Abstract: Methods and systems for storing 1,1-disubstituted alkene compositions using storage containers are disclosed. The storage containers enable the 1,1-disubstituted alkene compositions to exhibit a long shelf life and maintain reactivity.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising polyesters containing a chain of residue of: diols and diesters along the chain, wherein at least a portion of the diesters are 1, 1-diester-1-alkenes, and the chains have alkene groups incorporated into the chains; the composition comprising one or more of the following: i ether groups derived from alcohols, diols, polyols, or a combination thereof obtained via Michael addition to the alkene groups and a residue of the alkene groups remaining after Michael addition; ii the formed polyesters contain one percent or less of residual 1, 1-diester-1-alkene which are unreacted; iii one or more free radical inhibitors; and iv a stabilizer comprising one or more of: oxo acids phosphorous or esters thereof, aluminum sulfate, stannous pyrophosphate, stannous sulfate, aluminum dihydrogenphosphate or decomposition products thereof. The stabilizer is present in an amount sufficient to enhance stability of the polyester without lowering reactivity of the polyester.

Abstract: The inventors have discovered a method of comprising formation of water soluble catalyst precursor by combining a Group 8 to Group 11 transition metal containing catalyst and a surfactant. The surfactant is characterized by the presence of a hydrophobic segment and a hydrophilic segment. It is believed that the surfactant replaces the labile ligand on the catalyst precursor structure by simple ligand substitution. The precursor is then contacted with one or more monoethylenically unsaturated monomers under polymerization conditions to form a polymer.

Abstract: The inventors have discovered a method of comprising formation of water soluble catalyst precursor by combining a Group 8 to Group 11 transition metal containing catalyst and a surfactant. The surfactant is characterized by the presence of a hydrophobic segment and a hydrophilic segment. It is believed that the surfactant replaces the labile ligand on the catalyst precursor structure by simple ligand substitution. The precursor is then contacted with one or more monoethylenically unsaturated monomers under polymerization conditions to form a polymer.