Abstract: It has been found that thin oriented polypropylene film can be coated with a submicron thickness of an alkali metal silicate. The thus coated film gives excellent results when used to separate the negative from the liquid photopolymer in preparing plastic printing plates.

Abstract: It has been discovered that pastes of particulate thermoplastic polymers dispersed in a soft resinous phase can be prepared which heat-set by fusion of the thermoplastic binder. Polyesters and polyamides have been found to be particularly useful. When pigmented or otherwise colored, these formulations have utility as printing inks. When uncolored, they can be used as clear overprint coatings. In addition, these fusible pastes have utility as specialty coatings in adhesives and can be fabricated into self-supporting shapes.

Abstract: Disclosed are epoxy-sulfonylazide compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R is a polyvalent organic radical, R' is a hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or aralkyl radical, and n and m are integers from 1 to 100. Also disclosed is the use of said epoxy-sulfonylazide compounds in modifying polymers, cross-linking polymers, and adhering polymers to certain substrates, e.g., glass and other polymers.

Abstract: The calcium salts of the solid cyclic copolymers of divinyl ether and maleic anhydride, soluble in water, have been found to be as effective in treating tumors and viruses as the prior art alkali metal salts (e.g., the sodium salt) but much less toxic. These copolymers are characterized by containing divinyl ether and maleic anhydride in a mole ratio of about 1:2, having a molecular weight of from about 2000 to about 100,000 and from about 5% to about 70% of its carboxylic acid groups converted to calcium salts.

Abstract: Macroreticular resins have shown biological activity for gallstone removal and lowering serum cholesterol by selective adsorption of cholesterol from the bile.

Abstract: Methotrexate can be reacted with cyclic copolymers of divinyl ether and maleic anhydride to prepare reaction products which are useful in retarding the growth of malignant tumors.

Abstract: It has been found that excellent quality photopolymer printing plates having hardness, flexibility, resilience, abrasion resistance and resistance to alcohol-based inks can be prepared from photopolymer compositions comprising a liquid polymer containing at least two terminal olefin groups attached to the polymer through a combination of at least two ether, thioether, ester, keto or amide groups, from about 1 to about 50% by weight based on the polymer of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight of a photoinitiator and about 0.01 to about 2% of a stabilizer.

Abstract: It has been found that high quality relief printing plates can be made using a photosensitive composition comprising at least one unsaturated polyester, at least one ethylenically unsaturated, addition polymerizable monomer, at least one photosensitive initiator and a poly(hydroxylether) derived from a diphenol and an epihalohydrin, such as bisphenol A-epichlorohydrin resin. The poly(hydroxylether) increases the viscosity of the photosensitive resin such that the resin is less likely to flow during platemaking process, thereby avoiding undesirable blemishes on the finished plate.

Abstract: It has been discovered that pastes of particulate thermoplastic polymers dispersed in a soft resinous phase can be prepared which heat-set by fusion of the thermoplastic binder. Polystyrene-type and polyacrylate-type polymers have been found to be particularly useful. When pigmented or otherwise colored, these formulations have utility as printing inks. When uncolored, they can be used as clear overprint coatings. In addition, these fusible pastes have utility as specialty coatings in adhesives and can be fabricated into self-supporting shapes.

Abstract: Water soluble and colloidially water soluble polymers of carboxylic acid-containing monomers useful for treating kidney stones are disclosed.

Abstract: It has been found that excellent quality photopolymer printing plates having hardness, flexibility, resilience, abrasion resistance and resistance to alcohol-based inks can be prepared from photopolymer compositions comprising a liquid polymer containing at least two terminal olefin groups attached to the polymer through a combination of at least two ether, thioether, ester, keto or amide groups, from about 1 to about 50% by weight based on the polymer of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight of a photoinitiator and about 0.01 to about 2% of a stabilizer.

Abstract: Halogen-containing polymers can be crosslinked by heating with certain derivatives of 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole, such as the monobenzoate derivative, and a basic material to produce useful vulcanizates of increased strength and insolubility in organic solvents. Concentrates of the derivatives of 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole may be prepared by incorporating the thiadiazole in a binder material such as a polymer, wax, rosin, etc. for subsequent compounding with the halogen-containing polymer to be crosslinked.

Abstract: 1,4-Dithiinoxides which may be substituted with various radicals, compositions containing said products and methods useful in the treatment of ulcers are disclosed. The products are prepared by oxidation of the correspondingly substituted dithiin.

Abstract: 5,6-Dihydro-1,4-dithiinoxides, compositions containing the 5,6-dihydro-1,4-dithiinoxides as their active ingredient and methods useful in the treatment of gastric ulcers are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel resins, useful as strengthening resins for imparting dry and temporary wet strength to paper, are disclosed. The resins are prepared by reacting branched water-soluble poly(.beta.-alanine) with glyoxal.

Abstract: Novel resins, useful as strengthening resins for imparting dry and temporary wet strength to paper, are disclosed. The resins are prepared by reacting branched water-soluble poly(.beta.-alanine) with glyoxal.

Abstract: Novel resins, useful as strengthening resins for imparting dry and temporary wet strength to paper, are disclosed. The resins are prepared by reacting branched water-soluble poly(beta-alanine) with glyoxal.

Abstract: The administration of hyodeoxycholic acid (HDCA) with chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) effects a lowering of serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase, serum glutamic-pyruvate transaminase and alkaline phosphatase in the blood relative to the administration of CDCA alone.

Abstract: It has been found that printing elements can be prepared from a water-soluble photopolymer composition comprising (1) a water-soluble thermoplastic ethylene oxide copolymer containing 50-96% ethylene oxide, (2) from about 0.5 to about 25% by weight based on the ethylene oxide copolymer of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer having its unsaturation in the form of at least two ##STR1## groups, wherein R is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group, and (3) from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight based on the ethylene oxide copolymer of a photoinitiator thermally stable at temperatures up to about 150.degree. C. The above described photopolymer composition can be thermoformed, such as by extrusion or compression molding.

Abstract: It has been found that certain polymers containing pendant diazo ester groups are photosensitive and have utility in the preparation of both lithographic and relief printing plates, as well as for etching resists for printed circuits. This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 412,218, filed Nov. 2, 1973 now abandoned.