Abstract: A novel catalyst which is devoid of potassium and comprising the elements Mo, Bi, Fe, Si, Ni and/or Co and Ru and/or Sb, and, optionally Cl, is provided for oxidizing alpha,beta-unsaturated monoolefins in the vapor phase with molecular oxygen to produce the corresponding alpha,beta-unsaturated carboxyolic acid and alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehyde. The catalyst can also be used in corresponding ammoxidation reactions.

Abstract: A means of obtaining improved adhesion of the jacket to the metal sheath of an electrical conductor involving the use of a dual layer film as the material for adhering the two to each other is disclosed. The dual layer film contains a film layer of an ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer or an ethylene/methacrylic acid copolymer or the ionomer salts thereof and a film layer of polyethylene or an ethylene/acrylyl ester copolymer or an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer.

Abstract: Water soluble, high solids urethane coating compositions comprising a polycaprolactone derivative, an aliphatic polyisocyanate and water. The polycaprolactone derivative is a water soluble, carboxyl modified oligomer addition reaction product mixture obtained by the reaction of polycaprolactone polyol and an anhydride of a polycarboxylic acid to produce a water insoluble adduct that on reaction with an inorganic or organic base produces the water soluble, carboxyl modified oligomer addition reaction product mixtures which are eminently suitable for the production of urethane coating compositions of this invention. The polycaprolactone polyol reacted with the polycarboxylic acid has an average at least two hydroxyl groups in the molecule, a hydroxyl number of from about 15 to about 600 and an average molecular weight of from about 290 to about 6,000. The carboxylic acid anhydride has at least one intramolecular carboxylic anhydride group.

Abstract: High solids, low energy cure coating compositions of aliphatic polyepoxides, monocarboxylic acid compounds as initiator and stannous salts as catalysts.

Abstract: Polymerizable reaction product mixtures are prepared by the reaction of an epoxide of a long chain (1) unsaturated fatty oil or (ii) unsaturated fatty acid or ester thereof with a mixture of (a) acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, (b) a diepoxide, and (c) at least one other modifying compound. The modifying compounds contain a group that will react with the epoxidized fatty oil or with the epoxidized fatty acid or ester. The mixtures produced are useful per se and in formulations as inks or coatings that are curable by exposure to radiation or by heating.

Abstract: A process for producing polyesters and copolyesters, useful for making films and fibers, by the polycondensation of dicarboxylic acids and aliphatic glycols using mixtures of antimony diglycollate and silicon compounds as catalysts.

Abstract: High solids coating or ink compositions comprising blends of low molecular weight acrylic copolymers having pendant carboxyl groups and aliphatic polyepoxides.

Abstract: High solids coating compositions comprising a polycaprolactone derivative and a mixture of a methylolated melamine and a low molecular weight polyol; and, optionally, solvent and catalyst. The polycaprolactone derivative used in the coating compositions can be (A) a polycaprolactone polyol; or (B) the reaction product of a polycaprolactone polyol and an anhydride of a polycarboxylic acid; or (C) the reaction product of a polycaprolactone polyol, a polyisocyanate and an anhydride of a polycarboxylic acid; or (D) the reaction product of a polycaprolactone polyol, a diepoxide and an anhydride of a polycarboxylic acid; the polycaprolactone polyol referred to in the above four classes, Types A to D, has an average of at least two hydroxyl groups in the molecule, a hydroxyl number of from about 15 to about 600 and an average molecular weight of from about 290 to about 6,000. The carboxylic acid anhydride mentioned has at least one intramolecular carboxylic anhydride group.

Abstract: Foams containing a functional textile treating compound for application to a substrate such as a fabric or textile. The use of foams enables the application in uniform manner of many functional compositions that can be used in the treatment of a textile fabric to improve its properties. The foam compositions of this invention generally leave the textile material essentially dry to the touch and thus require less energy consumption in drying and further treatment of the textile. The foams have a foam density of 0.005 to 0.3 gram per cc, and average bubble size of from 0.05 to 0.5 millimeters in diameter and a foam half-life of from one to sixty minutes.

Abstract: Polymerizable reaction product mixtures containing cycloalkenylcarbonyloxy compounds are produced by the reaction of a conjugated diene with (i) an acrylate or methacrylate ester of an expoxidized long chain unsaturated fatty oil or (ii) an acrylate or methacrylate of an epoxidized long chain unsaturated fatty acid or ester thereof. The reaction product mixtures obtained are useful per se and in formulations as inks or coatings that can be cured by exposure to radiation or heat.

Abstract: Water insoluble adducts are produced comprising the reaction product of a polycaprolactone polyol and an anhydride of a polycarboxylic acid. The polycaprolactone polyol reacted with the anhydride of the polycarboxylic acid has an average of at least two hydroxyl groups in the molecule, a hydroxyl number of from about 15 to 600 and an average molecular weight of from about 290 to about 6,000. The carboxylic acid anhydride has at least one intramolecular carboxylic anhydride group. These water insoluble adducts on reaction with an inorganic or organic base produce water soluble, carboxyl modified oligomer addition reaction products which are eminently suitable for the production of aqueous coatings compositions. Exceptionally good coatings compositions are obtained when a crosslinker is present in the coating composition.

Abstract: Powder coating compositions of blends of (1) vinyl chloride polymers having pendant hydroxyl groups, (2) a suitable crosslinker and (3) cellulose acetate butyrate have been produced and applied to a substrate and cured to form smooth, uniform coatings. The compositions can also contain certain blocked catalysts for improved cure.

Abstract: Silicone textile treating compositions containing as a flammability retarder a chelator, such as ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid or a salt, ether or ester thereof.

Abstract: Water insoluble polycaprolactone-epoxide adducts are produced comprising the reaction product of a polycaprolactone polyol, a diepoxide and an anhydride of a polycarboxylic acid. The polycaprolactone polyol reacted with the diepoxide and the anhydride of the polycarboxylic acid has at least two hydroxyl groups in the molecule, a hydroxyl number of from about 15 to about 600 and an average molecular weight of from about 290 to about 6,000. The carboxylic acid anhydride has at least one intramolecular carboxylic anhydride group. These water insoluble polycaprolactone-epoxide adducts on reaction with an inorganic or organic base produce water soluble, carboxyl modifier polycarprolactone-epoxide oligomer addition reaction products which are eminently suitable for the production of aqueous coatings compositions. Exceptionally good coatings compositions are obtained when a crosslinker is present in the coating composition.

Abstract: High solids compositions, useful as inks or coatings, comprising a mixture of a polycaprolactone derivative and a polyepoxide crosslinking agent. There can optionally be present an organic isocyanate, catalyst and solvent. The polycaprolactone derivative used in the composition is the reaction product, or adduct, of a polycaprolactone polyol and an intramolecular carboxylic acid anhydride; it is water insoluble.

Abstract: A formulation for use in the printing of fabrics or carpets comprising a thickener such as hydroxyalkyl cellulose, an ethylene oxide adduct of a mixture of C.sub.11 to C.sub.15 linear secondary alcohols, a dyestuff and water.

Abstract: Water insoluble urethane adducts are produced comprising the reaction product of a polycaprolactone polyol, a polyisocyanate and an anhydride of a polycarboxylic acid. The polycaprolactone polyol reacted with the polyisocyanate and the anhydride of the polycarboxylic acid has an average of at least two hydroxyl groups in the molecule, a hydroxyl number of from about 15 to about 600 and an average molecular weight of from about 290 to about 6,000. The carboxylic acid anhydride has at least one intramolecular carboxylic anhydride group. These water insoluble urethane adducts on reaction with an inorganic or organic base produce water soluble, carboxyl modified urethane oligomer addition reaction products which are eminently suitable for the production of aqueous coatings compositions. Exceptionally good coatings compositions are obtained when a crosslinker is present in the coating composition.

Abstract: A process for producing polyesters and copolyesters, useful for making films and fibers, by the polycondensation of dicarboxylic acids and aliphatic glycols using certain silicon compounds as catalysts.

Abstract: Latex compositions are obtained having improved properties comprising an acrylic latex and a water soluble, carboxyl modified oligomer as adduct reaction product. These adducts are produced by initially obtaining a water insoluble product which is (1) the reaction product of a polycaprolactone polyol and an anhydride of a polycarboxylic acid; or (2) the reaction product of a polycaprolactone polyol, a polyisocyanate and an anhydride of a polycarboxylic acid; or (3) the reaction product of a polycaprolactone polyol, a diepoxide and an anhydride of a polycarboxylic acid. In producing either of the above three types of adducts or products the polycaprolactone polyol used has an average of at least two hydroxyl groups in the molecule, a hydroxyl number of from about 15 to about 600 and an average molecular weight of from about 290 to about 6,000. The carboxylic acid anhydride has at least one intramolecular carboxylic anhydride group.

Abstract: A soft, pliable, fiber-reinforced surface flock foamed latex sheet comprising a fibrous sheet or scrim base material, a foamed latex and a flocking in which the foam latex comprises up to about 98 weight percent of the foamed latex sheet.