Abstract: Fluorovinyl ether polymers consisting essentially of 60 to 99.9 mole percent of monomeric units --CF.sub.2 CFY-- and 0.1 to 40 mole percent of the structural units ##STR1## wherein Y is F, H, Cl, Br, R.sub.f or OR.sub.f, R.sub.f is perfluoroalkyl, R is alkyl, Q is F or OR, and m is 0 or 1, are prepared by contacting a fluoropolymer of the formula (CF.sub.2 CFY).sub.x wherein at least 1% of the Y's are reactive sites selected from the group consisting of H, Cl and Br, with an alkali or alkaline earth metal alkoxide.Electrolytic cell diaphragms are prepared by forming the above fluorovinyl ether polymer and fibrous material into a diaphragm, heating the diaphragm thereby converting alkyl ether groups to carbonyl groups, and treating with an alkali metal hydroxide thereby converting carbonyl groups to carboxylate ion groups.

Abstract: Magnesium compounds, such as magnesium oxide or hydroxide, at least partially reacted with fluoropolymer containing carboxyl ions, carboxylic acid or carbonyl fluoride functional groups provide compositions which are useful as modifiers for asbestos diaphragms for chlor-alkali cells to reduce the voltage and increase the efficiency of such cells.

Abstract: Certain fluoropolymers, when chemically modified by reacting them with sulfur or phosphorus containing compounds, become hydrophilic materials useful for making ion-exchange membranes, especially diaphragms for electrolytic cells, particularly chlor-alkali cells used in the production of chlorine, hydrogen and sodium hydroxide from brine.

Abstract: Certain fluoropolymers, when chemically modified by reacting them with sulfur or phosphorus containing compounds, become hydrophilic materials useful for making ion-exchange membranes, especially diaphragms for electrolytic cells, particularly chlor-alkali cells used in the production of chlorine, hydrogen and sodium hydroxide from brine.

Abstract: Certain fluoropolymers, when chemically modified by reacting them with sulfur or phosphorus containing compounds, become hydrophilic materials useful for making ion-exchange membranes, especially diaphragms for electrolytic cells, particularly chlor-alkali cells used in the production of chlorine, hydrogen and sodium hydroxide from brine.

Abstract: Magnesium compounds are added to chlor-alkali cell asbestos diaphragms, either initially or after some use, to improve electrical operating characteristics.

Abstract: Certain fluoropolymers, when chemically modified by reacting them with sulfur or phosphorus containing compounds, become hydrophilic materials useful for making ion-exchange membranes, especially diaphragms for electrolytic cells, particularly chlor-alkali cells used in the production of chlorine, hydrogen and sodium hydroxide from brine.

Abstract: Certain fluoropolymers, when chemically modified by reacting them with sulfur or phosphorus containing compounds, become hydrophilic materials useful for making ion-exchange membranes, especially diaphragms for electrolytic cells, particularly chlor-alkali cells used in the production of chlorine, hydrogen and sodium hydroxide from brine.

Abstract: Certain fluoropolymers, when chemically modified by reacting them with sulfur or phosphorus containing compounds, become hydrophilic materials useful for making ion-exchange membranes, especially diaphragms for electrolytic cells, particularly chlor-alkali cells used in the production of chlorine, hydrogen and sodium hydroxide from brine.

Abstract: Articles bearing unilayered coatings of tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer and at least one auxiliary film-forming material.

Abstract: Mixed esters of dibasic unsaturated acids, glycols and glycidyl esters, when formulated with aminoplast resins, form coating compositions which require little or no organic liquid carrier. These compositions are useful for finishing appliances and automobiles and for general industrial use.

Abstract: Diesters and triesters of dibasic acids, glycols, triols, and glycidyl esters, when formulated with polyfunctional isocyanates, form coating compositions which require little or no organic liquid carrier. These compositions air-dry or cure at low temperatures, and give off little or no organic liquid on drying or curing, thereby conforming to most anti-pollution legislation and saving fuel.

Abstract: Esters of dibasic unsaturated acids and glycidyl esters, when formulated with aminoplast resins, form coating compositions which require little or no organic liquid carrier. These compositions are useful as primers in the finishing of appliances and automobiles, and for general industrial use.