Abstract: A counter electrode structure of a transition metal electrochromic compound for use in an electro-optical device, which is useful in control of visible and infrared absorption by windows, in data display devices and the like, typically comprising in sandwich arrangement a pair of electrodes, and disposed therebetween, a layer of transition metal electrochromic compounds and a semi-solid highly conductive sulfuric acid gel electrolyte, one of the electrodes being said counter electrode. The gel exhibits good conductivity, stability and compatibility with the electrochromic layers. The present counter electrode is more efficient and has a longer lifetime.

Abstract: A shampoo, creme rinse composition is provided comprising an anionic or amphoteric detergent, or combinations thereof and a substituted quaternary ammonium compound represented by the formula: ##EQU1## where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are lower alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sub.3 is a benzyl radical which may be further substituted by a C.sub.1 or C.sub.2 alkyl radical;R.sub.4 is a long chain alkyl radical of 16 to 22 carbon atoms; andX is an organic anion selected from the group consisting of saccharinate, cyclamate and phthalimidate radicals.Generally stated the subject matter of the present invention relates to an improved aqueous shampoo composition. More particularly the invention relates to an aqueous shampoo composition which both cleans the hair and scalp and additionally imparts a conditioning effect to the hair so that further treatment is unnecessary.

Abstract: Novel, high light capacity chemiluminescent systems are disclosed. The high capacity is produced by adding a small amount of a polymer selected from the class consisting of: (1) homopolymers and copolymers of poly(alkylene oxides); (2) homopolymers and copolymers of poly(vinyl alkyl esters) and poly(vinyl alkyl ethers) with the optional inclusion of minor amounts of alkylenes and styrenes in said copolymers; (3) 1:1 alternating copolymers of maleic anhydride with alkylenes and styrenes; (4) cellulose esters and mixed cellulose esters of 2-, 3- and 4-carbon acids and mixtures of said esters with the poly(alkylene oxides), to a chemiluminescent system containing a bisaryloxylate, an organic fluorescer a peroxide, and an organic solvent.

Abstract: A vulcanizable rubber composition is provided which comprises rubber, a filler material, an N-(substituted oxymethyl)melamine and 1,3-dimethylolurea.

Abstract: Hair shampoo composition which provides both cleansing properties and conditioning properties which makes it unnecessary to use a separate cream rinse. The composition is a combination of natural soaps, a syndet and an alginate salt.

Abstract: A vulcanizable elastomer composition is provided which comprises a copolymer represented by the formula:H -- -- OG -- --.sub.x OHwherein -- -- OG -- -- comprises randomly alternating structural units (I), (II), and optionally, (III)-- -- oc.sub.2 h.sub.4 sc.sub.2 h.sub.

Abstract: A fabricated packed pipe coupling gland suitable for a connection where there is at least one brittle pipe, the coupling forming a pressure tight, leak proof coupling which is semi-rigid. The coupling is particularly useful for coupling glass pipe to metal pipe for conveying highly corrosive vapors at high temperature, for example heated titanium tetrachloride vapors to a reactor for forming titanium dioxide.

Abstract: Novel O-oxalylhydroxyl-amine compositions of matter and reactions and to the direct generation of light from chemical energy employing such compositions. By "light" as referred to herein is meant electromagnetic radiation at wavelengths falling between about 350 m.mu. and 800 m.mu.. Disclosed compounds include diphthalimide oxalate, disuccinimido oxalate, and dimaleimido oxalate.

Abstract: Method for forming a counter-electrode or imaging area in an electro-optical data display and imaging device, and the electrode and imaging areas formed. An electrochromic data display and imaging device may be formed by sandwich arrangement of the imaging area, the counter-electrode area with a suitable layer between. The device exhibits superior electrochromic reversability and improved speed and cell life over prolonged coloration and erase cycles.

Abstract: Dry, free flowing, relatively non-compactible granules of an acrylate elastomer prepared by adding to an aqueous suspension polymerization system a divalent metal salt of a long chain fatty acid, and optionally an anti-caking agent.

Abstract: A process for the vulcanization of polyurethane elastomers is provided which comprises utilizing a vulcanization activator comprising a non-hygroscopic zinc halide composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions which are free-flowing, non-caking blends of liquid partially etherified methylolated melamines useful as tire cord adhesion promoters; more particularly, blends of liquid methyl ethers of methylolated melamines, carbon black and inert silica fillers.

Abstract: A process for preparing 2-mercaptobenzothiazole is provided which comprises reacting benzothiazole with sulfur in a molar ratio of benzothiazole to sulfur in a range of from about 1:0.9 to 1:1.3 at a temperature of from about 200.degree. to 260.degree.C. for about 30 minutes to 3 hours.

Abstract: An electrochromic data display and imaging device which may be formed by sandwich arrangement of the imaging area, the counter-electrode area with a suitable electrolyte layer between, the imaging area and/or counter-electrode area having greater uniformity of charge.

Abstract: Method for improving the storage stability of oxalic ester chemiluminescent light system components by the addition of certain additive compounds to either the oxalic ester component or the hydrogen peroxide component or both.

Abstract: Treatment of plastic or metal containers for chemiluminescent light packages by contacting with a chlorosilane, whereby storage stability, and shelf life of fabricated chemiluminescent devices is increased.

Abstract: Copolymers of ethylene and vinyl acetate which contain additionally activated halogen atoms as sites for sulfur vulcanization, and the sulfur vulcanized elastomer obtained therefrom.

Abstract: An electrochromic data display and imaging device which may be formed by sandwich arrangement of the imaging area, the counter-electrode area with a suitable electrolyte layer between, having additives incorporated in the electrolyte. The device exhibits superior electrochromic reversibility and improved speed and cell life over prolonged coloration and erase cycles.

Abstract: A chemiluminescent system comprising (1) derivatives of a polycarbonyl compound substituted with at least one nitrogen-containing hetero group and which may have an alkanol or amine substituent, (2) a hydroperoxide compound, (3) a diluent, and (4) a fluorescer, said ingredients in combination producing visible chemiluminescent light and a process of producing such light.

Abstract: Acrylate elastomer compositions having improved aging resistance due to addition of epoxy-containing compounds.