Abstract: The process for cleaving the heavy by-products derived from the synthesis of alkylchlorosilanes, in particular C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkylchlorosilanes, more particularly methylchlorosilanes, in particular for the cleavage of alkylchlorodisilanes, in particular methylchlorodisilanes having from one to five chlorine atoms, is carried out by treatment with hydrochloric acid in the presence of a catalytic system which comprises at least one metal phosphate, preferably associated with a basic impregnation compound.The metal phosphate may in particular correspond to the formula:M(XPO.sub.4).sub.yin which M represents a metal chosen from:monovalent metals, in which case X is 2H and y=1divalent metals, in which case X is H and y=1trivalent metals, in which case X is absent and y=1tetravalent metals, in which case X is: H and y=2pentavalent metals, in which case X is 0 and y=1.

Abstract: A novel fracturing fluid composition comprising:(1) a carboxyalkyl derivatized polygalactomannan having a degree of substitution of between about 0.01 and about 3.0;(2) a zirconium salt crosslinking agent;(3) one or more thermal stabilizing agents;(4) one or more pH buffers; and(5) water;wherein said fluid is capable of maintaining at least 10 percent of its original cross-linked viscosity after three hours at a temperature greater to or equal to 250.degree. F. is provided.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising a monocalcium phosphate leavening acid having a neutralizing value of between about 44 and about 63 wherein the neutralizing value is the amount by weight of sodium bicarbonate needed to neutralize 100 parts by weight of said monocalcium phosphate leavening acid.

Abstract: A novel blend composition comprising one or more cationic polygalactomannas and xanthan gum is provided. The blend is capable of producing enhanced viscosities when distributed in a solvent. The blend is suitable for use in foods, explosives, oil field chemicals, textile fibers, agricultural chemicals and cosmetics.

Abstract: A novel polymer composition comprising the reaction product of:(a) between about 75 and about 99.9 weight percent of a monocarboxylic acid or salt monomer;(b) between about 0 and about 25 weight percent of a dicarboxylic acid, anhydride or salt monomer; and(c) between about 0.1 and about 5.0 weight percent of an acrylic monomer which contains one or more sulfoalkyl groups, where alkyl represents an alkyl moiety containing between 1 and 6 carbon atoms or salt thereof;the sum of the weight percents of (a), (b) and (c) being 100 percent is provided. The polymer demonstrates excellent soil redeposition properties and is particularly useful as a detergent builder.

Abstract: Process for conditioning textile materials in order to enable them to have, especially, a pleasant handle and a very low or even non-existent yellowing, characterized in that the textile materials are brought into contact with a composition comprising a polyorganosiloxane having, per mole, at least one unit of general formula: ##EQU1## in which: R can represent a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical;X can represent a hydrolysable radical;Z represents a residue containing (a) sterically hindered piperidyl group(s) of formulae: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a divalent hydrocarbon radical, R'.sup.1 is a trivalent hydrocarbon radical, U and U' represent --O--, --NH-- or --N(alkyl)--, R.sup.2 can represent a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl radical and R.sup.3 is H or R.sup.2,a and b are chosen from 0, 1 and 2,the sum a+b being not greater than 2.

Abstract: Derivatized guar gum which demonstrates greater than 75% light transmission at a wavelength of from about 500-600 nanometers when dispersed in water in the amount of 0.5 parts per 100 parts water and the process for producing such guar gum is disclosed.

Abstract: A solid composition of matter comprising one or more polysaccharides which has been cross-linked with either titanium or zirconium cross-linking agents is provided. The composition demonstrates absorbent properties and is useful in absorbent articles of manufacture. Also provided is a method for preparing the compositions.

Abstract: Guar gum which demonstrates greater than 75% light transmission at a wavelength of from about 500-600 nanometers when dispersed in water in the amount of 0.5 parts per 100 parts water and the process for producing such guar gum is disclosed.

Abstract: A textile sizing composition comprising one or more aqueous-based dispersions containing between about 15 and about 50 percent by weight solids wherein said solids comprise one or more polymers derived from one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, said solids having an average particle size of less than 100 nanometers is disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus used for reducing the amount of pathogenic bacteria associated with a bird or other edible animal, and preferably chickens, comprising: (a) a unit having an interior portion having side and bottom walls, an exterior portion having side and bottom walls and end walls connecting said interior portion to said exterior portion wherein the area of said interior portion provides a space which completely surrounds one or more of the birds or animals being treated; (b) one or more deluge nozzles mounted within said interior portion of said unit and connected to a source of a bacteria reducing chemical solution to enable the bacteria reducing chemical solution to be applied to the entire interior of the body cavity of the bird or animal being treated; (c) one or more spray nozzles mounted within said interior portion of said unit and connected to a source of a bacteria reducing chemical solution to enable the bacteria reducing chemical solution to be applied to the entire external surfaces of the bird or

Abstract: Water soluble quaternary ammonium ethers of polysaccharides or polyols wherein the quaternary ammonium ether substituents correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a monohydroxylated or polyhydroxylated alkyl group containing between about one and about six carbon atoms; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently, alkyl groups containing between about one and about six carbon atoms; R.sub.4 is an alkyl group containing between about six and about 24 carbon atoms; and X is a halide, wherein the degree of substitution of said ethers ranges from about 0.001 to about 0.5. is provided. The composition have multiple uses as thickeners and are particularly suited for use in personal care products.

Abstract: A stable aqueous emulsion comprising:(1) between about 20 and about 50% weight percent synthetic polymer solids, said solids comprising a copolymer or a terpolymer derived from:(a) between about 60 and about 90 mole percent of a vinyl ester, optionally including vinyl alcohol derived from said vinyl ester;(b) between about 10 and about 40 mole percent of one or more water soluble monomers; and(c) between about 0 and about 10 mole percent of an alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate wherein alkyl represents an alkyl group containing between 1 and 20 carbon atoms;(2) between about 0.5 and about 5.0 weight percent of one or more surfactants or protective colloids; and(3) the balance water;wherein said aqueous emulsion has a viscosity of less than 1000 cps at 25.degree. C. and wherein said emulsion can provide adhesive properties and a process for producing the emulsion is provided. The emulsion is particularly suited for use as a wallpaper prepaste adhesive.

Abstract: Water soluble quaternary ammonium ethers of polysaccharides or polyols wherein the quaternary ammonium ether substituents correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a monohydroxylated or polyhydroxylated alkyl group containing between about one and about six carbon atoms; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently, alkyl groups containing between about one and about six carbon atoms; R.sub.4 is an alkyl group containing between about six and about 24 carbon atoms; and X is a halide, wherein the degree of substitution of said ethers ranges from about 0.001 to about 0.5. is provided. The composition have multiple uses as thickeners and are particularly suited for use in personal care products.

Abstract: A novel blend composition comprising one or more cationic polysaccharides and one or more anionic polysaccharides is provided. The blend is capable of producing enhanced viscosities when distributed in a solvent. The blend is suitable for use in foods, explosives, oil field chemicals, textile fibers, paper production, personal care products, agricultural chemicals and cosmetics.

Abstract: A wallcovering material comprising a substrate having a water remoistenable adhesive on at least one of its surfaces, said adhesive being derived from a stable aqueous emulsion comprising:(1) between about 20 and about 50 weight percent synthetic polymer solids, said solids comprising a copolymer or a terpolymer derived from:(a) between about 60 and about 90 mole percent of a vinyl ester, optionally including vinyl alcohol derived from said vinyl ester;(b) between about 10 and about 40 mole percent of one or more water soluble monomers; and(c) between about 0 and about 10 mole percent of an alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate wherein alkyl represents an alkyl group containing between 1 and 20 carbon atoms;(2) between about 0.5 and about 5.0 weight percent of one or more surfactants or protective colloids; and(3) the balance water;wherein said aqueous emulsion has a viscosity of less than 1000 cps at 25.degree. C. and the process for producing the wallcovering is provided.

Abstract: The surface of red meat is treated with an trialkali metal orthophosphate to reduce, remove, retard or control salmonella, campylobacter, E. coli, and spoilage bacteria without causing organoleptic depreciation of the meat, including color change.

Abstract: A low sodium salt composition contains NaCl, a bulking agent and optionally a binder. The composition preferably has a density of less than about 0.6 gram/cc and tastes, handles and flows like a table salt.

Abstract: A low sodium salt composition suitable as a table salt product which comprises:a. 30 to 90 parts NaCl;b. 5 to 70 parts of a non-gritty bulking agent; andc. 0 to 40 parts of a binder;wherein the bulking agent is coated with the NaCl or the NaCl, bulking agent and, optionally binder are uniformly dispersed in a granule is provided. The composition preferably has a density of less than about 0.6 gram/cc and tastes and handles like ordinary table salt.

Abstract: A reduced calorie frozen dairy dessert or frozen yogurt produced by:(a) heating a mix of milk ingredients and water to a sufficient temperature to promote the pasteurization of said ingredients;(b) cooling said ingredients and treating said ingredients with an enzyme for a sufficient period of time to reduce any inherent milk polysaccharides to their monosaccharide components;(c) heating and maintaining said ingredients at a temperature between about 70.degree. C. to about 95.degree. C. for between about 5 minutes and about 60 minutes;(d) adding a high potency sweetener and flavors to said mixture; and(e) freezing said mixture;said frozen dairy dessert not including any added sugars or bulking agents is provided. The dairy dessert is low in calories and has a superior texture.