Abstract: A method for removing a fluorine-containing compound from discharge water, which includes bringing discharge water containing two or more fluorine-containing compounds represented by the following general formula (1) or (2) into contact with an adsorbent so as to adsorb the two or more fluorine-containing compounds: (H—(CF2)m—COO)pM1??General Formula (1): wherein m is 3 to 19, M1 is H, a metal atom, NRb4, where Rb is the same or different and is H or an organic group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, imidazolium optionally having a substituent, pyridinium optionally having a substituent, or phosphonium optionally having a substituent; and p is 1 or 2; (H—(CF2)n—SO3)qM2??General Formula (2): wherein n is 4 to 20; M2 is H, a metal atom, NRb4, where Rb is the same as above, imidazolium optionally having a substituent, pyridinium optionally having a substituent, or phosphonium optionally having a substituent; and q is 1 or 2.

Abstract: An organic light emitting device of an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first electrode, a hole transport region, an emission layer, an electron transport region, and a second electrode, stacked one by one, wherein the hole transport region includes a hole transport material derived from a crosslinking agent compound represented by Formula 1. The organic light emitting device may be manufactured through a wet process, and the emission efficiency and driving voltage properties of the organic light emitting device may be improved.

Abstract: A method of patterning a substrate includes depositing an overcoat in openings of a relief pattern. The relief pattern includes a solubility-shifting agent and a deprotectable monomer sensitive to the solubility-shifting agent. The overcoat includes another deprotectable monomer sensitive to the solubility-shifting agent. The overcoat has a solubility threshold relative to a predetermined developer that is lower than the solubility threshold of the relief pattern relative to the developer. The method includes activating the solubility-shifting agent to at least reach the solubility threshold of the overcoat without reaching the solubility threshold of the relief pattern, diffusing the solubility-shifting agent a predetermined distance from structures of the relief pattern into the overcoat to form soluble regions in the overcoat, and developing the substrate with the developer to remove the soluble regions of the overcoat.

Abstract: A curable composition contains a resin containing a curable group, a colorant, a polymerization inhibitor, and a polymerization initiator. A manufacturing method of the curable composition includes a colorant dispersing step of mixing together the resin containing a curable group, the colorant, and the polymerization inhibitor and a mixing step of mixing together the colorant dispersion and the polymerization initiator so as to obtain the curable composition. A cured film is obtained by curing the curable composition. A color filter, a solid-state imaging element, and an infrared sensor have the cured film. A manufacturing method of the cured film includes a curable composition layer-forming step, an exposure step, and a development step.

Abstract: The invention discloses an immunoglobulin-binding protein comprising one or more mutated immunoglobulin-binding domains (monomers) of staphylococcal Protein A (E, D, A, B, C) or protein Z or a functional variant thereof, wherein in at least one of the one or more mutated monomers, the asparagine or histidine at the position corresponding to H18 of the B domain of Protein A or of Protein Z has been deleted or substituted with a first amino acid residue which is not proline or asparagine and wherein, if the amino acid residue at position 57 is proline and the amino acid residue at position 28 is asparagine, then the amino acid residue at the position corresponding to H18 of the B domain of protein A or of protein Z is not serine, threonine or lysine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new acrylic associative thickening agents which, when polymerized in the presence of particular polyglycerols, ultimately result in an increase of the open time of the paint or of the thick coating in which they are incorporated. By so doing, painters and applicators will have more time to work the paint layers gradually or to correct imperfections such as paint droplets, traces of brushes and filling-knives.

Abstract: Process for preparing an aqueous dispersion of hydrophilic polymers, according to which, in a reactor: a reaction medium is prepared in the form of an aqueous solution comprising water-soluble monomers, one or more salts and/or one or more dispersant organic polymers; the monomers are polymerized; the polymer obtained is discharged from the reactor; wherein the pressure of the reaction medium is lowered to a value below 200 mbar.

Abstract: A polymerizable UV-absorbing colorant monomer is provided, which is excellent in stability under alkaline conditions and which is available for a useful material polymer for an intraocular lens. A compound, which is represented by the following general formula (1), is used as a polymerizable UV-absorbing monomer available for a material polymer for an intraocular lens: (in the general formula (1), R1 is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, a carboxy group, an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a sulfonic acid group, or a benzyloxy group, R2 is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R3 is represented by the following formula (2)): (in the general formula (2), R4 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R5 is a single bond or an alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms which may have a substituent or substituents.

Abstract: Arylamine compounds comprising an arylamine core and at least one addition-polymerizable group X selected from the group consisting of formula (A); said addition polymerizable group attached to one ring of the arylamine core through a spacer of general formula (1): C(R1R2)—(C(R3R4))m; wherein, R1 and R2, independent of one another, each represent a C1-C8 alkyl group or an aryl group of from 5 to 30 carbon atoms, R3 and R4, independent of one another, are hydrogen, a C1 to C8 alkyl group or an aryl group of from 5 to 30 carbon atoms and m is an integer of from 0 to 6, or through a fluorene subunit of general formulae (2) or (3); wherein R5 represents hydrogen, C1 to C8-alkyl, or C5 to C30 aryl, and R6 and R7, independently of one another represent C1 alkylene or a C5 to C30 arylene group, provided that R6 and R7 both carry an addition-polymerizable group X and R5 is not hydrogen if R6 is methylene.

Abstract: A polymerizable monomer represented by the following formula (1) wherein at least one of Ar1 to Ar3 is substituted by a group represented by the following formula (2) and which is substituted by one or more groups comprising a polymerizable functional group. Ar1 to Ar3 are a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 40 ring carbon atoms, Ar6 is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 40 ring carbon atoms and Ar4 and Ar5 are a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group having 6 to 40 ring carbon atoms.

Abstract: Provided is a dispersant used for dispersion of metal particles, the dispersant including: a constituent unit derived from a compound represented by General Formula (I) below; and a constituent unit derived from a compound having an ionic group, where in General Formula (I) above, R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, x is a natural number of 2 or greater, and n is a natural number of 1 or greater.

Abstract: A charge transporting film includes a cured film of a composition containing at least one selected from reactive compounds represented by the following Formula (I): wherein F represents a charge transporting skeleton, D represents a group represented by Formula (IIa), m represents an integer of from 1 to 8, E represents a group represented by Formula (IIb), L represents a (n+1)-valent linking group including two or more selected from the group consisting of an alkylene group, an alkenylene group, —C(?O)—, —N(R)—, —S—, —O—, and a trivalent or tetravalent group derived from alkane or alkene, R represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, or an aralkyl group, n represents an integer of from 1 to 3, R0 represents a halogen atom, an alkyl group, or an alkoxy group, and n0 represents an integer of from 0 to 3.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous dispersion comprising a polyamide-based rubber-like elastomer emulsified and dispersed therein, wherein 0.8 to 10 parts by weight of a copolymer of ethylene with an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, relative to 100 parts by weight of the polyamide-based rubber-like elastomer is contained. The aqueous dispersion of the present invention is a novel aqueous dispersion of polyamide-based rubber-like elastomer that is excellent in storage stability at low temperatures, and that can provide processed products excellent in flexibility and heat resistance when used as a coating material.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for manufacturing a polymeric material having a compositional gradient, comprising: forming a mixture comprising a first photopolymerizable polymer precursor and a second photopolymerizable precursor, and subjecting said mixture to an intensity gradient of electromagnetic radiation, wherein said first precursor has a greater reactivity ratio than said second precursor, and/or said first precursor is mono-functional and said second precursor is di-functional, and/or said first precursor is less inhibited by oxygen than said second precursor.

Abstract: A water-soluble copolymer comprising, by mass relative to the total mass of the copolymer: 5 to 45% of at least one cationic monomer whose cationicity comes exclusively from one or more quaternary ammonium functional groups; 50 to 95% of at least one monomer of formula (I); in which: R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical; Z is a divalent group —C(?O)—O—, or —C(?O)—NH—; n is an integer between 2 and 200; R2 is a hydrogen atom or a carbon-containing radical which is saturated or unsaturated, optionally aromatic, linear, branched or cyclic, comprising 1 to 30 carbon atoms, and from 0 to 4 heteroatoms chosen from the group comprising O, N and S; the copolymer having a cationic charge density of between 0.3 and 2.6 meq/g.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a high-molecular-weight copolymer of polar group-containing allyl monomers including monomer units represented by formulae (3) and (4) (in the formulae, R1 represents a hydrogen atom (H) or hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R2 represents —OH, —OCOR3 (R3 represents hydrocarbon group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms), —N(R4)2 (R4 represents a hydrogen atom or hydrocarbon group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms); and n and m are a value representing the molar ratio of each of the monomer units), which has few branches and unsaturated group at the molecular end, by copolymerizing olefin and a polar group-containing allyl compound using a metal complex of group 10 elements in the periodic system represented by formula (I) as a catalyst.

Abstract: Provided is a process for producing a copolymer of diallyldialkylammonium salt and a maleic acid which copolymer is free of residual monomers and polymerization initiator and hence stably exhibits excellent performances in various uses, and the process comprises polymerizing a monomer mixture comprising diallyldialkylammonium salt and maleic acid in the presence of persulfate as a radical polymerization initiator in water or a polar solvent, and completion of the polymerization-reaction, decomposing the radical polymerization initiator to produce a copolymer comprising diallyldialkylammonium salt constituent unit and a maleic acid constituent unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polar group-containing copolymer which can provide a rubber composition and a winter tire achieving the abrasion resistance, performance on ice, and handling stability on dry roads in a balanced manner. The present invention relates to a polar group-containing copolymer obtainable by copolymerizing a conjugated diene compound and a polar group-containing vinyl compound, wherein the polar group-containing vinyl compound is a compound that has a polymerizable unsaturated bond and a polar group, wherein any one of carbon atoms forming the polymerizable unsaturated bond and a carbon atom linked to the polar group are connected to each other via at least one carbon atom, and wherein a cis content of the double bond portion of the conjugated diene compound in the polar group-containing copolymer is 80 mol % or more.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymeric latexes that can be used in adhesive compositions, which provide improved bonding of rubber articles to rubber reinforcing articles. The adhesive composition includes a single or a blend of polymeric latexes comprising a conjugated aliphatic monomer, a vinylaromatic monomer, a vinylpyridine monomer, and a nitrogen-containing monomer comprising a reactive N-methylol- or N-alkoxy-functionality. Use of the monomer comprising a nitrogen-containing monomer comprising a reactive N-methylol- or N-alkoxy-functionality allows for reduced amounts of the vinylpyridine monomer in the latex, and enhances the bonding properties of the adhesive composition. Use of the adhesive composition provides economic and chemical advantages for the preparation of reinforced rubberized articles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dispersing agent to be used for dispersing metal particles, comprising a structural unit originating from a compound represented by a general formula of wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R2 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group with a carbon number equal to or greater than 1 and equal to or less than 9, a phenyl group, a bicyclopentenyl group, or a nonylphenyl group, x is 2 or 3, and n is equal to or greater than 1, and a structural unit that has an ionic group, wherein a number average molecular weight of the compound represented by general formula (I) is equal to or less than 10000.

Abstract: This invention relates to an aqueous emulsion polymer used as pigment dispersing agent comprising as copolymerized units the following monomers (A) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing at least one amino group; (B) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing no amino group; (C) optionally a hydroxy- or alkoxyalkyl(meth)acrylate of the formula CH2?CH(R1)—COO—CtH2t—OR2 wherein R1 is hydrogen or methyl and R2 is hydrogen or C1-C6alkyl and t is an integer of 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; (D) a (poly)alkyleneglycolmono(meth)acrylate of the formula CH2?CH(R1)—COO—(CmH2mO)n—OR2 wherein R1 is hydrogen or methyl and R2 is hydrogen or C1-C6alkyl and m is an integer of 2 or 3 and n is an integer of 2 to 20.

Abstract: A polishing composition of the present invention is used for polishing an object containing a phase-change alloy and is characterized by containing an ionic additive. Examples of the ionic additive include a cationic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, and a cationic water-soluble polymer.

Abstract: Described herein are the synthesis and polymerization of a series of N-Boc-protected amino acid vinyl ester (BAAVE) monomers. Homopolymers and heteropolymers containing the monomers are described, particularly heteropolymers with vinyl ester monomers such as vinyl acetate. Deprotection can be used to produce hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymers that are particular useful in biological applications such as cellular delivery of biological materials.

Abstract: A halogenated elastomer partially functionalized with triethylamine, in a mixture with fiiier and a cure package, suitable for use as an air barrier in an innertube or tire innerliner, is disclosed. The halogenated elastomer can be a polymer comprising C4 to C7 isoolefm derived units, para-alkylstyrene derived units, para-(haloalkylstyrene) derived units, and para-(triethylammoniumalkylstyrene) derived units. The Mooney viscosity of the elastomer can be controlled by the degree of triethylamine functionalization. Also disclosed is a method for making an article using the tri ethy iamine-functionalized elastomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrophilic crosslinked polymer, preferably in the form of porous particles, and to the preparation and use thereof. The polymer according to the invention is produced by polymerization from chain-forming hydrophilic vinyl ethers and crosslinking, preferably heterocyclic divinyl ethers.

Abstract: The present discovery uses monomers which contain reversible photo-crosslinkable groups in addition to primary polymerizable groups. The mechanical properties of these materials and the reversibility of the photo-activated shape memory effect demonstrate the effectiveness of using photo-irradiation to effect change in modulus and shape memory effect. In the preferred embodiment the reaction mixture includes a photo-reactive monomer comprising a photo reactive group and a polymerizable group; a second monomer, which is more preferably a mixture of monomers, which are acrylate based; a multi-functional crosslinking agent, preferably 1,6 hexanediol diacrylate (HDODA); an initiator, preferably a free radical initiator; and a fifth, optional, component which is a modifying polymer. The mixture of the second monomer, crosslinking agent, and initiator comprise the base polymer matrix into which the photo-reactive monomer is incorporated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a biocompatible polymer composition for use in biomedical applications comprising a base molecule, a linker molecule and at least one initiator compound, said base molecule having at least two differing functionalities, and said linker molecule having a functionality reactive with at least one functionality of said base molecule, the first of said at least two functionalities of said base molecule enabling a first curing stage of said polymer composition by reaction with said linker molecule, and the second and any further functionality of said base molecule enabling second and further curing stages of said polymer composition, said first, second and any further curing stages being capable of activation simultaneously or independently of each other as required.

Abstract: Described is a recloseable pack having a cold-sealed layer of adhesive which is recloseable after the pack has been opened, the layer of adhesive comprising an emulsion polymer composed to an extent of at least 60% by weight of principal monomers selected from the group consisting of C1 to C20 alkyl (meth)acrylates, vinyl esters of carboxylic acids comprising up to 20 C atoms, vinylaromatics having up to 20 C atoms, ethylenically unsaturated nitriles, vinyl halides, vinyl ethers of alcohols comprising 1 to 10 C atoms, aliphatic hydrocarbons having 2 to 8 C atoms and one or two double bonds, and mixtures of these monomers, the emulsion polymer being preparable by emulsion polymerization of free-radically polymerizable monomers in the presence of at least one protective colloid. Also described are aqueous polymer dispersions suitable for producing the pack of the invention, and polymer films coated with the polymer dispersions.

Abstract: The sequential production of a library of N different solids, in particular heterogeneous catalysts, where N within a day is an integer of at least 2, is performed by a) producing at least two different sprayable solutions, emulsions and/or dispersions of elements and/or element compounds of the chemical elements present in the catalyst and optionally of dispersions of inorganic support materials, b) continuously metering the at least two different solutions, emulsions and/or dispersions in a predefined ratio into a mixing apparatus in which the solutions, emulsions and/or dispersions are homogeneously mixed, c) continuously drying the mixture removed from the mixing apparatus and recovering the dried mixture, d) changing the ratios in step b) and repeating steps b), c) and d) (N?1) times until N different dried mixtures are obtained, e) optionally shaping and optionally calcining the mixtures to give the solids.

Abstract: Novel macromolecules for filtering contaminants from water and non-aqueous solutions. Molecules such as polyethyleneimine (PEI) may be functionalized, cross-linked, and/or quaternized to improve their binding capacity or selectivity with particular water contaminants such as bromide, nitrate, and sulfate. The macromolecules may be either recyclable or non-recyclable, and may be recovered or separated from water using means such as ultrafiltration, flocculation, or immobilization on a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerizable polymer formed from an N-vinyl amide monomer and containing a polymerizable functionality. In one approach, a dual functional monomer may be employed. In the case where the dual functional monomer incorporates glycidyl methacrylate, a third polymerizable monomer is also included. In a second approach, a monomer with polymerizable functionality can be grafted onto a pre-existing, suitable N-vinyl amide co-polymeric material, yielding a co-polymer comprising a polymerizable functionality. where x+y+z+a=100.

Abstract: Antifouling composition containing a fluorocopolymer which contains from 30 to 70 mass % of polymerized units (a?) having a C1-6 perfluoroalkyl group, from 20 to 69 mass % of polymerized units (b?) having an alkylene oxide chain and from 1 to 10 mass % of polymerized units (c?) having an amino group, and which has anionic groups at its main chain terminals. Method of making.

Abstract: Ligand functionalized substrates, methods of making ligand functionalized substrates, and methods of using functionalized substrates are disclosed.

Abstract: Multilayered films, particularly ultrathin multilayered films comprising cationic polymers which are useful for controlled release of anionic species, particularly for controlled release of nucleic acids. The multilayer films herein are useful for temporal controlled released of anionic species, particularly one or more anionic peptides, proteins, nucleic acids or other anionic biological agents. In one aspect, the invention relates to multilayer films which release anionic species (anions) with separate and/or distinct release profiles, particularly wherein the anions are one or more anionic peptides, proteins or nucleic acids or other anionic biological agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides an allergen inhibitor which effectively prevents allergens from reacting with specific antibodies, mitigates the allergic symptoms or prevents appearance thereof, and is less likely to cause unpredictable discoloration and discoloration under usual conditions. The allergen inhibitor of the present invention comprises an allergen-inhibiting compound including a linear polymer having at least one of substituents represented by the formulas (1) to (3) at a side chain. Thus, the allergen inhibitor of the present invention shows excellent allergen-inhibiting effects.

Abstract: This invention relates to polymerizable ultraviolet light absorbers and yellow colorants and their use in ophthalmic lenses. In particular, this invention relates to polymerizable ultraviolet light absorbing methane compounds and yellow compounds of the methine and anthraquinone classes that block ultraviolet light and/or violet-blue light transmission through ophthalmic lenses.

Abstract: The invention relates to an intraocular lens comprising at least one pharmaceutically-acceptable photochromic polymer that enables all or part of the intraocular lens to change colour reversibly when exposed to light.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to the use of polymers to assist in aggregating mineral components in aqueous mineral slurries to release and separate individual components of the slurry, which may then be recovered from the slurry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric materials which have electron-transporting, hole-transporting and/or emitting units in the side chains. The present invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of these polymers, to the use of these polymers in electroluminescent devices and to electroluminescent devices comprising these polymers.

Abstract: Polymers useful as catalysts in non-enzymatic saccharification processes are provided. Provided are also methods for hydrolyzing cellulosic materials into monosaccharides and/or oligosaccharides using these polymeric acid catalysts.

Abstract: The present invention provides a branched, a dendritic, or a hyperbranched poly(amino ester) having a polymer backbone comprising a plurality of branches, wherein the polymer backbone has at least one secondary and at least one tertiary amine linkage. Branched poly(amino ester)s are prepared via a Michael addition reaction of a tris(acrylate ester)monomer with a diamine monomer. In one aspect, the diamine monomer has a primary amino group and a secondary amino group. The poly(amino ester) compounds can be end-capped by reacting with a suitable agent. The present invention also provides applications including, but are not limited to, the delivery of bioactive agents, such as drugs, DNA or RNA; or biocompatible imaging.

Abstract: Provided is a process for preparing a (meth)acrylic ester (F) of an N-hydroxyalkylated lactam, in which a cyclic N-hydroxyalkylated lactam (L): where the structural variables as defined herein, in the presence of at least one metal salt of C1-C10-alkoxides (A), is esterified with (meth)acrylic acid (S) or transesterified with at least one (meth)acrylic ester (D), in which the metal salt of C1-C10-alkoxides (A) used as a catalyst is added in the absence of solvents and completely at the start of the reaction.

Abstract: A sulfonic acid-functionalized vinyl alcohol copolymer is provided which is characterized by a substantial absence of compositional drift. The copolymer is produced by polymerization in two continuously-fed reaction zones such that the ratio of sulfonic acid-containing comonomer fed to the first reaction zone to the sulfonic acid-containing comonomer fed to the second reaction zone is within the range of about 55:45 to about 80:20. The resin is characterized by a resistance to irreversible dehydration upon exposure to harsh chemicals and by retention of hydroxide functionality upon aging. A resin composition comprising a copolymer lacking compositional drift is also provided for preparation of an oil and grease barrier coating, an oxidation resistant water soluble package, or a battery separator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers P as dispersants, in particular as liquefiers, for hydraulically setting systems, and hydraulically setting systems comprising the polymer P. The polymer P comprises at least one acid unit, at least one ester unit, at least one unit containing a tetrahydrofurfuryl group, and optionally at least one amide unit.

Abstract: The instant disclosure describes methods for preparing latex resins for coated carriers using surfactant partitioning, which resins exhibit both lower ? potential and greater latex stability, while not adversely affecting particle size, toner charge or other metrics.

Abstract: A polymerizable liquid crystal compound shown by the following formula, a polymerizable liquid crystal composition that includes the polymerizable liquid crystal compound and a chiral compound polymerizable with the polymerizable liquid crystal compound, a liquid crystalline polymer obtained by polymerizing the polymerizable liquid crystal compound or the polymerizable liquid crystal composition, and an optically anisotropic article that includes the liquid crystalline polymer, are disclosed.

Abstract: Modified carbon nanotubes are provided having carbon nanotube core covalently bound through C—C bonds to a polymer shell surrounding the carbon nanotube core. The polymer shell is a polymer having functional groups pointing outwardly from the shell. The functional groups are compatible with or able to covalently connect to another polymer. Such modified carbon nanotubes are more readily dispersed in a homogeneous manner in another polymer and may be used as a reinforcing filler in a polymer matrix. The modified carbon nanotubes with a core-shell structure in which the core has a substantially unidirectional orientation within the shell are produced by reacting neutral carbon nanotubes with 4-vinylaniline through a diazonium reaction in presence of one or more types of multifunctional monomers carrying a vinyl moiety and one or more functional groups for compatibilization with or connection to another polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel compositions and methods for treating or preventing GI tract disorders and/or GERD-related respiratory disorders as well as protecting stratified squamous epithelium against injury by a noxious substance. The methods generally include administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one bile acid sequestrant, alone or in combination with at least one proton pump inhibitor, and optionally one or more agent chosen from antacids, histamine H2-receptor antagonists, ?-aminobutyricacid-b (GABA-B) agonists, prodrugs of GABA-B agonists, and protease inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing poly(allylamine) hydrochloride, sevelamer hydrochloride, sevelamer carbonate and colesevelam hydrochloride. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing oly(allylamine) hydrochloride, sevelamer hydrochloride, sevelamer carbonate and colesevelam hydrochloride with low allylamine content and high specific gravity.

Abstract: The application relates to polymeric antistatic agents for use in polymer moulding compositions, as well as moulding compositions containing these antistatic agents, the antistatic agents having good compounding properties and being inexpensive to produce, wherein the antistatic agent is an antistatic agent of the general formula (I) having a polymeric cationic polyelectrolyte constituent produced from diallyldialkylammonium compounds and an anionic counterion A?, in which R1 is uniformly or mutually independently C1-C18 alkyl, A? is an acid anion, and n is a whole number from 10 to 1000.