Abstract: Described are selected siloxane adducts of tris(2-hydroxyethyl)isocyanurate having the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R and R' is individually selected from lower alkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and lower alkoxy groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and the sum of m, n, and p is from 0 to about 20; with the proviso that each R' is a lower alkoxy group when the sum of m, n, and p is 0. These siloxane adducts are also described as good functional fluids, particularly as lubricants and lubricant additives.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for removing dissolved oxygen from a liquid (e.g., aqueous) system which comprisesadding to said liquid system an effective amount of an oxygen-scavenging chemical selected from 1,2-dihydro-1,2,4,5-tetrazines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are individually selected from lower alkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and phenyl.

Abstract: Described are selected siloxane adducts of tris(2-hydroxyethyl)isocyanurate having the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R and R' is individually selected from lower alkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and lower alkoxy groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and the sum of m, n, and p is from 0 to about 20; with the proviso that each R' is a lower alkoxy group when the sum of m, n, and p is 0. These siloxane adducts are also described as good functional fluids, particularly as lubricants and lubricant additives.

Abstract: Novel compositions are described comprising silicone oils and silicate cluster compounds. The addition of the cluster compounds serves to enhance the silicone oils and accommodate the solubilizing of various additive materials that otherwise are not compatible with the silicones.

Abstract: In a process for treating shrimp that comprises (a) soaking whole, peeled and deveined shrimp in an aqueous solution containing at least one phosphate salt; and (b) thereafter freezing said soaked shrimp to preserve the shrimp for later cooking and consumption; wherein the improvement comprises carrying out sait soaking step for sufficient time and in the presence of an effective amount of a trace metal salt selected from the group consisting of calcium salts, magnesium salts, and mixtures thereof, in order to substantially maintain the trace metal content in said shrimp, whereby said treated shrimp will have white tissue coloration and a natural tender texture after cooking.

Abstract: A novel glycol and silicate-based surfactant composition is prepared by (a) obtaining a silicate-based component by a selective process involving (i) reaction of silicon tetrahalide with water and alcohol followed by (ii) transesterification with a polyether alcohol, and (b) subsequently combining the silicate-based component with glycols and/or polyglycol ethers. The resulting surfactant composition is utilized as a stabilizer in the production of polyurethane foam.

Abstract: A novel glycol and silicate-based surfactant composition is prepared by (a) obtaining a silicate-based component by a selective process involving (i) reaction of silicon tetrahalide with water and alcohol followed by (ii) transesterification with a polyether alcohol, and (b) subsequently combining the silicate-based component with glycols and/or polyglycol ethers. The resulting surfactant composition is utilized as a stabilizer in the production of polyurethane foam.

Abstract: An additive composition which can be adapted into conventional automatic dishwasher detergents for reducing foam during use thereof, comprising:A. a nonionic surface active agent having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a substantially linear, alkyl radical having an average from about 6 to about 12 carbon atoms,R' is a linear, alkyl radical of 1 to about 4 carbon atoms,R" is a linear, alkyl radical of 1 to about 4 carbon atoms,x is an integer of 1 to about 6,y is an integer of about 4 to about 20, andz is an integer of about 4 to about 25, andB. an alkyl phosphate ester having an average of 16 to 28 carbon atoms in the alkyl radical; andWherein the weight ratio of (A):(B) is from about 1:1 to about 99:1.

Abstract: A novel silicate-based surfactant composition is prepared by a selective process involving (1) reaction of silicon tetrahalide with water and alcohol followed by (2) transesterification with a polyether alcohol. The resulting surfactant composition is utilized as a stabilizer in the production of polyurethane foam.

Abstract: Low foaming biodegradable, liquid, non-gelling and nonionic surfactants are claimed having the formula: ##EQU1## wherein R is a linear, alkyl hydrocarbon having an average from about 7 to 10 carbon atoms, R' is a linear, alkyl hydrocarbon of about 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, R" is a linear, alkyl hydrocarbon of about 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, x is an integer of about 1 to about 6, y is an integer of about 4 to about 15 and z is an integer of about 4 to 25.