Abstract: The present invention refers to a paper surface sizing composition comprising a copolymer having: a) structural units derived from ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbons; structural units derived from monomers selected from esters of ethylenically unsaturated mono-carboxylic acids, half-esters of ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acids, allylethers and vinylethers and mixtures thereof; optionally c) structural units derived from ethylenically unsaturated monomers selected from monocarboxylic acids as well as salts and amides thereof, dicarboxylic acids as well as salts, amides and half-amides thereof, and cyclic anhydrides and imides of dicarboxylic acids and mixtures thereof; and optionally d) structural units derived from alkyl or amino-substituted alkyl acrylates or methacrylates with the proviso, that if no structural units c) are present, the structural units b) are derived from monomers selected from half esters of ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acids.

Abstract: Improved branched carbonate polymer blend compositions are prepared comprising a branched carbonate polymer component and a different linear carbonate polymer component. The branched carbonate polymers according to the invention are especially suitable for use in extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming and foaming processes and provide improved parts or articles.

Abstract: New electrically conductive polymer compositions comprisei) an electrically conductive polymer a) of one or more oxidatively polymerizable aromatic compounds andii) a polymer d) having ammonium, phosphonium or sulfonium groups in the polymer chain(s).The polymer compositions comprising polymers a) and d) are prepared by oxidative polymerization of one or more aromatic compounds in the presence of a polymer b) having ammonium, phosphonium or sulfonium groups in the polymer chain(s) and containing a polydentate anionic complex which has a redox potential sufficient for enabling oxidative polymerization of the aromatic compounds. Said polymer b) which has a non-metallic anionic complex such as S.sub.2 O.sub.8.sup.2- is also novel.

Abstract: The diposphines have the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently from each other represent a hydrocarbyl group which is substituted with one or more radicals selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl and alkoxy, andA is --C(O)--, --S(O).sub.2 --, --S(O)-- or certain divalent organic groups.The diphosphines are useful for stabilizing thermoplastic polymers, such as polycarbonates, against thermal discoloration.

Abstract: The resin has a polymeric matrix and functional groups of formula I wherein the radicals have the meaning stated in claim 1. The resin is prepared by reacting a corresponding resin having functional groups of formula II with HC(O)R.sup.2 and (R.sup.3).sub.2 SO.sub.3 or (R.sup.3).sub.2 S.sub.2 O.sub.5. The resin is useful for reducing the concentration of alkaline earth or transition metal ions in a solution.

Abstract: The ion exchange resin beads have functional groups of formula I wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, m, r and q have the meanings stated in claim 1 and which have a matrix of a cross-linked polymer wherein the level of cross-linkages is decreased in the shell area is compared to the core area.These ion exchange resin beads are prepared by reacting resin beads which have primary or secondary amino groups and the mentioned matrix of a cross-linked polymer with a1) a hypophosphite salt in the presence of an acid, or a2) a hypophosphorous acid and b) formaldehyde or a formaldehyde releasing compound.

Abstract: New electrically conductive polymer compositions comprisei) an electrically conductive polymer a) of one or more oxidatively polymerizable aromatic compounds andii) a polymer d) having ammonium, phosphonium or sulfonium groups in the polymer chain(s).The polymer compositions comprising polymers a) and d) are prepared by oxidative polymerization of one or more aromatic compounds in the presence of a polymer b) having ammonium, phosphonium or sulfonium groups in the polymer chain(s) and containing a polydentate anionic complex which has a redox potential sufficient for enabling oxidative polymerization of the aromatic compounds. Said polymer b) which has a non-metallic anionic complex such as S.sub.2 O.sub.8.sup.2- is also novel.

Abstract: Aminomethylphosphonic chelating resins are prepared by amination, hydrolysis and methylphosphonation of haloalkylated polymer beads. The amination of the haloalkylated polymer beads is carried out with hexamethylenetetramine. The produced haloaminated beads are hydrolysed and methylphosphonated in one single step without addition of a substantial amount of formaldehyde or a formaldehyde releasing compound.