Abstract: Ionically crosslinked ethylene copolymers prepared by mixing a carboxyl-containing copolymer with an aqueous metal salt solution in the reaction zone of a twin-screw extruder and transferring the product to a devolatilization zone, and are used as adhesion promoters, injection molded articles or laminating films.

Abstract: Block polymers of vinylaromatics and conjugated dienes which posses acidic terminal groups and are in the form of salts which contain divalent or polyvalent metal cations or cation complexes. A process for the preparation of such salts of block polymers containing acid groups, and the use of these polymers as thermoplastic materials, as thermoplastic elastomers, for modifying thermoplastic materials, as viscosity index improvers in lubricating oils or as components in hot melt adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an improved process for producing an ionomer from an acid group containing polymer. Production of the ionomer requires neutralization of an acid functionality or reaction of anhydride functional groups with a metal ion source to produce a salt. It has been found that metal hydrocarbyls or metal hydrides can be used as the source of metal ions for neutralizing the acid or anhydride functionalities. The reaction can occur in a solvent or in a melt, but is most preferably performed in a solvent.

Abstract: This invention provides a pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising an acrylic copolymer component (A) which is at least in part an acetoacetyl group-containing acrylic copolymer and at least one curing component (B) selected from the class consisting of isocyanate compounds, epoxy compounds, aldehyde compounds, non-amino resin amine compounds, metal salts, metal alkoxides, metal chelate compounds, ammonium salts and hydrazine compounds.This adhesive composition is well-balanced in the triad of tack, adhesion, cohesion in adhesion technology and can be advantageously used in various applications such as adhesive tapes and labels.

Abstract: Polymerized 1,3-butadiene, including styrenic block copolymers, are functionalized with both carboxylic ester groups and ketone linking groups by reaction with carbon monoxide and an alcohol. Such conjugated diene polymers can be reacted in the presence of a catalyst composition that includes a cobalt compound and an amine ligand. The functionalized 1,3-butadiene polymers may be hydrogenated with a nickel/aluminum catalyst which removes olefinically unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds without substantially hydrogenating the ketone linking groups and carboxylic ester groups.

Abstract: Polymerized 1,3-butadiene, including styrenic block copolymers, are functionalized with both carboxylic ester groups and ketone linking groups by reaction with carbon monoxide and an alcohol. Such conjugated diene polymers can be reacted in the presence of a catalyst composition that includes a cobalt compound and an amine ligand. The functionalized 1,3-butadiene polymers may be hydrogenated with a nickel/aluminum catalyst which removes olefinically unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds without substantially hydrogenating the ketone linking groups and carboxylic ester groups.

Abstract: Disclosed is a paint resin prepared by reacting an aluminum chelate compound with a resin having an active hydrogen bonded to an electrophilic atom or atomic group, and/or epoxy group.

Abstract: Modified rubber compositions are described which comprise at least one polymer rubber containing carbon-carbon unsaturation, at least one aromatic furazan oxide, and at least one hydrocarbon-soluble transition metal salt. When a transition metal salt is included in such polymer rubber formulations containing aromatic furazan oxides, the undesirable odors which normally characteristic of such rubber formulations is diminished or eliminated without significantly reducing the other desirable characteristics of the vulcanized rubbers. For example, filled vulcanizates made by vulcanizing mixtures in accordance with the invention exhibit high rebound, and tires which are formulated to include at least a portion of the cured vulcanizates in the tread exhibit reduced rolling resistance. Preferably, the hydrocarbon-soluble transition metal salts are the aliphatic or alicyclic monocarboxylic acid salts or cobalt, iron, nickel or manganese.

Abstract: Cationic polymerization of trioxane and a mixture of ester derivatives of .alpha.,.alpha.- and .alpha.,.beta.-isomers of glycerol formal yields acetal terpolymers having pendant functional groups (i.e., ester groups, or hydroxyl groups obtained by hydrolyzing ester groups, pendent from the polymer's backbone). The glycerol formal monomers employed in this invention may include functional groups selected from ester moieties which are protected from, and thus survive, the polymerization process with trioxane. These groups may then be present as functional reactive sites for the subsequent synthesis of block polymers and/or to chemically bind modifiers to the acetal terpolymer backbone, for example.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition, a process for making the composition, and blends comprising the composition, wherein the composition comprises (a) an at least partially neutralized carboxylated ethylene-propylene rubber copolymer that is the reaction product of (i) a non-carboxylated ethylene-propylene rubber, (ii) an azidosulfonylbenzoic acid, and (iii) and a metal based neutralizing agent wherein: (1) the carboxylated copolymer is substantially free of olefinic unsaturation, and (2) the degree of neutralization of the carboxyl groups of the carboxylated copolymer is at least 50 percent, and (b) a zinc carboxylate.

Abstract: A coating composition containing a carboxyl functional polymeric emulsion or dispersion, a carbodiimide and a transition metal catalyst which upon curing provides coatings with improved resistance properties.

Abstract: Polycarboxylic acids and their salts corresponding to the following general formula[X]--(NHOC--Y--COO M).sub.n (I)in whichX is the residue of a hydrophobic, linear or branched vinyl oligomer having an average molecular weight M.sub.n of from 200 to 5000 and preferably from 300 to 3000,Y is the 1,2-vinylene, 1,2-ethylene, 1,3-propylene, 1,2-phenylene, 1,2-cyclohexen-4-ylene or 1,2-cyclohexylene group,n is a number of from 1.4 to 3.0 and preferably from 1.6 to 2.3 andM is hydrogen, an alkali metal, an ammonium, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylammonium or C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 hydroxyalkylammonium group, which are useful as surfactants and emulsifiers in aqueous systems.

Abstract: The inverse emulsion polymerization of a monomer of the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1 represent hydrogen of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, using a surfactant system having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value from 4 to 9, an azo-type free radical initiator and certain hydrocarbon liquids to yield a water-in-oil emulsion of a homopolymer of at least 10.sup.6 average molecular weight, the emulsion having a viscosity less than 10 cps, at 15% solids, 60 rpm Brookfield and 20.degree. C.Also disclosed is the preparation of poly(vinylamines) of at least 10.sup.6 average molecular weight by acid or base hydrolysis of the homopolymer emulsion.Also disclosed are drilling mud compositions, cements for drilling holes, completion fluids, acidized fracturing fluids, and wet-end paper additives containing the poly(vinylamines) and demonstrating superior properties.

Abstract: Curable carboxylated compositions are disclosed containing as a crosslinking agent a linear polymeric hindered polyvalent salt of an aromatic polycarboxylic acid. The salt is heat stable at crosslinking temperatures of the curable composition. Polyvalent metals include calcium, magnesium, cadmium, zinc, lead, cobalt, strontium, barium, nickel, copper, tin, aluminum, cerium, indium, iron, and chromium ions. Aromatic polycarboxylic acids of the salt include terephthalic, trimellitic, pyromellitic and trimesic.

Abstract: A method for preparing functionalized polymers formed by anionic polymerization, e.g., polystyrene, polyisoprene, etc., generally comprising the steps of conducting anionic polymerization, contacting the polymer so formed with CO.sub.2 in the presence of a polar diluent, then conducting an ion-exchange reaction between the carbonated polymer product and a hydrocarbon soluble salt.

Abstract: Metal salts of carboxyl-containing polymers are prepared by suspending carboxyl and/or carboxylic anhydride group-containing polymers in an inert solvent, reacting with a pulverulent basic metal compound, and then working up the suspension.

Abstract: A process for producing a modified propylene polymer composition is disclosed, which comprises melt-kneading a propylene polymer having a considerable titanium or vanadium content as a catalyst residue and having incorporated therein a phenolic antioxidant in the presence of a radical generator in combination with a specific amount of a zinc salt of a carboxylic acid. The resulting modified propylene polymer composition exhibits freedom from coloring as well as improved moldability.

Abstract: Catalytically inert films comprising complexes of polymer with a compound of a Group 1B or Group 8 metal at unusually low proportions of metal can be selectively activated, e.g. to provide a catalytic surface. Such films can be advantageously activatable to electroless deposition, e.g. of oxidation resistant layers of copper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising crosslinkable polyethylene homopolymer, copolymer or mixture thereof. The composition includes a peroxide crosslinking agent, a crosslinking co-agent, and a metal compound having a cation selected from Group IIA and IIB of the Periodic Table of Elements. The composition is particularly useful for polymers which are formed using Ziegler-type catalysts and have complete terminal saturation. The present invention also includes a composition which has been found particularly suitable for use in critical molding processes such as rotational molding. This composition comprises a polyethylene homopolymer, copolymer, or mixture thereof. The present invention includes a method of rotational molding.

Abstract: This invention provides a resin composition curable at a low temperature and characterized in that the composition comprises:(a) a copolymer prepared from a polysiloxane macromonomer and an epoxy-containing monomer both containing ethylenically unsaturated groups,the polysiloxane macromonomer being prepared by reacting 70 to 99.999 mole % of a compound (A) represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or phenyl, and R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each alkoxyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or hydroxyl with 30 to 0.001 mole % of a compound (B) represented by the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.5 is a hydrogen atom or methyl, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are each hydroxyl, alkoxyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, at least one of R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel radiopaque materials comprise heavy metal salts, such as bismuth and uranium salts complexed with a polymer. The metallic complexes which are permanent, nonleachable and have radiopacities at least equivalent to that of aluminum do not adversely affect the mechanical and physical properties of compositions. They are useful as medical and dental resins, in fabricating medical and dental appliances, prosthetic devices, radiation shielding devices and radiopaque polyester fabrics for clothing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method to prepare an adduct of a nitrile rubber and an amino alcohol. The present adducts have 2-oxazoline functionality which is detectable in the infrared spectrum.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer and an article of manufacture consisting essentially of this polymer are described herein which possess excellent mechanical properties at both room and elevated temperatures. The polymer is obtained by modifying a block copolymer composed of a conjugated diene compound and an alkenyl arene compound. The block copolymer is first selectively hydrogenated and thereafter modified by grafting carboxyl containing functional groups primarily in the alkenyl arene block via metalation. The mechanical properties may be varied and controlled by varying the degree of functionalization (amount of carboxyl groups), and the degree of neutralization of the carboxyl groups from an acid to a metal carboxylate salt.

Abstract: A suber-toughened multiphase thermoplastic composition is provided by incorporating an effective amount of at least one functionalized, selectively hydrogenated alkenyl arene/conjugated diene block copolymer to which has been grafted an effective amount of carboxyl functional groups primarily in the alkenyl arene blocks thereof with poly (ethylene terephthalate). The carboxyl functional groups are present as carboxylic acids and their salts in an effective salt to acid ratio for super-toughening the composition. Additionally, the block copolymer phase has an effective phase size for super-toughening the composition.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of carboxylated propylene homo- and copolymers which comprises the reaction of a thermoplastic propylene homo- or copolymer with an azidosulfonyl- benzoic acid by mechanically mixing said polymer and said acid at a temperature of at least 180.degree. C. in the substantial absence of a free-radical initiator. The carboxylated polymers thus prepared display considerably improved viscosity characteristics and can advantageously be used in novel polymer blends with polyamide polymers as well for the preparation of novel ionomers by reaction with a metal compound of basic character based on a mono-, di- or trivalent metal.

Abstract: Block polymers of vinylaromatic compounds and conjugated dienes which possess acidic terminal groups, are present in the form of lithium salts and form an aluminum complex. A process for the preparation of such complexes and the use of these block polymer complexes as molding materials and for modifying thermoplastic materials.

Abstract: Polymers and copolymers of conjugated dienes and aromatic vinyl compound which have a carboxyl end group and are present as salts, the salts containing metal cations or metal cation complexes which are bivalent or polyvallent and also a process for preparing such salts of polymers which contain carboxyl end groups and their use for modifying thermoplastic materials or as vulcanizable materials.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing elastomer composition which comprises (a) a fluorine-containing elastomer, (b) at least one of divalent metal oxide and hydroxide, (c) a polyhydroxyaromatic compound and (d) a complex compound of 1,8-diazobicyclo[5,4,0]undec-7-ene or diazabicyclo[4,3,0]non-5-ene and a divalent metal chloride, has a good stock storage stability and can produce a vulcanized product with improved vulcanized product properties and compression set.

Abstract: An acrylic or methacrylic resin emulsion coating composition comprising a blended mixture composed of(1) 100 parts by weight as solid resin content of a copolymer resin emulsion [A], the copolymer resin therein having a glass transition temperature Tg(A), determined by the DSC method, of about -10.degree. to about -55.degree. C., and said copolymer resin emulsion [A] being an aqueous emulsion-copolymerization product being free from a copolymerizable diallyl component and derived from acrylic and/or methacrylic monomers (a) and (b) specified in the claims in the presence of a polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene block copolymer,(2) 20 to 300 parts by weight as solid resin content of a copolymer emulsion [B], the copolymer resin therein having a glass transition temperature Tg(B), determined by the DSC method, of less than 0.degree. C., and satisfying the following equationTg(B)-Tg(A)=10.about.55.degree. C.

Abstract: A highly sensitive positive resist mixture which comprises a resist having a carboxyl group at the side chain and which is decomposable by high energy rays constituted by a polymer having the formula I ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, . . . R.sub.n represent alkyl groups, halogenated alkyl groups, or aryl groups having five or fewer carbon atoms, or --COORa or --CORb (where Ra and Rb are alkyl groups or halogenated alkyl or aryl groups having five or fewer carbon atoms), and when ##EQU1## m.sub.c /M is in the range of 0.01 to 1.0 and m.sub.1 /M, m.sub.2 /M, . . . m.sub.n /M are respectively in the range of 0.99 to 0, and an additive selected from the group consisting of oxides, halides and organic acid salts of bivalent metals.

Abstract: Halocarbons are readily bonded to a variety of substrates, including metals, polyolefins, styrenics, polyamides and thermoplastic polyesters, by treating the surface(s) to be bonded with a neoalkoxy zirconate compound. The articles produced by the aforesaid process resist delamination. Applicable fluorinated compounds include fluorinated polymers such as Teflon. The specific zirconate compound preferred is dependent on the particular substrate and the halogenated organic compound to be bonded. Preferred are organo-zirconates having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each monovalent hydrocarbon groups or substantive derivatives thereof; the A groups are independently selected from diester phosphates, diester pyrophosphates, oxyalkylamino, oxyalkylarylamino, or sulfonyl groups; B is an R'.sub.2 C group or a carbonyl group; R' is a hydrogen group or an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and n is 1 or 2.

Abstract: Certain cobalt(II) complexes such as secondary amine adducts of cobalt(II) acetylacetonate have been found useful as latent catalysts for anhydride-epoxy blends.

Abstract: A rubber composition is disclosed which contains, as a rubber component, 20-100% by weight of (A) polybutadiene polymerized by using a lithium initiator and 80 to 0% by weight of (B) another rubber component. The polybutadiene has the following physical properties (i)-(v):(i) The molecular weight distribution of Mw/Mn is 1.4 to 3.0 in which Mw and Mn are a weight average molecular weight and a number average molecular weight, respectively;(ii) A polymer component having the molecular weight being not more than 10.sup.5 when calculated as polystyrene is from 7 to 25%;(iii) The content of bound vinyl groups is from 10 to 25%;(iv) The content of tin atoms bonded to the polymer by tin-carbon bonds is not less than 50 ppm;(v) Mooney viscosity (ML.sub.1+4, 100.degree. C.) is from 20 to 70.

Abstract: The process of making cross-linked copolymers comprising ethylene and a hydroxyalkyl monomer comprising contacting the copolymer with an organometallic compound of a metal of Group IVA or IVB of the Periodic Table for a time and at a temperature sufficient to effect cross-linking.

Abstract: A hydrolyzable resin composition consisting essentially of a resin selected from the group consisting of an acrylic resin, a polyester resin and an epoxy resin and an organic solvent in which the resin is soluble, wherein said resin has at least one side chain bearing at least one terminal group of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X represents ##STR2## M is a metal selected from zinc, copper and tellurium; x is an integer of 1 to 2; R represents an organic acid residue selected from ##STR3## and R.sub.1 is a monovalent organic residue, and the metal content of said resin is 0.3 to 20% by weight of the resin.The subject composition provides superior antifouling coating compositions.

Abstract: A water-absorbent resin of polyacrylic acid series characterized in that the resin has the crosslinked surface formed by reacting a powdery water-absorbent resin of polyacrylic acid series with an aluminum compound which can react with the powdery resin in the presence of polyhydric alcohol and water.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymer derivative comprising the reaction product of a metal compound and a polymer having functional groups. The metal compound may be an acetate, carbonate, chloride, hydroxide, oxalate, oxide or sulphate of Al, Ba, Ca, Ce, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Pb, Sn, Ti, V, Zn and Zr. The functional group may be a carboxylic acid group, a thiol group or an olefinic group.The invention includes a process for efficiently reacting a functional group on a polymer with at least one co-reagent wherein the co-reagents are rendered compatible with the polymer, for example by being dissolved in the polymer or in a solution thereof whereby the reaction is effected in a single phase. The process may be a two stage process which comprises forming a metal derivative of a polymer of relatively low molecular weight and then incorporating the metal derivative into a polymer of higher molecular weight.

Abstract: Compositions of relatively water-stable thermoplastic polymers having hydrolyzable, pendant silane moieties and tetramethyl titanate dispersed in a normally solid alkylene-alkyl acrylate copolymer matrix. These compositions are useful as extrudates about wires and cables, water-curing in a relatively short period of time to crosslinked products.

Abstract: Zinc and strontium unmixed partial salts of lower alkyl vinyl ether-maleic acid copolymers useful as denture adhesives.

Abstract: A new and improved composition and method for profile modification of subterranean formations characterized by high reservoir temperatures and/or harsh brine conditions are disclosed. The new and improved profile modification agents comprise a gelable composition comprising:(a) water;(b) a water-thickening and crosslinkable amount of a water-dispersible copolymer comprising from about 30 to about 99 mol % of units derived from at least one N-sulfohydrocarbon substituted acrylamide monomer copolymerized with from about 1 to about 70 mol % of units derived from at least one other monomer bearing a carboxyl group or a carboxyl precursor group; and(c) an amount of a polyvalent metal sufficient to crosslink the polymer to form a stable gel. The profile modification agents are effective to alter the permeability of preselected portions of an underground formation by forming strong gels which are stable in harsh brine at temperatures of up to about 120.degree. C.

Abstract: A coating composition having improved heat resistance is disclosed. The coating composition comprises a ligand-free monomer/maleic anhydride polymer, and an effective amount of a metal ion-containing fugitive ligand complex to solubilize the polymer in an aqueous medium.

Abstract: A catalyst composition comprising a PGM complex bound to a carboxylated polymer containing not more than 5 mol equivalents of carboxylate groups per gram of polymer.

Abstract: There is disclosed a resin-metal (complex) catalyst, a method for its preparation, activation and use in carrying out Fischer-Tropsch reactions. The complex is a resin which has attached to it a coordination compound(s) and a metal(s). The complex has utility as a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst. More specifically, the complex is useful for the gaseous conversion of synthesis gas (carbon monoxide and hydrogen) to hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A primer composition comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight of copolymer obtained by reacting(1) an acrylic compound represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 respectively represent groups selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and monovalent substituted or non-substituted hydrocarbon group; with(2) a silane compound represented by the following formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 represents a group selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and monovalent substituted or non-substituted hydrocarbon groups, R.sup.4 represents a monovalent substituted or non-substituted hydrocarbon group, and Q.sup.1 represents a divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms,in the weight ratio of 0.1 to 1,000 wt % with respect to the component (1), in the presence of a free-radical initiator;(B) 0.

Abstract: A process for forming ionomer resins neutralized with aluminum is disclosed. In the process a copolymer containing carboxylic acid groups is melt blended in the absence of water with an aluminum compound of the formula ##STR1## where m is 0-2, n is 1-3 and the mixture treated with a volatile organic acid such as glacial acetic acid to activate the reaction between the acid groups of the copolymer and the aluminum compound. The organic acid is then removed from the copolymer by vaporization. Optionally, a moisture scavenger such as acetic anhydride is used to remove water which is incidentally present or formed by the reaction of the aluminum compound.

Abstract: Polymers consisting of (a) vinyl compounds having a 2,2'-bipyridyl side group, (b) vinyl compounds having a radiation-sensitive side group and, if appropriate, (c) olefines which differ from (a) and (b), and their complexes with metal compounds, with the exception of alkali metal and alkaline earth metal compounds. They are suitable for coating substrates and for the preparation of photographic relief images. Complexes with cobalt salts are effective catalysts for the polymerization of acetylene.

Abstract: A polymerization process, especially a solution polymerization process, for the preparation of high molecular weight polymers of alpha-olefins less susceptible to yellowness is disclosed. The process comprises feeding monomer(s), coordination catalyst and optionally inert hydrocarbon solvent to a reactor, polymerizing the monomers at a temperature of up to 320.degree. C. and deactivating the catalyst. An organozirconium compound is admixed with the polymer thus obtained. The organozirconium compound is of the formula ZrO.sub.m (OCOR').sub.n (OR").sub.p-n where R' and R" are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl and cycloalkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms, and m=0 or 1, provided that when m=0, p is 4 and n is 0-4, and when m=1, p is 2 and n=0-2. Any hydrocarbon solvent and other volatile matter are then separated and a composition comprising said high molecular weight polymer is recovered.

Abstract: Water-curable compositions, based on thermoplastic polymers having pendant thereto hydrolyzable silane moieties and metal carboxylate silanol condensation catalysts, which can be water cured in a relatively short period of time to crosslinked products characterized by an excellent balance of commercially acceptable properties. The compositions of this invention are particularly useful as extrudates about wires and cables.

Abstract: Metal complexes of poly(alloocimene) having conjugated double bonds in pendant side chains, with metallic compounds are useful as electrically conductive coatings.

Abstract: Homogeneous, strong and stable zirconium crosslinked gels prepared from a crosslinking composition comprised of a zirconium (IV) compound and a water-soluble compound containing a sulfate or carboxylate anion are provided which are particularly well suited in secondary enhanced oil recovery operations.