Abstract: Polymeric resins containing a fire retardant amount of a borate-sulfate mixture which is predominately boric acid and alkali or alkaline earth metal sulfate. Preferred compositions also contain antimony oxide and/or a halogen source.

Abstract: N-Amino substituted aniline and 1,3-phenylenediamine compounds having 1 or 2 nitro groups on the aromatic ring. The compounds are useful as herbicides and as intermediates for preparing herbicides.

Abstract: Cobalt is separated from a cobalt arsenic sulfide ore or concentrate by means of leaching at substantially atmospheric pressure with a ferric sulfate-sulfuric acid solution.

Abstract: Clayware is produced by firing a composition containing clay and a boron-containing flux, wherein the flux is a synthetic alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal aluminosilicate having the crystal structure of a zeolite and containing boron entrapped within that structure. The boronated zeolite flux can be prepared in a form in which it can be used directly in the manufacture of clayware, especially earthenware.

Abstract: Molybdenite is recovered by froth flotation of ore or concentrate by use of thio carboxylic acid compound and activated carbon to depress copper and other metal sulfides. The reagents are preferably utilized in a weight ratio of about 1:1.

Abstract: Particulate borate-soap compositions containing sodium bicarbonate are produced by reaction of a fatty acid with a mixture of hydrated sodium tetraborate and alkali metal carbonate in a fatty acid: carbonate mole ratio of about 1:1 to 1:2. The product comprises particles of borate coated with soap and sodium bicarbonate in which the soap represents about 5 to 35% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: Alkali metal borates are reacted with fatty acids or oils in the presence of a low HLB value surfactant to give a stable, mineral oil-soluble product. Mineral oil containing the borate can be used as a cutting fluid.

Abstract: Method of anodizing aluminum by subjecting it to electrolysis, first in a bath of electrolyte containing a borate and then in a bath of electrolyte containing an acid. Preferably, the electrolyte in the first bath is about 3-5% borax with the pH adjusted to about 9 to 11 by addition of sodium hydroxide.The method forms an oxide coating which is of sufficient depth to comply with normal specifications and which also does not suffer from alkaline staining.

Abstract: Method for preparing storage-stable air-drying compositions containing a combination of an aluminum alkoxide with a labile monofunctional reactant such as an alkanol, alkoxyalkanol, keto ester, water, hydrogen peroxide, organic hydroperoxide or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Zinc sulfide is concentrated by a froth flotation process using a substituted benzotrifluoride compound as depressant for calcium fluoride. The benzotrifluoride compounds are substituted by hydrophilic groups such as hydroxy, carboxylic acid and amino.

Abstract: Tailings slurry from fluorspar flotation is clarified and purified by sequential addition of a cationic polygalactomannan derivative and a poly(ethylene oxide).

Abstract: Compositions for cleaning and deodorizing carpets comprising hydrated sodium borate, hydrated metal aluminosilicate and perfume. Cationic quaternary ammonium salts are preferred optional components.

Abstract: Compounds comprising three atoms of a divalent metal linked through oxygen atoms to an atom selected from the group consisting of a boron atom, a phosphorus atom and a phosphorus atom bonded to an oxo oxygen, and an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid radical attached to each divalent metal atom, at least one of said aliphatic monocarboxylic acid radicals having from 7 to 9 carbon atoms, and at least one other of said aliphatic monocarboxylic acid radicals having 10 or 11 carbon atoms, and the polymerization products thereof, are useful as rubber compound adhesion promoters and are more easily handled than the previously known compounds and polymers used for this purpose.

Abstract: Bone china is produced by including a boron-containing substance in the composition in water-insoluble form. Use of the boron-containing compound results in a lowering of the firing temperature and widening of the firing temperature range.

Abstract: Zinc sulfide is concentrated by a froth flotation process using a substituted benzotrifluoride compound as depressant for calcium fluoride. The benzotrifluoride compounds are substituted by hydrophilic groups such as hydroxy, carboxylic acid and amino.

Abstract: N-Amino substituted aniline and 1,3-phenylenediamine compounds having 1 or 2 nitro groups on the aromatic ring. The compounds are useful as herbicides and as intermediates for preparing herbicides.

Abstract: 1,2-Di-lower alkyl-5-lower alkylsulfonylbenzimidazoles useful as selective herbicides. In the preferred compounds, the 5-substituent is a fluorinated lower alkyl sulfonyl group.

Abstract: Aldimine and ketimine derivatives of 7-aminobenzimidazoles are provided. The compounds are useful as herbicides and can be applied pre-emergent or post-emergent to weeds.