Abstract: Alpha-halopyruvate oximes of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1, and X are as defined herein having bactericidal and, fungicidal activity are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to 1-aryl-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-5-carboxypyridazine derivatives which are not only useful as plant growth regulators and hybridizing agents for cereal crops but possess the additional utility of having an improved margin of safety as concerns plant injury and seed quality.

Abstract: A B stageable thermosettable composition containing at least one polyepoxide and at least one linear anhydride monomer capable of forming a cyclopolymer in situ and processes for the formation of the B stage intermediate and final thermoset having a high service temperature is provided. The composition is useful in a two stage process; first to form a storage stable, flowable thermoplastic B stage intermediate by the free radical initiated vinyl polymerization of the linear anhydride in the liquid composition to a cyclic polymer and secondly to react the cyclic polymer with the poly epoxide to form a crosslinked high service temperature thermoset useful in the preparation of laminates, such as printed circuit boards, adhesives, and encapsulants.

Abstract: Glutarimide polymers having an acid and anhydride content lower than the acid and/or anhydride content normally present in the glutarimide polymers. Blends of the reduced acid and anhydride glutarimide polymers with thermoplastic materials are disclosed. A process for altering the properties oif imide polymers by reducing or substantially removing acid and anhydride levels normally present in the imide polymer is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to vinyl monomer compositions exhibiting accelerated surface cure characteristics. These compositions are prepared from a vinyl monomer or monomer mixtures such as a blend of dicyclopentenyloxyethyl methacrylate and hydroxypropyl methacrylate, a bulk phase polymerization catalyst system, a polyvalent metal oxidative surface phase catalyst, and a diolefin rubber dispersed in the vinyl monomer as a surface cure accelerator. These compositions are useful as binders for polymer concrete and as impregnants for porous surfaces. The accelerated surface cure is particularly advantageous with monomer mixtures containing low volatility vinyl monomers.

Abstract: A process is provided for conducting or catalyzing a chemical reaction on a surface by depositing on the surface an adherent monolayer of positively charged polymer particles containing an active agent distributed throughout the polymer and contacting the deposited adherent monolayer with a suitable reactant. The positively charged polymer particles have diameters of less than about 3 micrometers and preferably less than 1 micrometer. The polymer particles are suspended in water to form an aqueous colloidal dispersion. The dispersion is useful as a stable catalyst system and particularly useful for complete electroless deposition of a conductive metal on printed circuit board surfaces and the walls of through-holes formed therein.

Abstract: Acrylic anion exchange resin is used, either alone or in combination with another anion exchange resin, to purify sugar solutions of the material extracted by the solutions from sulfonated cation exchange resins. The anion exchange resin being derived by polymerization from a monomer mixture comprising polyvinyl crosslinking monomer and one or more monovinyl acrylic monomers.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an optionally substituted alkyl or alkenyl group; at least one of R.sub.2, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 is ##STR2## wherein (1) when R.sub.2 is ##STR3## R.sub.5 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or a halogen atom and R.sub.6 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group,(2) when R.sub.5 is ##STR4## R.sub.2 is an alkyl group and R.sub.6 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group,(3) when R.sub.6 is ##STR5## R.sub.2 is an optionally substituted (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkyl or a (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6) alkenyl group and R.sub.5 is a hydrogen atom, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkyl group or a halogen atom, and(4) when R.sub.2 and R.sub.6 are both independently ##STR6## R.sub.5 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; Y is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a trihalomethyl group and the like; and n is an integer from 1 to 3; or the agronomically acceptable alkali metal or acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Strong, tough, ovenable trays may be formed from poly(ethylene terephthalate) modified with 4-29% core/shell polymer, 0-14.5% aromatic polycarbonate and 1-5% aromatic polyester crystallization-rate accelerator.

Abstract: A process for stabilizing aqueous systems containing scale forming salts and inorganic particulates by adding to such systems an effective amount of selected low molecular weight water soluble polymers containing from about 10 to about 84 weight percent (meth)acrylic acid units, greater than 11 to less than about 40 weight percent acrylamido alkyl or aryl sulfonate units and from at least about 5 to about 50 weight percent of one or more units selected from vinyl esters, vinyl acetate and substituted acrylamides, is provided. The terpolymers and interpolymers used in the process provide improved phosphate, iron and zinc stabilization while maintaining their water solubility. Certain preferred polymers also exhibit a high degree of hydrolytic stability at high pH conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to 1-aryl-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-3,5-dicarboxypyridazine derivatives which are not only useful as plant growth regulators and hybridizing agents for cereal grain crops but possess the additional utility of having an improved margin of safety as concerns plant injury and seed quality.

Abstract: Process for preparing DDTr-free 1,1-bis(chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trichloroethanol (dicofol).

Abstract: Compositions suitable as binders for high solids, ambient cure coatings, and coating compositions which have high humidity resistance and good weatherability are disclosed herein.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel insecticidal 6-aryl-pyridine-thiosemicarbazones, compositions containing those compounds, methods of using said compounds and compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein M is a cation selected from the group consisting of alkali metal, ammonium, amino, and hydrogen; and wherein x and y are independently selected from 0 to 2.These compounds are disclosed as being useful as graftable and/or copolymerizable surfactants in latex preparation.

Abstract: A rinse aid formulation containing a low foam non-ionic surfactant, a low molecular weight poly(meth)acrylic acid and high molecular weight stabilizing polymer is provided. The stabilizing polymer, when at least about 85 percent neutralized, compatibilizes the low foam surfactant with the low molecular weight poly(meth)acrylic acid in water producing a stable, homogeneous aqueous dispersion. The neutralized low molecular weight poly(meth)acrylic acid improves wetting of the substrate by the rinse water and reduces spotting. The stabilizer and poly(meth)acrylic acid do not increase the foam or interfere with the defoaming properties of the surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sequential polymerization process for preparing a water-insoluble dispersion of core/shell particles. In one embodiment the process may be employed to produce a particulate dispersion useful in making water-based coating compositions wherein on drying the particulate dispersion serves as an opacifying agent. In another embodiment the process may be employed to microencapsulate a hydrophobic target material, such as a biocide or herbicide.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted azoylmethylarylsulfides, sulfoxides and sulfones, their agronomically acceptable acid addition salts, their method of preparation and their pesticidal use, especially their use as highly active fungicides.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process of thickening an aqueous system comprising adding to the system aqueous dispersions of water-insoluble emulsion copolymers of (1) about 10-70% by weight of (meth)acrylic acid or itaconic acid, (2) about 0.5-25% by weight of an alkyl poly(oxyethylene) itaconate, and (3) at least 25% by weight, to a total of 100%, of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl (meth)acrylate, and, optionally, included in the total monomer mixture a small amount of (4) about 0.05-1% by weight of a polyethylenically unsaturated monomer. The copolymers, when neutralized and solubilized by addition of an alkali, are high efficiency thickeners for aqueous systems and have improved tolerance to ionic or electrolyte content. Typical systems that can be thickened are paint latices, cosmetic preparations, food preparations, ionic detergents, dye pastes for textiles, pharmaceuticals, and oil well drilling muds. Surfactants enhance the thickening properties afforded by the copolymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to N-aryl-3-aryl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamide compounds which are useful as pesticides, compositions containing those compounds, methods of controlling pests and processes for preparing these compounds.