Abstract: The yellowness of polymerizates formed form polymerizable compositions containing bisphenol bis(allylic carbonate)-functional material is reduced by inclusion of one or more cyclohexenic compounds in the polymerizable compositions.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment this invention provides a second order nonlinear optical film medium which consists of a thermoplastic copolymer which has a crystallographic molecular alignment, and a net dipolar molecular orientation normal to the film plane. The crystallographic molecular alignment is formed by axial mechanical stressing, and the dipolar molecular orientation is induced by an electric or magnetic field.

Abstract: Oligomeric condensation products of certain diketones and phenols can be end-capped with a vinylbenzyl moiety and certain other moieties, especially alkyl groups, to afford thermosetting resins particularly valuable in making laminated circuit boards. Resins prepared by the reaction of 1 molar proportion of diacetylbenzene with from 3.5 to 4.0 molar proportions of phenol and end-capped with from 50 to 100% vinylbenzyl groups with the remainder being alkyls of 1 through 11 carbon atoms are particularly useful.

Abstract: A homogeneous free radical copolymerization process for the formation of a copolymer of acrylamide and an cationic monomer derive from allyl halide and N,N-dimethyl alkylamines which comprises the steps of:(a) forming a mixture of acrylamide monomer and the cationic monomer derive from allyl halide and N,N-dimethyl alkylamines and under a nitrogen atmosphere;(b) adding deoxygenated water to said mixture to form a homogeneous reaction solution;(c) adding a free radical initiator to said homogeneous reaction solution to initiate polymerization of said acrylamide monomer and said cationic monomer derived from allyl halide and N,N-dimethylalkylamines; and(d) copolymerizing said acrylamide monomer and said cationic monomer derive from said allyl halide and said N,N-dimethyl alkylamines at a sufficient temperature and for a sufficient period of time to form said copolymer of acrylamide without the formation of substantial amounts of particulates or phase separation occurring, said copolymer having an intrinsic visc

Abstract: A mixture of an isomer of 2,2'-azobis(2,4-dimethylvaleronitrile) having a low melting point in an amount of about 70% by weight or more and an isomer of 2,2'-azobis(2,4-dimethylvaleronitrile) having a high melting point in an amount of about 30% by weight or less shows excellent solvent solubility, which is higher than that of the isomer having a low melting point. The mixture is useful as a polymerization initiator, and also as a blowing agent.

Abstract: A process is provided for the production of a polymer of reduced molecular weight by subjecting, in bulk form, a halogenated butyl polymer having at least 75 percent of the unsaturation in the EXO methylene configuration to mastication in an extruder while exposing the masticated polymer to an atmosphere containing ozone. Such reduced molecular weight polymers have an M.sub.n of from about 10,000 to about 40,000 and may be used in caulks and sealants.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shielded body comprising laminating or adhering to the surface of the body or incorporating as an internal lamina of a multiple laminar body a layer of film or powder of an electroconductive material which consists of a dehydrohalogenated haloorganic polymer or copolymeric material prepared by dehydrohalogenating said haloorganic polymeric material in the presence of at least one-half mole of a liquid or solution of an amine per mole of halogen moiety in said polymeric material at from 15.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C. for from about 2 minutes to about 14 days.

Abstract: The methyl chloride or dimethyl sulfate quaternary ammonium salt of 1-acryloyl-4-methyl piperazine and polymers thereof.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive is provided which is a copolymer of an acrylate monomer which contributes to the visco-elastic properties of the copolymer and a copolymerizable mono-ethylenically unsaturated aromatic ketone comonomer free of ortho-aromatic hydroxyl groups by means of which the copolymer can be crosslinked upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation such that the amount of crosslinking comonomer and the degree of polymerization of the copolymer are controlled to obtain a creep compliance value of at least about 1.2.times.10.sup.-5 cm.sup.2 /dyne, the adhesive exhibits an enhanced level of initial adhesion when applied to skin but resists objectionable adhesion build-up over time. A preferred crosslinking ethylenically unsaturated hydroxyl-free aromatic ketone comonomer is p-acryloxybenzophenone.

Abstract: A random copolymer comprising specific groups represented by the general formula: ##STR1## and specific peroxycarbonate structural units represented by the general formula: ##STR2## is produced by a method which comprises causing a compound of the formula: ##STR3## to react with a compound of the formula: ##STR4##

Abstract: Compositions each comprising a copolymer of a specific allylic or (meth)acrylic compound of an iodine-substituted benzoic acid derivative and a comonomer have a refractive index n.sub.D.sup.20 of at least 1.58 and an Abbe's number of at least 28 and are excellent starting materials for the production of high quality lenses.

Abstract: A process for preparing a methanolic solution of poly(allylamine) is disclosed, wherein an inorganic acid salt of polyallylamine (e.g. hydrochloride, phosphate or sulfate) is ground into a fine powder, which powder is dispersed in a methanolic solution of caustic alkali (e.g. NaOH or KOH) or ammonia and treated at the temperature of 0.degree. to 65.degree. C. for a period of 10 hours or less.

Abstract: A novel class of copolymeric negative photoresists is provided whose sensitivity is based upon the presence of .alpha.-chloro ketone moieties. The general structure for the monomers from which the copolymers can be formed is: ##STR1## where R is a substituent selected from 1 to 6 carbon alkyl and halogen substitutes alkyl, phenyl, and halogen substituted phenyl and napthyl and the comonomers are comonomers selected from the group consisting of 1-4 carbon alkyl acrylates and methacrylates, styrene vinyl toluene and vinyl acetate and may include additionally other comonomers that are compatible and have the polymerizable >C.dbd.C< group. The copolymers form crosslinked networks and provide useful negative photoresists which are sensitive in the ultraviolet wavelength range of between about 200 nm to 300 nm.

Abstract: Fully cured, intact, solid castings of bis(allyl carbonate) resin, e.g., diethylene glycol bis(allyl carbonate), are prepared by polymerizing the resin with between about 0.75 and about 1.50 parts, per hundred parts of resin, of a monoperoxycarbonate, e.g., tertiarybutylperoxy isopropyl carbonate. An adhesion reducing amount, e.g., between about 25 and about 75 parts, per million parts of resin, of a mold release agent is incorporated into the liquid resin monomer to avoid cracking of the casting. Use of a mold release agent is not required when the resin is prepolymerized to about 15-50 percent allylic utilization.

Abstract: Water-soluble monomers and water-soluble polymers derived therefrom are disclosed. These materials can be used with other vinyl monomers to form water-soluble polymers which are reactive with cellulosic substrates to obtain drastically improved strength, particularly when applied in paper manufacture. The polymers contain at least two mole percent of a monomer represented by the chemical structure: ##STR1## wherein R is H, CH.sub.3, or C.sub.2 H.sub.5 ; andA is O, or N(R.sub.1); andB is CH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O, ##STR2## and D is ##STR3## and wherein R.sub.1 is H, CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5, (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n H, or (B).sub.q D, and wherein q is from 1-6, except when B contains nitrogen in which case q is always one; and wherein R.sub.2 is H, CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5, or (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n H; and wherein R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 may be the same or different and are, for each individual occurrence, H, CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5 ; and wherein Z is from the group Cl, Br, I, NO.sub.3, SO.sub.

Abstract: Photoresist materials that are sensitive in suitable range including the 200 nm to 300 nm ultraviolet radiation range are provided which permit relatively higher resolution and thus a higher information density in microcircuits. The positive photoresist materials are copolymers of(a) monomers selected from those of 1,4-disubstituted-2-butene-1,4-diones of the general structures of ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 are the same or different and are substituent selected from the group of 1 to 6 carbon atom alkyl and halogen substitutes alkyl radicals methoxy and ethoxy radicals, aryl, halogen substituted aryl, alkyl substituted aryl, alkoxy substituted aryl, nitro substituted aryl, cyano substituted aryl and amino substituted aryl radicals, and benzyl, naphthyl and anthryl radicals with(b) at least one vinylidene monomer of the general formula ##STR2## where R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, halogen or an alkyl group, and R.sub.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of making a conductive polymer from a non-aromatic ethylenically unsaturated gaseous monomer comprising bombarding an inert substrate with the monomer at a velocity greater than Mach 1. This can be accomplished in a vacuum using a molecular beam. Ethylene or other suitable monomer can be mixed with an inert carrier gas such as nitrogen, helium, or argon for use in the process.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a resin for high-refractivity lenses, formed by copolymerizing at least one carbonate compound represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen, chlorine or bromine atom, and R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group with at least one unifunctional monomer represented by the general formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R' is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and Y represents ##STR3## wherein X' is a chlorine or bromine atom, q is an integer of 0-5, and r is 0 or 1 as well as high-refractivity lenses made of such a resin.The lens-making resin according to this invention has a high refractive index, is excellent in processability such as grinding processability, thermal resistance, solvent resistance and impact resistance. Moreover, it features outstanding miscibility between the unifunctional monomer and the carbonate upon copolymerization thereof, and minimized polymerization strain.

Abstract: In a process for producing a polymer of monoallylamine comprising polymerizing monoallylamine, the polymerization is carried out using as a monomer inorganic acid salts (e.g., hydrochloride, sulfate, etc.) of monoallylamine in the presence of an azo type radical initiator.By the process, polymers of monoallylamine having a high degree of polymerization can be obtained in high yield.

Abstract: By polymerizing an inorganic acid salt of monoallylamine in a polar solvent in the presence of a radical initiator having, in its molecule, an azo group and a group having cationic nitrogen atom, a polymer of monoallylamine having a high degree of polymerization can be obtained in high yield.

Abstract: Haloalkynes are polymerized to polyunsaturated compounds with a catalyst mixture consisting of a nickel compound, and a ligand in the presence of a reducing metal.

Abstract: A foaming light duty aqueous liquid detergent composition especially useful for hand dishwashing containing 5 to 50 wt. % of non-cationic detergent active material, optional foam boosters and hydrotropes, and 0.1 to 10 wt. % of a cationic foam-stabilizing copolymer containing a major weight proportion of units derived from acrylamide and/or methacrylamide, about 0.5 to 2 wt. % of quaternary nitrogen as present in quaternary ammonium groups, and about 0.1 to 10 wt. % of pendant C.sub.8-24 hydrophobic, preferably alkyl groups.Said quaternary ammonium group-containing monomer has the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is H or CH.sub.3, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently C.sub.1-4 alkyls,R.sub.4 is C.sub.1-4 akyl, C.sub.2-3 hydroxyalkyl, or benzylR.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together contain less than 9 carbon atoms,Z is a water-solubilizing salt-forming anion, andM may be --CO--X--, then X is --O-- or --NR.sub.5 --, R.sub.5 is H or C.sub.

Abstract: Homo- and copolymers of quaternary ammonium monomers are prepared directly in dry form by a process which comprises forming a solution of the monomer(s), solvent and a free-radical initiator and simultaneously polymerizing the monomers and drying the solution at a temperature above the boiling point of the solvent.

Abstract: A process for the production of polychloroprene mixtures of sol and gel polymers in a ratio, by weight, of rom 1:4 to 9:1, the gel polymer being produced by radical emulsion polymerization from chloroprene in the presence of 4 to 10% by weight of water soluble disproportionated abietic acid, and the sol polymer being produced by radical emulsion polymerization of chloroprene in the presence of not more than 3.5% by weight of a water soluble disproportionated abietic acid with the polychloroprene mixture containing at most 3.8% of said acid.

Abstract: Polymerizable acrylic monomers, and anaerobic adhesives which contain such monomers, wherein the acrylic monomers contain internal chain unsaturation in addition to terminal acrylic unsaturation.

Abstract: There are disclosed polymerizable alkyl poly(oxyalkylene) esters of an acrylate oligomer and copolymers thereof, especially stable, aqueous dispersions of water-insoluble emulsion copolymers of (1) about 10-70% by weight of methacrylic or acrylic acid, (2) about 0.5-25% by weight of an alkyl poly(oxyalkylene) ester of an acrylate oligomer, and (3) at least 25% by weight, to a total of 100%, of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl (meth)acrylate, and optionally, included in the total monomer mixture, a small amount of (4) about 0.5-1% by weight, of a polyethylenically unsaturated monomer. The copolymers, when neutralized and solubilized by addition of an alkali, are high efficiency thickeners for aqueous systems and have improved tolerance to ionic or electrolyte content. Typical systems that can be thickened are paint latices, cosmetic preparations, food preparations, ionic detergents, dye pastes for textiles, pharmaceuticals, and oil well drilling muds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to vinyl biphenyl compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is vinyl and the other is hydrogen, and the cyclic moiety A is a -2,5-, -2,3-, or -3,4- di-OR-1-phenyl moiety wherein R is a hydroxy-protecting group, polymers prepared therefrom, and methods of preparation thereof. The subject vinyl biphenyls can be polymerized and the resultant polymers deblocked to remove the R groups and provide the corresponding polymeric dihydroxybiphenyls which can be employed as redox polymers.

Abstract: A process for the polymerization of allyl ammonium salts is disclosed wherein allyl ammonium salt is polymerized in the presence of a phosphorus compound.

Abstract: Continuous process for the preparation of water-soluble polymers in which highly concentrated monomer solutions may be polymerized by a combination of a visible light and a thermally initiated process.

Abstract: Watersoluble terpolymers based on three monomer units all of formula: ##STR1## (or possibly the 5-membered ring analogue) wherein the N-substituents are respectively (A) low-low e.g. dimethyl (B) low-medium e.g. methyloctyl and (C) low-higher e.g. methyllauryl or methylcetyl, in molecular size; B:C being usually 5:1 to 0.333:1 (perferably 2:1 to 1:1) in weight ratio, and species less than 10,000 or preferably 20,000 m.w. usually being removed, have surprisingly effective sterilizing activity e.g. against Candida while (a) not accumulating in soft contact lenses, whereby they can be used as an overnight nonirritant aqueous sterilant solution at concentrations below 0.1 weight percent e.g. 0.05 or less and (b) not penetrating skin or like membrane whereby aqueous formulations can be used as topical disinfectants without systemic side-effects.

Abstract: Unsaturated hydrocarbyl halide compounds such as vinyl chloride may be polymerized by treating the compounds at a temperature in the range of from about 50.degree. to about 200.degree. C. and a pressure in the range of from atmospheric to about 100 atmospheres in the presence of a catalyst comprising a Group VIB metal carbonyl as exemplified by molybdenum hexacarbonyl.

Abstract: A woven fabric consisting of warp and filling yarns made from fibers or filaments having a low modulus of elasticity and a large diameter. The fibers can be of any cross-sectional shape but have a moment of inertia of from 400.times.10.sup.-14 in..sup.4 to 7.8.times.10.sup.-9 in..sup.4 and an elastic modulus of from 2,000 to 80,000 p.s.i. These values correspond to a range of circular diameters of from 0.003 to 0.020 in. The fibers can be loaded with high amounts of fillers, such as pigments, color agents, flame retardants, antistatic agents, antisoiling agents, or antioxidants.

Abstract: PCT No. PCT/JP78/00022 Sec. 371 Date July 7, 1979 Sec. 102(e) Date July 2, 1979 PCT Filed Nov. 6, 1978 PCT Pub. No. WO79/00284 PCT Pub. Date May 31, 1979A cross-linkable positive-working ionizing radiation-resist or ultraviolet ray- resist polymer composition including: in polymerized form,(a) units derived from a methacrylic acid ester of the formula:CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(CH.sub.3).COORwhere R is an alkyl or haloalkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, benzyl or cyclohexyl,(b) units derived from a monoolefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid from 3 to 12 carbon atoms and having from 1 to 3 carboxyl groups, and(c) units derived from methacrylic acid chloride.The amount of the units (c) in the polymer composition is such that the number of moles of the units (b), multiplied by the number of the carboxyl group or groups in each of the units (b) ranges from about 1 to about 20% based on the total number of moles of the units (a), (b) and (c); the amount of the units (c) ranges from about 0.05 to about 3.

Abstract: PCT No. PCT/JP78/00021 Sec. 371 Date July 2, 1979 Sec. 102(e) Date July 7, 1979 PCT Filed Nov. 6, 1978 PCT Pub. No. WO79/00283 PCT Pub. Date May 31, 1979A cross-linkable positive-working ionizing radiation-resist or ultraviolet ray-resist polymer composition comprising, in polymerized form,(a) from about 70 to about 99% by mole of units derived from a methacrylic acid ester of the formula:CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(CH.sub.3). COORwhere R is an alkyl or haloalkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a benzyl group or a cyclohexyl group,(b) from about 1 to about 20% by mole of units derived from methacrylamide, and(c) from about 0.05 to about 20% by mole of units derived from methacrylic acid chloride;each amount of the units (a), (b) and (c) being based on the total moles of the units (a), (b) and (c).

Abstract: A vulcanizable elastomeric composition comprising(a) from about 89-40%, by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of an acrylic acid ester, or mixture thereof, having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) radical, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OR', wherein R' is an alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) radical, or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CN;(b) from about 10-45%, by weight, same basis, of bis (2-methoxyethyl) fumarate, bis (2-methoxyethyl)maleate, or mixtures thereof, and(c) from about 1-10%, by weight, same basis, of an unsaturated monomer containing a halogen atom or an epoxy group.

Abstract: Controlled release pesticide-polymer systems are prepared by the polymerization of vinyl monomers containing pendant pesticides. The vinyl monomers are prepared by reacting an acrylic acid derivative with a pesticide or a pesticide derivative having an active hydrogen. The pesticide-polymer systems prepared from the pesticide vinyl monomers release the active pesticide material by hydrolysis or chemical depolymerization under conditions of use.

Abstract: Allyl halide-halohydrinamine copolymers may be produced by mixing an allyl halide and an amine compound with an oxidated silicon compound and then by adding a halohydrin while agitating for 10 to 60 minutes.

Abstract: Allyl halides will form copolymer with polymerizable unsaturated organic compounds in the presence of an oxidized silicon catalyst.

Abstract: N-substituted acrylamidines having the general formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is an isopropyl group, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each is hydrogen, ethyl, propyl, butyl, pentyl, octyl, or octadecyl. The acrylamidine is copolymerized with at least one ester of acrylic and/or methacrylic acid esters, and the copolymer has use as an oil additive and for the manufacture of molded articles, paints and adhesives.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising a 2-cyanoacrylate and at least one member selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic carboxylic acids having three or more carboxyl groups, anhydrides thereof, partial esters thereof, aromatic polycarboxylic acids having three or more carboxyl groups and anhydrides thereof. This composition has a high impact strength, is suitable for bonding metallic substrates to one another and is also excellent in resistance to heat, weather, and water.

Abstract: Poly(amine allyl halides) copolymer may be produced by mixing an amine compound and a mono-olefinic allyl type monohalide compound in the presence of an oxidized silicon catalyst.

Abstract: This invention relates to nitrogenous vinylbenzyl and bis-(vinylbenzyl) compounds for use in the preparation of polymers, especially ion exchange resins, and to processes for the preparation of the monomers and polymers. More particularly, it relates to the preparation, polymerization, and use of the new nitrogenous compounds as crosslinking agents and/or function-introducing agents.

Abstract: Allyl halides are polymerized by a catalyst, silicic or silicoformic acids, to produce poly(allyl halide) polymer and poly(allyl alcohol) polymer.

Abstract: Allyl halides are polymerized by a catalyst, silicic or silicoformic acids, to produce poly(allyl halide) polymer and poly(allyl alcohol) polymer.

Abstract: A process of polymerizing a monomer mixture containing from 3 to 100% of amines containing two or more allyl groups which method comprises reacting a solution of the monomer mixture in a concentrated mineral acid in the presence of a polymerization initiator and isolating the polymer salt so formed.

Abstract: An alternating copolymer of an olefinic unsaturated compound and a conjugated vinyl compound is produced by contacting said monomers with at least one organoboron halide or/and a mixture of at least one organo-compound of metal from Groups IIb, IIIb and IVb of the Mendeleev Periodic Table and at least one halogeno-compound of metal from Groups IIIb and IVb of the Mendeleev Periodic Table. A typical catalyst is ethylboron dichloride or a combination of triethylaluminum and tin tetrachloride.

Abstract: Allyl halides are polymerized by alkali metal silicates and alkaline earth metal silicates to produce poly (allyl halide allyl alcohol) polymers.

Abstract: Allyl halides are polymerized by a catalyst, silicic or silicoformic acid, to produce poly(allyl halide) polymer and poly(allyl alcohol) polymer.

Abstract: A photocurable electroconductive coating composition adapted to be crosslinked and insolubilized by actinic radiation comprises an acrylic monomer, a photoactivatable free radical polymerization initiator and a salt of a copolymerizable organic compound, wherein at least one of the monomers contains more than one polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated group. The cured coatings are insoluble in aqueous and organic solvents and are conductors of electricity suitable for conductive underlayers of photoconductive imaging elements and as antistatic coatings.

Abstract: Surgical pressure sensitive adhesive compositions having improved long term skin adhesion characteristics comprising a polyacrylate, rubber, or polyolefin pressure sensitive adhesive and a cross-linked hydrophilic random interpolymer. The interpolymer comprises an ester of an .alpha.,.beta.-olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid and an alcohol having a quaternary ammonium group; an .alpha.,.beta.-olefinically unsaturated comonomer; and a difunctional cross-linking monomer. The adhesive compositions are useful in surgical adhesive tapes, adhesive bandages, and like items comprising a pressure sensitive adhesive.