Abstract: Disclosed is a new aluminophosphate composition which is (i) amorphous; (ii) has, on a microlevel, sheets of aluminophosphate as well as spheres. The new composition can be made, in one embodiment, by neutralizing a mixture of aluminum cations and phosphate anions with a base with vigorous mixing including shear forces sufficient to result in the formation of a mixture of sheets and spheres of aluminophosphate on a microlevel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a catalyst system for the homopolymerization of alpha-olefins having 2-8 carbon atoms, said catalyst system comprising a mixed-valent dimeric Group 6b metal compound catalyst precursor wherein one atom of said Group 6b metal is a cyclopentadienyl Group 6b metal hydrocarbyl complex in which the Group 6b metal has an oxidation state +3 and wherein one atom of said Group 6b metal is a cyclopentadienyl alkaryl complex in which the Group 6b metal has an oxidation state +1, said dimeric Group 6b metal compound being supported on an inorganic support. The catalyst system can contain, in addition, a Group 2 or Group 3 metal-alkyl compound.

Abstract: A method for providing preemergent weed control in large seeded crops and certain medium and small seeded crops. The method comprises the preemergent application of certain 5-alkylamino-3-oxo-2-optionally substituted phenyl-4-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4,5-dihydrofurans to control weeds in such crops.

Abstract: An alpha-olefin oligomer consisting essentially of repeating units having the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein x represents an integer from 3 to 11, inclusive; andy represents the number of repeating units in the oligomer such that the weight average molecular weight is from about 5,000 to about 20,000;said oligomer having from about 70 to 100 percent head-to-tail alignment of the repeating units of the oligomer. Preferably the weight average molecular weight of the oligomer is from 5,000 to about 10,000; and said oligomer is further characterized as having a dispersity of less than about 5.5, and a Z average molecular weight of less than about 24,000.

Abstract: Borated alkyl catechols can be stabilized by the addition of certain defined monoalkylamines.Lubricating oils containing a borated alkyl catechol-monoalkylamine complex are effective in reducing oxidation, wear and deposits in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Borated alkyl catechols having a 3:2 mole ratio of alkyl catechol to boron can be stabilized by the addition of certain defined trialkylamines.Lubricating oils containing a 3:2 borated alkyl catechol-trialkylamine complex are effective in reducing oxidation, wear and deposits in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Lubricating oils containing a borated alkyl catechol-dialkylamine complex are effective in reducing oxidation, wear and deposits in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A paving composition comprising about 80 to 97% by weight of an open-graded aggregate and about 3 to 20% asphalt, said composition being formed by successively mixing two asphalt-containing emulsions A and B with said aggretate wherein:emulsion A comprises about 40 to 75% by weight of a soft asphalt having a viscosity in the range of 50 to 1000 centistokes at 210.degree. F. and 0.05 to 5% by weight of a emulsifier, and water as a continuous phase of said emulsion to make up 100% by weight; andemulsion B comprises about 40 to 75% by weight of a hard asphalt having a penetration 5 to 25 dmm at 77.degree. F. and 0.05 to 5% by weight of a emulsifier, and water as a continuous phase of said emulsion to make up 100% by weight.

Abstract: Novel copolymers of unsaturated acidic reactants and high molecular weight olefins wherein at least 20 percent of the total high molecular weight olefin comprises the alkylvinylidene isomer are useful as dispersants in lubricating oils and fuels and also may be used to prepare polysuccinimides and other post-treated additives useful in lubricating oils and fuels.

Abstract: Long chain aliphatic hydrocarbyl amine additives which comprise a long chain aliphatic hydrocarbyl component, an amine component and an oxy-alkylene hydroxy connecting group connecting the aliphatic hydrocarbyl component and amine component are useful as deposit control additives in fuel compositions and as dispersants in lubricating oil compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of producing an industrial asphalt from a bituminous material. One preferred embodiment comprises mixing together without air-blowing:a. a feed material comprising a bituminous material having a viscosity of at least 50 centistokes at 350.degree. F. and wherein said feed material forms a single phase when mixed with 5 percent of 85 percent phosphoric acid; andb. from about 0.1 to 20.0 percent by weight of phosphoric acid, said mixing being done at a temperature in the range of 351.degree. to 600.degree. F., whereby the softening point of the feed is substantially increased and the penetration is significantly decreased.A second preferred embodiment comprises heating at an elevated temperature a mixture comprising:1. from about 0.1 to 20.0 percent by weight green phosphoric acid, and2. a bituminous material to make up 100 percent by weight, said bituminous material comprising asphalt.

Abstract: Trisubstituted silyalkyl 1,2,4-triazole and imidazole phenyl borane compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein n, X, R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 are defined in the description, and processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof are disclosed.The compounds of Formula I are especially useful as agricultural fungicides.

Abstract: Organodiborane alkanes having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, Z and Z' are defined in the description, and intermediates therefor are disclosed.The compounds of formula I are especially useful as agricultural fungicides.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are additives which are useful as dispersants and detergents in lubricating oils. In particular, this invention is directed toward polyamino alkenyl or alkyl succinimides which have been modified by treatment with a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein W is oxygen or sulfur; X is oxygen, sulfur or R.sub.5 N< wherein R.sub.5 is hydrogen, and alkyl of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms; and R.sub.4 is an alkylene group of from 2 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkylene group of from 2 to 5 carbon atoms substituted with from 1 to 3 alkyl groups of from 1 to 2 carbon atoms each with the proviso that both W and X are not both oxygen. The modified polyamino alkenyl or alkyl succinimides of this invention have been found to possess dispersancy and detergency in lubricating oils. These modified succinimides are also useful as dispersants and detergents in fuels.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for modifying the physical properties of a bituminous material which comprises heating at an elevated temperature a mixture comprising:(a) 0.1 to 20.0 percent by weight phosphoric acid;(b) 1 to 15 percent by weight solvent deasphalted bottoms; and(c) a bituminous material to make up 100 percent by weight, said bituminous material comprising vacuum distilled asphalt.

Abstract: Long-chain aliphatic hydrocarbyl polyamino additives which comprise a long-chain aliphatic hydrocarbyl moiety, a polyamino moiety and an oxy-carbonyl connecting group which joins the aliphatic hydrocarbyl moiety and the polyamino moiety are useful as dispersants in fuel compositions and in lubricating oil compositions.

Abstract: Organoborane imidazole compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and X are defined in the description, and intermediates therefor are disclosed.The compounds of formula I are especially useful as agricultural fungicides.

Abstract: An erosion-inhibited phosphate ester-based functional fluid comprising a major amount of a phosphate ester and from 10 to 50,000 parts per million by weight of a calcium salt of an organic sulfonate, said functional fluid having been heated to a temperature and for a time sufficient to increase the conductivity of said fluid to at least 0.3.mu. mho/cm.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a method for preparing Group II metal overbased sulfurized alkylphenols. In particular, the present invention employs a sulfurization catalyst in the preparation of Group II metal overbased sulfurized alkylphenols. Use of a sulfurization catalyst in this preparation results in a product generally characterized as having lower crude sediment, a higher Total Base Number and lower viscosity than a similar product prepared without using a sulfurization catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed is complex tolylene polyurea-thickened grease containing less than 7 parts per million 2,4-diaminotoluene and a process for making said grease comprising reacting an isocyanate, a polyamine and monoamine with a major portion of a lubricating oil and thereafter adding an alkaline earth metal oxide or hydroxide and a carboxylic acid anhydride containing 2 to 20 carbon atoms to said mixture and thereafter milling said mixture to the consistency of grease.