Abstract: Composition that can be used as a polymer blowing agent, comprising from 60 to 98% of HFC-134a and from 2 to 40% of cyclopentane; polymeric composition comprising it, and process for manufacturing an expanded polymer using it.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for preparing &bgr;-phosphorous nitroxide radicals which comprises preparing in a first step an aminophosphonate by reacting a carbonyl compound, a primary amine and a phosphorous compound, then in a second step in oxidizing said aminophosphonate using on-halogenated organic peracids in a two-phase organic water/solvent medium with a buffered aqueous phase with a pH ranging between 5 and 12.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a reversible, electrically controllable light transmission (RECLT) film, article of manufacture composition, process and product produced by the process, comprising a conductive narrow composition distribution polyvinylidene fluoride copolymer in combination with an electrolyte and an RECLT material. The narrow composition distribution polyvinylidene fluoride copolymer has low solubility, high thermal stability and strength, and very high optical clarity. The polyvinylidene fluoride copolymer comprises a nonporous or porous copolymer of vinylidene fluoride preferably with either hexafluoropropylene or tetrafluoroethylene or chlorotrifluoroethylene, or vinyl acetate, or combinations thereof. The RECLT material includes organic or inorganic compounds known in the art. Typical RECLT materials include electrochromic materials, reversible metal electrodeposition materials, liquid crystal materials and dispersed particle materials.

Abstract: Aqueous polymeric dispersions comprising the following constituents: (a) from 40 to 95% by weight of one or more monomers containing an ethylenic unsaturated, the corresponding homopolymer of which has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of less than 0 ° C., (b) from 4 to 58% by weight of one or more monomers comprising an ethylenic unsaturation, the corresponding homopolymer of which has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of higher than 0° C. (c) from 0.05 to 4% by weight of one or more monomers containing at least two ethylenic unsaturations (d) from 0.2 to 5% by weight of one or more monomers containing an unsaturation of ethylenic type and at least one functional group capable of interacting at low temperature, lower than 100° C., in the crosslinking process during the coalescence phase.

Abstract: This process for the production of a controlled-rheology resin of a propylene homopolymer or copolymer or a composition that comprises a propylene homopolymer or copolymer in the absence of a functional monomer, whereby said process brings about an increase of the fluidity index of the resin by cuts of the chains, is characterized by the fact that at least one stable free radical is incorporated into said resin in the viscous state, since a solid product that has an increased fluidity index is formed. In particular, the stable free radical or radicals is or are selected from among nitroxyl radicals, comprising at least one ═N—O′ group.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved promoter system for curing resin compositions based on unsaturated polyesters. The promoter system contains at least one primary promoter which is a metallic compound, such as a cobalt salt, and at least one co-promoter which is an alkyl alkanolamine. Such an alkyl alkanolamine is usually an amino (C2-C4) alcohol, and it is present at 1-15 mole of amine per mole of equivalent cobalt metal. The use of alkyl alkanolamine reduces the level of the cobalt promoter in curing formulations with no deleterious effects on the curing performance, which leads to reduced color formation in finished products.

Abstract: A multilayer structure based on polyamides, comprising:

Abstract: Use of OO-t-amyl-O(2-ethylhexyl)monoperoxycarbonate as a curing catalyst for bulk molding compounds (“BMC”s) and sheet molding compounds (“SMC”s) is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pipes for the transmission and/or distribution of combustible gases, and liquefied gases, comprising a polyethylene layer and a polyamide inside and/or outside layer. These pipes may advantageously be connected together by adhesively bonded sleeves and thus form medium-pressure and low-pressure gas distribution and transmission networks or else they may be installed inside already existing metal pipes. These pipes may be manufactured by coextrusion.

Abstract: A multilayer structure based on polyamides, comprising:

Abstract: A solar-control glass that has acceptable visible light transmission, absorbs near infrared wavelength light (NIR) and reflects midrange infrared light (low emissivity mid IR) along with a preselected color within the visible light spectrum for reflected light is provided. Also provided is a method of producing the improved, coated, solar-controlled glass. The improved glass has a solar energy (NIR) absorbing layer comprising tin oxide having a dopant such as antimony and a low emissivity control layer (low emissivity) capable of reflecting midrange infrared light and comprising tin oxide having fluorine and/or phosphorus dopant. A separate iridescence color suppressing layer as described in the prior art is generally not needed to achieve a neutral (colorless) appearance for the coated glass, however an iridescence suppressing layer or other layers may be combined with the two layer assemblage provided by the present invention.

Abstract: A method of continually measuring the cetane number of a diesel fuel, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a diesel engine having means for selectively supplying at least three diesel fuels to the engine, a first actuator for varying the injection timing of the engine, a second actuator for varying the fuel flow of the engine, and a third actuator for varying the compression ratio of the engine; (b) providing a first supply of a diesel fuel of known cetane number, a second supply of a diesel fuel of different known cetane number and a third supply of a diesel fuel of unknown cetane number to be measured, the third supply being connected to a diesel fuel blending system; (c) in a first cycle selectively and alternately supplying the first, second and third supplies to the diesel engine, and for each supply, controlling the first actuator to achieve an injection timing of a predetermined angle before top dead centre, controlling the second actuator to achieve a predetermined fuel flow and contro

Abstract: Enhanced conversion rates are realized in a suspension polymerization process for styrene through the use of peroxide initiators having one hour half life temperatures from 101° to 111° C. are disclosed. Also disclosed are suitable initiator combinations which provide polymeric products with low residual monomer content at reduced process temperatures, polymerizable compositions containing such initiators and products produced by such processes and compositions.

Abstract: Improved thermoplastic liner containing metal pipelines in which the liners consist essentially of polyamide 11 or polyamide 12 as well as methods for their preparation and use are disclosed.

Abstract: A solar-control glass that has acceptable visible light transmission, absorbs near infrared wavelength light (NIR) and reflects midrange infrared light (low emissivity mid IR) along with a preselected color within the visible light spectrum for reflected light is provided. Also provided is a method of producing the improved, coated, solar-controlled glass. The improved glass has a solar energy (IR) absorbing layer comprising tin oxide having a dopant such as antimony and a low emissivity control layer (low emissivity) capable of reflecting midrange infrared light and comprising tin oxide having fluorine and/or phosphorus dopant. A separate iridescence color suppressing layer as described in the prior-art is generally not needed to achieve a neutral (colorless) appearance for the coated glass, however an iridescence suppressing layer or other layers may be combined with the two layer assemblage provided by the present invention.

Abstract: The process for the continuous preparation of homopolymers or copolymers by free-impinging-jet micromixing of fluids formed (1) of monomer(s) and (2) of an initiator system consists in micromixing the said fluids (1) and (2) and in recovering the mixture of these fluids in the form of a resultant jet Jr, originating from the point of impingement (I), the micromixture being obtained by:

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved electrolyte formulation for the electrodeposition of copper onto electronic devices substrates and a process using the formulation. The formulation is a solution which contains copper alkanesulfonate salts and free alkanesulfonic acids and which is intended for the metallization of micron or sub-micron dimensioned trenches or vias.

Abstract: A method for isolating 32 from a crude mixture containing HCl and an azeotropic mixture of 32 and HF is provided without the need to isolate any HF azeotrope.

Abstract: A radical (co)polymerization of ethylene is carried out under high pressure in the presence of at least one initiating free radical (Z&Circlesolid;) and of at least one controlling stable free radical (SFR&Circlesolid;) which comprises the indoline nitroxide backbone represented by the formula (I). Mention may be made, by way of examples, of the radicals (SFR&Circlesolid;) of formula (II).

Abstract: 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate is obtained by esterification of acrylic acid (AA) with 2-ethylhexanol (2-EtHexOH), in the presence of at least one stabilizer for AA, with H2SO4 as catalyst, the crude reaction mixture (B1) obtained comprising the desired acrylate, 2-EtHexOH, AA, 2-ethylhexyl hydrogensulphate (2-EtHexSO4H), traces of H2SO4 and impurities.