The present disclosure relates to a process for the halogenation of hydrocarbon. In accordance with the process of the present disclosure a hydrocarbon and a halogen is introduced in a reaction vessel. Light having wavelength in the range of 390 to 780 nm is then passed into the reaction vessel for a time period of 2 to 12 hrs. to obtain a halogenated hydrocarbon. The hydrocarbon is agitated before or after the introduction of the halogen in to the reaction vessel.

The present disclosure relates to a process for the halogenation of hydrocarbon. In accordance with the process of the present disclosure a hydrocarbon and a halogen is introduced in a reaction vessel. Light having wavelength in the range of 390 to 780 nm is then passed into the reaction vessel for a time period of 2 to 12 hrs. to obtain a halogenated hydrocarbon. The hydrocarbon is agitated before or after the introduction of the halogen in to the reaction vessel.

An iodine complex is formed by complexing a unit having a structure as represented by formula (I) with iodine molecules or iodine molecules with polyiodide ions formed by combining iodine ions. As a carrier, a polymer is complexed with iodine to obtain an iodine complex for formula (I). ##STR00001## The iodine complex can be used as a radioactive marker, or used in an iodine therapeutic agent, or used in a polarizer. The polymer carrier has good biocompatibility. The content of iodine in the iodine complex can be adjusted according to requirements, and the content of the iodine can be adjusted within a range of 0.001-60%. The difference in the content of the iodine can affect the transmission clarity of the iodine complex as a radiographic marker.

An iodine complex is formed by complexing a unit having a structure as represented by formula (I) with iodine molecules or iodine molecules with polyiodide ions formed by combining iodine ions. As a carrier, a polymer is complexed with iodine to obtain an iodine complex for formula (I). ##STR00001## The iodine complex can be used as a radioactive marker, or used in an iodine therapeutic agent, or used in a polarizer. The polymer carrier has good biocompatibility. The content of iodine in the iodine complex can be adjusted according to requirements, and the content of the iodine can be adjusted within a range of 0.001-60%. The difference in the content of the iodine can affect the transmission clarity of the iodine complex as a radiographic marker.

Modified diene polymers containing heteroatoms are disclosed, as is their production, rubber mixtures comprising these modified diene rubbers, and to their use for the production of rubber vulcanizates, which serve, in particular, for the production of rubber moldings and the production of tires.

The invention relates to an efficient polymerization process and its use to produce novel copolymers with a specific micro structure. In particular, the invention relates to butyl rubbers with novel micro structure, preferably those obtainable by copolymerization of monomer mixtures comprising isobutylene and isoprene in diluents comprising 2,3,3,3 -tetrafluoro-1-propene. In a further aspect the invention relates to halogenated copolymers obtainable from such novel copolymers by halogenation.

The invention relates to an efficient polymerization process and its use to produce novel copolymers with a specific micro structure. In particular, the invention relates to butyl rubbers with novel micro structure, preferably those obtainable by copolymerization of monomer mixtures comprising isobutylene and isoprene in diluents comprising 2,3,3,3 -tetrafluoro-1-propene. In a further aspect the invention relates to halogenated copolymers obtainable from such novel copolymers by halogenation.

The invention relates to the field of modified diene-containing (co)polymers, in particular, to modified butadiene-styrene copolymers that can be used as flame retardants for polymer compositions based on expandable polystyrene. In particular, the invention relates to a modified diene-containing (co)polymer, a method for preparing thereof and the use of the same as a flame retardant for expandable polystyrene. The modified diene-containing (co)polymer according to the invention is characterized by a high heat resistance, in particular, a 5% weight loss temperature of at least 180 C., a molecular weight of at least 1500 g/mol, and a halogen content of at least 35 wt. % based on the total weight of the (co)polymer.

The invention relates to the field of modified diene-containing (co)polymers, in particular, to modified butadiene-styrene copolymers that can be used as flame retardants for polymer compositions based on expandable polystyrene. In particular, the invention relates to a modified diene-containing (co)polymer, a method for preparing thereof and the use of the same as a flame retardant for expandable polystyrene. The modified diene-containing (co)polymer according to the invention is characterized by a high heat resistance, in particular, a 5% weight loss temperature of at least 180 C., a molecular weight of at least 1500 g/mol, and a halogen content of at least 35 wt. % based on the total weight of the (co)polymer.

A rubber composition is provided that includes a partially halogenated diene polymer that has a controllable microstructure, and no more than about 50% of the n repeat units are in blocks of three or more consecutive units. In embodiments, a reinforcing filler is also included in the rubber composition. In embodiment, the rubber composition is formed into a tire component. A method of making the composition is also provided.