Abstract: Provided is a binder composition for a non-aqueous secondary battery electrode that can ensure excellent stability of a slurry composition for a non-aqueous secondary battery electrode while also inhibiting swelling of an electrode for a non-aqueous secondary battery associated with repeated charging and discharging and causing a non-aqueous secondary battery to display excellent cycle characteristics. The binder composition contains a particulate polymer A and a particulate polymer B. The particulate polymer A is a copolymer having a block region composed of an aromatic vinyl monomer unit. The particulate polymer B is a random copolymer including an aliphatic conjugated diene monomer unit and an aromatic vinyl monomer unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compounding agent which, when used in a rubber composition containing a reinforcing filler, exhibits excellent dispersibility, workability, toughness, low heat build-up, and wear resistance; and a rubber composition containing the compounding agent. A modified butadiene polymer of the present invention has a functional group containing a nitrogen atom and silicon atom at a terminal, a weight average molecular weight of the modified butadiene polymer being from 1000 to 15000, and a molecular weight distribution of the modified butadiene polymer being 2.0 or less.

Abstract: Process for the removal of volatile compounds from a tackifier comprising a resin with repeating units of formula I wherein R1 is a linear or branched alkylen group with 1 to 10 carbon atoms and R2 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated N aliphatic hydrocarbon group with up to 20 carbon atoms, and optionally a plasticizer, wherein the tackifier is passed through at least one evaporator as film and the volatile compounds are removed from the film.

Abstract: An AB monomer, useful for the production of condensation polymers, wherein the AB monomer has the structure: A-X-C-Y-B; wherein A is reactive carbonyl derivative of carboxylic acids; Y is a bisanhydrohexitol unit derived from the group consisting of isosorbide, isoidide and isomannide; X is selected from the group consisting of: aromatic rings, including 1,4-phenylene, 1,3-phenylene, 2,6-naphthalene 2,7-naphthalene, and substituted derivatives thereof; heterocycles including, 2,5-furan, 2,5-thiophene, substituted 2,5-furan and substituted 2,5-thiophene; and saturated or unsaturated aliphatic chains; B is OH; and C is selected from the group consisting of ether oxygen, a sulfide, and an amine, wherein the amine is NH or NR wherein R is C1 to C6, attaching X to Y.

Abstract: An AB monomer, useful for the production of condensation polymers, wherein the AB monomer has the structure: A—X—C—Y—B; wherein A is a carboxylic acid or ester or reactive carbonyl derivative, Y is a bisanhydrohexitol unit derived from isosorbide, isoidide or isomannide; X is selected from the group consisting of aromatic rings, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycles, and saturated or unsaturated aliphatic chains; and B is OH and C is an ester carbonyl link with the carbon attached to X and the oxygen attached to Y, and wherein the AB monomer is at least about 98% pure endo-substituted bisanhydrohexitol derivative or an at least about 98% pure exo-substituted bisanhydrohexitol derivative.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for preparing polyester. The process for preparing the polyester essentially involves the preparation of the isosorbide oligomer and the isosorbide polymer from the isosorbide oligomer. The isosorbide oligomer or isosorbide polymer is then co-polymerized with the polyester. The copolymerization isosorbide oligomer or isosorbide polymer may be carried out at any stage of the preparation of the polyester. The polyester obtained in accordance with the process of the present disclosure can be used in packaging applications such as preparing packaging materials or containers. The material or container obtained from the polyester of the present disclosure is capable of withstanding a temperature of 60 to 90° C. without undergoing any deformation and shrinkage. Further, the material or container obtained from the polyester of the present disclosure is transparent or has lower color b* value.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are adhesives comprising a copolymer comprising at least 80 wt % of units derived from propylene and from about 1 to about 20 wt % of units derived from at least one C6 to C10 alpha-olefin. The copolymer has a molecular weight of less than 100,000 and a heat of fusion between about 10 and about 70 J/g. An adhesive containing the copolymer preferably exhibits at least 50% fiber tear at ?18° C. and at least 50% fiber tear at +25° C. using Inland paper board as a substrate; a viscosity of less than 50,000 mPa sec at 190° C., a set time of less than 4 seconds and a toughness of at least 3.4 megajoule/m3.

Abstract: Heat-curing reactive composition based on natural and/or synthetic polymers containing olefinic double bonds, and vulcanizing agents, which composition contains a) at least one liquid cis-1,4-polyisoprene with a weight-average molecular weight of between 20000 and 70000, b) a vulcanization system, c) at least one polybutadiene liquid at 22° C., in which the liquid cis-1,4-polyisoprene a) constitutes a proportion of the entire composition in the range from 9 to 15 wt. %, the vulcanization system b) is selected from the group consisting of: b1) sulfur and one or more vulcanization accelerator(s), b2) peroxide or disulfide vulcanization systems, b3) quinones, quinone dioximes or dinitrosobenzene, and the polybutadiene c) liquid at 22° C. constitutes a proportion of the entire composition in the range from 16 to 29 wt %.

Abstract: The invention is to provide a metal ink composition for ink-jet and more particularly, a metal ink composition which causes no formation of cracks on a PCB substrate, allows a low curing temperature, and provides improved adhesive strength even after coating.

Abstract: High performing nanoparticle compositions suitable for printing, such as by inkjet printing, are provided herein. In particular, there is provided a conductive ink formulation comprising silver nanoparticles which has optimal performance, such as, reduced coffee ring effect, improved adhesion to substrates, and extended printhead de-cap time or latency time. The ink formulation comprises two or more solvents and a resin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a method for making a polymer that has nanostructures incorporated into the matrix of the polymer. The method of the invention involves the following steps: mixing a precursor solution for the polymer with a precursor for the nanostructures to form a mixture; forming nanostructures in the mixture from the precursor of the nanostructures; and forming a polymer from the precursor solution of the polymer so that the nanostructures are incorporated into the polymer matrix.

Abstract: Self-sealing elastomer composition that can in particular be used as puncture-resistant layer in an inflatable article, comprising at least 30 phr of a saturated thermoplastic stirene elastomer, at most 70 phr of an unsaturated thermoplastic stirene elastomer and more than 200 phr of an oil extender. Inflatable article, such as a tire, provided with a puncture-resistant layer comprising, as self-sealing composition, an elastomer composition according to the invention. Advantageously, the puncture-resistant layer is combined with an airtight layer, for example based on butyl rubber, so as to constitute, in the inflatable article, a puncture-resistant airtight laminate.

Abstract: An elastomeric compound comprises 20-80 parts per hundred cross-linkable materials of liquid elastomer. The liquid elastomer has a complex dynamic viscosity less than 5 McP (5,000 N*s/m2) at a temperature between 20° C. and the maximum flow temperature TF, and the elastomeric compound the elastomeric material has a complex dynamic viscosity of less than 5 McP (5,000 N*s/m2) for at least 2 minutes at a maximum flow temperature TF.

Abstract: A method comprising: (a) forming a living liquid polymer, wherein said living liquid polymer is anionically initiated and comprises a cation; (b) adding a functional initiator precursor of the formula FI-H, wherein H is hydrogen and FI is a functional group, said H terminates said living liquid polymer resulting in said liquid polymer having a number average molecular weight of about 20,000 (g/mole) to about 100,000 (g/mole), and said FI and said cation form a functional initiator; (c) adding monomer, wherein said functional initiator initiates anionic polymerization of said monomer; and (d) terminating the polymerization reaction initiated in step (c). Steps (a) through (c) may be conducted in a single reactor, allowing a liquid polymer to be dispersed in a functionalized polymer in a single polymerization step. Thus, the liquid polymer does not have to be handled separately and processing efficiency is improved.

Abstract: A low-VOC (volatile organic compound) and/or low-toxicity coating formulation, including at least one non-halogenated organic solvent including any terpene or terpenoid, and at least one conducting polymer, electroactive polymer and/or conjugated polymer. In another embodiment, the present invention includes a low-VOC (volatile organic compound) and/or low-toxicity coating formulation, including about 0.001% wt. to about 99.9% wt. of at least one non-halogenated organic solvent including a terpene or terpenoid, about 0.01% wt. to about 90% wt. of at least one conducting polymer, and about 0.001% wt to about 90% wt. of at least one surfactant.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymer composition comprising cross-linked polyethylene having a non-polar biocompatible lipid disposed in at least a portion of the free volume of the polyethylene. The invention further provides methods for making the polymer composition.

Abstract: A composition containing a graft polymer based on acrylonitrile/ethylene propylene rubber/styrene (AES) and an additive is disclosed. The additive is one which increases the “?soft phase” of the composition making it possible to produce moldings with improved toughness at low temperatures, without substantially changing the melt volume rate.

Abstract: The invention provides a copolymer of ethylene and at least 5 mol % of comonomer units derived from an alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate, wherein the copolymer has a melt index of from 1 to 10,000 g/10 min, and a maximum peak melting temperature of at least 100° C. The alkyl group of the alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate can be a linear or branched C1 to C12 group, particularly n-butyl. The copolymer shows increased heat resistance as characterized by a temperature required to melt 50% of the copolymer of at least 80° C., a temperature required to melt 80% of the copolymer of at least 100° C., a temperature required to melt 100% of the copolymer of at least 110° C. The invention further provides a process for copolymerizing ethylene and an alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate comonomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, and a method of preparing and using the same. The composition contains at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer or combinations thereof, and one or more filler particles that includes WDP gypsum particles. The WDP gypsum particles are obtained from waste gas-desulphurization plants and have a particles size distribution mean diameter ranging from 13 ?m to 500 ?m. The composition is particularly useful as a surface coating, a surfacing compound, a sealing compound, an adhesive or a molding composition.

Abstract: A shaped article comprising poly[(trimethylene-co-dianhydrosugar ester) dicarboxylate] or poly(trimethylene-co-dianhydro-dicarboxylate having improved stability in the form of less change of Tg and reduced shrinkage upon storage at elevated temperature is disclosed.

Abstract: A wall repair compound useful for filling and repairing cracks, holes, and other imperfections in a wall surface includes a conventional filler material, a conventional binder material, and a dust reducing additive which reduces the quantity of airborne dust particles generated when sanding the hardened joint compound. Airborne dust reducing additives include oils, surfactants, solvents, waxes, and other petroleum derivatives. The additive can be added to conventional ready-mixed joint compounds and to setting type joint compounds. A method of reducing the quantity of airborne dust generated when sanding a fully hardened joint compound includes mixing a sufficient quantity of the dust reducing additive with the joint compound prior to when the joint compound has been applied to the wall.

Abstract: A method of preparing a cured laminate employing electron beam radiation is provided. The cured laminate is prepared from an uncured laminate including a prepolymer composition containing oligomer, tackifying resin, and optionally, monomer. Also provided are a prepolymer composition and an article including the cured laminate prepared by the method of this invention. The method is useful for preparing cured laminates such as flexible laminates for food packaging.

Abstract: The present invention is a thermoplastic elastomeric resin granule for powder molding having a longer diameter of 400 ?m or less and a ratio of the longer diameter to a shorter diameter of from 3:1 to 1:1, wherein said granule comprises a composition prepared by dynamically vulcanizing 100 parts by weight of (a) a block copolymer consisting of at least two polymeric blocks (A) composed mainly of a vinyl aromatic compound and at least one polymeric block (B) composed mainly of a conjugated diene compound, and/or a hydrogenated block copolymer obtained by hydrogenating said block copolymer, 20 to 300 parts by weight of (b) a non-aromatic softening agent for rubber, and 10 to 150 parts by weight of (c) a peroxide-decomposing olefinic resin and/or a copolymer thereof. The resin granule has excellent fluidity in a powder molding.

Abstract: A wall repair compound useful for filling and repairing cracks, holes, and other imperfections in a wall surface includes a conventional filler material, a conventional binder material, and a dust reducing additive which reduces the quantity of airborne dust particles generated when sanding the hardened joint compound. Airborne dust reducing additives include oils, surfactants, solvents, waxes, and other petroleum derivatives. The additive can be added to conventional ready-mixed joint compounds and to setting type joint compounds. A method of reducing the quantity of airborne dust generated when sanding a fully hardened joint compound includes mixing a sufficient quantity of the dust reducing additive with the joint compound prior to when the joint compound has been applied to the wall.

Abstract: A method for preparing an improved pressure sensitive adhesive includes incorporating into a base polymer, an PIB modifier that is made up of a homopolymer of isobutylene wherein a predominant portion of the double bonds are in either an alpha position or a beta position. The modifier may function as a plasticizer, a tackifier extender or a combination plasticizer and tackifier extender for the pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: The invention is directed to resin coating, adhesive, and cement compositions comprising styrenic copolymers and a terpene solvent. The compositions are particulary useful for toy article applications because of the use of safe, naturally occuring terpene solvents. These compositions form high adhesion bonding with molded elastomeric styrene copolymer surface substrates. The invention is also directed to a method of applying the instant coatings to substrate surfaces.

Abstract: A polymer comprising poly(alkylene-co-dianhydrosugar ester) dicarboxylate and its preparation by reacting an alkylene diol, terephthalic acid, and a moiety of formula 1 X-Ia-(A-I)n-Ab-X  Formula 1 wherein: A is the ester residue from an anhydrosugar alcohol or dianhydrosugar alcohol, I is the ester residue from a diacid or its dialkyl esters, X is H when linked to an A residue, OH when linked to an I residue derived from a dibasic acid, and OR when linked to an I residue derived from a dialkyl ester of the dibasic acid, R is a C1-C4 straight or branched chain alkyl group, a and b are independently 0 or 1, and n is 1 to 10 is disclosed.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising polycarbonate resin having improved mold release properties is disclosed the composition contain polycarbonate resin and 0.005 to 5.0% relative to the weight of the composition of at least one hydrocarbon in the form of C15-600-methyl-branched alkane. The hydrocarbon is characterized in that the weight proportion of its branches is 5 to 30 percent relative to the weight of carbons in the alkane chain.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive composition for use in bonding a polymeric fitting to an olefin-containing component of an article used in medical applications. The adhesive composition according to the invention includes an adhesive polymer system dissolved in a solvent system. The solvent system includes an organic solvent having a solubility parameter within the range of from about 7.5 to about 10 (cal/cm3)1/2. Subsequent to forming a bond between the polymeric fitting and the olefin-containing component, the adhesive composition can meet the requirements for USP Class VI materials. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the adhesive composition includes a low shear mixture of an adhesive polymer system including an atactic polypropylene and a low density polyethylene that is dissolved in a solvent system including a blend of d-limonene and a ketone selected from the group consisting of 4-heptanone and cyclohexanone.

Abstract: Radiation curable adhesive comprising an epoxidized block copolymer, a saturated block copolymer and/or a rosin derived alcohol, and a photoinitiator.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyisocyanates and/or polyisocyanate-reactive materials containing at least some d-limonene. The invention further relates to emulsifiable polyisocyanates containing at least some d-limonene. The polyisocyanates and/or polyisocyanate-reactive materials containing d-limonene can be used as a coating material. The obtained coating material comprises a polyisocyanate-derived polymer containing d-limonene.

Abstract: This invention relates to a solvent based adhesive composition including a major amount of a solvent system and a minor amount of an adhesive polymer system. The solvent system preferably includes a terpene and an aldehyde, ketone, or an aromatic solvent. The adhesive polymer system preferably includes one or a blend of polymers that dissolve, at least in part, in the solvent solution. The components of the solvent adhesive are compatible in that they do not separate upon standing. The solvent based adhesive composition provides good adhesion between polymer articles such as, for example, polyolefin and acrylic films, as well as good adhesion between polymeric articles and wood or metal substrates.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyisocyanates and/or polyisocyanate-reactive materials containing at least some d-limonene. The invention further relates to emulsifiable polyisocyanates containing at least some d-limonene. The polyisocyanates and/or polyisocyanate-reactive materials containing d-limonene can be used as a coating material. The obtained coating material comprises a polyisocyanate-derived polymer containing d-limonene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive hot-melt adhesive composition characterized in that it includes a) at least one ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymer, b) a tackifying resin and c) optionally a diluent and/or a stabilizer and/or a wax. Such a composition may be employed advantageously in the field of hygiene, especially for the adhesive bonding of disposable nappies and of catamenial liners.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compounded rubber composition comprising: (a) a hydrogenated, polydiene diol based polyurethane having a hard segment content of 10% or greater; (b) a non-polar extender oil in an amount from 10 to 400 phr; and/or (c) one or more thermoplastic resin(s) in an amount from 5 to 100 phr. The invention further relates to molded articles prepared from the compounded rubber composition of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to aromatic modified aliphatic hydrocarbon resins giving excellent balance between tack and shear properties even at low coating weights. These resins are characterized in that they have a Ring and Ball (R&B) softening point of 94° C. or lower, a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of not more than 2000 Dalton, a Z-average molecular weight (Mz) of not more than 6000 Dalton and a mixed methylcyclohexane aniline cloud point (MMAP) between 25 and 45° C. The aromatic modified aliphatic hydrocarbon resins of the invention may be prepared by subjecting polymerization feeds containing petroleum feeds which comprise (a) C5 and C6 olefins and/or diolefins including cycloolefins, (b) aromatic monomers and (c) (di-)cyclodiolefins to a Friedel-Crafts polymerization. The invention is also directed to the use of the aromatic modified aliphatic hydrocarbon resins as mono-tackifiers in adhesive formulations as well as to an adhesive tape comprising these resins.

Abstract: There are disclosed a gel or polymer composition which comprises 100 parts by weight of a polymer blend component comprising 1 to 90% by weight of a poly(vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon) polymer having a syndiotactic configuration and 99 to 10% by weight of a rubbery elastomer and at least 30 parts by weight of an extender oil or a low molecular weight organic component. These gel compositions have super soft properties, heat resistance, and/or damping properties.

Abstract: A composition is comprised of the following: a) a hydrolyzed or partially hydrolyzed alkoxysilane; b) a solvent consisting of an organic liquid or mixture of two or more organic liquids in which component (a) and component (c) are soluble and c) a cross linking prepolymer, oligomer, resin or mixtures thereof that forms a low dielectric constant crosslinked polymer. Preferred crosslinked polymers are of a arylcyclobutene or polyphenylene prepolymer, oligomer, resin or mixtures thereof. A coating may be made using the composition wherein the coating is comprised of a crosslinked polymer of a low dielectric crosslinking prepolymer, oligomer, resin or mixture thereof and a hydrolyzed or partially hydrolyzed alkoxysilane, said coating being adhered to a surface of a substrate wherein said surface is comprised of a first material that is a metal, ceramic or polymer and a second material that is (i) a metal, ceramic, or polymer and (ii) different than the first material.

Abstract: The present invention provides for methods and compositions for removing stickies and pitch from papermaking fiber by first chemically treating the papermaking fiber with a composition of at least two of an oil-soluble or water-dispersible hydrophobic polymer, an oil soluble or water-dispersible surfactant having an HLB of about 1 to about 10, a tackifier, and an oil soluble or water-dispersible solvent then mechanically separating the agglomerated stickies and pitch from the papermaking fiber.

Abstract: Disclosed are hot-melt adhesive compositions suitable for the manufacture of soft goods. They have a melt viscosity of 60,000 mPa.s or less at a temperature of 120.degree. C. and include: (a) 50 to 150 parts by weight of a styrenic block copolymer or mixtures and/or modified and/or hydrogenated derivatives thereof; (b) 20 to 450 parts by weight of a tackifying resin which, when incorporated into a reference composition, leads to the following properties:a tan .delta. value of 3.5 or less, wherein tan .delta. is defined as the ratio between the loss modulus and the storage modulus of said composition andan elastic retention on spandex fibers (300%) or natural latex rubber (200%) after 4 h at 40.degree. C. of 70% or more; anda crossover temperature of 95.degree. C. or less.Further disclosed are novel partially hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins which are useful as tackifying resins and have the following properties: (a) a R&B softening point (R&B) of 50.degree. C. to 150.degree. C.

Abstract: An ethylene-polymer-based composition obtained by mixing, in the melt: 100 parts by weight of an ethylene polymer withfrom 0.0005 to 0.1 part by weight of a compound (a) with the ability to generate free radicals andfrom 0.0005 to 0.1 part by weight of coagent (b) chosen from among the C.sub.3 to C.sub.12 alkenes and the C.sub.5 to C.sub.16 alkadienes.This composition has clearly improved melt strength. It is very suitable for extrusion and rotational molding and in particular for the extrusion of tubes intended for conveying fluids under pressure. The invention also relates to a process for obtaining the composition and using it for the manufacture of shaped articles, and to shaped articles.

Abstract: An elastomer has a modulus intermediate between that of a conventional rubber and a gel. The elastomer includes (a) between 20 and 45 parts by weight of a semicrystalline elastomer having between 1 and 15% crystallinity and (b) between 80 and 55 parts by weight of a compatible liquid elastomer having a number-average molecular weight of between 1,500 and 8,500. The elastomer's modulus is sufficiently high to enable it to be fabricated into handleable articles, but is sufficiently low so that it provides effective sealing of substrates it covers without the need for introducing a separate sealing material such as a mastic or adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention provides for methods and compositions for removing stickies and pitch from papermaking fiber by first chemically treating the papermaking fiber with a composition of at least two of an oil-soluble or water-dispersible hydrophobic polymer, an oil soluble or water-dispersible surfactant having an HLB of about 1 to about 10, a tackifier, and an oil soluble or water-dispersible solvent then mechanically separating the agglomerated stickies and pitch from the papermaking fiber.

Abstract: A composition, comprising(a) a strained cycloolefin,(b) a filler, and(c) 0.01-10.0% by weight, based on the sum of components (a)+(b), of a copolymer selected from the group consisting of core/shell polymers and microgels, is distinguished by having high storage stability and gives polymers having high heat stability, toughness and mechanical strength, which polymers are suitable as encapsulating material for electrical and electronic components.

Abstract: A low melt viscosity hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition having enhanced tack properties is provided. The composition is based on an S-I-S block copolymer having polystyrene and polyisoprene block segments blended with a petroleum tackier resin which is the Friedel Crafts polymerization product of (i) a cracked petroleum feed containing C.sub.5 olefins and diolefins or a mixture of C.sub.5 and C.sub.6 olefins and dioelefins copolymerized with (ii) from about 5 to 15% by weight of a monovinyl aromatic monomer having 8 or 9 carbon atoms, e.g., styrene. The composition optionally also includes a polystyrene--polyisoprene diblock copolymer and a processing oil. The composition may be readily applied as solvent-free melt to various substrates using coating die technology because of its low melt viscosity at coating temperatures.

Abstract: The invention provides for a thermoset or thermoplastic gel composition containing a polymer with anhydride groups along the polymer backbone at least at outset of the fabrication process and an extender fluid, optionally including thermally conductive fillers. The gel compositions are useful for sealing wires, vibration dampening, sporting goods, and toys.

Abstract: A stable liquid suspension composition comprising a liquid carrier, a solid fatty acid or a salt thereof, and a solid particulate is disclosed wherein said liquid carrier is selected from the group consisting of oils, olefins, terpenes, glycols, esters, ethers, alcohols, and combinations of any two or more thereof and said liquid carrier, solid fatty acid or salt thereof, and solid particulate are each present in said composition in a stabilizing amount sufficient to produce a stable liquid suspension. Also disclosed is a stable liquid composition comprising a liquid carrier, an oil-soluble polymer, and a solid particulate wherein said liquid carrier is selected from the group consisting of liquid alkenes, terpenes, esters, and combinations of any two or more thereof and said liquid carrier, oil-soluble polymer, and solid particulate are each present in said composition in a stabilizing amount sufficient to effect the formation of a stable liquid suspension.

Abstract: A composition for the manufacture of a medical implant utilizing a solid polymeric material fashioned from stock or pressure molded from a powder base. A sufficient amount of a carotenoid is doped into powder base or stock solid polymeric material to produce a stable oxidation resistant matrix for use in medical implants, or alternatively doped into a solid, performed bulk polymeric material for use as medical implants.

Abstract: By curing a curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising an organopolysiloxane and photocatalytic particles, typically of titanium oxide, there is obtained a rubber member. A surface of the rubber member can be rendered hydrophilic or non-staining by irradiating UV radiation to the surface. The rubber member is thus useful as a building seal, coating and gasket.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R is a member selected from the group consisting of H, CH.sub.2 .dbd.CH--, and CH.tbd.C--, R' is a member selected from the group consisting of --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 and --C.tbd.CH, and n is zero, 1, 2, 3 or 4, are useful as fluidizers for polyphenylene prepolymers, rendering the latter sufficiently fluid for processing to form high-performance carbonaceous materials. These compounds are also useful themselves as monomers and prepolymers for the formation of the high-performance carbonaceous materials.