Abstract: A sulfonic acid salt of an acyloxyalkylamine is prepared by reaction of an organic acid or amino-acid with a sulfonic acid salt of an alkanolamine. Isocyanates are prepared therefrom by reaction with phosgene.

Abstract: A sulfonic acid salt of an acyloxyalkylamine is prepared by reaction of an organic acid or amino-acid with a sulfonic acid salt of an alkanolamine. Isocyanates are prepared therefrom by reaction with phosgene.

Abstract: This invention discloses the composition and use of salts of low molecular weight polymers of methacrylic and acrylic esters formulated with wetting, emulsifying, plasticizing or coalescing agents as aqueous finish compositions for hard surfaces. The polymers have molecular weights between 700 and 5000 and acid numbers between 50 and 275. The finishes produced by the compositions are water clear and are self-dispersible. Thus, on reapplication, the previous film is dissolved, the embedded soil removed and a fresh film left.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain novel 3-alkoxyisothiazoles. The 3-alkoxyisothiazoles and compositions containing them exhibit useful biocidal properties.

Abstract: Polymers of a polymerizable mixture comprising an ethylenically unsaturated acid and an oligomer of an allyl-containing ester of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid are useful as thickening and bodying agents when partially or completely neutralized.

Abstract: Polymers of esters of acrylic acid having an average chain length of about 6 to about 30 mers are prepared by an anionic polymerization reaction, carried out in the presence of a catalytic amount of an alkoxide anion. These polymers, their hydrolysis products, and their derivatives have a wide variety of applications, including among others use as components in films, coatings, fibers, impregnants, adhesives, and binders, and use as modifiers, plasticizers, melt flow improvers, and leveling agents.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel hydrocurable, thermoset polymers comprising the reaction product of(A) a first poly-oxazoline compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein: (1) Q is a sigma bond or a divalent or trivalent organic radical having up to 60 carbon atoms which is a member of (a) the saturated straight-chain, branched-chain, and mono- and dicyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon group, or (b) the mono- and dicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon group, or (c) the group which comprises a combination of (a) and (b) above, wherein each of said radicals occurs, independently, as a substituent attached to a different carbon atom or to a single carbon atom of the hydrocarbon group of (a) or (b) above;(2) x is an integer having a value of from two to twenty, wherein when Q is a sigma bond x has a value of two; and(3) R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: Polymers of esters of methacrylic acid having an average chain length of about 6 to about 50 mers are prepared by an anionic polymerization reaction, carried out in the presence of a chain-regulating alcohol and a catalytic amount of an alkoxide anion, in which control of the molecular weight and molecular weight distribution of the polymer are achieved by regulating the ratio of the total quantity of alcohol employed to the total monomer charge. These polymers, their hydrolysis products, and their derivatives having allyl functionality have a wide variety of applications, including use as components in films, coatings, fibers, impregnants, adhesives, printing inks, and binders, and use as modifiers, plasticizers, melt flow improvers, and leveling agents.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are certain novel compounds which are most properly designated as 3-isothiazolones. These compounds and compositions containing them exhibit a broad spectrum of biocidal properties and are particularly effective for the control of microorganisms.

Abstract: Polymers of esters of methacrylic acid having an average chain length of about 6 to about 50 mers are prepared by an anionic polymerization reaction, carried out in the presence of a chain-regulating alcohol and a catalytic amount of an alkoxide anion, in which control of the molecular weight and molecular weight distribution of the polymer are achieved by regulating the ratio of the total quantity of alcohol employed to the total monomer charge. These polymers, their hydrolysis products, and their derivatives having condensation-crosslinkable functionality have a wide variety of applications, including use as components in films, coatings, fibers, impregnants, adhesives, printing inks, and binders, and use as modifiers, plasticizers, melt flow improvers, and leveling agents.

Abstract: Polymers of a polymerizable mixture comprising an ethylenically unsaturated acid and an oligomer of an allyl-containing ester of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid are useful as thickening and bodying agents when partially or completely neutralized.

Abstract: Polymers of esters of methacrylic acid having an average chain length of about 6 to about 50 mers are prepared by an anionic polymerization reaction, carried out in the presence of a chain-regulating alcohol and a catalytic amount of an alkoxide anion, in which control of the molecular weight and molecular weight distribution of the polymer are achieved by regulating the ratio of the total quantity of alcohol employed to the total monomer charge. These polymers, their hydrolysis products, or their hydroxyl-containing derivatives are esterified or transesterified to give polymers having pendant acrylate or methacrylate functionality which are useful in formulating films, coatings, inks, and the like.

Abstract: Polymers of esters of methacrylic acid having an average chain length of about 6 to about 50 mers are prepared by an anionic polymerization reaction, carried out in the presence of a chain-regulating alcohol and a catalytic amount of an alkoxide anion, in which control of the molecular weight and molecular weight distribution of the polymer are achieved by regulating the ratio of the total quantity of alcohol employed to the total monomer charge. These polymers, their hydrolysis products, and their derivatives having allyl functionality have a wide variety of applications, including use as components in films, coatings, fibers, impregnants, adhesives, printing inks, and binders, and use as modifiers, plasticizers, melt flow improvers, and leveling agents.

Abstract: Polymers of esters of methacrylic acid having an average chain length of about 6 to about 50 mers are prepared by an anionic polymerization reaction, carried out in the presence of a chain-regulating alcohol and a catalytic amount of an alkoxide anion, in which control of the molecular weight and molecular weight distribution of the polymer are achieved by regulating the ratio of the total quantity of alcohol employed to the total monomer charge. These polymers, their hydrolysis products, and their derivatives have a wide variety of applications, including use as components in films, coatings, fibers, impregnants, adhesives, printing inks, and binders, and use as modifiers, plasticizers, melt flow improvers, and leveling agents.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain novel 3-alkoxyisothiazoles. The 3-alkoxyisothiazoles and compositions containing them exhibit useful biocidal properties.

Abstract: Compositions comprising an oxazolidine and a polyanhydride cure in the presence of moisture to afford polymeric materials. The compositions can be used in forming caulks, films, fibers, paints, seamless flooring, coatings, impregnants and adhesives for both natural and synthetic materials.

Abstract: Polymeric materials which comprise a hydroxyalkyl ester of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, a monoethylenically .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid, and an alkyl ester or esters of acrylic and/or methacrylic acid are partially neutralized, isolated, and powdered to give useful powder coating compositions. The composition may be utilized for coating metallic articles.

Abstract: The application discloses a mixture of high molecular weight hard resins such as polymethyl methacrylate, cellulose acetate butyrate, and cellulose nitrate containing a minor proportion of a very viscous or solid oligomer of one or more vinyl monomers such as methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, isopropyl methacrylate, tertiary butyl methacrylate, isobutyl methacrylate, or tertiary butyl acrylate, which monomers when polymerized give a polymer which has a glass transition temperature calculated by the formula used for high molecular weight polymers to be at least 30.degree. C., and preferably at least 50.degree. C. The oligomers have a number averaging chain length of 4 to 25 mers. They have a narrow molecular weight distribution such that the ratio of the weight average molecular weight to the number average molecular weight is 2 or less, preferably less than 1.5. This ratio is referred to as the heterogeneity index.

Abstract: A method for leveling latex polishes which comprises treating said polishes with a salt of partially hydrolyzed polymer of methacrylic ester wherein said polymer has an average chain length of from about 6 to about 20 mer units.

Abstract: An improved method is provided for producing polymers of organic compounds, such as ethylenically unsaturated monomers, containing a betaine-type group of the formula: ##STR1## The method involves the reaction of acrylic acid or aqueous methyl acrylate and an aminoalkyl (meth)acrylate or an N-amino-alkyl (meth)acrylamide having a basic tertiary nitrogen atom in the presence of a free radical initiator. The monomers undergo vinyl addition polymerization to form valuable polymers having a wide variety of uses, such as flocculants, retention aids in the deposition of polymers, pigments, etc. on the fibers in a paper pulp, e.g., in the formation of mineral-filled papers.