Abstract: This invention relates to a composition prepared by reacting(a) at least one reaction product of a hydrocarbyl substituted carboxylic acid or anhydride having a hydrocarbyl group containing from about 8 to about 150 carbon atoms and at least one polyamine wherein the reaction product has at least one NH group capable of addition to a double bond; with(b) at least one sulfo compound represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein each R.sub.1 is independently hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group;a is zero or one;Q is a hydrocarbylene group or --C(X)N(R.sub.2)Q'--;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group;X is sulfur or oxygen;each Q' is a hydrocarbylene group; andZ is --S(O)OH, or --S(O).sub.2 OH or an ester, a metal salt or an ammonium salt of the sulfo compound.The invention also relates to polymer fabrics treated with the compositions of the present invention. The treated polymer fabrics have improved wicking/wetting characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved process for beneficiating an ore-containing sulfide material. In particular, the process is useful for beneficiating ores and recovering metals such as gold, copper, lead, molybdenum, zinc, etc., from the ores. In one embodiment, the process comprises the steps of:(1) forming a slurry comprising at least one crushed mineral-containing ore, water and a collector which is a mixture of (A) at least one metal salt of a phosphorus acid represented by the Formula: ##STR1## wherein each R.sub.1 is independently a hydrocarbyl, hydrocarbyloxy or hydrocarbylthio group having from 1 to about 18 carbon atoms, each X is independently oxygen or sulfur, and the lowest oxidation state of the metal is plus two, and (B) at least one thio compound comprising (i) at least one dithiocarbamate represented by the formula: ##STR2## wherein each R.sub.2 is independently hydrogen, a hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to about 18 carbon atoms, or R.sub.2 taken together with R.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition comprising:(A) a major amount of a fluorine-containing hydrocarbon containing one or two carbon atoms; and(B) a minor amount of at least one soluble boron-containing composition prepared by reacting a boron source with a monohydroxy alcohol, an alkylene glycol, a polyoxyalkylene glycol, hydrocarbyloxyalkylene glycol, a hydrocarbylcarbonyl polyoxyalkylene glycol, a hydroxy amine, or mixtures of two or more thereof, provided that the boron-containing composition is substantially free of hydroxyl groups.The present invention provides compositions which are useful in refrigerators or air conditioners including auto, home and industrial air conditioners. The invention provides boron-containing compositions which are compatible with fluorine-containing hydrocarbons used in refrigerators and air conditioners.

Abstract: The present invention deals with a particular antiemulsion agent which is useful in retarding foam and/or emulsion formation in an engine. In particular, the agent is effective at preventing or retarding emulsion of foaming in an engine oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved process for beneficiating an ore-containing sulfide material. In particular, the process is useful for beneficiating ores and recovering metals such as gold, copper, lead, molybedenum, zinc, etc., from the ores. In one embodiment, the process comprises the steps of:(1) forming a slurry comprising at least one crushed mineral-containing ore, water and a collector which is at least one metal salt of a phosphorus acid represented by the Formula: ##STR1## wherein each R.sub.1 is independently a hydrocarbyl, hydrocarbyloxy or hydrocarbylthio group having from 1 to about 18 carbon atoms, each X is independently oxygen or sulfur, and wherein the metal is i) at least one single metal having a lowest oxidation state of plus two or ii) at least one mixture of metals wherein at least one of the metals has a lowest oxidation state of plus two, provided that when the primary mineral is copper, zinc or silver, the metal (i) is other than zinc.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition prepared by reacting(a) at least one reaction product of a hydrocarbyl substituted carboxylic acid or anhydride having a hydrocarbyl group containing from about 8 to about 150 carbon atoms and at least one polyamine wherein the reaction product has at least one NH group capable of addition to a double bond; with(b) at least one sulfo compound represented by the following formula; ##STR1## wherein each R.sub.1 is independently hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group a is zero or one;Q is a hydrocarbylene group or --C(X)N(R.sub.2)Q'--;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group;X is sulfur or oxygen;Q' is a hydrocarbylene group; andZ is --S(O)OH, or --S(O).sub.2 OH or an ester, a metal salt or an ammonium salt of the sulfo compound.The invention also relates to polymer fabrics treated with the compositions of the present invention. The treated polymer fabrics have improved wicking/wetting characteristics.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition prepared by reacting, in the presence of a redox initiator and a mineral acid,(a) at least one hydroxyl-containing imide, amide or mixtures thereof of a hydrocarbyl substituted carboxylic acid or anhydride having a hydrocarbyl group containing from about 8 to about 150 carbon atoms and a hydroxy amine; with(b) at least one sulfo compound represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein each R.sub.1 is independently hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group; a is zero or one;Q is a hydrocarbylene group or --C(X)N(R.sub.2)Q'--;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group;X is sulfur or oxygen;Q' is a hydrocarbylene group; andZ is --S(O)OH, or --S(O).sub.2 OH or an ester, a metal salt or an ammonium salt of the sulfo compound.The invention also relates to polymer fabrics treated with the compositions of the present invention. The treated polymer fabrics have improved wicking/wetting characteristics.

Abstract: This invention relates to lubricating compositions containing hydroxyalkane phosphonic acids and derivatives thereof.Hydroxyalkane phosponic acids in the present invention can be reacted to form salts with basic materials, including detergents, dispersants and amines. These materials can be particularly useful in lubricating compositions to improve anti-wear and extreme pressure properties of lubricating formulations.The hydroxyalkane phosphonic acid is represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein Y is a phosphonic acid group or hydrogen, and R is alkyl from 1 to about 100 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention deals with compositions containing sulfur and oxygen which are useful in lubricants and automatic transmission fluids.

Abstract: A method of analysis of and an apparatus for analysing a sample comprising the steps of: (A) examining at least one characteristic of a sample as a function of a variable parameter to obtain data, (B) normalizing the data with respect to a model, (C) making a comparison of the normalized data with reference data, and (D) determining from the comparison the quality of the sample. As a function of such determination of quality, control functions may be carried out with respect to a sample that was analyzed, such as a blend sample in a chemical processing plant.

Abstract: Modified asphalt compositions are described which comprise(A) asphalt, and(B) a minor effective amount, sufficient to improve the durability of the asphalt in service, of at least one hydrocarbon-soluble acrylate polymer of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a lower alkyl group containing from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a mixture of alkyl groups containing from about 4 to about 20 carbon atoms, and x is an integer providing a weight average molecular weight (Mw) to the acrylate polymer of about 5000 to about 1,000,000.Generally, the modified asphalt compositions will contain from about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, based on the weight of the asphalt, of the acrylate polymer as defined. The modified asphalt compositions of the present invention are useful in roofing and in preparing aggregate-containing asphalt concretes which can be employed as paving compositions.

Abstract: Salt compositions are disclosed which comprise: (A) at least one salt moiety derived from (A)(I) at least one high-molecular weight polycarboxylic acylating agent, said acylating agent (A)(I) having at least one hydrocarbyl substituent having an average of from about 20 to about 500 carbon atoms, and (A)(I) ammonia, at least one amine, at least oen alkali or alkaline earth metal, and/or at least oen alkali or alkaline earth metal compound; (B) at least one salt moiety derived from (B)(I) at least oen low-molecular weight polycarboxylic acylating agent, said acylating agent (B)(I) optionally having at least one hydrocarbyl substituent having an average of up to about 18 carbona toms, and (B)(II) ammonia, at least one amine, at least one alkali or alkaline earth metal, and/or at least one alkali or alkaline earth metal compund; said components (A) and (B) being coupled together by (C) at least one compound having (i() two or more primary amino groups, (ii) two or more secondary amino groups, (iii) at least one

Abstract: A composition comprising the reaction product of (A) at least one carboxylic acid acylating agent, (B) at least one amine characterized by the presence within its structure of at least one HN>group, and (C) at least one phosphorus-containing acid of the formula ##STR1## wherein each X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3 and X.sup.4 is independently oxygen or sulfur, each m is zero or one, and each R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is independently a hydrocarbyl group. Aqueous concentrates and water-based functional fluids comprising the foregoing composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: An improvement in known processes for preparing substituted carboxylic acids useful as acylating agents which comprise reacting (A) at least one aliphatic polymer of one or more lower olefins with (B) an acidic reactant selected from the group consisting of fumaric acid, itaconic acid, maleic acid, and the corresponding anhydrides, lower alkyl esters, acyl chlorides and acyl bromides, in the presence of chlorine can be improved by the steps of (i) reacting at a temperature of about 100.degree.-200.degree. C., a mixture of (A) and (B) in the presence of about 0.05 to 0.15 equivalent of chlorine per equivalent of (A) until all of the chlorine has reacted to provide a first intermediate product (ii) continuing the reaction in the absence of chlorine at a temperature of from about 180.degree.-250.degree. C. until a conversion of 0.4 to 1.1 equivalents of (B) per equivalent of (A) is attained to provide a second intermediate product, and (iii) reacting said second intermediate with about 0.2 to 1.

Abstract: Coupled polyamine additives for lubricants, fuels and functional fluids have been discovered. The coupled polyamines are prepared by the cyclization reaction of at least one reactant polyamine reactant with at least one hydrocarbyl polynitrile. This coupled polyamine may be further reacted with a hydrocarbyl carboxylic acid or derivative thereof, a hydrocarbyl phenolic reactant or mixtures thereof to provide an additive having greater oil solubility as well as imparting dispersancy and VI improvement.

Abstract: A method for producing homopolymers and copolymers from amido-sulfonic acid or salt containing monomers in the presence of high energy mechanical mixing utilizing a final stage polymerization temperature of from about 200.degree. F. to below the degradation temperature of the monomer. The process produces a solid homopolymer or copolymer which can be utilized as fluid loss agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for beneficiating an ore containing sulfide materials with selective rejection of pyrite, pyrrhotite and other minerals and gangue. In particular, the process is useful for beneficiating ores and recovering metals such as copper, lead, zinc, etc., from said ores. In one embodiment the process comprises the steps of:(A) forming a slurry of at least one crushed mineral-containing ore, water and at least one collector which is an acid, or an anhydride, ester, ammonium salt or metal salt of the acid that is represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein each R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is independently a hydrocarbyl or hydrocarbyloxy or hydrocarbylthio group;each X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 is independently sulfur or oxygen;R.sub.3 is a divalent hydrocarbyl group, hydrogen or hydrocarbyl group;a is 0 or 1;b is 0 or 1;c is 1 or 2;Q is a divalent, trivalent or tetravalent hydrocarbyl group or --C(X.sub.3)NR.sub.5 Q';X.sub.

Abstract: The use of aromatic amine or hindered phenols, and beta-thiodialkanol reaction products are described as being useful anti-oxidants.

Abstract: This invention described phenothiazine derivatives which are N-substituted and which contain an additional sulfur molecule in the N substituent.

Abstract: This invention describes phenothiazine derivatives which are N-substituted and which contain an additional sulfur molecule in the N substituent.