Abstract: A process for the extraction of cations from an aqueous effluent. An effective quantity of at least one polymer or copolymer, which is physically or chemically crosslinked, is introduced into the aqueous effluent. The polymer or copolymer is based on one or more units selected from salified acrylic acid, quarternized acrylic acid, and a copolymer comprising from 40 to 60 mole % of acrylic acid and from 60 to 40 mole % of at least one dialkylaminoalkyl acrylate in which each alkyl group contains from 1 to 4 carbon atoms. This process is used to treat aqueous effluents.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is new derivatives (I) and (II) of cyanuric acid which have the formula, respectively, ##STR1## in which: R' and R" are --CH.sub.2 --CH(OH)--CH.sub.2 OH andR is an alkyl containing a polymerizable ethylenic functional group such as an acrylic, methacrylic or allyl group.The derivatives (I) and (II) according to the invention may be employed as crosslinking agents in polymers.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising an uncrosslinked blend of (A) from 1 to 80 weight percent of at least one partially crystalline polymer or copolymer of ethylene, having a density lying between 0.870 and 0.945, and (B) from 20 to 99 weight percent of at least one hydrophobic, non-elastomeric, random or graft copolymer.

Abstract: Copolymers produced from 0.5-20% by weight mono-, bis- or trismethylolphenyl allyl ether (I) of formula: ##STR1## n being from 1 to 3, and from 80-99.5 % by weight ethylenic monomers, at least one being a (meth)acrylic monomer are useful in the preparation of coatings, particularly in the field of paints, varnishes, inks and adhesives. Radical polymerization is employed with different stages of polymerization.

Abstract: Thermoplastic composition based on a crystalline polyester and a modified vinyl aromatic polymer. It comprises:from 50 to 97% by weight of at least one polymer phase (A) consisting of at least one terpolymer produced by grafting (a) at least one vinyl aromatic monomer and (b) at least one unsaturated nitrile onto (c) at least one rubber, the terpolymer being dispersed in a matrix of a copolymer comprising units derived from (d) at least one unsatured nitrile and (e) at least one vinyl aromatic monomer, the overall composition of the polymer phase (A) being such that it contains from 17 to 35 parts of unsaturated nitrile, from 10 to 60 parts of rubber, and from 10 to 60 parts of vinyl aromatic monomer per 100 parts by weight of the polymer phase, andfrom 3 to 50% by weight of at least one high molecular weight polybutylene terephthalate (B).

Abstract: The compositions contain:(a) from 90 to 99.8% by weight of at least one modified polymer of ethylene and, where appropriate, at least one .alpha.-olefin having from 3 to 12 carbon atoms, the said polymer containing at least 80 mol % of units derived from ethylene, and(b) from 0.2 to 10% by weight of at least one polymer phase (B) comprising at least one polymer containing at least 90 mol % of units derived from at least one .alpha.-olefin having from 3 to 12 carbon atoms, and at most 10 mol % of units derived from ethylene,the said compositions having a measured limiting viscosity of between 1.5 and 100 times their limiting viscosity calculated from the distribution of the molecular masses.The process for preparing them consists in modifying a polymer (A) containing at least 80 mol % of units derived from ethylene and at most 20 mol % of units derived from at least one .alpha.

Abstract: The polymerization of compositions containing styrene by an aqueous suspension process in which is used a suspending agents system constituted by a mineral agent and, an extending agent which is at least a rosin acid derivative (abietic acid, neoabietic acid, dextropimaric acid) or their salts of a metal belonging to Group IIa of the Periodic Classification of elements. The use of this extending agent has the advantage of ameliorate the surface aspect of moulded articles obtained from expanded polymer pearls prepared with the above polymerization process.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of fluoroalkyl (alk)acrylates, having the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, or an alkyl group having up to 4 carbon atoms,n is between 1 and 20, andm is between 0 and n,in which an (alk)acrylic anhydride, of the formula: ##STR2## is reacted with a fluoroalcohol of the formula:C.sub.n F.sub.2n+1-m H.sub.m -CH.sub.2 OHin the presence of at least one acid catalyst, at a temperature between 10.degree. C. and 90.degree. C. and during 3 to 120 minutes.

Abstract: Catalytic process for the manufacture of acid fluoride from carbon monoxide, hydrogen fluoride, and an aliphatic hydrocarbon stream mainly containing at least one alkane containing 3 to 4 carbon atoms, comprising the following series of stages:(a) introduction of at least one fluid chosen from carbon monoxide and the hydrocarbon stream into a reactor in the presence of a superacidic catalyst system consisting essentially of hydrogen fluoride and antimony pentafluoride,(b) where appropriate, if it has not already been introduced during stage (a), introduction into the reactor of a fluid chosen from carbon monoxide and the hydrocarbon stream, the reactor being at a temperature not above 60.degree. C. to permit the formation, principally, of a complex consisting of the alkyloxocarbonium cation and the anion SbF.sub.6.sup.-,(c) conversion of the complex into acid fluoride,(d) separation of the acid fluoride, and(e) recovery of the superacidic catalyst system.

Abstract: Articles having shape recovering properties and methods of using them are disclosed. An article is formed from a composition containing a norbornene polymer by forming said polymer into an article having a first shape, then deforming the article in the solid state to a second shape and cooling the article to a first temperature at or below the glass transition temperature of the polymer to retain said second shape, and finally heating said article to a temperature above the first temperature to recover the first shape.

Abstract: A process for the polymerization of acrylic monomers and optionally of vinyl comonomers using (i) an initiator of formula (I):R--M (I)in which M denotes a metal selected from the group consisting of alkali metals and alkaline earth metals and R denotes a straight-chain or branched alkyl radical containing 2 to 6 carbon atoms or an aryl radical, and (ii) at least one non-nitrogenous macrocyclic complexing agent.The polymerization process is used to make products of acrylic polymers having a narrow distribution of molecular masses.

Abstract: Process and device for cooling a tubular sleeve produced by hot extrusion-blowing of a thermoplastic material through an annular die. In the process, a stream of primary air is flowed under pressure substantially parallel to and spaced from the tubular sleeve and reaches the tubular sleeve at a second stage. The stream of primary air induces a stream of secondary air which flows substantially parallel and proximate to the tubular sleeve at a first stage and whose flow is substantially laminar over most of its path. The device includes a first cylindrical sleeve member that, in combination with the tubular sleeve, defines a secondary air flow space. A second cyclindrical sleeve member and the first sleeve member define a primary air flow space therebetween. A cylindrical ring disposed proximate to the annular die directs air into the secondary air flow space. A source of pressurized air is in flow communication with the primary air flow space.

Abstract: The polymerization of compositions containing styrene by an aqueous suspension process in which is used a suspending agents system constituted by a mineral agent and, an extending agent which is at least a rosin acid derivative (abietic acid, neoabietic acid, dextropimaric acid) or their salts of a metal belonging to Group IIa of the Periodic Classification of elements. The use of this extending agent has the advantage to ameliorate the surface aspect of moulded articles obtained from expanded polymer pearls prepared with the above polymerization process.

Abstract: A device for separating a high pressure polyphase mixture consisting of a gas charged with liquid particles, and particularly a mixture of ethylene and polyethylene, which comprises a cylindrical vertical enclosure into which extends an inlet means for supplying the mixture thereto and which is provided at its lower end with an outlet for discharging separated liquids; a vertical cyclone in communication with the enclosure for receiving separated gases therefrom and having an outlet at its upper end for discharging gases separated in the cyclone and a liquid outlet at its lower end for discharging separated liquids therefrom; and an ejector comprising a nozzle, through which the polyphase mixture is fed, a mixing zone connected to the liquid outlet of the cyclone and a diffuser section for reducing the speed of the resultant mixture and being connected to the inlet means for supplying the polyphase mixture to the enclosure.

Abstract: The polymerization of compositions containing styrene by an aqueous suspension process in which is used a suspending agents system constituted by a mineral agent and, an extending agent which is at least a rosin acid derivative (abietic acid, neoabietic acid, dextropimaric acid) or their salts of a metal belonging to Group IIa of the Periodic Classification of elements. The use of this extending agent has the advantage to ameliorate the surface aspect of moulded articles obtained from expanded polymer pearls prepared with the above polymerization process.

Abstract: The compositions according to the invention comprise at least one unsaturated polyolefin elastomer, at least one vulcanizing agent and at least one vulcanization activator for the said elastomer, and in addition at least one terpolymer (A) comprising repeat units derived from ethylene, repeat units derived from maleic anhydride and repeat units derived from at least one ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid.For their manufacture, the unsaturated polyolefin elastomer, the vulcanizing agent, the vulcanization activator and the terpolymer are mixed at a temperature of between 70.degree. C. and 150.degree. C. for a sufficient time to produce homogenization of the mixture.Application to the production of articles such as seals, flexible connection pipings, belts, and the like.

Abstract: A process for the continuous manufacture of homopolymers of an ethylene monomer and copolymers of an ethylene monomer with at least one .alpha.-olefin containing 3 to 8 carbon atoms. The monomers and a catalytic system are introduced into a first stage reactor to form a reaction medium for polymerizing the monomers. During a first stage, when the polymerization is substantially complete, a first compound, which is capable of reducing a transition metal of the catalytic system, is introduced into the reaction medium.

Abstract: Apparatus making it possible to effect accurately in line and continuously the weight feeding of granulated or pulverulent products.It comprises two separated endless belts for extraction and dispensing. The endless belt of the dispenser is continuously weighed as a whole and the speed of the extraction apparatus is controlled to the measurement of the instantaneous load of product distributed on the dispenser belt.

Abstract: The danger of explosion due to decomposition of high-pressure industrial process gases, such as ethylene, is reduced by beginning to cool the decomposition gases with a delay of no more than 25 milliseconds from the onset of flow of the gases out of a high-pressure vessel. The process may be implemented by using apparatus comprising: (1) means containing an inert gas at a pressure P between about 5 and 50 bars and an inert liquid of high heat of vaporization; and (2) a valve located upstream of an inert-liquid dispersing means, of which the opening is operated by a means detecting the opening of a safety means of the high-pressure vessel and operating the working of the dispersing means.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins.Process for the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins in two steps starting from polyols, orthophthalic anhydride and maleic anhydride.Production of resins exhibiting linear maturing with magnesia.