Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulic fluid composition comprising: (a) a base fluid and (b) as an anti-mist additive, an alkylene-vinyl ester copolymer having a molecular weight of between about 5,000 and about 100,000 and soluble in said base fluid. In another aspect, the present invention relates to a process for imparting flame retardancy and reduced wear characteristics to a hydraulic system which comprises adding to the hydraulic system the above-identified hydraulic fluid composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of fabricating a thermoset elastomer which comprises the steps of: (a) fabricating a polyol having a molecular weight of between about 400 and about 15,000 and having a level of end group unsaturation of not greater than 0.04 milliequivalents per gram of polyol, said polyol being fabricated in the presence of a double metal cyanide catalyst, (b) reacting said polyol with a polyisocynate to produce an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer, and (e) reacting said isocyanate-terminated prepolymer with a chain extender other than ethylene glycol in a mold in order to produce the elastomer. Also claimed is the elastomer produced by the above method utilizing a one-shot technique.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for imparting anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties to a polyurethane foam. Dissolving the pyrithione salt in an alkanolamine which is miscible with a polyol, makes this dissolved pyrithione an ideal candidate for use as a antimicrobial additive in this application. Prior use of pyrithiones in polyurethanes entailed using the powder form of zinc pyrithione. This was a dusty process as well as being difficult to disperse the pyrithione uniformly throughout the polyurethane foam. This invention overcomes both of these difficulties.

Abstract: This invention pertains to optical and electrical switching devices and to novel polymers containing pendant organic charge transfer moieties and useful in the fabrication of the switching devices.

Abstract: A positive or negative latent image can be developed with negatively or positively charged toner particles, respectively, that are microcapsular. The shell material of the toner particles is a melamine-formaldehyde resin or a starch-based material. The core is a liquid solution comprising at least a liquid, ethylenically unsaturated monomer, a leuco dye and a photoinitiator.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for reducing or eliminating hydrazine from a mixture containing hydrazine and a polymer, wherein the polymer is in latex form.

Abstract: Method for producing novel deterred granular nitrocellulose propellant powder compositions having a stable burn rate gradient. The invention comprises coating nitrocellulose propellant granules with a minor amount by weight of a polycaprolactone polymer which is soluble in nitrocellulose under conditions which cause the polymer to be gradually dissolved into the granules to produce maximum burn deterrence at the surface of the granules which gradually decreases inwardly therefrom to produce a desired burn rate gradient in the granules.

Abstract: A high energy explosive or propellant composition having low vulnerability to unplanned stimuli and containing a polyurethane polyacetal elastomer binder. Also claimed is a process for producing this composition.

Abstract: An aryl N,N'-bis cinnamamide compound having a formula comprising: ##STR1## wherein x equals an integer from 0 to 3; y equals an integer from 0 to 2; z equals an integer from 0 to 2; each R is individually selected from the group consisting of a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a lower alkoxy group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a halo group, a nitro group, an aryl group having 6 to 18 carbon atoms, and a fused unsubstituted or substituted aromatic ring when x is 2 or 3; and each R' and R" is individually selected from the group consisting of a lower alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a lower alkoxy group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a halo group, a nitro group or an aryl group having from 6 to 18 carbon atoms. These compounds are useful as U.V. light absorbers in plastics and cosmetics (e.g. sunscreens).

Abstract: A process for producing an alkylene oxide or mixture of alkylene oxides by a reaction which comprises reacting a C7 to C22 olefin or mixture thereof with an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of at least one molten nitrate salt.

Abstract: A method and composition employing microencapsulated thickeners for providing controlled thickening of thermosetting resins, including sheet molding compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to open-cell polyurethane foams and, more specifically, to such foams which are halogenated-hydrocarbon blown and are essentially urea-free, together with a composition and method for the fabrication thereof.

Abstract: A stable, low viscosity polymer/polyisocyanate dispersion wherein the polymer is produced by polymerizing an ethylenically unsaturated macromolecular monomer with another ethylenically unsaturated monomer, together with a polyurethane foam, elastomer, adhesive, sealant, or coating produced therefrom and a method for fabricating the foam.

Abstract: The use of glycoside polyols together with diol or triol-initiated polyols in the production of polyurethane elastomers provides elastomers which are thermally stable at temperatures of 140.degree. F. or higher. These polyurethane elastomers are useful as thermoconductivity barriers in window holders exposed to high-temperature conditions, as engine mounts on automobiles, as encapsulators for electronic distributors, and the like.

Abstract: A shirred stick casing article with a symmetrically invaginated and axially compressed closure forming a plug of casing material implanted in either an end of the casing stick or in a support tube within the casing stick. An apparatus and method are described for making the inventive article.

Abstract: A growth regulation process involving certain phosphonic acid compounds having the general formula: ##STR1## The growth regulation process of the present invention relates mainly, though not entirely, to the inducement of an ethylene response or ethylene-type response in plants and part thereof including, but not limited to, stems, roots, leaves, flowers, buds, and harvested as well as unharvested fruit.The method of the present invention produces a wide variety of plant growth responses including:1. Increasing yields2. Auxin activity3. Inhibition of terminal growth, control of apical dominance, increase in branching and increase in tillering4. Changing bio-chemical composition of plant or portions thereof5. Abscission of foliage, flowers and fruit6. Hastening ripening and color promotion in fruit7. Increasing flowering and fruiting8. Abortion or inhibition of flowering and seed development9. Prevention of lodging10. Stimulation of seed germination and breaking of dormancy11. Resistance to freeze injury12.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process of preparing N-alkyl-nitroanilines selected from the group consisting of N-alkyl-mononitroanilines and N-alkyl-dinitroanilines by the O-alkylation of a nitrophenol to produce the corresponding alkoxy derivative, followed by reaction of the alkoxy derivative with alkylamine to produce the desired N-alkyl-nitroaniline.

Abstract: A method of controlling ectoparasitic Acarina that bore into and through the dermal integument of warm blooded animals by orally administering an 2-aryl-1,3-indandione and derivatives to said animals in an amount sufficient to kill said ectoparasites.

Abstract: Carbamate thiosulfenylcarbamoyl fluoride compounds are insecticidal and miticidal compounds and are also useful intermediates in the preparation of pesticidally active bis-carbamate disulfide compounds.

Abstract: A spray device for spraying liquid from a moving vehicle in a controlled spray pattern involves a central body; a conduit defined in the body which forms a liquid inlet port at one end of the body; a plurality of outlet ports located about the periphery of the conduit; a plurality of discharge tubes extending outwardly from said central body, each of said discharge tubes having one end connected to one of said outlet ports and the other end projecting in a direction opposite the direction of movement of the vehicle during use; and moveable, pressure-actuated outlet-blocking means. In one embodiment there is additionally provided means for controlling the rate of flow of liquid through the device.There is also disclosed an apparatus for spraying liquid from a moving vehicle in a variable swath width.