Abstract: An epoxy resin composition comprises the cured reaction product of an epoxy base resin and a curing agent mixture. The curing agent mixture comprises an amino curative and a polyoxyalkylene polycarbonate. Liquid epoxy base resins cured with polyoxyalkyleneamines in the presence of polyoxyalkylene polycarbonates were harder and displayed improved tensile modulus, flexural strength and flexural modulus.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for decomposing formate esters, free acids and peroxides in a tertiary butyl alcohol stream to produce noncondensible gas products which comprises reacting said tertiary butyl alcohol stream or a methyl tertiary butyl alcohol stream containing formate esters over a catalyst comprising a non-noble Group VIII metal and a metal of Group IB on a support comprising an inert composition mixed with a hydrotalcite-like composition.

Abstract: A compound comprising a blend of polypropylene with the reaction product of a functionalized polypropylene and polyether amine in which the polyether amine is grafted onto the functionalized polypropylene in a customary mixing apparatus is disclosed. A process for producing the reaction product of the functionalized polypropylene and the polyether amine by melting with polypropylene in a customary mixing apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A heat exchanger is provided, including a tubular shell having an opening in one end thereof, an open-topped, side-slotted shroud mounted inside the shell, a bundle of tubes extending through the opening into the shroud, means for circulating a hot fluid through the bundle of tubes,means for charging a heat-exchange fluid to the space between the shell and the shroud for flow through slots into the shroud and into indirect heat exchange contact with the bundle of tubes for cooling the hot fluid, andmeans for removing heated exchange fluid from the top of said shell.

Abstract: Tertiary butyl alcohol and methanol are reacted in a primary reactor in the presence of an acid cation exchange resin to provide a primary reaction product comprising methyl tertiary butyl ether, unreacted tertiary butyl alcohol, unreacted methanol, isobutylene, water and oxygen-containing by-products, and the primary reaction product is charged to a reactive distillation column where additional methyl tertiary butyl ether is prepared from the methanol, tertiary butyl alcohol and isobutylene present in the primary reaction product.

Abstract: A process, and the product produced thereby, for preparing a polyurea foam which comprises reacting an aliphatic polyamine having an average functionality from about 2 to about 6 wherein about 55 to about 95 percent of the functional groups are primary amine functional groups and about 5 to about 40 percent of the functional groups are primary or secondary hydroxyl groups with a polyisocyanate in the presence of a blowing agent that comprises water. The use of polyether polyamines having primary hydroxyl groups improves the cross-linking characteristics of the polyurea foam.

Abstract: Polyether polyols having reduced terminal unsaturation are prepared in a process comprising a first step of contacting a polyether having allyl terminal unsaturation with an isomerization catalyst whereby the allyl terminal unsaturation of the polyether is reduced by at least 90% conversion to propenyl terminal unsaturation in one step and, in a final step, the resulting polyether product of the first step is contacted with an acid catalyst whereby a substantial amount of the propenyl terminal unsaturation of the polyether is removed and the corresponding polyether having an additional hydroxyl group is obtained.

Abstract: A new depressant for use in enhanced separation of polymetallic sulphides is described. The depressant agent is used in conjunction with conventional collector agents and frothing agents in the flotation separation of copper, nickel, lead, zinc sulphides by depressing iron sulphides such as pyrrhotite, pyrite and marcasite in the tailing. The depressant consists of a chemically-modified carbohydrate polymer, a polyacrylate and low foaming lignin sulphonate.

Abstract: A composition comprising a blend of polypropylene with the reaction product of a functionalized polypropylene and an amidoamine is disclosed. The composition may be produced by combining polypropylene, functionalized polypropylene and an amidoamine in an extruder, and may also include an elastomer or other additives.

Abstract: Methanol and isobutylene are reacted to form a methyl tertiary butyl ether product stream containing contaminating quantities of dimethyl ether, methanol and isobutylene that is separated into a first fraction comprising isobutylene and methyl tertiary butyl ether and a second fraction comprising residual methyl tertiary butyl ether, methanol, dimethyl ether and water. The second fraction is separated into a first lower boiling distillation fraction comprising methyl tertiary butyl ether, methanol, isobutylene, dimethyl ether, and water and a first higher boiling distillation fraction comprising methanol and water. Dimethyl ether and isobutylene are recovered from the first lower boiling distillation fraction and charged to a second distillation column for separation into a second lower boiling distillation fraction consisting essentially of dimethyl ether and a second higher boiling distillation fraction comprising dimethyl ether and isobutylene.

Abstract: A method is provided for the preparation of tertiary polyamines by alkylating a polyamine having at least two primary amino groups without the use of excess solvent. More particularly, a tertiary amine is produced by reductively alkylating a polyamine with a carbonyl compound, such as formaldehyde, in a reaction zone while in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst and hydrogen under reductive conditions. The carbonyl compound is continuously supplied to the reaction zone.

Abstract: This invention discloses an aliphatic spray polyurea elastomer comprising an (A) component that includes an aliphatic isocyanate and a (B) component that includes (1) an amine-terminated polyoxyalkylene polyol and (2) a cycloaliphatic diamine chain extender, wherein between about 20% to about 80% of the primary amines have been converted into secondary amines.

Abstract: Etheramine alkoxylates are described which have the formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is a straight or branched alkyl, aryl or alkylaryl group of 6 to 22 carbon atoms; R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkyl; m averages from about 1 to about 20; and x and y each independently average from about 0 to 30, where x+y averages from about 2 to about 60. These etheramine alkoxylates have surfactant properties. Further, they may be quaternized to make other compounds which will have useful surfactant properties.

Abstract: Machine dishwashing detergents are disclosed containing a compatible mixture of a low-foaming nonionic surfactant and a high-foaming nonionic surfactant. Dishes and other utensils are cleaned to a sparkling clean spot-free condition by the machine washing detergent composition of the present invention. The machine dishwashing detergent compositions of the present invention are effective especially in controlling foam encountered upon washing dishes and other utensils encrusted with soils generally encountered on dishes, specifically egg and milk-derived protein soils.

Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating the movement of a printing sleeve with respect to a cylinder is provided which includes a manifold section having an air chamber therein in fluid communication with an air supply line. The manifold section has a plurality of air ports in fluid communication with the air chamber. An adapter ring is provided which surrounds the manifold section and has a plurality of air ports therein, corresponding in number to the air ports in the manifold section and adapted to be placed in fluid communication with the air ports in the manifold section. A locking collar for fixing the position of the manifold section on the shaft in contact with the cylinder and for fixing the adapter ring in contact with the printing sleeve is provided such that when pressurized air is introduced into said supply line, the air exits the air ports in the adapter ring and expands the sleeve thus allowing the sleeve to be moved with respect to the cylinder.

Abstract: A wicketless pack of thermoplastic bags includes a stack of a number of individual thermoplastic bags. Each of the bags has a bottom edge, upper and lower walls, a pair of side edges, and an open top end. A lip segment is provided adjacent the open end of each individual bag. The lip portion is an extension of the material forming the lower wall of a respective bag and includes at least one locating hole. A perforated tear line is formed between the open end of the bag and the lip portion. The lip segments of the stack are bonded together with ultrasonic vibratory energy to form a welded pad of lips as part of the bag pack. The welded pad is formed by moving at least one shaped ultrasonic horn downward through the stack of consecutive lips while activating the shaped horn with ultrasonic vibratory energy to form a continuous tapered weld through the stack of lip portions.

Abstract: Apparatus for automatically removing bags from a supply conveyor and stacking a predetermined number of bags upon raised pins. The stacks are then placed on a stack transfer assembly that is then moved into a transfer station wherein the stacks are placed on wickets. An endless accumulator conveyor is arranged to deliver the wickets into the transfer station in timed relation with the movement of the transfer assembly between stations.

Abstract: A process for producing ethoxylated ester surfactants in high yield has been discovered which employs no halogen-containing reactants or intermediates. Allyl alcohol is reacted with ethylene oxide to give an allyl alcohol ethoxylate; the ethoxylate in turn is reacted with a bisulfite salt (e.g. sodium metabisulfite) to give an ethylene glycol propanesulfonate or polyethylene glycol propanesulfonate in high yield. The propanesulfonate is then reacted with a fatty acid to give the ethoxylated ester surfactant.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a hydrocarbon composition, such as motor fuel and lubricant compositions, containing a polyetheramide as a deposit control additive, to a concentrate containing such a polyetheramide as a deposit control additive, and to a method for improving the operation of an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: An aliphatic spray polyurea elastomer is disclosed. The elastomer comprises an (A) and (B) component. The (A) component includes an aliphatic isocyanate. The (B) component includes an amine terminated polyoxyalkylene polyol and an amine terminated aliphatic chain extender.