Abstract: The invention pertains to a perfluorated ionic polymer. This polymer is prepared starting with polymers presenting carboxylic groupings, these groupings being transformed in reactive entities which are later eliminated.These membranes are particularly suitable for electrolysis of alkalin halogens.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gas phase process for the manufacture of chloropentafluoroethane by the action of hydrofluoric acid on dichlorotetrafluoroethane in the presence of a catalyst, the said catalyst being prepared by reacting, in a gaseous phase, an alumina in which the sodium oxide content is below 300 ppm and the volume of the pores having a radius equal to 40 angstroms or above is greater than 0.7 cm.sup.3 /g, with hydrofluoric acid or with a mixture of hydrofluoric acid and of air, nitrogen or a fluorinated compound.

Abstract: The process for synthesizing 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol by liquid phase catalytic hydrogenation of a compound of formula: ##STR1## in which R is a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl radical containing from 1 to 8 carbon atoms and optionally partially fluorinated, comprising carrying out the hydrogenation in the presence of a nickel catalyst and in the presence of an aliphatic tertiary amine as a cocatalyst.

Abstract: A liquid composition comprising a mixture of isomers of essentially diisocyanates having the diphenylmethane structure, the distribution by weight of isomers in the composition for each 100 parts by weight of the composition being:32 to 55% of the 4,4' isomer,30 to 45% of the 2,4' isomer,5 to 12% of the 3,4' isomer,4 to 10% of the 2,2' isomer, and2 to 5% of the 2,3' isomer;and the method of making the composition by first reacting a benzyl halide with benzene, followed by nitration, hydrogenation, and phosgenation.

Abstract: A process for producing 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol or 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopropanol which comprises hydrogenating a fluoro compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or CF.sub.3 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a straight- or branched-chain alkyl group, which can also be fluoro-substituted, in the liquid phase in the presence of a palladium-on-activated-carbon catalyst, and if desired a tertiary amine co-catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of trifluoroacetyl chloride by catalytic chlorination of trifluoroacetaldehyde with chlorine. Catalysis is performed in the vapor phase in a fixed bed or a fluidized bed reactor with an activated carbon catalyst. Optionally, hydrochloric acid and/or an inert diluent can be present with the reactant without affecting the results of this process.

Abstract: A process for preparing pure fluoral hydrate or hexafluoroacetone hydrate which comprises reacting a hemiacetal with the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or CF.sub.3, with water in a distillation column, removing respectively the methanol or ethanol produced at the head of the column, and recovering at the bottom of the column the pure hydrate so produced.

Abstract: Compositions for use as fluids in absorption heat pumps, which compositions comprise a chlorofluoro-hydrocarbon heat exchange fluid, an amide or glycol-ether solvent vehicle, and at least one metal salt of an alkylarylsulfonate which stabilizes the fluid against decomposition, together with use of the compositions in absorption heat pumps.

Abstract: Low melting point compositions, comprising a mixture of diisocyanate isomers having the diphenylethane structure, and containing by weight about:35 to 55% of 2,4' isomer,15 to 40% of 4,4' isomer,10 to 25% of 2,2' isomer,3 to 10% of 3,4' isomer, and3 to 8% of 2,3' isomer;to the method of making such compositions by the nitration of aromatic diphenylethane rings, followed by a hydrogenation and phosgenation; and polyurethanes formed utilizing such compositions.

Abstract: Demoisturizing composition used for the displacement of liquid water, comprising a chlorofluorocarbon that is liquid at room temperature, containing a surface-active agent responding to the formula: ##STR1## in which R is an alkyl group in C.sub.6 -C.sub.18R' is an alkyl group in C.sub.1 to C.sub.2R" is an alkyl group in C.sub.1 to C.sub.18p is a value ranging between 1 and 2characterized in that the surface-active composition is prepared by mixing the following three constituents: ##STR2## where R.sub.F represents a straight or branched perfluorinated alkyl chain of formula C.sub.q F.sub.2q+1 in which q is a whole number ranging between 2 and 20 and where X is a divalent bond group that may be partially halogenated and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical or a hydroxyalkyl radical, containing less than 6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Disclosed is a continuous catalytic process for the preparation of hexafluoroacetone comprising reacting in a first fluorination step a mixture of hydrofluoric acid and a chlorofluoroacetones recyclate, then in a second fluorination step, a mixture containing the effluent issuing from the first step and fresh hexachlorofluoroacetone, on a catalyst comprising gamma alumina impregnated with chromium sesquioxide Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 in an amount of 1.5 to 4 atoms of chromium per liter of alumina and activated between 300.degree. C. and 400.degree. C. by means of a mixture of hydrofluoric acid and 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoro-ethane.

Abstract: There is disclosed a continuous catalytic process for the preparation of trifluoroacetaldehyde through fluorination in the gaseous phase of trichloroacetaldehyde in a single reaction zone at a temperature between 230.degree. C. and 260.degree. C., on a catalyst comprising a gamma alumina impregnated by Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 in an amount of 1.5 to 4 atoms of chromium per liter of alumina and activated at a temperature between 300.degree. C. and 400.degree. C. by a mixture of hydrofluoric acid and 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoro-ethane.

Abstract: New compounds of the formula: ##STR1## where n, x, y and z have value 1 or 2, their process of preparation and their use as dielectrics such as insulating fluids for transformers alone or in mixture with one or more products of general formula: ##STR2## where a varies from 2 to 4, b varies from 0 to 2 and R is an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical containing from 1 to 3 carbon atoms.

Abstract: New compounds comprising trioxa-1, 5, 7 spiro [2.5] octanes and bis(trioxa-1, 5, 7 spiro [2.5] octanes) and the process of preparing the compounds by reacting methylene-5 dioxanes-1, 3 and bis(methylene-5 dioxanes-1,3) respectively, with an epoxidation agent such as an organic peracid which can be used, for example, as non-reactive or reactive solvents for epoxy resin, in the preparation of thermosetting resins and for stabilizing polyvinylchloride.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for preparing an azine of the formula ##EQU1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, represent a hydrogen atom or a straight alkyl radical of from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a branched alkyl or cycloalkyl radical of 3 to 12 carbon atoms, or a hydrocarbon radical of from 6 to 12 carbon atoms containing a benzene, naphthalene, or pyridine aromatic ring or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together form a straight or branched alkylene radical of 3 to 11 carbon atoms, one of which may be replaced by an oxygen atom, all of the above being unsubstituted or substituted with chlorine, bromine, or fluorine atoms, or ethylene, nitro, hydroxy, alkoxy, carboxylic or percarboxylic acid, amide, nitrile, or carboxylic ester groups, or a mixture of an azine of formula (I) and a hydrazone of the formula ##EQU2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are as defined above and R.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing symmetrical ketazines of the formula ##EQU1## and unsymmetrical ketazines of the formula ##EQU2## and mixtures of ketazines (I), (II) and (IV) and (I), (III) and (V) wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each is a straight chain alkyl radical of from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a branched chain alkyl radical or cycloalkyl radical of from 3 to 12 carbon atoms, or a phenyl radical, the aforesaid radicals being unsubstituted or substituted with radicals which are stable in the medium in which the ketazines are prepared; and in which case R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can be the same or different radicals, and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are radicals different from each other and are each a radical different from R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 ; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.3, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 of either or both the ##EQU3## moieties together form a cyclic or substituted cyclic radical of from 3 to 11 carbon atoms in the ring, which comprises:A.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing symmetrical azines of the formulas ##EQU1## and unsymmetrical azines of the formulas ##EQU2## and mixtures of azines (I), (II) and (IV) and (I), (III) and (V), wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each is a hydrogen atom, a straight chain alkyl radical of from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a branched chain alkyl radical or unsubstituted or alkyl substituted cycloalkyl radical of from 3 to 12 carbon atoms, a hydrocarbon radical of from 6 to 12 carbon atoms containing a benzene ring; further provided that R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can be the same or different radicals, R.sup.3 is a radical different from R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are radicals different from each other and each are different from R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 ; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 or R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 or R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing symmetrical azines of the formulas ##EQU1## and unsymmetrical azines of the formulas ##EQU2## and mixtures of azines (I), (II) and (IV) and (I), (III) and (V), wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each is a hydrogen atom, a straight chain alkyl radical of from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a branched chain alkyl radical or unsubstituted or alkyl substituted cycloalkyl radical of from 3 to 12 carbon atoms, a hydrocarbon radical of from 6 to 12 carbon atoms containing an aromatic nucleus; further provided that R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can be the same or different radicals, and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different radicals and each are different from R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 ; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 or R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 or R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing symmetrical azines of the formulas ##EQU1## and unsymmetrical azines of the formulas ##EQU2## and mixtures of azines (I), (II) and (IV) and (I), (III) and (V), wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each is a hydrogen atom, a straight chain alkyl radical of from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a branched chain alkyl radical or unsubstituted or alkyl substituted cycloalkyl radical of from 3 to 12 carbon atoms, a hydrocarbon radical of from 6 to 12 carbon atoms containing a benzene ring; further provided that R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can be the same or different radicals, R.sup.3 is a radical different from R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are radicals different from each other and each are different from R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 ; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 or R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 or R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of preparing hydrazones of the formula ##EQU1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be identical or different, represent a linear alkyl radical of from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a branched alkyl or cycloalkyl radical of from 3 to 12 carbon atoms, an aromatic radical of from 6 to 12 carbon atoms having a benzene or naphthalene nucleus, or a radical of from 5 to 12 carbon atoms having a pyridine nucleus, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together form a linear or branched alkylene radical of from 3 to 12 carbon atoms in which one of the carbon atoms of the chain may be replaced by an oxygen atom, all of the above radicals being unsubstituted or substituted by one or more atoms or groups such as chlorine, bromine, fluorine, or iodine atoms or hydroxy, ether, carboxylic acid, carboxylic amide or ester, nitrile, nitro, or sulphonic acid or amide groups, or one of the two radicals R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be a hydrogen atom, and in which R.sub.3 and R.sub.