Abstract: Novel polymer for drag reduction in hydrocarbon fluids is disclosed which comprises polymerising a C-12 to C-18 acrylate or methacrylate monomer and an ionic with or without other monomers acting as fillers or additives at a temperature between 20.degree. and 30.degree. C. with constant stirring and separating the resultant polymer. The preparation of the polymers is simple, shear stability is good even at high shear rates, insensitivity to the presence of any other polar solvent and good solubility in almost all the hydrocarbon liquids. The novel polymer reduces friction in the flow of a hydrocarbon fluid by a factor around 5 at concentrations as low as 1 to 25 ppm.

Abstract: Novel phosphonic acid-containing compounds such as (2-(4-ethylphenyl)ethenyl)-phosphonic acid and esters thereof are disclosed. A method preparation of the phosphonic acids comprising contacting a diethylenically unsaturated aromatic compound and phosphorus pentachloride in the present of sulfur dioxide is also disclosed. The compounds of this invention are useful as monomers for the preparation of polymers having enhanced anti-corrosive properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to a high-temperature slurry polymerization of ethylene where: the hexene is generated in situ; a chromium catalyst system is used; a trialkyl boron or a polyalkyl silane compound is used as a cocatalyst; the temperature of the reaction is above the foul curve temperature for a specific copolymer density; and where the polymerization takes place in a continuous loop reactor which has isobutane as a diluent. Additionally, hexene can be withdrawn, or added, to adjust the density.

Abstract: For filling and forming teeth, novel (meth)acrylic acid derivatives of triisocyanates of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and stand for hydrogen or a lower alkyl radical,R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are identical or different and denote hydrogen or methyl,y.sup.1 to y.sup.3 are identical or different and denote divalent straight-chain or branched hydrocarbon radicals of 2 to 15 carbon atoms which may optionally include 1 to 3 oxygen bridges and which may be unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 4 additional (meth)acryloyloxy radicals,X.sup.1 to X.sup.3 are identical or different and denote --NR.sup.1 -- or --O--, at least one of the radicals X.sup.1 to X.sup.3 denoting --NR.sup.1 --, and the ringsA and B are identical or different and may be aromatic or saturated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.1', R.sup.2, A and n are as defined in the description, a process for their preparation, their use and also hydrogels prepared using them.

Abstract: Tris-perfluoroalkyl terminated neopentyl alcohols of the formula (R.sub.f --E.sub.n --X--CH.sub.2).sub.3 CCH.sub.2 OH prepared from halogenated neopentyl alcohols and thiols of the formula R.sub.f --E.sub.n --SH, amines of the formula R.sub.f --E.sub.n --NH--R, alcohols of the formula R.sub.f --E.sub.n --OH, perfluoro-acids or amides, are described. The alcohols react with isocyanates to prepare urethanes; with acids or derivatives, to prepare esters or carbonates; with epoxides to form ethers. Further, they may be converted to halide intermediates. The products all contain the residue of at least one R.sub.f -neopentyl alcohol containing three perfluoroalkyl hetero groups.

Abstract: Alkenylphosphonic and -phosphinic acid esters of 1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)alkanes and of 2,2-bis-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol are useful as cross-linking agents in polymeric hydrogels.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vinylidene cyanide copolymer obtained by copolymerization of vinylidene cyanide and two kind of vinyl compounds.By formation of a ternary copolymer, a monomer difficultly copolymerizabke with vinylidene cyanide can be incorporated into the polymer, and high piezoelectric performance can be obtained when polarized.

Abstract: A liquid composition stable during storage and polymerizable radically into organic glasses having a high refractive index, containing:(A) from 20 to 80% wt of a mixture of monomer and oligomers of a carbonic allyl derivative representable by the formula (I): ##STR1## where: X=halogen (except fluorine);a and be independently assume the values 1 or 2;n assumes values from 1 to 5 on condition that at least 10% by weight of the mixture consists of carbonic allyl oligomer derivatives (n>1); and(B) from 80 to 20% by weight of a liquid monomer copolymerizable with the component (A) and chosen from diallyl isophthalate, diallyl terephthalate, triallyl cyanurate and triallyl isocyanurate.

Abstract: An improved process for the production of linear alternating polymers of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon comprises contacting the carbon monoxide and ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon under polymerization conditions in inert reaction diluent in the presence of a catalyst composition formed from a compound of palladium, a bidentate ligand of phosphorus, sulfur or nitrogen and an alkyl ester or anhydride of a monocarboxylic or dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A process for the polymerization of selected acrylic and maleimide monomers by contacting the monomers with a diazotate, cyanate or hyponitrite, and N-chlorosuccinimide, N-bromosuccinimide or a diazonium salt. The polymers produced can themselves initiate further polymerization. Block copolymers can be produced.

Abstract: Enamine ketone and enonesulfide polymeric solids are prepared by reacting liquid or low-melting propynone terminated enamine ketone and enonesulfide prepolymers in one-step, or more preferably, in two-step processes. Properties of the resulting polymers are determined by the nature of the reactant selected and by the relative amounts of reactants employed. Where the prepolymers formed possess terminal propynone groups, the prepolymers can subsequently be cross-linked. Copolymers can also be formed by reacting the prepolymers of the invention with vinyl-type monomers to form polymers with cross-linked networks. The polymerization techniques disclosed can be employed to produce thermoplastic, thermoset, and elastomeric products, and they are especially useful in reaction injection molding processes, in adhesive systems, in composite formations, for linings, and gaskets which require chemical resistance.

Abstract: Novel, alkenyloxy-functional organosilicon compounds are described which contain at least one Si-bonded Y radical per molecule having the formula--(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --R.sup.2 --(A--R.sup.3).sub.z --O--CH.dbd.CH--CH.sub.2 --R.sup.4 (I),in which A represents --O--, --S-- or ##STR1## R.sup.2 represents a linear or branched alkylene radical having from 1 to 7 carbon atom(s) per radical or a cycloalkylene radical having from 5 to 7 carbon atoms per radical, R.sup.3 represents a linear or branched alkylene radical having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms per radical, which may be substituted by a hydroxyl group, methoxy group, ethoxy group or trimethylsiloxy group, R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms(s) per radical, and z is 0, 1, or 2. The alkenyloxy-functional organosilicon compounds are preferably silanes or organopolysiloxanes. The alkenyloxy-functional organopolysiloxanes can be crosslinked, for example, with ultraviolet light.

Abstract: A method of preparing vinyl ether polymers is provided. The process utilizes as a catalyst an iodine containing electrophile and a zeolite. The vinyl ethers cationically polymerize to polymers having narrow molecular weight distributions. The vinyl ether may be copolymerized with styrene, alkyl-substituted styrenes, alkoxy-substituted styrenes and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to copolymers containing as copolymerized monomer units aliphatic monoethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acids such as maleic acid, monoethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acids such as acrylic acid and carboxyl-free monoethylenically unsaturated monomers such as alkyl esters of acrylic acid. This invention particularly relates to the use of low levels of copper ions in an aqueous polymerization process to promote copolymerization of the above-mentioned monomers at high conversion while maintaining and improving molecular weight control. These copolymers are useful primarily as antiscalants, dispersants, hard surface cleaners, detergent builders and incrustation inhibitors.

Abstract: Crosslinked bead polymers having an average particle diameter in the range of from 0.5-10 .mu.m and a narrow particle size distribution can be prepared by polymerization of vinyl monomers and silane monomer units which contain a hydrolysable group, the polymerization being carried out in a non-aqueous, polar medium using a free-radical former as the initiator in the presence of a polymer which is soluble in this medium and acts as a dispersant, and furthermore in the presence of a low molecular weight surfactant, and the resulting polymer is then crosslinked by the action of an aqueous acid or base.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of polymers which comprises forming an aqueous phase comprised of water and a surfactant; adding to the aqueous phase monomers; subsequently initiating polymerization of the monomers; thereafter adding a stabilizing component; and completing the polymerization.

Abstract: A shaped article of gypsum possessing heretofore unattainable high strength, a method for the production of the shaped article, and a method for the production of inclusion water indispensable to the hardening by hydration of the production of the shaped article of gypsum are disclosed.

Abstract: A temporary removable water-based paint produces a protective film which is insensitive to water or weather, but washes off with an ammonia gel. The paint is waterborne employing an acrylic copolymer as a vehicle, and an acetylenic dispersant to disperse the pigment particles in the acrylic copolymer. The acetylenic dispersant is present in an amount of 3-5% by weight of the pigment. The acetylenic dispersant has the property that after it is applied, it becomes water insensitive so it does not rewet on exposure to moisture.

Abstract: A family of ionic polyacetylenes containing long sequences of conjugated double bonds in the backbone with ionic charges adjacent to or in conjugation with the backbone, and a synthetic process for preparing them, are disclosed. These polymers, which are soluble in many solvents, including water, are mono- and di-substituted polyacetylenes that are extensively conjugated. The charge density and geometry of charge distribution depends on the number and nature of the substituents.