Abstract: A process for the production of unsaturated primary amines which comprises reacting, in the substantial absence of molecular oxygen, an amine having the formula (R.sub.1 HC=CR.sub.2 CH.sub.2)m N H (3-m), wherein m is 2 or 3 and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen or C.sub.1 - C.sub.3 alkyl groups, with ammonia in the presence of a catalyst comprising palladium or platinum atoms bearing phosphorus-containing ligands, the reaction being carried out at a temperature of from 0.degree. to 250.degree. C in the presence of a solvent for the amine and the catalyst.

Abstract: Bitumen filled polyester foams are provided through a process which comprises forming a solution of a bitumen having a softening point of at least about 80.degree. C. and a cyclic diacid anhydride at a temperature above the softening point of a bitumen, the bitumen solution is then mixed with a monoterminal epoxide and a polyterminal epoxide in the presence of a blowing agent resulting in the initiation of an exothermic reaction. The process for producing bitumen filled polyester foams through the in situ polymerization of polyesters in a solution of bitumen and the foams produced by the process constitute the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the production of allylic amines which comprises reacting a pi-allyl palladium complex with ammonia or an amine having a reactive hydrogen attached to the nitrogen atom and a cupric salt, the reaction taking place at a temperature below the decomposition temperature of the complex and in solution in a solvent for the pi-allyl palladium complex.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are polyblend molding compositions which comprise (A) poly(styrene/acrylonitrile/methylmethacrylate) matrix polymer; (B) polychloroprene rubber which is grafted with monomers of the type used to prepare the matrix; (C) a metal oxide; and (D) smoke suppressants. Specimens molded from these polyblends have a UL-94 rating of at least V-1 and a smoke level of less than 360 D.sub.m Flaming as measured using the NBS smoke test.

Abstract: A process for the regeneration of a spent molybdenum-containing ammoxidation catalyst which comprises heating the catalyst at atmospheric pressure or higher and at 400.degree. C or higher for at least 1 hour in an atmosphere comprising 20-45% by volume of steam, the balance being air or a gas inert to the catalyst under the above conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are interpolymers of a styrenic monomer, a maleic or halomaleic anhydride monomer and a brominated monomer selected from the group consisting of bromophenyl acrylates, bromophenyl methacrylates, bromoneopentyl acrylates and bromoneopentyl methacrylates. These polymers when formulated with various additives, have a UL-94 rating of at least V-1. The polymers are especially useful for use in radio and T.V. cabinets, furniture, appliance housings and other similar applications.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improvement in the process for manufacturing thermal insulation panels, especially those panels used in refrigerator cabinets. The panels are composite structures which comprise a layer of a gas filled cellular insulation material combined with a layer of impact resistant thermoplastic sheet material, wherein a film of a rubber modified high nitrile polymer containing at least 45% by weight of nitrile monomer units (calculated as acrylonitrile) is interposed between the gas filled cellular material and the thermoplastic sheet. The rubber modified high nitrile polymer film presents an effective barrier to the gas in the cellular material and provides improved impact strength in the composite while retaining good rigidity of the composite structure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are rubber modified fire retardant polymer compositions based on interpolymers of styrene, maleic anhydride and a brominated monomer such as tribromophenyl acrylate, which have been formulated with various additives. These compositions, which have a UL-94 rating of at least V-1, are especially useful for use in radio and T.V. cabinets, furniture, appliance housings and other similar applications.

Abstract: A process for the production of an (amm)oxidation catalyst which comprises forming an aqueous slurry consisting essentially of the molybdate of at least one of the elements in the group consisting of cobalt, nickel and iron, a bismuth oxide or salt, and optionally a phosphate radical and an ion of an element selected from the group consisting of sodium, potassium and calcium, and thereafter separating the solid phase from the slurry and calcining said solid phase to form the catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved interlayer for laminated safety glass. The improved interlayer is characterized by having at least one surface which is more printable without sacrificing the surface roughness required to prevent blocking of the sheet and to facilitate de-airing of laminates prepared from the interlayer.

Abstract: There is disclosed a polymerization process for the preparation of large chloroprene polymer particles having an average diameter in the range of from 0.15 to 2.0 microns. The process utilizes a polymerization medium and catalyst system that produces a substantially monodisperse particle size distribution of polychloroprene rubber particles in an aqueous dispersion, said particles having great utility as a rubber phase in thermoplastic polyblends.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a laminated safety glass prepared from a buffered polyvinyl acetal sheet. The sheet contains a pH buffer having an aqueous solution pH in the range of from 3 to 7 which stabilizes the sheet against viscosity degradation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a laminated glazing unit for vehicle and architectural uses which comprises glass, an interlayer and a high nitrile polymer in a laminated configuration wherein the interlayer is sandwiched between the glass and the high nitrile polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved process for finishing a die roll which is used to prepare interlayers for laminated safety glass. The improvement comprises the blasting of the roll with glass beads after the conventional grit blasting steps and before chrome plating. Interlayers prepared using rolls made by this process are characterized by having surfaces which are more printable without sacrificing the surface roughness required to prevent blocking of the sheet and to facilitate de-airing of laminates prepared from the interlayer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a latex polymerization process for grafting styrene and acrylonitrile type monomers onto a rubber latex which has been stabilized with a substance which inhibits polymerization. The process involves carrying out the graft polymerization reaction in the presence of from 1 to 10 parts of latex seed particles per hundred parts of rubber using a chain transfer agent that doesn't inhibit the graft polymerization reaction.

Abstract: An oxidation/ammoxidation catalyst contains the elements antimony, uranium, iron, bismuth, and molybdenum, and optionally, nickel and/or cobalt, in a catalytic active oxidized state.

Abstract: A composition comprising a nylon resin, an additive insoluble in the nylon and from 0.1 to 10% by weight of a plasticizer that is a non-polar ester.

Abstract: Method of ammoxidizing paraffin hydrocarbons to unsaturated nitriles in a transported bed reactor at a temperature of from 350.degree. to 550.degree. C. using a catalyst comprising antimony and uranium.

Abstract: A process for the production of a catalyst for the synthesis of isoprene from isobutylene and formaldehyde which comprises providing a catalyst precursor comprising silica and alumina and modifying the catalyst precursor by treatment with an alkali metal hydroxide and subsequently neutralizing by treatment with a mineral acid, depositing a transition metal on the treated catalyst precursor and calcining to form the catalyst.

Abstract: A process for preparing a free-flowing curable powder resin composition with a sintering temperature above 40.degree.C., comprising the steps of condensing a methylolurea or methylolaminotriazine with an aliphatic alcohol and a reactive compound containing hydroxyl or amide groups; blending the condensate with a polyester or polyacrylate; and grinding the blend to a powder of average particle size in the range of 20 to 150 microns.