Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition containing an oxidatively drying binder and, as anti-skinning agents, a mixture of A) an aliphatic amine corresponding to formula (Ia) and/or its salts corresponding to formula (Ib): ?wherein R1, R2 and R3 each independently of the others represents hydrogen (H); a linear or branched C1-C20-alkyl radical which is optionally unsaturated or which is optionally mono- or poly-substituted by a hydroxyl radical, an alkoxy radical, an amine radical corresponding to the formula N(R1)(R2), or a C5-C7-cycloalkyl radical, and A? represents a salt-forming anion, and B) with a compound corresponding to formula (II) ?wherein R1 and R4 each independently of the other represents hydrogen (H), a C1-C4-alkyl radical, a C6-C24-aryl radical or a C5-C7-cycloalkyl radical, a hydroxyl radical or a C1-C4-alkoxy radical, —O? (oxygen anion), R2 represents H, a C1-C4-alkyl radical, or A? (anion), R3 represents H, a C1-C4-alkyl radical, and n represents 0, 1 or 2.

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.

Abstract: This invention relates to an UV stabilizing additive composition comprising an ortho-hydroxy triazine compound, a hindered hydroxybenzoate compound and optionally a hindered amine compound. This additive composition may be used to stabilize materials from UV radiation. This invention also contemplates a method of stabilizing a material by contacting the material with the UV stabilizing additive composition.

Abstract: An Anti-gelling agent for a hydrocarbon mixture containing a conjugated diene, which comprises (a) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of compounds having an NO radical in the molecule, and precursor compounds capable of forming an NO radical, (b) a phosphorus-containing compound, and (c) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of heterocyclic aldehydes, aromatic aldehydes and condensates of these aldehydes. Clogging in an apparatus for separating and refining a hydrocarbon mixture containing a conjugated diene can be prevented by adding the anti-gelling agent in the apparatus.

Abstract: A metal carbonate/carboxylate microemulsion imparting static and dynamic thermal stability to a halogen-containing polymer is provided which comprises (a) a metal carbonate/carboxylate obtained from the reaction of an oxide and/or hydroxide of a metal selected from the group consisting of sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc and mixtures thereof and an aliphatic acid in which the aliphatic moiety contains up to about 30 carbon atoms and carbon dioxide in an oil; b) one or more non-phenolic compounds having about two or about three hydroxyl groups; and, c) one or more polyols, alcohol ethoxylates and/or alcohol propoxylates having from about 6 to about 24 carbon atoms in the alcohol and/or 0 to 3 ethylene oxide units and/or 0 to 3 propylene oxide units.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for preventing the oxidative corrosion of metal surfaces by exposing a metal surface to an anti-corrosion agent characterized as 2,4-trans, trans-hexadienoic acid (2,4-HDA), its alkali salt identified as potassium sorbate (KHDA), or other derivatives that conserve or embody the 2,4-trans, trans-hexadiene-type moiety present in their molecular structures as an active anti-corrosion agent (ACA), in combination with a material capable of forming a moisture retentive barrier over the metal surface. The compositions and methods of the invention provide a practical, non-toxic way of ensuring anti-corrosion protection for metals, or devices containing exposed metals, stored or operated in water or in the presence of water vapor.

Abstract: Bis(cis-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl) phthalate includes stereoisomers represented by following Formulae (1), (2) and (3) and satisfies the following conditions: wherein a, b and c are mole percentages of the stereoisomers represented by Formulae (1), (2) and (3), respectively. The bis(cis-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl) phthalate can be obtained by allowing cis-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexanol to react with phthalic acid or its reactive derivative and purifying the resulting mixture of stereoisomers, for example, by crystallization. The bis(cis-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl) phthalate is useful for the preparation of a heat-sensitive tacky adhesive having excellent adhesive strength and blocking resistance.

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: Sterically hindered phenol antioxidant additive granules are formed from a paste comprising an organic processing agent comprising a friability reduction agent. The friability reduction agent preferably is an alcohol, more preferably an alkanol having up to about 8 carbon atoms, most preferably methanol, ethanol, and/or isopranol. After drying, the granules consist essentially of the sterically hindered phenol antioxidant additive system. The granules have a balanced hardness that provides sufficient abrasion resistance while permitting ready dispersion into a polymer host.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel drechsleranol compounds of formula (I) which are formed by the microorganism Drechslera australlensis, ST 003360, DSM 14093, or a fungus ST 004112, DSM 14524, during fermentation. A process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing said drechsleranols their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of degenerative neuropathies, such as, Alzheimeu's disease, or psychiatric disorders, such as depression, sleep disturbance or seasonal affective disorder, and their use as chelating agents or antioxidants are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-component granular additive for polyolefins which has a strength and a function which enable the additive to be dust-free and be of components-in-granule type. It comprises 10 parts by mass of a nucleating agent comprising an alkali metal salt or hydroxyaluminum salt of an aromatic monocarboxlylic acid or comprising an alkali metal salt or hydroxyaluminum salt of an acid aromatic phosphoric ester compound, 1 to 50 parts by mass of a phenolic antioxidant, 5 to 50 parts by mass of polyproylene, and 0 to 500 parts by mass of one or more optional additive components other than the nucleating agent and the phenolic antioxidant.

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: An antifoulant composition comprising (meth)acrylic acid and one or more (meth)acrylate or (meth)acrylamide antifoulant polymers and a method of preventing fouling in (meth)acrylic acid processes comprising adding the (meth)acrylate or (meth)acrylamide antifoulant polymers to the (meth)acrylic acid process stream.

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.

Abstract: A description is given of an extrusion process for the preparation of a low-dust stabiliser, using a subcooled melt as granulation liquid, as well as of novel amorphous modifications of different stabilisers, including 2,2′-methylenebis(4-[1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl]-6-benzotriazol-2-yl-phenol), and of the &bgr;-crystalline modification of 2-(2-hydroxy-3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole and of the preparation thereof. The novel process affords products which are easy to handle and which are flowable, and the novel modifications have advantages as regards their preparation, processing and their use as stabiliser.

Abstract: Plastic additives which are useful as nucleating agents and which are especially useful for improving the optical properties of polymeric materials are provided. More particularly, this invention relates to certain alkyl (or alkoxy) substituted fluoro-benzylidene sorbitol acetals and polymer compositions thereof which may be utilized within, as merely examples, food or cosmetic containers and packaging. These inventive fluorinated and alkylated benzylidene sorbitol acetals are also useful as gelling agents for water and organic solvents, particularly those used in the preparation of antiperspirant gel sticks.

Abstract: The invention relates to anti-skinning agents containing mixtures of organic compounds (combinations of additives), whereby the organic compounds are selected from the groups of organic hydroxylamines, and &bgr;-dicarbonyl compounds and/or selected derivatives of formic acid and also relates to compositions containing them, especially oxidatively drying paints or coating compositions.

Abstract: Plastic additives which are useful as nucleating agents and which are especially useful for improving the optical properties of polymeric materials are provided. More particularly, this invention relates to certain alkyl (or alkoxy) substituted fluoro-benzylidene sorbitol acetals and polymer compositions thereof which may be utilized within, as merely examples, food or cosmetic containers and packaging. These inventive fluorinated and alkylated benzylidene sorbitol acetals are also useful as gelling agents for water and organic solvents, particularly those used in the preparation of antiperspirant gel sticks.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more &agr;-keto carboxylic acid esters and/or aldehyde carboxylic acid esters for stabilizing hydrogen peroxide during enzyme-catalyzed or metal-catalyzed oxidation reactions in organic synthesis, as well as for stabilizing hydrogen peroxide or aqueous or organic hydrogen peroxide solutions during production, storage and transport.

Abstract: Antioxidant polymers of the present invention comprise repeat units that include one or both of Structural Formulas (I) and (II): 1

Abstract: The present invention describes an innovative means of inhibiting corrosion of metals which experience active-passive transition in contact with an electrolyte. This invention incorporates hydrogen peroxide and/or peroxycarboxylic acids or their constituents to inhibit corrosion by inducing passivation of the metal. Application of this technology reduces the potential for fouling, scaling and deposition as well as outperforming existing methods of corrosion control in these applications.

Abstract: Plastic additives which are useful as nucleating agents and which are especially useful for improving the optical properties of polymeric materials are provided. More particularly, this invention relates to certain symmetric DBS compounds comprising specific pendant groups, such as C3-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, phenyl, and methylenedioxy (as the combination of two available sites on the pertinent ring system), as well as wherein the individual benzylidene ring systems may be indan or tetralin. Because of the required symmetrical configuration, the pendant groups on each ring system of the dibenzylidene sorbitol compound must be located at the same positions. Such compounds may be added to or incorporated within polymer compositions which may then be utilized within, as merely examples, food or cosmetic containers and packaging.

Abstract: A pelleted stabilizer additive system and a method of making same with a good pellet yield, preferably at least about 90 wt. %. The stabilizer additive system comprises at least a stabilizer and a processing aid, preferably a mold release agent. The processing aid has a lower melting temperature than the stabilizer. The stabilizer comprises less than 50 wt. % the combined total weight of the stabilizer and the mold release agent.

Abstract: Plastic additives which are useful as nucleating agents and which are especially useful for improving the optical properties of polymeric materials are provided. More particularly, this invention relates to certain alkyl (or alkoxy) substituted halo-benzylidene sorbitol acetals and polymer compositions thereof which may be utilized within, as merely examples, food or cosmetic containers and packaging. These inventive halogenated (that is, chlorinated, brominated, or iodinated) and alkylated benzylidene sorbitol acetals are also useful as gelling agents for water and organic solvents, particularly those used in the preparation of antiperspirant gel sticks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting high temperature corrosion of corrosion prone metal surfaces by organic acid-containing petroleum streams by providing an effective corrosion-inhibiting amount of an additive aromatic compound tri-substituted with acidic functionalities selected from 5-hydroxyisophthalic acid and 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid, typically up to 1000 wppm, to the metal surface.

Abstract: Plastic additives which are useful as nucleating agents and which are especially useful for improving the optical properties of polymeric materials are provided. More particularly, this invention relates to certain alkyl (or alkoxy) substituted halo-benzylidene sorbitol acetals and polymer compositions thereof which may be utilized within, as merely examples, food or cosmetic containers and packaging. These inventive halogenated (that is, chlorinated, brominated, or iodinated) and alkylated benzylidene sorbitol acetals are also useful as gelling agents for water and organic solvents, particularly those used in the preparation of antiperspirant gel sticks.

Abstract: Benzotriazole UV absorbers substituted with an ultra long ester or amide moiety wherein the ester or amide group is a hydrocarbyl group of 25 to 100 carbon atoms or is a group of alkyl of 25 to 100 carbon atoms interrupted by 5 to 39 oxygen atoms and terminated with an omega—OH or an omega—OR group exhibit excellent stabilization efficacy while they concomitantly do not bloom when incorporated into polyolefin films. These benzotriazole UV absorbers also provide excellent protection to white, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax from discoloration and degradation.

Abstract: Plastic additives which are useful as nucleating agents and which are especially useful for improving the optical properties of polymeric materials are provided. More particularly, this invention relates to certain asymmetric DBS compounds comprising specific pendant groups, such as C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, phenyl, naphthyl, or substituted phenyl, or pendant groups combined to cyclic moities, such as cyclopentyl (and thus to form indan with the benzylidene), cyclohexyl (to form tetralin), and methylenedioxy (as the combination of two available sites on the pertinent ring system). Such compounds may be added to or incorporated within polymer compositions which may then be utilized within, as merely examples, food or cosmetic containers and packaging. These inventive asymmetric benzylidene sorbitol acetals are also useful as gelling agents for water and organic solvents, particularly those used in the preparation of antiperspirant gel sticks.

Abstract: The invention concerns a compound containing calcium or magnesium acetylacetonate, at least partially coated with a compatible agent selected among alcohol's, carboxylic or sulphonic acids, or their derivatives, phosphates or titanates, &bgr;-ketone compounds; said agents having at least a long chain radical; waxes; polyols; epoxidized vegetable oils; polysiloxane oils or resins or silanes. The invention also concerns the preparation of such a compound and the use of said compound as additive in formulations based on halogenated polymers.

Abstract: The claimed invention relates to a process for preparing an aqueous formaldehyde solution comprising absorbing a formaldehyde-loaded gas stream, in an absorption zone, in an aqueous solution comprising from 0.000% to 0.01% by weight of a Bronsted base, based on the formaldehyde absorbed. The produced aqueous formaldehyde solution comprises: a) from 10 to 75% by weight of formaldehyde, b) from 0 to 500 ppm by weight of tetroxane, c) from 50 to 400 ppm by weight of formic acid, based on the formaldehyde absorbed, and d) from 0.2 to 5.0% by weight of methanol, based on the formaldehyde absorbed.

Abstract: Provided with a novel ascorbic acid derivative represented by the formula (I) and a method for preparing the same: wherein R1 and R2 are different from each other and, independently H or —CH2CH2—(O—CH2—CH2)n—OR3, wherein n is an integer from 2 to 400; and R3 is a lower alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms. The novel ascorbic acid derivatives of this invention have excellent characteristics such as long-lasting anti-oxidation effect, high solubility in both water and organic solvents, and high stability in an aqueous solution. Furthermore, the novel ascorbic acid derivatives are useful for feed, food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products due to their low toxicity and high thermal stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of producing plant proteins for use in nutritional products that have reduced levels of phytoestrogens, manganese or nucleotides. More specifically, this invention is directed to a method of using ion exchange technology to remove phytoestrogens, manganese or nucleotides from plant proteins. This invention is also directed to the plant protein product resulting from the inventive process and to nutritional products that use the plant protein product as a source of amino nitrogen.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition that includes a material that is susceptible to degradation and a preserving agent in an amount effective to preserve the material comprising one or more reduced malto-oligosaccharide species. The preserving agent can include a single reduced malto-oligosaccharide species or a plurality of such species. Further disclosed is a method of preserving a material. The method generally includes contacting the material with a preserving agent containing a preserving effective amount of one or more reduced malto-oligosaccharide species. Solutions, powders, glasses, gels, and the like containing the chemically reactive material(s) and a preserving effective amount of one or more reduced malto-oligosaccharide species may be prepared.

Abstract: The invention relates to low-temperature-stabilized fatty acid mixtures comprising A) from 10 to 99.99% by weight of fatty acid mixtures comprising A1) from 1 to 99% by weight of at least one saturated mono- or dicarboxylic acid having 6 to 50 carbon atoms, A2) from 1 to 99% by weight of at least one unsaturated mono- or dicarboxylic acid having 6 to 50 carbon atoms, and B) from 0.

Abstract: A process additive for polyolefin films and foams produces products having reduced aging time and reduced greasiness and reduced grease-like transfer as compared to glycerol monostearate (GMS). Carbon dioxide based blowing agents are suitable. The process additive comprises a fatty acid N-aliphatic alcohol amide of the general formula R—CON(R′)R″. R is a fatty hydrocarbon radical having from about 8 to 30 carbons. R′ typically is hydrogen. R′ can also be an alkyl radical of from about 1 to 6 carbons or an alkyl alcohol radical of from about 1 to 6 carbons. R″ is an alkyl alcohol fragment of from about 1 to 6 carbons. The alkyl alcohol fragments can be monohydric or polyhydric. Secondary fatty monoalkanolamides in which R′ is hydrogen are particularly useful, especially stearamide monoethanolamine (MEA).

Abstract: An oxygen scavenging composition or concentrate of a carrier, such as a polymer, which is permeable to both oxygen and water or water vapor and an oxygen scavenging compound of an organic compound or salt thereof dispersed relatively uniformly throughout the polymer in an amount effective to act as an oxygen scavenger. The oxygen scavenging compound may be an ascorbate compound or a polycarboxylic or salicylic acid chelate or complex of a transition metal or a salt thereof. The oxygen scavenging composition is activated for scavenging oxygen by contact with water or water vapor which permeates into or through the carrier.

Abstract: A polymerizable composition according to the present invention is characterized by that it comprises a compound (a) having at least one structure represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 is a divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R2, R3 and R4 each independently represents a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a hydrogen atom; X stands for an S or O atom and the average number of S atom is at least 50% based on the total number of S and O atoms which consist of the three membered ring; and X′ is —S— or —O—, at least two compounds (b) having a tertiary amino group substituted with aliphatic and/or aromatic group(s), which are each different in catalytic activity as a polymerization catalyst, with the proviso that the ratio of the total of the tertiary amino groups in the at least two compounds (b) to the episulfide groups in compound (a) is in the range of 0.0001 to 0.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition comprising a) an N-alkyl morpholine and b) a straight-chain or cyclic aliphatic amine containing no hetroatoms other than N with a boiling point of at least 150° C. The stabilizer composition is useful for stabilizing a halogenated hydrocarbon against degradation.

Abstract: It has been discovered that the polymerization of vinyl aromatic compounds, such as styrene, may be inhibited by the addition of a composition that contains an alkyl-dihydroxyarene, a hydrogen transfer agent, and a stable nitroxide. In another, preferred embodiment of the invention, these three components are blended in an organic amine.

Abstract: Dispersion powders with a reduced tendency to autoignition are obtained by adding antioxidants to dispersions before spray drying or to dispersion powders after spray drying.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions for forming ocular devices which compositions contain latent UV absorbers. The compositions of the invention may be used to conveniently and efficiently produce ocular devices through UV initiated, free radical polymerization.

Abstract: An optical resin prepared by curing a polymerizable composition comprising a (thio)epoxy compound having at least one intramolecular disulfide bond exhibits a considerably high refractive index while maintaining good optical properties and a high Abbe number. In addition, the above polymerizable composition to which is added primary and/or secondary amines as an yellowing inhibitor in a proportion of 0.001 to 0.5 of the total molar number of NH2 and NH groups in the amines to the total molar number of thioepoxy and epoxy groups in the (thio)epoxy compound having at least one intramolecular disulfide bond, can provide a transparent resin in which yellowing and reduction in heat resistance associated therewith are adequately prevented while maintaining a high refractive index.

Abstract: A stabilized, injectable pharmaceutical composition for human administration comprises (a) an antineoplastic compound,(b) a solubilizing/dispersing agent, and (c) a stabilizing amount of an anti-oxidant.

Abstract: A pyruvate compound suitable for cosmetically or dermatologically administering to the skin and for use in treating diabetic ketosis or other medical treatments. The compound includes a pyruvate selected from the group of pyruvate thioester, dihydroxyacetonepyruvate, and an ester of pyruvate and a sugar or a polyol.

Abstract: Organic materials having excellent stability against oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation comprise as stabilisers (i) at least one compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, and (ii) calcium lactate and/or calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate.

Abstract: Products are described which are obtainable by reacting compounds of formula I with compounds of formula IIa or/and IIb and IIIa or/and IIIb and additionally, where appropriate, IV ##STR1## wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, the compound of formula I being, for example, methyl 3-(3',5'-di-tert-butyl-4'-hydroxyphenyl)propionate, the compound of formula IIa being, for example, diethanolamine, the compound of formula IIIa being, for example, methyl oleate, and the compound of formula IV being, for example, sulfur. The cited products can be used as liquid antioxidants in organic materials.

Abstract: The use of 4-tert-butyl-1-cyclohexanol as an antioxidant in soaps, shampoos and other cosmetic products, as well as in all-purpose cleaners, is described.

Abstract: To avoid the degradation of thioacetic acid on storage, from 0.005 to 0.5% of a chloroacetic acid, preferably dichloroacetic acid, is added thereto.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coating compositions containing oxidatively drying binders and anti-skinning agents corresponding to formula (Ia) or (Ib) ##STR1## wherein Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 are the same or different and represent hydrogen, chlorine or fluorine,X.sup..sym. represents a group corresponding to formula I ##STR2## and R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are the same or different and represent hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 linear or branched alkyl group that may contain one or more hydroxy groups, an aryl group or a C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl group.The present invention also relates to anti-skinning agent mixtures containing these anti-skinning agents.

Abstract: A photofading inhibitor compound comprising a singlet oxygen quenching moiety having a quenching rate of 1.times.10.sup.6 L mol.sup.-1 S.sup.-1 or faster and a cationic moiety.