Abstract: A moldable composition which comprises a novel random N-(brominated or chlorinated phenyl) maleimide-containing copolymer, a thermoplastic resin, preferably, polycarbonate and a flame retardant synergist is disclosed. The molded composition exhibits at least a 94 V-1 classification when tested in accordance with Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Test Method UL94.

Abstract: A moldable composition comprising a .gamma.-sultone derivative of an ethylene/propylene/substituted methylene norbornene terpolymer and a polymer which comprises recurring units of a vinyl aromatic monomer, a monomer having an active hydrogen with an acidity constant (pKa) within the range of from about 7.5 to about 10.5 and a vinyl pyridine monomer selected from the group consisting of 2-vinyl pyridine and 4-vinyl pyridine is disclosed. Optionally, the polymer comprises recurring units of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer.

Abstract: A conducting organic polymer is disclosed consisting of a polypyrrole or an N-substituted analog of pyrrole and a non-nucleophilic polymeric anion. The polymer is formed by electropolymerizing pyrrole from an electrolyte containing a non-nucleophilic polymeric anion and pyrrole.

Abstract: Novel thermoplastic polyelectrolyte complexes are disclosed which are the reaction products of (a) a polyanion and (b) a polycation wherein one of the polyanion and polycation contains repeating units derived from a soft monomer. By the selection of said soft monomers and of the cation group present in the polycation, moldable, extrudable polyelectrolyte complexes are obtained.

Abstract: The binder composition for nonwoven products comprising a vinyl chloride-ethylene copolymer emulsion and up to 25 wt %, based on emulsion solids, of a polyamine containing 5 or 6 member N-heterocyclic moieties prepared by the polymerization of at least one diallylamine of the formula ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group and R' is hydrogen or a methyl group.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprising (1) acrylic-type ester-acrylonitrile copolymers and (2) polymeric polyamines; and to such compositions in combination with organic liquids such as hydrocarbon fluids in which such compositions are effective as antistatic agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to viscosification agents for aqueous solutions in which the viscosification agents are mixtures of water soluble polymer backbone containing an anionic comonomer and a copolymer of a water soluble polymer backbone containing a cationic comonomer.

Abstract: A flame retarding additive comprising an alternating copolymer of a brominated styrene and N-brominated phenylmaleimide, is blended with a matrix resin to produce molding compositions which when molded exhibit improved flame retarding characteristics. The flame retarding additives of this invention also exhibit non-blooming characteristics.

Abstract: Copolymer light stabilizers are provided having at least one 2,2,6,6-tetraalkyl piperidyl group in the molecule and a molecular weight within the range from about 1000 to about 20,000, that are copolymers of a maleic or fumaric acid ester containing a 2,2,6,6-tetraalkyl piperidyl group in the alcohol group of the formula: ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## R.sub.2 is alkyl or R.sub.1 ; X is ##STR3## R.sub.6 is lower alkyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl;R.sub.4 is hydrogen or methyl;R.sub.5 is alkylene;Y is ##STR4## R.sub.7 is alkylene; and at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of aliphatic carboxylic acid vinyl ester having from two to eight carbon atoms; alkyl vinyl ethers having from one to eighteen carbon atoms; triallyl isocyanurate; pinene; and tricyclo-(5.2.1.0.sup.2.6)-decene-3; and synthetic resin compositions having improved light stability comprising per 100 parts by weight of resin from 0.001 to 5 parts by weight of the polymeric light stabilizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the viscosification of an organic liquid which comprises the steps of forming a first solution of an anionic polymer dissolved in the organic liquid; forming a second solution of a cationic polymer dissolved in the organic liquid; and mixing the first and the second solutions together to form an interpolymer complex of the anionic and cationic polymer in the organic liquid, wherein the organic liquid containing the interpolymer complex has improved viscosification properties. This solution possesses higher viscosity than the mean of the separate viscosities of the starting solutions at relatively low solids content. Moreover, these interpolymer complexes, in hydrocarbon solutions, can be formulated to exhibit shear thickening at increased shear rates. This property is useful in such technological applications as antimisting of the solvent.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprising (1) acrylic-type ester-acrylonitrile copolymers and (2) polymeric polyamines; and to such compositions in combination with organic liquids such as hydrocarbon fluids in which such compositions are effective as antistatic agents.

Abstract: Improved dyeability of alpha-monoolefin polymers is obtained by incorporating in the olefin polymer a polymeric dye receptor and a small amount of a carboxylic acid metal salt.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a class of water soluble complex polymers of relatively low molecular weight, which have been found to be improved drag reducing agents. These complex polymers are a mixture of a cationic copolymer having a water soluble polymer backbone and an anionic copolymer having a water soluble polymer backbone. The solutions of these complex polymers are improved drag reducing agents for aqueous systems at low concentrations (i.e., 10 to 500 ppm) relative to individual solutions of the copolymers which make upon the polymer complex.

Abstract: Polymers of diallyl 4-(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl piperidyl) amines are provided, having a molecular weight within the range from about 800 to about 20,000, and derived from the monomer ##STR1## wherein: R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, oxyl, alkyl and hydroxyalkyl having from one to about eighteen carbon atoms; alkylaryl having from seven to about eighteen carbon atoms; epoxy alkyl having from three to about eighteen carbon atoms and acyl having from two to about eighteen carbon atoms, as well as stabilized synthetic resin compositions having an improved resistance to deterioration by light and containing such a polymer.

Abstract: Polymers of diallyl amino-4-(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl piperidyl) carboxylic acid esters and amides are provided, having a molecular weight within the range from about 800 to about 20,000, and derived from a monomer having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R is alkylene or alkyleneoxy having from one to about six carbon atoms and m is 0 or 1;R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; oxyl; alkyl and hydroxyalkyl having from one to about eighteen carbon atoms; alkylaryl having from seven to about eighteen carbon atoms; epoxy alkyl having from three to about eighteen carbon atoms; and acyl having from two to about eighteen carbon atoms; andY is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## where R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen or alkyl having from one to about eight carbon atoms and n is 0 or 1;Z is selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## in which R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic and/or elastomer blend compositions having a viscosity at 200.degree. C., at 0.73 sec.sup.-1 of about 5000 to about 5.times.10.sup.6 poises, wherein the compositions used for elastomeric articles which include a polymer complex of a neutralized sulfonated polymer and a polymer containing basic nitrogen atoms can also include about 25 to about 150 parts by weight of a nonpolar process oil per 100 parts of the polymer complex and about 50 to 300 parts by weight of a filler per 100 parts of the polymer complex. These blend compositions can be processed on conventional plastic fabrication equipment into polymeric articles having excellent physical properties.

Abstract: Non-adhesive activated ("non-AA") polyester cord, or aramid cord, and fabrics made therefrom, may be coated in a two-step process, the first step of which is conventional. In the novel second step, after the cord is conventionally pre-coated in the first step, it is dipped in a R/F-free latex of a diene polymer in which an acrylic resin having a mol wt. in the range from about 100,000 to about 1,000,000 is dispersed. The acrylic resin resin is a copolymer selected from the group consisting of two or more monomers, one of which is (meth)acrylic acid and another is a lower alkyl(meth)acrylic acid ester, the monomers having the configuration ##STR1## wherein, R represents H, methyl, ethyl, Cl or CN, and, X represents hydroxyl (OH), hydroxymethylamino (NHCH.sub.2 OH), or alkoxy (O-alkyl) having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and, optionally, in addition the copolymer may include a vinyl aromatic monomer having from 8 to about 18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A miscible polyblend comprising an .alpha., .beta.-ethylencially unsaturated dicarboxylic acid or its anhydride copolymerized with at least one monovinyl-substituted aryl hydrocarbon monomer and an imide derivative of maleic anhydride copolymerized with at least one monovinyl-substituted-aryl hydrocarbon monomer is disclosed.

Abstract: .alpha.-Olefin copolymers having recurring structural units of the formula ##STR1## where preferably T is hydrogen, L.sub.1 is hydrogen, L.sub.2 is COOL.sub.3, L.sub.3 is lower alkyl, E is --COO--, G is a hindered amine moiety, a/a+b+c=0.50 to 0.99, b/a+b+c=0 to 0.49 and c/a+b+c=0.01 to 0.50, are useful as light stabilizers for polymeric substrates, particularly polyolefins.

Abstract: Polymeric light stabilizers are provided having at least one 2,2,6,6-tetraalkyl piperidyl group in the molecule and a molecular weight within the range from about 1000 to about 20,000, that are polymers of an unsaturated carboxylic acid ester selected from the group consisting of unsaturated cycloaliphatic mono-, di, and tri-carboxylic acid esters having from seven to about thirty carbon atoms; unsaturated branched-chain aliphatic di- and tri-carboxylic acid esters having from four to about thirty carbon atoms; sorbic acid ester, 3,8-nonadienyl acid ester, oleic acid ester, linolenic acid ester and ricinoleic acid ester; or copolymers of at least one thereof with another copolymerizable unsaturated monomer; and synthetic resin compositions having improved light stability comprising per 100 parts by weight of resin from 0.001 to 10 parts by weight of the polymeric light stabilizer.

Abstract: An acrylic adhesive composition comprising an acrylic polymer as a base resin and a modified cyclopentadiene resin having a softening point of at least 60.degree. C. obtained by copolymerizing (a) 85 to 50% by weight of a cyclopentadiene monomer and (b) 15 to 50% by weight of a polar vinyl monomer or a hydrogenation product of said cyclopentadiene resin as a tackifier.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with, as a hydrocurable composition, a mixture of an oxazolidine-functional polymer and a compound of a monomeric or polymeric character having a plurality of acryloxy groups. The first-mentioned polymer contains a plurality of pendant groups containing 2,2,-dialkyl oxazolidine groups. The mixture of these two components can be stored under anhydrous conditions in a closed container without co-reaction so that a one-pot or one-package composition can be made up with many conventional ingredients of coating compositions other than aqueous components and stored without gelling until the time for application when the composition may be applied at ambient temperature and humidity whereupon reaction between the main two components mentioned above occurs in the film deposited and the film set up.

Abstract: Polymers of the following monomer ##STR1## wherein R and/or R.sup.1 contains a polymerizable double bond are disclosed as light stabilizers for polymers.

Abstract: Water soluble cationic block copolymer comprising at least one first polymer block selected from a first class consisting of polymeric species having amino groups in the polymeric structure thereof wherein a majority of said amino groups are quaternary, and at least one second polymer block selected from a second class consisting of polymer species having amino groups in the polymeric structure thereof wherein a majority of said amino groups are other than quaternary amino acids. Also included are the methods of making these copolymers.

Abstract: Homopolymers and copolymers of vinyl ethers of the formula I ##STR1## in which R is hydrogen or methyl and R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, benzyl, allyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -acyl, are effective stabilizers for plastics, especially to protect them against photochemical degradation. The monomeric vinyl ethers of the formula I are novel compounds, which can be prepared from the corresponding piperidinols by vinylation by means of acetylene or by transvinylation by means of vinyl ethers or vinyl esters.

Abstract: The invention relates to copolymers of polyalkyl piperidines which are substituted by a polymerizable group and which have the formula ##STR1## with olefinic comonomers such as ethylene, styrene, vinyl acetate, acrylates or methacrylates. The copolymers which have a molecular weight of from 1,000 to 10,000 are used as light stabilizers for synthetic polymers which do not migrate to the surface of the polymers.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with, as a hydrocurable composition, a mixture of an oxazolidine-functional polymer and a compound of a monomeric or polymeric character having a plurality of acryloxy groups. The first-mentioned polymer contains a plurality of pendant groups containing 2,2-dialkyl oxazolidine groups. The mixture of these two components can be stored under anhydrous conditions in a closed container without co-reaction so that a one-pot or one-package composition can be made up with many conventional ingredients of coating compositions other than aqueous components and stored without gelling until the time for application when the composition may be applied at ambient temperature and humidity whereupon reaction between the main two components mentioned above occurs in the film deposited and the film set up.

Abstract: An ultraviolet light sensitive polymer composition wherein resistance to photodegradation is enhanced by the inclusion therein of a stabilizer polymer having structural units corresponding to the following formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.a, R.sub.b, and R.sub.

Abstract: A light-polarizing film comprising a polymer mixture containing a polymer having polyene chains formed by partial dehydrohalogenation of a halogenated vinyl polymer or a halogenated vinylidene polymer and one or more of the polymers selected from the group consisting of acrylate polymers and methacrylate polymers. Said light-polarizing film has excellent heat stability as well as humidity resistance and is useful in various fields including liquid crystal device, optical device, etc.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions are described comprising blends of styrene-acrylonitrile resin and nitrile rubber of high gel content.

Abstract: A thermoplastic powder coating composition is provided, comprising particles of polymeric material comprising a mixture of polymer (A) and polymer (B),polymer (A) and polymer (B) being selected from the group consisting of polymer of ethylenically unsaturated monomer, alkyd, polyester, and polyester urethane,one of either polymer (A) or polymer (B) containing an average of about 0.9-1.1 reactive groups per molecule and the other of polymer (A) or polymer (B) containing an average of 1-10 reactive groups per molecule,the reactive groups on polymer (A) being coreactive in a condensation reaction with the reactive groups on polymer (B), andpolymer (A) and polymer (B) are compatible.

Abstract: Since their surfaces are inactive, polyolefin resins are difficult to plate. A plating method utilizing sensitizing-activation of the surface has been used for plating polyolefin resins. Many attempts have been made to improve the plating properties of the surfaces of polyolefin resins, for example, a mechanical method, a method employing a solvent, a method of coating other types of resins on the surface, etc. As methods modifying the plastics themselves, there are several; a method of introducing polar radicals by graft polymerization, etc., a method of introducing atactic polypropylene or block copolymer of polypropylene and polyethylene, a method of mixing rubber or a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate, a method of mixing in an inorganic filler, etc.

Abstract: A powdery rubber is produced by mixing an anionic or nonionic rubber latex with an aqueous solution of an anionic water soluble macro-molecular compound which is dissociated in water to give negative charge; adjusting the pH to an acidic condition; adding to the aqueous solution either a cationic polymer which is water soluble in an acidic condition or a cationic surfactant which causes a coacervation with the anionic water soluble macromolecular compound in an acidic condition to separate the rubber particles from the rubber latex under coacervation and adding an emulsion of a synthetic resin having a glass transition temperature higher than 30.degree. C. to the rubber particles at a ratio of 1 to 50 wt.% (as a solid content) to the solid content of the rubber latex and dehydrating and drying the resulting powdery rubber.

Abstract: This invention relates to heterogeneous elastomeric blends having improved rheological properties of a major portion of a neutralized sulfonated elastomeric polymer with a minor portion of a polystyrene thermoplastic resin or a neutralized sulfonated polystyrene resin and mixtures thereof. Both the sulfonated elastomeric polymer and the sulfonated thermoplastic resin have about 0.2 to about 10.0 mole percent of SO.sub.3 H groups, at least 90% of which are neutralized with an organic amine.