Abstract: Polymer alloys having improved toughness comprise a blend of 20 to 30 weight percent of a polyamide; 15 to 30 weight percent of a rubbery polymer and 60 to 40 weight percent of a vinyl polymer containing 1 to 10 weight percent of a vinyl isocyanate monomer. Preferred isocyanate monomers are m- or p-isopropenyl-alpha, alpha dimethylbenzyl isocyanate.

Abstract: This invention provides an adduct of an epoxy resin and a hydroxy free acrylate resin. The novel adduct contains vinyl unsaturation and hence may be copolymerized with an ethylenically unsaturated monomer to provide a tough thermoset resin.

Abstract: A nontacky, shock absorbing rubber composition suitable for replacing the natural clay used in horseshoe pits to absorb the energy of a thrown horseshoe, said composition comprising butyl rubber, crosslinked butyl rubber, cellulose fibre, particulate filler and plasticizer.

Abstract: Polymers containing acryloyloxy monomers may be prepared by emulsion polymerization at alkaline pH. This permits the use of unlined mild steel reactors to polymerize functional containing monomers.

Abstract: A polyblend of a copolymer of an alkyl (meth)acrylate and a vinyl aromatic grafted on to a low molecular weight conjugated diolefin polymer with a terpolymer of a vinyl aromatic, an alkyl acrylate, and an alkyl methacrylate grafted on to a di- or tri-block polymer of vinyl aromatic monomers and a conjugated diolefins in a weight ratio from 10:90 to 40:60 have good flow rates and impact resistance.

Abstract: The rubber content in a low gel rubber modified asphalt may be accurately and rapidly determined using gel permeation chromatography in which one or more columns comprise glass particles having a size from 80/120 mesh to 200/400 mesh and a pore size from 75 to 120A. The analysis may be automated and is faster and more accurate than currently used procedures.

Abstract: A process is provided for removing rhodium-containing catalyst residue from a solution of hydrogenated nitrile rubber. The process utilizes an ion exchange resin which must be both macroreticular and modified with a selected amine, thiol, carbodithioate, thiourea and/or dithiocarbamate functional group. The process is capable of removing rhodium from viscous rubber solutions containing less than 10 ppm rhodium. In a preferred embodiment, the process is undertaken in an ion-exchange column.

Abstract: A method is provided for quantitatively determining the amount of unsaturation in butyl and EPDM rubbers using a gel permeation chromatograph in combination with an ultraviolet detector. Placement of a differential refractive index detector in series with said ultraviolet detector provides a method for the simultaneous measurement of the amount of unsaturation, the molecular weight distribution and the amount of antioxidant in said rubbers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermosetting polyacrylate compositions having surprising impact strength and glass transition temperature properties.The compositions are prepared with a selected acrylate monomer, a copolymerizable unsaturated monomer, and a selected nitrile rubber and are cured with a free radical curing agent.The compositions are suitable for use in molding compounds.

Abstract: A chlorinated ethylene-alpha olefin-nonconjugated diolefin terpolymer having a chlorine content of from about 0.5 to 14 percent by weight characterized by superior viscosity stability on storage or exposure to elevated temperatures is obtained by chlorinating an ethylene-alpha olefin-nonconjugated diolefin terpolymer wherein said nonconjugated diolefin is an acyclic nonconjugated diolefin characterized in that one olefinic bond is monosubstituted and terminal and the other olefinic bond is trisubstituted. A vulcanizable rubber composition comprising said chlorinated ethylene-alpha olefin-nonconjugated diolefin terpolymer and cure active agents is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a silica filled composition which contains vinyl chloride polymer and a nitrile rubber. The silica is characterized by being coated with a polymer which is prepared by the free radical emulsion polymerization of acrylate monomer. The compositions of the present invention have a good balance of physical properties and outstanding resistance to crack growth and hence are suitable for the manufacture of mechanical goods.

Abstract: Orthopaedic structures, and processes for making the same, are provided in which the orthopaedic structure comprises a polymeric material which contains a block copolymer having grafted to it styrene, an alkyl acrylate and optionally methyl methacrylate. The orthopaedic structures are substantially transparent, formable and reformable at temperatures of about 45.degree. to about 65.degree. C. and are essentially rigid at ambient temperatures.

Abstract: Solid anhydrides of carboxylic acids, which anhydrides have a melting temperature of at least 100.degree. C. and a boiling temperature of at least 230.degree. C. at STP are suitable for use in nucleating systems for polyester compositions. Such nucleating systems reduce (i) mold cycle time (ii) mold temperature and (iii) the sensitivity of the composition to water during molding.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method to treat a rhodium containing solution which is derived from the catalytic hydrogenation of nitrile rubber.An additive selected from thiourea, polysaccharide and carbon black is used to cause a rhodium-containing precipitate. The precipitate is then separated from the solution by, for example, filtration or centrifugation.

Abstract: A polymerization process is provided for producing a terminally functional polymer which comprises introducing a monomer charge, a Lewis acid and an organic peroxy compound into a suitable reaction vessel and polymerizing the monomer charge at a temperature of from about 0.degree. to about -80.degree. C. to form the terminally functional polymer, wherein the monomer charge comprises isobutylene and the organic peroxy compound is charged in an amount of from about 10.sup.-4 to about 10.sup.-1 moles per mole of the isobutylene. In a preferred embodiment, the monomer charge additionally comprises vinylidene aromatic or diolefin monomers. In another preferred embodiment the monomer charge comprises the sequential addition of isobutylene and vinylidene aromatic or diolefin monomers. In a further preferred embodiment said reaction vessel is additionally charged with an electron door having an electron door number of from about 22 to about 50 the amount of said electron door being from about 10.sup.-4 to about 10.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a convenient process to detect leaks in a partially disassembled floating head-type heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is partially disassembled by removing the floating head end shell cover. A lightweight, flexible membrane having low gas permeability is then attached to the exchanger so as to cover the floating head gap. Gas is then introduced into the shell side of the exchanger.Leaks may be detected by observing the end face of the floating head tube sheet for an indication of the gas using a soap solution and observing the formation of soap bubbles.

Abstract: Blends of polycarbonates and a graft copolymer comprising a copolymer of a vinyl aromatic monomer and one or more C.sub.2-8 alkyl esters of C.sub.3-6 ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids and methyl methacrylate grafted on to a styrene butadiene or styrene isoprene block copolymer, have improved toughness and processability. The blends may be prepared using intensive mixing or by solution blending.

Abstract: The efficiency of falling strand devolatilizers is related to a number of factors incluidng the foaming of the polymer melt and the time the melt in both foam and strand form is held in the devolatilizer. The level of residual material including monomers, dimers, trimers, and diluents, in a polymer melt may be reduced by passing the melt sequentially through a preheater operated at relatively low pressure then through a horizontal melt distributor at the top of a devolatilizer chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tension wound roll of tape. The tape does not contain a separate adhesive layer but will bond to itself after being elongated by at least 50 percent and wrapped in overlapping layers. The tape of the invention will not self fuse when in roll form. The present tape is prepared from a minor proportion of a thermoplastic polymer and a major proportion of elastomeric polymer, and further contains a minor amount of an anti-blocking agent. The tape may be used in a wide variety of applications, for example, to repair leaks in hoses or pipes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to adducts of a partially hydrogenated acrylonigrile-butadiene rubber and a halogen selected from chlorine and bromine. The preferred adducts are characterized by having a surprisingly low gel content of less than ten weight percent, as measured by weight percent insoluble in methyl ethyl ketone after sixteen hours at 30.degree. C.