Abstract: A compound of Formula (1): ##STR1## wherein: X is E--(L.sup.4 O).sub.m --CO--(T).sub.p ;Y is --Si(R.sup.1).sub.3 or X as defined above;T is O, CH.sub.2 or NR.sup.2 ;P is 0 or 1;q is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;E comprises an alicyclic or aliphatic epoxy group;each L.sup.1, L.sup.2, L.sup.3 and L.sup.4 independently is an unsubstituted or substituted alkylene group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms wherein any substitution is selected from methyl, amino, ester, hydroxy and ester groups;m is 0 or 1;each R.sup.1 when Y is --Si(R.sup.1).sub.3 is independently unsubstituted alkyl or substituted alkoxy provided that at least one R.sup.1 is unsubstituted alkoxy; andeach R.sup.2 independently is H, --L.sup.1 X unsubstituted or substituted alkyl wherein any substitution is selected from poly(oxyalkylene), epoxy and hydrolyzable silyl groups, or --CONH(C.sub.1-20 -alkyl). The compounds are useful in coating compositions and films and coatings formed therefrom.

Abstract: An aqueous crosslinkable coating composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of: (A) at least one copolymer, said copolymer being obtainable or derived from the addition polymerization of 2 or more olefinically unsaturated monomers and bearing lateral carboxyl groups which are provided at least in part by polymerized units in said copolymer of a monomer of formula: CH.sub.2 .dbd.CR.sup.1 --Q--CO.sub.2 H, where R.sup.1 is H or lower alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms and Q is a non carboxy-containing spacer group providing a spacer chain of a least 3 atoms, and (B) at least one carboxyl-reactive material for providing crosslinking during and/or after coating formation from the composition in which the polymer-bound carboxyl groups provided by the monomer of formula take part, and wherein the components (A) and (B) are provided by different and/or the same substance(s).

Abstract: The proportion of residual solvent in a solid chlorinated polymer prepared by chlorination in a chlorine-resistant solvent and subsequent treatment with steam or hot water is reduced by carrying out the said treatment in the presence of a polymer lubricant selected from the group consisting of aliphatic carboxylic acids and alcohols having at least 8 carbon atoms and esters and amides of said carboxylic acids, the said polymer lubricant being compatible with the chlorinated polymer in the proportions employed.

Abstract: In the preparation of chlorinated polymers by chlorination in an organic solvent and separation of the solid product by treatment with steam or hot water the proportion of residual solvent in the product is reduced by carrying out the treatment with steam or hot water in the presence of a polymer derived from an olefinic hydrocarbon or chlorohydrocarbon and having a second-order transition temperature below 0.degree. C.

Abstract: Polymerization of ethylene using a transition metal hydrocarbyl complex, especially zirconium tetrabenzyl, supported on alumina consisting of substantially spherical particles having diameters in the range 20-150 .mu.m. The particulate polymer produced by the process contains substantially no "fines" (i.e. particles <100 .mu.m diameter) and has improved pourability.

Abstract: Ethylene is copolymerized with one or more mono .alpha.-olefins, especially butene and/or hexene, using as catayst a Group IVA metal hydrocarbyl compound supported on particulate alumina, the purity ratio (i.e. the molar ratio of Group IVA metal to Group I to III metal) of the said compound being at least 100/1 and, preferably, 500/1. By using these very pure compounds, especially in the case of zirconium tetrabenzyl, the incorporation of co-monomer in the copolymer product may be enhanced.

Abstract: a copolymer of ethylene with at least one other mono-.alpha.-olefine is prepared and is characterized as having a density in the range 918 to 940 Kg/m.sup.3, an apparent viscosity (A) at 200.degree. C and a shear rate of 100 sec.sup.1 of 0.5 .times. 10.sup.3 to 3.0 .times. 10.sup.3 Nsm.sup.2 and a viscosity at 200.degree. C and a stress of 10.sup.3 N/m.sup.2 of 2 Ae.sup.(1.6A 10 ) to 10,000 A.The copolymer from which the film is formed is preferably one in which the comonomer contains at least 5 carbon atoms; the comonomer may contain up to 12 carbon atoms. Hexene-1 is the preferred comonomer and can be present in the copolymer in an amount of 6.5 to 16.5%, by weight.The copolymers are readily processed and can be formed into films which combine good stiffness and good impact properties.The copolymers are conveniently prepared using supported transition metal benzyl compounds followed by a total work-up of the polymerization mixture.

Abstract: a film formed from a copolyme of ethylene and at least one mono-.alpha.-olefine has a combination of impact strength and stiffness which is such that the function ##EQU1## IS AT LEAST 750. The function is preferably at least 1000 and may be several thousands. The film may also have a high tear strength and good tensile strength.The copolymer from which the film is formed is preferably one in which the comonomer contains at least 5 carbon atoms; the comonomer conveniently contains not more than 12 carbon atoms. The comonomer content of the polymer is typically in the range from 6.5 up to 30%, by weight.The film can be produced by a tubular film technique using a temperature of 170.degree.-300.degree. C, a circumferential expansion of 1.2 to 10.0 times and a draw down of 2.5 to 50 times. The production of the polymeric film can include extruding the ethylene copolymer through an annular dye, maintaining the dye temperature in the range from 170.degree.-300.degree.