Abstract: Nonlinear optical (NLO) compositions are disclosed which contain polar disulfone-functionalized molecules (PDFMs) incorporated in a polymeric material. when aligned noncentrosymmetrically in the polymeric material, the PDFMs generate a second-order NLO response. There is also disclosed: a method of preparing a NLO composition; novel PDFMs and novel polymers; and a new process for preparing PDFMs.

Abstract: A process for preparing polar disulfone-functionalized molecules, which process comprises performing one or more of the following reactions:(i) reacting a vinyl ether disulfone molecule with an activated aromatic molecule, an activated heterocyclic molecule, a dye base, or a dye olefin;(ii) reacting an enamine disulfone molecule with a dye base or a dye olefin; and(iii) reacting an alkenyl disulfone molecule having a vinylogous methyl or methylene group conjugatively located relative to the disulfone group with an aldehyde or an acetal derived from an aldehyde.

Abstract: Nonlinear optical (NLO) compositions are disclosed which contain polar disulfone-functionalized molecules (PDFMs) incorporated in a polymeric material. When aligned noncentrosymmetrically in the polymeric material, the PDFMs generate a second-order NLO response. There is also disclosed: a method of preparing a NLO composition; novel PDFMs and novel polymers; and a new process for preparing PDFMs.

Abstract: Cyclic sulfoperfluoroaliphaticcarboxylic acid anhydrides, amide derivatives thereof, a process for making the same, curable compositions containing cyclic sulfoperfluoroaliphaticcarboxylic acid anhydrides or amide derivatives thereof and cationically-sensitive monomers, and a process for using cyclic sulfoperfluoroaliphaticcarboxylic acid anhydrides or amide derivatives thereof as catalysts for the cure of cationically-sensitive monomers.

Abstract: A low surface energy material is a hydrosilation reaction product of an ethylenically-unsaturated perfluoropolyether with a compound containing silicon-bonded hydrogen. A substrate bearing the low surface energy coating of the invention can be used in low-adhesion articles, for example, in adhesive tapes, for cooking utensils, ice-release for aircraft, or for magnetic recording media.

Abstract: Shaped articles, particularly ophthalmic devices, can be fabricated from oxygen transmissive, hydrolytically stable, polysiloxane copolymers of readily prepared poly(organosiloxane) monomers having monourethane acrylate groups and copolymerizable ethylenically-unsaturated monomers. The ophthalmic devices comprise copolymers of compositions containing 15 to 100 percent of said organopolysiloxane urethane acrylate and 85 to 0 percent of copolymerizable ethylenically-unsaturated monomers.Ophthalmic devices which are fabricated from monourethane acrylates of polysiloxane alcohols have high oxygen permeability. A novel process is disclosed for the preparation of these polysiloxanes which have at least one urethane acrylate substituent.

Abstract: Acidic cyclic perfluoroaliphaticdisulfonimides, salts thereof, a process for making the same, curable compositions containing acidic cyclic perfluoroaliphaticdisulfonimides or salts thereof and cationically-sensitive monomers, and a process for using acidic cyclic perfluoroaliphaticdisulfonimides and salts thereof as catalysts for the cure of cationically-sensitive monomers.

Abstract: Acidic cyclic perfluoroaliphaticdisulfonimides, salts thereof, a process for making the same, curable compositions containing acidic cyclic perfluoroaliphaticdisulfonimides or salts thereof and cationically-sensitive monomers, and a process for using acidic cyclic perfluoroaliphaticdisulfonimides and salts thereof as catalysts for the cure of cationically-sensitive monomers.

Abstract: Cyclic sulfoperfluoroaliphaticcarboxylic acid anhydrides, amide derivatives thereof, a process for making the same, curable compositions containing cyclic sulfoperfluoroaliphaticcarboxylic acid anhydrides or amide derivatives thereof and cationically-sensitive monomers, and a process for using cyclic sulfoperfluoroaliphaticcarboxylic acid anhydrides or amide derivatives thereof as catalysts for the cure of cationically-sensitive monomers.

Abstract: This invention relates to cured epoxypolysiloxanes and their blends with epoxy-terminated silanes which are useful as release coatings for adhesive roll and sheet materials.

Abstract: Bis(fluoroaliphaticsulfonyl)imides are used as catalysts for the ring-opening polymerization of organocyclosiloxanes to produce lubricants, coatings or rubber precursors.

Abstract: Fluoroaliphaticsulfonyl substituted ethylenes, useful as catalysts in polymerization of monomers, e.g., epoxide, vinyl ether, and N-vinyl monomers, are prepared by condensation of precursor fluoroaliphaticsulfonyl methanes with aldehydes or N-formyl compounds.

Abstract: Fluoroaliphaticsulfonyl substituted methanes have the general formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R.sub.f is a fluoroaliphatic radical R.sub.3 is a radical selected from a group consisting of alkyl, perfluoroaliphatic or aryl. The fluoroaliphaticsulfonyl methanes may be condensed with aldehydes or N-formyl compounds to produce fluoroaliphaticsulfonyl substituted ethylenes which are useful as catalysts.

Abstract: Fluoroaliphaticsulfonyl substituted ethylenes, useful as catalysts in polymerization of monomers, e.g., epoxide, vinyl ether, and N-vinyl monomers, are prepared by condensation of precursor fluoroaliphaticsulfonyl methanes with aldehydes or N-formyl compounds.

Abstract: 1,1-Bis(perfluoroalkylsulfonyl)propanes substituted in the three position by two to three electron-withdrawing groups, particularly perfluoroalkylsulfonyl, carboxyl, carboalkoxy or cyano are catalysts for the polymerization of aromatic epoxy resins.

Abstract: 1,1-Bis(perfluoroalkylsulfonyl)propanes substituted in the three position by two to three electron-withdrawing groups, particularly perfluoroalkylsulfonyl, carboxyl, carboalkoxy or cyano are catalysts for the polymerization of aromatic epoxy resins.

Abstract: Bis(fluoroaliphaticsulfonyl)imides, in active or latent form, are used as catalysts for the polymerization of cationic sensitive monomers, e.g., epoxy resins.

Abstract: Fluoroaliphaticsulfonyl substituted ethylenes, useful as catalysts in polymerization of monomers, e.g., epoxide, vinyl ether, and N-vinyl monomers, are prepared by condensation of precursor fluoroaliphaticsulfonyl methanes with aldehydes or N-formyl compounds.

Abstract: Bis(perfluoroalkylsulfonyl)methanes condense with formaldehyde to give highly reactive 1,1-bis(perfluoroalkylsulfonyl)ethenes which are useful as catalysts for epoxy resins.

Abstract: Fluoroaliphaticsulfonyl substituted ethylenes, useful as catalysts in polymerization of monomers, e.g., epoxide, vinyl ether, and N-vinyl monomers, are prepared by condensation of precursor fluoroaliphaticsulfonyl methanes with aldehydes or N-formyl compounds.