Abstract: Improved polymer compositions, useful in the manufacture of closures and as liners for reclosable container closures, comprising blends of semicrystalline poly(1-butene), ethylene-methylene acrylate, polypropylene random copolymer, wherein the polypropylene random copolymer and the ethylene methyl acrylate can be used singularly or in combination, a lubricating agent and optionally, low density polyethylene. The inventive polymer compositions are recyclable, and do not present the environmental, health, and odor problems associated with polymer liners known in the art.

Abstract: A composition and method of treatment of hemoglobinopathies, such as, for example, sickle cell disease and thalassemia, wherein an inventive extract used in such treatment is obtained from alfalfa and other certain plant materials, preferably using a hydroxide base and hexane. In the most preferred embodiment, the plant material is first extracted with 1,1,1-trichloroethane and a hydroxide base, followed by extraction with hexane. The polar acidic compounds present in alfalfa and other plant materials selectively dissolve in the hexane phase and exhibit good antisickling activity in vitro. Further, these active compounds which comprise the inventive extract are effective in vivo by significantly alleviating the many clinical manifestations of sickle cell disease and thalassemia experienced by the affected patients.

Abstract: It is disclosed a polyolefin blend having an exhibiting improved processability and mechanical properties comprising of a major amount of a high molecular weight or low melt flow polyolefin, and minor amounts of a high melt flow polyolefin and an ordinary melt flow polyolefin copolymer. The improvement in processability, optical, and mechanical properties is synergistic, and is particularly evident by the improvement in output rate and dart drop impact strength.

Abstract: It is herein disclosed a composite system consisting essentially of a polyketone polymer and an aminated polyolefin, produced by reacting a polyolefin with excess diamine to form an imide with a free primary amine, and causing the primary amine to react with a polyketone chain to form a pyrrole. These reactions can occur during inter alia a co-extrusion hot coating application or blending process. In all cases, compatibilization is achieved by the formation of polyketone/polyolefin graft copolymers at the interface of the polymers.

Abstract: Novel catalyst compositions, useful in the production of linear alternating polymers of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon, comprise a compound of palladium, a Lewis acid of the formula MF.sub.n wherein n is 3 or 5 and M is a Group III or V element which forms a binary fluoride, and a bidentate ligand of phosphorus, nitrogen or sulfur.

Abstract: A process to produce a coating composition is provided comprising the steps of: providing from about 0.5 to about 80 parts by weight of a modified selectively hydrogenated block copolymer comprising at least one block of predominantly vinyl arene monomer units and at least one block which is, before hydrogenation, predominantly conjugated diolefin monomer units, the modified block copolymers having been modified by grafting predominantly to the conjugated diolefin block a carboxylic acid or acid derivative; blending the modified block copolymer with 100 parts by weight of an epoxy resin; heating the blend of the modified block copolymer and epoxy resin to above 150.degree. C. for a time sufficient for the carboxylic acid or acid derivative to form an adduct with the epoxy resin and recovering a coating composition.

Abstract: An engine oil formulation comprising of a pour point depressant, a dispersant inhibitor package containing a reduced amount of ashless dispersant, a synthetic or mineral based oil or mixtures thereof, and a modified hydrogenated star polymer of a conjugated diolefin and a modified hydrogenated copolymer of conjugated diolefins and monoalkenyl arenes is disclosed. The engine oil has and exhibits improved dispersancy and rheological properties which is attributable to the presence therein of the modified hydrogenated star polymer of a conjugated diolefin and a modified hydrogenated copolymer of conjugated diolefins and monoalkenyl arenes. A process of producing the inventive engine oil composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of producing a polyolefin blend, such as a polypropylene-polybutylene blend comprising preferentially cracking the polybutylene component with the aid of a cracking agent at a temperature sufficient to induce preferential cracking. The blend produced by the method of this invention has improved optical properties, shrinkage, and processability.

Abstract: Polyketone polymers comprising a repeating structure of the general formula, ##STR1## wherein each D, independently, represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of up to 4 carbon atoms and X represents a divalent bridging group of formulas, ##STR2## wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently are hydrogen or an alkyl group of up to 4 carbon atoms and B represents an inert divalent bridging group and a process for their preparation. The invention also relates to a novel process for the preparation of these novel polyketone polymers.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of copolymers of carbon monoxide and one or more ethylenically unsaturated compounds by contacting the monomers, under polymerization conditions, with a catalyst system comprising a) a source of cations of one or more metals of Group VIII of the Periodic Table and b) a bidentate ligand, and c) a minor amount of a compound containing a hydride moiety. Copolymers made by this process generally have low molecular weights.

Abstract: It is herein disclosed process for the preparation of copolymers of carbon monoxide and one or more ethylenically unsaturated compounds by reacting the monomers under polymerization conditions in the presence of a catalyst system based ona) a source of cations of one or more metals of Group VIII of the Periodic Table, andb) a source of anions,in the further presence of a diluent in which the copolymers are insoluble or virtually insoluble and of a minor amount of one or more non-ionic surfactant.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of copolymers of carbon monoxide and olefinically unsaturated compounds in the presence of an aprotic solvent and a catalyst system consisting essentially of:(a) a Group VIII metal,(b) an acid or an anion thereof having a pKa of less than 2, and(c) a phosphorus bidentate ligand of the general formula R.sup.1 R.sup.2 P-R-P-R.sup.1 R.sup.2, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent identical or different aliphatic alkyl groups and R is a divalent organic bridging group containing at least two carbon atoms in the bridge connecting the two phosphorus atoms,wherein the copolymerization is carried out in the additional presence of hydrogen, while the molar ratio of catalyst component (c) to catalyst component (a) is in the range of from 1 to 10.

Abstract: An improved process for the production of linear alternating polymers of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon employs a novel catalyst composition formed from a compound of palladium, the anion of a strong non-hydrohalogenic acid and a bidentate ligand of phosphorus wherein the divalent group bridging the two phosphorus atoms is 2-hydroxy-2-alkyl-1,3-propylene.

Abstract: A coating composition is provided from about 0.5 to about 80 parts by weight of a modified selectively hydrogenated block copolymer comprising at least one block of predominantly vinyl arene monomer units and at least one block which is, before hydrogenation, predominantly conjugated diolefin monomer units, the modified block copolymers having been modified by grafting predominantly to the conjugated diolefin block a carboxylic acid or acid derivative and 100 parts by weight of an epoxy resin. The blend of the modified block copolymer and epoxy resin is heated to above 150.degree. C. for a time sufficient for the carboxylic acid or acid derivative to form an adduct with the epoxy resin. The modified block copolymer forms a stable suspension in the epoxy after the adduct is formed which greatly enhances storage stability.

Abstract: An improved process for the production of linear alternating polymers of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon comprises contacting the carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon under polymerization conditions in the presence of a liquid reaction diluent and a supported catalyst composition formed from a compound of palladium, the anion of a strong non-hydrohalogenic acid and a bidentate ligand chemically bound to support particles having an average particle diameter of at least 500 .mu..

Abstract: A process for the preparation of copolymers which comprises reacting carbon monoxide and one or more ethylenically unsaturated compounds under polymerization conditions in the presence of a catalyst system comprising:(a) at least one metal selected from the Groups VI, VII and/or VIII of the Periodic Table; and(b) a stabilizing organic compound attached to (one of) the said metal(s) and containing at least one group capable of forming an additional, non-covalent, bond with (one of) the said metal(s).Also disclosed are products made by the process of the invention, and novel complexes of the general formula [LPdQ] [A].sub.n, wherein Q stands for 2-acylnorborn-1-yl, 2-acylnorborn-3-en-1-yl or a 2-acylethyl group, n is 0 or 1, A stands for a weakly or non-coordinating anion and, if n is 1, L stands for bidentate ligand of the general formula R.sup.1 R.sup.2 M.sup.1 --R--M.sup.2 R.sup.3 R.sup.4, wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.

Abstract: A novel catalyst composition containing a palladium salt, an anion of a non-hydrohalogenic acid with a pk.sub.a of less than 2, a phosphorus bidentate ligand and an acid with a pk.sub.a of at least 4 but less than 6. The catalyst composition effectively polymerizes carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon to produce linear, alternating polymers.

Abstract: Thermosetting, thermoplastic or elastomeric polymer compositions having and exhibiting conductive properties comprising from about 0.00005 to 20% by weight of a crystalline compound selected from substituted or unsubstituted aquocyanophthalocyaninatocobalt cyanide and aquocyanophthalocyaninatoiron(III).

Abstract: A coextruded laminate may be formed by coextruding a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon (a polyketone polymer) with an other thermoplastic polymer, without the use of an adhesive or tie layer, wherein the other thermoplastic polymer is polyvinylidene fluoride, nylon-6,6, or phenoxy resin.

Abstract: The invention discloses a novel method of functionalizing polyketone polymers by reacting with primary aromatic amines to form substituted pyrroles. The advantages of this method include but are not limited to permissible addition of small molecules to produce a wide variety of products, grafting of the polymer side chains to synthesize branched or comb polymers, and coupling reactions for controlling molecular weights.