Abstract: Cost-effective, highly heat-resistant positive resists based on oligomer and/or polymer polybenzoxazole precursors and diazo quinones possess a high [level of] stability in storage when the polybenzoxazole precursors are hydroxypolyamides of the following structure: ##STR1## whereby R, R*, R.sub.1, R*.sub.1, and R.sub.2 are aromatic groups, R.sub.3 is an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic group having at least one alkenyl or alkynyl grouping and, with respect to n.sub.1, n.sub.2 and n.sub.3, the following applies:n.sub.1 =1 to 100, n.sub.3 and n.sub.3 =0 orn.sub.1 and n.sub.2 =1 to 100, n.sub.3 =0 orn.sub.2 =1 to 100, n.sub.1 and n.sub.3 =0 orn.sub.1, n.sub.2 and n.sub.3 =1 to 100 (whereby R.noteq.R* and/or R.noteq.R*.sub.1) orn.sub.1 and n.sub.3 =1 to 100, n.sub.2 =0 (whereby R.noteq.R* and/or R.sub.1 .noteq.R*.sub.1) ,provided that: n.sub.1 +n.sub.2 +n.sub.3 >3.

Abstract: This invention relates to a solid particulate polymer comprising 1) a backbone containing (a) a plurality of moieties selected from the group consisting of alkylene, arylene, aralkylene, alkylarylene, cycloalkylene, alkyleneoxy, and polyalkyleneoxy; (b) a plurality of moieties selected from the group consisting of internal urea, thiourea, biuret and dithiobiuret; and 2) end groups selected from the group consisting of internal urea, thiourea, biuret and dithiobiuret. The particulate polymer dispersions can be used for preparing reinforced polymer matrices, especially where the matrix comprises urethane and/or urea linkages.The invention allows for the preparation of a particulate polymer without using organic polyisocyanate.

Abstract: Carboxyl group-terminated polyesteramides comprising the reaction products of at least one diamine and a carboxyl group-terminated polyester selected from(a) a polyester prepared from at least one aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid and at least one polyol:(b) a polyester which is the reaction product of(i) at least one aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid and/or isophthalic acid, with(ii) a hydroxyl group-terminated polyester, and(c) a polyester which is the reaction product of(i) at least one aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid, with(ii) a polyester containing both terminal hydroxyl and terminal carboxyl groups, prepared by esterification of(iii) isophthalic acid with(iv) a hydroxyl group-terminated polyester,processes for preparing the same, and the powdered thermosetting compositions based on these polyesteramides and polyepoxy compounds for the production of powdered varnishes and paints which can be applied with a triboelectric spray gun.

Abstract: Higher molecular weight copolymers of polyaspartic acid which are suitable for the inhibition of scale deposition may be obtained by reacting maleic acid and ammonia in a stoichiometric excess, with a diamine or a triamine, at 120.degree.-350.degree. C., preferably 180.degree.-300.degree. C., and then converting the copolymer of polysuccinimide formed to a salt of a copolymer of polyaspartic acid by hydrolysis with a hydroxide. Alkyl or substituted alkyl groups may be incorporated in the backbone of the polymer by adding a alkyl or substituted alkyl monoamine to maleic acid and ammonia and heating at 120.degree. C. or more until polymerization has occurred.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion suitable for use as various coatings is provided. The dispersion includes polyester resin (A), a water soluble organic compound (B), water (C), and a neutralizer (D). The polyester resin has an acid number of 50 equivalents/10.sup.6 g or more. The polycarboxylic acid component of the resin contains aromatic dicarboxylic acid having no metal sulfonate groups in an amount in the range of 50 to 99.99 mole percent, and dicarboxylic acid having a metal sulfonate group in an amount in the range of 0.01 to 20 mole percent based on the total moles of the polycarboxylic acid component. The polyol component of the resin contains diol in an amount in the range of 30 to 100 mole percent based on the total moles of the polyol component. The diol has an alkyl group with 1 to 3 carbon atoms on a side chain, and the total number of carbon atoms in the diol is 6 to 25. The water soluble organic compound has a boiling point in the range of 60.degree. to 250.degree. C.

Abstract: Provided are polyester resins containing hydroxy functionalized isophthalate ester moieties useful in coating compositions. The invention provides both solvent-borne as well as water-borne coating compositions comprised of the resins and a crosslinker such as a melamine-type crosslinker. Polyester resins of the present invention having a T.sub.g of greater than about 50.degree. C. are useful in thermosetting powder coating compositions. The coatings thus provided possess excellent acid resistance, hardness, impact resistance, and stain resistance.

Abstract: A moldable and/or extrudable polymer which is useful for the manufacture of surgical devices such as sutures, staples, clips, etc., possesses structural units derived from a cyclic amide monomer containing oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen in the ring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycondensation and/or addition product containing carboxyl groups and amino groups. This can be obtained by reactinga) polycarboxylic acids or anhydrides thereof, if appropriate together with monocarboxylic acids,b) polyols, if appropriate together with monools, and, if appropriatec) further modifying components, and, if appropriate,d) a component which is capable of reacting with the reaction product from a), b) and, if appropriate, c), with the proviso that the final product contains tertiary amino groups which originate from components a) and/or b) and/or d), and the reaction product from a), b), if appropriate c) and if appropriate d) has an acid number from 5 to 200, preferably 10 to 130, and an amine number from 3 to 150, preferably 10 to 100.

Abstract: New synthesis and analysis procedures for novel crosslinked polyamines and ampholytes. Polyamines are crosslinked with tartaric acid ester, malonic acid ester, or polycarboxylic acid esters of the citric acid cycle. The resulting crosslinked polyamine may further react with other compounds such as an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated or .alpha.-halo unsaturated carboxylic acids to prepare new ampholyte mixtures. The resulting novel ampholytes exhibit greater heterogeneity and complexity than presently prepared ampholytes, and can be used in analytical and preparative isoelectric focusing processes.Novel ampholyte analysis process entails analyzing chemical compounds, usually ampholytes, used in isoelectric focusing processes. The ampholyte is isoelectrically focused on an immobilized pH gradient, and then immersed in a picric acid solution to cause precipitation and visualization of amphoteric species.

Abstract: This invention relates primarily to organofunctional monomers, predominantly dimethacrylates and/or diacrylates containing one or more (predominantly two carboxyl groups, with moieties that provide sufficient affinity with water to allow any desired amount of water and/or miscible fugitive solvents to be mixed homogeneously with these monomers and formulations containing them. The activity of water in the monomer formulations can be adjusted so that it is equal to the water activity in biological tissues. This promotes biocompatibility and enhances the adhesive characteristics of polymers prepared from these formulations. Probability statistics are disclosed that optimize the compositions of polymer reaction products.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polyether acrylamide derivative of the following general formula (I): ##STR1## as well as an active energy ray curable resin composition comprising at least one polyether acrylamide derivative of the above general formula (I) and a cured product produced by curing such an active energy curable resin composition with active energy rays.

Abstract: Provided are polyester resins containing hydroxy functionalized isophthalate ester moieties useful in coating compositions. The invention provides both solvent-borne as well as water-borne coating compositions comprised of the resins and a crosslinker such as a melamine-type crosslinker. Polyester resins of the present invention having a T.sub.8 of greater than about 50.degree. C. are useful in thermosetting powder coating compositions. The coatings thus provided possess excellent acid resistance, hardness, impact resistance, and stain resistance.

Abstract: Carboxyl group-terminated polyesteramides comprising the reaction products of at least one diamine and a carboxyl group-terminated polyester selected from(a) a polyester prepared from at least one aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid and at least one polyol;(b) a polyester which is the reaction product of(i) at least one aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid and/or isophthalic acid, with(ii) a hydroxyl group-terminated polyester, and(c) a polyester which is the reaction product of(i) at least one aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid, with(ii) a polyester containing both terminal hydroxyl and terminal carboxyl groups, prepared by esterification of(iii) isophthalic acid with(iv) a hydroxyl group-terminated polyester,processes for preparing the same, and the powdered thermosetting compositions based on these polyesteramides and polyepoxy compounds for the production of powdered varnishes and paints which can be applied with a triboelectric spray gun.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plastics that can be obtained by reacting unsaturated and/or hydroxyl-group-containing fatty acids or their esters or mixtures of various such fatty acids and esters with bifunctional ester-forming and/or amide-forming compounds and, if necessary, subsequently converting ethylenic double bonds, to give difatty acid diamides, difatty acid diesters, difatty acid amide esters, monofatty acid amide amines or monofatty acid amide alcohols as monomer components which contain at least two reactive groups suited for linkage to give polymers, in particular ethylenic double bonds, hydroxyl groups, epoxy groups or amino groups, and by linking the said compounds in the known way via a second group of bifunctional compounds that are capable of reacting with these free reactive groups to give the desired plastics.

Abstract: Copolymers of polyamino acids formed by reaction of an alcohol with maleic anhydride to form the half ester followed by addition of ammonia, ammonia and an amine, or ammonia and a polyamine. The mixture is then heated to 120.degree.-350.degree. C. to form polysuccinimide or a derivative thereof. The resulting polysuccinimide may be hydrolyzed to form a derivative of polyaspartic acid or its salt.

Abstract: A preferred class of polyimide oligomers include (1) linear, difunctional crosslinking oligomers prepared by condensing an imidophenylamine end cap with a lower alkylene diamine or a polyaryldiamine such as 3,3'-phenoxyphenylsulfone diamine and with a dianhydride, particularly 4,4'-phenoxyphenylsulfone dianhydride; and (2) multidimensional, crosslinking, polyimide oligomers having an aromatic hub and at least two radiating arms connected to the hub, each arm including a crosslinking imidophenylamine end cap at its distal end and at least two imide linkages.Blends, prepregs, and composites can be prepared from the oligomers.

Abstract: Higher molecular weight copolymers of polyaspartic acid which are suitable for the inhibition of scale deposition may be obtained by reacting maleic acid and ammonia in a stoichiometric excess, with a diamine or a triamine, at 120.degree.-350.degree. C., preferably 180.degree.-300.degree. C., and then converting the copolymer of polysuccinimide formed to a salt of a copolymer of polyaspartic acid by hydrolysis with a hydroxide.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel water-dispersible copolymers which contain at least one UVA light-absorbing monomer, one UVB light-absorbing monomer, one hydrophilic monomer, and optionally one hydrophobic monomer component. The UVA light-absorbing monomer absorbs at .lambda.max ultraviolet light in the 320-400 nm range. The UVB light-absorbing monomer absorbs at max ultraviolet light in the 290-320 nm range. Because of the R.sub.3 group used in the invention, the copolymers of the invention permit higher loading of UV monomers than previously obtainable.

Abstract: Improved imide-containing copolymers comprising, in the aromatic diamine component, p-phenylene diamine and at least one additional aromatic diamine have increased rigidity and useful processability. The copolymers of this invention also may exhibit improved resistance to the detrimental effects of humid environments and retain mechanical properties at elevated temperatures after exposure to humid environments.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel water-dispersible or water-soluble copolymers which contain at least one UVA light-absorbing monomer, one UVB light-absorbing monomer, one hydrophilic monomer, and optionally one hydrophobic monomer component. The UVA light-absorbing monomer absorbs at .lambda.max ultraviolet light in the 320-400 nm range. The UVB light-absorbing monomer absorbs at .lambda.max ultraviolet light in the 290-320 nm range.

Abstract: Benzobisthiazole polymers with thiophene moieties having repeating units of the formula:--Bt--(--Tp--).sub.n --wherein Bt is ##STR1## Tp is ##STR2## and n has a value of 1 to 3.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel solvent-free process for preparing amine terminated compounds by reacting a polyfunctional acetoacetic acid ester with either ammonia or an organic compound which contains one or more primary amino groups in the presence of an acidic catalyst selected from the group consisting of (i) boron trifluoride etherate and (ii) organic acids having pKa values of from 0.1 to 0.8.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a powdery absorbing material for aqueous liquids based on a water-swellable powdery polymer having at least 0.2 equivalents carboxyl groups per 100 parts by weight which are neutralized by 50 to 99, advantageously by at least 80 mole %. The powdery absorbing material is obtained by treating the water-swellable carboxyl-groups-containing polymer with a solution of an N-(hydroxyalkyl).beta.-(meth)-alanine ester or with the polycondensation products thereof. As a solvent for the powdery absorbing material, water is used which either contains water-miscible organic diluents which evaporate on heating, or non-evaporative water-miscible organic diluents, i.e., diluents remaining in the polymer.

Abstract: A thermosetting powder coating composition having improved optical properties, such as orange peel, gloss and Distinctness of Image (DOI), which includes a reactable mixture of a carboxylic acid group-containing polyester or acrylic, a fatty acid hydroxyalkylamide group-containing material and beta-hydroxyalkylamide curing agent.

Abstract: Processible chromophoric polymers having nonlinear optical properties and wherein the chromophore is present in and is a part of the polymer backbone, including substantially all of the monomer or repeat units, with the dipole moments pointing in the same direction (head-to-tail) along the polymer backbone. Such polymers include phenylene, phenylene vinylene, stilbenylene, phenyl piperdine, and coumarin polymers.

Abstract: A hot-melt adhesive comprising a special polyamideimide or polyamide is excellent in heat resistance and adhesive strength and usable for providing substrates for printed circuit boards.

Abstract: Melamine resin prepregs or melamine resin laminates which consist of a web-like fiber reinforcement which is impregnated with melamine resins which essentially comprisea) 40-85% by weight of at least partly etherified melamine resins, which are obtainable by reaction of melamine, formaldehyde and alkanols having 1 to 8 C atoms in a molar ratio of melamine formaldehyde:alkanol of 1:(5 to 6):(4 to 6), andb) 60-15% by weight of diols consisting of 25 to 75% by weight of polyester-diols and/or polyether-diols having a molecular weight of at least 400 g/mol and 75 to 25% by weight of low molecular weight diols having 2 to 12 C atoms.

Abstract: o-Hydroxyohenyl-s-triazines containing suitable functional groups are incorporated in polymers by copolymerisation, copolycondensation, copolyaddition or by polymer-analogous reaction. The modified polymers so obtained have excellent stability to degradation induced by light, oxygen and heat. They can also be used as stabilisers.

Abstract: The invention is a printing ink comprising a zinc-containing metal resinate complexed with aminopolyester resins and the process for preparing them. In particular, the invention relates to aminopolyester resins having properties which make them useful as resinate dilution extenders in formulating vehicles for gravure and intaglio printing inks.

Abstract: The invention relates to alkyl- or aryl-terminated polyamide compositions and polyamide rheological additives that function as a sag/slump control agent and provide superior shear-thinning and viscosity recovery properties in systems that react with or are sensitive to water and other active hydrogen containing materials and systems that do not react with or are not sensitive to water or other active hydrogen containing materials, and are useful in sealants, caulks, adhesives and coatings.

Abstract: A polycondensation and/or addition product containing carboxyl groups and tertiary amino groups, coating agents based on the latter, and the use thereof.The present invention relates to a polycondensation and/or addition product containing carboxyl groups and amino groups. This can be obtained by reactinga) polycarboxylic acids or anhydrides thereof, if appropriate together with monocarboxylic acids,b) polyols, if appropriate together with monools, and, if appropriatec) further modifying components, and, if appropriate,d) a component which is capable of reacting with the reaction product from a), b) and, if appropriate, c), with the proviso that the final product contains tertiary amino groups which originate from components a) and/or b) and/or d), and the reaction product from a), b), if appropriate c) and if appropriate d) and an acid number from 5 to 200, preferably 10 to 130, and an amine number from 3 to 150, preferably 10 to 300.

Abstract: Novel block polyetheramides, well adapted for the usual thermoplastic elastomer applications, e.g., as molded or extruded shaped articles, films, sheaths, composites and the like, have the following general formula: ##STR1## in which D is the residue of an oligoamidediacid having an Mn ranging from 300 to 8,000 and/or the residue of the diacidic polymer chain limiter, PE is the residue of a polyetherdiol having an Mn ranging from 200 to 5,000, X is a linear or branched, (cyclo)aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon having form 3 to 20 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be identical or different, are either OH or H, n is a number ranging from 0.1 to 10, and m is an average number ranging from 2 to 50, and are prepared by reacting, in the molten state, an oligoamidediacid A with an oligotherdiol B and a low molecular weight diacidic coupler C, the respective molar percentages a, b and c of which being such that:-5.ltoreq.a+c-b.ltoreq.5 and c.gtoreq.3.

Abstract: Curable epoxy resins are toughened with statistical monofunctional carboxyl, amine or epoxy-terminated reactive polymers and have low viscosities before cure thereby making them useful in a wide range of applications. The cured epoxy resin systems which are modified by the statistical monofunctional reactive polymers have physical properties, such as adhesion and elongation, generally equal to or better than those of cured epoxy resin systems modified with statistical difunctional reactive polymers. A process of preparation of the modified epoxy resin systems of the present invention includes admixing an epoxy resin with a statistical monofunctional carboxyl, amine, or epoxy-terminated reactive polymer in the presence of a curing agent and reaction therewith to form the toughened, cured epoxy resin system.

Abstract: 1-Hydrocarbyloxy substituted hindered amine compounds which also contain a reactive functional group such as hydroxy, amino, oxirane or carboxyl can be chemically attached to selected polymer substrates by condensation reactions to give polymers containing a chemically-bonded, non-migrating stabilizer having excellent stabilization efficacy for protecting said polymer substrate from the adverse effects of actinic light.

Abstract: Fusible polyimide powders are prepared by the process of this invention. An amic acid amine is first prepared by treating (n+1) moles of a bis(aminophenyl)methane with n mole of aromatic tetracarboxylic anhdride to produce an aromatic amic acid prepolymer. This prepolymer is then mixed with an unsaturated carbocyclic monoanhydride and the mixture heated to form a reactive end-capped polyamic acid precursor. The resulting composition is thermally treated in order to partially imidize the precursor. The resulting fusible polyimide powder is finally separated.

Abstract: An oligomer of the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or hydroxyalkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different radicals selected from hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or one of R.sub.2 and one of R.sub.3 radicals joined together with the carbon atom to which they are attached to form cycloalkyl; R.sub.5 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.6 is alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 5 to 6 carbon atoms and hydroxyalkyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms. The oligomers can be used as reactive components with other materials containing co-reactive functional groups selected from hydroxyl, carboxylic acid, carboxylic acid anhydride and isocyanate. Reactive compositions can be formed which are useful as resinous film formers in coating applications which can be cured without the generation of formaldehyde.

Abstract: This invention relates to a biodegradable polyamide. In particular, this invention relates to a polyamide containing keto carbonyl groups set out in monomeric units along the main chain of the polymer and having structure (I), wherein n and m are equal or different whole numbers ranging from 8 to 10, preferably 8. Said polyamides are high light-sensitive to the solar U.V. radiation, so that the exposure of the products obtained by means of such polyamides to the U.V. solar radiation causes the product to be transformed into a fragile or friable material, that is biodegradable.

Abstract: Novel wholly aromatic polyamides and copolyamides of the formula: ##STR1## are provided. The aromatic polyamides and copolyamides are prepared by condensation polymerizing an aromatic diamine selected from 3,5-diaminobenzophenone and a mixture of 3,5-diaminobenzophenone and m-phenylenediamine with an aromatic dibasic acid chloride in a chemical equivalent amount. The polymers of the invention can be easily dissolved in an organic solvent to give a molding solution suitable for use in the film casting. The film resulted from the polyamides of the invention has excellent physiochemical properties such as durability, chemical resistance, flexibility, compactness, tenacity, transparency and electric insulation.

Abstract: Functionalized polymeric compositions are prepared by polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated functional monomer in a solvent including a reactive compound. The functional groups of the reactive compound and the functional monomer react during or subsequent to the polymerization of the functional monomer to provide functionalized polymeric composition. The reactive compound can be a hydroxy-terminated, poly(ethleneoxy)ated hydrophobe-bearing compound and the functional monomer can be a polymerizable carboxylated monomer, the functionalization in this case being a condensation. Removal of the water of condensation by azeotropic distillation drives the reaction to completion. The resulting high solids functionalized polymeric composition is soluble or dispersible in an appropriate solvent, and can be used as is, diluted with a solvent, or isolated.

Abstract: A carboxy acid-terminated polyamide is reacted with an alkylene glycol, a polyalkylene glycol, nitrogen base or an alkanol amine (followed by an alkanoic acid) to provide a block copolymer. These block copolymers are especially useful as pigment dispersants, i.e. for preparing solvent-based packaging inks (i.e. packaging gravure and flexographic inks).

Abstract: Polyamide advanced composites are formed by the condensation of diacid halides (or dicarboxylic acids) and diamines in a linear or multidimensional morphology with crosslinkable end caps that provide improved solvent-resistance. The diamines and diacid halides generally include "sulfone" linkages in aryl chains to impart the desired combination of physical properties to the oligomers, prepregs, and composites. Linear oligomers have mono- or difunctional crosslinking end caps at the ends of polyarylamide chains. Multidimensional oligomers have a hub and three or more radiating amide arms, each arm having a mono- or difunctional crosslinking end cap at its distal end.

Abstract: High solids compositions are described comprising a glycidamide containing more than one glycidamide group per molecule, a (meth)-acryloyl compound containing more than one (meth)-acryloyl group per molecule and a non-aromatic amine containing more than 2 amine hydrogen atoms per molecule. The compositions can be applied in coating, adhesive and laminating applications. They cure rapidly at room temperature to provide smooth, glossy, weather resistant surfaces.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of derivatives of materials containing an imide group conjugated to an aromatic moiety to form an ester, a thioester, an amide, a ketone, and silylesters. Electrons are supplied to redox sites to form a reduced imide material. The reduced imide material is contacted with a nucleophile which opens the imide ring of the reduced imide and chemically combines with a carbonyl carbon atom of the open imide ring to form an imide derivative.

Abstract: A conjugated system-containing organic high molecular compound is described, which contains a recurring unit represented by the following structural formula (I) and has a number-average molecular weight of 1,000 or more: ##STR1## wherein m represents an integer of from 2 to 10; n represents an integer of from 1 to 23; B and B' respectively represent --NHCO-- and --CONH--, --CONH-- and --NHCO--, ##STR2## --A-- is selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## wherein R.sup.1-4 and R.sup.5-8 each independently is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an amino group, an alkylamino group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a hydroxyl group, an alkoxyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a cyano group, a nitro group, and groups of the following formulae (a), (b), and (c), provided that the groups of --A-- may be the same or different: ##STR4## wherein R.sup.9-12, R.sup.13-16, and R.sup.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for producing 2H-1-benzopyran-2-ones (coumarins) from optionally-substituted o-halocinnamic acids or esters under polyester-forming conditions. When the coumarins contain appropriately reactive functional groups, and desired monomers are present, a colored or UV-absorbing coumarin/polyester copolymer is provided in one step.

Abstract: A two component-type curing agent composition is disclosed which comprises a first curing agent which is capable of cross-linking an epoxy resin and which is at least one member selected from primary amines, phenolic compounds and acid anhydrides, and a second curing agent which is at least one compounds represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein X is --CR.sub.1 R.sub.2 --, --CO--, --COO--, --SO.sub.2 --, --SO--, --S--, --O--, --NR.sub.1 --, --SiR.sub.1 R.sub.2 -- or --POR.sub.1 -- where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each stands for hydrogen, a lower alkyl or a phenyl; Y and Y' each stands for hydrogen, a lower alkyl or an electron attracting group; R is a lower alkyl; and m and n each is an integer of 1-4.

Abstract: Polyamide-esters may produce by reacting a polyethylene glycol monoamine with one or more dicarboxylic acids. Two methods may be employed: (1) the polyethylene glycol monoamine may be reacted with at least two different dicarboxylic acids simultaneously, or (2) the polyethylene glycol monoamine may be reacted with a first dicarboxylic acid in a first step to form an adduct, and then reacting the adduct with a second dicarboxylic acid to form the polyamide-esters, where the first and second dicarboxylic acids may be the same or different. Suitable dicarboxylic acids include, adipic acid; terephthalic acid; isophthalic acid; t-butyl isophthalic acid; 1,1,3-trimethyl-5-carboxy-3-(p-carboxyphenyl) indane, also known as phenylindane dicarboxylic acid (PIDA); naphthalenic dicarboxylic acid and mixtures thereof. Suitable polyethylene glycol monoamines include diethylene glycol monoamine, triethylene glycol monoamine and tetraethylene glycol monoamine.

Abstract: An improvement in thermosetting bis(isoimide) resin compositions is achieved by replacing a small part of the unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride starting material with a stoichiometrically equivalent amount of a poly(diolefin)-unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride adduct.

Abstract: This invention is that of high temperature polyamides containing the hexafluoroisopropylidene group. The high temperature polyamides of the invention and photo or radiation sensitizers provide improved high temperature positive resists which can be developed in aqueous alkaline developer and thermally anneal to form heat resistant, polyoxazole relief structures suitable for use in microelectronic and printing applications. The positive photoresists of the invention have improved solubility in coating solvents and improved photospeed. The polyamides of the invention can be prepared by conventional condensation reactions; e.g. the condensation of a diamine and diacid chloride. In addition the polyamides of this invention provide high temperature protective coatings with superior adhesion properties in applications other than the photoresist area.

Abstract: Dendritic macromolecules and a novel convergent process for producing the same are disclosed. The convergent process enables the accurate control and design of the surface functionality of the macromolecule.