Abstract: Disclosed is a method of inhibiting the formation of scale on reactor surfaces in contact with a polymerizing vinyl monomer comprising contacting said monomer with a terpolymer which comprises the condensation reaction product of(A) an aromatic compound that contains the group ##STR1## where Q is OR or SR and R is hydrogen, alkyl from C.sub.1 to C.sub.15, or aryl, alkaryl, or aralkyl from C.sub.6 to C.sub.15 :(B) about 0.1 to about 10 moles of a carbonyl compound per mole of said aromatic compound; and(C) about 0.1 to about 10 moles of a thiourea per mole of said aromatic compound.

Abstract: This invention provides a diene rubber composed of 40 to 99.99% by weight of conjugated diene units, 0.05 to 20% by weight of amino-containing vinyl monomer units, 0.05 to 20% weight of hydroxyl-containing vinyl monomer units, and 0 to 50% by weight of other copolymerizable monomer units, and having a Mooney viscosity (ML.sub.1+4, 100.degree. C.) of 10 to 200. This diene rubber yields a vulcanized rubber showing improvements in heat build-up, tensile strength, abrasion resistance and processability.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the synthesis of addition polymers containing branches upon branches and having a polymerizable olefin end group by a convenient one-pot copolymerization of selected vinyl monomers with chain polymerization initiators and a method to provide olefin end groups by chain transfer or termination agents; and polymers produced thereby.

Abstract: A novel thermosettable composition-of-matter is disclosed. One embodiment of the composition-of-matter includes a polymeric thermosettable ingredient having at least three acetoacetoxy-type functional pendant moieties as well as at least three acid-functional pendant moieties. Another embodiment of the composition-of-matter includes at least two polymeric thermosettable ingredients, one of which includes at least three acid-functional pendant moieties and the other of which includes at least three acetoacetoxy-type functional pendant moieties. The novel composition is characterized in that the acid-functional and acetoacetoxy-type functional pendant moieties crosslinkably-react together, when subjected to elevated-temperature conditions for a predetermined period of time, thereby producing a crosslinked polymeric network. The novel thermosettable composition-of-matter can be used "as is" if either of the polymeric thermosettable components is a "fluid" (i.e., is able to flow) at room temperature.

Abstract: A method for preparing a lens having UV-absorbing properties involves charging to a mold a monomer mixture comprising lens-forming monomers and an essentially non-UV-absorbing compound; exposing the monomer mixture in the mold to a light source including ultraviolet light to cure the monomer mixture and form the lens, whereby the non-UV-absorbing compound converts to a UV-absorbing agent.

Abstract: Aqueous alkyldiketene dispersions which contain a C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 -alkyldiketene and from 1 to 10% by weight of a polymeric protective colloid contain, as the protective colloid(a) copolymers of(1) N-vinylpyrrolidone and(2) at least one quaternized N-vinylimidazole or a substituted quaternized N-vinylimidazoleas polymerized units in a molar ratio of from 80:20 to 5:95 and have a K value of at least 20 (according to H. Fikentscher in 0.5 M aqueous sodium chloride solution at a polymer concentration of 0.1% by weight and at 25.degree. C.) or(b) condensates which are obtainable by(1) partial amidation of polyethyleneimines with monocarboxylic acids and, if required(2) condensation of the partially amidated polyethyleneimines with at least bifunctional crosslinking agents which have a halohydrin, glycidyl, aziridine or isocyanate unit or a halogen atom as a functional groupto give crosslinked, amidated polyethyleneimines which have a viscosity of at least 100 mPa.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an improved anion-exchange chromatographic composition has been formed which comprises synthetic resin support particles and anion exchange compounds attached thereto, wherein the anion-exchange compounds comprise an internal reactive group, which may be an ester, ketone or amide group, and a terminal quaternary ammonium salt which functions as an anion-exchange site. The compositions of the present invention exhibit improved hydrolytic stability as compared to other known anion-exchange chromatographic compositions due to the presence of linkers which increase the number of atoms separating the internal reactive group from the nitrogen atom of the terminal ammonium anion-exchange site. Formed articles and methods employing the anion-exchange chromatographic composition are also provided.

Abstract: A method for preparing a lens having UV-absorbing properties involves charging to a mold a monomer mixture comprising lens-forming monomers and an essentially non-UV-absorbing compound, and curing the monomer mixture to form a lens, followed by treating the lens to convert the essentially non-UV-absorbing compound to a UV-absorbing agent.

Abstract: A heat-activatable adhesive comprising an acrylic copolymer, which copolymer comprises a monomer consisting of an acrylate or methacrylate ester of a non-tertiary alkyl alcohol having a Tg of about 0.degree. C. or lower; a monomer consisting of an acrylate or methacrylate ester of an alcohol having a Tg of at least about 5.degree. C.; and a functional monomer. Selected embodiments include a retroreflective article comprising a film having a substantially flat surface and a structured surface, the structured surface comprising a plurality of precisely shaped projections, a colored layer disposed on the structured surface and adhered thereto in a plurality of discrete locations, and a heat-activatable adhesive layer disposed on the colored layer.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a resin comprising:heating a mixture of at least one free radical polymerizable monomer, a free radical initiator compound, a stable free radical compound, and a reducing agent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for polymerizing ethylene, acyclic olefins, and/or selected cyclic olefins, and optionally selected olefinic esters or carboxylic acids, and other monomers. The polymerizations are catalyzed by selected transition metal compounds, and sometimes other co-catalysts. Since some of the polymerizations exhibit some characteristics of living polymerizations, block copolymers can be readily made. Many of the polymers produced are often novel, particularly in regard to their microstructure, which gives some of them unusual properties. Numerous novel catalysts are disclosed, as well as some novel processes for making them. The polymers made are useful as elastomers, molding resins, in adhesives, etc. Also described herein is the synthesis of linear .alpha.-olefins by the oligomerization of ethylene using as a catalyst system a combination a nickel compound having a selected .alpha.-diimine ligand and a selected Lewis or Bronsted acid, or by contacting selected .alpha.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable resin compound which is soluble in organic solvents and easy to use, and a method for producing the same. The curable resin compound comprises a structure and crosslinkable groups which end-cap the structure, the structure comprising three or four non-substituted benzene rings each of which is joined with each adjacent benzene ring by an ether or ketone linkage so that both types of linkages are present in the structure. Though the curable resin compound exhibits satisfactory solubilities in organic solvents, a composition comprising the compound can be cured by a crosslinking reaction to be insoluble in the organic solvents while being provided with improved solvent resistance and chemical resistance. Accordingly, the present invention also provides a cured-resin material derived from the aforementioned curable resin compound, the cured-resin material being excellent in solvent resistance, chemical resistance and thermal resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of a polymer which comprises effecting bulk polymerization of a mixture of at least one monomer, a free radical polymerization initiator, and a stable free radical agent until from about 10 to about 50 weight percent of the monomer has been polymerized; optionally adding additional free radical initiator; optionally adding a colorant; dispersing with a high shear mixer the aforementioned partially polymerized mixture in water containing a stabilizing component selected from the group consisting of non-ionic and ionic water soluble polymeric stabilizers to obtain a suspension of particles with an average diameter of from about 0.1 to about 10 microns; polymerizing the resulting suspension to form said polymer.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I) ##STR1## characterised in that R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of COOR, CN, aryl, substituted aryl, COOH, halogen, C(O)NHR.sup.4, C(O)NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 ;X and Y are independently selected from the group consisting of H, COOH, COOR, CN, R.sup.3 CO--, C(O)NHR.sup.4, C(O)NR.sup.5 R.sup.6, P(O)(OR.sup.7).sub.2 and SO.sub.2 R.sup.8 ; with the proviso that X and Y are not both H; or X and Y together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring system which can contain oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen atoms; and R, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are various groups;and polymers and copolymers derived from such compounds.

Abstract: Provided are allyl-functional polymers having pendant enamine moieties and preferably also possessing pendant methacrylate groups. The presence of such groups in the polymer allows for a free-radical crosslinking reaction to take place during film formation and provides coatings having superior solvent resistance. Amino-containing waterborne particles can be prepared by reacting propylene imine with carboxylic acid-containing latexes. The amino-functionalized latexes are subsequently reacted at room temperature with for example acetoacetoxyethyl methacrylate. During ambient and thermal cure studies, clear films exhibited significant increases in solvent resistance, gel fraction, and crosslink density.

Abstract: Solute polymers in solvent monomers form a coatable syrup that can be cured to a viscoelastomeric material when radiation-sensitive hydrogen abstracting groups in either the polymer or one of the monomers are exposed to ultraviolet radiation. The solute polymers can be formed from the solvent monomers.

Abstract: Processes for the preparation of a functional polymer of low molar mass, which includes initially charging a first quantity M1 of a mixture including at least one component selected from olefinically unsaturated monomers B and compounds A which are not themselves copolymerizable but which are able to react with at least one of the monomers B to form a copolymerizable addition compound, metering in prior to or during polymerization a second quantity M2 of a mixture whose composition can be identical to or different from that of the first mixture M1 and which includes at least one component selected from olefinically unsaturated monomers B and compounds A, initiating polymerization by use of a polymerization initiator and optionally a chain transfer agent, conducting polymerization in the presence of an oligomer or polymer C, wherein the oligomer or polymer C is either formed in situ from one or more of A and B or is dissolved in at least one of the quantities M1 and M2, wherein at least one of M1 and M2 includ

Abstract: Cycloolefin copolymer having a solution viscosity (eta)>=0.25 dl/g, A) comprising polymerized units of at least one polycyclic olefin, B) polymerized units of at least one olefin which comprise at least one double bond and, if desired, C) polymerized units of one or more acyclic monoolefins, wherein the equivalent weight with regard to olefinic double bonds is less than or equal to the number-average molecular weight, and which additionally contains at least one repeating unit which possesses at least two electron withdrawing groups. The cycloolefin copolymer is suitable as a coating composition and as an additive.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-component dental cement which contains as a first component an ethylenically unsaturated polymerisable compound, as a second component calcium hydroxide, calcium oxide or a precursor thereof and also a polymerisation initiator, the constituents of which can be contained in one or more cement components, which is characterized in that the ethylenically unsaturated polymerisable compound has both at least one .beta.-dicarbonyl group and also at least one acrylic, alkacrylic or vinyl aromatic group. Also included are a process for the production of a multi-component dental cement and the use of the described polymerisable .beta.-dicarbonyl compounds in calcium hydroxide dental cements.

Abstract: Copolymers comprisea) from 1 to 65 mol % of at least one diketene of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, independently of one another, are each hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 -alkyl,b) from 30 to 70 mol % of at least one ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid or one dicarboxylic acid derivative,c) from 0.5 to 60 mol % of at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon andd) up to 20 mol % of at least one further ethylenically unsaturated monomer,modified copolymers are obtainable by reacting these copolymers with NH-, SH- and/or OH-functional compounds, and the unmodified or modified copolymers are used as additives for mineral oil middle distillates.

Abstract: Disclosed are a novel lactone-modified diketene (meth)acrylate compound having an active methylene group in the molecule and a process for the preparation thereof. The novel lactone-modified diketene (meth)acrylate compound of the present invention can be preferably used as resins for coatings, adhesives, inks, photosensitive materials for photographs, dispersants for pigments, agents for processing fibers, and modifiers for rubbers. Furthermore, disclosed is a novel (co)polymer which comprises the novel lactone-modified diketene (meth)acrylate compound and, optionally, a polymerizable monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated double bond. Still further, disclosed is a curable composition which comprises a lactone-modified diketene (meth)acrylate compound and at least one selected from the group consisting of a melamine, an isocyanate, and aldehyde, and an amine.

Abstract: An adhesive comprising an aqueous emulsion of a copolymer containing an ethylene unit (A), a vinyl ester unit (B), and an acetoacetyl group-containing copolymerizable monomer unit (C) in a weight ratio of (A)/(B)/(C)=(5 to 70)/100/(0.1 to 10).

Abstract: The invention provides biodegradable vinyl ester copolymers of one or more monomers selected from the group of vinyl esters of unbranched or branched alkylcarboxylic acids having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, which contain from 0.1 to 40% by weight, based on the total weight of the copolymer, of one or more cyclic ketene acetals selected from the group consisting of 2-methylene-1,3-dioxepane, 2-methylene-1,3-dioxolane, 2-methylene-1,3-dioxane and have a molecular weight>50,000.

Abstract: Suspension-polymerized, crosslinked copolymers of methacrylic anhydride yield beads suitable as precursors for weak-acid and other ion exchange resins, affinity chromatography materials and other materials which require spherical polymers having reactive anhydride groups for their preparation. Both gel and macroporous beads of these copolymers may be made by the process of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dental cement, a process for its preparation and its use. The cement contains a polymerisable mono or polyfunctional carbonyl compound which corresponds to one of the following general formulae: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 may be an alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy or aryl group or a combination thereof,R.sup.2 may be an alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy or aryl group, a combination thereof or hydrogen,R.sup.3 may be an alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy or aryl group, a combination thereof or hydrogen, andX is either not present or may be O, NR, NH or S, where R may be an alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy or aryl group or a combination thereof, andat least one of the groups R.sup.1, R.sup.2 or R.sup.3 is also substituted by a group Y containing at least one polymerisable vinyl group, except for compounds containing naphthyl groups substituted with carboxylic acid anhydride functions.

Abstract: Novel unsaturated peroxide compositions of Structure A,R--Q--X--R.sub.1 A[Where the R--Q-- grouping contains a polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond, --X-- is a direct bond or a connecting diradical and --R.sub.1 is a peroxide containing radical all as defined in the Summary of the Invention Section.], polymeric-peroxide compositions derived from them and their uses are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymerizable monomer represented by the general formula (1), polymer thereof, process for preparing the polymer and the use of the polymer ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, methyl, chlorine or cyano, R.sup.2 is alkylene having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 is alkylene having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 is alkyl having 6 to 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.6 to R.sup.8 are the same or different and are each alkyl or substituted alkyl having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, A is methylene, phenylene, substituted phenylene, --CH.sub.2 O--, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O--, --CO--, --CO--N(R.sup.9)-- (wherein R.sup.9 is a hydrogen atom or methyl) or vinylene, m is 0 or 1, and X and Y are the same or different, and are each a monovalent anion or form a bivalent anion when taken together.

Abstract: Crosslinked, absorbent pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are disclosed comprising an acrylate or methacrylate ester of an alcohol, a hydrophilic alkylene oxide acrylate, a hydrophilic N-vinyl lactam, and an effective amount of a crosslinking agent. The compositions have an enhanced skin adhesion profile and are moderately absorbent. Also disclosed are precursor adhesive compositions and low-profile wound dressings.

Abstract: Provided are compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, an aliphatic group, a hetero-aliphatic group, an aromatic group, and a heterocyclic group, provided that R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may together form a divalent radical selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic radical and hetero-aliphatic group;each R.sup.3 is independently selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic group, a hetero-aliphatic group, an aromatic group, and a heterocyclic group;R.sup.4 is selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic group, a hetero-aliphatic group, an aromatic group, and a heterocyclic group; andn is an integer from 0 to 5.Also provided are polymerizable compositions containing such compounds and a method of coating a substrate which uses such polymerizable compositions.

Abstract: A durable light resistance and UV-screening action is imparted to a fibrous article by coating the fibrous article with a polymer comprising units derived from at least one monomer selected from those which are represented by the formulae (1) and (2): ##STR1## wherein R is H or CH.sub.3 and X is --O--, --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O-- or --OCH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)O--, ##STR2## wherein Y is halogen or CH.sub.3, n is 1 or 2, R.sub.1 is C1-6 hydrocarbyl, m is 1 or 2, R.sub.2 is C1-6 alkylene and R.sub.3 is H or CH.sub.3.

Abstract: Acrylic polymers having glass transition temperatures less than 0.degree. C.

Abstract: An improved process for making allyl polymers and copolymers is disclosed. Conversions of the allyl monomers are substantially increased by adding the free-radical initiator gradually during the polymerization. The process is particularly useful for making polymers and copolymers from common allyl monomers such as allyl alcohol, allyl acetate, and propoxylated allyl alcohol.

Abstract: A novel formamide group-containing copolymer, or a salt thereof, which can be used as a high-molecular weight amino reagent, a starting material for functional high-molecular weight compounds, a starting material for adhesives, a polymer compatibilizer, a resin modifier, etc., and can undergo hydrolysis to give a copolymer containing a primary amino group, and a novel copolymer containing a primary amino group obtained by hydrolysis.

Abstract: Novel, linear, film-forming polymers and copolymers can be coated on certain metal surfaces, which polymers or copolymers are derived from one or more classes of ethylenically-unsaturated monomers and include at least one novel monomer having a bidentate chelating moiety. The polymers which contain bidentate chelating groups provide significant and varied chemical modification to a metal surface. When coated on a metal surface the polymers are useful as a protective coating or a priming layer.

Abstract: The invention provides novel ionomer polymers and cements comprising .beta.-dicarbonyl groups. The invention has particular utility as filling materials for restoring teeth and for cementing inlays and crowns into place in the tooth, providing a base or a lining in a tooth cavity, and as adhesives or sealants. The invention provides ionomer cement systems that achieve increased resistance to water absorption and solubility.

Abstract: A process for producing a novel formamide group-containing copolymer, or a salt thereof, which can be used as a high-molecular weight amino reagent, a starting material for functional high-molecular weight compounds, a starting material for adhesives, a polymer compatibilizer, a resin modifier, etc.

Abstract: An improved solution polymerization process is provided wherein vinyl monomers are polymerized in the presence of at least one reactive modifier which is a substituted alpha-olefin that incorporates at least three ether groups, is hydrophilic, and has a molecular weight of at least about 200. The modified vinyl polymers so produced are characterized by various improved physical properties including, in particular, electrical characteristics such as antistatic capacity.

Abstract: A latex binder which has very low or nil amounts of aldehyde such as formaldehyde is made utilizing a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is generally an alkyl having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, with methyl being preferred; wherein R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, independently, is preferably hydrogen, or allyl, or an alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, or an alkyl-substituted aromatic having from 7 to 15 carbon atoms, wherein R.sup.4 is an alkylene having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, with ethylene being preferred; and wherein R.sup.5 is hydrogen or an alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, with methyl being preferred. The latex binder is generally an emulsion or latex copolymer made from at least one or more conjugated dienes having a total of from 4 to 10 carbon atoms with butadiene being preferred and one or more vinyl-substituted aromatics having from 8 to 14 carbon atoms, with styrene being preferred. The amount of the above formulation compound is generally from at least 0.

Abstract: An improved polymerization process wherein starting material such as monomer, a mixture of monomers, a partially polymerized product, or a mixture of fully polymerized product and monomer or monomer mixture is reacted with an initiator such as an organic peroxide, hydroperoxide or perester and a quaternary ammonium salt under polymerization conditions wherein polymerization or further polymerization of the starting material is initiated. The initiator and quaternary ammonium salt are miscible with the polymerization mixture in the absence of solvent. An improved polymerization process is also provided wherein a crosslinked polymer structure is formed from an unsaturated polymer in a polymerizable monomer.

Abstract: A polar group-containing ethylene polymer or copolymer having improved insulating properties, or a composition thereof is characterized in that said polar group-containing ethylene polymer or copolymer contains 20 to 8000 ppm of a polar group having a dipole moment of more than 0.8 debye. The polymer can be used in a power cable as insulation.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of a copolymer obtained by free-radical polymerization and containing from 0.01 to 40% w/w of polymerized units of comonomers having at least one aldehyde or keto group, which dispersions contain at least one polyisocyanate in which the isocyanate groups are blocked by oximes.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a terpolymer containing as polymerized units at least one first monomer selected from the group of vinyl acetate, vinyl ethers and vinyl carbonates, at least one second monomer of an ethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acid, and at least one third monomer of an anhydride of a dicarboxylic acid. The terpolymer is formed by a free-radical polymerization in a nonaqueous solvent. It has further been discovered that the partial hydrolysis, saponification, and saponification followed by oxidation of this terpolymer leads to terpolymer derivatives with improved detergent properties and improved biodegradability.

Abstract: Stainproofing paint composition employing concurrently(A) a polymer having an acetoacetyl group; and(B) an inorganic copper compound and/or copper.The paint has excellent coating properties on materials. If immersed in sea, the paint exhibits superior stainproofing properties for prolonged periods of time because the paint regulates the solubilization rate of copper ions.

Abstract: Polymers containing covalently-bonded, low self-absorbing, scintillating chromophores, polymerizable chromophores of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is vinyl, .alpha.-methyl vinyl, vinyl phenyl, or vinyl benzyl, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, cyano, nitro, halo, or ether, and a process for the preparation of polymers containing low self-absorbing, scintillating chromophores.

Abstract: At least 95% tetrahydrofuran soluble polymers are obtainable by copolymerization of a monomer mixture ofA) from 1 to 99% by weight of at least one at least 98% pure monomer of the general formula ICH.sub.2 .dbd.C(E)CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 C(E').dbd.CH.sub.2 Iwhere E and E' have been selected from the group consisting of --COOR.sup.1, --COR.sup.1, --CONR.sup.2 R.sup.3 and --CN and R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each defined as follows:R.sup.1 =H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, wherein the cycloalkyl rings may be alkyl- or alkoxy-monosubstituted, -disubstituted or -trisubstituted, hydroxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, wherein the aryl groups may carry up to three of the following groups: halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, dialkylaminocarbonyl, nitrilo, nitro, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino;R.sup.2, R.sup.

Abstract: The methacrylic ester polymers produced according to this invention are uniquely distinguished from the radically prepared polymers of similar composition by the fact that both polymers produced: by anionic living polymerization and by deactivating the active terminals of anionic living polymers; contain acetal and/or ketal groups as the blocked hydroxyl groups and have narrow molecular weight distribution. Hydroxyl group-containing methacrylic acid ester polymers are produced by hydrolysis of the above-mentioned polymers. The anionic living polymers are produced in high yields by anionically polymerizing methacrylic acid esters containing an acetal or ketal group in the presence of initiators such as alkaline metal alkoxides. The polymers of the present invention can be used in various fields of applications such as coatings and adhesives. The polymers of the present invention yield curable high solids compositions.

Abstract: Precast concrete which is coated with a copolymer A with a glass transition temperature of rom -25.degree. to +30.degree. C. and composed ofa) from 0.1 to 10% by weight of a monomer of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each --H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, R.sup.3 is a bridge of from 1 to 20 carbons,R.sup.4 is --C(O)R.sup.6, --C(O)OR.sup.6 or -CNR.sup.5 is --H, --C(OR)R.sup.9, --C(O)OR.sup.9 or --CNX is --O-- or --NR.sup.7 --,Z is a single bond, --CH.sub.2 --, --O--, --NR.sup.8 -- or --O--C(O)-- andR.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are each --H, alkyl, aryl, alkaryl or aralkyl of up to 12 carbons,b) from 85 to 99.

Abstract: Water soluble polymerizable acrylic prepolymers can be formed from ethylenically unsaturated monomers that include monomers that provide a pendant group that is a blocked, saturated, ethylenic group, followed by unblocking the pendant saturated ethylenic group to leave a pendant ethylenically unsaturated group. These prepolymers can be copolymerized through these unsaturated groups, for instance after impregnation into a permeable substrate as in chemical grouting or shut off processes, to form cross linked solid polymers. The polymerizable monomers that are ethylenically unsaturated but which also include the blocked ethylenic group are also novel.

Abstract: The dimer content in alpha, beta- ethylenically unsaturated ketones may be reduced by treating the ketone with a peroxide of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.4 is a C.sub.1-6 branched or straight chain alkyl radical or a C.sub.6-10 aromatic radical and n is 1 or 2. The treated ketone has a faster rate of polymerization with other ethylenically unsaturated monomers.

Abstract: A process for preparing polymers comprising pendant ketone functional moieties, the steps of the process comprising exposing a mixture comprising an ethylenically unsaturated addition polymerizable monomer and a .beta.-substituted ketone compound corresponding to the formula:XCH.sub.2 --CHR'--C(O)RwhereX is a suitable leaving group,R' is hydrogen or R; andR is alkyl or aryl of up to 12 carbonsto vinyl ketone monomer formation conditions to prepare the corresponding vinyl ketone monomer from the .beta.-substituted ketone compound and subsequently exposing the mixture to addition polymerization conditions to prepare the resulting polymer.