Abstract: A novel one-pot cost efficient process for the preparation of homo-, co- and terpolymers of p-hydroxystyrene or substituted p-hydroxystyrene and alkyl acrylates. The process involves polymerization of esters of p-hydroxystyrene (or its substituted analogs), alkyl acrylate monomers and/or one or more of ethylenically unsaturated monomers in an alcohol solvent in the presence of a free radical initiator. The reaction mixture containing the so formed polymer is subjected to transesterification conditions using a catalytic amount of catalyst to result in co- and/or terpolymers of p-hydroxystyrene without cleavage of the alkyl ester in the acrylate repeat unit, and then removing the catalyst from the system. Preferred embodiments include homopolymers of p-hydroxystyrene, copolymer of p-hydroxystyrene and tert-butyl acrylate and terpolymer of p-hydroxystyrene, tert-butyl acrylate and styrene. These polymers have a wide variety of applications including as photoresists in microelectronics industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the oxidation of alcohols using an oxidation agent and catalytic amounts of homogeneously soluble polymer-enlarged nitroxyl derivatives that are obtained by copolymerization of a mixture containing a compound (I)

Abstract: The present invention provides novel bicyclic photoresist monomers, and photoresist copolymer derived from the same. The bicyclic photoresist monomers of the present invention comprise both amine functional group and acid labile protecting group, and are represented by the formula: where m, n, R, V and B are those defined herein. The photoresist composition comprising the photoresist copolymer of the present invention has excellent etching resistance and heat resistance, and remarkably enhanced PED stability (post exposure delay stability).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a continuous process for the production of anionically-polymerized organic materials having controlled architectures. The organic materials may be made from one or more temperature-sensitive anionically-polymerizable monomers. The materials are made under plug-flow and temperature-controlled conditions.

Abstract: Provided are porphyrin-nucleus introduced polymers obtained by radical copolymerization of a radically polymerizable monomer with a porphyrin compound represented by formula (1) or (2): where R represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-6 alkyl group. Also provided are a trace metal measuring reagent and a trace metal removing agent, each containing the porphyrin-nucleus introduced polymer. The porphyrin-nucleus introduced polymer can be obtained as a compound having desired properties or reactivity by making use of easily available porphyrin compounds. The polymer is useful as a reagent for measuring or an agent for removing heavy metals.

Abstract: A novel polymer having the moiety: wherein R is an alkyl group containing 1-5 carbon atoms or an aryl, substituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, alkyl-aryl, alkylether-aryl or O; R1 and R2 are hydrogen or a methyl group; X is O, NH, NR′ wherein R′ is an alkyl group containing 1-5 carbon atoms, or O—R″ or NR″ wherein O—R″ is O-alkyl-O or O-alkyl, NR″ is O-alkyl-ONH, wherein each instance alkyl contains 1-5 carbon atoms and n is 0 or 1. The compound of this invention is useful as a monomer which can be polymerized and/or copolymerized by catonic polymerization. Polymers and copolymers produced in this invention can be crosslinked and are useful in coatings, inks, overprint varnishes, and surface treatment applications.

Abstract: A continuous process for the production of poly(trimethylene terephthalate) is disclosed. According to the process, a liquid feed mixture comprising bis-3-hydroxypropyl terephthalate and/or low molecular weight polyesters of 1,3-propanediol and terephthalic acid, the liquid feed mixture having a mole ratio of propylene groups to terephthalate groups of 1.1 to 2.2 is fed to a flasher. A first stream of gaseous by-products is continuously vaporized and removed from the flasher, and a liquid flasher reaction product having a mole ratio of propylene groups to terephthalate groups of less than about 1.5 is continuously withdrawn from the flasher. The liquid flasher reaction product is continuously fed to a prepolymerizer where it is continuously polymerized to form a poly(trimethylene terephthalate) prepolymer and a second stream of gaseous by-products.

Abstract: A process for preparing nitrogen-containing copolymers useful as dispersant-viscosity improvers for lubricating oil compositions, additive concentrates and lubricating oil compositions are described.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a polymer film having second order non-linear optical properties which has excellent stability of orientated molecules and does not become disorientated, and a polymer film and a non-linear optical element are provided. A polymer solution is placed between two substrates, which are disposed substantially perpendicular with respect to a rotating stand and substantially symmetrical with respect to a rotation axis of the rotating stand, and the rotating stand is rotated. A polymer film having second order non-linear optical properties is formed by the centrifugal force generated at the polymer solution.

Abstract: Described are preferred processes for preparing quaternary amine polymers of good color, comprising preparing a free base amine polymer by polymerizing a free base amine monomer in the presence of a water-soluble azo initiator, and subjecting the resultant polymer to quaternization conditions. Also described are unique, water-soluble quaternary amine polymers obtainable by such processes, and dye complexing polymer blends useful in the manufacture of detergents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the oxidation of alcohols using an oxidation agent and catalytic amounts of homogeneously soluble polymer-enlarged nitroxyl derivatives that are obtained by copolymerization of a mixture containing a compound (I) 1

Abstract: Cationic polymers obtainable by free-radically initiated copolymerization of (a) from 60 to 99% by weight, based on the overall amount of all monomers, of a substituted or unsubstituted and quaternized or nonquaternized 1-vinylimidazole, (b) from 1 to 40% by weight of an acid which contains a polymerizable double bond, or of salts of such an acid, and (c) from 0 to 30% by weight of a further free-radically copolymerizable monomer, percentages by weight being based in each case on the overall amount of all monomers, and quaternization of the polymer if a nonquaternized 1-vinylimidazole was employed as monomer a) are used as active ingredients in cosmetic hair formulations such as shampoos.

Abstract: Terpolymers based on (meth)acrylamide, hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate and sulfobetaine monomers and their use as thickeners for aqueous salt solutions are described. The terpolymers display their thickening effect within wide concentration and density ranges of the aqueous salt solutions. In addition, their thermal stability is retained also with respect to salt solutions containing calcium chloride and/or calcium bromide and/or zinc bromide.

Abstract: A process for preparing nitrogen-containing copolymers useful as dispersant-viscosity improvers for lubricating oil compositions, additive concentrates and lubricating oil compositions are described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cyclic dione polymer, which is a homopolymer or a copolymer of a cyclic dione monomer selected from those represented by formulae (I) and (II) wherein A and B may be the same or different and are independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydrogen, C3-20 cyclic or pericyclic alkyl, C1-20 linear and branched alkyl, C6-20 aryl, C7-20 arylalkyl, C7-20 alkylaryl, silyl, alkylsilyl, germyl, alkylgermyl, alkoxycarbonyl, acyl, and a heterocylic group; or, A and B are linked together to form a C3-20 saturated or unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon group or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group; C is selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur, —CH2—, and —SiH2—, wherein each R1 is independently selected from C1-20 alkyl and phenyl.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a novel method for preparing polymers (preferably (meth)acrylate polymers and copolymers) having a narrow molecular weight distribution by metal-free anionic polymerization in the presence of a phosphonium salt of a nitrogen, oxygen and/or sulfur anion. The present invention also concerns block copolymer and methods of making the same using anionic polymerization in the presence of the phosphonium salt to prepare at least one block of the copolymer.

Abstract: A process of making a cosmetically or pharmaceutically-acceptable emulsion or gel composition which comprises: (a) heating a reaction mixture comprising, by weight, about 5-70% of a vinyl monomer in about 30-95% of an oil as solvent, wherein said oil is selected from the group consisting of a silicone oil, a mineral oil and a water-insoluble organic ester and a free radical initiator, optionally in the presence of a crosslinking agent and/or an oil soluble surfactant, with agitation, under an inert gas, at about 40-150° C., wherein the oil is present in an amount sufficient to keep the resultant vinyl polymer in a stirrable state until the end of the polymerization, (b) adding a surfactant, if a suitable surfactant was not present during polymerization, and, (c) then adding water to form an oil-in-water, a water-in-oil or a water-in-oil-in-water emulsion or gel, in a volume ratio of oil-in-water of 30:70 to 10:90, or water-in-oil of 90:10 to 30:70.

Abstract: A copolymer which can provide an aqueous solution thereof having high viscosity, a cationic high molecular weight flocculating agent comprising the copolymer and a process for producing the copolymer. The copolymer is formed by a process where copolymer units necessary to form the copolymer are reacted with a polyamine in the presence of ammonium chloride and/or a hydrochloride of an amine. The copolymer has units represented by the following formulae (1) and (2) where substituents are defined in the specification: The copolymer has a Brookfield viscosity as a 1 wt % aqueous solution thereof of 10 to 10,000 centipoise.

Abstract: Disclosed are a novel polymer comprising at least one partial structure represented by the following formula (I), (II) or (III), a light-emitting device material which is the polymer, and a light-emitting device using the material: 1

Abstract: A polymer having groups located at the ends of the polymer chain which groups are derived from stable free radical compounds, wherein the polymer is of the formula: SFR—(R)—SFR wherein SFR represents a covalently bonded stable free radical group and R represents a thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: A process for producing a microporous oil sorbent polymer comprising the steps of: dissolving a polyunsaturated monomer in a silicone organic solvent to provide a monomer mixture containing more than 90% by weight polyunsaturated monomer; polymerizing said monomers by precipitation polymerization, under an inert atmosphere to precipitate microporous, micro-particles in the form of micro-particles, agglomerates and aggregates having a bulk density of about 0.02 gm/cm3 to about 0.01 gm/cm3 and capable of adsorbing at least about 20% by weight organic materials based on the total weight of polymer plus adsorbed organic material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a photoreactive and UV absorbing piperidine compound of the formula A below and of a mixture consisting of this piperidine compound and at least one selected UV absorber as light stabilizers in coating materials, preferably in automotive coating materials. The invention also provides a method of stabilizing coating materials against the degradation of the polymer material present in the coating material, as induced by the action of atmospheric oxygen, heat and/or UV light, and the coating materials themselves that are stabilized in this way.

Abstract: Acrylic copolymers for use as additives for inhibiting paraffin deposition in crude oils, and compositions containing the oils and said additives, are disclosed. Specifically, polymeric additives useful for inhibiting paraffin deposition in and improving the flow properties of crude oils, and compositions containing the crude petroleum oils and said additives, are disclosed. Said additives are essentially alcohol acrylate copolymers comprising 10-50 carbons with special chain distributions, as well as the corresponding 2- and/or 4-vinylpyridine terpolymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of piperidine compounds of the formula I in which R1 is hydroxyl, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted, mono- or bicyclic radical of aromatic type, R3 is oxygen, —NH— or —N(C1-4-alkyl)- and R8 independently at each occurrence is hydrogen or methyl for preparing light-stabilized, EPDM-modified polypropylene which is employed in particular in automotive construction, such as for shock absorbers, cover strips and the like. A further subject of the invention is the combination of abovementioned piperidine compounds with known UV absorbers. The invention also relates to EPDM-modified polypropylene which contains from 0.05 to 2.5% by weight, preferably from 0.1 to 0.6% by weight, of a radical of a compound of the above formula I, and to products produced therefrom.

Abstract: A polymer having the formula wherein M1 and M2 signify monomer units for homo- or copolymers. “x” and “y” indicate the mole fractions of the comonomers, with in each case 0<x≦1 and 0≦y<1 and x+y=1. The symbol “p” signifies 4 to 30,000 and “S1” and “S2” signify spacer units. “Q1” signifies a structural unit of the formula —A—(Z1—B)z—Z2— and “Q2” signifies a structural unit of the formula —A—(Z1—B)zR1. “A” and “B” each independently signify pyridine-2,5-diyl, pyrimidine-2,5-diyl, 1,4—Cyclohexylene,1,3-dioxane-2,5-diyl or optionally substituted 1,4-phenylene.

Abstract: N-Oxides of nitrogenous heterocycle or nitrogenous fused heterocycle polymers of general formula (1) or (7) (wherein any two of a, b, c, d, e, f, g and h are carbon atoms participating in the bonding between repeating units; at least one of them is N→O; the rest are each CH, N or N→O; and the degree of polymerization “n” is at least 5). These polymers have excellent heat resistance, are soluble in aqueous or organic solvents and controllable in the degree of depolarization and electrochemical redox potential, exhibit clear color changes by chemical or electrochemical oxidation or reduction, and are conductive per se . They can be used as moldings such as fibers and films; electrochromic elements; active materials and electrodes of cells; semiconductors including n-type semiconductors; and so on.

Abstract: A water-soluble polyvinylpyrridinium derivative containing a quaternary nitrogen and an anionic moiety selected from a sulfonate and/or a carboxylate functionality, said polyvinylpyrridinium derivative having the structure wherein a is a repeating unit of 1 to 100; b is a repeating unit of 0 to 99; c is a repeating unit of 0 to 99; d is a repeating unit of 0 to 99; R is selected from the group consisting of (CR1R2)m1, benzene, and substituted benzene; Y is selected from the group consisting of (CR3R4)m2, benzene, and substituted benzene; substituted benzene is independently a benzene substituted with a group selected from the group consisting of amino moeity, nitro moiety, halogen moiety, and combinations thereof; Z is derived from an ethylenically unsaturated monomer; m1 and m2 are independently 0 to 10; M+ is independently a cation wherein M is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, ammonia, alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, zinc, copper, organic amines, amino acids, and

Abstract: Stable electron acceptor compositions are composed of a plurality of pillared metal complexes disposed on a supporting substrate. At least one Group VIII metal at zero valence is entrapped within this matrix. The complexes comprise from one to about 100 units of the formula: —(Y1O3—Z—Y2O3)MeY— Y1 and Y2 being phosphorus or arsenic; Z being a divalent group which reversibly forms a stable reduced form and contains two conjugated cationic centers having a negative E°red value; and MeY being a divalent, trivalent, or tetravalent metal of Group III, IVA, or IVB having an atomic number of at least 21 or a lanthanide with bonded anions. The units are bound to the substrate through an organic polymer having side chains derivatized with phosphonate or arsonate groups. Counter anions balance the charge of Z. The compositions can be used in the decomposition of water to yield hydrogen gas, the sensing of oxygen, and as catalysts.

Abstract: A composition comprising a polymer which comprises repeat units derived from a first unsaturated amide, a hydroxy acrylate, and at least two monomers selected from the group consisting of (1) a vinyl pyridine or derivative thereof and acrylic acid or salt thereof, (2) a vinyl morpholine and a second unsaturated amide; (3) acrylic acid or salt thereof and a second unsaturated amide; (4) acrylic acid or salt thereof, a vinyl pyridine, and a vinyl morpholine; and combination of two or more thereof wherein said first unsaturated amide is not the same as said second unsaturated amide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to (co)polymers which contain at least one repeating structural chain unit of the general formula (1) and/or (2) and optionally repeating units of the general formula (3) ##STR1## in which L.sup.1 and L.sup.2, independently of each other, represent a photoluminescent grouping, a process for their preparation, their use in electroluminescent devices and the electroluminescent devices.

Abstract: This invention provides a diene rubber composed of 40 to 99.99% by weight of conjugated diene units, 0.05 to 20% by weight of amino-containing vinyl monomer units, 0.05 to 20% weight of hydroxyl-containing vinyl monomer units, and 0 to 50% by weight of other copolymerizable monomer units, and having a Mooney viscosity (ML.sub.1+4, 100.degree. C.) of 10 to 200. This diene rubber yields a vulcanized rubber showing improvements in heat build-up, tensile strength, abrasion resistance and processability.

Abstract: This invention relates to dye complexing polymers, and, more particularly, to water soluble poly(vinylpyridine betaines) containing a quaternary nitrogen and a carboxylate salt. The polymers herein have effective dye transfer inhibitor (DTI) properties for use, for example, laundry detergent and fabric softener compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to dye complexing polymers, and, more particularly, to water soluble poly(vinylpyridine betaines) containing a quaternary nitrogen and a carboxylate salt. The-polymers herein have effective dye transfer inhibitor (DTI) properties for use, for example, laundry detergent and fabric softener compositions.

Abstract: A cationic group-containing copolymer is provided which possesses excellent thixotropy and exhibits high adsorbability to the skin, hair, etc. and, when incorporated as a thickener in cosmetic articles, manifests a very satisfactory tactile sensation. The cationic group-containing copolymer is characterized in that the viscosity at 25.degree. C. of the aqueous solution prepared by incorporating the copolymer in deionized water at a concentration of 0.5 wt. % is in the range of 0.3-20 Pa.multidot.sec. at a shear rate of 1 sec.sup.-1 and in the range of 0.01-5 Pa.multidot.sec. at a shear rate of 10 sec.sup.-1 and the viscosity at a shear rate of 1 sec.sup.-1 is higher than the viscosity at a shear rate of 10 sec.sup.-1.

Abstract: This dialkylmagnesium is represented by the formula R--(CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2).sub.n --Mg--(CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2).sub.n' --R', (E--O--E').sub.x, where R and R' each independently represent a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 hydrocarbon residue, branched or not, substituted or not, of the alkyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl type; n and n', identical or substantially identical, represent an average number of --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- linkages such that the average number of carbon atoms in each of the two chains borne by Mg is greater than 20; E and E', identical or different, each represent an alkyl radical, linear or cyclical, branched or not; and 0.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.2, x being the average value of the number of moles of E--O--E' ether complexed to the dialkylmagnesium. In order to prepare a dialkylmagnesium of this type, ethylene is polymerized in an anhydrous, de-oxygenated hydrocarbonaceous solution by means of a catalyst Cp*.sub.2 MCl.sub.2 Li(OEt.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an anaerobic adhesive composition which includes an acrylate monomer; a coreactant monomer; and an anaerobic cure-inducing composition. The composition may also include a maleimide compound. Reaction products of compositions in accordance with this invention exhibit superior resistence to thermal depredation, such as under elevated temperature conditions.

Abstract: A description is given of compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkynyl, O--C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, CO--C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, in which radicals alkyl chains may also be interrupted by O, S, S.dbd.O, SO.sub.2 or N--C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, or is C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by1 to 4 C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and/or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy radicals, O--C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, which is unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 4 C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and/or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy radicals, CO--C.sub.6 -C.sub.14 aryl, which is unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 9 C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and/orC.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy radicals, O-benzyl, which on the aromatic ring is unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 4 C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and/or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy radicals, CO-benzyl, which on the aromatic ring is unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 4 C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and/or C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water or alcohol soluble or dispersible thermoplastic elastomeric copolymers and to cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions containing these copolymers. This invention especially relates to copolymers useful for hair styling purposes, and to hair styling compositions containing these copolymers. This invention further relates to copolymers useful for providing cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions for topical application to the skin. These topical skin care compositions are useful for delivereing and/or transdermally transporting active ingredients to or thorugh the skin.

Abstract: A polyacrylate ester, and more particularly a polymethacrylate ester based dispersant-viscosity improver for lubricating oil compositions. Specifically, the dispersant viscosity improvers of this invention are nitrogen-containing copolymers comprising units derived from(A) from about 5% to about 75% by weight of alkyl acrylate ester monomers containing from 1 to 11 carbon atoms in the alkyl group;(B) from about 25% to about 95% by weight of alkyl acrylate ester monomers containing from 12 to about 24 carbon atoms in the alkyl group; and(C) From about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of at least one nitrogen containing monomer selected from the group consisting of vinyl substituted nitrogen heterocyclic monomers, N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl acrylate monomers, N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl acrylamide monomers and tertiary-alkyl acrylamides, provided that the total equals 100%. Processes for preparing the compositions, additive concentrates and lubricating oil compositions are described.

Abstract: A paper coating formulation and a process for making a paper coating formulation having an improved strength and blister resistance including an aqueous medium having dispersed therein a functionally effective amount of a finely divided mineral filler and a latex binder containing copolymerized acid functional and amine functional monomers in each polymer molecule.

Abstract: There is described a novel process of polymerizing 4-vinyl pyridine monomer in an aqueous polymerization system which comprises preparing an aqueous solution of polyvinyl alcohol, and contacting said aqueous solution of a polyvinyl alcohol with less than about 10% by weight of 4-vinyl pyridine monomer and a water-soluble initiator capable of decomposing to give free radicals.The resultant dispersion of the novel polymerization process comprises a homogeneous, i.e., weight average molecular weight and particle size, poly-4-vinylpyridine, with no appreciable residual 4-vinyl pyridine monomer.The resultant dispersion may be used to coat image- and ink-receiving layers of image-recording materials and ink jet recording sheets, respectively.

Abstract: Described are preferred processes for producing linear polyvinylpyridines. The processes involve the use of hydrogen peroxide to initiate polymerization of vinylpyridine monomers in an aqueous solvent. Processes of the invention provide good reaction rates and conversions, and are particularly advantageous in achieving control of the M.sub.w 's of the final product polymers.

Abstract: A process for preparing nitrogen-containing copolymers useful as dispersant-viscosity improvers for lubricating oil compositions, additive concentrates and lubricating oil compositions are described.

Abstract: This invention relates to dye complexing polymers, and, more particularly, to water soluble poly(vinylpyridine betaines) containing a quaternary nitrogen and a carboxylate salt. The polymers herein have effective dye transfer inhibitor (DTI) properties for use, for example, laundry detergent and fabric softener compositions.

Abstract: A process for intramolecularly condensing a polyamic acid composition containing an NLO compound to form a polyimide host matrix composition containing as a guest the NLO compound, which process includes the step of uniformly heating the polyamic acid composition, in the absence of a solvent or diluent, to a temperature at which the intramolecular condensation will occur without thermal degradation of the NLO compound, so that the temperature differential within the polyamic acid is below that which will produce localized thermal degradation temperatures, until the intramolecular condensation of the polyamic acid composition to the polyimide host matrix composition is substantially complete. Polyimide host matrix compositions containing guest NLO compounds prepared by the inventive process are also disclosed, wherein the NLO compounds have external field-induced molecular alignments.

Abstract: A compound of formula I for use in stabilizing polymeric material against effects such as light and heat ##STR1## in which R is hydrogen; oxygen; --OH; C.sub.1-24 alkyl; --O--CO--C.sub.1-24 alkyl; --O--CO--C.sub.1-24 alkyl; --O--CO-phenyl or --COR.sub.5 ; where R.sub.5 is --C(R.sub.3).dbd.CH.sub.2, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, phenyl, CO--C.sub.1-24 alkyl, --CO--phenyl, --NR.sub.7 R.sub.8, --CH.sub.2 --C.sub.6 H.sub.5, --CO--OC.sub.1-12 alkyl or --COOH; where R.sub.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sub.7 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-12 alkyl, C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl, phenyl, phenyl-C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-12 alkylphenyl and R.sub.8 is C.sub.1-12 alkyl or hydrogen,each R.sub.1, independently, is --CH.sub.3 or --CH.sub.2 (C.sub.1-4 alkyl) or both groups R.sub.1 form a group --(CH.sub.2).sub.5 --; andeach R.sub.2, independently, is --CH.sub.3 or --CH.sub.2 (C.sub.1-4 alkyl) or both groups R.sub.2 form a group --(CH.sub.2).sub.5 --.A is --O-- or --N(C.sub.1-4 alkyl)-- or --NH--R.sub.9 is hydrogen or methyl, andR.sub.

Abstract: A paper coating formulation and a process for making a paper coating formulation having an improved strength and blister resistance including an aqueous medium having dispersed therein a functionally effective amount of a finely divided mineral filler and a latex binder containing copolymerized acid functional and amine functional monomers in each polymer molecule.

Abstract: Anion exchange resins including at least two positively charged sites and a ell-defined spacing between the positive sites are provided together with a process of removing anions or anionic metal complexes from aqueous solutions by use of such resins. The resins can be substituted poly(vinylpyridine) and substituted polystyrene.

Abstract: A thermoreversible thickener comprising a water-soluble copolymer containing as constituent monomer at least 50% by weight of a vinyl carboxylic ester of a cylic amine or a non-cyclic amine with at least 5 carbons with an alkylene oxide added thereto. The thickener, with a transition temperature which can be easily controlled according to the purpose of application such as coating, rolling oil, adhesives or inks, has a characteristic such that heating the aqueous solution thereof up to a temperature above the transition temperature causes rapid thickening of the solution.

Abstract: A nonlinear optical material composed of a polyimide obtained from a diamine and/or a diacid anhydride or dithioacid anhydride substituted by a portion having a nonlinear optical effect or of molecules having a benzocyclobutene structure substituted at the portions having an nonlinear linear optical effect.