Abstract: The present invention provides a method of recovering a polyamine compound and/or a polyol compound useful for starting materials of polyurethane resin in an industrially advantageous manner by first dissolving the polyurethane resin such as polyurethane foams discharged in a large amount as industrial wastes in a solubilizing agent containing a polyamine compound, a low molecular glycol or an amino alcohol, hydrolyzing the resulting solution with liquid water at 200 to 320° C., then recovering the polyamino compound and/or polyol compound thus formed.

Abstract: Provided is a method of producing a polymeric fluorescent substance wherein one or more monomers represented by the general formula (1) are polymerized in the presence of a zerovalent nickel complex,

Abstract: A method for producing poly(p-t-butoxystyrene), which comprises polymerizing p-t-butoxystyrene in a hydrocarbon type reaction solvent in the presence of a polymerization initiator, and, after termination of the polymerization reaction, conducting a separation of the hydrocarbon type reaction solvent layer containing poly(p-t-butoxystyrene) and the water layer in the presence of 1-50 parts by weight of a polar solvent per 100 parts by weight of the hydrocarbon type reaction solvent layer, wherein the separation efficiency, after termination of the polymerization reaction, of the hydrocarbon type reaction solvent layer containing poly(p-t-butoxystyrene) and the water or acidic water layer conspicuously improves.

Abstract: Aromatic aliphatic ether solvents, such as anisole, methylanisole, and phenetole, have been found useful in formulating coating solutions of polymeric dielectric materials and as a clean up solvent in the coating process. A process for forming a dielectric film on a substrate includes depositing a coating solution of a dielectric material in a formulation solvent onto a surface of the substrate and depositing an aromatic aliphatic ether solvent onto an edge portion of the surface of the substrate. The process is used to form films of dielectric materials including arylene ether dielectric polymers, hydridosiloxane resins, organohydridosiloxane resins, spin-on-glass materials, partially hydrolyzed and partially condensed alkoxysilane compositions which are cured to form a nanoporous dielectric silica material, and poly(perhydrido)silazanes.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a process for the solid phase synthesis of aldehyde, ketone, oxime, amine, hydroxamic acid and &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated carboxylic acid and aldehyde compounds and to polymeric hydroxylamine resin compounds useful therefor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for purifying low molecular weight isocyanates or isocyanate mixtures from chlorine compounds by extractively treating the low molecular weight isocyanates or isocyanate mixtures with an extraction agent containing near-critical and/or super-critical fluids or fluid mixtures at a temperature of 10° C. to 200° C., a pressure of 10 bar to 1,000 bar and a weight ratio of the extraction agent to the isocyanate or isocyanate mixture of 1 to 200, and separating the chlorine compounds from the extraction agent by reduction in pressure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of recovering a polyamine compound and/or a polyol compound useful for starting materials of polyurethane resin in an industrially advantageous manner by first dissolving the polyurethane resin such as polyurethane foams discharged in a large amount as industrial wastes in a solubilizing agent containing a polyamine compound, a low molecular glycol or an amino alcohol, hydrolyzing the resulting solution with liquid water at 200 to 320° C., then recovering the polyamino compound and/or polyol compound thus formed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for improving the biocompatibility of devices, especially medical devices which are invasively present within a patient's body and the improved medical device. The present invention particularly reduces the thrombogenicity of polyurethane materials in contact with the blood of a living patient. The method comprises providing a biocompatible medical device having polymeric polyurethane components thereon, exposing the polyurethane components of the medical device to polar solvents for said polymeric components while the polar solvents are in the vapor phase, and allowing said vapor phase exposure to continue for a sufficient amount of time as to reduce at least some irregular or sharp features on the surface of the polymeric component.

Abstract: Self-organized polymolecular structures, including structures having a helical, tubular or needle-like morphology, are formed by the association of molecules of an amphiphilic 2,3 di-O-substituted tartaric acid compound and molecules of a bipyridyl compound. If the tartaric compound includes a polymerizable functional group, the polymolecular structures may be stabilized by polymerization.

Abstract: A polymeric low dielectric constant solution includes a low dielectric constant polymer dissolved in an aromatic aliphatic ether solvent. The polymer preferably is a poly(arylene ether) and the solvent preferably is anisole, methylanisole, phenetole or mixtures thereof. A process for forming a dielectric film on a substrate by spin-coating the polymeric solution is also provided.

Abstract: Deaggregated substituted and unsubstituted polyparaphenylenes, polyparaphenylevevinyles, polyanilines, polyazines, polythiophenes, poly-p-phenylene sulfides, polyfuranes, polypyrroles, polyselenophene, polyaccetylenes formed from soluble precursors and combinations thereof and copolymers thereof and methods of fabrication are described. The deaggregated polymer molecules when subsequently doped show higher electrical conductivity. Agents such as lithium chloride, m-cresol and nonylphenol are used to deaggregate the polymer molecules. The deaggregating agents can be added prior to or during doping the molecules.

Abstract: A deproteinized natural rubber substantially free from any protein and a process for producing the same which comprises treating a latex with a protease and a specific surfactant or a combination of specific surfactants and separating rubber particles are disclosed. A method for elevating the green strength of a natural rubber and a method for lowering the green strength of a natural rubber are also disclosed. Furthermore, a means for preventing allergy induced by natural rubber is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an aqueous solution of sulfonated melamine-formaldehyde resin, and a cement composition in which the solution and a setting retarder are added to a concrete, a mortar, a cement paste or the like. And the process comprises the following step (A), step (B) and step (C): Step (A): a step of adjusting an aqueous solution containing melamine (a), formaldehyde (b), sulfanilic acid (c) and an alkali substance (d) to (a):(b):(c)=1:2.5-3.5:0.5-1.5 in molar ratio and its pH to 8.0-13.5, and thereafter heating the aqueous solution at 50-90° C. to conduct the reaction until free sulfanilic acid decreases to 40-90 mol % of the amount of sulfanilic acid charged; Step (B): a step of adding an inorganic acid to the reaction liquid obtained in the step (A) to adjust its pH to 6.0-8.0, and thereafter heating the reaction liquid at 50-90° C.

Abstract: Described is a liquid, partially alkoxymethylated melamine crosslinker composition having from about 2.6 to about 4.6 moles of combined formaldehyde per mole of melamine, from about 1.4 to about 4.4 moles of alkyl per mole of melamine, from about 1.3 to about 3.4 moles of NH per mole of melamine, a free formaldehyde level of less than about 0.5 weight percent based on 100 percent solids, and an N-methylol level of less than about 6.0 weight percent; processes for its preparation; a low formaldehyde emitting curable composition containing the crosslinker; as well as a method of coating a substrate and substrates so coated.

Abstract: A polytetrafluoroethylene powder having an average particle size of at most 200 &mgr;m is stirred and granulated in a 2 phase liquid medium comprising water and perfluoroalkyl alkyl ether, to obtain a granulated powder of polytetrafluoroethylene.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for generating mixed acetal polymers by reacting a hydroxyl containing polymer or monomer with vinyl ether and alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst. The process of this invention provides a new class of polymers based on mixed acetals which are prepared in-situ with one reaction. The mixed acetal polymers are inexpensive to synthesize and readily reproducible. The resulting mixed acetal polymer is blended with a photoacid generator and dissolved in a solvent to produce a chemically amplified resist composition. A process for forming a pattern comprises the steps of providing the chemically amplified resist composition, coating a substrate with the resist composition, imagewise exposing the resist coated substrate to actinic radiation, and forming a resist image by developing the resist coated substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed are acid hardenable phenolic resin compositions and novolac compositions modified with about 5 to about 15% by weight of at least one reactive diluent selected from the group consisting of benzylic alcohol, benzylic ether, ethylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, monoallyl or methylallyl ethers of poly(methylol) alkanes, monoallyl ether of glycerine, allyl or methallyl glycidyl ether, N-acylated arylamine, N-acylated naphthylamine, N-substituted arylsulfonamide, and N-substituted arylamine. The reactive diluent can be used to improve impact resistance and flexibility of the acid hardenable phenolic resin. Preferably, the methods for modifying mix life of acid hardenable phenolic resin by use of aryl phosphite and benzylic alcohol, and methods for modifying novolac resins, as well as methods for making the present compositions and products, such as coiled filament pipe and laminate panels, employing the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fluid dispersion of at least one dibenzylidene sorbitol acetal derivative. The sorbitol acetal derivative is useful as a clarifying agent for polyolefins and the inventive fluid dispersion permits improvements in the handling and processing of and mixing within the polyolefin composition. The inventive dispersion must be shelf stable, retain its nucleating effects, be compatible with polypropylene (and other polyolefins), and possess both short-term and long-term viscosities which permit acceptable transport through a standard polyolefin-manufacturing peristaltic pump. The preferred inventive dispersion thus comprises 3,4-DMDBS and at least one ethoxylated nonionic surfactant having an HLB of greater than about 8.5. Preferred surfactants include those selected from the group consisting essentially of ethoxylated sorbitan (C.sub.8 -C.sub.22) monoesters and ethoxylated nonyl-phenol ethers.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of a polyester polymer or polyester copolymer under superatmospheric pressure conditions in a pipe or tubular reaction under turbannular flow conditions. Reaction material having a glycol equivalents to carboxylic acid equivalents mole ratio of from 1.0:1 to 1.2:1, together with a superatmospheric dense gaseous medium are fed co-currently to the reactor. Dicarboxylic acid and/or diol raw materials may be injected into any of the reaction zones in the process during operation to achieve the overall desired mole ratio balance. The process operates at temperatures of from about 220.degree. C. to about 320.degree. C., with turbannular flow achieved before the polymer product and gas exit the reactor process. The pressure in the reaction zones can be in the range from 15 psia to 2500 psia.

Abstract: Described is a liquid, partially alkoxymethylated melamine crosslinker composition having from about 2.6 to about 4.6 moles of combined formaldehyde per mole of melamine, from about 1.4 to about 4.4 moles of alkyl per mole of melamine, from about 1.3 to about 3.4 moles of NH per mole of melamine, a free formaldehyde level of less than about 0.5 weight percent based on 100 percent solids, and an N-methylol level of less than about 6.0 weight percent; processes for its preparation; a low formaldehyde emitting curable composition containing the crosslinker; as well as a method of coating a substrate and substrates so coated.

Abstract: A method for removing color and extracting dyes from ionically dyeable polymeric materials is provided. The method includes contacting the ionically dyeable polymeric material with a swelling agent for the material under conditions sufficient to effect diffusion of the dye from the material. The process is especially useful for removing colors from ionically dyeable polymeric materials as part of a recycling process for such materials. Also, the extracted dye may be recovered for re-use as the swelling agent and contacting composition are substantially non-reactive with the dye.

Abstract: A process for recycling plastic waste containing a mixture of polyurethanes and other plastics, comprises reacting the plastic waste with an alcohol mixture comprising at least one low-molecular-weight, at least difunctional alcohol and at least one polyether-polyol, and then separating the resultant glycolysis polyol mechanically from the other plastic waste.

Abstract: A process for recycling colored polyamide material comprises the steps of (a) contacting solid colored polyamide material with an organic solvent composition at a temperature effective to dissolve the polyamide, thereby forming a solution containing colorant and dissolved polyamide; and (b) separating colorant from the polyamide. The process can optionally further comprise the step of recovering the colorant, recovering the polyamide, or recovering both the polymer and colorant. The organic solvent composition preferably is selected from the group consisting of aliphatic and aromatic ketones, aliphatic and aromatic alcohols, diols, water, and combinations thereof. Solvent compositions comprising at least one alcohol selected from the group consisting of butanediol, butanol, ethanol, and benzyl alcohol are preferred, such as aqueous solutions of 1-butanol or ethanol.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the production of a porous polymer comprising the steps of: i) forming a mixture comprising a polymerizable component and an organic solvent wherein the polymerizable component comprises at least one macromonomer having at least one perfluoropolyether unit; ii) polymerizing said mixture wherein immediately after the polymerization of said mixture at least a substantial proportion of said organic solvent is in the form of a discrete phase and wherein said discrete organic solvent phase forms an interpenetrating network throughout the mixture or is dispersed throughout the mixture; and iii) removing the discrete organic solvent phase.

Abstract: A process for recycling of packings containing reactive residues wherein the packings are introduced into a cold zone and cooled until the residues contained therein solidify and are then crushed in the cooled state, the crushed packings are divided into a fraction containing the reactive residues and at least one further fraction, the residue-containing fraction is introduced into a mixing zone into which an agent reactive with the residues is simultaneously introduced, optionally together with a catalyst, the temperature in the mixing zone being held below the softening temperature of the residues and the reactive agent, and the resulting mixture of residue-containing fraction and reactive agent and optionally catalyst is brought to a temperature sufficient for reaction and reacted in a reaction zone.

Abstract: A method of treating polyolefin comprises (i) a ligand-decomposition step of contacting polyolefin, which is obtained by the use of a transition metal compound containing ligands having cyclopentadienyl skeleton, with a ligand decomposer, such as water, oxygen, alcohol, alkylene oxide or peroxide, to decompose the ligands contained in the polyolefin, and (ii) a ligand-removal step of heating the polyolefin contacted with the ligand decomposer to remove the decomposed ligands from the polyolefin. According to this method, the residual ligands having cyclopentadienyl skeleton, which are contained in the polyolefin produced by the use of a transition metal compound containing ligands having cyclopentadienyl skeleton, are decomposed and removed from the polyolefin, whereby polyolefin diminished in odor development in the molding process can be obtained.

Abstract: A process for substantially stabilizing the color of a fluid which comprises an olefin is disclosed. The process comprises contacting the fluid with a composition, which comprises aluminum, zirconium and a borate, under a condition effective to stabilize the color of the fluid.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a granular polycarbonate prepolymer for solid-phase polymerization, comprising dissolving a polycarbonate prepolymer in a solvent under heat, then crystallizing it by cooling, and shaping it. The grains of the granular prepolymer hardly fuse together in polymerization, and the granular prepolymer is suitable for high-speed solid-phase polymerization to give polycarbonate.

Abstract: A process for polymer deformulation by solvent solution filtration begins by including formulated polymers and/or polymer products in a recycle stream. The formulated polymer products include a quantity of soluble polymers and/or insoluble polymers, soluble and/or insoluble colorants, formulations and additives. The recycle stream is placed in a solvent, taking the polymer and formulations into a solvent/polymer solution. Next, the solution is processed through a filtration stage. A quantity of mineral filter aid particles are then added to the solution to adsorb formulations contained in the solution. One of the mineral filter aids must be some form of carbon, preferably activated carbon. Other mineral filter aids may include diatomaceous earth. The solvent/polymer solution is then subjected to an additional polish filtration stage to remove substantially all of the mineral filter agents and associated formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for separating polyhydroxyalkanoate from a biomass, the process comprising extracting the polyhydroxyalkanoate with at least one PHA solvent selected from the group consisting of acetone, acetonitrile, benzene, butyl acetate, butyl propionate, .beta.-butyrolactone, .gamma.-butyrolactone, diethyl carbonate, diethylformamide, dimethyl carbonate, dimethyl succinate, dimethyl sulfoxide, dimethylformamide, ethyl acetate, ethylene glycol diacetate, methyl acetate, methyl ethyl ketone, 1,4-dioxane, tetrahydrofuran, toluene, xylene, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Perfluoroalkyleneethertriazine oligomer obtained by reacting a dinitrile compound NC-Rf.sup.0 --CN, where Rf.sup.0 is --(CFXOCF.sub.2).sub.a (CF.sub.2).sub.b (CF.sub.2 OCFX).sub.c --, where X is a fluorine atom or a CF.sub.3 group, a is an integer of 1 to 5, b is an integer of 1 to 2 and c is an integer of 1 to 5, or Rf.sup.0 is --CF.sub.2 O(CF.sub.2 O).sub.d CF.sub.2 --, where d is an integer of 1 to 8 with ammonia, further reacting the resulting diamizine compound with a dinitrile compound NC-Rf.sup.1 --CN, where Rf.sup.1 has the same meaning as that for Rf.sup.0 or Rf.sup.1 is a perfluoroalkylene group having 4 to 8 carbon atoms thereby obtaining a perfluoroalkyleneetherpolyimidoylamizine oligomer, then reacting the resulting oligomer with a perfluoronitrile compound Rf.sup.2 CN, where Rf.sup.2 is CF.sub.3 (OCF.sub.2).sub.e --, where e is an integer of 3 to 10, and then subjecting the resulting terminal-treated oligomer to a ring-closing reaction with a perfluoroacylating agent Rf.sup.3 COY, where Rf.sup.

Abstract: The inventions refers to a method of compacting expanded polystyrene (EPS). EPS, especially in the state of waste, constitutes a problem due to its voluminous nature. High logistic costs are connected with this voluminous nature and therefore it is difficult to realize an efficient recycling of EPS. This invention aims to offer a solution to this logistic problem by transforming the waste EPS in a compacted mass with semi-fluid properties, by bringing the EPS into contact with a liquid that has such a composition that the semi-fluid compacted mass itself is not miscible with the liquid that causes this phenomenon of compacting. To that end the liquid is composed of at least one component with solving power in respect of polystyrene and at least one component without solving power in respect of polystyrene.

Abstract: A method for producing a formed product of deproteinized natural rubber latex capable of reducing a content of an allergen in a natural rubber latex material to a level sufficient to keep the latex from being harmful to the human body without decreasing yields of the product and deteriorating formability of the latex. In the method, cleaning removal of a non-rubber content is carried out after each of protein decomposition, prevulcanization and forming. An aqueous alkali solution, ammonia, water containing free chlorine in an amount of 0.005 to 0.02% by weight or alcohol-water mixed liquid containing alcohol in an amount of 5 to 80% by weight is used as cleaning liquid for the cleaning removal. The method is suitably applied to production of a natural rubber product such as a rubber glove, a condom, a catheter, a foam rubber material and the like.

Abstract: This invention is to provide a process for the hydrogenation of conjugated diene polymer in an inert organic solvent, said polymer being obtained by polymerization or copolymerization of a conjugated diene, which comprise effecting selective hydrogenation of unsaturated double bonds in the conjugated diene units of said conjugated diene polymer in the presence of catalyst represented by the following formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Cp is cyclopentadienyl (C.sub.5 H.sub. --);X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are each independently a hologen atom, such as, chlorine or bromine;Y is carbon or nitrogen atom; andR.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently hydrogen atom or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower alkyls.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a film forming, fractionated novolak resin having consistent molecular weight and superior performance in photoresist composition, by isolating such novolak resin fractions without high temperature distillation. A method is also provided for producing photoresist composition from such a fractionated novolak resin and for producing semiconductor devices using such a photoresist composition.

Abstract: A polysilane containing insoluble matter and microgel as impurities is purified by dissolving the polysilane in a good solvent to form a polysilane solution, adding a poor solvent to the polysilane solution for causing a minor amount of high molecular weight component to precipitate, thereby agglomerating the insoluble matter and microgel, and removing the resulting agglomerate by filtration. The purifying method of the invention can readily remove the insolubles from the starting polysilane within a short time. A pure polysilane which can form a transparent smooth film is obtainable with commercial advantages.

Abstract: A polyester resin aqueous dispersion which provides a coating film having excellent processability, water resistance, corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, weather resistance and adhesion to various substrates, and which also has markedly excellent storage stability even at a high solids concentration. The polyester resin aqueous dispersion substantially comprises a specific polyester resin, a basic compound, an amphipathic organic solvent capable of plasticizing the polyester resin, and a compound having a protective colloid action. Furthermore, fine particles of the polyester resin are homogeneously dispersed in an aqueous medium and in a specific dispersed state.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of a lactic acid-based polyester having an excellent moldability, storage stability and biodegradability which has a less residual lactide left therein and is less susceptible to decomposition of lactic acid-based polyester and attachment of sublimed lactide to the molding apparatus, etc. at the devolatilization step and molding step after the polymerization reaction of lactic acid-based polyester. In the present invention, an organic chelating agent is added to a lactic acid-based polyester to deactivate the esterification catalyst used in the preparation of the lactic acid-based polyester, making it possible to inhibit the decomposition of lactic acid-based polyester at the devolatilizing process and molding process after polymerization reaction.

Abstract: A process for activating double metal cyanide catalysts is disclosed. A polyol starter or starter/catalyst mixture is heated under vacuum under conditions effective to achieve improved stripping compared with that which can be achieved through conventional vacuum stripping. Coupling vacuum stripping with inert gas sparging or stripping in the presence of an organic solvent gives a starter/catalyst mixture that activates rapidly in an epoxide polymerization process. Rapid activation makes process start-ups reliable and reduces cycle time. The process gives polyols with lower viscosity, lower polydispersity, and lower unsaturation for better polyurethanes.

Abstract: Poly(hydroxyaminoether) ammonium salts are prepared by contacting a poly(hydroxy amino ether) with a protonic acid or an alkyl halide in an amount and under reaction conditions sufficient to form a poly(hydroxy amino ether) ammonium salt having an oxygen transmission rate of less than about 0.5 cm.sup.3 -mil/100 in.sup.2 -atm(O.sub.2)-day.

Abstract: The invention provides an economical and efficient process for preparing a dimeric cyclic ester of an .alpha.-hydroxycarboxylic acid by depolymerizing a corresponding .alpha.-hydroxycarboxylic acid oligomer, which comprises the steps of (1) heating a mixture containing the .alpha.-hydroxycarboxylic acid oligomer and at least one high-boiling polar organic solvent having a boiling point within a range of 230.degree.-450.degree. C. to a temperature, at which the depolymerization of the oligomer takes place, under atmospheric pressure or reduced pressure, (2) dissolving the oligomer in the solvent until a residual rate of a melt phase of the oligomer reaches 0.5 or lower, (3) further continuing the heating at the temperature, at which the depolymerization of the oligomer takes place, to depolymerize the oligomer, (4) distilling out the dimeric cyclic ester formed together with the high-boiling polar organic solvent, and (5) recovering the dimeric cyclic ester from the distillate.

Abstract: Methods are provided for the synthesis of poly(ethylene oxide) ("PEO") star macromolecules including functionalizable groups. In one embodiment, a core molecule including a plurality of dendritic branches or having a comb structure, and including a plurality of accessible reactive groups is reacted with functionalizable poly(ethylene oxide) ("PEO") molecules. The functionalizable poly(ethylene oxide) molecules include a reactive group capable of reacting with the reactive group on the core molecule, and a functionalizable group capable of being chemically modified, which optionally is protected. In the reaction, the PEO molecules are covalently attached to the core molecule, to form a PEO star macromolecule with terminal functionalizable groups. Preferably, the functionalizable PEO is a heterofunctional linear PEO which includes the reactive group at one terminus and the functionalizable group at the other terminus.

Abstract: Polycarbonate resins are freed of unreacted residues of the dihydric phenol reactants employed in their preparation by heating the resins in the presence of ortho esters or ortho carbonates.

Abstract: Perfluoroalkyleneethertriazine oligomer obtained by reacting a dinitrile compound NC--RF.sup.0 --CN where Rf.sup. is --(CFXOCF.sub.2)a(CF.sub.2)b(CF.sub.2 OCFX)c--, where X is a fluorine atom or a CF.sub.3 group, a is an integer of 1 to 5, b is an integer of 1 to 2 and c is an integer of 1 to 5, or Rf.sup.0 is --CF.sub.2 O(CF.sub.2 O)dCF.sub.2 --, where d is an integer of 1 to 8, with ammonia, further reacting the resulting diamizine compound with a dinitrile compound NC--Rf.sup.1 --CN, Rf.sup.1 has the same meaning as that for Rf.sup.0 or Rf.sup.1 is a perfluoroalkylene group having 4 to 8 carbon atoms thereby obtaining a perfluoroalkyleneetherpolyimidoylamizine oligomer, then reacting the resulting oligomer with a perfluoronitrile compound Rf.sup.2 CN, Rf.sup.2 is CF.sub.3 (OCF.sub.2)e-- where e is an integer of 3 to 10 thereby treating the terminal groups thereof, and then subjecting the resulting terminal-treated oligomer to a ring-closing reaction with a perfluoroacylating agent RF.sup.3 COY, Rf.sup.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to a process for preparing a fluid absorbent polymer wherein an ethylenically unsaturated monomer mixture is dispersed as droplets in an inert organic phase containing a hydrophobic suspending agent, such droplets being polymerized to form polymer particles having a hydrophobic surface, the improvement comprising blending the polymer particles with a hydrophilic material in the absence of an organic solvent, such as to render the hydrophobic surface hydrophilic.

Abstract: A method of removing heteropoly compounds from polyethers, polyesters and/or polyether esters, which are contaminated with heteropoly compounds is described, which comprises adding, to the polymers or a solution thereof, an ether whose polarity is so low that its addition leads to the deposition of the heteropoly compound in a separate phase, and separating off the precipitated heteropoly compound phase. The polymer phase which remains is preferably purified further using a solid adsorbent.

Abstract: A high molecular weight polyimidoylamidine having an intrinsic viscosity of from 0.25 dl/g to 0.60 dl/g and a high molecular weight polytriazine derived therefrom having an intrinsic viscosity of from 0.25 dl/g to 0.65 dl/g are disclosed. A polyimidoylamidine having a molecular weight in a wide range, including high molecular weight, can advantageously be obtained by reacting a perfluoropolyether dinitrile with ammonia and reacting the resultant reaction product with a specific amount of a perfluoropolyether dinitrile. A terminal-stabilized polytriazine and its preparation methods are also disclosed. A polytrizine, which contains a nitrile group at side chains thereof and has an intrinsic viscosity within a specific range, is particularly suitable as a precursor of a perfluoroelastomer having excellent mechanical and chemical properties.

Abstract: A preparation process of solid polyhydroxycarboxylic acid comprising subjecting an organic solvent solution of polyhydroxycarboxylic acid to cooling.cndot.solidification and grinding. The preparation process can provide high molecular weight solid polyhydroxycarboxylic acid with ease and cheaply, can be converted with ease to a continuous system, and is useful in industry.

Abstract: A method of making pigment concentrate particles having pigment uniformly dispersed in a polymer and exhibiting a controlled morphology and narrow particle size distribution. The method involves dispersing pigment particles in a pigment dispersant liquid to form a first dispersion phase; blending the first dispersion phase with a binder to produce a second dispersion phase; mixing the second dispersion phase under sufficient shear to produce a suspension of small dispersion phase droplets in an immiscible suspending liquid; allowing the small dispersion phase droplets in the suspension to coalesce to a larger size at which substantially no further coalescence can occur; mixing the suspension of coalesced droplets with an extracting liquid to remove the pigment dispersant liquid from the coalesced droplets; and isolating the resulting pigment concentrate particles.

Abstract: The present invention provides copolymerized copolyester-carbonates having improved flow and formability, in addition to excellent mechanical properties, heat resistance, transparency, and water resistance obtained by copolymerization of two or more aromatic dihydroxy compounds and a compound capable of reacting with those aromatic dihydroxy compounds to form carbonate linkages, characterized in that, of all the constituent repeating units derived from aromatic dihydroxy compounds, 2-40 mole % are derived from resorcin and/or substituted resorcins.

Abstract: A device for rethreading and cleaning threaded pipe studs having an elongated casing having an outside surface provided with flat portions for attaching to a torquing means, which casing is provided with a straight channel therethrough shaped to allow passage of the pipe stud with at least a portion of the channel sidewalls having an inside diameter slightly larger than the outside diameter of the pipe studs, and having multiple threading dies attached to the channel sidewalls at one open end with the teeth protruding perpendicularly from the channel sidewalls, wherein the teeth on each threading die projects consecutively shallower into the channel as they progress from the open end.