaction product between an acid of the phosphorus and at least a hydroxyalchyl derivative of at least a compound selected between the isocyanuric acid, the melamine and the urea, and, in a modified embodiment, in addition to the above indicated reaction product, of 5-30 parts in weight of a polymer of an ammonium polyphosphate of formula (NH.sub.4 PO.sub.3).sub.n", wherein n" is greater than 20. In a further modified embodiment there is added amine phosphate, such as the ortho- or pyrophosphate of melamine, in amount of 1-10 parts in weight. The reaction product as above comprises in its molecule the formulaN--(R).sub.

Abstract: A method for producing a melamine-formaldehyde resin by reacting crystalline melamine and solid formaldehyde in a single pass reactor, the resin produced by said process and a reinforcing substrate coated with said melamine-formaldehyde resin, are disclosed.

Abstract: A composition of matter useful as a high solids coating is disclosed. The composition comprises at least one bishydroxymethyl tricyclo compound and at least one amino crosslinking agent.

Abstract: A composition of matter useful as a high solids coating is disclosed. The composition contains at least one cycloaliphatic diol and at least one methylolamino curing agent.

Abstract: The invention provides a polycondensation product of(a) sulfamic acid (H.sub.2 N--SO.sub.3 H) and/or at least one N-substituted organic derivative of the sulfamic acid as such or in the form of their salts,(b) formaldehyde and/or glyoxal(c) melamine and/or at least one phenolic compound.This polycondensation product may be used as at least one component in a material for construction.

Abstract: Hydroxyalkylmelamines are disclosed as ingredients in various resins which find use as the resin component of heat and pressure consolidated laminates, especially decorative laminates having either post-formability or a core having a color matching that of the decor sheet.

Abstract: Low-salt containing aqueous solutions of melamine formaldehyde condensation products having anionic sulfo groups are prepared in a two stage process. In the first stage melamine, formaldehyde, and bisulfite are condensed in an aqueous solution at atmospheric reflux and pH 8-10 for 1-5 hours. In the second stage, condensation is continued at pH 6-7 and atmospheric reflux for 2-6 hours. The product is cooled and adjusted to pH 7-9.

Abstract: The fastness of direct dyes on cellulose substrates is improved by after-treatment with the reaction product of a quaternary polyalkylene polyamine with an N-methylol resin precursor, and heat curing in the presence of a catalyst. The unfixed portion of reactive dyes substantive to cellulose may also be given improved wet and light fastness by this treatment.

Abstract: The fastness properties of basic dyeings on cellulosic substrates are improved by treating the substrate with a fixing agent comprising a precondensate or mixture of(A) the reaction product of an amine with cyanamide, dicyandiamide, guanidine or biguanidine, or,(B) a quaternary polyalkylene polyamine with(C) formaldehyde and/or,(D) an N-methylol compound optionally together with(E) a catalyst, e.g. MgCl.sub.2.The fixing agents are normally applied as an aftertreatment, with a subsequent heat-curing step.

Abstract: The wet fastness properties of direct or reactive dyeings on cellulosic substrates are improved by aftertreatment with an agent comprising(A) a linear or crosslinked polymer comprising repeating units containing at least two quaternary nitrogen atoms linked by bridging groups connected to the quaternary nitrogen atoms by alkylene or arylene groups;optionally(B) an N-methylol derivative of a urea, melamine, guanamine, triazinone, urone, carbamate or acid amide;and, as an essential component,(C) a catalyst for the cross-linking of N-methylol compounds of the type (B) above,and subsequently carrying out a heat-curing step.Certain of the quaternary polymers (A), containing melamine groups, are novel.

Abstract: There are described liquid compositions of a hemiformal of phenol and/or a hemiformal of a methylolated phenol with a miscible polymers such as phenol-formaldehyde resoles, phenol-formaldehyde, novolacs, aromatic polyesters, unsaturated polyesters, poly(aryl-ethers), aromatic polycarbonates urea-formaldehyde resins, or melamine-formaldehyde resins. The compositions are useful for forming thermoset plastic materials.

Abstract: Highly concentrated aqueous solutions of low viscosity of melamine/aldehyde resins are obtained by reacting to a precondensate in a first step melamine and an aldehyde in an alkaline medium and in the presence of water together with at least one compound (I), selected from the group, consisting of an alkali sulfite, an alkaline earth sulfite, an amino sulfonic acid, an amino carboxylic acid, a hydroxycarboxylic acid, a hydroxycarboxylic acid lactone, and a polyhydroxy carboxylic acid lactone, reacting then the thus obtained mixture in a second step with at least one compound (II), selected from the group, consisting of an amino carboxylic acid, a carboxylic acid, a hydroxy carboxylic acid, a hydroxy carboxylic acid lactone, a sulfamic acid, an amino sulfonic acid, a polyhydroxy carboxylic acid and a polyhydroxy carboxylic acid lactone, and then making alkaline the obtained resin solution by adding at least one basic compound (III).

Abstract: Modified melamine-formaldehyde resins having a melamine:formaldehyde molar ratio of 1:(1.27 to 0.7) are prepared by heating melamine in an aqueous solution or suspension with formaldehyde in a melamine:formaldehyde molar ratio of 1:(1.27 to 0.7) at a pH value of 8 to 11 and at temperatures of 105.degree. to 160.degree. C. until the finished resin has reached a dilutability with water of 1:(0.1 to 4) at 20.degree. C., and, before, during or after the condensation reaction, adding less than 25% by weight of a glycol ether of the formulaR(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.n OHin which R denotes alkyl having 1 to 4 C atoms and n denotes an integer from 1 to 5, and/or of p-toluenesulfonamide. The resins are used in particular for the production of molding compositions.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising a partially methylated partially methylolated melamine and a polyfunctional compound containing on average at least two functional groups per molecule selected from the group consisting of carboxy, hydroxy, primary and secondary amide and urethane. The partially methylated partially methylolated melamine comprises a fraction of highly polar monomers characterized by liquid chromatography elution ratios. The coating compositions are stable at ambient temperature and capable of fast cure response at relatively low curing temperatures.

Abstract: A cationic adsorption agent which is obtained by reaction of(a) an amino compound which contains at least one amino group and at least one free or methylolated carbamide or thiocarbamide group, or a salt thereof,with(b) an aminoplast precondensate which does not contain amino groups.The novel absorption agent is suitable in particular for removing anionic substances, such as acid dyes or reactive dyes, from aqueous solutions, especially from wastewaters.

Abstract: Methylated methylol melamine resin condensate compositions, represented by the empirical formula:MF.sub.3-4 Me.sub.0.5-3wherein M represents a melamine moiety, F represents a formaldehyde moiety, and Me represents a methyl group moiety, are combined with from about 5 percent to about 30 percent by weight of urea, based on the resin condensate solids content, to provide modified methylated methylol melamine resin condensate compositions which exhibit a reduced tendency to release formaldehyde into the atmosphere during curing of the textile materials treated therewith or during storage of the treated textile materials during storage at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A method is described for reducing the amount of aldehyde liberated from aldehyde-containing resins during the production and subsequent use of products prepared with the resin by admixing bisulfite salt scavengers therewith. A method is also described for reducing airborne aldehydes from the environment by placing aqueous solutions of bisulfite salts in the aldehyde-containing environment.

Abstract: Water-soluble or self-dispersing resin tanning agents are prepared by heating from 5 to 30% by weight of melamine, from 15 to 45% by weight of urea, from 20 to 35% by weight (calculated as anhydrous material) of formaldehyde and from 15 to 55% by weight of sodium bisulfite or of a corresponding amount of some other salt of sulfurous acid for from two to twelve hours in aqueous solution at 40.degree.-120.degree. C. and a pH of from 5 to 9.

Abstract: Amino-formaldehyde products with activated carboxylic ester groups cross-link compounds containing pendant primary or secondary amine groups.This is a continuation, of application Ser. No. 232,455, filed Feb. 9, 1981, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 128,613, filed 3/10/80, which is a division of Ser. No. 32,982, filed 4/25/79, which is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 926,762, filed 7/21/78, all now abandoned.

Abstract: Process for improving the plant growth with the aid of ion exchanger fertilizers, comprising adding to the growth medium weakly basic anion exchangers which are charged with anionic chelate complexes of micronutrient cations and macronutrient and micronutrient anions to the extent of at least 60% of their total capacity together with weakly acid cation exchangers charged with nutrient cations to the extent of at least 60% of their total capacity. Furthermore fertilizers comprising a mixture of weakly basic anion exchanger which are charged with anionic chelate complexes of micronutrient cations and other micronutrient and macronutrient anions to the extent of at least 60% of their total capacity and weakly acid cation exchangers which are charged with nutrient cations to the extent of at least 60% of their total capacity.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of etherified or non-etherified aminoplast resins, wherein an aminotriazine of the general formula (I) ##STR1## where X is hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, alkylphenyl or --NH.sub.2, is reacted with a .beta.-hydroxyaldehyde of the general formula (II) ##STR2## where R', R" and R'" are identical or different and each is hydrogen or alkyl, or R" and R'", together with the .alpha.-carbon atom, are a cyclopentane or cyclohexane ring, and R" and/or R'" can be hydroxyalkyl and R" can be phenyl, the reaction being carried out in the presence of not less than one alcohol and an acid catalyst for the preparation of etherified aminoplast resins and in the presence or absence of an acid catalyst for the preparation of non-etherified aminoplast resins. The aminoplast resins prepared according to the invention can be used as surface-coatings raw materials.

Abstract: Amino-formaldehyde products with activated carboxylic ester groups cross-link compounds containing pendant primary or secondary amine groups.

Abstract: Polymer compositions comprising adducts of acrolein and isocyanuric acid and polyfunctional compounds containing aldehyde-reactive groups such as amines, amides, alcohols, thiols and oxiranes. The compositions are useful in molding, laminating, coating and adhesive applications.

Abstract: Polymer compositions comprising acetals of acrolein-isocyanuric acid adducts and polyfunctional compounds containing acetal-reactive groups such as alcohols, thiols oxiranes and amides. The compositions are useful in molding, laminating, coating and adhesive applications.

Abstract: Polymer compositions comprising hemiacetals of acrolein-isocyanuric acid adducts and polyfunctional compounds containing hemiacetal-reactive groups such as amines, amides, alcohols, thiols and oxiranes. The compositions are useful in molding, laminating, coating and adhesive applications.

Abstract: Modified aminoplast resins based on melamine and formaldehyde or urea and formaldehyde, which contain, as modifiers, methylolmelamines having a molar ratio of melamine to formaldehyde of 1:3 to 1:6, which are etherified with mono-alcohols having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, in a ratio of melamine to alcohol of 1:2 to 1:6. These resins are used, in particular, for the production of decorative, glossy-surface laminations.

Abstract: A thermosetting synthetic crosslinking resin containing selected ethers of the reaction product of an isoadipoguanamine mixture and formaldehyde can be incorporated into a variety of coating compositions to provide finishes that are characterized by hardness, flexibility, durability, excellent adhesion, and commercially-acceptable cure temperatures.

Abstract: A thermosetting coating composition contains an acid-curable amino resin and from 0.1 to 10 percent by weight of a blocked sulphonic acid calculated on the weight of amino resin. In order to reduce the electric conductivity of the composition after a prolonged pot-life, a sulphonic acid oximate is used as the blocked acid.The compositions are advantageous for coating a substrate by electrostatic spraying.

Abstract: Polymerization method utilizing a three-phase system: water-in-oil-in-water or oil-in-water-in-oil comprising the steps (a) adding the monomer material to be polymerized into the innermost water or oil phase; (b) adding, with mechanical agitation, the product of Step a to the middle oil or water phase, said phase containing appropriate surfactant, whereby an emulsion is formed; (c) adding, with mechanical agitation, the emulsion product of Step b to the outermost water or oil phase, said phase containing appropriate surfactant, wherein polymerization proceeds in the innermost water or oil phase until complete.

Abstract: A high solids, thermosetting coating composition which, exclusive of pigments, solvents and other nonreactive components consists essentially of:(A) A hydroxy functional component consisting of:(1) between about 1 and about 90 weight percent of an oligoester (i) having a number average molecular weight (M.sub.n) of between about 150 and about 3000 (ii) bearing at least about 2 hydroxyl groups and (iii) being formed by an esterification reaction between a carboxylic acid and an epoxide; and(2) between about 99 and about 10 weight percent of a hydroxy functional copolymer having a number average molecular weight (M.sub.

Abstract: A cationic adsorption agent which is obtained by reaction of(a) an amino compound which contains at least one amino group and at least one free or methylolated carboxamide group, with(b) an aminoplast precondensate which does not contain amino groups.The novel adsorption agent is suitable in particular for removing anionic substances, such as acid dyes or reactive dyes, from aqueous solutions, especially from wastewaters.

Abstract: Polyadducts, free from epoxide groups, are obtained from ammonia and epoxide compounds by reacting 1 mole of ammonia with from 1.2 to 2.0 equivalents of epoxide, so that if diepoxide compounds are used products of the general formula (I) ##STR1## are obtained, while if triepoxides and/or tetraepoxide compounds are used, by themselves, or together with diepoxide compounds, products of the general formula II ##STR2## are produced; in these formulae, the E.sup.1 's are identical or different hydroxyl-containing divalent radicals and the E.sup.2 's are identical or different hydroxyl-containing trivalent or tetravalent radicals, resulting from the opening of the oxirane rings of epoxide compounds containing two, three or four epoxide groups in the molecule, n.sup.1, n.sup.3 and n.sup.5 are from 0 to 3, n.sup.2 and n.sup.4 are from 1 to 3 and X is 0 or 1, and one or more of the divalent radicals E.sup.1 in the general formula (II) may or may not be replaced by polyvalent radicals E.sup.2.

Abstract: Yellowing resistant, durable antistatic soil release agent: ##STR1## wherein X is an aminoplast resin moiety having amino nitrogen atoms and 4 to 6 methylene groups, each of which methylene groups is attached to an amino nitrogen atom;Y.sub.1 is O(C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.5-20 R.sub.1 ;R.sub.1 is C.sub.1-5 alkyl;Y.sub.2 is O(C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.5-88 R.sub.2 ;R.sub.2 is C.sub.6-20 alkyl;Y.sub.3 is ##STR2## R.sub.3 is C.sub.4-20 alkyl, C.sub.4-20 alkenyl or benzyl; R.sub.4 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl;A.sup..crclbar. is an organic or inorganic anion; each of a and b can be 0 to 2, provided that the sum of a and b is 1 to 2;c is 1 to 2;the sum of a, b and c is 2 to 4;each of m and n is at least 1 and the sum of m and n is 12 to 100;said agent having HLB of 14.5 to 18.0, Brookfield viscosity (20 weight % aqueous solution viscosity at 20.degree. C.) of 0.250 to 16.000 pascal seconds, electrical resistivity (Keithley Log R) on polyester fabric (20.+-.2% RH, 23.degree..+-.1.degree. C.) less than 13.00 initially and 14.

Abstract: Curable, modified aminotriazine condensation product prepared by reacting an aminotriazine condensation product pre-condensed to a dilutability ratio with water of 1:0.5 to 1:5, with 65 to 500% by weight, relative to the triazine, of a lactam of an aminocarboxylic acid having 3 to 18 carbon atoms, or a diaminedicarboxylate salt of a diamine having 2 to 18 carbon atoms and a dicarboxylic acid having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, or a mixture thereof, at a temperature of no more than 65.degree. C.

Abstract: Partially etherified melamine-formaldehyde resins having a melamine: formaldehyde molar ratio of 1:(1.25 to 1) can be prepared by a condensation reaction under neutral or weakly alkaline conditions if the condensation reaction is carried out in the presence of a glycol monoether of the general formula IR (OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.n OH (I)wherein R denotes alkyl having 1 to 4 C atoms and n denotes a number from 1 to 5. The partially etherified melamine-formaldehyde resins are suitable for the production of compression moulding compositions having a high flow and minimal processing shrinkage and after-shrinkage.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of alkoxylated formaldehyde-amino compound resins. By using a sequential procedure, and an alkanol of up to 8 carbon atoms it is possible to remove both the water in the aqueous formaldehyde used and the water from the alkoxylation reaction azeotropically. The products of this invention afford resins of better quality, especially in terms of color and clarity, than the products derived from alcoholic formaldehyde solutions.

Abstract: An unsaturated condensate of a methylolmelamine, an acrylamide, an unsaturated fatty acid amide and optionally a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 alcohol, wherein the methylolmelamine has at least about 5 methylol groups per melamine ring, wherein substantially all the methylol groups are condensed with acrylamide, unsaturated fatty acid amide or alcohol, wherein the number of acrylamide moieties of the condensate is in the range of about 1 to about 4 per melamine ring and the number of unsaturated fatty acid amide moieties is in the range of about 0.5 to about 2 per melamine ring and wherein the ratio of acrylamide moieties to unsaturated fatty acid amide moieties is in the range of about 1:1 to about 3:1. The unsaturated condensates are used in high solids unsaturated coating systems containing unsaturated oil-modified resins.

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

Abstract: Yellowing resistant, durable antistatic soil release agent: ##STR1## wherein X is resin moiety having amino nitrogens and 4 to 6 methylenes, each methylene being attached to amino nitrogen;Y.sub.1 is O(C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.5-20 R.sub.1 ; R.sub.1 is C.sub.1-5 alkyl;Y.sub.2 is O(C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.5-88 R.sub.2 ; R.sub.2 is C.sub.6-20 alkyl; ##STR2## R.sub.3 is C.sub.4-20 alkyl, C.sub.4-20 alkenyl or benzyl; R.sub.4 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, A.crclbar. is anion, each of m and n is at least 1 and their sum is 12 to 100;each of a and b is 0 to 2 and their sum is 0 to 2;c is 1 to 2;a plus b plus c is 1 to 4;said agent having HLB of 14.5 to 18.0, Brookfield viscosity (20 weight % aqueous solution viscosity at 20.degree. C.) of 0.250 to 16.000 pascal seconds, electrical resistivity (Keithley Log R) on polyester fabric (20.+-.2% RH, 23.+-.1.degree. C.) less than 13.00 initially and 14.

Abstract: A latent curing agent for aminoplast resins produced by reacting diethanolamine with glycidol in a molar ratio of 1:(1 to 1.2) at 0.degree. to 90.degree. C. and then reacting the product with 0.5 to 1 mole of sulfur dioxide per mole of diethanolamine at 0.degree. to 90.degree. C.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of methylolaminotriazines etherified with alkanols and having per mol of the aminotriazine, an analytically determined average of 0.6 n to 2 n preferably 0.7 to 2 n methylol groups, which are etherified to the extent of 30 to 60%, n being the number of amino groups in the aminotriazine, wherein an aminotriazine is warmed to 80.degree. to 130.degree. C. with 0.7 n to 3 n mols of formaldehyde, 2 n to 10 n mols alkanol or a mixture of alkanols having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, the carbon chain of which, if having more than 2 carbon atoms, can also be interrupted by an oxygen atom, and 0 to 5 n mols of water, per mol of the aminotriazine, for 0.2 to 20 minutes, under elevated pressure, wherein the improvement comprises said aminotriazine being first heated to a temperature of 60.degree.-90.degree. C.

Abstract: Esters of glycidyl polyethers of saturated phenols are especially useful in coating compositions having a low organic solvent content. The esters are the reaction products of from about 0.5 to about 1.5 equivalents of a saturated monocarboxylic acid with each epoxy group in a diglycidyl polyether of phenols where the aromatic rings of the phenols are saturated.

Abstract: Poly(aldehyde amino silicate) foams are produced by mixing an amino compound, an aldehyde, a silicon oxide compound and a blowing agent; then a curing agent is added, thereby producing a rigid, porous product.

Abstract: A process for removing heavy-metal ions from aqueous solutions, particularly from effluents. The process comprises bringing the aqueous solutions into contact with a water-insoluble adsorbent which has been produced from:(a) a basic polynitrogen compound capable of being acylated;(2) an aliphatic or araliphatic carboxylic acid containing mobile substituents or a multiple bond capable of undergoing addition; and(3) a crosslinking compound which contains at least two reactive substituents and which is different from component (2).

Abstract: A polymeric melamine composition useful as an adhesive comprising the condensation product of a nitroalkanol of the formula ##STR1## where R is hydroxymethyl, methyl or ethyl, with melamine.

Abstract: In a molding composition comprising a polyoxymethylene, a melamine formaldehyde polycondensate and an antioxidation agent, the improvement wherein said melamine formaldehyde polycondensate is a finely divided, cross-linked, substantially water insoluble polycondensate comprising the precipitation product obtained by reacting formaldehyde and melamine in a molar ratio between 1.2:1 and 10.0:1, and wherein said polycondensate is in an amount of about 0.001 to about 30 percent by weight, related to the total weight of said composition.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of an aminoformaldehyde resin. An amino compound is reacted with formaldehyde or paraformaldehyde in the liquid phase the latter being ensured by the presence of a reactive modifier in the reaction mixture. The reactive modifier comprises an amino-formaldehyde resin which is capable of reaction with further monomers and capable of rendering the mixture of reactants liquid at least at the temperature at which the reaction is to be carried out.

Abstract: The process for the manufacture of a plaster product comprises adding a u-formol or melamine-formol resin to a calcium sulphate base powder, the starting powder being constituted by partially hydrated calcium sulphate (plaster alone or with gypsum, or anhydrite with gypsum such as phosphogypsum). The percentage of resin, measured in weight of dry extract of the latter with respect to the weight of the dry extract of the powder to which it is added, is comprised between 1 and 5%. A powder-resin-water mixture is formed by a process of extrusion. The product thus formed is heated to a temperature comprised between 105.degree. and 120.degree. C. Articles having exceptional surface hardness and durability can be formed therefrom by a continuous extrusion.

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