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 optionally, 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 45% (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 and 7 days after blending.

Abstract: Floor covering material for stables, in particular for tie-stall cowsheds, consisting of a top layer impermeable to moisture and a compressible central layer, the underside showing a honeycomb-like structure, having hump-like projections on the surfaces thereof and a fabric attached to the humps of the honeycomb structure is arranged on the back of the matting.

Abstract: A new compound is disclosed having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a C.sub.8 to C.sub.22 aliphatic group. The new compound is liquid at ambient temperatures and is useful as an asphalt emulsifier. Also disclosed are asphalt emulsions containing said compound.

Abstract: There is disclosed an anticaking composition comprising a dispersion of an alkyl or cycloalkyl amine, either unneutralized or as a salt, in a liquid medium comprising a water-in-oil emulsion containing from about 5 to about 60 percent, by weight, of water.There is also disclosed a method of treating hygroscopic or water soluble material in particulate form comprising contacting said material with an anticaking composition which comprises a dispersion of an alkyl or cycloalkylamine in a liquid medium comprising a water-in-oil emulsion containing from about 5 to about 60 percent, by weight, of water, in an amount sufficient to reduce the tendency of said material to agglomerate.

Abstract: There is disclosed a substantially skinless microporous polypropylene membrane characterized by having(a) a bubble point of about 25 to about 50 psi;(b) a thickness of about 3 to about 7 mils;(c) a nitrogen flow rate of at least 0.5 liters per square centimeter-minute;(d) a burst strength of at least 10 psi; and(e) an S value of about 15, or less.There is also disclosed a method of preparing a microporous polypropylene membrane comprising heating a mixture of about 30 percent polypropylene and about 70 percent, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)tallowamine, by weight, to a temperature and for a time sufficient to form a homogeneous solution, casting or extruding said solution at a thickness of about 3 to about 7 mils, onto a chill roll maintained at a temperature of from about 50.degree. to about 80.degree. C.

Abstract: Novel phosphoramidates of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R, R' and R" represent certain specified substituent groups, are useful as stabilizing agents for organic materials, such as natural and synthetic rubbers and lubricating oils. The combined use of these compounds with certain sulfur-containing compounds shows a surprising synergistic effect.

Abstract: A composite material consisting of at least three layers joined by welds, wherein, in order to prevent the intrusion of cold, as well as to improve the hand, the points of fusion do not join all layers, but in each case only a part thereof. It is especially suitable for the manufacture of clothing and bedding. A new process and apparatus for its manufacture is also disclosed.

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 process is disclosed for selectively making trans-cyclohexane-1,4-diisocyanate, trans-cyclohexane-1,4-diamine, a trans-cyclohexane-1,4-diurethane, a trans-cyclohexane-1,4-diurea and trans-cyclohexane-1,4-disulphonyl urea by reacting ammonia with a mixture of cis and trans cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylic acid, a lower alkyl ester, a glycol ester, an oligomeric ester or a polyester to make a solid trans-dicarboxylic acid diamide in a first step. The diamide is chlorinated to form trans-cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylic acid-bis-N-chloramide.

Abstract: Novel compounds having the general formula: ##STR1## are disclosed, wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group including C.sub.5 -C.sub.22 alkyl or alkenyl; R.sub.3 and R.sub.5 are independently selected from the group including hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl or alkenyl; R.sub.4 is either --(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.z H, or ##STR2## or C.sub.5 -C.sub.22 alkyl or alkenyl; x, y, and z are integers of 1 or more and whose sum is between 2 and 15; and X.sup..crclbar. is an anion, preferably bis-(ethylene)borate. These ethoxylated quaternary benzyl compounds are useful as fabric softeners.

Abstract: New polyether derivatives obtained by gradually adding at temperatures between 100.degree. and 200.degree. C. a long-chain 1,2-epoxide having a chain length of 10 to 32 carbon atoms to either (1) polyethylene glycol monoalkyl ether whose mean molecular weight is 400 to 2500 and whose alkyl group contains 1 to 3 carbon atoms; or to (2) a polyethylene glycol-polypropylene glycol monoalkyl ether whose mean molecular weight is 450 to 3100, whose recurring ethylene oxide units and propylene oxide units form a block each, the polypropylene glycol block having a mean molecular weight of not more than 600 and whose alkyl group forms the end of the polyethylene glycol block and contains 1 to 3 carbon atoms, using 0.1 to 1% by weight of alkali hydroxide related to the total amount of the starting substances.These polyether derivatives correspond to the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms;R.sub.

Abstract: There is provided a termination assembly for a cable shield which is particularly useful in connecting the shield to ground. The termination includes a tubular rivet for compressing a serrated ring into the shield for making electrical and mechanical termination. A resilient Belleville washer is compressed by the rivet for maintaining the termination.

Abstract: This invention relates to melt extruded latent contractable elastic filaments which are formed by melt extruding certain segmented crosslinked thermoplastic polymers to form filaments, which filaments, when heat processed at elevated temperatures, significantly contract to yield an elastic filament. This invention also relates to the formation of composite covered yarn comprising said latent contractable melt extruded filaments. In addition, this invention relates to processes for forming articles from said latent contractable filaments or covered yarns comprising said contractable filaments and subsequently contracting said yarns to form an elastic article.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of thiuram disulfides substituted with aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic, or aromatic hydrocarbon radicals, said process comprising reacting a suitably substituted secondary amine with carbon disulfide and in the presence of a tertiary amine or ammonia, oxygen or oxygen-containing gas, a solvent, and a metalliferous catalyst, at a temperature of between 0.degree. C. and 200.degree. C.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting corrosion of a metal surface is disclosed. The method comprises contacting said metal surface with a corrosion inhibitor of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of aliphatic radicals containing from about 6 to about 22 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 --C.sub.m H.sub.2m --wherein R.sub.1 is alkoxy containing from 6 to 22 carbon atoms and m is an integer of from 2 to 6, and ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 is alkyl containing from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, x is an integer of from 1 to 10 and each R.sub.3 is independently hydrogen or methyl; and R' is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, and C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkoxy, at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to inhibit corrosion of said metal surface.A method for pretreating a metal surface to improve the adhesion of paint thereto is disclosed.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for selectively making trans-cyclohexane-1,4-diisocyanate, trans-cyclohexane-1,4-diamine, a trans-cyclohexane-1,4-diurethane, a trans-cyclohexane-1,4-diurea and trans-cyclohexane-1,4-disulphonyl urea by reacting ammonia with a mixture of cis and trans-cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylic acid, a lower alkyl ester, a glycol ester, an oligomeric ester or a polyester to make a solid trans-dicarboxylic acid diamide in a first step. The diamide is chlorinated to form cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylic acid-bis-N-chloramide.

Abstract: An improved split body clamping or pressure containment device is provided where the body members are retained together through the use of a plurality of double ended links. The ends of each of the links are juxtaposed to and associated respectively with each of the clamping body members. Rotary cams mounted on shafts which pass through the ends of the links compress the body members together and cause other movements of one of the body members and the links.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of thiuram disulfides substituted with aliphatic cycloaliphatic, araliphatic, or aromatic hydrocarbon radicals, said process comprising reacting a suitably substituted secondary amine having a pK.sub.a .gtoreq.8 with carbon disulfide in a solvent and in the presence of oxygen or oxygen-containing gas, a solvent, and a metalliferous catalyst, at a temperature of between 0.degree. C. and 200.degree. C.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for selectively making trans-cyclohexane-1,4-diisocyanate, trans-cyclohexane-1,4-diamine, a trans-cyclohexane-1,4-diurethane, a trans-cyclohexane-1,4-diurea and trans-cyclohexane-1,4-disulphonyl urea by reacting ammonia with a mixture of cis and trans cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylic acid, a lower alkyl ester, a glycol ester, an oligomeric ester or a polyester to make a solid trans-dicarboxylic acid diamide in a first step. The diamide is chlorinated to form trans-cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylic acid-bis-N-chloramide.

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%.