Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for the manufacture of a crosslinkable fluoropolymer, to said crosslinkable fluoropolymer and the crosslinked fluoropolymer obtainable therefrom, to a film comprising said crosslinkable fluoropolymer or said crosslinked fluoropolymer and to uses of said crosslinked fluoropolymer film in various applications.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for the manufacture of a crosslinkable fluoropolymer, to said crosslinkable fluoropolymer and the crosslinked fluoropolymer obtainable therefrom, to a film comprising said crosslinkable fluoropolymer or said crosslinked fluoropolymer and to uses of said crosslinked fluoropolymer film in various applications.

Abstract: Disclosed are mixtures containing: mono- and bi-functional polymers [polymers (P-A) and (P—B)] comprising a plurality of (per)fluoropolyether segments [segments (SRF)] joined together by hydrogenated (poly)ether segments [segments (SH)], said polymers having two ends, wherein one or both ends comprises a hydroxy or a leaving group; a non-functional polymer comprising a plurality of (per)fluoropolyether segments (SRF) joined together by hydrogenated (poly)ether segments (SH), with the proviso that the hydrogenated (poly)ether segments (SH) are not segments of formula —CH2OCH2OCH2—. Disclosed are also monofunctional polymers (P-A) that can be isolated from such mixtures. Methods for the obtainment of the mixtures and for separating the polymers therein contained are also provided, as well as methods of using the mixtures or each polymer therein contained as intermediates or building blocks for the synthesis of other polymers or as ingredients of compositions.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to semi-crystalline fluoropolymer [polymer (F)] comprising: —recurring units derived from vinylidene fluoride (VDF); —from 10% to 50% by moles [with respect to the total moles of recurring units of polymer (F)] of recurring units derived from trifluoroethylene (TrFE); and —from 0.01% to 10% by moles [with respect to the total moles of recurring units of polymer (F)] of recurring units derived from at least one monomer comprising an azide group [monomer (Az)], to a process for its manufacture, to a crosslinkable composition comprising the same, to a process for crosslinking the same and to a method for manufacturing one of electrical and electronic devices using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic polyamides (PA) comprising recurring units derived from a PFPE dicarboxylic acid (PFPA-DA) or a PFPE diamine (PFPE-NN) in a defined weight amount with respect to other units derived from the other monomers used in the course of polymerization. Polyamides (PA) are endowed with improved surface properties, chemical resistance and reduced brittleness and do not require the addiction of impact modifiers.

Abstract: This invention pertains to fluoroallylsulfonyl azide compounds of formula: CF2?CF—CF2—Rf—SO2N3 formula (I) wherein Rf is a divalent (per)fluorinated group, optionally comprising one or more than one ethereal oxygen atom [monomer (Az)], which are useful as functional monomers in fluoropolymers, to the fluoropolymers which comprise recurring units derived from such fluoroallylsulfonyl azide compounds, to a process for their manufacture, to a curable compound comprising the same and to a method for crosslinking the same.

Abstract: A polymer [polymer (P)] comprising a plurality of (per)fluoropolyether (PFPE) segments [segments (SRF)] joined together by hydrogenated (poly)ether segments [segments (SH)], said polymers (P) having two end groups [groups (E)], each group (E) comprising a hydroxy or a leaving group, with the proviso that the hydrogenated (poly)ether segment (SH) is not a segment of formula —CH2OCH2 OCH2— is herein disclosed. Disclosed is also a method for the manufacture of polymer (P) and a polymer obtainable by full or partial fluorination of polymer (P). Polymer (P) and polymers obtainable therefrom by full or partial fluorination can be conveniently used in the manufacture of lubricant compositions or of compositions for imparting hydro-/oleo-repellence to substrates. Said polymers can also be used as intermediates for the manufacture of other polymers or block copolymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crosslinkable compositions comprising vinylidene fluoride (VDF)/trifluoroethylene (TrFE) polymers and a fluorine-containing crosslinking agent of formula (A) [agent (Cz)]: {N3[S(O)g1]s1}na—(RH)nh—Rf—(R?H)nh?—{[S(O)g2]s2N3}na?, formula (A) wherein each of g1 and g2, equal to or different from each other, is 1 or 2, each of s1 and s2, equal to or different from each other, is 0 or 1, each of na and na? is independently zero or an integer of 1 to 3, provided that the sum na+na? is at least 2, each of RH and R?H, equal to or different from each other, is a C1-C12 hydrocarbon group free of fluorine atoms, nh and nh?, equal or different from each other are independently 0 or 1, and Rf is selected from the group consisting of i) a C3-C20 fluorocarbon group, possibly comprising one or more ethereal oxygen atoms, ii) an oligomer comprising copolymerized units of vinylidene fluoride and trifluoroethylene, to a process for the manufacture of said compositions, to a method for curing the

Abstract: A polymer [polymer (P)] comprising a plurality of (per)fluoropolyether (PFPE) segments [segments (SRF)] joined together by hydrogenated (poly)ether segments [segments (SH)], said polymers (P) having two end groups [groups (E)], each group (E) comprising a hydroxy or a leaving group, with the proviso that the hydrogenated (polytether segment (SH) is not a segment of formula —CH2OCH2 2 OCH2— is herein disclosed. Disclosed is also a method for the manufacture of polymer (P) and a polymer obtainable by full or partial fluorination of polymer (P). Polymer (P) and polymers obtainable therefrom by full or partial fluorination can be conveniently used in the manufacture of lubricant compositions or of compositions for imparting hydro-/oleo-repellence to substrates. Said polymers can also be used as intermediates for the manufacture of other polymers or block copolymers.

Abstract: A poly-[1-4]-D-glucosamine derivative comprising [1-4]-D-glucosamine recurring units and comprising a fluoropolyether chain bound to the nitrogen atom in the C-2 position of at least one of the [1-4]-D-glucosamine recurring units.

Abstract: Disclosed are mixtures containing: mono- and bi-functional polymers [polymers (P-A) and (P-B)] comprising a plurality of (per)fluoropolyether segments [segments (SRF)] joined together by hydrogenated (poly)ether segments [segments (SH)], said polymers having two ends, wherein one or both ends comprises a hydroxy or a leaving group; a non-functional polymer comprising a plurality of (per)fluoropolyether segments (S) joined together by hydrogenated (poly)ether segments (SB), with the proviso that the hydrogenated (poly)ether segments (SRF) are not segments of formula —CH2OCH2OCH2—. Disclosed are also monofunctional polymers (P-A) that can be isolated from such mixtures. Methods for the obtainment of the mixtures and for separating the polymers therein contained are also provided, as well as methods of using the mixtures or each polymer therein contained as intermediates or building blocks for the synthesis of other polymers or as ingredients of compositions.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for making a fluoropolymer comprising an aqueous emulsion polymerization of one or more fluorinated monomers wherein said aqueous emulsion polymerization is carried out in the presence of at least one cyclic fluorocompound of the following formula (I): wherein X1, X2, X3, equal or different from each other are independently selected among H, F, and C1-6 (per)fluoroalkyl groups, optionally comprising one or more catenary or non-catenary oxygen atoms; L represents a bond or a divalent group; RF is a divalent fluorinated C1-3 bridging group; Y is a hydrophilic function selected among anionic functionalities, cationic functionalities and non-ionic functionalities.

Abstract: A process for the dehydrochlorination of a chlorinated hydrocarbon comprising at least one chlorine atom and at least one hydrogen atom on vicinal carbon atoms to yield the corresponding unsaturated hydrocarbon, said process comprising contacting the chlorinated hydrocarbon with a guanidinium salt or its guanidine precursor.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for the manufacture of a grafted fluoropolymer [polymer (Fg)], said process comprising reacting: A) at least one fluoropolymer comprising at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyl group and a carboxylic acid group [polymer (F)], B) at least one polyoxyalkylene (POA) of formula (I): RB—(CH2—O)x—(CH2CHRAO)n—(CH2—O)x?—RC, wherein at least one of RB and RC is a reactive group comprising at least one heteroatom selected from oxygen and nitrogen different from the hydroxyl group, the remaining, if any, being a —[O]z—CH3 alkyl group, wherein z is 0 or 1, RA is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C5 alkyl group, x and x?, equal to or different from each other, are independently 0 or 1, and n is an integer comprised between 2 and 1000, preferably between 5 and 200, C) optionally, in the presence of at least one catalyst, and D) optionally, in the presence of at least one organic solvent (S).

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for the manufacture of a crosslinkable fluoropolynner, to said crosslinkable fluoropolynner and the crosslinked fluoropolynner obtainable therefrom, to a film comprising said crosslinkable fluoropolymer or said crosslinked fluoropolymer and to uses of said crosslinked fluoropolymer film in various applications.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for the manufacture of a crosslinkable fluoropolymer, to said crosslinkable fluoropolymer and the crosslinked fluoropolymer obtainable therefrom, to a film comprising said crosslinkable fluoropolymer or said crosslinked fluoropolymer and to uses of said crosslinked fluoropolymer film in various applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic polyamides (PA) comprising recurring units derived from a PFPE dicarboxylic acid (PFPA-DA) or a PFPE diamine (PFPE-NN) in a defined weight amount with respect to other units derived from the other monomers used in the course of polymerization. Polyamides (PA) are endowed with improved surface properties, chemical resistance and reduced brittleness and do not require the addiction of impact modifiers.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of 1,5-enediyne compounds of formula (I) as curing agents in polymeric systems. In particular the invention relates to a curable composition comprising a curing agent of formula (I) and a polymer suitable to be cross-linked and to the cured article obtained therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluorinated ionomer [polymer (I)] comprising recurring units derived from at least the following monomers: (i) 5 to 50% by weight of a fluorinated monomer [monomer (A)] containing at least one —SO2X functionality, preferably having the formula of CF2?CF—O—(CF2CF(CF3)O)m—(CF2)mSO2X (I) wherein m is 0 or 1, n is an integer between 0-10, and X is selected from F, OH, and O?Me+, wherein Me+ indicates an alkali metal ion or an ammonium cation of formula NR4? where each R independently represents a hydrogen atom or a monovalent organic radical selected from aliphatic radicals having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms and arylic or alicyclic radicals having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms; (ii) a non-functional fluorinated monomer [monomer (B)] having at least one ethylene unsaturation; and (iii) a fluorinated polyfunctional compound having the general formula: (CR1R2?CFCF2—O)a—Rf—((O)c—CF?CR3R4)b (II) wherein: a is an integer equal to or larger than 1, preferably a is 1, 2, or 3; b is 0 or 1 and the

Abstract: A process for the dehydrochlorination of a chlorinated hydrocarbon comprising at least one chlorine atom and at least one hydrogen atom on vicinal carbon atoms to yield the corresponding unsaturated hydrocarbon, said process comprising contacting the chlorinated hydrocarbon with a guanidinium salt or its guanidine precursor.