Abstract: There is disclosed a linear block copolymer comprising at least one triblock I-B-I, wherein I is a block of at least one polymerized conjugated diene of at least five (5) carbon atoms, such as isoprene, and B is a block of a polymer of at least one conjugated diene, different from that used to polymerize the block I, of at least four (4) carbon atoms, such as 1,3-butadiene. The B block is selectively hydrogenated, while each of the I blocks is unhydrogenated and therefore retains a sufficient amount of its original unsaturation to vulcanize the copolymer. There is also disclosed an alternative linear block copolymer containing at least one triblock of the first polymer block made from a minor proportion of at least one aryl-substituted olefin, such as styrene, and a major proportion of at least one conjugated diene used to polymerize the block I, the second middle polymer block of at least one diene used to polymerize the block B, and the third polymer block which is the same as the first polymer block.

Abstract: The process of the present invention relates to a simplified method for the removal of halogen containing catalytic residues from olefin polymerization products. More specifically, the present invention employs as a treating agent, a quaternary ammonium salt, to facilitate removal of greater than 95% of catalytic residues in a single caustic or water wash with less than 15 minutes of settling time required after the wash.

Abstract: There is disclosed a linear block copolymer comprising at least one triblock I-B-I, wherein I is a block of a polymerized conjugated diene of at least 5 carbon atoms, such as isoprene, and B is a block of a polymer of a conjugated diene, different from that of formula (1), of at least 4 carbon atoms, such as 1,3-butadiene. The B block is selectively hydrogenated, while each of the I blocks retains a sufficient amount of its original unsaturation to vulcanize the copolymer. There is also disclosed an alternative linear block copolymer containing at least one triblock of the first polymer block made from an aryl-substituted olefin, such as sytrene, and the conjugated diene used to polymerize the block I, the second middle polymer block of the diene used to polymerize the block B, and the third polymer block which is the same as the first polymer block.

Abstract: There is disclosed a linear block copolymer comprising at least one triblock I-B-I, wherein I is a block of at least one polymerized conjugated diene of at least five (5) carbon atoms, such as isoprene, and B is a block of a polymer of at least one conjugated diene, different from that used to polymerize the block I, of at least four (4) carbon atoms, such as 1,3-butadiene. The B block is selectively hydrogenated, while each of the I blocks is unhydrogenated and therefore retains a sufficient amount of its original unsaturation to vulcanize the copolymer. There is also disclosed an alternative linear block copolymer containing at least one triblock of the first polymer block made from a minor proportion of at least one aryl-substituted olefin, such as styrene, and a major proportion of at least one conjugated diene used to polymerize the block I, the second middle polymer block of at least one diene used to polymerize the block B, and the third polymer block which is the same as the first polymer block.

Abstract: An antioxidant for lubricating oils comprising an amine compound selected from substituted benzylamines or a substituted 1-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-naphthalene. The preferred anti-oxidants are N-(alpha -methyl -p -octylbenzyl) aniline, N-(alpha-methylbenzyl)- p -nonylaniline or 1-( p -dodecylanilino)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene.

Abstract: A lubricating composition is provided containing: a high viscosity synthetic hydrocarbon such as high viscosity polyalphaolefins, liquid hydrogenated polyisoprenes or ethylene-alphaolefin copolymers having a viscosity of 40-1000 centistokes at 100.degree. C.; a low viscosity synthetic hydrocarbon and/or optionally a low viscosity ester; and optionally an additive package to impart desirable performance properties to the composition.

Abstract: Directed to functionalized saturated polymers having elastomeric characteristics and to compositions containing minor amounts thereof and to the process of making them.

Abstract: Alpha-olefins are oligomerized at high yields and rapid reaction rates by using a catalyst system comprising titanium halide, an organic halide and a trialkylaluminum compound. In performing the reaction, the titanium halide and the organic halide are first admixed, preferably in monomer. The reaction is initiated by admixing the aforesaid solution with the alpha-olefin containing the alkyl aluminum component. The reaction may be performed using a variety of organic halides at a varying alkyl aluminum to titanium compound ratio.

Abstract: A process for oligomerizing alpha-olefins comprising contacting in a reactor zone under reaction conditions: (a) alpha-olefins having at least three carbon atoms; (b) an alkyl aluminum bromine or iodine compound having the formula R.sub.3 Al.sub.2 X.sub.3 or R.sub.n AlX.sub.3-n, wherein n is 1 or 2; R is an hydrocarbyl group and X is a reactive halogen selected from bromine and iodine; and (c) a cocatalyst which is (i) bromine, (ii) iodine, (iii) hydrocarbyl bromide having at least one halogen group reactive with said aluminum compound or (iv) hydrocarbyl iodide having at least one halogen group reactive with said aluminum compound.

Abstract: A method of making grafted polyalphaolefin polymer comprising providing (a) an aluminum compound having the formula R.sub.3 Al.sub.2 X.sub.3 or R.sub.n AlX.sub.3-n, wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 aralkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 alkaryl or C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl; X is Cl, Br or I, an n is an integer from 1 to 3; (b) a polyhalogenated compound having the formula (--CH.sub.2 CR.sup.1 R.sup.2).sub.m y.sub.p, wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; R.sup.2 is linear or branched C.sub.2 -C.sub.30 alkyl; Y is Cl, Br or I; m is an integer from 3 to 3000; and p is an integer of at least 3; and (c) a cationically polymerizable monomer having the formula CH.sub.2 .dbd.CR.sup.1 R.sup.2, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 have the meanings above; and (B) bringing into contact above (a), (b) and (c) under polymerization conditions.

Abstract: A process is provided for oligomerizing alpha-olefins comprising contacting in a reaction zone under reaction conditions: (a) alpha-olefins having at least three carbon atoms; (b) an aluminum compound having the formula R.sub.3 Al, wherein R is an hydrocarbyl group and (c) a cocatalyst which is hydrocarbyl halide having at least one halogen group reactive with said aluminum compound, elemental bromine or elemental iodine.

Abstract: Lubricating oils are stabilized against oxidative degradation by the use of a stabilizer comprising (A) an amine wherein the amine is a substituted benzylamine, or a substituted 1-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene, (B) a metal deacturator and (C) a metal or metal salt. Optionally a metal deactivator can be incorporated into the system. The preferred substitute benzylamine is N(alpha-methyl benzyl)amine the preferred naphthalamine is phenyl-alpha-naphthalamine.

Abstract: Poly-alpha-olefin oils having high flash points useful as heat transfer fluids in solar and industrial applications.

Abstract: This invention is directed to oxidation resistant hydrocarbon oils and the making thereof. The oils are protected against oxidation by a synergistic antioxidant system comprising a mixture of a phenylated naphthylamine, a sulfur containing compound, and an oligodynamic amount of a specific metal or metal compound.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire of the tubeless type, embodying a layer of puncture sealant composition based on:A. a major proportion of a low molecular weight elastomer (e.g., depolymerized natural rubber) in admixture with a tackifying or plasticizing substance (e.g., a resinous reaction product of a mineral oil purification residue with formaldehyde) andB. a minor proportion of a high molecular weight elastomer (e.g., cis-polyisoprene);Containing a crosslinking agent (e.g., tetra-n-butyl titanate) in an amount sufficient to give a partial cure.

Abstract: 1. A method of oligomerizing straight chain alpha olefins having at least 3 carbon atoms comprising, generating in situ a soluble catalyst system by simultaneously adding with stirring to a reactor having an inert atmosphere and a temperature up to 200.degree. C.

Abstract: Unsaturated elastomers (e.g., cis-polyisoprene) and blends containing unsaturated elastomers can be cured (gelled) by admixing with 1 to 10 phr organo titanate ester [(RO).sub.4 Ti, e.g., tetra-n-butyl titanate]. Gellation takes place only when the mixture is exposed to the open atmosphere and can be prevented by maintaining the mixture in a closed system.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire of the tubeless type, embodying a layer of puncture sealant composition based on a major proportion of low molecular weight liquid elastomer with a minor proportion of a high molecular weight elastomer, containing a crosslinking agent in an amount sufficient to give a partial cure. An example of the composition of the invention is a blend of 60 parts of depolymerized natural rubber and 40 parts of cis-polyisoprene, partially crosslinked by the action of 6 parts of tetra-n-butyl titanate so as to provide a gel content of about 40%.

Abstract: This invention relates to a solution process for preparing copolymers of a conjugated diene hydrocarbon and a vinyl-substituted aromatic hydrocarbon using a potassium-modified organolithium catalyst. The Li/K molar ratio is varied depending upon whether a random or pseudorandom copolymer is desired and depending on whether an aliphatic hydrocarbon or aromatic hydrocarbon solvent or a mixture of such solvents is used. The invention includes the pseudorandom copolymers formed by the process of the invention, such copolymers being characterized, in part, by having blocks with two to four units of the vinyl-substituted aromatic hydrocarbon interspersed throughout the copolymer chain.