Abstract: An aliphatic epoxy-terminated polysulfide polymer has the formula R?—CHOH—CH2-S—R—(Sy-R)t-S—CH2-CHOH—R? and is formed by a process, where each R is independently chosen from branched alkanediyl or branched arenediyl groups and groups with the structure —(CH2)a-O—(CH2)b-O—(CH2)c- and about 0 to about 20% of the number of R-groups are branched alkanediyl or branched arenediyl groups and about 80 to about 100% of the number of R-groups have the structure —(CH2)a-O—(CH2)b-O—(CH2)c-, where t is from about 1 to about 60, y is an average value of from about 1.0 to about 2.5, b is an integer value of from about 1 to about 8, and a and c are independently integers from about 1 to about 10, and where each R? is independently a particular radical where, m, n, o, p, q and r independently have a value of from about 1 to about 10.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the production of bis-thiol compounds, preferably DMDH/DMDH oligomer mixtures, and their use in the production of liquid polysulfide polymers

Abstract: Process for the production of a liquid mercapto-terminated polythioethersulfide comprising the step of reacting, at a temperature in the range 0-100° C. and in the presence of a catalyst: at least one compound selected from the group consisting of (i) dimercapto-dioxa-alkanes (DMDAs) and (ii) glycol di(mercapto carboxylic acid ester)s (GDMEs), at least one dimercapto-dialkyl sulfide (DMDS) at least one di-epoxide, and optionally at least one branching agent selected from compounds having at least three terminal groups selected from epoxy and mercapto groups, wherein the molar ratio (DMDA+GDME)/DMDS is in the range 1.1-4.0.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a sulfidizing agent obtainable by mixing MySx and ZSH in a weight ratio of from about 90:10 to about 10:90, wherein M is chosen from Li+, Na+, K+, Rb+, Cs+, NH4+, Mg2+ and Ca2+, y is about 1 or about 2, x is from about 1.1 to about 5, and Z is independently chosen from Li+, Na+, K+, Rb+, Cs+ and NH4+, and a process for using the sulfidizing agent in the recovery of one or more metal ores and/or polymetallic minerals from gangue.

Abstract: Process for the production of a liquid mercapto-terminated polythioethersulfide comprising the step of reacting, at a temperature in the range 0-100° C. and in the presence of a catalyst: at least one compound selected from the group consisting of (i) dimercapto-dioxa-alkanes (DMDAs) and (ii) glycol di(mercapto carboxylic acid ester)s (GDMEs), at least one dimercapto-dialkyl sulfide (DMDS) at least one di-epoxide, and optionally at least one branching agent selected from compounds having at least three terminal groups selected from epoxy and mercapto groups, wherein the molar ratio (DMDA+GDME)/DMDS is in the range 1.1-4.0.

Abstract: An aliphatic epoxy-terminated polysulfide polymer has the formula R?—CHOH—CH2-S—R—(Sy-R)t-S—CH2-CHOH—R? and is formed by a process, where each R is independently chosen from branched alkanediyl or branched arenediyl groups and groups with the structure —(CH2)a-O—(CH2)b-O—(CH2)c- and about 0 to about 20% of the number of R-groups are branched alkanediyl or branched arenediyl groups and about 80 to about 100% of the number of R-groups have the structure —(CH2)a-O—(CH2)b-O—(CH2)c-, where t is from about 1 to about 60, y is an average value of from about 1.0 to about 2.5, b is an integer value of from about 1 to about 8, and a and c are independently integers from about 1 to about 10, and where each R? is independently a particular radical where, m, n, o, p, q and r independently have a value of from about 1 to about 10.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a polysulfide comprising the step of reacting in the absence of a dihaloalkane a bis(2-dihaloalkyl)formal in the presence of (i) a pre-polymer (I) according to structure (I) X—(R2—O)n—CH2—O—(R1—O)m—CH2—(O—R2)p—X??(I), wherein R1 and R2 can be the same or different and are selected from alkane chains containing 2-10 carbon atoms, X is a halogen atom, and n, m, and p are integers that can be the same or different and have a value in the range 1-6, with either (i) sodium polysulfide or (ii) a combination of sodium hydrosulfide and sulfur.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a polysulfide comprising the step of reacting in the absence of a dihaloalkane a bis(2-dihaloalkyl)formal in the presence of (i) a pre-polymer (I) according to structure (I) X—(R2—O)n—CH2—O—(R1—O)m—CH2—(O—R2)p—X??(I), wherein R1 and R2 can be the same or different and are selected from alkane chains containing 2-10 carbon atoms, X is a halogen atom, and n, m, and p are integers that can be the same or different and have a value in the range 1-6, with either (i) sodium polysulfide or (ii) a combination of sodium hydrosulfide and sulfur.

Abstract: Process for the production of a mercapto-terminated liquid polymer with the formula HS—R—(Sy —R)t —SH, wherein each R is independently selected from branched alkanediyl or branched arenediyi groups and groups with the structure —(CH2)p—O—(CH2)q—O—(CH2)r- and wherein 0-20% of the number of R-groups in the polymer are branched alkanediyl or branched arenediyl groups and 80-100% of the number of R-groups in the polymer have the structure —(CH2)p—O—(CH2)r—, wherein t has a value in the range 1-60, y is an average value in the range 1.0-1.5, q is an integer the range 1 to 8, and p and r are integers the range 1-10. The resulting polymer has an improved ability of recovering its original shape after release from deforming compression forces and improved tendency to recover during the application of those forces.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a mercapto-terminated liquid polymer comprising the steps of: a) reacting (para)formaldehyde with a halo-alcohol to form a reaction mixture comprising bis(2-dihaloalkyl)formal and b) reacting the reaction mixture of step a) with either (i) sodium polysulfide or (ii) a combination of sodium hydrosulfide and sulfur, wherein the process is performed in the presence of a branching agent selected from the group consisting of di-aldehydes and their corresponding actetals and hemi-acetals.

Abstract: Pre-polymer according to structure (I) X—(R2—O)n—CH2—O—(R1—O)m—CH2—(O—R2)p—X (I) wherein R1 and R2 can be the same or different and are selected from alkane chains containing 2-10 carbon atoms, X is a halogen atom, and n, m, and p are integers that can be the same of different and have a value in the range 1-6. The use of this pre-polymer in the preparation of a liquid polysulfide polymer allows better control over the sulfur and oxygen content and the polarity of the resulting polymer.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a mercapto-terminated liquid polymer comprising the steps of: a) reacting (para)formaldehyde with a halo-alcohol to form a reaction mixture comprising bis(2-dihaloalkyl)formal and b) reacting the reaction mixture of step a) with either (i) sodium polysulfide or (ii) a combination of sodium hydrosulfide and sulfur, wherein the process is performed in the presence of a branching agent selected from the group consisting of di-aldehydes and their corresponding actetals and hemi-acetals.

Abstract: Process for the production of a mercapto-terminated liquid polymer with the formula HS—R—(Sy—R)t—SH, wherein each R is independently selected from branched alkanediyl or branched arenediyi groups and groups with the structure —(CH2)p—O—(CH2)q—O—(CH2)r- and wherein 0-20% of the number or R-groups in the polymer are branched alkanediyl or branched arenediyl groups and 80-100% of the number or R-groups in the polymer have the structure —(CH2)p—O—(CH2)r—, wherein t has a value in the range 1-60, y is an average value in the range 1.0-1.5, q is an integer the range 1 to 8, and p and r are integers the range 1-10.

Abstract: Pre-polymer according to structure (I) X—(R2—O)n—CH2(R1—O)m—CH2—(O—R2)p—X (I) wherein R1 and R2 can be the same or different and are selected from alkane chains containing 2-10 carbon atoms, X is a halogen atom, and n, m, and p are integers that can be the same of different and have a value in the range 1-6. The use of this pre-polymer in the preparation of a liquid polysulfide polymer allows better control over the sulfur and oxygen content and the polarity of the resulting polymer.

Abstract: The invention related to a process for the preparation of a bismercaptodiether by reacting a polysulfide with a monothiol in the presence of a base and to a process for the depolymerization of a polysulfide by reacting said polysulfide with a monothiol in the presence of a base. These processes enable the preparation of bismercaptodiethers without inorganic salt formation.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of polysulfide of formula (I) HS—(CH2)n—O—(CH2)m—O—(CH2)p—[S—S—CH2)nO—(CH2)m—O—(CH2)p]q—SH (I) wherein m is an integer in the range 1 to 4, n and p are integers in the range 1-10, and q is an integer in the range 1-60, by oxidizing a bismercaptodiether compound of formula (II) HS—(CH2)n—O—(CH2)m—O—(CH2)p—SH (II) with elemental sulfur in the presence of a base and a protic solvent. This process has a high selectivity towards linear disulfides.

Abstract: The invention related to a process for the preparation of a bismercaptodiether by reacting a polysulfide with a monothiol in the presence of a base and to a process for the depolymerization of a polysulfide by reacting said polysulfide with a monothiol in the presence of a base. These processes enable the preparation of bismercaptodiethers without inorganic salt formation.

Abstract: The invention related to a process for the preparation of a bismercaptodiether by reacting a polysulfide with a monothiol in the presence of a base and to a process for the depolymerization of a polysulfide by reacting said polysulfide with a monothiol in the presence of a base. These processes enable the preparation of bismercaptodiethers without inorganic salt formation.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of polysulfide of formula (I) HS—(CH2)n—O—(CH2)m—O—(CH2)p—[S—S—CH2)nO—(CH2)m—O—(CH2)p]q-SH (I) wherein m is an integer in the range 1 to 4, n and p are integers in the range 1-10, and q is an integer in the range 1-60, by oxidizing a bismercaptodiether compound of formula (II) HS—(CH2)n—O—(CH2)m—O—(CH2)p—SH (II) with elemental sulfur in the presence of a base and a protic solvent. This process has a high selectivity towards linear disulfides.

Abstract: The invention related to a process for the preparation of a bismercaptodiether by reacting a polysulfide with a monothiol in the presence of a base and to a process for the depolymerization of a polysulfide by reacting said polysulfide with a monothiol in the presence of a base. These processes enable the preparation of bismercaptodiethers without inorganic salt formation.