Abstract: The present invention discloses an alkylidenenorbornene polymer comprising as the essential constituent at least one kind of the structural unit represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 denotes an alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 denotes a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1-5 carbon atoms, and a process for producing the same.According to the present invention, an alkylidenenorbornene polymer is obtained which is excellent in light resistance, transparency, heat resistance and moisture resistance and is useful as an optical polymeric material.

Abstract: A polymer scale preventive agent for use in polymerization of a monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated double bond, comprising (A) a N-substituted leucophenothiazine having the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Z is a carbonyl group or a sulfonyl group, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are a hydrogen atom, alkyl group, an amino group, etc., and (B) a water-soluble basic polysaccharide. The agent is used for forming a coating on the inner wall, etc. of a polymerization vessel. Deposition of polymer scale can be effectively prevented, and polymeric product with high whiteness is obtained.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for polymerizing at least one fluoromonomer in the presence of a cyclic perfluorinated amine. Perfluoro-N-methylmorpholine is a preferred cyclic amine.

Abstract: Copolymeric compositions derived from polydienophilic monomers and aliphatic cyclobutene monomers according to the formula ##STR1## in which each R is independently selected from hydrogen, halide, C.sub.1-10 alkyl, aryl and C.sub.1-10 heteroatomic such as alkoxy, aryloxy, alkylthio, arylthio and dialkylamino; X is a divalent linking group; an n is 2.

Abstract: Toughened bismaleimide resin systems capable of preparing carbon fiber reinforced composites having compression after impact strengths of greater than 40 Ksi are prepared from bismaleimide matrix resin systems containing a member of a limited set of soluble thermoplastic polyimides in particulate form.

Abstract: A process for producing porous, low molecular weight vinyl polymers and copolymers via suspension polymerization in the presence of a dual function porosifier/low molecular weight modifier is disclosed. The process is especially advantageous in that it can be run at a wide variety of temperatures to obtain super porous, low molecular weight resins. Novel super porous, low molecular weight resins are also disclosed.

Abstract: A new composition is disclosed which contains a cross linkable unsaturated polyester and a phenothiazine. The new composition has substantially improved shelf life and is particularly useful as an adhesive and for trowelling.

Abstract: Toluene-soluble, sulphur-modified polychloroprene is obtained by emulsion copolymerization of chloroprene, sulphur and optionally further monomers which are copolymerizable with chloroprene and sulphur using a peroxy activator and subsequent working-up by stabilizing, stopping, degassing and isolating without separate peptization, in that polymerization is carried out in the presence of dithiocarbamates and/or xanthogenates and the activator is metered in continuously or batch-wise during the course of polymerization.

Abstract: A composition having the formula ##STR1## wherein n has an average value of one to about five, is disclosed for use in reducing or eliminating the formation of reactor scale during the polymerization of vinyl chloride and comonomers. The composition is prepared by reacting phenothiazine with formaldehyde in the presence of a liquid diluent that is a solvent for the phenothiazine, but a non-solvent for the dimer of phenothiazine and formaldehyde. The process of the invention is preferably conducted in the presence of a strong acid catalyst. The formaldehyde is preferably added slowly to the reaction mixture over the course of the reaction. The product can be filtered and dried.

Abstract: Polymerizable acrylic monomers, and anaerobic adhesives which contain such monomers, wherein the acrylic monomers contain internal chain unsaturation in addition to terminal acrylic unsaturation.

Abstract: There is provided a novel anaerobically curable composition which is less irritant, strongly adhesive to metal materials without primers and also storable for a long time without significant deterioration. The composition comprises per 100 parts of a polymerizable methacrylate, 0.1 to 5.0 parts of the salt of o-benzoic sulfimide and a specified aromatic amine, 0.1 to 5.0 parts of an acid amide, and 0 to 3.0 parts of a gelling stabilizer.

Abstract: 1,2,6-Thiadiazine-3,5-dione-1,1-dioxides of the general formula ##STR1## wherein each R and R.sub.3 independently may be substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl or substituted cycloalkyl are described. These compounds, as well as those wherein the R substituents additionally may be cycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted aryl, are useful as accelerators for the peroxidic polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated compounds, such as methacrylic acid compounds, and have particular utility in dental compositions.

Abstract: Polymerizable acrylic monomers, and anaerobic adhesives which contain such monomers, wherein the acrylic monomers contain internal chain unsaturation in addition to terminal acrylic unsaturation.

Abstract: Acidic cyclic perfluoroaliphaticdisulfonimides, salts thereof, a process for making the same, curable compositions containing acidic cyclic perfluoroaliphaticdisulfonimides or salts thereof and cationically-sensitive monomers, and a process for using acidic cyclic perfluoroaliphaticdisulfonimides and salts thereof as catalysts for the cure of cationically-sensitive monomers.

Abstract: Anaerobically-curing compositions are described comprising (A) a polymerizable monomer; (B) a halogen-containing compound as a first initiator component; (C) an organic thiol as a second initiator component; and (D) an inhibitor of free-radical polymerization. These compositions are particularly suitable as adhesives and may be formulated as thread-locking adhesives, or may be modified by the addition of various modifying polymers to obtain desired properties such as increased viscosities or pressure-sensitive properties.

Abstract: An improved adhesive composition formed by combining two parts. One part includes one or more polymerizable materials comprising one or more acrylate or methacrylate groups per molecule and a source of free radicals comprising an organic peroxide, hydroperoxide, perester or peracid. The other part includes an activator which is a specifically defined organic material which can cooperate with the source of free radicals to initiate addition polymerization of the polymerizable materials.

Abstract: Continuous process for the preparation of water-soluble polymers in which highly concentrated monomer solutions may be polymerized by a combination of a visible light and a thermally initiated process.

Abstract: Curable acrylate ester compositions having as an accelerator for the polymerization a hydrazine derivative of the formula R.sup.1 --HN--NH--CO--R.sup.2. Typical of the monomers are the polyalkyleneglycol dimethacrylates and the so-called urethane acrylates. Polymerization is preferably initiated by a peroxy compound such as cumene hydroperoxide, such a composition having anaerobic curing characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the manufacture of vinyl chloride polymers by polymerization of the monomer or monomer mixture in aqueous dispersion in the presence of radical-forming catalysts and optionally suspension stabilizers, emulsifiers and further polymerization auxiliaries, which comprises carrying out the polymerization in a reactor the inner walls of which and other parts where polymer deposits may form are coated partially or entirely with a coating containing determined compounds of the formula ##STR1## In accordance with this invention, a substantial suppression of polymer deposit formation is achieved especially in the case of vinyl chloride copolymers.

Abstract: A highly dispersed emulsion of an organosulfur compound is obtained by use of a coemulsification system of a surfactant, and an electrolyte, and a cosurfactant and optionally a hydrocarbon; such as a petroleum sulfonate with potassium chloride and hexyl alcohol. Conversion of organosulfur compounds into highly dispersed emulsions increases the reactivity of the organosulfur compound as a molecular weight modifier in an aqueous emulsion polymerization system and permits the efficient use of high molecular weight organosulfur compounds.

Abstract: A process for the anionic polymerization or copolymerization of olefinic monomers, dienic monomers, vinyl monomers and heterocyclic monomers is described which comprises reacting at least one monomer which is an olefinic monomer, a vinyl monomer or an heterocyclic monomer with a catalyst capable of inducing anionic polymerization and an aprotic macroheterocyclic cryptant, said at least one monomer being the only medium for the reaction.The macroheterocyclic complexing agent has general formula ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 is hydrogen, a hydrocarbon radical or alkoxycarbonyl, or the two R.sub.1 together can form a group of the general formula: ##STR2## in which A is a hydrocarbon radical,D is oxygen, sulfur, or a hydrocarbon radical, with the proviso that at leat two of the D groups are oxygen or sulfur and that if R.sub.1 is hydrogen, a hydrocarbon radical or alkoxycarbonyl, one of these two D groups is oxygen or sulfur and the other is oxygen, andn and p are integers from 1 to 3 and m is 2 or 3.

Abstract: Amines, amides and amidines work as accelerators for polymerization reactions with initiators of the 1.2-diphenyl ethane type.

Abstract: Polymerizable acrylic monomers, and anaerobic adhesives which contain such monomers, wherein the acrylic monomers contain internal chain unsaturation in addition to terminal acrylic unsaturation.

Abstract: A fast-setting .alpha.-cyanoacrylate-type adhesive composition having good storage stability comprising an .alpha.-cyanoacrylate and about 0.1 ppm or more of at least one macrocyclic polyether compound or an analogue thereof, such as 18-crown-6 or 15-crown-5.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the manufacture of vinyl chloride homopolymers, copolymers or graft polymers by carrying out the polymerization in a reactor the inner parts and inserts of which are coated with a coating consisting of defined hydrazine derivatives and, preferably, a film-forming material as carrier substance.

Abstract: A novel process for polymerization or copolymerization of monomers is described, according to which the reaction is carried out in the presence of an anionic initiator and a macroheterocyclic complexing agent of formula ##STR1## in which: EACH R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon group or an alkoxycarbonyl group, or the two R.sub.1 together can form a group of the general formula: ##STR2## THAT IS TO SAY FORMING A THIRD BRIDGE BETWEEN THE TWO NITROGEN ATOMS IN THE MOLECULE, A is a hydrocarbon group,D is an oxygen or sulfur atom or a hydrocarbon group, with the proviso that at least two of the groups D are oxygen or sulfur atoms and that, if each R.sub.1 is hydrogen, a hydrocarbon group or an alkoxycarbonyl group, one of these two groups D is oxygen or sulfur and the other is oxygen,n and p are integers ranging from 1 to 3, andm is 2 or 3.

Abstract: The invention relates to the manufacture of crosslinked polymers which contain imide groups by reacting polymaleimides with alkenylphenols or alkenylphenol ethers, preferably at temperatures of 100.degree. to 250.degree. C. The reaction mixture optionally also contains polymerization catalysts. The manufacture of the polymers is as a rule carried out with simultaneous shaping. Shaped articles (for example castings), laminates, adhesive bonds and foams can be manufactured in this way. It is also possible to carry out the reaction in solution.

Abstract: A process for production of the maleic anhydride adduct of a liquid polymer having a maleic anhydride addition amount of 2 to 70% by weight, which comprises reacting a liquid polymer having a molecular weight of 150 to 5,000 and a viscosity of 2 to 50,000 cp at 30.degree. C in the presence of at least one compound, as a gelation inhibitor, selected from the group consisting of imidazoles, thiazoles, metallic salts of mercaptothiazoles, urea derivatives, naphthylamines, nitrosamines, iron, iron compounds and specific halogen compounds, said liquid polymer being selected from the group consisting of liquid polybutadienes, liquid polyisoprenes and liquid copolymers comprising units of butadiene or isoprene and units of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of other diolefins, olefins and aromatic vinyl compounds.

Abstract: Anaerobic curing compositions useful as anaerobic adhesives and sealants are described. These compositions comprise mixtures of polymerizable acrylic and substituted acrylic monomers together with a catalyst comprising an alpha-amino sulfone compound.

Abstract: Anaerobic curing compositions useful as anaerobic adhesives and sealants are described. These compositions comprise mixtures of polymerizable acrylic and substituted acrylic monomers together with a catalyst comprising an alpha-hydroxy sulfone compound. As an alternate embodiment of the invention, certain organic peroxides may be added to the composition to further prolong the shelf life thereof and to increase the shear strength of the resulting adhesive bond.

Abstract: Initial depletion of organosulfur molecular weight regulator during initial polymerization conversion in emulsion polymerization systems employing coagitated mixtures of emulsifiers and organosulfur molecular weight regulators is reduced by coagitating in the presence of an additive which is monomer-soluble diluent a portion of polymerizable monomer prior to use of the coagitated admixture in the emulsion polymerization systems.

Abstract: Anaerobic curing compositions are provided which comprise an alpha-olefinically substituted aminimide and an organic hydroperoxide as a sealant composition having extended shelf life in the presence of oxygen and being rapidly polymerizable upon the exclusion of oxygen.

Abstract: A process for instantaneous peptization of polychloroprene latexes made by polymerizing in the presence of sulfur and a modifying agent such as iodoform or a dialkylxanthogen disulfide, by adding a suitable thiol at a pH at least equal to 9.