Abstract: A process for the preparation of derivatives of halo-but-2-enoic acids and esters high in 2-ene content, several of which are novel. The esters and their derivatives are useful as promoters for the polymerization of ethylene or the copolymerization of ethylene with &agr;-olefins and, optionally, nonconjugated polyenes. The promoters can also be combined with transition metal compounds, e.g., vanadium, to form combination promoter-catalyst compounds.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of derivatives of halo-but-2-enoic acids and esters high in 2-ene content, several of which are novel. The esters and their derivatives are useful as promoters for the polymerization of ethylene or the copolymerization of ethylene with .alpha.-olefins and, optionally, nonconjugated polyenes. The promoters can also be combined with transition metal compounds, e.g., vanadium, to form combination promoter-catalyst compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is 1, 2, 3, or 4;X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are each, independently, chlorine or bromine;A is O or S;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 alkyl;R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 alkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.16 aryl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylidene, or CH.sub.2 OR.sup.5 ;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, or OR.sup.6 ;R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 alkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.16 aralkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.16 alkenyl, or C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 aryl;R.sup.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 alkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.16 aralkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.16 alkenyl, or C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 aryl; andR.sup.6 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 alkyl.These compounds by themselves and in combination with certain halo-but-2-enoic acids and esters are useful as catalyst promoters in ethylene polymerization processes.

Abstract: Tert-alkylmethoxy-substituted vanadium compounds, several of which are novel, are useful as catalysts for the polymerization of ethylene or the copolymerization of ethylene with alphaolefins and (optionally) nonconjugated polyenes. Also disclosed is a novel catalyst composition comprising such vanadium compounds.

Abstract: An antioxidant for lubricating oils comprising an amine compound selected from substituted benzylamines or a substituted 1-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-naphthalene. The preferred anti-oxidants are N-(alpha -methyl -p -octylbenzyl) aniline, N-(alpha-methylbenzyl)- p -nonylaniline or 1-( p -dodecylanilino)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene.

Abstract: A lubricating composition is provided containing: a high viscosity synthetic hydrocarbon such as high viscosity polyalphaolefins, liquid hydrogenated polyisoprenes or ethylene-alphaolefin copolymers having a viscosity of 40-1000 centistokes at 100.degree. C.; a low viscosity synthetic hydrocarbon and/or optionally a low viscosity ester; and optionally an additive package to impart desirable performance properties to the composition.

Abstract: Amorphous ethylene/alphaolefin copolymer (optionally additionally containing nonconjugated polyene) is purified by contacting a reaction mass comprising such polymer and live, soluble polymerization catalyst composition with an effective amount of a liquid wash solution comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of ethane, propane, butane, isobutane, neopentane, propylene, 1-butene 2-butene and isobutene.

Abstract: A process for oligomerizing alpha-olefins comprising contacting in a reactor zone under reaction conditions: (a) alpha-olefins having at least three carbon atoms; (b) an alkyl aluminum bromine or iodine compound having the formula R.sub.3 Al.sub.2 X.sub.3 or R.sub.n AlX.sub.3-n, wherein n is 1 or 2; R is an hydrocarbyl group and X is a reactive halogen selected from bromine and iodine; and (c) a cocatalyst which is (i) bromine, (ii) iodine, (iii) hydrocarbyl bromide having at least one halogen group reactive with said aluminum compound or (iv) hydrocarbyl iodide having at least one halogen group reactive with said aluminum compound.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomeric sequentially prepared propylene and (ethylene-propylene) polymer, or propylene, (ethylene-propylene) and propylene polymer, made in solvent medium with catalyst system based on (a) complex of titanium tetrachloride and alkyl benzoate or a phenol, supported on magnesium dihalide and (b) trialkyl aluminum modified by electron rich substituted benzoate.

Abstract: The invention comprises a novel stabilizing system useful for imparting resistance to oxidative breakdown comprising:(1) a metal deactivator azine of the formula: ##STR1## where: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can be hydrogen, alkyl with 1-12 carbon atoms, alkoxy with 1-12 carbon atoms, carbalkoxy with 1-12 carbon atoms, halogen, hydroxy, nitro and amino groups and X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 can be hydrogen, alkyl with 1-12 carbon atoms or di-, tri- or tetramethylene bridges to the aromatic ring.(2) an amine;(3) a metal compound selected from the group consisting of metals or metal salt; and(4) a lubricating oil selected from the group consisting of mineral oils or synthetic hydrocarbon oils.

Abstract: A catalyst composition is provided with an activator in combination with a primary catalyst system. The primary catalyst system is a vanadium compound and an organometallic compound of the formula RMgX, LiAlr.sub.4, or R.sub.A Al.sub.2 X.sub.B, wherein R is a hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, X is a halogen atom; A is a number from 2 to 6, and B is a number from 0 to 4, with the proviso that the sum of A and B is 6 and that at least one of the groups attached either to the vanadium compound or to the organometallic compound is a halogen atom. The activator is bis(trichloromethyl) sulfone.

Abstract: A catalyst composition is provided with an activator in combination with a primary catalyst system. The primary catalyst system is a vanadium compound and an organometallic compound of the formula RMgX, LiAlr.sub.4, or R.sub.A Al.sub.2 X.sub.B, wherein R is a hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, X is a halogen atom; A is a number from 2 to 6, and B is a number from 0 to 4, with the proviso that the sum of A and B is 6 and that at least one of the groups attached either to the vanadium compound or to the organometallic compound is a halogen atom.

Abstract: Lubricating oils are stabilized against oxidative degradation by the use of a stabilizer comprising (A) an amine wherein the amine is a substituted benzylamine, or a substituted 1-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene, (B) a metal deacturator and (C) a metal or metal salt. Optionally a metal deactivator can be incorporated into the system. The preferred substitute benzylamine is N(alpha-methyl benzyl)amine the preferred naphthalamine is phenyl-alpha-naphthalamine.

Abstract: Improvements in scorch time of natural and synthetic rubber compositions in urethane crosslinking systems employing alkyl derivatives of dithiophosphoric acid as the scorch delay cure catalyst having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are alkyl having at least 12 carbon atoms, or connected together and forman alkylene group having at least 2 carbon atoms, and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or phenethyl.

Abstract: An EPM or EPDM type of elastomer is modified by graft copolymerization with acylic ester type of monomeric material, said monomeric material being material whose homopolymer has a glass transition temperature of not greater than 6.degree. C., in an amount sufficient to provide an ester group (--COO--) content of from 25 to 40% by weight, to yield a mixed copolymerizate vulcanizable to a heat and oil resistant elastomeric state.

Abstract: A fire retardant system comprising a compound having within its structure the 1,2,3,4,9,9-hexahalo-1,4-dihydro-1,4-methanonaphthalene-5,8-dione or 1,2,3,4,9,9-hexahalo-1,4-dihydro-1,4-methanonaphthalene-5,8-dioxy nucleus or a compound which is capable of being converted to the 1,2,3,4,9,9-hexahalo-1,4-dihydro-1,4-methanonaphthalene-5,8-dione nucleus and requires no metal oxide addition to exert its function.

Abstract: Poly-alpha-olefin oils having high flash points useful as heat transfer fluids in solar and industrial applications.

Abstract: Long chain aliphatic alcohol (C.sub.16 +) is added to thermoplastic elastomer based on blend of olefin copolymer rubber (EPM or EPDM) and polyolefin resin (especially polypropylene). The blend may be uncured or dynamically partially cured. The long chain aliphatic alcohol permits injection molded articles to be demolded within a shorter time without tearing or distortion, and decreases the surface tackiness of the article.

Abstract: A chlorinated polyethylene elastomer or resin is modified by graft copolymerization with acrylic ester type of monomeric material, whose homopolymers have a glass transition temperature of not greater than 6.degree. C., in an amount sufficient to provide an ester group (--COO--) content of from 25 to 40% by weight, to yield a mixed copolymerizate vulcanizable to a heat and oil resistant elastomeric state.

Abstract: This invention relates to flame-retarded cross-linked elastomer compositions obtained from an elastomeric polyurethane prepolymer; an organic fire-retardant additive containing chlorine and/or bromine; a compound of antimony; and a hexaalkoxymethyl melamine. These new compositions are self-extinguishing as well as non-dripping.