Abstract: A polyketone having a molecular weight greater than 1,000 and containing 0.01 to 50 mole percent carbonyl groups is contacted directly with an organic peroxyacid to produce a polyester. The polyketone is in a single homogenous phase during the oxidation process and may be in either solid or liquid form.In a preferred embodiment, a molten polyketone is contacted with an organic peroxyacid in a reactive extrusion process to produce polyester pellets.

Abstract: The process for the production of an alloy of cross-linked or partially cross-linked rubbers and aromatic polyesters basically consists of reacting a mixture of a rubber latex and an aqueous solution of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal diphenolate with a solution of a dicarboxylic acid halide and/or a carbonyl halide in a water-immiscible solvent. An aromatic polyester forms at the water/organic solvent phase boundary and goes over into the organic phase. At the same time, the rubber migrates from the aqueous into the organic phase. When the organic phase is separated and the organic solvent removed, the alloy of rubber and oirganic polyester remaining behind is suitable for the production of moulded articles of all kinds.

Abstract: Improved polymer blends comprise (a) a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon, (b) a polymeric polyamide, (c) a maleated, partially hydrogenated elastomeric block copolymer, and optionally (d) an acidic polymer of an .alpha.-olefin and an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid wherein, optionally, a portion of the carboxylic acid groups have been neutralized with non-alkali metal. The blends demonstrate a good balance of strength and toughness.

Abstract: Improved compositions comprise polymer blends of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon with a high rubber graft copolymer, and, optionally, an acidic polymer containing moieties of an .alpha.-olefin and an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid. The blends demonstrate improved toughness and impact strength at both ambient and low temperatures.

Abstract: Sulphonated polyketones are prepared by reacting a linear alternating copolymer of carbon monoxide and one or more olefins (polyketone) with a sulphonating agent (e.g. chlorosulphoric acid) in a solvent (e.g. dichloromethane) at a temperature in the range -20.degree. to +40.degree. C. A molar excess of sulphonating agent is preferably used. The sulphonated polyketone produced contains one or more types of unit of formula --[COC(R.sup.1).sub.2 C(R.sup.1).sub.2)-- wherein the R.sup.1 groups are independently H, C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 alkyl or SO.sub.3 H with the proviso that at least one R.sup.1 group is SO.sub.3 H.

Abstract: A process for converting polyketones to polyesters is provided. The process involves reacting a polyketone, such as an ethylene-carbon monoxide copolymer or terpolymer with aqueous hydrogen peroxide in an inert liquid medium at a temperature from -20.degree. C. to 150.degree. C. in the presence of a Lewis acid and a C.sub.1-4 aliphatic monocarboxylic acid to convert a portion of the carbonyl functionality to oxycarbonyl groups.

Abstract: A process for producing an easily-slidable polyarylene thioether film having an arithmetic average surface roughness, Ra, in a range of 2-200 nm and a dynamic friction coefficient, .mu.k, within a range of 0.1-0.6 at least on one surface of the film, which comprises:a) contacting at least one surface of an amorphous film, containing the polyarylene thioether, consisting essentially of repeating units of the formula: ##STR1## with at least one organic solvent having a solubility parameter within a range of 8.5-11.

Abstract: In an improved start-up procedure for the continuous production of linear alternating polymers of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon, by contacting the carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon under polymerization conditions in the presence of a catalyst composition formed from a palladium compound, the anion of a strong non-hydrohalogenic acid and a bidentate ligand of phosphorus, the start-up period is shortened when the reaction mixture at the start of continuous operation contains previously prepared linear alternating polymer.

Abstract: Improved compositions comprise polymer blends of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon with an acrylic shell-core modifier, and, optionally, an acidic polymer containing moieties of an .alpha.-olefin and an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid. The blends demonstrate improved toughness at both ambient and low temperatures.

Abstract: Certain linear alternating polymers of carbon monoxide and styrene are characterized by a high degree of syndiotactic character. This degree of syndiotactic character is reduced together with an attendant increase in atactic character by contacting the syndiotactic polymer with organ base at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: A composition comprising:(a) a copolymer of ethylene and carbon monoxide, and, optionally, one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomeric organic compounds having 3 or more carbon atoms wherein ethylene is present in major proportion, by weight, and carbon monoxide is present in an amount of about 0.5 to about 10 percent by weight based on the weight of the copolymer; and(b) polypropylene.

Abstract: A concentrate comprising a copolymer and 65 to 300%, by weight of the copolymer, of a vinyl silane is disclosed. The vinyl silane is vinyl trimethoxysilane and/or vinyl triethoxysilane. The copolymer is a copolymer of ethylene with at least one comonomer selected from the group consisting of carbon monoxide, vinyl acetate, alkyl acrylates and alkyl methacrylates, in which the alkyl groups have 1-4 carbon atoms. The copolymer is in a particulate form and has a heat of crystallization of less than 70 J/g, and if said copolymer is ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer, then the copolymer has a vinyl acetate content of at least 18% by weight. The concentrate is maintained in a moisture-free environment and is in solid form. The concentrates are used in the moisture cross-linking of alpha-olefin polymers and offer versatility in processes for such cross-linking.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyacrylates corresponding to formula (I) ##STR1## to their production in a quasi-ionic polymerization and to their use as monofunctional chain terminators, optionally in combination with typical other chain terminators, for the production of aromatic polycarbonates.The invention also relates to the polycarbonates or polycarbonate mixtures obtained using the compounds corresponding to formula (I) and to their use as additives for other thermoplastic polycarbonates.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the catalytic grafting of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer onto a copolymer in the presence of a catalyst. The monomer is selected from the group consisting of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, anhydrides esters and other derivatives thereof. The copolymer is selected from the group consisting of certain copolymers of ethylene and ionomers of such copolymers. The catalyst is a mixture of (a) a certain amount of water and (b) at least one of certain phosphorus-containing compounds. The process comprises admixing copolymer, monomer, catalyst and an organic peroxide at a temperature above the melting point of the copolymer for a period of time so as to obtain a uniform distribution of monomer, catalyst and peroxide in the copolymer. The resultant grafted copolymer has improved color, and is useful in adhesive systems and as a compatibilizer for polymers and other materials.

Abstract: Novel hemiacetalized derivatives of polyketones (linear alternating polymers of carbon monoxide and one or more alkenes are prepared by reacting the polyketone with a diol of formula HOZOH, where Z=--(C(R).sub.2).sub.n --, the R goups are independently H, OH or C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl and n is 2 to 6. The process of preparation is characterized by using a molar ratio of diol to carbonyl groups in the polyketone of at least 5:1.

Abstract: Polymeric blends of (a) linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon with (b) reaction product of carbon monoxide and ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon with other polymeric material selected from polymeric polyols and diene rubbers are obtained when the linear alternating polymer is produced in the presence of the other polymeric material.

Abstract: An improved process for the production of linear alternating polymers of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon norbornene-type compounds comprises contacting the monomers in the presence of a catalytic quantity of a catalyst composition formed from a palladium compound, the anion of a strong non-hydrohalogenic acid and a bidentate ligand of phosphorus under polymerization conditions including a polymerization temperature above 100.degree. C. In an alternate modification, lower .alpha.-olefin is included in the reaction mixture and additional polymeric products are obtained.

Abstract: A process for preparing polyacetals having less than 10% by weight carbonyl containing units and in which the molar ratio of acetal to furan units is greater than or equal to 15:1 is provided. The process comprises reacting a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide with one or more olefins (polyketone) with a diol at elevated temperature in the presence of an acid e.g. para-toluenesulphonic acid while continuously removing water generated by the reaction. Water is preferably removed by azeotropic distillation using a water-immiscible solvent.

Abstract: Ethylene polymers grafted with dicarboxylic acid functionality have synergistically improved adhesive properties and acquire heatability employing RF electromagnetic radiation when blended with a carbon monoxide-containing ethylene polymer. The dicarboxylic acid grafted and carbon monoxide-containing ethylene polymers and blends thereof are particularly useful as adhesive layers in laminate structures where RF heat sealing methods can be employed.

Abstract: Blends of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon with a lesser amount of a poly(vinylaromatic)-modified polyphenylene oxide polymer exhibit improved modulus in comparison to the linear alternating polymer.

Abstract: Improved compositions comprise polymer blends of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon with an amorphous polyamide, and, optionally, an acidic polymer containing moieties of an .alpha.-olefin and an .alpha..beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid. The blends demonstrate improved transparency.

Abstract: A nitrogen-containing polymer is prepared by reacting ammonia or an amine selected from C.sub.1 to C.sub.50 primary alkylamines, benzylamine and substituted benzylamines with a linear terpolymer comprised of alternating --CO-- and --(A)-- units, the --(A)-- units comprising a mixture of --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- units and --CH.sub.2 CH(R)-- units wherein R is C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl or phenyl.

Abstract: Graft copolymers of polymerizable monomers and olefin/carbon monoxide copolymers are uniquely suitable as compatibilizing agents in the preparation of polyester or polycarbonate containing resin blends.

Abstract: Novel polymeric polyalcohols are produced by hydrogenation of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon by contact with molecular hydrogen under hydrogenation conditions in the presence of a catalyst formed from a nickel salt and certain alkali metal hydrides.

Abstract: Blends of (a) a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon with (b) a partial non-alkali metal salt of a polymer of an .alpha.-olefin, an unsaturated carboxylic acid, and optionally a third monomer, exhibit improved properties of processability and toughness.

Abstract: Improved mechanical properties are demonstrated by reinforced polymeric blends comprising (a) a major proportion of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon, (b) a polyamide and (c) optionally, an acidic polymer containing moieties of an .alpha.-olefin and an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, optionally with a portion of the carboxylic acid sites of the polymer neutralized with non-alkali metal, the polymeric blend being reinforced by the incorporation therein of glass fibers.

Abstract: Polymer blends comprising a major proportion of linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon, a minor proportion of a carboxylated, partially hydrogenated two-block copolymer of an alkenyl arene and a conjugated alkadiene and, optionally, a minor proportion of an .alpha.-olefin/.alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid polymer, demonstrate improved properties of low temperature toughness.

Abstract: A moldable and/or extrudable poly(enamine ketone-co-alkylene ether) block copolymer is disclosed which has the formula shown below: ##STR1## wherein R' is H or alkyl, alkoxyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkoxyl and aryl and aryloxyl, A is a poly(enamine ketone) sequence and B is a polyalkylene ether sequence. The poly(enamine ketone-co-alkylene ether) block copolymer is preferably prepared under mild condition by reacting a bispropynone with an amine-terminated poly(alkylene ether); a bispropynone with an organic diamine and an amine-terminated poly(alkylene ether); or by reacting a preformed propynone-terminated poly(enamine ketone) with an amine-terminated poly(alkylene ether).The compolymers have excellent mechanical properties, are moldable and extrudable and are useful for the manufacture of articles such as films, sheaths, fibers for textile products, and other moldable and/or extrudable articles and RIM shaping. These materials are also useful as bonded or welded linings and as hot-melt adhesives.

Abstract: An improved process for the production of linear alternating polymers of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon employs a novel catalyst composition formed from a compound of palladium, an anion of a strong non-hydrohalogenic acid and a supported bidentate ligand of phosphorus. The improved process is characterized by a reduced level of reactor fouling. The polymer products are useful as engineering thermoplastics.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymer compositions of improved melt stability comprise a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon, a partially zinc-neutralized acidic polymer containing moieties of an .alpha.-olefin and an .alpha., .beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and metal salt wherein the metal is aluminum, magnesium or scandium.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a novel graft copolymer comprising a stock copolymer (A) of at least one monomer selected from esters of unsaturated carboxylic acids and vinyl esters (a), ethylene (b) and carbon monoxide (c), and a polyamide oligomer having a primary amino group at one end of its molecule (B) grafted on said stock copolymer, and a process for the preparation thereof. The proposed graft copolymer, when used as an adhesive, in particular for adhesion of polyvinyl chloride, exhibits excellent heat resistance and adhesion properties.

Abstract: Polymer blends exhibiting improved mechanical properties of strength and toughness comprise blends of a major proportion of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon with minor proportions of a polymeric polyamide and a polymer of an .alpha.-olefin and an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having an optional third monomer and optional partial neutralization of the carboxylic acid groups by non-alkali metal.

Abstract: Linear alternating copolymers of carbon monoxide and an unsaturated bicyclic carboxylic acid compound are produced in the presence of a catalyst composition formed from a palladium compound, an anion of certain strong acids and a bidentate ligand of nitrogen. When the bidentate ligand is a bidentate ligand of phosphorus and an ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon is also present, a mixture of polymers is produced which includes the linear alternating copolymer.

Abstract: Blends comprising a major proportion of linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon, with lesser proportions of a polymeric polyamide, a carboxylated partially hydrogenated block copolymer and, optionally, an acidic polymer containing moieties of an .alpha.-olefin and an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon wherein, optionally, a portion of the carboxyl groups are neutralized with non-alkali metal, demonstrate a balance of strength and improved low temperature toughness.

Abstract: Stabilized polymer compositions comprise a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon incorporating a stabilizing quantity of a zinc aluminate and, optionally, an acidic polymer containing moieties of an .alpha.-olefin and an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid. The compositions demonstrate improved melt stability.

Abstract: Certain linear alternating polymers of carbon monoxide and aliphatic .alpha.-olefin of 3 or more carbon atoms are characterized by a high degree of stereoregular character. Reduction of the degree of this stereoregular character, whether syndiotactic or isotactic, is achieved together with an increase in atactic character by contacting the stereoregular polymer with organic base at elevated temperature.

Abstract: Improved melt stability is imparted to a linear alternating polymer of carbon monozide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon during processing of the polymer when at least one melting and solidification cycle of such processing is conducted in intimate contact with carbon dioxide.

Abstract: Compositions comprising linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon are provided improved melt stability upon incorporation of a stabilizing quantity of the reaction product of an oxy-bridged zinc-aluminum compound and an acidic polymer containing moieties of an .alpha.-olefin and an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Polyketone polymer composition comprising a major amount of an alternating copolymer of carbon monoxide and an olefinically unsaturated compound and a minor amount of at least one additive, selected from: (a) the acid amides of monocarboxylic or polycarboxylic acids having from 5 to 30 carbon atoms and being optionally N-monosubstituted or N,N-disubstituted with C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl groups, and (b) aluminum compounds of formula Al(OX).sub.3, in which X stands for a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl group.

Abstract: A method for the melt reaction of polyesters, particularly polyethylene terephthalate, with an endcapping agent which reacts with terminal carboxyl groups of the polyester. The endcapping agents are selected from the group consisting of eneamines and Schiff bases.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition comprising (i) a polymaleimide compound having at least two maleimide groups in the molecule and (ii) an s-triazine compound having at least two alkenylaryloxy groups in the molecule; a resin-composition for encapsulant comprising said polymaleimide compound, said triazine compound, and an inorganic filler as essential components; and said s-triazine compound.

Abstract: A composition comprising a blend of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and an amorphous polyamide, a process for making the blend, and articles prepared thereof.

Abstract: Linear alternating copolymers of carbon monoxide and an unsaturated bicyclic carboxylic acid compound are produced in the presence of a catalyst composition formed from a palladium compound, an anion of certain strong acids and a bidentate ligand of nitrogen. When the bidentate ligand is a bidentate ligand of phosphorus and an ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon is also present, a mixture of polymers is produced which includes the linear alternating copolymer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel multivalent metal-modified salicyclic acid resins useful as color-developing agents for pressure-sensitive copying paper. They can each be produced by causing a salicyclic acid ester and a styrene derivative to undergo a Friedel-Crafts reaction in the presence of a strong acid catalyst, hydrolyzing the resulting salicylic acid ester resin, and then reacting the thus-obtained salicyclic acid resin with a multivalent metal salt.

Abstract: By means of radicalic starters, fluoroolefins are polymerized in the presence of perfluoropolyethers containing, at one or at both ends, a bromine atom, in such amounts that the weight ratio between the perfluoropolyethers and the fluorinated olefins in the resulting product ranges from 4/1 to 1/50. The bromine-containing perfluoropolyethers utilized in the process have a molecular weight from 400 to 10,000, and preferably from 600 to 8,000. The resulting polymeric products comprise sequences of perfluoroolefinic units and perfluoropolyether blocks.

Abstract: New curable resin composition comprises a cyanate aromatic ester and a propargyl aromatic ether.

Abstract: Novel linear alternating copolymers of carbon monoxide and a 1,2-alkadiene are produced by contacting the carbon monoxide and alkadiene under polymerization conditions in the presence of a catalyst composition formed from a palladium compound, the anion of a non-hydrohalogenic acid having a pKa less than 4 and a bidentate ligand of nitrogen. The novel copolymers are formed in a mixture with linear alternating copolymer of carbon monoxide and ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon when an ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon is additionally present in the polymerization mixture.

Abstract: A polymeric polyalcohol of high molecular purity is obtained by sodium borohydride reduction of a linear alternating copolymer of carbon monoxide and ethylene in a liquid-phase solution in hexafluoroisopropanol at ambient temperature and pressure.

Abstract: Blends of (a) a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and (b) a maleated polyolefin polymer exhibit improved properties of thermal stability, impact resistance as better processability.

Abstract: Novel thermosetting resin compositions comprise (1) a polyalcohol produced by reduction of a low molecular weight linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and (2) a polyfunctional curing agent. The compositions are cured upon application of heat to cured, crosslinked compositions useful as coatings.