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: This invention relates to the telomerization of polyfluoroalkyl iodides with polyfluoroolefins in the presence of strong fluorooxidizer initiators. The products obtained are useful in the production of surfactants and oil repellants.

Abstract: Selected partially fluorinated .alpha.,.omega.-dienes can be (co)polymerized to form polymers in which cyclic structures are present. A novel free radical polymerization process, in which the polymer obtained is dependent on the initiator used, is described. The polymers are useful for films, coatings and molded parts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing polyether ketones comprising reacting one or more bihaloaryl ketones in the presence of a catalyst, co-catalyst and solvent.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for the preparation of polyfluorooxetanes by the reaction of fluoroketones or fluoroepoxides with haloethylenes in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst. Polyfluorooxetanes are useful as solvents and plasticizers having high thermal stability.

Abstract: Poly(fluoroalkyl) sugar reagents are prepared containing a sugar such as a monosaccharide or a disaccharide to which are bonded a plurality of fluoroalkyl anchor groups capable of attaching to a fluorocarbon surface, and either a reactive group capable of covalent coupling to a biomolecule such as an enzyme or a charged group to form an ion-exchanger or a non-ionic group to give a neutral fluorosurfactant. A spacer may be between the reactive group and the sugar. The poly(fluoroalkyl) sugar reagents are strongly adsorbed onto fluorocarbon surfaces to provide supports for such applications as separation and immobilization of biomolecules such as enzymes, carrying out heterogeneous diagnostic assays, and preparation of biosensors.

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: Selected partially fluorinated .alpha.,.omega.-dienes can be (co)polymerized to form polymers in which cyclic structures are present. A novel free radical polymerization process, in which the polymer obtained is dependent on the initiator used, is described. The polymers are useful for films, coatings and molded parts.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for the preparation of fluoroketones by the isomerization of corresponding epoxides, in the presence of an aluminum chlorofluoride catalyst. Fluorinated ketones are useful intermediates for the synthesis of various fluorinated compounds.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing a saturated gem-dichloro chlorofluorocarbon product of the formula C.sub.n Cl.sub.a F.sub.b, wherein n is 2 to 12, a is 2 to 4, and b is 4 to 24, and wherein a+b equals 2n+2 when the chlorofluorocarbon is acyclic and equals 2n when the chlorofluorocarbon is cyclic, from a starting material of the same formula which has a lesser thermodynamic stability than the saturated gem-dichloro chlorofluorocarbon product. The process involves isomerizing the starting material in the presence of (1) a catalyst of the formula AlZ.sub.3, where Z is selected from F, Cl and/or Br (provided that AlZ.sub.3 cannot be entirely AlF.sub.

Abstract: Poly(fluoroalkyl) sugar reagents are prepared containing a sugar such as a monosaccharide or a disaccharide to which are bonded a plurality of fluoroalkyl anchor groups capable of attaching to a fluorocarbon surface, and either a reactive group capable of covalent coupling to a biomolecule such as an enzyme or a charged group to form an ion-exchanger or a non-ionic group to give a neutral fluorosurfactant. A spacer may be between the reactive group and the sugar. The poly(fluoroalkyl) sugar reagents are strongly adsorbed onto fluorocarbon surfaces to provide supports for such applications as separation and immobilization of biomolecules such as enzymes, carrying out heterogeneous diagnostic assays, and preparation of biosensors.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel monomers of the formula CF.sub.2 .dbd.CF(CF.sub.2).sub.n CH.sub.2 OCF.dbd.CF.sub.2, wherein n is 1, 2 or 3, and novel intermediates of the formula CF.sub.2 C1CFCl(CF.sub.2).sub.n CH.sub.2 OCF.dbd.CF.sub.2 wherein n is 1, 2 or 3. Also disclosed is a fluoro-polymer containing cyclic units when the monomer wherein n is 1 is free radically polymerized. The polymer is particularly useful in for coatings and encapsulants.

Abstract: The fluorocarbon surface of a solid or liquid support is activated with a highly fluorinated isocyanate-modified ligand or with a reactive poly(fluoroalkyl) sugar reagent containing a polyhydroxy sugar to which are attached a plurality of fluoroalkyl anchor groups, a reactive group and optionally a spacer. The activated support has application in separation of biomolecules, immobilization of biomolecules, heterogeneous diagnostic assays, and biosensors. An enzyme or other biomolecule is immobilized by contacting the activated support surface with the enzyme in the presence of a surfactant. The surfactant is preferably a neutral surfactant such as a fluoroalkyl-polyoxyethylene.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel monomers of the formula CF.sub.2 .dbd.CF(CF.sub.2).sub.n CH.sub.2 OCF.dbd.CF.sub.2, wherein n is 1, 2 or 3, and novel intermediates of the formula CF.sub.2 ClCFCl(CF.sub.2).sub.n CH.sub.2 OCF.dbd.CF.sub.2 wherein n is 1, 2 or 3. Also disclosed is a fluoropolymer containing cyclic units when the monomer wherein n is 1 is free radically polymerized. The polymer is particularly useful in for coatings and encapsulants.

Abstract: Organic resins with high surface areas and porosities, which are insoluble in organic solvents and contain few or no flexible groups in the resin structure, are disclosed. Also disclosed is a process for making such resins from polyfunctional aryl alkali metal compounds and a second polyfunctional monomer. Such resins are useful as absorbants.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel monomers of the formula CF.sub.2 .dbd.CF(CF.sub.2).sub.n CH.sub.2 OCF.dbd.CF.sub.2, wherein n is 1, 2 or 3, and novel intermediates of the formula CF.sub.2 ClCFCl(CF.sub.2).sub.n CH.sub.2 OCF.dbd.CF.sub.2 wherein n is 1, 2 or 3. Also disclosed is a fluoropolymer containing cyclic units when the monomer wherein n is 1 is free radically polymerized. The polymer is particularly useful in for coatings and encapsulants.

Abstract: Poly(fluoroalkyl) sugar reagents are prepared containing a sugar such as a monosaccharide or a disaccharide to which are bonded multiple fluoroalkyl anchor groups capable of attaching to a fluorocarbon surface, and either a reactive group capable of covalent coupling to a biomolecule or a charged group to form an ion-exchanger or a non-ionic group to give a neutral fluorosurfactant. A spacer may be between the reactive group and the sugar. The poly(fluoroalkyl) sugar reagents are strongly adsorbed onto fluorocarbon surfaces to provide supports for such applications as separation and immobilization of biomolecules such as enzymes, carrying out heterogeneous diagnostic assays, and preparation of biosensors.

Abstract: A novel process for the free radical polymerization of fluoromonomers in which selected hydrofluorocarbon solvents are used. The solvents have little effect on atmospheric temperature and ozone concentrations. The polymers produced are useful as thermoplastics and elastomers.

Abstract: The synthesis of epoxides from fluorine containing olefins using elemental fluorine in mixtures of water and acetonitrile is disclosed.

Abstract: Organic resins with high surface areas and porosities, which are insoluble in organic solvents and contain few or no flexible groups in the resin structure, are disclosed. Also disclosed is a process for making such resins from polyfunctional aryl alkali metal compounds and a second polyfunctional monomer. Such resins are useful as absorbants.