Abstract: Polymeric fuels are produced from saturated C.sub.4 hydrocarbons by a process comprising:(A) dehydroisomerizing a gas mixture comprising predominantly of n-butane and hydrogen in a catalytic reactor containing a catalyst (a) of platinum supported on alumina, whose surface is coated with silica, and, optionally, a solid acidic catalyst (b) selected from the group consisting of alumina, whose surface is coated with silica, and Boralite B, with an effluent being obtained which comprises a mixture of predominantly of unreacted n-butane, butenes and isobutene, all of which components of the mixture have a carbon atom content less than 5;(B) separating the mixture of olefins and parafins from hydrogen and aromatic byproducts; and(C) oligomerizing said mixture in the presence of a catalyst consisting of amorphous silica-alumina gel, as determined by X-rays, having a silica:alumina molar ratio within the range of 30:1 to 500:1, with a surface area of from 500 to 1000 m.sup.

Abstract: Process for marking industrial organic solvents miscible with water and petroleum products gaseous at atmospheric pressure and room temperature and liquid when compressed at low pressure, by the addition to the above solvents of a primary nitroderivative having the general formulaR-CH.sub.2 -NO.sub.

Abstract: Solid stabilizers for polymers comprises a blend of (a) organic polymer and (b) at least one silicon-containing compound having a sterically hindered amine group in the molecule in quantities of between 40% and 50% by weight of the final solid blend.

Abstract: The structural gene encoding isoamylase from Pseudomonas SMP 1 is obtained. Also described are vectors comprising the isoamylase gene and host microorganisms transformed by these vectors. The transformed host microorganisms are capable of expressing and/or secreting mature isoamylase having biological activity.

Abstract: Catalytic procedure for the preparation of an organic carbonate having general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl radical, linear or branched, or a C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl radical; or of a cyclic organic carbonate having general formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R' represents a C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene radical, linear or branched; including the reacting of an aliphatic or cyclo-aliphatic alcohol having general formula (III):R--OH (III)or an aliphatic diol having general formula (IV):HO--R'--OH (IV)wherein R and R' have the meaning described above, with carbon monoxide and oxygen, in the presence of a catalyst composed of a cobalt(II) or cobalt(III) ion and an organic binder containing at least one oxygen atom, characterized in that the process is carried out in the presence of at least one reaction coadjuvant selected from the following groups of linear or cyclic compounds: ureas, nitriles, amides, phosphoramides, sulphones, sulphoxides, carbamates.

Abstract: Polyolefinic fibres and films are made flame-resistant by the addition of a flame-resistant additive made up of a copolyester containing units deriving from: a) terephthalic acid; b) alkylenic glycol (C.sub.2 --C.sub.6) ; and c) phenyl hydroxymethylene phosphinic acid.These fibres and films are prepared by the transformation into its molten state of a mixture of polyolefin and flame-resistant additive.

Abstract: Compounds which can be defined by the formula (I):CF.sub.3 --C.sub.n F.sub.2n --C.sub.m H.sub.2m --CH.sub.3 (I)wherein:n is a numeral comprised within the range of from 1 to 21;m is a numeral comprised within the range of from 3 to 25;n+m is a numeral equal to, or higher than, 18;with the chain of carbon atoms being either linear or branchedare used as agents affording sliding characteristics (ski-waxes) for skis, to be applied onto the ski sole, and/or to be incorporated inside the ski sole.A sliding composition is also disclosed, which contains a paraffinic wax and at least one compound with formula (I).

Abstract: Organic carbonates and cyclic organic carbonates are prepared by reacting an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic alcohol, or, respectively, an aliphatic diol, with carbon monoxide and oxygen, by operating in the presence of a complex catalyst of cobalt with organic ligands bearing one or more oxygen functional groups, as electron donors.

Abstract: Stabilizers for organic polymers, consisting of one or more compounds of the classis of the sterically hindered amines (HALS) are directly added to the reaction mixture during the (co)polymerization of the .alpha.-olefins or of their mixtures with other unsaturated monomers.The so-obtained polymeric compositions result perfectly stabilized and show a thermo- and photo-oxidative resistance higher than that of the same polymeric compositions to which the same stabilizers are added by a traditional route.

Abstract: A new group of pentaerythryl diphosphonates and poly(pentaerythryl diphosphonates) are described. Flame-retardant compositions are also described, which include a thermoplastic polymer and a certain amount of self-extinguishing agent consisting of one of the above-mentioned pentaerythryl diphosphonates or poly(pentaerythryl diphosphonates).

Abstract: Catalytic procedure in gas phase for the preparation of a symmetrical or asymmetrical organic carbonate having the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R and R', the same or different, represent a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical, linear or branched, which includes reacting at least one alcohol having the general formula (II):R--OH or R'--OHwith carbon monoxide and oxygen in the presence of a catalyst composed of oxides, salts or complexes of cobalt.

Abstract: Multistep process for the preparation of alkyl mono and diisocyanates consisting in reacting the corresponding aliphatic amine or diamine with dimethylcarbonate and, substantially, in partially vaporizing and converting the urethane thus formed in an evaporator to subsequently terminate the cracking in a II.degree. reactor, and finally subjecting the cracking product to fractional distillation at reduced pressure, recycling the unconverted part to the partial vaporization step.

Abstract: A liquid composition, polymerizable by free-radical polymerization to yield organic glasses which are endowed with characteristics of low water absorption and high thermal stability, is constituted by the product of transesterification of diallyl-carbonate with a cycloaliphatic diol or a mixture of cycloaliphatic diols, from among said diols 1,4-cyclohexane-di-methanol and 3(4),8(9)-bis-(hydroxymethyl)tricyclo[5.2.1.0.sup.2.6 ]decane being preferred.

Abstract: Polysiloxanic compounds, containing sterically hindered phenol groups and oxamidic groups in the molecule, obtained by the copolymerization of monomers having general formula (I):(R.sup.1).sub.n (R.sup.2).sub.3-n Si--R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fast-crystallizing polyester compositions comprising: (a) a thermoplastic polyester resin; (b) a nucleating agent of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R is an alkali or alkaline-earth metal; m is 1, 2 or 3; n takes an average value within the range of 1 to 5; said nucleating agent being optionally admixed with the compound of formula (I) wherein R is a hydrogen atom, linear alkyl radial or branched alkyl radical each having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; with the proviso that at least 50% mole of said nucleating agent is in the salt form. This nucleating additive raises the crystallization temperature upon cooling (T.sub.cc) of the polyester so that crystallization occurs rapidly during molding.

Abstract: A crystalline, porous, synthetic material is disclosed, together with its related preparation process.Such a material of zeolitic character, containing silicon, titanium and iron oxides, corresponds, in its calcined and anhydrous state, to the following empi rical formulapHFeO.sub.2.qTiO.sub.2.SiO.sub.2wherein p has a value greater than zero and lower than or equal to 0.050, q has a value greater than zero and lower than or equal to 0.025, and the H.sup.+ of HFeO.sub.2 can be at least partly replaceable or replaced by cations.

Abstract: A new group of pentaerythryl diphosphonates and poly(pentaerythryl diphosphonates) are described. Flame-retardant compositions are also described, which include a thermoplastic polymer and a certain amount of self-extinguishing agent consisting of one of the above-mentioned pentaerythryl diphosphonates or poly(pentaerythryl diphosphonates).

Abstract: Diol-polycarbonates having the general formulaHO--(Ri--O--CO--O).sub.x ----(R.sub.2 --O--CO--O--).sub.y --R.sub.3 --OH (I)where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, X and Y have the meaning specified in the text, are used in the synthesis of prepolymers which in turn can be used in reactive adhesive and/or sealing formulations of the hygro-, photo- or thermosetting type, and the procedure for their preparation. The sealing compositions deriving from these diolterminated-polycarbonates are mainly used in transport industry, in the textile and wood industry, for cellular products and in the bookbinding industry.

Abstract: An organic glass with improved impact strength and with a refractive index equal or similar to that of mineral glass (crown glass), is composed of the product of the radicalic polymerization of the polymerizable liquid composition obtained by the transesterification of:(A) diallyl carbonate with a mixture of polyols:(B) bis(2-hydroxyethylether) of bisphenol-A,(C) diethylene glycol, and(D) tris(hydroxyethyl) isocyanurate,where for every 100 parts b.w. of the sum of polyols (B), (C) and (D), polyol (B) is present in a quantity of from 20 to 60% b.w., polyol (C) is present in a quantity of from 20 to 60% b.w. and polyol (D) is present in a quantity of from 10 to 40% b.w.; and where the molar ratio between the diallyl carbonate and the sum of polyols (A)/(B)+(C)+(D) is equal to or higher than 3/1.

Abstract: Artificial marble or granite having excellent aesthetic properties, patterns and tonalities which cannot be found in natural materials are prepared from a composition containing a polymerizable poly(allyl carbonate) of a polyol and mineral filler, where the mineral filler is a carbonate type in the case of marble, and silicate or silica type in the case of granite, and is in the form of particles of which at least 40% to 100% by weight have a particle size greater than 0.5 mm. The artificial marble and granite produced by the process of the invention require a limited quantity of polymerizable poly(allyl carbonate) binder, have excellent aesthetic properties and high aging resistance, making them suitable for external use.