Abstract: A high solids latex of a functional monomer may be prepared by emulsion polymerization of the monomer charge to a specified overall conversion and then introducing an additional micelle forming surfactant or a unimodal seed latex and continuing the polymerization.

Abstract: Elastomeric compositions containing EPDM elastomers are provided, the vulcanizates of which show substantially improved adhesion properties with good dynamic ozone resistance, superior aged fatigue life and high resilience. The EPDM used is of high molecular weight and has a non-conjugated diene content of at least 6 weight percent preferably at least 7.5%. The composition also contains highly unsaturated elastomers, such as natural rubber and polybutadiene, as the additional elastomeric components.

Abstract: Rubber compositions are provided comprising per 100 parts by weight from about 65 to about 97 parts by weight of at least one rubber selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, synthetic cis-1,4-isoprene rubber, cis-1,4-butadiene rubber and brominated butyl rubber, and from about 3 to about 35 parts by weight of at least one carboxylated rubber selected from the group consisting of carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber, carboxylated butadiene rubber, carboxylated isoprene rubber and carboxylated natural rubber, from about 20 to about 60 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of rubbers of carbon black, from about 3 to about 25 phr of process oil and from about 1 to about 10 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of rubber of metal oxide. The compositions are vulcanizable and the vulcanizates exhibit a good combination of vibration damping and noise insulating properties and are suitable for automotive engine mounts.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions particularly suitable for fabrication of low permeability hoses are produced by mixing a crystalline polyamide and a carboxylated synthetic rubber as polymeric materials and as a first additive a member selected from halides of lithium, magnesium, calcium and zinc and as a second additive a member selected from oxides and hydroxides of magnesium, calcium, barium and zinc and the peroxides of calcium and zinc.

Abstract: A process is provided for the production of low molecular weight isobutylene polymer by reacting at a temperature of from about 150.degree. to about 250.degree. C. an isobutylene-conjugated diolefin polymer with an oxygen-containing gas in an extruder.

Abstract: Vulcanizable polymer compositions with improved scorch are provided comprising a carboxylated nitrile rubber or a carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber, one or more polyvalent metal oxides and one or more alkali metal salts selected from the lithium, sodium and potassium salts of C.sub.12-18 -alkanoic acids.

Abstract: A process is provided for the production of mixtures of polymer and fibrous materials by co-coagulation of the polymer and fibrous material. Mixtures of the polymer and fibrous material and vulcanizates of these mixtures are also described.

Abstract: The resistance to heat and light aging of webs of natural or synthetic fibers is improved by using as a binder a composition comprising a latex of a polymer containing a carboxylic acid functional group, which has been neutralized with a fixed alkali, preferably in conjunction with a latent acid.

Abstract: Liquid dispersions may be filtered, with a minimum of stopage, to remove coagulum with a pan assembly for a circular vibratory separator comprising a hollow cylindrical frame, having therein a discharge vertically spaced from the bottom of the frame, and a helical ramp commencing substantially in the bottom plane of the frame and travelling about the interior wall of the frame in a circular direction terminating in front of and substantially in the plane of said discharge.

Abstract: A distillation apparatus is provided for the fractionation of a hydrocarbon stream. A part of the heat energy to operate the apparatus is provided by heat exchange of a recycled bottom liquid stream with an overhead vapor stream which has been compressed with a concurrent increase in temperature. Such an apparatus may be used to fractionate a C.sub.4 hydrocarbon feed.

Abstract: The viscosity of an asphalt emulsion may be controlled by incorporating up to about 1 percent by weight of a modified starch containing not more than 27 percent amylose and the balance substantially amylopectin.

Abstract: A process is provided for the incorporation of fibrous material into a polymer wherein the fibrous material as a dispersion in water is added to a solution of the polymer which is being subjected to agitation, whereby the fibrous material transfers from the aqueous phase to the polymer solution, and the polymer-fibrous material mixture is recovered.

Abstract: Aqueous based pressure sensitive adhesives having improved shear properties are prepared from a latex of a monomer composition selected from the group:(a)(i) from about 60 to 99.5 weight percent of an ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid; and(ii) from about 0.5 to about 40 weight percent of a C.sub.3-9 ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid;(b)(i) from about 40 to 99 weight percent of a C.sub.4-8 conjugated diolefin;(ii) optionally up to about 60 weight percent of a vinyl aromatic monomer;(iii) from about 0.5 to about 40 weight percent of a C.sub.3-9 ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid; and(c)(i) from about 1 to 40 weight percent of a C.sub.2-4 monoolefin;(ii) from about 60 to 99.5 weight percent of a vinyl ester; and(iii) from about 0.5 to 40 weight percent of a C.sub.3-9 ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid;said latex having been neutralized to a pH of equal to or greater than about 6 with an alkali metal hydroxide or salt.

Abstract: The resistance to internal charring of molded styrene-butadiene latex foam rubber when exposed to a lit cigarette is improved by incorporating from about 10 to 30 parts by dry weight, per hundred parts by dry weight of latex of a compound selected from the group consisting of an organic phosphate of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a C.sub.6-12 alkyl radical or a phenyl radical, which is unsubstituted or substituted by a C.sub.1-4 alkyl radical, butyl benzyl phthalate, and a mixture thereof.

Abstract: A process is provided for the coagulation of rubber polymers from aqueous emulsions thereof wherein the coagulation is undertaken in the presence of an additive selected from a polysaccharide material and from a vegetable derived proteinaceous material. The polymers so coagulated are readily dried and may be used for the manufacture of products well known for the specific polymers.

Abstract: An improved method is provided for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in a latex comprising homopolymers of C.sub.4-6 conjugated diolefins, acrylic polymers, vinyl acetate polymers, chloroprene polymers, vinyl pyridine polymers, homopolymers of vinylidene monoaromatic monomers, copolymers of ethylene and propylene, copolymers of acrylonitrile and butadiene or copolymers of butadiene and styrene, copolymers of butadiene and styrene containing one or more monomers selected from the group alpha-beta ethylenically unsaturated aldehydes, alpha-beta ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, amide derivatives of alpha-beta ethylenically unsaturated acids which may be unsubstituted or substituted at the nitrogen atom by a C.sub.1-8 alkyl or a C.sub.1-4 alkanol radical, or a C.sub.

Abstract: Residual monomer may be removed from a polymeric emulsion by subjecting it to pressure and temperature conditions so that the ambient vapor pressure is less than the vapor pressure in the emulsion and concurrently and continuously during the treatment adding a free radical initiator.

Abstract: Vulcanizable polymer compositions with improved scorch are provided comprising a carboxylated nitrile rubber, one or more polyvalent metal oxides and one or more alkali metal salts selected from the lithium, sodium and potassium salts of C.sub.12-18 -alkanoic acids.

Abstract: An improved method is provided for bonding together layers of fluoroelastomer compound and butadiene-acrylonitrile polymer compound by incorporating into one or both of the compounds a polysulphidic silane compound prior to vulcanization. There is also provided a vulcanized hose having an inner layer of fluoroelastomer compound and an outer layer of a butadiene-acrylonitrile polymer compound containing a polysulphidic silane compound incorporated into either layer.

Abstract: Vulcanizable rubbery compositions, and a process for their production, comprise a polyamide, a synthetic rubbery polymer comprising (meth)acrylonitrile, .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid and butadiene and as non-polymeric additives a halide of lithium, magnesium, calcium or zinc and as oxide a hydroxide of magnesium, calcium, barium or zinc or a peroxide of calcium or zinc and sulphur vulcanization active agents.