Abstract: A heat resistant resin is formed by heating an acrylic monomer composition prepared by copolymerising an acrylic monomer represented by general formula (1) with another monomer that is copolymerisable with the acrylic monomer, the acrylic monomer composition having an acid value of 5 mgKOH/g or less, where each of R1 and R2 is either a hydrogen atom or an organic residue. A 1% tetrahydrofuran solution formed by subjecting the acrylic copolymer to a heat treatment at a temperature of 250° C. for 30 minutes and thereafter dissolving the acrylic copolymer in tetrahydrofuran has a viscosity ranging from 10 cps to 10,000 cps at 25° C. The acrylic polymer does not gel in the manufacture of a heat resistant resin, and by using the acrylic polymer as a material for a heat resistant resin, the resultant heat resistant resin obtained boasts excellent transparency and mouldability, and can be moulded by melting.

Abstract: The invention is directed towards substantially linear copolymers formed using a metal complex having the formula LMX1X2. L is a bidentate nitrogen-containing ligand with more than 2 nitrogens. M is copper, silver, or gold. X1 and X2 are independently selected from the group consisting of halogens, hydride, triflate, acetate, trifluoroacetate, perfluorotetraphenylborate, tetrafluoroborate, C1 through C12 alkyl, C1 through C12 alkoxy, C3 through C12 cycloalkyl, C3 through C12 cycloalkoxy, aryl, and any other moiety into which a monomer can insert. Such metal complexes have a tetrahedral or pseudo-tetrahedral structure and may be used with an activating cocatalyst. The invention is derived from polymers and copolymers using such catalyst compositions, especially copolymers having segments formed from olefinic monomers and monomers having at least one hydrocarbyl polar functional group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cross-linker monomer of formula 1, a photoresist polymer derived from a monomer comprising the same, and a photoresist composition comprising the photoresist polymer. The cross-linking unit of the photoresist polymer can be hydrolyzed (or degraded or broken) by an acid generated from a photoacid generator on the exposed region. It is believed that this acid degradation of the cross-linking unit increases the contrast ratio between the exposed region and the unexposed region. The photoresist composition of the present invention has improved pattern profile, enhanced adhesiveness, excellent resolution, sensitivity, durability and reproducibility. where A, B, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and k are as defined herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to copolymers of ethylene and at least one further olefinically unsaturated comonomer containing one or more hydroxyl groups. The invention furthermore relates to fuel oils comprising middle distillates containing a maximum of 0.5% by weight of sulfur and at least one copolymer of ethylene and at least one further olefinically unsaturated comonomer containing one or more hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: Novel substantially random functionalized interpolymers and processes for making them are disclosed. The novel interpolymers include those prepared from ethylene and vinyl aromatic monomers such as ethylene-styrene interpolymers which are then functionalized with a variety of electrophilic and nucleophilic reagents.

Abstract: Novel substantially random functionalized interpolymers and processes for making them are disclosed. The novel interpolymers include those prepared from ethylene and vinyl aromatic monomers such as ethylene-styrene interpolymers which are then functionalized with a variety of electrophilic and nucleophilic reagents.

Abstract: The objects of the present invention are: a self-light-stabilized photochromic thermoplastic or thermoreticulated polymer carrying non-cyclic tertiary amide-functionalized pendant groups; its preparation method; photochromic articles constituted, wholly or in part of such a polymer. Said polymer is obtained advantageously by radical co-polymerization of a composition containing an effective amount of at least one monomer of the formula: in which: R1 is hydrogen or a methyl group; n is 2 or 3; R2 and R3 are identical or different and represent independently a methyl or ethyl group; and are advantageously identical; said monomer providing said photostabilizing non-cyclic tertiary amine-functionalized pendant groups.

Abstract: Novel substantially random functionalized interpolymers and processes for making them are disclosed. The novel interpolymers include those prepared from ethylene and vinyl aromatic monomers such as ethylene-styrene interpolymers which are then functionalized with a variety of electrophilic and nucleophilic reagents.

Abstract: Improved crosslinked ionic polymers or salts thereof having a soluble polymer fraction of less than about 15 wt %, and methods for making the same. The polymers are useful as bioadhesives, thickeners, emulsifiers, suspending aids, and pharmaceutical controlled release excipients.

Abstract: Rubber articles are coated with a powder-free copolymer coating to provide improved mold release characteristics, improved donning characteristics, and improved tactile feel. The copolymer is formed by the polymerization of a low surface energy monomer, an alkyl acrylate, a hard monomer and a urethane oligomer. The copolymers are preferably formed by a sequential polymerization process.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing hyperbranched polymers comprising heating a polymerizable reaction charge comprising (a) a monomer mixture comprising 50-99.1% by weight of at least one monoethylenically unsaturated monomer and 0.1-50% by weight of one or more multiethylenically unsaturated monomers and (b) if at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer of the monomer mixture is not a thermally initiating monomer, a free radical polymerization initiator, to a temperature in the range from about 250° C. to about 400° C. in a continuous reactor which allows mixing of the reactor contents for a residence time of from about 2 minutes to about 60 minutes, provided that if the total amount of multiethylenically unsaturated monomer is less than 3% by weight of the monomer mixture than at least one of said one or more multiethylenically unsaturated monomers must be tri- or greater ethylenically unsaturated. The hyperbranched polymers prepared by this process are also described.

Abstract: Novel imine functional copolymers are provided containing a plurality of groups of the structure: where R1 is hydrogen or methyl; R2 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having from about 1 to about 10 carbon atoms; R3 is an alkyl or aryl group having from about 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, or R3 is bonded to R2 and forms part of a five- or six-membered ring; and Y is a divalent linking group having from about 3 to about 15 carbon atoms. The composition is useful in film-forming compositions curable at ambient temperature and above.

Abstract: A polymer which is composed of from 50 to 99.98% by weight of a C1-C12 alkyl (meth)acrylate a), from 0.02 to 1.8% by weight of a vinyl-aromatic compound b), from 0 to 10% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated acid or an ethylenically unsaturated acid anhydride c), and from 0 to 40% by weight of other monomers d), the percentages by weight being based on the polymer.

Abstract: Monovinyl aromatic polymer compositions with high melt strength, good flow and good heat properties which are suitable for fast injection molding, blow molding and thermoforming applications, comprising non-linear monovinyl aromatic polymers and copolymers having comb-type structures with 3 branches, star type structures with 4 to 6 branches, and/or dendritic structures in which the branches themselves have attached branched units. These compositions possess inherent melt strength and can be blow molded or thermoformed without sagging or molded into articles in shorter cycle times using less material than linear monovinyl aromatic polymers and copolymers with the same flow and heat distortion temperatures.

Abstract: Insoluble supports are prepared which possess high surface areas and efficiently dispersed isocyanate groups. These reactive supports are useful for covalently binding proteins which preferably are enzymes and provide catalysts for conducting organic reactions.

Abstract: Radiation-curable compositions based on radiation-curable, free-radically polymerizable compounds comprise .alpha.-olefins having more than 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A film comprises glass fiber impregnated with a low dielectric polymer obtained by polymerizing a monomeric composition comprising a fumaric acid diester monomer and optionally a vinyl monomer. The polymer having a low dielectric constant and reduced dielectric loss is used as an electrically insulating material in a high frequency band of at least 500 MHz.

Abstract: Lubricants having a Brookfield viscosity at -40.degree. C. equal to or below 20,000 cP (preferably 15,000 or less) are formed from blends composed of a major amount of mineral oil in the range of about 90N to about 140N; and minor amounts of poly-.alpha.-olefin oligomer (PAO) formed from 1-alkene of 6 to 20 carbon atoms and having a kinematic viscosity of about 2 cSt at 100.degree. C.; and vinylaromatic-maleic ester polymeric viscosity index improver. Synergistic low temperature viscometric properties are exhibited by typical compositions of this type.

Abstract: This invention provides latex compositions prepared using, for example, both acetoacetoxyethyl methacrylate (AAEM) and t-butylaminoethyl methacrylate (t-BAMA) which when applied to a pre-coated substrate, possess out-standing wet adhesion when compared to waterborne polymers containing either AAEM or t-butylaminoethyl methacrylate alone. The latex compositions of this invention continue to exhibit superior wet adhesion after storage at room temperature for one year. The latex compositions are thus particularly useful in coating compositions, especially coating bare or previously-coated metals, paper, plastics, wood, textiles, and in adhesives.

Abstract: A one-part, air-activatable, polymerizable composition comprising:(a) at least one free-radically polymerizable monomer, and(b) an activator system for effective polymerization of the free-radically polymerizable monomer, said activator system comprising at least one auto-oxidizable compound of a formula which includes the structure I: ##STR1## where x is 0 or 1, and where the lines representing unfilled valencies indicate bonds to carbon, hydrogen or hetero atoms, alone or in combination with a weak acid;with the proviso that:when x=0, the nitrogen atom in structure I is not bonded to a second nitrogen atom;and when x=1 there is a structure I in the compound in which the >C.dbd.C>moiety does not form part of a phenyl ring;with the proviso that the composition does not contain a peroxide, or a peroxide precursor which produces peroxide in the absence of air or any ingredient which is a significant source of radicals in the absence of air.

Abstract: A transparent resin obtained by polymerizing styrene, a methacrylic or acrylic acid ester, a polyfunctional monomer, and if necessary a copolymerizable vinyl monomer in the presence of a molecular weight modifier is suitable for producing a polymer lens having a low specific gravity, and excellent in transparency, edging ability with other good properties.

Abstract: There are disclosed a styrenic copolymer which comprises at least one structural unit represented by the general formula (I) ##STR1## and a structural unit represented by the general formula (II) ##STR2## or a structural unit represented by the general formula (IX) ##STR3## wherein the symbols are each as previously defined in the specification, the structural unit (II) or (IX) being contained in an amount of 0.01 to 99.9 mol %; and a process for the production of the above copolymer.The above styrenic copolymer has a high degree of syndiotactic configuration in the stereoregularity of the main chain of the structural unit (I) as well as adhesivity and compatibility with a resin of a different type.

Abstract: A binder resin for high image quality toners used in copying machines and printers by electrophotography which are excellent in anti-offset property, fixing property, blocking resistance, and image characteristics obtained by controlling the molecular weight, blend ratio, acid value, and ratio of a high molecular weight polymer and a low molecular weight polymer of the binder resin to specific values.

Abstract: Copolymers of ethylene, a vinyl ester of a tertiary saturated monocarboxylic acid and optionally a further monomer, and a process for making them. The copolymers are suitable for producing films of high mechanical strength and excellent optical properties.

Abstract: Copolymers of ethylene, a vinyl ester of a tertiary saturated monocarboxylic acid and optionally a further monomer, and a process for making them. The copolymers are suitable for producing films of high mechanical strength and excellent optical properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to hindered-hydroxyl functional (meth)acrylate monomers containing significant amounts of the corresponding di(meth)acrylates, and to compositions including same. The hindered-hydroxyl functional (meth)acrylate and di(meth)acrylate monomers do not require separation prior to polymerization and have utility in coating, adhesive, ink, and sealant compositions, as well as in other end uses.

Abstract: Lubricant or lubricant additives comprising copolymers of .alpha.-.beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid esters and .alpha.-olefins. When the olefin to ester ratio is 0.5 to 4.0 the .alpha.-olefins may have 10-16 C-atoms and the .alpha.-.beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid is esterified with straight-chain and/or branched monoalcohol of 3-10 carbon atoms. When the ratio is less than 2.0 the .alpha.-olefin is C.sub.16 and the esterifying component may be C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 alcohol. The copolymers are useful as synthetic lubricating oils, mineral oil additives, lubricant additives and as lubricants for the shaping treatment of thermoplastic plastics.

Abstract: Disclosed are polymers and copolymers of CH.sub.2 .dbd.CHR alpha olefins where R is hydrogen or a 1-6 carbon atom alkyl radical, containing in the chain from 0.1 to 40 mole % of monomeric units ##STR1## where X is selected from the group consisting of (CH.sub.2).sub.r CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 Y ##STR2## where r=0-10, Y is a halogen atom, R.sup.1 is a hydrocarbon radical with 1-18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Stainproofing paint composition employing concurrently(A) a polymer having an acetoacetyl group; and(B) an inorganic copper compound and/or copper.The paint has excellent coating properties on materials. If immersed in sea, the paint exhibits superior stainproofing properties for prolonged periods of time because the paint regulates the solubilization rate of copper ions.

Abstract: A method for producing a vinyl resin comprising the steps of dissolving or dispersing a polymerizable vinyl monomer in a polymerization solvent containing a silicone oil, and polymerizing the polymerizable vinyl monomer in the presence of a polymerization catalyst.

Abstract: Certain ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable monomers having a reactive carboxy group are useful for preparing homo- and copolymers for a variety of uses, including diagnostic assays. The polymers can be supplied as latex particles in aqueous compositions. The monomers are represented by the structure: ##STR1## wherein: R is hydrogen, halo or alkyl or 1 to 3 carbon atoms,M is hydrogen, an alkali metal ion or an ammonium ion, andL is a linking group having from 8 to 50 atoms in its linking chain, and comprises two or more divalent hydrocarbon groups connected or terminated with one or more nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur atoms, or with one or more groups containing such atoms in the linking chain, provided L has at least one arylene which is not directly connected to the terminal ##STR2## and further provided that none of the hydrocarbon groups has non-aromatic unsaturation.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an optical material having excellent transparency, impact resistance and heat resistance and having a low specific gravity and a high refractive index comprising a resin obtained by radical polymerization of specific difunctional (meth)acrylate (A) and aromatic vinyl monomer (B) and, if necessary, polymerizable monomer (C) copolymerizable with the ingredients (A), or (B) or by radical polymerization of the ingredients (A), (B) and (C) under the presence of a radical polymerizable or not-radical polymerizable compound having alkoxysilyl group, epoxy group, alcoholic hydroxy group or carboxyl group in the molecule, an optical molding product comprising the optical material, as well as production process therefor. The optical molding product is utilized as for ophthalmic lenses or lenses for various kinds of optical equipments, prisms, optical fibers, optical waveguides and optical discs.

Abstract: A liquid separating agent consisting essentially of a copolymer of an .alpha.-olefin having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms and a maleic acid diester with a copolymer composition (molar ratio) such that the maleic acid diester is more than 1.4 mols relative to 1 mol of the .alpha.-olefin, said copolymer having a molecular weight within a range of from 1,000 to 30,000.

Abstract: The styrene-based polymer of the invention, which is excellent in the impact strength, rigidity and heat resistance as well as high-speed moldability, is characterized by a specified weight-average molecular weight and a specified relatively low content of a moiety derived from a polyfunctional vinyl compound, e.g., divinyl benzene. The polymer is also characterized by the behavior of kinematic viscosity. Such a styrene-based polymer can be prepared by the radical polymerization reaction of styrene monomer with admixture of a limited amounts of a polyfunctional vinyl compound and a polymerization initiator.

Abstract: Thermally stable hot applied plastisol compositions are especially useful in the assembly of metal parts. The compositions have adhesive and sealant qualities which allow them to be used in automotive assembly plants. Compositions of the invention comprise as major ingredients finely divided polyvinyl chloride resin, plasticizer, thermoplastic polymeric resin which is solid at room temperature but softens to a flowable state at application temperature, and an adhesion promotion system. Optionally a filler, wax, heat stabilizer, pigment, wetting agent, or mixtures thereof may be added. The individual components work synergistically to get good application properties, metal adhesion, wash-out resistance, and paintability.

Abstract: A novel ester group-containing (meth)acrylic acid ester represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sup.2 is a C.sub.3-20 alkylene group, R.sup.3 is a C.sub.1-20 hydrocarbon group or its derivative, and l is an integer of 1-20, and a (co)polymer composed of said ester group-containing (meth)acrylic acid ester and other monomer(s) copolymerizable therewith. This (co)polymer gives a crosslinked product superior in heat resistance, low-temperature resistance and oil resistance.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition comprising fine particles of a crosslinked polymer, which are insoluble in water and ethanol and do not form a film at normal temperature, is disclosed. A conventionally known film-forming polymer may also be formulated optionally. The hair cosmetic is free from stiffness, stickiness, or excessive gloss imparted to the hair which are the defects of conventional hair cosmetics using only conventional film-forming polymers, and provides excellent hair conditioning and hair-resetting effects.

Abstract: The copolymers of the invention are made from .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid esters and .alpha.-olefins. The .alpha.-olefins employed have 8 to 24 C-atoms and the .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid esters are made solely from ethoxylated alcohol with a degree of ethoxylation of 1 to 45. Also disclosed is a process for the production of these copolymers, in which either .alpha.-olefin having 8-24 C-atoms is copolymerized with .alpha.-.beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydride or .alpha.-.beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid at temperatures of 80.degree.-210.degree. C. in the presence of a peroxide catalyst in an inert gas atmosphere, along with esterification with ethoxylated alcohol having a degree of ethoxylation of 1-45 in the mole ratio of 1:1 to 1:2 .alpha.-.beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid or anhydride : ethoxylated alcohol, or by copolymerizing .alpha.-olefins having 8-24 C-atoms and .alpha.-.beta.

Abstract: An acrylic copolymer reaction product of a primary amine group-containing copolymerizable vinyl monomer and an ethylenically unsaturated copolymerizable monomer is disclosed. Further, pigment dispersions, including the copolymer reaction product, pigment, and a liquid carrier, are disclosed.

Abstract: Adhesive compositions having a Tg of -45.degree. to -25.degree. C. suitable for application to plasticized polyvinyl chloride comprising 30-70% by weight of a vinyl ester of a alkenoic acid; 10-30% by weight ethylene; 20-40% by weight of a di-2-ethylhexyl maleate or di-n-octyl maleate or the corresponding fumarate; and 1 to 10% by weight of a mono-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Permanently tacky pressure sensitive adhesives comprise terpolymers consisting essentially of 35-50% by weight of a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid, 15-30% by weight ethylene and 35-50% by weight of di-2-ethylhexyl maleate or the corresponding fumarate.

Abstract: Permanently tacky pressure sensitive adhesives comprise terpolymers consisting essentially of 35-50% by weight of a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid, 15-30% by weight ethylene and 35-50% by weight of di-2-ethylhexyl maleate or the corresponding fumarate.

Abstract: Permanently tacky pressure sensitive adhesives comprise terpolymers consisting essentially of 35-50% by weight of a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid, 15-30% by weight ethylene and 35-50% by weight of di-2-ethylhexyl maleate or di-n-octyl maleate or a corresponding fumerate.

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.

Abstract: Flocking adhesives are prepared from an aqueous emulsion prepared by the emulsion polymerization of a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid interpolymerized with: 10 to 30% by weight of ethylene; 15 to 40% by weight of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 dialkyl maleate; 1 to 5% by weight of an N-methylol containing copolymerizable monomer; 0 to 4% by weight of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid; and 0 to 1% by weight of a polyethylenically unsaturated comonomer.

Abstract: Surface sizing agents 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## 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 25-90 mol % with primary aliphatic monoalcohols with 1 to 12 C atoms.

Abstract: Emulsifiable polyolefin waxes are prepared by reacting low molecular weight homo- and copolymers containing at least one alpha-olefin monomer having at least three carbon atoms with diesters of maleic acid in the presence of a free radical source. These emulsifiable polyolefin waxes having a Gardner color of less than two form excellent nonionic emulsions which are useful in low color floor polishes.

Abstract: A terpolymer comprising repeating units derived from an olefin, a diester of an addition polymerizable unsaturated dicarboxylic acid, and a solubilizing monomer which promotes compatibility between the terpolymer and a vinyl halide polymer. A granular form of the processing aid and a method for its preparation are also disclosed.

Abstract: Interpolymers of .alpha.-olefins having at least about 6 carbon atoms and unsaturated carboxylic acids or derivatives thereof, such as maleic anhydride, may be prepared by heating reactive amounts only of the monomers with a free radical initiator, preferably in a solvent-free system and typically at a temperature of at least about 135.degree. C. The time required for polymerization is relatively short under these conditions.

Abstract: A lubricant for molding chlorine-containing thermoplastics, which contains ethylene/acrylic acid or ethylene/maleic acid copolymers esterified, in a molar ratio of carboxyl groups to alcoholic hydroxyl groups of from 1:0.2 to 1:1, with C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -aliphatic alcohols which may or may not contain ether groups, the copolymers, prior to esterification, having a mean molecular weight of from 500 to 10,000 and containing from 2 to 15% by weight of acrylic acid or from 1 to 8% by weight of maleic acid as copolymerized units, the percentages being based on copolymer.