Abstract: A composition is disclosed which contains about 80.0 to about 99.9% by weight of a (meth)acrylate monomer having a structure represented by a formula (I) or a mixture of the (meth)acrylate monomer and alkyl acrylate having an alkyl ester comprising alcohol of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and about 20.0 to about 0.1% by weight of a crosslinking monomer copolymerizable with the (meth)acrylate monomer. The composition can be used in formulating elastomeric compositions having a favorable balance of properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for obtaining copolymers of tetrafluoroethylene with one or more perfluorinated monomers having ethylenic unsaturation, said copolymers having only carboxylic or carboxylate groups as unstable end groups, by polymerization in aqueous emulsion in the presence of a dispersing agent. The process is characterized in that CHF.sub.2 --CH.sub.3 is used as chain transfer agent, and an inorganic peroxidic compound is used as initiator.The carboxylic or carboxylate groups are successively transformed into stable groups of the --CF.sub.2 H type by known stabilizing treatments.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved process for producing a viscosifying polymer. The process of the present invention comprises the steps of copolymerizing a carboxylic acid monomer and a polyfunctional cross-linker monomer in an effective mole ratio in a silicone solvent under an inert atmosphere in the presence of an effective amount of an initiator to form a viscosifying polymer that in a 0.5% by weight aqueous mucilage exhibits a viscosity of about 50,000 to 300,000 cps. The present invention is further directed to a viscosifying copolymer comprising a cross-linked copolymer of a carboxylic acid monomer and a polyfunctional cross-linker monomer, the viscosifying copolymer characterized in that a 0.5% by weight aqueous mucilage of the viscosifying copolymer exhibits a viscosity of about 50,000 to 300,000 cps. A preferred viscosifying copolymer includes acrylic acid as the carboxylic acid monomer and allyl methacrylate monomer as the polyfunctional cross-linker.

Abstract: Hydroxy-functional allyl terpolymers are disclosed. The terpolymers comprise recurring units of an allyl ester, an allylic alcohols or propoxylated allylic alcohol, and a vinyl monomer. The high hydroxyl group content and favorable solubility characteristics make the terpolymers easy to formulate into many polymer products, including polyurethanes, polyesters, melamines, alkyds, uralkyds, and other thermoset polymers.

Abstract: A suspension polymerization of a polymerizable monomer in the presence of an emulsion polymerization inhibitor is disclosed. The inhibitor is an aromatic series compound having a NO.sub.2 group, a SO.sub.3 Na group, and a secondary amino group, representatively, the following compound. In this suspension polymerization, the production of by-produced microfine particles caused by the emulsion polymerization as the secondary polymerization scheme is repressed.

Abstract: Process for triglyceride oil fractionation using a crystallisation modifying substance which isi. a copolymer having subunits A and B of which subunit A is derived from maleic acid or itaconic acid and subunit B is derived from vinyl alcohol, alkyl substituted vinyl alcohol, acrylic acid or styrene, A and B being present in a ratio of 10:1 to 1:10, where 5-100% of the the maleic acid or itaconic acid subunits are connected to unbranched (C8-C24)-alkyl chains and where 0-100% of the vinyl alcohol or alkyl substituted vinyl alcohol or acrylic acid subunits are connected to unbranched (C1-C8)-alkyl chains and whereii. inulin or phlein of which 5-100% of the hydroxyl groups on the fructose subunits are connected to (C8-C24) unbranched alkyl chains and 0-95% of the hydroxyl groups have been esterified with a (C1-C8)-alkyl containing fatty acid, preferably acetic acid.

Abstract: A process for making a thermally stable melt processable acrylonitrile/methacrylonitrile/olefinically unsaturated multipolymer, comprising polymerizing a mixture of acrylonitrile monomer, methacrylonitrile monomer, and olefinically unsaturated monomer in which the rate of addition of the multimonomer mixture is set by the rate of polymerization so that the concentration of unreacted acrylonitrile monomer, unreacted methacrylonitrile monomer and unreacted olefinically unsaturated monomer is low and the polymerization process is in a monomer starved condition.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive that includes the polymerization product of:(a) 25-97 parts by weight of an acrylic acid ester of a monohydric alcohol whose homopolymer has a T.sub.g less than 0.degree. C.;(b) 3-75 parts by weight of 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(c) 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. The relative amounts of the acrylic acid ester, the non-polar ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and the polar ethylenically unsaturated monomer are chosen such that the 90.degree. peel adhesion of the pressure sensitive adhesive to a polypropylene surface is at least 2 lbs/0.5 in. after a 72 hour dwell at room temperature as measured according to Test Procedure B.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a high-quality methyl methacrylate polymer by polymerizing a monomer comprising methyl methacrylate as a main component in the presence of a radical polymerization initiator, a chain transfer agent, and a small amount of methanol as a solvent. The polymerization is carried out in a uniform solution at a temperature of 90.degree. to 180.degree. C. so that a monomer conversion of 40 to 90 mol % is attained. According to this process, a methyl methacrylate polymer is obtained which reduces the generation of silver streaks, voids, coloring, odor and the like at the time of thermal molding.

Abstract: Copolymers comprising:(A) from 30 to 70% by moles of ethylene;(B) from 30 to 70% by moles of a fluorinated monomer selected from tetrafluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene, or their mixtures;(C) from 0.1 to 10% by moles with respect to the total amount of monomers (A) and (B), of a fluorodioxol having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.F is a perfluoroalkyl having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms; X.sub.1 and X.sub.2, equal to or different from each other, are --F or --CF.sub.3 ; Z is selected from --F, --H, --Cl.

Abstract: A water-dispersible, inherently tacky pressure-sensitive adhesive comprising a tacky emulsion polymer formed of from about 80% to 90% by weight of monomers comprising a major portion of at least alkyl acrylate containing from 4 to about 8 carbon atoms in the alkyl group and from about 20% to 10% by weight of a mixture of acrylic acid with at least an oleophilic unsaturated carboxylic acid, said emulsion polymer formed in the presence of anionic and nonionic surfactants to provide a polymer having a glass transition temperature of -15.degree. to -50.degree. C. A sufficient amount of chain transfer agent is employed to provide an emulsion polymer which when coated on a repulpable paper substrate enables recovery of paper fibers substantially free of adhesive under conditions of TAPPI Useful Method 213 and/or 204, and resistant to loss of adhesive properties on exposure to high humidity.

Abstract: A process for making acrylonitrile/methacrylonitrile copolymer, comprising polymerizing a mixture of acrylonitrile monomer and methacrylonitrile monomer in which the rate of addition of the comonomers is set by the rate of polymerization so that the concentration of unreacted acrylonitrile monomer and unreacted methacrylonitrile monomer is low and the polymerization process is in a starved condition.

Abstract: A water soluble isopropenylphosphonic acid copolymer composition and method of use thereof are disclosed. The copolymer comprises repeat units (a) of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X=OH or OM, wherein M is a cation, and repeat units (b) of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-10 linear or branched alkyl, phenyl or alkyl substituted phenyl. The copolymers are effective in inhibiting the precipitation of scale forming salts and also act to inhibit corrosion in boiler water systems.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to golf ball cover compositions containing blends of high or low carboxylic acid based copolymers and ethylene copolymers such as ethylene alkyl acrylates. The carboxylic acid groups of the blends are neutralized with metal cations. Golf balls produced with the cover molded thereon exhibit desired properties of distance and high coefficient of restitution without substantially sacrificing and/or improving characteristics like playability and durability when compared to existing covers comprising ionomeric resin blends.

Abstract: Polymers and copolymers of one or more fluorinated dienes of structure CFX.sup.1 .dbd.CX.sup.2 --O--CX.sup.3 X.sup.4 --O--CX.sup.2 .dbd.CX.sup.1 F, wherein X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are F, Cl or H, and X.sup.3 and X.sup.4 are F or CF.sub.3, wherein said dienes essentially form cyclic repetitive units, the comonomers used for preparing copolymers being ethylene unsaturated fluorinated compounds.Processes for preparing the fluorinated dienes having said structure which comprise the reaction in solution between one halogenated olefin and one hypofluorite CX.sup.3 X.sup.4 (OF).sub.2, wherein X.sup.3 and X.sup.4 are F or CF.sub.3, and the dehalogenation or dehydrohalogenation of the linear adduct between one hypofluorite molecule and two olefin molecules. The polymers and copolymers of the invention are particularly suitable for preparing coatings for applications at high temperatures.

Abstract: If the employment of polymerization auxiliaries in ammonium form is avoided in the preparation of a polytetrafluoroethylene having a content of 0.02 to 1% by weight of units of a perfluoro-(alkyl vinyl) ether by the suspension process, a polymer which does not tend to discoloration on heating is obtained.

Abstract: A fluoroelastomer having a copolymer composition comprising 50 to 80% by mole of tetrafluoroethylene, 20 to 45% by mole of perfluoro(lower alkyl vinyl ether) and 0.1 to 2% by mole of perfluoro(allylbenzene), the sum total being 100% by mole, and an intrinsic viscosity of 0.1 to 2.0 dl/g has a good vulcanization rate.

Abstract: The heterogeneous polymerization of water-insoluble 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-insoluble polymer.

Abstract: New compounds corresponding to formula (I) ##STR1## and their use as emulsifiers for aqueous emulsions and, in the case of carboxylic acid derivatives, also as reactive groups for linking to biologically active substrates. New polymers synthesized from the emulsifiers and other monomers are also claimed.

Abstract: Group IV organometallic compounds, e.g. alkylsilane, or alkylsiloxane compounds, are used as chain tranfer agent in the radical initiated polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, to give polymers comprising non-ionic end groups.