Abstract: Shaped objects including synthetic polymeric fibers with improved antistatic properties are prepared by incorporation therein about 1 to about 15% of a polyester antistatic agent prepared by reacting an N,N-bis(hydroxyalkyl) taurine salt with an organic polycarboxylic acid. Incorporation of the polyester into a synthetic polymer is accomplished by the process of preparing a melt or solution of the synthetic polymer and the polyester and extruding from the melt or casting from the solution to provide films, fibers and other molded objects exhibiting antistatic properties. A process for the preparation of the polyester antistatic agents of the invention, and for the preparation of the N,N-bis(hydroxyalkyl) taurine salts is also disclosed.

Abstract: A glycol-based antifreeze formulation containing as a defoaming agent, from 0.001% to about 1.0% by weight of a mixture containing a compound of the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R is an alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, or dihydroxyalkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, R.sup.2 is an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, p is an integer from 1 to 20, and n is an integer from 1 to 14; and a compound of the formulaRO--(C.sub.6 H.sub.10 O.sub.5).sub.p --Hwherein R and p are as defined above.

Abstract: A glycol-based antifreeze formulation containing as a defoaming agent, from 0.001% to about 1.

Abstract: A process for the separation of residues of toluenediisocyanate production from mixtures containing high boiling residues, toluenediisocyanate and solvent by evaporation in said residue at a minimum of 5.degree. C above the boiling point of the higher boiling of the components consisting of toluenediisocyanate and solvent. The mixture is fed into the central portion of an evaporator equipped with a helical agitator operative to provide a material flow moving centrally downwards and peripherally upwards.

Abstract: Compositions of vanadyl alcoholate, organic titanate and polyhydric alcohol compounds are effective esterification and transesterification catalysts.

Abstract: Multi-block coupled polyoxyalkylene copolymer surfactants are prepared from individual blocks of polymers and copolymers of alkylene oxides by reacting these with bifunctional compounds to form polycarbonate esters and polyformals.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of urethane group containing polyisocyanurate foams produced by mixing polyisocyanates and polyols and (if required) frothing agents, auxiliaries and additives in the presence of a co-catalyst system which consists of a 1,3,5-tris(N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl)-s-hexahydrotriazine and an organic mono- or polycarboxylic acid, a polyesterol with an acid number greater than 4 or a mono-ester of polycarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A composition affording satisfactory performance in commercial glassware-cleaning equipment, operating with room-temperature water, is obtained with a composition containing not only a satisfactory proportion of caustic but also a very low-foaming nonionic surfactant and, as a solubilizer for such surfactant, a cycloaliphatic C.sub.21 dicarboxylic acid or one of its alkali-metal or ammonium salts.

Abstract: Highly branched polyether polyols of high molecular weight (such as over 12,000) are made by coupling an alkoxylated polyglycerol, by reaction of the sodium alcoholate of the oxyalkylated polyglycerol with a dibenzenesulfo or ditoluenesulfo ester of a diol containing 2 to 6 carbon atoms. Products obtained are viscous resinous products which are particularly suitable for use as hydrophilic water-swellable gels and other purposes.

Abstract: Liquid and solid compositions are provided for souring and imparting softness to freshly laundered textile materials. When in the form of a stable homogeneous liquid, the composition may contain a fatty amide of the class described more fully hereinafter as a softening agent, a water soluble organic acid containing about 1-20 carbon atoms and having a primary ionization constant between 10.sup.-1 and 10.sup.-5 as the souring agent, and water. When in the form of a stable dry solid, the composition may contain the aforementioned fatty amide as a softening agent, and a dry solid water soluble organic acid containing 2-20 carbon atoms and having a primary ionization constant between 10.sup.-1 and 10.sup.-5 as the souring agent. Stable homogeneous stock solutions are prepared from the novel liquid or solid compositions of the invention.

Abstract: New triazine compositions having incorporated therewithin both alkanolamino groups and pendent tertiary amino groups are defined herein. The triazines are prepared by the reaction of (1) an intermediate prepared from either alkyl chlorides or alkylene oxides and dialkylaminoalkyl primary amines and (2) cyanuric chloride or a derivative thereof. The triazines hereof exhibit excellent catalytic activity in the preparation of rigid cellular foams characterized by carbodiimide linkages.

Abstract: Liquid and solid compositions are provided for souring and imparting softness to freshly laundered textile meterials. When in the form of a stable homogeneous liquid, the composition may contain (a) a quaternized fatty amide, an aqueous emulsion of partially oxidized polyethylene or a fatty amphoteric compound as the siftening agent, (b) hydrofluorosilicic acid, ammonium silicofluoride, zinc silicofluoride, ammonium acid fluoride, potassium acid fluoride, or orthophosphoric acid as the souring agent, and (c) water. When in the form of a stable dry solid, the composition may contain (a) a quaternized fatty amide or fatty amphoteric compound as the softening agent, and (b) ammonium silicofluoride, potassium silicofluoride, sodium silicofluoride, zinc silicofluroide, ammonium acid fluoride, sodium acid fluoride or potassium acid fluoride. A method of preparing the liquid composition is provided which insures that it remains stable and homogeneous while awaiting use.

Abstract: Stable materials, such as films of fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymers, are bonded to synthetic resinous cell frames with a cyanoacrylate adhesive. The so-covered frames are optimally employed in bipolar electrolytic filter press cells.

Abstract: A cell frame for a bipolar electrolytic filter press cell includes an electrolysis-associated lower section and a gas disengagement or diverting upper section. A pressure bar extends across the cell frame immediately above the lower section to prevent distortion of the separator by cathode generated gases, and to promote disengagement of the gases. The frame, also, includes external headers in the upper section for collection of the gases evolved by the electrolysis of the electrolytic solutions.

Abstract: Rigid cellular foams are prepared by catalytically condensing an organic polyisocyanate in the presence of (a) a carbodiimide-promoting catalyst, (b) a trimerization catalyst, (c) a urethane catalyst, and (d) from 10 parts to 40 parts per 100 parts of polyisocyanate of a polyol mixture comprising (1) from 5 parts to 30 parts of a polyoxyethylated polyhydric alcohol and (2) from 5 parts to 25 parts of a polyoxyethylated phosphate polyol.

Abstract: A corrosion test cell suitable for determining the electrochemical corrosion parameters of metals in corrosive liquid environments. The cell comprises an electrically non-conductive vessel with a plurality of metallic rods connectable to test electrodes, which electrodes extend into the liquid environment contained therein.

Abstract: A ferrous metal cathode used in a chlor-alkali electrolytic cell has a metallic coating deposited thereon. The metallic coating is applied by either flame spraying or plasma spraying a powdered metal onto the ferrous metal surface. The metals which are utilized are those having a lower hydrogen overvoltage than iron.

Abstract: In diaphragm-type electrolytic cells for the production of chlorine and caustic from alkali metal chloride solutions wherein the cell is equipped with one or more metal cathodes and anodes and an electrically conducting and structurally supporting anodic cell base there is provided a novel electrically non-conductive blanket. The anodes are provided with collars at one end thereof and the blanket and cell base are provided with corresponding openings to receive and support the anodes. The blanket openings are provided with an integral lip and shoulder wherein resilient gaskets are disposed around the anode stems and between the lip of the blanket and the collar of the anode.

Abstract: Polymers reactive towards free amino groups, such as polyamides, polyureas, polyurethanes or polyesters, are provided with durable modified properties by being brought into contact with an additive polymeric material which (a) is compatible with the polymer being treated, (b) contains a plurality of oxyalkylene groups effective to impart to the modified polymer improved properties such as reduced static propensity, modified dyeability, or greater water absorbency; and (c) has one or more reactive sites, in the form of a pendant free primary amino group or potential primary amino group, blocked by the dehydration of an aldehyde or a ketone with the amine, which in either case affords the capability in proper circumstances of attaching the modifying polymeric material to the polymer being treated by a covalent chemical bond.

Abstract: Electrolytic filter press cell frames are provided with a polymeric protective covering which is either directly laminated thereonto or otherwise secured thereto. The protective covering is, preferably, a fluorinated hydrocarbon.