Abstract: This invention is chemically resistant thermosetting resins having low contents of volatile organic components comprising (i) a minor amount by weight of ethylenically unsaturated reactive solvent, (ii) a major amount by weight of an unsaturated polyester produced by a process which comprises; (a) condensing dihydric alcohol with at least one dicarboxylic acid and/or anhydride of dicarboxylic acid to form a condensation polymer having an acid number (AN) in a range upward from about 5 mg KOH/g polymer, and (b) reacting the condensation polymer with an amount of glycidyl methacrylate such that the weight ratio of glycidyl methacrylate to condensation polymer is in a range of from about 0.001 AN to about 0.005 AN.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an addition product of a linear telechelic difunctional unsaturated polymer containing terminal functional reactive groups other than vinyl groups, involves simultaneously reacting at least one cyclic olefin of from about 4 to 30 carbon atoms, at least one difunctional acyclic olefin of up to about 30 carbon atoms, and at least one reactant YZ in the presence of at least one olefin metathesis catalyst to prepare an addition product of a linear difunctional unsaturated polymer, wherein YZ is capable of adding to a carbon--carbon double bond under ROMP reaction conditions.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an addition product of a linear telechelic difunctional unsaturated polymer containing terminal functional reactive groups other than vinyl groups, involves simultaneously reacting at least one cyclic olefin of from about 4 to 30 carbon atoms, at least one difunctional acyclic olefin of up to about 30 carbon atoms, and at least one reactant YZ in the presence of at least one olefin metathesis catalyst to prepare an addition product of a linear difunctional unsaturated polymer, wherein YZ is capable of adding to a carbon--carbon double bond under ROMP reaction conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to difunctional telechelic linear non-crosslinked polyolefins without pendant chain branched groups. The polyolefin compounds of this invention are useful for preparing high molecular weight polyesters, polyamides, polyureas and polyurethanes of high density without branching of the polymer chains, and with low permeability to gases and solvents.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparation of non-crosslinked linear monofunctional and telechelic difunctional unsaturated polymers wherein the functional groups are acrylate or methacrylate groups. The average functionality number of the monofunctional unsaturated polymers is at least 0.7, as determined by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR). The average functionality number of the telechelic difunctional polymers is at least 1.7, as determined by NMR. Alkyl acrylates or alkyl methacrylates are reacted with cyclic olefinic non-conjugated compounds or unsaturated hydrocarbon polymers to prepare monofunctional and difunctional polymers. The process is substantially free of side reactions comprising double bond migration and cyclization.

Abstract: This invention relates to difunctional telechelic linear non-crosslinked polyolefins without pendant chain branched groups. The polyolefin compounds of this invention are useful for preparing high molecular weight polyesters, polyamides, polyureas and polyurethanes of high density without branching of the polymer chains, and with low permeability to gases and solvents.

Abstract: A hydrophobic polyurethane elastomer composition is disclosed containing a linear soft segment without pendant chain branched groups, wherein said polyurethane elastomer has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of less than -70.degree. C. and a moisture uptake of less than 1.0 wt. % after 24 hours of immersion in water at 70.degree. C., and wherein said polyurethane elastomer comprises at least one repeat unit containing said linear soft segment, which soft segment comprises a moiety derived from a polyol of the structure:X--[CH.dbd.CH(CH.sub.2).sub.n ].sub.m CH.dbd.CH--Xwherein X is a hydroxyl-containing moiety selected from the group consisting of --CH.sub.2 OH, --(CH.sub.2).sub.8 COO(CH.sub.2).sub.p OH and --COO(CH.sub.2).sub.p OH, wherein the functionality number of the terminal groups is 2.0, p is 2 to 12, n is 1 to 10, m is a number average value of up to 1000, and the weight of the polyol is from about 0.5 wt. % to about 99.5 wt. % of the resulting polyurethane elastomer.

Abstract: This invention relates to difunctional telechelic linear non-crosslinked polyolefins without pendant chain branched groups. The polyolefin compounds of this invention are useful for preparing high molecular weight polyesters, polyamides, polyureas and polyurethanes of high density without branching of the polymer chains, and with low permeability to gases and solvents.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparation of non-crosslinked linear monofunctional and telechelic difunctional unsaturated polymers wherein the functional groups are reactive terminal groups other than vinyl groups. The average functionality number of the monofunctional unsaturated polymers is at least 0.7, as determined by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR). The average functionality number of the telechelic difunctional polymers is at least 1.7, as determined by NMR. Monofunctional olefins and difunctional olefins are reacted with cyclic olefins or unsaturated polymers to prepare difunctional polymers. The process is substantially free of side reactions comprising double bond migration and cyclization.

Abstract: Solution spun fiber obtained from resin comprising an amide-imide polymer having repeating units of the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein the fiber has tenacity of at least about 1.5 grams per denier, and elongation of at least about 10%.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparation of telechelic difunctional unsaturated oligomers and polymers having at least one internal carbon-to-carbon double bond wherein the functional groups are terminal reactive groups. The reactants are acyclic polyenes with terminal carbon-to-carbon double bonds and olefins with at least one functional group. The polymerization process is substantially free of side reactions comprising double bond migration and cyclization. The telechelic difunctional unsaturated oligomers and polymers have a functionality of about 2 and are suitable for preparation of block copolymers, ion exchange resins, adhesives, and flocculants and for further functionalization.

Abstract: A melt processible molding resin in which polymeric chains present therein comprise amide-imide repeating units having the following general formula: ##STR1## and wherein terminal amine groups of said polymeric chains are endcapped with phthalic anhydride moieties.

Abstract: Fiber grade resin, fiber obtained therefrom, and fiber-containing articles wherein the resin comprises an amide-imide polymer having repeating units of the following general formula: ##STR1## said resin having an inherent viscosity of from about 0.3 to about 1.3 dl/g; an M.sub.n of at least about 5000 g/mole; a ratio of M.sub.w /M.sub.n in the range of from about 1.7 to about 3.3; and a ratio of M.sub.z /M.sub.w of not greater than about 2.

Abstract: An improved process is disclosed for preparation of silicon-containing aromatic polyacids by liquid phase oxidation of a silyl compound in the presence of oxygen and a catalyst comprising cobalt-manganese-bromine. 2-Trimethylsilyl-p-xylene is oxidized to 2-trimethylsilyl-terephthalic acid; 5-trimethylsilyl-m-xylene is oxidized to 5-trimethylsilyl-isophthalic acid, 2,5-bis (trimethylsilyl)-p-xylene is oxidized to 2,5-bis (trimethylsilyl)-terephthalic acid; 5-trimethylsilyl-pseudocumene is oxidized to 1,2,4-tricarboxy-5-trimethylsilyl benzene; and 1,3-bis-(p-tolyl)-tetramethyl-disiloxane is oxidized to 1,3-bis(p-carboxyphenyl)-tetramethyl-disiloxane.

Abstract: An improved process is disclosed for preparation of silicon-containing aromatic polyacids by liquid phase oxidation of a mono- or polyalkyl substituted diaryldialkylsilane in the presence of oxygen and a catalyst comprising cobalt-manganese-bromine. Bis(p-tolyl)dimethylsilane is oxidized to bis(p-carboxyphenyl)dimethylsilane and bis(3,4-dimethylphenyl)-dimethylsilane is oxidized to bis(3,4-dicarboxylphenyl)dimethylsilane.