Abstract: Stabilizer mixture for polymers based on halogen-containing vinyl monomers are provided. The stabilizers contain:a) calcium soaps of C.sub.8-32 fatty acids,b) zinc soaps of C.sub.8-32 fatty acids, andc) garnets corresponding to formula (I): ##EQU1## in which M.sup.I is at least one alkali metal ionM.sup.II is at least one divalent metal ionM.sup.III is at least one trivalent metal ionM.sup.IV represents titanium and/or zirconium ionsA.sup.n is at least one n-valent acid anion with the charge n=1, 2, 3 or 4 and the following conditions apply:0.ltoreq.x<1, 0.ltoreq.y<1, 0.ltoreq.z<12, 0<m, where y<z and n.multidot.m+z=12, wherein said garnets are optionally surface-modified.Such garnets are characterized by a specific crystal lattice which distinguishes them from other alkaline earth metal aluminates, such as the hydrotalcites.

Abstract: Copolymers of long-chain alkyl acrylates corresponding to the following formulaCH.sub.2 .dbd.CR.sup.1 --CO--OR.sup.2 (I)in which R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and R.sup.2 is the residue of a C.sub.16-34 fatty alcohol, with N-containing olefins containing acrylate or methacrylate functions can be used as flow control agents for powder coatings.

Abstract: Air-drying lacquer binder of a ring-opening product of (I) an epoxidized polyoctenylene or cylco-octene-cycloene copolymer having an average molecular weight of from 600 to 3000 and (II) one or more of (a) an unsaturated carboxylic acid containing from 6 to 22 carbon atoms, (b) an alcohol containing from 2 to 6 hydroxy groups (c) a hydroxyalkylamine containing at least one hydroxyalkyl group, the hydroxy groups of the alcohols (b) and the hydroxyalkylamines (c) being esterified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid containing from 6 to 22 carbon atoms to an OH number of less than 25, and wherein the ring opening product has an average molecular weight of from 1500 to 10,000 and an acid number of from 0.1 to 20. The invention also relates to a process for producing this lacquer binder and to its use in high-solids lacquer systems.

Abstract: A method for emulsifying, emulsion-stabilizing, and/or foam-inhibiting an aqueous polymer dispersion or latex by incorporating therein a polyglycol ether; and a polymer dispersion or latex composition containing such polyglycol ether.

Abstract: Use of, and composition containing the reaction products of primary 2-alkyl-1-alkanols containing from 12 to 36 carbon atoms with ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide as emulsifiers or co-emulsifiers in the emulsion polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers.

Abstract: A method for lubricating/releasing polyvinyl chloride, its copolymers, or polymer mixtures thereof, in which there is added a polyester comrising the polycondensation product of a C.sub.12-24 hydroxy carboxylic acid containing a secondary hydroxyl moiety, which may be chain terminated by a C.sub.8-24 monocarboxylic acid or glycerol.

Abstract: Acylcyanamides are disclosed having the formula ##STR1## in which the symbol R represents a straight-chain or branched chain alkyl or alkenyl group having from about 5 to about 21 carbon atoms, which group may be substituted by OH--, O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --OH-- and/or O--R'-- groups, where the symbol R' represents an alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms and wherein M is a manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, zinc, cadmium, copper and/or lead.The compounds of the invention are useful as heat stabilizers for chlorine-containing polymers.

Abstract: Stabilized polyvinyl chloride molding compositions contain, per 100 parts by weight of polymer, 0.02 to 5 parts by weight compounds of Formula I, ##STR1## in which R represents an alkyl group with 1 to 19 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group with 5 or 6 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, an alkylphenyl group with 7 to 11 carbon atoms or an MOOC--CH.sub.2 group, n represents the numbers 0 and 1, and M represents sodium or potassium.Heat stabilizers which are metal soaps, aromatic metal carboxylates, metal phenolates and organotin compounds as well as crystalline sodium aluminosilicate are also incorporated.

Abstract: The use is disclosed of at least one acylcyanamides of the formula ##STR1## in which the symbol R represents a straight or branched chain alkyl or alkenyl group having from 5 to 21 carbon atoms, such group being unsubstituted or substituted by a OH, O--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH, O--R' group or a mixture thereof, in which R' represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; in which M is a monovalent or divalent metal cation; and in which n represents the valency of the metal cationto stabilize, thermoplastic molding compositions containing a homopolymer or a copolymer of vinylchloride or a mixture thereof. There is also disclosed heat stabilized thermoplastic molding compositions comprising polyvinylchloride, or a polymer of vinylchloride, and at least one acylcyanamide of Formula I.

Abstract: The use of alkyl glycosides of C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 alkanols and reducing sugars, in which one sugar chain containing on average from 1 to 10 sugar residues attached to one another by glycoside bonds is present for every alkyl group, as co-emulsifiers or emulsifiers in the emulsion polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers.

Abstract: Stabilized polyvinyl chloride molding compositions contain, per 100 parts by weight polymer, 0.02 to 5 parts by weight of at least one compound of Formula I and/or Formula II ##STR1## in which R represents an alkyl group with 1 to 18 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group with 5 or 6 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, an alkylphenyl group with 7 to 11 carbon atoms or an X--CO--CH.sub.2 group, while X represents an NH.sub.2 group or an OM group in which M represents lithium, sodium or potassium.

Abstract: Triglycerides containing hydroxy fatty acid residues, of the type obtainable by hydrogenating epoxidized natural fats and oils, are used as lubricants for the molding of polyvinyl chloride or copolymers predominantly containing vinyl chloride, and are a replacement for hardened castor oil.

Abstract: An unsaturated polyester, preferably having a stellate molecular structure, with a polyol center and monohydric alcohol connected to the polyol hydroxy moieties through a di- or tri- carboxylic acid link, as well as a process for its synthesis, and use of the compounds in air-drying lacquer binders.

Abstract: In a stabilized polyvinyl chloride molding mixture containing a stabilizer combination based upon alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, and/or zinc soaps, co-stabilizers, powdered, crystalline, hydrous aluminosilicate, and flow promoters, as well as optionally additional conventional additives, the improvement which comprises, per 100 parts by weight of polyvinyl chloride,(a) from about 0.2 to 5 parts by weight of a synthetic, crystalline, powdered alkali metal aluminosilicate containing from about 13 to 25 percent by weight of water of crystallization; and(b) from about 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of at least one co-stabilizer selected from the group consisting of .beta.-diketones, .alpha.-ketoenol esters, .alpha.-acyllactones, substituted 1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acids, and pyrrole, the pyrrole being unsubstituted or substituted.

Abstract: A process for preparing alkyd resin emulsions where a precondensate is further condensed to an acidic precondensate which is esterified to yield a resin which is then emulsified, and the products of this process.

Abstract: An improved process for the emulsion polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers in an aqueous emulsion, using as the primary emulsifier an ethoxylated C.sub.8-25 aliphatic vicinal diol.

Abstract: Compositions and processes for the aqueous emulsion polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers using mixed emulsifiers containing(a) about 99.5 to about 10 parts by weight of an .alpha.-sulfocarboxylic acid alkyl ester containing from 8 to 24 carbon atoms in the carboxylic acid portion and from 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alcohol portion, and(b) from about 0.5 to about 90 parts by weight of an .alpha.-sulfocarboxylic acid containing from 8 to 24 carbon atoms, and if desired,other anionic and/or non-anionic emulsifiers and/or protective colloids; the mixed emulsifier optionally being completely or partly present in salt form.

Abstract: Alkyd resin mixtures for use in stoving water lacquers which contain polyols having an average molecular weight of from 200 to 2000 g/mole, an average --OH functionality of >2, and terminal groups of the formula, --CHR--OH in which R=--H, --CH.sub.3, or both --H and --CH.sub.3.

Abstract: Process for the production of alkyd resins having a final acid number of not more than 40 and a high --OH number for use in water lacquers. The resins of the invention can be made up with the aid of aminoalcohols containing more than two hydroxyl groups into optically clear water lacquers which are distinguished both by their lack of environmental problems and also by their advantageous lacquer properties.

Abstract: Alkyd resins containing functional epoxides as long-chain modifying agents. The functional epoxides used are selected from the following:(a) epoxidized unsaturated fatty alcohols containing from 16 to 22 C-atoms,(b) esters of epoxidized fatty acids and monofunctional alcohols containing from 1 to 18 C-atoms,(c) epoxidized triglycerides,(d) reaction products of epoxidized triglycerides containing in the molecule epoxide groups and secondary hydroxyl groups formed by ring opening.The alkyd resins according to the invention are distinguished by particularly good weathering properties.