Abstract: Continuous lamination of ABS and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is achieved employing a continuous sheet or reel of PMMA 0.1 inch to 0.250 inch thick optionally preheated on one side; a web of ABS is extruded at about 450.degree.-550.degree. F. from pellets onto the PMMA at the nip of a roll stack. In the roll stack, the two laminated layers are compressed and gradually cooled. The laminate displays properties of both ABS and acrylic. It has excellent thermoforming properties.

Abstract: Basic mixed oxides useful for base catalyzed reactions such as the aldol condensation of acetone and also useful as catalyst supports are made by mixing an acid such as nitric acid or acetic acid with a pseudoboehmite to form a gel, adding magnesium oxide or hydroxide, in a ratio of magnesium to aluminum of about 1:1 to about 10:1, agitating and heating for about 1 to 24 hours, and subsequently drying and calcining. The resulting polymorphic magnesium-aluminum oxide composition is hightly effective in the aldol condensation of acetone to isophorone, and other base catalyzed reactions such as isomerization of olefins, aldol condensation of aldehydes.

Abstract: Improved mechanical properties have been obtained in a biodeteriable polypropylene by mixing starch with a polypropylene modified with maleic anhydride.

Abstract: Silyl derivatives of 2,6 dimethyl, 4-allyl phenol include compositions of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are independently selected from alkyl and phenyl groups having up to about eight carbon atoms and/or are connected to form one or more rings. They may be made by silylating the corresponding hydroxyl compound. They are useful as comonomers for olefins to introduce functional sites in high molecular weight copolymers.

Abstract: Unsaturated ketones are produced from ketones and paraformadehyde under mild reaction conditions utilizing a catalyst comprising a halogen acid salt of a secondary amine and a nonsoluble solid oxide of an element selected from groups IB, IIIA, IVA, IVB, VA, VB, VIB and VIII of the periodic table. Temperatures of 120-150 and pressures of 700-1200 kpa are preferred; by-products may include di-unsaturated ketones such as divinyl ketone. Unsaturated ketones such as methyl vinyl ketone are useful in imparting ultraviolet sensitivity to plastics which enhances degradability.

Abstract: A multipass distillation or other column having substantially horizontal trays is constructed to equilibrate the liquid to vapor ratio on both sides of a downcomer, each side having the same area but a different shape, by adjusting the clearances under each side of said downcomer until the ratio of liquid passing to a first side to liquid passing to the other side is the same as the ratio of vapor passing to said first side as vapor passing to the other.

Abstract: Crystalline silica-titania catalyst compositions, optionally containing magnesium, are disclosed; the titanium is introduced through the use of organo-titanate chelates wherein the titanium has a coordination number of at least 5. The compositions are used in acid-catalyzed reactions such as alkylation reactions.

Abstract: Particle size, swelling, and other characteristics of unsaturated polyester beads are controlled in a suspension polymerization system to make beads suitable for use as fillers in molding and forming. Process steps include degassing prior to polymerization, positive pressure during polymerization, and washing to remove suspending agent.

Abstract: Thermosetting compositions comprise, (a) about 10% to about 60% of a polymerizable olefinic monomer such as styrene or vinyl toluene (b) from about 1 to about 40% of a maleimide of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from hydrogen or C.sub.1-3 alkyl groups, and in which the phenyl group may be substituted with aliphatic, alicyclic, and aromatic groups and up to three halogen or hydroxyl groups, and (c) about 5% to about 89% unsaturated polyester.The compositions are useful for their electrical and heat resistant properties as molding compositions, for the impregnation of electrical coils and for encasing electrical components.

Abstract: Silyl derivatives of 2-allyl phenol include compositions of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from alkyl and phenyl groups having up to about twelve carbon atoms. They may be made by silylating the corresponding hydroxyl compound. They are useful as comonomers for olefins to introduce functional sites by Ziegler-Natta catalyst systems.

Abstract: Basic mixed oxides useful for base catalyzed reactions such as the aldol condensation of acetone and also useful as catalyst supports are made by mixing an acid such as nitric acid or acetic acid with a pseudob oehmite to form a gel, adding magnesium oxide or hydroxide, in a ratio of magnesium to aluminum of about 1:1 to about 10:1, agitating and heating for about 1 to 24 hours, and subsequently drying and calcining. The resulting polymorphic magnesium-aluminum oxide composition is highly effective in the aldol condensation of acetone to isophorone, and other base catalyzed reactions such as isomerization of olefins, aldol condensation of aldehydes.

Abstract: Supported metal oxide catalysts such as lead oxide catalysts are rejuvenated after absorbing arsenic compounds from hydrocarbon steams (such as propylene) by heating them in an inert, oxygen-free atmosphere, optionally with moisture present.

Abstract: Unsaturated ketones are produced from ketones and paraformaldehyde under mild reaction conditions utilizing a catalyst comprising a halogen acid salt of a secondary amine and a small amount of a carboxylic acid.Temperatures of 120.degree.-150.degree. C. and pressures of 775-1135 kilopascals are preferred. Di-unsaturated ketones such as divinyl ketone may also be produced; if the starting ketone already has an unsaturated group, a second unsaturated group will be produced.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions are disclosed containing potassium pyrosulfate, cesium pyrosulfate, supported on an inorganic oxide. The catalysts will selectively oxidize naphthalene and/or o-xylene to phthalic anhydride in a fluidized- or fixed-bed reactor system. Sulfur-containing gaseous promoter may be fed with the aromatic hydrocarbon to enhance selectivity.

Abstract: Silyl derivatives of 2,6 dimethyl, 4-allyl phenol include compositions of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from alkyl and phenyl groups having up to about eight carbon atoms. They may be made by silylating the corresponding hydroxyl compound. They are useful as comonomers for olefins to introduce functional sites in high molecular weight copolymers.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions are disclosed containing potassium pyrosulfate, cesium pyrosulfate, supported on an inorganic oxide. The catalysts will selectively oxidize naphthalene and/or o-xylene to phthalic anhydride in a fluidized- or fixed-bed reactor system. Sulfur-containing gaseous promoter may be fed with the aromatic hydrocarbon to enhance selectivity.

Abstract: Crystalline silica-titania catalyst compositions, optionally containing magnesium, are disclosed; the titanium is introduced through the use of organo-titanate chelates wherein the titanium has a coordination number of at least 5. The compositions are used in acid-catalyzed reactions such as alkylation reactions.

Abstract: A tin-free steel gasoline tank coated with a maleic anhydride modified polypropylene or ethylene propylene impact copolymer made by reactive processing is described. The coating exhibits good adhesion to the steel and the tank is resistant to attack by gasoline-alcohol mixtures and water which may condense in the tank.

Abstract: Crystalline silica-titania catalyst compositions, optionally containing magnesium, are disclosed; the titanium is introduced through the use of organo-titanate chelates wherein the titanium has a coordination number of at least 5. The compositions are used in acid-catalyzed reactions such as alkylation reactions.

Abstract: Aluminum alkyls are deactivated in a spent hydrocarbon carrier for an olefin polymerization system by the addition of effective amounts of triglycerides.