Abstract: There is disclosed an improvement to the process for the de-inking of printed waste paper which comprises (1) treating the waste paper in a pulper at an alkaline pH with alkali silicate, an oxidatively active bleaching agent, one or more acid components selected from the group consisting of fatty acids and resinic acids containing more than 10 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof, and a dispersing agent, and (2) separating the detached printing ink particles from the fiber suspension by either flotation, washing, or a combination thereof. The improvement comprises employing the acid and the dispersing agent in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion.

Abstract: A rapid-set asphalt emulsion which comprises at least 60% residue, 30% water, 0.1% acid, and 0.15% of an emulsifier, the emulsifier comprising a hexahydropyrimidine of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 may be the same or different, and are selected from the group including H-- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.x CH.sub.3, wherein x is an integer between 0 and 3.

Abstract: A process for the removal of impurities comprising amides from a solution comprising nitriles and the impurities. A reaction mixture is formed which includes the solution, a layered mineral comprising aluminum silicates having exchangeable alkaline or alkaline earth cations on the surfaces of the layers and an acid which has an acid strength sufficient to protonate the amides at amide protonation conditions, but in which the solubility of the salt of the acid and exchangeable cation at those conditions is such that the equilibrium of the protonation reaction is substantially in the direction of the amides remaining in a protonated form. The water content of the reaction mixture must be less than about 0.5 wt. % for substantially all of the reaction time. The reaction mixture is maintained for a sufficient time at the amide protonation conditions for protonation of the amides and exchange of the protonated amides and exchangeable cations to occur, the protonated amides adhering to the surfaces of the layers.

Abstract: A novel composition of matter, the quaternary ammonium salt having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sup..crclbar. is Cl.sup..crclbar., I.sup..crclbar., Br.sup..crclbar., or OSO.sub.3 CH.sub.3.sup..crclbar., which forms a fabric softening compound that is soluble in water and/or isopropyl alcohol to form a true solution, wherein the compound is clear and colorless at 70.degree. F. The compound remains as a solution in water even at composition/water weight ratios of 75:25.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of dithiazolyl disulfides by the catalytic oxidation of a 2-mercaptothiazole with ammonia and either oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas at a temperature of between 0.degree. and 150.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for forming composite yarns comprising an elastic filament and at least one relatively inelastic filament, which process comprises entangling a latent-contractable elastomer producing polymer filament with a relatively inelastic filament while the latent-contractable filament is relatively unelongated (less than tension maintained 100% elongation) or preferably substantially unelongated (merely taut) to produce a composite yarn which can be formed into a yarn package with minimum stored energy compared to conventional elastomeric yarn packages and which yarn can be processed (e.g., knitted or woven) into goods on equipment normally employed for non-elastic fiber processing; and yet which composite yarn upon actuation of the latent contraction within the polymeric filament provides a composite yarn which is elastic.

Abstract: Novel heat bondable bicomponent fibers useful in the production of nonwoven fabrics, as well as methods for the production of such fibers, are disclosed. The fibers comprise a latently adhesive component for forming interfilamentary bonds upon the application of heat and subsequent cooling, and another component, and are characterized by the fact that upon the application of heat sufficient to melt the latently adhesive component and subsequent cooling, a substantial shrinkage force appears in said other component only after resolidification of said latently adhesive component.

Abstract: Polyester fibers containing an oxalate complex of the general formulaMe.sub.n [Z(C.sub.2 O.sub.4).sub.m ]are obtained by transesterification of terephthalic acid with ethylene glycol where, in addition to conventional transesterification catalysts, such as bivalent zinc, calcium, magnesium and manganese salts, salt formers are added which form a sparingly soluble salt or a complex with the cation of the transesterification catalyst. Preferably, used salt formers are: pelargonic acid, potassium hydrogen sulfate, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, potassium hydrogen phthalate, potassium oxalate, potassium carbonate, potassium hydrogen oxalate, and oxalic acid. In this way, the increase in pressure before the spinneret is considerably slowed down.

Abstract: Quaternary ammonium compounds having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein m is either 0, 1, 2, or 3; each R.sub.5 may be the same or different and are selected from the groups including straight- or branched-chain alkyl or alkenyl radicals having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, inclusive, or a phenyl or benzyl radical; R.sub.2 is H-, a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 straight- or brached-chain alkyl or alkenyl radical, a phenyl group, a benzyl group, or a halogenated alkyl group; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are different or the same and are selected from the group including H-, or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 straight- or branched-chain alkyl or alkenyl radical, a phenyl group, or a benzyl group, and wherein n is an integer between 0 and 30, inclusive, and methods for their manufacture are described.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of polyisocyanurate foams which comprises blending a "B" side with an "A" side that includes an isocyanate. The "B" side comprises a polyester polyol, an amine/quaternary ammonium borate ester blend, a surfactant, a blowing agent, and a metal catalyst in amounts of up to 20% by weight of the total weight of the "B" side. The "B" side remains a homogeneous liquid for at least one day without the need for agitation and the foam formed by this method has a friability not exceeding 30%.

Abstract: A protein is immobilized by a simple and effective method on a porous polymeric support by a first soaking in a dilute long-chain cationic solution and a second soaking in a dilute aqueous protein solution. The long chain cationic is preferably a nitrogen compound such as a diamine having at least one alkyl or alkenyl group containing at least eight carbon atoms. A preferred diamine is N-coco-1,3-diamino-propane. The protein may be an enzyme or hormone. A preferred enzyme is catalase or a two enzyme system of catalase and glucose oxidase.

Abstract: A flexible free-stripping composite cable assembly having a plurality of groups of electrical conductors including power supply, telephone and CATV/DATA conductors. Each group of conductors is contained within a distinct portion of a common insulation jacket. The jacket portions are connected by integral webs for hinged flexure relative to each other to facilitate alteration of the cross-sectional configuration of the cable assembly. The power supply conductors are separated by a dielectric spacer and surrounded by a flexible metallic shield which is in electrical contact with an uninsulated one of the power supply conductor throughout a substantial portion of its length.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of polyisocyanurate foams which comprises blending a "B" side with an "A" side comprising an isocyanate. The "B" side comprises a diol, an amine/quaternary ammonium borate ester blend, a surfactant, a blowing agent, and a catalyst which is present in amounts up to about 20% of the total weight of the "B" side. The "B" side remains a homogeneous liquid for at least three days without the need for agitation and the foam formed by this method has a friability not exceeding 30%.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of urethane-modified polyisocyanurate foams in which an isocyanate is blended with a "B" side comprising a polyol blend, a surfactant, a blowing agent, and a catalyst. The polyol blend comprises at least 5% (wt.) of a mixture of a polyalkoxylated amine and a polyalkoxylated quaternary ammonium borate ester, at least 40% (wt.) of a resin polyol, with any remainder being a polyether or polyester polyol. All components of the "B" side will remain a homogeneous liquid without phase separation and without the need for agitation for at least 3 days after blending. The resin polyols are preferably moderate viscosity, aromatic polyester polyols derived from polycarbomethoxyl-substituted diphenyls, polyphenyls, and benzyl esters of the toluate family.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photopolymerizable composition comprising a polymerizable, polyethylenically unsaturated compound, benzil and/or fluorenone, a specific biphenyl ketone such as para-phenyl benzophenone, and a reducing agent such as a tertiary amine. The present composition permits rapid and complete curing. Moreover, in the photopolymerization of compounds sensitive to air inhibition non-tacky surfaces are obtained. The effect observed is based on a synergism between the present photoinitiators. The advantages of the invention are most manifest in curing relatively thick layers of materials.

Abstract: A laminate comprising an insoluble, intractable relatively thick layer of a polyimide bonded tightly onto a metallic substrate without the necessity for an intermediate adhesive bonding layer and a process for preparing such by directly extruding a polyamic acid polyimide-precursor onto said substrate and converting said polyamic acid to the polyimide in a single pass in at least two heating stages.

Abstract: A bulking device for making loop yarn, comprising a base with a blowing chamber, a pin insert with a yarn feeding channel and a jet insert with a yarn delivery channel, followed by a diffusor having resonance chamber just behind the inlet cross section from the yarn delivery channel.

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: Novel microporous polymers in forms ranging from films to blocks and intricate shapes from synthetic thermoplastic polymers, such as, olefinic, condensation, and oxidation polymers, are disclosed. In one embodiment the microporous polymers are characterized by a relatively homogeneous, three-dimensional cellular structure having cells connected by pores of smaller dimension. Also disclosed are microporous polymer products which contain relatively large amounts of functionally useful liquids and behave as solids.

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.