Abstract: Branched low-pressure polyethylenes are prepared by oligomerization of ethylene on a nickel-containing catalyst and polymerization of the oligomers obtained, if appropriate in the presence of ethylene, on a chromium-containing catalyst.

Abstract: Branched low-pressure polyethylenes are prepared by oligomerization of ethylene on a nickel-containing catalyst and polymerization of the oligomers obtained, if appropriate in the presence of ethylene, on a chromium-containing catalyst.

Abstract: A substantially linear poly-vinylarene/polyurethane block copolymer prepared by reacting (1) a difunctional poly-vinylarene which is produced by anionic polymerization and which contains isocyanate-reactive groups, (2) a diisocyanate or an isocyanate prepolymer, and (3) a diol having a high molecular weight or a chain extender having a lower molecular weight, is disclosed to be suitable for the preparation of shaped articles, coatings, coupling agents and compatibilizers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to poly-.alpha.-olefin/polyurethane block copolymers which are prepared by reactingA) isocyanate-reactive functionalized poly-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -.alpha.-olefins) having a number average molecular weight M.sub.w of about 1000 to 350,000,B) polyisocyanates, isocyanate prepolymers or modified polyisocyanates, and, optionally,C) isocyanate-reactive synthesis units containing Zerewitinoff-active hydrogen atoms and having a molecular weight of 400 to about 5000 and, optionally,D) low molecular weight isocyanate-reactive chain extending agents having a molecular weight of 32 to 399.The present invention is also directed to this process for preparing the poly-.alpha.-olefin/polyurethane block copolymers and to their use as polymer dispersants for the production of polymer blends, as primers or modifiers or for the production of moldings or coatings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to poly-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -.alpha.-olefine)-carboxylic acids of Mw (weight average) 2000 to 350,000, to their preparation by oxidative degradation of polyolefines or by reaction of "Living" polyolefines with CO.sub.2, to their conversion into poly-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -.alpha.-olefine)-carbonyl halides and to their use for preparing polyolefine/polycarbonate block copolymers and the block copolymers obtainable by the process according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to poly-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -.alpha.-olefine)-carboxylic acids of Mw (weight average) 2000 to 350,000, to their preparation by oxidative degradation of polyolefines or by reaction of "Living" polyolefines with CO.sub.2, to their conversion into poly-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -.alpha.-olefine)-carbonyl halides and to their use for preparing polyolefine/polycarbonate block copolymers and the block copolymers obtainable by the process according to the invention.

Abstract: New light-polarizing articles (preferably in film form) are based on a polymer matrix which polarizers based on a polymer matrix which is constructed from polar or nonpolar monomer units or mixtures thereof, characterized in that polyacetylene is included as light-polarizing substance, said polyacetylene being obtained by polymerizing acetylene in solutions of said polymer matrix and thereafter processing the resultant polyacetylene/polymer solutions into polarizers.

Abstract: Acrylic derivatives are polymerized thermally in the presence of compounds which have or contain the following structure ##STR1##

Abstract: The polymerization of acetylene in the presence of polymers using certain nickel catalysts results in polyacetylene-containing polymer products which are readily processed while retaining their electrical properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to copolymers of .alpha.-cyanoacrylates and acrylates, their preparation and their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to poly-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -.alpha.-olefine)-carboxylic acids of Mw (weight average) 2000 to 350,000, to their preparation by oxidative degradation of polyolefines or by reaction of "Living" polyolefines with CO.sub.2, to their conversion into poly-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -.alpha.-olefine)-carbonyl halides and to their use for preparing polyolefine/polycarbonate block copolymers and the block copolymers obtainable by the process according to the invention.

Abstract: The polymerization of acetylene in the presence of polymers using certain nickel catalysts results in polyacetylene-containing polymer products which are readily processed while retaining their electrical properties.

Abstract: Compounds corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,R.sup.3 represents H or CH.sub.3,R.sup.4 represents C.sub.7 -C.sub.20 -aralkyl,n represents 1 or 2, andm represents an integer of from 1 to 12,are suitable as ageing protecting agents for polymers and in particular for rubbers which are non-extractable in this form and may be added to polymers.

Abstract: Syndiotactic 1,2-polybutadiene of high quality may be obtained in excellent yield by solution polymerization of butadiene-(1,3) in hydrocarbons, using organometallic mixed catalysts composed of trialkylaluminium, hydrocarbon-soluble chromium-III compounds and a dialkylphosphite corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein R denotes straight chained or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl andR.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 denote methyl or ethyl orR and R.sub.1 together form a methylene group.

Abstract: Nickel compounds which can be produced by reacting a nickel(O) compound or a nickel compound, which can be converted in situ into a nickel(O) compound, with an adduct or a mixture of maleic acid anhydride and a tertiary phosphine, optionally with a compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X represents O, NR.sup.4 or ##STR2## and n represents zero or one,and optionally with an organoaluminium compound, are suitable for the homo-and copolymerization of 1-olefins and for the polymerization of acetylene.

Abstract: New block copolymers containing(a) a block of from 5 to 100 parts by weight polymerized, basic, nitrogen-containing aromatic vinyl compounds and from 0 to 95 parts by weight polymerized, nitrogen-free aromatic vinyl compounds and(b) a block of polymerized C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 dienes containing 25 to 95% lateral double bonds which are completely or partly reacted with alkylmercaptans.are suitable for improved suspension developers.

Abstract: Compounds corresponding to the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.0 represents H or, together with R.sup.1, represents --CO-- when X represents --CO-- or, together with R.sup.2, represents --CO-- when X represents --CH.sub.2 --CO,a residue of R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, aryl, COOR.sup.5 or, when R.sup.0 represents H and X represents --CO--, ##STR2## and the other residues R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent H; R.sup.3 represents H or CH.sub.3 ;R.sup.4 represents C.sub.7 -C.sub.20 aralkyl;R.sup.5 represents H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 aryl;X represents a residue --(CH.sub.2).sub.n CO--, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n SO.sub.2, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 O--CO-- ##STR3## m represents 1 or 2; and n represents 0 or 1;are suitable for use as incorporable antiagers for polymers, particularly nitrile rubber.

Abstract: Olefins such as ethylene can be polymerized with a catalyst which comprises nickel compounds obtained by reacting a nickel-(O) compound or a nickel compound which may be converted in situ into a nickel-(O) compound with an adduct or a mixture of a quinoid compound and a tertiary phosphine and with a compound corresponding to the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently represent C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkenyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 aryl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl optionally substituted by halogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkoxy, nitro or C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 aryloxy; also C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 aryl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 aryl-C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl-C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 aryl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl-C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl and C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 aryl-C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino, optionally substituted phenoxy or alkoxy; R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.

Abstract: The suspension developer contains, in an electrically-insulating carrier liquid, a pigment and a block copolymer comprising a block of polymerized vinylaromatic compounds and a block of polymerized dienes the double bonds of which have been partially or completely reacted with alkyl mercaptans. The developer is distinguished by its high dispersion stability, small particle size and uniform particle size distribution.

Abstract: Nickel-compounds, producible by reaction of Nickel-(O)-compound or a compound convertible thereto in situ with two different compounds corresponding to the following formulae ##STR1## are useful as catalysts in the polymerization of olefins.