Abstract: Synergistic fire retardants for wood and other cellulosic materials which are substantially non-hygroscopic and which do not require high curing temperatures in the material treated are formed of the partial reaction product of dicyandiamide, phosphoric acid, boric acid and water wherein the combined weight ratio of dicyandiamide and phosphoric acid to boric acid is from about 60 to about 40 to from about 90 to about 10.

Abstract: Highly useful amidoamine oxides are provided which are derived from polymeric fatty acids, particularly, dimer and trimer acids obtained by the polymerization of C.sub.18 unsaturated monocarboxylic acids. Aqueous solutions and dispersions of the amidoamine oxides of this invention can be used in a variety of formulations to impart desirable properties. They are particularly advantageous for use in cleaning formulations and shampoo products and when included in anionic and cationic laundry detergents have been found to soften the laundered articles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for forming an uninterrupted coating of uniform thickness on the inside of a length of tubing which comprises the steps of forming a loop of tubing with a downwardly inclined portion and an upwardly inclined portion; filling the cavity of the tubing forming the loop with a coating liquid; transporting the tubing along its longitudinal axis in a substantially vertically upward direction to coat the inside of the tubing, above the level of the coating liquid, with an initial layer of coating material; constricting the tubing to lay partially flat along a narrow zone running transverse to the direction of transportation above the level of the coating liquid to retain the greater part of the coating liquid in the constriction zone and form a thin layer of coating liquid of desired thickness on the inside; of the tubing issuing from the constriction zone; filling the cavity of the tubing issuing from the constriction zone with support gas; and exposing the tubing to the action of heat at a s

Abstract: A process is disclosed for coating the inside surface of a length of tubing comprising the steps of forming at least one loop of tubing with a downwardly inclined portion and an upwardly inclined portion; filling the cavity of the tubing forming the loop with a coating liquid; transporting the tubing along its longitudinal axis in a substantially vertically upward direction to coat the inside of the tubing above the level of the coating liquid with an initial layer of coating liquid; constricting the tubing adjacent to and above the level of the coating liquid along a constriction zone transverse to the longitudinal axis of the tubing, the constriction zone progressively diminishing in width in the direction of travel of the tubing to reduce the thickness of the initial layer and form a thin layer of desired thickness on the inside of the tubing issuing from the constriction zone; filling the cavity of the tubing issuing from the metering device with support gas; and exposing the tubing to heat at a sufficien

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for coating the inside of a length of tubing comprising the steps of forming at least one loop of tubing with a downwardly inclined portion and an upwardly inclined portion; filling the cavity of the tubing forming the loop with a coating liquid; transporting the tubing along its longitudinal axis in a substantially vertically upward direction to coat the inside surface of the tubing above the level of the coating liquid with an initial layer of coating liquid; constricting the tubing adjacent to and above the level of the coating liquid with a metering device having a constriction zone which flattens a portion of the tubing passing therethrough to substantially eliminate all of the initial layer thereon and partially flattens the remaining portion of the tubing to allow a desired quantity of coating liquid to remain on the tubing issuing from the constriction zone; filling the cavity of the tubing issuing from the constriction zone with support gas; and, exposing the tubing to the acti

Abstract: Compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.f is perfluoroalkyl containing 4-20 carbons;R.sup.1 is the hydrocarbon residue of either citric, phthalic (o, m or p isomer), benzoic, succinic, chlorendic, trimellitic or pyromellitic acid; andn is a number from 1 to 4, preferably 2 to 4.Process of using compounds (I) to treat (a) textile materials so as to give them dry soil resistance and oil and water repellency, and (b) paper so as to make it repel water and oil.

Abstract: A simulated leather sheet material is comprised of a polymer impregnated fibrous mass with a grain layer forming one surface and a split layer forming the opposing surface. The grain layer has an actual density equal to its bulk density and the split layer has a bulk density less than its actual density. The sheet material has a density decreasing from the grain layer to the split layer.

Abstract: Silylated polyethers having the general formula ##STR1## wherein at least one R is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## in which R is linked to the polyether through an ester radical, the remaining R groups are selected from hydrocarbonoxy radicals having up to 18 carbon atoms, hydroxyl radicals or a radical of the formula ##STR3## R.sup.1 is a divalent hydrocarbon radical selected from the group consisting of --(CH.sub.2).sub.y, --CH.dbd.CH--, or a cyclic hydrocarbon radical selected from the group consisting of C.sub.6 H.sub.4, C.sub.6 H.sub.8, C.sub.6 H.sub.10 and C.sub.10 H.sub.6 ; A is a silicon containing radical selected from the group having the formulas ##STR4## wherein R.sup.2 which may be the same or different is a monovalent hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.

Abstract: A resin impregnated, B-staged sheet material free of crystal formations, useful for metal clad and unclad laminate production, is made by impregnating a sheet containing a resin comprising epoxy resin and an amount of curing agent effective to cure the epoxy resin to the C-stage, where the curing agent consists essentially of the reaction product of dicyandiamide and an aminophylic reagent selected from the group consisting of aldehydes, alkyl monoglycidyl ethers having the formula: ##STR1## where R=an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, styrene oxide, ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, acetic anhydride, benzoyl chloride, acetyl chloride, and mixtures thereof, and then heating the impregnated sheet until the resin is in the B-stage.

Abstract: A process of treating sheet materials with an aqueous treating composition is disclosed in which surfactants are incorporated in the composition to permit it to be foamed with gas to provide a foam which is stable in the form of a thin layer long enough to be handled, but which will collapse completely when heated. This is preferably done by employing a mixture of water soluble surfactant to stabilize the foam and water insoluble defoamer to break the foam when heat is applied. This foam is applied to a surface of the sheet material to provide stable foam thereon, and heat is employed to simultaneously cause the foam to collapse and dry the composition.

Abstract: Silylated polyethers having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein at least one R is selected from the group consisting of an --NH radical, an ammonium radical or a radical of the formula ##STR2## in which the radicals are linked to the polyether through an ester, amine, amide or ammonium radical and the remaining R groups are selected from hydrocarbonoxy radicals having up to 18 carbon atoms, hydroxyl radicals or a radical of the formula ##STR3## R.sup.1 is a divalent hydrocarbon radical selected from the group consisting of --(CH.sub.2).sub.y, --CH.dbd.CH--, or a cyclic radical selected from the group consisting of C.sub.6 H.sub.4, C.sub.6 H.sub.8 and C.sub.10 H.sub.6 ; A is a silicon containing radical selected from the group consisting of cationic or anionic radicals of the formula or ##EQU1## and nonionic radicals of the formula ##EQU2## wherein R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 which may be the same or different, are monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method of increasing the water-repellant properties of a material by treating the surface of the material with a water-repellant agent of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.12 -C.sub.22 alkyl.

Abstract: A sheet form fabric conditioner for use in a tumble dryer comprises a substrate carrying a fabric conditioning formulation exposed at the major surfaces of the sheet. The formulation forms a thin layer on each surface and the layers are embossed with channels. If these channels are visible after a drying cycle then sufficient conditioner remains for another cycle.

Abstract: This invention relates to imidazolidinones and the use of the same to impart durable press properties to cellulosic textile materials. More particularly, it relates to novel imidazolidinones which release environmentally acceptable amounts of formaldehyde during the application and curing on said cellulosic textile materials.

Abstract: A process for the non-permanent flameproofing of organic fibrous materials with monoammonium or monoalkali metal salts of an alkylphosphonic acid is claimed. Monoammonium methyl- and ethylphosphonate are also claimed. The claimed process is suitable for a very wide variety of fibrous materials. The flame-retardants used according to the invention have no corrosive action and have excellent compatability with most other textile finishing agents.

Abstract: A polyester fiber textile material made by the application of titanium dioxide pigment thereto is provided. According to the process by which the textile material is made, the titanium dioxide pigment having a particle size of at least about 0.18 micron is exhausted from a dispersion of same onto the textile material at a pH below approximately 7.5. Subsequent heat setting of the polyester textile material improves retention of the titanium dioxide pigment.

Abstract: A softening agent comprising a quaternary ammonium salt is effectively useful for garment fabrics made of natural fibers or synthetic fibers.

Abstract: Method for protecting fabrics, plastics, paints, etc. from fungal and/or bacterial attack comprising treating same with N-(2-methyl-1-naphthyl) maleimide.

Abstract: Alloy fibers having high fluid-holding capacity, and a method for making the same, the alloy fibers being comprised of a matrix of regenerated cellulose having 5 to 25 weight percent of alkali metal salts of cellulose sulfate being dispersed therein. The sulfate salts may be present in combination with anionic polymer. The high fluid-holding capacity is at least 4.8 ml per grams as measured by the Demand Absorption Test.

Abstract: Disclosed is an applicator for the application of liquid to webs and methods of using it. A web-guide path is defined through the applicator and has an intermediate enlargement. One or more inlets and one or more outlets are provided at the exterior of the applicator and at the enlargement respectively, which are part of a closed passageway system for the supply of liquid to the enlargement. A slit-like passageway system affords passage of web to the enlargement. An exit passageway with one outlet affords passage of web, to which liquid has been applied, from the enlargement out of the applicator. Means are provided for changing characteristics of the exit passageway whereby selectively to influence the application of liquid to the web. By using such an applicator in which provision is made for changing the size or shape, or both, of the exit passageway, considerable control may be exercised over both the degree of impregnation of the liquid into the web and the thickness of liquid coating on the web.

Abstract: Disclosed is a packaging material suitable for manufacturing synthetic sausage casings, comprised of a cellulose hydrate base layer and a layer of vinylidene chloride containing copolymer on the base layer, as well as several methods for preparing the packaging material.

Abstract: Silicone polyether copolymers having the general formula ##STR1## wherein R is a radical selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## in which the radical R is linked to the polyether through an ester linkage, R.sup.1 is a divalent hydrocarbon radical selected from the group consisting of (--CH.sub.2).sub.y, --CH.dbd.CH--, or a cyclic radical selected from the group consisting of C.sub.6 H.sub.4, C.sub.6 H.sub.8 and C.sub.10 H.sub.6 ; A is a silicone containing monovalent or divalent radical selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of saturated divalent hydrocarbon radicals, hydrocarbonoxy radicals in which the hydrocarbon group is linked to the silicon by a carbon bond and the oxygen is in the form of an ether linkage, and unsaturated divalent hydrocarbon radicals, R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, alkoxy radicals having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms and OSi(R.sup.4).sub.

Abstract: A process is provided for flameproofing cellulose containing fiber material which is dyed with copper-complex azo dyes. In this process the fiber material is heated with an aqueous composition containing(a) a dialkylated phosphono-propionic acid amide or its N-methylolated derivate(b) an alkanolamine such as a 2-amino-2-alkyl-1-alkanol(c) a water-soluble copper salt such as copper (II) chloride or sulphate(d) optionally an aminoplast precondensate or an etherified aminoplast pre-condensate such as methylolated or melamines or their alkyl ethers.The treated fiber material is dryed (e.g. up to 120.degree. C.) and then subjected to a heat treatment at e.g. 140.degree. to 200.degree. C.

Abstract: Detergent compositions containing, as two essential ingredients, the alkaline earth metal salts of anionic surface-active agents having a sulfonic acid group or a sulfuric acid ester group and quaternary ammonium salt type cationic surface-active agents are presented. These detergent compositions can exhibit satisfactory fabric-softening effects for fabrics, without causing a substantial decrease in the cleansing effect.

Abstract: Novel quaternary ureidomethyl phosphonium salts having the general formula ##STR1## are prepared by condensing a urea having the formula RNHC(O)NR'R" with a quaternary hydroxymethyl phosphonium salt having the formula (HOCH.sub.2).sub.4 P.sup.+ X.sup.- in a molar ratio of at least 2:1. The products, which are characterized by the absence of residual hydroxymethyl groups, are useful as finishing agents for imparting flame retardant properties to cotton fabrics.

Abstract: The compound 4,4,4-trichloro-1,2-epoxy butane is utilized as a coupling agent for carbon fibers and resin matrix material in the production of carbon fiber reinforced composites to enhance the bonding characteristics of the fiber and resin while improving the flexural strength of the final composite structure.

Abstract: The invention provides a fireproofing composition which contains at least(a) a bromine compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein A.sub.1 and A.sub.2 are cycloalkyl,R is alkylene,m and n each are an integer from 2 to 7, andp is an integer from 1 to 5;(b) optionally a brominated cycloalkane;(c) a dispersing agent;(d) optionally a protective colloid; and(e) optionally water.This fireproofing composition is used for fireproofing synthetic fiber material.

Abstract: Foamable fabric treatment compositions are disclosed which are composed of a fabric finishing agent and a foam stabilizer, which compositions are capable of forming a foam having a blow ratio in the range from about 2:1 to 20:1 and a foam density range from about 0.5 gm/cc to 0.05 gm/cc. Methods for preparing and using the foamable compositions are disclosed. Included in the composition is up to about 10 percent of foam stabilizer.

Abstract: Compositions based upon monoammonium phosphate and/or diammonium phosphate together with monoethanolamine and/or diethanolamine are used to provide a flame-retardant finish to synthetic fabrics or synthetic-cotton blends. Good flame-retardant protection is obtained with a dry add-on of approximately 13 to 15 percent, and the fabric retains a good hand.

Abstract: A cellulosic food casing includes an internal coating comprising a water soluble cellulose ether and a cationic thermosetting resin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a treatment process for textile substrates comprising or consisting of regenerated cellulose, which process comprises applying to the substrate an aqueous medium comprising (A) a monomeric, hydrolysis stable, hydrosoluble, resin forming cross linking agent containing at least two N-methylol or N-alkoxymethyl groups, (B) a hydrosoluble, prepolymerized, linear, filler resin forming, cross-linking agent, also containing at least two N-methylol or N-alkoxymethyl groups, (C) a reactive acetal of formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y, independently, are H or CH.sub.2 OH, (D) a first cross-linking catalyst, being an alkaline earth metal salt of a strong acid and (E) a second cross-linking catalyst, being an acidic aluminium salt, subsequently drying the substrate and subjecting same to a temperature at which cross-linking takes place, and an aqueous concentrate for use therein.

Abstract: The preparation of bacteriostatic, water-insoluble peroxide-containing complexes of zinc acetate, by reaction of zinc acetate with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of acetic acid, is disclosed. A process for in situ formation and deposition of these complexes on cellulosic and polyester textiles is described. The textile finishes so produced inhibit the growth and spreading of odor- and infection-producing gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria on the treated textiles. The antibacterial activity of the finished textiles is durable to repeated launderings.

Abstract: The method for coating textile substrates such as carpets and textile fabrics with a latex backing is improved by replacing up to about 40% by weight of the normally employed latex solids in the coating composition with an alkali metal silicate extender such as sodium silicate, and further adding a latex compatible metal compound which will react with the silicate extender to render the silicate values less water soluble. The improved backing layer provides a significant cost reduction, increased fire retardancy and beneficial modification of other properties of the coated substrate.

Abstract: This invention consists of a novel flame retardant, its method of manufacture and its application to textile fabrics in order to render fabrics flame retardant. The flame retardant compound produced can be applied by padding it onto the fabric and it provides a durable flame retardant which will not support combustion.

Abstract: Novel phosphonxycarboxamides of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are selected from the group consisting of aryl and alkyl having from 1-6 carbon atoms and may be the same or different; R.sup.3 represents hydrogen or --CH.sub.2 OH; R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 OH, or --C.sub.2 H.sub.4 OH, R.sup.5 represents an alkyl group having from 1-5 carbon atoms; and n represents 1 or 2 are useful as flame retardant agents for textile materials.

Abstract: Bacteriostatic, water-insoluble complexes of zirconyl acetate with inorganic peroxides are disclosed. Peroxides operative in forming these complexes are hydrogen peroxide, alkali metal perborates and alkali metal peroxydiphosphates. Processes for in situ formation and deposition of the insoluble complexes on the surfaces of cellulosic textiles are described. The textile finishes so produced inhibit the growth and spreading of odor- and infection-producing gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria on the treated textiles. The antibacterial activity imparted to the textiles is durable to repeated laundering.

Abstract: The preparation of bacteriostatic, water-insoluble peroxide-containing complexes of zinc acetate, by reaction of zinc acetate with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of acetic acid, is disclosed. A process for in situ formation and deposition of these complexes on cellulosic and polyester textiles is described. The textile finishes so produced inhibit the growth and spreading of odor- and infection-producing gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria on the treated textiles. The antibacterial activity of the finished textiles is durable to repeated launderings.

Abstract: A cellulosic substrate is coated by applying a polyurethane adhesive thereto, drying the adhesive, coating the adhesive with an ultraviolet curable solid polyacrylate resin and then curing the composite structure with ultraviolet rays.

Abstract: A weatherable coating composition, especially for imparting abrasion resistance to thermoplastic substrates, comprising about 30-50 parts by weight of a colloidal silica and about 50 to 70 parts by weight of a mixture of (i) dialkyldialkoxysilane and (ii) alkyl trialkoxysilane wherein the weight ratio of (i) to (ii) is about 1:19 to about 1:4. A method of applying the coating composition to a substrate and coated articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: To reduce the number of oversize sausage links created during linking of stuffed regenerated cellulosic casings, the casing, before stuffing, has applied to the external walls thereof an aqueous dispersion containing a material which imparts a low coefficient of friction to the casing.

Abstract: A process for sizing staple fiber yarns by applying an aqueous sizing liquor which contains an alkaline earth metal salt of a copolymer containing from 90 to 30% by weight of acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid and from 10 to 70% by weight of acrylonitrile and/or methacrylonitrile, which copolymer has a viscosity of from 50 to 1,000 cp in 15% strength aqueous solution at 85.degree. C., and drying the treated yarns. The sized films obtained are moisture-insensitive and have good heat stability.

Abstract: A flame resistant substrate composed of cotton and flame retardant polyester fibers having a flame retardant affixed thereto and a method for increasing the flame resistance of a substrate composed of cotton and polyester fibers.

Abstract: A premoistened wiper having high initial wet strength in a wetting liquid, and lower wet strength when immersed in substantially neutral water to allow for flushability. The wiper includes a nonwoven web of fibrous material which is bonded together by a polymeric adhesive binder, with the bonded web being moistened until the time of use by a wetting liquid having an acid pH level which is safe for external use on the human body. The binder is composed of a material which is highly adhesive in an acid pH liquid to bind the fibers of the web together, and which is further resistant to weakening over the relatively long periods of shelf life of the wiper. However, the binder loses its binding strength in substantially neutral or alkaline flush water to allow for flushability. The bonded wiper is maintained with wetting liquid thereon within a moisture sealed container until the time of use, and readily loses strength and disintegrates when disposed of in the substantially neutral water of a sewer system.

Abstract: The flame resistance of wool and other polyamide fibres is enhanced by depositing in the fibres a complexed zirconium compound formed with an organic chelating agent or a halide. From 0.5 to 5% of Zr (as ZrO.sub.2) is preferred and the zirconium should be in the form of an anionic complex and applied at a pH in the range 0.5 to 4. The complex can be applied by impregnation or exhaustion techniques or may be formed in situ in the fibres. Dyes including acid, premetallized and reactive dyes can be applied at the same time as the zirconium complex. Particularly preferred complexes include fluorozirconates, chlorozirconates and oxalic and citric acid complexes. Fluorocarbon and other oil- or water-repellent finishes are compatible with the zirconium complex.

Abstract: Triorganotin compounds of hydroxydiazenium oxides having a good fungicidal action, fungicides containing these compounds, and processes for their manufacture by reacting a triorganotin halide with a sodium or potassium salt of an N'-hydroxydiazenium oxide or with the N'-hydroxydiazenium oxide in the presence of an acid binder.

Abstract: A process for rendering synthetic materials, of synthetic fibers or mixtures of the same flame resistant, which entails employing water insoluble flame retardant agents which are treated as colorless pigments, reduced to extremely finely divided condition, suspended in aqueous medium and applied as such or as part of a dispersed dye paste to the fabric, dried and set in place.

Abstract: This invention comprises a novel flame retardant process and solution whereby textile structures are rendered flame retardant.

Abstract: A compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein A denotes an optionally substituted aromatic, isocyclic or heterocyclic residue; R is H, an alkyl residue having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an aryl residue having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms or an aralkyl residue having from 7 to 10 carbon atoms; Q is H or a methyl group; X and Y are the same or different and each is a non-water solubilizing group, or X and Y together form a fused aromatic ring system; and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and each is H or an alkyl radical having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms, and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, an alkyl radical having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms or an aryl radical having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms, the alkyl radicals in R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 being unsubstituted and uninterrupted or being substituted by an OH, NH.sub.2 or CN group and/or being interrupted by an ethylenic group or an oxygen, sulphur or nitrogen bridge, or two or all three of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.

Abstract: Paper, cotton cloth, wood, fiberboard, and other cellulosic products are first treated with an organic base and then treated with a halosilane. This results in the formation of an amine/silane complex within the cellulose fibers as well as on the surface of the cellulosic product. This treatment imparts oil and water repellency, adhesive properties, and dimensional stability to cellulosic products.

Abstract: Polyethylene terephthalate fiber-containing fabric is flameproofed by application of an aqueous suspension of finely divided particles consisting essentially of octagonal hexabromide formed by the incomplete bromination of cis, trans, trans cyclododecatriene to provide a mixture having a melting point in the range of 177.degree.-191.degree. C. determined by differential scanning colorimetry using a heating rate of 10.degree. C. per minute. The treated fabric is dried and then heated with the octagonal hexabromide particles thereon to a temperature above the melting point of the mixture, but not in excess of about 200.degree. C. for a period long enough to achieve adequate penetration (30 seconds), to cause the hexabromide particles to diffuse into the fibers of the fabric to maximize fire resistance and obtain proper fixation of the particles to the fabric in a manner providing durability to laundering with minimum damage to the fabric.