Abstract: Carbon black products useful in rubber compositions, and rubber compositions (uncured or cured) containing said carbon black products are described. The carbon black products of the invention comprise carbon black having a surface area of at least 20 m.sup.2 /g. and up to about 10% by weight, based on the weight of the carbon black of at least one aromatic furazan oxide. Useful furazan oxides have both carbons of the furazan ring as part of a fused aromatic ring, and particular examples include benzofurazan oxide, and its methyl and methoxy analogs. Improvements in the processability of uncured rubber compositions containing the carbon black products of the invention have been observed.Filled rubber vulcanizates containing the carbon black products of the invention exhibit many improved properties such as increased filler-rubber interaction and decreased hysteresis.

Abstract: The crosslinking of chlorinated polyethylene with 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole in the presence of a basic substance may be carried out easily and leads to improved vulcanizate properties if amido amines, for example tetraethylene pentamine distearate, are used as the basic substances.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprising at least 10% by weight, based on the entire rubber component, of a highly unsaturated polymer rubber having a benzophenone introduced into its molecular chains in an amount of at least 0.1 mole per mole of the rubber molecular chains.

Abstract: Heat-curable surface-coating agents useful in organically dissolved baking finishes, for powder coating and for cathodic electrocoating contain, as a binder, a mixture of a polyadduct, polycondensate or other polymer which has an average molecular weight M.sub.n of from 500 to 10,000 and, per molecule, on average two or more OH and/or NH groups, and a reaction product of a polyamine which contains on average two or more primary amino groups per molecule and a cyclic carbonic acid ester of the formula (I) ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each are hydrogen, methyl or ethyl.

Abstract: A curing agent for fluorocarbon polymer coating compositions having the formula ##STR1## where R is R.sup.1 NH, R.sup.1 is an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radical, R.sup.2 is C or an aliphatic hydrocarbon group, R.sup.3 is H or CH.sub.3, where x is 3 when R.sup.2 is a hydrocarbon group and x is 4 when R.sup.2 is C; the curing agents form ambient curing fluorocarbon polymer coating compositions;These compositions are used to provide corrosion and abrasion resistant coatings for large structures in chemical plants, oil refineries, oil drilling platforms, and the interior of smoke stacks of large utility companies.

Abstract: A low temperature cure, two component coating composition having an improved balance between pot life and speed of cure is provided. The coating composition includes a crosslinkable, solvent borne, solution polymer containing certain activated ester groups, and a hemiaminal. Also provided is a crosslinked coating obtained by curing the composition. Additionally, there is provided a process for increasing the pot life of a low temperature cure coating composition. The process includes the step of forming a hemiaminal from a crosslinking agent preferably prior to mixing the crosslinking agent with the polymer.

Abstract: A low temperature, moisture cure coating composition is provided. The coating composition, which is shelf stable, includes a crosslinkable, solvent borne, solution polymer containing certain activated ester groups, and a ketimine. Also provided is a crosslinked coating obtained by curing the composition.

Abstract: A hydrophilic modified diene polymer material is produced by the steps of epoxidizing a diene polymer material consisting of at least one member selected from rubber polymers which have a molecular weight of 10,000 or more and contain an 85 molar % of more 1,4-addition structure based on the entire molar amount of double bonds contained therein, and crystalline 1,2-polybutadiene polymers which have a melting point of from 60.degree. C. to 170.degree. C., and a reduced viscosity (nsp/c) of 0.2 or more determined in a tetrahydronaphthalene solution in a concentration of 200 mg/100 ml at a temperature of 100.degree. C.

Abstract: Vulcanizable nitrile-containing perfluoroelastomer polymers can be cured by reaction with certain bis(aminophenols) or tetraamines.

Abstract: A low temperature crosslinkable emulsion is provided that includes an emulsified, crosslinkable polymer containing repeating units derived from a certain activated ester-containing vinyl monomer, and further includes a crosslinking agent having a plurality of functional groups each capable at low temperature of reacting with the activated ester groups, upon coalescence of micelles of the emulsion. Also provided is a crosslinked coating obtained by curing the emulsion.

Abstract: A low temperature cure, pigmented coating composition is provided. This coating composition includes a crosslinkable, solvent borne, solution polymer containing certain activated ester groups, and an amine/aminal equilibrium mixture. Also provided is a coating with improved gloss obtained by curing this pigmented composition.

Abstract: Preparation of polymeric gels, filaments, and films prepared by producing a uniform dispersion of a water soluble acrylamide polymer or copolymer in the water insoluble reaction product of certain water soluble aldehydes and water soluble primary amines. The reaction is carried out in aqueous solution. Gel formation time may range from a few seconds to several minutes depending on selection of appropriate parameters. The gels have many desirable properties such as preparation from relatively nontoxic components, superior adhesion, toughness, and water impermeability. The gels have many uses such as adhesives, sealing cracks and joints in pipes, stabilizing earthen formations, waterproofing subgrade construction and as intermediates in the preparation of films, filaments, and membranes. Gels for these purposes may be treated with carbon dioxide to provide a color change and additional surface hardness.

Abstract: A curing agent for fluorocarbon polymer coating compositions selected from the following group: ##STR1## where R is R.sup.1 NH, R.sup.1 is an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radical, R.sup.2 is C or an aliphatic hydrocarbon group, R.sup.3 is H or CH.sub.3, where x is 3 when R.sup.2 is a hydrocarbon group and x is 4 when R.sup.2 is C; the curing agents form ambient curing fluorocarbon polymer coating compositions;These compositions are used to provide corrosion and abrasion resistant coatings for large structures in chemical plants, oil refineries, oil drilling platforms, and the interior of smoke stacks of large utility companies.

Abstract: A coating composition of a fluorocarbon polymer which cures at ambient temperatures in which a fluorocarbon polymer in solution is of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene and has a weight average molecular weight of about 5,000-600,000; the composition also containsdispersed fluorocarbon polymer particles of the following group polytetrafluoroethylene, fluorinated ethylene/propylene polymer, polyvinyl fluoride, polyvinylidene fluoride, copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene/perflouroalkoxyvinyl ether;a metallic oxide such as magnesium oxide which is an acid acceptor; andan aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyamine curing agent;preferably, the composition contains a reinforcing pigment such as titanium dioxide.The coating composition is used to provide corrosion and abrasion resistant coatings for large structures in chemical plants, oil refineries, oil drilling platforms, and as a coating for the interior of smoke stacks of large utility companies.

Abstract: Lubricating oil dispersant VI improvers are made by grafting maleic anhydride to an ethylene/.alpha.-olefin-non-conjugated diene terpolymer in a hydrogen-treated mineral oil solvent using a free radical and then reacting the grafted intermediate with an amine containing only one primary amine group, 1-6 amino nitrogen atoms and 20-36 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Products useful as additives for lowering the cloud point of middle distillates have a molecular weight from 1,000 to 50,000, and are obtained by reacting a compound of the formulaR--Z--(CH.sub.2).sub.n NH].sub.m H (I)orHO--CH.sub.2 --R'--NH.sub.2 (II)where R is a monovalent saturated aliphatic radical of 1-30 carbon atoms, Z is --NH-- or oxygen, n is 2 to 4, m is zero or 1 to 4 and R' is a saturated divalent aliphatic radical of 1-18 carbon atoms, with a copolymer comprising recurrent units (A) from an alkyl ester of an unsaturated monocarboxylic acid and/or a vinyl ester of a saturated monocarboxylic acid, recurrent units (B) from diisobutylene and recurrent units (C) from an unsaturated .alpha.,.beta.-dicarboxylic compound.

Abstract: A coating composition of a fluorocarbon polymer which cures at ambient temperatures in which the fluorocarbon polymer is of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene and has a weight average molecular weight of about 50,000-600,000; the composition containsa metallic oxide such as magnesium oxide which is an acid acceptor, andan aliphatic or cycloaliphatic ester polyamine curing agent;preferably, the composition contains a reinforcing pigment such as titanium dioxide.The coating composition is used to provide corrosion and abrasion resistant coatings for large structures such as chemical plants, oil refineries, oil drilling platforms, and as a coating for the interior of smoke stacks of large utility companies.

Abstract: A coating composition of a fluorocarbon polymer which cures at ambient temperatures in which the fluorocarbon polymer is of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene and has a weight average molecular weight of about 50,000-600,000; the composition containsa metallic oxide such as magnesium oxide which is an acid acceptor, andan aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyamine curing agent;preferably, the composition contains a reinforcing pigment such as titanium dioxide.The coating composition is used to provide corrosion and abrasion resistant coatings for large structures such as chemical plants, oil refineries, oil drilling platforms, and as a coating for the interior of smoke stacks of large utility companies.

Abstract: A coating composition of a fluorocarbon polymer which cures at ambient temperatures in which a fluorocarbon polymer in solution is of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene and has a weight average molecular weight of about 5,000-600,000; the composition also containsa dispersed fluorocarbon polymer of the following group polytetrafluoroethylene, fluorinated ethylene/propylene polymer, polyvinyl fluoride, polyvinylidene fluoride, copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene/perflouroalkoxyvinyl ether;a metallic oxide such as magnesium oxide which is an acid acceptor; andan aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyamine curing agent; preferably, the composition contains a reinforcing pigment such as titanium dioxide.The coating composition is used to provide corrosion and abrasion resistant coatings for large structures in chemical plants, oil refineries, oil drilling platforms, and as a coating for the interior of smoke stacks of large utility companies.

Abstract: Anionic and cationic polymers are prepared by vinyl polymerizing a 2-alkenyloxazoline or 2-alkenyloxazine and reacting the resulting polymer which contains pendant oxazoline or oxazine moieties with a monobasic salt of sulfurous acid or a tertiary amine salt. Optionally, the 2-alkenyloxazoline or 2-alkenyloxazine can be polymerized with another ethylenically unsaturated monomer and/or a small amount of polyvinyl crosslinking monomer; and the resulting polymer is reacted with the desired salt to yield an anionic or cationic polymer.

Abstract: Polymeric quaternary ammonium compounds having recurring vinylbenzyl ammonium units are disclosed. The quaternary ammonium units preferably have 2 alkyl substituents of 1 to 4 carbons and 1 alkyl substituent of 4 to 12 carbons. These materials have antimicrobial properties and are particularly useful for preserving ophthalmic solutions.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of polyarylenes by the amine-catalyzed elimination of carbonate groups from polymers which contain in the backbone thereof cyclohex-2-enylene rings bearing carbonate groups is disclosed. The products of the process are particularly useful as insulating materials.

Abstract: A water absorbing composite comprises an inorganic powder, and a highly absorbent resin covering the whole surfaces of the individual particles of the inorganic powder. The resin is obtained by reacting with a basic substance a polymer containing as a monomeric constituent an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated compound having in its molecule one or two carboxyl groups, or one or two other groups convertible to a carboxyl group or groups, and by crosslinking the reaction product with a polyamine. The composite is useful as a water retaining agent for agriculture and horticulture, or as a dehydrating agent for oil.

Abstract: Elastomeric ethylene/methyl or ethyl(meth)acrylate/4-(dialkylamino)-4-oxo-2-butenoic acid copolymers.

Abstract: Elastomeric ethylene/alkyl acrylate/1,4-butenedioic acid ester copolymers are stabilized against variations in cure characteristics by reaction of such polymers with amines, perferably during isolation of such polymers. In addition, substantial increase in the molecular weight of such polymers is achieved if the amines are di- or polyamines.

Abstract: A highly absorbent resin which is essentially a polyamine-crosslinked, partial neutralization product obtained by reaction of an alkali metal hydroxide with a carboxyl-containing polymer selected from the froup consisting of alpha-olefin-maleic anhydride copolymers, vinyl compound-maleic anhydride copolymers, polyacrylic acid, polymethacrylic acid, and mixtures thereof, the degree of neutralization of the said neutralization product being 0.4 to 0.8 equivalent of total carboxyl groups of the said carboxyl-containing polymer, the amount of polyamine as a crosslinking agent being not more than 2 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the neutralization product on the uncrosslinked basis, the resin being capable of absorbing at least 20 times its own weight of distilled water. The resin has good resistance to heat and good durability in the hydrous condition.

Abstract: This invention concerns dispersant-VI improvers prepared by reacting a polyamine-derived dispersant with an oxidized ethylene-propylene polymer or ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer. The products thus formed have a dispersancy superior to that obtained by separately blending the reactants in a lubricating oil. Also disclosed are oils containing the present dispersant-VI improvers.

Abstract: A novel rubber compound which comprises 100 parts by weight of a rubber component (I), 0.1-15 parts by weight of an amine salt of carboxylic acid (II) and 0-7 parts by weight of sulfur (III), said rubber component (I) consisting of 40-100% by weight of an elastomeric copolymer (A) and 60-0% by weight of a vulcanizable rubber (B); said elastomeric copolymer (A) being composed of a C.sub.4 or C.sub.5 conjugated diene, styrene and a glycidyl group-containing monomer; the amount of said conjugated diene, the total amount of said conjugated diene and said styrene and the amount of said glycidyl group-containing monomer being 50% by weight or more, 80-99.5% by weight and 0.5-20% by weight, respectively, based on the weight of said elastomeric copolymer (A); and the content of said glycidyl group-containing monomer in said rubber component (I) being 0.

Abstract: By reacting a diene polymer having nitrile groups with an anti-deteriorating agent having at least one polar group selected from the group consisting of amino group and imino group in the presence of a catalyst, a diene rubber can be obtained in which said anti-deteriorating agent is chemically combined to the nitrile groups. Said rubber per se has resistance to deterioration and, at the same time, acts as an anti-deteriorating agent for other diene rubbers. The chemically combined anti-deteriorating agent is not extractable with solvent, so that said rubber has a stable resistance to deterioration and a stable anti-deteriorating action on other diene rubbers.

Abstract: Electrically conductive elastomers are prepared by adding polyfunctional tertiary amine compounds to halogenated polymers. The resulting elastomers have resistivities in the range that makes them suitable as conductors for many electrical and electrostatic applications. These ranges are generally in the area of 1.times.10.sup.3 to 1.times.10.sup.7 ohm cm as measured by the methods of ASTM 257. A preferred elastomer is prepared by adding a polyfunctional tertiary amine such as N,N,N',N' tetramethyl-1,3-butanediamine to polychloroprene prior to vulcanizing under conventional vulcanization conditions. The resulting elastomers possess useful electrical conductivity, as well as the desirable physical and chemical properties of conventional elastomers. A roller for current-assisted printing or electrostatic-assisted printing having an external surface layer comprised of the novel electrically conductive elastomer is described.

Abstract: A puncture-sealing tubeless pneumatic tire having an inner layer of soft, tacky, extensible sealant consisting of (1) at least one vinylidene-terminated liquid polymer and (2) at least one amine.

Abstract: Polymer bound multidentate complexes are prepared by reacting pendant benzyl chloride and benzyl iodide groups on a variety of polymer supports, including crosslinked polystyrene, with 3,3'-iminodiproprionitrile and reducing the nitrile groups by treatment with, for example, a boron hydride-tetrahydrofuran complex to form the amine. The amine is a precursor for other ligand systems; for example, the primary amine groups formed condense with an aldehyde or ketone to yield five coordinate Schiff base ligands. The polydentate amine ligand systems are useful for synthesis of chelating agents for sequestering metal ions from solution for purification or concentration purposes. Metal complexes of these ligands with manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, and zinc can be prepared which are useful as heterogeneous oxidation catalysts.

Abstract: A novel rubber compound which comprises 100 parts by weight of a rubber component (I), 0.1-15 parts by weight of an amine salt of carboxylic acid (II) and 0-7 parts by weight of sulfur (III), said rubber component (I) consisting of 40-100% by weight of an elastomeric copolymer (A) and 60-0% by weight of a vulcanizable rubber (B); said elastomeric copolymer (A) being composed of a C.sub.4 or C.sub.5 conjugated diene, styrene, and a glycidyl group-containing monomer; the amount of said conjugated diene, the total amount of said conjugated diene and said styrene and the amount of said glycidyl group-containing monomer being 50% by weight or more, 80-99.5% weight and 0.5-20% by weight, respectively, based on the weight of said elastomeric copolymer (A); and the content of said glycidyl group-containing monomer in said rubber component (I) being 0.

Abstract: A puncture-sealing tubeless pneumatic tire having an inner layer of soft, tacky, extensible sealant consisting of (1) at least one vinylidene-terminated liquid polymer and (2) at least one amine.

Abstract: Alicyclic organomonolithium compounds having delocalized conjugated unsaturation are effective initiators in the preparation of polymers of conjugated dienes. Polymers of conjugated dienes, prepared with or without the alicyclic organomonolithium compounds, are terminated with alicyclic compounds having conjugated unsaturation. Either or both approaches can be used to provide polymers containing alicylic conjugated unsaturated functional groups. Alternatively, polymers prepared from the alicyclic organomonolithium compounds can be coupled to produce linear or branched polymers. Polymers prepared from multichelic lithium compounds also can be terminated with alicyclic conjugated unsaturated compounds.

Abstract: There are disclosed polypeptide compositions having the following amino acid sequence as the active site:ARG-LYS-ASP-VAL-TYRThese polypeptides have the capability of inducing the differentiation of T-lymphocytes but not of complement receptor (CR.sup.+) B-lymphocytes and thus are useful in a number of therapeutic areas. Also provided are derivatives of the pentapeptide, novel intermediate polypeptides, methods of manufacture of the peptides, therapeutic compositions, and methods for use of the compositions.

Abstract: There are disclosed new polypeptide compositions having the following amino acid sequence as the active site:TYR-ASN-ILE-GLN-LYSThis polypeptide has the capability of inducing the differentiation of both T-precursor cells as measured by the acquisition of the thymic differentiation antigens TL and THY-1 (.theta.), as well as B-precursor cells as measured by the acquisition of receptors for complement, a distinctive marker of B cells. The peptide is thus useful in thymic function and immunity areas such as in treatment for a congenital absence of thymus. The peptide is active in very low concentrations. Also provided are derivatives of the pentapeptide, novel intermediate polypeptides, methods of manufacture of the peptides, therapeutic compositions, and methods for use of the compositions.

Abstract: The antistatic composition for application to flat fibrous articles such as textiles, carpets, fabrics and the like which comprises a salt of a polymeric acid with an amine of the general formula ##STR1## wherein A=H, --OR.sub.2, ##STR2## R.sub.1 =H, a lower alkyl radical, a hydroxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, polyalkylene imine or polyalkylene glycol ether radical;R.sub.2 =H, a lower alkyl radical, a hydroxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, polyalkylene imine or polyalkylene glycol ether radical;R.sub.3 =H, a lower alkyl radical, a hydroxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, polyalkylene imine or polyalkylene glycol ether radical;R.sub.

Abstract: Liquid vinylidene (CH.sub.2 .dbd.C<) terminated polymers are prepared by the reaction of a (1) liquid polymer having a terminal functional group selected from the group consisting of carboxyl, hydroxyl, mercaptan, amine and epoxy and (2) a compound containing both an epoxy group ##STR1## and a vinylidene group. The reaction can be catalyzed using a base. The polymers cure readily to solid elastomers which are useful as sealants, caulks, potting compounds, coatings and the like.

Abstract: Lubricating oil additives having both dispersant and viscosity-index improving properties are prepared by reacting terpolymers of ethylene, a C.sub.3 to C.sub.8 alpha-olefin, and a non-conjugated diene with maleic anhydride and certain polyamines.

Abstract: The invention concerns polymeric basic amides produced by reacting a polymer containing carboxyl groups and a polyamine which contains an alkyl or alkenyl radical of 11 to 22 carbon atoms, at least one ethylene or propylene radical and at least two nitrogen atoms, of which at least one forms a primary or secondary amino group, at a temperature over 100.degree. C., which in the form of their acid salts are water-dispersible and useful textile softeners.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymers and copolymers of pivaloyloxyalkyl methacrylates which contain structural units of the general formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is (CH.sub.2).sub.n.sbsb.1 --O (n.sub.1 =2 to 10) or (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --O).sub.n.sbsb.2 (n.sub.2 =1 to 4) and to the method of their preparation and modification. The polymerization and copolymerization can be initiated by free-radical initiators of the peroxy type or by anionic initiators, e.g., alkali metal alkoxides or butyllithium, and carried out in a solution, bulk or suspension process in the presence of a crosslinking agent or without it. Anionic polymerization may result in stereoregular polymers or may be used for preparation of block copolymers by the "living" polymer technique. The polymers and copolymers can be modified by the partial or total conversion of the pivaloyloxyalkyl methacrylate units into hydroxyalkyl methacrylate units by selective hydrolysis, alcoholysis or other reaction.

Abstract: A puncture-sealing tubeless pneumatic tire having an inner layer of soft, tacky, extensible sealant consisting of (1) at least one vinylidene-terminated liquid polymer and (2) at least one amine.

Abstract: Disclosed are modified, water-dilutable polymer oil imides containing carboxyl groups, methods for producing same and coating compositions, preferably electro-dip-lacquering compositions, containing same.

Abstract: A vulcanizable composition comprising a bromobutyl rubber and a specific amino acid.

Abstract: The title compounds are of the formula P --O--R--.sub.n R').sub.mwherein:P is a polymer matrix of sufficient structure and molecular weight so as to be substantially water- and hydrocarbon-insoluble;R is --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O--, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O--, ##STR1## --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O- or a combination thereof; R' is hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or inertly-substituted hydrocarbyl;n is an integer of 3 to about 40; andm is a real number such that the weight percent of --O--R--.sub.n R') groups is at least about 1 percent of the total weight of the compound.A representative example of these compounds is the reaction product of a poly(ethyleneglycol ether) having a weight average molecular weight of about 300 and a chloromethylated polystyrene resin. These polymer-supported poly (alkyleneglycol ethers) are useful phase-transfer catalysts for a wide variety of reactions, such as alkylation, displacement and carbene formation.

Abstract: Synthetic elastomer compositions of high green strength comprise the reaction product of a rubbery polymer of a conjugated alkadiene having a small number of aldehyde groups attached to and randomly distributed along the polymer chain, and a polyamine having at least two non-tertiary amine groups. An example is a copolymer of styrene, butadiene and cinnamaldehyde (0.5 parts by weight) reacted with p-phenylene diamine, in an amount of 1 mole diamine per mole of cinnamaldehyde.

Abstract: Novel polymerizable monomers which are ethylenically unsaturated esters of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.4 comprises a polymerizable ethylenic double bond. Homopolymers and copolymers of the monomers are disclosed and in one embodiment provide water-dispersible film-forming polymer which may be electrophoretically deposited on a conducting substrate.