Abstract: A composition for preservation of wood or wood-based materials comprising 1-[[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl]methyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole, at least one of o,o-diethyl o-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridyl) thiophosphate, o,o-diethyl o-(.alpha.-cyanobenzylidene-amino) thiophosphate, O-ethyl o-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-S-n-propyl dithiophosphate and o,o-diethyl o-(1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-1-phenyl-3-pyridazinyl) thiophosphate, and a suspending agent comprised of at least one of a diluent, an emulsifier and a wetting agent, is provided, together with a process of preparing the composition by mixing the components thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microbiocidal composition and methods for the preparation and use of of such compositions. Properly used in accordance with the present invention, these microbiocidal compositions are effective in killing or inhibiting a wide variety of harmful, destructive or offensive microorganisms including viruses, bacteria, yeasts, algae and molds. The microbiocidal compositions of the present invention are suitable for use with conventional detergents to provide microbiocidal cleansing agents. The microbiocidal compositions can also be mixed with a liquid to provide an effective disinfectant. The microbiocidal additive can be incorporated into plastic materials and various synthetic fibers thereby imparting microbiocidal activity to the plastic materials or fibers.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions of bromonitrostyrene or system comprising propylene carbonate, ethylene carbonate bromonitroethenylfuran are formed in a carrier solvent or mixtures thereof. The propylene carbonate system may additionally include tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol. The compositions have good activity and stability, are non-toxic, non-flammable, non-corrosive, odorless, and colorless, and have desirable boiling and flash points and vapor pressure.

Abstract: A method for preventing agglomeration of powder, characterized in that a poly(oxyethylene)diglycosic acid is incorporated as an anti-agglomeration agent to the powder.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for deacidifying paper by contacting the paper with hydrocarbon or halocarbon solutions of certain magnesium and/or zinc alkoxyalkoxides which may have been treated with carbon dioxide to yield low viscosity solutions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for stabilizing a percarboxylic acid characterized in that the percarboxylic acid is mixed with at least one pyridine derivative selected from the group consisting of picoline, ethylpyridine, conyrine, lutidine and N-oxide thereof.

Abstract: An improvement in the process of incorporating a modifier ingredient into the surface region of a resinous article is described herein. The basic process includes immersing the article in a liquid such as water and contacting the immersed article with a solution of a modifier ingredient in a solvent which is immiscible with the liquid. The improvement herein comprises removing a substantial amount of air dissolved in the water layer to prevent droplets of solution from rising to the surface of the water layer during the process, thereby preventing solid modifier material from accumulating on the water surface.

Abstract: Metallic salt powder pellets are formed by blending metallic salt powder of aliphatic monocarboxylic acid, with a binder material capable of binding the metallic salt powder under normal bulk handling and transport conditions without altering end use properties of the metallic salt powder, and passing the blended composition through a pellet mill. The metallic salt powder pellets can be handled and transported with greatly reduced risk of generating hazardous dust, and readily disintegrate in conventional blending and mixing apparatus to disperse in a manner similar to unpelletized metallic salt powder.

Abstract: Non-stick protection can be given to the surfaces of thermoplastic material which has a tendency to become stuck to other thermoplastic surfaces during storage, especially during the heat of the summer months. By placing a film of (1) a salt selected from (a) a hydroxy alkyl sulfonate salt and (b) and alkyl sulfonate salt, and (2) an alkyl sulfate salt on the surface of the thermoplastic, sticking can be reduced or totally prevented.

Abstract: A flowable triethylenediamine composition containing 200 to 1,000 ppm zinc stearate. Aqueous solutions containing such flowable triethylenediamine in amounts suitable for making polyurethane foam are clear and colorless without foam formation on the solution surface.

Abstract: A process for preventing the caking of particles of ammonium bifluoride and/or ammonium fluoride salt mixtures or salts subjected to the action of temperature, pressure and/or moisture, the process comprising spraying on said particles a solution comprising a primary, secondary or tertiary amine carrying an alkyl group with 8 to 25 carbon atoms.

Abstract: This invention relates to the stabilization of polyurethane foam by using a combination of a phenothiazine with at least a co-stabilizing effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of certain dithiocarbamates, thiuramsulfides, mercaptobenzothiazole, phosphites, phosphonites, phenolic antioxidants, pentaerythritol-tetrakis(beta-laurylthiopropionate), 4,4'-thiobis(2-t-butyl-5-methylphenol) and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The flowability of stored triethylenediamine is improved by admixing with a flow promoting amount of a salt, amide or ester derivative of a C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 fatty acid. Especially suitable flow promoting additives for triethylenediamine are sales of stearic acid.

Abstract: A composition of matter in particulate, crystalline form. The composition comprises a hydrate-forming phosphate selected from the group consisting of sodium tripolyphosphate, sodium pyrophosphate and trisodium phosphate, between about 0.1% by weight and about 23% by weight added water in the form of water of hydration said water containing in solution sufficient surfactant to provide the composition from about 0.20 ppm and about 125 ppm of a surfactant. Methods for preparing such compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Included are novel perhydro-s-triazine derivatives, tentacular-perhydro-s-triazines. For example, 1,3,5-triazine-1,3,5-(2H,4H,6H)triethanol dioleate; 1,3,5-triazine-1,3,5-(2H,4H,6H)triethanethiol trioleate; and 1,3,5-triazine-1,3,5-(2H,4H,6H)tris(morpholinoethane) are included. The derivatives are corrosion inhibitors for metals. the compounds may also be used as emulsifiers, lubricants and hydraulic fluids.

Abstract: Solid sodium bromide and aqueous sodium bromide solutions incorporate sodium tartrate and one or more amides of nitrolotriacetic acid in order to inhibit floc formation in aqueous sodium bromide solutions in the pH range 6-12 and in order to insure that the solid sodium bromide is free flowing.

Abstract: A composition of matter in particulate, crystalline form. The composition comprises a hydrate-forming phosphate selected from the group consisting of sodium tripolyphosphate, sodium pyrophosphate and trisodium phosphate, between about 0.1% by weight and about 23% by weight added water in the form of water of hydration said water containing in solution sufficient surfactant to provide the composition from about 0.20 ppm and about 125 ppm of a surfactant. Methods for preparing such compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a water-base coating composition and method for its use that forms a readily strippable protective film on metal surfaces. The composition includes a film former ingredient which is a terpolymer of polyvinyl butyral, polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl acetate. The water-base coating composition also contains a fugitive corrosion inhibitor, i.e., a corrosion inhibitor having a sufficient vapor pressure to impart corrosion resistance to surfaces coated with the film former composition. Suitable corrosion inhibitors are aromatic triazoles such as benzotriazole. A leveling agent such as morpholine is used to prevent the film from pulling from the edges during drying. Morpholine is particularly advantageous as it extends the working time when coating objects, and prevents the dispersion from clogging nozzles of spraying equipment. Morpholine also contributes to the corrosion inhibition of the coating.

Abstract: A method and composition for the preservation of plants. The composition comprises a preservative and a facilitator to increase the rate of aspiration of the preservative by the plant. The preferred preservative is glycerine and the preferred facilitator is dimethyl sulfoxide. Two processes for systemic application of the preservative composition are disclosed.

Abstract: The use of certain oxyalkyl amines as anti-caking agents for triethylenediamine (TEDA) is disclosed. The anti-caking agent comprises polyoxypropylene amines or their amides, the amines having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, a methyl radical or an ethyl radical, Z is a hydrocarbon radical having from 2 to 5 carbon atoms forming from 2 to 4 external ether linkages; n is a number from 1 to about 40 and r is a number from 2 to 4.

Abstract: In the making of an impression wherein an impression material comprising an alginate, a pulverulent material and a dust-reducing coating is mixed with water to form a paste, the paste is positioned about a mold member, and permitted to harden, the improvement wherein such coating comprises an iso-paraffin. There is reduced dusting.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid anticaking and antidusting composition is disclosed which comprises from 35 to 60 parts of C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 polyhydric alcohols and ethers thereof having a molecular weight up to 600, especially glycerin in admixture with from 20 to 30 parts of a sodium naphthalene sulfonate, and from 20 to 50 parts of water. The naphthalene component is selected from naphthalene and methyl-substituted derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A method for the production of small, dustless, free-flowing pellets of powder chemical additives utilizing a high molecular weight polymeric binder, such as polyvinyl alcohol; a surfactant containing oxyethylene groups; and water.

Abstract: A free flowing particulate heavy duty laundry detergent containing no more than 8.7% of phosphorus (from phosphate) is comprised of sodium tripolyphosphate particles having nonionic detergent in the interior and on the surface thereof, which adheres a coating of smaller particles of ion-exchanging zeolite to the phosphate. Also within the invention is a method of making such a product by pre-mixing spray dried sodium tripolyphosphate particles and smaller zeolite particles and admixing with them, as by spraying, in liquid form, onto moving particles, a normally liquid or pasty nonionic detergent, such as a higher fatty alcohol polyethylene oxide condensation product, which penetrates the sodium tripolyphosphate particles and adheres zeolite particles to the surfaces thereof.

Abstract: An aqueous release agents for the temporary antiadhesive surface-finishing of tacky pellets, granulates, cubes, flakes and the like, which is a 0.5 to 25% by weight and, more particularly, a 5 to 20% by weight solution of one or more at least dihydric aliphatic alcohol containing from 3 to 7 carbon atoms and/or one or more at least tribasic aliphatic hydroxycarboxylic acid or water-soluble salt thereof, optionally in combination with from 0.2 to 15% by weight of a water-insoluble salt of a C.sub.12 -C.sub.36 aliphatic or alicyclic mono- or dicarboxylic acid, and the use of these release agents in the production of hotmelt adhesives, more particularly pressure-sensitive hotmelt adhesives.

Abstract: A composition for protection of the liquid surface from heat- and mass-trfer, for example from evaporation, contains a polymer limitedly swelling in the protected liquid or a mixture of said polymer with a neutral filler having a density lower than the density of the protected liquid.A method for protection of the liquid surface from heat- and mass-transfer comprising application of said composition on the surface of a liquid, for example petroleum, in an amount of from 0.1 to 2 kg per m.sup.2. Upon contacting of the polymer with the liquid the polymer rapidly swells and forms a continuous gel-like covering which hinders the heat- and mass-transfer on the liquid surface.

Abstract: The flowability of stored triethylenediamine is improved by admixing with a flow promoting amount of a C.sub.5 -C.sub.28 acetylenic alcohol. Especially suitable as a flow promoting additive for triethylenediamine is a mixture of 3,6-dimethyl-1-heptyne-3-ol and 3,5,8,10-tetramethyl-6-dodecyn-5,8-diol.

Abstract: The flow characteristics of a mass of wet, water-insoluble solid particles such as coal are improved by applying thereto a flow-characteristic-improving substance in the form of a foam.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing free-flowing stabilizer and lubricant compositions for halogenated polymers comprising combining two or more lubricant and stabilizer components to form a mixture of powdered compounds, which mixture consists at least partly of organic compounds and lubricants and stabilizers solid at room temperature, and intensely fluid-mixing said mixture together with from about 0.2 to 5 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the mixture, of an organic lubricant for halogenated polymers that is liquid at room temperature, the process being carried out so that melting or softening of the powdered compounds does not occur. The organic lubricant liquid at room temperature is selected from the group consisting of the 2-ethylhexyl, isononyl, isodecyl, isotridecyl, and isooctadecyl esters of 2-ethylhexanoic, isononanoic, isodecanoic, isotridecanoic, or isooctadecanoic acid or of a fatty acid having from 16 to 18 carbon atoms or a mixture thereof, such as stearic acid.

Abstract: An aqueous release agents for the temporary antiadhesive surface-finishing of tacky pellets, granulates, cubes, flakes and the like, which is a 0.5 to 25% by weight and, more particularly, a 5 to 20% by weight solution of one or more at least dihydric aliphatic alcohol containing from 3 to 7 carbon atoms and/or one or more at least tribasic aliphatic hydroxycarboxylic acid or water-soluble salt thereof, optionally in combination with from 0.2 to 15% by weight of a water-insoluble salt of a C.sub.12 -C.sub.36 aliphatic or alicyclic mono- or dicarboxylic acid, and the use of these release agents in the production of hotmelt adhesives, more particularly pressure-sensitive hotmelt adhesives.

Abstract: Cyclopropylmethyl(ene) ethers have an outstanding action in microbicidal agents for preserving industrial materials from damage or destruction by microorganisms.

Abstract: A process for preventing the agglomeration of agglomerative powder, such as TEDA monomer piperazine, sodium chloride and ammonium chloride, comprising adding TEDA polymer to the agglomerative powder or adding TEDA to a solution from which the powdery material is crystallized.

Abstract: A powdered carpet composition comprising a blend of an inorganic salt carrier, an agglomerating agent, a fragrance and a polysiloxane material, said composition exhibiting anti-caking and fragrance retention properties and being in proper form for ready application to and removal from carpets so as to provide deodorizing and freshening effects thereto.

Abstract: Marble, stones, tiles and articles manufactured from such materials are protected from the degrading action of atmospheric and polluting agents by applying to the surfaces of said materials and manufactured articles, a protecting agent which is a perfluoropolyether as such or diluted with a solvent or a mixture of solvents having a boiling temperature lower than 80.degree. C., preferably a fluorochlorohydrocarbon.

Abstract: There is disclosed an anticaking composition comprising a dispersion of an alkyl or cycloalkyl amine, either unneutralized or as a salt, in a liquid medium comprising a water-in-oil emulsion containing from about 5 to about 60 percent, by weight, of water.There is also disclosed a method of treating hygroscopic or water soluble material in particulate form comprising contacting said material with an anticaking composition which comprises a dispersion of an alkyl or cycloalkylamine in a liquid medium comprising a water-in-oil emulsion containing from about 5 to about 60 percent, by weight, of water, in an amount sufficient to reduce the tendency of said material to agglomerate.

Abstract: Enzyme particles are coated or at least partially coated with a salt of a lower alkyl siliconic acid and/or polymerization product(s) thereof which may be formed from such acid on storage. The coated enzyme particles are useful as components of heavy duty fabric softening laundry detergent compositions, such as those which contain bentonite to soften laundry. The coating material, which may be more simply referred to as the siliconate, assists in stabilizing the enzyme when such is incorporated in detergent compositions, helps to prevent adherence of the coated particles to container or compartment walls and can aid in controlling the foaming activity of the built synthetic organic detergents.

Abstract: A free flowing antistatic composition is provided in a solid particulate form for use with polymeric materials. The composition is a flowable mixture of predominantly C.sub.18 alkyl ethoxylated primary amine particulates with micron sized silica gel particulates. The composition of the present invention is particularly useful with food packaging polyolefin materials.

Abstract: .alpha.-Azolyl-glycol derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl,R.sup.2 is alkyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or unsubstituted or substituted benzyl,R.sup.4 is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, arylalkyl or heteroarylalkyl or, where n=1, may also be unsubstituted or substituted aryl or heteroaryl,X is CH or N andn is O or 1,their salts and metal complexes tolerated by crop plants, their preparation, and agents containing these derivatives for controlling fungi and regulating plant growth.

Abstract: A sublimable composition comprising adamantane and a sublimable hydrocarbon other than adamantane. This composition is quite useful as a carrier for a mothproofing agent, a perfume, and the like. From this composition can be produced a molded product by melt molding, for example.

Abstract: Heat loss and evaporation from contained bodies of water are reduced by generating a cured polysiloxane foam on the surface of the water. The foam is formed by reacting an organohydrogenpolysiloxane with the water in the presence of a rhodium catalyst or an inhibited or chelated platinum catalyst.

Abstract: A chemical seal for isolating the liquid phase of a contained liquid from the vapor phase present in the container headspace comprises a chemically impregnated gel formed by mixing a biopolymer gel, a high molecular weight polymer and chemical impregnants with water to form a gel-forming aqueous solution which is applied to the surface of the contained liquid and allowed to solidify thereby forming a mechanically stable, chemically impregnated gel seal in intimate contact with the contained liquid.

Abstract: A very effective composition for inhibiting vapor losses of stored hydrocarbons comprises a mixture of a surfactant, such as a foaming agent, and a polyglycol. A method for retarding evaporation of volatile hydrocarbons from a body of liquid hydrocarbon material is provided by forming a thin film of these compositions on the surface of the body of liquid hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A procedure is provided for the production of clean, dustless particulate granules from dusty, dirty particles by treatment with a composition comprising a liquid polymeric substance, illustratively, epoxidized soybean oil, and a solid, low molecular weight polymer having a melting point in the range of about 95.degree. to 105.degree. C., illustratively, a polyethylene vinyl acetate copolymer in the proportions of from 1 part of solid polymer to 1 part of liquid polymeric substance to 2 parts of solid polymer to 1 part of liquid polymeric substance. In one modification of the procedure, the ingredients were charged to a Papenmeir mixer and the mixer was run at 1500 RPM until a temperature of 95.degree. C. was reached. The resulting product comprised clean, dustless uniform beads.

Abstract: The invention relates to anticlumping products and to an anticlumping treatment. The anticlumping products for salts, simple or complex fertilizers, comprise, as active substance an effective amount of at least one non-hydrosoluble salt of an alkylamine, a cycloalkylamine or an aromatic amine, having from 2 to 22 carbon atoms, with an alkylnaphtalene-sulfonic acid whose alkylaryl radical includes from 11 to 32 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Solid particulate polyvalent metal carboxylic acid salt compositions particularly useful as polyvinyl chloride resin stabilizers are provided comprising at least one solid polyvalent metal carboxylic acid salt in dusting particulate form and a liquid epoxy fatty acid ester having a viscosity at 25.degree. C. within the range from about 100 to about 2000 cps, in an amount within the range from about 3% to about 20% by weight of the total composition, sufficient to render the particulate salt composition substantially nondusting, while maintaining the salt composition free-flowing, non-caking and non-tacky.

Abstract: The wet flow characteristic of water-insoluble solid particles such as coal is enhanced by forming on the surface of the solid particles a coating of a fluid having the property of lowering surface tension in aqueous solution, preferably a water solution of a substance from the group consisting of methyl and dimethyl naphthalene sulfonates and ethoxylated linear secondary alcohols, the substances being highly water soluble and the water solution having a low viscosity, a high flash point and low toxicity.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting the formation of scale upon metallic heat exchanger surfaces exposed to water solution containing a supersaturated concentration of at least one alkaline earth metal salt at the surface temperature of the heat exchanger. The method comprises using, as the exchanger surface, a corrosion resistant metal surface coated with a film of methylene siliconedichloride.

Abstract: A very effective composition for inhibiting vapor losses of stored hydrocarbons comprises a mixture of a surfactant, such as a foaming agent, and a polyglycol. Indeed a method for retarding evaporation of volatile hydrocarbons from a body of liquid hydrocarbon material is provided by forming a thin film of these compositions on the surface of the body of liquid hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Significant enhancement of titanium dioxide recovery from a titaniferous ore is achieved by improving the efficiency of the comminution of the ore with the use of polyols of the formula:R--C--R'OH).sub.3wherein R is alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), or hydroxyalkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) containing up to 3 hydroxy groups, and wherein R' is alkylene (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4).

Abstract: Detergent-compatible antistatic compositions are described containing a combination of cationic antistatic agents and hydrogenated triglycerides as discrete particles. Preferred compositions also include certain smectite clay materials to permit the simultaneous attainment of fabric softening, static-reduction and cleansing effects of fabrics washed therein.