Abstract: A. A novel class of azo compounds R-N.dbd.N-R.sub.1 where R and/or R.sub.1 are groups containing an acylating function, e.g., acyl chloride, chloroformate or anhydride.Example: Cis-4,4'-Azobis-(4-cyanovaleryl chloride).B. a novel class of azo containing polymers(R'--N.dbd.N--C(R.sub.2)(R.sub.2 ') --R.sub.2 "--Y).sub.m --E--(Z).sub.nwherein R' is t-aliphatic, formed by reacting a polymer having at least one group reactive with an acyl group and a compound as in "A" containing only one acylating function. Example: the reaction product of 4-t-butylazo-4-cyanovaleryl chloride and hydroxyl terminated polybutadiene liquid resin.C. a novel class of azo containing polymersZ(E--Y--R.sub.2 "--C(R.sub.2)(R.sub.2 ')--N.dbd.N--C(R.sub.2)(R.sub.2 ')--R.sub.2 "--Y).sub.m' --E--Z,formed by the reaction of a compound as in "A" having two acylating functions with (1) a monomer having two acyl-reactive groups and a monomer having two acylating functions, or (2) a polymer having at least one acyl-reactive group.D.

Abstract: A polymeric compound having superior thermoplastic adhesive properties is disclosed. The compound is a poly(ester/ether) block copolymer which is extended with an anhydride to introduce carboxyl groups thereinto. Also disclosed are thermoset adhesives having superior properties and which are such carboxylated copolymers that have been crosslinked with a suitable resin.

Abstract: The properties of photocurable printing inks and coating compositions comprising an ethylenically unsaturated monomeric compound, a photoinitiator, and optionally a colorant are improved by the addition of certain rosin-modified epoxy resins.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process of reformulating a solvent polyester-type resin, such as employed in electrical insulation, for example in wire enamels, to a solventless polyester-type wire resin of similar properties which is characterized by increasing the relative hydroxy-functionality of said polyester-type resin as compared to the hydroxy-functionality of a corresponding solvent-type wire resin.In the preferred embodiment the increased hydroxy-functionality, in whole or in part, is derived from the use of, or the increased content, of tris(2-hydroxyethyl) isocyanurate. The polyester-type wire enamels include polyesters and polyesters containing other groups such as polyester-amides, polyester-imides, polyester-amide-imides, etc. By doing this, resins having the desired properties as well as viscosities suitable for wire insulation can be made and applied in solventless systems.

Abstract: An air-drying alkyd resin comprising (I) at least one .alpha.,.beta.-olefinically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid unit or a mixture thereof with (I') a polycarboxylic acid unit being free from polymerizable olefinic and acetylenic bonds, said units bound as an ester, (II) at least one trihydric alcohol unit or a combination thereof with a minor amount of a dihydric alcohol unit, (III) from 10 to 35% by weight (referred to the total alkyd resin) of cyclopentadiene units and (IV) at least one predominantly aliphatic monocarboxylic acid unit, wherein the amount by weight of monocarboxylic acid units is at least as large as the total amount of polycarboxylic acid units, the latter being calculated as anhydride and a process of preparation said resin.

Abstract: An asymmetrically oriented, heat set, polymeric film is provided for use in laminated structures, such film having many desired mechanical and thermal properties, such as good dimensional and thermal stability and being frangible and further having improved optical properties, being substantially clear and haze free and free of distortion and being substantially free of color fringes upon viewing in partially polarized light. This film is particularly useful in glazing structures.For glazing applications, a two-ply laminated structure is provided comprising this specific film bonded to a layer of polyvinyl butyral or other tough elastomeric film; and, further provided is a three-ply laminated structure consisting of this two-ply laminated structure coated on its other surface with an abrasion-resistant material.

Abstract: A treatment of vegetable matter such as alfalfa with recovery of the calories from the dehydration stack gases is described.The calories in the moist dehydration stack gases are recovered essentially by condensation of the steam contained therein, notably in the first evaporation body for the concentration of the dehydration serum.The process provides a considerable saving of thermal energy in integrated process for dehydrating alfalfa and recovering proteins contained therein.

Abstract: Process for the production of film forming synthetic resins for hair fixative compositions by reacting a methylolated 5,5-dialkylhydantoin containing 1-5 carbon atoms in each alkyl group at an elevated temperature in the presence of a bifunctional acid amide and/or amine. Hair fixative compositions containing 2-10% by weight of the resin product as the major or sole resin compound.

Abstract: Process for the production of film forming synthetic resins for hair fixative compositions by reacting a methylolated 5,5-dialkylhydantoin containing 1-5 carbon atoms in each alkyl group at an elevated temperature in the presence of a bifunctional acid amide and/or amine. Hair fixative compositions containing 2-10% by weight of the resin product as the major or sole resin compound.

Abstract: An opacified latex dispersion paint composition comprises film-forming latex binder having a major weight proportion of polymer particles not smaller than about 1,000 A, non-film-forming plastic polymer particles having a weighted average particle size diameter between about 1,000 A and 10,000 A, and opacifying pigment. The latex paint is compounded at a pigment-volume-content (PVC) greater than the critical-PVC as measured by opacity and provides improved opacified paint film having excellent film integrity properties.

Abstract: Polymeric materials are prepared by polymerizing an organic compound containing at least two labile hydrogens in the presence of a zirconium, hafnium or titanium halide. The labile hydrogen atoms are provided by amides, including aminoplasts, carboxylic acids, polyhydroxy compounds or other compounds capable of forming reactive complexes with zirconium, hafnium and titanium halides. Aqueous media can be employed.

Abstract: Polyester compositions suitable for fiber and film formation contain from 0.2 to 3.0% by weight of fine particles of uniform size and possess sufficient slippery tendency, appropriate opacity and crystallizing potential; said particles containing lithium and phosphorus as a lithium salt of a phosphoric acid ester constituent of short chain polyesters.

Abstract: Poly(alkylene terephthalates) are prepared by an improved process which provides high molecular weight, in a shortened reaction time, without excessive loss of the diol reactant to side reactions. In the process an excess of the diol reactant is heated with a mixture of the corresponding dialkyl terephthalate and from 5 to 95 mole % of terephthalic acid, based on the mixture.

Abstract: A process for the treatment of leafy green plants for the extraction of proteins in the pressing juices and an economic dehydration of cake.Treatment of lucerne.The following steps are carried out:1. High level of juice extraction by pressing the raw material plant, resulting in a simultaneous and marked lowering in the moisture content thereof;2. An improvement of the overall heat balance, in relation with the saving of heat obtained:During dehydration of the pressed vegetable matter cake,During concentration of the serum by concentration in a multiple effect apparatus,3. Maximum recovery of the proteins present in the pressing juice, with the production of a dehydrated protein concentrate usable in human nutrition and animal feeding.Application to the economical dehydration of lucerne and recovery of proteins.

Abstract: High molecular weight water-soluble acrylamide polymers can be produced in good yield by irradiating a solution comprising acetone, water and acrylamide with an ionizing radiation in the presence of an alkaline salt.

Abstract: Increasing the molecular weight of polyesters by reaction with polyfunctional acyl compounds having at least two alkylidene malonate groups.

Abstract: 3-Halo-2-hydroxypropyl acrylates and methacrylates and 2-halo-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl acrylates and methacrylates are used as reactive solvent for an acrylic or methacrylic terminated polyether resin in radiation curable coating compositions.

Abstract: A copolyester useful for adhesives, paints, surface treating agents, plasticizers, binders, or the like, which comprises the following five components:A. terephthalic acid,B. isophthalic acid,C. an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid of the formula:HOOC--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --COOHwherein n is an integer of 4 to 7, inclusive,D. ethylene glycol, andE. neopentyl glycol,The said copolyester containing the five components in the following molar ratio:50/50 .ltoreq. [(a)+(b)]/(c) .ltoreq. 75/2530/70 .ltoreq. (a)/(b) .ltoreq. 70/3040/60 .ltoreq. (d)/(e) .ltoreq. 80/20and a process for the production thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the manufacture of urea-formaldehyde condensation polymers containing sulpho groups. The starting material is a urea-formaldehyde precondensate, and a condensation polymer of naphthalenesulphonic acid and formaldehyde is used as the acid catalyst for the subsequent polycondensation of the urea-formaldehyde precondensate. The peculiarity of this polycondensation is that the condensation catalyst is incorporated into the polymer structure of the UF polymer.The products obtained according to the invention are distinguished by improved surface affinity coupled with interparticle porosity. They can be used as fillers, as adsorbents, as carriers and as thickeners.

Abstract: Aromatic polycarbonate resin mixtures consisting essentially of an aromatic carbonate having the repetitive carbonate group ##STR1## and in addition always the ##STR2## RADICAL ATTACHED TO A CARBONATE GROUP AND A MODIFYING MINOR AMOUNT OF A POLYCAPROLACTONE POLYMER HAVING THE FORMULA ##STR3## WHERE N IS GREATER THAN 100 AND LESS THAN 3000, EXHIBIT, AS COMPARED TO THOSE OF AROMATIC POLYCARBONATES ALONE, E.G. IMPROVED MELT STABILITY. The modified polycarbonates are produced by intimately premixing the polycarbonate with minor selected amounts of polycaprolactone.