Abstract: An aqueous dispersion comprising a polymer (a) having a repeating unit (A) which comprises four carbon atoms connected in a linear chain and which has one double bond at the second position and a polyfluoroalkyl group bonded to an arbitrary carbon atom, and a surfactant (B) having a hydrophile-lipophile balance of at least 10, wherein the polymer (a) is dispersed in an aqueous medium by the surfactant (B).

Abstract: The following fluorine-containing compound is presented which is capable of providing dry soil resistance when incorporated to a water and oil repellent. Rf1R2OCOCH2CHR1COOR3Rf2 (wherein each of Rf1 and Rf2 which are independent of each other, is a C3-22 polyfluoroalkyl group, R1 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-10 alkyl group, and each of R2 and R3 which are independent of each other, is a C1-4 alkylene group, etc.).

Abstract: A process for producing a polyfluoroalkyl (meth)acrylate, which comprises isolating, from a reaction mixture containing a polyfluoroalkyl (meth)acrylate obtained by reacting a polyfluoroalkyl iodide of the formula CnF2n+1(CH2)mI (wherein n is an integer of from 2 to 7, and m is an integer of from 1 to 4) with a metal (meth)acrylate in tert-butanol, said polyfluoroalkyl (meth)acrylate by the following steps (1) to (3): (1) a step of taking out a crude liquid from the reaction mixture by solid-liquid separation; (2) a step of distilling the crude liquid to separate it into compound group A of compounds having a lower boiling point than the polyfluoroalkyl (meth)acrylate and compound group B of the polyfluoroalkyl (meth)acrylate and compounds having a higher boiling point than the polyfluoroalkyl (meth)acrylate; and (3) a step of distilling and purifying the polyfluoroalkyl (meth)acrylate from the compound group B in the presence of a polymerization inhibitor.

Abstract: A water repellent and oil resistant composition capable of imparting excellent water repellency and oil resistance to paper even under a condition of drying at a low temperature for a short time, is provided. The composition comprising a fluorocopolymer (A) obtained by polymerizing a polyfluoroalkyl group-containing (meth)acrylate, vinylidene chloride and a compound of the formula [CH2═C(R)COO—CH2—CH(OH)CH2N+(CH3)3·X− (R: a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and X−: a counter ion)] or the like by means of a lipophilic polymerization initiator (E) having a solubility of less than 3 g in 100 g of water, a non-fluorine surfactant (B), a medium (C) and a water-soluble polymer (D) (a polyacrylamide, a polyvinyl alcohol or starch).

Abstract: A water and oil repellent composition which can impart an excellent water and oil repellency to an object, even if it is processed at a low temperature, and which can achieve a water and oil repellent treatment providing a soft hand. The water and oil repellent composition which has as an essential component a copolymer consisting essentially of polymerized units of the following monomer (a) and polymerized units of the following monomer (b). monomer (a): an Rf monomer wherein the melting point of fine crystals derived from the Rf groups of the homopolymer does not exist or is at most 50° C. monomer (b): a monomer having no Rf group, wherein the melting point of fine crystals derived from the side chains of the homopolymer is at least 30° C.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion comprising a polymer (a) having a repeating unit (A) which comprises four carbon atoms connected in a linear chain and which has one double bond at the second position and a polyfluoroalkyl group bonded to an arbitrary carbon atom, and a surfactant (B) having a hydrophile-lipophile balance of at least 10, wherein the polymer (a) is dispersed in an aqueous medium by the surfactant (B).

Abstract: A water and oil repellent composition which can impart an excellent water and oil repellency to an object, even if it is processed at a low temperature, and which can achieve a water and oil repellent treatment providing a soft hand. The water and oil repellent composition which has as an essential component a copolymer consisting essentially of polymerized units of the following monomer (a) and polymerized units of the following monomer (b).

Abstract: A water repellent and oil resistant composition capable of imparting excellent water repellency and oil resistance to paper even under a condition of drying at a low temperature for a short time, is provided.

Abstract: A water dispersion type water and oil repellent composition which undergoes little change in viscosity even if freezing/thawing cycles are repeated and which is excellent in storage stability. The dispersion is capable of imparting excellent water and oil resistance to paper. A water dispersion type water and oil repellant composition contains a compound which is mixable with water and has a flash point of from 50 to 150° C. A polyfluoroalkyl group-containing phosphate may be incorporated into the mixture.

Abstract: The following fluorine-containing compound is presented which is capable of providing dry soil resistance when incorporated to a water and oil repellent.

Abstract: A composition for treating paper comprising a polymer (A), a surfactant (B) and a medium (C), wherein said polymer (A) comprises polymer units of (meth)acrylate having a polyfluoroalkyl group, polymer units of a vinylidene halide and/or polymer units of a long chain alkyl(meth)acrylate, and polymer units of the following formula 1: —[CH2—C(R)[CO—Q—(CH2)nCHR4—CH2N+(R1)(R2)(R3).X−]]—,  Formula 1 wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; Q is —O— or —NR5—, wherein R5 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; each of R1, R2 and R3 which are independent of one another is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; R1 and R2 may together form a bivalent organic group; R4 is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group; n is a number from 1 to 4 and X− is a counter ion.

Abstract: A method for producing a hydrofluorocarbon of the formula H.sub.n R.sub.f H wherein n is 0 or 1, and when n is 0, R.sub.f is a C.sub.2-12 linear or branched polyfluoroalkyl group, and when n is 1, R.sub.f is a C.sub.2-12 linear or branched polyfluoroalkylene group, which comprises reacting an iodofluorocarbon of the formula I.sub.n R.sub.f I wherein n and R.sub.f are as defined above, with a reducing agent in a gas phase.

Abstract: A method for producing a hydrofluorocarbon of the formula H.sub.n R.sub.f H wherein n is 0 or 1, and when n is 0, R.sub.f is a C.sub.2-12 linear or branched polyfluoroalkyl group, and when n is 1, R.sub.f is a C.sub.2-12 linear or branched polyfluoroalkylene group, which comprises reacting an iodofluorocarbon of the formula I.sub.n R.sub.f I wherein n and R.sub.f are as defined above, with hydrogen at a temperature of not higher than 450.degree. C. in a gas phase.

Abstract: A process for producing tetrafluorophthalic anhydride, which comprises chlorinating tetrachlorophthalic anhydride to obtain 3,3,4,5,6,7-hexachloro-1-[3H]-isobenzofuranone, then fluorinating it to obtain 3,4,5,6-tetrafluorophthaloyldifluoride and/or 3,3,4,5,6,7-hexafluoro-1-[3]-isobenzofuranone, and further reacting the tetrafluorophthalolyldifluoride and/or the hexafluoro-1-[3H]-isobenzofuranone with an inorganic base or an organic acid to obtain tetrafluorophthalic anhydride.

Abstract: A method for producing a hydrofluorocarbon of the formula a H.sub.n R.sub.f H wherein n is 0 or 1, and when n is 0, R.sub.f is a C.sub.2-12 linear or branched polyfluoroalkyl group, and when n is 1, R.sub.f is a C.sub.2-12 linear or branched polyfluoroalkylene group, which comprises reacting an iodofluorocarbon of the formula I.sub.n R.sub.f I wherein n and R.sub.f are as defined above, with an alkali metal hydroxide under action of an alcohol mixture comprising a primary alcohol and a secondary alcohol.

Abstract: A method for producing a hydrofluorocarbon of the formula a H.sub.n R.sub.f H wherein n is 0 or 1, and when n is 0, R.sub.f is a C.sub.2-12 linear or branched polyfluoroalkyl group, and when n is 1, R.sub.f is a C.sub.2-12 linear or branched polyfluoroalkylene group, which comprises reacting an iodofluorocarbon of the formula I.sub.n R.sub.f I wherein n and R.sub.f are as defined above, with an alkali metal hydroxide under action of an alcohol mixture comprising a primary alcohol and a secondary alcohol.

Abstract: A process for producing tetrafluorophthalic anhydride, which comprises chlorinating tetrachlorophthalic anhydride to obtain 3,3,4,5,6,7-hexachloro-1-[3H]-isobenzofuranone, then fluorinating it to obtain 3,4,5,6-tetrafluorophthaloyldifluoride and/or 3,3,4,5,6,7-hexafluoro-1-[3H]-isobenzofuranone, and further reacting the tetrafluorophthalolyldifluoride and/or the hexafluoro-1-[3H]-isobenzofuranone with an inorganic base or an organic acid to obtain tetrafluorophthalic anhydride.