Abstract: In the process of producing a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon in a diluent in the presence of a palladium salt, the anion of a strong non-hydrohalogenic acid, and a phosphine ligand, improved polymer bulk density and polymerization rates are obtained when employing as the diluent a ketone/alcohol mixture having at least 50% by volume of an aliphatic ketone which has at most 10 carbon atoms and at least 5% by volume of an aliphatic alcohol which has at most 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Plasticized compositions exhibiting enhanced thermal processability are produced by substantially saturating a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon with water at the melting point of the plasticized composition.

Abstract: Bis[di(alkoxyphenyl)phosphino]alkanes are produced by reacting an alkoxyphenyl Grignard with phosphorus trichloride and converting the resulting di(alkoxyphenyl)phosphorus chloride to the corresponding phosphine. The di(alkoxyphenyl)phosphine is reacted with a dihaloalkane to produce the desired bisphosphine.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions that may be used as catalysts for the preparation of polymers of carbon monoxide and olefinically unsaturated hydrocarbons. The invention also relates to processes using the catalyst compositions of the invention to prepare said polymers. The processes comprise contacting the monomers in the presence of a catalyst obtained from the reaction of a Group VIII metal compound with a nitrogen bidentate ligand, an anion of a non-hydrohalogenic acid having a pKa of less than 6, and an organic oxidant.

Abstract: Improved melt stability without the loss of properties of strength and impact resistance are exhibited by blends of (a) linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and (b) ethylene-.alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated acid copolymer.

Abstract: Polymer blends of improved properties are produced from (1) linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon, (2) copolymers of ethylene and .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and (3) glass fibers.

Abstract: Non-miscible blends of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon with polyether esteramide polymers show good processability and improved surface characteristics.

Abstract: A laminar structure consisting of a substrate and the structural adhesive consisting of:a linear alternating copolymer or interpolymer consisting of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon.

Abstract: Catalyst residues are reduced in linear alternating polymers of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon produced in the presence of a Group VIII transition metal catalyst by contacting the linear alternating polymer with a dithiocarbamate compound in a non-gaseous reaction environment in an oxygenated organic reaction diluent.

Abstract: Polymer blends comprising a major proportion of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and a minor proportion of a tetrafluoroethylene containing polymer exhibit good melt strength.

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

Abstract: The invention is a linear random terpolymer comprised of repeating units of --CO--(C.sub.2 H.sub.4)-- and units of --CO--(C.sub.x H.sub.y)-- where x is greater than 2 and less than 20, having a melting point between about 150.degree. C. and about 245.degree. C. The invention also concerns a process to prepare a polymer having a melting point less than about 245.degree. C. which comprises contacting carbon monoxide and ethylene in the presence of one or more hydrocarbons C.sub.x H.sub.y containing an olefinically unsaturated --CH.dbd.CH-- group, where x is greater than 2 and less than 20, with a suitable catalyst and under conditions effective to prepare a linear random polymer having units of the formula --CO--(C.sub.2 H.sub.4)-- and units of the general formula --CO--(C.sub.x H.sub.y)--, and having a melting point less than about 245.degree. C.

Abstract: Blends of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon with specified amounts of a maleated, partially hydrogenated block copolymers demonstrate improved properties of impact strength and flex modulus.

Abstract: Polymer blends of improved properties comprise a uniform blend of (1) a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and (2) a selectively hydrogenated block copolymer of a vinyl aromatic compound and a conjugated alkadiene.

Abstract: A composition comprising:(a) at least one linear alternating copolymer of carbon monoxide and an ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon; and(b) a vinyl alcohol polymer, as well as articles prepared therefrom and packaging materials prepared therefrom.

Abstract: A coated object is produced by flame spraying the object with a substantially molten polymeric material which comprises a linear alternating polymer of ethylene and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon optionally blended with a copolymer of ethylene and .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new thermoplastic polymer composition having the processing characteristics of a thermosetting polymer along with an improved balance of properties including improved modulus/glass transition temperature/toughness balance. These new polymer compositions are prepared by reacting certain amine compounds with certain diepoxide compounds to form linear units which are lightly crosslinked. Also disclosed and claimed are processes for preparing such compositions, cured compositions and end-use applications.

Abstract: A process for producing a fiber reinforced polymer sheet by paper-making technology starting from an aqueous dispersion of thermoplastic polymer particles and fibers having a minimum length of 2.0 mm, characterized in that the polymer is an alternating copolymer of ethylene and carbon monoxide with an average weight molecular weight of at least 6000 and the fibers are used in an amount of from 5 to 450 pbw per 100 pbw of polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions that may be used as catalysts for the preparation of polymers of carbon monoxide and at least one olefinically unsaturated organic compound. The invention also relates to a process using the catalyst compositions of the invention to prepare said polymers. The process comprises contacting the monomers in the presence of a catalyst obtained from the reaction of (a) a Group VIII metal compound with (b) a bidentate phosphorus, arsenic or antimony ligand, (c) a compound selected from the group consisting of non-noble transition metal salts having an anion of a non-hydrohalogenic acid with a pKa less than 6, and (d) a quinone.

Abstract: Plasticized compositions are produced by intimately mixing (a) a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and (b) an organic sulfone. Particularly preferred compositions comprise polymers of carbon monoxide and ethylene or polymers of carbon monoxide, ethylene and propylene, plasticized by the intimate presence therein of sulfolane.