Abstract: A conductive film-forming composition for use in the manufacture of electrostatic recording paper is provided. This composition comprises a copolymer of a diallylammonium halide derivative with a N-vinylacetamide derivative as an essential component. The conductive paper manufactured by coating or impregnating a substrate paper with this composition is of remarkably high practical value in terms of electrical conductivity, hardness, surface tackiness and solvent resistance.

Abstract: Novel polyorganosiloxane polymers having at least one terminal cyclic diorganosiloxane moiety containing a plurality of acrylic units of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is H or lower alkyl; X is O, NH or S; and Y is a divalent linking group.

Abstract: Novel mono- or difunctional phenylacetylene-substituted Schiff's base monomers useful in the preparation of electrically conducting polymers is disclosed. On heating, these monomers melt to a viscous liquid state, and on continued heating above about 300.degree. C. polymerize to form an electrically insulating thermoset polymer. On further post-cure heat treatment, the polymer becomes electroconductive showing a bulk conductivity of at least 10.sup.-2 S/cm.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel class of diacetylenic monomers and corresponding polydiacetylenic polymers.Illustrative of the invention is a polymer characterized by the repeating unit: ##STR1## In the form of an optically transparent medium with a noncentrosymmetric alignment of molecules, the polymer exhibits exceptional second order nonlinear optical susceptibility effects.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel class of diacetylenic monomers and corresponding polydiacetylenic polymers.Illustrative of the invention is a polymer characterized by the repeating unit: ##STR1## In the form of an optically transparent medium with a noncentrosymmetric alignment of molecules, the polymer exhibits exceptional second order nonlinear optical susceptibility effects.

Abstract: Cationic and non-ionic fluorochemicals, mixtures of cationic and non-ionic fluorochemicals, blends of the mixtures with fluorochemical poly(oxyalkylenes), and compositions of the fluorochemicals with hydrocarbon nonionic surfactants are provided. These fluorochemicals and compositions, in dispersions, emulsions and microemulsions, may be applied to porous fibrous substrates to give oil and water repellancy and soil resistance.

Abstract: A functional polymer having a main chain of carbon-carbon bonds and at least one functional group appended to the main chain with intervention of a carbonyliminocarbonyl linkage, the functional group being any one chosen from the group consisting of a fluorinated group, an aminotriazine group, a photosensitive group and a bicyclo or spiro structure group and the content of the functional groups including the carbonyliminocarbonyl linkage in the molecule of the functional polymer being from 0.1 to 99.9% by weight.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel class of polyacetylenic compositions.Illustrative of the invention is a liquid crystalline polymer characterized by the repeating unit: ##STR1## In the form of an optically transparent substrate, the polymer exhibits exceptional nonlinear third-order susceptibility effects.

Abstract: A diethynylated phenylbenzimidazole compound having the formula: ##STR1## where Y is phenyl, cyclohexyl, adamantyl or phenoxylatedphenyl of the formula C.sub.6 H.sub.5 (OC.sub.6 H.sub.4)n (n=1 to 3) and where R1, R2 and R3 are ethynyl, phenoxyethynyl, phenylethynyl, or hydrogen, and further wherein at least one of said R1, R2 or R3 is not hydrogen. The compounds can be cured to form thermoset polymers which are stable at temperatures above 300.degree. C.

Abstract: .beta.-Substituted polyfluoroethyl compounds, process for the preparation thereof, copolymers thereof, compound intermediates, and process therefor. The copolymers are useful as ion exchange resins or structural foams.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions are provided in which perfluoropolyethers have been solubilized in non-fluorinated solvents by combining them with a solubilizing agent such as azotic conjugated compounds, and phosphorylated compounds. Typical of the perfluoropolyethers is ##STR1## Typical of the solubilizing agents is phosphorylated methacryloyloxyhydroxypropylisophthalate. The perfluoropolyether and the solubilizing agent are mixed to form a paste which is soluble in organic solvents such as methylethylketone. These compositions find utility as protective lubricant coatings for thin film magnetic recording media. They have the advantage that only one coating step is required in order to apply both the phosphorylated compound and the lubricating polyether. Recording media lubricated with these compositions have demonstrated excellent wear characteristics.

Abstract: Cationic and non-ionic fluorochemicals, mixtures of cationic and non-ionic fluorochemicals, blends of the mixtures with fluorochemical poly(oxyalkylenes), and compositions of the fluorochemicals with hydrocarbon nonionic surfactants are provided. These fluorochemicals and compositions, in dispersions, emulsions and microemulsions, may be applied to porous fibrous substrates to give oil and water repellancy and soil resistance.

Abstract: A fluorocarbon polymer comprising a perfluorocarbon main chain and a pendant chain attached to the main chain, characterized in that the pendant chain has a quaternary ammonium type terminal group.

Abstract: Peroxide-curable fluorocarbon elastomers having interpolymerized units derived from a cure site monomer containing bromine or iodine. The fluorocarbon elastomer gums are prepared by copolymerizing with the principal monomers normally used in preparing fluorocarbon elastomers, e.g. vinylidene fluoride, hexafluoropropene, and (optionally) tetrafluoroethylene, a small amount of a novel cure site monomer which is a vinyl ether in which at least one of the two vinylic (or double-bonded) carbon atoms thereof is bonded to at least one bromine or iodine atom, e.g. CF.sub.3 CH.sub.2 OCF.dbd.CFBr. The cured fluorocarbon elastomers of this invention have useful properties normally associated with fluorocarbon elastomers, such as acid resistance, thermal stability, and high tensile strength. These properties of shaped articles made from these fluorocarbon elastomers are not adversely affected upon exposure to high temperatures for extended periods.

Abstract: A diethynylated phenylbenzimidazole compound having the formula: ##STR1## where Y is phenyl, cyclohexyl, adamantyl or phenoxylatedphenyl of the formula C.sub.6 H.sub.5 (OC.sub.6 H.sub.4)n (n=1 to 3) and where R1, R2 and R3 are ethynyl, phenoxyethynyl, phenylethynyl, or hydrogen, and further wherein at least one of said R1, R2 or R3 is not hydrogen. The compounds can be cured to form thermoset polymers which are stable at temperatures above 300.degree. C.

Abstract: .beta.-substituted polyfluoropropionate salts, derivatives and copolymers and processes for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: A class of polyamides comprising recurring units having certain substituted-biphenylene or substituted-stilbene radicals is disclosed. The substituted radicals include substituents so as to confer a non-coplanar molecular configuration and a substantially cylindrical distribution of electron density about the long axis of the recurring units and the chain-extended polymers including such radicals.Molecularly oriented polymers of the invention exhibit optically uniaxial properties. The highly birefringent polymers are suited to application in optical filter and other devices where a refractive and birefringent material is desired.

Abstract: A negative working resist composition and medium for microlithographic recording comprises a vinyl polymer having aromatic quaternized nitrogen-containing pendant groups. The resist undergoes a transformation from high to low solubility in polar solvents such as water or low molecular weight alcohols upon exposure to electron beams, ultraviolet light, or X-rays. A method for patterning substrates by employing the resist composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: A copolymer comprising (a) a monomer having a C.sub.7 to C.sub.21 perfluoroalkyl or perfluoroalkenyl group at one end of the molecule and an ethylenically unsaturated group at the other end of the molecule, and (b) a monomer having a photosensitive group, e.g. an azidobenzoyloxy group, cinnamoyloxy group, benzoylphenyl group or .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated ketone group. The copolymer has an excellent photosensitivity and excellent water and oil repellent properties, and is useful for various purposes, e.g. as a photosensitive material for dry offset printing plate or resist and as a photo-curable, water and oil repelling coating material.

Abstract: The terpolymers disclosed herein comprise 60-87 percent by weight butadiene, 10-30 percent styrene and 3-15 percent N, N-dialkylacrylamide in the polymer molecules. These are prepared by emulsion polymerization using a free radical generating initiator system. These terpolymers have excellent green strength and are useful in tire compositions.

Abstract: The reaction of a polyfluorocarbonyl compound such as a polyfluoroketone or polyfluorocarboxylic acid fluoride with fluoride ion and a polyfluoroallyl chloride, bromide or fluorosulfate produces a polyfluoroallyloxy compound, e.g., CF.sub.2 .dbd.CFCF.sub.2 OCF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 SO.sub.2 F. The polyfluoroallyloxy compounds copolymerize with ethylenically unsaturated monomers such as tetrafluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene or vinylidene fluoride to form polymers which are moldable, and in some cases electrically conducting or are water-wettable and dyeable.

Abstract: A compound with the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the class consisting of H--, F--, Cl--, CH.su-n F.sub.n, and CH.sub.3-n Cl.sub.n and n is an integer from 1 to 3 and the polymer resulting therefrom by heating at a temperature from about the melting point to about 300.degree. C. The polymer is suitable as a high-temperature structural material and a semiconductor material.

Abstract: Fluorinated allylisocyanurates are extremely efficient gelling agents for fluoroelastomers. Blends of fluorinated allylisocyanurate gelled fluoroelastomers with non-gelled fluoroelastomers have improved processability as compared with non-gelled fluoroelastomers and blends of other gelled fluoroelastomers with non-gelled fluoroelastomers.

Abstract: Watersoluble terpolymers based on three monomer units all of formula: ##STR1## (or possibly the 5-membered ring analogue) wherein the N-substituents are respectively (A) low-low e.g. dimethyl (B) low-medium e.g. methyloctyl and (C) low-higher e.g. methyllauryl or methylcetyl, in molecular size; B:C being usually 5:1 to 0.333:1 (perferably 2:1 to 1:1) in weight ratio, and species less than 10,000 or preferably 20,000 m.w. usually being removed, have surprisingly effective sterilizing activity e.g. against Candida while (a) not accumulating in soft contact lenses, whereby they can be used as an overnight nonirritant aqueous sterilant solution at concentrations below 0.1 weight percent e.g. 0.05 or less and (b) not penetrating skin or like membrane whereby aqueous formulations can be used as topical disinfectants without systemic side-effects.

Abstract: Fluorinated allylisocyanurates are extremely efficient gelling agents for fluoroelastomers. Blends of fluorinated allylisocyanurate gelled fluoroelastomers with non-gelled fluoroelastomers have improved processability as compared with non-gelled fluoroelastomers and blends of other gelled fluoroelastomers with non-gelled fluoroelastomers.

Abstract: The reaction of a polyfluorocarbonyl compound such as a polyfluoroketone or polyfluorocarboxylic acid fluoride with fluoride ion and a polyfluoroallyl chloride, bromide or fluorosulfate produces a polyfluoroallyloxy compound, e.g., CF.sub.2 .dbd.CFCF.sub.2 OCF.sub.2 CF.sub.3. The polyfluoroallyloxy compounds copolymerize with ethylenically unsaturated monomers such as tetrafluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene or vinylidene fluoride to form polymers which are moldable, and in some cases electrically conducting or are water-wettable and dyeable.

Abstract: A compound with the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the class consisting of H--, F--, Cl--, CH.su-n F.sub.n, and CH.sub.3-n Cl.sub.n and n is an integer from 1 to 3 and the polymer resulting therefrom by heating at a temperature from about the melting point to about 300.degree. C. The polymer is suitable as a high-temperature structural material and a semiconductor material.

Abstract: Easily dispersible compositions of(a) one part by weight of fluorocarbon resin,(b) from 1 to 10 parts by weight of a compound of the general formula ##STR1## in which R is C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 alkyl or alkenyl and R.sup.1 is hydrogen or hydroxyethyl, and(c) from 1 to 10 parts by weight of a compound of the general formulaR--(O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2).sub.x --OHin which R is C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 alkyl or alkenyl and x is a number of from 15 to 50, preferably from 20 to 30.These compositions, which are prepared by melting the fluorocarbon resin together with the compounds (b) and (c), are readily dispersible in water and the obtained dispersions, which are stable to storage are used for the dirt-repelling finishing of textiles, leather or paper and as fiber conditioning compositions.

Abstract: The reaction of a polyfluorocarbonyl compound such as a polyfluoroketone or polyfluorocarboxylic acid fluoride with fluoride ion and a polyfluoroallyl chloride, bromide or fluorosulfate produces a polyfluoroallyloxy carboxylic acid or ester, e.g., CF.sub.2 .dbd.CFCF.sub.2 OCF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 COOH. The polyfluoroallyloxy compounds copolymerize with ethylenically unsaturated monomers such as tetrafluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene or vinylidene fluoride to form polymers which are moldable, and in some cases electrically conducting or are water-wettable and dyeable.

Abstract: Fluoroaliphaticsulfonyl substituted ethylenes, useful as catalysts in polymerization of monomers, e.g., epoxide, vinyl ether, and N-vinyl monomers, are prepared by condensation of precursor fluoroaliphaticsulfonyl methanes with aldehydes or N-formyl compounds.

Abstract: Controlled release pesticide-polymer systems are prepared by the polymerization of vinyl monomers containing pendant pesticides. The vinyl monomers are prepared by reacting an acrylic acid derivative with a pesticide or a pesticide derivative having an active hydrogen. The pesticide-polymer systems prepared from the pesticide vinyl monomers release the active pesticide material by hydrolysis or chemical depolymerization under conditions of use.

Abstract: Disclosed are electron acceptor monomers of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is ##STR2## R' is hydrogen or methyl; X and Y are independently selected from the group consisting of --NO.sub.2, halogen, cyano and --CF.sub.3 ;Z is oxygen or dicyanomethylene; anda and b can range from 0 to 3; with the proviso that at least one of R is ##STR3## and polymers prepared therefrom. These monomers and polymers are suitable for use in electrophotographic devices and methods.

Abstract: New alkenylamino dihalo triazines are used as bridging molecules to facilitate bonding of clinically tolerated acrylic and similar resins to biological tissue such as teeth and bone.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymeric compositions having high heat-distortion temperatures and good processability and handling characteristics which function as gas and vapor barrier materials which are composed of an olefinically unsaturated nitrile, such as acrylonitrile, indene and a polyolefinic monomer, such as divinyl benzene, are described.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions which are high softening thermoplastics are composed of an olefinically unsaturated nitrile, such as acrylonitrile, a vinyl halide, such as vinyl chloride, and indene.

Abstract: An anti-solar polymer has in the macromolecular chain thereof at least one unit of the formula ##STR1## wherein F is a residue derived from an aromatic compound. The anti-solar polymer can also be one having in the macromolecular chain thereof at least one unit of the formula ##STR2## wherein F.sub.1 is ##STR3## These polymers have the ability to absorb wave lengths in the range of about 280-315 millimicrons. The polymers are employed in a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: Polymer resins which are relatively high softening and function as gas and vapor barrier materials are composed of an olefinically unsaturated nitrile, such as acrylonitrile, a vinyl ether, such as butyl vinyl ether, and indene or coumarone.

Abstract: Acrylonitrile copolymers having controlled molecular weight are prepared using terpinolene or gamma terpinene as chain length modifier.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymeric compositions having improved softening temperatures, high strengths and gas barrier properties are composed of an olefinically unsaturated nitrile, such as acrylonitrile, a vinyl aromatic monomer, such as styrene, and indene.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymer resins which are high softening are composed of an olefinically unsaturated nitrile, such as acrylonitrile, a vinyl ester, such as vinyl acetate, and indene, are described.

Abstract: Under specified conditions of reaction, a substantially pure aqueous solution of diallyldimethylammonium fluoride monomer can be polymerized to provide corresponding polymers having an intrinsic viscosity of at least about 0.1 deciliter per gram measured in 1.0 N NaCl solutions.

Abstract: Hair styling compositions which have excellent holding characteristics at elevated humidity and impart a soft hand and natural sheen to hair comprising a solution of a film-forming polymer modified with a fluoroaliphatic radical containing compound are disclosed.

Abstract: Cationic, cross-linkable acrylic-polyester emulsion binder resin systems are described which are useful as adhesives for binding organic, metal, and glass filaments to each other and to various substrates in the preparation of reinforced composites. These novel binder resin systems are derived from copolymerized ethylenically unsaturated monomers having pendant non-functional, cross-linking functional, and cationic groups. The cationic polymer emulsions are particularly useful when they are cross-linked with polyester resin polymer chains such as those formed by condensing unsaturated dicarboxylic acids with polyols and which can be applied as stable aqueous emulsions.

Abstract: New fluorinated carboxylic acid amides of the formula ##STR1## are provided wherein R.sub.f is a perfluoroalkyl radical with 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R is hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or R.sub.f CHOHCHR--, if m is 1, and hydrogen, alkyl with 1 to 18 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl with 5 or 6 carbon atoms, hydroxyalkyl with 2 to 6 carbon atoms, alkoxyalkyl with 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkoxy moiety or R.sub.f CHOHCHR--, if m is 0, A is an ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon radical with 2 or 3 carbon atoms, m is 0 or 1, y is 1 or 2 and p is an integer from 2 to 6. The fluorinated carboxylic acid amides are useful e.g. as wetting agents, emulsifiers or dispersants and for producing oil-repellent finishes on porous or nonporous substrates or as intermediates for the manufacture of homo- or copolymers, which show also oil-repellent properties.

Abstract: The low temperature physical properties of copolymers and terpolymers containing fluoroalkoxy groups such as are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,515,699 and 3,700,629 are improved by the incorporation of up to 35 mol % of non-fluorinated alkoxy groups in the polymers in place of some of the fluoroalkoxy groups. The polyphosphazenes of this invention also preferably contain a small amount of unsaturated substituent on the phosphazene backbone to enhance curability.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are polyhalogenated isocyanates (intermediates for polyfluorinated vinyl isocyanates); polyfluorinated vinyl isocyanates, process therefor, and homopolymers and copolymers thereof; and use of said polyfluorinated vinyl isocyanate homopolymers and copolymers as water and oil repelling agents for cloth and paper.