Abstract: Water-soluble amines which are not self-crosslinking and are obtainable by reacting(A) one or more water-soluble or water-dispersable amines containing amide groups, prepared by condensation of (a) 1 mol of dicarboxylic acid or functional derivatives thereof, (b) 0 to 30 mols of aminocarboxylic acids containing at least three C atoms, or lactams thereof, and (c) 1.4 to 30 mols of polyalkylenepolyamines of the general formula ##STR1## in which R denotes H or CH.sub.3,y is in each case the same or different and denotes the number 0 or 1 andx denotes a number from 4 to 15,and(B) compounds which are polyfunctional towards amino groups, are suitable as agents for increasing the retention of fibres, fillers and pigments, for accelerating drainage during the production of paper and for working up effluents from paper machines.

Abstract: Mixtures which can be cured to give moulded materials having technically very valuable mechanical and dielectric properties, characterised in that they contain(a) mono-, bis- or tris-maleimides and/or maleimide prepolymers of the maleimides with an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic diprimary diamine,(b) acetone-anil, and optionally(c) a copolymerisable compound containing at least one olefinic C.dbd.C double bond in the molecule.

Abstract: Novel polyimide prepolymers are produced by reacting an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid imido acylchloride with a difunctional amine to produce the corresponding acid amide. Condensation of said reactants is preferably effected in solution in a low boiling solvent. The resulting prepolymer is hardened and completely polymerized by heating, preferably between about 80.degree. C. and about 400.degree. C., to yield a cross-linked, substantially infusible and insoluble polyimide resin and articles made therefrom.

Abstract: A prepolymer is comprised of the reaction product of at least one aliphatic bismaleimide, at least one aromatic amine and at least one aromatic bismaleimide in combination with an aliphatic epoxy resin providing at least two functional epoxy groups to provide a low temperature curable composition. The cured products are flexible and strongly adherent to a variety of substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel aromatic and araliphatic polymers and copolymers based on phosphoric acid and thiophosphoric acid amides, esters and thioesters, to monomers for the production of these and to various products prepared from such polymers and copolymers, such as films, membranes, fibers and shaped objects.

Abstract: Transparent copolyamides obtained by polycondensing a lactam or a corresponding amino acid, an aliphatic and/or aromatic dicarboxylic acid and a mixture of hydrogenated condensation products of aniline and formaldehyde.

Abstract: Mixtures which can be cured to give moulded materials having technically very valuable mechanical and dielectric properties, characterized in that they contain(a) mono-, bis- or tris-maleimides and/or maleimide pre-polymers of the maleimides with an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic diprimary diamine,(b) acetone-anil, and optionally(c) a copolymerizable compound containing at least one olefinic C.dbd.C double bond in the molecule.

Abstract: Polyphosphazene polymers are prepared which contain repeating units represented by the formulas: ##STR1## wherein X is represented by: ##STR2## wherein Y is selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## and --SO.sub.2 -- and p=0 or 1; when p=0, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently selected from a group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic, aryl, araryl, and alkylaryl radicals or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can form a cyclic amide containing radical wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together are selected from a group consisting of --CH.sub.2).sub.n where n=2 to 12, wherein R.sub.3 is a lower alkyl radical or hydrogen; and when p=1, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together form a linkage in a cyclic imide containing radical selected from a group consisting of --CH.sub.2).sub.n, where n'=2 or 3 and ##STR4## where R.sub.3 is as defined above, R.sub.

Abstract: Novel thermosetting imide resins are obtained by reacting an N,N'-bisimide of an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid with the hydrazide of an amino acid, preferably in the molar proportion between about 1.1 and about 10.0. The resulting prepolymerization products can also be prepared in organic solvents or diluents. By heating at atmospheric pressure or under pressure to a temperature between about 100.degree. C. and about 350.degree. C. and preferably between about 160.degree. C. and 260.degree. C., if desired, in the presence of curing catalysts or inhibitors, the prepolymerization products are cured and hardened to substantially insoluble, infusible, highly cross-linked imide resins of superior stability at high temperatures. Solutions of the prepolymerization products have the advantage that they are stable at room temperature for an almost unlimited period of time without any substantial increase in their viscosity.

Abstract: Novel imide resins are prepared by reacting a bisimide of an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid with a dihydrazide of a dicarboxylic acid, preferably in an organic solvent or diluent at elevated temperature for a period of time insufficient to yield an insoluble, infusible, fully cured imide resin. Solutions of the resulting prepolymerization product are stable at room temperature and their viscosity remains substantially unchanged for a prolonged period of time. Fully cured imide resins and articles thereof of a high heat resistance are obtained by heating said prepolymerized imide resin or materials such as fibers, metal wire webs, and others impregnated therewith, if desired, in the presence of curing catalysts, inhibitors, fillers, and other materials, to curing temperature up to 350.degree. C.

Abstract: Long-chain polymeric polyimidazopyrrolones (also referred to as pyrrones) have macromolecular chains of the formula: ##STR1## where A is a tetravalent organic radical and n is a large whole number. The polymers have film-forming properties and can be used in the production of laminates or composite materials, for example, friction pads.

Abstract: Polyesters, polyamides and polyester-polyamides are flame retarded by incorporating a flame retardant amount of selected poly(metal phosphinate)s with the resins. The poly(metal phosphinates)s can be incorporated with the resins either by admixture of the poly(metal phosphinate)s with the polyester or polyamide or by adding the poly(metal phosphinate)s to the polyester or polyamide polymerization reaction whereby the poly(metal phosphinate)s become a part of the polymer structure.

Abstract: Aromatic polyimides with anhydride end groups are chain-extended (molecular weight increased) by reacting them with aromatic diamines or diamine terminated imide oligomers. The reaction can either be at a temperature above the melting point of the reactants or in solvents for the reactants. These polyimides can be shaped and formed prior to chain-extending.

Abstract: Disclosed is a poly(hydrazone-hydrazide) prepared from difunctional acid chlorides and 4-(hydrazonomethyl)benzoic acid hydrazide. The poly(hydrazone-hydrazide) contains repeating units corresponding to the structure: ##STR1## Films of this polymer have unobviously high tensile and tear strengths without the necessity of biaxially orienting the film.

Abstract: Novel, unsaturated polyimide-polyesters and processes for their preparation are disclosed herein. These new polyimides are derivatives of anhydride-terminated aromatic polyimides, from which they are prepared by esterification to provide unsaturated ester groups of a terminal --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 group. These new compositions are more tractable than the original anhydride-terminated polyimides and can be converted at appropriate lower temperatures to crosslinked, insoluble, infusible polymers without by-product formation, thereby extending greatly the applications for which the aromatic polyimides can be employed.

Abstract: Novel, unsaturated polyimide-polyester polymerization products and processes for their preparation are disclosed herein. The polyimide-esters from which the polymerization products are derived are derivatives of anhydride-terminated aromatic polyimides, from which they are prepared by esterification to provide unsaturated ester groups having a terminal --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 group. These new compositions are crosslinked, insoluble, infusible polymers produced without by-product formation.

Abstract: Novel, unsaturated, polyimide-polyesters and processes for their preparation are disclosed herein. These new polyimides are derivatives of anhydride-terminated aromatic polyimides, from which they are prepared by esterification to provide unsaturated ester groups having a terminal --C.tbd.CH group. These new compositions are more tractable than the original anhydride-terminated polyimides and can be converted at appropriate lower temperatures to crosslinked, insoluble, infusible polymers without by-product formation, thereby extending greatly the applications for which the aromatic polyimides can be employed.

Abstract: Novel functional ionene polymer compositions useful in a wide variety of applications, including, among others, as wet and dry strength additives, corrosion inhibitors, and electroconductive coatings.

Abstract: Novel, unsaturated polyimide-polyester polymerization products and processes for their preparation are disclosed herein. The polyimide-esters from which the polymerization products are derived are derivatives of anhydride-terminated aromatic polyimides, from which they are prepared by esterification to provide unsaturated ester groups having a terminal --C.tbd.CH group. These new compositions are crosslinked, insoluble, infusible polymers produced without by-product formation.

Abstract: Mixtures which can be cured to give moulded materials having technically very valuable mechanical and dielectric properties, characterized in that they contain(a) mono-, bis- or tris-maleimides and/or maleimide prepolymers of the maleimides with an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic diprimary diamine,(b) acetone-anil, and optionally(c) a copolymerizable compound containing at least one olefinic C.dbd.C double bond in the molecule.

Abstract: Crosslinkable mixtures of oligomers or polymers, containing terminal imidyl groups, and diamines are described, for example mixtures of a polyamide oligomer or polyamide-acid oligomer, or terminal polyamide polymer or polyamide-acid polymer, having maleimidylphthalic acid groups, and a diamine. These mixtures and the pre-polymers obtainable therefrom are soluble in customary organic solvents, and in general they can also be processed from the melt. The crosslinked products obtainable therefrom are distinguished in particular by their good thermo-oxidative stability.

Abstract: New crosslinkable polymers, in particular polymerization products of 5-maleimidyl-trimellitic acid derivatives and 3,5-bis-(maleimidyl)-phthalic acid derivatives and vinyl monomers and polycondensation products of the said imidyl compounds and diamines, diols or amino-alcohols and optionally a di-, tri- or tetra-carboxylic acid derivative are described. These polymers are distinguished by good processability and good solubility in customary organic solvents and are suitable for the manufacture of very diverse industrial products, such as thin and thick films and the like.

Abstract: New crosslinkable polymers, in particular polymerization products of 5-maleimidyl-isophthalic acid derivatives and 5-(nadic acid)-isophthalic acid derivatives and vinyl monomers and polycondensation products of the said isophthalic acid derivatives and diamines, diols or aminoalcohols and optionally a di-, tri- or tetra-carboxylic acid derivative are described. These polymers are distinguished by good processability and good solubility in customary organic solvents and are suitable for the manufacture of various industrial products, such as thin films, thick films and compression mouldings.

Abstract: A heat-resistant thermosetting resin composition is obtained by reaction with each other of an N,N'-bis-imide of unsaturated dicarboxylic acid (A), a cyanuric or isocyanuric acid or derivatives thereof (B), and at least one compound (C) selected from the group consisting of tetracarboxylic acid diimide, hydantoin and derivatives thereof, and barbituric acid and derivatives thereof. This resin composition has excellent heat-resistance and workability, and is employed for the use of a molding, laminated sheet, adhesive, etc.