Abstract: Aqueous compositions containing from 1% to 40% by weight of a perfluoropolyethereal compound having a molecular weight ranging from 400 to 5,000 and containing carboxylic end groups, which are salified with an organic or inorganic base are disclosed. The compositions are useful as lubricating/refrigerating liquids in the plastic cold processing processes of metals, in particular, rolling, dishing, drawing, and the like.

Abstract: New perfluoroaminoether polymers and a process for preparing them which comprises copolymerizing fluorinated olefins with oxaziridines in the presence of ultra-violet radiations or of chemical initiators.

Abstract: An antirust additive for lubricants based on perfluoropolyethers, comprising one of the fluoropolyether compounds having functionalized end groups selected from --CN, --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 and ##STR1## and in particular a combination of these with small amounts of a fluoropolyether with acid end groups.

Abstract: Functional polyolefins containing a terminal functional group; the block copolymers that can be obtained from such polyolefins by reaction with polymers reactive with the functional groups and the precursors used for the preparation of the functionalized polyolefins, which are made of olefin polymers terminated at one end with ZnR groups where R is an alkyl or aryl radical with 1-10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Stable diphase emulsions consisting of:a) perfluoropolyethers having perfluoroalkyl end groups;b) a conventional surfactant,dispersed inc) a continuous dispersing phase consisting of glycerol or of a polyhydroxylated compound containing at least three hydroxyl groups, selected from polyalcohols and saccharides, dissolved in a hydrophile solvent and/or water.

Abstract: Heterocyclic (poly)peroxycarboxylic acids having a N-amidic heteroatom, which have the formula:R--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --R' (I)wherein:R and R', alike or different from each other, represent hydrogen atoms or a group: ##STR1## with the proviso that at least one of R and R' shall be different from H, and wherein the other symbols have the following meaning:R" represents a hydrogen atom or any other substituent non-reactive in the presence of the active oxygen of the peroxycarboxylic group and/or under the preparation conditions;m represents a number between 1 to 12;n represents a number selected from 0, 1 and 2;p represents a number between 1 and 3;their process of preparation and their use as bleaching agents.

Abstract: Heterocyclic (poly)peroxycarboxylic acids having a N-amidic heteroatom, which have the formula:R--(CH.sub.2) .sub.m --R' (I)wherein: R and R', alike or different from each other, represent hydrogen atoms or a group: ##STR1## with the proviso that at least one of R and R' shall be different from H, and wherein the other symbols have the following meaning:R" represents a hydrogen atom or any other substituent non-reactive in the presence of the active oxygen of the peroxycarboxylic group and/or under the preparation conditions;m represents a number between 1 to 12;n represents a number selected from 0, 1 and 2;p represents a number between 1 and 3;their process of preparation and their use as bleaching agents.

Abstract: Fluoroelastomers characterized by the presence of iodine or bromine atoms at the end of the polymeric chain in an amount equal to or lower than 1 iodine or bromine atom per polymeric chain, and by a bromine content in the chain ranging from 0.05 to 2% by weight referred to the total weight of the monomeric units.Said fluoroelastomers exhibit improved characteristics of processability, particularly as regards the utilization in injection molding processes and the detaching from the molds, as well as of stability to heat.A process for preparing fluoroelastomers containing iodine or bromine atoms at the ends of the polymeric chain, in an amount equal to or lower than 1 iodine or bromine atom per polymeric chain, which process comprises polymerizing mixes of fluorinated monomers (VDF, TFE, HFP, FVE) in bulk, in suspension, in aqueous emulsion, or in solution of organic solvents by means of radical starters, in the presence of compounds capable of providing I.sup.- or Br.sup.

Abstract: A rheological and mechanical properties and the ageing resistance of the elastomeric thermoplastic copolyesters are remarkably improved by the addition of a synergistic mixture of a polycarbodiimide and a quinolinic antioxidant.The copolyesters containing the above synergistic mixture find use in the extrusion technology.Said copolyesters, when they are subjected to a heat treatment at a temperature lower than 150.degree. C., increase the melt viscosity so that they can be used in the blow-molding technology.

Abstract: An antirust additive for lubricants based on perfluoropolyethers, comprising one of the fluoropolyether compounds having functionalized end groups selected from --CN, --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 and ##STR1## and in particular a combination of these with small amounts of a fluoropolyether with acid end groups.

Abstract: Maleic anhydride is grafted onto unsaturated elastomeric terpolymers consisting of monomeric units coming from at least two different monomers having the formula R--CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 (R=hydrogen or an alkyl group containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms) and from a conjugated or non-conjugated dienic monomer by mass reaction, which is carried out by heating at 120.degree.-350.degree. C. a mixture of said maleic anhydride with the terpolymer in the presence of a catalyst consisting of a compound having the formula:M.sub.n X.sub.zwherein:M=a metal of group VIII of the periodic system, and in particular Rh and Ru;X=a counterion,N=valence of the counterion; andZ=valence of the metal.

Abstract: There are described mixes, which are curable by using radical intermediates, are based on fluoroelastomers containing bromine or iodine, exhibit, during curing, a low emission of toxic vapors of methyl bromide or iodide and are characterized in that they contain, as cross-linking agents, peroxides having the following formulas: ##STR1## wherein the substitutents from R.sub.1 to R.sub.17 have the significances defined in the specification.

Abstract: Perfluoropolyethers having an acid end group of the type of acyl fluoride (or chloride) or a carboxylic group or derivatives thereof, the other end group being a perfluoroalkyl containing one or two halogen atoms different from fluorine, are prepared by photooxidation of C.sub.3 F.sub.6 and/or C.sub.2 F.sub.4, in the presence of a fully halogenated ethylene containing 1 to 4, preferably 1 or 2 atoms of halogen different from fluorine, and by the subsequent thermal of photochemical decomposition treatment of the peroxide groups which are present in the photooxidation product.

Abstract: The invention relates to new peroxide perfluoropolyethers having formula: ##STR1## wherein: A and B are end groups,X represents a (R'O).sub.m R" group where R' is selected from the class consisting of ##STR2## and R" is a perfluoroalkyl group; the value of "m" ranging from 0 to 6. The invention relates also to processes for preparing said perfluoropolyethers and other classes of non peroxide perfluoropolyethers derived therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel fluorinated alkoxyimines having the formula:R.sub.x --CF.dbd.N--O--CZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 --CF.sub.3 (I)wherein:R.sub.x is either F or a perhalogenated alkyl group containing from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, andZ.sub.1 and Z.sub.2, either equal to, or different from, each other, are F, Cl, Br, H or a perfluorinated alkyl group containing from 1 to 3 carbon atoms.They are prepared by reacting a fluorinated alkoxyamine haivng the formula:R.sub.x --CF.sub.2 --NH--O--CZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 --CF.sub.3 (V)with KF at a temperature comprised within the range of from 0.degree. C. to 100.degree. C.The present invention relates furthermore to the N-chloro- and N-bromo-derivatives of said fluorinated alkoxyimines (I), which derivatives have the formulae:R.sub.x --CF.sub.2 --NCl--O--CZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 CF.sub.3 (VII)andR.sub.x --CF.sub.2 --NBr--O--CZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 --CF.sub.3 (VIII).

Abstract: Amino-derivative (poly)peroxycarboxylic acid monopersulfates having the formula: ##STR1## wherein the symbols have the following meanings: R, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be alike or different from one another, represent hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups which may be optionally substituted with the proviso that at least one of them is a hydrogen atom;n is an integer different from 0;said --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- group may be also interrupted by CONR.sub.3 groups;and wherein R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl or aryl group. A process for their preparation and their use as bleaching agents are also disclosed.

Abstract: A high-density and mean-porosity catalyst, supported on a siliceous matrix, based on vanadium, iron, oxygen and alkali metals, wherein the V.sub.2 O.sub.5 content ranges from 6 to 9% by weight, the Me.sub.2 O content ranges from 8.5 to 12% by weight (Me being an alkali metal), the particle density ranges from 1.10 to 1.40 g/cm.sup.3 and furthermore:the pore volume ranges from 0.20 to 0.70 cm.sup.3 /g and the surface area ranges from 0.30 to 5 m.sup.2 /g, the average radius of the pores ranging from 600 to 2200 nanometers;the SiO.sub.2 content is lower than 75% by weight and the Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 content is higher than 0.90% by weight.

Abstract: Pyridine-3-peroxycarboxylic acid monopersulfate is herein disclosed, which has the formula: ##STR1## The process for its preparation and its use as bleaching agent.

Abstract: Cross-linked macromolecular products having the structure of perfluoropolyethers in which the cross-linking is due to C--C links between carbon atoms of different perfluoropolyether chains, said cross-linked products being obtained by treatment by means of U.V. radiations of the corresponding perfluoropolyethers containing at least three groups: ##STR1## arranged along the chain and at one or at both ends; the C--C link of cross-linking coming from the removal of two groups: ##STR2## of different perfluoropolyether chains.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new perfluoroalkyl halides and to their preparation by a process based on the thermodecomposition of perfluorocarbides in the presence of Cl.sub.2, Br.sub.2 and I.sub.2.