Abstract: A multilayer structure of, in succession, a metal layer or a metallized-substrate layer, a layer of a polypropylene-based binder extrusion-coated at a rate of more than 100 m/min. and optionally a polypropylene layer, the metal or metallized layer and the binder layer being made non-delaminable by heat treating the structure. The extrudable binder contains by weight: (A) 5 to 30% of a copolymer of ethylene and one or more comonomers chosen from the group of carboxylic acid esters, vinyl esters and dienes in particular the ethylene/alkyl (meth)acrylate/maleic anhydride terpolymer; (B) 40 to 93% of a stretchable polypropylene; and (C) 2 to 30% of a polypropylene functionalized by an unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride, especially maleic anhydride; the MFI of the composition being between 10 and 50 g/10 min. (at 230° C./2.16 kg). the multi-layer structure is useful for the production of packages.

Abstract: A water-soluble cationic (co)polymer is obtained from a monomer composition comprising, per 100 parts by moles, from 0 to 95 parts of at least one water-soluble monomer of formula (I); 0.20 to 100 parts of at least one cationic water-soluble monomer of formulae (II) or (III); 0 to 60 parts of at least one water-soluble monomer which is potentially anionic by varying the pH; 0 to 90 parts of at least one cationic water-soluble monomer containing only one quaternary amino, of formula (IV); 0 to 10 parts of at least one hydrophobic monomer; 0 to 30 parts by moles of at least one other water-soluble monomer formulae I-IV are defined herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stripping composition which can be used in the construction field, especially for the stripping of external organic coatings, such as exterior waterproof coatings and thin films, and in the yachting field, for the stripping of antifouling coatings, characterized in that it comprises:

Abstract: The multifunctional aqueous lubricant according to the invention comprises at least one water-soluble salt of dithiodiglycolic acid and at least one water-soluble compound chosen from the group consisting of: a) phosphoric esters of general formula:  in which R represents an alkyl, alkenyl or alkylaryl radical having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms, k is equal to 2 or 3, m is a number ranging from 0 to 20 and x is equal to 1 or 2, and their salts, and b) water-soluble salts of alkylthio acids of general formula: R′—S—(CH2)n—COOH  (II)  in which n is a number ranging from 1 to 10 and R′ represents an alkyl, alkenyl or aryl radical having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms,  the ratio by mass of dithiodiglycolic acid to compound(s) I and/or II being between 1/1 and 50/1.

Abstract: Process for purifying acrylic acid in order to remove the polymer-type impurities in those places in the distillation columns in which they have a tendency to accumulate, and more particularly a process directed towards removing the polymeric impurities which are formed during a step for removing the aldehyde impurities from acrylic acid, according to which step the medium containing the acrylic acid to be purified is distilled by adding to this medium at least one amino compound of hydrazine type and by flushing away, at the foot of the distillation column, the heavy compounds formed by the said hydrazine-type amino compound(s) with the impurities. According to the invention, the acrylic acid to be purified is also distilled in the presence of at least one compound from the class of nonionic surface agents and of at least one polymerization inhibitor. Polysaccharide ethers and acetates, in particular ethers derived from cellulose or starch, may be mentioned as nonionic surface agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a specific cathode comprising a substrate made of an element chosen from the group formed by titanium, nickel, tantalum, zirconium, niobium and alloys thereof, the said substrate being coated with an interlayer of a mixed oxide based on titanium and on ruthenium and with an external layer of metal oxides comprising titanium, zirconium and ruthenium. The subject of the invention is also its manufacturing process and its applications in electrolysis.

Abstract: Foam blowing agents blends of HFC-134a and a pentane selected from n-pentane, i-pentane and i-pentane/cyclopentane are provided, as are polyol premixes and polyurethane foam compositions containing such blends.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method consisting in making a mixed (meth)acrylic anhydride of formula (I) by reacting an alkaline (meth)acrylate of formula (II) and a chloroformate of formula (III), carrying out said reaction in an aqueous medium and in the absence of amines, the mol ratio chloroformate (III)/alkaline (meth)acrylate (II) being at least equal to 1.15. R1 represents H or CH3; R2 represents an alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, alkaryl or aralkyl residue; and M is an alkaline metal.

Abstract: Multilayer transparent, antireflex, coloured or opaline plates, with smooth or embossed surfaces, optionally thermouldable with external layers in acrylic polymers, low thickness, in the range of 1.5 up to lower thicknesses of 10 mm, by employing one or more polymeric continuous films which have the property to have elastic modulus lower than the one of PMMA of at least 30%, and/or elongation at break higher than at least 40%, measured by the test according to ISO 527 for plates or films, placed inside the panel.

Abstract: A stripping composition suitable for stripping external organic coatings, such as exterior waterproof coatings and thin films, contains (a): (A) at least one dibasic ester, e.g. aliphatic esters, (B) at least one dipolar aprotic solvent, e.g. dimethyl sulfoxide, (C) at least one cosolvent, e.g. anisole and (D) a combination of softening agents, e.g. a mixture of ethyl lactate, trimethylcyclohexanone, cyclohexyl acetate, diethanolamine, a dimethoxybenzene, and water.

Abstract: Compositions which greatly diminish, or eliminate, unpleasant smells associated with the use of underwear and diapers are described. These compositions are composed of superabsorbent polymers of the p6lyacrylic type and of certain boron derivatives, in particular sodium tetraborate pentahydrate. The sanitary articles which incorporate these compositions do not develop unpleasant smells, ammoniacal or otherwise.

Abstract: A process for obtaining aminopolyamide-epichlorohydrin resins with a 1,3-dichloro-2-propanol content which is undetectable by ordinary means of vapor-phase chromatography. The process consists of passing the products resulting from the successive condensation of aminopolyamides and epichlorohydrin through two columns of activated carbon. In this way, aqueous resins are obtained which are free of toxic products, and which are particularly valuable as wet strength additives in the manufacture of papers for medical, cosmetic or food contact uses.

Abstract: A unit (4) consumes hydrogen peroxide at a predetermined concentration C1 and at a rate variable from 0 to D1. The apparatus (1) generates hydrogen peroxide at a concentration C2>C1 and at a rate variable between two values D2 and D3. The generated hydrogen peroxide is fed to a buffer (2) from which a variable flow is drawn, optionally diluted (at 3) and fed to the consumer unit (4). The system is useful for delivering hydrogen peroxide to paper pulp bleaching units.

Abstract: In the process according to the invention for the aqueous suspension polymerization of vinyl chloride, alone or as a mixture with another vinyl monomer, the polymerization initiator comprises at least one compound chosen from dialkyl peroxydicarbonates, peroxy-tert-alkanoates and diacyl peroxides and use is made, as agent for halting the polymerization, of a mono- or disubstituted hydroxylamine. The resins thus obtained exhibit improved color and heat stability.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is the manufacture of 1,1,1-trifluoroethane by fluorination or 1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane with anhydrous hydrofluoric acid. The reaction is carried out in the liquid phase and in the presence of a fluorination catalyst.

Abstract: In order to reduce the content of sulphuric acid in an alkanesulphonic acid, an aqueous solution of the latter is brought into contact with a basic anion-exchange resin. The invention relates more particularly to the purification of 70% methanesulphonic acid.

Abstract: Especially for electrodes, there is provided a structure successively comprising a layer of a metal L1, a fluoro primer L2 and a layer of a fluoro polymer L3 in which the flouro primer L2 is derived from a fluoro polymer chemically modified by a partial dehydrofluorination with a base followed by an oxidation step, especially with H2O2. According to one specific form, the structure is an electrode of a lithium-ion battery in which the metal L1 is the collector and the fluoro polymer L3, which has a high content of carbon and/or oxides, is the electroactive layer thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a grafted copolymer bearing grafts of formula (I): —O—PM1—(PM2)—T  (I) in which: PM1 represents a polymer block obtained by (co)polymerization of at least one monomer M1 via a radical route; and PM2, which is optionally present, represents a polymer block obtained by (co)polymerization of at least one monomer M2 via a radical route; and T represents the residue of a stable radical T•.

Abstract: For preparing bis-silyl carboxamides in a semi-continuous, reacting an amide or the N-trimethylsilyl derivative thereof with a silylating agent and, at the same time, extracting the bis-silyl carboxamide formed by distillation under reduced pressure.

Abstract: For preparing bis-silyl carboxamides in a semi-continuous, reacting an amide or the N-trimethylsilyl derivative thereof with a silylating agent and, at the same time, extracting the bis-silyl carboxamide formed by distillation under reduced pressure.