Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing mixture from a large number of components, the concentrations of the components used being capable of continuous variation over prescribed ranges in a very simple manner. For this, the mixtures are continuously prepared in a mixing assembly and continuously converted into a form which can be subjected to further processing. By way of example, the invention may be used for producing substance libraries for high-throughput screening in the plastics industry, in particular of mixtures of polymers with one another and of mixtures of polymers with added materials.

Abstract: Oxidation product of polyarylene sulfides comprising recurring units of the formula.brket open-st.C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --S.brket close-st. (I)in the form of a compound comprising recurring units of the formula.brket open-st..paren open-st.C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --S.paren close-st..sub.a .paren open-st.C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --SO.paren close-st..sub.b .brket close-st.(II)in which the sulfur/oxygen ratio is from 1:0.1 to 1:1, the sum of a and b always being 1 and a and b each being greater than zero or with the proviso that a is zero if b is 1.

Abstract: A method for removing oxides of nitrogen from gases and liquids by contacting a NO.sub.x containing gas or liquid with a polyarylene thioether filter material and a solid oxidizing agent having an electron potential greater than 0.96 V, wherein the solid oxidizing agent oxidizes NO into NO.sub.2 which is removed by the polyarylene thioether filter material.

Abstract: Process for oxidizing a polymer containing thioether groups, in which the polymer in solid form in a suspension medium is oxidized with ozone. The polymer obtained is suitable for the production of functional parts on which high demands are made.

Abstract: A filter material based on a polyarylene thioether having repeating units of the formula--[(Ar.sup.1).sub.n --X)].sub.m --[(Ar.sup.2).sub.i --Y)].sub.j --[(Ar.sup.3).sub.k --Z)].sub.1 --[(Ar.sup.4).sub.o --W)].sub.p --(I)in which Ar.sup.1, Ar.sup.2, Ar.sup.3, Ar.sup.4, W, X, Y and Z, independently of each other, are identical or different, the indices n, m, i, j, k, l, o and p, independently of each other, are zero or integers 1, 2, 3 or 4, their sum being at least 2, Ar.sup.1, Ar.sup.2, Ar.sup.3 and Ar.sup.4 are arylene systems having 6 to 18 carbon atoms, and W, X, Y and Z are divalent linking groups, selected from --SO.sub.2 --, --S--, --SO--, --CO--, --O--, --CO.sub.2 --, or alkylene groups or alkylidene groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms is suitable for removing ozone from gases or liquids. The removal proceeds quantitatively, no volatile products being formed.

Abstract: In the process for the preparation, with simultaneous end group stabilization, of polyacetal copolymers in a homogeneous phase and working up thereof, cyclic formaldehyde oligomers are copolymerized with cyclic acetals in the presence of an initiator in a polymerization reactor and immediately thereafter the initiator is deactivated by addition of basic substances, the unstable chain ends being degraded down to 0.01% to 1% in the presence of residual monomer, the product losing the majority of the residual monomer at the reactor outlet by letting down into a pelletizing device and the residual monomer which remains and the impurities dissolved in the product being removed by extraction with solvents and the product being pelletized, after drying and stabilization.

Abstract: A moulding composition based on linear polyoxymethylene copolymers and customary additives with a melt index MFI (2,16 kg, 190.degree. C.) of .ltoreq.0,8, preferably .ltoreq.0,5 and especially .ltoreq.0,2 g/10 min has an extraordinary high toughness, which eliminates an addition of elastomer modifiers. In its preparation Lewis acids or protonic acids are used as initiators.

Abstract: Process for preparing a polyarylene sulfone by oxidizing a polyarylene thioether in acetic acid with hydrogen peroxide, the reaction being carried out in the presence of catalytic amounts of concentrated sulfuric acid and/or with the addition of equilibrium per-acids. The reaction products are suitable for producing molded parts having high temperature resistance and high resistance to chemicals.

Abstract: Polyarylene thioethers having recurring units of the formula[--(S--E--).sub.a --(--SO--E--).sub.b --(SO.sub.2 --E).sub.c --](I)in which E are, independently of one another, phenylene, naphthylene or biphenylene, a and c have, independently of one another, values from 0 to less than 1 and b has values from greater than zero to less than 1, with the proviso that the sum of a+b+c is equal to 1 and at least two of the indices are greater than zero, are obtained by oxidation of polyarylene sulfides in two stages, wherein in the first stage a polymer in solid form in a suspension medium is oxidized with ozone and the reaction product obtained is in the second stage reacted in acetic acid with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of catalytic amounts of concentrated sulfuric acid and/or with addition of equilibrium per-acids. The polyarylene thioethers are suitable for the production of molded parts having high temperature resistance and high resistance to chemicals.

Abstract: A process for efficiently producing a hollow molding or a sheet- or rod-shaped molding includes subjecting a composition containing a polyoxymethylene copolymer resin having substantially a linear molecular structure and a melt flow index (MI) value (190.degree. C., 2160 g load) of 0.1 to 2.0 g/10 min to blow -molding or extrusion-molding operations. The preferred polyoxymethylene copolymer is prepared by copolymerizing trioxane as the principle monomer with a cyclic ether or cyclic formal comonomer in the presence of 1.times.10.sup.-3 to 1.times.10.sup.-2 molar % of a boron trifluoride catalyst or a coordination compound thereof, while regulating the chain-terminating or chain-transferring impurities in the reaction system to 1.times.10.sup.-2 molar % or less, and then cooling the product obtained to a temperature of 45.degree. or below within 30 seconds so as to deactivate the catalyst.

Abstract: A filter material based on a polyarylene thioether having repeating units of the formula--[(Ar.sup.1).sub.n --X)].sub.m --[(Ar.sup.2).sub.i --Y)].sub.j --[(Ar.sup.3).sub.k --Z)].sub.l --[(Ar.sup.4).sub.o --W)].sub.p --(I)in which Ar.sup.1, Ar.sup.2, Ar.sup.3, Ar.sup.4, W, X, Y and Z, independently of each other, are identical or different, the indices n, m, i, j, k, l, o and p, independently of each other, are zero or integers 1, 2, 3 or 4, their sum being at least 2, Ar.sup.1, Ar.sup.2, Ar.sup.3 and Ar.sup.4 are arylene systems having 6 to 18 carbon atoms, and W, X, Y and Z are divalent linking groups, selected from --SO.sub.2 --, --S--, --SO--, --CO--, --O--, --CO.sub.2 --, or alkylene groups or alkylidene groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms is suitable for removing ozone from gases or liquids. The removal proceeds quantitatively, no volatile products being formed.

Abstract: A polyacetal molding composition comprising, as the active additive, at least onea) ester of long-chain monocarboxylic acids (C.sub.22 to C.sub.34) with mono- or polyhydric alcohols (C.sub.2 to C.sub.8), in the presence or absence of alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal salts of the carboxylic acids mentioned, and/orb) polyethylene wax, is distinguished by a reduced tendency toward melt fracture. Such molding compositions can advantageously be employed in the production of shaped articles which show no undesirable defects in the surface.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising (A) from 20 to 70% by weight of polyphenylene sulfide, (B) from 5 to 20% by weight of ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene, (C) from 10 to 40% by weight of a fibrous reinforcing agent, (D) from 10 to 40% by weight of an inorganic filler, and (E) from 0 to 1% by weight of a lubricant and/or other additives is used to produce moldings, fibers and films having particularly good wear properties.

Abstract: Processes for producing a polyoxymethylene copolymer includes forming a crude polyoxymethylene copolymer by subjecting a reaction system containing trioxane, a cyclic ether or cyclic formal comonomer, and a catalyst (e.g., boron trifluoride or a coordination compound thereof) to copolymerization reaction conditions. During copolymerization, both the total content of impurities and catalyst in the copolymerization reaction system are adjusted. In this regard, the impurities content (i.e., those compounds which form unstable end groups in the polyoxymethylene copolymer and/or those compounds having a chain-terminating or chain-transfer function) in the copolymerization reaction system is adjusted to 1.times.10.sup.-2 mole percent or less based on the total monomer amount, while the the content of the catalyst in the copolymerization reaction system to between 1.times.10.sup.-3 to 1.times.10.sup.-2 mole percent based on the total monomer amount.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding composition composed of A) 50 to 95% by weight of polyoxymethylene, B) 5 to 50% by weight of a rubber-elastic graft copolymer and optionally customary additives, in which the component B) is composed of a rubber-elastic core based on at least one polydiene, which is at least partially crosslinked, and at least one hard graft shell and has a bimodal particle size distribution. Monomers for formation of the graft shell are styrene, (meth)acrylonitrile and/or methyl methacrylate. The moldings produced from the molding compositions possess good tough fracture characteristics even at low temperatures.

Abstract: The invention provides finely dispersed, agglomeration-free chloropolyethylene having good rubber and anti-blocking properties. The invention provides furthermore a process for the manufacture of such a chloropolyethylene, according to which chlorination of the starting polyethylene is carried out in the presence of a dispersing agent system of poly-N-vinylprrolidone and hydrophobic silicic acid. This process allows also the use of polyethylene types having a pronounced tendency to agglomeration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic composition which comprises vinyl chloride polymers and chlorinated polyethylene and which contains finely divided fluoropolymers and has a markedly improved processability, particularly when shaped by extrusion.