Abstract: A halogen-containing polyether comprising repeating units of the formula:--(CH.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 O).sub.2 --(CHClCF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 O).sub.b --(CCl.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 O).sub.c --(CHFCF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 O).sub.d --(CFClCF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 O).sub.e --(CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 O).sub.f --(I)wherein a, b, c, d, e and f are each an integer not less than 0 and satisfy the following equations:2.ltoreq.a+b+c+d+e+f.ltoreq.200and1.ltoreq.a+c+d+f,which may be prepared by ring-opening polymerizing 2,2,3,3-tetrafluorooxetane in the presence of an polymerization initiator to give a polyether comprising repeating units of the formula:--(CH.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 O).sub.a -- (II)wherein a is the same as defined above, and optionally fluorinating and/or chlorinating the polyether (II).

Abstract: A method of rapidly dissolving particles of water soluble polymer gels in water. A suspension of gel particles is formed and subjected to conditions of high shear in a particle size reduction apparatus whereby finely sliced particles are formed and instantly dissolve in water. Sufficient water is present that heat is dissipated and molecular degradation of the polymer is avoided.

Abstract: Friedel Crafts preparation of arylene ether (especially arylene ether ketone) oligomers with an exceptionally high degree of isomeric purity and freedom from by-products can be achieved by adding to the Lewis acid reaction system a protic controlling agent selected from ROX, water, RCOOX, RSO.sub.3 X, and ROY, wherein R is organic, X is hydrogen or metal, and Y is metal.Contrary to conventional expectation, the protic agent does not significantly acylate or alkylate the Friedel Crafts reaction product, and controlling agents of relatively low molecular weight, e.g., benzoic acid, can surprisingly be selected to produce dispersions of the resulting oligomers.

Abstract: Friedel Crafts preparation of arylene ether ketone polymers with an exceptionally high degree of isomeric purity and freedom from by-products can be achieved by adding to the Lewis acid reaction system a protic controlling agent selected from ROX, water, RCOOX, RSO.sub.3 X, and ROY, wherein R is organic, X is hydrogen or metal, and Y is metal. Contrary to conventional expectation, the protic agent does not significantly acylate or alkylate the polymer, and agents of relatively low molecular weight, e.g. benzoic acid, can be selected to produce dispersions of the resulting polymers. The controlling agent also apparently acts to maintain the polymer in solution until a desired molecular weight is reached.

Abstract: Cyclic imides are prepared by the reaction of a bis(dicarboxyphenyl) sulfide or functional derivative thereof, and optionally a second tetracarboxylic acid or functional derivative thereof such as 2,2-bis[4-(3,4-dicarboxyphenoxy)phenyl]propane dianhydride, with a diamine having a spirobiindane nucleus. The cyclic imides may be converted to linear polyimides by reaction with a basic alkali metal sulfide.

Abstract: A process for making thermoplastic polyimides which involves reacting an aromatic dianhydride with an organic diamine in the presence of a tertiary amine in an inert solvent to form a polyamide acid salt; separating the polyamide acid salt from the solvent; and heating the polyamide acid salt under imidization conditions to form the desired polyimide.

Abstract: Polyaryl ether ketones are prepared by reacting aromatic dihydroxy compounds with aromatic dihalogen compounds in polar aprotic solvents in the presence of alkali metal carbonates, in particular by reacting aromatic dihydroxy compounds I ##STR1## or ring-substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxy, aryl, chlorine or fluorine derivatives thereof, n and m each being 0 or 1, with aromatic dihalogen compounds ##STR2## or ring-substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxy, aryl, chlorine or fluorine derivatives thereof, r and s each being 0 or 1, A being oxygen or a chemical bond and X being chlorine or fluorine.

Abstract: Aryl ether ketones of the general formula I ##STR1## where n is from 0 to 5,X is ##STR2## and Y is tert-butyl, acetyl, benzyl, benzoyl, tert-butoxycarbonyl or, in the case of n=0, H,and the ring-substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxy, aryl, chlorine or fluorine derivatives thereof are useful for preparing highly heat-resistant polyaryl ether ketones.

Abstract: A process for making certain polyimides involves dissolving substantially equimolar amounts of an aromatic dianhydride and an organic diamine in a high-boiling, aprotic solvent, heating the reaction solution to form an insoluble polyimide prepolymer and to distill out water of reaction, separating the solid polyimide prepolymer and melt polymerizing the polyimide prepolymer to form the desired polyimide.

Abstract: Wholly aromatic liquid-crystalline condensates which form a liquid-crystalline fiber-forming melt below 320.degree. C. and are diphase within the range from the glass transition temperature Tg to the melting point and are composed of(a) not less than 10 mol % of repeat units of the formula I ##STR1## (b) from 5 to 30 mol % of repeat units of the formula II ##STR2## (c) from 0 to 20 mol % of one or more of the repeat units of the formulae III, IV or V ##STR3## (d) from 0 to 20 mol % of one or more of the repeat units of the formulae VI, VII, VIII or IX ##STR4## (e) a molar amount corresponding to the total amount of components (b), (c) and (d) of repeat units of the formula X ##STR5## the mole percentage of components (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) adding up to 100 mol % in each case, the preparation thereof and filaments, fibers, films, moldings and surface coating prepared therefrom.

Abstract: A modified polyol, suitable for use as a non-aqueous dispersant in the preparation of polymer/polyols containing high levels of polymer, is provided. The modified polyol comprises the product obtained by reaction of a polyol with a coupling agent having at least two functional groups which are reactable with hydroxyl groups on the polyol. Suitable coupling agents include silicon compounds having two such functional groups, organic compounds having two or more alkoxy groups, saturated dicarboxylic acid derivatives, alkyl or aryl esters of carbonic acid, alkyl or aryl sulphonates, boric acid or its esters and titanates.

Abstract: This invention describes UV-stabilized step growth polymers such as polyesters, polyurethanes, polycarbonates, and combination thereof. The UV-stabilizing moieties present in these polymers comprise chemically bound, pendant ortho-hydroxydiphenyl ketone based moieties. The polymers are especially useful as protective films and fibers which are highly resistant to ultraviolet (UV) and sunlight degradation.

Abstract: Described herein are poly(aryl ether ketones) derived from biphenol which can be improved by incorporating bisphenol comonomers. The resulting polymers have lower melting points while the Tg is essentially unchanged resulting in good mechanical and crystallization properties.

Abstract: Described herein are novel crystalline chain-extended polymers containing segments of crystalline poly(aryl ether ketones). These poly(aryl ether ketones) are easy to prepare and display excellent toughness, fabricability, and very good high temperature and solvent resistance.

Abstract: New polyimides have been prepared from the reaction of aromatic dianhydrides with novel aromatic diamines containing carbonyl and ether connecting groups between the aromatic rings. Several of these polyimides were shown to be semi-crystalline as evidenced by wide angle x-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry. Most of the semi-crystalline polyimides form tough solvent resistant films with high tensile properties. One of these materials exhibits very high fracture toughness and can be thermally processed.

Abstract: Described herein are poly(aryl ether sulfone) blends possessing improved flow properties. The novel compositions contain (a) from about 80 to about 99 percent by weight of a poly(aryl ether sulfone) having a second order glass transition temperature (Tg) higher than about 230.degree. C., and (b) from about 1 to about 20 percent by weight of a second poly(aryl ether sulfone) having a Tg below about 230.degree. C. The compositions described herein retain the very attractive characteristics of their constituents, and display excellent mechanical properties and heat resistance.

Abstract: Integrated circuit module wherein the cap is sealed to the substrate with a liquid crystalline polyester melt containing about 25 to about 100 mole percent of recurring Units I and O to about 75 mole percent of recurring Units II wherein ##STR1## wherein each R and R.sub.2 is arylene or cycloalkylene or alkylene or alkylidene.

Abstract: Wholly aromatic mesomorphic polyester amides which form a liquid-crystalline fiber-forming melt below 320.degree. C., composed of(a) from 3 to 30 mol % of repeat units of the formula I ##STR1## (b) from 3 to 30 mol % of repeat units of the formula II and/or III ##STR2## (c) from 2 to 25 mol % of one or more of the repeat units of the formula IV, V or VI, ##STR3## (d) a molar amount corresponding to the total amount of components (a), (b) and (c) excluding the repeat unit of the formula III, of the repeat units of the formula VII ##STR4## which, if desired, can in part be replaced by repeat units of the formula VIII ##STR5## (e) if desired from 5 to 25 mol % of repeat units of the formula IX ##STR6## (f) repeat units of the formula X ##STR7## the molar proportions of components (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) in each case adding up to 100 mol %, and preparation thereof.

Abstract: Ordered copolymers of tere- and isophthalyl halides with diphenyl ether where the phthalyl groups alternate or where the terephthalyl or isophthalyl groups are in blocks are disclosed. These novel ordered copolyetherketones exhibit a higher level of crystallization and more rapid crystallinity behavior than corresponding random copolyetherketones. They also form completely miscible blends with certain aromatic polyetherimides.

Abstract: A method is provided for making organobis(thioether)s which include bis(thioetherimide)s and bis(thioetheranhydride)s. There is also provided alkylene bis(thioetherimide)s and the corresponding dianhydrides thereof which can be used to make crystalline polyimides.