Abstract: The water resistance of gypsum compositions, such as those used in gypsum wallboard, is improved by incorporating in the compositions an aqueous emulsion containing a paraffinic hydrocarbon having a melting point of 40.degree. to 80.degree. C., montan wax and polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: Novel compositions are provided for use in the vapor priming of substrates used in the preparation and production of microelectronic devices comprising a first component comprising an organosilane having a hydrolyzable silicon-nitrogen bond and a second component selected from the group consisting of a second organosilane different from the first component having a hydrolyzable silicon-nitrogen bond, a hydrocarbon, an ether, a disiloxane and an alkoxysilane in which all components have substantially the same boiling points at atmospheric pressure. These compositions which are vaporized and transported to an area of silylation on a substrate by an inert gas, silylate the substrate surface and provide for uniform successful coating with organic films. These organosilane mixtures allow for rapid vapor priming and silylation steps in the manufacture of microelectronic devices with successful subsequent coating of the substrates with uniform organic films.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion composition suitable for treating cellulosic or masonry surfaces to render them water repellent is disclosed, said composition comprising:(i) an alkoxysilane of the formulaR.sub.n Si(OR').sub.4-nwherein R is an alkyl radical, an alkenyl radical, phenyl, chloropropyl or trifluoropropyl, n is 1 or 2 and R' is an alkyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms;(ii) a silane coupling agent of the formulaR".sub.m R'".sub.p Si(OR').sub.4-m-pwherein R" is selected from the group consisting of amino and quaternary ammonium organofunctional groups, R'" is an alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R' has its previously defined meaning, m is 1 or 2 and p is 0 or 1, with the proviso that m+p is 2 or less and the molar ratio of said alkoxysilane (i) to said silane coupling agent (ii) is 0.5:1 to 3:1; and (iii) a polyisobutylene polymer, and preferred emulsions of the invention further comprising a wax component.

Abstract: A leather cleaner and conditioner consists of d-limonene, sorbitan monolaurate, mineral oil, lecithin, and butylated hydroxytoluene.

Abstract: A leather cleaner and conditioner consists of d-limonene, diporpylene glycol N-butyl ether, lecithin, poly (5) oxyethylene isodecyl oxypropyl amine, sorbitan monolaurate, triethanolamine modified dodecylbenzene sulfonate, butylated hydroxytolune, mineral oil, and water.

Abstract: Flowable, pressure-compensating material compositions are provided. The compositions are directed toward improving one or more aspects of the flowable material, such as by providing/improving flame retardancy and/or the homogeneity of the composition over time. For instance, one composition includes a liquid, a viscosity-increasing material, and beads having a preselected coating thereon to provide for a coupling interaction with at least one of the liquid and the viscosity-increasing material.

Abstract: An alkenylsuccinic acid emulsion sizing agent, wherein said alkenylsuccinic acid emulsion sizing agent has a solid concentration of at least 25% by weight, and comprises active components comprising an alkenylsuccinic acid present in an amount of at least 50 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the total active components in the alkenylsuccinic acid emulsion sizing agent; and, wherein said alkenylsuccinic acid is obtained by dispersing a product prepared by reacting a branched inner olefin having from 9 to 18 carbon atoms with maleic anhydride in water using an amphoteric acrylamide-series polymer.

Abstract: The improved binder system for use in the injection molding of sinterable powders such as metal powders, ceramic powders and cermet powders comprises a (co)polymer that has a molecular weight in excess of 2000 and which contains at least one epoxy group in the molecule. Preferably, the binder system comprises said (co)polymer, a (co)polymer other than said (co)polymer, and an organic compound having a molecular weight up to 2000. Using a binder system comprising (a) 3-80 wt % of a (co)polymer that has a molecular weight in excess of 2000 and which has at least one epoxy group in the molecule, (b) up to 70 wt % of a (co)polymer other than component (a), and (c) 20-80 wt % of an organic compound having a molecular weight of not more than 2000, there is provided a composition for the injection molding of sinterable powders. The compound has excellent moldability and strength properties.

Abstract: An aqueous composition comprising an active ingredient, a volatile organic compound and water, which is homogenized so that at least 90% by weight of the active ingredient are in particles of less than 1.0 micron in diameter, may be used to deliver an active ingredient. Suitable active ingredients include, but are not limited to, mold releases, coatings, solvents and reactive compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating composition based on a polyester resin, an amino resin and an epoxy resin.The polyester resin is a carboxyl-functional polyester with a molecular weight of between 12000 and 25000.

Abstract: A cut-back composition useful for ambient temperature application to substrates comprising a resinous or residue-based component such as asphalt, polymer modified asphalt, coal tar, natural rubber or elastomers and a terpene solvent.

Abstract: A water-based wax-free stable emulsion composition, useful as water sealer for wood, concrete and porous materials is disclosed. The water-based sealer composition forms a non-drying film that is water-repellant, flexible, self-sealing and allows passage of water vapor. The water-based sealer composition contains less than 400 grams per liter of volatile organic compounds. The water-based sealer composition is especially suited for above-grade applications in that it protects against absorption of water.

Abstract: The technical field of the invention is concerned with smoke-generating devices and with powdered materials scattered by dispersion means in order to produce a camouflaging cloud which is effective in the infrared region. The material in accordance with the invention essentially consists of at least one powder having grains provided with a coating which is chemically inert with respect to the grain, which affords resistance to temperatures lower than or equal to the dispersion temperature, and which does not oxidize in free air.

Abstract: There is provided a water based water repellent coating composition, method of making and method of use. The coating composition comprises an emulsion having water as the continuous phase and, as the discontinuous phase, droplets of a nonvolatile organic water repellent composition, the emulsion containg an emulsion stabilizing amount of a hydrophobically modified polyacrylic acid polymer wherein the viscosity of the emulsion is less than about 100 Cps and the particle size of the droplets is less than about 50 microns. The relatively low viscosity and small particle size provides for easy application and excellent penetration into porous substrates. The process of making the compositions involves the making of a conventional emulsion of this type and then high kinetic energy processing so as to produce the desired viscosity and particle size. The method of use involves the application of the composition to a substrate followed by evaporation of the water and any volatile components from the composition.

Abstract: A process for preparing an oil-in-water emulsion is provided, which process comprises mixing and heating a water-insoluble organomodified polysiloxane oil or an organic oil, an organomodified silicone emulsifier, water and an alkaline metal salt above the cloud point of the emulsifier under agitated conditions and cooling the resulting mixture below the cloud point.

Abstract: A paraffin wax composition comprises straight-chain saturated hydrocarbons, wherein the content of each of the straight-chain hydrocarbons having the number of carbons being 22 to 44, respectively, is not less than 2% by weight relative to the entire straight-chain saturated hydrocarbons. A rubber composition is also disclosed, which comprises a rubber and this paraffin wax composition, wherein 1 to 10 parts by weight of the above paraffin wax composition is blended relative to 100 parts by weight of a diene rubber.

Abstract: Different materials (glass, paper, etc.) may be coated with extremely stable and transparent thin films. An organic chemical solution is formed by at least 75% by volume of an organic solvent selected from linear saturated hydrocarbons, benzene, toluene, dodecylbenzene, bicyclohexyl linear monoamides and preferably saturated isoparafinic hydrocarbons (electroate dispersants) and an active compound selected from linear hydrogenated, perfluorinated or hydrogenated-fluorinated trichlorosilane molecules is employed and the coated surface exhibits super hydrophobic properties.

Abstract: Liquid composition based on organic solvents to facilitate the adherence of coatings to substrates.A composition having the following ingredients provides excellent adherence characteristics to coatings applied to various substrates pretreated with the composition. The composition contains a mixture of organic solvents as follows:from 17 to 35% of xylenes,from 4 to 14% of ethylbenzene,from 55 to 75% of white spirit, and optionallyfrom 0.05 to 3% of an methylpolysiloxane modified by a polyether oil.The composition may be used on substrates like steel, iron, copper, brass, chrome, tin, aluminum, glass, earthenware, rubber, plastic and polyesters. It leads to improved adherence to such substrates of coatings like paint, varnish, glue and mastic as well as coatings applied by chrome-plating, galvanization and gold and silver plating.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a filling composition for optical fiber cable, and a fiber optic cable comprising a protective jacket carrying a fiber optic element therein and the filling composition, in which the filling composition comprises hydrophobic fumed silica; an organic oil; and a thermal oxidative stabilizer, wherein the stabilizer is at most monofunctional with respect to ability to hydrogen bond with the fumed silica. Preferably, the thermal oxidative stabilizer is a hindered phenol and the organic oil, which preferably is a polyalkene oil or a mixture of polyalkene oils, has a viscosity of greater than about 1000 cps at 25.degree. C. The organic oil comprises at least one molecular weight fraction; preferably, the maximum molecular weight for each fraction of the organic oil is less than about 4000 and at least about 80% by weight of the molecules in the organic oil have a minimum molecular weight of about 800.

Abstract: Substantially non-toxic correction fluid compositions including an opacifying pigment dispersed in a solution of a solvent, a siloxane and a film-forming polymeric material.

Abstract: A bitumen composition is provided which contains a block copolymer of one or more halogenated vinyl aromatic blocks and one or more conjugated diolefin blocks. The composition does not phase separate upon storage for five days at 160.degree. C. and has excellent ductility and elasticity. The utilization of halogenated block copolymers also results in improved high service temperature viscosity and moduli with excellent resistance to thermal cracking at low service temperatures. The block copolymer is preferably a hydrogenated block copolymer. The bitumen is preferably halogenated.

Abstract: In a paste for use in the electronics industry which comprises:i) a non aqueous vehicle; andii) a particulate filler material, the improvement which comprises the vehicle being a stable emulsion of at least two immiscible organic liquids of at least 50% by volume disperse phase, one of which liquids is selected from the group consisting of a polar solvent and a mixture of polar solvents, and the other of which liquids is selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic hydrocarbon and a mixture of aliphatic hydrocarbons and the paste, when heated to remove the vehicle therefrom yields less than 3.0% by weight of organic residues based on the weight of the paste.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon oil compositions of improved low temperature properties comprise intimate mixtures of hydrocarbon oil and a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one straight-chain .alpha.-olefin of relatively high carbon number.

Abstract: Versatile coalescing agents for water-borne coating applications are disclosed. The coalescents comprise propoxylated propylene glycol tert-butyl ether and one or more organic solvents, particularly glycol ethers. These coalescents efficiently reduce minimum film-forming temperature, and also have a dramatically reduced tendency to swell resins compared with prior art coalescents.

Abstract: In sizing paper and paperboard with an aqueous ASA sizing system, a dispersal is formed comprising an ASA, a water-immiscible carrier, and a cationic water-soluble dispersing agent and when desired, a non-ionic surfactant. The dispersal can be shipped and stored for a prolonged time until use. The dispersal is added to water to form an oil-in-water sizing emulsion. This prepared emulsion is suitable for sizing paper and paperboard directly without the need for additional emulsifying agents or expensive equipment.

Abstract: Discontinuous transferable adhesive layers have been proposed for manufacture by printing or by coating and subsequent stripping of a matrix to leave a plurality of individual areas of adhesive. Such processes are slow and difficult to effect leading to increased cost. According to the invention, a coating composition is continuously coated on to a release substrate, the composition and drying thereof being selected that, at the end of drying, the adhesive composition is present as a plurality of discrete areas. This may be effected, e.g. by coating an emulsion and drying down appropriately.

Abstract: Liquid solutions for cleaning plastic and metallic surfaces and methods of cleaning such surfaces using the solutions are disclosed. The solutions may be used to clean audio/video tapes and tape-engaging parts, computer diskettes, electrical components, video screens, etc. The solutions comprise an isoparaffinic hydrocarbon solvent, a glycol ether, and, optionally, a monohydric branched alcohol having 4 to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved method for forming stable dispersions of particulate matter. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of forming stable dispersions of particulate matter in both organic and silicone-based fluids.

Abstract: A composition having excellent water-repellent properties and stability in an emulsified state is provided. The composition contains a wax having a melting point of 50.degree. to 90.degree. C., a hydrocarbon resin, an alkali metal salt of a condensation product of .beta.-naphthalene sulfonic acid with formalin and an alkali salt of polyacrylic acid. These components are emulsified in water. The composition is especially useful as a waterproof agent fo gypsum boards and gypsum plaster.

Abstract: A process is provided for feeding cables, wires, pipes etc. through a wall in such a way that the water- and/or gas resistance of the wall is maintained and that later on additional cables etc. can be passed through. The process uses a sealing agent comprising an intimate mixture of a water-swellable substance such as a clay and a hydrophobic substance such as vaseline. The sealing agent can be placed in a tubular device for providing water-tightness when making a bushing in a partially porous wall.

Abstract: A pipe thread sealant paste composition comprising from about 30 to about 80 percent by weight of natural flake graphite particles of a size sufficient to pass through a 100 Tyler mesh sieve and a liquid carrier comprising a mixture of mineral oil and petrolatum, the paste composition preferably having a total ash content of no greater than about 1 percent by weight and containing leachable chlorides in amounts equal to or less than about 50 parts per million. The invention also relates to a method for preparing and applying the pipe thread sealant paste to pipe joints.

Abstract: A polymeric material is provided which comprises the following monomer units: from about 23 to about 32 parts by weight butyl acrylate; from about 16 to about 22 parts by weight of a lower alkyl methacrylate; from about 28 to about 40 parts by weight of a monomer selected from vinyl acetate and styrene; and from about 14 to about 20 parts by weight of an acidic monomer selected from acrylic acid and methacrylic acid; said polymer being further characterized as having an intrinsic viscosity of from about 0.16 to about 0.30 deciliter per gram as measured by a Cannon-Fenske Kinematic viscometer.

Abstract: A printing ink of low misting properties comprising a dispersion of a pigment in a vehicle containing a hydrocarbon oil and an antimisting additive comprising an organic acid phosphate such as tridecyl acid phosphate (which is preferred), glycerol or propylene carbonate.

Abstract: A method of imparting hydrophobic or abhesive properties to a substrate. A composition including a compound selected from the group consisting of(a) a compound of the formulaR.sub.1 R.sub.2 C.dbd.CR.sub.3 R.sub.4and an oligomer of polymer thereof;(b) a compound of the formula--(CR.sub.1 R.sub.2 -CR.sub.3 R.sub.4).sub.n --(c) a compound of the formula ##STR1## and an oligomer of polymer thereof wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently CH.sub.3 or C.sub.2 H.sub.5 ; R.sub.4 is H, CH.sub.3 or C.sub.2 H.sub.5 ; A and B are independently H, CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5 or --(CR.sub.1 R.sub.2 -CR.sub.3 R.sub.4).sub.n --; and n is an integer between 1 and 20,000,000 is applied to the surface of the substrate. When the composition cures, the substrate possesses superior water-proof and release properties.

Abstract: An aqueous mold release agent for the production of molded polyurethane articles, especially polyurethane soft foam articles, is provided which contains as substance effecting mold release at least a portion of one or more unsaturated oligomeric or polymeric hydrocarbons having molecular weights of at least 500 and iodine values of at least 60, preferably in combination with one or more foam stabilizers suited for polyurethane systems.

Abstract: both R.sub.1 's are CH.sub.3 or together form --CH.sub.2).sub.5 ;both R.sub.2 's are CH.sub.3 or together form --CH.sub.2).sub.5 ;R.sub.3 has a significance of R, independently of R, except for oxygen;X is --O--, --NH-- or ##STR2## m is an integer from 1 to 4 inclusive; R.sub.4 is a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic group unsubstituted or substituted by one or two groups selected from --OH and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy and which can be interrupted by an oxygen or sulphur atom; or an aromatic group unsubstituted or substituted by one or two groups selected from --OH, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy are useful as U.V. light stabilizers in polymeric organic compounds.

Abstract: A bitumen composition comprising asphalt and a low molecular weight .alpha.-olefin homopolymer or copolymer. The composition is useful in the preparation of roofing coatings or materials and the cured roofing material will exhibit improved low temperature flexibility when compared to prior art roofing compositions. The composition may also contain other additives including high molecular weight polymers, fillers, fire retardants, anti-oxidants, anti-ozonants, pigments and the like.

Abstract: A pipe thread sealant paste composition comprising from about 30 to about 80 percent by weight of natural flake graphite particles of a size sufficient to pass through a 100 Tyler mesh sieve and a liquid carrier comprising a mixture of mineral oil and petrolatum, the paste composition preferably having a total ash content of no greater than about 1 percent by weight and containing leachable chlorides in amounts equal to or less than about 50 parts per million. The invention also relates to a method for preparing and applying the pipe thread sealant paste to pipe joints.

Abstract: Composition comprising heavy hydrocarbons and water, having a viscosity much lower than that of the hydrocarbons it contains. It is constituted by a multiple emulsion, the internal phase of which comprises a primary emulsion of water in the hydrocarbons and the external phase comprises water containing at least one surfactant, in which this primary emulsion is dispersed, thus forming a secondary emulsion which is self-stable or is stabilized by the addition of stabilizing agents to its external phase.

Abstract: Minor amounts of water insoluble elastomeric polymers are combined with oil. The combination is sprayed or applied in a foam carrier to dust particles to inhibit dissemination thereof which would otherwise occur by windage or transit motion and the like.

Abstract: The composition comprises a carbide-forming element, a carbon-containing pound selected from the class of hydrocarbons, having a boiling or sublimation point of 180.degree. to 750.degree.0 C., staying in a solid state at room temperature, an activator and an inert filler, mass %:______________________________________ carbide-forming element 40-70 carbon-containing compound 0.5-2.5 activator 0.2-5.0 inert filler the balance ______________________________________It is recommended that the function of the carbon-containing compound be performed by diphenyl, naphthalene, anthracene, the function of activator, by halogen-containing ammonium salts, and the function of inert filler, by aluminum oxide, magnesium oxide or silicone dioxide.

Abstract: A binder which comprises pitch and the condensation product of (A) a ketone or dione selected from the group consisting of C.sub.3 to C.sub.13 aliphatic linear, branched or cyclic ketones and diones having at least one active hydrogen on each carbon atom adjacent to a ##STR1## group, compounds of the formula: ##STR2## wherein a and b are integers having a values of 0 to 6, and the C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl substituted derivatives thereof; and (B) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of C.sub.5 to C.sub.11 aldehydes, said aldehydes having an aromatic ring containing 4 to 6 carbon atoms and 0 to 1 oxygen atoms, wherein said condensation product has a Heat of Reaction Value of less than about 155 cal/g. Said binders being useful in the production of graphite electrodes having superior physical and electrical properties.

Abstract: Cohesive bonding between silicone rubber compositions and plastics is achieved using primer compositions comprising a solution of at least one member of a specified class of organotitanate esters in an organic liquid. Cohesive bonding of silicone rubber compositions to both plastic and metals is achieved by including at least one member from either of two specified classes of organosilicon compounds in the primer composition together with the organotitanate ester.

Abstract: A novel composition for treating asphalt and concrete surfaces is provided formed of a mixture of topped coke oven tar, an aromatic solvent having an API Gravity@ 60.degree. F. of 11-30, Specific Gravity 60.degree./60.degree. F. of from 0.876-0.993, Distillation Range .degree. F. of 310-450 IBP (initial boiling point) to 350-550 DP (dry point), and a Flash pt. .degree. F. TCC of 110-250; and a bituminous pavement rejuvenator which is a composition derived from coal tar and comprises a mixture of di-, tri- and tetracyclic aromatic compounds and their alkyl homologs containing lower alkyl groups together with a significant amount of phenolic and hydroxy derivatives and having a specific gravity at 25.degree./25.degree. C. of at least 1.08, an initial boiling point of at least 180.degree. C., and a continuous boiling range to at least 300.degree. C., 70-40% by volume of the material remaining as residue at 300.degree. C., and the distillate to 300.degree. C. having a minimum specific gravity at 25.degree./25.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nonhydrated bentonite intimately contacted with a polypropene, polybutene, or mixtures thereof to provide a formable and shapable non-aqueous bentonite composition particularly useful as a water barrier. The bentonite composition can be extruded in the form of a rope, rod, sheet or the like and is sufficiently tacky for adherence to a wall or conduit, floor or roof in areas of potential water flow to prevent the seepage of water through the bentonite composition. In one embodiment, the bentonite composition includes a polypropene and a polybutene and an elastomer, such as butyl rubber, having sufficient resilience to stretch or expand with the expanding bentonite upon hydration and to aid in maintaining the structural integrity and cohesiveness of the composition. In another embodiment, the composition comprises bentonite, an elastomer, and any plasticizer compatible with the elastomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-hydrated bentonite intimately contacted with a polypropene, polybutene, or mixtures thereof to provide a formable and shapable non-aqueous bentonite composition particularly useful as a water barrier. The bentonite composition can be extruded in the form of a rope, rod, sheet or the like and is sufficiently tacky for adherence to a wall or conduit, floor or roof in areas of potential water flow to prevent the seepage of water through the bentonite composition. In one embodiment, the bentonite composition includes a polypropene and a polybutene and an elastomer, such as butyl rubber, having sufficient resilience to stretch or expand with the expanding bentonite upon hydration and to aid in maintaining the structural integrity and cohesiveness of the composition. In another embodiment, the composition comprises bentonite, an elastomer, and any plasticizer compatible with the elastomer.

Abstract: Amines are reacted with phosphorous trichloride to form N-dichlorophosphinoamines that are then reacted with a bisphenol in about equimolar amounts to provide polyphosphoramidite oligomers. The polyphosphoramidite oligomers are effective as stabilizers for polymers such as polyolefins, and form even more efficient stabilizer combinations with hydroxyphenylalkyleneyl isocyanurates.

Abstract: A silver metallizing paste for attachment of silicon semi-conductive devices in lead-frame packages, specifically ceramic packages, which is less expensive than a gold preform but useable in hermetic packages, and provides better electrical and thermal conductivity, and higher bond strength, than silver polyimides. From 25 to 95% of silver is blended with a low-melting glass, preferably one having 95-96% PbO, and a paste or ink is formed with a suitable vehicle at 75-85% solids. Use of the paste follows conventional practice. Selection of Ag:glass ratio depends on the type of die bonding to be used. The paste is particularly useful in MOS technology, where low contact resistance is required, and also finds applications as a solder substitute and bonding chip capacitors. It is most advantageous in attachment of larger-area integrated circuits in that stress cracking associated with the gold-silicon eutectic is avoided.

Abstract: Water repellent treating compositions are based upon olefin and paraffin materials containing a substantial proportion of compounds containing from 20 to 24 carbon atoms. The treating compositions are especially useful for application to wood. Additives such as wood preservatives, alkyd resins and, in especially preferred compositions, organic ionizable compounds are included. The preferred compositions are useful for application to wood substrates which are subsequently electrostatically sprayed with a topcoating.

Abstract: A pipe thread sealant paste composition comprising from about 30 to about 80 percent by weight of natural flake graphite particles of a size sufficient to pass through a 100 Tyler mesh sieve and a liquid carrier comprising a mixture of mineral oil and petrolatum. The paste composition preferably having a total ash content of no greater than about 1 percent by weight and containing leachable chlorides in amounts equal to or less than about 50 parts per million. The invention also relates to a method for preparing and applying the pipe thread sealant paste to pipe joints.