Abstract: Monoalkyl phosphinate and monoalkyl phosphonate derivatives of low molecular weight water soluble polymers are preferentially prepared by copolymerizing hypophosphorous acid, monoethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acid(s) and an effective amount of a C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 monoethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to new N-alkyl-N-(meth)acryloyloxyalkylcarboxamides of aromatic carboxylic acids and aromatic carboxylic acid anhydrides, their preparation and formulations of these compounds for use as adhesives for the treatment of dental hard substance.

Abstract: The present invention provides an alkaline water-soluble thermoplastic resin comprising units from isobutylene, units from maleic anhydride and units from n-butyl acrylate unit in a molar ratio of isobutylene units, maleic anhydride units and n-butyl acrylate units of 1:0.8-1.2:0.2-5.0.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an oil-soluble fuel and lubricating oil additive comprising at least one terminally unsaturated ethylene alpha-olefin polymer of 300 to 20,000 number average molecular weight substituted with mono- or dicarboxylic acid producing moieties (preferably dicarboxylic acid or anhydride moieties), wherein the terminal unsaturation comprises terminal ethenylidene unsaturation. The mono- and dicarboxylic acid or anhydride substituted polymers of this invention are useful per se as additives to lubricating oils, and can also be reacted with a nucleophilic reagent, such as amines, alcohols, amino alcohols and reactive metal compounds, to form products which are also useful fuel and lubricating oil additives, e.g., as dispersants.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of aqueous solutions of anti-scaling agents, starting from maleic anhydride and vinyl acetate (and optionally from a third monomer), characterized in that:(A) the amount of vinyl acetate ranges from 40 to 70% by moles, with respect to the sum of all the comonomers, the amount of maleic anhydride ranges from 30 to 50% by moles, with respect to said sum, and the amount of termonomer ranges from 0 to 30% by moles, with respect to said sum, the molar ratio vinyl acetate/maleic anhydride being equal to or higher than 1;(B) maleic anhydride, vinyl acetate (and optionally said third monomer) are co-polymerized in an organic diluent having medium or low polarity;(C) the anhydrous suspension, obtained according to (B), is directly subjected to a reactive extraction with water.

Abstract: Copolymer of maleic anhydride and the polymerizable component of naphtha oil chiefly composed of indene and aromatic hydrocarbons having a reactive double bond, a resin modifier containing said copolymer as an effective ingredient, a dispersant containing a salt of the sulfonation product of said copolymer, an esterified product of said copolymer, and preferred processes for producing these products.

Abstract: The ink composition of waterless plates containing as the vehicle a resin III obtained by a process comprising copolymerizing (component A) a five-membered cyclic compound having a conjugated double bond, such as cyclopentadiene and/or a Diels-Alder adduct thereof, (component B) an .alpha.-olefin, and in addition to this, (component A') an unsaturated aromatic hydrocarbon monomer containing a carbon-carbon double bond and a benzene ring within the molecule to obtain a hydrocarbon resin I, reacting the thus obtained hydrocarbon resin I with (component C) an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or the anhydride thereof to obtain an acid-modified resin II and then thermally reacting the thus obtained acid-modified resin II with (component D) a phenol resin, or containing a modified resin IV obtained by lengthening the molecular chain of the resin III with (component E) a molecular-chain elongating agent in a hydrocarbon solvent with a boiling point of 200.degree. C.

Abstract: A charge imbalanced polymer is made by:reacting 1 mole of an anhydride compound having the formula ##STR1## where R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, with less than 1 mole of a mixture of about 0.1-0.8 mole of a compound having the formula ##STR2## where n is 1-6, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, and R.sub.3 is H or lower alkyl, and about 0.50-0.4 mole of a compound having the formula ##STR3## where R.sub.4 is C.sub.12 -C.sub.24 alkyl, and where (A) is 2-6 times (B), isolating the product, andhydrolyzing any residual anhydride compound in water to the corresponding diacid compound.

Abstract: A terpolymer of a monovinylic aromatic monomer, an acrylic monomer and maleic anhydride is formed according to a polymerization method in which the maleic anhydride is added to the reactor in a molten state, free of solvents and diluents, and the polymerization reaction is conducted in bulk in the absence of solvents and diluents. The terpolymer is useful in various applications including blending with ABS graft polymers.

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides poly(maleic anhydride) side chain copolymers which exhibit nonlinear optical susceptibility and which can be formed into crack-free thin film waveguiding media. An invention copolymer is illustrated by the recurring structure: ##STR1## The side chain chromophores can be oriented by an external field to form a noncentrosymmetric thin film which exhibits second order nonlinear optical susceptibility.

Abstract: Polymers of melt index between 1 and 20 dg/min, which comprise units (A) derived from ethylene, units (B) derived from an ethylenically unsaturated .alpha.,.beta.-dicarboxylic acid anhydride and, where appropriate, units (C) derived from an alkyl acrylate or methacrylate in which the alkyl group contains from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, characterized in that, per 100 moles, they comprise: from 83 to 99.7 moles of units (A), from 0.29 to 3 moles of units (B), from 0 to 13.6 moles of units (C) and, furthermore, from 0.01 to 0.4 moles of units (D) derived from at least one polyol polyacrylate or polymethacrylate.Their process of preparation consists of copolymerizing a mixture of ethylene, an anhydride of an ethylenically unsaturated .alpha.,.beta.-dicarboxylic acid, at least one polyol polyacrylate or polymethacrylate and, where appropriate, at least one alkyl acrylate or methacrylate, at a temperature of between 140.degree. and 280.degree. C.

Abstract: Copolymer of maleic anhydride and the polymerizable component of naphtha oil chiefly composed of indene and aromatic hydrocarbons having a reactive double bond, a resin modifier containing said copolymer as an effective ingredient, a dispersant containing a salt of the sulfonation product of said copolymer, an esterified product of said copolymer, and preferred processes for producing these products.

Abstract: This invention provides polyether polycarboxylate compositions selected from the group consisting of polyether polycarboxylates which may be prepared by oxidizing copolymers of furan and maleic anhydride, and other polyether polycarboxylate compositions prepared by oxidizing novel, intermediate polymers of furan, maleic anhydride, and at least one copolymerizable comonomer, selected from the group consisting of furan, alkenyl alkyl ethers, alkyl acrylates, alkenyl carboxyalkyl ethers, vinyl esters of carboxylic acids, unsaturated carboxylic acids, unsaturated dicarboxylic acids and their anhydrides and esters, and olefins. This invention also provides novel, unoxidized terpolymer intermediates comprising furan, maleic anhydride, and at least one copolymerizable comonomer, other than furan and maleic anhydride, selected from the above group, as well as a process for oxidizing these polymers and the furan and maleic anhydride copolymers.

Abstract: A process for preparing an oligomeric copolymer of an unsaturated acidic reactant and a high molecular weight olefin having a sufficient number of carbon atoms such that the resulting copolymer is soluble in lubricating oil and wherein at least 20 weight percent of the total olefin comprises an alkylvinylidene isomer, which process comprises reacting the high molecular weight olefin with the unsaturated acidic reactant in the presence of a solvent which comprises the reaction product of an unsaturated acidic reactant and a high molecular weight olefin.

Abstract: Copolymer of maleic anhydride and the polymerizable component of naphtha oil chiefly composed of indene and aromatic hydrocarbons having a reactive double bond, a resin modifier containing said copolymer as an effective ingredient, a dispersant containing a salt of the sulfonation product of said copolymer, an esterified product of said copolymer, and preferred processes for producing these products.

Abstract: The liquid mixtures according to the invention comprise at least one ethylene polymer (A) and at least one solvent (B), and are characterized in that:a) the ethylene polymer (A) comprises at least one terpolymer having a fluidity index comprised between 2 and 500 dg/min and comprising:from 83 to 95.7 moles % of units derived from ethylene,from 4 to 15 moles % of units derived from at least one alkyl acrylate or methacrylate, the alkyl group having from 1 to 6 atoms of carbon, andfrom 0.3 to 2 moles % of units derived from maleic anhydride,b) the solvent (B) is selected from amongst aliphatic, cycloaliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons having from 5 to 12 atoms of carbon, dechlorinated solvents and esters.The process comprises in a first step the dissolution of polymer (A), by stirring, in the solvent (B) at a temperature T (expressed in Celcius degrees) such that: 35.ltoreq.T.ltoreq..theta., .theta. being the boiling temperature of the solvent (B).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing an acid-type polymaleic acid and acid-type maleic acid copolymer and also to the usage of the acid-type polymaleic acid and acid-type maleic acid copolymer produced by this process.According to the process of the present invention, the acid-type polymaleic acid and acid-type maleic acid copolymer, which are superior as a water-treating agent and detergent additive, are produced by polymerization of acid-type monomers in an aqueous solution. The process is simple and yields a polymer having a low molecular weight and a narrow molecular-weight distribution. The process permits one to economically produce the acid-type polymaleic acid and acid-type maleic acid copolymer which has good quality and outstanding performance as a water-treating agent etc. Thus the invention is a great boon to the industrial field of water treatment.

Abstract: Terpolymers of maleic anhydride, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl vinyl ether and isobutylene, and crosslinked products thereof, are provided herein. The hydrophilic terpolymer compositions of the invention are particularly useful as denture adhesives while the hydrophobic terpolymer compositions find application as waterproofing materials.

Abstract: A controlled release preparation of an active material comprising a reaction product obtained by reacting (a) a copolymer consisting essentially of maleic anhydride and at least one polyalkylene glycol ether represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein B represents a residue of a compound having from 2 to 8 hydroxyl groups; R.sup.1 represents an alkenyl group having from 2 to 5 carbon atoms; AO represents an oxyalkylene group having from 2 to 18 carbon atoms or a combination thereof which may be linked together in blocks or at random; R.sup.2 represents a hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 24 carbon atoms; a represents a positive integer, b and c each represents 0 or a positive integer, and a+b+c=2 to 8; l.gtoreq.0, m.gtoreq.0, n.gtoreq.0, and e+m+n=1 to 1000; and (b) an active material. The preparation is soluble both in water and in an organic solvent and exhibits activity for a prolonged period of time.

Abstract: A silane-modified ethylene copolymer is disclosed, which is prepared by graft copolymerizing from 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a trialkoxyvinyl silane to 100 parts by weight of an ethylene/(meth)acrylic acid ester/maleic anhydride copolymer in the presence of a peroxide catalyst. Also, a process for producing a silane-modified ethylene copolymer and an adhesive comprising the copolymer are disclosed. The silane-modified ethylene copolymer of the invention is excellent in not only adhesion to metals, glass, polar high-molecular weight materials, or polyolefins but also maintenance of water-resistant adhesion to glass.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an aromatic hydrocarbon resin modified with aromatic carboxylic acids comprising suspending methane sulfonic acid and at least one aromatic carboxylic acid in an aliphatic solvent and slowly proportioning at least one unsaturated aromatic hydrocarbon into the suspension under polymerization conditions and their salts.

Abstract: A method for producing an aqueous C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 olefin/maleic anhydride copolymer suspension is disclosed. The aqueous copolymer suspension is particularly suitable for use in applications such as fiber spinning syrups in which a copolymer in dry powder form is not needed.

Abstract: A modified polyisobutene has the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is an olefinically unsaturated divalent radical, R.sup.2 is one of the radicals --CH.sub.2 --C(.dbd.CH.sub.2)--CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --C(CH.sub.3).dbd.CH-- or m and n are each a degree of polymerization in particular from 1 to 1000.

Abstract: According to this invention, there is provided a denture adhesive which is a mixed partial salt of a terpolymer of maleic anhydride, (MA) a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl vinyl ether (AVE) and isobutylene (IB) vinyl ether, having a weight average molecular weight of about 30,000 to 400,000, preferably about 50,000 to 350,000. The terpolymer has its components in the molar ratio of MA:AVE:IB of about 1:0.4-0.9:0.1-0.6, preferably about 1:0.5-0.8-0.2-0.5.

Abstract: A high molecular weight ethylene copolymer is prepared by high-pressure copolymerization of ethylene with an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, carboxylic anhydride or a derivative thereof in the presence of a tertiary organic monoamine, preferably from 10 to 100 mol % thereof, based on the unsaturated carboxylic acid used, and can be used for preparing adhesion promoters and cable sheathing.

Abstract: A process for producing a styrene/(meth)acrylic acid copolymer continuously by a bulk or solution polymerization technique, wherein the polymerization is carried out continuously by using at least two polymerization vessels arranged in series and equipped with a mixing device while (meth)acrylic acid is continuously fed into each of the polymerization vessels.

Abstract: A high molecular weight ethylene copolymer is prepared by high-pressure copolymerization of ethylene with an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, carboxylic anhydride or a derivative thereof in the presence of a tertiary organic monoamine, preferably from 10 to 100 mol % thereof, based on the unsaturated carboxylic acid used, and can be used for preparing adhesion promoters and cable sheathing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a thermoplastic polymer on the basis of an alkenyl aromatic monomer, an unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydride, and, optionally, a rubber, characterized in that the monomers and/or solution thereof are/is reacted in at least two reaction zones that are in open connection with each other at the top and at the bottom, the reaction mixture being circulated through the reaction zones by means of a mixing device and/or a conveying device.Using the process, a homogeneous product of constant composition is obtained.

Abstract: An ink composition for waterless plates for lithography, which comprises as the vehicle a resin (III) obtained by copolymerizing a five-membered compound, such as cyclopentadiene, and/or a Diels-Alder adduct thereof with an unsaturated aromatic hydrocarbon monomer to obtain a resin (I), reacting the resin (I) with an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or the anhydride thereof to obtain a resin (II) and then further reacting the resin (II) with a phenolic resin to obtain the resin (III).

Abstract: A paint resin for powder coating is described which consists of modified high-pressure polyethylene (LDPE) and is characterized by(a) a content from 0.1 to 1 mol %, based on the total number of moles of all monomers, of unsaturated carboxylic acids present as copolymerized units, and/or the equivalent content of carboxylic anhydrides,(b) a neutralization degree of the carboxyl groups, which can also originate from anhydride groups, from 0 to less than 50%,(c) a termonomer content from 0 to 5 mol %, based on the total number of moles of all monomers,(d) a melt flow index from 20 to 200 g/10 minutes (190.degree. C.; 2.16 kp) and(e) a particle size from 1 to 600 .mu.m,as well as the use thereof in a process for powder coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel low profile additive (LPA) for uncured polyester resins and the resultant molding compositions. The low profile additive is the reaction product of an ethylene/alphaolefin copolymer with a carboxylic acid or anhydride, to thereby form a non-thermoplastic carboxyl modified polyolefin. The novel LPA is a remarkably effective dimensional stabilizer and has displayed the ability to achieve net expansion in a cured polyester resin molding composition.

Abstract: Slightly crosslinked, water-soluble polymaleic acid which is obtainable by polymerization of maleic anhydride with from 0.1 to 10% by weight of a crosslinking agent in an aromatic hydrocarbon at from 60.degree. to 200.degree. C. in the presence of from 1 to 20% by weight, based on maleic anhydride, of a peroxyester, and hydrolysis of the polymer to give slightly crosslinked polymaleic acid having a Fikentscher K value of from 8 to 20 (measured at 20.degree. C. in 5% strength aqueous solution at pH 7 as the Na salt), a process for the preparation of slightly crosslinked polymaleic acid, and its use as a water treatment agent for reducing boiler scale and hard water deposits in water-conveying systems.

Abstract: The liquid mixtures according to the invention comprise at least one ethylene polymer (A) and at least one solvent (B), and are characterized in that:(a) the ethylene polymer (A) comprises at least one terpolymer having a fluidity index comprised between 2 and 500 dg/min and comprising:from 83 to 95.7 moles % of units derived from ethylene,from 4 to 15 moles % of units derived from at least one alkyl acrylate or methacrylate, the alkyl group having from 1 to 6 atoms of carbon, andfrom 0.3 to 2 moles % of units derived from maleic anhydride,(b) the solvent (B) is selected from amongst aliphatic, cycloaliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons having from 5 to 12 atoms of carbon, dechlorinated solvents and esters.The process comprises in a first step the dissolution of polymer (A), by stirring, in the solvent (B) at a temperature T (expressed in Celcius degrees) such that: 35.ltoreq.T.ltoreq..theta., .theta. being the boiling temperature of the solvent (B).

Abstract: A method of forming polymers containing .alpha.-methylstyrene and acrylonitrile by polymerizing, preferably continuously, under off-azeotrope conditions to vastly improve rate without substantially changing the content of .alpha.-methylstyrene in the polymer being formed from that obtained under azeotrope conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a free-radical addition polymer containing from 55 mole percent to about 95 mole percent of units derived from maleic anhydride and from about 5 mole percent to about less than 45 mole percent of units derived from 1-alkenes having at least 4 carbon atoms wherein the polymer has an average of at least one unit derived from a 1-alkene per polymer chain making up the polymer based on the number average molecular weight of the polymer and thus contains excess units derived from maleic anhydride randomly dispersed throughout the polymer. The polymers are useful in detergents as stabilizers, additives to floor polishes and, especially when esterified with alcohols, as surfactants.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of making a polymer containing more than 50 to about 95 mole percent, preferably 65 to 80 mole percent, of units derived from maleic anhydride and the balance units derived from at least one 1-alkene. The method comprises mixing the maleic anhydride and 1-alkenes selected in the presence of a thermally decomposable initiator and, optionally, in the presence of a solvent at a temperature ranging between 145.degree. C. to 200.degree. C., in such a manner that throughout the process, the ratio of maleic anhydride to 1-alkenes is more than 50:50 to about 95:5, most preferably between 65:35 to 80:20, to form a reaction mixture and thereafter maintaining the reaction mixture at from 145.degree. C. to 200.degree. C. until a polymer containing more than 50 mole percent of maleic anhydride is obtained.

Abstract: A method for preparing pulverulent olefin-maleic anhydride copolymers from concentrated solutions of olefins and maleic anhydride in organic solvents, by radical polymerization in the presence of dispersants.

Abstract: In the suspension polymerization of styrene monomers in water using suitable suspension stabilizers, the only modifier needed has been found to be organotin compounds in amounts from 10 to 1000 ppm based on monomer. The product beads have a narrow bead size distribution.

Abstract: A continuous process and system for producing a polymer comprising maleic anhydride and alpha-olefin monomeric units is disclosed. The process comprises combining monomeric reactants comprising the maleic anhydride and the alpha-olefin, in the presence of a minimal effective amount of a solvent, to produce a polymerizable reaction mixture. The solvent is present in minimal amounts, namely, at about 2 to about 9 weight percent, based upon the weight of the reaction mixture. The polymerizable reaction mixture is heated; and at least one thermally-decomposable initiator is added to the thus-heated, polymerizable reaction mixture to initiate the polymerization reaction. The presence of the initiator causes the maleic anhydride and the alpha-olefin to polymerize, thereby producing the desired polymer.

Abstract: A two step method for making a thermoplastic molding composition predominantly comprising methyl methacrylate by polymerizing monomers in a first stage, in the presence or absence of a solvent, to 50 percent conversion, further polymerizing at 75.degree. C. to 150.degree. C. in a second stage in the presence of a nonpolymerizable organic solvent to a conversion of at least 80 percent, and then evaporating volatile constituents.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of polymaleic acid by polymerizing maleic anhydride in an aromatic hydrocarbon at from 60.degree. to 200.degree. C., using from 1 to 20% by weight, based on maleic anhydride, of peroxyesters derived from saturated or ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, as the polymerization initiators and hydrolyzing the polymer, the polymaleic acid thus obtained and the use of the polymaleic acid as an agent for reducing scale formation and hard water deposits in systems through which water flows.

Abstract: A copolymer of an olefin and maleic anhydride is produced in the form of particles by co-polymerizing an olefin having 2 to 8 carbon atoms with maleic anhydride in a solvent capable of dissolving both co-monomers, but incapable of dissolving the copolymer in the presence of a dispersant of an oil-soluble, cationic copolymer comprising (a) ethylenically unsaturated monomer units having cationic groups of a quaternary ammonium salt and (b) lipophilic, ethylenically unsaturated monomer units.

Abstract: An aqueous fabric finishing composition includes a solubilized polymer of from 40 to 51 mole percent of a mixture of higher one-alkenes and from 60 to 49 mole percent maleic anhydride.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a thermoplastic polymer on the basis of an alkenyl-aromatic monomer and an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid comprises the addition of 10 to 100 ppm relative to the polymer wt. % of an acid during polymerization. Suitable acids that can be applied are carboxylic acids, and sulphur- and /or phosphorus-containing acids or their mixtures.

Abstract: Tub sizes for paper, containing aqueous or aqueous-alcoholic alkali metal, amine or ammonium salt solutions of copolymers of maleic anhydride and diisobutylene and, if appropriate, a vinyl monomer of the formula ##STR1## in which R designates H, --CH.sub.3, --C.sub.2 H.sub.5, --OR.sub.2, --OCOCH.sub.3, ##STR2## --CH.sub.2 OH or --CH.sub.2 --O--COCH.sub.3, R.sub.1 designates H or --CH.sub.3 andR.sub.2 designates alkyl,the anhydride groups of the copolymers being bis-esterified to the extent of about 3 to about 20 mol %, relative to the anhydride groups, with aliphatic monoalcohols having 1 to 12 C atoms.

Abstract: Polymeric pour point depressants are described which are prepared from new esters of .alpha.,.beta.-olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acids of the formulaR.sub.1 --CO--[--O--A--CO--]--.sub.n ORwhereinR.sub.1 --CO-- is an .alpha.,.beta.-olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid residue containing from 3 to 6 carbon atoms,R is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical containing from 10 to 24 carbon atoms,--[--O--A--CO--]-- is a residue of a hydroxycarboxylic acid having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms,A is an aliphatic radical having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, andn is a number having a value of from 1 to 18.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of an ethylene copolymer. In the copolymerization of a comonomer copolymerizable with ethylene and ethylene at a pressure of 500 to 3,000 kg/cm.sup.2 and at a temperature of 100.degree. to 350.degree. C. using an initiator in the presence or absence of a chain transfer agent, a gap between a packing and a retainer of an ultrahigh pressure pump for copolymerization is filled with a grease containing a polymerization inhibitor. The comonomer and a part or the whole of ethylene are mixed under an elevated pressure and then introduced into a reaction vessel. In accordance with the present invention, leakage of the comonomer from the packing of the pump, clogging of a conduit and breakage of the pump can be prevented, thus improving operation efficiency. Furthermore, the effect of diffusion of the comonomer into ethylene gas is attained sufficiently, thus enabling the production of a high-quality polymer having less gel content.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved coolant additive having corrosion inhibitive and scale preventative properties. In particular, the inventive additive in its various embodiments is specifically designed to avoid the use of silicates which, as is well known, form deposits which coat the surfaces and passageways of heavy duty diesel and other cooling systems, resulting in shortened life and reduced efficiency thereof. The inventive additive includes sodium hydroxide and/or alkal metal carbonate, ricinoleic acid, Reomet 41, Thiotax, various forms of SMA copolymers, sodium benzoate, sodium nitrate, chelant(s), antifoam agents, dye/pH indicator and soft water (composition solvent), mixed together in predetermined proportions with the various embodiments of the inventive additive including other constituent substances.

Abstract: A moldable composition which comprises a novel random bromostyrene-containing copolymer, a thermoplastic resin, preferably polycarbonate and a flame retardant synergist is disclosed. The molded composition exhibits at least a 94 V-1 classification when tested in accordance with Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Test Method UL94.

Abstract: Process for preparing copolymers from esters of an unsaturated carboxylic acid with at least one other unsaturated monomer, characterized in that the following components are copolymerized in radical substance polymerization:(A) 5 to 60 parts by weight of at least one diester of an .alpha.,.beta.-olefinically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid having 1 to 8 carbon atoms in the ester group,(B) 10 to 70 parts by weight of at least one vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon having one vinyl group,(C) 0 to 30 parts by weight of at least one glycidyl ester of an aliphatic saturated monocarboxylic acid branched in the .alpha.-position,(D) 0 to 50 parts by weight of at least one ester, amide and/or anhydride of an .alpha.,.beta.-olefinically unsaturated mono- and/or dicarboxylic acid,(E) 0 to 40 parts by weight of at least one .alpha.,.beta.