Abstract: Porous particles of vinyl resin are disclosed where said particles are non-spherical in shape, highly porous, skinless and friable. Processes are also disclosed for producing these novel particles. The particles are preferably PVC and exhibit an ability to absorb large amounts of plasticizer in a short time.

Abstract: Porous particles of vinyl resin are disclosed where said particles are non-spherical in shape, highly porous, skinless and friable. Processes are also disclosed for producing these novel particles. The particles are preferably PVC and exhibit an ability to absorb large amounts of plasticizer in a short time.

Abstract: Porous particles of vinyl resin are disclosed where said particles are non-spherical in shape, highly porous, skinless and friable. Processes are also disclosed for producing these novel particles. The particles are preferably PVC and exhibit an ability to absorb large amounts of plasticizer in a short time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vinyl halide polymer composition suitable for outdoor use in the sunlight. The change in color as measured by .DELTA.E in articles made from the polymeric composition is found to be substantially lower than other compositions. The lower .DELTA.E provides a measurement for improved weatherability of the compositions in such applications as housing siding, window profiles, shutters and roof vents.

Abstract: Porous particles of vinyl resin are disclosed where said particles are non-spherical in shape, highly porous, skinless and friable. Processes are also disclosed for producing these novel particles. The particles are preferably PVC and exhibit an ability to absorb large amounts of plasticizer in a short time.

Abstract: Polyvinyl chloride articles such as bottles and films are provided which have a high degree of clarity, low haze, low blush, excellent color stability and which do not impart taste and odor to the contents of the article. A novel composition is used to form the articles. Said composition comprises at least one ingredient selected from the group having the formula:OH--X--O--RandR--O--X--O--R.X in the above formulas is a straight chain, branched or cyclic radical having from 2 to about 20 oxygen atoms, preferably from 2 to 10 and more preferably from 2 to 6. At least one of said oxygen atoms must form an ether linkage and the remainder may form ether, epoxy or hydroxy bonds or mixtures thereof. X also has from about 4 to about 60 carbon atoms, preferably 6 to 30, more preferably 6 to 20. R is a straight chain radical having from about 5 to about 40 carbon atoms, preferably 12 to 20.

Abstract: It has been found that substituted hydroquinones function as a shortstop agent in the polymerization of vinyl monomers. The substituted hydroquinones have the formula: ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## wherein p is 1 or 2 and q is 0 or 1; provided that p+q=1 or 2. The groups R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, Z and W are defined hereafter.The compounds 2,5-di-t-amylhydroquinone and 2,5-di-t-butylhydroquinone are particularly desirable as shortstop agents in the polymerization of vinyl chloride.

Abstract: Porous particles of crosslinked PVC are disclosed. the particles are skinless and have a fast powder mix time. Processes to produce the novel particles are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vinyl halide polymer composition suitable for outdoor use in the sunlight. The change in color as measured by .DELTA.E in articles made from the polymeric composition is found to be substantially lower than other compositions. The lower .DELTA.E provides a measurement for improved weatherability of the compositions in such applications as housing siding, window profiles, shutters and roof vents.

Abstract: An improved process is provided for producing porous PVC resin particles by a thickened aqueous suspension polymerization process comprising polymerizing vinyl chloride monomer in an aqueous suspension wherein said aqueous medium contains at least one dispersant capable of thickening water, and optionally at least one secondary surfactant, at least one oil-soluble free radical generating catalyst, the improvement comprising charging said free radical catalyst as a solution wherein the solvent for said catalyst solution has a density equal to or less than that of the monomer being polymerized and the catalyst solution has a density less than water.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polymerization reaction vessel having a coating on the inner surfaces thereof resulting from applying thereto an aqueous coating composition containing an unneutralized lightly crosslinked interpolymer of one or more carboxylic acid monomers with a polyunsaturated compound having a plurality of terminally unsaturated polymerizable groups whereby polymer buildup on said inner surfaces is substantially eliminated. Optionally, there is employed in the coating composition a water-soluble surfactant which contains polyether-type hydrophilic segments, such as, for example, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate. Multiple charges or batches of polymer can be made in said internally-coated reaction vessel without opening the same between charges, thus preventing the escape of unreacted monomer to the surrounding atmosphere.

Abstract: A method of preventing or retarding polymer build-up on the internal surfaces of polymerization reactors is provided by this invention. Reduced build-up in vinyl chloride polymerization is obtained by having a phenolic compound coated on the internal surfaces of the reactor vessel and a water phase polymerization inhibitor either combined with the phenolic coating or added to the aqueous polymerization medium. Optionally, a chelating agent is also added with the water phase inhibitor. The process is further enhanced by the presence of water soluble dispersants such as polyvinyl alcohol and methyl cellulose.

Abstract: Porous particles of vinyl resin are disclosed where said particles are non-spherical in shape, highly porous, skinless and friable. Processes are also disclosed for producing these novel particles. The particles are preferably PVC and exhibit an ability to absorb large amounts of plasticizer in a short time.

Abstract: An improved process is provided for producing porous PVC resin particles by a thickened aqueous suspension polymerization process comprising polymerizing vinyl chloride monomer in an aqueous suspension wherein said aqueous medium contains at least one dispersant capable of thickening water, and optionally at least one secondary surfactant, at least one oil-soluble free radical generating catalyst, the improvement comprising charging said free radical catalyst as a solution wherein the solvent for said catalyst solution has a density equal to or less than that of the monomer being polymerized and the catalyst solution has a density less than water.

Abstract: A process for the removal of water from dispersed particles such as vinyl resins uses electrofiltration to yield a high total solids content wetcake. A final dryer such as a fluid energy dryer is used to yield a dry, finely divided resin or polymer. Accordingly, the need for various spray drying methods accompanied by subsequent harsh grinding steps are eliminated. Substantial energy cost savings are realized and the need for coagulation additives are eliminated as well as the necessary removal and neutralization of undesirable residues.

Abstract: An improved process is provided for producing porous PVC resin particles by a thickened aqueous suspension polymerization process comprising polymerizing vinyl chloride monomer in an aqueous suspension wherein said aqueous medium contains at least one dispersant capable of thickening water, and optionally at least one secondary surfactant, at least one oil-soluble free radical generating catalyst, the improvement comprising charging said free radical catalyst as a solution wherein the solvent for said catalyst solution has a density equal to or less than that of the monomer being polymerized and the catalyst solution has a density less than water.

Abstract: Polyvinyl chloride resin in particulate form characterized by said resin particles being spherical in shape and said resin having low amounts of glassy content. Extrudates, such as pipe, formed from the novel resin of this invention have high impact strength. The novel resin of this invention has high bulk density and fast extrusion rates.

Abstract: A method of preventing or retarding polymer build-up on the internal surfaces of polymerization reactors is provided by this invention. Reduced build-up in vinyl chloride polymerization is obtained by having a phenolic compound coated on the internal surfaces of the reactor vessel and a water phase polymerization inhibitor either combined with the phenolic coating or added to the aqueous polymerization medium. Optionally, a chelating agent is also added with the water phase inhibitor. The process is further enhanced by the presence of water soluble dispersants such as polyvinyl alcohol and methyl cellulose.

Abstract: Spherical particles of vinyl resins having high bulk density can be prepared by the suspension polymerization process by using as a dispersant an alkyl hydroxy cellulose having a viscosity of from about 1000 to about 100,000 cps. A suitable dispersant is a hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose polymer having the formula: ##STR1## where n is from about 300 to about 1500.

Abstract: Spherical particles of vinyl resins having high bulk density can be prepared by the suspension polymerization process by using as a dispersant an alkyl hydroxy cellulose having a viscosity of from about 1000 to about 100,000 cps. A suitable dispersant is a hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose polymer having the formula: ##STR1## where n is from about 300 to about 1500.