Abstract: The invention pertains to the field of packaging and to a coating composition composed of a polyvinyl alcohol solution and a polymer latex for imparting gas and flavor tight packaging.

Abstract: Shaped articles having improved mechanical strengths are comprised of (i) a nylon polyamide resin, (ii) a reinforcing amount of glass fibers therefor, and (iii) an impact strength increasing amount of a (meth)acrylic compound having the structural formula:[CH.sub.2 .dbd.CR--CO--A].sub.n X (I)wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, n is an integer equal to 2, 3 or 4, A is the linkage --O-- or --NH-- and X is an organic radical of valency n selected from the group consisting of linear or branched chain alkylene radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, such alkylene radical comprising one or more chain-interrupting oxygen bridges and/or one or more hydroxyl groups, an aralkylene radical wherein the aryl moiety contains from 6 to 10 carbon atoms and the alkylene moiety is as defined above, such aralkylene radical comprising one or more alkylene chain-interrupting oxygen bridges, and a triazino heterocycle.

Abstract: High molecular weight organopolysiloxanes, e.g., polydimethylpolysiloxane oils and gums, are facilely and rapidly prepared by polymerizing/rearranging a lower molecular weight organopolysiloxane in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of an alkaline catalyst and a tris-(oxaalkyl)-amine accelerator having the formula (I):N--CHR.sub.1 --CHR.sub.2 --O--CHR.sub.3 --CHR.sub.4 --O).sub.n R.sub.5 ].sub.3 (I).

Abstract: A molding composition is comprised of (i) a thermoplastic polymer, (ii) glass fibers and (iii) a bis-maleimide, and is useful for the fabrication of a variety of shaped articles, especially for the automotive industry [e.g., radiators, battery casings, fans, etc.].

Abstract: Dipeptides of the formula: ##STR1## in which R-CO represents a fatty acid residue and the symbols R.sub.1, which are identical or different, represent hydroxyl, amino or alkoxy containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, which is optionally substituted by phenyl or nitrophenyl, it being understood that the alanine is in the L form and the glutamic acid or derivative thereof is in the D form, and their salts are immunological adjuvants and immunostimulants. They may be made using methods known per se in peptide chemistry and may be incorporated in pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Strong, electrically insulating and thermally stable copolymers are prepared by copolymerizing an oligoimide or oliogoimide/polyamine, with an hydroxylated organosilicon comonomer, in the presence of a catalytic amount of an imidazole.

Abstract: Aqueous latex base binder of a synthetic polymer for manufacturing nonwoven fabrics, and specifically webs for sanitary use having improved breaking strength. The content in the latex of hydrosoluble compounds dissolved in the aqueous phase is less than 0.5% by weight in relation to the polymer.

Abstract: Magnetic-polymer latex having a concentration of less than 65% by weight of hydrophobic vinyl aromatic polymer particles. The polymer particles have diameters from 0.03 to 5 microns and also have dispersed therein a magnetically-charged material in an amount of from 0.5 to 50% by weight with respect to the polymer portion of the polymer particles.A process for preparing magnetic-polymer latices. Magnetically charged particles are dispersed in an organic phase comprising an organically soluble initiator and an organic monomeric component selected from the group consisting of a single vinyl aromatic monomer and a combination of a single vinyl aromatic monomer and a copolymerizing monomer. The dispersion so obtained is mixed with an aqueous solution containing an emulsifying agent and the mixture is homogenized. Polymerization is then effected to form a magnetic-polymer latex containing hydrophobic vinyl aromatic polymer particle.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid anhydrides are prepared by carbonylating a carboxylic acid ester in liquid phase, in an essentially anhydrous reaction medium including a sulfone reaction solvent, and in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of (i) nickel and an alkyl or acyl iodide promoter therefor, and (ii) a co-catalyst which comprises at least one alkali or alkaline earth metal salt, or quaternary ammonium or phosphonium iodide.The subject process is well adapted, e.g., for the preparation of acetic anhydride by carbonylation of methyl acetate.

Abstract: Fluorobenzonitriles are prepared by reacting their corresponding chlorobenzonitriles with at least one alkali metal fluoride, in an aprotic solvent reaction medium, in the presence of at least one tertiary amine sequestering agent having the structural formula:N--CHR.sub.1 --CHR.sub.2 --O--(CHR.sub.2 --CHR.sub.4 --O).sub.n R.sub.5 ].sub.3.

Abstract: Carboxylic acids having the structural formula R.sup.1 COOH, wherein R.sup.1 is a linear, branched or cyclic chain alkyl radical of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a .PHI.--C.sub.n H.sub.2n -- radical wherein .PHI. is phenyl and 1.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.6, are prepared by carbonylating an alcohol having the formula R.sup.1 --OH with carbon monoxide in liquid phase, in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of nickel and an alkyl or acyl halide promoter therefor, at a temperature of at least about 120.degree. C. and under a total pressure of less than 200 bars, and said carbonylation being carried out in the presence of at least one chromium salt in which the chromium is in a state of oxidation (p) of greater than zero (p>0), and in an initial carboxylic acid reaction medium having the formula R.sup.2 --COOH, wherein R.sup.2 is defined as was R.sup.1 above, and further wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be the same or different.

Abstract: Gallium oxide, Ga.sub.2 O.sub.3, well adapted for the manufacture therefrom of garnets, luminophors, and the like, is prepared by (i) admixing, under stirring, a solution of a gallium salt with a base to convert said salt into gallium hydroxide, Ga(OH.sub.3 ; (ii) aging said gallium hydroxide reaction medium at elevated temperatures to effect precipitation therefrom of a gallium oxide/hydroxide fraction, GaO(OH); (iii) next filtering said gallium oxide/hydroxide fraction from said precipitation medium; (iv) drying and (v) calcining said filtered precipitate to convert same into said gallium oxide, Ga.sub.2 O.sub.3, with said oxide/hydroxide fraction (vi) being washed either before or after said filtration step (iii).

Abstract: Chlorophenols are prepared by thermally dehydrochlorinating a corresponding chlorocyclohexanone in the presence of a catalyst having the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is phosphorus or arsenic, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which are identical or different, are each hydrogen, an alkyl radical having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a phenyl radical or a radical --NR.sub.4 R.sub.5, in which R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, which are identical or different, are each H or an alkyl radical having from about 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sub.3 is an alkyl radical having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a phenyl radical or a radical --NR.sub.4 R.sub.5, in which R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are as defined above, and n is equal to 0 or 1.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a polycrystalline garnet containing aluminium and/or gallium and/or indium and at least one element taken from the group comprising the rare earths and yttrium, and to the corresponding monocrystal.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a polycrystalline garnet and to the corresponding monocrystal.The process comprises the following steps:(1) a solution containing the salts of the constituent cations of the garnet, in the proportions corresponding to the composition of the latter, is prepared;(2) corresponding hydroxides are co-precipitated by means of a base in order to obtain a co-hydroxide;(3) if appropriate, the co-hydroxide is left to age;(4) it is filtered off;(5) it is washed;(6) it is dried; and(7) it is then calcined at a temperature above the temperature for the formation of the desired garnet structure.The monocrystals obtained by Czochralski drawing of the polycrystalline garnets of the invention can be used, in particular, as substrates in magnetic bubble memory devices.

Abstract: A device and process for the treatment of materials in different phases, one material being in a fluid phase and another in a gaseous phase, wherein the material in fluid phase is introduced as a stream within the axis of the gaseous phase in helicoidal flow for subsequent passage through a confined zone whereas a substance to be treated is introduced at the level of the smallest section of the confined zone.

Abstract: Phosphoric acid is produced by a wet process in a homogeneous medium from calcium phosphate ore, sulphuric acid and a continuously added aqueous solution of recycled acid.Part of the phosphate is treated in a primary reaction medium, prepared separately and differing in composition from the final medium sought. By regulating the compositions of the various reaction media, the present process advantageously increases the concentration of the phosphoric acid produced and/or enhances the quality of filtration, along with other advantages.The process can advantageously be applied for the economic treatment of low-grade, poorly reactive or unground phosphates.

Abstract: An improved elastomeric composition comprising an elastomer (e.g. a natural or synthetic rubber), a filler, and a coupling agent for coupling the elastomer to the filler is provided wherein the coupling agent comprises at least one silane and at least one succinimide. The filler preferably comprises a silica and the succinimide preferably is an alkenyl succinimide, especially an alkenyl succinimide which is the condensation product of a polyamine with an alkenyl succinic anhydride, the alkenyl portion of which has 3 to 100 carbon atoms. The use of silane and succinimide for coupling provides elastomer/filler compositions having highly desirable dynamic and static properties at a more acceptable price and odor level than possible using the silane alone as coupling agent.

Abstract: New thiols of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein A represents a 2-hydroxy-1-oxoethan-1-yl-2-ylidene or alkoxycarbonylmethyne radical or a nitrogen atom and R represents various substituted alkyl radicals, and their alkali metal and alkaline earth metal salts are useful as intermediates in the preparation of cephalosporins having anti-bacterial properties.

Abstract: Chloroalkoxybenzenes are prepared by reacting a polychlorobenzene with at least one alkali metal hydroxide and an alcohol, ROH, in the presence of at least one tertiary amine sequestering agent having the formula:N--CHR.sub.1 --CHR.sub.2 --O--CHR.sub.3 --CHR.sub.4 --O).sub.n R.sub.5 ].sub.3.