Abstract: Described are structures comprising, successively: a first layer of high density polyethylene (HDPE), a layer of binder, a second layer of EVOH or of a mixture based on EVOH, optionally a third layer of polyamide (A) or of a mixture of polyamide (A) and polyolefin (B). Also described are devices for transferring or storing fluids and more particularly tubes, tanks, chutes, bottles and containers consisting of the above structure and in which the barrier layer (the second or the combination of the second and the third layer) is in direct contact with the fluid contained or transported.

Abstract: The invention relates to felxible and tough poly(vinylidene fluoride)-based compositions. They comprise from 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of an elastomer B and from 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of a plasticizer C per 100 parts by weight of a homopolymer (A) of vinylidene fluoride (VF2) or of a copolymer (A) of VF2 and of at least one other monomer copolymerizable with VF2, in which the said monomer is present in an amount of between 0 and 30 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of VF2 with the additional condition that the sum of B and C is from 1 to 10.5 parts by weight and, on the other hand, in that the homopolymer or the copolymer of vinylidene fluoride, A, is chosen in such a way that it has a melt flow index, measured according to the ISO 1133 standard at 230° C. under a load of 5 kg, of less than 5 g/10 min and a critical modulus GC, at the intersection of the melt shear moduli G′ and G″ measured at 190° C., of between 5 and 22 kPa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for forming composite shaped articles used for athletic shoe soles, tubes, pipes, transmission belts and conveyor belts, comprising a vulcanized elastomer directly or autogenously bonded, that is, essentially in the absence of adhesive, to a thermoplastic elastomer comprising recurring polyamide-6 and polyether structural units, such as thermoplastic polyetheresteramide elastomers, are provided. The article is prepared by a process comprising placing a thermoplastic elastomer component into a vulcanization mold, overmolding onto at least a portion of the surface area of one face surface of the thermoplastic elastomer component with a vulcanizable elastomer component, and vulcanizing the vulcanizable elastomer component at a temperature below the melting point of the thermoplastic elastomer component but over a wide temperature range, which can be about 40° C. or higher.

Abstract: A process for the production of hydrogen bromide gas by direct combustion of bromine in hydrogen involves carrying out the combustion reaction in an apparatus chamber made of impregnated graphite, a chamber outlet composed of a cylindrical segment disposed between a converging segment and a diverging segment, and a cooling zone composed of a steel jacket in which are piled block of impregnated graphite.

Abstract: A process for the emulsion polymerization in the presence of a stable free radical of at least one monomer which can be polymerized by the radical route, which emulsion comprises a liquid aqueous phase and a liquid organic phase, the aqueous phase comprising at least 50% by weight of water and the liquid organic phase comprising more than 50% by weight of monomer(s) to be polymerized. The invention results, by a rapid controlled polymerization process, in a latex of polymer particles, it being possible for the polymer to comprise acrylate and/or methacrylate blocks.

Abstract: A gas-impermeable elastic membrane including a co-polymeric gas-impermeable film including OH groups, positioned between two layers of a co-polymer containing blocks of polyamides and of polyesters, with a rubber coating on at least one of the two layers, as well as a method of manufacturing the membrane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process comprising a stage of polymerization or copolymerization of at least one polymerizable or copolymerizable monomer by a radical mechanism in the presence of a stable free radical and of an initiator of formula: R1—O—O—R2 wherein R1 and R2, which can be identical or different, represent an alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl or aralkyl radical comprising, for example, from 1 to 20 carbon atoms. The process is fast, allows the initiator to act more efficiently and results in polymers or copolymers exhibiting a low yellowing index.

Abstract: A frontage element including a support and a panel, the panel including at least two fixing parts fixed to the support and a generally plane wall extending between the two fixing parts. At least one of the fixing parts is set back from the plane of the wall and is deformable so that the wall is free to move parallel to itself relative to the support if the temperature of the panel is modified.

Abstract: Process for preparing antistatic acrylic polymers wherein the acrylic monomers are polymerized in suspension, said acrylic monomers contain dissolved the antistatic additives selected from the following ones: CnH2n+1CO—N(CH2CH2OH)2  (1) wherein n is an integer ranging from 9 to 13; Cn′H2n′+1N(CH2CH2OH)2  (2) wherein n′ is an integer ranging from 8 to 14; CH2(OR1)CH(OR2)CH2(OR3) or C(CH2OR1)(CH2OR2)(CH2OR3)(CH2OR4)  (3) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 equal to or different from each other, are H or R, wherein R is a saturated or unsaturated C12-C18 alkylcarboxylate, preferably saturated or monounsaturated C18.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoformable multilayer film comprising in succession:

Abstract: The initiation system comprises (1) at least one silylated initiator and (2) at least one alkaline metal alcoholate as ligand. The silylated initiator may be monofunctional and selected in particular from among the compounds of Formula (I) or difunctional and selected in particular from among the compounds of Formula (II): wherein R1, R2, R3 each independently represent a C1-C8alkyl radical, linear or branched; R4 is a linear or branched C1-C8alkylene radical; M is an alkaline metal or alkaline earth metal (valence q of 1 or 2); R5 and R6 each independently represent an alkyl radical, linear or branched, at C1-C8; R7, R8 each independently represent a C1-C8alkylene radical, linear or branched; M′ is an alkaline metal. Application is to the preparation of (meth)acrylic (co)polymers.

Abstract: Esters of formula: HS—X—COOR in which X denotes a C1-C4 alkylene radical and R a C1-C18 alkyl radical, are prepared by reaction of a hydrosulphide with the corresponding halocarboxylic ester: Y—X—COOR where Y denotes a chlorine or bromine atom. The reaction is performed under a hydrogen sulphide pressure of at least 10 bars absolute, and preferably in an anhydrous or substantially anhydrous alcoholic medium.

Abstract: The invention concerns a diaphragm chlor-alkali electrolysis cell comprising a cover, a conductive base for supporting the anodes and a cathode in the form of a box provided with internal wall, external wall and tubular fingers made of a mesh or perforated sheet covered with a porous diaphragm. One or more copper sheets for electric current distribution are fixed to the cathode external walls. The connection between the copper sheets and the cathode external walls is made by means of bolts with the interposition of a conductive and deformable element provided with residual elasticity under compression. The weldings for the assembling of the cathode walls are free from internal stresses.

Abstract: Process for the polymerization in aqueous suspension of acrylic monomers in the presence of a polymeric suspending agent, homopolymer or copolymer of a compound of formula: wherein: R1 is H or CH3; R2 and R3, equal or different, are H or alkyls C1-C8, optionally branched when possible; M is an alkaline or alkaline-earth metal or ammonium and A is NH, O or NCH3, characterized in that the polymerization aqueous phase is wholly or partly formed by the mother waters obtained after the separation of the acrylic polymer, so as to have a polymerizable suspension containing at least 0.01% by weight and up to about 1% of said suspending agent and at least from 0.05% to 5% by weight of the other products above mentioned obtained during the polymerization.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a tie layer for improving the adhesion of a layer of a fluoride-based polymeric material to a layer of a polyphenylene ether- or polystyrene-based material. The tie layer comprises a copolymer of a styrenic material like high impact polystyrene, and an acrylic material such as poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). The tie layer composition may further include at least one flexibilizing agent which is compatible with one of the materials in the other layers. Exemplary flexibilizing agents are blends or copolymers which comprise rubber and polystyrene, or core-shell impact modifiers, or combinations of these types of materials. The layers can be coextruded or laminated, using conventional techniques.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a latex containing two populations of particles of polymers based on vinyl chloride. Other subjects of the present invention are processes for producing this latex and its use in the manufacture of fluid plastisols which are stable on storage.

Abstract: Mixed fluorination catalyst comprising one or more nickel and chromium oxides, halides and/or oxyhalides deposited on a support composed of aluminium fluoride or of a mixture of aluminium fluoride and alumina, characterized in that the weight of nickel/weight of chromium ratio is between 0.08 and 0.25, preferably between 0.1 and 0.2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive hot-melt adhesive composition characterized in that it includes a) at least one ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymer, b) a tackifying resin and c) optionally a diluent and/or a stabilizer and/or a wax. Such a composition may be employed advantageously in the field of hygiene, especially for the adhesive bonding of disposable nappies and of catamenial liners.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coextrusion binder obtained by grafting a mixture of a copolymer of ethylene and of an elastomer of EPR type with an unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride or its derivatives. The grafted mixture is optionally diluted in another copolymer of ethylene. The binder is useful in preparing polyolefin/binder/polyamide or EVOH structures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated metal surface including, successive, at least one layer of polyurethane and at least one layer of thermoplastic polymer, it being possible for a binder to be placed between the polyurethane and the thermoplastic polymer. The invention is useful for covering pipers, electrical cables, telecommunication cables and stay wires.