Abstract: A method for producing a fluorine-containing copolymer, which comprises suspension-polymerizing at least one fluoroolefin, or at least one fluoroolefin and at least one monomer copolymerizable with the fluoroolefin, in a polymerization medium comprising at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of a perfluorocarbon, a hydrofluorocarbon and a hetero atom-containing perfluorocarbon, water and a fluorine-containing surfactant.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel amorphous tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene (TFE-HFP) copolymers, which are more random than previous amorphous TFE-HFP copolymers, as well as a novel high productivity continuous process for making these polymers. The polymers are particularly useful in the form of coatings, films and encapsulants.

Abstract: A polypropylene composition comprising a melt-kneaded polyprolylene composition obtained, using Zieglar-Natta catalyst, by polymerizing a monomer comprising propylene to form a polymer comprising polypropylene (component A) in amount of from 60 to 80% by weight to the total polymer amount in substantially the absence of an inert solvent in a 1st step and then polymerizing a mixture of ethylene content of from 20 to 50% by weight (component B) in a vapor phase to form an ethylene-propylene copolymer (component B) in amount of from 20 to 40% by weight to the total polymer amount in a 2nd step, said polypropylene composition being such that the intrinsic viscosity of component B ([.eta.]B) is at least 2.0 dl/g and the ratio ([.eta.]B/[.eta.]A) of the intrinsic viscosity of the component B to the intrinsic viscosity of the component A ([.eta.]A) is 1.8 or less and the melt flow rate of the polypropylene composition after melt-kneaded being 0.5 to 10 g/10 minutes.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesives and tackified pressure sensitive adhesives that are the polymerization product of an acrylic acid ester of a monohydric alcohol whose homopolymer has a T.sub.g less than 0.degree. C.; a non-polar ethylenically unsaturated monomer whose homopolymer has a solubility parameter of no greater than 10.50 and a T.sub.g greater than 15.degree. C; and 0-5 parts by weight of a polar ethylenically unsaturated monomer whose homopolymer has a solubility parameter of greater than 10.50 and a T.sub.g greater than 15.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention is a copolymer P, dispersant for dyes and/or pigments in standard plastic substances SK, wherein P exhibits a universal compatibility with standard plastics SK, with the feature that copolymer P is synthesized from monomer units:(m1) methyl methacrylate,(m2) (meth)acrylate of formula I: ##STR1## (m3) (meth)acryl compound of formula II: ##STR2## and optionally (m4) methacrylate of formula III: ##STR3##

Abstract: The invention relates to the production of composite materials having a fibrous reinforcement and matrix obtained by the polymerization of acrylic monomers.These acrylic monomers are tetraacrylates of formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which can be the same or different, represent H or CH.sub.3, and Z is a divalent group having 1 or 2 aromatic or aliphatic cycles.For example, Z is a group derived from bisphenol A and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent H.The composite materials can be prepared by injection moulding.

Abstract: A novel fluorine-containing copolymer is obtained by radically copolymerizing 60 to 80% by mole of ethylene and 20 to 40% by mole of hexafluoropropylene in the presence of 0.1 to 15% by mole of tetrafluoroethylene as a comonomer, each based on the monomer mixture, under pressure of 10 to 40 kgf/cm.sup.2. A fluoroelastomer is obtained by curing the obtained copolymer. The copolymerization is carried out under mild conditions, and the fluoroelastomer obtained by curing the resulting copolymer is excellent in amine resistance.

Abstract: Monomers of the formula (I) (for example, 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-octafluoromethylenecyclopentane) are described, as well as copolymers prepared from them and from one or more monomers copolymerizable with them. ##STR1## wherein n=3 to 5 The compounds are suitable for the production of a multiplicity of thermoplastically processable copolymers having various sets of properties which permit applications both as compact moulded parts and as coatings.

Abstract: A polymerizable mixture containing acrylic acid or a partially cross-linked oligomer acrylate is used for the manufacture of a non fogging or low fogging layer on a substrate. The polymerizable mixture contains 1 to 10% W of a salt, in particular a salt of acrylic acid, as well as any necessary further additives.

Abstract: The invention relates to new thermoprocessable copolymers of tetrafluoroethylene constituted by perfluoromethylvinylether (0.5-13% by weight), a fluorinated dioxole (0.05-3%) and tetrafluoroethylene (difference to 100%), particularly useful for coating electric cables by melt extrusion. It relates also to new perfluorodioxoles of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.F is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 perfluoroalkyl radical; X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are, independently from each other, F or CF.sub.3 ; and their homopolymers and copolymers, in particular thermoprocessable copolymers as defined above.

Abstract: Water-reducible resins, neutralized resins, and derivatized resins useful for water-borne and solvent-based coatings and inks, powder coatings, and anti-corrosive coatings are disclosed. The water-reducible resins are copolymers of a vinyl aromatic monomer, a propoxylated allyl alcohol, and an acrylic acid monomer. These low-molecular-weight resins uniquely contain both hydroxyl and acid functional groups, and allow controlled curing with a variety of crosslinkers in coating systems. Coatings of the invention are useful in many applications, e.g., automotive basecoats, industrial appliance coatings, and wood finishes.

Abstract: A polyfluorohydrocarbon group-containing acrylate of the formula (1):R.sub.f --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Q--(CH.sub.2).sub.h --.phi.--[X--.phi.--].sub.y --(CH.sub.2).sub.m OC(O)CR.dbd.CH.sub.2(1)wherein R.sub.f is a polyfluorohydrocarbon group having from 2 to 22 carbon atoms to which fluorine atoms are bonded, wherein some of such carbon atoms may be substituted by ether-type oxygen atoms,.phi. is a p-phenylene group which may be substituted by one or more halogen atoms selected from fluorine and chlorine, provided that when a plurality of .phi. are present in one molecule, such a plurality of .phi. may be the same or different from one another,R is a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or a bromine atom,Q is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom,X is a single bond, --CH.dbd.CH--, --N.dbd.CH--, --CH.dbd.N-- or --C(O)--,n is an integer of from 1 to 22,h is an integer of from 0 to 22,m is an integer of from 1 to 11, andy is an integer of from 0 to 5.

Abstract: This invention relates to polymers having pendant side groups of:--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --(CF.sub.2).sub.n Fwherein m is 10, and n is 10 and more in which the amount of the monomer containing the moiety --(CF.sub.2).sub.10 F constitutes about 50% or more of the total percent of all the monomers. By adjusting the number of --CH.sub.2 -- groups to 10 and adjusting the distribution within the --(--CF.sub.2).sub.m F groups, it has been discovered that the particular side group configuration forms crystalline regions that reduce mobility of the side chains and thereby improves the repellency of materials coated with the polymers of the invention.

Abstract: Polytetrafluoroethylene micropowders, which can contain up to about 3% by weight of comonomers, are obtained with a narrow molecular weight distribution, a narrow range of specific surface area and a primary particle size of from 150 to 250 nm by polymerization in aqueous medium using hydrogen, methane or ethane as chain transfer agent and at an availability of free radicals remaining essentially constant over the polymerization time. These micropowders are particularly suitable for preparations of polyacetals which give only small deposits in the molds during melt processing and have increased color stability.

Abstract: The heterogeneous polymerization of water-soluble polymer in CO.sub.2 is disclosed. The method comprises providing a heterogeneous reaction mixture comprising CO.sub.2, a monomer, and a surfactant, then polymerizing the monomer to form a water-soluble polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process in which fluorine containing olefins are polymerized using an initiation system which is a combination of a fluoroaliphatic sulfinate or sulfinic acid and chlorate, bromate or hypochlorite ions. The resulting polymer contains fewer deleterious end groups and is more stable and/or easier to process. The polymers produced are useful as thermoplastics and elastomers.

Abstract: Allyl ester copolymers with allylic alcohols and propoxylated allylic alcohols are disclosed. The high primary hydroxyl group content and favorable solubility characteristics make the allyl ester copolymers easy to formulate into many polymer products, including polyurethanes, polyesters, melamines, alkyds, uralkyds, and crosslinked polymeric resins.

Abstract: Fluoroelastomers comprising, by mole:(a) from 33 to 75% of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE);(b) from 15 to 45% of a perfluorovinylether (PVE);(c) from 10 to 22% of vinylidene fluoride (VDF).They are endowed with high resistance to polar solvents and to bases, excellent compression set also at high temperatures, low Tg and good processability.They result particularly suitable for the manufacture of sealing elements (O-rings) for plants intended to the production of methylterbutylether (MTBE).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel amorphous tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene (TFE-HFP) dipolymers, and other copolymers containing TFE, HFP and a third monomer, many of which are more random than previous amorphous TFE-HFP copolymers, as well as a novel high productivity continuous process for making these polymers. The polymers are particularly useful in the form of coatings, films and encapsulants.

Abstract: In a process for the homogeneous polymerization of water insoluble polymers containing greater than 50% by weight of monomers selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 acrylate or methacrylate esters, N-substituted acryl or methacrylamides and mixtures thereof in substantially non-aqueous organic solutions, the improvement which comprises using as the polymerization initiator a water soluble initiator dissolved in sufficient amount of water to dissolve the initiator whereby the resultant polymer is characterized by lower residual monomer levels than are obtained using equivalent amounts of water-insoluble initiators.