Abstract: This invention relates to an improved process for preparing metal phthalocyanine pigments comprising(a) heating at a temperature of about 150.degree. C. to about 200.degree. C. a mixture comprising(i) a phthalocyanine-forming material based on phthalic acid,(ii) at least about 25 mole percent, relative to the phthalocyanine-forming material (i), of a metal donor,(iii) at least about 100 mole percent, relative to the phthalocyanine-forming material (i), of a nitrogen donor,(iv) 1 to about 20 percent by weight, relative to the phthalocyanine-forming material (i), of a catalyst, and(v) about 250 to about 400 percent by weight, relative to the phthalocyanine-forming material (i), of a di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl) phthalate solvent; and(b) isolating the metal phthalocyanine pigment.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of 9H-acridin-2-one and 11H-dibenz-[b,f][1,4]oxazepin-8-one compounds as mediators suitable for the electrochemical regeneration of the co-enzymes dihydronicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH), dihydronicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) or analogs thereof.

Abstract: A process for the production of flexible polyurethane foams by the reaction of a polyol and water with polyisocyanate in the presence of a blowing agent, the improvement wherein the polyisocyanate includes toluene diisocyanate having a 2,4-isomer to 2,6-isomer ratio is greater than 80:20. The invention encompasses a process for increasing softness of flexible foams by reacting a secondary hydroxyl terminated polyol with a polyisocyanate in the presence of a blowing agent of carbon dioxide derived from the polyisocyanate/water reaction, a substantially low amount of an auxiliary blowing agent, and the polyisocyanate including toluene diisocyanate having a 2,4-isomer to a 2,6-isomer ratio greater than 80:20. It has been found that by the present invention that there is obtained flexible polyurethane foams having the unexpected properties of 15% to 23% softening, increased tear strength, increased tensile strength, and increased percent elongation, and very little change in compression set properties.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for preparing a Class-A surface, fiber reinforced molded article. The process broadly requires the use of a polished mold and two separate fiber surfacing veils with a fiber reinforcement sandwiched therebetween. A polyurethane reaction system is injected into the mold.

Abstract: Described are methods for ameliorating symptoms associated with inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease (regional enteritis) with four specific quinoline leukotriene synthesis inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous polyisocyanate dispersion which has an isocyanate content of at least 0.5% by weight, based on the weight of the polyisocyanate, and is prepared bya) dispersing in water a polyisocyanate which has an isocyanate content of at least 12% by weight and is rendered hydrophilic by reaction with a compound containing a lateral or terminal nonionic hydrophilic group andb) chain extending the dispersed polyisocyanate with a primary or secondary monoamine containing at least one hydroxyl group in an amount sufficient to provide an equivalent ratio of amino groups to isocyanate groups of 0.6:1.0 to 0.95:1.0.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved internal mold release system for the production of low density molded foam parts. The process comprises reacting a reaction mixture of an isocyanate and at least one organic compound containing isocyanate-reactive hydrogens in the presence of a blowing agent, a catalyst, a surfactant, an IMR, and, optionally, a reinforcing agent, in a closed mold. The IMR comprises:a) mixed esters comprising the reaction product of i) aliphatic dicarboxylic acids, ii) aliphatic polyols, and iii) monocarboxylic acids with 12 to 30 carbon atoms in the molecule. The IMR may additionally comprise b) and/or c) wherein:b) represents a compound comprising the reaction product of i) N,N-dimethylpropylene diamine with ii) a compound selected from the group consisting of tall oil, C.sub.8-20 monofunctional carboxylic acids, and mixtures of C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-component, aqueous polyurethane coating composition which may be cured at ambient temperature and which containsI) a first component based on an aqueously dispersed polyurethane wherein the polyurethane hasa) an average hydroxy functionality of at least 1.8b) a total content of urethane and urea groups, calculated as --NH--C--O--, of 9 to 20% by weight, based on the weight of the polyurethane, andc) sufficient chemically incorporated anionic groups andd) ethylene oxide units incorporated within terminal and/or lateral polyether chainsto maintain the polyurethane stably dispersed in water, andII) a second component based on a water dispersible polyisocyanate wherein the polyisocyanate hasa) an isocyanate content of 2 to 30% by weight, based on the weight of the polyisocyanate,b) an average functionality of at least 1.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses an improved process for preparing polymethylene polyphenyl polyisocyanate comprising reacting phosgene with polymethylene polyphenyl polyamine, the improvement wherein the polymethylene polyphenyl polyamine is acidified prior to phosgenation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the determination of urinary protein and creatinine in a single reaction vessel using a continuous process. The method involves adjusting the pH to a level suitable for carrying out an immuno assay for the protein and making such a determination by an immuno agglutination technique. Raising the pH to a level suitable for determining the creatinine quickly dissipates the cloudiness caused by the agglutination reaction, so that the creatinine determination can be carried out without delay.

Abstract: Compounds which suppress human T-lymphocyte proliferation are disclosed. The active compounds essentially contain at least the following structure: ##STR1## wherein A, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, n, X.sup.1 and Z are defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for conditioning quinacridone pigments by(a) preparing an aqueous slurry of a crude quinacridone;(b) thoroughly mixing the aqueous slurry with about 0.3 to about 2.9 parts by weight, relative to the quinacridone, of at least one C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl ester of a C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 aromatic carboxylic acid at a temperature of between about 70.degree. C. and about 200.degree. C.;(c) hydrolyzing the alkyl ester used in step (b); and(d) collecting the quinacridone pigment.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition resistant to the degradation induced by ionizing-radiation is disclosed. The composition contains an aromatic polycondensate and an agent which is a compound conforming structurally to formula (I) ##STR1## or which is a member selected from the group consisting of oligocarbonate, polycarbonate, copolycarbonate, polyestercarbonate and polyesters which contain structural units conforming to formula (Ia) ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.10 and X are defined. The composition is suitable for the manufacture of shaped articles, especially articles useful in medical applications.

Abstract: A composition suitable for making coatings, binders and films and the process for the preparation of the composition are disclosed. Accordingly, nylon-1 which contains structural units conforming to ##STR1## where R and R' are organic radicals, and which contains an amount of unpolymerized NCO groups, is reacted with a monofunctional blocking agent to produce a first product. The resulting first product is then reacted with an isocyanate-reactive product to produce a second product. The second product is suitable for the preparation of films, binders and coatings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rare earth-containing, alkali silicate frit which may be applied to a metal substrate to provide a porcelain enamel coating which has good thermal stability, an acid resistance of A on the PEI scale and improved cleanability, wherein the frit contains, based on the total weight of the frit:______________________________________ Oxide Wt. % ______________________________________ R.sub.2 O 10-30 MgO 0-5 B.sub.2 O.sub.3 0-5 SiO.sub.2 45-60 TiO.sub.2 0-10 F 0.5-5 CoO 0-3 NiO 0-5 X 12-30 ______________________________________whereinR represents an alkali metal andX represents a rare earth oxide having an atomic number of 57-60, preferably cerium oxide.The present invention is also directed to porcelain enamel coatings, especially for appliances, prepared from this rare earth-containing, alkali silicate frit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to two-component, aqueous polyurethane coating compositions which may be cured at ambient temperature and which containI) a polyisocyanate mixture having an NCO content of 10 to 47% by weight and containing isocyanurate and allophanate groups in a molar ratio of monoisocyanurates to monoallophanates of 10:1 to 1:5, wherein the allophanate groups are formed from urethane groups which are based on the reaction product of an organic diisocyanate having (cyclo)aliphatically bound isocyanate groups and a monoalcohol containing at least 1 carbon atom and having a molecular weight of up to 500, andII) a water dispersible or water soluble polyol, wherein components I and II are present in an amount sufficient to provide an equivalent ratio of isocyanate groups to hydroxyl groups of 0.8:1 to 6:1.The present invention is also directed to the coatings prepared from these coating compositions.

Abstract: A holographic disk mounting system and method is disclosed utilizing a compressible O-ring which eliminates the clearance between the spin motor shaft and the holographic disk. The holographic disk has an axial bore with a diameter slightly greater than the diameter of the spin motor shaft. A compressible O-ring is placed around the spin motor shaft and then the holographic disk is mounted thereon with the O-ring and O-ring surrounded portion of the spin motor shaft positioned within the axial bore of the holographic disk. The O-ring is axially compressed to radially expand the O-ring thereby eliminating the clearance between the spin motor shaft and the bore of the holographic disk. Thereafter, the holographic disk is secured to the motor shaft with the O-ring remaining in a compressed state.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicon compounds, to mixtures thereof in aromatic polycarbonates and aromatic polyester carbonates and to their use as heat stabilizers in aromatic polycarbonates and aromatic polyester carbonates.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions are disclosed containing (i) about 1 to 89% polyethylene terephthalate (ii) about 10 to 89% of a first aromatic polycarbonate (PC1) and (iii) about 1-89% of the second aromatic polycarbonate (PC2). PC2 is a copolycarbonate which contains about 5 to 70 mole percent of structural units derived from a dihydroxy compound the bridging unit of which corresponds to ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 X and m are defined. A composition of the invention is characterized in a TLT value which is an improvement over that of the corresponding composition which contains the same amount of PET and only PC1. An additional embodiment of the invention concerns a method for increasing the TLT of a thermoplastic molding composition containing PET and PC1. The method comprises replacing some of said PC1 by PC2.

Abstract: This invention relates to stabilizing isocyanate-reactive compositions containing flame retardants by the use of certain tertiary amines or ammonium compounds, in which said stabilized compositions are prepared by mixing(a) at least one isocyanate-reactive compound having a molecular weight of 400 to 10,000 and a functionality of 2 to 7;(b) at least one isocyanate-reactive compound having a molecular weight of less than 399 and a functionality of 2 to 6;(c) at least one (i) isocyanate-reactive tertiary amine polyether, (ii) fatty amido-amine, and/or (iii) ammonium salt derivative of a fatty amido-amine;(d) a flame retardant;(e) a catalyst; and(f) optional additives.This invention also relates to urethane-based products prepared by reaction of organic polyisocyanates with such compositions.