Abstract: The sulfur-containing polyoxyalkylenes having the formula: ##STR1## wherein E is --SW or a halogen atom; W is hydrogen, phenyl, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an alkali metal or ammonium ion, or a heterocyclic radical containing from 2 to 4 hetero atoms in a 5-or 6-membered ring which may be monocyclic or may be fused to an aromatic ring; A, C and D represent lower alkylene of 2 to 4 carbon atoms; B is alkylene of 2 to 8 carbon atoms; y and z are each integers having a value of 0 to 50; x is an integer having a value of from 2 to 50; and n is an integer having a value of from 1 to 30; and intermixtures of said polyoxyalkylenes.The above compounds display a wide variety of uses; however, all are active metal working lubricants.

Abstract: The sulfide polymers of polyoxyalkylenes having the formula: ##STR1## wherein M is alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, benzyl, phenyl, hydrogen or an alkali metal or ammonium ion; A, C and D represent lower alkylene of 2 to 4 carbon atoms; B is alkylene of 2 to 8 carbon atoms; y and z are each integers having a value of 0 to 50; x is an integer having a value of from 1 to 50; n is an integer having a value of 1 to 30; and m has a value of from 2 to 10; and intermixtures of said polyoxyalkylene sulfide polymers.The above polymers have excellent antioxidating properties and are useful as synthetic metal working lubricants, antistatic agents and antioxidants for various other types of applications. They can also be used as crosslinking agents to impart oxidation resistance and static elimination.

Abstract: The high temperature properties of an article having at least a portion of its surface formed of an arylene sulfide polymer is improved by treating such article with a treating agent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen peroxide, an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hypochlorite, sulfuric acid, chlorine, sulfuryl chloride, nitrogen dioxide, chromium trioxide, alkali metal permanganates and nitric acid under conditions of concentration of treating agent, time and temperature to effect the desired improvement. Treated articles such as coated substrates and moldings exhibit increased high temperature surface hardness. Articles such as fibers, yarns, fabrics and films exhibit infusibility at 700.degree. F. (371.degree. C.).

Abstract: Fully and partially aryl amine terminated polysulfide polymers and processes for their preparation and use are disclosed. The fully aryl amine terminated products are curable with isocyanates to high molecular weight polymers and are thus useful in molding and casting as well as in sealants. The partially aryl amine terminated polymers may be further reacted with polyisocyanates to form thiol terminated polysulfide polymers containing urea chain segments. These compounds are curable in the fashion of standard polysulfide polymers to form firmer polymers. The partially aryl amine terminated polymers may be also chain extended with isocyanate terminated urethane prepolymers. These block copolymers may be cured by standard SH terminated polysulfide polymer cure methods to prepare sealants of exceptional resiliency and weather resistance.

Abstract: Surfaces of articles formed from poly(arylene sulfide) resins are conditioned for the reception of adhesives, coatings, paints, and the like by contact with a fluorine-containing gas under conditions and for a period of time sufficient to render the surface water-wettable. The fluorine-containing gas can be pure or admixed with up to about 99 volume percent inert gas.

Abstract: A process for ortho-para-hydrogen conversion characterized by the use as a catalyst of a sulphur-containing semiconductive polymer produced by the dehalogenation of a poly(tetrahalophenylene sulphide) in the presence or absence of an organic solvent at 150.degree.-500.degree. C.

Abstract: The affinity of a poly(arylene sulfide) resin composition for basic dyes is improved by contacting the composition with a sulfonating agent selected from the group consisting of sulfur trioxide, fuming sulfuric acid, and chlorosulfonic acid.

Abstract: An alkali metal hydroxide, sulfur, and an oxidated silicon compound are mixed, then heated to just above the melting point of sulfur while agitating for 10 to 30 minutes, thereby producing an alkali metal polysulfide silicate; then it is added to an aqueous solution containing an emulsifying or dispersing agent and is reacted with a polysubstituted organic compound, thereby producing a poly(organic-polysulfide-silicate) copolymer.

Abstract: Inclusion of an effective amount of substantially anhydrous acetic acid in a zinc oxide cured liquid polysulfide polymer based composition results in a cured composition which is suitable for extrusion under heat and pressure and which on cooling reverts to a rubbery solid with essentially unchanged physical properties. The compositions are useful for the manufacture of sealants and extrudible goods such as hoses.

Abstract: Polysulfide rubber formulations that become fluid at elevated temperatures but regain the rubbery state upon cooling are disclosed. The products possess a lower permanent set at room temperature and process more easily, particularly in extrusion processes, at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: The use of polysulfide rubbers cured with dilower alkyl tin oxides in hot applied processes and articles formed thereby are disclosed. The compositions are useful as hot applied sealants and in the extrusion of hoses and similar rubber articles.

Abstract: Incorporation of levulinic acid into zinc oxide cured systems based on thiol terminated polysulfide polymers results in cured rubbers capable of extrusion under heat and pressure. The products are useful in sealants and in fabrication of solvent resistant hoses and other extruded articles.

Abstract: Aromatic sulfide/sulfone polymers of increased molecular weight are produced by contacting at least one dihalo aromatic sulfone, at least one alkali metal sulfide, at least one organic amide, at least one sodium carboxylate, and a sufficient amount of water to produce higher molecular weight polymers than are normally produced. The resulting polymers have utility as coatings, films, molded objects, filaments, fibers, and the like.

Abstract: High molecular weight aromatic sulfide/sulfone polymers are produced by contacting a dihalo aromatic sulfone, an alkali metal sulfide other than lithium sulfide, and an alkali metal carboxylate in a sulfone diluent. Use of the alkali metal carboxylate results in polymers of high molecular weight having utility as coatings, films, molded objects, fibers, filaments, and the like.

Abstract: Branched arylene sulfide polymers of low melt flow are produced by employing (1) a p-dihalobenzene, (2) a polyhalo aromatic compound having more than two halogen substituents per molecule, (3) an alkali metal sulfide, (4) an N-alkyl lactam, and (5) controlled amounts of water in the presence or absence of a sodium carboxylate. The resulting polymers without prior curing can be fabricated into shaped products having desirable properties.

Abstract: Films of poly(arylene sulfide) polymers are produced by applying a layer of an arylene sulfide polymer resin on a metal substrate, with a metal oxide release agent interposed between the substrate and the resin layer, curing the polymer thereon, cooling the polymer layer and removing the resulting film from the substrate.

Abstract: Aromatic sulfide/sulfone polymers of increased molecular weight are produced by contacting a dihalo aromatic sulfone, at least partially hydrated alkali metal sulfide, and an organic amide under polymerization conditions which produce a higher molecular weight aromatic sulfide/sulfone polymer. The use of at least one at least partially hydrated alkali metal sulfide other than lithium sulfide results in polymers of increased molecular weight having utility as coatings, films, molded objects, filaments, fibers, and the like.