Abstract: Compositions for imparting water- and oil-repellency to fabrics are provided. They contain a mineral spirits solution of a fluorchemical water- and oil-repellent agent, zirconium carboxylic acid ester, and alkenyl succinic anhydride.

Abstract: Novel polymers are disclosed which can be used to prepare water-based compositions are disclosed having the capability of forming a uniform, low surface-energy, thin film on a substrate. Such compositions comprise a polymer having at least one fluoroaliphatic moiety and at least one anionic moiety, and a novel polymer having at least one fluoroaliphatic moiety and at least one oxazoline moiety.

Abstract: Fluorochemical compositions comprising fluorinated compounds, wherein the fluorinated compound comprises fluorochemical oligomeric portion bonded through --O--, --S--, --NH--, or CO.sub.2 -- to a moiety comprising a group derived from an amino resin. Also disclosed are fluorochemical compositions in the form of fluorochemical liquid dispersions and methods for preparing substrates treated with such compositions. Substrates so treated exhibit particularly durable and abrasion-resistant oil and water repellent properties.

Abstract: Fluoroalkyl sulfinates were synthesized and used as a source of fluoroalkyl radicals in aqueous emulsion polymerization. The resulting polymers contained a high level of perfluoroalkyl end groups. When fluoroalkyl disulfinates were utilized, the fluoroalkyl moiety and was incorporated in the polymer backbone. These disulfinates act as monomers, yielding fluoropolymers with specific micro structural fragments, derived from the parent perfluoro disulfinate. Novel fluoropolymers can thus be prepared.

Abstract: Fluorochemical compositions comprising fluorinated compounds, wherein the fluorinated compound comprises fluorochemical oligomeric portion, an organic moiety, and a group that can impart soft hand, stain release, water repellency, or a durable property when the compound is applied to a fibrous substrate, wherein the fluorochemical oligomeric portion is bonded to the organic moiety through an isocyanate-derived linking group. Also disclosed are fluorochemical compositions in the form of fluorochemical liquid dispersions and methods for preparing substrates treated with such compositions. Substrates so treated exhibit particularly durable and abrasion-resistant oil and water repellent properties. Intermediates in the preparation of the fluorochemical compositions are also disclosed. Some of the intermediates are useful as emulsifiers in fluorochemical liquid dispersions.

Abstract: Fluorocarbon elastomer gum is compounded with fluorinated ether compositions, the resulting compounded gum is shaped and heated to form a cured shaped article such as automotive fuel line hose or O-ring.

Abstract: A fluoroelastomer composition is disclosed comprising an elastomeric polymer and a combination of a sulfonium compound and an ammonium or phosphonium compound. Shaped articles comprising the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: Group IV compounds, e.g. alkylsilane, or alkylsiloxane compounds, are used as chain transfer agent in the radical initiated polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, to give polymers comprising non-ionic end groups.

Abstract: Improved methods of heap leaching of copper ore with aqueous sulfuric acid solutions comprising a fluoroaliphatic surfactant are disclosed. The fluoroaliphatic surfactant increases the amount of copper values leached and recovered.

Abstract: Group IV organometallic compounds, e.g. alkylsilane, or alkylsiloxane compounds, are used as chain transfer agent in the radical initiated polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, to give polymers comprising non-ionic end groups.