Abstract: An aviation turbine oil of reduced deposit forming tendencies and improved anti-oxidancy is disclosed which comprises a major portion of a suitable aviation turbine oil base stock and a minor amount of a non-sulfur containing triazine derivative and a mercapto alkyl alcohol.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of dialkyl tetrahalophthalates. A tetrahalophthalic anhydride or acid is dissolved in excess C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkanols. Residual sulfuric acid is removed by treatment with magnesium acetate or multiple water washes. The mass is esterified with a tetraalkyl titanate, and residual acidic components are removed by treatment with magnesium silicate. These treatments improve processability, production cycle time, product color, clarity and purity.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions for inhibiting the corrosion of low carbon steel in contact with aqueous systems. The composition comprises a silicon compound containing a hydrolyzable group, a complex fluoro acid, and a cross-linking agent.

Abstract: A cure-accelerator for an epoxy resin, which comprises a compound of the formula (I),R.sub.1 R.sub.2 NCONH--Ar--NHCONR.sub.3 R.sub.4 (I)wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkyl groups which may be the same or different, and Ar is a substituted tolylene group of the formula (II) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower alkyl groups which may be the same or different) or a 1,5-naphthylene group.

Abstract: An antioxidant composition and a process of recovering the same from a gelatinous retentate of spent ground coffee oil, comprising from 20 to 60% wt of complex lipids and from 10 to 75% wt of carboxylic acids 5-hydroxytryptamides, in which the 5-HT are for example those of behenic, arachidic and/or lignoceric acids, and the complex lipids are phospholipids and glycolipids. This composition may be advantageously used in food products.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for inhibiting the corrosion of ferrous and other metals by passivating the metals. The system includes novel buffered compositions which may be applied to metal products for preventing or retarding corrosion and methods for applying the buffered compositions to metal products such that corrosion protection of the products is achieved through passivation. The methods include an in-situ application to existing structures with metal reinforcement as well as applications to metal products during manufacture. Generally, the compositions may be in various forms and comprise a carrier component and one or more particulate pH buffer components. The particles of buffer are selected to retain the proximity of the metal at a pH at which the metal is passive to corrosion.

Abstract: A tracer solution suitable for use in measuring flow velocities in a borehole, includes: a) a gadolinium salt of a carboxylic acid of general formula ##STR1## where R is an alkyl of not less than four carbon atoms, typically C4 or C5 alkyl, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen or an alkyl group, typically hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; b) a free branched-chain carboxylic acid such as an excess of the acid used to form the Gd salt; and c) a non-polar solvent such as hexane or heptane. The Gd content of the solution should be not less than about 50 g/l and is best when it is as high as possible, for example greater than 100 g/l, and the viscosity should be less than 20 cP.

Abstract: A non-toxic solution to be used in the place of distilled or de-ionized water in autoclave sterilizers is disclosed. The solution renders the instruments placed in such sterilizers free of rust, spotting, and hastens the drying time of such instruments.

Abstract: A polymer and method of controlling corrosion and the formation and deposition of scale imparting compounds in water systems is disclosed. The polymer has the general structure: ##STR1## wherein E.sup.1 comprises the repeat unit obtained after polymerization an .alpha.,.beta. ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomers, lower alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) ester or a hydroxylated lower alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) ester of such carboxylic acid, or amide forms thereof; E.sup.2 comprises the repeat unit obtained after polymerization of an .alpha.,.beta. ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing a sulfonic acid functionality; R.sup.1 is a hydrogen or a lower (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3) alkyl; R.sup.2 is --CH.sub.2 --O-- or --C(.dbd.O)--O--; R.sup.3 is --?--CH.sub.2 --CH(--CH.sub.2 --OH)--O--!--.sub.n ; n is an integer greater than 1; and R.sup.

Abstract: Absorption solvents for removing mercaptans from gas streams are disclosed. The absorption solvents comprise an alkylether of a polyalkylene glycol, e.g., methoxytriglycol, and a secondary monoalkanolamine, e.g., N-methylethanolamine, as well as optionally other amines, e.g., methyldiethanolamine and diethanolamine. The absorption solvents do not require the presence of iodine for removal of mercaptans. Absorption processes utilizing the solvents are also disclosed.

Abstract: Phosphonite and phosphonate compounds ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3 and X.sup.4 are each independently a group of the formula ##STR2## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, p is 0 or 1, q is independently 0 or 1 with regard to each repeat unit, and m is an integer of 2 to 10, a stabilizer for organic materials comprising said compound and a stabilized organic material comprising said compound. The compound of the present invention is less volatile at high temperatures. The use of the compound of the present invention as a stabilizer for organic materials affords an extremely useful organic material which is superior in heat stability and free of degradation caused by oxidation. The compound of the present invention has excellent compatibility with the above-mentioned organic materials and hardly migrate from the organic materials.

Abstract: .alpha.- and/or .beta.-tocopherol (vitamin E), optionally in combination with octylated diphenylamines, is combined with a polyether polyol having a molecular weight of from about 300 to about 10,000 to stabilize that polyether polyol. Polyether polyols which are stabilized in this manner are particularly useful in the production of polyurethanes and polyurethane foams with a reduced tendency toward discoloration.

Abstract: The formation of amine or glycol degradation products in solutions used to remove acid gases or water from hydrocarbon or inert streams is reduced by adding to the solution an oxygen scavenger in which the effective component is an oxime of the formula: ##STR1## Mixed with a quinone promotor in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and are selected from hydrogen or lower alkyl groups of one to six carbon atoms. The addition of the quinone promotor increases the reactivity with oxygen at lower temperatures. The compound may also be as a corrosion inhibitor in gas treating or processing equipment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for treating naphthenic acid--containing whole crudes or fractions thereof to reduce or eliminate their acidity by contacting the acidic whole crude or fraction at a temperature of from about 50.degree. C. to 350.degree. C. with a neutralizing amount of tetraalkylammonium hydroxide, preferably tetramethyl-ammonium hydroxide. The process has the additional benefits of reducing materials handling problems associated with treating oils using liquid solvents and in reducing emulsion formation.

Abstract: An aqueous cleaning fluid is provided for retarding electrolysis between dissimilar metals in an electrical circuit and removing contaminates and metal said from electrical conductors. This reduces resistance within the circuit and increases circuit efficiency. The fluid is a complex of naturally occurring essential oils mixed with a surfactant mixture to form a concentrated solution. The concentrated solution is diluted with distilled water and drying agents to levels suitable for application in field operations at or near a job site. The cleaning fluid is applied to conductors within a circuit with a spray bottle. The electrical circuit is taken off line, the conductor surfaces are exposed, and the conductor surfaces are wetted with cleaning fluid until some of the cleaning fluid drips from the conductor surface. Then the circuit is reassembled and the circuit is put on line.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting corrosion of metals in contact with an aqueous alkanolamine solution in an amine unit for removing of acid gases from a hydrocarbon, comprising adding to the solution a sufficient amount of a corrosion-inhibiting composition comprising a blend of salicylic acid with a reaction product of maleated tall oil fatty acid polyhydroxy polyalkane and ammonium or potassium hydroxide; tallow diamine quaternary dichloride or alkanediol or mixtures thereof, and alkanol or alkanolamine. The blend may be diluted in water and may optionally include an antifoam material.