Abstract: Blends of a preformed poly(methyl ethenyl benzene) polymer or copolymer derived from an isomers of methyl ethenyl benzenes in which 1-methyl-4-ethenyl benzene is the predominant isomers, and up to about 10 weight percent of mineral oil are disclosed.

Abstract: Water based coatings have been developed comprising water containing dispersed liquid droplets of water immiscible, hydroxy functional organic material, which are emulsified in the water, the water having dispersed therein an amine salt constituted by a salt of a solubilizing acid with a polyamide having a plurality of terminal primary amine groups. About one of the primary amine groups in the polyamide is unsubstituted, and at least about 70% of the isocyanate-reactive amino hydrogen atoms in the polyamide other than in the unsubstituted primary amine group are reacted with one isocyanate group of an organic polyisocyanate, the remaining isocyanate groups of which are blocked by a volatile blocking agent. The blocked isocyanate groups are nonreactive at room temperature and the unblocked isocyanate groups are reactive with the hydroxy functionality of the organic hydroxy functional material at elevated temperature.

Abstract: A process for the liquefaction of solid carbonaceous material, e.g., coal in the presence of hydrogen under pressure in the absence of heterogeneous hydrogenation catalyst using a hydrogen transfer solvent which is the fraction extracted from coal derived liquids by a process derived naphtha extractant containing less than 20 weight percent of aromatics. Coal derived liquids are extracted with naphtha and recycled as a slurry medium for the carbonaceous material.

Abstract: Thermoplastic blends having superior capability and homogeneity comprising a poly(phenylene oxide) resin and a resin of poly(methyl ethenyl benzene) isomers in which the predominant isomer is 1-methyl-4-ethenyl benzene, are disclosed. The poly(phenylene oxide) resin can contain substituted phenylene units and the poly(methyl ethenyl benzene) resin can be a polymer of solely methyl ethenyl benzene isomers, or a random, block or graft copolymer comprising 50 weight percent or more of methyl ethenyl benzene isomers and up to 50 weight percent of other ethylenically unsaturated monomers.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R is alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms;R.sub.1 is aryl;R.sub.2 is branched alkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms; andtheir use as insecticides and nematocides, e.g., in controlling corn rootworm and southern armyworm.

Abstract: Multiple-layer, heat-sealable films are described comprising a substrate layer of polypropylene homopolymer or copolymer, or blends thereof with compatible polyolefins; and at least one heat-sealable surface layer of an interpolymer of propylene and two different higher alpha-olefins; a copolymer of butene-1 and a higher alpha-olefin or an interpolymer of ethylene, propylene and a higher olefin. The films are prepared by extrusion coating or coextrusion and can be oriented.

Abstract: A process for the desulfurization and demetalation of a nickel and sulfur containing heavy hydrocarbon charge stock comprises: admixing the feed with hydrogen; reacting the admixture in a reaction zone containing desulfurization catalyst at desulfurization conditions; injecting water into the reaction zone at H.sub.2 O/H.sub.2 molar ratios of about 0.05 to 0.5; separating and recycling both hydrogen and water from the reactor effluent; and recovering the substantially sulfur and nickel free product.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with removing metal and sulfur contaminants from residual oil fractions by catalytic contact with an improved catalyst comprising the oxides or sulfides of a Group VIB metal and an iron group metal supported on an alumina that contains dispersed Delta and/or Theta phase alumina, the catalyst having at least 45% of its pore volume in pores 30 to 150A diameter, at least 10% of its pore volume in pores less than 30A diameter, and at least 15% of its pore volume in pores greater than 300A diameter. The process can be used to prepare feedstock for catalytic cracking.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R and R.sub.1 are alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and R.sub.2 is branched alkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, and their use as insecticides and nematocides, e.g., in controlling corn rootworm, are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sub.1 is an alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and R.sub.2 is branched alkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms. These compounds are insecticides and nematocides.