Abstract: An improved process for the production of poly-2-pyrrolidone in which the solid product is washed with monomer to remove the catalyst and the monomer wash, containing catalyst and monomer, is recycled for further polymerization reaction.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with a hydrocarbon hydrocracking process using a catalyst prepared by:A. forming an intimate mixture of a gelatinous silica-alumina precipitate and an organic-metal compound obtained by interaction of a transition series metal compound with an organic gravimetric reagent therefore; andB. converting said mixture to said catalyst by at least a step of heating the mixture at a temperature in the range of 500.degree. to 1800.degree. F for a period in the range 1 to 48 hours, said catalyst being porous and having a surface area in the range 50 to 700 m.sup.2 /g.

Abstract: Fungal growth in animal feedstuffs is inhibited by the use of di-carboxylic acid esters and compositions thereof. In addition to inhibiting the growth of fungi, the di-carboxylic acid esters increase the nutritional value of the animal feedstuff treated, and promote greater weight gain and feed efficiency response in animals fed the treated feedstuff compositions.

Abstract: Anhydrides and esters of alkyl or cycloalkyl tetracarboxylic acids and polyvinyl chloride plastic compositions containing said esters as plasticizers.

Abstract: A manufacture comprising a plurality of fibers partially embedded in a solidified plasticized sulfur matrix with one end of the fibers extending outward from the matrix to form a turf or carpet-like surface.

Abstract: An improved reforming process is obtained using a catalyst containing platinum, rhenium and chloride disposed on a particulate support formed using alumina obtained by removing water from an aluminum hydroxide produced as a by-product of a Ziegler higher-alcohol synthesis, when the catalyst is prepared by calcining the alumina support at a temperature between 1000.degree. -1500.degree. F to provide a support having a surface area between 140-240 m.sup.2 /g, then impregnating a platinum compound and a rhenium compound into the calcined alumina in the presence of a sufficiently high concentration of chloride to obtain an impregnated composition, which, upon drying, contains at least 1.4 weight percent total chloride, and finally calcining the impregnated preparation to reduce the total chloride content of the final catalyst to less than 1.2 weight percent.

Abstract: N-substituted-thio N-alkyl carbamoyl chlorides are prepared by reacting an N-arylthio- or N-aliphaticthio-N-alkylamine with phosgene. The N-arylthio- or N-aliphaticthio-N-alkyl carbamoyl chlorides are useful intermediates for the preparation of pesticides.

Abstract: Compositions are provided which are sulfurized esters of olefinic mono- or dicarboxylic acids which do not contain any allylic hydrogen atoms. Synergistic mixtures of esters sulfurized with sulfur and with sulfur monochloride and sulfur dichloride are provided. Also provided are lubricating oil compositions comprising (A) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity, and (B) an amount effective to impart extreme-pressure lubricating properties to said oil of these sulfurized esters.

Abstract: Herbicidal compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, cycloalkyl or phenyl substituted with up to 2 fluorine, chlorine, bromine, trifluoromethyl, nitro, lower alkoxy, lower alkyl, or phenoxy, phenylthio or phenylsulfonyl substituted with up to 2 fluorine or chlorine atoms; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl; R.sup.2 is alkyl; Z is halogen; Y is hydrogen or Z; and R.sup.3 is hydrogen or alkyl.

Abstract: Carboxymethyloxysuccinate derivatives are new compounds whose water-soluble salts are effective sequestering agents (builders), especially in heavy-duty laundering compositions. The salts may be used in combination with anionic, nonionic, ampholytic and zwitterionic detergents. A process for the preparation of the acids and salts is provided.

Abstract: A process for the production of sulfur foam containing at least 50 weight percent sulfur, which comprises:A. heating sulfur in a first zone to a temperature above about 100.degree. C to obtain molten sulfur and reacting the molten sulfur with an organic protonic acid which is reactive with molten sulfur so as to incorporate the organic acid with sulfur to form a sulfur-organic acid adduct containing unreacted protonic acid groups;B. passing said sulfur adduct in liquid state out of said first zone and into a separate mixer; andC. mixing and reacting in said mixer a polyisocyanate with the unreacted acid groups of said sulfur adduct to thereby, upon removal of the polyisocyanate-acid group reaction product from the mixer, release gas and generate a foam.Preferably the sulfur adduct is formed by reacting sulfur with a plasticizer as well as the acid.

Abstract: 2,5-DIHYDROFURANS AND MALEIC ANHYDRIDE ARE POLYMERIZED TO PREPARE COPOLYMERS, HAVING A DIHYDROFURAN TO ANHYDRIDE MOL RATIO OF FROM 1:2 TO 1:3, USEFUL AS EPOXY RESIN CURING AGENTS.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing a lubricating oil base stock by: (1) fractionating a hydrocarbon feedstock boiling above 650.degree.

Abstract: Functional fluid lubricating oil compositions are provided which comprise (A) an oil of lubricating viscosity, and (B) an effective amount of each of the following: (1) an alkenyl succinimide, (2) a Group II metal salt of a dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphoric acid, (3) a frictional modifier, (4) a basic sulfurized alkaline earth metal alkyl phenate, and (5) a chlorinated olefin containing from about 15 to 50 carbon atoms, from 20 to 60% by weight chlorine, and having a boiling point of at least about 300.degree. F. Such lubricating compositions are useful as functional fluids in systems requiring fluid coupling, hydraulic fluid and/or lubrication of relatively moving parts. The lubricating compositions of the invention are particularly useful as the functional fluid in automatic transmissions, particularly in passenger automobiles.

Abstract: Functional fluid lubricating oil compositions are provided which comprise (A) an oil of lubricating viscosity, and (B) an effective amount of each of the following: (1) an alkenyl succinimide, (2) a Group II metal salt of a dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphoric acid, (3) a friction modifier, (4) a Group II metal salt of a hydrocarbyl sulfonic acid, and (5) a chlorinated olefin containing from about 15 to 50 carbon atoms, from 20 to 60% by weight chlorine, and having a boiling point of at least about 300.degree. F. Such lubricating compositions are useful as functional fluids in systems requiring fluid coupling, hydraulic fluid and/or lubrication of relatively moving parts. The lubricating compositions of the invention are particularly useful as the functional fluid in automatic transmissions, particularly in passenger automobiles.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for regenerating a solid reactant comprising a copper component and a chromium component disposed on a porous carbon support when the reactant has been expended by reaction with hydrogen sulfide contained in hydrogen recycle gas in a hydrocarbon reforming system, regeneration being accomplished by: (a) contacting the expended solid reactant with dilute oxygen in an inert diluent gas at a temperature in the range from 200.degree. to 425.degree. F; (b) contacting the solid material from step (a) with hydrogen at a temperature in the range from 300.degree. to 500.degree. F; and (c) contacting the solid material resulting from step (b) with an inert gas at a temperature in the range from 400.degree. to 600.degree. F.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon mixtures having low sulfur contents are obtained from sulfur-containing vacuum gas oils by hydrodesulfurizing the gas oils under mild hydrodesulfurizing conditions, including use of:1. a select high-activity hydrodesulfurization catalyst,2. a temperature in the range 550.degree.F. to 850.degree. F., and3. a hydrogen partial pressure in the range 300 to 800 psig.New and advantageous results are obtained by integrating the foregoing process with one or more other process steps including:1. hydrodesulfurization of sulfur-containing vacuum residuum,2. solvent deasphalting of vacuum residuum, or3. hydrodesulfurizing a vacuum residuum and delayed coking at least a portion of the product.

Abstract: An electrical discharge machining process using as a dielectric fluid a composition comprising a base oil and a minor amount of an oil-soluble cationic organic surfactant.

Abstract: Novel compositions are prepared from the thermal decomposition product of azidoformate esters reacting with aliphatic hydrocarbon olefins to form aziridine carbamates, which are then reacted with a polyamine free of primary amino groups and having at least one secondary amino group. These compositions find use as detergents and dispersants in lubricating oils and fuels, and also as emulsifiers.

Abstract: The hydrogen sulfide content of hydrogen-sulfide-contaminated elemental sulfur in the liquid phase is reduced by an aqueous extraction which is carried out under superatmospheric pressure and a suitable temperature.