Abstract: Polymer particles which carry, implanted on their surface, amphiphilic molecules carrying ion-forming or reactive groups, and dispersions thereof, which may be prepared by contacting a latex of particles of a polymer having a glass transition temperature Tg greater than about 40.degree. C., with an amphophilic compound having an HLB greater than or equal to 10 and a molecular weight greater than or equal to 400. The contacting is carried out at a temperature within the glass transition zone of the polymer, until enmeshing of the polymer chains and of the hydrophobic blocks of the amphiphilic compound has been achieved. The hydrophilic block of the amphiphilic compound carries at least one ion-forming or reactive group. The particles and their dispersions are useful in biological applications.

Abstract: Polymer particles which carry, implanted on their surface, amphiphilic molecules carrying ion-forming or reactive groups, and dispersions thereof, which may be prepared by contacting a latex of particles of a polymer having a glass transition temperature Tg greater than about 40.degree. C., with an amphiphilic compound having an HLB greater than or equal to 10 and a molecular weight greater than or equal to 400. The contacting is carried out at a temperature within the glass transition zone of the polymer, until enmeshing of the polymer chains and of the hydrophobic blocks of the amphiphilic compound has been achieved. The hydrophilic block of the amphiphilic compound carries at least one ion-forming or reactive group. The particles and their dispersions are useful in biological applications.

Abstract: Polymer particles possessing, implanted on their surface, amphiphilic molecules carrying ion-forming or reactive groups, and dispersions thereof, prepared by diffusing, into a previously prepared aqueous seeding dispersion of polymer particles, an organosoluble polymerization initiator, swelling the particles of the dispersion thus obtained by introducing a monomer composition comprising at least one monomer and at least one amphiphilic compound, and polymerizing the monomer composition.

Abstract: Dry material which can be hydrated into an aqueous gel comprising (1) a matrix comprising a macromolecular substance A, capable of forming a porous aqueous gel when it is in the presence of water, (2) a water-soluble linear polymer B, (3) a plasticizer for the macromolecular substance A and, (4) dispersed in the matrix, particles of a polymer C obtained from at least one water-immiscible monomer.The material can be obtained by mixing an aqueous solution of A with the polymer B, the plasticizer and a latex of polymer C, followed by cooling, shaping and drying of the aqueous gel obtained.The dry material can be used in biological applications after rehydration.

Abstract: Latices of particles of vinyl acetate/olefin copolymers. The particles have an average diameter between 0.05 and 1 .mu.M. The copolymers have a glass transition temperature between -30.degree. and 50.degree. C. The particles are present in the latices in a concentration between 10 and 70% by weight. The latices contain a protective colloid comprising a water-soluble polymer (a) containing at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of N-methylolacrylamide and N-methylolmethacrylamide and a water-soluble polymer (b) of ethylene glycol, wherein polymer (b) has a molecular weight of between 1,000 and 50,000.The latices are prepared by polymerization in aqueous emulsion, in the presence of an initiator and the above-described protective colloid.The latices may be applied as binders in the manufacture of paints, glues, paper, textiles, floor coverings and mortar additives.

Abstract: Latices of vinyl acetate polymers comprising particles having an average diameter between 0.05 and 1 .mu.m and being present in the latex at a concentration of between 10 and 70% by weight. The polymers have a glass transition temperature between -20.degree. and 50.degree. C. The latices also contain a protective colloid comprising a water-soluble polymer (a) containing at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of N-methylolacrylamide and N-methylolmethacrylamide and a water-soluble polymer (b) of ethylene glycol, the polymer (b) having a molecular weight between 1,000 and 50,000.The latices are prepared by polymerization in aqueous emulsion, in the presence of both an initiator and the above-reference protective colloid. The latices may be applied as binders in the manufacture of paints, glues, paper, textiles, floor coverings and mortar additives.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of latices of vinyl acetate polymers. Vinyl acetate is polymerized by itself or mixed with at least one copolymerizable monomer, in aqueous emulsion, in the presence of an initiator, an emulsifier and a protective colloid comprising a water-soluble polymer (a) containing at least one monomer of acrylamide, methacrylamide, or substituted or unsubstituted N-alkyl derivatives of acrylamide or methacrylamide and a water-soluble polymer (b) of ethylene glycol, the polymer (b) having a molecular weight between 1,000 and 50,000. The latices may be applied as binders in the manufacture of paints, glues, paper, textiles, floor coverings and mortar additives.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of latices of vinyl acetate/olefin copolymers. Vinyl acetate is copolymerized with at least one olefin and, if desired, at least one other copolymerizable monomer, in aqueous emulsion, in the presence of an initiator, an emulsifier and a protective colloid comprising a water-soluble polymer (a) containing at least one monomer of acrylamide, methacrylamide or substituted or unsubstituted N-alkyl derivatives of acrylamide or methacrylamide and a water-soluble polymer (b) of ethylene glycol having a molecular weight between 1,000 and 50,000. The latices may be applied as binders in the manufacture of paints, glues, paper, textiles, floor coverings and mortar additives.

Abstract: Aqueous latex base binder of a synthetic polymer for manufacturing tufted floor covering having improved wear-resistance. The content of hydrosoluble compounds dissolved in the aqueous phase in the latex is less than 0.5% by weight in relation to the polymer.

Abstract: Aqueous latex base binder of a synthetic polymer for manufacturing nonwoven fabrics, and specifically webs for sanitary use having improved breaking strength. The content in the latex of hydrosoluble compounds dissolved in the aqueous phase is less than 0.5% by weight in relation to the polymer.

Abstract: Magnetic-polymer latex having a concentration of less than 65% by weight of hydrophobic vinyl aromatic polymer particles. The polymer particles have diameters from 0.03 to 5 microns and also have dispersed therein a magnetically-charged material in an amount of from 0.5 to 50% by weight with respect to the polymer portion of the polymer particles.A process for preparing magnetic-polymer latices. Magnetically charged particles are dispersed in an organic phase comprising an organically soluble initiator and an organic monomeric component selected from the group consisting of a single vinyl aromatic monomer and a combination of a single vinyl aromatic monomer and a copolymerizing monomer. The dispersion so obtained is mixed with an aqueous solution containing an emulsifying agent and the mixture is homogenized. Polymerization is then effected to form a magnetic-polymer latex containing hydrophobic vinyl aromatic polymer particle.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of magnetic beads of vinylaromatic polymers, which comprises dispersing a magnetic filler in a solution of a homo- or co-polymer in a vinylaromatic compound alone or in mixture with a co-polymerizable monomer, putting the resulting dispersion into suspension in water and polymerizing the monomer or monomers, and use of said magnetic beads in the paints, inks, reprography and in biology.

Abstract: Aqueous latex base binder of a synthetic polymer for manufacturing tufted floor covering having improved wear-resistance. The content of hydrosoluble compounds dissolved in the aqueous phase in the latex is less than 0.5% by weight in relation to the polymer.

Abstract: Aqueous latex base binder of a synthetic polymer for preparing aqueous compositions for coating paper and board for printing, having improved wet and dry tear strength. The content in the latex of hydrosoluble compounds dissolved in the aqueous phase is less than 0.5% by weight in relation to the polymer.

Abstract: Aqueous latex base binder of a synthetic polymer for manufacturing nonwoven fabrics, and specifically webs for sanitary use having improved breaking strength. The content in the latex of hydrosoluble compounds dissolved in the aqueous phase is less than 0.5% by weight in relation to the polymer.

Abstract: Aqueous latex base binder of a synthetic polymer for manufacturing tufted floor covering having improved wear-resistance. The content of hydrosoluble compounds dissolved in the aqueous phase in the latex is less than 0.5% by weight in relation to the polymer.

Abstract: The invention concerns latices of vinyl polymers which are stable in electrolytes. They comprise a dispersion of particles of an average diameter from 0.03 to 5 .mu.m. They are made up of a core of vinyl and/or diene polymer carrying carboxylic and/or sulphonate groups and a peripheral layer of vinyl polymer with ##STR1## groups at the ends. Applications of the latices in reproduction, in the textile, paint and varnish industries in the glue and paper industries and also for fixing proteins and in the manufacture of reagents for diagnosis.

Abstract: Latices in which the particles, of uniform diameter from 0.2 to 2 .mu.m, comprise a core of vinyl homo or copolymers or of vinyl-diene copolymers with less than 15% of diene, and a periphery formed by a copolymer having --CN groups.

Abstract: Graft polymers based upon butadiene, alkyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate and styrene, for the improvement of the impact strength of homo- or co-polymers of vinyl chloride. Use is made of a backbone polymer formed of a butadiene-alkyl acrylate copolymer which is agglomerated and grafted with methyl methacrylate, styrene and possibly a cross-linking monomer. The composition, mixtures of homo- or co-polymers of vinyl chloride and graft polymers are usable for the manufacture of plates, bottles, wrapping sheets and bottles for packaging liquids.

Abstract: A dispersion of particles having an average diameter within the range of 0.05 to 3 .mu.m formed of a homo- or copolymer of styrene having terminal ##STR1## groups and a glass transition temperature above 20.degree. C, and the use of such latex for fixing proteins.