Abstract: A composition for short cut, synthetic polymeric staple fibers that are used in a wet lay application for the production of nonwovens is disclosed and claimed herein along with a fiber having the finish thereon and the process for dispersing the fiber in an aqueous medium. Synthetic polymeric filaments are cut into staple lengths, generally in a range of from about 1/4 to about 3 inches in length, and are dispersed in an aqueous medium in conjunction with a composition that includes as an essential ingredient, an ethoxylated primary emulsifier that contains at least five moles of ethylene oxide, and exhibits a surface tension of at least 30 dynes per centimeter in a 0.10 weight percent aqueous solution at 25 degrees Centigrade plus or minus 2 degrees Centigrade. Optionally, a lubricant may be added to the finish composition to improve processability of the fiber during manufacture. The lubricant should be compatible with the primary emulsifier.

Abstract: Novel 2-aryl-1,2-dialkylcycloalkylamines, physiologically tolerable acid addition salts thereof, and a method of preparing the same are described. These compounds are useful as analgesic and diuretic agents.

Abstract: Expandable styrene-type polymer beads having a short cooling time are made by impregnating the polymer beads, after the substantial completion of the polymerization, in an aqueous suspension medium comprising a suspending agent and about 0.005-0.3%, based on the weight of water, of non-ionic surfactant which is a copolymer of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide having an HLB number of 8-18 and an average molecuar weight of at least 1,000, and by subsequently washing and drying the beads.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for coloring fiber materials selected from cellulose, natural or synthetic polyamides, and mixtures thereof, which comprises applying to said fiber material a water soluble dyestuff which, in the form of the free acid, has the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3 is halogen and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are each independently selected from hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, methoxy and ethoxy, and fixing said dyestuff on said fiber material by the action of an alkaline agent and the optional additional application of heat or steam . The dyestuffs utilized are distinguished by outstanding fastness properties such as fastness to light, wet processing and acid.

Abstract: Styrenic polymer particles having a uniform particle size distribution are prepared without the formation of fine polymer powders. The suspension polymerization process which comprises providing a stirred, aqueous suspension of polymeric seed particles, adding gradually to the suspension styrenic monomer and polymerizing it therein, and continuing the addition of monomer as the polymerization proceeds, may be improved by introducing the styrenic monomer below the surface of the suspension.

Abstract: Water-soluble dyestuffs are disclosed which, in the form of the free acid, have the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl having 1-4carbon atoms, cyanoalkyl having 2-4 carbon atoms, hydroxy alkyl having 2-4 carbon atoms or a sulfuric acid ester of a hydroxy alkyl having 2-4 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of H, methyl, ethyl, methoxy or ethoxy; R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen, methyl, ethyl, methoxy, ethoxy, or carbonamido having 1-4 carbon atoms;R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of H, methyl, ethyl, methoxy or ethoxy; andR.sub.5 is selected from the group consisting of H, methyl, ethyl, methoxy or ethoxy. These dyestuffs are suitable for dyeing and printing cellulose fiber materials and polyamide fibers according to known methods of applying and fixing fiber-reactive dyestuffs and are distinguished by outstanding fastness properties such as fastness to light, wet processing and acid.

Abstract: A process for preparing a lithoplate by electrophotographic means is provided wherein the toned image is fused, the photoconductive layer in the nonimage area is decoated, and finally, the fused toner is selectively removed leaving oleophilic photoconductive material as the image portion.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improvement in a material adapted for imagewise exposure to actinic light comprising a transparent or translucent support having a positive-acting quinone diazide light-sensitive coating composition in direct contact with one surface thereof, the improvement comprising that the surface of said coating in direct contact with said support is substantially photodecomposed, and that a gradient exists in said coating wherein the percentage of undecomposed light-sensitive quinone diazide increases with increasing distance from said support. The invention also relates to a method for preparing the novel material.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improvement in a photochemical process for the preparation of printing plates wherein a printing plate comprising a photosensitive composition coated on a support is exposed to a pattern of laser light, the intensity of which light is modulated in accordance with an input source of information, and said printing plate is subsequently developed by removal from said support of that portion of the photosensitive coating composition which is not exposed to said pattern of laser light, the improvement comprising utilizing a pattern of laser light generated by a laser, and utilizing as a photosensitive composition a mixture consisting essentially of: (1) a negative-working condensate of a para-amino benzene diazonium compound present in an effective amount sufficient to sensitize said photosensitive composition to laser light, and (2) a colorant capable of absorbing light in the spectral range between about 450 -550 nm, said colorant selectively sensitizing the condensate to said laser

Abstract: Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene powder is heated at a temperature between its crystalline melting point and about 275.degree. C. for a short period of time ranging from about one minute to about thirty minutes to obtain a molding powder having properties which facilitate the subsequent step of compression molding. Compression molded pieces made from heat-treated powder have better transparency, gloss and low-temperature mechanical properties than those made from untreated powder.

Abstract: A lubricant composition useful as a heat processing aid for vinyl chloride resin compositions is disclosed. The lubricant composition comprises a mixture of about 5 to 95% by weight of an ethylene polymer wax having an average molecular weight in the range of about 1,000 to 10,000, about 5 to 20% by weight of a waxy oxygen-containing ethylene polymer having an acid number in the range of about 10 to 150, and about 0 to 90% by weight of a paraffin wax. The lubricant composition is most effective when blended with the vinyl chloride resin composition at levels within the range of about 0.5 to 3.0 parts per 100 parts resin.

Abstract: Dyeing of plastic articles, particularly sunglass lenses is conducted by use of a dye bath composition comprising a dye and a mixed solvent. At least about 70 weight % of the mixed solvent consists of glycerol and ethylene glycol whose relative ratio is in the range of from 95:5 to 20:80. The dyeing method and the dye bath composition are very advantageous for manufacturing sunglass lenses having high optical and aesthetic quality, particularly for dyeing hard-coated polarized lenses.

Abstract: Novel azacycloalkanes, azacycloalkenes and derivatives thereof and methods of preparing same are described. These compounds are useful as antidepressants, anticonvulsants, tranquilizers and analgetics.

Abstract: Novel 4-aryloxy- and 4-arylthio-3-phenylpiperidines and related compounds, physiologically acceptable salts thereof and intermediates therefor possessing analgesic, antidepressant properties, and a process for the preparation of such compounds, derivatives and intermediates are described.

Abstract: An aqueous nonblinding lithographic plate finisher suitable for machine operation is provided which comprises an essentially cold-water soluble dextrin or polyvinyl pyrrolidone as hydrophilic polymer with a nonionic surfactant or mixture thereof having a hydrophile-lipophile balance between about 12 and 18, a humectant and a salt.

Abstract: A polyester film coated with an antistatic coating is provided. The film includes a polyester film support coated on one side with a latex coating. The coating includes stearamidopropyldimethyl-.beta.-hydroxy-ethylammonium nitrate present in a concentration in the range of between about 2.75 percent and 3.25 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the latex coating. The coating further includes a crosslinkable methylmethacrylate-ethylacrylate-methacrylamide terpolymer having a glass transition temperature in the range of between about 40.degree. C. and 50.degree. C. The terpolymer is present in a concentration in the range of between about 0.75 percent and 1.25 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the latex coating. The weight ratio of the nitrate to the terpolymer ranges between about 2.75:1 to below 3:1.A process for forming the above film is also disclosed. In this process a latex coating of the composition described above is coated onto a uniaxially drawn polyester film support.

Abstract: Isopropyl 4,10-dihydro-10-oxothieno[3,2-c][1]benzoxepin-8-acetate is synthesized from 4-(2-carboxy-3-thienylmethoxy)phenylacetic acid by a process comprising acid halide formation, ring closure catalyzed by aluminum trihalide and esterification with isopropyl alcohol. The three reaction steps are carried out successively in the same reactor without any isolation or purification of intermediate products and a surprisingly high overall yield is obtained. Additionally, a valuable chemical, aluminum isopropoxide is obtained as a by-product of this process and significant advantages in terms of environmental pollution and waste water costs are achieved.

Abstract: Novel spiro[indoline-3,4'-piperidine]s and related compounds and methods of preparing same are described. These compounds are useful as antidepressants, anticonvulsants and tranquilizers. Also described is a novel method of preparing indoline rings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicides and herbicidal compounds based on 2-Dibenzofuranyloxyalkanecarboxylic acids and their functional derivatives having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: X, Y and W are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkoxy, nitro, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) haloalkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl;Z is selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulphur;R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy; (C.sub.1 -C.sub.9)-alkoxy wherein the alkoxy group may be substituted by from 1 to 3 of the following groups: halogen, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxy; (C.sub.2 -C.sub.8)-alkoxyalkoxy; (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkylthio; (C.sub.2 -C.sub.

Abstract: Novel spiro[dibenz(b,f)oxepin-piperidine]s and methods of preparing same are described. These compounds are useful as analgetics, tranquilizers and anticonvulsants.