Abstract: A petroleum resin is prepared by a process which comprises polymerizing using a Friedel-Crafts catalyst:A. a petroleum resin feed comprising C.sub.5 and C.sub.5 diolefins, C.sub.6 olefins and C.sub.6 diolefins or a mixture of C.sub.5 and C.sub.6 olefins and diolefins, said feed being obtained from the cracking of petroleum feedstock andB. at least 0.5 wt.% based on the petroleum resin feed of a tertiary hydrocarbyl halide.The resulting resin usually has a softening point of 20.degree. to 125.degree. C. These resins have an extremely narrow molecular weight distribution and hence have good wax compatibility, viscosity, flexibility and tackifying properties for rubber.

Abstract: The specification discloses resinous compositions comprising copolymers of alpha methyl styrene and vinyl toluene, 95 percent by weight of said copolymers having molecular chain lengths less than 100 Angstroms. The compositions are characterized by softening points in the range of about 10 to 98.degree. C. and good solubility in paraffin wax. Processes are disclosed for preparing said compositions by copolymerizing mixtures of monomers of vinyl toluene and alpha methyl styrene in a weight ratio in the range of 2.5:1 to 4.5:1 in the presence of an acid clay catalyst.

Abstract: A homogeneous polymerization process for preparing high unsaturation, high number average molecular weight polymers of isoolefins and conjugated multiolefins, particularly cyclic conjugated multiolefins, by use of a blend of at least one solvent selected from the C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 acyclic paraffins such as hexane with at least one solvent selected from the C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloparaffins such as cyclohexane.

Abstract: Iodine or organic iodides are effective in suspension polymerization systems as molecular weight regulators or modifiers. These modifiers are especially suited for the suspension ABS processes.

Abstract: Ar-halo-ar(t-alkyl)styrenes, e.g., 2-chloro-4-(t-butyl)styrene, polymerize to form materials having unusually high temperature resistance. Additionally, compositions of such monomers, unsaturated polyesters and free-radical generating catalysts cure at lower temperatures and in less time than similar compositions containing conventional styrene monomers.

Abstract: Terpene polymer compositions that have softening points in the range of 0.degree. C. to 85.degree. C. and that are useful as components of hot melt coating compositions, adhesives, and the like, are copolymerized employing from about 20% to 80%, oligomers of cyclic monoterpene hydrocarbons, such as dipentene dimer and/or trimer, and from 80% to 20% of a terpene monomer, such as .beta.-pinene, dipentene or mixtures thereof, said percentages being by weight.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon resins comprising (a) about 45 to 85% by weight of units derived from 1,3-pentadiene, (b) about 10 to 45% by weight of units derived from .alpha.-methylstyrene, (c) about 3 to 20% by weight of units derived from cyclopentene and (d) 0 to about 20% by weight of units derived from 1,3-butadiene and having a softening point of from about 60.degree. C. to about 140.degree. C., said hydrocarbon resins being prepared by polymerizing a monomeric mixture comprising (a) about 35 to 85% by weight of 1,3-pentadiene, (b) about 10 to 50% by weight of .alpha.-methylstyrene, (c) about 5 to 30% by weight of cyclopentene and (d) 0 to 15% by weight of 1,3-butadiene in a solvent comprising at least 50% by weight of an aromatic hydrocarbon in the presence of an aluminum halide as a catalyst.

Abstract: A composition which comprises a mixture of (a) an unvulcanized elastomeric block copolymer having the general configuration A -- B -- A, where A is a non-elastomeric styrene polymer block and B is an elastomeric diene polymer block of 1,3-butadiene and (b) a tackifying resin containing carbon-to-carbon unsaturation, characterized by having a softening point of about 60.degree. C. to about 110.degree. C. and comprising about 30 to about 55 weight percent units derived from piperylene, about 20 to about 45 weight percent units derived from 2-methyl-2-butene, about 15 to about 30 weight percent units derived from dicyclopentadiene and about 20 to about 35 weight percent units derived from .alpha.-methyl styrene. The composition has particular utility as a pressure-sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: A class of soluble polymers of high molecular weight is disclosed whose members are: copolymers of polycyclic polyenes containing two conjugated double bonds which are members of the group consisting of a) polycyclic polyenes having an endomethylenic system orthocondensed with another hydrocarbon ring wherein the two common carbon atoms form a part of a conjugated diene system whose double bonds are located inside the non-endomethylenic ring, b) polyenes presenting an alkylidene group conjugated with a double bond of a ring which forms a part of an endocyclic system, and c) orthocondensed polycyclic polyenes substituted with an alkylidene type ring whose double bond is conjugated with a double bond of one of the cycles; and homopolymers of at least one of said polycyclic polyenes with at least one other conjugated diene.

Abstract: Improved process for the preparation of water-soluble, substantially linear, high molecular weight polymers, comprising irradiating an aqueous solution of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a water-soluble salt under controlled conditions of concentration, radiation intensity, conversion, and total radiation dose. The polymers may be obtained in aqueous gel form or recovered in the form of powder. The polymers are useful as flocculating, thickening, and mobility control agents.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon resins comprising about 95-35% by weight of units derived from 1,3-pentadiene, about 1-50% by weight of units derived from cyclododecatriene, and O-about 40% by weight of units derived from at least one monoolefin containing 5 carbon atoms, having a softening point of from about 100.degree. to about 160.degree. C., and being substantially gel-free. The hydrocarbon resins can be prepared by polymerizing a monomeric mixture comprising 1,3-pentadiene in the presence of a Friedel-Crafts type metal halide catalyst, said monomeric mixture comprising about 95-35% by weight of 1,3-pentadiene, about 1-50% by weight of cyclododecatriene, and 0-about 50% by weight of at least one monoolefin containing 5 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Synthetic resin composition and mixtures thereof in rubber-based compositions and paint-type resin compositions. Said synthetic resin composition is prepared by polymerizing monomer mixture of (A) selected methyl branched .alpha.-olefin having its tertiary carbon atom removed from the carbon-to-carbon double bond and (B) at least one aromatic monomer selected from styrene and .alpha.-methyl styrene.

Abstract: A process for producing a petroleum resin which comprises polymerizing in the presence of a Friedel-Crafts catalyst a C.sub.5 -fraction from cracked naphtha or oil gas, which has been subjected to an adjustment of a weight ratio of acyclic diolefins to monoolefins and a weight ratio of cyclic diolefins to monoolefins to from 0.40 to 0.70 and from 0.07 to 0.35, respectively.

Abstract: There is provided limonene epoxide polymer prepared by polymerizing monomeric limonene epoxide dissolved in an inert polar solvent at a temperature ranging from between about -20.degree.C. and about -150.degree.C. in the presence of an inorganic, non-metallic, fluoride catalyst, such as boron trifluoride and phosphorous pentafluoride, to obtain an optically active polymer, useful as a tackifier in an adhesive composition for rubbers or elastomers.

Abstract: This invention discloses homopolymers and interpolymers of nonconjugated diolefins defined by the formula: ##EQU1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 may be hydrogen, a lower alkyl group containing up to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group and R.sub.4 may be a lower alkyl group containing up to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group. It is also disclosed that these homopolymers and interpolymers can be prepared by solution polymerization employing cationic catalyst systems and also coordination catalyst systems. The polymers are either resinous or rubbery in nature.

Abstract: Elastomeric copolymers of butadiene and piperylene containing at least 50 mole percent butadiene and having a random distribution of monomer units enchained in a stereo-regulated manner are characterized by, (1) vinyl unsaturation pendant to the main polymer chain which is equal to or less than 10 percent of the total unsaturation present in the polymer; (2) enchainment of at least 95 percent of the piperylene as the 1,2-trans and 1,4-trans-stereoisomers; and (3) selective enchainment of between 50 and 95 percent of the butadiene as the 1,4-trans-stereoisomer. The copolymers, which are prepared from a mixture of the monomers with the aid of an iodine-containing hydrocarbon-soluble catalyst system comprising TiX.sub.n -xMI.sub.n -yI.sub.2 -zAlR.sub.3 -QLB, can be compounded with other elastomers and with process oils, resins, plasticizers and reinforcing agents such as carbon black, silica, talc and the like.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for polymerizing olefinic monomers, such as vinyl halides, vinylidene halides and vinylidene monomers having at least one terminal CH.sub.2 =C< grouping, and mixtures thereof whereby polymer build-up on the inner surfaces of the reactor is substantially eliminated. The process is carried out in a reaction vessel the inner surfaces of which are coated with a coating composition containing, as a primary ingredient, polyethyleneimine and wherein the polymerization medium in contact with said coated surfaces contains a water-soluble divalent tin salt as a water-phase polymerization inhibitor. The coating and inhibitor produce a synergistic effect.

Abstract: Expandable synthetic resinous bodies which are capable of being expanded to thermal collapse-resistant foams are prepared by impregnating a thermoplastic synthetic resinous body with a blowing or expanding agent and a cross-linking agent. Such impregnation can readily be carried out without the aid of an aqueous suspension.

Abstract: A polyoxazolidone composition is prepared by heating a reaction mixture comprised of a cyclic nitrile compound, an epoxide, a metal halide catalyst, and, optionally, a polyhydroxyl, polyamine or polythiol containing compound. The reaction mixture may be stable at normal handling and storage temperatures and may be in the form of a dry powder or a liquid.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon resins having a softening point of 60.degree.-140.degree.C and a Gardner color of 6 or less and having excellent cohesive strength and thermal stability prepared by copolymerizing 1,3-pentadiene and cyclopentene, together with, if desired, 1,3-butadiene or isobutene and small amounts of incidental other olefins in the presence of aluminum chloride.

Abstract: This invention discloses solid, homogeneous and essentially random terpolymers of styrene, isobutylene and beta-pinene having a number average molecular weight of from about 1500 to about 7000, a styrene content of from about 40 to about 60 weight percent, an isobutylene content of from about 10 to about 40 weight percent, a beta-pinene content of from about 10 to about 40 weight percent and a ring and ball softening point of from about 160.degree. to about 240.degree.F.

Abstract: A thermally-staged process for preparing polymers, particularly alternating interpolymers of one or more polar monomers and one or more mono or polyolefins which comprises: (1) reacting, in a first stage, a polar monomer-Lewis Acid complex with an olefin in the presence of an active oxygen compound at a temperature of about -100.degree.C to about 0.degree.C for a time sufficient enough to allow for conversion of up to 50% of the polar monomer to interpolymer; (2) raising the temperature of the reaction mixture, in a second stage, to about 0.degree. to about 100.degree.C; (3) maintaining the reaction mixture at about 0.degree. to about 100.degree.C for a time sufficient to optimize the yield of interpolymer; and (4) recovering the interpolymer from the reaction mixture.Polymers prepared by the temperature-staged process of this invention possess substantially higher molecular weights than the same polymers made by prior art processes.

Abstract: Alpha-methyl-p-bromo-styrene prepared by the manipulative steps of brominating poly(.alpha.-methyl-styrene) and subsequently depolymerizing the brominated polymer. The alpha-methyl-p-bromo-styrene has particular utility as a co-monomer for preparing copolymers exhibiting a flame retardancy.

Abstract: A propylene oxide slurry polymerization process having high catalyst efficiency comprises (A) homopolymerizing or copolymerizing propylene oxide in isobutane in the presence of a catalyst substantially soluble in isobutane, (B) separating isobutane with catalyst dissolved therein from propylene oxide polymer, and (C) recycling isobutane and dissolved catalyst for further polymerization. The catalyst comprises (1) at least one trialkylaluminum compound wherein each alkyl group contains from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, (2) at least one diketone containing from 5 to 20 carbon atoms and (3) water. The catalyst may also contain (4) at least one dialkyl ether or cycloalkyl ether containing from 2 to 12 carbon atoms and/or (5) at least one ether alcohol containing from 2 to 12 carbon atoms.

Abstract: An amorphous substantially linear atactic alternating copolymer having a glass transition temperature less than about 0.degree.C., and an inherent viscosity of about 1 to about 6, said copolymer having repeating units of -A-B- wherein A is a unit of at least one C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl acrylate and cure-site monomer if the cure-site monomer is an acrylic, and B is independently selected from ethylene and cure-site monomers if the cure-site monomer is an .alpha.-olefin. These copolymers are prepared by reacting monomers in the presence of boron trifluoride and a free radical initiator and, when cured, are particularly useful as elastomers.

Abstract: There are disclosed highly active supported catalysts for the polymerization of olefins to polymers in the form of spheroidal particles which neither break nor cake when subjected to compression. The supported catalysts are prepared by mixingA. a catalyst-forming component which is an organometallic compound of a metal belonging to Group II or III of the Mendelyeev Periodic TableWithB. a supported catalyst-forming component which is the product consisting of a carrier comprising an anhydrous Mg halide and of a halogenated Ti compound chemically combined with the carrier or dispersed on the same, said product being in the form of spherical or spheroidal particles of a size comprised between 1 and 350 microns and having characteristics as set forth in detail hereinbelow.