Abstract: A process of forming N,N-dialkylhydroxylamines (a class of compounds useful as oxygen scavengers in boiler water feed) by contacting an N-alkylhydroxylamine with an alkyl carbonyl compound to form a nitrone in situ or, alternatively, using previously formed alkylnitrone which is subjected to H.sub.2 and a hydrogenation catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a high molecular weight, water soluble polymer product of polyethyleneimine, said product is formed by reacting a linear polyethylenimine with formaldehyde and a polyvinyl alcohol. The resultant product is useful as an improved drainage and retention aid in papermaking processes.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel hindered cycloaliphatic monoisocyanates of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 -R.sub.7 are members of the group consisting of H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkaryl, aralkyl or mixtures thereof wherein the alkyl groups contain 1-18 carbon atoms, the cycloalkyl groups contain 4-8 carbon atoms and the aryl groups contain 6-14 carbon atoms with the proviso that where R.sub.3 is a group member other than H, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 can be H and with the further proviso that where R.sub.3 is H at least two of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are group members other than H and x is 1 to 7. Other novel dihindered intermediate compositions include aliphatic monoamines.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel hydrophilic, crosslinked, polyurea-urethane, solid, discrete particles formed by adding in droplet form a hydrophilic prepolymer comprising an isocyanate-capped polyol or mixtures thereof wherein said polyol or mixture of polyols has a reaction functionality greater than two, the total of said polyol present having an ethylene oxide content of at least 40 weight percent, before capping to a large excess of a stirred aqueous reactant. The resultant solid particles can be molded into various shapes as desired or used for coating or adhesive applications.

Abstract: Silane modified inorganic reaction product compositions, water based systems containing said compositions, drilling fluids containing said compositions and a method of drilling bore holes using said drilling fluids, wherein the silane-modified inorganic compositions comprise an aqueous solution, suspension or dispersion of a reaction product of a hydrous inorganic material selected from silicon oxide, aluminum oxide or mixtures thereof with from about 0.01 moles to about 0.3 moles per mole of oxide of an organo silane represented by the general formulaR.sub.x SiR'.sub.4-xwherein R represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 hydrocarbon radical, R' represents an alkoxy or halo radical and x is an integer of 1 to 3. The subject compositions unexpectedly increase the viscosity while imparting pseudoplastic properties to aqueous systems.

Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to hydrophilic polyurethane foam which exhibits improved tensile and tear properties and reduced shrinkage upon drying as a result of incorporation of substantially hydrophilic reinforcing fibers formed from homopolymers and copolymers of polyvinyl alcohol. The reinforced foams also exhibit reduced swelling upon contact with water.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved urethane prepolymers comprising the reaction product of a polyol with a monomeric isocyanate. The amount of residual unreacted monomeric isocyanate in said prepolymer is less than about 0.7% by weight of said prepolymer.

Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to a new polyurethane composition having improved flame retardance and to a method for preparing same. The present composition includes a hydrophilic polyurethane having alumina hydrate and a phosphorus containing compound disposed therein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel prepolymers which, when foamed provide hydrophilic polyurethane foams which are biodegradable.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a process for forming a wettable battery separator comprising a non-woven mat of polyolefin fiber by forming a non-woven mat of polyolefin fiber having a thickness in the range 10 to 40 mils and pore sizes less than 40 microns, contacting the mat with an aqueous solution of a water soluble peroxy compound, e.g. hydrogen peroxide or potassium persulfate at a temperature below 70.degree. C., rinsing the mat in water and thereafter immersing the thus treated mat in an aqueous solution of a hydrophilic vinyl monomer such as acrylic, methacrylic, vinyl sulfonic acid, said solution containing a redox catalyst, e.g. an ion of a transition metal, e.g. ferrous, cerous, cobaltous, or an organic amine, thereby causing a graft polymerization of said hydrophilic vinyl monomer on said polyolefin mat to give a wettable polyolefin battery separator.

Abstract: Ultra fine polypropylene fibers having a length of 1-100 microns and a diameter of 0.05-2 microns are admixed with a polyester resin composition comprising a polyester resin of a polyhydric alcohol and an unsaturated polycarboxylic acid admixed with a solvent such as styrene in an amount effective to cause the resulting thickened composition to have a thixotropic index of 1.5-8. The resulting thickened composition is useful for building or repairing fiber glass-polyester boats. The incorporation of such ultrafine polypropylene fibers in an epoxy resin composition also thickens the epoxy resin composition and causes it to have a thixotropic index of about 1.5-8.

Abstract: A brine is absorbed in a brine absorbing means and water is evaporated from the absorbed brine to form a concentrated brine which is removed from the brine absorbing means and recovered.

Abstract: The invention disclosed is for new improved hydrophobic polyurethane foams prepared by reacting a hydrophobic polyisocyanate reactant with large amounts of an aqueous reactant in the presence of an emulsifying agent. The resultant foams may be characterized with a broad spectrum of improved properties including load-bearing characteristics, hydrophobic properties, textural characteristics and the like.

Abstract: An aqueous solution useful as a detergent and bleach is prepared by dissolving an admixture of sodium perborate, sodium .alpha.-glucoheptonate, and sodium .beta.-glucoheptonate in water; the water can be evaporated to form a free flowing particulate solid useful as a detergent and bleach.