Abstract: An antifreeze composition and a sprinkler system containing the antifreeze composition are described. Examples include aqueous antifreeze compositions containing relatively low amounts of glycerin and/or glycols, and which further include additives that are relatively non-flammable compared to glycerin and glycols. The additives are generally compatible with each other in the antifreeze compositions. Examples of the antifreeze compositions are typically relatively non-flammable, have low electrical conductivity and low corrosivity, and are compatible with CPVC.

Abstract: A water-soluble metalworking fluid contains: at least either one of (A) a block polyalkylene glycol represented by formula (1): HO(EO)a—(PO)b-(EO)cH, and (B) a polyalkylene glycol monoether represented by formula (2): RO(R?O)dH; and (C) an alkanolamine fatty acid salt, in which EO represents —CH2CH2O — and PO represents —CH(CH3)CH2O— or —CH2CH(CH3)O—; each unit of (EO)a, (PO)b and (EO)c is block-bonded; a and c each is an integer of 1 to 30 and b is an integer of 5 to 100; R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms and R?O represents PO or EO; mole fraction of EO is less than 100%; and d is an integer of 1 or 50.

Abstract: A heat dissipation composition includes a hydroxy function group contained double-bond substance (such as 2-hydroxybenzophenone, 2-hydroxydibenzoacid, and alkyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate) formed of aromatic hydrocarbons having precursor of benzene, which is mixed with a resin-based coating agent and a diluting agent at predetermined ratios for application on a surface of a heat dissipater to facilitate heat dissipation, whereby when the heat dissipater receives heat to be dissipated, the double-bond substance absorbs the heat and induces displacement to form a resonance structure so as to more efficiently dissipate the heat and when the heat is dissipated, the substance restores the double-bond condition thereby realizing improvement of efficiency of heat dissipation.

Abstract: A reduced toxicity ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/heat transfer fluid concentrate is provided comprised of ethylene glycol, a polyhydric alcohol having a boiling point above about 150° C. and that acts as an alcohol dehydrogenase inhibitor, such as propylene glycol or glycerol, and selected additives. The antifreeze/heat transfer fluid concentrate may be combined with water to form a coolant solution for use in internal combustion engines.

Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of hydroxyl-containing organic compounds and/or organic acid salts are disclosed.

Abstract: Aqueous corrosion inhibitor compositions, preferably storage-stable, useful in acidic cleaning solutions for cleaning the surfaces of metal, comprising reaction products of at least one rosin amine component, at least one non-flammable liquid ketone component, at least one carboxylic acid component, at least one paraformaldehyde component and water; aqueous acidic cleaners prepared therefrom; and methods of their use. The inventive corrosion inhibitor compositions are made by a simple process which reduces the presence of toxic and/or flammable raw materials, co-products, residual reactants and chloride ion while providing acid inhibition in aqueous acidic cleaners.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous antifreeze composition comprising 10 to 50% by weight of one or more dicarboxylic acids, preferably aliphatic dicarboxylic acids having 4 to 12 carbon atoms in the form of the alkali metal, ammonium or alkaline earth metal salt. Preferably, these salts are used in combination with at least one further substance. This gives antifreeze compositions with a good frost protective action, good heat conductivity and good protection against corrosion.

Abstract: System, methods, and compositions are described for detecting and inhibiting leaks of a transmission system. The composition may include one or more transmission system sealants and one or more light activated compounds. The transmission system sealant(s) inhibit one or more of the leaks in the transmission system. One or more of the light activated compounds are visible when activating light is directed towards a portion of the exterior of the transmission system.

Abstract: A sealing agent stock solution 20 is prepared by preparing a mixed solution 14 by mixing a rubber latex, a resin emulsion and a surfactant, and a predetermined amount of water in a solution preparation vessel 12, followed by adding an anti-freeze agent 18 to the mixed solution 14. The sealing agent stock solution 20 is held (left standing still) at least over for 24 hr or more and preferably over for 48 hr or more without stirring in the solution preparation vessel 12, followed by filtering the sealing agent stock solution 20 with a filter member 26 made of a mesh filter having the mesh number from 50 to 400 mesh to remove latex aggregates 36 generated in the sealing agent stock solution 20, and thereby a sealing agent 10 that does not contain the latex aggregates 36 is produced.

Abstract: System, methods, and compositions are described for detecting and inhibiting leaks of an engine oil system. The composition may include an engine oil system sealant and a light activated compound. The engine oil system sealant(s) inhibit leak(s) in the engine oil system. One or more of the light activated compounds are visible when an activating light source is directed towards a portion of the engine oil system.

Abstract: System, methods, and compositions are described for detecting and inhibiting leaks of a steering system. The composition may include one or more steering system sealants and one or more light activated compounds. The steering system sealant(s) inhibit one or more leaks in the steering system. One or more of the light activated compound are visible when activating light is directed towards a portion of the steering system.

Abstract: A method of making 3-alkoxytetraalkylene sulfone. The method includes mixing an alcohol and a catalyst to form a first mixture. Alkadiene sulfone is reacted with the first mixture to form a reaction product. The reaction product is contacted with water at conditions sufficient to provide an organic phase and an inorganic phase. Subsequent to contacting the reaction product with water, the organic phase and inorganic phase are separated from one another.

Abstract: The invention provides a curable composition for a heat conductive material, having an excellent durability, a satisfactory heat conductive property and a high productivity with easily controllable surface tackiness, a heat conductive material obtained from such curable composition and a method for controlling the surface tackiness of the composition after curing. The curable composition for the heat conductive material is formed by a curable composition of heat curable type based on crosslinking by a hydrosilylation reaction and including a saturated hydrocarbon polymer containing at least an alkenyl group in a molecule, a curing agent containing at least two hydrosilyl groups in a molecule and a hydrosilylation catalyst, to which a heat conductive filler is incorporated, thereby providing a flexible elastomer with a satisfactory heat conductivity and with an easily controllable surface tackiness.

Abstract: A composition for sealing at least one fluid leak in heat exchange systems comprises at least one solvent, and fibrillated fiber in an amount and of a size sufficient to become entrained in and seal the one leak. At least one corrosion inhibitor is present in an amount sufficient to aid in prevention of corrosion of at least two metals. The corrosion inhibitor is compatible with coolants having organic acid corrosion inhibiting agents therein, and with coolants having silicate corrosion inhibiting agents therein.

Abstract: A heat transfer fluid composition and process employing composite mixtures of terpenes and silicones useful for heat transfer processes in a temperature range down to ?200° F., where the fluid heat transfer composition retains its liquid phase over the entire temperature range.

Abstract: A composition for sealing at least one fluid leak in heat exchange systems comprises at least one solvent, and fibrillated fiber in an amount and of a size sufficient to become entrained in and seal the one leak. At least one corrosion inhibitor is present in an amount sufficient to aid in prevention of corrosion of at least two metals. The corrosion inhibitor is compatible with coolants having organic acid corrosion inhibiting agents therein, and with coolants having silicate corrosion inhibiting agents therein.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous composition comprising a salt of formic acid for use as a hydraulic medium in hydrostatic transmission of power.

Abstract: A stop-leak composition for the cooling system of an internal combustion engine and the like may comprise a powdered mixture of ground wood, optionally with ginger rhizome powder, with the above being mixed with ground nutshells. The composition may be packaged in polyvinyl alcohol film. Also, a stop-leak composition tablet may be prepared from powdered purified cellulose, ground nutshells, and ginger rhizome powder, formed into a solid tablet. Either of these items may be placed into the radiator of a vehicle. The bag and the tablet each dissolve, and the contents spontaneously disperse into the radiator coolant to seal pin hole leaks.

Abstract: A liquid aluminum stop leak usable in aluminum radiators, aluminum engine blocks, and aluminum heat transfer systems for stopping leaks of coolant therefrom. A liquid aluminum stop leak comprising: water; a preservative; CH2OH; cellulose; polyester; aluminum flakes; a compound for maintaining a suspension, and compounds for adjusting the pH level of the blend. The liquid aluminum stop leak is compatible with aluminum cooling systems preventing galvanic decay.

Abstract: Low viscosity functional fluid compositions particularly useful as brake fluids in anti-lock brake systems comprising a borate ester component, an alkoxy glycol component and an additive package which includes a corrosion inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a carboxylic acid based antifreeze coolant formulation for heavy duty applications such as for diesel engines which may be used for inhibition and prevention erosion and corrosion of aluminum and the corrosion of other metals exposed to an aqueous liquid in automotive coolant systems. The formulation further inhibits mineral scale. It may be packaged as an ethylene glycol based additive for use in new engines or in a concentrated inhibition package as an additive as for reinhibition of used coolant. The combination of a mixture of ethylene or propylene glycol, a monobasic carboxylic organic acid, azoles, low levels of molybdates, a nitrite salt and/or nitrate salt and/or siloxane stabilized silicate, and combinations thereof, polyvinylpyrrolidone, provide a synergistic protective effect against the cavitation corrosion of aluminum in aqueous liquids reducing the corrosion rate and is effective at relatively low concentrations and varying pH ranges.

Abstract: This invention is a composition that includes a transesterified fatty acid ester resulting from the reaction of a fatty acid ester, in the presence of an acid, with a hydroxyl-containing compound. The fatty acid esters of the invention are selected from those with a carbon number of eight to twenty. The hydroxyl-containing compound is an alcohol having a carbon number between one and eighteen. The resulting composition is useful as a lubricant, as a heat transfer agent, as a rheological modifier and as a corrosion/moisture inhibitor, among other uses.

Abstract: A composition for use in reducing noise in a liquid-cooling system of an engine, eg an automotive engine, comprising an organo-polymeric microfibril material insoluble in the cooling liquid of the liquid-cooling system. Preferably the microfibril material is contained in a carrier, which maybe in the form of a liquid, a gel or a compressed tablet soluble or dispersible in the cooling liquid.

Abstract: Normally liquid, omega-hydrofluoroalkyl ether compounds (and selected mixtures thereof) have a saturated perfluoroaliphatic chain of carbon atoms interrupted by one or more ether oxygen atoms. The compounds can be prepared, e.g., by decarboxylation of the corresponding fluoroalkyl ether carboxylic acids and are useful, e.g., in cleaning and drying applications.

Abstract: A composition for sealing warped or cracked engine coolant systems is provided comprising an aqueous silicate mixture comprising 50-80% sodium silicate, based on the total amount of silicates in the mixture, and 50-20% potassium silicate, based on said total amount of silicates in the mixture; the total amount of silicates comprising about 40-50% of said mixture; a glycol in an amount of at least 10% by volume of the composition; and the balance being water. A method for sealing warped or cracked engine cooling systems is also provided.

Abstract: Improving the flowability of mineral oils and mineral oil distillates using alkylphenol-aldehyde resinsThe invention relates to a process for improving the flowability of paraffin-containing mineral oils and mineral oil distillates by adding flow improvers based on ethylene/vinyl ester co- and terpolymers, alkylphenol-aldehyde resins and, if appropriate, other paraffin dispersants, mixtures of these different flow improvers and mineral oils and mineral oil distillates which comprise these flow improvers.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for dehydrating, passivating and coating HVAC and refrigeration systems having fluid enclosures are provided. The methods include adding a composition including organometalloid and/or organometallic compounds to the system, allowing the compositions to react with water in the system and sealing the system. The organometallic compounds include at least one alkoxy, carboxy and/or enoxy functional group bound to the metal element within the compound. The organometalloid compounds include at least one enoxy functional group bound to the metalloid element within the compound. Compositions for sealing such systems are also provided. The sealing compositions also include one or more organometallic compounds having at least one enoxy, carboxy and/or alkoxy group and/or organometalloid compounds which include at least three hydrolyzable groups, at least one of which is an enoxy group.

Abstract: An improved sealant for sealing leaks in pipelines and refrigeration and air conditioning circuits includes a partially hydrolized tetra methoxy silane along with another organo silane sealant. The use of a partially hydrolized tetra alkoxy silane, such as partially hydrolized tetramethoxy silane, in place of an unhydrolized tetra alkoxy silane, gives a stronger and tougher and more elastic seal, and the partially hydrolized material is less toxic than the unhydrolized material.

Abstract: Seals contacted with lubricants, such as poly-.alpha.-olefin lubricants, are made to swell rather than shrink by the use of novel seal-swell agents which are effective even when used in amounts constituting less than 5% of the weight of the lubricant compositions. These seal-swell agents are ester oils composed of molecules corresponding to the formula ROOC--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --[(ROOC)CHCH.sub.2 ].sub.m --C(COOR).sub.2 --[CH.sub.2 CH(COOR)].sub.n --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 COOR in which the R's represent alkyl groups of 1-30 carbons, and each of m and n represents zero or a positive integer such that the sum of m and n in a molecule is 0-30.

Abstract: A storage-stable, stop-leak formulation contains a ground plant root material, an alkaline metal salt of a C1-C3 carboxylic acid and water. The formulation may further include corrosion inhibitors, biocides, lubricating agents, dyes and the like. Typically, the stop-leak formulation includes 1-50 parts by weight of the root powder, 1-15% by weight of the salt and 120-180 parts by weight of water. Preferably the root powder is ginger root powder and the salt is potassium acetate.

Abstract: An improved stop-leak formulation containing ground plant root material, glycol, and water is provided. The formulation can contain other additives such as corrosion inhibitors, lubricating agents, and the like. The stop-leak formulations exhibit significantly improved storage stability. Over extended storage periods, the plant root powder remains readily dispersible in the glycol/water mixture. Generally the stop-leak formulations contain 1 to 50 parts by weight plant root powder, 20 to 80 parts by weight glycol, and 100 parts by weight water. One preferred stop-leak formulation contains 15 to 30 parts by weight ginger root powder, 35 to 55 parts by weight diethylene glycol, and 100 parts by weight water.

Abstract: An electrode plate structure for a liquid crystal color display is produced by forming a color filter layer of a photosensitive polyamide resin containing a colorant dispersed therein; disposing a protective layer of a photosensitive polyamide resin on the color filter layer; forming an ITO (indium-tin-oxide) film on the protective layer, preferably at an elevated temperature of at most 270.degree. C.; post-annealing the ITO film at a temperature of 200.degree.-300.degree. C. for improving the crystallinity of the ITO film suitable for etching; and selectively etching the ITO film patternwise with an etchant of hydroiodic acid or a hydroiodic acid-ferric chloride aqueous solution mixture to leave an ITO electrode pattern.

Abstract: An active matrix liquid crystal display device with a plurality of thin-film transistors each including a gate electrode of an upper aluminum film and a lower tantalum film formed over a glass substrate and a gate insulator of an upper silicon nitride film and a lower anodized oxide film of the aluminum film.

Abstract: A method of locating leaks in pipelines and associated facilities and a novel leak-detection test-fluid are disclosed. The novel test-fluid, comprising dimethylsulphide and a mutual solvent, is injected into a pipeline or facility so that the test-fluid escapes through the leak and an odorant which, by virture of its chemical and physical properties, is released from other test-fluid components to be detected in the vicinity of the leak.

Abstract: A process and composition for controlling ice and/or snow with reduced corrosion involves a mixture comprising an alkali metal salt; a lignosulfonate; and a corrosion reducing additive in the form of a salt of aluminum, antimony, cadium, cobalt, manganese, nickel, zinc, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A sealant for the cooling system of automotive and other engines is in the form of an aqueous solution which flows into the cracks of the engine and then solidifies in situ to seal the cracks. The aqueous solution comprises major and minor additives to water. Numerous possible major ingredients are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of using a particulate matter formed of a tri-dimensional cross-linked superabsorbent hydrogel for stopping leaks in a cooling system of a vehicle. The hydrogel is added to a filled coolant system and the engine is run for a period of time until the leakage stops.

Abstract: A sealing system for combustible engines and the like includes solid particles for plugging large holes or cracks. The solid particles are carried by a liquid which can flow into smaller cracks and then quickly solidify to seal those smaller cracks. Alternatively the sealant may be solely a liquid by mixing potassium silicate with ethylene glycol and water.

Abstract: A sealing system for combustible engines and the like includes solid particles for plugging large holes or cracks. The solid particles are carried by a liquid which can flow into smaller cracks and then quickly solidify to seal those smaller cracks.

Abstract: The cooling system of automotive and other engines are permanently sealed by a cooling system sealant which will seal both small leaks caused by corrosion and large leaks caused by warped heads and blown head gaskets. The cooling system sealant comprises a major part of sodium silicate and minor parts of blue vitroil and gum of arabic. The cooling system sealant is added to the engine while running and with the coolant warmed.

Abstract: A portable thermally insulated case has an outer shell formed of a bottom wall and upwardly extending side walls integral with each other with integral rigid polyurethane foam adhering to the inner surface of each of the walls. A cover, which has rigid polyurethane foam on its inner surface, is hinged to the rear upwardly extending wall to close an access opening at the top of the outer shell. Each of the bottom and upwardly extending walls of the outer shell has a separate container in contact with the inner surface of the polyurethane foam and defining a recess therebetween. The cover has a container supported within the rigid polyurethane foam and substantially closing an access opening at the upper ends of the separate containers adjacent the upwardly extending walls so that the containers substantially surround any object within the recess. Each of the containers has a phase change material therein to supply heat to any object within the recess.

Abstract: A method for forming a suspension of a fibrillated fiber in an alcoholic medium which comprises (i) providing a mixture comprising alcohol, water, and dispersing agent, wherein the concentration of the water is at least about 15 wt. %; (ii) dispersing a fibrillated fiber in the mixture of (i) to provide a fibrillated fiber predispersion; and (iii) diluting the predispersion of (ii) with alcohol to provide a final dispersion of fibrillated fiber in an alcoholic medium.

Abstract: A leak stopping composition for use in heat exchange systems comprising a dispersion of a fibrillated fiber in a liquid medium.

Abstract: A stop leak composition for sealing leaks in refrigeration systems and method for using same. A mixture of smooth surfaced particles having a size small relative to the leak size is suspended in refrigeration oil and injected into the refrigerant circuit of a system. The particles will be forced into small leaks and will agglomerate to seal the leak. Graphite particles and Teflon.RTM. particles in size ranges from 20 microns to 65 mesh are suitable.

Abstract: This invention is relevant to a method for saving fuel in heating plants which utilize thermal energy obtained through combustion of fuel in a boiler and in which the heat transfer medium is circulating water, said method consisting of mixing the circulating water with aqueous solution or homogeneous dispersion of a salified polymeric substance selected from amongst polymers and copolymers of acrylic or methacrylic acid, carboxymethylcellulose, alginates.

Abstract: Refrigeration fluid compositions for refrigeration and air-conditioning circuits include a usual refrigerant fluid together with a liquid, hydrolyzable organosilane which remains in the liquid phase throughout the air-conditioning circuit, and which is capable of removing moisture from the interior of the circuit and sealing leaks.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for stopping leaks which comprises the combination of a fibrillated fiber and a particulate material, such as a seed meal, in a suspension in a liquid medium. A preferred fibrillated fiber comprises the polymer, poly(imino-1,4-phenyleneiminoterephthaloyl).

Abstract: A pneumatic tire having, between two vulcanized elastomeric partitions, a layer of a sealing mixture arranged on the inner wall of the cavity of the tire, at least below the crown and from one shoulder to the other, is improved due to the fact that the layer of sealing mixture has a base of at least one vulcanizable elastomer of low molecular weight, preferably less than 30,000, contains at least one component of a vulcanization system for the vulcanizable elastomer and has an apparent viscosity of between 10.sup.3 and 10.sup.7 N/s/m.sup.2 at 60.degree. Celsius measured with a Weissenberg rheogoniometer at a shear velocity gradient of 10.sup.-2 to 10.degree.s.sup.31 1 ; at least one other component which forms the vulcanization system with the component contained in the sealing mixture being contained in a dispersion within the cavity of the tire.

Abstract: A tire whose inner wall is provided, below the crown of the tire and at least from one shoulder to the other of the tread, with a lining containing at least one means for sealing puncture holes is improved due to the fact that the lining comprises at least one layer of a vulcanizable sealing mixture separated by a vulcanized elastomeric partition from at least one layer of a vulcanizing mixture capable of vulcanizing the vulcanizable sealing mixture, each of the layers containing between 20% and 100% by weight of an elastomer of low molecular weight, preferably less than 30,000.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire whose inner wall is provided beneath the crown with a lining which extends at least from one shoulder to the other of the tread and comprises a layer of a sealing mixture capable of flowing into a puncture hole, the layer being covered radially inward by a vulcanized elastomeric partition, is improved due to the fact that the layer of sealing mixture has a base of at least one elastomer of low molecular weight, preferably less than 30,000, mixed with at least one thermosetting resin, and due to the fact that at least one cross-linking agent or hardener for the thermosetting resin is isolated from the layer of sealing mixture by means of a vulcanized elastomeric partition arraged radially inward of the layer of sealing mixture.