High P r e s s u r e A c e t y l e n e Derivctt, i \ e s s o o n t o be a v a i l a b l e from t h e l a r g e c o m m e r c i a l p l a n t under c o n s t r u c t i o n by GAF a t C a l v e r t C i t y , K e n t u c k y . Now o f f e r e d i n q u a n t i t i e s up t o and i n c l u d i n g t a n k c a r s from semi-works p r o d u c t i o n a t L i n d e n , New J e r s e y · For a gemeral summary of GAF High P r e s s u r e A c e t y l e n e D e r i v a t i v e s a s k f o r new e d i t i o n of B u l l e t i n M-104 R.
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Will copolymenze with almost all vinyl monomers. Composition can be varied over wide limits. Examples: vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate, acrylonitrile, styrene, maleic anhydride, etc,
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Permits control of hydrophobic andhydrophilic characteristics of product. Examples: 65% vinylpyrrolidone—35% vinyl acetate, soluble in water. 35% vinylpyrrolidone—65% vinyl
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acetate, insoluble in water. M Indications are that in some cases water soluble copolymers can be rendered insoluble by heating—Example: 83% vinylpyrrolidone-17% isobutyl vinyl ether copolymer is insoluble after being heated to 150°C for 24 hours.
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Products have been found of interest as fiber and resin modifiers, adhesives, textile sizing and finishing compounds, binders and emulsions-Example: A small percentage of vinylpyrroli done with acrylonitrile gives greaterhydrophilic character and improved dyeability and handle.
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