Abstract: A process for producing a polyacetal copolymer, which is extremely heat-stable and is extremely reduced in the quantity of unstable terminals even in a high polymerization yield in which trioxane as the principal monomer, comprises copolymerization of trioxane as the principal monomer with a cyclic ether or cyclic formal having at least one carbon-to-carbon bond as the comonomer by using a specific heteropoly-acid or acid salt thereof as a polymerization catalyst until the content of the remaining monomers is lowered to at most 10% by weight based on all the monomers fed, adding 0.01 to 10% by weight, based on the resulting crude polymer, of a solution containing a catalyst deactivator, or contacting a basic gas as the deactivator to deactivate the catalyst, and subjecting the crude polymer as such to heat melting treatment without washing thereof.

Abstract: Aqueous, heat-curable coating compound containingfrom 38.5 to 80% by weight of one or more film-forming copolymers and/or cocondensates which are emulsifiable in water or rendered water soluble by neutralisation with bases, having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of from 800 to 10,000, a hydroxyl number of from 60 to 390 and an acid number of from 15 to 60,B) from 0 to 25.5% by weight of one or more polyester oligomers having a calculated molecular weight of from 200 to 1000, a hydroxyl number of from 280 to 600 and an acid number of from 0 to 1.5,C) from 3.5 to 40% by weight of one or more amine resin cross-linking agents andD) from 0.5 to 28% by weight of one or more masked polyisocyanates,the percentages by weight of components A) to D) being based in each case on the solids contents by weight of the resins and adding up to 100% by weight,and water and optionally one or more organic solvents, pigments, fillers and/or the conventional auxiliary agents and additives used in lacquers.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the formation of highly anionic hydroxamic acid polymers whereby (meth) acrylic acid polymers are esterified in aqueous solution to poly (meth) acrylates. The resultant polymers are then reacted with an hydroxylamine to produce hydroxamated (meth) acrylic acid containing polymers. The esterified polymers, their hydroxamated derivatives and their use to flocculate Bayer Process streams are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns new, liquid compositions, stable in storage at room temperature, based on polymers containing acid anhydride groups as a binder, said compositions crosslinking under the action of heat and characterized by containing dispersed, solid, powdered, anhydride reactive crosslinker which, through the application of heat, can crosslink the binder containing anhydride groups under solidification. The features of these compositions are their low toxicity, low crosslinking temperatures and good mechanical strength of the crosslinked product. The invention also concerns a method of their manufacture and their use as heat curing coatings, potting compounds, sealants and adhesives.

Abstract: Novel terpolymers are disclosed which comprise the reaction product of a high molecular weight olefin, such as polybutene or polypropylene, with an unsaturated acid reactant, such as maleic anhydride and a di-or polyunsaturated reactant. The terpolymers are useful as dispersants in lubricating oils and fuels and are also used to prepared polysuccinimides and other post-treated additives useful in lubricating oils and fuels.

Abstract: A terpolymer having an average M.sub.n of from 600 to 100,000 is obtained by the terpolymerization of a 1-olefin having from 10 to 30 carbon atoms, maleic anhydride, and a 1,1 -disubstituted polyisobutylene having an average M.sub.n of from 500 to 5,000.

Abstract: The invention provides dispersants and dispersant viscosity index improvers which include polymers of conjugated dienes which have been hydrogenated and functionalized. The dispersant substances include compositions including a copolymer of two different conjugated dienes, a copolymer of a p-alkylstyrene and a conjugated diene, or a homopolymer of a conjugated diene. The polymers are selectively hydrogenated to produce polymers which have highly controlled amounts of unsaturation, permitting highly selective functionalization. Also provided are lubricant fluids, such as mineral and synthetic oils, which have been modified in their dispersancy and/or viscometric properties by means of the dispersant substances of the invention. Also provided are methods of modifying the dispersancy and/or viscometric properties of lubricating fluids such as mineral and synthetic lubricating oils. The dispersant substances may also include a carrier fluid to provide dispersant concentrates.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing elastomer composition, which comprises a terpolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, perfluoro(lower alkyl vinyl ether) and a perfluoro unsaturated nitrile compound represented by the following general formula:CF.sub.2 .dbd.CFO(CF.sub.2)nOCF(CF.sub.3)CN,wherein n is an integer of 2 to 5, and a bis(aminophenyl) compound represented by the following general formula as a cross-linking agent: ##STR1## wherein A is an alkylidene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a perfluoroalkylidene group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and X and Y are a hydroxyl group or an amino group, can produce vulcanized products having good vulcanization physical properties and a.good compression set.

Abstract: Water-soluble compound derived from a homopolymer or copolymer of maleic anhydride having available anhydride functional groups and hydrolyzed anhydride functional groups, wherein the hydrolyzed anhydride functional groups consist of carboxyl functional groups and functional groups derived from carboxyl functional groups carrying a residue of a compound corresponding to the formula I:C.sub.x H.sub.y A.sub.z O.sub.tin which:A is the nitrogen atom of a primary, secondary or tertiary amine functional group or the sulfur atom of a thiol functional group,x, z and t, independently of each other, are non-zero integers, andy is a non-zero integer, not less than 5 when A is a nitrogen atom and not less than 4 when A is a sulfur atom.

Abstract: Polymers and oligomers of olefinically unsaturated C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 -hydrocarbons having one or two 2-oxazolinyl end groups have the structure (I) ##STR1## where A is a polymer or oligomer radical derived from the olefinically unsaturated C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 -hydrocarbons and the radicals R can be identical or different and have the following meanings:hydrogen,C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl,C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -aryl,C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl.

Abstract: The tendency to opacify of a polyol composition comprising one or more zinc fatty acid salts such as zinc stearate, added to form a mold release agent when the polyol is converted to a molded polyurethane article, is retarded by the presence of a small but effective amount of one or more fatty alkyl diethoxylate (e.g. diethanolamine) compounds.

Abstract: A novel process for preparing poly(2-isopropenyl-2-oxazoline or oxazine) and its methyl methacrylate copolymer, which are useful as water borne curing agents, particularly in the non-stick coating industry. The process converts commercially available poly(methyl methacrylate) into poly(2-isopropenyl-2-oxazoline or oxazine) polymers or copolymers with methyl methacrylate, while circumventing the use of the highly toxic monomer, 2-isopropenyl-2-oxazoline or oxazine. The process involves converting a poly(methacrylic ester) to the corresponding poly(.beta.-hydroxy-N-ethyl or propyl methacrylamide) and activating the ring-forming .beta.-hydroxy-N-ethyl or propyl methacrylamide moiety to form an oxazoline or oxazine ring.

Abstract: Polymeric additives for hydraulic cement compositions which impart to the wet cement composition greater plasticity, lower slumploss over time, and water reduction capability without the problems of air entrainment associated with prior polymeric additives of this type. The superplasticizers have a carbon backbone formed by polymerization of ethylenically-unsaturated carboxylic acids, the backbone comprising carboxylic acid grafting sites to which are covalently attached a) air detraining functional side chains, which are first polyoxyalkylene groups of the general formulaR.sup.4 --(OA.sup.2).sub.x --Q--whereinQ=O or NH;A.sup.2 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkylene;x=1 to 200; andR.sup.4 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, andb) second polyoxyalkylene groups of the general formula R.sup.5 --O--(A.sup.3 O).sub.y --(A.sup.3).sub.p --N.dbd., wherein A.sup.3 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkylene; y=1 to 200; p=1 to 50; and R.sup.5 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing elastomer composition, which comprises a terpolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, perfluoro(lower alkyl vinyl ether) and cyano group-containing (perfluorovinylether) represented by the following general formula:CF.sub.2 .dbd.CF?OCF.sub.2 CF(CF.sub.3)!nCNwherein n is an integer of 1 to 5, and a bis(aminophenyl) compound represented by the following general formula as a cross-linking agent: ##STR1## , wherein A is, for example, an alkylidene group, and X and Y are a hydroxyl group or an amino group, can produce vulcanized products having a good heat resistance and good physical properties, and the bis(aminophenyl) compound has no problem as to its safety.

Abstract: Curable and cured elastomer compositions, and methods for the preparation thereof, in which vulcanization is retarded by incorporating the acid salts of certain methyl substituted aminoalkyl phenols into the compositions to be vulcanized. The compositions include an elastomer, a scorch retarding effective amount of a phenolic scorch retarder acid salt, and a cure effective amount of a free radical generating compound.

Abstract: A cationic final rinse metal treatment composition comprises a water soluble or water dispersible phenolic polymer which is the reaction product of: an amino phenol and either an anhydride-containing polymer or a di-epoxide, said polymer including a group imparting cationic functionality to the polymer.

Abstract: Nitrogen-containing functionalised polymers may be obtained by reacting olefinically-unsaturated polymers and N-substituted amido or imido compounds in the presence of an acid catalyst. The compounds may be useful as oil additives, for example, as dispersants, in lubricating or fuel oil compositions.C.sub.2 to C.sub.25 olefins may be reacted with N-substituted amido or imido compounds to obtain dihydrooxazine compounds, which may be useful as chemical intermediates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel tertiary amines derived from bisphenoles, diepoxides and aromatic secondary amines, to a process for their preparation and to their use as hardening accelerators for ethylenically unsaturated cold hardenable acrylic and polyester resins.

Abstract: A method of adsorbing from a solution comprising a biological sample viruses which retain their viability and infectivity. The method comprises adjusting the pH of said solution to pH 6.0 to 8.0; adding an effective amount of a water insoluble cross-linked polycarboxylic acid polymer ("WCPP") into said solution in a volume:volume ratio of WCPP to solution of 100:1 to 1:10,000 to form a WCPP-solution mixture; incubating said WCPP-solution mixture for a time sufficient to immobilize said viruses on said WCPP forming a WCPP-virus matrix; and separating said matrix from said solution. This novel method is suitable for removing, purifying, recovering and analyzing viable viruses as well as viral components such as viral proteins and nucleic acids.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sugar derivative of a biologically active peptide, which derivative has a prolonged duration of action when compared to the non-sugar modified peptide, and contains at least on one of the amino acid units a sugar residue which is attached to an amino group thereof by a coupling other than a direct N-glycosidic bond, and additionally, when it is a condensation product of a carboxyl group containing sugar and a peptide with less than 8 amino acid units, by a coupling other than a direct amide bond.

Abstract: Quaternary dialkylaminomethyl polymers derived from (alk)acrylamide and about 1 to about 15 mole percent ethylenically unsaturated anionic comonomer wherein the resulting ampholytic polymer has a standard viscosity of at least about 2.1 cps are disclosed. Processes for the preparation of these polymers and their use in flocculating suspended material in a variety of aqueous dispersions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Curable flurooelastomeric compositions used for O-rings comprising:A) parts (phr) of a curable fluoroelastomeric copolymer having a content in F<67% by weight and comprising from 40 to 68% by weight of VDF units, from 20 to 50% by weight of HFP units, the sum being 100, and optionally one or more comonomers having ethylene unsaturation, said copolymer having a number of ionic terminals of at least 0.5 for chain;B) from 1 to 5 phr of an adduct between an accelerator and a curing agent in molar ratio from 1:3 to 1:5, the accelerator being an onio-organic compound having a positive charge, the curing agent being a di- or polyhydroxy or di- or polythiol compound; the adduct being obtained by melting of the reaction product between accelerator and curing agent in the indicated molar ratios, or by melting of the adduct mixture 1:1 added with the curing agent in the indicated amounts.

Abstract: Curable fluoroelastomeric compositions employable for preparing fuel hoses or O-rings for injectors comprising:A) 100 phr (parts) copolymers or terpolymers based on VDF with a content in fluorine of at least 67% by weight, the VDF being comprised from 30 to 50% by weight, from 20 to 60% by weight of HFP optionally other monomeric units deriving from a monomer having ethylene unsaturation; the sum of the comonomers being 100;B) 1 to 5 phr of an adduct between an accelerator and a curing agent in molar ratio from 1:2 to 1:5, the accelerator being an onio-organic compound having a positive charge, the curing agent being a di- or polyhydroxy or di- or polythiol compound; the adduct being obtained by melting of the reaction product between accelerator and curing agent in the indicated molar ratios, or by melting of the adduct mixture 1:1 added with the curing agent in the indicated amounts.

Abstract: A method for producing a spherical crosslinked copolymer, which comprises polymerizing a monofunctional addition-polymerizable monomer and at least 0.5% by weight of a polyfunctional addition-polymerizable monomer on the basis of the total weight of monomers by suspension polymerization in an aqueous medium in the presence of a radical polymerization initiator of the following formula (b) which has a decomposition temperature for a half-life period of 10 hours within a range of from 60.degree. to 120.degree. C. and which is capable of forming at least four radical initiating points per molecule by the decomposition:(R.sub.4 --O--O.paren close-st..sub.m R.sub.5 (b)wherein R.sub.4 is a linear or branched C.sub.1-10 alkyl group, R.sub.5 is a m-valent C.sub.4-25 hydrocarbon group, and m is an integer of at least 2, wherein the plurality of R.sub.4 per molecule may be the same or different.

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.

Abstract: A novel copolymer of an unsaturated acidic reactant and an atactic vinyl terminated propene polymer (VTPP) and its use in preparation of fuel and lubricant additives is taught. The VTPP has a major amount of polymer chains containing terminal vinyl unsaturation, a number average molecular weight of at least 500, and comprises at least 70 weight per cent propene and 0 to 30 weight per cent of at least one olefin selected from the group consisting of C.sub.2 and C.sub.4 to C.sub.10 olefins. The unsaturated acidic reactant comprises at least one unsaturated C.sub.4 to C.sub.10 carboxylic or dicarboxylic acid or anhydride. An oil soluble dispersant additive of the invention useful in oleaginous compositions is prepared by contacting the atactic VTPP copolymer with at least one nucleophilic reagent selected from the group consisting of amines, alcohols, metal reactants and mixtures thereof under conditions effective to form adducts of the nucleophilic reagent with the copolymer.

Abstract: Polymers Ia and Ib carrying functional groups and obtainable byA) 1. hydrogenation of the olefinic double bonds of a polymer IIa comprisinga) from 20 to 100% by weight of a conjugated diene,b) from 0 to 80% by weight of an aromatic vinyl compound, andc) from 0 to 20% by weight of further comonomers,to give the hydrogenated polymer IIb,2. metallation of IIb using an organoalkali metal compound to give IIc,3. reaction of IIc with a diaziridine III to give IId, and4. hydrolysis or alcoholysis of IId to give Ia, or byB) 1. partial hydrogenation of IIa to give a partially hydrogenated polymer IIb',2. epoxidation of the double bonds of IIb' to give IIe, and3. reaction of IIe with a compound IV carrying functional groups, to give Ib,are suitable as viscosity index improvers for engine oils.

Abstract: A polymer conjugate consisting essentially of: from 90 to 99.9 mol % of units represented by the formula ##STR1## from 0.1 to 5 mol % of units represented by the formula ##STR2## wherein one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is a copolymer residue of the formula ##STR3## and the other one is hydrogen atom; from 0 to 9.9 mol % of units represented by the formula ##STR4## wherein R is a phenyl or t-butoxy group, R.sub.3 is H or an acetyl group, A and A.sub.1 which may be the same or different, represent a chemical single bond, an amino acid residue or peptide spacer selected from .beta. Ala, Gly, Phe-Gly, Phe-Phe-, Leu-Gly, Val-Ala, Phe-Ala, Leu-Phe, Leu-Ala, Phe-Leu-Gly, Phe-Phe-Leu, Leu-Leu-Gly, Phe-Tyr-Ala, Phe-Gly-Phe, Phe-Phe-Gly, Phe-Leu-Gly-Phe, Gly-Phe-Leu-Gly-Phe,Gly-.beta.Ala, Phe-Gly-.beta.Ala, Phe-Phe-.beta.Ala, Leu-Gly-.beta.Ala, Val-Ala-.beta.Ala, Phe-Ala-.beta.Ala, Leu-Phe-.beta.Ala, Leu-Gly-.beta.Ala, Phe-Leu-Gly-.beta.Ala, Phe-Phe-Leu .beta.Ala, Leu-Leu-Gly-.beta.Ala, Phe-Tyr-Ala-.beta.Ala, Phe-Gly-Phe-.

Abstract: A coating composition including a first component comprising a compound having appended thereto more than one carbamate functional group, and further including a second component reactive with said carbamate groups, which is a substituted acrylamide compound. The composition is useful as a clearcoating composition in a color-plus-clear composite coating.

Abstract: An air curing polymer composition is disclosed which contains acetoacetate functional polymer and an autoxidizable material. The composition cures on exposure to oxygen. One pack stable ambient curing compositions and a method of stabilizing acetoacetate functional groups to prevent hydrolysis are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided water insoluble cross-linked polyhydroxy polycarboxylic acid having at least two strands each having a strand skeleton of the formula: ##STR1## wherein one carbonyl group of at least one maleoyl moiety thereof in each strand is covalently linked to a--HN.[(H).sub.p (CH).sub.z.(OH).sub.m ].NH-- moietyto provide the presence therein of at least one cross linking moiety of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R is hydrogen or lower alkylene or lower alkoxy of 1-4 carbon atoms, or phenyl, z is an integer of 1-4, p is 0 or an integer up to z-1, m is 1 or an integer up to z, wherein the ratio of cross-links to poly (alkylene carbonic acid) strands is between about 1 and about 200 to 2. There is disclosed a method of making such polyhydroxy polycarboxylic acid as well as methods of utilizing same to remove proteins from aqueous media containing same to provide a matrix.

Abstract: To prepare a biodegradable plastic, biodegradable materials such as starches and a non-biodegradable polymer such as a polystyrene, polyurethane, polyethylene, polypropylene, or polycarbonate are treated: (1) under heat, pressure and reagents to break the polymers; and (2) by adding to them an oxidizing agent. This treatment forms and/or makes available reactive groups for bonding: (1) on the biodegradable material groups such as aldehyde or hydroxyl groups in the case of the carbohydrates and amine groups in the case of proteins and certain other compounds such as urea; and (2) on the non-biodegradable plastic groups such as aldehydes, methyl, propyl, ethyl, benzyl or hyroxyl groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of polymers bearing reactive functional groups. More particularly, this invention relates to the preparation of polymers containing functional acetoacetate groups and then following the polymerization reacting the acetoacetate group with a functional amine to form an enamine.Polymers of the present invention have many uses including coatings, sealants, adhesives and saturant applications, and are most useful as solutions or dispersions in water or water-cosolvent mixtures.

Abstract: Water-soluble compound derived from a homopolymer or copolymer of maleic anhydride having available anhydride functional groups and hydrolyzed anhydride functional groups, wherein the hydrolyzed anhydride functional groups consist of carboxyl functional groups and functional groups derived from carboxyl functional groups carrying a residue of a compound corresponding to the formula I:C.sub.x H.sub.y A.sub.z O.sub.tin which:A is the nitrogen atom of a primary, secondary or tertiary amine functional group or the sulfur atom of a thiol functional group,x, z and t, independently of each other, are non-zero integers, andy is a non-zero integer, not less than 5 when A is a nitrogen atom and not less than 4 when A is a sulfur atom.

Abstract: An air curing polymer composition is disclosed which contains acetoacetate functional polymer and an autoxidizable material. The composition cures on exposure to oxygen. One pack stable ambient curing compositions and a method of stabilizing acetoacetate functional groups to prevent hydrolysis are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for preparing (meth)acrylate polymers with lateral non-linear optical chromophores and molecular weights of from 5000 to 500,000, comprises reacting polymers of (meth)acryloyl isocyanate in solution with D-.omega.-hydroxyalkyl chromophores of the formula (I) ##STR1## where D is an electron donor,A is an electron acceptor,R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 can be identical or different and are each H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each CN, NO.sub.2 or CHO or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, together form a fused-on ring,X is CH and/or Nandm is an integer from 2 to 11.The products are suitable for optical components in communications technology.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for preparing a water-soluble polymer comprising subjecting an N-vinylcarboxylic acid amide alone or a mixture of the N-vinylcarboxylic acid amide and other water-soluble vinyl compound(s) copolymerizable therewith to suspension polymerization, and adding hydroxylamine followed by acidic hydrolysis. A water-soluble can be polymerized efficiently without forming gel.

Abstract: Functionalized copolymers of a C.sub.4 to C.sub.7 iso-olefin and para-alkylstyrene are provided which are prepared by a nucleophilic displacement of at least a portion of benzylic halogen present in the alkyl styrene moiety with an S--R.sup.2 (OH).sub.n nucleophile, R.sup.2 being C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 hydrocarbyl and n being an integer from 1 to 10. Polymer blends based on a mixture of a polar polymer and a functionalized isobutylene/para-alkylstyrene copolymer are also provided, wherein at least a portion of the benzylic halogen present in the alkyl styrene moiety is displaced by OH, S--R.sup.2 (OH).sub.n or N(H).sub.2-m ((R3)OH).sub.m, R.sup.3 being C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 hydrocarbyl and m being 1 or 2.

Abstract: There is provided water insoluble cross-linked polyhydroxy polycarboxylic acid having at least two strands each having a strand skeleton of the formula: ##STR1## wherein one carbonyl group of at least one maleoyl moiety thereof in each strand is covalently linked to a--HN.[(H).sub.p (CH).sub.z.(OH).sub.m ].NH-- moietyto provide the presence therein of at least one cross linking moiety of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R is hydrogen or lower alkylene or lower alkoxy of 1-4 carbon atoms, or phenyl, z is an integer of 1-4, p is 0 or an integer up to z-1, m is 1 or an integer up to z, wherein the ratio of cross-links to poly (alkylene carbonic acid) strands is between about 1 and about 200 to 2. There is disclosed a method of making such polyhydroxy polycarboxylic acid as well as methods of utilizing same to remove proteins from aqueous media containing same to provide a matrix.

Abstract: Chlorine-free polyfunctional polyisobutenes are described that can be modified by amines, alcohols and/or amino alcohols to result in additives that can be used in the petroleum field in particular in fuels and engine lubricants.They are prepared by radical terpolymerization of isobutene, maleic anhydride and polyisobutene having an average content of "exo" end double bonds of at least 50%.

Abstract: Anhydride functionalized copolymers of a higher .alpha.-olefin, and an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid ester formed by copolymerization of olefin, acid ester and anhydride of the acid can be used to form imide and polar group-containing lubricant additives by reaction of the anhydride functionality in such a copolymer with an organic compound containing amino functionality and a polar group, such as hydroxy or carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a latex of hydrogenated elastomeric polymer comprising:(1) combining an unsaturated polymer in latex form with(a) an oxidant selected from the group consisting of oxygen, air and hydroperoxide;(b) a reducing agent selected from hydrazine and hydrates thereof; and(c) a metal ion activator;(2) heating the mixture to a temperature from 0.degree. C. to the reflux temperature of the reaction mixture;(3) treating the mixture with ozone in an amount and under conditions which are sufficient for the ozone to react with residual polymer unsaturation to form an ozonated latex of elastomeric polymer having at least one terminal aldehyde end group;(4) treating the ozonated latex with hydroxylamine in an amount and under conditions which are sufficient to convert aldehyde end groups of the elastomeric polymer to oxime end groups to form a oximated polymer latex.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a latex of hydrogenated elastomeric polymer comprising:(1) combining an unsaturated polymer in latex form with(a) an oxidant selected from the group consisting of oxygen, air and hydroperoxide;(b) a reducing agent selected from hydrazine and hydrates thereof; and(c) a metal ion activator;(2) heating the mixture to a temperature from 0.degree. C. to the reflux temperature of the reaction mixture;(3) treating the mixture with ozone in an amount and under conditions which are sufficient for the ozone to react with residual polymer unsaturation to form an ozonated latex of elastomeric polymer having at least one terminal aldehyde end group;(4) treating the ozonated latex with hydroxylamine in an amount and under conditions which are sufficient to convert aldehyde end groups of the elastomeric polymer to oxime end groups to form a oximated polymer latex.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a latex of hydrogenated elastomeric polymer comprising:(1) combining an unsaturated polymer in latex form with(a) an oxidant selected from the group consisting of oxygen, air and hydroperoxide;(b) a reducing agent selected from hydrazine and hydrates thereof; and(c) a metal ion activator;(2) heating the mixture to a temperature from 0.degree. C. to the reflux temperature of the reaction mixture;(3) treating the mixture with ozone in an amount and under conditions which are sufficient for the ozone to react with residual polymer unsaturation to form an ozonated latex of elastomeric polymer having at least one terminal aldehyde end group;(4) treating the ozonated latex with hydroxylamine in an amount and under conditions which are sufficient to convert aldehyde end groups of the elastomeric polymer to oxime end groups to form a oximated polymer latex.

Abstract: The invention comprises a process for synthesizing a high molecular weight hydroxamic acid polymer and other substituted amides onto a polyacrylic acid or a polymethacrylic acid latex backbone by reacting a stable, inverse polyacrylic acid or polymethacrylic acid latex with hydroxylamine sulfate, in the case of hydroxamic acid, or other primary amines, to produce the high molecular weight substituted amides. The invention further comprises a method of clarifying Bayer process liquors using the substituted amides produced by the process.

Abstract: An activator for cyanoacrylate adhesives based on N,N-dialkyl aniline derivatives is provided. The activators are characterized by a molecular weight of more than 200 and by at most 3 carbon atoms for both N,N-dialkyl substituents together. Also provided are methods of production and use of the activator and to the combination product of the activator and the cyanoacrylate adhesive.

Abstract: Corrosion inhibiting compositions for metals subjected to highly acidic environments may be produced by reacting in a condensation reaction a styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer with a polyamine (or combination of polyamines) to produce a polyimidoamine inhibitor. A preferred inhibitor product may be produced by replacing up to 80% of the styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer with a member selected from the group consisting of: rosin, C.sub.23 -C.sub.24 modified rosins, C.sub.8 -C.sub.20 fatty acids, C.sub.9 -C.sub.22 modified fatty acids, and combinations thereof. These inhibitors exhibit excellent film forming and film persistency characteristics.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating composition curable at a low temperature, comprising (A) a hydroxyl-containing compound, (B) a metal chelate compound or a metal alcoholate compound and (C) a compound having an acid anhydride group. The composition further comprises a chelate-forming compound (D) and/or a tertiary amine (E).

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of ethylene/.alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid interpolymers (e.g., random ethylene/acrylic acid interpolymers) are formed using a mixture of bases at a concentration of at least 0.2 equivalents of base per mole of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid. The dispersions have at least 10 weight percent dispersed solids and not more than 1 weight percent of the initial polymer in non-dispersed form. Preferred bases for use in forming the dispersions are ammonium hydroxide and/or alkali metal hydroxides. A mixture of ammonium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide is especially preferred for forming the dispersions with ethylene/acrylic acid interpolymers at an ammonium hydroxide:acrylic acid molar ratio of 1:1 and a potassium hydroxide:acrylic acid molar ratio in the range of 0.6-0.8:1. The dispersions are particularly useful in forming thin coatings of adhesive on substrates, such as paper and metal foil, using conventional techniques.

Abstract: The novel polymers of the present invention are prepared by graft polymerization of at least one aromatic nitrogen-containing monomer onto an amino-substituted polymer (e.g., an ethylene alpha-olefin interpolymer substituted by primary amino or secondary amino groups). Preferred aromatic nitrogen-containing moieties are illustrated by aniline, and preferred amino-substituted interpolymers comprise amino-substituted ethylene propylene norbornene terpolymers. The polymers of this invention are oil soluble and are useful as dispersant and antioxidant additives in oleaginous compositions and are further useful in electrical, textile and other applications.