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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7439291 | Solvent-resistant membranes from solvent-inert polyimides and polyketones A solvent-resistant polymeric membrane comprising a solvent-inert polymer having a solubility parameter greater than 18 (J/cm3)0.5, such as a polyketone, a polyether ketone, polyarylene ether ketone ketone, a polyimide, a polyetherimide, or a p... | 10/21/2008 |
| 6992166 | Phenolic resin and method of producing the same A phenolic resin obtainable by reacting a dihydroxy compound of the following formula (1) with a phenolic compound, wherein the dihydroxy compound is partially dehydrated. ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6852776 | Antimicrobial concentrates containing non-yellowing agents An antimicrobial concentrate is manufactured from a carrier, a non-yellowing agent, one or more antimicrobial agents and optionally one or more modifiers, the carrier having a modified ethylene polymer and optionally an olefin polymer, and method of producing the co... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6815076 | Silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive composition and pressure-sensitive adhesive tape A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape having a cured layer of a silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive composition containing a phenolic antioxidant is attached to an adherend of metal, typically copper for bonding or masking purposes. Even after exposure to elevated tem... | 11/09/2004 |
| 5981073 | Compounds based on dibenzoylresorcinol, and related compositions and articles Novel dibenzoylresorcinol-based compounds are disclosed wherein the dibenzoylresorcinol is bonded to the residue of either an alcohol or a carboxylic acid group, via a methylene carboxylate linking group; and wherein the dibenzoylresorcinol is bonded dire... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5869185 | Coatings useful for absorbing ultraviolet light A polycarbonate substrate coated with an acrylic coating containing at least one polybenzoylresorcinol, and optionally a silicone hardcoat on the acrylic coating, wherein said at least one polybenzoylresorcinol has the formula ##STR1## wherein e... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5849821 | Tris-aryl-s-triazines substituted with biphenylyl groups Selected s-triazines of formula I ##STR1## where G1 and G2 are biphenylyl moieties, are UV absorbers having high thermal stability and surprisingly high extinction coefficients making them of especial interest in stabilizing aut... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5700861 | Fluororubber coating composition and method for modifying substrate surface A fluororubber coating composition which contains (a) a fluororubber having a --CH2 -- group in a backbone; (b) a fluoropolyether fluorooil having a functional group capable of chemically bonding to the fluororubber (a) upon heating; (c) a vulc... | 12/23/1997 |
| 5571854 | Phenolic resin molding material including a crystalline phenolic compound having plural hydroxyphenyl groups and a compound having plural hydroxyl groups in a benzene ring A phenolic resin molding material for molding at lower than normal pressures, comprising as resin components a combination of (A) a crystalline phenolic compound having two or more hydroxyphenyl groups and (B) a compound having two or more hydroxyl groups... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5473003 | Alkanediphenols Compositions comprising an organic material which is sensitive to thermal, oxidative and/or actinic degradation and at least one compound of the formula I ##STR1## in which Z1 and Z2 independently of one another are C1 | 12/05/1995 |
| 5166246 | Polyetherimide-polyamide compositions Polyphenylene ether- polyamide compositions having improved resistance to water absorption and swell are provided by incorporating therein a phenolic compound.... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5137577 | Cement additive An additive to cement comprises a granular zinc salt of a copolymer of an olefin having 2 to 8 carbon atoms and an ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydride, prepared by reacting the powder of the copolymer with powder of zinc oxide or zinc hydroxi... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5124388 | Films and containers of heat resistant copolyesters Disclosed are films, containers and container liners comprising a copolyester having repeat units from terephthalic acid and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, and a hindered phenolic antioxidant.... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5106891 | Light stabilized coating compositions containing a mixture of 2-hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole and 2-hydroxyphenyltriazine Coating compositions which, in addition to a 2-hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole UV absorber, also contain a UV absorber belonging to the group of the 2-hydroxyphenyltriazines, 2-hydroxybenzophenones and/or, in addition to a 2-hydroxyphenyltriazine, also contain... | 04/21/1992 |
| 4970272 | Polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions Polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions having improved resistance to water absorption and swell are provided by incorporating therein a phenolic compound.... | 11/13/1990 |
| 4963190 | Dispersant composition for cement An aqueous dispersant composition for cement comprises 100 parts by weight of a copolymer of an olefin having 2 to 8 carbon atoms and an ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydride, the copolymer being in the form of fine particles having an average ... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4673701 | Alkylidene bisphenol phosphites and phosphates having 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl piperidinyl groups and synthetic resin composition Alkylidene bisphenol phosphites and phosphates having 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl piperidinyl groups are provided having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R1 is alkyl having from one to about twelve carbon atoms; R2, R3 and R4 | 06/16/1987 |
| 4624981 | Process for the production of polyamideimides from polyisocyanates, polycarboxylic acid anhydrides and lactams or polyamides in which the reaction products are precipitated with a non-solvent This invention relates to a new process for the production of polyamide imides.... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4546138 | Process for the production of polyamide imides by using a phenol in the workup of the material This invention relates to a new process for the production of polyamide imides.... | 10/08/1985 |
| 4454278 | Polyestercarbonates adaptable for wire enamels A polyester, a polyester/polyamide or a polyester/polyamide/polyimide polymers are prepared from (a) a diaryl terephthalate or diaryl isophthalate, and (b) an aromatic polyol or of (a) and a mixture of (b), and an aromatic diamine, or of (a), (b), (c), an... | 06/12/1984 |
| 4370434 | Mercapto acid ester antioxidants for polymers Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R, R' and R2 are alkyl radicals having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, phenyl radicals which may be substituted by 1 or 2 alkyl groups having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aralkyl radicals having 7 to 12 carbon atom... | 01/25/1983 |
| 4116932 | Synthetic polymer compositions stabilized against discoloration and degradation The invention relates to a synthetic polymer composition stabilized against light, heat and atmospheric influences comprising a polymer and from 0.01 to 10% by weight based on the quantity of the synthetic polymer, of a mixture of ,'-bi... | 09/26/1978 |
| 4105629 | Synthetic resin stabilizer comprising a thioether ester and hindered phenolic carbonate Stabilizer compositions are provided whose ingredients interact synergistically to improve the resistance to deterioration on heating of synthetic resin compositions. The interacting ingredients are (a) a thioether carboxylic acid ester of a polyhydric al... | 08/08/1978 |
| 4080361 | Synergistic combination of alkoxy-substituted phosphonitrilic compounds and ortho-hindered phenolic antioxidants A stabilizer combination for use in improving the resistance of olefin polymers to deterioration and physical properties on exposure to heat comprising A) an organic phosphonitrilic composition derived from a triphosphonitrilic halide and an hydroxy compo... | 03/21/1978 |
| 4009147 | Composition of antioxidants of reduced volatility For incorporation in normally oxidizable polymers, polymeric antioxidants characterized by repeating hindered bisphenolic units, the average number of said units per polymeric chain in said composition being from about 2 to 10, preferably about 2 to 7, mo... | 02/22/1977 |
| 3997713 | Insulated wire or cable Insulated wire or cable having primary insulation between copper conductor and moisture barrier filler and wherein the primary insulation comprises: Ethylene polymer having a density of about 0.928 to 0.955, Copper deactivating amounts of at least one organic compo... | 12/14/1976 |
| 3981846 | Workable and thermal stable interpolymers of dicarboxylic acid esters and vinyl chloride Copolymers of vinyl chloride and maleic or fumaric acid diester, which have good workability, are improved by incorporating therein an organic peroxide as a cross-linking agent. Products formed from the resin, which can be foamed articles, have improved t... | 09/21/1976 |
| 3952072 | Stabilized polyphenylene ether type resin composition Stabilized polyphenylene ether type resin composition obtained by compounding a polyphenylene ether type resin with one or more of stabilizer-component such as those respectively (a) a high molecular phosphorous ester having at least three phosphorous est... | 04/20/1976 |