Abstract: A process for inhibiting the corrosion of metals in contact with aqueous systems is provided which process comprises adding to such systems an effective amount of a water treatment composition comprising a source of molybdate ion and a water-soluble polymer containing pendant amide functionality.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive is prepared by the polymerization of an appropriate acrylic ester formulation of the type that includes an ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a polar group, and at least part of such polymerization is accomplished by photopolymerization using a source of ultraviolet radiation that provides a substantial portion of its ultraviolet radiation in the wavelength band of from about 280 to about 350 nm and a light intensity at the surface of the formuation being polymerized of no more than about 4.0 milliwatts/cm.sup.2.

Abstract: Corrosion inhibition composition formed as a water-external emulsions having an oil soluble organic film forming type of corrosion inhibitor in the dispersed phase thereof are disclosed for downhole well applications, such emulsions having a stability at room temperature without agitation of from 2 to 30 minutes.

Abstract: The precipitate species of manganese in the presence of an oxidative condition in the waters of an aqueous system can be diminished by treating such waters with certain amide-containing polymer.

Abstract: C.sub.6 -C.sub.14 dicarboxylic acids and blends thereof are excellent for use in high pressure water spray systems for removing metal working compounds swarf and chips from ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Additionally, these compositions provide excellent corrosion inhibition for the cleaned metals.

Abstract: An adhesive system having a pressure-sensitive adhesive matrix and dispersed therein particulate solids wherein the adhesive system has a light transmission within the range of 15 to 80 percent transmission, and preferably 25 to 75 percent transmission. The adhesive system may include a coating of untilled pressure sensitive material. The particulate solids preferably have a particle size no greater than 300 microns, and may be organic particulate solids, preferably certain polymeric compositions.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting corrosion in industrial cooling waters which contain hardness and a pH of at least 6.5, by dosing the water with a composition which comprises a water-soluble inorganic phosphate capable of inhibiting corrosion in an aqueous alkaline environment and a hydrocarbon polymer containing an N-substituted acrylamide polymers with an amide structure as follows: ##STR1## where R.sub.2 is hydrogen or methyl, where R.sub.1 is a hydrogen or an alkyl and R is alkylene or phenylene, and X is sulfonate, (poly)hydroxyl, (poly)carboxyl or carbonyl, and combinations thereof; or containing derivatized maleic anhydride homo-, co- and terpolymers having N-substituted maleamic acid units, N-substituted maleimide units and maleic acid (and salts) units having a structure as follows: ##STR2## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.

Abstract: Water supplies are treated to inhibit the formation of scale deposits of alkaline earth phosphates, phosphonates, sulphates and carbonates using various hydrocarbon polymers which contain an amido functionality and which have been prepared by post-polymerization derivatization.

Abstract: An aqueous solution blend of cationic metal salt and anionic vinyl polymer may be prepared. A composition comprising the combination of a cationic metal salt, anionic vinyl polymer, and water may be used in water clarification process.

Abstract: The growth of algae and algae-like microorganisms on wood surfaces normally in contact with an aqueous system's water may be controlled by applying to the wood a solution of a certain biocidal agent and then flooding the wood with sufficient water to exceed the solubility limit of such agent in the solvent used.

Abstract: Detergents for hydrocarbon fuels, and hydrocarbon fuels containing detergents are provided wherein the detergent is comprised of an alkenylsuccinimide prepared by reacting an alkenylsuccinic acid or anhydride with a mixture of amines. The alkenyl substituent is substantially derived from an olefin having a carbon chain of from 8 to 10 carbons or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The soluble manganese species can be maintained in aqueous systems in the presence of halogen species by treating the waters with certain water-soluble, nitrogen containing compositions.

Abstract: An improved paper making filler composition is comprised of the combination of a paper making pigment admixed with a cationic water soluble polymer in an aqueous dispersion, wherein the cationic water soluble polymer is present in said dispersion in the amount of from 0.1 to 2.0 weight percent based on said pigment, the cationic water soluble polymer being selected from the group consisting of polymers comprised of at least fifty percent by weight of repeating units consisting of a quaternary ammonium salt moiety and from 2 to 10 carbons, wherein the carbons form alkyl or aryl moieties or combinations thereof, may be substituted with hydroxy, amine, or halide, and polyaluminum chloride and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: An aqueous solution blend of cationic metal salt and anionic vinyl polymer may be prepared. A composition comprising the combination of a cationic metal salt, anionic vinyl polymer, and water may be used in water clarification process.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for stabilizing iron hydr(oxide) in aqueous systems which comprises adding to an aqueous system in which the water contains or will contain soluble iron a polymer which contains pendant N-substituted amide functionality, including amide substituted with sulfoalkyl wherein the alkyl is of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, sulfophenyl, or such groups substituted further with (poly)hydroxy.

Abstract: A water clarification process wherein solids are separated by filtration through a porous septum utilizes as a filter precoat a coating of keratin-composition in the form of particles wherein at least 75 weight percent of the particles have a particle size no greater than 2.0 mm. In preferred embodiment, the material to be filtered is first treated with a combination of an organic polymeric flocculant and an organic polymer coagulant.

Abstract: Detergents for hydrocarbon fuels, and hydrocarbon fuels containing detergents are provided wherein the detergent is comprised of an alkenylsuccinimide prepared by reacting an alkenylsuccinic acid or anhydride with a mixture of amines. The alkenyl substituent is substantially derived from an olefin having a carbon chain or from 8 to 10 carbons or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Personal care compositions are provided which have as a thickening agent a lightly cross-linked cationic vinyl addition polymer. Such compositions include water, at least one cosmetically-active agent, and such thickening agent, preferably one derived from the polymerization of a cationic vinyl addition monomer, acrylamide, and a small amount of a difunctional vinyl addition monomer for cross-linking purposes. Alternatively, the cross-linking functionality can be provided by the incorporation of an anionic vinyl addition monomer into the polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides the methyl chloride and dimethyl surfate quaternary ammonium salts of 1-acryloyl-4-methyl piperazine, their homopolymers and copolymers, and water clarification processes in which is used polymers of 1-acryloyl-4-methyl piperazine.