Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I):H(--CH.sub.2 --CR.sup.1 R.sup.2).sub.m (--CH.sub.2 --CR.sup.1 R.sup.3).sub.n --H (I)whereR.sup.1 is H or methyl,R.sup.2 is --C(O)--Y--R.sup.4, where R.sup.4 is H, methyl, ethyl or allyl,R.sup.3 is --C(O)--Y--allyl andY is O or NH,orR.sup.1 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl,R.sup.2 is H andR.sup.3 is (--CH.sub.2 --CR.sup.5 .dbd.CR.sup.6 --CH.sub.2).sub.p --H, where R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently are each H,methyl, ethyl or chlorine and p is 1-100,orR.sup.1 is H,R.sup.2 is OH or O-allyl andR.sup.3 is O-allyl,orR.sup.1 is H,R.sup.2 is OH or R.sup.3 andR.sup.3 is (meth)acrylate, --O--C(O)--CH.dbd.CH--COOH or --O--C(O)--CH.sub.2 --C(.dbd.CH.sub.2)--COOH,and m is an integer from 5 to 500,000 and n is an integer from 2 to 100,000, are used as crosslinking agents in particulate emulsion polymers having a glass transition temperature below 0.degree. C. and a mean particle size of from 50 to 1000 nm.

Abstract: Molding materials (F) which are suitable for the production of shaped articles having reduced surface gloss and are based on polymers or polymer blends (P), preferably ASA polymers and/or styrene/acrylonitrile copolymers, contain a sufficient amount of a dull graft copolymer (A) admixed as dulling agent, which was prepared by one-stage or multistage graft copolymerization of monomers forming the hard shell onto an elastomeric acrylate polymer, the graft copolymerization being carried out to a conversion of more than 15% by thermal or free radical mass or solution polymerization.

Abstract: A method for preventing sheeting problems in a gas phase reactor in such multi-phase polymerization process, which comprises at least one loop reactor followed by a gas phase reactor, where the polymerization is continued in the presence of added monomers, and in which process a fouling preventive agent is used to prevent fouling or sheeting in the reactors. According to the invention 30-70% of the end product is polymerized in the loop reactor, where the whole amount of the fouling preventive agent is added, the amount of the fouling preventive agent being higher than necessary to prevent the fouling in the loop reactor.

Abstract: Blends of olefin polymers and syndiotactic vinyl polymers are produced by the catalytic polymerization of olefins and aromatic vinyl compounds or methacrylate esters as vinyl compounds in inert diluents in the presence of a catalyst mixture of transition metal compounds, metalloxane compounds and metal alkyl compounds.The blends have a finely dispersed distribution of the blending components and are suitable for the production of films, sheets, fibers, panels, coatings, pipes, hollow objects, injection molded products and foams.

Abstract: There is a need for polymers which are utilized in automotive interiors which offer increased heat and ultraviolet light resistance. It is particularly critical for polymers which are utilized in making skin compounds for automotive instrument and door panels to display excellent heat and ultraviolet light resistance. This invention discloses a continuous process for preparing a rubbery polymer which can be blended with polyvinyl chloride to make leathery compositions having good heat and ultraviolet light resistance. This technique involves utilizing a multiple continuous reactor system wherein a first phase monomer solution containing butyl acrylate, an acrylic monomer, acrylonitrile and a crosslinking agent is continuously charged into at least three initial reactors. To attain a small particle size, it is necessary to limit the solids content in each of these initial reactors.

Abstract: This invention describes the use of liquid block isoprene-butadiene copolymers of approximately 25,000 to 100,000 .sub.v molecular weight, and which comprises 10 to 90% by weight isoprene and 90 to 10% by weight butadiene. This material is added to a rubber compound that contains natural rubber, isoprene rubber, styrene butadiene rubber and butadiene rubber, or blends thereof, the sum of which is equal to or greater than 50 phr of the entire rubber content formulation. The liquid block copolymer is used at low levels, typically 1.5 phr to 15 phr. The invention also includes tires with at least one component composed of such rubber composition such as a tire tread.

Abstract: Paperboard having a water-repellant coating which includes a polymer matrix/wax/pigment mixture and is applied to the paperboard as an aqueous formulation. The polymer matrix includes polymer chains which are ionically cross-linked through pendant carboxylic acid groups to provide, together with the wax and pigment components, a substantially continuous, water-repellant film which more readily breaks down under the alkaline conditions of repulping. The coated board also exhibits low slip and resistance to blocking, and is particularly well-suited in corrugated box constructions used in shipping containers for perishable food items such as meats, poultry, fishery products, fruits and vegetables. The pigmented or unpigmented coating formulations are also used as an overcoat over preprinted paperboard surfaces to simultaneously provide scuff and water resistance.

Abstract: Methods for preparing uniformly sized polymer particles comprised of multi-functional monomers such as poly(1,4-butanediol diacrylate) and poly(1,6-hexanediol diacrylate) are disclosed. The particles are of a size, uniformity, and contain physical characteristics that make them ideally suitable for use as spacers in liquid crystal display devices.

Abstract: Bead polymers having an average particle size of 1 to 30 .mu.m and a narrow particle size distribution are obtained by the seed/feed process if a crosslinked polymer having a soluble fraction of less than 25 wt. % and an average particle size of 0.5 to 10 .mu.m is used as the seed.

Abstract: A continuous bulk polymerization process for making a high gloss, high impact strength polystyrene based resin having a bimodal particle size distribution containing capsule particles having an average size of 0.2 to 0.6 microns and cellular particles having an average particle size of 1.2 to 8.0 microns. The process comprises three reaction zones in series where styrene and a styrene-butadiene copolymer are fed to the first reaction zone which is maintained at pre-phase inversion conditions and no particles are allowed to form. The capsule particles form in the second reaction zone which is maintained at post-phase inversion conditions. Polybutadiene is introduced into the third reaction zone which is also maintained at post-phase inversion conditions. The cellular morphology particles form in the third reaction zone.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer is achieved by absorbing an acrylate monomer, an initiator and eventually a diacrylate into polyolefin particles, after which the temperature is raised and the acrylate polymerises into the polyolefin and forms a dispersed phase, which has been functionalized by copolymerising a functional monomer together with the acrylate. As a compatibiliser a grafter polyolefin is used, which is melt-blended after the polymerisation into the thermoplastic elastomer or before the polymerisation into the polyolefin.

Abstract: Rubber-modified, impact-resistant polystyrene resin compositions having a well balanced combination of improved properties such as tensile strength and tensile elongation as well as reactivity with styrene monomers, impact resistance, low-temperature properties, and gloss, comprise dispersed particles of a rubber polymer which satisfies the following: (1) the content of the rubber polymer in the compositions is from 1 to 25% by weight; (2) the rubber polymer is a high-cis high-vinyl polybutadiene comprising from 65 to 95% cis-1,4-structures and from 30 to 4% 1,2-structures; and (3) the relationship between the 1,4-structures and 1,2-structures of the rubber polymer is represented by the following expression (A), wherein the value of .beta. is in the range of 1.0<.beta..ltoreq.1.43;.beta.=P.sub.1,2-,1-4 /(2.times.P.sub.1,2 .times.P.sub.1,4)(A)wherein P.sub.1,2 represents the content of 1,2-structures, P.sub.1,4 represents the content of 1,4-structures, and P.sub.

Abstract: Plastic compositions, containers useful in the storage of red blood cells, and methods for providing such red blood cell storage containers and for storing red blood cells are disclosed. The plastic composition includes a polyolefin copolymer and a plasticizer. The flexibility of such plastic compositions and containers made thereof is substantially unchanged upon heating to a high temperature relative to its flexibility before such heating.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process of atom (or group) transfer radical polymerization for the synthesis of novel homopolymer or a block or graft copolymer, optionally containing at least one polar group, with well defined molecular architecture and narrow polydispersity index, in the presence of an initiating system comprising (i) an initiator having a radically transferrable atom or group, (ii) a transition metal compound, and (iii) a ligand; the present invention is also directed to the synthesis of a macromolecule having at least two halogen groups which can be used as a macroinitiator component (i) to subsequently form a block or graft copolymer by an atom or group transfer radical polymerization process; the present invention is also directed to a process of atom or group transfer radical polymerization for the synthesis of a branched or hyperbranched polymer; in addition, the present invention is directed to a process of atom or group transfer radical polymerization for the synthesis of a ma

Abstract: Aqueous, highly concentrated rubber dispersions, containing a reinforcing multiphase polymer dispersion comprising 60 to 95% by weight of aromatic monovinyl compounds and 40 to 5% by weight of aliphatic conjugated dienes having 4 to 9 carbon atoms, the particles of the reinforcing component consisting ofa) 20 to 75% by weight of a hard inner phase having a glass transition temperature above 70.degree. C., consisting of 90 to 100% by weight of aromatic monovinyl compounds and 10 to 0% by weight of aliphatic conjugated dienes having 4 to 9 carbon atoms,b) 78 to 15% by weight of a soft outer phase having a glass transition temperature below 20.degree. C., consisting of 30 to 70% by weight of aromatic monovinyl compounds and 70 to 30% by weight of aliphatic conjugated dienes having 4 to 9 carbon atoms, andc) 2 to 10% by weight of transition regions between these phases, whose copolymer compositions are between those of the hard and of the soft phases.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition using an aqueous resin composition which is a polymer obtained by causing the chlorinated polyolefin resin particles in an aqueous dispersion fluid dispersively containing chlorinated polyolefin resin particles at a chlorination of 10-50% by weight by means of polymerizable monomers, then polymerizing these polymerizable monomers, wherein the ratio of chlorinated polyolefin resin particles/polymerizable monomers is 5-50% by weight/95-50% by weight. This aqueous coating composition is exceptional with regard to adhesion to polyolefin base materials, smoothness and uniformity of the coating film, and storage stability as a coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-redispersible powder based on film-forming polymers which are substantially water-insoluble and which are prepared by aqueous emulsion polymerization of monomers containing ethylenic unsaturation with a "core/shell" structure comprising a hydrophobic core based on a polymer exhibiting a Tg (glass transition temperature) of between -30.degree. and +25.degree. C., preferably between -10.degree. and +20.degree. C., and a hydrophilic shell based on a polymer exhibiting a Tg higher than +55.degree. C., preferably higher than +90.degree. C., characterized in that the shell is bonded to the core by covalent bonds resulting from the reaction of an agent for grafting the shell onto the ethylenic unsaturations remaining in the core, and is substantially insoluble in an alkaline medium.

Abstract: The present invention provides the fluorine-containing elastic copolymer which is excellent in molding processability, particularly molding stability and further vulcanization properties, flowability at molding and compression set of a vulcanized rubber. The copolymer is prepared through emulsion polymerization of vinylidene fluoride and at least one of other monomers in two polymerization stages by using a water-soluble radical polymerization initiator in a very small amount of 0.001 to 0.03% by weight based on the total weight of copolymers prepared in the two stages and an oil-soluble radical polymerization initiator. The present invention also provides a process for preparation thereof and a vulcanizable composition containing the same.

Abstract: A rubber compound comprising a fluorine rubber component and an acrylic rubber component is produced by adding an acrylic monomer to an aqueous emulsion of fluorine-containing elastomer obtained by emulsion polymerization, using a fluorine-containing surfactant, followed by radical polymerization reaction. The obtained rubber compound can satify both of vulcanization moldability and heat aging resistance, and is at a lower cost than the expensive fluorine rubber.

Abstract: Composite pressure sensitive adhesive microspheres are provided comprising two or more water insoluble polymers that are mixed wholly within the boundaries of polymeric microspheres. The range of monomers and polymers are chosen to tailor the properties of the composite pressure sensitive adhesive microspheres for specific performance and/or application requirements. Any polymer that can be dissolved into a solvent monomer or mixture of solvent monomers can be used to prepare the composite pressure sensitive adhesive microspheres. Pressure sensitive adhesive microspheres according to this invention can be prepared using free radical suspension polymerization.

Abstract: A process for the polymerization of dienes which comprises anionically polymerizing dienes in the presence of an anionic polymerization initiator and a microstructure control agent is improved by adding the control agent to the polymerization mixture in two or more doses to closely control the vinyl content of the polymer produced.

Abstract: The heat shrinkable film includes at least one of an ethylene-propylene random copolymer and an ethylene-propylene-butene random copolymer and a propylene-butene copolymer of low crystallinity, which is biaxially stretched simultaneously by a ratio of 2.0-3.5 times for each of the machine direction and the transverse direction by a wet heating method. The film preferably has a tensile elongation at breaking of more than 200%, and a heat shrinking ratio of more than 8% for each of the machine direction and the transverse direction when it is immersed in glycerine at 80.degree. C. for 30 sec. Since the file is excellent in tensile elongation and has satisfactory heat shrinkability at low temperature, it is suitable as a film for use in an automatic L-bar sealer in which a tensile elongation at breaking is an important factor.

Abstract: A gas phase process for producing olefin polymer graft copolymers, including providing a reaction apparatus having first and second reaction zones operatively connected to each other into which particles of an olefin polymer and a free-radical polymerizable monomer are fed while maintaining free-radical polymerization conditions and a substantial non-oxidizing environment in said zones and from which the grafted copolymer product is discharged. An apparatus suitable for practicing this process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of preparing a water-soluble resin, which comprises the steps of: subjecting an aqueous solution of a first water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer to a first-stage water-in-oil type of reverse-phase suspension polymerization using a water-soluble radical polymerization initiator in a hydrophobic organic solvent in the presence of an emulsifier and optionally a crosslinking agent, thereby forming a slurry containing hydrous polymer gel particles; adding to said slurry a nonionic or anionic surface active agent having an HLB of at least 7 and higher than that of said emulsifier and an aqueous solution of a second water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer so as to absorb the aqueous solution of the second monomer in said hydrous polymer gel particles; and carrying out a second-stage polymerization of said second monomer.

Abstract: Paperboard having a water-repellant coating which includes a polymer matrix/wax/pigment mixture and is applied to the paperboard as an aqueous formulation. The polymer matrix includes polymer chains which are ionically cross-linked through pendant carboxylic acid groups to provide, together with the wax and pigment components, a substantially continuous, water-repellant film which more readily breaks down under the alkaline conditions of repulping. The coated board also exhibits low slip and resistance to blocking, and is particularly well-suited in corrugated box constructions used in shipping containers for perishable food items such as meats, poultry, fishery products, fruits and vegetables. The pigmented or unpigmented coating formulations are also used as an overcoat over preprinted paperboard surfaces to simultaneously provide scuff and water resistance.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing core/shell MBS modifiers is disclosed, wherein by adding feeds of the monomers which form the second and/or third stage polymers prior to completion of polymerization of the earlier stages, a process with substantially reduced polymerization time results with no loss in properties of the product. The process further includes agglomeration of the rubbery polymer to increase particle size during the polymerization process.

Abstract: A recording medium for business machines has an ink-receiving layer provided on a substrate. The ink-receiving layer comprises a highly water-absorbent material in which an organic material selected from acrylic acids and polyacrylic acids and an inorganic material selected from inorganic alkoxides and metal alkoxides are grafted.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing core/shell MBS modifiers is disclosed, wherein by adding feeds of the monomers which form the second and/or third stage polymers prior to completion of polymerization of the earlier stages, a process with substantially reduced polymerization time results with no loss in properties of the product. The process further includes agglomeration of the rubbery polymer to increase particle size during the polymerization process.

Abstract: A polymer bound ligand represented by the formula QM(R).sub.m and process for preparing same are provided, wherein Q is a polystyrene, M is Si, C, Ge, Sn, P, or N, each R is a that at least one R is a cyclopentadienyl-type compound, and m is 2 or 3, said process comprising reacting a metallated polystyrene and an organohalide compound, wherein the polystyrene is metallated with an alkali metal, and wherein said organohalide compound is represented by the formula XM(R).sub.m wherein X is a halide. Other aspects of the present invention include a polymer bound metallocene represented by the formula QM(R).sub.m ZY.sub.n and a process for preparing same, wherein Z is a transition metal, Y is a halide, methyl, hydrogen, or a cyclopentadienyl-type group, and n is 2 or 3. Other aspects of the present invention include a catalyst system comprising the polymer bound metallocene and an organoaluminoxane, a method for preparing same, and a polymerization process employing the catalyst system.

Abstract: A propylene block copolymer having a high rigidity and an excellent impact strength is produced by (1) first polymerizing propylene or a mixture of propylene and another ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon monomer in the presence of a catalyst comprising a Ti-containing solid component (A), an organic Al compound-containing component (B) and an alkoxyl silicon compound-containing component (C), and (2) second copolymerizing, in a gas phase, propylene and another ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon monomer in the presence of the first crystalline polymer of step (1) by re-using the catalyst of first polymerization, and in the presence of a saturated hydrocarbon with 6 or more carbon atoms, thereby forming an elastomeric fraction incorporated into the crystalline polymeric fraction.

Abstract: Graft copolymers comprising a poly-alpha-olefin base polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and compatible mixtures thereof, having grafted thereto an olefinic monomer. The grafted monomer is present in an amount effective to increase the amount of protein that will bind to the graft copolymer as compared with the base polymer. Also disclosed are polymer/protein compositions comprising a graft copolymer having a protein immobilized on the surface thereof, processes for the preparation of the above-described graft copolymers and compositions, methods of immobilizing proteins, and methods of immunoassay based on such immobilization.

Abstract: Graft copolymers comprising a poly-alpha-olefin base polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and compatible mixtures thereof, having grafted thereto an olefinic monomer. The grafted monomer is present in an amount effective to increase the amount of protein that will bind to the graft copolymer as compared with the base polymer.Also disclosed are polymer/protein compositions comprising a graft copolymer having a protein immobilized on the surface thereof, processes for the preparation of the above-described graft copolymers and compositions, methods of immobilizing proteins, and methods of immunoassay based on such immobilization.

Abstract: In a method of preparing styrene plastics, the water medium containing tricalcium phosphate is prepared in situ (0.15 to 1.5 wt. %). Then, calcium carbonate (0.07 to 0.35 wt. %) is heated and dispersed therein. Thereafter, the monomer/comonomers/prepolymer, and secondary sodium alkylsulphates (0.001 to 0.020 wt. %) are introduced into the suspension polymerization process at 15 to 47% conversion. This method permits production of styrene plastics using a common technology, while providing specified bead size distribution, low concentration of dust fractions, and enhancement of the process stability.

Abstract: A recording medium for business machines has an ink-receiving layer provided on a substrate. The ink-receiving layer comprises a highly water-absorbent material in which an organic material selected from acrylic acids and polyacrylic acids and an inorganic material selected from inorganic alkoxides and metal alkoxides are grafted.

Abstract: Proposed is a novel vinyl chloride-based copolymeric resin suitable as an electron beam-curable binder resin for forming a magnetic recording layer of a magnetic recording medium. The binder resin is a vinyl chloride-based copolymeric resin containing monomeric units having a hydroxy group which is reacted with an ethylenically unsaturated monomeric compound having an isocyanato group in a molecule and then subjected to a modification reaction with an amine compound. The magnetic recording medium, e.g., magnetic recording tape, prepared by using the binder resin is excellent in the surface properties such as gloss and traveling resistance as well as in the magnetic properties such as residual magnetic flux density and squareness ratio of the magnetic hysteresis loop.

Abstract: A bulk or mass polymerization process is provided which involves bulk polymerization of vinyl monomers in a liquid phase in the presence of a nitrogen rich vapor phase containing amounts of sulfur dioxide effective to inhibit formation of popcorn polymer during the reaction. The process may be used as a step in the formation of polymer or may be used as the entire reaction process.

Abstract: A stable aqueous emulsion comprising:(1) between about 20 and about 50% weight percent synthetic polymer solids, said solids comprising a copolymer or a terpolymer derived from:(a) between about 60 and about 90 mole percent of a vinyl ester, optionally including vinyl alcohol derived from said vinyl ester;(b) between about 10 and about 40 mole percent of one or more water soluble monomers; and(c) between about 0 and about 10 mole percent of an alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate wherein alkyl represents an alkyl group containing between 1 and 20 carbon atoms;(2) between about 0.5 and about 5.0 weight percent of one or more surfactants or protective colloids; and(3) the balance water;wherein said aqueous emulsion has a viscosity of less than 1000 cps at 25.degree. C. and wherein said emulsion can provide adhesive properties and a process for producing the emulsion is provided. The emulsion is particularly suited for use as a wallpaper prepaste adhesive.

Abstract: Graft copolymers comprising a poly-alpha-olefin base polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and compatible mixtures thereof, having grafted thereto an olefinic monomer. The grafted monomer is present in an amount effective to increase the amount of protein that will bind to the graft copolymer as compared with the base polymer.Also disclosed are polymer/protein compositions comprising a graft copolymer having a protein immobilized on the surface thereof, processes for the preparation of the above-described graft copolymers and compositions, methods of immobilizing proteins, and methods of immunoassay based on such immobilization.

Abstract: Resin compositions of improved dispersibility and mechanical properties are obtained by polymerizing a polymerizable compound (A), insitu in a melted thermoplastic resin (B), in the presence of a dispersant (C) reactive or compatible with at least one of the resin (B) and polymerizate of (A).Suitable dispersants include those represented by the general formula (1) or (2)R.sub.1 --L(X--M--X--L).sub.n X--M--R.sub.2 (1)R.sub.1 --L(X--M--X--L).sub.n --R.sub.2 (2)wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are groups, such as hydrocarbyl acyl, alkoxy, hydroxyl, mercapto, amino, epoxy, isocyanate, carboxylic, carboxylic anhydride, carboxylic halide and aldehyde groups; L and M are residues of a polymer having a number average molecular weight of about 500-about 3,000,000, the difference in solubility parameter between the residue L or M and the resin (B) or polymerizate of (A) being not more than 0.

Abstract: Ternary alloys of PVC/CPVC/alloying polymers are disclosed which make use of the unexpected results of interactions between alloying polymers and CPVC and PVC, interactions which result in higher heat distortion temperatures than predictable by linear addition of the properties of the binary blends of PVC/CPVC and PVC/alloying polymer systems. This effect allows replacement of substantial amounts of alloying polymer with a predetermined amount of CPVC without changing substantially HDT or melt viscosity. Such effects allow the use of these ternary alloys in place of binary PVC/alloying polymer systems in injection molding and extrusion applications.

Abstract: A process for producing a rubber-modified styrene-based resin. The process includes supplying a styrene-based monomer solution containing 5 to 20% by weight of a rubber component containing a styrene-butadiene-based block polymer rubber with a styrene content of 20 to 50% by weight to a first polymerization zone where initial polymerization is conducted to a conversion of 10 to 30%, and then supplying the resulting initial polymerization solution to a second polymerization zone where polymerization is conducted to a conversion of 30 to 70%, while at the same time phase inversion is caused, thereby controlling a rubber particle diameter to a range of 0.2 to 1.5 .mu.m and an area average rubber particle diameter/number average rubber particle diameter ratio (Ds/Dn) to not more than 2.5. The process results in ease of removal of polymerization heat, reduced power for agitation and does not require a high strength apparatus.

Abstract: A heat-resisting porous membrane comprises a porous polyolefin membrane having a crosslinked copolymer held on at least a part of the pore surfaces thereof, the crosslinked copolymer being composed of a monomer (A) comprising at least one multifunctional (meth)acrylate and a monomer (B) comprising at least one monofunctional (meth)acrylate having a hydrocarbon radical of 5 to 20 carbon atoms; and the heat-resisting porous membrane can be hydrophilized by additionally having a crosslinked polymer thereon. These heat-resisting porous membranes can be used in hot water for a long period of time without deteriorating the mechanical properties inherently possessed by the matrix of the porous membrane.

Abstract: A heat-curable molding material consists of an unsaturated polyester, monomers, a propylene polymer, free radical initiators and conventional additives and assistants, the propylene polymer being dispersed in the form of solid, round particles having a smooth surface and a mean diameter of from 1 to 200 .mu.m in the polyester resin.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of segmented copolymers of polyolefins and poly(methacrylates) is disclosed.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition composed of, based on the total of A, B, C and D,40-95% by weight of a copolymer A of, based on A,90-95% by weight of styrene and/or its derivatives and 10-50% by weight of acrylonitrile, optionally up to 50% by weight of a graft copolymer B of 20-80% by weight of a monomer mixture of either styrene/acrylonitrile in the ration from 9:1 to 4:6 or styrene/acrylonitrile/methylacrylate in the ration from 19:1:1 to 8:6:6 onto 80-20% by weight of an elastomer based on butadiene or acrylic ester as grafting base, graft copolymerization being effected in either emulsion or solution, 1-50% by weight of a reinforcing glass fiber material C and 0.1-50% by weight of a terpolymer D of styrene, methyl methacrylate and maleic anhydride composed of 1-15% by weight each of styrene and maleic anhydride and a styrene/maleic anhydride ratio of from 5:1 to 1:5, and methyl methacrylate.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the preparation of monodispersed polymer beads, wherein in a first stage a seed polymer is prepared in an organic solvent and in the presence of an R--X compound, separated and in a second stage an emulsion polymerization is carried out in an aqueous medium in the presence of the seed polymer. The polymer beads obtained in this manner have diameters in the range of 0.5 to 50 .mu.m, and may be used in the immobilization of proteins and cells, as carriers of catalysts and in peptide synthesis and in chromatography.

Abstract: Blend compositions and process are provided comprising admixing of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride and polyvinyl chloride, each having specified inherent viscosity wherein the difference in the inherent viscosity of the polyvinyl chloride of the blend, measured in similar accordance with ASTM-D1243 is at least 0.2 units higher than the precursor polyvinyl chloride for the chlorinated polyvinyl chloride of the blend. Preferably the I.V. of the polyvinyl halide is from 0.2 to 1.0 units higher with the most preferred difference in I.V. (.DELTA.I.V.) being 0.35 to 0.65 units so as to yield a balance of property improvements including tensile strength, impact resistance, heat distortion temperature and weatherability. The compositions also can further comprise a Tg enhancing agents which otherwise embrittle conventional PVC compounds.

Abstract: Modified polymers in acid form or in the form of their salts consist ofA) a carboxyl-containing copolymer prepared by emulsion polymerization andB) side radicals introduced therein by partial grafting onto the carboxyl groups and of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, X is oxygen, sulfur or imino, Y is an ester, amide, ether or C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkylene group and 1<n.ltoreq.100 for the average number n of the monomer units undergoing addition per reacted acid function.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of segmented copolymers of polyolefins and poly(methacrylates) is disclosed.

Abstract: A feed containing 100 parts by weight of reactants consisting of 88 to 98% by weight of a styrene-based monomer or its mixture with other comonomers and 2 to 12% by weight of high-viscosity rubber with a viscosity of 400 to 2,000 centipoises in a 5% by weight styrene solution at 25.degree. C., 0.01 to 0.2 part by weight of an organic peroxide, and 0 to 30 parts by weight of an inert organic solvent is supplied continuously to the first complete mixing type reactor where it is polymerized under the condition prevailing before the rubber phase inversion, the initial reaction mixture is withdrawn continuously and supplied to the second complete mixing type reactor where the rubber is transformed into particles with the conversion of the monomers in the reactants held at 40% by weight or less, and the conversion is raised in the following reactor to yield impact-resistant rubber-modified styrene resins containing rubber particles with a weight average particle diameter of 1.5 to 4 .mu.m.