Abstract: A process for the bulk or suspension polymerization of vinyl monomers, particularly vinyl chloride, in the presence of a redox catalyst system consisting of a peroxyester or diacyl peroxide and a stannous or antimony (III) carboxylate.

Abstract: A highly efficient novel catalyst composition for ozone removal is made from(a) metallic silver deposited on a relatively high surface area metal substrate and(b) a composite of a relatively high surface area zirconia and oxides of manganese.

Abstract: A process for the bulk or suspension polymerization of vinyl chloride or vinylidene chloride, in the presence of a redox catalyst system consisting of a peroxyester or a diacyl peroxide and a stannous or antimony (III) mercaptide.

Abstract: A highly efficient novel catalyst composition for ozone removal is made from(a) metallic silver deposited on a relatively high surface area copper substrate and(b) a composite of a relatively high surface area zirconia and oxides of manganese.

Abstract: Novel coupling agents for use in filled polymers to improve physical properties e.g. melt flow and impact strength, which agents are organic borates containing at least one functional group reactive with the filler and at least one functional group compatible with the polymer.

Abstract: A system for sustained release of phenolic material into a fluid from phenolic complexes of water-insoluble, but water-swellable crosslinked N-vinyllactam or N-alkyl-N-vinylamide polymers in the form of porous beads or granules. The complexes, which are particularly suited for use in situations wherein fluids containing phenolic materials in limited quantities are desired, and are provided by leaching a limited amount of phenolic material from the complex by contacting the porous granules in a container, such as in a canister or column which is used to treat liquids or water.

Abstract: Metal complexes of 8-hydroxyquinoline and polymeric water-insoluble but water-swellable cross-linked N-vinyllactam or N-alkyl-N-vinylamide polymers in the form of porous beads or granules and a process for preparing same. Such complexes are particularly suited for use as algicides, fungicides, slimicides, and bacteriocides in the treatment of water such as in gravity filtration systems, canisters or packed columns having the advantage of rapid throughput. The complexes may be prepared by adsorbing the hydroxyquinoline onto the cross-linked N-vinyllactam or N-alkyl-N-vinylamide in the form of porous beads or porous granules and subsequently forming the metallic complex in solution.

Abstract: There is disclosed a graph copolymer derived from a monomer mixture comprisingA. a monomer having the formula ##EQU1## wherein R.sub.2 is a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group and B. AN UNSATURATED ETHYLENIC MONOMER HAVING THE FORMULA ##EQU2## p WHEREIN X is an ester, aldehyde, ketone, halogen, ether, nitrile, isocyanate, sulfate and its salts, an N-containing heterocycle, or an aromatic hydrocarbon, graft polymerized on a poly (N-vinyl lactam) substrate, a stable aqueous emulsion containing same and a method of production therefor.

Abstract: Phenolic complexes of water-insoluble but water-swellable crosslinked N-vinyllactam or N-alkyl-N-vinylamide polymers in the form of porous beads or granules and a process of preparing same. The complexes are particularly suited for use in situations wherein phenolic materials in limited quantities are desired such as, for example, in canisters or columns which are used to treat liquids or water. The novel complexes are prepared by adsorbing a phenolic material onto the porous granular or porous bead-like crosslinked N-vinyllactam or N-alkyl-N-vinylamide polymers.