Abstract:
A method for preparing a conductive thermoplastic resin composition or an electric conductor includes the step of kneading (a) conductive resin master batch pellets of conductive carbon black and a thermoplastic resin in which the conductive carbon black accounts for 5 to 50% by weight relative to the total amount 100 parts by weight of the conductive carbon black and the thermoplastic resin, (b) a thermoplastic resin in a weight ratio: (a+b)/(a) ranging from 1.01 to 1.5. This method permits the production of a conductive carbon black-containing conductive resin composition and an electric conductor which show stable conductivity even within a high resistance region (having a surface resistivity ranging from 10.sup.6 to 10.sup.16 .OMEGA.), wherein the control of the conductivity is difficult.
Abstract:
The invention herein is a non-aqueous solvent free process for producing UV curable adhesive and sealant compositions comprising a tackifying resin and a monohydroxylated epoxidized polydiene polymer which is comprised of at least two polymerizable ethnically unsaturated hydrocarbon monomers wherein at least one is a diene monomer which yields unsaturation suitable for epoxidation and wherein the polymer contains from 0.1 to 7.0 milliequivalents of epoxy per gram of polymer. The process involves mixing the components with an insoluble photoinitiator under conditions of high shear and/or cavitation. The invention also relates to a film of 5 mils to one inch thick which is formed from the composition made according to the process above.
Abstract:
Apparatus and method for the production of hopper feedable thermoplastic pellets having zones or compartments which contain physically separated reactants which react only after being melt-mixed, as in a screw type extruder, reciproscrew injection machine, or similar device which heat forms pellets into a larger mass. This new class of thermoplastic molding materials relies mainly on the relatively slow reaction kinetics of contained large molecule molding materials to provide a time interval after melt-mixing of zoned pelletized reactants in an extruder barrel or injection molding machine. During this time period, the thermoplastic molding material is easily filled into injection molds. As the reaction progresses, the material becomes more viscous and such flow is difficult or impossible. The involved reactions may continue after demolding at room temperature during a post molding cure, or appliance service generated heat may cause post molding cure. Where a delayed reaction involves crosslinking and/or additional polymer molecular growth after molding, such crosslinking can bond adjacent molecules and reduce or prevent stress memory warpage of molded parts. Fibrous reinforcements may be included to aid in reducing post molding warpage. Foaming agents contained can, when molded by the Bradt Process, virtually eliminate weld lines in molded parts.
Abstract:
Process for the manufacture of a polyester masterbatch containing finely divided solid additives in homogenous and agglomerate-free distribution, through the mixing, within a homogenizing extruder, of the powdery additive into the polyester, whereby, separately from the addition of the additive, small quantities of a diol are additionally fed into the extruder.
Abstract:
A two step method of preparing fire retardant thermoplastic polymer granules from fire retarding agents and thermoplastic polymers in a stationary granulating cylinder containing mixing elements mounted to a central rotating shaft which fluidizes and throws contained materials toward the center of the cylinder, forcing axial and radial flows simultaneously on the materials thereby forming granules. In the first step, a fire retarding agent is mixed with a fluid thermoplastic polymer at a temperature exceeding the solidification point of the polymer until a homogeneous mixture is formed. In the second stage, the mixture is solidified by cooling while the granulating cylinder continues to operate until the fire retardant agent is bound together in homogeneous granular form by a matrix of solid thermoplastic polymer. Suitable fire retarding agents include alumina, phosphates, borates, melamine, melamine cyanurate, metal cyanurates, and halogenated phenols. The fluid thermoplastic polymer may be a metal or aqueous dispersions. Suitable polymers include polyolefins, polyphenyls, polyamides, polyfluocarbons, polycarbonates, polyurethanes, polyesters, and polyvinylidene chloride. The method allows preparation of thermoplastic granules, suitable for melt blending with other polymers, containing as much as 90 percent fire retardant agent. The fire retardant thermoplastic concentrate granule compositions prepared by this method are new and exhibit better physical properties at high active ingredient concentrations than compositions available heretofore. These new concentrated fire retardent compositions have improved properties of melt blending with other thermoplastics to impart fire retardency thereto.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a process for the preparation of reinforced, impact-modified thermoplastic molding compositions which contain, based on 100 parts by weight,A) from 30 to 93 parts by weight of one or more thermoplastics from the group comprising the polyamides, polyesters, polycarbonates and polyphenylene ethers,B) from 5 to 50 parts by weight of fibers, preferably glass fibers, andC) from 2 to 20 parts by weight of one or more impact-modifying rubbers,in which processthe fibers (B) are first introduced into the melt of the thermoplastic (A),components (A) and (B) are mixed,the rubber (C) is then introduced into the resultant mixture in the melt, andthe resultant molding composition is extruded and granulated,wherein the reaction is carried out in one step, expediently at a constant temperature in the range of, advantageously, from 250.degree. to 300.degree. C.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a novel method for producing a filler-containing colored thermoplastic resin composition superior in pigment dispersibility and impact resistance. This method includes melt kneading firstly at least a part of components of resin consisting of a thermoplastic resin (A) and/or a thermoplastic resin composition (B) with fillers (C), adding remainder of the resin, if any, with a pigment (E), and then further carrying out continuous melt-kneading.
Abstract:
The present invention includes:(i) a method for making a coated particulate comprising the steps ofheating until liquid a polyolefin wax;fluidizing with a hot gas, additive particles selected from the group comprising an antioxidant, a processing stabilizer, an acid acceptor, and mixtures thereof;spraying the liquid polyolefin wax on the heated fluidized additive particles; andmaintaining the fluidized additive particles at a temperature which is sufficient to prevent the formation of fibers and adequate to form discrete substantially coated additive particles;(ii) a coated particulate made by the above process; and(iii) a process for providing in-reactor stabilization of a polyolefin during a polymerization reaction, using the coated additives prepared by the above described method.
Abstract:
The present invention includes:(i) a method for making a coated particulate comprising the steps ofheating until liquid a polyolefin wax;fluidizing with a hot gas, additive particles selected from the group comprising an antioxidant, a processing stabilizer, an acid acceptor, and mixtures thereof;spraying the liquid polyolefin wax on the heated fluidized additive particles, andmaintaining the fluidized additive particles at a temperature which is sufficient to prevent the formation of fibers and adequate to form discrete substantially coated additive particles;(ii) a coated particulate made by the above process; and(iii) a process for providing in-reactor stabilization of a polyolefin during a polymerization reaction, using the coated additives prepared by the above described method.
Abstract:
A method of rapidly compounding melt forming resin, mica and chlorinated hydrocarbon wherein the mica has a coating comprising the chlorinated hydrocarbon, which method comprises providing a molten mass of the resin, contacting the molten mass with the coated mica and kneading the so contacted mica and resin to provide mixing thereof. The compounding is rapid and at optimal temperature.