Abstract: Soaps and ester-soaps of high molecular weight branched- and straight-chain aliphatic monocarboxylic acids obtained from .alpha.-olefins containing 22 or more carbon atoms are useful lubricants for structural resins. High molecular weight acids useful for the preparation of the soaps and ester-soaps are obtained by the free radical addition of a short chain monocarboxylic acid to C.sub.22+ olefin or by ozonization of the C.sub.22+ olefin. The products of this invention provide excellent internal-external lubrication for PVC homopolymers and copolymers.

Abstract: Copolyesters are provided which are derived from mixed dibasic acids and a branched-chain diol. These copolyesters possess a unique balance of physical and chemical characteristics which permits their use in small amounts in blood separation tubes to provide an effective barrier between the light and heavy phases of the blood after centrifuging.

Abstract: Improved homogeneous metathesis catalysts are obtained by the use of a trivalent phosphorus modifying agent with a cocatalyst comprised of tungsten hexachloride and an organotin compound. These modified catalyst systems give significantly increased conversions and excellent product selectivity when used for olefin metathesis.

Abstract: Improved homogeneous metathesis catalysts are obtained by the use of a nitrogenous modifying agent with a tungsten compound and organotin compound. These modified catalyst systems used for olefin metathesis give significantly increased conversions and excellent product selectivity.

Abstract: Mixed ester products obtained by treatment of a triglyceride under transesterification conditions with a polyoxyalkylene glycol and a high molecular weight dicarboxylic acid, such as polymer acids, are useful metal working fluids. The modified triglycerides exhibit enhanced thermal stability and can be used either in neat form or in solution and are readily compatible with water to provide stable aqueous emulsions and dispersions having superior lubrication properties.

Abstract: Epoxidized mixed mellitate compounds useful as plasticizers for vinyl polymers such as polyvinyl chloride and which have markedly improved resistance to oils and hydrocarbon extraction have been prepared. The mixed mellitate plasticizers of this invention are trimellitates wherein two of the ester moieties are simple esters derived from monofunctional alcohols with the third ester moiety being a complex ester obtained by the reaction of a diol with an unsaturated monobasic acid subsequently epoxidized at the site of unsaturation.

Abstract: Improved quaternary ammonium compositions are provided wherein quaternized ammonium derivatives of lanolin acids are combined with specific branched-chain diols. These compositions exhibit improved water solubility and have excellent compatibility with anionic emulsifiers and surfactants which make them extremely useful for the preparation of clear cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: Aluminum acyloxide polymers are formed in a reaction involving approximately equimolar amounts of aluminum alkoxide, water and a branched chain, saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acid having from about 10 to about 25 carbon atoms. These novel compounds from stable gels with non-polar liquids.

Abstract: Mixed ester products obtained by treatment of a triglyceride under transesterification conditions with a polyoxyalkylene glycol and a high molecular weight dicarboxylic acid, such as polymer acids, are useful metal working fluid. The modified triglycerides exhibit enhanced thermal stability and can be used either in neat form or in solution and are readily compatible with water to provide stable aqueous emulsions and dispersions having superior lubrication properties.

Abstract: Improved supported thallium(III) reagents are provided which significantly improve reaction rates and product selectivity of oxythallation reactions. The present reagents have a thallium(III) salt of an acid on the surface and within montmorillonite clay minerals.

Abstract: The flow characteristics and rheological properties of thermoplastic polyesters and copolyesters are significantly improved by the addition of a polyamide resin thereto. In addition to improving the processability of the thermoplastic materials the polymeric additives also impart other desirable properties to the resulting manufactured products.

Abstract: Blends of the hard wax fraction obtained from the fractionation of lanolin and an ester derived from an aliphatic polyol or ether polyol and fatty acid are suitable substitutes for U.S.P. anhydrous lanolin and can be substituted therefore in cosmetic formulations (creams, lotions, etc.) without detracting from the properties of the system.

Abstract: Ester products useful as lubricants for structural resins are obtained by the reaction of mono- and polyfunctional alcohols with high molecular weight branched-chain aliphatic monocarboxylic acids. The high molecular weight acids useful for the preparation of the present esters are obtained by the free radical addition of a short-chain monocarboxylic acid and .alpha.-olefins containing 22 or more carbon atoms. The esters of this invention provide excellent internal-external lubrication for PVC homopolymers and copolymers.

Abstract: Copolyamides derived from mixed acids (a polymeric fatty acid and short-chain dibasic acid) and mixed amines (a polyoxyalkylene diamine and a short-chain diamine) are provided. These thermoplastic resin compositions are excellent reinforcing adhesives for flexible substrates and are particularly useful as box-toe construction resins.

Abstract: The flow characteristics and rheological properties of high molecular weight thermoplastic polyamides are significantly improved by blending therewith a small amount of a polyamide derived from high molecular weight dibasic acids. In addition to improving the processability of the thermoplastic resin, the blends and manufactured articles produced therefrom have other desirable properties.

Abstract: Epoxidized mixed mellitate compounds useful as plasticizers for vinyl polymers such as polyvinyl chloride and which have markedly improved resistance to oils and hydrocarbon extraction have been prepared. The mixed mellitate plasticizers of this invention are trimellitates wherein two of the ester moieties are simple esters derived from monofunctional alcohols with the third ester moiety being a complex ester obtained by the reaction of a diol with an unsaturated monobasic acid subsequently epoxidized at the site of unsaturation.

Abstract: Polyester compositions containing organophosphorus derivatives as stabilizers are disclosed. Methods of stabilizing polyesters are also provided by incorporating the organophosphorus derivatives during processing to prevent thermal and catalytic decomposition, and with improvements in resin color, molecular weight retention and mechanical properties. This invention also affords an efficient method of inhibiting the decomposition activity of the first stage catalyst in the production of high polymeric condensation polyester resins.

Abstract: An improved process is provided herein for the preparation of immobilized transition metal catalysts containing up to about 60 wt. % bound transition metal. These catalysts are obtained by heating a hydroxylic support with an excess of a transition metal alkoxide in an inert hydrocarbon and in the presence of water.

Abstract: Flame retardant high molecular weight linear copolyesters capable of being formed into fibers and filaments and which exhibit a high degree of thermal and ultraviolet stability are obtained using ethoxylated 3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxybenzoic acid.

Abstract: Improved liquid stabilizers consisting of a metal halide and an ethoxylated alkylphenol are provided to impart superior thermal stability to PVC resins while minimizing early color formation. The stabilizers may optionally contain a polyglycerol partial ester and/or liquid fatty acid.