Abstract: This invention relates to a substantially hydrogen saturated hydrocarbon product formed by the hydrogenation of waxy polyethylene alpha-olefin having an average molecular weight of about 350 to about 900. The hydrogenation is conducted at pressures ranging from about 200 psig to about 1000 psig and at hydrogenating temperatures below about 750.degree. F in the presence of a conventional active hydrogenation catalyst. The resulting product may be utilized as a substitute for petroleum wax in the production of various compositions, such as carpet backing compositions, candle wax compositions, pressure sure sensitive tape, paper coating compositions, coatings for fruit, rust preventatives, cosmetics, and similar products. In such compositions the novel hydrogenated alpha olefins may be substituted for petroleum wax as customarily used or it may be used as an extender in any desired proportion with petroleum wax.

Abstract: Langbeinite and kieserite are beneficiated in a flotation process in which separation of ore particles is conducted in a froth flotation process with a magnesium chloride brine containing at least 20 moles MgCl.sub.2 per 1000 mols H.sub.2 O. Said brine is maintained at a pH below about 3.5. The preferred flotation agent is a combination of a fatty acid amine (preferably tallow amine) and an organic acid, either oleic or sebacic acid, in an approximate ratio of 2 to 4 parts amine to 1 part oleic or sebacic acid, and preferably in an amine-oleic or amine-sebacic acid ratio of about 3:1. Flotation is preferably conducted in two stages wherein the sink product from the rougher flotation contains langbeinite above about 95% concentration which is relatively free of kieserite and the froth from the rougher flotation is passed to a second "cleaner" flotation step where the kieserite is further concentrated to above about 75% kieserite.

Abstract: In an electrolysis system capable of producing particulate crystalline product having limited adherence to the cathodes, a process and apparatus for the continuous recovery of said product directly from the electrolytic cell tank substantially uncontaminated by adhering electrolyte comprising the agitation of the electrolyte to effectively influence and contribute to the control of the crystalline product size and density as well as the structural competence of the dendrites and to cause said product to separate from the cathodes, the collection of the particulate crystalline product on a conveyor transport system located in the bottom part of the electrolytic cell tank, the continuous removal of the particulate crystalline product from the electrolytic cell tank by means of the conveyor transport system, and the transportation of the crystalline particulate product through a washing zone prior to its removal from the electrolytic cell tank to substantially displace the electrolyte liquor from the particulate

Abstract: A hermetically sealed food system is provided which includes a container, a special low moisture precooked rice, a seasoning ingredient containing a hygroscopic material such as hydrolyzed vegetable protein. The precooked rice component is dried to a low moisture content such that it is rendered sufficiently hygroscopic so that it will prevent any substantial increase in the amount of moisture in the seasoning ingredient.

Abstract: In combination with a fluid applicator of the fluid marker type, a unitary, self-sealing, one-way check valve for admission and retention of air under pressure to the interior of the applicator, an elastomeric bulb for developing pressure and means for relieving internal pressure.