Abstract: The present invention provides:A core-shell insert latex composition comprising latex particles, each latex particle comprising:(a) a core comprising a (co)polymer comprising (meth)acrylate ester;(b) a shell, surrounding the core, comprising a copolymer, wherein the copolymer comprises:(i) a nitrogen-bearing ethylenically-unsaturated free-radically polymerizable monomer;(ii) at least one (meth)acrylate ester of about a C.sub.1 to about a C.sub.14 alcohol; and(iii) an optional ethylenically-unsaturated free-radically polymerizable silane monomer; wherein the nitrogen-bearing ethylenically-unsaturated free-radically polymerizable monomer comprises from about 15 to about 60 percent by weight of the shell and further wherein the core comprises from about 40 to about 85 percent of the weight of the total core-shell latex particle.The invention also relates to the use of the core-shell latex composition as a binder or primer for coatings and adhesives.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing blends of fluorocarbon plastomers such as vinylidene fluoride polymers with fluorosilicone elastomers to obtain materials having a unique combination of flexibility at low temperature and high mechanical strength. Vinylidene fluoride polymer is first exposed to radiation and then mixed with the fluorosilicone. Coagents such as diallylphtalate and triallylisocyanurate are also used to assist in grafting and compatibilizing the two polymers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a radical polymerizable composition comprised of a polymer having a .pi.-electron conjugated structure having repeating units of a mono-substituted or di-substituted isothianaphthene structure, which is represented by the formula [Ia] and/or [Ib]: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent hydrogen, C1-C18 alkoxy group, or --O(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n CH.sub.3 [n: 1 to 4] with the proviso that the case where both R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent hydrogen is excluded, X is an anion, y is from 0.01 to 1, and m is from 5 to 5,000,and a radical polymerizable compound. The radical polymerizable composition has a very stable electroconductivity in air and can be molded into an optional shape.

Abstract: 1. A water-absorptive contact lens obtained by saponification of a copolymer composed essentially of:(A) from 1 to 30% by weight of a (meth)acrylate polymer having at least one polymerizable group per molecule on an average obtained by copolymerizing (a) an alkyl (meth)acrylate and (b) a monomer having at least two polymerizable groups per molecule, as the main components;(B) from 1 to 10% by weight of a vinyl monomer selected from the group consisting of maleic acid esters and N-vinyl lactams;(C) from 50 to 98% by weight of a fatty acid vinyl ester; and(D) from 0.02 to 10% by weight of a cross linking monomer.

Abstract: Polymer alloys that can facilely be shaped into gas barrier, crack-resistant packaging materials, e.g., by thermoforming, include an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer matrix, a polypropylene disperse phase and a phase-compatibilizing amount of an .alpha.-monoolefin graft copolymer.

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: This invention relates to a foamed, cellular crosslinked vinyl lactam polymer and to a formed rigid product obtained therefrom having dimensional stability and a high Tg above 150.degree. C. The invention also relates to the method of preparing said molded cellular polymer.

Abstract: Gasketing paper is commonly made by the beater addition process. In the beater addition process a furnish composition is prepared by mixing latex into a fiber slurry which also typically contains one or more fillers. The beater addition process is currently being scrutinized because of environmental concerns. More specifically, conventional lattices used in the beater addition process contain curatives, such as amines, sulfur, and zinc compounds, which are discharged into the environment via the affluent from the process. By practicing the process of this invention gasketing paper can be manufactured by an environmentally sound technique. In one embodiment of this invention gasketing paper is made by beater addition with the latex utilized in the process being comprised of (a) at least one rubber having both pendant blocked isocyanate groups and groups containing at least one active Zerewitinoff hydrogen, (b) at least one emulsifier, and (c) water.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymers containing units of the structure ##STR1## or mixtures of A with more than one of B, B-1 and B-2; wherein R and R.sup.1 are each independently C.sub.1 to C.sub.18 alkyl;R.sup.2 is oxygen, sulfur or --NR.sup.5 --;R.sup.5 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;R.sup.3 is alkylene having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms, optionally mono- or di- substituted with lower alkyl;W is hydrogen, --NH.sub.4, an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal;Y is alkylene;Z is hydrogen, --NH.sub.4, an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal or mixtures thereof;X is lower alkyl, a hydroxy phenyl radical or mixtures thereof;t has a value of from 2 to 8 andm, m', m" and n independently have a value of from 30 to 3,500 and n represents at least 5 mole percent of the polymeric product. The invention is also releated to the synthesis of the above polymers and to their use as superior adhesives which have significantly improved bond strength.

Abstract: A graft polymer is prepared by grafting, onto a polymeric substantially saturated hydrocarbon backbone, a free-radical polymerizable vinyl nitrogen monomer, which grafting takes place with improved efficiency in the presence of minor amounts of a volatile aliphatic hydrocarbon substituted aromatic solvent capable of free-radical hydrogen atom chain transfer. The modified hydrocarbon based polymer finds utility as an additive for lubricating oils, particularly as dispersant-viscosity improvers for engine oils.

Abstract: What is provided herein are conditioning hair care compositions comprising (a) a stabilized silicone product obtained by in situ polymerization of a water-soluble vinyl monomer, preferably vinylpyrrolidone, in the presence of discrete microdroplets of a silicone oil in water, (b) an emulsifiers, (c) a thickener, optionally, (d) a cationic surfactant, and the balance being (e) water.

Abstract: A graft copolymer produced by polymerizing 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, or monomer mixture containing the monomer, by using initiator produced by copolymerizing (A) N-vinyllactam or styrene and (B) peroxy-fumarate or combination of the peroxy-fumarate and diester of fumaric acid, the peroxy-fumarate being represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R1 is a linear alkyl, branched alkyl or cycloalkyl group containing not more than 18 carbon atoms, or an aromatic hydrocarbon group containing 6 to carbon atoms; and R2 is a linear alkyl, branched alkyl or cycloalkyl group containing not more than 13 carbon atoms, or a phenyl group.A solution for treating a contact lens, including the above graft copolymer and a solvent dissolving the copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides cleavable conjugates whose linkers contain a labile bond that is cleavable under a variety of mild conditions, including weakly acidic. Since the agent may be bonded directly to the linker, cleavage can result in release of native agent. The invention also provides methods for producing cleavable conjugates. Preferred agents include drugs, toxins, biological response modifiers, radiodiagnostic compounds, radiotherapeutic compounds, and derivatives thereof. The targeting molecule employed in the invention may be an intact molecule, a fragment thereof, or a functional equivalent thereof. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the targeting molecule is a monoclonal antibody directed towards a tumor-associated antigen in man. The invention further provides methods for delivering to the cytoplasm of a target cell an agent free of its targeting molecule carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of making graft copolymers of olefin polymers by contacting a particulate olefin polymer with a free radical polymeriztion initiator, e.g., a peroxide, and a vinyl monomer at about from 60.degree. to 125.degree. C., while controlling the monomer addition rate so that it does not exceed about 4.5 pph/min, and most preferably does not exceed about 3.0 pph/min, at any monomer feed level. To prevent polymer degradation, a non-oxidizing environment is maintained throughout the process, and residual free radicals are deactivated, and unreacted initiator is decomposed, before the graft copolymer is exposed to air.

Abstract: A polymer-type polymerization initiator produced by copolymerizing (A) 40 to 60 mole % of an N-vinyllactam and (B) 60 to 40 mole % of at least one fumarate containing a peroxy group, the peroxy-fumarate (B) being represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R1 is a linear alkyl, branched alkyl or cycloalkyl group containing not more than 18 carbon atoms, or an aromatic hydrocarbon group containing 6 to 18 carbon atoms; and R2 is a linear alkyl, branched alkyl or cycloalkyl group containing not more than 13 carbon atoms, or a phenyl group.The peroxy-fumarate (b1) may be used in combination with (b2) at least one diester of fumaric acid selected from the group consisting of alkyl fluoroalkyl fumarate, alkyl silicon-containing-alkyl fumarate, fluoroalkyl, silicon-containing-alkyl fumarate, bis(fluoroalkyl) fumarate, and bis(silicon-containing-alkyl) fumarate, a mole ratio of the peroxy-fumarate to the diester of fumaric acid falling within a range of 9 to 1 to 1 to 9.

Abstract: The current invention provides a photopolymerized pressure-sensitive adhesive which adheres well to all common surfaces and has an outstanding ability to bond to plasticized vinyl substrates and to remain firmly bonded thereto even after the in contact therewith for extended periods of time comprising the photopolymerization reaction product of a mixture containing about: 60-95 parts of alkyl acrylate; 5-40 parts monoethylenically unsaturated polar copolymerizable monomer; 10-30 parts ethylene vinylacetate copolymer containing about 40% to 70% vinylacetate; and 0.1-1 part photoinitiator.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition containing a first phase of a polar thermoplastic polymer, a second phase of non-polar polyolefin incompatible therewith, and a vinylpyrrolidone grafted polyolefin at least at an interface to compatibilize the different phases. A mixed phase monolayer of the composition containing ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer blended with vinylpyrrolidone grafted polypropylene as the first phase, and polypropylene as the second phase, has good oxygen and moisture barrier properties for food packaging applications. Also disclosed is a tieless multilayer laminate of the composition having an interlayer of a blend of ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and vinylpyrrolidone grafted polypropylene and outer layers of polypropylene. The laminate has good oxygen and moisture barrier properties for food packaging applications.

Abstract: An improved diene type polymer rubber is prepared by reacting a diene type polymer rubber, to which an alkali metal and/or an alkaline earth metal has been added, with a compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein M is oxygen or sulfur, R.sub.1 and R.sub.4 are a substituent having no hydrogen on the .alpha.-carbon atom, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen or a hydrocarbon group, m is an integer of at least 2, and n is an integer of 2 to 4. The diene type polymer rubber is characterized in that, even after storage for a long time, the Mooney viscosity rises only to a very slight extent, and the rebound, wet skid resistance and other physical properties of the cured product thereof are not substantially changed.

Abstract: The invention relates to 5-oxo-3-pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid derivatives having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group of ##STR2## R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each H or CH.sub.3, and R.sub.1 is H or a hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, which derivative compounds are suitable as monomers which can be homopolymerized or copolymerized to yield high molecular weight materials having many useful properties and applications, among which is their ability to form complexes with water insoluble molecules which are normally not complexible with similar type polymers.

Abstract: It is sometimes desirable to cure rubber compositions utilizing non-sulfur curing agents. The subject invention reveals rubber compositions which can be cured without utilizing sulfur or sulfur containing compounds. The subject invention more specifically disclosed a rubber composition which can be crosslinked by heating which is comprised of (1) at least one rubber having pendant blocked isocyanate groups bound thereto; and (2) at least one compound which contains at least 2 Zerewitinoff active hydrogens.This invention also discloses crosslinking of elastomer compounds containing (1) at least one rubber having functionalized groups containing at least one Zerewitinoff active hydrogen and (2) at least one compound which contains at least two blocked isocyanate groups. This invention also discloses self-curing elastomers containing both blocked isocyanate groups and groups containing at least one active Zerewitinoff hydrogen.

Abstract: An actinic radiation curable polymer thick film composition comprising by weight:(a) about 10 to about 20 parts of an unsaturated monomer capable of being polymerized by actinic radiation;(b) about 2.5 to about 8 parts of at least one thermoplastic polymer having a glass transition value of above about 100.degree. F. and not capable of being substantially cross-linked with monomer (a) and said polymer (b) is dissolved in monomer (a);(c) about 68 to about 85 parts of conductive metal particles; and(d) about 0.1 to about 5 parts of at least one actinic radiation polymerization initiator.

Abstract: Polypropylene articles are provided. The polypropylene articles comprise non-crystalline mesomorphous polypropylene having olefinic unsaturation-containing monomers graft-polymerized thereon by ionizing radiation in a dosage sufficient to degrade crystalline polypropylene. The irradiated polypropylene articles retain useful tensile properties after storage periods of as long as at least about four months.

Abstract: A modified styrenic polymer is described, which comprises the reaction product of said polymer with an ethylenically unsaturated grafting agent having the formula: ##STR1## wherein one to three of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are moieties containing reactive groups selected from carboxylic acid, acid anhydride, acid amide, imido, carboxylic ester, amino, hydroxy, epoxy, isocyanate, carbamate, carbamoyl lactam, acyl lactam, pyridyl, 1,3-oxazoline, 1,3 oxazine, oxazolone, oxazinones, and any derivatives, combinations and mixtures thereof;and wherein the remaining one to three of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are H or a hydrocarbon radical of from about 1 to about 20 carbon atoms; said modified styrenic polymer containing said reactive groups as pendant reactive functionalities.The claimed composition comprises:(A) A preblend of maleated ABS and a functionalized EP rubber and(B) a polyamide with reactive end groups.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a reaction product of a polymer and a graft linking agent, resulting in a modified polymer especially suited for blending with one or more second thermoplastic polymers.The modified polymers of the invention comprise a reaction product of the polymer and an acyllactam having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein L is a linking moiety that is capable of a thermal or radical-initiated addition reaction with said polymer; and preferably ##STR2## or N.sub.3 SO.sub.2 --R.sub.6 -- wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and comprise at least one of the following moieties: Hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, halo, cyano, carboxylic acid, ester, amide, imide, or acyllactam, and wherein R.sub.4 is -- (valence bond) or ##STR3## with R.sub.5 being hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl, and R.sub.

Abstract: A highly water-absorptive soft contact lens made of a copolymer comprising(A) 10 to 40 parts by weight of an acrylate or methacrylate polymer having a hydrophilic group and at least one polymerizable group in its molecule and(B) 90 to 60 parts by weight of a hydrophilic monomer selected from the group consisting of a N-vinyllactam, acrylamide, N-substituted acrylamide derivative, methacrylamide and N-substituted methacrylamide derivative;the total amount of the components (A) and (B) being 100 parts by weight. The soft contact lens has a high water content, excellent oxygen permeability, transparency and excellent physical properties.

Abstract: Radiation curable compositions useful as coatings for wood, metal, glass, fabric paper, fiber and plastics are made from copolymers of p-acetoxystyrene and another monomer which is an alkadiene or an allyl ester of a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated acid blended with ethylenically unsaturated compounds.

Abstract: Radiation curable compositions useful as coatings for wood, metal, glass, fabric, paper, fiber and plastics are made from copolymers of dialkyl muconates and p-acetoxystyrene blended with ethylenically unsaturated compounds.

Abstract: A polyamide adhesive composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polymer component and 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of an aminosilane compound. The polymer component comprises 50 to 99.5% by weight of a polyamide and 0.5 to 50% by weight of a modified polyolefin formed by grafting a polyolefin with an unsaturated compound having a polar group in the molecule and/or a polymer other than polyamides, having a polar group or an aromatic group and a tensile modulus not higher than 2,000 kg/cm.sup.2.

Abstract: A polymer comprises at least one methacrylamide functional group on the average per polymer molecule, which polymer comprises the reaction product of at least one hydroxy functional polymer with at least one isopropenyl azlactone in the presence of an acidic catalyst, said hydroxy functional polymer having a number average molecular weight above 20,000.

Abstract: A highly water-absorptive optical material obtained by saponification for hydrophilic treatment of a copolymer composed essentially of:(A) from 2 to 30 parts by weight of a (meth)acrylate polymer having at least one polymerizable group per molecule on an average obtained by copolmerizing (a) at alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer and (b) a monomer having at least two polymerizable groups per molecule, as the main components, and(B) from 70 to 98% by weight of a fatty acid vinyl ester.

Abstract: A highly reactive, water-absorptive resin is prepared by (1) impregnating a highly water-absorptive resin having carboxyl or carboxylate groups and a water content of 50 percent by weight or lower with a hydrophilic polymer or monomer having a reactive group and (2) polymerizing said monomer or crosslinking said polymer with a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: This invention provides pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) compositions comprising a copolymer having a vinyl polymeric backbone having grafted thereto polysiloxane moieties. The compositions may contain other ingredients such as tackifier and/or plasticizer. An exposed surface of the PSA composition is initially positionable on a substrate to which it will be adhered but, once adhered, builds adhesion to form a strong bond. The PSA compositions may be used alone or in blends with unsiliconized PSA compositions. The invention also provides sheet materials coated with the PSA composition such as tape, labels, etc.

Abstract: A process for producing a resin composition which comprises suspension-polymerizing at least one vinyl monomer in an aqueous medium in the presence of a dispersing agent, said suspension polymerization being carried out using a nonionic dispersant as said dispersing agent in the presence of a high-molecular-weight vinyl polymer having a weight average molecular weight of at least 500,000 obtained by emulsion polymerization.

Abstract: A drug delivery system is provided which is in the form of hydrogel beads employed in a new interpenetrating polymer network which is formed by swelling hydrogel beads with an acrylic swelling agent and reacting the swelling agent with a cross-linking agent. The drug delivery system has superior drug loading capacity and controlled release characteristics.

Abstract: Device for conditioning hydrosoluble fertilizers and/or hydrosoluble products usable in agriculture, wherein it comprises a sealed container, whereof at least one of the walls is constituted by a hydrophobic polymer diaphragm having hydrophilic inclusions, said container containing the fertilizers and/or products.A process for preparing a hydrophobic polymer diaphragm containing hydrophilic inclusions and usable in the conditioning device consists of preparing a hydrophobic polymer powder grafted by hydrophilic monomers and bringing this powder into the form of a diaphragm by different processes performed hot.

Abstract: Composition consisting essentially of:a. Poly (alkylated vinylpyrrolidone) which is a linear copolymer of:1. alpha olefin having at least two carbon atoms; and2. N vinyl monomer of the formula ##STR1## where R represents H, CH.sub.3 or C.sub.2 H.sub.5 ; and b. N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone as diluent monomer, the N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone being present in an amount between about 25 and about 30 wt % based on the total of N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone and poly (alkylated vinylpyrrolidone).

Abstract: Flexible thermoplastic vinyl chloride polymers are prepared by graft or over copolymerizing said polymers with a mixture of certain acrylates and nitriles or by blending said vinyl chloride polymer with a terpolymer of certain acrylates and nitriles.

Abstract: A novel terminally functional (i.e., telechelic) polymers having a polyisobutylene are described. The end groups are styryl and can be reacted with conventional monomers to form copolymers having unique physical properties. Copolymerizations with N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone produce amphiphilic polymers which are useful in the areas of medicine and agricultural chemicals.

Abstract: Flexible thermoplastic vinyl chloride polymers are prepared by graft or over copolymerizing said polymers with a mixture of certain acrylates and nitriles or by blending said vinyl chloride polymer with a terpolymer of certain acrylates and nitriles.

Abstract: A method of improving the handling of low molecular weight EPM or EPDM polymers which includes reacting the low molecular weight polymer with a monomer capable of providing quaternary salt forming groups and then cross linking the resulting polymer with a difunctional cross linking agent whereby the polymer takes on the characteristics of a high molecular weight polymer but which can be returned to the characteristics of a low molecular weight polymer upon exposure to elevated temperature.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of high-viscosity polyvinylpyrrolidone, wherein an aqueous polyvinylpyrrolidone solution is subjected to a heat treatment in the presence of a water-insoluble peroxide and in the absence of oxygen, and thickeners containing the polyvinylpyrrolidone thus prepared.

Abstract: A process for reducing the volatility and improving the emulsifying power of an unsaturated or saturated cosmetic oil comprising heating the cosmetic oil, in the absence of a solvent and under an inert atmosphere, with a homopolymerizable and hydrophilic monomer in the presence of an initiator generating free radicals. The monomer is selected from the group consisting of N-vinylpyrrolidone, 2-hydroxymethyl acrylate, 2-hydroxymethyl methacrylate, acrylamide, methacrylamide, N-hydroxymethyl acrylamide, N-(carboxyhydroxy) methacrylamide, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, 2-vinylpyridine, 4-vinylpyridine and a monomer having the formula, ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, Y is O or NH, r' is methyl or ethyl and n is 2 or 3. The resulting modified oil is then purified to remove any insoluble nongrafted homopolymer.

Abstract: A process for grafting functional organic groups onto EPM and EPDM polymers wherein the grafting reaction is carried out in the cement in which the polymer is originally formed by solution polymerization.

Abstract: Polymeric products containing cationic salt groups, their method of polymerization and their use in coating applications are disclosed. The dispersions are prepared by dispersing in water an at least partially neutralized amine group-containing polymer followed by adding a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer composition to the dispersion and subjecting the dispersion to addition polymerization conditions. The resultant dispersions are useful in coating applications.

Abstract: A composition comprising a radiation-curable polymer, said polymer being crosslinkable and having pendant ethylenically unsaturated peptide groups is disclosed. Such polymers are useful in the field of graphic arts.