Abstract: Metallocenes of the formula ##STR1## where M is a metal selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta or an element selected from the group of the lanthanides, X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are each an alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, aryloxy, alkenyl, arylalkyl, alkylaryl or arylalkenyl group, hydrogen or halogen and L.sub.1 and L.sub.2 are each a hydrocarbon which can form a sandwich structure with M, where at least L.sub.1 or L.sub.2 is substituted by or condensed with a ferrocene or ruthenocene radical. R.sub.1 is C, Si, Ge or Sn or the whole bridge A(R.sub.1).sub.n B is a biphenylene radical which is unsubstituted or substituted by A and/or B, A and B have the meanings of X.sub.1 and X.sub.2, n is an integer from 0 to 4.

Abstract: A catalyst composition is disclosed for catalyzing the polymerization and copolymerization reactions of ethylene monomers, with or without another olefin monomer. The catalyst composition comprises a metallocene compound represented by the the formula of (C.sub.5 R.sub.n H.sub.5-n)(L)MXY or the formula of (C.sub.5 R.sub.n H.sub.5-n)(L)MX.sup.+ A.sup.- ; wherein: (a) C.sub.5 R.sub.n H.sub.5-n is a substituted or unsubstituted cyclopendadienyl group; (b) L is tetrapyrazolyl borate, hydrotrispyrazolyl borate, dihydrotrispyrazolyl borate or hydrotris-3,5-dimethyl; (c) M is Group IIIB, Group IVB, or Group VB transitional metal; (d) X is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl or alkenyl group, an aromatic group, an alkylaryl, a halogen, a hydrogen, or a silane group; (e) Y, which can the same as or different from X, is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl or alkenyl group, an aromatic group, an alkylaryl, a halogen, a hydrogen, or a silane group; and (f) A.sup.- is non-coordinated or loosely coordinated bulky anion. Examples of the (C.

Abstract: The invention relates to copolymers made from mono-reactive liquid and/or di-reactive liquid crystals which can be photopolymerized to form copolymers and to novel reactive liquid crystal compound having a nematic phase. Preferentially the reactive liquid crystal is polymerized while in the liquid crystal phase to produce an oriented birefringent polymer film. To do this, the reactive liquid crystal, in its nematic or smectic phase is aligned (by well known techniques such as rubbed polyimide, etc.) and the thin film containing a small amount of photoinitiator, is subjected to ultraviolet light whereupon it polymerizes into a thin, aligned polymer film.

Abstract: This invention is for a catalyst system for polymerization of olefins using an ionic metallocene catalyst with aluminum alkyl. The metallocene catalyst is an ion pair formed from a neutral metallocene compound and an ionizing compound. The invention can be used in any method of producing ionic metallocene catalyst. Use of aluminum alkyl with an ionic metallocene catalyst eliminates the need for using methylaluminoxane (MAO). Catalysts produced by the method of this invention have high activity. The invention reduces catalyst poisons which cause low activity, no activity or uncontrolled polymerizations. Polymerizations using this catalyst system are reproducible and controllable.

Abstract: High molecular weight polyanilines are provided, alone with synthetic methods therefor. The methods generally comprise mixing aniline, protonic acid, salt, and a polymerization agent at the desired reaction temperature. The presence or the salt increases the molecular weight of the polyaniline produced. The reaction temperature is preferably maintained at lower temperatures to also increase the molecular weight of the polyaniline.

Abstract: Copolymerizable oxime ethers of the general formula ##STR1## where A is a divalent linking member, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkoxy, C.sub.5 -C.sub.10 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.10 -aryl, each of which may furthermore contain 1-3 nonadjacent nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur atoms as heteroatoms in the carbon chain or in the carbon ring and may be substituted by from one to three C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy groups, R.sup.1 or R.sup.2 may be hydrogen or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form a bridge of 3 to 14 carbon atoms, where some of the carbon atoms may furthermore be part of an aromatic ring, Z is an n-valent organic radical which contains a copolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated group and n is an integer of from 1 to 3.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for producing organoplatinum polymers by reacting 5,6,11,12-tetradehydrodibenzo a,e!cyclooctenes with platinum complexes. The organoplatinum polymer thus obtained has .pi.-coordinated acetylene in the main chain, and is expected to be used as electronic materials, nonlinear optical materials, and polymer platinum complex catalysts, that can be used in air.

Abstract: A water-soluble or water-dispersible pressure sensitive adhesive is provided comprised of a normally-tacky copolymer of a water-soluble base monomer and a water-soluble or water-dispersible macromer. In a preferred embodiment, the water-soluble base monomer comprises a carboxylic hydroxyalkyl ester monomer and the water-soluble macromer comprises an ethoxylated or propoxylated hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate.

Abstract: This invention discloses a resin which is particularly useful in making paraffinic solvent based paints, said resin being comprised of repeat units which are derived from (a) about 10 to about 55 weight percent para-tertiary-butyl styrene, (b) 0 to about 40 weight percent vinyl aromatic monomers, (c) about 20 to about 80 weight percent alkyl methacrylate monomers, and (d) about 2 to about 25 weight percent alkyl acrylate monomers. These resins exhibit good hardness and improved resistance to ultraviolet light. The subject invention further discloses a paint formulation which is comprised of (a) a paraffinic solvent; (b) a resin which is comprised of repeat units which are derived from (i) about 10 to about 55 weight percent para-tertiary-butyl styrene, (ii) 0 to about 40 weight percent vinyl aromatic monomers, (iii) about 20 to about 80 weight percent alkyl methacrylate monomers, and (iv) about 2 to about 25 weight percent alkyl acrylate monomers; and (c) one or more pigments.

Abstract: This invention relates to non-Group 4 transition metal compositions useful as olefin polymerization catalysts, wherein the transition metal is in a high oxidation state. The invention further relates to design of new ligand systems and methods of preparing and using the same. Compositions useful as catalyst precursors are neutral transition metal complexes comprising the unique ligand systems of the invention. The inventive compositions may be activated to a catalytic state by ion-exchange reagents or by Lewis acids.

Abstract: There is a need for polymers which are utilized in automotive interiors which offer increased heat and ultraviolet light resistance. It is particularly critical for polymers which are utilized in making skin compounds for automotive instrument and door panels to display excellent heat and ultraviolet light resistance. This invention discloses a rubbery polymer which can be blended with polyvinyl chloride to make leathery compositions having good heat and ultraviolet light resistance, said rubbery polymer being comprised of repeat units which are comprised of (a) butyl acrylate, or optionally a mixture of butyl acrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate containing up to about 40% 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, (b) at least one member selected from the group consisting of methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, methyl acrylate, and ethyl acrylate, (c) acrylonitrile, (d) styrene, (e) a half ester maleate soap, and (f) a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: There is a need for polymers which are utilized in automotive interiors which offer increased heat and ultraviolet light resistance. It is particularly critical for polymers which are utilized in making skin compounds for automotive instrument and door panels to display excellent heat and ultraviolet light resistance. This invention discloses a rubbery polymer which can be blended with polyvinyl chloride to make leathery compositions having good heat and ultraviolet light resistance, said rubbery polymer being comprised of repeat units which are comprised of (a) butyl acrylate, or optionally a mixture of butyl acrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate containing up to about 40% 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, (b) at least one member selected from the group consisting of methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, methyl acrylate, and ethyl acrylate, (c) acrylonitrile, (d) styrene, (e) a half ester maleate soap, and (f) a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to processes using non-Group 4 transition metal compositions useful as olefin polymerization catalysts, wherein the transition metal is in a high oxidation state. The invention further relates to design of new ligand systems and methods of preparing and using the same. Compositions useful as catalyst precursors are neutral transition metal complexes comprising the unique ligand systems of the invention. The inventive compositions may be activated to a catalytic state by ion-exchange reagents or by Lewis acids.

Abstract: A process for forming dielectric particles includes admixing a vinyl halide monomer and a crosslinker in a liquid dispersion medium to form a first mixture. A second mixture of an initiator and a stabilizer is prepared and added to the first mixture to form a third mixture in which the monomer polymerizes to form white crystalline polymer particles which are sonified for uniformity. The particles may be stained by exposure to a dehydrohalegenation reagent and dispersed in an electrophoretic fluid for use in an electrophoretic display.

Abstract: A free radical polymerization process for the preparation of a thermoplastic resin or resins includes heating a mixture of a multifunctional nitroxide compound and at least one polymerizable monomer compound to form a thermoplastic resin or resins; cooling the mixture; and optionally isolating and washing and drying the thermoplastic resin. A multifunctional nitroxide compound for use in the reaction is formed from a stable free radical agent and a compound having one or more halide functional groups. The free radical polymerization process may be used to prepare telechelic, branched and star polymers.

Abstract: Novel fumarate- and fumaramide-containing monomers are disclosed which are especially useful in the preparation of biocompatible devices, especially contact lenses.

Abstract: This invention discloses a resin which is particularly useful in making paraffinic solvent based paints, said resin being comprised of repeat units which are derived from (a) about 10 to about 55 weight percent para-tertiary-butyl styrene, (b) 0 to about 40 weight percent vinyl aromatic monomers, (c) about 20 to about 80 weight percent alkyl methacrylate monomers, and (d) about 2 to about 25 weight percent alkyl acrylate monomers. These resins exhibit good hardness and improved resistance to ultraviolet light. The subject invention further discloses a paint formulation which is comprised of (a) a paraffinic solvent; (b) a resin which is comprised of repeat units which are derived from (i) about 10 to about 55 weight percent para-tertiary-butyl styrene, (ii) 0 to about 40 weight percent vinyl aromatic monomers, (iii) about 20 to about 80 weight percent alkyl methacrylate monomers, and (iv) about 2 to about 25 weight percent alkyl acrylate monomers; and (c) one or more pigments.

Abstract: Novel Group 4, Group 3 or Lanthanide metal complexes wherein the metal is in the +3 formal oxidation state containing a cyclic or non-cyclic, nonaromatic, anionic, dienyl ligand group bound to M and having a bridged ligand structure, catalytic derivatives of such complexes; and the use thereof as catalysts for polymerizing addition polymerizable monomers are disclosed.

Abstract: "Living" polymerization methods are described wherein a bimetallic lanthanide complex initiator is reacted with a monomer. Using these methods, link-functionalized polymers can be formed that are capable of being modified after polymerization with various reactants, or to be biodegraded through oxidation or reduction or cleavage. The bimetallic lanthanide complex initiator can be used to polymerize methyl methacrylate in a living fashion. A two-step method of forming a triblock polymer using the bimetallic lanthanide complex initiator is also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel Group 4 metal complexes containing one and only one cyclic delocalized, anionic, .pi.-bonded group wherein the metal is in the +4 formal oxidation state and having a bridged ligand structure, also referred to as constrained geometry complexes and a conjugated diene divalent anionic ligand group; catalytic derivatives of such complexes including novel zwiterionic complexes; and the use thereof as catalysts for polymerizing olefins, diolefins and/or acetylenically unsaturated monomers.