Abstract: A rust preventive oil composition is provided, which includes: (A) a base oil that is at least one oil selected from a mineral oil and a synthetic oil; (B) 0.1 to 10% by mass of water based on a total mass of the composition; and (C) one or more specific rust preventive additives selected from the group consisting of a sarcosine-type compound, a nonionic surfactant, a sulfonate salt, an ester, an amine, a carboxylic acid, a fatty acid amine salt, a carboxylate salt, paraffin wax, a salt of oxidized wax, and a boron compound, wherein the rust preventive oil composition has a kinetic viscosity of 20 to 100 mm2/s at 40° C. The rust preventive oil composition can suppress rust development over a long period of time even when there remains a rust-causing agent, which adheres to the metal parts assembled by bare hands, such as steel sheets, bearings, steel balls, and guide rails.

Abstract: The invention provides UV absorber solutions that do not require use of a solvent to prevent formation of insoluble reaction products. The invention is useful in the manufacture of ocular devices including spectacle, contact and intraocular lenses, but may find its greatest utility in the manufacture of spectacle lenses.

Abstract: The present invention provides for liquid antioxidant mixtures of octylated/butylated diphenylamine, phenothiazine and octadecyl (3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-propionate. The antioxidant mixtures are useful for polyurethane stabilization.

Abstract: A stabilizer for chlorine-containing resins of the invention consists of a polyol mixture composed of pentaerythritol and condensates thereof, wherein, with respect to the total amount of the polyol mixture, the content of pentaerythritol having a degree of condensation (n) of 1 is 0 to 10% by mass and the total content of pentaerythritol and condensates thereof having a degree of condensation (n) of 1 to 3 is 5 to 30% by mass. A chlorine-containing resin composition of the invention contains, with respect to 100 parts by mass of a chlorine-containing resin, 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of the above-mentioned stabilizer for chlorine-containing resins.

Abstract: The invention relates to use of a compound of Formula (I) as a preservative, or to enhance the anti-mould efficacy of another preservative and a product comprising a compound of Formula (I), wherein: the second carbon is optionally substituted; the bond between R and the second carbon is unsaturated; R is a C1 to C20 alkyl, aryl, alkaryl, alkenyl or alkynyl; and wherein R may be optionally substituted; Z is H or OH; and when Z is OH, the bond between R and the second carbon is a triple bond.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound represented by Structural Formula I: wherein the variables are described herein. Also included are methods of making the compounds of Structural Formula (I) and methods of using the compounds as antioxidants.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of ionic liquids for improving the lubricating effect of synthetic, mineral and native oils. The invention relates in particular to an improved lubricating composition that is protected from thermal and oxidative attack.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous dispersion polymerization process for preparing a (co)polymer wherein an organic peroxide is used as initiator (as a source of free radicals) during the polymerization process in conjunction with an effective amount of an organic peroxide stabilizing additive (controlling agent). The invention also relates to formulations comprising an organic peroxide and an effective amount of an organic peroxide stabilizing additive suitable for use in said polymerization process. The invention finally relates to 10 (co)polymers obtainable by the dispersion polymerization process.

Abstract: Antioxidant polymers of the present invention comprise repeat units that include one or both of Structural Formulas (I) and (II): wherein: R is —H or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, acyl or aryl group; Ring A is substituted with at least one tert-butyl group or substituted or unsubstituted n-alkoxycarbonyl group; Ring B is substituted with at least one —H and at least one tert-butyl group or substituted or unsubstituted n-alkoxycarbonyl group; Rings A and B are each optionally substituted with one or more groups selected from the group consisting of —OH, —NH, —SH, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or aryl group, and a substituted or unsubstituted alkoxycarbonyl group; n is an integer equal to or greater than 2; and p is an integer equal to or greater than 0. The invention also includes methods of using and preparing these polymers.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to various media for protecting antioxidants contained therein from degradation before use. More particularly, the present invention relates to media which are to be dissolved in a fluid before use and to protect antioxidants contained therein from ultraviolet rays and from degradation caused by a prolonged period of dissolution in the fluid. To this end, such media include various fillers to protect the antioxidants from the ultraviolet rays. The present invention also relates to various media capable of promoting mixing of the antioxidants in the fluid. The present invention also relates to various methods of protecting such antioxidants contained in the media from such rays and various methods of promoting mixing between the fluid and antioxidants and/or fillers.

Abstract: Aqueous formaldehyde solutions are prepared and the formaldehyde content of the aqueous formaldehyde solutions produced is determined by an online analytical method. The desired formaldehyde content can subsequently be established by addition of water so that an aqueous formaldehyde solution having a defined formaldehyde content (formalin) is obtained.

Abstract: A novel manufacturing process is described for producing hindered phenolic alkyl esters, which may be useful as antioxidants. This process simplifies catalyst neutralization and removal during the preparation of hindered phenolic esters. Compositions that comprise the hindered phenolic esters produced according to these methods are also described.

Abstract: This document provides methods and materials involved in collecting and processing complex macromolecular mixtures (e.g., stool samples). For example, stool collection devices, buffers for stabilizing nucleic acid and polypeptides present in stool, and kits for using sequence-specific capture probes (e.g., nucleic acid sequences designed to hybridize with particular target nucleic acids) to capture target nucleic acids directly from complex macromolecular mixtures (e.g., stool samples) without the need to perform prior steps to enrich, isolate, or purify the nucleic acid component are provided.

Abstract: A process is provided for producing an enriched carboxylic acid compositions produced by contacting composition comprising a carboxylic acid with an enrichment feed in an enrichment zone to form an enriched carboxylic acid composition. This invention also relates to a process and the resulting compositions for removing catalyst from a carboxylic acid composition to produce a post catalyst removal composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula (I) where R stands for [lacuna] with radicals defined in the description, as antioxidants, to corresponding novel compounds and compositions, and to corresponding processes for the preparation of compounds and compositions.

Abstract: A granular composition comprising an organic compound having a melting point of 30 to 100° C., and a compound represented by the formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a C1-8 alkyl group, or a C5-8 cycloalkyl group, R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-8 alkyl group, and X represents a single bond, a sulfur atom, an oxygen atom, a C1-8 alkylidene group or a C5-8 cycloalkylidene group.

Abstract: Methods of treating acne include the use of formulations including a benzoyl peroxide solution and an antioxidant.

Abstract: An antioxidant material of the present invention contains flavonoid aglycon and vitamin C. The flavonoid aglycon is eriodictyol and/or diosmetin obtained by treatment of a raw material containing flavonoid glycoside derived from lemons, limes, or sudachis to form the aglycones thereof. It is preferred that this antioxidant material be produced through a step of mixing the flavonoid aglycon and the vitamin C after the treatment to form the aglycones. The treatment to form the aglycones is glycosidase treatment using a ?-glycosidase derived from a microorganism of the genus Aspergillus or Penicillium multicolor, or microbial fermentative treatment using a microorganism of the genus Aspergillus. An anti-deterioration agent and a food or beverage of the present invention contain the antioxidant material.

Abstract: Benzoyl peroxide compositions are stabilized against decomposition by the use of antioxidants, resulting in increased shelf life of products made using the compositions. Treatment of truncal acne vulgaris with a combination of actives, namely benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, is provided via regimens that include applying such benzoyl peroxide compositions to an area of the body afflicted with acne, after a waiting period rinsing the benzoyl peroxide-treated area (e.g., by showering), drying the rinsed area, and then applying a topical, at least partially neutralized salicylic acid composition to the afflicted area.

Abstract: Finely divided solids are highly suitable for use as stabilizers for pyrocarbonic acid diesters, it being possible to use the mixtures obtained in this manner for preserving industrial materials and foodstuff.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid concentrate for preserving cosmetic products which comprises a combination of carboxylic acid salts chosen from the salts of benzoic acid, propionic acid, salicylic acid, sorbic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, dehydracetic acid, formic acid or 10-undecylenic acid and alcohols chosen from 2-phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, phenethyl alcohol, 1-phenoxypropan-2-ol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1,2-propanediol, chlorobutanol or 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol in a solvent, where the active ingredient content is greater than 45% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of formula (X—Ar—Y), in which X and Y respectively are selected independently of one another from the groups H, C-1-8 alkyl and groups as per formulae (Ia), (Ib) or (Ic), together with other groups that are defined as cited in the description, as antioxidants. The invention also relates to corresponding novel compounds and preparations and to corresponding production methods for said compounds and preparations.

Abstract: There is provided an anti-degradation agent capable of exhibiting an excellent degradation-inhibiting property for foods, cosmetics, etc. The anti-degradation agent contains a compound having a dynamic hydration number of not less than 25 such as maltotriose. The anti-degradation agent preferably further contains a water-soluble antioxidant such as rosmaric acid, vitamin C, ascorbic acid, isoascorbic acid and a salt thereof (for example, alkali metal salts, alkali earth metal salts, etc.) as well as catechins and catechin-containing natural extracts.

Abstract: Complexes of copper and/or zinc with molybdate and/or tungstate were solubilized in ammonia or ammoniacal solution providing preservative solutions that fully penetrate wood. With loss of the ammonia from the wood, the complexes were stably retained in the wood providing a long lasting preservative.

Abstract: An oxygen scavenging composition being an oxidizable ascorbic acid derivative, a multi-copper oxidase enzyme, and a free fatty acid wherein the enzyme is disposed upon the surface of the oxidizable ascorbic acid derivative, and wherein the free fatty acid is intermixed with the oxidizable ascorbic acid derivative. The invention extends to a coating composition thereof and a package or container containing the oxygen scavenging composition.

Abstract: Complexes of ibuprofen and copper and/or zinc were solubilized in ammoniacal solution providing preservative solutions that fully penetrate wood. With loss of the ammonia from the wood, the complexes were stably retained in the wood providing a long lasting preservative.

Abstract: Organic peroxide compositions are stabilized against decomposition by the use of antioxidants, resulting in increased shelf life of products made using the compositions.

Abstract: Most carbon-centered free radical antioxidants are generated through hydrogen abstraction. Disclosed herein a new class of antioxidant precursor compounds of the formula A-B, wherein upon exposure of the compounds to an increase in temperature, the compounds undergo at least partial dissociation into free radicals Ao and Bo at least one of which may be functional as an antioxidant. Preferably, each of Ao and Bo is a carbon centered free radical.

Abstract: Complexes of tropolone and copper and/or zinc were solubilized in ammoniacal solution providing preservative solutions that fully penetrate wood. With loss of the ammonia from the wood, the complexes were stably retained in the wood providing a long lasting preservative.

Abstract: A compacted particulate polymer additive composition in a dry granular form formed from a substantially uniform mixture of the following components: (a) at least one particulate sterically-hindered phenolic compound; and (b) one or more particulate polymer additives other than a sterically-hindered phenolic compound; wherein the particles of said composition are held together in compacted dry granular form exclusively or substantially exclusively by contact with dried surfaces of in situ desolvated particles from particles of one or more at least partially solvated components of (a), and optionally by contact with dried surfaces of in situ desolvated particles from particles of one or more at least partially solvated components of (b). Compositions of this type except that there is no component (b) are also described.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel class of compounds and compositions and synthetic methods related to lactone antioxidant 3-arylbenzofuranones. The compounds may be useful to prevent yellowing and deterioration of organic materials preferably polymers, such as polyurethane foams as one example. The lactone antioxidants may be polymeric, and may also be liquid or paste in physical form at room temperature. Although it is not necessary for its stabilizing properties, the compositions may, in some species, bear one or more reactive primary OH groups on the polymer chains. The chains may also contain oligomeric oxyalkylene ether and aliphatic ester functional groups, in one embodiment of the invention.

Abstract: Organic peroxide compositions are stabilized against decomposition by the use of antioxidants, resulting in increased shelf life of products made using the compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preventing skinning of a coating composition comprising adding an anti-skinning agents containing mixtures of organic compounds (combinations of additives), whereby the organic compounds are selected from the groups of organic hydroxylamines, and ?-dicarbonyl compounds and/or selected derivatives of formic acid to the coating composition.

Abstract: Formulation of a liquid composition to form an electrical insulator, an antioxidant or a degreaser, obtained from the combination of by-products with mineral origin, whose formulation shall vary to meet different characteristics, becoming an electrical insulator, an antioxidant or a degreaser, ideal for different applications, the basic formula comprising: tetrachloroethylene, Mineral oil, methyl cellulose carboxy and 5 to 7% dipropylene glycol.

Abstract: Surprisingly effective additive formulations for the reduction of highly undesirable yellowing or other discoloration of white, uncolored, polyurethane foam articles are provided. White polyurethane foam exhibits a susceptibility to yellowing and discoloration to a great extent, particularly in relatively short periods of time, than other types of polymeric articles. The inventive additives impart excellent low-discoloration properties over appreciable amounts of time of regular exposure to harmful elements, thereby according the pertinent industry a manner of providing white polyurethane foams for longer periods of time. Methods of producing such reliably white-colored polyurethane foams are also provided.

Abstract: A biodegradable scale and corrosion inhibiting composition includes between about 50 and about 90% by weight of a protein polymer that is derived from a natural source, and between about 10 and about 20% by weight of the alkali salts of gluconic acid.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition is described and comprises a 2-cyano-3,3-diarylacrylate, a sterically hindered monomeric amine, a sterically hindered phenol and, where appropriate, a chromane derivative and/or an organic phosphite and/or phosphonite. The stabilizer composition is particularly suitable for stabilizing thermoplastic polyurethane with respect to light, oxygen, and heat.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition is described and comprises a 3-arylacrylate, a polymeric compound with molecular weight at least 2000, bearing, on a polymeric framework, side groups having amine functions, where all of the substituents in the ?-position to the amine nitrogen atom are other than hydrogen, and comprises a sterically hindered phenol. The stabilizer composition is particularly suitable for stabilizing thermoplastic polyurethane with respect to light, oxygen, and heat.

Abstract: Inhibitor blends that include both nitrosophenols and nitrosoanilines, optionally in combination with air or oxygen, reduce the premature polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers. unsaturated monomers.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to stabilizer compositions for thermoplastic polymers comprising a) at least one organophosphine, b) at least one 2-phenylbenzofuranone, and c) at least one sterically hindered piperidine based stabilizer (HAS), wherein the weight ratio of component a) to component b) to component c) is from 1:0.05:0.5 to 1:3:5. The instant compositions need an overall lower concentration as compared with the conventional phenol-containing formulations. In polyolefin articles, particularly in polyolefin-fibers, discoloration during processing and service life by both the formation of quinoid products and by action of NOx gases (gasfading) is avoided.

Abstract: Liquid overbased calcium/barium/zinc ternary systems are provided for stabilizing halogen-containing polymers. These overbased ternary stabilizer systems are shelf stable liquids and provide polyvinyl chloride compositions with improvements in thermal stability, early color, clarity and plate-out resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for inhibiting the premature polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising adding to said monomers an effective amount of at least one inhibitor selected from the group consisting of C-nitrosoaniline and quinone imine oxime compounds. Also disclosed is a composition of matter comprising: A) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and B) an effective inhibiting amount, sufficient to prevent premature polymerization during distillation or purification of said ethylenically unsaturated monomer, of at least one inhibitor selected from the group consisting of C-nitrosoaniline and quinone imine oxime compounds used together with an effective amount of oxygen or air to enhance the inhibiting activity of said inhibitor.

Abstract: This invention relates to a corrosion inhibiting composition comprising (a) an aliphatic amine, (b) an azole selected from the group consisting of (1) tolyltriazole, (2) benzotriazole, and (3) mixtures thereof, and (c) a benzoate. The compositions are particularly useful in inhibiting the corrosion of metal equipment, particularly equipment made from cast iron and aluminum, and more particularly, engine blocks that have been subjected to water flushing. The invention also relates to a process for inhibiting corrosion, particularly the vapor phase corrosion of metal equipment.

Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures of phosphonite (component A) and/or an ester and/or salt of a long-chain fatty acid (component B), and/or a carboxylic ester, and/or carboxylic amide (component C), and also to their use in polyamides or in polyesters.

Abstract: The heat and light stability imparted to vinyl halide polymers by metal compounds conventionally employed for this purpose is considerably improved by the presence of a mercapto ester such as 2-mercaptoethyl stearate. The esters can replace a substantial portion of the metal compound with no significant reduction in stability.

Abstract: The invention is a decorating medium, system and method for producing relief art on substrate surfaces. The decorating medium is an acrylic emulsion based medium containing an expandable polymer which expands the medium upon heating. The acrylic emulsion is produced with a mixture of an acrylic binder and an acrylic thickener or a cellulosic thickener combined in the appropriate range to obtain a medium rheology suitable for controlled application of the medium to the substrate surfaces. The decorating medium is applied to a substrate surface in a desired pattern either directly from a storage bottle or tube equipped with a nozzle or with an applicator such as a brush, a sponge, a knife or spatula. The desired pattern is achieved by free hand or by using a stencil or mask. After the decorating medium is applied to the surface of the substrate in the desired pattern, the medium is cured and heated. The heat causes the medium to expand and creates the relief art on the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for inhibiting the premature polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising adding to said monomers an effective amount of at least one inhibitor selected from the group consisting of C-nitrosoaniline and quinone imine oxime compounds. Also disclosed is a composition of matter comprising: A) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and B) an effective inhibiting amount, sufficient to prevent premature polymerization during distillation or purification of said ethylenically unsaturated monomer, of at least one inhibitor selected from the group consisting of C-nitrosoaniline and quinone imine oxime compounds used together with an effective amount of oxygen or air to enhance the inhibiting activity of said inhibitor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for inhibiting the premature polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising adding to said monomers an effective amount of: A) at least one first inhibitor selected from the group consisting of C-nitrosoaniline compounds; and B) at least one second inhibitor selected from the group consisting of quinone alkides, nitroaromatic compounds, hydroxylamine compounds, phenylenediamine compounds, quinone compounds, and hydroquinone compounds. Also disclosed is a composition of matter comprising: A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of C-nitrosoaniline compounds; and B) at least one member selected from the group consisting of quinone alkides, nitroaromatic compounds, hydroxylamine compounds, phenylenediamine compounds, quinone compounds, and hydroquinone compounds.

Abstract: Halogen-containing polymer compositions containing a heat stabilizer comprising a latent mercaptan, a zinc salt, and a free mercaptan as a separate entity are protected during processing by the degradation products of the latent (i.e., blocked) mercaptan. A free mercaptan is among those products. The separate free mercaptan (i.e., an alien free mercaptan) enhances the activity of the latent mercaptan in a synergistic manner.

Abstract: Certain multi-substituted dibenzylidene sorbitol acetals having electron withdrawing groups as constituents and electron donating groups on the other such that the compounds are asymmetric in structure and are dipolar in nature are provided. Polymer compositions comprising such compounds, are also contemplated which may be utilized within, as merely examples, food or cosmetic containers and packaging. These inventive asymmetric dipolar dibenzylidene sorbitol acetals are also useful as gelling agents for water and organic solvents, particularly those used in the preparation of antiperspirant gel sticks.