Abstract: The instant invention relates to a method for preparing a hydrotreating catalyst having improved hydrodenitrification activity by impregnating an alumina supported Group VIB/Group VIII hydrogenating catalyst with a liquid form of a silicon compound having the general formula ##STR1## wherein U, V, W, X, Y, and Z can individually be --R, --OR, --Cl, --Br, --SiH.sub.3, --COOR, --SiH.sub.n Cl.sub.m, R being either hydrogen, or an alkyl, cycloalkyl, aromatic, alkyl aromatic, alkylcycloalkyl radical having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, "n" and "m" being whole numbers in the range of from 1 to 3 and "a" being a whole number in the range of from 0 to 80, in an amount sufficient to deposit from about 2 to about 8 percent by weight of the total catalyst of Si, and subsequently calcining said impregnated catalyst at a temperature ranging from about 300.degree. C. to about 600.degree. C. in an oxidizing atmosphere.

Abstract: A method for cleansing and lustering a surface comprises spraying on the surface a cleansing-lustering agent essentially consisting of lanolin and an O/W emulsion composed of an emulsifying agent, a silicone oil and water thereby depositing a foamed mass of the cleansing-lustering agent on said surface and allowing the foamed mass to defoam spontaneously after a prescribed period of standing and cleanse the surface. A foaming cleansing-lustering agent is disclosed which essentially consists of lanolin and an O/W emulsion composed of an emulsifying agent, a silicone oil and water.

Abstract: Spherical components of catalysts for the polymerization of olefins comprising:(a) a vanadium compound selected from the compounds of formula VOX.sub.2 Y or VX.sub.n Y.sub.n-4n, where X is Cl or Br and Y is Cl, Br OR or NR.sup.I.sub.2(b) MgCl.sub.2 in spherical form.Said components have an average diameter greater than 1 .mu.m, a surface area of at least 10 m.sup.2 /g, a porosity of at least 0.1 g/cm.sup.3 and an X-ray spectrum having particular characteristics.

Abstract: A silver catalyst for ethylene oxidation to ethylene oxide is prepared by impregnating an inert support with a silver/amine solution and calcining the impregnated support at 300.degree.-5000.degree. C., the catalyst being maintained under an inert atmosphere at temperatures of 250.degree. C. or higher, preferably at 100.degree. C. or higher.

Abstract: Bastnaesite materials and Mg A! (and/or Al B!) materials can be chemically reacted by use of reactions wherein a Al B! ingredient such as alumina is made into a sol by use of a mono-protonic acid before Mg A! (and/or Al B!) materials is (are) reacted with the bastnaesite material. The resulting compounds are then used as SO.sub.x catalyst/absorbent materials in fluid catalytic cracking units and/or in fixed bed units.

Abstract: This invention relates to a conventional supported heterogeneous Ziegler-Natta catalyst for the polymerization of olefins. It has been found that adding a lithium compound to a transition metal catalyst component and then adding an organoaluminum co-catalyst and an organosilicon electron donor produces a catalyst which yields polymer with increased molecular weight. The lithium compound is of the general formula LiCp wherein Cp is a cyclopentadienyl or substituted cyclopentadienyl and is preferably lithium cyclopentadienide or lithium indene. Preferably, the molar ratio of lithium compound/transition metal is at least 0.2.

Abstract: A novel family of substantially amorphous aluminosilicate catalysts and a process for the manufacture thereof are described. In the process, a source of silica, a source of alumina and a source of an alkali metal are mixed in an aqueous medium and then subjected to hydrothermal treatment at a temperature of from 20.degree. C. to 200.degree. C. for a period of from 1 hour to 250 hours, the reaction conditions and duration being selected so as to produce a solid which is substantially amorphous. The invention also extends to the use of the calalyst in acid catalyzed reactions such as the skeletal isomerization of normal olefins, in particular normal butene, and to the use of the catalyst as a support in metal catalyzed reactions.

Abstract: An ionic metallocene catalyst for olefin polymerization which comprises: (1) a cyclopentadienyl-type ligand, a Group IVB transition metal, and alkyl, aryl, or hydride substituents, as a cation, and (2) a weakly coordinating anion comprising boron substituted with halogenated, such as tetra fluoro, aryl substituents preferably containing silylalkyl substitution, such as para-silyl t-butyldimethyl.

Abstract: A process wherein a fluidized particulate solid is contacted with a hydrocarbon feedstock in a vertically extending contacting zone, which process comprises introducing a stream of the particulate solid into the contacting zone and introducing a plurality of streams of liquid hydrocarbon feedstock into the contacting zone to intimately contact the particulate solid therein, the plurality of streams each being introduced into the contacting zone from one of a plurality of nozzles spaced apart in the contacting zone, and each stream having a flow path extending into the contacting zone and a flow pattern having a thickness which is substantially constant and a width which diverges from the point of introduction into the contacting zone.

Abstract: The invention concerns a catalytic composition and a process for the dimerization, codimerization or oligomerization of olefins, said composition comprising a mixture of at least one bivalent nickel complex which contains two tertiary phosphine molecules, at least one nickel compound or complex compound which contains neither water nor phosphine, and at least one alkylaluminum halide. The mixture is particularly for use in ionic type non aqueous liquid compositions, such as those formed by quaternary ammonium halides and/or quaternary phosphonium halides with aluminum halides and/or alkylaluminum halides.

Abstract: A controlled method of changing the transport rate of particles between two zones is disclosed. Changes are made in a computed value of the pressure difference of the conduit between the two zones through which the particles are transported. The changes are of a predetermined magnitude and are performed at predetermined time intervals, until the desired final value of the pressure difference is reached. The method minimizes fluctuations in the pressures of the two zones without over-sized vessels or additional equipment that would otherwise be needed to accommodate pressure changes. This results in a savings in construction costs. This invention is adaptable to a multitude of processes for the catalytic conversion of hydrocarbons in which deactivated catalyst particles are regenerated.

Abstract: A new class of olefin dimerization catalysts and an efficient method for their preparation is disclosed. B(C.sub.6 F.sub.5).sub.3 reacts quantitatively with Group 4 metallocene type catalysts to yield highly reactive cationic complexes as follows:(L.sub.2 MR.sup.2).sup.+ X.sup.- whereL=R.sub.2 (C.sub.5 H.sub.3); R=a C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 tert-alkyl group; R.sup.2 =a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl group, HM=Ti, Zr, Hf;X.sup.- =RB(C.sub.5 F.sub.3).sup.-.sub.3, or methylalumoxane, where R"=a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl group, H.These complexes are potent catalysts and may be used in the dimerization of .alpha.-olefins.

Abstract: A process to make a small, discrete, spherical magnesium dihalide alcohol adduct is provided. This process comprises: contacting a magnesium dihalide and an alcohol in a high-viscosity liquid that consists of hydrocarbons, to obtain a dispersion; heating and agitating the dispersion to obtain a molten dipersion; cooling the molten dispersion to form said small, discrete, spherical magnesium dihalide alcohol adduct.

Abstract: Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Clear liquid formulations comprising oleate and polyethylene glycol are applied to apples, lettuce and the like to remove soil and unwanted deposits. The compositions are characterized by their "non-soapy" feel and desirable viscosity profile which allows spray-on compositions to be formulated.

Abstract: Ethoxylated nonionic or AES surfactants are combined with N-alkoxy or N-aryloxy polyhydroxy fatty acid amides to provide a waxy, solid material which is useful as a stick-form spot remover or as a convenient means for adding otherwise liquid nonionic surfactants to granular detergent compositions, detergent bars and the like. Thus, C.sub.12 -C.sub.18 alcohol ethoxylates or C.sub.12-18 ethoxy sulfates are combined with C.sub.12 fatty acid N-(3-methoxypropyl)glucamide to provide solid, waxy materials useful for cleaning purposes.

Abstract: There is provided a method for preparing an alumina bound, zeolite catalyst, wherein a zeolite of low silanol content is used as the source of zeolite used to prepare the catalyst. A particular zeolite used in this catalyst is zeolite Y. This catalyst may be combined with at least one hydrogenation component and used to hydrocrack hydrocarbons, such as gas oils. In particular, an NiW/USY/alumina catalyst may be used in a hydrocracking reaction to produce distillate boiling range hydrocarbons from higher boiling hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing a carbon molecular sieve used for the separation of oxygen from nitrogen, which comprises the steps of:(a) milling hard coal to a grain size of 95%<20.mu.m;(b) oxidizing the finely milled hard coal with air in a fluidized bed;(c) adding water and coal tar pitch as a binder and molding the finely milled hard coal into shape;(d) carbonizing the finely milled hard coal molded into shape in a rotary kiln at a temperature of 500 .degree.to 850.degree. C., with a dwelling time of 55 to 65 minutes, in order to obtain a carbonization product with a bulk density of 530 to 560 g/l;(e) activating the carbonization product with steam at to 900.degree. C. for 165 to 195 minutes to obtain a sintered carbonaceous product having a bulk density of 590 to 650 g/l; and(f) treating the sintered carbonaceous product at 750 to 850.degree. C. with carbon-splitting hydrocarbons to obtain said carbon molecular sieve.

Abstract: A high activity olefin polymerization catalyst catalyzes the production of polymeric lower .alpha.-olefin having good properties. The catalyst is produced from an organoaluminum cocatalyst, a selectivity control agent and a novel olefin polymerization procatalyst which is prepared by contacting a tetravalent titanium halide, an optional inert diluent, an electron donor and a novel solid procatalyst precursor obtained by contacting (a) a carbonated magnesium alkoxide of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrocarbyl group having up to 12 carbon atoms and x is a number from 0.1 to about 2; and (b) at least one halogenating compound which is a non-transition metal halogenated compound or non-metallic halogenated compound. A process for polymerizing one or more .alpha.-olefins utilizing the novel high activity polymerization catalyst.

Abstract: Polyurethane foam-supported double metal cyanide (DMC) catalysts are disclosed as useful catalysts for epoxide polymerization. The foam-supported catalysts are easy to prepare, and are more active and show reduced induction periods compared with conventional powdered DMC catalysts. The catalysts of the invention can be recovered from the epoxide polymer products and can be reused to catalyze additional epoxide polymerizations.

Abstract: Process for the dehydrogenation of a hydrocarbon feed stream comprising steps of contacting the feed stream with a dehydrogenation catalyst in at least one dehydrogenation zone and reacting the feed stream to a hydrogen containing effluent stream;admixing to the effluent stream an oxygen containing atmosphere in at least one mixing zone;removing hydrogen from the effluent stream by reaction with oxygen in the oxygen containing atmosphere by contact with a hydrogen oxidation catalyst in at least one hydrogen removing zone,the improvement of which comprises employing massive forms of noble metals or alloys thereof as catalyst in the hydrogen removal zone.