Abstract: A mixed oxide solid composition of formula (I):Mo.sub.12 W.sub.a Bi.sub.b Fe.sub.c Co.sub.d Ni.sub.e Si.sub.f K.sub.g Sn.sub.h O.sub.x (I)where O.ltoreq.a.ltoreq.5, 0.5.ltoreq.b.ltoreq.5, 0.1.ltoreq.c.ltoreq.10, 0.5.ltoreq.d.ltoreq.10, 0.ltoreq.e.ltoreq.10, 0.ltoreq.f.ltoreq.15, 0.ltoreq.g.ltoreq.1, 0.ltoreq.h.ltoreq.2 and x is the quantity of oxygen bonded to the other elements and depends on their oxidation states, is used in the manufacture of acrolein by oxidizing propylene, the solid composition reacting with propylene according to the redox reaction (1):solid.sub.oxidized +propylene.fwdarw.solid.sub.reduced +acrolein(I)To manufacture acrolein, gaseous propylene is passed over a solid composition of formula (I), to conduct the redox reaction (1) by operating at a temperature of 200 to 600.degree. C., at a pressure of 1.01.times.10.sup.4 to 1.01 to 10.sup.6 Pa (0.1 to 10 atmospheres) and with a residence time of 0.01 second to 90 seconds, in the absence of molecular oxygen.

Abstract: Electrolysing an aqueous solution of sodium chloride by means of a cell comprising a cation-exchange membrane which divides the cell into an anode compartment and an cathode compartment in which the said cathode is placed directly against the cation-exchange membrane, the said cathode compartment being supplied with a humidified gas containing oxygen, characterized in that, in order to obtain a concentration by weight of sodium hydroxide between the cation-exchange membrane and the cathode of less than 38.8%, use is made of an aqueous solution of sodium chloride (anolyte) having a concentration by weight of sodium chloride of less than 200 g/l, and in that the water humidifying the gas containing oxygen is in the form of water vapour.

Abstract: The invention relates to injected components based on polyamide resin (A) and on at least one copolymer (B) of ethylene and of an unsaturated epoxide, the copolymer (B) being obtained by copolymerization or by grafting the epoxide. The copolymer (B) is advantageously an ethylene/alkyl (meth)acrylate/glycidyl (meth)acrylate copolymer. The melt flow index of the compositions containing (A) and (B) is greater than the ratio of the melt flow index of (A) over 0.175 times the weight percentage of (B).

Abstract: Process for purifying a thiophene contaminated by mercaptans comprising selectively oxidizing the mercaptans to form polysulphides, then distilling the thiophene in this way.

Abstract: A supported Lewis acid catalyst such as antimony V on a fluorine-treated moisture-free activated carbon support is provided, as are fluorination processes using such a catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst based on titanosilicalites having a content by weight of alkali metal or metals of between 0.05 and 2%. The subject of the invention is more particularly a process for producing N,N-disubstituted hydroxylamine from hydrogen peroxide and the corresponding disubstituted amine.

Abstract: Compositions for the polymer curing, comprising:A) one or more organic peroxidesandB) dicyclopentadiene

Abstract: The photocatalytic action of titanium dioxide and the anti-odor activity of undecylenic acid or its compounds are combined in an atmospheric scrubbing or renewal system. The invention consists in placing a filter impregnated with these two substances and exposed to a natural or artificial source of ultraviolet radiation in the path of the air.

Abstract: A crosslinkable composition of a polymeric thermoplastic and/or elastomeric material which is susceptible to scorching when processed at elevated temperatures, prior to crosslinking, in the presence of a free radical initiator, is protected against such scorching by the incorporation therein of a mixture of at least one hydroquinone compound and a sulfur accelerator. This mixture may also contain at least one monomeric allylic, methacrylic, acrylic or diene type coagent. The mixture exhibits a synergistic effect resulting in improved scorch protection for peroxide cured systems when compared with the protection afforded by the components singly.

Abstract: Living random (meth)acrylic copolymers, facilely converted into random co(meth)acrylates and block copolymers thereof, comprise the anionic copolymerizates of at least one comonomer A with at least one comonomer B selected from among the (meth)acrylates and maleimides, at least one of the comonomers A and B comprising a (meth)acrylate, in the presence of (i) at least one alkali or alkaline earth metal, mono- or difunctional initiator and (ii) at least one ligand, for example a nonnitrogenous macrocyclic complexant, e.g., a crown ether, or an alkali metal alcoholate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sheet molding compound consisting in a sandwich structure comprising a central layer of reinforced uncured heat hardenable sheet molding compound; and two outer layers of a release film having low permeability to hydrocarbons comprising at least one layer (i) of a polyamide/polyolefin alloy having a polyamide matrix and at least one layer (ii) of a polyolefin.

Abstract: Compositions for the polymer curing, comprising:A) one or more organic peroxides andB) trans,trans-2,6-dimethyl-2,4,6-octatriene

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the efficient production of high purity alkane sulfonic acid and/or alkane sulfonyl chloride product wherein a compound of the formula RSX, where X is hydrogen or --SR.sup.1 and R and R.sup.1 are alkyl radicals is continuously reacted with chlorine in aqueous hydrochloric acid to produce a turbulent evolution of hydrochloride gas, passing the reactants through stationary mixing elements to promote plug-flow, and separately withdrawing a product. Apparatus for this process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 142 is provided, wherein 1130 is fluorinated in the gas phase in the presence of a catalyst which is a supported or unsupported fluorinated salt of one or more of chromium, iron, niobium, nickel, antimony, tin, tantalum or titanium. 142 is a known foam blowing agent.

Abstract: The object of the present invention lies in offering plastic film having a suitable degree of moisture permeability and low water droplet adhesion.Plastic film which is characterized in that, in plastic film of moisture permeability, as prescribed in JIS Z0208, of less than 1000 g/m.sup.2 /24 h, there is lamination with a film of moisture permeability at least 1000 g/m.sup.2 /24 h.

Abstract: Inhibition of the formation of unsaturated carbon compounds during the heating of 141b involving the addition of various inhibitors such as butylene oxide and/or the use of a vessel made of a nickel alloy.

Abstract: Aqueous emulsions based on acrylic polymers and their use for preparing films to be used in processes of preparation of cathode ray tubes, having filming temperature between about 20 and 40.degree. C. which after drying produce films which, submitted to heating in nitrogen atmosphere, have a weight loss, for films having a thickness of 1-2 mm, and for the following cycle of heating:11.degree. C./minute from 25 to 375.degree. C.,5.degree. C./minute from 375 to 440.degree. C.,isotherm at 440.degree. C. for 45 minutes,respectively of:from 25 to 245.degree. C. lower than 15% by weightfrom 245 to 375.degree. C. from 30 to 70% by weightfrom 375 to 440.degree. C. of 97-99% by weightafter the isotherm at 440.degree. C. the remaining residue is lower than about 0.3% by weight, the curve gradient in the on set point ranging from 0.03 to 0.08 mg/.degree. K, and at 360.degree. C. from 0.12 to 0.30 mg/.degree. K; the on set temperature being at most of 300.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a solid catalytic component of metallocene type for the polymerization of olefins comprising a stage of reaction between a support and a derivative of formula R.sup.1 M.sup.1 X.sup.1.sub.3, in which R.sup.1 represents a hydrocarbon radical, M.sup.1 represents a silicon, germanium or tin atom and X.sup.1 represents a halogen atom. The solid catalytic component according to the invention exhibits a high activity in the polymerization or copolymerization of olefins and can lead to polymers or copolymers of high molecular mass and of low polydispersity, for example less than 2.5.

Abstract: Composite latex whose average particle size is between 30 and 150 nm, as these particles result from polymerization of a mixture hydrophobic monomers composed of styrene and (meth)acrylic esters to produce an emulsion in an aqueous solution of a water-soluble or water-dispersible amphiphilic copolymer having a molecular weight of between 500 and 5,000 and whose acid number of less than 500, said latex being composed of a combination of hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers incorporating carboxylic acid functions in the presence of a radical-producing initiator, wherein said aqueous water-soluble amphiphilic polymer is free of any other surfactant or protective colloid and wherein the mass percentage of amphiphilic copolymer in relation to the dry extract of the latex between 10 and 50%.

Abstract: The invention relates to films made of compositions comprising:at least one polyamide (A),at least one polymer (B) comprising polyamide blocks and polyether blocks,at least one polyolefin (C), andat least one functionalized polyolefin (D); such that the impact strength (Dart Test) is greater than that of a film containing the same proportions of (A), (C) and (D) but not containing (B).