Abstract: 3-Substituted para-aminophenols, process for preparing them, their use for dyeing keratinous fibres and the intermediate compounds used in the process of preparation.3-Substituted para-aminophenols, of general formula: ##STR1## where X.dbd.H, halogen; Y.dbd.O--, --S--; R.dbd.alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.1-4 aminoalkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 polyhydroxyalkyl;with the proviso that, when X.dbd.H, R is not methyl, and when X.dbd.H and Y.dbd.O, R is not ethyl;process #or preparing them, intermediate compounds of formula: ##STR2## where X.sup.1 .dbd.halogen, Y and R have the meaning stated above; with the proviso that, when Y.dbd.O, R is not methyl, and when R.dbd.aminoalkyl, X.sub.1 can also denote hydrogen;dyeing compositions containing one or more compounds of formula (I), and a process for dyeing human hair.

Abstract: The floor advertisement apparatus is used in a cavity formed in the floor of a building. A lower holding layer is located and secured in the bottom of the cavity. An upper holding layer with an opening extending therethrough has a transparent layer secured to one side of the upper holding layer. The transparent layer and the upper holding layer are located in the cavity. An advertising layer is secured to the lower side of the transparent layer within the opening for viewing from above. Both of the holding layers may be magnetic material or one can be magnetic material and the other one of metal attracted by magnetic lines of force for removably holding the upper layer to the lower layer. In another embodiment, the transparent layer has a layer of adhesive material secured to its bottom side for removably securing the transparent layer in the cavity.

Abstract: A flexible frame adapted to removably secure a flexible advertising material to the exterior of a vehicle such as a truck trailer. When affixed to the side panels of a trailer, a series of opposed clamps connected to each other by a tensioned rod would firmly keep the flexible material under tension.

Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising nonionic detergent surfactant; hydrophobic cleaning solvent; and suds control system comprising fatty acid and anionic sulfonated and/or sulfated detergent surfactant. The compositions are preferably in the form of aqueous liquids and preferably have monoethanolamine and/or beta-aminoalkanol present.

Abstract: A device for storing and displaying one or more photographs is disclosed. The device includes at least one display plate for holding one of the photographs, and a container having a top that includes one or more display slots for holding a display plate. A photograph is mounted in the display plate and the display plate is then attached to one of the display slots to display the photograph. Additional photographs may be stored inside the container when they are not being displayed.

Abstract: A wastewater clarificant very excellent in the powers for removing BOD, COD and SS is provided. The clarificant comprises an aqueous solution containing a polynuclear complex salt that is obtained by subjecting to isochoric heating an aqueous solution containing a mixture of sulfates of a plurality of metals selected from the group consisting of potassium, iron, calcium, sodium, magnesium and aluminum. Preferably, the clarificant comprises an aqueous solution containing a polynuclear complex salt that is obtained by subjecting to isochoric heating an aqueous solution containing a mixture of sulfates of a plurality of metals selected from the group consisting of, in molar concentration, 0.02 to 0.08 of potassium, 0.11 to 1.31 of iron, 0.003 to 0.030 of calcium, 0.004 to 0.040 of sodium, 0.27 to 0.81 of magnesium and 0.370 to 1.300 of aluminum.

Abstract: A cleaner composition for removing graffiti including ink, marking pen marks and paint from a variety of substrates or surfaces. The base composition for all five embodiments comprises N-methylpyrrolidone, propylene carbonate, isocetyl alcohol, an ingredient selected from the group consisting of dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate and dipropylene glycol methyl ether acetate, a thickening agent and a surfactant. Each species or embodiment varies the range of these ingredients and some embodiments include other ingredients, such as dimethyl sulfoxide, a tertiary amine and mineral oil and lavender oil. Each embodiment is directed to a different type substrate or surface to maximize the removal of graffiti on that surface without any deleterious effects to that surface.

Abstract: The treatment of an aqueous system to inhibit scale formation with a polyepoxysuccinic acid scale inhibitor, an acrylic acid copolymer and a lanthanide ion blending agent.

Abstract: A flocculating agent which comprises: a particulate polyethylene oxide; an inert liquid vehicle comprising a mixture of a glycol and glycerine, wherein the specific gravity of the polyethylene oxide is approximately the same as the specific gravity of the inert liquid vehicle; a suspension agent, and, optionally, an acidic compound.

Abstract: Polyether polyamino methylene phosphonates possess high calcium tolerance and have been found to give excellent inhibition of the formation, deposition and adherence of scale-forming salts, especially calcium carbonate, under severe conditions which include elevated pH, high dissolved solids content, and high saturation levels of calcium carbonate.

Abstract: An offshore platform rig cleaner consisting essentially of as major components d-limonene (5-7% actives by weight), a non-ionic surfactant selected from one member of the group consisting of ethoxylated octyl and nonyl phenol (15-21% actives), and an acrylic copolymer thickener (0.2 to 0.4%). The thickener may be preferably ethyl acrylate-methyacrylic acid. It has also been found that in the preparation of the cleaner the order of addition should be water then surfactant then d-limonene to avoid haze in the composition and to facilitate manufacture.

Abstract: A signholder assembly including a retaining bracket and a pair of clear, relatively flexible planar panels. Each of the panels has a face surface and is substantially identical to one another and adapted to be mated to one another and mounted along a bottom edge in the retaining bracket by the assembly. A U-shaped insert is provided having an upstanding medial wall which forms a pair of channels for receiving the panels, the wall provided with protuberant structure along opposite surfaces thereof arranged to frictional engage against the panels to hold them in place in the channels. The protuberant structure enable varying panel thicknesses to be installed in the channels.

Abstract: An aqueous, coal dust suppression fluid comprising one or more surfactants and at least one high terpene-containing natural oil. The coal dust suppression fluid can be used in a formulation of water dosed with the aqueous dust suppression fluid for the abatement of coal dust. A method is described for the abatement of coal dust using the formulation.

Abstract: Fire resistant hydraulic fluid compositions comprising (a) one or more esters of polyhaloaromatic acids per se or in combination with (b) one or more hydraulic fluids independently selected from mineral oil, poly-.alpha.-olefins, alkylated aromatics, cycloaliphatics, esters of dibasic acids, polyol esters, polyglycols, silicones, silicate esters, phosphate esters, and halogenated compositions other than (a); a method for imparting fire resistant properties to known hydraulic fluids by adding one or more esters of polyhaloaromatic acids alone or combined; and the use of the inventive compositions as fire resistant hydraulic fluids. The fire resistant compositions may, optionally, contain one or more shear-stable polymers which have been found to increase the fire resistance of the hydraulic fluid composition.

Abstract: A soluble, extended-release composition containing a benign acidic agent preventing and dissolving plaque build-up in pipes on board a ship which is not environmentally harmful. The composition can be manufactured into a self-contained, safe to use unit which is easy to dispense, easy to monitor, and leaves no waste product to be manually disposed of.

Abstract: N-ethyl alkanohydroxamic acids, where said alkyl group is a straight chain alkyl group of 8 to 10 carbon atoms, or a branched alkyl group of 8 to 18 carbon atoms, provided said alkyl group is not cyclic, useful as metal chelants for use in organic solvent extractant solutions such as kerosene to extract metals from aqueous solutions by forming complexes of the extracted metal with the N-ethyl hydroxamic acid. Metals can be stripped from complexes of N-ethyl hydroxamic acids at higher concentrations into lower strength acid stripping agents. The N-ethyl hydroxamic acid-containing organic solvent extraction solutions exhibit rapid phase separation from aqueous solutions, good hydrolytic stability and resistance to forming emulsions.

Abstract: A soap composition for the removal and prevention of scale in aqueous media comprising a 1:1 stoichiometric equivalent of an organic carboxylic acid and an amine base. The organic carboxylic acid is selected from the group consisting of hydroxyacetic, citric, acetic, gluconic, salicylic, tartaric and benzoic, and mixtures thereof. The amine base is selected from the group consisting of monoisopropanolamine, diisopropanolamine, triisopropanolamine, monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, diethylamine and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Polyether polyamino methylene phosphonate N-oxides possess high calcium tolerance and have been found to give excellent inhibition of the formation, deposition and adherence of scale-forming salts, especially calcium carbonate, under severe conditions which include elevated pH, high dissolved solids content, and high saturation levels of calcium carbonate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition in dry form, preferably in the form of a tablet, containing a combination of ingredients which upon addition to contaminated water effectively removes turbidity, metal and organic contaminants in the water and thereby makes the water safer for drinking. The composition is particularly useful for personal use so that safe drinking water can be obtained by the simple addition of the composition to the water to remove the turbidity and contaminating materials contained therein. Preferably the composition contains bentonite clay, attapulgite clay, polymeric coagulant and/or flocculent, biocide, zeolite and activated charcoal. The invention also provides a method for treating water with the composition as well as a method for making the composition.

Abstract: A portable map holder comprises a substantially rigid elongate sleeve member having an open end through which a folded map can be inserted. The sleeve has a top wall made of transparent material to expose a map inserted therein. A transparent cursor is mounted on the sleeve for slidable movement therealong over the transparent top wall. The cursor incorporates a lens for magnifying inscriptions on a map inserted in the sleeve and visible through the top wall.