Abstract: A foamable antistatic polymer composition is provided comprising a thermoplastic polymer, an elastomeric polymer, conductive carbon black having BET surface area of at least 500 m.sup.2 /g and an amount of a blowing agent effective to expand said composition.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for electrostatically flocking a thread-like or yarn-like material. This material rectilinearly and continuously or intermittently is moved through an electrical field which is generated between electrodes having non-planar yet symmetrical potential surfaces. This electrical field preferably is generated between curved potential surfaces of the electrodes. The flock is shot into the adhesive coating of a given thread not only radially but also at an angle. The thread does not have to be turned. As a result, a dense and improved flocking is achieved all around the yarn or thread in a simple and economical manner.

Abstract: A compound having the formula the formula ##STR1## where R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.13 alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 aralkyl, phenyl, naphthyl, phenyl substituted with F, Cl, Br, I, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, methylenedioxy, NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkoxycarbonyl, phenoxy, NO.sub.2, cyano, trihalomethyl or trihalomethoxy where halo is F, Cl or Br or benzyl substituted with F, Cl, Br, I, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, methylenedioxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkoxycarbonyl, carboxy, phenoxy, NO.sub.2, cyano, trihalomethyl or trihalomethoxy where halo is F, Cl or Br; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are C.sub. 4 -C.sub.8 alkylene or C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 oxydialkylene is disclosed.

Abstract: A waterproof membrane useful as a coating or flashing for roofs or as a liner for containing liquids which comprises a composition containing a neutralized sulfonated EPDM polymer and asphalt, the former component comprising at least 30% by weight of the total weight of the polymer and asphalt. The composition has outstanding physical properties and an unexpectedly high tensile strength.

Abstract: Organic materials such as polypropylene are stabilized with a mixture of(A) N,N'-bis[2-(3-[3,5-di-t-butyl-hydroxyphenyl]propionyloxy)ethyl]oxamide with one of the following stabilizers:(B.sub.1) 2-hydroxy-4-n-octoxybenzophenone;(B.sub.2) 2-(3,5-di-t-butyl-5-hydroxyphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole; or(B.sub.3) N-hydroxyethyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidino succinic acid ester.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting scrap tires and other waste products is disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame having a cylindrical anvil roll rotatably mounted therein. A pair of blade rolls are also mounted in the frame for rotation about corresponding axes which are parallel to the rotational axis of the anvil roll, the blade rolls being angularly spaced from one another relative to the axis of the anvil roll and being positioned about the periphery of the anvil roll. The blade rolls are each provided with a plurality of blades of predetermined diameter fixed thereto and rotatable therewith, the blades of one blade roll being at a low angle to the axis of that roll and the blades of the other blade roll being at a high angle to the axis of that roll, so that a tire passing between both blade rolls and the anvil roll will be cut into rhomboidal pieces that are nearly rectangular in shape during a single pass through the apparatus.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of microspheres in laminated structures, particularly in foam-backed fabric laminates useful in the manufacture of upholstered items and processes for manufacturing same.

Abstract: 2,2,6,6-tetraalkyl-4-piperidylamines are produced by reacting an amine with a 2,2,6,6-tetraalkyl-4-piperidone in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of platinum, nickel and cobalt, employing a reaction medium comprising (a) between about 10 and 100 weight percent water and (b) between 0 and about 90 weight percent of a polar organic compound selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 aliphatic alcohols and C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 aliphatic glycols.

Abstract: 2,2,6,6-tetraalkyl-4-piperidylamines are produced by reacting an amine with a 2,2,6,6-tetraalkyl-4-piperidone in the presence of a palladium catalyst.

Abstract: An adhesive for bonding cured EPDM membranes is provided comprising(A) a halogenated butyl rubber(B) a pre-crosslinked butyl rubber(C) methylene-propylene-nonconjugated diene terpolymer(D) a thermoplastic petroleum based hydrocarbon feedstock derived aliphatic monomer resin and(E) an aliphatic isocyanate.

Abstract: A process for oligomerizing alpha-olefins comprising contacting in a reactor zone under reaction conditions: (a) alpha-olefins having at least three carbon atoms; (b) an alkyl aluminum bromine or iodine compound having the formula R.sub.3 Al.sub.2 X.sub.3 or R.sub.n AlX.sub.3-n, wherein n is 1 or 2; R is an hydrocarbyl group and X is a reactive halogen selected from bromine and iodine; and (c) a cocatalyst which is (i) bromine, (ii) iodine, (iii) hydrocarbyl bromide having at least one halogen group reactive with said aluminum compound or (iv) hydrocarbyl iodide having at least one halogen group reactive with said aluminum compound.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for the evaluation and diagnosis of tire contributions to annoying erratic motions of a vehicle, which motions are induced when the vehicle travels over longitudinally grooved pavement. The apparatus utilizes a vehicle the forward end of which is supported on a laterally movable carriage, with freedom to yaw, and the rear end of which carries a loaded test tire and an axially spaced companion tire on respective curcumferentially grooved and circumferentially smooth tire driving means. Sensor means are provided to measure transverse or angular motions or displacements generated as the test tire moves laterally across the grooved drive surfaces in response to lateral movement of the carriage.

Abstract: An antistatic thermoplastic composition comprising a blend of a thermoplastic graft polymer; a thermoplastic halogenated polymer; and an amount of conductive carbon black effective to cause the composition to have a surface resistivity of 10.sup.2 -10.sup.12 ohm/square, wherein the ratio of (a)/(b) is from 9:1-1:9, by weight and the weight percentage of (c) is from 2-10%.

Abstract: A process is provided for making benzimidazoles having the formula ##STR1## wherein Y is oxygen, sulfur or --NH; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 aralkyl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 alkaryl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or halogen; and n is 1 or 2; comprising reacting a compound having the formula ZYCN, wherein Z is an alkali metal or ammonium moiety and Y has the meanings above; with a compound having the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and n have the meanings above, in the presence of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 alkanol and, except when Z is NH.sub.4, in the presence of an acid.

Abstract: A waterproof membrane comprising an elastomeric sheet, said sheet formed of a composition which includes a neutralized acid group containing elastomeric polymer, the neutralized acid group cation selected from the group consisting of ammonium, antimony, aluminum, iron, lead and a metal of Group IA, IIA, IB or IIB of the Periodic Table of Elements and mixtures thereof; a non-polar process oil; carbon black and a preferential plasticizer is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment the membrane is supported with a supporting sheet, said sheet selected from the group consisting of fabrics, paper and metal foil. The use of this membrane as a roof covering, pond, pit or aqueduct liner is recited. The method of forming the membrane, and the resultant roof covering, pond, pit or aqueduct liner is also disclosed.