Abstract: A process for the preparation of derivatives of halo-but-2-enoic acids and esters high in 2-ene content, several of which are novel. The esters and their derivatives are useful as promoters for the polymerization of ethylene or the copolymerization of ethylene with &agr;-olefins and, optionally, nonconjugated polyenes. The promoters can also be combined with transition metal compounds, e.g., vanadium, to form combination promoter-catalyst compounds.

Abstract: An extrusion die apparatus for extruding a multiple layer tubular product comprising an elongated cylindrical mandrel and a plurality of annular die elements mounted co-axially one behind the other on the mandrel forming contiguous annular thickness control passages between the die elements and the mandrel. The die elements have inner and outer conical surfaces inclined rearwardly at a predetermined angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the mandrel. The die elements are nested together with the outer conical surfaces of one die element facing the inner conical surfaces of an adjacent die element. The inner and outer conical surfaces form conical passages therebetween which communicate with the annular thickness control passages and a helical groove is provided on the outer conical surface of each die element.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for inhibiting the premature polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising adding to said monomers an effective amount of an inhibitor having the structural formula: wherein R1 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, and heteroatom-substituted alkyl and R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl and heteroatom-substituted alkyl and the  portion represents the atoms necessary to form a five-, six-, or seven-membered heterocyclic ring, at least one of said atoms being a carbon atom substituted with a primary, secondary, or tertiary amino group.

Abstract: A method for reducing the reaction with metal surfaces of a coupled, filled polyolefin comprising the step of including in the formulation of said coupled, filled polyolefin from about 0.01 to about 1.0 weight percent of an organomodified polysiloxane.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for stabilizing a thermoplastic resin, which may also contain carbon black and/or glass, wherein the method comprises adding to the resin a stabilizing amount of at least one sterically hindered phenol antioxidant, at least one secondary amine antioxidant and/or at least one N,N′-substituted oxamide antioxidant, and at least one thioether antioxidant.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improvement in a method for making compounds having the structural formulae (I) or (II): wherein: X is a) phenyl; lower phenylalkoxy; phenoxy; or benzyl; or b) one substituent from group a) and one or more substituents selected from C1-C4 alkoxy; hydroxyl; halogen; lower alkyl; and lower alkylthio; or c) along with the phenyl to which it is attached, forms a multiple fused ring heterocycle such as dibenzofuranyl; Y is H, C1-C4 alkanoyl, C1-C4 haloalkenoyl, dialkoxyphosphoryl, alkylaminocarbonyl, haloalkylsulfonyl, or C1-C4 alkoxy carbonyl; and R is H, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, C3-C6 cycloalkoxy, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, arylalkoxy, alkenyl, alkylthio, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylamino, heteroaryl, arylalkyl, haloalkoxy, aryloxy, or C3-C6 cycloalkyl; and Z is O or S, wherein the improvement comprises the steps of: A) selecting as a starting material a compound of the structural formula B) dissolving compound III in an organic solvent selected from the group

Abstract: An improvement in a method for evaluating the efficiency of polymerization inhibitors is disclosed, wherein the improvement comprises: A) producing dissolved polymer in a solution comprising monomer and at least one inhibitor by means of any test known in the art to be useful for evaluating polymerization inhibitors, B) collecting the polymer-containing solution, C) measuring the degree of polymerization of the monomer in the collected solution, and D) re-subjecting the polymer-containing solution to the test conditions of A).

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the preparation of sulfenimides comprising: mixing, in a hydrocarbon solvent, a sulfenamide of the formula with an aldehyde of the formula R4CHO where X is a sulfur atom, a —C═N— group, or a —C═C— group, R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, and aryl or may be joined to form a saturated or unsaturated ring or aromatic ring, R3 is alkyl or cycloalkyl, and R4 is a hydrocarbon radical wherein the carbon bearing the aldehyde function is bonded only to other carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl ring, or a heteroaromatic ring; and heating the mixture at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to convert the sulfenamide to the sulfenimide.

Abstract: A method for increasing the seed/fruit/nut yield of a flowering plant is disclosed wherein the method comprises treating said plant with a phenylurea of the structure wherein R10, R11, R12, R13, and R14 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, aryl, aryloxy, nitro, cyano, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, and alkylenedioxy.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 2-mercaptobenzothiazole by reacting aniline, nitrobenzene, and carbon disulfide is disclosed wherein the improvement comprises employing a reaction temperature profile comprising the steps of: (A) heating the reactants to at least one temperature less than or equal to about 150° C.; (B) then heating the reactants to a temperature in the range of from about 150° C. to about 170° C.; and (C) then heating the reactants to a temperature in the range of from about 220° C. to about 275° C.

Abstract: Compounds and lubricant compositions are disclosed that comprise a substituted linear thiourea of the structure wherein R1, R2, and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, alkaryl, aralkyl, and hydrogen; R3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and combinations thereof; X is selected from the group consisting of (i) methylene, if, and only if, R3 is alkenyl, (ii) oxygen, and (iii) sulfur; and A is selected from the group consisting of alkylene and aryl.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising: (A) a lubricant, and (B) at least one imidazole thione compound of the formula: wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, functionalized alkyl, and hydrogen.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the preparation of sulfenimides comprising: mixing, in a hydrocarbon solvent, a sulfenamide of the formula with an aldehyde of the formula R4CHO where X is a sulfur atom, a —C═N— group, or a —C═C— group, R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, and aryl or may be joined to form a saturated or unsaturated ring or aromatic ring, R3 is alkyl or cycloalkyl, and R4 is a hydrocarbon radical wherein the carbon bearing the aldehyde function is bonded only to other carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl ring, or a heteroaromatic ring; and heating the mixture at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to convert the sulfenamide to the sulfenimide.

Abstract: A polyurethane elastomer is disclosed that comprises the reaction product of: A) a prepolymer of at least one diisocyanate and at least one polyether polyol selected from the group consisting of a homopolymer of ethylene oxide, a homopolymer of propylene oxide, and a copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, wherein free diisocyanate has been reduced to a level of less than 1% of the prepolymer; B) at least one alkylated8 aromatic diamine in a quantity sufficient to react with about 50% to about 105% of the available isocyanate content in the prepolymer; and C) at least one catalyst in a quantity sufficient to reduce the pot life to no more than two minutes; whereby said elastomer possesses high resilience and clarity and can be processed safely and at low cost.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for making compounds having the structural formulae (I) or (II): ##STR1## wherein: X is a) phenyl; lower phenylalkoxy; phenoxy; or benzyl; or b) one substituent from group a) and one or more substituents selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; hydroxyl; halogen; lower alkyl; and lower alkylthio; or c) along with the phenyl to which it is attached, forms a multiple fused ring heterocycle such as dibenzofuranyl; Y is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkanoyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkanoyl dialkoxyphosphoryl, alkylaminocarbonyl, haloalkylsulfonyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy carbonyl; and R is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkoxy, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, arylalkoxy, alkenyl, alkylthio, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylamino, heteroaryl, arylalkyl, haloalkoxy, aryloxy, or C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of derivatives of halo-but-2-enoic acids and esters high in 2-ene content, several of which are novel. The esters and their derivatives are useful as promoters for the polymerization of ethylene or the copolymerization of ethylene with .alpha.-olefins and, optionally, nonconjugated polyenes. The promoters can also be combined with transition metal compounds, e.g., vanadium, to form combination promoter-catalyst compounds.

Abstract: A method for evaluating the polymer growth inhibition ability of a compound or compounds is disclosed wherein the method comprises:A) weighing a dry seed of insoluble polymer capable of growing via a living polymerization mechanism;B) subjecting the seed of insoluble polymer to conditions capable of causing a living polymer to grow via a living polymerization mechanism;C) drying the seed; andD) weighing the seed a second time to determine any increase in weight;wherein the polymer growth inhibition ability of the compound or compounds is inversely proportional to any increase found in weight of the seed.

Abstract: A lubricating oil additive is disclosed that comprises the reaction product of:(a) an unsaturated or saturated ester or acid,(b) a diamine of the formula: ##STR1## (c) carbon disulfide, and (d) a molybdenum compound,wherein R.sub.8 is an alkyl group of 1 to 40 carbon atoms, R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 are independently selected aliphatic or aromatic moieties, W is oxygen, sulfur, or --CH.sub.2 --. The additive imparts friction modification and beneficial antiwear, extreme pressure, and oxidation stability properties to the lubricating oil.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improvement in a wire or cable system comprising a wire or cable portion, an insulation composition surrounding the wire or cable portion, a filler material surrounding the insulation composition and a jacket composition surrounding the filler material wherein either the insulation composition, the jacket composition, or both comprise at least one antioxidant, wherein the improvement comprises the inclusion in the filler material of a stabilizing mixture comprising at least two antioxidants, selected from at least two members of the group consisting of:(a) metal dithiocarbamate salts,(b) amine antioxidants, and(c) sterically hindered phenolic antioxidants,wherein the stabilizing mixture is present in the filler material in an amount that is effective for the reduction of the oxidation of the cable filling material, thereby reducing deterioration of the jacket and/or insulation.

Abstract: A graft copolymer is disclosed. The copolymer is prepared by the interpolymerization of a mixture of monomers comprising ethylene, a C3 to C12 alpha monoolefin, and a polyene being a member selected from the group consisting of non-conjugated dienes and trienes. Grafted to the copolymer is a 2-mercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole moiety. Lubricating oil additives and lubricating oils comprising the graft copolymer are also disclosed.