Abstract: A composition of matter is disclosed wherein the composition comprises an N-aromatic substituted acid amide compound selected from the group consisting of compounds of formula (I) wherein A and B are independently selected alkylene groups; R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkylether, or ester; R2 is hydrogen if R1 is hydrogen; R2 is an alkyl primary amine if R1 is alkyl, alkylether, or ester; R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl; R5 is a sterically hindered phenolic group of formula (II) or formula (III) wherein X is CH2, S, NH, or O; and m, n, and p are independently selected integers equal to 0 or 1. These compositions may be used as such or they may be bound to a polymer backbone via a linking moiety.

Abstract: A composition of matter is disclosed that comprises a compound of the formula AnR, wherein: A is R1 is hydrocarbyl; m is 0 or 1; n is 1, 2, or 3; R is selected from the group consisting of: mono-, di-, and trivalent aliphatic groups; mono-, di-, and trivalent aromatic groups; five- and six-membered heterocyclic rings comprising n carbon atoms bonded to A, at least one nitrogen atom, and, optionally, at least one sulfur atom; and wherein R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and hydrocarbyl. These compounds are useful as coupling agents in filled elastomer compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for inhibiting the premature polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising adding to said monomers an effective amount of at least one inhibitor selected from the group consisting of C-nitrosoaniline and quinone imine oxime compounds. Also disclosed is a composition of matter comprising: A) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and B) an effective inhibiting amount, sufficient to prevent premature polymerization during distillation or purification of said ethylenically unsaturated monomer, of at least one inhibitor selected from the group consisting of C-nitrosoaniline and quinone imine oxime compounds used together with an effective amount of oxygen or air to enhance the inhibiting activity of said inhibitor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for inhibiting the premature polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising adding to said monomers an effective amount of: A) at least one first inhibitor selected from the group consisting of C-nitrosoaniline compounds; and B) at least one second inhibitor selected from the group consisting of quinone alkides, nitroaromatic compounds, hydroxylamine compounds, phenylenediamine compounds, quinone compounds, and hydroquinone compounds. Also disclosed is a composition of matter comprising: A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of C-nitrosoaniline compounds; and B) at least one member selected from the group consisting of quinone alkides, nitroaromatic compounds, hydroxylamine compounds, phenylenediamine compounds, quinone compounds, and hydroquinone compounds.

Abstract: An organic peroxide stabilizing composition comprises an organic peroxide and an organic peroxide stabilizing compound selected from one of the following general formulas (I) or (II): R1CH?CH(CH2)m(CH?CH)n(CH2)oR2??(I) R4C?C—C(O)OR5??(II) or mixture thereof wherein R1 is hydrogen, alkyl of from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, or aryl of from 6 to about 12 carbon atoms, optionally substituted with at least one halogen, lower alkyl, or hydroxy group; R2 is hydrogen, —OH, —C(O)R3 or —C(O)OR3 in which R3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R4 and R5 each independently has one of the meanings of R1 and, additionally, R4 can be —C(O)OR3; wherein R3 has one of the same meanings as above and m is 0 or an integer of from 1 to about 20, n is 0 or 1 and o is 0 or an integer of from 1 to about 20 in an amount sufficient to retard the rate of decomposition of the organic peroxide.

Abstract: Lubricants, especially lubricating oils, and fuels, especially hydrocarbon fuels, contain a class of anti-wear, anti-fatigue, and extreme pressure additives that are derived from silanes. The additives can be used as either partial or complete replacements for zinc dialkyldithiophosphates currently used in lubricants and fuels.

Abstract: A lubricant composition is disclosed that comprises: (a) a lubricant and (b) at least one molybdenum-containing compound in the form of surface-capped nanosized particles of the general formula: (Z)n(X—R)m wherein Z is an inorganic moiety comprising molybdenum and sulfur in the form of particles having dimensions in the range of from about 1 to about 100 nm; (X—R) is a surface-capping reagent wherein R is a C4 to C20 straight or branched-chain alkyl or alkylated cycloalkyl radical or radicals and X is a functional group capable of specific sorption and/or chemical interaction with molybdenum/sulfur moiety; n is the number of molecules of Z in the particles; m is an integer representing the amount of surface-capping reagents relative to a single particle; and the ratio of m to n is in the range of from about 1:1 to about 10:1.

Abstract: Metal salts of organic acids complexed with ?-diketone compounds are multifunctional complexes useful in the formulation of stabilizers for halogenated resins. These complexes may be used jointly with other low toxicity intermediates, such as zinc or magnesium intermediates, to form effective stabilizers that are non-toxic and exhibit better performance than other known stabilizers, including those containing toxic heavy metals such as cadmium or lead. The complex is prepared utilizing a Claisen condensation reaction and precipitation with water and heptane.

Abstract: A liquid polyalphaolefin homo- or copolymer, preferably 1-decene, which is substantially amorphous is obtained by a polymerization process employing hydrogen and a particular type of metallocene catalyst. Additionally, liquid polyalphaolefin homo- or copolymer containing from 2 to about 12 carbon atoms possess a unique combination of properties, i.e., low molecular weight (Mw), low polydispersity index (Mw/Mn controllable kinematic viscosity (Kv100), low Iodine Number (I2) and low glass transition temperature (Tg) and are substantially amorphous. The liquid polyalphaolefin homo- or copolymers provided herein are useful for manufacturing a variety of products including lubricating oils in which the polyalphaolefin functions as a viscosity modifier.

Abstract: A non-xenoestrogenic phosphorus-containing stabilizer for organic materials is disclosed wherein the stabilizer is selected from the group consisting of phosphorus-containing compounds of the structures wherein y in an integer of from 6 to 20, and where Z is a linking group, m is 0 or 1, n is an integer of at least 2, the asterisks are independently selected terminal groups, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are independently selected from the, group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl groups, aralkyl groups, or halogen groups and Q is selected from the group consisting of where R11 is alkyl or aralkyl, and

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the direct preparation of mixtures of monoalkyltin trichlorides RSnCl3 and dialkyltin dichlorides R2SnCl2 in one reaction step by partial alkylation of tin tetrachloride using alkylaluminum compounds in the form of their ether donor complexes, wherein an amount of ether greater than that required for stoichiometric formation of the donor complex is used in the reaction.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising: (A) a lubricant, and (B) at least one 5-hydrocarbyl-2-mercapto-1,3,4-oxadiazole compound of the formula: wherein R1 is a hydrocarbon or functionalized hydrocarbon of from 1 to 30 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A metal carbonate/carboxylate microemulsion imparting static and dynamic thermal stability to a halogen-containing polymer is provided which comprises (a) a metal carbonate/carboxylate obtained from the reaction of an oxide and/or hydroxide of a metal selected from the group consisting of sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc and mixtures thereof and an aliphatic acid in which the aliphatic moiety contains up to about 30 carbon atoms and carbon dioxide in an oil; b) one or more non-phenolic compounds having about two or about three hydroxyl groups; and, c) one or more polyols, alcohol ethoxylates and/or alcohol propoxylates having from about 6 to about 24 carbon atoms in the alcohol and/or 0 to 3 ethylene oxide units and/or 0 to 3 propylene oxide units.

Abstract: A carbon monoxide modified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer composition is disclosed, having diminished tendency to cause discoloration on heating at 177° C. of a plastic composition whose major polymeric component is polyvinyl chloride, comprising carbon monoxide modified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and an amount, effective in diminishing discoloration, of at least one inorganic perchlorate salt selected from the group consisting of alkali metal perchlorates and alkaline earth metal perchlorates.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed that comprises: (A) a thermoplastic resin; (B) a member selected from the group consisting of metallic copper, cobalt, manganese, and salts of the foregoing in contact with said thermoplastic resin; and (C) a stabilizing amount of: (1) a first stabilizer comprising at least one metal dithiocarbamate salt of the structure wherein M is a divalent, trivalent, or tetravalent metal, X is an integer of from 2 to 4 that equals the valence of M, and the moiety is the residue of any secondary amine that will react with carbon disulfide to form a dithiocarbamate; and (2) a second stabilizer comprising at least one metal deactivator.

Abstract: A process to produce organic phosphites from the group consisting of: wherein each R1, R2, and R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, t-butyl, t-amyl, t-hexyl, cyclohexyl, cumyl, t-pentyl, and t-octyl; and wherein each R1, R2, and R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, t-butyl, t-amyl, t-hexyl, cyclohexyl, cumyl, t-pentyl, and t-octyl and each R4 and R5 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, t-butyl, t-amyl, t-hexyl, cyclohexyl, cumyl, t-pentyl, and t-octyl using a metal phenolate where each R1, R2, and R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, t-butyl, t-amyl, t-hexyl, cyclohexyl, cumyl, t-pentyl, and t-octyl, and Q is a metal cation having a valence x, i.e.

Abstract: Semiflexible and flexible polyurethane foams having significantly reduced fogging and improved physical properties such as tensile strength, useful in the transportation industry, are obtained from a polyurethane foam-forming reaction-mixture containing as a polyester polyol for the foam a polyester polyol substantially free of any ether components which comprising: (a) at least one polyfunctional carboxylic acid and/or carboxylic anhydride compound; (b) at least one linear polyhydric alcohol; and (c) at least one branched polyhydric alcohol wherein the reactants of the polyester polyol are selected such that they cannot combine to provide a cyclic ester comprising a 12 to 14 membered ring. Optionally, the polyester polyol can further contain (d) a branched polyol having a functionality of at least three.

Abstract: A process for making an aqueous emulsion of self-emulsifiable polyolefin employs a high molecular weight functionalized polyolefin and a hydrophilic polymer. The aqueous emulsion can be used to prepare a hybrid polyolefin-polyurethane dispersion useful, inter alia, as an adhesion-promoting coating for polymers such as the polyolefins.

Abstract: Heterocyclic tin compounds, useful as flame retardants and/or as smoke suppressants for halogen-containing polymers, e.g., polyvinyl chloride resins having application as wire and cable coatings, are obtained by reacting a trisubstituted triazine such as melamine with a tin-containing compound such as tin tetrachloride.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of sterically hindered acid esters, e.g., organic phosphites, comprising contacting a sterically hindered hydroxyl-containing compound with an acid halide in the presence of an acid acceptor selected from the group consisting of: 1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-5-ene (DBN), 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU), 4-(dimethylamino)pyridine (DMAP), 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO), or mixtures thereof, wherein said an acid acceptor is present in an amount sufficient to drive the reaction to completion.