Abstract: A process for the preparation of modified poly-N-vinylpyrrolid-2-one containing two identical reactive groups, wherein polyvinylpyrrolidone is treated with complex hydrides, with or without further reaction of the modified polyvinylpyrrolidone with a reactive bifunctional compound, to give a polymer which has a molecular weight at least 2.5 times as great as that of the starting polymer.

Abstract: Random copolymers of at least one conjugated diene and at least one alpha-methylstyrene type monomer are produced by solution polymerization in the presence of an organolithium initiator and at least one of selected sodium, potassium, rubidium, and cesium compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel hydrocarbon resins and processes for their preparation. More particularly, the invention relates to a high softening point hydrocarbon resin prepared by polymerizing with a Friedel-Crafts catalyst the C.sub.5 and higher mixed thermally soaked hydrocarbon fraction mixture obtained in the steam cracking of propane and ethane. The polymerized resin is then quenched or diluted, washed to remove catalyst residues, dried and hydrogenated to provide high softening point hydrocarbon resins.

Abstract: Novel polymer-supported metal complexes of the formulaPS -R Me(CO).sub.n H.sub.

Abstract: Fire retardant PVC composition comprising a vinyl chloride polymer or co-polymer, a tri-aryl phosphate and a smoke suppressant which is a mixture of magnesium carbonate and zinc carbonate.

Abstract: A process for dyeing without shrinkage with a disperse dyestuff or an optical brightening agent a fibrous substrate whose fibres comprise a mixture of polyvinyl chloride and acetalized polyvinyl alcohol, in which the substrate is dyed at a temperature from 60.degree. to 90.degree. C. in the presence of a levelling carrier, this levelling carrier being removable when the dried substrate is subsequently submitted to a dry heat treatment for a period up to 120 seconds and at a temperature from 95.degree. to 135.degree. C.

Abstract: Water-soluble acidified aminoalkylated interpolymers have enhanced properties when the pendant aminoalkylate groups are acidified with a mixture of hydrochloric acid and hydrobromic acid. In addition, coating compositions of such interpolymers, polyepoxides and water miscible solvents have improved cure rates when compared to compositions wherein the interpolymer is acidified with only one acid.

Abstract: High density polyethylene is cross-linked with certain cyclic perketals including a group of novel cyclic perketals. Typical of the novel molecules is 3,6,6,9,9-pentamethyl-3-ethylacetate-1,2,4,5-tetraoxy cyclononane.

Abstract: Preparation and use of polyvinylpyridine and iodine (PVP.n I.sub.2) as cathode materials for electrochemical cells.

Abstract: A process for producing carbo-chain homopolymers, block- and random copolymers of conjugated dienes and vinylaromatic monomers comprising polymerization of dienes, vinyl- or di-vinylaromatic monomers or copolymerization thereof in a medium of a hydrocarbon solvent at a temperature ranging from -30.degree. to +150.degree. C. in the presence of an organolithium catalyst of the formula R(Li).sub.x, wherein R is a hydrocarbon radical or a diene polymer, x is an integer of from 1 to 4, and a modifying additive which is a compound comprising a product of interaction between a phenolamine resin and an alkali metal and having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of from 1 to 10;M is sodium or potassium;R is an alkyl with 2 to 20 carbon atoms or an arylalkyl with 7 to 20 carbon atoms;R.sub.1 is an alkyl with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an arylalkyl with 7 to 9 carbon atoms or hydrogen;this modifying additive is used in an amount of from 0.07 to 2.0 g/equiv. per one g/equiv. of active lithium.

Abstract: Vulcanizable rubber compositions are described which are inhibited from premature vulcanization by activated methylene di(thioethers) in which the adjacent activating groups are either carbonyl or cyano. Novel compounds are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved catalyst compositions used in the formation of substantially gel-free copolymers and terpolymers of isobutylene and one or more dienes having an Mn of about less than 500,000, a mole % unsaturation of about 8 to about 45, and a polydispersity value of about 3 to about 30, wherein the mixture of isobutylene and diene monomers and a cosolvent are contacted with the catalyst composition at polymerization conditions (-50.degree. to -100.degree. C.) wherein the improvement includes the hydrocarbon soluble catalyst composition being formed from the reaction product of a material of the formula:R.sub.m AlX.sub.

Abstract: A process for the bulk or suspension polymerization of vinyl monomers, particularly vinyl chloride, in the presence of a redox catalyst system consisting of a peroxyester or diacyl peroxide and a stannous or antimony (III) carboxylate.

Abstract: A process for the suspension polymerization of vinyl chloride, in the presence of a redox catalyst system consisting of a peroxyester or diacyl peroxide and stannous chloride.

Abstract: The invention relates to the pigment of the formula ##STR1## It colors plastic materials and lacquers in greenish-yellow shades of good lightfastness.

Abstract: A process for the bulk or suspension polymerization of vinyl chloride, in the presence of a redox catalyst system consisting of a peroxyester or diacyl peroxide, a stannous or antimony (III) carboxylate and a complexing agent.

Abstract: A process for the bulk or suspension polymerization of vinyl monomers, particularly vinyl chloride, in the presence of a redox catalyst system consisting of a peroxyester or diacyl peroxide and an ascorbic acid ester of a carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Certain wet strength resins based on the epichlorohydrin/polyamine reaction which are characterized by extremely long gel times can be purified from epichlorohydrin residuals by azeotropic distillation.

Abstract: A curable composition consisting essentially of(1) 100 parts by weight of a halogen-containing polymer,(2) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a substituted mono- or di-thiobiurea as a crosslinking agent having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and X are as defined in claim 1 and (3) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight of a compound of a metal of Group II or IVa of the periodic table as an acid acceptor.

Abstract: The terpolymers disclosed herein comprise 60-87 percent by weight butadiene, 10-30 percent styrene and 3-15 percent vinyl benzyl chloride in the polymer molecules. These are prepared by emulsion polymerization using a free radical generating initiator system. These terpolymers have excellent green strength and are useful in tire compositions.