Abstract: High molecular weight carboxylic acids are provided. The mixed acid products of this invention typically contain a high percentage of aliphatic straight-chain monocarboxylic acids containing 22 or more carbon atoms. The monocarboxylic acids are obtained by the ozonization of high molecular weight .alpha.-olefins under controlled conditions. Using this ozonization process it is possible to obtain mixed acid products wherein the predominant acids contain 22 to 35 carbon atoms. An additional feature of this invention is the ability to obtain mixed acid products wherein acids having an odd number of carbon atoms are present in significantly larger amounts than acids having an even number of carbon atoms.

Abstract: This invention relates to reactive liquid polyamides derived from poly-basic acids and amine residues obtained as by-products from the process for the hydrogenation of adiponitrile to hexamethylenediamine. By use of these amine residues it is possible to obtain liquid polyamide products having low amine values and manageable viscosities. The liquid reactive polyamides are useful for a variety of applications, for example, they can be blended with thermoplastic polyamide resins to impart desirable properties thereto.

Abstract: Ester products are obtained using an immobilized supported transition metal catalyst. Esters and polyesters having improved color and containing virtually no residual metal catalyst can be obtained with this process either by direct esterification or by ester interchange.

Abstract: Soaps and ester-soaps of high molecular weight branched- and straight-chain aliphatic monocarboxyic 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.sub.+ olefin or by ozonization of the C.sub.22.sub.+ olefin. The products of this invention provide excellent internal-external lubrication for PVC homopolymers and copolymers.

Abstract: Ester products useful as lubricants for structural resins are obtained by the reaction of mono- and polyfunctional alcohols with high molecular weight branched- and straight-chain aliphatic monocarboxylic acids obtained from .alpha.-olefins containing 22 or more carbon atoms. 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 to the C.sub.22.sub.+ olefin or by ozonization of the C.sub.22.sub.+ olefin. The esters of this invention provide excellent internal-external lubrication for PVC homopolymers and copolymers.

Abstract: This invention provides certain complex molecules which possess excellent solubility in water and excellent reactivity making them useful in the manufacture of non-woven products and processes for their preparation. The compositions are comprised of structural units derived from a higher polycarboxylic acid and about one mole of a di-epoxide per carboxyl group, about 0.5 to 1.5 moles of an alkoxy polyoxyalkylene compound and about 0.5 to 1.5 moles of an alkanolamine neutralized with a lower monocarboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present process relates to the production of crystalline 2,2-bis[3,5-dibromo-4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl] propane by cooling the molten material with shear. An especially useful aspect of this invention involves the continuous crystallization of 2,2-bis[3,5-dibromo-4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl] propane employing a scraped surface heat exchanger to achieve the desired rate of cooling and shear.

Abstract: Novel hindered zinc organic phosphites are produced by the reaction of zinc carboxylic acid salts and organic phosphites. The hindered zinc organic phosphites are excellent sources for zinc in vinyl halide resin stabilizers to prevent resin degradation by heat and light. Vinyl halide resin compositions containing the hindered zinc organic phosphites in relatively large amounts of divalent zinc can be processed under elevated temperatures over extended periods of time without undergoing catastrophic degradation.The hindered zinc organic phosphites are characterized by the formulas: ##EQU1## Where R' is either an alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, or alkaryl radical with the proviso that at least one R' radical is aryl or alkaryl; and R" is aryl or alkaryl.

Abstract: Ester products useful as lubricants for structural resins are obtained by the reaction of mono- and polyfunctional alcohols with high molecular weight branched- and straight-chain aliphatic monocarboxylic acids obtained from .alpha.-olefins containing 22 or more carbon atoms. 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 to the C.sub.22.sub.+ olefin or by ozonization of the C.sub.22.sub.+ olefin. The esters of this invention provide excellent internal-external lubrication for PVC homopolymers and copolymers.

Abstract: Improved chain-stopped polyester plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride homopolymers and copolymers are provided. The plasticizers show little or no tendency to migrate from PVC, yet they are readily processable with the PVC. While being extremely compatible with PVC the present plasticizers have very low affinity for ABS and polystyrene resins and therefore can be used in applications where plasticized PVC comes in contact with these other resins.

Abstract: Water soluble mixed ester lubricants derived from triglycerides are obtained by transesterifying a triglyceride with a low molecular weight polyoxyethylene glycol in the presence of short-chain mono- or dicarboxylic acids. The mixed ester compositions of this invention are readily water soluble and are excellent lubricants for metalworking operations. Water solubility is achieved with the present mixed ester products even though they have higher triglyceride contents than previously known ester lubricants.

Abstract: Polymeric materials of improved dyeability and other properties are provided which consist of polypropylene or polyester material and a small percentage of a nitrile which contains 20-75 carbon atoms and 2-4 nitrile groups in the molecule. Processes for preparing these improved polymeric materials and methods for dyeing these materials are also provided.

Abstract: Flame-retardant polyester filaments of excellent whiteness are prepared from dimethyl terephthalate, ethylene glycol and 2,2-bis-[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-3,5-dibromophenyl] propane by a continuous process as illustrated in the drawing. Conducting the polymerization within a holdup time of 2.5 hours at temperatures from about 273.degree. to about 290.degree. C. is shown to provide flame-retardant filaments having excellent whiteness. Addition of 7-naphtha-triazinyl-3-phenylcoumarin and a blue toner further improve the whiteness value and the inclusion of antimony oxide provides even greater flame retardance.

Abstract: Ester lubricant compositions are provided which provide a good balance of lubricity and emulsifiability. The esters are derived from polyoxyalkylene glycols with a dibasic acid mixture consisting of dimer acids and short-chain dibasic acids. The emulsions and clear, homogeneous lubricant solutions provide excellent spin finishes for fibers such as polyamides and polyesters.

Abstract: This invention provides certain complex molecules which possess excellent solubility in water and excellent reactivity making them useful in the manufacture of non-woven products and processes for their preparation. The compositions are comprised of structural units derived from a higher polycarboxylic acid and about one mole of a di-epoxide per carboxyl group, about 0.5 to 1.5 moles of an alkoxy polyoxyalkylene compound and about 0.5 to 1.5 moles of an alkanolamine neutralized with a lower monocarboxylic acid.

Abstract: Improved water-emulsifiable ester lubricants for polymeric and metal materials are provided which yield stable emulsions even in the absence of emulsifying agents. The ester lubricants are obtainable from a higher molecular weight di- or polycarboxylic acid and a polyalkoxylated lower alkyl alcohol.

Abstract: Mixed mellitate compounds useful as plasticizers for vinyl polymers, such as polyvinyl chloride homopolymers and copolymers, which have increased resistance to hydrocarbons have been prepared. The mixed mellitates of this invention are derived from trimellitic acid and trimellitic anhydride and contain two ester moieties derived from monofunctional alcohols and a third complex ester group obtained either by the reaction of a diol, a dibasic acid and a monofunctional alcohol or by the reaction of a diol and a monobasic acid.