Abstract: The invention relates to a polymerization process wherein at least one initiator is selected from trioxepan compounds of formula I with R1-3 being independently selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formulae I and II and compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymerisation process wherein at least one initiator is selected from trioxepan compounds of formula I 1

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formulae I and II 1

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer modification process wherein the rheology of one or more (co)polymers is modified by contacting the (co)polymer with at least one decomposing peroxide of the formula, 1

Abstract: A rubber composition which is the vulcanization reaction product of a rubber, sulfur or a sulfur donor and particular anti-reversion coagents, is disclosed. The anti-reversion coagents only partially react under sulfur-vulcanization reaction conditions up to optimum cure, and, after optimum cure, form cross-links bonded to the sulfur cross-linked rubbers by carbon-carbon linkages. Also disclosed are a vulcanization process carried out in the presence of the anti-reversion coagents and the use of these anti-reversion coagents in the sulfur-vulcanization of rubbers. The anti-reversion coagents of the disclosure provide sulfur-vulcanized rubbers having significantly improved physical properties.

Abstract: A process for the modification of a (co)polymer selected from C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 .alpha.-olefin polymers, ethylene polymers, diene polymers and copolymers of C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 .alpha.-olefins with ethylene and/or diene, to make the (co)polymer more suitable for reinforcement with polymer reinforcing material is disclosed. In the process, the (co)polymer is contacted with an acid group-containing unsaturated peroxide to modify the (co)polymer. The modification process results in improved properties such as adhesion to PUR lacquer and improved mechanical properties.Also disclosed are a modification process carried out in the presence of an unsaturated coagent as well as the use of acid group-containing unsaturated peroxides for the modification of (co)polymers. Finally, the process may be carried out in a single processing step or in two or more successive processing steps.

Abstract: A rubber composition which is the vulcanization reaction product of a rubber, sulfur or a sulfur donor and particular anti-reversion coagents, is disclosed. The anti-reversion coagents only partially react under sulfur-vulcanization reaction conditions up to optimum cure, and, after optimum cure, form cross-links bonded to the sulfur cross-linked rubbers by carbon-carbon linkages. Also disclosed are a vulcanization process carried out in the presence of the anti-reversion coagents and the use of these anti-reversion coagents in the sulfur-vulcanization of rubbers. The anti-reversion coagents of the disclosure provide sulfur-vulcanized rubbers having significantly improved physical properties.

Abstract: Novel polysulfide-containing polycitraconimides and polyitaconimides are disclosed. Further, a process for the sulfur-vulcanization of rubber using these novel compounds is also disclosed. Also, a sulfur-vulcanized rubber product and articles of manufacture embodying this product are disclosed. Finally, the use of the novel polysulfide-containing polycitraconimides and polyitaconimides as anti-reversion coagents in the sulfur-vulcanization of rubber is also disclosed.

Abstract: Organic (co)polymers, including saturated (co)polymers, are modified by contacting them with an organic peroxide and decomposing the peroxide. Use is made of an organic peroxide having the general formula R--(O--O--CHR.sup.1 --CR.sup.2 .dbd.CR.sup.3 R.sup.4)N, wherein N is 1, 2 or 3; R.sup.1 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are, independently, H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; two of the substituents R.sup.1 -R.sup.4 together may form C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 alkylene; and, when N is 1, R is an optionally hydroxyl substituted C.sub.4 -C.sub.18 T.alkyl, P-menth-8-yl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.18 T.alkenyl, 1-vinylcyclohexyl or a group of the formula: --C(CH.sub.3)2--C.sub.6 HJ(5--M)--R.sup.5 (M), wherein M is 0, 1 or 2 and R.sup.5 is isopropenyl or 2-hydroxyisopropyl; when N is 2, R is a C.sub.8 -C.sub.12 alkylene or alkynylene group having a tertiary structure at both ends, or a group having the formula --(C)CH.sub.3)2)2--C.sub.6 H(4--X)--R.sup.

Abstract: Novel organic peroxides of the general formula ##STR1## wherein p=0 or 1 and n=1, 2, 3 or 4 are described. These peroxides are excellently suitable for use in the preparation of epoxide groups-containing (co)polymers. Also described are shaped objects obtained by using (co)polymers thus modified.

Abstract: Organic (co)polymers, including saturated (co)polymers, are modified by contacting them with an organic peroxide and decomposing the peroxide. Use is made of an organic peroxide having the general formula: R--(O--O--CHR.sup.1 --CR.sup.2 .dbd.CR.sup.3 R.sup.4)N, wherein N is 1, 2 or 3; R.sup.1 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are, independently, H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; two of the substituents R.sup.1 -R.sup.4 together may form C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 alkylene; and, when N is 1, R is an optionally hydroxyl substituted C.sub.4 -C.sub.18 T.alkyl, P-menth-8-yl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.18 T.alkenyl, 1-vinylcyclohexyl or a group of the formula: --C(CH.sub.3)2--C.sub.6 HJ(5--M)--R.sup.5 (M), wherein M is 0, 1 or 2 and R.sup.5 is isopropenyl or 2-hydroxyisopropyl; when N is 2, R is a C.sub.8 -C.sub.12 alkylene or alkynylene group having a tertiary structure at both ends, or a group having the formula: --(C)CH.sub.3)2)2--C.sub.6 H(4--X)--R.sup.