Abstract: A continuous process for producing a pure grade of acrylic acid having residual aldehyde levels under 10 parts per million. The process applies two groups of amines sequentially and continuously in selectively reducing acrolein and furfural and may be advantageously conducted in the presence of maleic acid and maleic anhydride impurities.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted dihydropyridazinones, pyridazinones and related compounds, of the formula ##STR1## wherein A, Q, D and R1 are as defined within, compositions containing these compounds and methods of controlling agricultural and mammalian fungal diseases.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted dihydropyridazinones, pyridazinones and related compounds, of the formula ##STR1## wherein A, Q, D and R1 are as defined within, compositions containing these compounds and methods of controlling agricultural and mammalian fungal diseases.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted dihydropyridazinones, pyridazinones and related compounds, of the formula ##STR1## wherein A, Q, D and R1 are as defined within, compositions containing these compounds and methods of controlling agricultural and mammalian fungal diseases.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted dihydropyridazinones, pyridazinones and related compounds, of the formula ##STR1## wherein A, Q, D and R1 are as defined within, compositions containing these compounds and methods of controlling agricultural and mammalian fungal diseases.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted dihydropyridazinones, pyridazinones and related compounds, of the formula ##STR1## wherein A, Q, D and R1 are as defined within, compositions containing these compounds and methods of controlling agricultural and mammalian fungal diseases.

Abstract: A method for accelerating the solidification rate of low melting products is disclosed. The method of the invention comprises the atomization of a molten low-melting product within a fluid stream which greatly enhances the rate at which the low-melting product solidifies.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition includes from about 30 weight percent to about 70 weight percent solids in an aqueous medium. The solids include an acrylic polymer having a glass transition temperature of from about -25.degree. C. to about -85.degree. C. and having an acid number of from about 3 to about 30 and from about 0.75 parts by weight to about 5 parts by weight of a humectant per 100 parts polymer.

Abstract: A method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi comprises applying a selected fungicidally active N-acetonylbenzamide compound and a second fungicidally active compound selected from the group consisting of manganese-zinc ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate), manganese ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate), zinc ammoniate ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate), zinc ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate), 2-cyano-N-((ethylamino)carbonyl)-2-(methoxyimino)acetamide, and (E,Z) 4-(3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acryloyl)morpholine to plant seed, to plant foliage or to a plant growth medium and provides higher fungicidal activity than separate use of the same compounds.

Abstract: A method for making a polymer includes adding a first portion of a colloidal stabilizer to an aqueous medium, adding a monomer mixture, said monomer mixture including a monomer charge and a second portion of colloidal stabilizer and said monomer charge including from about 40 parts by weight to about 70 parts by weight of a vinyl ester monomer per 100 parts by weight monomer charge and from about 30 parts by weight to about 60 parts by weight of a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer per 100 parts by weight monomer charge, to the aqueous medium and polymerizing the monomers to form an emulsion of the polymer in the aqueous medium.

Abstract: A method for making a polymer, includes the step of polymerizing a mixture of a vinyl ester monomer, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer and a mono ethylenically unsaturated polar monomer by free radical initiated polymerization in an aqueous medium and in free presence of a colloidal stabilizer, a first poly(alkoxylated) alkyl phenol having less than or equal to 12 alkoxyl units per molecule and a second poly(alkoxylated) alkyl phenol having greater than 12 alkoxyl units per molecule, to form an emulsion of the polymer in the aqueous medium.

Abstract: A melt calendered sheet and a process for making melt calendered sheet having excellent transparency and solvent craze resistance. Clear melt calendered sheet having a critical stress rating above 12,000 KPa, heat distortion temperature above 85.degree. C., and flexural modulus above 3,275 MPa is produced from acrylic copolymer having a melt flow rate of from about 0.3 to about 1.3 grams/10 minutes.

Abstract: Compounds with fungicidal and insecticidal properties having formula I ##STR1## wherein W is CH.sub.3 --O-A.dbd.C--CO(V)CH.sub.3 ; n is 0 or 1;A is N or CH;V is O or NH;whereinY is O, S, NR.sub.1, or R.sub.6, the ring bond containing R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 is a single or double bond and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are independently selected from hydrogen and substituted or unsubstituted alkyl and aryl groups.

Abstract: This invention relates to glutarimide compounds exhibiting herbicidal activity having the structure ##STR1## wherein A is carbonyl, thiocarbonyl or methylene, A.sup.1 is carbonyl or methylene, Q is O or (CH.sub.2).sub.n where n is 0 or 1, D is CH or N and R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, T, X, Y and Z are as defined within, compositions containing these compounds and methods of using these compounds as herbicides and algicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted dihydropyridazinones, pyridazinones and related compounds, of the formula ##STR1## wherein A, Q, D and R1 are as defined within, compositions containing these compounds and methods of controlling agricultural and mammalian fungal diseases.

Abstract: 2-Aryl or 2-heterocyclyl-2, 2-disubstituted ethyl-1,2,4-triazoles have been shown to have fungicidal activity.

Abstract: A polymeric binder for ceramic materials is provided. The polymeric binder has a temperature range for pyrolysis which is broader than that for polymeric binders conventionally used in ceramic materials. The broader pyrolysis range provides for gradual removal of the binder when a ceramic part containing the binder is heated. Gradual removal of the binder minimizes the formation of voids and cracking in the ceramic part. Voids or cracking can lead to defects in the part, and destruction of the part may occur during removal if a polymeric binder used in the part is rapidly decomposed into gases. Therefore the polymeric binder of the present invention provides for ceramic parts with fewer defects and less chance of destruction than occurs with polymeric binders conventionally used in ceramic parts.

Abstract: A dispersible granular formulation has been developed which contains oxyfluorfen herbicide. This formulation provides excellent suspensibility characteristics, and reduces post-emergent vapor phytotoxicity.

Abstract: The invention provides a continuous process for producing a pure grade of acrylic acid having residual aldehyde levels under 10 parts per million. The process applies two groups of amines sequentially and continuously in selectively reducing acrolein and furfural and may be advantageously conducted in the presence of maleic acid and maleic anhydride impurities.

Abstract: A method for dispersing ceramic materials in aqueous media is disclosed. The method uses water-soluble polymers as dispersants and may be used for dispersing various classes of ceramic materials, including oxide, carbide, and nitride ceramics. The method is useful for dispersing ceramic materials known to present difficulties in forming aqueous dispersions. The polymeric dispersant may be made using conventional polymerization techniques such as solution polymerization.