Abstract: Lower hydrocarbons are converted to carboxylic acids and/or dehydrogenated hydrocarbon product by contacting a feed mixture containing lower hydrocarbons, oxygen source, diluent, and sulfur-containing compound, with a multifunctional, mixed metal catalyst at a temperature from about 150° C. up to about 400° C. The lower hydrocarbons include C2-C4, and the presence of sulfur compound in the feed mixture results in increased yield of carboxylic acid and/or dehydrogenated hydrocarbon product.

Abstract: A mixed metal oxide Mo--V--Ga--Pd--Nb--X (where X=La, Te, Ge, Zn, Si, In or W) catalytic system providing a higher selectivity to acrylic acid in the low temperature partial oxidation of propane with a molecular oxygen-containing gas.

Abstract: A mixed metal oxide catalytic system consisting of molybdenum, vanadium, lanthanum and palladium providing higher yields of acetic acid in low temperature single stage oxidation of ethane with molecular oxygen-containing gas without or with reduced production of by-products such as ethylene and CO.

Abstract: Methods for the catalytic production of vinyl acetate monomer from ethane, ethylene or an ethane/ethylene mixture using a first catalyst containing MoVNbPd, MoVLaPdNbX (where X is Al, Ga, Ge or Si) or MoVNbX (where X is P, B, Hf, Te, As or mixtures thereof) in the first step of oxidation and using a conventional VAM catalyst for the second step. The method produces high yields to acetic acid and vinyl acetate without the coproduction of carbon monoxide.

Abstract: A mixed metal oxide catalytic system consisting of molybdenum, vanadium, palladium, lanthanum, niobium and X, wherein X is copper and/or chromium, providing higher yields of acrylic acid and acrolein in the low temperature oxidation of propylene with a molecular oxygen-containing gas without the production of side products such as CO.

Abstract: A mixed metal oxide MoVLaPdNbXO catalytic system (wherein X=Al, Ga, Ge and/or Si) providing higher selectivity and space time yield of acetic acid at low pressure and low temperature in a single stage oxidation of ethane with a molecular oxygen-containing gas and steam.

Abstract: A mixed metal oxide Mo-V-Ga-Pd-Nb-X (where X=La, Te, Ge, Zn, Si, In or W) catalytic system providing a higher selectivity to acrylic acid in the low temperature partial oxidation of propane with a molecular oxygen-containing gas.

Abstract: A mixed metal oxide catalytic system consisting of molybdenum, vanadium, lanthanum and palladium providing higher yields of acetic acid in low temperature single stage oxidation of ethane with molecular oxygen-containing gas without or with reduced production of by-products such as ethylene and CO.

Abstract: A mixed metal oxide MoVLaPdNbXO catalytic system (wherein X=Al, Ga, Ge and/or Si) providing higher selectivity and space time yield of acetic acid at low pressure and low temperature in a single stage oxidation of ethane with a molecular oxygen-containing gas and steam.

Abstract: An oxide catalyst comprising the elements Mo, V, Nb and Pd. The novel catalytic system provides both higher selectivity and yield of acetic acid in the low temperature one step vapor phase direct oxidation of ethane with molecular oxygen containing gas without production of side products such as ethylene and CO.

Abstract: A mixed metal oxide catalytic system comprising MoVNbPd or MoLaVPd providing higher selectivity and space time yield of acetic acid in the low temperature single stage oxidation of ethylene with molecular oxygen-containing gas and steam with very minimum or without the production of side products such as acetaldehyde, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: An oxide catalyst comprising the elements Mo, V and Nb with small amounts of phosphorus, boron, hafnium, Te and/or As. The modified catalyst provides both higher selectivity and yield of acetic acid in the low temperature oxidation of ethane with molecular oxygen-containing gas. A process for the higher selective production of acetic acid by the catalytic oxidation of ethane with oxygen, in the presence of the improved catalyst.

Abstract: An oxide catalyst comprising the elements Mo, V and Nb with small amounts of phosphorus, boron, hafnium, Te and/or As. The modified catalyst provides both higher selectivity and yield of acetic acid in the low temperature oxidation of ethane with molecular oxygen-containing gas. A process for the higher selective production of acetic acid by the catalytic oxidation of ethane with oxygen, in the presence of the improved catalyst.

Abstract: Zeolites containing gallium in their crystalline framework structure are prepared by treating a zeolite material with a reagent capable of replacing a part of the aluminum of the framework structure of the zeolite material with the gallium. The method is especially applicable for the preparation of faujasitic materials of the formulaM.sub.(x+y/n) [ALO.sub.2 ].sub.x [GaO.sub.2 ].sub.y [SiO.sub.2 ].sub.zwherein:M is a charge balancing ion and n is the oxidation state thereof,x, y and z are the respective numbers of tetrahedra represented respectively by AlO.sub.2, GaO.sub.2 and SiO.sub.2,x+y+z=192, for a said faujasitic structure with no missing tetrahedra,x+y is from 0.1 to 71 inclusive, andy is from 0.01 to 60 inclusive.

Abstract: A polymer composition is disclosed and consists essentially of 100 parts by weight of an ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymer and about 1 to 5 parts by weight of a polymer of a higher alkyl ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid. The polymer compositions have a lower heat seal strength than the ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymer contained therein.

Abstract: Compatible blends of polymers are disclosed which contain (a) a low density ethylene polymer, (b) a copolymer of ethylene and an alkyl ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid or vinyl acetate, (c) an ionomer resin, and (d) a tackifying resin such as an aromatic hydrocarbon resin.

Abstract: Compatible blends of polymers are disclosed which contain (a) a high density ethylene polymer or an isotactic propylene polymer, (b) a copolymer of ethylene and an alkyl ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid or vinyl acetate, (c) an ionomer resin, and (d) a tackifying resin such as a terpene resin.

Abstract: Compatible blends of polymers are disclosed which contain (a) a low density ethylene polymer, (b) a copolymer of ethylene and an alkyl ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid or vinyl acetate, (c) an ionomer resin, and (4) optionally a tackifying resin such as a glyceryl ester of a rosin acid.

Abstract: Blends of thermoplastic polymers which may be coextruded to form bonding layers in film laminates contain (a) a copolymer of ethylene with a lower alkyl acrylate or methacrylate or vinyl acetate, (b) a chlorinated ethylene polymer and optionally (c) a tackifying resin.

Abstract: A compatible blend of polymers is disclosed and consists essentially of 100 parts by weight of an ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymer and about 0.2 to 3 parts by weight of either poly(ethylene adipate) or poly(trimethylene adipate). The polymer blends have a lower sealing temperature than the ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymer contained therein.