Abstract: Solid, low-cost paving binder prepared by admixing sulfur, paving grade asphalt (AC) asphalt, and a siliceous filler such as fly ash and silica material, and solidifying the product into preferably flaked, pellet or pastille forms. Carbon black is another possible ingredient of the paving binder. The solid paving binder has non-sick non-flow properties within a wide range of ambient temperatures, and it can be stored solid for subsequent use in paving applications. Properties such as the color, radiation-resistance, and odor of the paving binder can be controlled in the manufacturing process.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a silicon compound represented by the following formula (1): SinX1n  (1) wherein X1 is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, and n is an integer of 4 or more, on the proviso that n occurrences of X1 may be the same as or different from one another, or a modified silane compound represented by the following formula (2): SinX2mYl  (2) wherein X2 is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, Y is a boron atom or a phosphorus atom, n is an integer of 3 or more, l is an integer of 1 or more, and m is an integer of n to 2n+3, on the proviso that m occurrences of X2 may be the same as or different from one another, and solvent thereof. This coating composition is suitably used in the production of a device for forming a silicon film or a boron- or phosphorous-doped silicon film on a substrate having a large area.

Abstract: A composition for reducing surface tension comprising from about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight of a hydrocarbon surfactant and from 0.0001% to about 0.3% by weight of a fluorocarbon surfactant, provided that the hydrocarbon surfactant is present at less than or equal to 0.08% by weight when the fluorocarbon surfactant is present at greater than or equal to 0.

Abstract: A solvent free, diluent free, hydrocarbon soluble liquid polymeric colorant. Also disclosed is a method for applying a liquid colorant to solid granular substrates, such as fertilizer, to provide a colored substrate where the colorant exhibits a reduced tendency to bleed or migrate from the surface of the colored substrate onto other surfaces.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition, comprising: (A) an odor-emitting hydrocarbonaceous material; and (B) an odor-suppressing amount of an aldehyde or a ketone, and a carboxylic acid ester.

Abstract: The present invention provides a paper quality improver composition for papermaking, which is excellent in improved efficiencies of bulky value, brightness, opacity and the like of pulp sheet, demanded at lightening paper and increasing a blending amount of deinked pulp, even by adding a small amount thereof as well as which is further excellent in an improved efficiency of paper-strength. That is, the present invention provides a paper quality improver composition for papermaking; which comprises (A) a compound having lyotropic degree measured by a specific method of not less than 4% and satisfying at least two of (i) standard improved bulky value of not less than 0.02 g/cm3, (ii) standard improved brightness of not less than 0.5 point, and (iii) standard improved opacity of not less than 0.5 point and (B) a water-soluble polymer satisfying an average molecular weight and/or a viscosity thereof of specific value.

Abstract: Solid, low-cost paving binder prepared by admixing sulfur, paving grade asphalt (AC) asphalt, and a siliceous filler such as fly ash and silica material, and solidifying the product into preferably flaked, pellet or pastille forms. The solid paving binder has non-sick non-flow properties within a wide range of ambient temperatures, and it can be stored solid for subsequent use in paving applications.

Abstract: An antistatic composition for treating a substrate such as paper for use in a photocopier or the like, in rolls, or bundles in which sheets of the substrate are individually fed from a bundle of sheets of the substrate, comprises a single phase hydrocarbon oil composition. The hydrocarbon oil may optionally include additional antistatic additives. The composition reduces static between the individual sheets in the bundle, thus reducing paper misfeeds and jams when individual sheets in the bundle are fed into the photocopier. Also disclosed is a method of treating a substrate for use in a photocopier in which sheets of the substrate are individually fed from a bundle of sheets of the substrate, or rolls of a substrate, with an antistatic composition to reduce static between the individual sheets of the substrate. The method includes applying an antistatic composition including a hydrocarbon oil to at least one lateral margin of the bundle of sheets of the substrate.

Abstract: A method of sealing the cells of a ceramic honeycomb body (5) and a cell sealing material (1) are disclosed which can suppress the deformation and dissolution of the portions of the ceramic honeycomb body dipped in the cell sealing material. An end surface (50) of the ceramic honeycomb body (5), with the portions of the end surface (50) not to be sealed covered with a masking material, is dipped in the cell sealing material (1) thereby to seal the cells in a predetermined part of the end surface. The cell sealing material (1) is composed of ceramic particles and an assistant for fluidizing the ceramic particles. The assistant has the property of not substantially redissolving a binder contained in the ceramic honeycomb body.

Abstract: An aqueous adhesive composition with good release properties comprising a water based adhesive and a metal activated dicarboxylic acid anhydride starch derivative as release agent. This adhesive composition is useful in forming coreless paper rolls.

Abstract: A non-ozone depleting, non-flammable co-solvent composition useful as a carrier for actives such as accelerators, catalysts, initiators, activators and other primer materials for use as adhesive promoter compositions in combination with adhesive compositions. The co-solvent compositions include an azeotropic, non-flammable solution of a fluorinated compound and a substituted benzene compound.

Abstract: A binder system for use in the formation of ceramic or other powder-formed greenware comprising a binder, a solvent for the binder, a surfactant, and a component that is non-solvent with respect to the binder and solvent. The non-solvent component exhibits a lower viscosity than the solvent when containing the binder and comprises a low molecular weight oil having a 90% recovered distillation temperature range of between about 220 to 400° C. Also disclosed is a process of forming and shaping plasticized powder mixtures and a process for forming ceramic articles utilizing the binder system.

Abstract: A composition for reducing surface tension comprising from about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight of a hydrocarbon surfactant and from 0.0001% to about 0.3% by weight of a fluorocarbon surfactant, provided that the hydrocarbon surfactant is present at less than or equal to 0.08% by weight when the fluorocarbon surfactant is present at greater than or equal to 0.

Abstract: A binder system for use in the formation of ceramic or other powder-formed greenware comprising a binder, a solvent for the binder, a surfactant, and a component that is non-solvent with respect to the binder and solvent. The non-solvent component exhibits a lower viscosity than the solvent when containing the binder and comprises at least a portion of an organic liquid having a 90% recovered distillation temperature of no greater than about 225° C. and more preferably less than 220° C. Also disclosed is a process of forming and shaping plasticized powder mixtures and a process for forming ceramic articles utilizing the binder system.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyisocyanates and/or polyisocyanate-reactive materials containing at least some d-limonene. The invention further relates to emulsifiable polyisocyanates containing at least some d-limonene. The polyisocyanates and/or polyisocyanate-reactive materials containing d-limonene can be used as a coating material. The obtained coating material comprises a polyisocyanate-derived polymer containing d-limonene.

Abstract: A process for lacquer coating substrates with a colored and/or effect base lacquer and a clear lacquer topcoat, in which a colored and/or effect base lacquer layer of a base lacquer coating composition is applied onto a substrate and is provided in a wet-on-wet process with a clear lacquer coating. Before being jointly stoved or jointly cured with the base lacquer layer, the uncured clear lacquer layer is exposed to high-energy radiation. In the clear lacquer coating composition, the resin solids content contains 50 to 98 wt. % of a system A) thermally curable by addition and/or condensation reactions, which system contains substantially no free-radically polymerisable double bonds and substantially no groups capable of reacting in another way with free-radically polymerisable double bonds of a system B). The resin solids content further contains 2 to 50 wt.

Abstract: Fluorinated chemical precursors, methods of manufacture, polymer thin films with low dielectric constants, and integrated circuits comprising primarily of sp2C—F and some hyperconjugated sp3C—F bonds are disclosed in this invention. Precursors are disclosed for creating fluorinated silanes and siloxanes, and fluorinated hydrocarbon polymers. Thermal transport polymerization (TP), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), plasma enhanced CVD (PECVD), high density PECVD (HDPCVD), photon assisted CVD (PACVD), and plasma-photon assisted (PPE) CVD and PPETP of these chemicals provides thin films with low dielectric constants and high thermal stabilities for use in the manufacture of integrated circuits.

Abstract: A binder system for use in the formation of ceramic or other powder-formed greenware comprising a binder, a solvent for the binder, a surfactant, and a component that is non-solvent with respect to the binder and solvent. The non-solvent component exhibits a lower viscosity than the solvent when containing the binder and comprises at least a portion of a branched chain paraffin exhibiting a 90% recovered distillation temperature ranging between 205° C. to about 225° C. and a carbon chain length comprised predominantly of carbon chain distributions ranging from 12 to 14. Also disclosed is a process of forming and shaping plasticized powder mixtures and a process for forming ceramic articles utilizing the binder system.

Abstract: A printing ink composition is described which includes carbon black and an alkali metal hydroxide in combination with an alkenyl succinimide for the dispersion of the carbon black. Also disclosed is a method of preparing a carbon black printing ink composition which comprises dispersing the carbon black in a mineral oil in the presence of an alkali metal hydroxide and an alkenyl succinimide.

Abstract: A release agent method of use and method for production thereof is disclosed and described. The release agent contains release-active substances such as one or more oils, waxes, silicones and/or soaps, and optionally emulsifiers and other conventional additives in a carrier. The latter carrier is a mixture of at least one hydrocarbon and water. Said mixture being in the form of a water-in-oil dispersion.

Abstract: A method of preparing a coated substrate comprising: providing a radiation curable composition comprising a resin component including an unsaturated monomer and an unsaturated oligomer, binder or mixture of oligomer and binder; applying the radiation curable composition at a temperature in the range of from 35 to 150.degree. C. to the substrate; and subjecting the applied coating to radiation to thereby cure the coating. The invention also provides a composition for application of pigmented finishes and a method of coating in which a radiation curable composition is applied to a wet substrate.

Abstract: This invention relates to biodegradable coating compositions based on readily biodegradable mineral oils. The invention furthermore relates to the use of the coating compositions for dressing plastic mouldings, fibers or yarns. In particular, the coating compositions exhibit advantages during further processing of elastic polyurethane fibers finished with the coating compositions or fabrics produced therefrom.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for stabilizing a composition which comprises a mixture of a halopropargyl compound. The composition can be used broadly in industrial systems and more particularly with substrates such as paints, coatings, stucco, concrete, stone, cementaceous surfaces, wood, caulking, sealants, textiles, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed are articles useful in cleansing, and particularly wet-like cleansing wipes and toilet tissue. These articles are essentially dry to the touch prior to use, but deliver liquid when subjected to in-use shear and compressive forces. In one aspect, the articles of the present invention comprise a carrier and an emulsion applied to the carrier, the emulsion comprising a continuous external nonpolar phase and an internal polar phase dispersed in the external nonpolar phase, wherein the article is capable of retaining fluid prior to use. In another aspect, the emulsion-treated articles exhibit improved ability to release fluid when subjected to in-use pressures. The articles of the present invention offer a number of significant advantages over prior cleaning products when in the form of wet-like cleansing wipes such as those used for cleaning of hardsurfaces (e.g., floors, countertops, sinks, bathtubs, toilets, and the like) and wet-like toilet tissue.

Abstract: This invention relates to a sprayable guide coat composition for use in the detection of defects on surfaces and its method of use in surface finishing processes. The composition contains anti-loading agents which improve abrasive cut and life of the abrasive article (such as sandpaper) that it is used in conjunction with. The composition also improves quality and speed of removing surface defects by providing a fast drying coating.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is a method for treatment of a painted or glass surface so as to provide improved adhesion of a urethane adhesive applied thereafter, comprising the steps of applying a pre-wipe solution to the surface, the pre-wipe solution comprising an a hydrocarbyl substituted aromatic sulfonic acid and a solvent for the acid which is soluble in the solvent; and allowing the solvent to evaporate. In a second aspect, the present invention is a pre-wipe composition comprising from about 0.5 percent to about 10.0 percent by weight of the acid and from about 90.0 percent to about 99.5 percent by weight of solvent for the acid.

Abstract: A method of impeding the evaporation of a solvent by at least partially dissolving a solvent soluble polymer in the solvent in sufficient amounts so as to impede the evaporation of the solvent is disclosed. In one embodiment the soluble polymer may be selected from the group including oligomeric or polymeric homo-, co-, and terpolymers wherein a vinylcyclohexyl moiety comprises at least 10% weight of the polymer. Another aspect is generally directed to a method of storing a solvent including placing the solvent in a suitable container for storage, and dissolving in at least a portion of the solvent sufficient amounts of a soluble polymer so as to impede the evaporation of the solvent. Also described are compositions including a solvent and a polymer dissolved in the solvent so as to impede evaporation of the solvent.

Abstract: A furniture surface having a coating consisting of a bottom layer comprising a silicone oil adjacent to the furniture surface and a top layer comprising an oil having a specific gravity less than the silicone oil in the bottom layer and a water repelling film-forming fluorinated polymer. The coating may consist of a bottom layer comprising a silicone oil adjacent to the furniture surface, an intermediate layer comprising a water repelling film-forming fluorinated polymer, and a top layer comprising an oil having a specific gravity less than the silicone oil in the bottom layer. The coating may also consist of a bottom layer comprising a silicone oil adjacent to the furniture surface, an intermediate layer comprising an oil having a specific gravity less than the silicone oil in the bottom layer, and a top layer comprising a water repelling film-forming fluorinated polymer.

Abstract: Automobile spray wax compositions incorporating an aromatic compound having at least one of two linear C.sub.8 -C.sub.20 alkyl substituents, and a preferred embodiment thereof including a compound identified and characterized by a CAS registry number of 68988-79-4.

Abstract: A dampproofing composition comprising from about 25 to about 80 parts by weight of a polymer based component, from about 15 to about 70 parts by weight of a solvent, and from about 5 to about 60 parts by weight of a processing oil, to total about 100 parts by weight, wherein the solvent produces a substantially homogeneous solution.

Abstract: Wet-like cleaning wipes and similar articles that are particularly useful in removing perianal soils. These wipes comprise a carrier comprising at least one polarphobic region, an optional, preferred substrate such as tissue paper web, and an emulsion applied to the carrier. The emulsion comprises a continuous external lipid phase and a dispersed internal polar phase. The continuous lipid phase of the emulsion is sufficiently brittle that it ruptures when subjected to low shear pressures during use to release the dispersed internal phase. Inclusion of the polarphobic region allows the ability to control flow of the internal water phase components following rupture of the emulsion.

Abstract: A method for the temporary protection of metal surfaces from corrosion is provided in which the metal surface to be temporarily protected from corrosion is coated with a guanidinium salt of an unsaturated fatty acid containing 6 to 44 carbon atoms.

Abstract: An improved anti-abrasion/slip ink additive is disclosed comprising a mixture of sintered polytetrafluoroethylene and pharmaceutical grade petrolatum. As an alternative, additional material, such as phenolic resins and oils can be added to the mixture. The additives permit the less costly manufacture of printing inks, most particularly heat set inks and results in print which has improved rub, slip and anti-mar characteristics.

Abstract: Disclosed are coating compositions which include a preceramic silicon-containing material dissolved in short chain linear siloxanes. The compositions have a long shelf life and are useful for forming coatings which are thick and of good quality.

Abstract: A composition is formed by combining water with an organic polymer such as polybutylene or an alkyd resin, and an alkoxysilane of the formula R.sub.n Si(OR').sub.4-n where R is an alkyl radical of 1-10 carbon atoms, an alkenyl radical having 2-8 carbon atoms, phenyl, chloropropyl, or trifluoropropyl, n is 1 or 2, and R' is an alkyl radical having 1-6 carbon atoms. The composition is free of amine or quaternary ammonium functional silanes. It can be emulsified and used to treat a cellulosic or masonry surface to render it water repellent.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved hydrocarbon gels which find use in the fracturing of petroleum producing formations. In particular it relates to the use of a defined class of gelling agents for hydrocarbons which provide excellent results in such fracturing. The gelling agents comprise combinations of selected orthophosphate esters and ferric ammonium citrate or lower alkyl amine derivative thereof. The lower alkyl amine derivatives are referred to as ferric alkylamine citrates.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved hydrocarbon gels which find use in the fracturing of petroleum producing formations. In particular it relates to the use of a define class of gelling agents for hydrocarbons which provide excellent results in such fracturing. The gelling agents comprise combinations of (1) selected orthophosphate esters and (2) a composition comprising a source of ferric ions, an amine, and a polycarboxylic acid or salt thereof.

Abstract: A surface treating agent composition of fluorine-containing-oil-in-hydrocarbon-containing-oil type emulsion prepared by emulsifying a liquid fluorine-containing oil and a liquid hydrocarbon-containing oil by using a polymeric surfactant having a fluorine-containing segment and a hydrocarbon-containing segment in a molecule has excellent long-term stability.

Abstract: A formulation for a resilient gasket coating which is curable by ultraviolet radiation without emitting fumes into the surrounding environment. Different portions of the coating are cured by successive exposure to two different wavelengths of ultraviolet radiation during a continuous in-line process. The first wavelength cures an inner portion of the coating and bonds the coating to the substrate. The second wavelength cures a coating surface. The formulation permits ultraviolet curing of thicker pigmented coatings than have been previously known.

Abstract: A release agent for green sand mold forming contains a hydrocarbon oil as the main lubrication component. The release agent contains a surface active agent as a dispersant and an anion surface active agent and/or a strong basic amine as a wettability improving agent as essential components besides the hydrocarbon oil. The release agent is used in a form of oil-in-water type emulsion by diluting it with water. Since it is possible to dilute the release agent with water, the release agent occupies less capacity during storage and transportation, and since the release agent can increase the water to the hydrocarbon oil ratio of the composition at application, it contributes to improvements in resource saving and safety against fire.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved hydrocarbon gels finding use in the fracturing of formations which produce petroleum and other hydrocarbons. The gelling agents comprise combinations of ferric salts, selected orthophosphate esters, a low molecular weight amine such as triethonolamine or triethylamine, and a surfactant.

Abstract: This invention involves a method of optically whitening clay minerals to transform their natural yellow tint to increased whiteness. Generally, it has been found that clay materials having low cation exchange capability can be directly reacted with very small amounts of cationic dyes, the apparent whiteness of said clay minerals being substantially increased thereby.

Abstract: A pavement rejuvenating composition in which particular coal tar derivatives and other optional ingredients are admixed with one or more blackening agents. The blackening agent may be one or more of the following: soft coal tar pitch, aromatic cracked petroleum residue, silicone, aliphatic amine, carbon black or 0.01-2.0% by weight pavement dressing conditioner to give the desired blackening and pavement preservation effect.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved hydrocarbon gels which find use in the fracturing of petroleum producing formations. In particular it relates to the use of a define class of gelling agents for hydrocarbons which provide excellent results in such fracturing. The gelling agents comprise combinations of selected orthophosphate esters and ferric ammonium citrate or lower alkyl amine derivative thereof. The lower alkyl amine derivatives are referred to as ferric alkylamine citrates.

Abstract: A binder composition for storable zinc dust paints contains a mixture of silicic acid esters, solvents, curing agents, an antideposition agent, and a dearomatized aliphatic hydrocarbon mixture with an average molecular weight of 133. The binder composition has a flash point distinctly higher than 21.degree. C.

Abstract: A tire gel balancing composition having a Storage modulus of between 3000 and 15000 Pa and the Specific Gravity less than 1000 kg/m.sup.3 in the temperature range between -20.degree. and +90.degree. C., preferably its Storage modulus is about 9000 Pa, is capable of balancing tires by being able to flow under the vibrations caused by imbalance in a wheel assembly. The composition preferably comprises a mixture of: 1) paraffinic oils, polybutene oils, polyol esters or polyol ethers; 2) hydrophobic or hydrophilic fumed silica; 3) poly-alkyl-methacrylates, styrene-ethylene-propylene block copolymers or polyhydroxycarboxyl acid derivatives; and optionally corrosion inhibitors and antioxidants.

Abstract: Liquid or pasty compositions having release-effective properties, which contain difluoromethoxy-2,2,2-trifluoroethane (E245), either alone or admixed with additional solvents, and at least one agent having release-effective properties, and also the use of these compositions and a method for their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to precursor coating compositions which are particularly suitable for being admixed with at least one supercritical fluid used as a viscosity reduction diluent and then spraying this resultant liquid mixture of supercritical fluid and precursor coating composition onto a substrate to be coated.

Abstract: A coatable composition suitable for reducing dust generation during processing of granular materials consists essentially of a tackifier, an organic oil, and an adhesion agent, the tackifier consisting essentially of an organic material having a glass transition temperature of no less than about 120.degree. C. and a diluent present in sufficient amount to give the tackifier a kinematic viscosity ranging from about 3,000 to about 5,000 centistokes at 100.degree. C. The tackifier is preferably present in the composition at about 0.5 to about 2.0 weight percent of the total weight of the composition, and the adhesion agent is preferably present at about 0.5 to about 5.0 weight percent of the total weight of the composition, with the balance being organic oil.

Abstract: High modulus, flexible films may be fabricated from blends of pectin, starch and, optionally, plasticizers. The films are biodegradable, water soluble and are advantageous in that all materials are derived from agricultural products.