Abstract: This invention provides novel aqueous gel compositions comprising as the essential components one or more surface active agents selected from the group consisting of anionic and nonionic surface active agents, a water-soluble salt of a conjugated diene-maleic acid derivative copolymer, calcium ion and water, and as needed, containing a chelating agent.

Abstract: According to this invention, there is provided an anti-migration agent for dyeing comprising a water-soluble, neutral polymer salt of a polymer anion and at least one cation, said polymer anion being a copolymer or a partially esterified matter thereof, said copolymer consisting of at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of C.sub.4 of C.sub.7 conjugated diene and isobutylene and at least one member selected from the group consisting of maleic acid, maleic anhydride and derivatives thereof, and said cation being selected from the group consisting of Na.sup.+, K.sup.+, Li.sup.+ and ammonium ions represented by the general formula R.sub.1 R.sub.2 R.sub.3 R.sub.4 N.sup.+ wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl, cycloalkyl and phenyl.

Abstract: A process is provided for producing polyhexamethylenimine by condensing hexamethylenediamine at 50.degree. to 300.degree. C. in the presence of a palladium catalyst. The process yields substantially linear, high-molecular-weight polyhexamethylenimines, especially novel polyhexamethylenimines having a molecular weight of at least 1,000. Polyhexamethylenimines having a molecular weight of at least 500 are useful as gelling agents for organic liquids.

Abstract: A process is provided for producing polyhexamethylenimine by condensing hexamethylenediamine at 50.degree. to 300.degree. C. in the presence of a palladium catalyst. The process yields substantially linear, high-molecular-weight polyhexamethylenimines, especially novel polyhexamethylenimines having a molecular weight of at least 1,000. Polyhexamethylenimines having a molecular weight of at least 500 are useful as gelling agents for organic liquids.

Abstract: A phase-reversible composition is disclosed, which is liquid at a low temperature and solid at a high temperature, the phase being reversible. The composition includes a conjugated diene-maleic acid derivative copolymer having a sulfur containing organic terminal radical of from 4 to 30 carbon atoms, which radical contributes to increased surface-activity and compatibility of the final composition.

Abstract: When a lower polymer of butadiene or a lower copolymer of butadiene with a conjugated diolefin other than butadiene or a vinyl-substituted aromatic comonomer is reacted at 0.degree. to 200.degree. C. in the presence of a combination catalyst including an organic alkali metal compound and a specific diamino compound, the non-conjugated double bonds are effectively isomerized to the conjugated diene double bonds at a very high conversion, and a polymer having a high reactivity, which is useful as a paint vehicle, a thermosetting material, an adhesive, a rubber compounding material and an intermediate for various synthetic reactions, can be obtained.

Abstract: When a lower polymer of butadiene or a lower copolymer of butadiene with a conjugated diolefin other than butadiene or a vinyl-substituted aromatic comonomer is reacted at 0 to 200.degree. C. in the presence of a combination catalyst including an organic alkali metal compound and a specific diamino compound, the non-conjugated double bonds are effectively isomerized to the conjugated diene double bonds at a very high conversion, and a polymer having a high reactivity, which is useful as a paint vehicle, a thermosetting material, an adhesive, a rubber compounding material and an intermediate for various synthetic reactions, can be obtained.

Abstract: This invention relates to entirely novel compositions comprisingA. high-molecular anions from dissociation of a part or the whole of the carboxylic group of a conjugated diene-maleic acid derivative copolymer with repeating units represented by the formulae ##STR1## WHEREIN R represents a conjugated diene unit in the copolymer, R' and R" each represent hydrogen or an organic radical having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms and p and q each are an integer;B. one or more cations of alkali metal cations selected from the group consisting of Na.sup.+, K.sup.+ and Li.sup.+ and quaternary ammonium cations represented by the formula R.sub.1 R.sub.2 N.sup.+ R.sub.3 R.sub.4 wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl radical of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl radical and aryl radical;C. mg.sup.2+ ;D. anion of magnesium compound(s) or alkali metal compound(s) represented by X.sup.n- wherein n is an integer 1 or 2; andE.

Abstract: A water-soluble adhesive comprising a partly alkali metal-modified butadiene-maleic anhydride copolymer wherein the free carboxylic acid groups and the carboxylic acid-alkali metal salt groups are contained in ratios of from 9 : 1 to 2.5 : 7.5; and a process for preparing same.