Abstract: A light-sensitive vesicular imaging composition comprising a vesiculating agent which liberates gas upon exposure to activating radiation and a matrix which is a novolac branched epoxy resin of a bis-glycidyl ether and a dihydric phenol.

Abstract: This invention relates to ultraviolet light stable copolymer compositions comprising:(a) a monomer which is an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic half-ester of a 2-hydroxy, alkoxy, methylolbenzophenone, and,(b) a comonomer which is styrene or styrene-butadiene, is described.

Abstract: A radiation curable coating comprising:A. An oligomer of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl;Y is a divalent urethane residue;B. A benzylidene acid ester of Formula IV: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.4 is independently alkyl or hydroxy alkylene. Preferably the coating composition contains a vinyl monomer copolymerizable with the oligomer. The process for curing the coating is also disclosed.

Abstract: The thiocyano-containing polyoxyalkylenes having the formula:NCS--(AO).sub.x --(BO).sub.Y --(CO).sub.z --DE I.wherein E is --SCN or a halogen atom; A, C and D represent lower alkylene of 2 to 4 carbon atoms; B is alkylene of 2 to 8 carbon atoms; y and z are each integers having a value of 0 to 50 and x is an integer having a value of from 2 to 50, and intermixtures of said polyoxyalkylenes.The above compounds display a wide variety of uses, namely for the control of fungi and bacteria or for the prevention of such infestations and infections. They are also useful nematocides and insecticides.

Abstract: Adhesion of a hydrophilic photographic emulsion to a hydrophobic polyester substrate is achieved by providing the substrate with a surface layer containing free carboxy groups and incorporating in the emulsion a cross-linking agent which can cross-link the emulsion and the carboxy containing surface layer. Carbodiimides are a class of cross-linking agents having this capability.

Abstract: This invention relates to copolymerizable ultraviolet light absorber compounds having the formula: ##STR1## where: R is alkylene oxyalkylene, alkyleneoxyalkylene or phenylene, which R groups are of up to 10 carbon atoms and are unsubstituted or substituted with hydroxy;R' and R" are independently hydrogen or alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 ; andR'" is alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.6, substituted alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.6, or alkoxy C.sub.1 -C.sub.6.

Abstract: Alkenes and/or alkadienes are contacted with molecular oxygen and an oxidative dehydrogenation catalyst consisting essentially of silver, molybdenum and oxygen, with the silver-to-molybdenum atom ratio being in the range of about 0.25:1 to about 10:1 to produce furan compounds.

Abstract: Flexible, sheet-type covering material is made by coating a porous mat with mechanically frothed plastic foam. The foam is gelled, at least partially fused and then calendered to crush the foam.

Abstract: This invention pertains to asphaltic sheet sound deadener for use as a vibration damping medium, which can be bonded in place without excessive sag or flow by subjecting the material to 250.degree.-400.degree. F. The main use of this material is in the automotive field, but may be used in other areas such as the appliance and furniture industries. The melt flow properties of the deadener are controlled by the use of ground mica.

Abstract: Electroreprographic films comprising a support member which are capable of acquiring an electrostatic charge which on passing through a toner bath pick up unwanted toner outside the image area which is not fixed during development. The unwanted toner pick up is minimized by applying a layer of anti-static material to the otherwise uncoated back of the support.

Abstract: High strength roofing products using a novel glass fiber mat are described herein. The roofing products include shingles and built up roofing membranes and systems.

Abstract: Poly (C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylene terephthalate) molding composition containing mica and a multiphase composite polymer. The multiphase polymer has a first elastomeric phase polymerized from a monomer system including C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl acrylate as well as crosslinking and graftlinking monomers and has a final rigid thermoplastic phase polymerized in the presence of the elastomeric phase. Preferred compositions also include thermally stable reinforcing fibers such as glass fibers.

Abstract: Sheet vinyl covering material having a moisture permeable backing layer of material such as asbestos felt which is dimensionally stable under varying moisture conditions and resistant to degradation from water. The backing layer is sealed on one side with a layer of vinyl halide-vinylidene halide copolymer which is overlaid with a layer of open cellular foamed resinous material. The sheet vinyl laminate also has a resinous wear layer overlying the foamed layer.

Abstract: Improved surfactants can be produced from alkyl aryl poly(ethyleneoxy) sulfonates, represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R is an alkyl or dialkyl group having at least 6 carbon atoms; andn is greater than 9; andMe is a monovalent cation, preferably Na, NH.sub.4, K or Li.High solids content aqueous vinyl acetate emulsions having long term stability are provided by polymerizing vinyl acetate in the presence of the surfactant and water. The quantity of water is predetermined so as to produce a latex having at least 40% solids.

Abstract: Alkenes and/or alkadienes are contacted with molecular oxygen and an oxidative dehydrogenation catalyst consisting essentially of silver, phosphorus and oxygen, with the silver-to-phosphorus atom ratio being in the range of about 0.25:1 to about 10:1 to produce furan compounds.

Abstract: This invention describes novel intermediate alkanols for making effective compounds, which intermediates are .omega.,.omega.-bis(dialkylhydroxyphenyl) alkanols having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a tertiary alkyl group having 4-8 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 is alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms;R.sub.3 is a straight chain or branched alkylene group having 1-4 carbon atoms; andx is 1-4.

Abstract: Poly (C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylene terephthalate) molding composition containing three different types of antioxidants are disclosed.

Abstract: 2-Pyrrolidone is purified by contact with particulate calcium oxide for a sufficient time at elevated temperatures followed by distilling and condensing the purified 2-pyrrolidone.

Abstract: What is described herein is a radiation curable coating composition comprising:A. An oligomer of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl; andY is a divalent urethane residue; andB. a copolymerizable ultra-violet light absorber which is a copolymerizable (2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacryloxy) alkylene acrylic acid ester of Formula IV: ##STR2## where (Ar).sub.1 and (Ar).sub.2 are aromatic carbocylic nuclei of the benzene and naphthalene series;X is C.sub.2 -C.sub.17 alkylene, unsubstituted or substituted; andZ is a copolymerizable radical selected from acryloyl, alkylacryloyl, acryloxyalkyl, acryloxyhydroxyalkyl, or alkylacryloxyhydroxyalkyl, having from C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 carbon atoms.Preferably the coating composition contains a vinyl monomer, such as N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone or an acrylic acid ester, which is copolymerizable with the oligomer.The process for curing the composition also is disclosed.

Abstract: The susceptibility of polymeric film supports or polymeric coated paper to the accumulation of static electric charges can be greatly lessened by coating or swabbing such support or the uncoated side of a finished photographic film and paper with a polyfunctional anionic oligomeric surfactant or the alkali metal salt thereof, of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl radical of 6-12 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 is H or methyl and a+b is from 4-50.