Abstract: A stryrene/butadiene graft copolymer latex has a graft substrate component with a comparatively high content of repeating units obtained by polymerization of styrene. The graft copolymer exhibits correspondingly comparatively hard and soft regions with a high and a low Tg, respectively.Vulcanizable compositions based thereon can be used for production of latex foams distinguished by a low compression set in a temperature range from 20.degree. to 70.degree. C., a high tensile strength, and a high elongation at break, and by a high compression resistance.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing copolymer for paints, having Mn of 5000 to 50000 and Mw/Mn of 2 to 10, which consists essentially of 30 to 70% by mole of the fluoroolefin unit, 15 to 45% by mole of the vinyl ether or vinyl ester unit, 1 to 30% by mole of the hydroxyalkyl vinyl ether unit, and 4 to 30% by mole of the carboxyl-containing unit wherein the carboxyl group is neutralized in an amount of 30% or more with ammonia or a tertiary amine. This copolymer can give a god coating film without water spots and dewetting as well as with a good levelling property, while maintaining the excellent properties which a fluorine resin has be nature.

Abstract: A polymer suitable for use in hair care products comprising a copolymer comprising(a) a unit of a hydrophilic ethylenically unsaturated monomer such as dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate in a quantity of 15 to 99.9% by weight;(b) a unit of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a polysiloxane group such as: ##STR1## in a quantity of 0.1 to 85% by weight; and (c) a unit of an optional hydrophobic unsaturated monomer such as lauryl methacrylate in a quantity of 0 to 84.9% by weight.

Abstract: Pulverulent polymers of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid are prepared by polymerizing (a) from 100 to 70% by weight of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or a mixture thereof and (b) from 0 to 30% by weight of vinylsulfonic acid or an alkali metal salt thereof in a monohydric C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alcohol, water or a mixture thereof in a pulverulent bed in the presence of a polymerization initiator and from 0.05 to 10 mol % of thiocarboxylic acid and/or a mercaptoalcohol and from 0.05 to 10 mol % of propionic acid or formic acid as regulators, each percentage being based on the monomers used in the polymerization, by maintaining the pulverulent state during the polymerization, removing the heat of polymerization by distilling off the solvent and recirculating the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A metal treatment solution comprising an effective amount of a soluble or dispersible compound which is a derivative of a polyphenol. Novel derivatives of polyphenol compounds useful in the treatment of the surface of metal articles is provided. Novel surface treatment solutions or dispersions, and methods for using these solutions is provided. Carbohydrate-modified polyphenol compounds are utilized in the present invention. The molecular weight of the polyphenols used in the preperation of derivatives of the present invention are in the range of about 360 to about 30,000 or greater. The resulting derivatives will typically have a molecular weight of up to about 2,000,000 with molecular weight within the range of about 700 to about 70,000 being preferred.

Abstract: An acrylic resin is provided which has excellent weatherability, outstanding transparency and improved heat and solvent resistance, as well as improved impact strength. The acrylic resin comprises an intimate blend of a polymerization syrup and a catalytic amount of a polymerization catalyst capable of effecting polymerization of the syrup. The polymerization syrup, which has an improved shelf life and can be stored at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure, consists essentially of:(a) from about 300 to about 1000 parts per volume of an acrylic monomer represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl moiety containing 1 to about 18 carbon atoms; (b) from about 0.1 to about 1 part by volume of diallylphthalate;(c) from about 0.5 to about 5 parts by volume of mercaptan; and(d) from about 0.3 to about 40 parts by volume of a crosslinking agent compatible with the acrylic monomer.The polymerization syrup can further contain from about 1 to about 100 parts by volume of a polycarbonate compound.

Abstract: A flame-retardant TAIC is polymerized in the presence of a polymerization modifier and a polymerization initiator. As the polymerization modifier, 6H-dibenz [c,e] [1,2] oxaphosphorine-6-oxide is used in an amount of 1 to 200% by weight on the basis on the weight of triallyl isocyanurate.

Abstract: A highly water-absorptive soft contact lens made of a copolymer comprising(A) 10 to 40 parts by weight of an acrylate or methacrylate polymer having a hydrophilic group and at least one polymerizable group in its molecule and(B) 90 to 60 parts by weight of a hydrophilic monomer selected from the group consisting of a N-vinyllactam, acrylamide, N-substituted acrylamide derivative, methacrylamide and N-substituted methacrylamide derivative;the total amount of the components (A) and (B) being 100 parts by weight. The soft contact lens has a high water content, excellent oxygen permeability, transparency and excellent physical properties.

Abstract: Adsorbent compositions are prepared by the addition of crystalline molecular sieves to latexes. The resulting latex polymer bonded zeolites have improved attrition resistance in separations involving an aqueous medium.

Abstract: Inherently tacky infusible pressure-sensitive adhesive microspheres are prepared by polymerizing at least one monomer which when polymerized will form a pressure-sensitive adhesive having a glass transition temperature less than abotu -20.degree. C. in an organic medium in which the monomer is substantially insoluble and in the presence of a surfactant and a suspension stabilizer which are soluble in the organic medium and substantially insoluble in the monomer under conditions of shear sufficient to form suspended particles of a size less than 200 microns. A monomer soluble initiator is preferably employed. The preferred media are ethylene glycol and glycerol and the preferred monomers are 2-ethyl hexyl acrylate and methacrylic acid.

Abstract: Good adhesion of rubber to metal is very important in rubber articles containing metal reinforcement. For example, in a steel belted tire good adhesion between the tire rubber and the metal tire cord is of utmost importance. Good metal to rubber adhesion is also of great importance in a variety of other rubber products, including power transmission belts, conveyor belts, and rubber hoses containing metal reinforcements. This invention reveals the use of certain adhesion promoters that are useful in rubber products containing metal reinforcements. More specifically, this invention discloses the use of allyl phosphite esters, allyl phosphate esters, 5-nitro isatoic anhydride, iminodiacetic acids, N-substituted iminodiacetic acids, salts of N-substituted iminodiacetic acids, and salts of iminodiacetic acids as adhesion promoters in composites containing rubber and metal.

Abstract: A terpolymer of vinylpyrolidone, tert-butyl (meth)acrylate and acrylic or methacrylic acid, its use in hair treatment agents, and hair cosmetics compositions which contain these agents.

Abstract: Improved organophilic clay gellants can be prepared by a process wherein the smectite-type clay is subjected to shearing in order to break apart the agglomerates and/or the smectite-type clay can be reacted with organic cation and, possibly organic anion, under dilute reaction conditions. The reaction product is recovered using gentle drying conditions. Depending in large part on its composition, the organophilic clay gellant may be used to thicken a variety of organic compositions. In a preferred aspect, the organophilic clay gellant can be directly added to polyester compositions in order to efficiently and effectively increase the viscosity thereof or can be first formed into a pregel under low shear conditions to yield even higher efficiencies.

Abstract: A non-hydrous soft contact lens comprising a copolymer comprising, as monomer units, 49.9 to 95 mole % of an acrylate represented by Formula (I) shown below, 0 to 10 mole % of acrylic acid or the specified ester thereof, 4.9 to 50 mole % of a methacrylate represented by Formula (II) shown below, and 0.1 to 10 mole % of a crosslinking monomer. ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is at least one selected from the group consisting of a particular straight chain fluoroalkyl group and a particular straight chain alkyl group. ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2 is a particular straight chain fluoroalkyl group. The present soft contact lens requires no sterilization by boiling, and has good resistance to stain, good oxygen permeability, good elastic recovery and good shape stability.A process for producing the above non-hydrous soft contact lens, comprising the step of subjecting a rigid precursor lens to treatment(s) of esterification and/or transesterification, is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pigment dispersant comprising an AB block copolymer preferably of polymethyl methacrylate and glycidyl methacrylate made by group transfer polymerization, reacted with polar groups, preferably 4-nitrobenzoic acid.

Abstract: A propylene polymer composition containing a clarifier and a small amount of a hydrotalcite to enhance the effect of the clarifier. The resulting composition is of particular value as an injection molding grade resin.

Abstract: Scorch resistant compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers having hydrolyzable, pendant silane moieties, prepared in the presence of a free radical generating compound and organo titanates, which are particularly useful as extrudates about wires and cables.

Abstract: A water insoluble and oil soluble polymeric additive in combination with a hydrocarbon liquid, said polymeric additive being dissolved in said hydrocarbon liquid at a concentration level of about 0.001 to about 10 wt. %, said polymeric additive comprising a polyampholyte having the formula: ##STR1## wherein x is about 40 to about 98 mole %, y is about 1 to about 50 mole %, and z is about 1 to about 50 mole %, wherein y and z are less than 60 mole %, and M is an amine or a metal cation selected from the group consisting of aluminum, iron, lead, Groups IA, IIA, IB and IIB of the Periodic Table of Elements.

Abstract: An internally threaded fiber-reinforced plastic member comprising a hollow body which has a body portion and a central bore, in which at least one crossing pair of unified groups of resin-impregnated strands are arranged substantially in perpendicular relation to the axis of the member, has been found to be extremely excellent in mechanical strength. Such an internally threaded member can be produced with high productivity and at low cost, utilizing filament winding technique, although the production method is not limited thereto.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion composition which is the product of emulsion polymerization in water of at least one radical-polymerizable unsaturated monomer in the presence of a water-soluble resin having a graft-polymerizable unsaturated group in the side chain.