Abstract: The reaction product of the reaction product of A.) a ligand of the formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 in each occurrence independently are the same or different hydrocarbyl substituents of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, hydrogen, halogen, or alkoxy groups of 1 to 8 carbon atoms; X in each occurrence independently is CR6 with R6 being hydrogen or an alkyl group of 1 to 8 carbon atoms; and R5 is an organic divalent group of 4 to 40 carbon atoms with the proviso that the two nodes X are not bound to the same atom or to vicinal atoms in the group R5; B.) an aluminum compound of the formula AlR7R8R9, wherein R7, R8 and R9 each independently is a C1 to C12 hydrocarbyl group, hydrogen, halogen, or an alkoxy group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms; and C.) a Lewis base selected from the group consisting of amines, phosphines, amides, nitriles, isonitriles, and alcohols is useful as a polymerization catalyst, particularly for the homopolymerization or copolymerization of an alkylene oxide.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment includes a method comprising polymerizing vinyl monomers with an initiator comprising a phenoxyaluminum alkyl compound in the presence of oxygen.

Abstract: The present invention is directed at a binder for a battery electrode comprising an ethylene oxide-containing copolymer including a first monomer of ethylene oxide (EO) and at least one additional monomer selected from an alkylene-oxide that is different from the first monomer of EO, an alkyl glycidyl ether, or a combination thereof; wherein the ethylene oxide-containing copolymer has a weight average molecular weight less than about 200,000 g/mole (e.g., from about 10,000 to about 100,000), the molar fraction of the first monomer of EO (XEo) in the ethylene oxide-containing copolymer is greater than 0.80 (e.g., from about 0.80 to about 0.995), and the ethylene oxide-containing copolymer h a peak melting temperature (Tp), in ° C., for a selected XEO in the range of about 0.80 to about 0.995, which is below a maximum value of Tpmax, at the selected XEO, which is calculated using the equation Tpmax=(60?150 (1?XEO)).

Abstract: Oligoamines, such as a compound of the formula H2N(CH2CH2NH)nH in which n is an integer of 2-10, crosslink polymers containing carboxyl functionality unexpectedly faster than conventional diamines such as 1,6-diaminohexane. The combination of an ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer with an oligoamine of this type is useful for, among other things, the production of crosslinked wire and cable insulation.

Abstract: Cationic surfactants of formula I in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, X and n are as defined are useful in a variety of applications, including in cleaners, detergents and personal care products, particularly shampoos and conditioners.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a polymer resin comprising at least one copolymer with hydrolysable groups, an amino acid or dicarboxylic acid water-generating organic compound, and a catalyst that comprises a metal atom and at least two ligands taken from the set alkyloxy and earhcxylate are used to form articles that moisture-cure through in-situ generation of water via ring-closing dehydration reactions.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a polymer resin comprising at least one copolymer with hydrolysable groups, a water-generating metal salt hydrate, and a catalyst that comprises a metal atom and at least two ligands taken from the set alkyjoxy and carboxylate are used to form articles that moisture-cure through in-situ generation of water via dehydration of the metal hydrate. The compositions are melt mixed to promote the dehydration and start the cure process during the mixing step. The curing compositions are formed and allowed to harden.

Abstract: The reaction product of the reaction product of A.) a ligand of the formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 in each occurrence independently are the same or different hydrocarbyl substituents of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, hydrogen, halogen, or alkoxy groups of 1 to 8 carbon atoms; X in each occurrence independently is CR6 with R6 being hydrogen or an alkyl group of 1 to 8 carbon atoms; and R5 is an organic divalent group of 4 to 40 carbon atoms with the proviso that the two nodes X are not bound to the same atom or to vicinal atoms in the group R5; B.) an aluminum compound of the formula AlR7R8R9, wherein R7, R8 and R9 each independently is a C1 to C12 hydrocarbyl group, hydrogen, halogen, or an alkoxy group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms; and C.) a Lewis base selected from the group consisting of amines, phosphines, amides, nitriles, isonitriles, and alcohols is useful as a polymerization catalyst, particularly for the homopolymerization or copolymerization of an alkylene oxide.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for polymerizing oxiranes is provided that yields high molecular weight poly(oxiranes). The catalyst composition comprises: a hydrophobically modified particulate inorganic oxide; an aluminum alkyl complex; and a compound containing a Lewis basic free electron pair. Polymerization methods and poly(oxirane) polymers are also provided.

Abstract: An organoaluminum reaction product of A.) a ligand of the formula I, wherein R1 represents an alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl group, a C3-24 silyl group, or hydrogen, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R12, and R13 are the same or different and represent an alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl group, a C3-24 silyl group, halide, or hydrogen, with the proviso that at least one of the groups R4 and R13 represents hydrogen, R8 represents an alkoxy, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl group, a C3-24 silyl group, halide, hydroxyl radical, or hydrogen, E represents O, S, Se, or Te, and n is an integer from 1 to 4, and B.) an aluminum compound of formula AlR9R10R11, wherein R9 and R10 are the same or different and represent C1-20 alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl group, or hydrogen, and R11 is a C1-20 alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, alkylaryl or alkoxy group, hydrogen, or halogen is useful as a polymerization catalyst, particularly for the homopolymerization or copolymerization of an alkylene oxide.

Abstract: An olefin metathesis process involving contacting an unsaturated fatty acid ester or unsaturated fatty acid, such as methyloleate or oleic acid, with a lower olefin, preferably ethylene, in the presence of a metathesis catalyst so as to prepare a first product olefin, preferably, a reduced chain ?-olefin, such as methyl-9-decenoate or 9-decenoic acid, respectively. The metathesis catalyst contains ruthenium or osmium and a chelating ligand, preferably, a chelating ligand containing a carbene moiety and a second donor moiety of a Group 15 or 16 element Optionally, the catalyst can be supported on a catalyst support, such as, a cross-linked polymeric resin.

Abstract: An organoaluminum reaction product of A.) a ligand of the formula I, wherein R1 represents an alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl group, a C3-24 silyl group, or hydrogen, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R12, and R13 are the same or different and represent an alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl group, a C3-24 silyl group, halide, or hydrogen, with the proviso that at least one of the groups R4 and R13 represents hydrogen, R8 represents an alkoxy, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl group, a C3-24 silyl group, halide, hydroxyl radical, or hydrogen, E represents O, S, Se, or Te, and n is an integer from 1 to 4, and B.) an aluminum compound of formula AlR9R10R11, wherein R9 and R10 are the same or different and represent C1-20 alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl group, or hydrogen, and R11 is a C1-20 alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, alkylaryl or alkoxy group, hydrogen, or halogen is useful as a polymerization catalyst, particularly for the homopolymerization or copolymerization of an alkylene oxide.

Abstract: Gas phase polymerization processes are disclosed which utilize unsupported soluble transition metal coordination catalysts. The catalysts are introduced into the reactor as a solution.