Abstract: Soaps and ester-soaps of high molecular weight .alpha.-alkyl branched aliphatic monocarboxylic acids obtained from high molecular weight .alpha.-olefins are useful lubricants for structural resins. The high molecular weight acids useful for the preparation of the soaps and ester-soaps are obtained by the free radical addition of a short-chain monocarboxylic acid and .alpha.-olefins containing 22 or more carbon atoms. The soaps and ester-soaps of this invention provide excellent internal-external lubrication for PVC homopolymers and copolymers.

Abstract: Improved rolling oil compositions are obtained by blending a petroleum base oil with a polymeric fatty acid, a fatty alcohol and lower alkyl ester of a fatty acid. These formulations are extremely effective for use in the cold rolling of aluminum and aluminum alloys.

Abstract: Copolyamides derived from mixed acids (a polymeric fatty acid and short-chain dibasic acid) and mixed amines (a polyoxyalkylene diamine and a short-chain diamine) are provided. These thermoplastic resin compositions are excellent reinforcing adhesives for flexible substrates and are particularly useful as box-toe construction resins.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for protecting aluminum and aluminum alloy products against water staining. The method involves applying a continuous film of a protective composition to the surface of the aluminum product. The protective compositions useful for the invention are blends or reaction products of a polybasic acid and a partial ester of a polyol.

Abstract: Polyester plasticizers having improved low temperature properties are obtained by terminating the polyester with mixed chain-terminating agents. Mixtures of monobasic acids and monofunctional alcohols are employed for this purpose. The polyesters of this invention find particular utility as plasticizers for PVC homopolymers and copolymers.

Abstract: Mixed ester products obtained by treatment of a triglyceride under transesterification conditions with a polyoxyalkylene glycol and a high molecular weight dicarboxylic acid, such as polymer acids, are useful metal working fluids. The modified triglycerides exhibit enhanced thermal stability and can be used either in neat form or in solution, particularly with 40 SUS to 300 SUS mineral oils.

Abstract: Soaps and ester-soaps of high molecular weight branched- and straight-chain aliphatic monocarboxylic acids obtained from .alpha.-olefins containing 22 or more carbon atoms are useful lubricants for structural resins. High molecular weight acids useful for the preparation of the soaps and ester-soaps are obtained by the free radical addition of a short chain monocarboxylic acid to C.sub.22+ olefin or by ozonization of the C.sub.22+ olefin. The products of this invention provide excellent internal-external lubrication for PVC homopolymers and copolymers.

Abstract: Amino-amides obtained by the reaction of polymeric fatty acids with poly(oxyethylene) diamines are readily compatible with water in all proportions and form clear, aqueous solutions which have excellent lubricating properties.

Abstract: Copolyesters are provided which are derived from mixed dibasic acids and a branched-chain diol. These copolyesters possess a unique balance of physical and chemical characteristics which permits their use in small amounts in blood separation tubes to provide an effective barrier between the light and heavy phases of the blood after centrifuging.

Abstract: Improved homogeneous metathesis catalysts are obtained by the use of a nitrogenous modifying agent with a tungsten compound and organotin compound. These modified catalyst systems used for olefin metathesis give significantly increased conversions and excellent product selectivity.

Abstract: Improved homogeneous metathesis catalysts are obtained by the use of a trivalent phosphorus modifying agent with a cocatalyst comprised of tungsten hexachloride and an organotin compound. These modified catalyst systems give significantly increased conversions and excellent product selectivity when used for olefin metathesis.

Abstract: Mixed ester products obtained by treatment of a triglyceride under transesterification conditions with a polyoxyalkylene glycol and a high molecular weight dicarboxylic acid, such as polymer acids, are useful metal working fluids. The modified triglycerides exhibit enhanced thermal stability and can be used either in neat form or in solution and are readily compatible with water to provide stable aqueous emulsions and dispersions having superior lubrication properties.

Abstract: Epoxidized mixed mellitate compounds useful as plasticizers for vinyl polymers such as polyvinyl chloride and which have markedly improved resistance to oils and hydrocarbon extraction have been prepared. The mixed mellitate plasticizers of this invention are trimellitates wherein two of the ester moieties are simple esters derived from monofunctional alcohols with the third ester moiety being a complex ester obtained by the reaction of a diol with an unsaturated monobasic acid subsequently epoxidized at the site of unsaturation.

Abstract: Improved quaternary ammonium compositions are provided wherein quaternized ammonium derivatives of lanolin acids are combined with specific branched-chain diols. These compositions exhibit improved water solubility and have excellent compatibility with anionic emulsifiers and surfactants which make them extremely useful for the preparation of clear cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: Aluminum acyloxide polymers are formed in a reaction involving approximately equimolar amounts of aluminum alkoxide, water and a branched chain, saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acid having from about 10 to about 25 carbon atoms. These novel compounds from stable gels with non-polar liquids.

Abstract: Mixed ester products obtained by treatment of a triglyceride under transesterification conditions with a polyoxyalkylene glycol and a high molecular weight dicarboxylic acid, such as polymer acids, are useful metal working fluid. The modified triglycerides exhibit enhanced thermal stability and can be used either in neat form or in solution and are readily compatible with water to provide stable aqueous emulsions and dispersions having superior lubrication properties.

Abstract: Improved supported thallium(III) reagents are provided which significantly improve reaction rates and product selectivity of oxythallation reactions. The present reagents have a thallium(III) salt of an acid on the surface and within montmorillonite clay minerals.

Abstract: Blends of the hard wax fraction obtained from the fractionation of lanolin and an ester derived from an aliphatic polyol or ether polyol and fatty acid are suitable substitutes for U.S.P. anhydrous lanolin and can be substituted therefore in cosmetic formulations (creams, lotions, etc.) without detracting from the properties of the system.

Abstract: The flow characteristics and rheological properties of thermoplastic polyesters and copolyesters are significantly improved by the addition of a polyamide resin thereto. In addition to improving the processability of the thermoplastic materials the polymeric additives also impart other desirable properties to the resulting manufactured products.

Abstract: Ester products useful as lubricants for structural resins are obtained by the reaction of mono- and polyfunctional alcohols with high molecular weight branched-chain aliphatic monocarboxylic acids. The high molecular weight acids useful for the preparation of the present esters are obtained by the free radical addition of a short-chain monocarboxylic acid and .alpha.-olefins containing 22 or more carbon atoms. The esters of this invention provide excellent internal-external lubrication for PVC homopolymers and copolymers.