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The production of mutually stable latex particles is made possible by a semicontinuous feed process

Specialty comonomer makes easily processed polyesters with high sag resistance

Nucleophilic reagents are used to affix fluorocarbon chains to common chlorinated resins

A new fluoropolymer blend improves adhesion

Varying reaction conditions can increase the yield and decrease the polydispersity index (PDI)

Here are some alternative routes to producing 1,3-propanediol

A family of bis(enamines) serves as water-activated cross-linkers for anhydride polymers

New catalysts convert aromatic polymers to their saturated

A novel process for producing fluorescent chromophores improves stability and thermokinetics

Here is a process for recovering caprolactam from waste nylon carpets

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Patent Watch Contributors (EGB) Elizabeth G. Burns, Raffi and Swanson, 100 Eames St., Wilmington, MA 01887-3389; 978-988-0880, ext. 361; eburns@raffiandswanson.com. (LD) Laura Deakin, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G2, Canada; ldeakin@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca. (JSP) Jeffrey S. Plotkin, Chem Systems, 303 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591-5487; 914-631-2828; jplotkin@us.ibm.com.