Abstract: A moldable polymer composition comprising an acetophenone based bisphenol polyarylate resin and a monovinyl aromatic/N-arylmaleimide copolymer is disclosed. In one embodiment, the N-arylmaleimide containing copolymer is rubber modified by the incorporation of an elastomeric polymer during the formation of the copolymer. In another embodiment, the moldable polymer composition is rubber modified by the incorporation of an elastomeric polymer using any conventional method of blending.

Abstract: Compositions comprising boron-promoted reducible metal oxides (especially reducible oxides of Mn) containing alkali and alkaline earth metal components are disclosed, as well as use thereof for hydrocarbon conversions characterized by formation of by-product water. Particular processes comprise the conversion of methane to higher hydrocarbons and the dehydrogenation of dehydrogenatable hydrocarbons, e.g., dehydrogenation of C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkanes to form the corresponding olefins.

Abstract: Very low viscosity polymer polyols having high styrene/acrylonitrile ratios and good stability may be achieved by the use of epoxy resin-modified polyols as dispersants. The epoxy resin-modified polyols useful as dispersants may be made by reacting a polyol initiator having an active hydrogen functionality of 3 to 8 and one or more alkylene oxides with an epoxy resin. It is preferred that all of the epoxy resin-modified base polyol dispersant be initially charged to the reactor, along with part of the base polyol. In this invention, the base polyol is a conventional polyol unmodified with epoxy resin. The use of epoxy resin-modified polyols as dispersants results in polymer polyols having higher styrene contents, and improved stability and viscosity properties.

Abstract: Compositions comprising boron-promoted reducible metal oxides (expecially reducible oxides of Mn) and optionally containing alkali and alkaline earth metal components are disclosed, as well as use thereof for hydrocarbon conversions characterized by formation of by-product water. Particular processes comprise the conversion of methane to higher hydrocarbons and the dehydrogenation of dehydrogenatable hydrocarbons, e.g., dehydrogenation of C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkanes to form the corresponding olefins.

Abstract: Low viscosity polymer polyols having high styrene/acrylonitrile ratios and good stability may be achieved by the use of epoxy resin-modified polyols as the base polyols. The styrene/acrylo-nitrile ratio may be as high as 95/5 and even 100/0 in the polymer polyols. The epoxy resin-modified polyols useful as base polyols may be made by reacting a polyol initiator having an active hydrogen functionality of 3 to 8 and one or more alkylene oxides with an epoxy resin. It is preferred that only a small part of the epoxy resin-modified base polyol be initially charged to the reactor, and that the balance, a relatively larger part, be a part of the monomer feed stream to the reactor.

Abstract: Low viscosity polymer polyols having high styrene/acrylonitrile ratios and good stability may be achieved by the use of a base polyol having a molecular weight higher than 4000, for example, from 4000 to 6500 and a high molecular weight (HMW) dispersant. The dispersant polyol may range from 1 to 20 wt. %, but may be less than 5 wt. % of the total polyol component of the polymer polyol. The HMW dispersant should have a molecular weight higher than about 6000. Preferably, a semi-batch reactor is used, and a relatively high concentration of the HMW dispersant is initially charged to the reactor, relative to the portion of base polyol. Monomer ratios of styrene to acrylonitrile of 85/15 may be achieved with this method.

Abstract: Polymer dispersion polyols made by the free radical polymerization of a monomer mixture of at least a maleimide monomer and a copolymerizable styrenic monomer in an organic polyl medium are disclosed. The resulting polymer polyols are suitable for use to prepare flame retardant polyurethanes.

Abstract: Low viscosity polymer polyol polyols having high styrene/acrylonitrile ratios and good stability may be achieved by the use of a high molecular weight (HMW) dispersant polyol comprising less than 5 wt. % of the total polyol component of the polymer polyol. The HMW dispersant should have a molecular weight higher than about 6000. Preferably, a semi-batch reactor is used, and a relatively high concentration of the HMW dispersant is initially charged to the reactor, relative to the portion of base polyol, which has a molecular weight of less than 4000.

Abstract: Compositions comprising boron-promoted reducible metal oxides (especially reducible oxides of Mn) and optionally containing alkali and alkaline earth metal components are disclosed, as well as use thereof for hydrocarbon conversions characterized by formation of byproduct water. Particular processes comprise the conversion of methane to higher hydrocarbons and the dehydrogenation of dehydrogenatable hydrocarbons, e.g., dehydrogenation of C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkanes to form the corresponding olefins.

Abstract: A class of mixed oxide catalysts comprising Mn-containing oxides, alkali metals or compounds thereof, and at least one member of the group consisting of oxides of Ti, mixed oxides of Ti and Si, and mixed oxides of Ti and at least one alkaline earth metal. In the more preferred embodiments, the third component serves as a carrier for the Mn and alkali metal components. The composition preferably comprises a major amount of the carrier material and minor amounts of the other components. The compositions are useful for hydrocarbon conversion, methane conversion, and oxidative dehydrogenation processes characterized by formation of coproduct water.

Abstract: Stable, fluid polymer polyols made by the free radical polymerization of a monomer mixture of an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride and a copolymerizable monomer in an organic polyol medium of secondary hydroxyl terminated polyol are disclosed. In one embodiment, the polymer polyols form stable, acrylonitrile-free dispersions.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of N-brominated or N-chlorinated phenylmaleimide by reacting maleic anhydride and a brominated or chlorinated aniline compound at temperatures of from about 100.degree. C. to about 210.degree. C. in the presence of tin containing catalyst compound and optionally an inert solvent.

Abstract: A process for the skeletal isomerization of olefins wherein the olefins are contacted with a bromided alumina catalyst prepared by contacting alumina with a vapor selected from the group consisting of HBr, organic bromides, and Br.sub.2 /hydrocarbon mixtures.

Abstract: Mixed vanadium-titanium oxides catalysts having intrinsic surface areas before surface modification, greater than about 40 m.sup.2 /gram are disclosed. These catalysts are suitable for use in the preparation of acetic acid by gas-phase oxidation of butenes.