Abstract: Process for preparing a latex of polypyrrole in an aqueous reagent medium containing a ferric salt, a hydrolysed polyvinyl acetate and a dodecyl sulphate.The films prepared with this conducting latex are homogeneous, adhere to metals and metallized glasses and have high conductivity.

Abstract: Novel polyacrylic acid resins are prepared by polymerizing H.sub.2 C.dbd.CHCO.sub.2 H, H.sub.2 C.dbd.CRCO.sub.2 X, or HRC.dbd.CHCO.sub.2 X, wherein R is an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon, halogenated hydrocarbon, or sulfonated hydrocarbon of from C.sub.1 to C.sub.20, phenol, naphthol, sulfonated phenol, sulfonated naphthol, or a halogen, and X is hydrogen, alkyl, or a hydroxylated, ethoxylated, sulfonated, or halogenated aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon of from C.sub.1 to C.sub.20, sodium, potassium, ammonium, or quaternary amine, in the presence of aromatic sulfonic acid or its salt to form a polymer in which the sulfonated aromatic compound is covalently bound to the polymer. In an alternative embodiment, a textile processing or cleansing compound is included in the polymerization reaction along with the acrylic acid and aromatic sulfonic acid or its salt.

Abstract: This invention relates to the synthesis of a latex which can be formulated into coatings having improved flexibility and good water resistance. Coatings of this type are particularly useful in roof coating applications because they offer excellent flexibility, excellent ultra-violet light resistance, and good water resistance. The subject invention more specifically discloses a process for producing a neutralized latex that is useful in the manufacture of water reducible coatings which comprises:(1) free radical aqueous emulsion polymerizing, at a pH of less than about 3.5, a monomer mixture which comprises, based on 100 weight percent monomers: (a) from about 30 to about 70 weight percent vinyl aromatic monomers, (b) from about 25 to about 65 weight percent of at least one alkyl acrylate monomer, (c) from about 1 to about 5 weight percent of acrylic acid, and (d) about 0.4 to about 3 weight percent methacrylic acid, in the presence of about 0.2 to 0.

Abstract: A process for producing an aqueous resin dispersion is disclosed, which comprises dissolving a macromonomer having a radical polymerizable group at the terminal thereof and an oil-soluble radical polymerization initiator in a hydrophobic vinyl monomer copolymerizable with the macromonomer to form a solution, emulsifying the solution in an aqueous medium in the presence of an emulsifying agent selected from (A) an alkali sulfosuccinate anionic surfactant and (B) a surfactant comprising from 2 to 98% by weight of (i) an alkali sulfonate anionic surfactant other than (A) or (ii) an alkali sulfuric ester anionic surfactant, and from 98 to 2% by weight of a nonionic surfactant having an HLB value of 10 or more, and copolymerizing the macromonomer and the vinyl monomer at an elevated temperature. The aqueous resin dispersion has a high content of a graft polymer with a reduced content of unreacted macromonomer.

Abstract: A process to produce a stable suspension of block copolymer particles in a water medium, and a stable suspension of block copolymer particles in a water medium is provided. The block copolymer is a polar functional group-containing vinyl aromatic/conjugated diolefin block copolymer which may optionally be hydrogenated. The use of C.sub.15 to C.sub.24 linear alkyl aromatic sulfonates has been found to be critical in preparation of these stable dispersions.

Abstract: A process to produce a stable suspension of block copolymer particles in a water medium, and a stable suspension of block copolymer particles in a water medium is provided. The block copolymer is a polar functional group--containing vinyl aromatic/conjugated diolefin block copolymer which may optionally be hydrogenated. The use of C.sub.15 to C.sub.24 linear alkyl aromatic sulfonates has been found to be critical in preparation of these stable dispersions.

Abstract: The specification describes and claims filled compositions, e.g. moisture curable sealant compositions which comprise 100 parts by weight of polymeric material comprising a mixture and/or a reaction product of a polydiorganosiloxane having silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups with a compound containing silicon-bonded alkoxy or alkoxyalkoxy groups, 50 to 200 parts by weight of finely divided filler and an additive which is a reaction product of an organic amine, an oxide, hydroxide, carbonate, bicarbonate or a mixture thereof with a sulphonic acid of the formula RSO.sub.3 H in which R represents a hydrocarbon group which may be halogenated. The additive is preferably a reaction product of the sulphonic acid and an oxide, hydroxide, carbonate or bicarbonate of magnesium, or calcium and the acid is preferably one in which R represents a group R'C.sub.6 H.sub.4 wherein R' represents an alkyl group having 6 to 18 carbon atoms, for example dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid.

Abstract: A method of preventing polymer scale deposition in a polymerization vessel during polymerization of a monomer having an ethylenically double bond, wherein said polymerization is carried out in a polymerization vessel of which the inner wall has been previously first coated with(A) a coating solution comprising a condensate of an aromatic compound and at least one member selected from the group consisting of metal compounds and inorganic colloids, and the coating thus formed has been then coated with(B) a coating solution comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of anionic polymeric compounds, amphoteric polymeric compounds and hydroxyl group-containing polymeric compounds; and a polymerization vessel having a coating thus formed. According this method, polymer scale deposition on the inner wall, etc. of the polymerization vessel can be effectively prevented.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for preparing clusters of infusible, inherently tacky, elastomeric, solvent-insoluble, solvent-dispersible polymeric microparticles by aqueous emulsion polymerization. The invention also pertains to an adhesive comprising the polymeric microparticles and to a repeatedly reusable pressure sensitive sheet material having the elastomeric microparticles coated thereon.

Abstract: Surfactant compositions comprising a water-soluble polyurethane or polyurea dispersed in a surfactant are described. These compositions are prepared by reacting an aromatic or aliphatic polyisocyanate with a polyol or polyamine in the presence of a surfactant. Solid products of this invention are suitable for preparing molded or shaped articles such as bathtub toys.

Abstract: A method for producing a vinyl chloride resin, which comprises suspension-polymerizing vinyl chloride, or a mixture of vinyl chloride with a co-monomer copolymerizable therewith, in an aqueous medium in the presence of an oil-soluble polymerization catalyst, a dispersant and an emulsifier by means of a homogenizer under an emulsifying pressure within a range of from 5 to 50 kg/cm.sup.2 in such a state that the organic phase is dispersed in the aqueous phase.

Abstract: The specification discloses a curable composition comprising 100 parts by weight of polysiloxane, 50 to 200 parts by weight of finely divided filler having an average particle size greater than 0.05 micron and not less than 0.5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the filler of an additive which is a reaction product of an organic amine, or an oxide, hydroxide, carbonate, or bicarbonate or a mixture thereof with a sulphonic acid of the formula RSO.sub.3 H in which R represents a hydrocarbon group which may have halogen or amino substituents and which contains not less than six carbon atoms. Preferred additives are reaction products of the sulphonic acid and an oxide, hydroxide, carbonate or bicarbonate of sodium, magnesium, zinc, calcium, barium, aluminium or a mixture thereof. The group R of the sulphonic acid may be R'C.sub.6 H.sub.4 where R' represents an alkyl group having 6 to 18 carbon atoms and a preferred acid is dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid.

Abstract: Process for preparing a latex of polypyrrole in an aqueous reagent medium containing a ferric salt, a hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate and a dodecyl sulphate.The films prepared with this conducting latex are homogeneous, adhere to metals and metallized glasses and have high conductivity.

Abstract: Non-agglomerating elastomeric organopolysiloxane particulates having a mean particle size ranging from 50 .mu.m to 3 mm, uniformly coated with silica powder on the face surfaces thereof and well adapted as a soft filler material for natural or synthetic polymers or as a controlled release dosage form, are produced by (a) forming an oil-in-water emulsion of silicone oils, silica powder, a platinum curing catalyst and, optionally, an active principle such as a medicament or an agrochemical, and then (b) breaking and polyaddition crosslinking such emulsion into the desired particles by heating it to a temperature ranging from 40.degree. to 100.degree. C.

Abstract: An antistatic aromatic polyimide article comprises an aromatic polyimide and a small amount of an antistatic agent. The antistatic agent is a sulfonate having the formula (I):R(SO.sub.3 M).sub.n (I)wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; M is an alkali metal; and n is 1 or 2; or a sulfinate having the formula (II):RSO.sub.2 M (II)wherein R and M have the same meanings as defined above.

Abstract: Provided are 1,5-bis(4-carboxycyclohexyl)-3-pentanol and its esters and processes for their preparation. Also provided are polyester compositions containing this residue, thermosetting coating compositions containing the polyesters, and coatings and casted or molded articles made therefrom.

Abstract: A water-base paint for coating the inside surface of a metallic can, said paint comprising fine particles of a polyester resin dispersed in an aqueous medium in the presence of a surface-active agent, wherein(A) the polyester resin comprises units derived from a dicarboxylic acid and units derived from a diol, the units derived from the dicarboxylic acid containing units derived from terephthalic acid and units derived from isophthalic acid in a mole ratio of from 10:90 to 80:20, and at least 30 mole % of the units derived from the diol being derived from ethylene glycol,(B) the surface-active agent is composed of at least one compound selected from alkylaryl sulfonic acid salts, alkylsulfonic acid salts, dialkylsulfosuccinic acid salts, alkylphosphoric acid salts, polyoxyethylene alkylarylether sulfonic acid salts and polyoxyethylene alkylether sulfonic acid salts, and(C) the fine particles of the polyester resin have an average particle diameter of not more than 3 microns.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of a silicone crosslinkable into elastomeric state by elimination of water therefrom, include:(A) 100 parts of an oil-in-water emulsion of an .alpha.,.omega.-(dihydroxy)polydiorganosiloxane, stabilized with an anionic and/or nonionic surfactant;(B) 0.1 to 15 parts of an organosiliconate; and(C) 5 to 250 parts of a nonsiliceous inorganic filler material; and such emulsion having a pH higher than 7 and a solids content of at least 40%; the subject emulsions are especially adapted for the production of silicone elastomer seals for the coating of food packaging materials.

Abstract: An aqueous, silicone emulsion of polydiorganosiloxane having silacyclobutane groups comprises the product obtained by the emulsion polymerization of a mixture of polydiorganosiloxane oligomer having hydroxyl endblocking and silacyclobutane containing silicone material. Adding a nucleophilic material to the emulsion produces an emulsion which yields an elastomer upon removal of the water from the emulsion. The elastomer from this emulsion can be reinforced by adding an aqueous, dispersed fume silica to the emulsion before removal of the water.

Abstract: A process for preparing an antirust composition is described, particularly for underbody and already painted and finished motor vehicle parts, having improved physical and mechanical properties, which comprises: (1) preparing a reaction mixture obtained by mixing a preformed product containing an emulsifier, an organic diluent and an inorganic carbonate, with one or more monomers, water and a radicalic catalyst, (2) heating the mixture thus obtained to polymerize the monomer, and (3) further heating to vaporize water, optionally under vacuum, the polymer being formed in situ in the basic gelified composition. A method to provide better rust strength to painted parts or surfaces using the composition thus prepared is also described.

Abstract: The properties of polyesters, in particular the tracking index and the antistatic properties, can be improved by the addition of a salt of an alkane sulphonic acid.

Abstract: An ultra-fine particulated polymer latex having an average particle size of 100 nm or less, a crosslinked structure and a glass transition temperature lower than a value calculated by a weight fraction method.

Abstract: Aqueous synthetic dispersions based on copolymers of acryl polymers and/or vinyl polymers containing both hydroxylalkyl(meth)acrylate monomers and etherified N-alkylol(meth)acrylamide monomers. These dispersions are suitable as bonding agents for the production of glossy and solvent-resistant, thermosetting coating materials with good adhesion.

Abstract: A fiber treatment composition comprising an aqueous dispersion containing;(A) 100 parts by weight of a finely particulate epoxy group-containing organosilasesquioxane substantially represented by general unit formula (I):R.sup.1 SiO.sub.3/2 (I)wherein said organic group having an epoxy group comprises from 0.1 to 50 mol % of the whole R.sup.1 ; and;(B) from 10 to 900 parts by weight of an amino group-containing organopolysiloxane represented by general unit formula (II): ##EQU1## wherein R.sup.2 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group or a hydroxyl group; Z is a particular amino group; and 1<a<3, 0<b<1 and 1<a+b<3. This composition is useful for deepening colors of dyed textiles and fabrics and improving softness and feeling, even with respect to synthetic fibers.

Abstract: An addition or condensation cross-linking molding or lining compound based on silicones comprising(a) an organo polysiloxane containing reactive end groups,(b) a catalyst,(c) a filler, and(d) an isoparaffin having 8 to 24 carbon atoms.The compounds being particularly useful as dental molding compositions.

Abstract: Suspension polymerization a vinyl monomer in the presence of from about 0.01 to 2.0%, by weight of the total monomer content, of a carboxymethyl hydrophobically modified water-soluble, nonionic cellulose either polymer alone or in combination with an inert electrolyte or inert polyelectrolyte is disclosed. The presence of the carboxymethyl hydrophobically modified water-soluble, nonionic cellulose ether polymer alone or in combination with an inert electrolyte or inert polyelectrolyte provides suspension polymer beads of narrower polydispersity and clarity, and results in minimal latex polymer (emulsion polymer) by-products.

Abstract: A process for preparing an antirust composition is described, particularly for underbody and already painted and finished motor vehicle parts, having improved physical and mechanical properties, which comprises:(1) preparing a reaction mixture obtained by mixing a preformed product containing an emulsifier, an organic diluent and an inorganic carbonate, with one or more monomers, water and a radicalic catalyst, (2) heating the mixture thus obtained to polymerize the monomer, and (3) further heating to vaporize water, optionally under vacuum, the polymer being formed in situ in the basic gelified composition. A method to provide better rust strength to painted parts or surfaces using the composition thus prepared is also described.

Abstract: Colloidal suspensions of organopolysiloxanes are prepared by mixing an organosilicon compound selected from the group consisting of mixtures of alkoxysilanes and/or partial hydrolysates thereof and an organo(poly)siloxane which is optionally free of alkoxy groups and contains a maximum of 8 siloxane units, which is mixed with at least one alkoxysilane and/or a partial hydrolysate thereof, with water in the presence of an emulsifier, at a maximum rate of 5 moles of organosilicon compound per hour per liter of water, in which the organosilicon compound and the water is fed continuously, but separately from one another, into a reactor, in which at least one of the two substances contains an emulsifier, while the alkanol is being continuously removed by distillation from the aqueous suspension continuously emerging from the reactor. The aqueous suspension from which the alkanol has been removed by distillation is, if desired, recycled back into the reactor.

Abstract: An antistatic agent containing a cationic and/or amphoteric, water-soluble or water-dispersible and heat-reactive blocked urethane prepolymer as an essential component, said prepolymer having at least one cationic group and/or at least one amphoteric group in its molecule and having isocyanate groups blocked with a thermally dissociable blocking agent. The antistatic agent is applicable to various materials and can give the antistatic property with the water repellency, which can be kept for a long term, to the materials.

Abstract: An antistatic additive for polymers, particularly polyurethanes, is disclosed. The additive comprises an ionizable metal salt of a fluoroalkyl sulfonic acid and an enhancer. The enhancer is generally a salt or ester of a carboxylic acid or a phosphate ester.

Abstract: An improved process for the production of microcapsules by the use of hydrogen transfer polymerization in the presence of a mixture of emulsifiers including either an aqueous solution of a sodium salt of naphthalene-sulfonic acid-formaldehyde condensate or diphenyloxide disulfonate with a polyvinyl alcohol. The process is particularly useful for the production of microcapsules containing a colorless dye intermediate used in carbonless copy paper (CCP) applications.

Abstract: A one-component adhesive and/or sealing mass which is stable and pumpable at temperatures up to 30.degree. C. containsat least one prepolymer on the basis of a polyurethane, which contains from 0.1 to 15 percent by weight, referred to the prepolymer, of free, reactive isocyanate groups, andat least one with heat activatable hardener.Thereby the stoichiometric ratio between said prepolymer and said hardener is chosen in such a way that only a partial cross-linkage is possible during heating said mass to temperatures from 60.degree. C. to 180.degree. C., and that a product is obtained having from high viscous to plastic characteristics.The inventive masses may be used for bonding and/or sealing of one or more materials of the same or different origin to a composite.

Abstract: Pressure-sensitive adhesives which are mixed immediately prior to application, or need drying equipment tend to be expensive in use while those applied as hot melts tend to have poor heat resistance. According to the invention an adhesive composition curable by atmospheric moisture is provided, the composition comprising a prepolymer component with isocyanate functionality between 2.0 and 3.0 together with one or more polyetherurethane prepolymers having NCO groups available for reaction with water for chain extension, the cured adhesive composition having a glass transition temperature below 20.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention is a method of producing a colloidal silica reinforced polydiorganosiloxane fluid in aqueous emulsion. The method combines an acidic aqueous colloidal silica sol and low molecular weight hydroxyl endblocked polydiorganosiloxane with anionic emulsifying agent, then homogenizes the mixture to form an emulsion. Because the water in the colloidal silica sol is used to supply water for the emulsion, it is possible to produce emulsions with solid content as high as 80 percent by weight. The emulsion is then mixed with surface active anionic catalyst and aged at room temperature to allow the polydiorganosiloxane to polymerize. Polymerization is halted by adding base to bring the pH to greater than 7. The reinforced polydiorganosiloxane emulsion can be further mixed with diorganotindicarboxylate and aged to give a curable emulsion which yields an elastomer upon removal of the water.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved process for affecting preparation of resin particles by a bead polymerization reaction which for example comprises (1) providing a solution mixture of water, suspension agent, and surfactant; (2) adding thereto while stirring a monomer component, a low molecular weight wax, and a polymerization initiator; (3) affecting polymerization of the monomer by heating the resulting solution at a temperature of from about 90 degrees Centigrade to about 120 degrees Centigrade; and (4) separating the resulting polymer from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A high solids latex of a functional monomer may be prepared by emulsion polymerization of the monomer charge to a specified overall conversion and then introducing an additional micelle forming surfactant or a unimodal seed latex and continuing the polymerization.

Abstract: Aqueous printing ink vehicle and ink compositions are disclosed, which are based on sulfated or sulfonated organic compound binders or non-ionic pigment binders.

Abstract: Improved performance and physical properties are obtainable from acrylamide-dialkylaminoalkyl acrylate polymers when the polymers are made by using a blend of at least about 15% dialkylaminoalkyl acrylate acid addition or quaternary ammonium salt with dialkylaminoalkyl methacrylate acid addition or quaternary ammonium salt.

Abstract: Low-viscosity acrylate hydrosols based on (meth)-acrylic acid esters and other monomers, such as styrene, methyl styrene, acrylonitrile, vinyl acetate and/or vinyl chloride, which are produced in the presence of a special mixed emulsifier of an alkyl phenol ether sulfate and an .alpha.-sulfocarboxylic acid and/or an ester thereof with a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 -alcohol.

Abstract: A method of producing an emulsion of crosslinked polydiorganosiloxane admixes hydroxyl endblocked polydiorganosiloxane, alkoxy silicone compound, anionic emulsifying agent, and water. The mixture is homogenized, then the emulsion is admixed with surface active anionic catalyst. Maintaining the catalyzed emulsion, having a pH of less than 5, at room temperature allows the ingredients to react to raise the molecular weight of the polydiorganosiloxane and to crosslink the polymer. The reaction is halted by adding sufficient base to raise the pH to greater than 7. The resultant latex yields an elastomer upon removal of the water. When colloidal silica is also added to the mixture before homogenization, the final latex yields a reinforced elastomer upon removal of the water.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing a sticky water-soluble polymer, e.g. acrylamide polymers and acrylic acid polymers, which comprises polymerizing an aqueous solution of a monomer in a polymerization vessel of which the surface contacting the aqueous monomer solution is covered with a tetrafluoroethylene-ethylene copolymer film, whereby the stickiness of the produced polymer to the vessel is remarkably decreased, namely the peelability of the polymer from the vessel is remarkably improved, and moreover the polymerization conversion is remarkably improved. Also, the use of a metal deposited tetrafluoroethylene-ethylene copolymer film as a covering material improves the efficiency of a photopolymerization and enables to use a polymerization vessel made of an inexpensive material.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved process for affecting preparation of resin particles by a bead polymerization reaction which for example comprises (1) providing a solution mixture of water, suspension agent, and surfactant; (2) adding thereto while stirring a monomer component, a low molecular weight wax, and a polymerization initiator; (3) affecting polymerization of the monomer by heating the resulting solution at a temperature of from about 90 degrees Centigrade to about 120 degrees Centigrade; and (4) separating the resulting polymer from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A two-stage system can provide a water-soluble releasing interface which permits a plurality of cycles of the mold between applications with such reaction-injection molding materials as reinforced urethane. The two-coat release system provides on the mold surface a base coat, including a polymer release agent with groups capable of bonding to the mold surface (e.g., a carboxy-terminated silicone) and a bonding or cross-linking agent (e.g., tetraisopropyltitanate), which reacts with and cross links the polymer and provides bonding with the mold surface and for soap-like materials, and a top coat, which is a water-soluble soap-like material (e.g., a water-soluble metallic salt of long-chain fatty acid). Such a system can be particularly adapted for use with urethane RIM materials.

Abstract: A high-solid self-adhesive having a solid content of 65 to 75% by weight and composed of an emulsion obtained by emulsion-copolymerizing a vinyl monomer mixture containing acrylate esters as the main ingredient and further at least one hydrophilic monomer of formula (A), (B) or (C). ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is H or COOH, R.sub.2 is H or CH.sub.3 and R.sub.3 is H or CH.sub.2 OH.A process for the production of the high-solid self-adhesive comprising successively adding a pre-emulsion obtained by previously mixing said vinyl monomer mixture, a surfactant mixture of a nonionic surfactant and an anionic surfactant and water, to the reaction system to carry out an emulsion copolymerization in the presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: Acrylic films having superior properties are produced by casting a solution comprising an organic solvent and a polymer system of one or more completely polymerized acrylic polymers onto a carrier, removing the solvent thereby forming the film on the carrier, and stripping the film from the carrier.The polymer system comprises at least one polymer prepared by polymerizing monomers of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl; and R.sub.2 is straight branched alkyl of about 1-20 carbon atoms, preferably about 1-8 carbon atoms, more preferably 1-4 carbon atoms, and most preferably 1-2 carbon atoms.The polymers are homopolymers, mixed copolymers, and graft copolymers. They may be cross-linked.

Abstract: This invention is a method of producing a latex of crosslinked polydiorganosiloxane. The latex yields an elastomer upon removal of the water. The latex is prepared by homogenizing a mixture of hydroxyl endblocked polydiorganosiloxane, less than 75 millimoles of surface active anionic catalyst per kilogram of polydiorganosiloxane where said surface active anionic catalyst is dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid or hydrogen lauryl sulfate, and water to yield an oil-in-water emulsion. This emulsion is then admixed with from 0.5 to 15 parts by weight of an alkoxy silicon compound selected from a silane of the formula R.sub.a 'Si(OR.sup.3).sub.4-a where R' is a monovalent hydrocarbon radical of up to 12 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 is an alkyl radical of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and a is 0 or 1, a partial hydrolyzate of the silane, or mixtures of silane and partial hydrolyzate. The resulting emulsion is maintained at a temperature of about 15.degree. to 30.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention is a method of producing an aqueous latex of crosslinked polydiorganosiloxane. The latex yields an elastomer upon removal of the water. The latex is prepared by homogenizing a mixture of hydroxyl endblocked polydiorganosiloxane; a silane of the formula R.sub.a 'Si(OR.sup.3).sub.4-a where R' is a monovalent hydrocarbon radical of up to 12 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 is an alkyl radical of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a partial hydrolyzate, or mixture of silane and hydrolyzate, and a is 0 or 1; a surface active anionic catalyst of the formulae R.sup.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.4 SO.sub.3 H wherein R.sup.2 is a monovalent hydrocarbon radical of at least 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 OSO.sub.2 OH, or ##STR1## wherein R.sup.4 is H or R.sup.2 ; and water. The resulting emulsion is maintained at a temperature of 15.degree. to 30.degree. C. for at least 5 hours at a pH of less than 5 until a crosslinked polymer is formed, then this emulsion is admixed with base to a pH of greater than 7.

Abstract: This invention is a method of producing a latex of crosslinked polydiorganosiloxane reinforced with colloidal silica. The method allows the production of a latex having a relatively high amount of silica present in relation to the polymer because the water used to form the emulsion can be that present in the acidic colloidal silica sol used in the method. The high solids latex can be useful as a caulking material. The method homogenizes a hydroxyl endblocked polydiorganosiloxane, a silane of the formula R'.sub.a Si(OR.sup.3).sub.4-a where R' is a monovalent hydrocarbon radical of up to 12 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 is an alkyl radical of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a partial hydrolyzate, or mixture of silane and hydrolyzate, and a is 0 or 1; a surface active anionic catalyst of the formulae R.sup.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.4 SO.sub.3 H wherein R.sup.2 is a monovalent hydrocarbon radical of at least 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 OSO.sub.2 OH, or ##STR1## wherein R.sup.4 is H or R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially anhydrous binder having a self-releasing effect for the production of pressed articles comprising:(A) a polyisocyanate; and(B) a sulfonic acid corresponding to the general formula:R--SO.sub.3 H).sub.nwhereinn represents an integer of 1 or 2;R represents an aromatic hydrocarbon radical having from 6 to 14 carbon atoms, an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having from 10 to 18 carbon atoms, a cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radical having from 6 to 15 carbon atoms, an araliphatic hydrocarbon radical having from 7 to 15 carbon atoms or an alkaromatic hydrocarbon radical having from 7 to 24 carbon atoms; andthe equivalent ratio of the components (A) and (B) is 100:0.5 to 100:20.The invention is also directed to the use of such binders in the production of shaped articles by the hot pressing of a wide variety of organic and/or inorganic materials.

Abstract: This invention relates to a catalyzed interfacial polycondensation aromatic polycarbonate process which comprises forming an agitated two-phase mixture comprising an organic solvent phase with catalyst and an aqueous phase containing an aromatic dihydroxy compound, a base and an ionic surfactant. A carbonyl halide is added to the mixture and reacted with the aromatic dihydroxy compound to form an aromatic polycarbonate. The aromatic polycarbonate is recovered from the aqueous phase.