Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions containing certain anthraquinone polysulfonamide colorants incorporated therein as toners or colorants. The anthraquinone colorant moieties which are incorporated into the polymer chain of the polysulfonamide colorants are not leachable, sublimable or extractable and do not exude from the thermoplastic compositions. The anthraquinone polysulfonamide colorants may be added to the thermoplastic polymers during production or melt blended with the polymer by conventional techniques to produce transparent thermoplastic compositions useful for a variety of end uses where nonmigrating or nonextractable colorants are needed.

Abstract: The specification describes various polymers having monomer of formula (I): ##STR1## In formula (I), R1 and R2 are, independently, hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 alkyl group, an aromatic or heteroaromatic group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.7 heterocycloalkyl group, or a --C(O)R3 group. Preferably R1 and R2 are both a a --C(O)R3 group where R3 which can the same of different is selected from the group consisting of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 alkyl group, an aromatic or heteroaromatic group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.7 heterocyclic group; or a --CH.sub.2 --C(O)--R4 group in which R4 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group. At lease one of R1 and R2 is a --C(O)R3 group. The polymer may be a homopolymer or a copolymer containing other ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The polymer may be used in a variety of coating compositions such as inks, adhesives, paints and films.

Abstract: The invention relates to an amorphous copolyester having a maximum melt viscosity at 1 radian/second and at about 260 to about 290.degree. C. of about 12000 poise, a glass transition temperature ranging from about 88.degree. C. to about 120.degree. C., and an inherent viscosity of at least about 0.6 dl/g. The amorphous copolyesters comprise the reaction product of a diol component and a dicarboxylic acid component. The diol component comprises residues of from about 5.0 to about 50 mole % of 2,2'-(sulfonylbis(4,1 -phenyleneoxy))-bis(ethanol) which has the following chemical formula: ##STR1## and from about 50 to about 95 mole % of a mixture of at least two diols selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, neopentyl glycol, 1,3-propanediol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, and mixture thereof. The dicarboxylic acid component comprises residues of terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, 1,4-cyclohexandedicarboxylic acid, 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the production of cyclopropylmethyl halides (CPMX) such as cyclopropylmethyl chloride (CPMCI) and cyclopropylmethyl bromide (CPMBr) wherein cyclopropanemethanol (CPMO) is contacted with a complex comprising a dialkyl sulfide and an N-halosuccinimide in the presence of an organic solvent.

Abstract: This invention is directed to novel Group 8-10 transition metal catalysts and to batch or continuous polymerizations using these catalysts. The catalysts of the present invention readily convert ethylene and .alpha.-olefins to high molecular weight polymers, and allow for olefin polymerizations under various conditions, including ambient temperature and pressure, and in solution. Preferred catalysts are group 8-10 transition metals having certain dipyridyl ligands bonded thereto.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process of deactivating a polycarbonate, by mixing a polycarbonate containing an active alkali metal catalyst residue with a carboxylic acid, but not removing the deactivated catalyst. The invention further relates to a process of deactivating a polycarbonate, by mixing a solid state polycarbonate containing an active alkali metal catalyst and a carboxylic acid, followed by heating the mixture of step at a temperature to melt the mixture and deactivate the alkali metal catalyst, wherein the deactivated catalyst is not removed. The invention further relates to a process of making a polycarbonate, by polymerizing a polycarbonate in the presence of an alkali metal catalyst to produce an activated polycarbonate, and mixing the activated polycarbonate with a carboxylic acid to deactivate the alkali metal catalyst and form a polycarbonate, wherein the deactivated alkali metal catalyst is not removed from the polycarbonate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fluid bed polymerization process including an improved method for cooling the fluid bed. The recycled fluid stream is cooled by a method comprisinga) cooling said gas sufficiently to condense a portion of said gas to a liquid,b) thereafter separating said liquid from said cooled gas,c) compressing said cooled gas,d) thereafter recooling said cooled gas sufficiently to condense a portion thereof to a liquid,e) reintroducing said liquid portions and said recooled gas into said reactor sufficiently to maintain reactive conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reporter bacterium, comprising a bacterium that occurs naturally in a biological sludge and that contains a nucleic acid that encodes a reporter protein not found in the naturally occurring bacterium. The nucleic acid can encode a bioluminescent reporter protein. A method and apparatus are also provided for detecting the presence of toxicity in a wastewater treatment influent stream, comprising contacting the influent with a reporter bacterium of the present invention; monitoring the expression of the reporter protein by the reporter bacterium; and correlating a reduction in the expression of the reporter protein with the presence of toxicity.

Abstract: A blend of at least three different polyethylene-based components is described which can be extrusion coated onto a substrate to give a strong bond therewith with short curing times. The blend comprises a medium density polyethylene with a narrow molecular weight distribution, a low density polyethylene homopolymer with a broad molecular weight distribution, and a linear low density polyethylene copolymer.

Abstract: A sampler assembly and a method of collecting a sample of a process are disclosed. The sampler assembly includes a lid subassembly and a housing body subassembly. The housing body subassembly includes a housing body that accommodates different sizes and shapes of collection bottles. The housing body includes lateral and axial adjustment devices with bottle engaging pads with surfaces that contact and support the collection bottle. The adjustment devices may be either manually or automatically adjusting components, and may be adjusted for any type of collection bottle. The lid subassembly includes a lid, a bracket coupled to the lid for supporting the sampler assembly, a plug disposed in the lid, a supply line and a vent line. The housing body subassembly includes a housing body releasable coupled to the lid, lateral and axial adjustment devices, and a shield to protect the operator.

Abstract: A liquid/dense gas extraction column process providing intimate contact between a dense gas and a fluid feed containing a solute and operating in an enhanced solubility region provides solubility of a solute in the dense gas to be at least 250% by weight greater than the solubility of the solute in the dense gas at the same operating temperature and 200 bar pressure. The enhanced solubility region for carbon dioxide is a pressure range of between 450 and 1200 bar in combination with a temperature range between 50 and 300.degree. C. The column has a diameter greater than about 3.5 centimeters and a height to diameter ratio greater than about 5.

Abstract: Solid form additive systems which are dispersible in aqueous media are disclosed, as are methods for preparing such additive systems and methods for dispersing such additive systems in aqueous media. Also disclosed are methods for applying additives to polymeric particles and the polymeric particles treated by such methods. These polymeric particles can be made into articles that can be used in a wide range of applications, e.g., as film or packaging for food, medicine and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the synthesis of 3-buten-1-ol by contacting 3,4-epoxy-1-butene and formic acid with a homogeneous catalyst solution comprising a palladium(0) compound, a tertiary phosphine and a trialkylamine dissolved in tetrahydrofuran.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of cyclopropylglycine by a 5-step process wherein cyclopropanecarboxaldehyde is reacted with an .alpha.-aminoalkylaromatic compound to obtain an imine which is reacted with a cyanide to produce an aminonitrile compound; the aminonitrile compound is hydrolyzed to the corresponding aminocarboxylic acid and finally the arylalkyl residue is removed from the amino group by hydrogenolysis.

Abstract: This invention relates to PET copolymer composition that have both 1,4-cyclohexanedimethal (CHDM) and isophthalic acid moieties copolymerized. These compositions have better oxygen and carbon dioxide barrier properties than either PET homopolymer or CHDM-modified PET copolymers. These copolymer compositions are useful for packaging applications (such as carbonated soft drink bottles) requiring barrier properties to oxygen and carbon dioxide at least as good or better than PET homopolymer.

Abstract: The ability to transport body liquids in consumer products such as diapers, incontinents and feminine napkins is a key factor in their performance. This invention is designed to provide specific high fluxes (volume of liquid/(time*mass of polymer) of aqueous liquids in designated directions using bundles of new specially designed fibers. The key factors for the bundles are a high specific adhesion for the liquid of interest, a high specific volume of the bundle itself, and alignment of the fibers within the bundle. The invention includes novel liquid acquisition/distribution systems and absorbent products that include a liquid acquisition/distribution system which may incorporate the novel bundles of fibers.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for making copolyesters of terephthalic acid and a diol component including ethylene glycol and includes the steps of adding terephthalic acid and diol to a first esterification reactor and then late addition of supplemental ethylene glycol subsequent to the first esterification reactor but prior to a point where the ethylene glycol partial pressure is reduced below about 300 torr.

Abstract: Methods for preparing olefin polymers, and catalysts for preparing olefin polymers are disclosed. The polymers can be prepared by contacting the corresponding monomers with a Group 8-10 transition metal catalyst. The polymers are suitable for processing in conventional extrusion processes, and can be formed into high barrier sheets or films, or low molecular weight resins for use in synthetic waxes in wax coatings or as emulsions.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel cyclopentadienyl transition metal compounds that are stable under a wide variety of conditions, particularly under conditions that include exposure to water and oxygen containing media. These novel compounds can be utilized in preparing novel catalyst systems useful in polymerizing olefins. The cyclopentadienyl compound can specifically be [(C5H4CH2CH2N[H]Me2)TiCl3]+B[C6F5]4-. Also disclosed are processes for preparing the novel cyclopentadienyl transition metal compounds.

Abstract: A method for producing a processed polymeric sheet to be adhesively secured to a cover to form a seal, the sheet having properties such that the seal does not have branching peel defects when it is separated. A polymeric sheet is formed from a source of polymeric material, and at least one side of the polymeric sheet is coated with silicone. The polymeric sheet is further processed while implementing a static neutralization method to substantially eliminate electrostatic discharge across the polymeric sheet during such further fabrication, producing a processed polymeric sheet. Preferably the polymeric material is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polystyrene, polyester, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, acrylics, acrylonitrile, polycarbonates, polyimide, and cellulosics.