Abstract: An initiator, particularly useful for anaerobic compositions and replacing the commonly used hydroperoxides, having the formula ##STR1## In a preferred embodiment, R is a lower alkyl group, and R' is hydrogen and Q is a hydroxyl group.
Abstract: Novel crosslinked heteropolymers of vinyl acetate and maleic anhydride are provided which are useful as aqueous thickeners for aqueous formulations such as cosmetics and latex paints. Ester and amide derivatives of the combined maleic anhydride portion of the heteropolymer are also provided. The process for preparing the crosslinked heteropolymers comprises adding a maleic anhydride monomer, and crosslinking agent monomer, and catalyst in controlled amounts to a monomer solution of vinyl acetate.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 24, 1974
Date of Patent:
May 11, 1976
Assignee:
N L Industries, Inc.
Inventors:
William G. Carpenter, Daniel F. Herman, Rudolph J. Berndlmaier