Abstract: A fluidizable catalyst composition is provided having cupric chloride deposited on a fluidizable, modified gamma alumina support in which the support has incorporated, prior to the deposit of copper, from 0.5% to 3.0% by weight based on the weight of the support of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of potassium, lithium, rubidium, cesium, alkaline earth metals, rare earth metals, or combinations thereof. Such catalyst compositions are extremely useful as the fluid bed catalyst in the vapor phase oxyhydrochlorination reaction of ethylene, oxygen and hydrogen chloride to produce 1,2-dichloroethane. The use of the catalysts results in improved EDC efficiency based on ethylene and avoids operating problems caused by stickiness of the catalyst in the fluid bed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vinyl polymer composition suitable for outdoor use in the sunlight. The heat buildup in articles made from the composition is lowered without changing the ultraviolet protection or the color of the articles. This is accomplished by employing in the composition a black infrared reflecting pigment, such as a mixture of Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 and Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3, and other infrared reflecting pigments.