Abstract: Oil soluble grafted ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer useful as a viscosity modifier for oleaginous compositions comprising:(i) backbone copolymer of ethylene and at least one other alpha-olefin monomer, said copolymer comprising intramolecularly heterogeneous copolymer chains containing at least one crystallizable segment of methylene units and at least one low crysallinity ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer segment, wherein said at least one crystallizable segment comprises at least about 10 weight percent of said copolymer chain and contains at least about 57 weight percent ethylene, wherein said low crystallinity segment contains not greater than about 53 weight percent ethylene, and wherein said copolymer has a molecular weight distribution characterized by at least one of a ratio of M.sub.w /M.sub.n of less than 2 and a ratio of M.sub.w /M.sub.w of less than 1.

Abstract: A polymeric lubricant additive that behaves as a viscosity index improver and imparts enhanced anti-oxidancy, dispersnacy, and anti-wear properties to said lubricant oil has been prepared. The polymeric substrate is a random co- or terpolyer of ethylene propylene and a third monomer onto which an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or acid anhydride has been grafted. The polymer is imidized with aminoheterocyclics and hydroxylalkylated using an aldehyde or ketone an alkylation; than alkylated using mercaptoheterocyclics.

Abstract: Novel diene/methacrylate ester block polymers, especially tertiary butyl methacrylate ester block polymers are uniquely prepared at near ambient temperatures and capable of being hydrolyzed and neutralized to yield the corresponding methacrylic acid and methacrylic acid salt (ionomer) derivatives. The compositions are usefully employed in the preparation of thermoplastic elastomers, adhesives and laminating films.

Abstract: Process for the continuous bulk production of high impact vinylaromatic copolymers in which the vinylaromatic monomer, and if present, a comonomer selected from the group consisting of acrylonitrile, methacrylonitrile, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid and their alkyl- or cyclo-alkyl-esters containing from 1 to 8 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, the rubber, a part of the diluent solvent and the catalyst are premixed in a premixer at a temperature under 100.degree. C. and fed to a plug-flow agitated tubular reactor, which is divided into several stages or zones. The excess mixture is recycled to the premixer and the remaining part of the diluent solvent is injected into the top of the reactor to prevent the formation of incrustations. In the first zone of the reactor, the temperature and the residence time of the mixture are regulated so to have the halving the catalyst life.

Abstract: An additive composition comprising a graft and amine-derivatized copolymer prepared from ethylene and at least one C.sub.3 to C.sub.10 alpha-monoolefin and, optionally, a polyene selected from non-conjugated dienes and trienes comprising from about 15 to 80 mole percent of ethylene, from about 20 to 85 mole percent of said C.sub.3 to C.sub.10 alpha-monoolefin and from about 0 to 15 mole percent of said polyene, the copolymer having a number average molecular weight ranging from about 5,500 to about 50,000 and having grafted thereon at least 1.8 molecules of a carboxylic acid acylating function per molecule of the copolymer and reacting the grafted copolymer with an amine substituted phenothiazine to form the grafted and amine-derivatized copolymer, and a lubricating oil composition containing same are provided.

Abstract: An additive reaction product prepared by the steps comprising reacting a copolymer selected from the group consisting of ethylene copolymers prepared from ethylene and at least one C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 alpha-monoolefin and, optionally, a polyene selected fron non-conjugated dienes and trienes comprising from about 15 to 80 mole percent of ethylene, from about 20 to 85 mole percent of said C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: Curing product based onA) compounds having at least two R.sup.1 R.sup.2 C.dbd.CR.sup.3 --X groups (I) andB) compounds having methanetricarboxamide units of the formula ##STR1## these compounds B) containing at least two groups having active H atoms of the type ##STR2## In order to prepare this curing product, the compounds A) and B) of an oligomeric and/or polymeric reaction product are reacted in the presence of at least one catalyst. The mixtures of A) and B) can be used as two-component lacquers on their own or together with customary additives.

Abstract: A terpolymer having the formula: ##STR1## wherein n=0 to 12; x is about 15 to about 75 mole percent; y is about 25 to about 85 mole percent; z is about 0.1 to about 10 mole percent; R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 equal to H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, alkyl amino, alkylpolyamino, alkyl amino ether, alkyl amino alcohol groups and R.sub.2 is an alkyl group having about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process of making hollow polymer latex particles without the use of acid in the swellable polymer core; the latexes are useful as opacifying plastic pigments for various coatings and particularly as gloss-enhancing plastic pigments for paper and paperboard coatings. Known methods for preparing hollow latexes require cores containing acid or acidic monomers to enable swelling to core at room temperature. The existence of acid in the polymer disadvantageously increases the polymer's affinity to water. Applicants have discovered that non-carboxylated latexes having a variety of T.sub.g 's will also swell at higher temperatures. The mechanism entails the use of acrylate and methacrylate ester monomers which are hydrolyzable and swellable at higher temperatures in alkaline environments. Such mechanisms for making swollen latexes provide for a wide variety of potential end-uses as well as a wide variety of potential latexes.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprising a polymer obtained by adding maleic anhydride or a derivative thereof to a nitrile-group-containing highly saturated polymer rubber having an iodine value of 80 or less, which can be widely utilized in belts, hoses such as for hydraulic ones.

Abstract: Dispersant/VI improver lubricating oil additives are produced by reacting a star polymer with an alpha, beta unsaturated carboxylic acid or derivative to form an activated star polymer, which is then reacted with (a) at least one compound of general formulaRO(AO).sub.n Hwherein R is a C.sub.4-20 alkyl group, A is an independent moiety of either ethylene or propylene, an n is an integer from 0 to 10, optionally followed by reacting with (b) an alkyl carboxylic acid and/or (c) an alkylamine or alkane polyol, or with the preformed product of reactions (b) and (c), optionally followed by esterifying any residual acid groups with a C.sub.1-6 alkanol.

Abstract: A core/shell polymer is capable of increasing a composition's whiteness or opacity. The core and shell polymers have either a crystalline structure or have a T.sub.g of at least about 50.degree. C. The core polymer has a different composition than the composition of the shell polymer. The core polymer comprises vinylidene halide monomers and/or vinyl halide monomers. The core and shell polymers are either homopolymers or copolymers.

Abstract: The addition of a polyolefin-acrylic graft copolymer to blends of polyolefin and core-shell polymers improves compatibility and allows core-shell polymers to be used as processing and performance modifiers polyolefins. Generally the compatibilizing additive is a graft copolymer of a polyolefin and a metharcylate. More specifically, the graft copolymer is derived from at least about 80% of a monomer of a methacrylic ester of the formula CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(CH.sub.3)COOR, where R may be alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl, substituted or unsubstituted, and less than 20%, based on a total monomer weight, of an acrylic or styrenic monomer copolymerizable with the methacrylic ester grafted on to a non-polar polyolefin trunk, so that at least one chain is a polymer with a weight average molecular weight greater than about 20,000 and is present in a weight ratio with the polyolefin trunk of from about 1:9 to about 4:1.

Abstract: A composition comprising (i) a copolymer of ethylene; one or more polar unsaturated alcohols, acids, or esters; and a N-substituted maleimide or (ii) a copolymer of ethylene and one or more polar unsaturated alcohols, acids, or esters grafted with an N-substituted maleimide.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the polyolefin resin compositions wherein acrylic oligomers, polydiene and chlorinated polyolefins which contain 10-60 weight % chlorine are graft copolymerized. Films of the polyolefin resin compositions have good adhesive properties, moisture-resistant properties and appearance.

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: Polybutenyl substituted succinic acylating agents are formed by reacting (a) an acidic reactant represented by the general formulaR--CO--CH.dbd.CH--CO--R'wherein R and R' are independently --OH, --O--lower alkyl, a halogen atom, or taken together are a single oxygen atom, with (b) a polymer composed mainly or entirely of polyisobutene, at least 50% of the polyisobutene content of the polymer having an end group represented by the formula ##STR1##The mole ratio o9f acidic reactant: polymer is at least 1:1; and the reaction mixture is maintained under superatmospheric pressure during at least a substantial portion of the reaction period. The reaction rate is high, the yields of desired product are high, and despite the fact that superatmospheric pressures and elevated temperatures are used, the process forms only small amounts of tars or resinous co-products, even when employing as much as a 20% or more molar excess of maleic anhydride.

Abstract: A methacrylimide-containing polymer comprising a polymer (A) comprised of 5-100 weight % of units represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is H or C1-20 hydrocarbon group, and 0-95 weight % of units derived from an ethylenic monomer, wherein a polymer derived from at least one ethylenic monomer has been grafted onto the polymer (A). The methacrylimide-containing polymer is used as a blend with another thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: Polyolefin type coating resin compositions obtained by copolymerizing acrylic type oligomers, polydienes, acrylic type monomers and chlorinated polyolefins containing 10-60 weight % chlorine in the existence or the absence of the Hardener. The obtained copolymers are used for coatings, printing inks or adhesives applying as one coat finish or primer to give excellent coating films of adhesive property, solvent resistance and the appearance.

Abstract: A novel graft copolymer capable of imparting to a polyolefin when blended therewith high tensile modulus and high sag resistance without increasing melt viscosity, and a method of making the same. The graft copolymer is a polyolefin having a relatively high weight-average molecular weight methacrylate polymer grafted thereto. The graft copolymer is formed by dissolving or swelling a non-polar polyolefin in an inert hydrocarbon solvent, heating to dissolve the polyolefin, and while stirring the mixture, adding a methacrylate monomer, together with an initiator to produce a constant, low concentration of radicals, to from a graft copolymer with a high molecular weight polymer chain covalently bonded or grafted to the polyolefin backbone. The graft copolymer can be separated from the solvent, isolated by volatilizing the solvent, for example in a devolatilizing extruder, and extruded into a desired shape such as a sheet, tube or the like. This graft copolymer can be blended with a polyolefin matrix.

Abstract: A modified 3-methylbutene-1 polymer as prepared by grafting a monomer containing an unsaturated group onto a 3-methylbutene-1 homo- or copolymer, a 3-methylbutene-1 polymer composition comprising a 3-methylbutene-1 polymer and a fibrous material, and a molded article comprising a mold of a 3-methylbutene-1 polymer and a thin metallic layer provided on the mold.

Abstract: Ether derivatives of polymers of p-hydroxystyrene are made by reacting the polymer through Michael addition with an ethylenically unsaturated compound which contains an electron withdrawing group on the carbon atom alpha to the unsaturation.

Abstract: Composition of matter useful as multifunctional viscosity index improver for lubricating oil comprising reaction product of:(i)(a) degraded ethylene-alpha-olein copolymer obtained by degrading copolymer of ethylene and at least one other alpha-olefin monomer, said copolymer comprising intramolecularly heterogeneous copolymer chains containing at least one crystallizable segment of methylene units and at least one low crystallinity ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer segment, wherein said at least one crystallizable segment comprises at least about 10 weight percent of said copolymer chain and contains at least about 57 weight percent ethylene, wherein said low crystallinity segment contains not greater than about 53 weight percent ethylene, and wherein said copolymer has a molecular weight distribution characterized by at least one of a ratio of M.sub.w /M.sub.n of less than 2 and a ratio of M.sub.z /M.sub.w of less than 1.

Abstract: A coextrudable adhesive composition formed from a polymer component and a catalytic agent is disclosed. The polymer component is selected from grafted polymers formed by grafting polyolefins with an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or anhydride. The catalytic agent is a monoalkyl phosphate, alkylamine, heterocyclic compound or aminocarboxylic acid. The compositions show improved adhesion to polar substrates compared with the related compositions that do not contain the catalytic agent. The compositions may be used, for example, in the bonding of ethylene/vinyl alcohol polymers to polyolefins and polyamides.

Abstract: An additive composition comprising a graft and amine-derivatized copolymer prepared from ethylene and at least one C.sub.3 to C.sub.10 alpha-monoolefin and, optionally, a polyene selected from non-conjugated dienes and trienes comprising from about 15 to 80 mole percent of ethylene, from about 20 to 85 mole percent of said C.sub.3 to C.sub.10 alpha-monoolefin and from about 0 to 15 mole percent of said polyene having an average molecular weight ranging from about 5,000 to 500,000 which has been reacted with at least one olefinic carboxylic acid acylating agent to form one or more acylating reaction intermediates characterized by having a carboxylic acid acylating function within their structure and reacting said reaction intermediate with a hydrocarbon substituted or unsubstituted N-naphthylphenylenediamine and a lubricating oil composition containing same are provided.

Abstract: The addition of a polyolefin-acrylic graft copolymer to blends of polyolefin and core-shell polymers improves compatibility and allows core-shell polymers to be use as processing and performance modifiers polyolefins. Generally the compatibilizing additive is a graft copolymer of a polyolefin and a methacrylate. More specifically, the graft copolymer is derived from at least about 80% of a monomer of a methacrylic ester of the formula CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(CH.sub.3)COOR, where R may be alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl, substituted or unsubstituted, and less than 20%, based on a total monomer weight, of an acrylic or styrenic monomer copolymerizable with the methacrylic ester grafted on to a non-polar polyolefin trunk, so that at least one chain is a polymer with a weight average molecular weight greater than about 20,000 and is present in a weight ratio with the polyolefin trunk of from about 1:9 to about 4:1.

Abstract: Described are heat-activatable promoters for treating the surfaces of metals or synthetic materials (plastics) prior to bonding, containingfrom 0.1 to 10% by weight of a carbonyl compound having at least one activated double bond,from 5 to 30% by weight of a polymer having functional groups,from 0 to 10% by weight of further auxiliary materials, as well asone or more organic solvent(s) to make 100% by weight.The invention further relates to a process for producing the heat-activatable adhesion promoter and the use thereof for the surface treatment of polymer fibers.

Abstract: Novel methacrylate ester block polymers comprising both a hydrolyzable and a non-hydrolyzable ester functionality are capable of being partially hydrolyzed and neutralized to yield the corresponding methacrylic acid and methacrylic acid salt (ionomer) derivatives. The compositions are usefully employed in the preparation of thermoplastic elastomers, adhesives and laminating films.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multiplex ethylene coplymer comprising (a) 50 to 94.8 mole % of units derived from ethylene, which are represented by the following formula (I):--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- (I)(b) 5 to 45 mole % of units derived from a monomer selected from alkyl acrylates, alkyl methacrylates, vinyl carboxylates and isopropenyl carboxylates, which are represented by the following formula (II): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 stands for a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and X is ##STR2## in which R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 stand for an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms), and (c) 0.2 to 5 mole % of units derived from a monomer having a radical-polymerizable ethylenic double bond and at least one carbon-to-carbon double bond which is different from a double bond of an aromatic nucleus. This ethylene copolymer can be easily cured, and the cured copolymer is a rubber having excellent oil resistance and heat resistance.

Abstract: A methacrylic resin cast plate having an excellent antistatic property comprises (A) 100 weight parts of a polymer comprising 50 to 100 weight % of methyl methacrylate units and 0 to 50 weight % of copolymerizable monomer units and (B) 0.1 to 20 weight parts of a polymer comprising 20 to 100 weight % of units derived from a monomer having a quaternary ammonium base, which is represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is H or CH.sub.3, R.sub.2 through R.sub.4 are H or (Cl-9)alkyl which may have a substituent, m is from 1 to 10 and X.sup.- is an anion of a quaternizing agent,and 0 to 80 weight % of copolymerizable monomer units. The cast plate is obtained by polymerizing methyl methacrylate, a monomer mixture comprising at least 50 weight % of methyl methacrylate and up to 50 weight % of a copolymerizable monomer or a partial polymerization product thereof in the presence of the polymer (B).

Abstract: A grafted copolymer containing low cis-polybutadiene having a Mooney viscosity of 30 to 40 as a rubber component, and 30% by volume or more of particles of said rubber component becoming non-spherical rubber particles when molded into a molded article, is suitable for use as a low gloss agent which is usable in the fields of internal and external automotive trims, exterior parts of household electric applicances, etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition which shows excellent balance in mechanical strengths and has superior solvent resistance and processability. This composition comprises:(a) a polyolefin resin in an amount of 20-95% by weight,(b) a polyphenylene ether resin in an amount of 80-5% by weight,(c) a partially hydrogenated alkenyl aromatic compound-isoprene block copolymer in an amount of 2-45 parts by weight based on totally 100 parts by weight of the components (a) and (b), and(d) an alkenyl aromatic compound-conjugated diene block copolymer in an amount of 3-45 parts by weight based on totally 100 parts by weight of the components (a) and (b).This composition can be easily molded into articles very excellent in balance of impact strength, heat resistance and solvent resistance and having uniform and smooth surface.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition having excellent heat resistance and impact resistance as well as having excellent rigidity, chemical resistance and processibility, comprising:(a) a polyphenylene ether resin or a resin composition containing a polyphenylene ether,(b)(i) a modified propylene polymer grafted with a styrene-based monomer and an unsaturated carboxylic acid or its derivative, or(ii) a propylene-based resin composition containing the modified propylene polymer and a propylene polymer, and(c) a rubbery substance. The thermoplastic resin compositions not only have good mold-processibility but also exhibit well-balanced physical properties when molded into articles.

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: An additive composition comprising a graft and amine-derivatized copolymer prepared from ethylene and at least one C.sub.3 to C.sub.10 alpha-monoolefin and, optionally, a polyene selected from non-conjugated dienes and trienes comprising from about 15 to 80 mole percent of ethylene, from about 20 to 85 mole percent of said C.sub.3 to C.sub.10 alpha-monoolefin and from about 0 to 15 mole percent of said polyene, said copolymer having a number average molecular weight ranging from about 5,500 to 50,000 and having grafted thereon at least 1.8 molecules of a carboxylic acid acylating function per molecule of said copolymer and reacting said grafted copolymer with an amino-aromatic polyamine compound from the group consisting of an N-arylphenylenediamine, an aminocarbazole, an aminoindole, an amino-indazolinone, an aminomercaptotriazole, and an amino-perimidine to form said graft and amine-derivatized copolymer, and a lubricating oil composition containing same are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are thermoplastic resin compositions comprising:(a) a polyphenylene ether resin or a resin composition containing a polyphenylene ether,(b) (i) a modified propylene polymer obtainable by grafting a propylene polymer with a styrene-based monomer or a mixture of a styrene-based monomer and a monomer copolymerizable with the styrene-based monomer or (ii) a composition comtaining said modified propylene polymer and a propylene polymer, and(c) a rubbery substance,wherein the number mean particle size of the component (a) and (c) in the dispersion phase being from 0.01 to 20 .mu.m, the proportion of the component (a) to the sum of the components (a) and (b) being 1 to 80% by weight, that of the component (b) to the sum of the components (a) and (b) being 99 to 20% by weight, and the proportion of the component (c) to the sum of the components (a) and (b) being 1 to 50 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of (a) plus (b).

Abstract: A process is provided according to the present invention comprising the steps of: functionalizing a base polymer by grafting alpha-beta unsaturated carboxylic acid, anhydride or ester to a base polymer, the base polymer being selected from the group of hydrogenated polymer of a conjugated diolefin and a copolymer of conjugated diolefins and monoalkenyl arenes, the grafting being performed in a blending device capable of imparting high mechanical energy and in the presence of 3 to 15 percent by weight, based on base polymer, of a suitable diluent oil; reacting the functionalized polymer with an amine; and recovering an animated polymer. This process results in a lower level of scission, crosslinking and coupling than processes which are essentially oil free. The product of this process is an excellent lubricating oil viscosity index improver and additionally has dispersant characteristics.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thermoplastic resin composition which comprises:(a) a polyphenylene ether resin or a polyphenylene ether-containing resin composition,(b) a polypropylene grafted with a styrene-based monomer and/or a propylene copolymer grafted with a styrene-based monomer,(c) an ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer grafted with a styrene-based monomer, said ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer having a density of 0.85-0.91 g/cm.sup.3 and a maximum melting peak temperature of 100.degree. C. and above measured with a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), and(d) optionally, rubbery substance. Also disclosed herein is a process for producing a thermoplastic resin composition which comprises incorporating a preblend composed of:(a') a polyphenylene ether resin or a polyphenylene ether-containing resin composition,(b') a polypropylene and/or a propylene copolymer,(c') an ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer having a density of 0.85-0.91 g/cm.sup.3 and a maximum melting peak temperature of 100.degree. C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic resin composition, comprising:(a) a polyphenylene ether resin or a resin composition containing a polyphenylene ether,(b) (i) a modified propylene polymer obtainable by grafting a propylene polymer with a styrene-based monomer or a mixture of a styrene-based monomer and a monomer copolymerizable with the styrene-based monomer or (ii) a composition containing said modified propylene polymer and a propylene polymer, and(c) two or more rubbery substances, at least one rubbery substance being compatible with the component (a), and at least one rubbery substance being not compatible with the component (a). The thermoplastic resin composition has good moldability and yields molded articles having well-balanced physical properties.

Abstract: Polybutenyl substituted succinic acylating agents are formed by reacting (a) an acidic reactant represented by the general formulaR--CO--CH.dbd.CH--CO--R'wherein R and R' are independently --OH, --O-lower alkyl, a halogen atom, or taken together are a single oxygen atom, with (b) a polymer composed mainly or entirely of polyisobutene, at least 50% of the polyisobutene content of the polymer having an end group represented by the formula ##STR1## The mole ratio of acidic reactant:polymer is at least 1:1; and the reaction mixture is maintained under superatmospheric pressure during at least a substantial portion of the reaction period. The reaction rate is high, the yields of desired product are high, and despite the fact that superatmospheric pressures and elevated temperatures are used, the process forms only small amounts of tars or resinous co-products, even when employing as much as a 20% or more molar excess of maleic anhydride.

Abstract: A graft copolymer, which is effective as an additive to unsaturated polyester resins, contains 10-80 weight % of a macromonomer of a specified kind, 20-89.9 weight % of a vinyl monomer of another specified kind, and 0.1-5 weight % of vinyl monomers of still other kinds. If necessary, up to 40 weight % of still another constituent of a specified kind may be contained.

Abstract: Degraded molecular weight copolymers of ethylene alpha-olefin are provided. The ethylene alpha-olefin copolymers, before degradation, are characterized by having a narrow molecular weight distribution and are comprised of intramolecularly heterogeneous and intermolecularly homogeneous copolymer chains. The degraded copolymers are useful as viscosity index improvers for oils.

Abstract: In electrically conducting polymers in their oxidized (doped) form, which are known per se, the anions can be exchanged in any desired manner, if the polymer in solution is brought into contact with a salt containing the anion to be exchanged and the solution equilibrium is established, taking account of the solubility product of the salts present. In this manner, the properties of the electrically conducting polymers can be adapted to different purposes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a graft copolymer resin prepared by graft polymerizing a vinyl compound onto a composite-structured acrylic rubber whose particles are composed of a core consisting of a diene rubber enlarged by treatment with an acid group-containing copolymer latex, and an outer layer consisting of an acrylate polymer having a crosslinked structure formed by the combined use of a graft-linking agent and a cross-linking agent. This graft copolymer resin may be blended with a rigid thermoplastic resin in a specific proportion. This resin composition imparts a good gloss to the molded articles formed therefrom, while retaining excellent impact resistance and weather resistance.

Abstract: A method of producing a modified polypropylene comprising the step of graft-polymerizing a propylene random copolymer containing an unconjugated diene comonomer represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 -R.sub.4 are H or an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms, and n is an integer of 1-20, with a monomer having an unsaturated bond by a radical method.

Abstract: An improved process for the production of linear alternating polymers of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon employs a novel catalyst composition formed from a compound of palladium, an anion of a strong non-hydrohalogenic acid and a supported bidentate ligand of phosphorus. The improved process is characterized by a reduced level of reactor fouling. The polymer products are useful as engineering thermoplastics.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a viscosity index improver for lubricating oil compositions comprising the reaction product of A a copolymer of ethylene and at least one other alpha-olefin monomer, said copolymer grafted with ethylenically monoansaturataed carboxylic acid material and B amido-amine or thioamido-amine comprising the reaction product of a polyamine and alpha, beta-unsaturated compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is oxygen or sulfur, Y is OR.sup.4, --SR.sup.4 or ##STR2## and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently selected from hydrogen, hydrocarbyl and substituted hydrocarbyl.

Abstract: Improved dispersant/VI improver luboil additives are produced by reacting a hydrogenated conjugated diene star polymer or block copolymer with an alpha, beta unsaturated carboxylic acid or derivative to form an activated star polymer, which is then reacted with a) an alkyl carboxylic acid and b) an alkylamine or alkane polyol, or with the preformed product of reactants a) and b).

Abstract: A self-curing aqueous resin dispersion obtained by neutralizing a resin having at least one alicyclic epoxy group and at least two carboxyl groups in the molecule, with a base and dispersing the neutralized resin in water.

Abstract: The polymers of ethylenically unsaturated monomers exhibit a greater degree of clarity and a greater degree of heat stability than do vinylidene chloride copolymers but do not have the barrier properties of vinylidene chloride copolymers. The present invention is an emulsion polymerized interpolymer, which provides both clarity and low oxygen permeability to applications where such properties are required of a polymer, having two miscible phases, which comprises (a) a first phase of an effective amount of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and (b) a second phase of an effective amount of vinylidene chloride monomer and at least one ethylenically unsaturated comonomer wherein the first phase and the second phase are miscible.