Abstract: Disclosed is a positive-working resist composition which demonstrates improved photospeed and rate of development. The resist composition contains a solvent and select proportions of a novolak resin, a naphthoquinone diazide sensitizer, a dye which absorbs light at a maximum wavelength of from about 330 to about 460 nm and an effective proportion of a trihydroxybenzophenone compound. Also disclosed is a method of forming a resist pattern on a substrate by employing the positive-working resist composition.

Abstract: In the process for electroplating the walls of through holes in a laminated printed wiring board comprised of at least one non-conducting layer laminated to at least two separate conductive metal layers, which comprises the steps:(a) contacting said printed wiring board having said through holes with a liquid dispersion of carbon black comprised of:(1) carbon black particles having an average particle size of less than about 3.

Abstract: An improvement to the process for electroplating a conductive metal layer to the surface of a non-conductive material which comprises:(a) contacting said printed wiring board having said through holes with an alkaline dispersion of carbon black comprised of:(1) carbon black particles having an average particle diameter of less than about 3.

Abstract: A process for electroplating a conductive metal layer to the surface of a non-conductive material which comprises:(a) preparing a liquid dispersion of carbon black comprised of:(1) carbon black particles having an average particle diameter of less than about 3.0 microns in said dispersion;(2) an effective dispersing amount of a surfactant which is compatible with said carbon black; and(3) liquid dispersing medium, wherein the amount of carbon black is sufficient to coat substantially all of said non-conducting surfaces and is less than about 4% by weight of said liquid dispersion;(b) applying said liquid disperison to the surface of the non-conducting material;(c) separating substantially all of said liquid dispersing medium from said carbon black particles, whereby said particles are deposited on said non-conductive surface in a substantially continuous layer; and(d) electroplating a substantially continuous conductive metal layer over the deposited carbon black layer and said non-conductive surface.

Abstract: A process for electrolysis in a membrane electrolytic cell comprises feeding a concentrated alkali metal halide brine containing complex-forming elements and silica at a pH of from about 4 to about 12 to the cell. The alkali metal halide brine is electrolyzed under conditions which maintain the pH of the alkali metal halide brine at a value above about 3.5.

Abstract: Disclosed is a stripping composition for effectively removing an organic polymeric material from a substrate. The stripping composition is essentially free of phenol compounds and halogenated hydrocarbon compounds and contains a select amine compound and an organic polar solvent. It has been found that the stripping composition is highly effective, even when the organic polymeric material to be removed from a substrate is a positive resist which has been subjected to high temperature post-baking operations.

Abstract: The cell voltage of an electrolytic cell having an anode compartment separated from a cathode compartment, the cathode compartment containing an alkaline catholyte solution is reduced in a method which comprises introducing into the cathode compartment a compound of a heavy metal selected from Groups IVB, VB, and VIB and an alkylene polyamino complex with cobalt or iron. The method results in significant cell voltage reductions in electrolytic cells employing as separators porous diaphragms or ion exchange membranes.

Abstract: Described is a method for treating an animal for bovine mastitis wherein said animal is administered an effective amount of at least one selected pyridine-N-oxide disulfide compound to treat or prevent bovine mastitis.

Abstract: A sulfonated 1-O substituted glucoside having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: (a) R is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, aryl or aralkyl,(b) one or both of the R.sub.1 groups is either substituted or unsubstitutedMO.sub.3 S--CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH--CH.sub.2).sub.nwherein M is H, a metal ion or ammonium, andn is an integer from 0 to 18, and(c) any remaining R.sub.1 group is H; useful as an oil recovery agent.

Abstract: A process for removing chlorate ions from an impure alkali metal chloride brine removed from an electrolytic cell comprises acidifying the impure brine to a pH of less than about 2. The acidified brine is then reacted with a reducing portion of hydrazine hydrochloride.The novel process rapidly reduces the chlorate ions in the absence of the formation of chlorine and chlorine dioxide gases and with the production of nitrogen gas as a product.

Abstract: Described is a method for treating an animal for swine exudative epidermitis wherein said animal is administered an effective amount of at least one selected pyridine-N-oxide disulfide compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing a dried, stable mixture of at least one alkali metal or alkali earth metal ferrate (VI) compound with alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hydroxide and carbonate compounds comprising:(a) vacuum drying a crude ferrate cake which comprises at least one solid alkali metal or alkaline earth metal ferrate (VI) in admixture with a liquid mother liquor comprising of at least one alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hydroxide and water wherein the amount of said hydroxide is from about 20% to about 50% by weight of the mother liquor; said vacuum drying being carried out at a temperature from about 60.degree. C. to about 90.degree. C. for a sufficient amount of time to remove a portion of said water from said mother liquor and thereby increase the hydroxide concentration in the mother liquor to a range from about 55% to about 70% by weight; and(b) further drying said reduced water-content crude ferrate cake at a temperature from about 110.degree. C. to about 160.degree. C.

Abstract: A dispenser for soluble pool chemicals is provided having a child-resistant rotatably openable top utilizing an angled detent and a deformable stop to resist rotation until a threshold amount of rotative force is applied, the top being adjustably openable to control the amount of pool chemicals dispensed via dispensing openings in a ballast disk that is fixed in place by the interlocking of interlocking recesses with locking tabs on the neck of the dispenser container to permit the top with its dispensing openings to rotate relative to the disk to uncover the dispensing openings in the disk to the desired amount.

Abstract: A rapidly dissolving granular hydrated calcium hypochlorite product is comprised of hydrated calcium hypochlorite particles having at least 95 percent of the particles within a size range of from about 300 to about 850 microns. The product has a packed bulk density of less than about 1.05 grams per cubic centimeter. When dispersed on the surface of a body of water, such as a swimming pool, at least 3 feet deep, about 70 weight percent or higher of the particles dissolve within one minute.

Abstract: Disclosed are bis(4-oxyalkylated-2,6-dialkylphenol) adducts of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid having the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R is a 2,6-dialkyl moiety having the formula: ##STR2## wherein each R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of branched alkyl groups having from about 4 to about 8 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a methyl group and ethyl group.These compounds are useful as stabilizers in organic materials against oxidative degradation.

Abstract: A process is described for concentrating a dilute slurry of s-triazine compounds in a liquid phase which comprises:(a) passing said dilute slurry across an enclosed surface of a porous medium(b) at an elevated pressure(c) and at a flow rate of at least about 8 feet per second, whereby a portion of said liquid phase flows through said porous medium, thereby concentrating said particles in said slurry.

Abstract: A process for producing a sodium compound comprises admixing trichloroisocyanuric acid, cyanuric acid, and sodium bicarbonate to form a homogeneous mixture. The homogeneous mixture is reacted with water and a sodium dichloroisocyanurate compound recovered. The novel process minimizes the cost of raw materials and maximizes the available chlorine present in the reaction mixture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bioactive polymer comprising an effective biocidal amount of moieties derived from pyrithione and having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are individually selected from hydrogen and alkyl groups having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and PT represents the pyrithione moiety which is defined as ##STR2## wherein R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are individually selected from hydrogen and, a lower alkyl group having from 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, a lower alkoxy group having from 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, a nitro group and a halo group.

Abstract: Method of isomerizing an olefin by photoinduced catalysis utilizing COS and a photosensitizer therefor. The invention is particularly applicable for the isomerization of nerol to geraniol.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for treating a cellulosic material selected from the group consisting of cellulose, regenerated cellulose, and mixtures thereof, comprising the steps of:contacting the cellulosic material with a dispersion comprising an effective sizing or waterproofing amount of a fatty acid adduct of a 1,2,4-triazole having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl or alkenyl group having about 11 to about 21 carbon atoms and wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are individually selected from hydrogen or a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.