Abstract: Novel hydroxy containing fluorovinyl ethers, polymers of hydroxy containing fluorovinyl ethers, copolymers of selected hydroxy containing fluorovinyl ethers, a process for reducing ester containing fluorovinyl compounds to the corresponding alcohol with borohydrides, and a process for polymerizing hydroxy containing fluorovinyl ethers are disclosed.

Abstract: Nylon staple fiber (and precursor continuous filaments in the form of a tow) of high load-bearing capacity is prepared by an improved process of first drawing the tow between multiple feed and draw rolls, followed by both heating and cooling the draw filaments to anneal them under a controlled tension.

Abstract: A photosensitive element adapted for the preparation of colored images is disclosed. The photosensitive element comprises: a photosolubilizable layer consisting essentially of an acid-labile polymer and a photosolubilizing agent; an elastomeric layer; and a support. It can be processed by aqueous solvents, preferably ordinary tap water.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for making spunlaced acrylic/polyester fabrics comprising applying low impact water jet energy to a fabric web and vacuum dewatering the resulting spunlaced fabric. The spunlaced fabrics exhibit very low wet and dry particle counts and high absorbency thereby making them particularly useful in cleanroom wiper applications and as coverstock for sanitary napkins, diapers and the like.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for preparing fluoroalkyl substituted olefins, fluorinated ketones and fluorinated aromatic compounds by the catalyzed reaction of fluoroalkylsilanes with selected fluorinated olefins, acyl fluorides and fluorinated aromatic compounds, respectively.

Abstract: A process for dehydrating compounds of the formula ##STR1## where --R is --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2, --C.tbd.CH --C.tbd.N or ##STR2## in an aqueous solution thereof is disclosed. In the case where R is --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 or --C.dbd.CH, the temperature is preferably at least 50.degree. C. and preferably 75.degree. to 100.degree. C. The base is at least 0.1N and preferably 1.0 to 8N. Preferred bases are NaOH, KOH and C.sub.5 OH. In the case where --R is C.tbd.N, the temperature preferably is 20.degree. to 50.degree. C.

Abstract: A coating composition useful for a finish for automobiles and trucks in which the film forming binder contains reactive binder components of about(a) 25-90% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of an acrylic polymer having at least two reactive anhydride groups composed of polymerized monomers of an ethylenically unsaturated anhydride and polymerized monomers from the group consisting of alkyl methacrylate, alkyl acrylate and any mixtures thereof, wherein the alkyl groups have 1-8 carbon atoms and the polymer has a weight average molecular weight of about 2,000-50,000;(b) 5-50% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a glycidyl component having at least two reactive glycidyl groups;(c) 5-50% by weight, based on the weight of the binder of an acid functional monomeric, oligomeric or polymeric compound which may or may not contain hydroxyl functionality; andthe composition contains about 0.1-5% by weight; based on the weight of the binder, of a catalyst.

Abstract: The use of 1,1-difluoroethane (HFC-152a) and dimethyl ether, optionally with up to 50 mole % of water, as the blowing agent is disclosed as an efficient route to a rigid, closed-cell polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam of improved cell structure and excellent insulation properties.

Abstract: Thermally and hydrolytically stable fluorocopolymers, especially melt-processible fluorocopolymers, for example, tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymers, having --COOH and/or --COF groups on the polymer chains are contacted and reacted with a secondary or tertiary amine and heated at 160.degree. -400.degree. C. for a time sufficient to convert --COOH and/or --COF groups to stable --CF.sub.2 H groups, the resultant stabilized copolymers being useful, for example, in electrically conductive compositions having a good combination of melt flow and electrical conductivity.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for making polymers containing benzoxazole groups by heating, and thereby dehalogenating, novel anions of orthohalogenated aromatic amide groups of a polyamide. The products are useful as fibers and films.

Abstract: An electrical device for measuring the dry film thickness of a paint film applied to a conductive coating adhered to a plastic substrate without destroying the film; the device contains the followintg components: a. an electric sensing device of two separate electrodes isolated from each other and positioned in a material capable of conforming to the surface of the film being measured where the sensing device is placed in contact with the surface of the film and measured under a uniform and reproducible pressure; b. a gain and phase measuring device electrically connected to the sensing device for measuring the gain and phase of an alternating current electrical signal passed from one electrode through the film and conductive coating to the second electrode; c.

Abstract: A continuous process for the manufacture of a fibrous material from a polyolefin. The process comprises feeding a solution of polyolefin dissolved in an organic solvent at elevated temperature and pressure to a spinneret. The exit of the spinneret is the inlet to an elongated vertical tube and is located in an upper section of an elongated vertical vessel. The tube extends for a major portion of the length of the vessel. Solvent is removed from an upper section of the vessel and water is sprayed both down the tube and into the vessel. The strands thus formed are shredded in a self-cleaning self-feeding shredder located at the bottom of the vessel.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of methyl- and ethyl-substituted anilines by contacting anilines of specified formula at about 250.degree.-525.degree. C. and about 10 kPa-10 MPa of pressure in the of presence of a nonbasic metal oxide catalyst which when it is a zeolite has pore dimensions of at least about 0.52 nm and has cages with dimensions greater than about 0.75 nm.

Abstract: Substituted pyrroles, pyrazoles and triazoles such as ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically suitable salts are useful as antihypertensive agents and for treatment of congestive heart failure.

Abstract: A hanger is comprised of an integral body or snythetic material having a central portion, a hook portion extending outwardly of the central portion and first and second wing portions at respective opposed side margins of the central portion. The central portion defines, at each side margin thereof, a succession of diversely-sized projections extending outwardly of the side margins, the projections being of generally arcuate configuration and each of successively lesser size progressively distal of the hook portion. Each wing portion comprises a member cantilever-supported by the central portion, each such cantilever-supported member defining mutually with the projections, spacings of successively lesser measure progressively distal of the hook portion.

Abstract: A curable laminated article, useful for roofing application, comprising at least two layers, each layer comprising a blend of (a) 50-80% by weight of an ethylene/propylene/nonconjugated diene elastomer and (b) 20-50% by weight of an ethylene-containing polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, an ethylene alpha-monoolefin copolymer wherein the monoolefin contains from 3-12 carbon atoms and is present in amounts of 2-8% by weight, and as ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer having a vinyl acetate content up to about 10% by weight, and wherein each alternate layer contains either elemental sulfur as the crosslinking agent for the elastomer or a cure accelerator so that the elastomer in the laminated article subsequently cures when elemental sulfur and the accelerator in each layer migrate to an adjacent layer when the laminate is exposed to elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A method is provided for treating addiction to a drug of abuse such as nicotine, cocaine or diazepam, by inhibiting appetitie or desire for such drug by administering an ACE inhibitor, such as captopril, fosinopril, zofenopril or SQ 29,852, alone or in combination with a calcium channel blocker such as diltiazem or nifedipine, over a prolonged period of treatment.

Abstract: This invention relates to lubricant compositions containing both zinc O,O'-dialkyldithiophosphates and ashless O,O'-diaryldithiophosphates obtained by reacting an O,O'-diaryldithiophosphoric acid with a diolefin. These lubricant compositions give improved anti-wear performance.

Abstract: In protective coveralls with a head covering with a transparent permanent lens over the face area, a separate removable lens cover attached over the permanent lens which is adapted for very rapid removal in situations when the lens cover is clouded by a foreign material.