Abstract: The subject invention relates to a process for preparing acetaminophen powders by spray drying the acetaminophen in the presence of various excipients. Preferably a lubricant is incorporated into the acetaminophen powder during the spray drying process or after the spray drying process by passing the spray dried acetaminophen powder through a fluidized bed dryer which contains a lubricant.

Abstract: A process for preparing phthalocyanine pigment which exhibits excellent flow characteristics when dispersed in solvent type inks comprising the steps ofI. mixing in a high shear mixer(a) premilled copper phthalocyanine crude pigment,(b) tri-(diethylamino-methylene) copper phthalocyanine or an organic salt thereof, and(c) a phase director andII. digesting the mixture in water or an aqueous mineral acid solution.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of cellular or non-cellular polyurethane-polyurea molded articles. The new process involves the use of urethane and isocyanurate group modified 2,4- and/or 2,6-toluene diisocyanate mixtures as the polyisocyanate component to improve the flowability of the reaction mixture without adversely affecting the mechanical properties of the resulting molded articles.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a rubber lubricant composition characterized by complete wetting of the elastomer surface both before and after vulcanization which gives a matte finish on cooling down that remains soft and does not flake off and which washes off easily after molding whereby there is little of no ooze after several months storage. This comprises (1) polyoxypropylene-polyoxyethylene block copolymer having a molecular weight of the hydrophobe of about 1000 to 12,000 and containing 40 to 80 percent oxyethylene groups and (2) an alkyl phenol ethoxylate.

Abstract: This invention relates to thickened high-viscosity water based hydraulic fluids. Such fluids are prepared by blending water, organic thickener and conventional hydraulic fluid additives. Organic thickeners tend to lose their thickening effect with time, and particularly when subjected to oxidizing agents, heat, prolonged use in a pump, etc. In accordance with the instant invention, preservation of the thickener, particularly with respect to viscosity loss, is achieved by blending with the final fluid a fluid concentrate, or the thickener itself, a compound selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylene glycol polymers and copolymers containing at least 50 percent by weight of oxypropylene groups, a dimercaptothiadiazole, neodecanoic acid, a hindered phenol antioxidant and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a gel composition comprising water, mineral oil and two polyoxyethylene-polyoxybutylene block copolymers designated copolymer A and copolymer B wherein said block copolymers are cogeneric mixtures of conjugated polyoxybutylene-polyoxyethylene compounds containing in their structure oxybutylene groups, oxyethylene groups and an organic radical derived from a water-soluble organic compound containing a plurality of reactive hydrogen atoms and 2 to 12 carbon atoms wherein copolymer A has a molecular weight of the polyoxybutylene portion of at least about 1800 and the polyoxyethylene portions contribute from about 60 to 80 percent by weight of the compound and copolymer B has a polyoxybutylene portion with a molecular weight of at least about 600 and the polyoxyethylene portion contributes from about 20 to 40 percent by weight of the compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to elimination of discoloration in polyurethanes, particularly thermoplastic polyurethanes, by the addition to the reaction mixture from 0.

Abstract: The invention is a process for the preparation of elastic polyurethane flexible foams having densities from approximately 25 to 60 kg/m.sup.3, and producing molded articles in closed molds at temperatures from 25.degree. to 80.degree. C., comprising reacting(A) an organic polyisocyanate prepolymer having an isocyanate content from 6 to 20 percent by weight prepared by reacting a toluene diisocyanate and/or a diphenylmethane diisocyanate with a di- to tetrafunctional polyether polyol having a hydroxyl number from 20 to 50 and oxyethylene terminal group content of at least 10 to 30 percent by weight(B) a mixture of compounds containing reactive hydrogen atoms, comprising a mixture of(a) from 55 to 89.5 parts by weight of at least one di- to tetrafunctional polyether polyol having a hydroxyl number of from 20 to 80 and less than 10 percent by weight terminal oxyethylene groups,(b) from 0.

Abstract: A phthalic anhydride product having a particle configuration made up of a mixture of spheroids, needle-like crystals, and amorphous particles is produced by feeding molten phthalic anhydride at a temperature between 131.degree. and 155.degree. into a spray nozzle in a closed cycle congealing chamber. The molten phthalic anhydride is discharged from the spray nozzle into a co-current or counter-current flow of inert gas at a temperature between -10.degree. and 70.degree. C., in order to congeal the product, which is then removed and transferred to a hopper or other storage means. For nozzle orifices having a diameter from 1 to 4 mm, discharge pressures of between 10 and 300 pounds per square inch are employed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved rotary drum vacuum filter that is especially useful in the filtration of particulates that form an easily eroded cake. The improved filter utilizes sprayers and a spray blocking means to achieve an unexpectedly efficient rinse of the cake.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for improving the ultraviolet light transmittance of ethylene glycol by treating industrial grade ethylene glycol with an aluminum-nickel alloy in the presence of an alkali compound.

Abstract: D,1-alpha-tocopherol can be prepared by reacting trimethylhydroquinone and a phytyl derivative such as phytol or isophytol in the presence of a Lewis acid, a strong acid and an amine.

Abstract: Unwanted settling in a composition comprising a suspension of fine particles of coal in fuel oil is eliminated or substantially reduced by adding an effective amount of a polyoxypropylene-polyoxyethylene copolymer which corresponds to the formula: ##STR1## in which the values of X.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3 and X.sub.4 may be the same or different, Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, Y.sub.3 and Y.sub.4 may be the same or different, Y.sub.1 +Y.sub.2 +Y.sub.3 +Y.sub.4 give a total oxyethylene content of the molecule of from about 10 to 80 weight percent and X.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3 and X.sub.4 have values such that the total molecular weight of the molecule is from about 1500 to 30,000.

Abstract: Flame retardant intumescent polyisocyanurate rigid foams are prepared by trimerizing isocyanate-terminated quasi-prepolymers containing predominately urethane linkages prepared by reacting an organic polyisocyanate with polyester polyols derived from the transesterification of dimethyl terephthalate process residue. The solvent blown rigid polyisocyanurate foams have exceptionally low friability.

Abstract: D,1-alpha-tocopherol can be prepared by reacting trimethylhydroquinone and a phytyl derivative such as phytol or isophytol in the presence of a Lewis acid, a strong acid and an amine salt of a non-oxidizing protic acid.

Abstract: Polyoxyalkylated 2,2-dialkyl-1,3-propanediols which produce exceptionally low residues in pan tests at elevated temperatures are disclosed for use in fiber finishing operations.

Abstract: A method for the production of N-aryl substituted di- and polyurethanes in high yield, by the reaction of an aromatic di- or polyamine with urea and alcohol at high temperatures. The di- and polyurethanes thus produced have utility as isocyanate precursors.

Abstract: The invention relates to urea group-containing polyisocyanate mixtures which are liquid at room temperature and have an isocyanate group content of from 15 to 30 weight percent and a diphenylmethane diisocyanate content of from 55 to 90 weight percent, obtained through the reaction of(A) polyoxyalkylene polyamines having a functionality of from 2 to 5 and an amine number from 20 to 250 with a polyisocyanate (B) selected from the group consisting of(B1) a mixture of diphenylmethane diisocyanates and polyphenyl polymethylene polyisocyanates having a diphenylmethane diisocyanate content of from 55 to 90 weight percent or(B2) at least one diphenylmethane diisocyanate isomer.The polyisocyanate mixtures claimed in the invention are used to prepare dense or cellular polyurethane and/or polyisocyanurate plastics, in particular, flexible polyurethane foams.

Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid foaming additive comprising(a) a nonionic fluorochemical surfactant; and(b) a nonionic heteric polyether surfactant having at least two additive hydrogen atoms wherein components (a) and (b) are used in an effective amounts.The foaming additives are used to foam lower alkyl alcohols which are injected into oil and gas wells to break up underground formations which trap the oil and gas.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to a process for preparing a powder containing a water-soluble vitamin which is directly compressible into a tablet prepared by spray drying (a) an aqueous slurry of a water-soluble vitamin and a binder; (b) preferably an adsorbent; and (c) a lubricant. Particularly useful water-soluble vitamins are ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate, and calcium ascorbate. The unique feature of the process is that the lubricant is spray dried along with the other components.The invention also relates to powders prepared by this process. The powders are directly compressible into tablets and will not demix.