Abstract: Homogeneous liquid cationic compositions are produced by combining one or more cationic agents with one or more compounds of the formula HO(X--O).sub.x --R--(O--Y).sub.y --OH wherein each X is ethylene, straight or branched propylene, or straight or branched butylene; x is 0 to 40; each Y is ethylene, straight or branched propylene, or straight or branched butylene; y is 0 to 40; the sum of (x+y) is 0 to 40; and R is saturated straight, branched or cyclic alkylene containing 4 to 12 carbon atoms or, if (x=y=0), R contains 7 to 12 carbon atoms. Compositions are easily dispersed in water, even at room temperature, at any concentration and can be made to form clear or translucent products having a desirable uniform appearance, by appropriate selection of components and their amounts.

Abstract: Bis-silyl tertiary amines of the formula (I) ?((R.sup.1).sub.b Y).sub.a R.sup.2.sub.3-a SiR.sup.3 !.sub.2 NX wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are monovalent radicals, R.sup.

Abstract: Aminosiloxanes bearing 4-amino-3,3-dialkylbutyl substituents are prepared by a multistep process including addition of 2,2-dialkylacetonitrile to vinylic siloxanes, hydrogenation of the nitrile adducts so formed to yield 4-amino-3,3-dialkylbutyl siloxanes, and optional equilibration of the latter with other siloxane sources, to form aminosiloxanes, which are useful for the treatment of textiles and fabrics and for the preparation of siloxane-containing block copolymers.

Abstract: Disclosed are dry particulate compositions containing an anionic sulfonate or sulfate surfactant, fatty mono- or di-ethanolamide, alcohol, sugar and maltodextrin. The dry compositions readily disperse in water to form formulations which can form voluminous, stable, environmentally benign foams useful, for instance, in marking outdoor areas.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel alkyl glyceryl ether disulfonate compositions (ADEDS), alkylphenol polyethoxy sulfate-sulfonates, and ethoxylated alkylphenol sulfonates, and novel methods of preparation and uses thereof.

Abstract: Polyether modified fluoroalkylsiloxanes having the general structure of Formula (I), Formula (II) or Formula (III): ##STR1## wherein x is about 0 to 500, y is about 1 to 50, z is about 1 to 50, R=C.sub.p H.sub.2p --(OC.sub.2 H.sub.4).sub.n --(OC.sub.3 H.sub.6).sub.n).sub.m --OR' in which p is about 2 to 5, n is about 0 to 50, N is about 0 to 50, and one of n or m must be >0, and R'=H, an alkyl group with 1-4 carbons, or an acetyl group and R.sub.f =C.sub.a H.sub.2a --O.sub.b --C.sub.c H.sub.2c --C.sub.d F.sub.2d+1 in which a is 3 or 4, b is 0 or 1, c is 0 or 2-4 and d is 4-12 with the provisos that if b=0, then c=0, and that if b=1, then c=2-4; z.sub.1 is about 0 to 50 and y.sub.1 is about 0 to 50, are useful to reduce the coefficient of friction and to increase mar resistance of coatings, to increase spreadability and wettability of coating formulations, and as foam control agents.

Abstract: Peroxydicarbonate compounds are stabilized against decomposition by the presence of an effective amount of one or more oximes of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.A and R.sup.B are optionally substituted alkyl or alkenyl of up to 22 carbon atoms or phenyl, or form a C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl ring.

Abstract: An overbased mixture of aliphatic and aromatic carboxylates salts useful in making low-fogging thermal stabilizers for PVC is made by reacting zinc oxide with fatty acid and such as stearic acid, then adding aromatic acids, and then adding and reacting one or both of magnesium oxide and calcium oxide, under controlled heating conditions to maintain fluidity while minimizing side reactions, and then conditioning the reaction product to remove volatiles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a stabilizer composition effective to protect PVC resin against heat-mediated deterioration, comprising a mixture of barium and zinc salts of aliphatic C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 carboxylates and aromatic C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 carboxylates, organic triphosphites of the formula R.sub.1 OP(OR.sub.3)OR.sub.2 wherein each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 alkyl or phenyl, and organic acid phosphites of the formula R.sub.4 OP(OH)OR.sub.5 wherein each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 is C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 alkyl or phenyl, or R.sub.4 can be hydrogen. PVC film compounded with this stabilizer composition also exhibits improved wettability and adherence to water-based inks applied to such films.

Abstract: Fatty alcohol containing admixed therewith a small amount on the order of up to 1.0 wt. % of hypophosphorous acid, exhibits markedly reduced oxidation and oxidation-related deterioration such as discoloration and other side effects. This discovery is particularly useful when the fatty alcohol is subjected to reactions such as esterification under conditions which could cause or accelerate undesired oxidation.

Abstract: PVC stabilizers containing an overbased mixture of salts, such as magnesium and zinc salts, of unsubstituted and/or alkyl-substituted benzoic acid and optionally one or more fatty aliphatic acids, which contain a carbonate and/or silicate stabilizer, and which preferably also contain one or more polyols containing 2 to 10 hydroxyl groups, exhibit significant and unexpected reduction in the tendency to volatilize and form "fog" upon exposure of the formulation to moderately elevated temperatures, without loss of other desirable stabilization properties.

Abstract: Fluid refrigeration compositions comprising a hydrocarbon lubricant, an immiscible refrigerant and an additive capable of reducing the interfacial tension between the hydrocarbon lubricant and refrigerant.

Abstract: A crosslinking system which includes a 1,2,4-trioxacycloheptane and a crosslink-promoting polyfunctional ethylenically unsaturated compound. This system is employed in a process of crosslinking a thermoplastic polymer. Preferred polymers, useful in this process, include ethylene homopolymers and copolymers.

Abstract: Disclosed are dry particulate compositions containing an anionic sulfonate or sulfate surfactant, fatty mono- or di-ethanolamide, alcohol, sugar and maltodextrin. The dry compositions readily disperse in water to form formulations which can form voluminous, stable, environmentally benign foams useful, for instance, in marking outdoor areas.

Abstract: Disclosed are stable monophasic liquid compositions comprising water, one or more cationic, anionic, amphoteric and/or nonionic surfactants, exhibiting partial solubility in water or in concentrated formulations, and one or more coupling agents of the formula (1)R.sup.A --C(O)O--R.sup.C --(OC(O)R.sup.E).sub.0-1 (1)wherein R.sup.A is C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 alkyl with 0-3 hydroxyl substituents, R.sup.C is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl with 0-3 hydroxyl substituents, and R.sup.E is C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 alkyl with 0-1 hydroxyl substituents, wherein the compounds of formula (1) contain 7 to 16 carbon atoms and a total of 1-3 hydroxyl substituents.

Abstract: Disclosed are isotropic oil-in-water microemulsions containing an oil component of a fatty acid, fatty alcohol, or ester thereof; a quaternary ammonium component; an ether component; and water. The microemulsions are useful to apply removable hydrophobic films to a surface, rendering them useful in e.g. carwashes.

Abstract: Improved activation of the blowing agent used to form blown PVC products, as well as thermal stabilization, are provided by a combination of an ester of the formula(R.sup.1).sub.1-2 Sn(--S--R.sup.a --OC(.dbd.O)R.sup.2).sub.2-3wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, R.sup.a is alkyl, and R.sup.2 is C.sub.6-24 alkyl or alkenyl; one or both of mono (C.sub.1-4 alkyl) and di(C.sub.1-4 alkyl) tin sulfides; a complex of diorganotin oxide with an oxygen-containing acid; and optionally an ester HS--R.sup.c --OC(.dbd.O)R.sup.3 wherein R.sup.c is alkyl and R.sup.3 is C.sub.6-24 alkyl or alkenyl.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous dispersions of dibutyltin oxide which contain water, dibutyltin oxide in substantial amounts on the order of 50 to 75 wt. %, as well as a fatty acid ethoxylate surfactant, a suspending agent, and a viscosity modifier component of one or more C.sub.12 -C.sub.24 fatty acids and/or alkali metal salts thereof.

Abstract: Fluid refrigeration compositions comprising a hydrocarbon lubricant, an immiscible refrigerant and an additive capable of reducing the interfacial tension between the hydrocarbon lubricant and refrigerant.

Abstract: Improved lubricating oil for high pressure polyethylene compressors contains white mineral oil or synthetic oil blended with oleic acid in an amount less than 15 wt %, and preferably 0.5-5 wt. %, an EP additive such as a phosphorus containing compound made by phosphating mono or diglycerides derived from vegetable oils and having one or two neutralized acid sites, and no more than 1.0 wt. %, and preferably no more than 0.1 wt. %, of an antioxidant of the phenolic type, and a polybutene viscosity builder in the amount necessary to achieve the expected or desired viscosity. The lubricating compressor oil according to the invention has improved lubricity and gives wear protection over the whole range of lubricating regimes including EP conditions.