Abstract: A process is described for making substantially homogeneous polymers of at least two monomers having substantially differing reactivity rates.

Abstract: A process is described for making substantially homogeneous copolymers comprising 20-99% of vinyl pyrrolidone (VP) and 1-80% of N-3,3-dimethylaminopropyl methacrylamide, (DMAPMA), preferably 50-95% VP and 5-50% DMAPMA, and, most preferably, about 80:20, by weight, having a weight average molecular weight of about 200,000 to 1,500,000, as a clear, low viscosity aqueous solution of the homogeneous copolymer, at a 5-20% solids level, preferably about 10-15%, by weight of the solution, having a viscosity of about 5,000 to 80,000 cps, preferably about 10,000 to 70,000 cps. The solution obtained herein has lower viscosity and better clarity, and provides hair care products with enhanced curl retention (hold), when compared to non-homogeneous copolymers of the same composition, or related existing commercial products.

Abstract: A multicomponent homogeneous polymer of (a) from about 30 to about 90 wt. % of a N-vinyl lactam, (b) from about 5 to about 30 wt. % of a quaternized and/or non-quaternized aminoalkylacrylic -ester and/or -amide, (c) from about 0.5 to about 30 wt. % of an unsaturated monomer selected from the group consisting of an acrylic ester or amide having a C.sub.4 to C.sub.22 alkyl group, a C.sub.4 to C.sub.22 .alpha.-olefin, a C.sub.4 to C.sub.22 vinyl ether (VE) and a vinyl ester of a C.sub.2 to C.sub.22 carboxylic acid and (d) from about 1 to about 30 wt. % of an unsubstituted acrylic or methacrylic acid and/or an unsubstituted amide of said acrylic or methacrylic acid and optionally, (e) up to 20 wt.

Abstract: A sunscreen concentrate in the form of a stable, uniform dispersion comprising, by weight:(a) about 30-65% of ultrafine titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, or mixtures thereof,(b) about 30-70% of an organic sunscreen agent, and(c) about 0.25-25% of a dispersing aid which is polyvinylpyrrolidone alkylated with a C.sub.4 -C.sub.36 alpha-olefin.

Abstract: A process is described for increasing the viscosity and high humidity curl retention of aqueous solutions of homogeneous copolymers of 20-99% vinyl pyrrolidone (VP) and 1-80% N-3,3-dimethylamino-propyl methacrylamide (DMAPMA). The high viscosity solutions are particularly useful as the active component of hair care products.

Abstract: This invention relates to substantially colorless and odorless vinyl lactam polymers containing less than 100 ppm residual vinyl pyrrolidone and less than 1000 ppm vinyl caprolactam monomers and to the process for producing said polymers in the above state of purity which comprises contacting a vinyl pyrrolidone and/or vinyl caprolactam polymer containing excessive residual monomer with between about 0.1 and about 9 wt. % of porous resin having a sulfonic and/or carboxylic functionality wherein said resin has a particle size between 5 and 500 mesh.

Abstract: Low VOC hair spray resin compositions containing homogeneous terpolymers of vinyl pyrrolidone, vinyl caprolactam and 3-(N-dimethylaminopropyl) methacrylamide are described. The hair spray compositions are made using a solution of the terpolymer which is clear and low in viscosity, and which provides a spray of relative small particle size. The hair spray compositions exhibit an effective high humidity curl retention property.

Abstract: Substantially homogeneous copolymers comprising 20-99% of vinyl pyrrolidone (VP) and 1-80% of N-3,3-dimethylaminopropyl methacrylamide, (DMAPMA), preferably 50-95% VP and 5-50% DMAPMA, and, most preferably, about 80:20, by weight, having a weight average molecular weight of about 200,000 to 1,500,000, as a clear, low viscosity aqueous solution of the homogeneous copolymer, at a 5-20% solids level, preferably about 10-15%, by weight of the solution, having a viscosity of about 5,000 to 80,000 cps, preferably about 10,000 to 70,000 cps. The solution obtained herein has lower viscosity and better clarity, and provides hair care products with enhanced curl retention (hold), when compared to non-homogeneous copolymers of the same composition, or related existing commercial products.

Abstract: Low VOC hair spray fixative compositions containing a fixative which is a tetramer of vinyl pyrrolidone, vinyl caprolactam, 3-(N-dimethylaminopropyl) methacrylamide and a C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 alkyl acrylamide or acrylate, in predetermined compositional ranges of each monomer, and molecular weight, are described. The hair spray compositions herein are clear and low in viscosity, and form a spray of relatively small particle size which spreads evenly on the hair of the user as clear films which exhibit an effective high humidity curl retention property, good stiffness, and low tack and short drying times.

Abstract: A homogeneous polymerization process is described for making substantially homogeneous terpolymers of, by weight, 55-99%, preferably 65-95% of vinyl pyrrolidone; 0.5-49%, preferably 1-25% of a quaternary amino monomer, preferably 3-methacrylamidopropyl trimethylammonium chloride; and 0.5-49%, preferably 1-25%, of a hydrophobic monomer, preferably octadecyl methacrylate. The homogeneous terpolymer provides dual hair styling and conditioning functions in hair care applications.

Abstract: A homogeneous polymerization process is described for making substantially homogeneous terpolymers of, by weight, 55-99%, preferably 65-95% of vinyl pyrrolidone; 0.5-49%, preferably 1-25% of a quaternary amino monomer, preferably 3-methacrylamidopropyl trimethylammonium chloride; and 0.5-49%, preferably 1-25%, of a hydrophobic monomer, preferably octadecyl methacrylate. The homogeneous terpolymer provides dual hair styling and conditioning functions in hair care applications.

Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation of a supported modulating film having a permanent yellow imaged layer of the homopolymer of 10,12-docosadiyndioic acid monomer; said monomer having the structure ##STR1## and to the use of said film as a blue light modulator in the production of master printing plates or printed circuit boards.

Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation of a supported modulating film having a permanent yellow imaged layer of the homopolymer of a crystalline diacetylene cinnamate monomer ##STR1## and to the use of said film as a light modulator in the production of master printing plates or printed circuit boards.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vinyloxy hydroxyalkyl cycloalkylene having the formulaHO(CH.sub.2).sub.x --A--(CH.sub.2).sub.x, OCH.dbd.CH.sub.2wherein x has a value of from 1 to 10; x' has a value of from 0 to 10 and A is a cycloalkylene group having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms in the ring and is optionally substituted with lower alkyl. The invention also relates to the method for synthesizing the above compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to divinyl ether siloxanes having the formula ##STR1## wherein Y is alkylene or phenylene optionally substituted with fluorine,R is alkylene or alkylene phenylene,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are lower alkyl,A is --CH.sub.2 -- or >C(CH.sub.3).sub.2,Z is C.sub.2 to C.sub.3 alkylene,B is halo or lower alkyl,m has a value of from 1 to 10,n has a value of from 1 to 20,r has a value of from 0 to 20,t has a value of from 1 to 100 andv has a value of from 0 to 4.The invention also relates to the process of preparing the present divinyl ether siloxanes and to their use as coating materials.

Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation of a supported modulating film having a permanent orange yellow imaged layer of the homopolymer of crystralline 5,7-dodecadiyn-1,12-bis(isopropyl carbamate) monomer having the structure ##STR1## and to the use of said film as a blue light modulator in the production of master printing plates or printed circuit boards.

Abstract: This invention relates to an aromatic vinyl ether siloxane having the formula ##STR1## wherein A is --CH.sub.2 -- or >C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 ;m has a value of from 1 to 22;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## with the proviso that at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is (a) and R.sub.2 can be a mixture of (a) and (b) when m is greater than one,R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are lower alkyl,r has a value of from 0 to 20,R is alkylene or alkylene phenylene,B is C.sub.2 to C.sub.20 alkylene, arylene or a fluorinated derivative of these radicals,t has a value of from 1 to 100,Z is C.sub.2 to C.sub.3 alkylene andn has a value of from 1 to 10.

Abstract: This invention relates to an aromatic vinyl ether siloxane having the formula ##STR1## wherein A is --CH.sub.2 -- or >C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 ;m has a value of from 1 to 22;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## with the proviso that at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is (a) and R.sub.2 can be a mixture of (a) and (b) when m is greater than one,R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are lower alkyl,r has a value of from 0 to 20,R is alkylene or alkylene phenylene,B is C.sub.2 to C.sub.20 alkylene, arylene or a fluorinated derivative of these radicals,t has a value of from 1 to 100,Z is C.sub.2 to C.sub.3 alkylene andn has a value of from 1 to 10.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for direct and permanent photopositive scribing on a thermochromic coating composition consisting essentially of certain thermosensitive aryl diacetylenes which contain a moiety selected from the group of sulfonyl, amino, urethanyl, carboxylate and nitro radicals, and a dye capable of absorbing radiation energy generated by a laser in a wavelength of from about 600 to about 1,500 nm and to the coating composition comprising said aryl diacetylene and energy absorbing dye.

Abstract: This invention relates to divinyl ether siloxanes having the formula ##STR1## wherein Y is alkylene or phenylene optionally substituted with fluorine,R is alkylene or alkylene phenylene,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are lower alkyl,A is --CH.sub.2 -- or ##STR2## Z is C.sub.2 and C.sub.3 alkylene, B is halo or lower alkyl,m has a value of from 1 to 10,n has a value of from 1 to 20,r has a value of from 0 to 20,t has a value of from 1 to 100 andv has a value of from 0 to 4.The invention also relates to the process of preparing the present divinyl ether siloxanes and to their use as coating materials.