Abstract: Compositions of stabilized stereoregular polymers of branched higher alpha-olefins, grafting compounds, free radical generators, glass and epoxy resins and/or epoxy-functional silanes and/or hydroxy functional compounds are provided as well as methods for making these compounds and articles thereof.

Abstract: A new stable liquid suspension of a non soluble particulate material, and a method of preparation of same are provided. Such compositions comprise at least one oil, one oil soluble resin and a non oil soluble particulate material mixed together In the appropriate quantities and conditions.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided catalyst systems and processes for preparing such catalyst systems comprising reacting a metallocene compound, a solid organoaluminoxy product, and an organometal compound. Further there is provided processes for the polymerization of olefins using the catalyst systems.

Abstract: A polymer bound ligand represented by the formula QM(R).sub.m and process for preparing same are provided, wherein Q is a polystyrene, M is Si, C, Ge, Sn, P, or N, each R is a that at least one R is a cyclopentadienyl-type compound, and m is 2 or 3, said process comprising reacting a metallated polystyrene and an organohalide compound, wherein the polystyrene is metallated with an alkali metal, and wherein said organohalide compound is represented by the formula XM(R).sub.m wherein X is a halide. Other aspects of the present invention include a polymer bound metallocene represented by the formula QM(R).sub.m ZY.sub.n and a process for preparing same, wherein Z is a transition metal, Y is a halide, methyl, hydrogen, or a cyclopentadienyl-type group, and n is 2 or 3. Other aspects of the present invention include a catalyst system comprising the polymer bound metallocene and an organoaluminoxane, a method for preparing same, and a polymerization process employing the catalyst system.

Abstract: A polymer bound ligand represented by the formula QM(R).sub.m and process for preparing same are provided, wherein Q is a polystyrene, M is Si, C, Ge, Sn, P, or N, each R is a that at least one R is a cyclopentadienyl-type compound, and m is 2 or 3, said process comprising reacting a metallated polystyrene and an organohalide compound, wherein the polystyrene is metallated with an alkali metal, and wherein said organohalide compound is represented by the formula XM(R).sub.m wherein X is a halide. Other aspects of the present invention include a polymer bound metallocene represented by the formula QM(R).sub.m ZY.sub.n and a process for preparing same, wherein Z is a transition metal, Y is a halide, methyl, hydrogen, or a cyclopentadienyl-type group, and n is 2 or 3. Other aspects of the present invention include a catalyst system comprising the polymer bound metallocene and an organoaluminoxane, a method for preparing same, and a polymerization process employing the catalyst system.

Abstract: A polymer bound ligand represented by the formula QM(R).sub.m and process for preparing same are provided, wherein Q is a polystyrene, M is Si, C, Ge, Sn, P, or N, each R is a that at least one R is a cyclopentadienyl-type compound, and m is 2 or 3, said process comprising reacting a metallated polystyrene and an organohalide compound, wherein the polystyrene is metallated with an alkali metal, and wherein said organohalide compound is represented by the formula XM(R).sub.m wherein X is a halide. Other aspects of the present invention include a polymer bound metallocene represented by the formula QM(R).sub.m ZY.sub.n and a process for preparing same, wherein Z is a transition metal, Y is a halide, methyl, hydrogen, or a cyclopentadienyl-type group, and n is 2 or 3. Other aspects of the present invention include a catalyst system comprising the polymer bound metallocene and an organoaluminoxane, a method for preparing same, and a polymerization process employing the catalyst system.

Abstract: A polymer bound ligand represented by the formula QM(R).sub.m and process for preparing same are provided, wherein Q is a polystyrene, M is Si, C, Ge, Sn, P, or N, each R is a that at least one R is a cyclopentadienyl-type compound, and m is 2 or 3, said process comprising reacting a metallated polystyrene and an organohalide compound, wherein the polystyrene is metallated with an alkali metal, and wherein said organohalide compound is represented by the formula XM(R).sub.m wherein X is a halide. Other aspects of the present invention include a polymer bound metallocene represented by the formula QM(R).sub.m ZY.sub.n and a process for preparing same, wherein Z is a transition metal, Y is a halide, methyl, hydrogen, or a cyciopentadienyl-type group, and n is 2 or 3. Other aspects of the present invention include a catalyst system comprising the polymer bound metallocene and an organoaluminoxane, a method for preparing same, and a polymerization process employing the catalyst system.

Abstract: A polymer bound ligand represented by the formula QM(R).sub.m and process for preparing same are provided, wherein Q is a polystyrene, M is Si, C, Ge, Sn, P, or N, each R is a that at least one R is a cyclopentadienyl-type compound, and m is 2 or 3, said process comprising reacting a metallated polystyrene and an organohalide compound, wherein the polystyrene is metallated with an alkali metal, and wherein said organohalide compound is represented by the formula XM(R).sub.m wherein X is a halide. Other aspects of the present invention include a polymer bound metallocene represented by the formula QM(R).sub.m ZY.sub.n and a process for preparing same, wherein Z is a transition metal, Y is a halide, methyl, hydrogen, or a cyclopentadienyl-type group, and n is 2 or 3. Other aspects of the present invention include a catalyst system comprising the polymer bound metallocene and an organoaluminoxane, a method for preparing same, and a polymerization process employing the catalyst system.

Abstract: A reduction in the emission of infrared radiation by the engine of a jet aircraft can be achieved by employing a low molecular weight monohydric alcohol, having a luminometer number of at least about 200 as at least a portion of the fuel. Additional reduction in emission of infrared radiation can be achieved by passing a low molecular weight monohydric alcohol in indirect heat exchange relationship with the hot exhaust nozzle prior to its introduction to the combustion chamber of the engine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for stimulating the immune system of aquatic animals of the class Osteichthyes and subphylum Crustacea comprising administering an effective amount of a yeast cell wall glucan composed of glucopyranose units linked by predominately beta-1,3 glycosidic bonds, having at least one branch therefrom of glucopyranose units linked by beta-1,6 glycosidic bonds. Additionally the invention provides a process for enhancing the effect of vaccines by administering an effective amount of the described yeast cell wall glucan along with vaccine antigens. Further this invention also provides a process for obtaining a glucan particularly effective for stimulating the immune system of aquatic animals of the class Osteichthyes and subphylum Crustacea.

Abstract: A blended additive composition, which is useful for thinning aqueous drilling fluids, is disclosed. The composition includes a first component selected from the group including: a modified tannin, a modified lignite and sodium lignosulfonate; a second component being a polymer prepared from acrylic acid; and a third component being a metal compound selected from the group of metals including iron, tin, chromium, manganese, titanium, aluminum and zinc.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel articles of manufacture and a method for absorbing aqueous electrolyte solutions, utilizing polymers formed by crosslinking an ampholytic ion pair (2-methacryloyloxyethyldiethylammonium cation (MEDEA)/sulfonate anion) copolymer.