Abstract: Calcitic and/or siliceous particulate materials are provided with increased resistance to penetration by water, oil or grease damage from water, oil or grease by a process which comprises treating said materials with an aqueous composition containing: (A) from about 0.1 to 4% by weight on a 100% solids basis of an aqueous solution or self-dispersed emulsion or dispersion of a copolymer which is a reaction product of monomers containing fluorinated groups, cationic groups and nonionic groups, optionally (B) an effective amount of a penetration assistant, and (C) water to make up 100%.

Abstract: The present invention provides a monomer having the formula A-B, wherein A is represented by Formula I: wherein B is selected from —OCF═CF2 and —A; wherein, when B is—OCF═CF2, the orientation of B is meta or para to the trifluorovinyloxy group of A; wherein, when B is A, the bond joining the A groups is para to the trifluorovinyloxy group of each A; and wherein each Z is independently selected from —SO2F, —SO2Cl, —SO3H, —SO2—N(M)—SO2CF3, and —SO2—N(M)—SO2Rf; wherein M is any suitable cation and Rf is a C1 to C10 fluorocarbon or fluorinated ether group. The present invention also provides a monomer according to Formula II: wherein X is F, Cl, or N(M)SO2Rf, wherein M is any suitable cation and Rf is a C1 to C10 fluorocarbon or fluorinated ether group.

Abstract: A fluorochemical composition is described comprising a polymer derived from a fluorochemical urethane (meth)acrylate monomer. The fluorochemical composition is useful for imparting stain release properties to a substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of molecularly imprinted polymers useful for separation of enzymes, which comprises the steps of reacting a complex of enzyme and affinity monomer, a comonomer and a crosslinker, with a polymerization initiator and a polymerization accelerator at ambient temperature and pressure for a period ranging between 2 to 24 hrs, thereby obtaining a crosslinked polymer, crushing the cross linked polymer obtained to fine particles, adding a solvent and extracting imprinted enzyme from the polymer, obtaining the molecularly imprinted polymer, contacting the imprinted polymer with aqueous solution containing imprinted enzyme or a mixture of imprinted enzyme and other enzymes and isolating the enzyme-adsorbed polymer.

Abstract: This invention deals with substantially fluorinated but not perfluorinated ionomers, and related ionic and nonionic monomers, having pendant groups containing fluorosulfonyl methide or fluorosulfonyl imide derivatives and univalent metal salts thereof, and with the uses of said ionomers in electrochemical applications such as batteries, fuel cells, electrolysis cells, ion exchange membranes, sensors, electrochromic windows, electrochemical capacitors, and modified electrodes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for forming graft copolymers from perfluoroolefins and perfluorovinyl ethers having fluorosulfonyl and fluorosulfonate functionality with selected polymers, and the uncrosslinked graft copolymers resulting therefrom.

Abstract: Fluoropolymer aqueous dispersions comprising an hydrogenated nonionic surfactant and a fluorinated nonionic surfactant selected from the following classes: Rf—L—(OCH(R1)—CH(R2))n—O—A  (I) wherein: n is an integer comprised between 4 and 60; L is selected from: —(CF(Y)—CO—O)pR′—; —(CF(Y)—CO—NH)pR′—; —(CF(Y)—SO2—NH)pR′—; wherein: p is 0 or 1; Y can be F or CF3; R′ is an alkylic radical C1-C5; R1, R2 can preferably be both H or the former H and the latter CH3, Rf can be a radical of (per)fluoroalkane type from 4 to 20 C atoms or of (per)fluoropolyether type; A is selected from the following ones: —H; —CH, —CH2OH; —CH2OCH2CH2OH; —CH2(OCH2CH2)n′″OR′ wherein n′″ is an integer between 2 and 15 and R′ is H, CH3, COCH3; —CONHCH2CH2OH.

Abstract: Aqueous copolymerization of TFE and PAVE in the presence of a small amount of terpene enables the manufacture of a more uniform melt-fabricable copolymer with a narrower molecular weight distribution. The copolymer exhibits improved flex life.

Abstract: Ionic perfluorovinyl compounds and their uses as components of ionic conductors of the polymer type, of selective membranes or of catalysts. The compounds comprise at least one perfluorovinyl group and at least one group chosen from —O or one of the groups C≡N, —C(C≡N)2, —NSO2R or —C[SO2R]2 or a pentacyclic group comprising at least one N, C—C≡N, CR, CCOR or CSO2R group. The compounds and/or their polymers are of use in the preparation of ionically conducting materials, electrolytes and selective membranes.

Abstract: A polymerization process in microemulsion of:

Abstract: Polymers comprising recurring units of cycloolefin having fluorinated alkyl introduced therein are novel and have transparency and alkali solubility. Using the polymers, resist compositions featuring low absorption of F2 excimer laser light are obtained.

Abstract: A ceramer composition is provided that comprises a plurality of colloidal inorganic oxide particles and a free-radically curable binder precursor. The free-radically curable binder precursor comprises a fluorochemical component that further comprises at least two free-radically curable moieties and at least one fluorinated moiety. By virtue of the inclusion of the fluorochemical component, the ceramer compositions of the present invention can be used to provide ceramer composites and ceramer composite structures with excellent stain, oil and/or water repellency characteristics as well as a high level of abrasion resistance and hardness.

Abstract: Fluoropolymer compositions containing melt-fabricable functionalized fluoropolymer and high temperature resistant thermoplastic form laminates to metal at low concentrations of high temperature resistant thermoplastic.

Abstract: Acrylates having a high degree of halogenation, as well as polymers that include one or more mer units derived from such acrylates provide materials having tailorable optical and physical properties. The polymers find utility particularly in optical devices including optical waveguides and interconnecting devices.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for melt forming conductive compositions comprising ionomers into multi-layer electrochemical cells suitable for use in electrochemical applications such as batteries, fuel cells, electrolysis cells, ion exchange membranes, sensors, electrochemical capacitors, and modified electrodes.

Abstract: The invention relates to ionic compounds in which the negative charge is highly delocalized. The compounds comprise at least one perfluorovinyl group and at least one group chosen from —O or one of the groups —NC≡N, —C(C≡N)2, —NSO2R or —C[SO2R]2 or a pentacyclic group comprising at least one N, C—C≡N, CR, CCOR or CSO2R group. The compounds and/or their polymers are of use in the preparation of ionically conducting materials, electrolytes and selective membranes.

Abstract: Acrylates having a high degree of halogenation, as well as polymers that include one or more mer units derived from such acrylates provide materials having tailorable optical and physical properties. The polymers find utility particularly in optical devices including optical waveguides and interconnecting devices.

Abstract: Fluorocopolymers resulting from the polymerization of a polyfluoromonomer, of an aminoalcohol (meth)acrylate and of methacrylic acid in a distillable organic solvent, and aqueous compositions containing them.

Abstract: A non-crosslinked biocompatible polymer is formed from a radical polymerisable ethylenically unsaturated zwitterionic monomer containing a sulpho-betaine zwitterionic group and a radical polymerisable ethylenically unsaturated comonomer containing a hydrophobic group selected from C6-24-alkyl, C1-24-fluoroalkyl and siloxane groups. Suitable copolymers are of N,N-dimethyl ammonium-N-propylsulphonate-N-ethyl methacrylate and dodecylmethacrylate. The polymer may be used to coat substrates to render them biocompatible, especially hemocompatible. The hydrophobic groups render the polymer particularly suitable for coating hydrophobic substrates.

Abstract: A water- and oil-repellent containing a copolymer of (a) a fluoroalkyl group-containing monomer having a melting point of 60 to 80° C. in the state of a homopolymer, and (b) a hydrophilic group-containing monomer is extremely superior in soil releasability.

Abstract: Selected partially fluorinated olefins containing terminal unfluorinated vinyl groups, and optionally containing other functional groups, may be copolymerized with other olefins such as ethylene and/or propylene using metallocene or Ziegler-Natta type polymerization catalyst systems. The resulting polymers may be used as molding resins, elastomers, for films and in coatings.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymeric composition comprising a blend of highly fluorinated ion exchange polymer and highly fluorinated nonfunctional polymer, the blend having interpenetrating continuous phases of the highly fluorinated nonfunctional polymer and the highly fluorinated ion exchange polymer. Further the invention provides for liquid compositions comprising a highly fluorinated solvent, a highly fluorinated ion exchange polymer precursor and a highly fluorinated nonfunctional polymer with the polymers being miscible with each other in the solvent. The compositions are useful for making ion exchange membranes. Membranes of the compositions have enhanced tensile properties.

Abstract: An interpolymer consisting essentially of units derived from vinyl fluoride and at least two highly fluorinated monomers, at least one of the highly fluorinated monomers introducing into the polymer a side chain of at least one carbon atom. Films from these interpolymers have substantially reduced haze, low surface tension, and can be made to form solutions in common polar organic solvents that are stable at room temperature. The extremely low surface tensions obtained with these interpolymer films provide enhanced stain resistance and improved release properties compared to polyvinyl fluoride or known vinyl fluoride interpolymers.

Abstract: A ceramer composition is provided that comprises a plurality of colloidal inorganic oxide particles and a free-radically curable binder precursor. The free-radically curable binder precursor comprises a fluorochemical component that further comprises at least two free-radically curable moieties and at least one fluorinated moiety. By virtue of the inclusion of the fluorochemical component, the ceramer compositions of the present invention can be used to provide ceramer composites and ceramer composite structures with excellent stain, oil and/or water repellency characteristics as well as a high level of abrasion resistance and hardness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating composition, a method of coating molded articles with the coating composition, and the molded articles so coated, particularly molded articles of thermoplastic or thermoelastic polymers. The coating, in the form of a cured thin layer, is particularly clear, scratch resistant, and weather-resistant. It is produced on the plastic substrate material by polymerization of a layer of flowable coating comprised of the coating composition, which layer is essentially comprised of monomers comprised of polyfunctional (meth)acrylic compounds. The coating is distinguished by good anti-soiling and anti-graffiti characteristics.

Abstract: A process for preparing a solution and/or dispersion containing sulphonic (per)fluorinated ionomers having —SO3M functional groups, wherein M is selected from H, Li, Na, K, NR4 (R equal to or different from each other are selected from H, CH3, C2H5), characterized in that it dissolves the above defined ionomers at a temperature comprised between the room temperature and about 150° C., in a monophasic ternary mixture essentially constituted by water, by a C1-C4 alcohol and by a fluoro(poly)oxyalkylene having one hydrogen atom in at least a fluorinated end group; the dispersed polymer particle sizes are in the range 30-100 nm.

Abstract: Calcitic and/or siliceous architectural and construction materials are provided with increased resistance to damage from water, oil, grease and weather by a process which comprises treating said materials with an aqueous composition containing: (A) from about 0.1 to 4% by weight on a 100% solids basis of an aqueous solution or self-dispersed emulsion or dispersion of a copolymer which is a reaction product of monomers containing fluorinated groups, cationic groups and nonionic groups, (B) an effective amount of a penetration assistant, and (C) water to make up 100%.

Abstract: Fluorine containing terminal olefins may be grafted onto polymers containing hydrogen bound to carbon in the presence of free radicals. The olefins may also contain other functional groups. The resulting novel grafted polymers are useful as molding resins, for coating and as catalysts.

Abstract: In vivo polymerizable intraocular lens compositions which comprise substituted fluoroalkyl or perfluoroalkyl monomers having anionic, cationic, and/or nonionic surface active functionality in the unsaturated fluorophobic ends. The compositions are preferably cured by UV photoinitiation and are useful in repairing torn or detached retinal tissue or forming intraocular lenses in situ.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel fluorochemical oligomer, and polymer composition comprising the fluorochemical oligomeric compound and a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer. The polymer composition is useful in preparing shaped articles such as fibers and films which have desirable oil- and water repellency properties.

Abstract: Fluoropolymer aqueous dispersions comprising an hydrogenated nonionic surfactant and a fluorinated nonionic surfactant selected from the following classes: Rf—L—(OCH(R1)—CH(R2))n—O—A  (I) wherein: n is an integer comprised between 4 and 60; L is selected from: —(CF(Y)—CO—O)pR′—; —(CF(Y)—CO—NH)pR′—; —(CF(Y)—SO2—NH)pR′—; wherein: p is 0 or 1; Y can be F or CF3; R′ is an alkylic radical C1-C5; R1, R2 can preferably be both H or the former H and the latter CH3, Rf can be a radical of (per)fluoroalkane type from 4 to 20 C atoms or of (per)fluoropolyether type; A is selected from the following ones: —H; —CH, —CH2OH; —CH2OCH2CH2OH; —CH2(OCH2CH2)n′″OR′ wherein n′″ is an integer between 2 and 15 and R′ is H, CH3, COCH3; —CONHCH2CH2OH.

Abstract: This invention concerns ionomers comprising a substantially fluorinated, but not perfluorinated, polyethylene backbone having pendant groups of fluoroalkoxy sulfonic acids and the metal salts thereof, and with the uses of said ionomers in electrochemical applications such as batteries, fuel cells, electrolysis cells, ion exchange membranes, sensors, electrochemical capacitors, and modified electrodes.

Abstract: A stainproof treatment agent containing:(A) a fluoroalkyl group-containing copolymer having(I) a repeating unit derived from a monomer having a fluoroalkyl group,(II) a repeating unit derived from a monomer containing no fluorine,(III) a repeating unit derived from vinyl chloride, and(IV) a repeating unit derived from a crosslinking monomer; and(B) an acrylic copolymer containing no fluorine, has durability so that sufficient water- and oil-repellency as well as stainproof properties are maintained before and after cleaning.

Abstract: In order to improve the barrier effect to fats of the cationic fluorinated copolymers of Patent EP 542,598 resulting from the copolymerization of at least one polyfluorinated monomer, of at least one aminoalkyl (meth)acrylate and of at least one vinyl monomer (in particular vinyl acetate), they are subjected to the action of hydrogen peroxide during the salification stage or after the latter.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for polymerizing ethylene, acyclic olefins, and/or selected cyclic olefins, and optionally selected olefinic esters or carboxylic acids, and other monomers. The polymerizations are catalyzed by selected transition metal compounds, and sometimes other co-catalysts. Sine some of the polymerizations exhibit some characteristics of living polymerizations, block copolymers can be readily made. Many of the polymers produced are often novel, particularly in regard to their microstructure, which gives some of them unusual properties. Numerous novel catalysts are disclosed, as well as some novel processes for making them. The polymers made are useful as elastomers, molding resins, in adhesives, etc. Also described herein is the synthesis of linear .alpha.-olefins by the oligomerization of ethylene using as a catalyst system a combination a nickel compound having a selected .alpha.-diimine ligand and a selected Lewis or Bronsted acid, or by contacting selected .alpha.

Abstract: An image recording medium is disclosed which comprising: an acid generating agent capable of generating an acid by the action of heat or an acid, which is represented by the following formula (1); and a compound of causing variation in the absorption region of from 360 to 900 nm by the intramolecular or intermolecular reaction triggered by the action of an acid:W.sup.1 OP (1)wherein W.sup.1 represents a residue of an acid represented by W.sup.1 OH, and P represents an acid-sensitive substituent capable of splitting off at a temperature of 150.degree. C. or less due to catalysis by W.sup.1 OH.

Abstract: Mesogens are provided based on substituted unsaturated carboxylic acids such as acrylic and methacrylic acid. Substitution of a variety of hydrophobic tails onto the carboxylic acid or acid derivative via the vinyl carbon proximal to the carbonyl of the carboxylic acid results in mesogens that are capable of forming thermotropic and single-phase lyotropic mesophases over a broad range of compositions. The mesophases can be polymerized to lock in the ordered phases.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a water-soluble and shelf-stable aqueous fluorochemical polymeric treatment useful to treat porous substrates to render them repellent to water- and oil-based stains. The treatment comprises a water-soluble fluorochemical polymer containing only carbon atoms in the backbone, with a plurality of each of the following groups pendent from the backbone: (a) fluoroaliphatic groups, (b) carboxyl-containing groups, (c) oxyalkylene or polyoxyalkylene groups, and, optionally, (d) silyl groups.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprises one or more rubbers selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, polyisoprene rubber, styrene-butadiene copolymer rubber, polybutadiene rubber, acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer rubber, isoprene-isobutylene copolymer rubber and ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer rubber, and a reinforcing agent and a fluorine-based additive having a perfluoroalkyl group containing copolymer.

Abstract: This invention concerns substantially fluorinated, but not perfluorinated, ionomers consisting of a polyethylene backbone having pendant groups of fluoroalkoxy sulfonic acids and metal salts thereof. Such ionomers are useful for electrochemical applications.

Abstract: Acrylates having a high degree of halogenation, as well as polymers that include one or more mer units derived from such acrylates provide materials having tailorable optical and physical properties. The polymers find utility particularly in optical devices including optical waveguides and interconnecting devices.

Abstract: A composite membrane is provided in which a porous substrate is impregnated with a polymeric composition comprising various combinations of .alpha.,.beta.,.beta.-trifluorostyrene, substituted .alpha.,.beta.,.beta.-trifluorostyrene and ethylene-based monomeric units. Where the polymeric composition includes ion-exchange moieties, the resultant composite membranes are useful in electrochemical applications, particularly as membrane electrolytes in electrochemical fuel cells.

Abstract: Electrostatographic toners and developers are disclosed. They contain poly [(2-cyanoacetamido)phenyl acrylate] charge control agents.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing fluorinated emulsion polymers that reduces or eliminates the need for fluorinated surfactants comprising the steps of:a) providing a reaction mixture comprising water, surfactant, monomer mixture comprising at least one fluorinated monomer, at least one non-fluorinated monomer having high water solubility, and optionally at least one non-fluorinated monomer having low water solubility, macromolecular organic compound having a hydrophobic cavity; andb) polymerizing said monomer mixture.

Abstract: A golf ball having a core and/or an intermediate layer comprising a functionalized fluoropolymer wherein the fluoropolymer may be a perfluoropolymer that is sulfonated or carboxylated or a derivative thereof. The fluoropolymer material may be blended with conventional materials employed to form golf ball cores, intermediate layers, and/or covers.

Abstract: The claimed invention is directed to a molecularly imprinted support formed from at least two distinct acylic monomers and at least one imprinted molecule. The support comprises beads having a uniform surface for reproducible presentation thereon.

Abstract: A terpolymer having units of Formula I ##STR1## wherein X is a C.sub.2-10 alkyl, C.sub.6-12 aryl, or C.sub.4-12 alkoxy radical,d is from about 3 to about 50,R is a fluoroalkyl radical R.sub.f (A).sub.v --(B).sub.w --,R.sub.f is a fully fluorinated straight or branched aliphatic radical optionally interrupted by at least one oxygen atom,A is a divalent radical selected from --SO.sub.2 N(R")--, --CON(R")--, --S--, or --SO.sub.2 --, where R" is H, or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl radical,B is a divalent linear hydrocarbon radical -CtH.sub.2 t-, where t is 1 to 12,Y is a divalent radical --CH.sub.2 --O--,u, v, and w are each independently zero or 1,R' is hydrogen or methyl,e is from about 0.05 to about 10,M is hydrogen, alkali metal, or ammonium, andf is from about 5 to about 40,and its use to provide soil resistance and resistance to staining by acid dyes for fiber substrates is disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is water- and oil-repellent powder for cosmetic, containing a homopolymer of a polyfluoroalkyl group-containing (meth)acrylate (I) or a copolymer of the polyfluoroalkyl group-containing (meth)acrylate (I) and an alkyl (meth)acrylate (II) and/or a silicone macromonomer (III). A cosmetic containing water- and oil-repellent powder for cosmetic is superior in water- and oil-repellency and feel in use, and has almost no change of makeup.

Abstract: Permanently stain resistant nylon and cellulosic fibers, and a method to impart permanent stain resistance to polyamide or cellulosic fibers, by covalently binding a stain resistant composition to a linking compound that has been covalently attached to the fiber are disclosed. This invention represents a significant advance in the art of textile treatments in that the covalently linked stain resist treatment is not removed after a series of alkaline shampooins. This invention is particularly useful in the preparation of commercial grade carpets for heavy traffic areas that will not lose their stain resistance after frequent shampooing.

Abstract: Mesogens are provided based on substituted unsaturated carboxylic acids such as acrylic and methacrylic acid. Substitution of a variety of hydrophobic tails onto the carboxylic acid or acid derivative via the vinyl carbon proximal to the carbonyl of the carboxylic acid results in mesogens that are capable of forming thermotropic and single-phase lyotropic mesophases over a broad range of compositions. The mesophases can be polymerized to lock in the ordered phases.