Abstract: Poly sulfoxides of the general formula ##STR1## where each R is a monovalent aliphatic radical bound to a sulfoxy group. Each R is defined as being individually selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## wherein R', R" and R"' are individually selected from the group consisting of alkyl moieties containing 1 to 22 carbon atoms, and aralkyl moieties, alkylated aryl moieties, heterocyclic alkyl moieties, cycloalkyl moieties containing 4 to 40 carbon atoms wherein the said moieties are joined to the sulfoxy group through the alkyl chain, the said moieties being unsubstituted and substituted, said substitutions being individually selected from the group consisting of halogen moieties, nitro moieties, alkoxy moieties, alkyl moieties, and dialkylamino moieties.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing aminosulfonate of the general formulaR.sub.f -Q.sub.l -N(R.sub.1)-Q.sub.2 -N(R.sub.2)-Q.sub.3 -SO.sub.3 Mwherein R.sub.f represents a perfluorinated aliphatic group having 3 to 16 carbon atoms; Q.sub.1 represents --CH.sub.2 --.sub.h in which h represents an integer of 1 to 6, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 Z--.sub.i in which Z represents --O-- or --S--, and i represents an integer of 1 to 4, ##STR1## or a combination of these; Q.sub.2 and Q.sub.3 are identical or different and each represents --CH.sub.2 --.sub.j in which j represents an integer of 1 to 6, ##STR2## in which R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or ##STR3## M represents a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal atom, an alkaline earth methal atom, or --N(H).sub.m (R.sub.4).sub.n in which R.sub.4 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and m and n represent 0 or an integer of 1 to 4 provided that m+n=4; R.sub.

Abstract: Metal corrosion in the presence of methylchloroform is inhibited when thiazolidine is added to the methylchloroform. The inhibitor is useful in degreasing processes and may be used in combination with other known inhibitors.

Abstract: Zwitterionic quaternary ammonium sulfates of the formulas hereinafter disclosed are provided as new compounds and as effective lubricant and fuel additives. They are multifunctional, having, among others, the ability to reduce corrosion, oxidation and friction in, for example, an internal combustion engine and thereby to reduce fuel consumption.

Abstract: Compositions and method of using said compositions for inhibiting the corrosion of high lead solder in aqueous systems are disclosed. Alkali metal aliphatic phosphonates in combination with alkali metal mercaptobenzothiazoles are effective inhibitors for the corrosion of high lead solder in aqueous systems.

Abstract: Lubricants are stabilized against wear and corrosion by adding an additive amount of a novel substituted thiadiazole. These are derived from 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole and other moieties, as for example, an isocyanate moiety.

Abstract: A composition and method for controlling corrosion in aqueous systems with multiple metallurgies such as industrial cooling equipment is disclosed. The composition generally includes: (1) a triazole chosen from the group consisting of tolyltriazole and benzotriazole, (2) an aliphatic mono- or di-carboxylic acid having from 8-38 carbon atoms that is capable of controlling corrosion of mild steel, and (3) a nonionic wetting agent. In an alternate embodiment, the composition also includes a scale inhibitor chosen from the group consisting of polyol esters, 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid, amino tri(methylene phosphonic acid), and 2-phosphono-butane-tricarboxylic acid-1,2,4. The method of the invention entails the use of the above compositions in aqueous systems at dosage levels of at least 10 ppm.

Abstract: A corrosion-inhibiting and cavitation-inhibiting cooling liquid based on polyhydric alcohols such as glycerol and glycols, is described. As the corrosion-inhibiting and cavitation-inhibiting agent, it contains a combination of corrosion inhibitors and sulfamido compounds. The new cooling liquid is particularly suitable for use in internal combustion engines.

Abstract: Triazine di- and tricarboxylic acids of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is a straight-chain or branched chain unsubstituted or substituted 1-11C alkylene group, a 2 or 3C alkenylene group, a 5-12C cycloalkylene group or an unsubstituted or substituted arylene group, X is H, an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, NH.sub.4.sup.+ or a primary, secondary or tertiary 1-12C ammonium residue, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and each is H, 1-4C alkyl or a group --Z--COOX or R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 together with Z can form a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring, R.sub.3 is 1-12C alkyl, phenyl or a group of formula --NR.sub.4 R.sub.5, --OR.sub.6 or --SR.sub.6 in which R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, independently, are H, 1-12C alkyl optionally substituted by a hydroxyl group, cyclohexyl, an aryl group having from 6 to 10 ring carbon atoms, optionally substituted or a group --Z--COOX and R.sub.6 is H, 1-12C alkyl, or a 6-12C aryl group, are excellent corrosion inhibitors for aqueous systems in contact with ferrous metals.

Abstract: A water-based coating composition which upon drying prevents rust and corrosion on metal surfaces, but does not leave a waxy film upon the coated article. The coating composition is a mixture of a monovalent metal or amine, salt of a sulfonic acid, a polybasic fatty acid, an alkanolamide, a water soluble ether and water. The coating oil is a substitute for hydrocarbon-based coating oils and provides the rust protection and corrosion resistance of a hydrocarbon-based coating oil but does not cause a waxy buildup. This water-based coating is also more biodegradable and substantially safer than a hydrocarbon-based system.

Abstract: This invention relates to the following:(a) An amino-containing composition characterized by polymercapto groups,(2) A polyamino-containing composition characterized by mercapto or polymercapto groups,(3) A composition characterized by the presence ofA. a mercapto or polymercapto groups, andB. a nitrogen-containing group characterized by at least one of the following:1. an amido or a polyamido group,2. a cyclic amidine or a polycyclic amidine group,3. an epihalohydrin-derived amino-containing group.This invention also relates to the use of the above compositions as corrosion inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to corrosion inhibitors which are amides of cyclic amidines. The inhibitors are particularly useful for preventing the corrosion of metals caused by H.sub.2 S and CO.sub.2 in water-in-oil, particularly in saltwater-in-oil emulsions.

Abstract: This invention relates to oil soluble, nitrogen containing sulfonated polymers useful as additives for lubricating oil and fuel oil, which are effective as dispersants and viscosity modifiers. The polymeric dispersant additives are ionic polymers which comprise a backbone substantially soluble in the fuel or lubricant, and pendant ionic groups which are sulfonic acid groups which may be nuetralized with an ammonium cation or an amine. Polymeric dispersant additives of this type may be made which are particularly useful in crankcase lubricating oils for imparting viscosity improvement, varnish inhibition, oxidation inhibition and detergency to the lubricant. These additives may also impart rust preventive properties to the oil or fuel, and as V.I. improvers they can be formed to have particularly good low temperature viscosity effects in lubricating oil.

Abstract: A rust removing and metal surface protecting composition, which comprises about 99.5% by weight of phosphoric acid at 85% concentration, from 0.11 to 0.14% by weight of 1,3-dibutyl thiourea, from 0.09 to 0.11% by weight of 1,3-diethyl thiourea, about 0.025% by weight of a non-ionic surface active agent, from 0.10 to 0.20% by weight of an organic solvent, and from 0.08 to 0.18% by weight of an amine selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene fatty alkyl amines containing 2 to 15 moles of ethylene oxide, the fatty alkyl group of which being derived from fatty acids having 12 to 18 carbon atoms. The composition is effective in removing rust on metal surfaces and protecting the metal against corrosion with a hard, crystalline phosphate coating. It can be easily applied by dipping, spraying or brushing.

Abstract: The corrosion of aluminum in the presence of aqueous mineral acid solutions containing conventional nitrogen base ferrous metal corrosion inhibitors is markedly reduced by incorporating an alkyl, aryl or alkylaryl sulfonate or sulfate surface active agent as an additional corrosion inhibiting agent.

Abstract: A metal finishing composition particularly useful for burnishing of metallic components while subjecting said metallic components to the action of a solid finishing media, said composition comprising an acidic burnishing media and, as a rust and discoloration inhibitor component thereof, a mixture of the compounds 6-[methyl(phenylsulfonyl)amino] hexanoic acid and 2,2', 2"-nitrilotris(ethanol), is disclosed.

Abstract: A thiocarbamate compound selected from the group of thiocarbamate compounds consisting of 1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-thiol-5- monothiocarbamate; 1,3,4-thiadiazole-2,5-dithiocarbamate; 1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-thiol-5-mono(dithiocarbamate) and 1,3,4-thiadiazole-2,5-di(dithiocarbamate). These thiocarbamate compounds can be represented by the general formula ##STR1## where R' is a monovalent radical individually selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen radical and the radical ##STR2## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of .dbd.O and .dbd.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an article comprising a thin film of silver and/or copper contacted with a compound selected from the group consisting of a thiadiazole substituted by a mercapto group and/or an amino group and a triazole substituted by a mercapto and optionally an amino group. The invention is also directed to a method of protecting a silver and/or copper metallic film by contacting the film with a compound selected from the above group.

Abstract: A highly stable metal oxide oil slurry useful in reducing slag, facilitating removal of deposits from boiler tubes, and reducing corrosion on the heating surfaces of boilers has been developed. Such a slurry consists essentially of about 50% by weight magnesium oxide or the entity of magnesium oxide and alumina oxide, together with an oil-soluble emulsifier such as alkanolamide and preferably ethanolamide, or an alkanol with a carbon chain greater than a C.sub.3 alcohol, an oil-soluble dispersant such as a C.sub.12 -C.sub.22 entity selected from an unsaturated or saturated fatty acid; e.g., oleic acid. Also, as a constituent is an anionic surfactant such as magnesium lauryl sulfate in an oil base such as No. 2 fuel oil. The alkanolamide is fashioned from heating alkanolamines and fatty acids either in a 1:1 ratio or 2:1 ratio. The reactant amino alcohol is in the range C.sub.10 -C.sub.24. The alcohol itself is greater than C.sub.3 and up to C.sub.16, with a preferred range C.sub.12 -C.sub.16.

Abstract: A relatively nonvolatile, high molecular weight corrosion inhibitor and inhibitor carrier produced by activating a dialkyl disulfide oil by the addition of a relatively high molecular weight aliphatic amine (e.g., a fatty amine, particularly the N-alkyl-1,3-propane diamines) and optionally further increasing the molecular weight by the addition of elemental sulfur, which exhibits corrosion inhibition on its own and in combination with a conventional oil base corrosion inhibitor additive. Such a composition is particularly useful in sustaining a liquid film forming phase at bottomhole conditions for high temperature, high pressure gas wells wherein essentially no petroleum condensate phase exists.

Abstract: Disclosed are selected poly(oxyalkylated) 1,3,4-thiadiazoles of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R is individually selected from hydrogen and methyl; and the sum of y and z is from 2 to about 30. These compounds are shown to be effective corrosion inhibitors in corrosive liquids such as acid metal-treating baths.

Abstract: Products which have been obtained by reacting an acid of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine or alkyl or alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, but the sum of the carbon atoms of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is not greater than 7 and preferably not greater than 3, A is a benzene, naphthalene or anthracene radical or a biphenyl structure, such as a diphenyl, diphenylmethane, diphenyl ether, diphenyl sulfide, diphenyl sulfoxide or diphenyl sulfone radical, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl of not more than 4 carbon atoms, .beta.-cyanoethyl or hydroxyalkyl of 2 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, alkyl or alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, hydroxyl or carboxyl and X is --SO.sub.2 -- or --CO--, with an amine of the formula II ##STR2## where R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -hydroxyalkyl and/or ##STR3## R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 being hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting the corrosion of metals in contact with petroleum and petroleum fractions other than gasoline comprises contacting metal surfaces with a corrosion inhibiting amount of bis-amides resulting from reaction of one mole of amine with one equivalent of a dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: Metal corrosion inhibitor comprising (a) benzoic acid and/or a benzoate, (b) nitrous acid and/or a nitrite, (c) phosphoric acid and/or a phosphate, and (d) at least one selected from mercaptobenzothiazole, its salts, benzotriazole and tolyltriazole, which can exhibit excellent anti-corrosive property to various metals for a long term and can be diluted with an aqueous liquor and can be employed in combination with usual anti-freezing agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to quaternary ammonium salts of .alpha.-1,4-thiazine alkanephosphonic acids; and to the preparation and uses thereof.

Abstract: Method for providing corrosion protective coatings for metal surfaces. The coatings contain conventional coating components to which are added at least one zinc or lead salt of five- or six-membered heterocyclic compounds substituted by at least one hydroxyl or mercapto group and the ring includes at least one nitrogen atom and at least two conjugated double bonds, of which at least one has the formation. ##STR1## as corrosion inhibitors.

Abstract: Disclosed are selected poly(oxyalkylated) 1,3,4-thiadiazoles of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R is individually selected from hydrogen and methyl; and the sum of y and z is from 2 to about 30. These compounds are shown to be effective corrosion inhibitors in corrosive liquids such as acid metal-treating baths.

Abstract: Anticorrosive agent for aluminium and the alloys thereof consisting of(A) 15 to 50% by weight of a product obtained by reaction of sulfochlorination products of aliphatic, alkylaromatic, or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbons with ammonia or an alkyl or hydroxyalkyl amine with subsequent reaction with a halocarboxylic acid and conversion into an alkaline earth metal or the zinc salt,(B) 40 to 90% by weight of a paraffinic hydrocarbon,(C) 1 to 4% by weight of the salt of an alkyl amine and a carboxylic acid,(D) 1 to 4% by weight of an alkyl phenol oxethylate and(E) 1 to 2% by weight of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 alkanol.

Abstract: Metal-working compositions (water-base, oil-base and oil-in-water emulsions) containing triazole and thiadiazole compounds are disclosed. These compositions prolong the working life of metal cutting and grinding tools containing tungsten carbide particles bonded together by nickel or cobalt. The oil-base coolant and lubricant comprises a mineral oil, a triazole or thiadiazole compound, and optionally, an extreme pressure lubricant, fats, rust preventives and mist suppressants. The aqueous base and oil-in-water emulsion metal-working compositions are prepared in the form of a liquid concentrate which subsequently is diluted with water to form the metal-working coolant or lubricant. The concentrate to be diluted and made into an aqueous coolant and lubricant comprises a triazole and thiadiazole compound, boric acid, an amine or mixture of amines, sodium gluconate and an aromatic or paraffinic carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Corrosion of metal workpieces by water-based synthetic metalworking fluids is inhibited by a small but effective amount of a corrosion inhibitor consisting essentially of a molybdate compound and a compound selected from the group consisting of nitrites, borates, alkanolamines, amine borates, amine salts of unsaturated fatty acids, alkanolamine sarcosinates, alkanolamine phosphates, and alkali, morpholine, and alkanolamine salts of arylsulfonamido carboxylic acids.

Abstract: Water-based hydraulic fluids and metalworking lubricants are disclosed which are thickened with a polyether polyol having a molecular weight of about 1000 to about 75,000 modified with an alpha-olefin epoxide having about 12 to about 18 carbon atoms. Unexpectedly, synergistic thickening results from a combination of said polyether polyol with the components of a water-based hydraulic fluid or metalworking lubricant. The particularly effective components of the hydraulic fluid or metalworking lubricant are the phosphate ester and water-soluble amine corrosion inhibitor components. The hydraulic fluid and metalworking fluids of the invention also contain a water-soluble polyoxyethylated ester of an aliphatic acid and a monohydric or polyhydric aliphatic alcohol, either one or both said acid and said alcohol being polyoxyethylated, a sulfurized molybdenum or antimony compound and a metal deactivator as well as other adjuvants conventional in this art.

Abstract: This invention relates to quaternaries of tertiary amino-substituted thiazines; the process of preparing such quaternary thiazines; and uses thereof, for example, as corrosion inhibitors, microbiocides, etc.

Abstract: This invention relates to tertiary amino-substituted thiazines; the process of preparing such thiazines; and uses thereof, for example, as corrosion inhibitors, microbiocides, etc.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting corrosion of metal by contacting the metal with a volatile alkyl ester of an amino acid. The invention also provides compositions containing these alkyl esters of amino acids as an active anti-corrosion inhibitor. These compositions may be fluid or semi-fluid compositions exemplified by oil-base compositions. The compositions may also be porous materials such as zeolite, silica gel, paper board, kraft paper, cloth, etc.

Abstract: Disclosed are selected poly(oxyalkylated) 1,3,4-thiadiazoles of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R is individually selected from hydrogen and methyl; and the sum of y and z is from 2 to about 30. These compounds are shown to be effective corrosion inhibitors in corrosive liquids such as acid metal-treating baths.

Abstract: Water-miscible corrosion inhibitors, substantially consisting of(A) reaction products of boric acid and diethanolamine, and(B) arylsulfonamidocarboxylic acids of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each represent hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, an alkyl or alkoxy radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that the sum of the carbon atoms of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 does not exceed 7;Ar is a benzene, naphthalene or anthracene radical;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, an aryl radical having up to 4 carbon atoms, a .beta.-cyanoethyl or hydroxyalkyl radical having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms;R.sub.4 is an alkylene radical having more than 3 carbon atoms, optionally substituted by one or more methyl or ethyl radicals; andn is 1 or 2; oralkyl- and/or cycloalkylsulfonamidocarboxylic acids obtained by sulfochlorination of a saturated aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon having from 12 to 22 carbon atoms and a boiling temperature range of from about 200.degree. to 350.degree. C.

Abstract: A relatively nonvolatile, high molecular weight oil soluble corrosion inhibitor carrier produced by adding at least 40 parts by weight of elemental sulfur per 100 parts by weight dialkyl disulfide oil to an amine activated dialkyl disulfide oil which exhibits corrosion inhibition on its own and in combination with conventional oil based corrosion inhibitor additives. Such a carrier is particularly useful in sustaining a liquid film forming phase at bottomhole conditions for high temperature, high pressure gas wells wherein essentially no petroleum condensate phase exists.

Abstract: A liquid composition useful for minimizing corrosion of aluminum surfaces comprising ethylene glycol or propylene glycol and fluoroaliphaticsulfonamidophosphonic acid or the salt thereof.

Abstract: Thio-bis-(hydrocarbon-bisoxazolines) which are the reaction products of thio-bis-(hydrocarbon substituted dicarboxylic acid material), for example, thio-bis-(polyisobutenyl succinic anhydride), with 2,2-disubstituted-2-amino-1-alkanols, such as tris-(hydroxymethyl) amino-methane (THAM), and their derivatives are useful additives in oleaginous compositions, such as sludge dispersants for lubricating oil, or anti-corrosion agents for fuels.

Abstract: A method for boiler water treatment to retard corrosion due to dissolved oxygen. Hydroquinone and certain related compounds are highly effective oxygen scavengers for use in boiler water and thereby effect reduction of corrosion resulting from dissolved oxygen.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a corrosion inhibiting composition and to a process for inhibiting corrosion and the deposition of mineral scale on metal in aqueous systems which comprises adding to the water effective amounts of a water soluble polymer comprising acrylic acid characterized by molecular weights ranging up to about 2500. The polymer comprises vinyl monomer in excess of about 90%, i.e. acrylic acid, in combination with minor amounts of phosphorous acid and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Poly(alkylene oxide) compositions are provided which exhibit excellent resistance to oxidative degradation and inhibit the corrosion of ferrous metals, which compositions have incorporated therein a small effective amount of a bridged dimer of a hydroxyl-substituted aromatic carboxylic acid and salts thereof of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a chemically stable group selected from lower alkylene, sulfonyl, and amino groups, and a sulfur atom, and Y and Y' may be the same or different, and are a hydrogen atom, hydroxyl group, amino group, alkyl group, or sulfonyl group.

Abstract: Substantially oil-free aqueous industrial fluids comprise (A) up to as much as 99.9 percent by weight water, (B) at least one substantially water-insoluble functional additive stably dispersed in the water and (C) at least one substantially water-soluble liquid organic dispersing agent, said dispersing agent being capable of dispersing said functional additive in said fluid and are useful as liquids in a variety of industrial applications, such as hydraulic systems and metal shaping operations. Typically, these compositions also contain at least one water-soluble polymeric thickener and at least one corrosion inhibitor. Methods for preparing these fluids from concentrates are also disclosed.

Abstract: Corrosion of metals in contact with liquid systems is reduced by adding to the system a small amount of a carboxylic acid containing an organic hydrophobic group in combination with a sulfite or bisulfite of an amine. Preferred carboxylic acids and preferred sulfites are amino and amido carboxylic acids and preferred sulfites are those of ether amines. Combinations of the two types of compounds are particularly useful for preventing corrosion in different areas of oil recovery and in petroleum industry.

Abstract: Benzazoles of the general formula ##STR1## and derivatives thereof; where X=O, S, NH and n is a number, for example 3-12 or greater, such as 3-5 or greater, and R is a substituted group, for example, a hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon group, such as alkyl, etc. and n' is a number 0-3 or greater; and to use for such benzazoles as corrosion inhibitors.

Abstract: Improved brightness and corrosion resistance are imparted to metal surfaces such as zinc plated surfaces, by treatment with a non-toxic solution comprised of sulfuric acid, hydrogen peroxide and a silicate. Certain organophosphorus and organonitrogen compound additives further enhance the corrosion resistance.

Abstract: This invention relates to N-alkyl sulfone containing quaternary ammonium derivatives of 1,4-thiazines; to the preparation thereof; and to the uses thereof, for example as corrosion inhibitors, microbiocides, etc.

Abstract: A process of converting 2,3,4,5-tetrahydropyrimidines (.DELTA.-1) having at least one hydrogen in the 2-position to 3,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidines (.DELTA.-2) which comprises hydrogenating and dehydrogenating said .DELTA.-1 tetrahydropyrimidines. Such hydrogenating and dehydrogenating may be done in either two sequential steps or in one step.Said .DELTA.-1 tetrahydropyrimidines can also be converted to .DELTA.-2 tetrahydropyrimidines by heating in the essential absence of a solvent, and preferably under basic conditions.In addition, corresponding hexahydropyrimidimidines can be converted to corresponding .DELTA.-2 tetrahydropyrimidines by dehydrogenation.This invention also relates to the use of .DELTA.-2 tetrahydropyrimidines, particularly as corrosion inhibitors.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process of inhibiting corrosion which comprises adding an aqueous soluble form of a normally insoluble corrosion inhibitor to an aqueous system which converts the soluble corrosion inhibitor to an insoluble form which coats the metal with a corrosion inhibiting film.For example, a water insoluble heterocyclic amine used as a water soluble salt is dissolved in an aqueous system having a pH in excess of about 6 where the heterocyclic amine itself, i.e., in non-salt form, comes out of solution as a stable, fine dispersion which coats the metal with a uniform and tenacious corrosion inhibiting film.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds characterized by the presence of N-methyl, or substituted methyl, phosphonic acid and N-propylenesulfonic acid groups. These compounds contain at least one or more of each group and are bonded to the same or different amino groups. They are derived by reacting an amine with both propane sultone and with a carbonyl compound, such as formaldehyde, and phosphorous acid or its equivalent.They have a wide variety of uses, for example as scale and corrosion inhibitors, chelating agents, etc.