Abstract: A composition is disclosed that comprises: (A) a lubricant or a hydrocarbon fuel, and (B) at least one polysiloxane of the formula: MwD?xDyM?z where: w is 2-z; x is 0 to 50; y is 0 to 500; z is 0 to 2; M=Si(CH3)3—O—; M?=R1—Si(CH3)2O—; D=—Si(CH3)2O—; D?=—Si(CH3)(R1)O—; and R1 is an aliphatic or aromatic moiety linked to at least one silicon atom from siloxane and comprising at least one heteroatom.

Abstract: A composition and process is disclosed for the stabilization of halogen-containing polymers. In particular, chlorine-containing polymers such as poly vinyl chloride (PVC) are stabilized by incorporating of a stabilizer mixture having at least a perchlorate salt and an alkanolamine.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for improving mechanical properties and thermal stability of composites of poly(vinyl chloride) and at least one natural fiber comprising including in said composite an agent comprising a polymer or copolymer comprising at least one alkali metal salt of at least one polymerized ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid. Articles of manufacture comprising the stabilized PVC are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition of matter is disclosed wherein the composition comprises a hydrazide compound of the formula: wherein: R1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkyl ether, and phenyl; R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkyl ether, and aryl; and n is an integer of from 0 to 10; and wherein: when R1 is phenyl, it is of the structure: wherein R7, R8, and R9 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkyl ether, and aryl, or R7 can be combined with R8 to form a ring of 5 or 6 carbon atoms. The hydrazides are useful as stabilizers for lubricants, greases, and polymeric systems, particularly lubricating oils, as are maleated polymers that have been functionalized with them.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 4-oxo-4-((4-(phenylamino)phenyl)amino)-2-butenoic acid includes reacting p-aminodiphenyl amine and maleic anhydride in a reaction first mixture containing a volatile organic solvent under suitable reaction conditions to provide a second mixture containing 4-oxo-4-((4-(phenylamino)phenyl)amino)-2-butenoic acid product; subjecting the second mixture to vacuum distillation to remove the volatile organic solvent while simultaneously adding diluent oil to produce a dispersion of 4-oxo-4-((4-(phenylamino)phenyl)amino)-2-butenoic acid in the diluent oil.

Abstract: A method of making a hindered phenolic antioxidant is disclosed wherein the method comprises: reacting an ester of the formula: wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected alkyl groups and n is 0, 1, or 2, with an aliphatic polyhydroxyl alcohol of the general formula R(OH)n wherein R is an aliphatic group of from 2 to about 12 carbon atoms and n is an integer of from 2 to 7, provided that one hydroxyl is primary and the others are secondary or tertiary, in the presence of a strong acid catalyst; then, neutralizing the strong acid catalyst with an overbased detergent; and isolating the hindered phenolic antioxidant after the neutralization step.

Abstract: A method for purifying hydroxyalkyl amide of residual alkanolamine by using nonpolar solvent, an acidic pH, salt solutions and an elevated temperature.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for stabilizing a halogen-containing polymer wherein the method comprises adding to said polymer a thermally stabilizing amount of a mixture comprising at least one polyalkylene glycol and at least one metal salt of a strong acid selected from the group consisting of perchloric acid, trifluoroacetic acid, trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, alkylsulfuric acid, phosphotungstic acid, HPF6, HBF4, and HSbF6.

Abstract: A method for reacting alkanolamine with ester in the presence of a metal silicate compound and, optionally, a catalyst, to produce a hydroxyalkyl amide composition with a decreased level of alkanolamine and residual catalyst.

Abstract: Organo-Imino molybdenum complexes are disclosed having the formula Z2N2MOS4C2N2R4 wherein Z and R are independently selected from the group consisting of linear hydrocarbon groups, branched hydrocarbon groups, cyclic hydrocarbon groups, and mixtures thereof. The compounds are useful as friction modifiers in lubricants.

Abstract: A composite composition is disclosed that comprises the reaction product of a mixture of a styrenic polymer, as defined herein, a polar component having nucleophilic functional groups, and from 0.5 to 10 wt % of a compatibilizer having the formula: Ry(I)-(styrene)n-[(styrene)m(X)]p—I(Ry) wherein: R is the residue of a nitroxide used to regulate the polymerization of the compatibilizer; I is the residue of a radical initiator used to initiate polymerization of the compatibilizer; n is an integer from 50 to 750; m is an integer from 0 to 10; p is an integer from 1 to 50; and y is an integer from 0 to 1; and X is any polymerized monomeric moiety having at least one functional group capable of reacting with the nucleophilic functional groups present in the polar component of the composite at the temperature at which the composite components are mixed.

Abstract: Microporous particles for stabilizing thermoplastic compositions comprising comprising a stabilizer are provided. Each of the porous microparticles has a plurality of preformed pores into which the stabilizing agent is loaded and from which the stabilizing is subsequently released to the processing environment of use.

Abstract: A non-xenoestrogenic phosphorus-containing stabilizer for organic materials is disclosed wherein the stabilizer is selected from the group consisting of phosphorus-containing compounds of the structures wherein y in an integer of from 6 to 20, and where Z is a linking group, m is 0 or 1, n is an integer of at least 2, the asterisks are independently selected terminal groups, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl groups, aralkyl groups, or halogen groups and Q is selected from the group consisting of where R11, is alkyl or aralkyl, and

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for the preparation of alkylated diarylamines comprising adding to said diarylamine an olefin mixture containing highly reactive fractions, as well as fractions exhibiting a relatively lower chemical reactivity, in the presence of an acidic clay catalyst at a temperature low enough to prevent substantial deactivation of the catalyst until the addition is complete and then increasing the temperature to increase the alkylation rate of the less reactive fractions.

Abstract: The invention relates to phosphites comprising substituted or unsubstituted tricyclodecylmethyl groups. The phosphites may also contain substituted and unsubstituted alcohols having about C6–C18 carbon atoms. The alcohol chain may be aliphatic, arylakyl and alkylaryl groups. The method of making of the phosphite composition is also described.

Abstract: Dithiocarbamate derivative compounds, useful as multifunctional additives for lubricating oils and fuels, are provided and are derived from a reaction product obtained from (a) a di(hydrocarbyl)thiocarbamate intermediate derived from the reaction of a dihydrocarbylamine and carbon disulfide; (b) an amide of the general formula R7CONH2 wherein R7 is an alkylene group having 2 to about 30 carbon atoms; and (c) an effective amount of a carbonyl-containing compound.

Abstract: A process for making an aqueous emulsion of polyolefin employs a functionalized emulsification facilitating compound. The aqueous emulsion can be used to prepare a hybrid polyolefin-polyurethane dispersion useful, inter alia, as an adhesion-promoting coating for polymers such as the polyolefins.

Abstract: A process is disclosed that comprises solution grafting a hydrocarbon polymer prepared from at least C2 to C28 polymerizable hydrocarbon, said polymer having a number average molecular weight in the range of from about 5,000 to about 500,000, with an ethylenically unsaturated C3 to C10 carboxylic acid material, using a free radical initiator, in the presence of an aromatic ester oil of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, —COOR7, —COOR8, —COOR9, —COOR10, —COOR11, and —COOR12, provided that no more than 5 of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are hydrogen, and R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, and R12 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl and alkylesters

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of a poly(?-olefin) polymer wherein the process comprises polymerizing at least one ?-olefin in the presence of hydrogen and a catalytically effective amount of catalyst comprising the product obtained by combining a metallocene catalyst with a cocatalyst, the metallocene catalyst being at least one meso compound of general formula: wherein: A1 and A2 are independently selected from the group consisting of mononuclear and polynuclear hydrocarbons; M1 is a metal from group IVb, Vb, or VIb of the Periodic Table; R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1–C10 alkyl, C1–C10-alkoxy, C6–C10 aryl, C6–C10 aryloxy, C2–C10 alkenyl, C7–C40 arylalkyl, C7–C40 alkylaryl, C8–C40 arylalkenyl and halogen; R7 is selected from the group consisting of: ?BR11, ?AlR11, —Ge—, —Sn—, —O—, —S—, ?SO, ?SO2, ?NR11, ?CO, ?PR11 and ?P(O)R11, where R11, R12, and R13 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, C1–C10 alky

Abstract: Inhibitor blends that include both nitrosophenols and nitrosoanilines, optionally in combination with air or oxygen, reduce the premature polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers. unsaturated monomers.