Abstract: This disclosure relates to aqueous peroxide emulsions and the use thereof in suspension (co)polymerization reactions. In particular, the aqueous peroxide emulsions comprise: (a) 20-60% by weight of an organic peroxide which is liquid at -5.degree. C.; (b) 2-20% by weight of an aliphatic monohydric alcohol having 1-14 carbon atoms and/or aliphatic glycol having 2-4 carbon atoms; (c) a surfactant and/or a protective colloid; and (d) water. The emulsions of the present disclosure may be transported while in a liquid state at a temperature of -10.degree. C. to -25.degree. C. with minimal decrease in active oxygen content.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n=0 or 1, R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, straight chain and branched chain alkyl groups and alkoxy groups, and cycloalkyl groups and cycloalkoxy groups having 5 to 8 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl groups having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, X is an oxygen atom if n=0 or a nitrogen atom if n=1, Y is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, straight chain and branched chain alkyl groups having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl groups having 5 to 8 carbon atoms, alkenyl groups having 3 to 18 carbon atoms, phenyl groups, alkylphenyl groups having 7 to 14 carbon atoms and aralkyl groups having 7 to 15 carbon atoms, and R.sub.3 is selected from the same group as Y, or together with X and Y forms part of a heterocyclic ring composed of 5 or 6 atoms in which X is the hetero-nitrogen atom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel biologically active tricyclic compounds, of the general formula I: ##STR1## and salts thereof, in which R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, an optionally substituted aralkyl group or an acyl group,R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl (1-6 C), or an optionally substituted aralkyl group, orR.sub.1 +R.sub.2 together with the nitrogen atom represent a heterocyclic 5- or 6-membered ring, p1 X and Y each represent hydrogen, hydroxy, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms, nitro, CF.sub.3 or an acyloxy group, andthe dotted line signifies an optional extra bond.The compounds of the general formula I have valuable anti-depressant activity without a sustained influence on appetite.

Abstract: A thickening agent comprising polyether derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon radical or an alkylphenol radical having 10 or more carbon atoms, n is 10 to 100, m is 0 to 25, and p is 1 to 3, and wherein R.sub.2 is an alkyl radical having 8 to 30 carbon atoms. These polyether derivatives are prepared by the gradual addition of a long-chain 1,2-epoxy having a chain length of 10 to 32 carbon atoms at temperatures from 100.degree. to 200.degree. C.

Abstract: A method for removing impurities from caprolactam is disclosed. The method comprises the sequential steps of treating the impure caprolactam with phosphorus pentoxide so that the impurities react therewith to form high boiling species and then distilling the so treated impure lactam to recover substantially pure caprolactam as overhead, with the impurities remaining as bottoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrophilic moulding compound of homopolyester and/or copolyester which contains 1 to 20 percent by weight of an alkaline and/or alkaline-earth salt of salt-forming polymer and/or copolymers from ethylenic unsaturated monomers as finely dispersed filling material, having in particualr a maximum particle size of 1 um, the salt-forming polymers being composed in particular of the following single monomers or mixtures thereof: vinyl-sulfonic acid, acrylamidoalkylene-sulfonic acid, sulfonated styrene, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, itaconic acid, crotonic acid, vinyl-phosphonic acid, monoalkyl ester of maleic acid, monoalkyl ester of fumaric acid.The invention also relates to a process according to which the salts are preferably added to the polycondensation mixture of the polyester starting materials before and/or during poly-condensation as a suspension in polyhydric alcohol.

Abstract: A new and useful indigo-dyeable polyester is disclosed, and process for making same, for which a suitable polyester has had applied to its surface an amount of a suitable indigo dye retaining compound effective to provide said polyester with indigo fastness properties similar to cotton. The new indigo dyeable polyester may be employed in the manufacture of a staple material blended with cotton in predetermined amounts depending on the end use desired, e.g., 50:50 by weight for cotton denims (e.g., jeans). Preferable indigo dye retaining compounds comprise monomers dioleylamine and dicocoamine. Other suitable indigo dye retaining monomers are disclosed, inter alia, having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl or alkenyl of about 10-18 carbons; R.sub.2 is alkyl, alkylaryl, or alkenyl of about 8-18 carbons, R--CH.sub.2 --NO.sub.2, R--CH.dbd.NH, where R is alkyl or alkenyl from one to eighteen carbons; and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl from one to about twelve carbons.

Abstract: Use of a textured polyester filament yarn in a substrate for the manufacture of abrasives is disclosed. The substrate permits the manufacture of abrasives having a uniform and clean surface and a long running time. Coated abrasives incorporating the invention will not rapidly lose their binding agent grain layer during grinding and possess a high level of adhesion between substrate and adhesive. The particular yarn disclosed exhibits good absorbency for a binding agent for all, including fine, grains of abrasives.

Abstract: N-substituted mono or bis-oxazolidines may be manufactured by reacting an alkylene oxide at alkoxylating conditions with a mono-imine of the general formula: ##STR1## or a bis-imine of the general formula: ##STR2## wherein R is a linear or branched alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkylenyl or aryllenyl group having 1-22 carbon atoms, and R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may be the same or different, and are selected from the group including H--, methyl, ethyl, isobutyl, isoamyl, or phenyl. The oxazolidine may thereafter be cleaved with water, preferably slightly acidified, to produce the monoethoxylated amine.

Abstract: A novel compound comprising a quaternary ammonium salt having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R- is an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having a carbon chain length of from about 6 to about 18, and X.sup..crclbar. is Cl.sup..crclbar., I.sup..crclbar., Br.sup..crclbar., or OSO.sub.3 CH.sub.3.sup..crclbar.. The compound is soluble in water and/or isopropyl alcohol to form a true solution, which is clear and colorless at 70.degree. F. and which has particular utility as a fabric softening composition. The compound remains as a solution in water even at composition/water weight ratios of 75:25.

Abstract: There is provided a fiber batt made from a plurality of entangled synthetic fibers arranged in a random fashion, forming a nonwoven structure. Each fiber contains a plurality of substantially spherically shaped void spaces. The batts may be made by an extrusion/blowing technique. It has been found that the batts are particularly useful as thermal insulators, as oil and water separators, and in controlled release applications.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for increasing the electrical conductivity of a porous synthetic polymeric material. The method comprises depositing an effective amount of a polyacetylene polymerization catalyst throughout the porous structure, subsequently exposing said material to acetylene under polymerization conditions, for a time sufficient to form polyacetylene within the porous structure, and finally doping the resultant product with a conductivity modifying amount of either an electron donor dopant or an electron acceptor dopant.There is also disclosed an improved electrodialysis process wherein an electrolyte solution is placed between opposite faces of two membranes, the first membrane being an anion exchange membrane and the second membrane being a cation exchange membrane, while being subjected to a primary electric field causing the cations in the electrolyte to pass through the cation exchange membrane and the anions to pass through the anion exchange membrane.

Abstract: A new and useful particulate magnesium phosphate product (MGP) and method of use therefor are disclosed for removing ammonia from aqueous solutions, e.g., recirculating dialysate solutions and intragastrointestinal fluids as may result from the hydrolysis of urea. This particulate magnesium phosphate product (MGP) acts as a remarkably effective scavenger wherein under equilibrium conditions only about six (6) grams of the novel product are required to bind the ammonia (more exactly, ammonium ions) liberated from one (1) gram of the urea, a result far superior to traditional zirconium phosphate (ZP) prior art materials which under ideal conditions require about 17-20 grams of ZP per gram of urea. The novel particulate magnesium phosphate product can be exploited in one embodiment as a replacement for the older ZP materials used to remove ammonia produced by enzymatic hydrolysis of urea in recirculating dialysis systems utilizing disposable cartridges.

Abstract: Staple fibers made from crimped, in particular compression crimped, multicomponent filaments of the matrix/segment type, the cross section of which shows, in addition to the matrix, at least 6 peripheral wedge-shaped or lenticular segments, not completely covered by the matrix, are processed into a web, which is then mechanically bonded, preferably by needling. Subsequently, the fabric is subjected to a shrinkage process, by which its density is increased by more than 30%, themulticomponent fibers being completely or partly split up into their components. The difference in shrinkage between the components should be at least 10%. The liquids used for the shrinkage treatment are in particular organic liquids, such as methylene chloride, as well as other liquids producing a difference in shrinkage of at least 20%.

Abstract: Polyester fibers containing one or more oxalate complexes of the general formulaMe.sub.n [Z(C.sub.2 O.sub.4).sub.m ]are drawn and subjected to a hydrosetting process at temperatures of 90.degree. to 170.degree. C. in the presence of liquid water, the water containing one or more of the following surfactants: salts of partial esters of phosphoric aid, sulfosuccinic aid esters, phosphonic acid esters as well as ethoxylated silicon compounds, ethoxylated fatty alcohols, polyglycol esters of fatty acids as well as various imidazole salts of partially or completely hydrogenated imidazoles. In this way the hydrosetting process is accelerated and a more stable pore structure is obtained. Water absorption and retention are also increased.

Abstract: A pipe and sleeve telescoped joint with the pipe and sleeve in sealing engagement and keys embedded in both pipe and sleeve at their interface. The size and number of the keys are calculated from the size and strength of the pipe. The sleeve is sized and its strength selected from the strength of the pipe, and the sleeve ends are shaped to hold the joint circular when it is made. The apparatus includes means for holding the midportion of the sleeve circular when creating the joint, and for cooperating with the sleeve ends to keep them circular. The sealing engagement is created by firing a propellant into a substantially incompressible medium, like water, held by the apparatus in a cavity about the sleeve, and a piston separates the explosive propellant from the pressure medium.

Abstract: A method of temporarily densifying a bulky non-woven matting or fabric for handling and storage is disclosed, wherein the non-woven is heated, preferably to a temperature above 100.degree. C. but below the softening temperature while in a compacted state, then immediately cooled in the compacted state. Means for reducing stiffness of the compacted matting are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for cleaning the interior wall of a metal vessel or pipe comprising flooding or turbulently impacting the interior wall of said vessel or pipe with a strongly alkaline or strongly acidic cleaning fluid, simultaneously measuring the conductivity of the cleaning fluid between two electrodes located in the interior of said vessel or pipe and terminating said flooding or impacting when the measured conductivity has been substantially restored to the level measurable with clean electrodes. There is also disclosed an apparatus for performing the process.

Abstract: A finely divided silicic acid simultaneously suitable as a filtering auxiliary and as a beer stabilizing agent in the filtration of beer. The acid is particulate, and the particles are of an essentially spherical or spheroidal shape with SiO.sub.2 content of at least 95% and an Na.sub.2 O content of less than 0.25%.

Abstract: The present invention relates.Iadd., inter alia, .Iaddend.to improvements in the sandwich technique for the determination of a component of an antigen-antibody reaction in a liquid sample to be tested, utilizing as reagents (a) one component of said reaction bound to the surface of a water-insoluble, water-insuspensible, solid carrier, and (b) a component having the same immunological properties covalently linked to an enzyme. .Iadd.If and only if the component of the reagent that is water-insoluble and water-insuspensible has the same immunochemical properties as the component to be determined, is a predetermined amount of a binding partner for said first reagent (e.g., the reagent that is water-insoluble and water-insuspensible) added to the liquid sample. .Iaddend.The liquid sample is contacted and incubated with the reagent(s) to form a reaction mixture, the enzyme activity of either the liquid or solid phase of which is a measure of the presence and quantity of the component to be determined.