Abstract: A carbamate or terminal urea functional vinyl polymer is prepared by reacting a compound having an hydroxyl group and a carbamate group, terminal urea group, or a group that can be converted to a carbamate or terminal urea group, with a cyclic carboxylic acid anhydride group to form an ester bond and a free acid group from the anhydride; and reacting the free acid group with a compound having an epoxide group. The cyclic carboxylic acid anhydride group may be pendant to a vinyl polymer, or one of the compound having an hydroxyl group, a compound having the cyclic carboxylic acid anhydride group, and the compound having an epoxide group may have polymerizable ethylenic unsaturation that is polymerized, optionally with one or more copolymerizable monomers to form a vinyl polymer. When the compound having an hydroxyl group has a group that can be converted to a carbamate or terminal urea group, the group is converted to the carbamate or terminal urea group after step (a).

Abstract: This invention provides a curable resin composition for one-pack type water-based paint which is readily cured regardless of coating environment, said resin composition comprising copolymer (I) which is produced by the copolymerization of unsaturated group-containing urethane prepolymer (A) which is obtained from a reaction of diisocyanate compound (a), glycol compound (b), carboxyl group-containing glycol compound (c) and hydroxyl group-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer (d), with maleimide group-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer (e), carbonyl group-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer (f) and another ethylenically unsaturated monomer (g), and compound (II) which has, per molecule, two or more same or different functional groups selected from hydrazide group, semicarbazide group and hydrazone group

Abstract: Substrates having a water-soluble substance subject to migration toward the surface of the substrate are treated or coated with a composition comprising a a latex or solution of a film forming polymer and sufficient imidized maleic anhydride polymer dispersant or emulsifier to inhibit the migration toward the surface of the water-soluble substance. Preferably a styrene-maleic anhydride polymer is imidized with a diamine and is made cationic by neutralizing with an acid. The imidized polymer is preferably the only surfactant or dispersant in the latex composition. Pigment pastes and primers comprising the imidized polymer can be applied to substrates to confer water and alkaline hydrolysis resistance and to prevent the migration of any water soluble substance in the substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous plastic dispersions containing latex particles which present anionic groups and are characterized in that at least some of the anionic groups comprise aminated sugar alcohols in protonated form as counterions. The invention also relates to methods for producing same and to their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molecular weight-enlarged, homogeneously soluble ligand, which includes: an average molecular weight of at least 1000 g/mol; a molecular weight-enlarging polymer; optionally, a linker; and at least one homochiral active center; wherein the active center is bound to the molecular weight-enlarging polymer through the linker or is bound directly to the molecular weight-enlarging polymer, methods of preparing, catalysts containing same, and methods of using same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing selective ion exchangers based on crosslinked vinylaromatic polymers and containing iminoacetic acid units of the general formulas (I) and (II) wherein X represents hydrogen or an alkali metal ion, by reacting a weak-base anion exchanger bearing primary amino groups with monochloro-acetic acid and/or an alkali metal salt of monochloroacetic acid at a temperature of from 70 to 110° C. and a pH of from 7 to 11.

Abstract: A precoated skin material for an automobile interior part comprising (a) a skin material for an automobile interior part and (b) a one-pack type thermally crosslinkable polymer composition comprising (i) a thermoplastic olefinic polymer having a carboxylic acid group or an acid anhydride group, (ii) a latent curing agent, (iii) a carbonyl compound as a solvent and (iv) a tackifier, which composition is coated on the back surface of the skin material, wherein the latent curing agent is a solid polyamine having a melting point of 80 to 200° C. which form hydrolyzable reaction products by a condensation reaction with the carbonyl compound used as the solvent, or a hydrolyzable reaction product of a diamine with a carbonyl compound.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to poly(maleimide-co-alkenyl benzene) centipede polymer and a method for producing the polymer by reacting a poly(alkenyl benzene-co-maleic anhydride) in the presence of a primary amine in a substantially dry state. The invention is further directed to a process for blending the poly(maleimide-co-alkenyl benzene) centipede polymer with elastomeric polymers, in combination with, or in substitution of, conventional extender oils, to produce extended polymers having improved properties such as tensile strength, maximum elongation, tear strength, damping properties, and the like.

Abstract: Graft stereoblock polymers are described which contain at least one polyolefin or polydiene type sequence comprising at least one succinimide ring substituted on the nitrogen atom by a reactive group with formula —R(—X)n, where —X represents a reactive group, n is a number greater than or equal to 1 and —R is a residue containing at least one carbon atom, and containing at least one sequence of a variety of natures, different from a polyolefin or polydiene. Their preparations and uses are also described. Mixtures of polymers comprising at least two polymers which are different from each other, at least one of which is a graft stereoblock polymer as defined above, and their uses, are also described.

Abstract: A nitrogen-containing ester derived from a carboxy-containing interpolymer having a reduced specific viscosity (RSV) of from about 0.

Abstract: A method of preparing a multivalent array that includes: polymerizing at least one monomer comprising at least one polymerizable group and at least one latent reactive group in the presence of a metal carbene catalyst to form a polymer template comprising at least one latent reactive group; and combining the polymer template with at least one functionalizing reagent comprising at least one reactive group under conditions effective to react the latent reactive group of the polymer template with the reactive group of the functionalizing reagent to form a multivalent array.

Abstract: A multi-functional cement dispersant contains a graft copolymer obtained by a graft reaction of one or more selected from polyoxyalkylene monoalkylester, polyoxyalkylene monoalkylether and polypropyleneglycol of specified kinds to a copolymer obtained by radical polymerization of a mixture of radical polymerizable monomers containing maleic anhydride and monomers of a specified kind at a specified ratio. Hydraulic cement compositions produced with such a multi-functional cement dispersant have a superior fluidity with reduced loss over time and hardened objects produced from such a composition exhibit a superior early strength and have a low dry shrinkage and a high resistance against freezing and thawing.

Abstract: An elastomer composition including an elastomer having a functional group, and a compound having a functional group, in which corresponding functional groups form a cross-link by at least one of an ionic bond, a hydrogen bond, and Diels-Alder reaction with temperatures, i.e., by heating, while the cross-link is cleaved at around room temperature, forming and cleaving of the cross-link being reversible.

Abstract: The invention contains a process for the surface postcrosslinking of water-absorbing polymers in which the polymers are treated with a surface postcrosslinking solution and during or after the treatment are postcrosslinked by means of an increase in temperature and are dried, wherein the crossiinker comprises a bis-2-oxazolidinone or a poly-2-oxazolidinone comprising structural units of the formula in which R1 is branched or unbranched C1-C18-alkylene, branched or unbranched C2-C18-alkenylene, C5-C18-cycloalkylene, phenylene, naphthylene, anthracenylene, hydrocarbon-substituted phenylene, naphthylene or anthracenylene or another substituted or unsubstituted C6-C18-arylene radical, R2 is branched or unbranched C1-C18-alkylene and n is an integer from 1 to 50 or a mixture of bis-2-oxazolidinones and poly-2-oxazolidinones dissolved in an inert solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing selective ion exchangers based on crosslinked vinylaromatic polymers and containing iminoacetic acid units of the general formulas (I) and (II) 1

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polymeric composition including a poly(alkenyl-co-maleimide) and an inorganic salt. Optionally, an extender is included. The composition exhibits good strength and vibration damping properties.

Abstract: Described is a stabilizer composition comprising a 3-arylacrylic ester, a polymeric compound having a molecular weight of at least 2000 which carries, on a polymeric framework, side groups having secondary amine functions, all substituents positioned to the amine nitrogen being other than hydrogen, a chroman derivative, and an organic phosphite and/or phosphonite. The stabilizer composition is particularly suitable for stabilizing thermoplastic polyurethane against light, oxygen and heat.

Abstract: The reaction product of a C6+ alpha olefin/maleic anhydride copolymer with a polyfunctionalized secondary or tertiary amine has application as a heat cured coating and in cosmetic applications including hair spray as well as in inkjet ink formulations. The polyfunctionalized secondary or tertiary amine has the general formula R1R2R3N wherein R1, R2, and R3 are hydrogen, alkyl, alkyl ether, hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyalkylether, aminoalkyl, aminoalkylether, or an ester of hydroxyalkyl or hydroxyalkylether containing from 1 to 15 carbon atoms; provided at least two of R1, R2, or R3 are hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyalkylether, aminoalkyl, or aminoalkylether when the other is H; and at least one of R1, R2 or R3 is hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyalkylether, aminoalkyl, or aminoalkylether when one is H.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the gel or surface postcrosslinking of water-absorbing polymers in which the polymers are treated with a surface postcrosslinking solution and during or after the treatment are postcrosslinked and dried by means of an increase in temperature, the crosslinker being a compound of the formula in which R1 and R2 independently of one another are H, hydroxyl, phenyl or C1-C6-alkyl, R3 is hydrogen, C1-C12-alkyl, C1-C12-alkenyl or C6-C12-aryl and R4 and R5 independently of one another are C1-C12-alkyl, C1-C12-alkenyl, C6-C12-aryl, hydroxyl, C1-C12-alkoxy or hydrogen, dissolved in an inert solvent, to water-absorbing polymers which can be obtained by said process, and to their use in hygiene articles, packaging materials and nonwovens.

Abstract: These compounds are represented by the formulae (Ia) and (Ib). To prepare them, in a first stage, p-xylylene dichloride is reacted with a compound (II) to produce a compound (III) and, in a second stage, the compound (III) thus obtained is reacted with a compound of formula (IVa) or (IVb), resulting in an aqueous solution of the compound (Ia) or (Ib) respectively, the water of which is removed, if appropriate.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a mixture of (1) a copolymer of a polyalkene and an unsaturated acidic reagent and (2) a polyalkenyl derivative of an unsaturated acidic reagent, said process comprising (a) copolymerizing (1) a polyalkene containing alkylvinylidene isomer and non-alkylvinylidene isomers and (2) an unsaturated acidic reagent under polymerization conditions in the presence of a free radical initiator; and (b) reacting the product of step (a) with an unsaturated acidic reagent at elevated temperature in the presence of a strong acid. The product of the process can be used to make polysuccinimides that are useful in lubricating oil compositions.

Abstract: A one-pack type thermally crosslinkable polymer composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer having a carboxylic acid group or an acid anhydride group, and a polyamine compound as a latent curing agent, which is suitably used as an adhesive to adhere a skin material to a substrate of an automobile interior parts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of polymers containing N→O terminal groups and to compositions comprising polymers obtained by this process. The process comprises polymerizing by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) an aliphatic monomer of oligomer containing ethylene groups in the presence of a polymerization initiator.

Abstract: The invention relates to maleic anhydride copolymers containing amine oxide groups and to their use as dispersants for pigments and fillers.

Abstract: A process for preparing inherently light- and heat-stabilized polyamides comprises polymerizing in the presence of at least one triacetonediamine compound of the formula where R is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, preferably alkyl having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, or benzyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation, of thermoprecipitating affinity polymers useful in the enhanced recovery of enzymes. The process comprises polymerising a monomer comprising a spacer and a co-monomer with a polymerisation initiator and a polymerisation accelerator at ambient temperature and pressure for a period ranging between 2 to 24 hours to obtain a polymer and then linking an inhibitor to pendant carboxyl groups of the spacers in the polymer to obtain an affinity polymer.

Abstract: Adhesion promoting compositions comprising mixtures of carboxylated unsaturated polymers and a) amines; b) amine derivatives; or c) mixtures of hydroxy compounds and quaternary phosphonium salt accelerators or quaternary ammonium salt accelerators are useful as components of curable elastomer compositions. The curable compositions exhibit excellent adhesion to fluoropolymers.

Abstract: An elastomer composition including an elastomer having a functional group, and a compound having a functional group, in which corresponding functional groups form a cross-link by at least one of an ionic bond, a hydrogen bond, and Diels-Alder reaction with temperatures, i.e., by heating, while the cross-link is cleaved at around room temperature, forming and cleaving of the cross-link being reversible.

Abstract: Disclosed is a metal containing polymer composition comprising; a metal overbased imide or ester functionalized polymer prepared by reacting (A) a polymer comprising (A1) an acidic functionalized polymer or ester functionalized polymer; (A2) an acidic mixed ester-acid of a carboxy containing interpolymer; or (A3) an ester functionalized polymer comprising a lactone and (B) a metal overbased composition that contains a reactive basic functionality comprising (B1) a metal overbased amine wherein the reactive basic functionality is a primary or secondary amino group; (B2) a metal overbased hydroxy substituted carboxylic acid wherein the reactive basic functionality is a hydroxy group; or (B3) a metal overbased dispersant wherein the reactive basic functionality is a primary or secondary amino group.

Abstract: At least partially vulcanized elastomers are described, these elastomers obtained by at least partially crosslinking (1) an elastomeric polymer containing reactive substituents with (2) a crosslinking agent (a) containing two or more reactive substituents differing from those contained in the elastomeric polymer, and (b) having a number average molecular weight less than about 2000, each of the reactive substituents selected (i) such that those of the elastomer will react with those of the crosslinking agent to at least partially crosslink the elastomer, and (ii) from the group consisting of carboxylic acid, carboxylic anhydride, carboxylic acid salt, carbonyl halide, hydroxy, epoxy, and isocyanate.

Abstract: A polymer contains a succinimide ring substituted on the nitrogen atom by a reactive group, where the ring is supported either by the main chain or by a side chain, the polymer resulting from reacting at least one polyolefin with at least one compound containing a maleimide ring substituted on the nitrogen atom by a reactive group with formula —R—(X)n where X is a reactive group, n is a whole positive number equal to 1 or more and R is a residue containing at least one carbon atom. These polymers can be used for the production of co-extruded products, multi-layered materials, surface coatings and polymer alloys.

Abstract: A modified polybutene(polyisobutylene) containing isobutylene repeating units and having, in the main chain, at the ends, and/or at the side chains of the polymer chain thereof, free radicals stable at a room temperature and in the presence of oxygen, or having a half-ester structure, amide structure, onium salt structure, or imide structure or acid anhydride residual group, as well as a rubber composition containing the same.

Abstract: The invention comprises polymers which have been functionalized so as to be able to chemically react with polyamines to form adducts containing at least one or more groups consisting of amino, amido, imino, imido, or imidazloyl. Furthermore, the invention teaches processes to prepare these adducts by solution, melt or in-situ methods. A further embodiment of the invention pertains to the use of polyolefin plastomers or elastomers, elastomeric polyethylene-polypropylene, compositions or interpolymers of styrenes olefins, which have been chemically modified so that they react with polyamines to confer to asphalt significantly improved desired chemical and physical properties.

Abstract: A water-soluble or water-dispersible binder based on polybutadienes which is modified with at least 5% by weight of maleic anhydride and wherein at least 30% of the anhydride groups are present as imide groups from reaction with an amino carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a process for forming a diene-rubber grafted centipede polymer. The process includes copolymerizing a copolymer comprising a maleimide and at least one block chosen from the group consisting of vinyl aromatic hydrocarbons, R1R2ethylenes, or alkyl vinyl ethers with an amine. The amine is further functionalized with at least one functional group capable of grafting to a diene rubber. The copolymer is cocured with a diene rubber to form the diene-rubber grafted centipede polymer.

Abstract: A bioadhesive composition for use as a skin adhesive, the composition formed by polymerising with cross-linking and/or entanglement an aqueous reaction mixture comprising effective amounts of at least one monomer dissolved or suspended therein and capable of forming a hydrogel on polymerisation, optionally at least one cross-linking agent for the monomer, and water, said composition having an elastic modulus (G′) and a viscous modulus (G″), wherein the degree of polymerisation and/or the degree of cross-linking and/or entanglement are selected to control the skin adhesion properties of the bioadhesive composition having regard to the rate of change of tan delta (G″÷G″) against frequency in a diagnostic portion of the frequency range 0.01 to 300 rad/s, typically the lower end of the said frequency range below about 100 rad/s.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer having a carbonyl-containing group and a nitrogen-containing 5-membered heterocycle-containing group in side chains, and a composition thereof. The thermoplastic polymer and composition thereof have excellent recycle property in that physical properties do not deteriorate even though formation of crosslinking and dissociation of crosslinking are repeatedly conducted with altering temperature. The thermoplastic polymer and composition thereof are that its crosslinked structure is considerably stable at room temperature, and therefore have considerably high tensile strength. In particular, in the case of bonding to a main chain at 3-position or 4-position of a nitrogen-containing 5-membered heterocycle, intermolecular hydrogen bond is caused, so that a cured product has high mechanical properties.

Abstract: A method of preparing a multivalent array that includes: polymerizing at least one monomer comprising at least one polymerizable group and at least one latent reactive group in the presence of a metal carbene catalyst to form a polymer template comprising at least one latent reactive group; and combining the polymer template with at least one functionalizing reagent comprising at least one reactive group under conditions effective to react the latent reactive group of the polymer template with the reactive group of the functionalizing reagent to form a multivalent array.

Abstract: A thermosetting composition comprising a co-reactable solid, particulate mixture of (a) beta-hydroxyalkylamide crosslinking agent, e.g., bis(N,N-di-2-hydroxyethyl)adipamide, and (b) polycarboxylic acid functional polymer, is described. The polycarboxylic acid functional polymer is prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization and has well defined polymer chain architecture and polydispersity index of less than 2.5. The thermosetting compositions of the present invention have utility as powder coatings compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to derivatized polycarboxylate dispersants for cementitious mixtures, including those mixtures with high percentages of pozzolan cement replacement and dry cast applications. In particular, the invention is directed to a cementitious mixture comprising cement, including cements with high percentages of pozzolan cement replacement, water, coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, and including a dispersant, wherein said dispersant is a derivatized polycarboxylate dispersant, or combination of polycarboxylate dispersants, which is a derivatized polymer comprising a backbone having moieties derived from (a) an unsaturated hydrocarbon; (b) at least one of a substituted carboxylic acid monomer, a substituted ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and maleic anhydride; and (c) optionally including an N-polyoxyalkylene succinimide; and wherein derivative moieties are pendant to the backbone monomer by at least one ester linkage and at least one amide linkage.

Abstract: Copolymers I carrying functional groups and comprising

Abstract: Compositions useful for textile sizes which contain anhydride based graft copolymers. The anhydride based graft copolymers are the reaction product of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, an anhydride monomer selected from maleic anhydride and itaconic anhydride, either a monofunctional polyglycol having a hydroxyl or amine terminal group or a polyfunctional polyglycol having a weight average molecular weight of greater than 5,000 and at least one terminal hydroxyl group, and a free radical initiator. The anhydride based graft copolymers provide lubrication during sizing and a thorough removal of waxes and oils during desizing and scouring.

Abstract: A method of preparing a multivalent array that includes: polymerizing at least one monomer comprising at least one polymerizable group and at least one latent reactive group in the presence of a metal carbene catalyst to form a polymer template comprising at least one latent reactive group; and combining the polymer template with at least one functionalizing reagent comprising at least one reactive group under conditions effective to react the latent reactive group of the polymer template with the reactive group of the functionalizing reagent to form a multivalent array.

Abstract: A high-performance anti-reflective coating which highly absorbs a given light, e.g., deep ultraviolet rays, tenaciously adheres to substrates upon coating formation, is satisfactory in covering, and eliminates the influence of standing waves in the production of integrated circuits; novel light-absorbing polymers for forming the anti-reflective coating; and a process for producing the polymers. One of the polymers is produced by esterifying a copolymer comprising carboxylic anhydride groups and/or dicarboxylic acid groups such as maleic acid as basic recurring units with a hydroxylated aromatic chromophore. The unreacted carboxylic acid groups or acid anhydride groups remaining in the esterified light-absorbing polymer may be amidated and/or imidized with an aminated aromatic compound.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to poly(maleimide-co-alkenyl benzene) centipede polymer and a method for producing the polymer by reacting a poly(alkenyl benzene-co-maleic anhydride) in the presence of a primary amine in a substantially dry state. The invention is further directed to a process for blending the poly(maleimide-co-alkenyl benzene) centipede polymer with elastomeric polymers, in combination with, or in substitution of, conventional extender oils, to produce extended polymers having improved properties such as tensile strength, maximum elongation, tear strength, damping properties, and the like.

Abstract: A chemical amplifying type positive resist composition, excellent in adhesion to a substrate and good in resist performances and suitable for exposure using a KrF excimer laser, ArF excimer laser, or the like, which comprises a resin having a polymerization unit of 2-alkyl-2-adamantyl (meth)acrylate and a polymerization unit of a monomer selected from 3-hydroxy-1-adamantyl (meth)acrylate and (meth)acrylonitrile, and an acid generator is provided.

Abstract: Hybrid polymeric compositions of epoxy resin and vinyl acetate polymer are combined in an aqueous emulsion also containing an emulsifying agent and isophoronediamine as a hardener for the epoxy resin. The emulsion is stable for long periods of time but can be cast and cured at room temperature, providing a one-pot system for the preparation of protective coatings, laminating adhesives, and the like. The vinyl acetate polymer must be emulsion polymerized independently of the epoxy resin and is preferably a copolymer of vinyl acetate with ethylene or n-butyl acrylate. The pot life of these hybrid polymer emulsions containing the epoxy hardening agent is at least one month and frequently as long as a year.

Abstract: Water soluble SMA resin amic acids are provided, as are methods for using the same to prepare water based pigment dispersions and inks.

Abstract: A water-soluble or water-dispersible binder based on polybutadienes which is modified with at least 5% by weight of maleic anhydride and wherein at least 30% of the anhydride groups are present as imide groups from reaction with an amino carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a method for enabling the formation of a high damping compound. The method includes: reacting a poly(disubstituted ethylene-co-maleic acid anhydride) polymer with a primary amine under substantially dry conditions sufficient to form a poly(disubstituted ethylene-co-maleimide) polymer plasticizer; and, dispersing the poly(disubstituted ethylene-co-maleimide) polymer plasticizer within a rubber formulation to form a relatively high damping compound.