Styrene-alkyd polyester

In the annual figures (11) polystyrene resins are disclosed from 1942 through 1950. Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers are disclosed in 1950. Care must be exercised in using these figures to see where styrenated alkyds are classified. Polystyrene polyesters are disclosed in 1945 polystyrene-maleic anhydride resins are disclosed in 1946 styrene-alkyd polyesters are disclosed in 1949 and 1950 polystyrene-butadiene copolymers are disclosed in 1949 and 1950. 

Uses. There are about forty to fifty organic peroxides commercially available in more than seventy formulations designed for specific applications which include (1) initiators for vinyl monomer polymerizations, and copolymerizations of monomers such as vinyl chloride, ethylene, styrene, vinyl acetate, acrylics, fluoroolefms and buta-dienestyrene (2) curing agents for thermoset polyesters, styrenated alkyds and oils, silicone rubbers and poly allyl diglycol carbonates ... 

The largest use for styrene (over 70%) is to make homopolymer polystyrene. The U.S. production volume reached 6.3 billion lb in 1998. Other major uses are in plastics, latex, paints, and coatings, synthetic rubbers, polyesters, and styrene-alkyd coatings. In these applications styrene is used in copolymers... 

Chem. Descrip. Bis (1-2,2,6,6-pentamethyl4-piperidinyl) sebacate and methyl (1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidir ) sebacate Uses Lt. stabilizer for exterior paints/coatings, automotive coatings, industrial coatings, wood stains, thermoplastics, acrylics, alkyds, polyes-ter/melamine, thermosetting acrylics, waterborne acrylics, phenolics, vinylics, radiation-curable acrylics, PU, PP, PE, styrenics, unsat. polyester... 

Chem. Descrip. Dimethicone copolyol emulsion Uses Defoamer for water-based emulsion paints and water-thinnable systems, building protection coatings (acrylic, styrene-acrylic, PVA), wood/furniture varnishes, anticorrosive coatings/industrial paints (alkyd, polyester, acrylic), polymer emulsions defoamer in food-contact paper/ paperboard... 

An unsaturated polyester resin has two primary components, a polyester containing polymerisable double bonds and a copolymerisable solvent monomer, of which the most commonly used is styrene. Unsaturated polyesters are made by esterification of glycols with mixtures of maleic anhydride and saturated diacids (Structure 9.1). The term alkyd is used to describe low-molecular-weight polyesters, where molecular weight is broadly... 

Chemical Class Polyester (Styrene-Alkyd) Silicones Urea Formaldehyde... 

Styrene is the most widely used cross-linking monomer, being preferred because of its compatibility, low viscosity, ease of use and low price. Other materials are sometimes employed when special properties are required. For example, methyl methacrylate is used, often in conjunction with styrene, for the preparation of translucent sheeting. Diallyl phthalate (X) and triallyl cyanurate (XI) are used for heat resistant products. Partially polymerized diallyl phthalate (solid) is used as the cross-linking agent in moulding powders (the so-called alkyd polyester moulding powders) based on linear unsaturated polyesters. 

Because of their lesser ability to control shrinkage, the non-polar polymers such as polystyrene and polyethylene are often classified as low shrink rather than low profile additives. Usually, low profile additives are supplied as 30-40% polymer solutions in styrene monomer. Polyester resin manufacturers also package the low profile additives dissolved in their resins. These are referred to as one pack systems. As the industry has expanded, other thermoplastics have been identified which have shrinkage control properties. These are also now used commercially in a variety of applications. Examples of these other polyers are saturated polyesters, polyurethanes, stryene-butadiene copolymers and polycapro-lactones. Polyfvinyl acetate) based materials are probably still the most used low profile additives, being useful with the broadest range of unsaturated polyester resin structures. Relative proportions of the organics used in most formulations are 30-50% polyester alkyd, 10-20% thermoplastic and 40-50% styrene. 

Plastics materials and resins), for example, acrylics, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, alkyds carbohydrate, casein, and cellulose acetate plastics cellulose nitrates elastomers epoxy, ethylene-vinyl acetate, ion exchange, methyl cellulose, methyl methacrylate, nitrocellulose, nylon, polyacrylonitrile, polyamide, polycarbonate, polyester, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyurethane, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl chloride, silicone, urea, resins thermoplastics, thermosets... 

DI-ferf-Butyl Peroxide n A member of the alkyl peroxide family, used as an initiator in vinyl chloride polymerization, polyester reactions, and as a crosslinking agent. A stable liquid used as a catalyst for polymerizations at high temperatures of a variety of olefin and vinyl monomers, e.g., ethylene, styrene, and styrenated alkyds. 

Bulk Molding Compoimd, BMC, (Dough Molding Compound in Europe) is produced by first mixing pre-catalyzed liquid resin with fillers, mainly calcium carbonate and talc, in a heavy duty low speed sigma blade mixer. This is compression molded at 500 psi and 300 to 400°F. The resin most commonly used is unsaturated styrene-diluted polyester. Other BMC resins are alkyds, phenolics, urea, melamine, diallyl phthallate, silicones and epoxy. All are highly filled with calcium carbonate, talc, mica or alumina to improve mechanical properties and reduce shrinkage. 

The largest user of phenol in the form of thermosetting resins is the plastics industry. Phenol is also used as a solvent and in the manufacture of intermediates for pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and dyestuffs. Styrene is used in the manufacture of synthetic rubber and polystyrene resins. Phthalic anhydride is used in the manufacture of DMT, alkyd resins, and plasticizers such as phthalates. Maleic anhydride is used in the manufacture of polyesters and, to some extent, for alkyd resins. Minor uses include the manufacture of malathion and soil conditioners. Nitrobenzene is used in the manufacture of aniline, benzidine, and dyestuffs and as a solvent in polishes. Aniline is used in the manufacture of dyes, including azo dyes, and rubber chemicals such as vulcanization accelerators and antioxidants. 

Coating materials may be based on short or medium-oil alkyds (e.g. primers for door and window frames) nitrocellulose or thermoplastic acrylics (e.g. lacquers for paper or furniture finishes) amino resin-alkyd coatings, with or without nitrocellulose inclusions, but with a strong acid catalyst to promote low temperature cure (furniture finishes) two-pack polyurethanes (furniture, flat boards) unsaturated polyester resins in styrene with free-radical cure initiated by peroxides (furniture) or unsaturated acrylic oligomers and monomers cured by u.v. radiation or electron beams (coatings for record sleeves paperback covers, knock-down furniture or flush interior doors). 

Weathering Many plastics has short lives when exposed to outdoor conditions. The better materials include acrylic, chlorotri-fluorethylene, vinylidene fluoride, chlorinated polyether, polyester, alkyd, and black linear poly-ethylene. Black materials are best for outdoor service. Some of the styrene copolymers are suitable for certain outdoor uses (Chapter 2, WEATHERING/ ENVIRONMENT). 

Attention has recently been paid to the possible use of alkyd type polyester resins as combustible binders of composite propellants. The use of polyester resins from maleic, adipic or phthalic acid has been suggested. Their main advantage is that they can be cured in the cold by the addition of styrene or diallyl phthalate. Curing the charges can thus be performed at a relatively low temperature. 

The plasticizer industry represents a giant servant. In 1964, production passed the one billion pound mark. When compared with the plastics industry, plasticizers have only been surpassed by the polyolefins, the vinyls, and the styrene resins. All other plastics are smaller, such as the phenolics, alkyds, melamines, ureas, polyesters, or epoxies. 

The principal kinds of thermoplastic resins include (1) acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) resins (2) acetals (3) acrylics (4) cellulosics (5) chlorinated polyelliers (6) fluorocarbons, sucli as polytelra-fluorclliy lene (TFE), polychlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE), and fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) (7) nylons (polyamides) (8) polycarbonates (9) poly elliylenes (including copolymers) (10) polypropylene (including copolymers) ( ll) polystyrenes and (12) vinyls (polyvinyl chloride). The principal kinds of thermosetting resins include (1) alkyds (2) allylics (3) die aminos (melamine and urea) (4) epoxies (5) phenolics (6) polyesters (7) silicones and (8) urethanes,... 

Alkyd and polyester resins, epoxy compounds, phenol-formaldehyde resin, urea and/or melamine-aldehyde resin, cyclic urea resin, carbamide acid ester formaldehyde resin, ketone formaldehyde resin, polyurethane, polyvinylester, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl chloride and polymer mixtures, polyethylene, polystryrene, styrene mixtures and graft copolymers, polyamide, polycarbonate, polyvinyl ether, polyacrylic and methacrylic acid esters, polyvinyl flouride, polyvinylidene chloride copolymers, UV and/or electron irradiated lacquers. 

Maleic anhydride is an important intermediate in the chemical industry [8-9]. It is used in polycondensation and addition reactions. The end products of these reactions are polyesters, alkyd resins, lacquers, plasticizers, copolymers and lubricants. For example, the copolymer of styrene and maleic anhydride is an engineering plastic. 

Used as an antioxidant and thermostabilizer for polypropylene, polyethylene, impact resistant polystyrene, poly-4-methyl-pentene. Can be used as a stabilizer for natural and synthetic rubber, polyvinyl chloride. A copolymer of acrylonitrile with butadiene and styrene, polyacetals, alkyde resins, polyamides and polyesters. 

Use Polystyrene SBR, ABS, and SAN resins protective coatings (styrene-butadiene latex, alkyds) styrenated polyesters rubber-modified polystyrene copolymer resins intermediate. 

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