Abstract: A detergent composition for fabrics containing at least one synthetic surfactant from the group comprising anionic and nonionic surfactants and at least one builder from the group comprising condensed phosphates and phosphate substitutes, wherein at least one acylcyanamide salt anionic surfactant is present.

Abstract: In the treatment of a zeolite suspension to separate solids from the mother and/or washing liquor, a vibrator is used in the suction drying zone of a vacuum filter in order to partially liquefy the filter cake material through the introduction of shear forces into the solidified filter cake, so that further separation of the pure liquid phase can take place in the suction drying zone of the vacuum filter.

Abstract: Acid cleaning compositions containing an inhibitor for cleaning metal surfaces, processes for cleaning metal surfaces therewith, and concentrates useful in forming the acid cleaning compositions. The present acid cleaning compositions contain an acid, a Mannich base, a thiourea, an alkyl trimethyl ammonium halide and/or an alkyl (C.sub.8 -C.sub.9) phenoxypolyethoxy ethanol, and a nonionic surfactant which is a condensate of poly(oxyethylene) and poly(oxypropylene) groups.

Abstract: A one package coagulating agent for lacquer and coating material contaminants in water and a method for its use, the agent comprising (a) at least one inorganic, water soluble, alkaline earth metal salt, and (b) at least one water soluble, cationically modified, polyethylene imine, the salt and imine being present in a mol ratio of about 50-1:1 respectively.

Abstract: Aqueous alkali metal silicate bonding compositions having a molar ratio of SiO.sub.2 :Me.sub.2 O of 2.4:1 to 3.4:1, wherein Me is sodium and/or potassium, a solids content of about 35 to 50 percent by weight, and containing triethanolamine. The bonding compositions can be mixed with fillers such as quartz sand and used for the manufacture of molded forms for the casting of metals.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions containing as essential ingredients; an alkanolamine, an aliphatic carboxylic acid containing 5 to 18 carbon atoms, and an arylenetriazole have been found effective in removing resin-containing sealants from the surfaces of zinc containing metals, such as galvanized steel, without causing changes in the surfaces of the metal, so that phosphate coatings which are subsequently applied to said surfaces are neither streaky nor spotty.

Abstract: Processes and alkaline cleaning compositions for cleaning aluminum containers to prevent off-flavor and off-taste in liquid comestible products with which the containers are filled. The processes involve the use of an aqueous alkaline cleaning solution having the following compositions:______________________________________ Ingredient Quantity, g/l ______________________________________ 1. Alkali metal or ammonium carbonate 0.1-0.9 2. Alkali metal or ammonium tripoly- 0.6-7.6 phosphate (anhydrous) 3. Alkali metal or ammonium tetraborate 0.5-6.3 (pentahydrate) 4. Alkali metal or ammonium metasilicate 0.1-0.8 (anhydrous) 5. Tri(alkali metal or ammonium)phosphate 0.4-5.4 (anhydrous) 6. Alkali metal or ammonium gluconate or 0.1-1.3 glucoheptonate 7. Surfactant 0.02-0.

Abstract: A process for producing a liquid fabric conditioner and the product thereof, comprising the steps of: dissolving maleic acid in prewarmed water; adding phosphoric acid; stirring the resulting solution while adding urea; and continuing stirring while adding at least one nonionic surfactant, to complete the process, and the product thereof.

Abstract: Antacids containing zeolitic sodium aluminosilicates and/or potassium aluminosilicates of the A, X, Y, or P type molecular sieves with pharmaceutical adjuvant material. Such antacids are useful in the treatment of gastric hyperacidity and other related conditions.

Abstract: .alpha.,.omega.-dihydroxyalkane-.alpha.,.alpha.-diphosphonic acids of the formulaR--CH(OH)--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --C(OH) (PO.sub.3 H.sub.2).sub.2 (I)wherein R represents a phenyl radical, a substituted phenyl radical, or a hydrogen atom, and n is an integer of from 1 to 9,and water-soluble salts thereof, and to compositions containing them. The above diphosphonic acids are produced by reacting .omega.-amino-.alpha.-hydroxyalkane-.alpha.,.alpha.-diphosphonic acids with nitrous acid or a nitrous acid producing compound.

Abstract: An adhesive for flocking elastomers, more especially apolar elastomers, such as EPDM. The adhesive contains an isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymer and, as an adhesion promoter, a reaction product of an aromatic diisocyanate with a polyfunctional epoxide, particularly triglycidyl isocyanurate. The strength of adhesion and resistance of the bonds can be further increased by the addition of aromatic nitroso compounds, for example, 1,4-dinitrosobenzene.

Abstract: An aqueous anionic surfactant concentrate containing certain low molecular weight organic compounds as viscosity regulators and a method of regulating the viscosity of highly viscous concentrates, e.g. .alpha.-sulfo fatty acid ester surfactants in concentrations about 30% by weight. The viscosity regulators are selected from:(a) a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl monocarboxylic acid substituted in the .alpha.-position by a halogen, cyano or sulfo group, a salt thereof, or an ester thereof with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkanol,(b) a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylene dicarboxylic acid substituted in the .alpha.-position by a halogen, cyano or sulfo group, a salt thereof, or an ester thereof with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkanol,(c) nitrilotriacetic acid and its salts,(d) an ether alcohol containing from 2 to 4 alkylene glycol units and 1 alkoxy group,(e) and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Compositions and processes for the aqueous emulsion polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers using mixed emulsifiers containing(a) about 99.5 to about 10 parts by weight of an .alpha.-sulfocarboxylic acid alkyl ester containing from 8 to 24 carbon atoms in the carboxylic acid portion and from 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alcohol portion, and(b) from about 0.5 to about 90 parts by weight of an .alpha.-sulfocarboxylic acid containing from 8 to 24 carbon atoms, and if desired,other anionic and/or non-anionic emulsifiers and/or protective colloids; the mixed emulsifier optionally being completely or partly present in salt form.

Abstract: Stabilized aqueous zeolite A suspensions containing a nonionic surfactant as a stabilizer and an anionic surfactant as a stabilizer auxiliary are improved by using at least one sulfated C.sub.10-20 alcohol or substituted alcohol as the stabilizer auxiliary. In a further embodiment, an acid salt may be added to the suspension to adjust the pH to below 12.

Abstract: Bis-semiesters of sulfosuccinic acid with polyether diols based on ethylene oxide/propylene oxide and/or their alkali metal and/or ammonium salts as surfactants, i.e., agents for reducing the surface tension of aqueous substrates such as water or aqueous solutions, as dispersants, wetting agents and leveling agents. Another aspect of the invention relates to the use of such bis-semiesters and/or such salts as emulsifiers in the emulsion polymerization of water insoluble monomers.

Abstract: A cold paint stripper composition and replenisher composition for removing paint from solid surfaces comprising an aqueous composition containing a chloroacetic acid, a relatively low concentration of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 chlorinated hydrocarbon, an anionic sulfonate, naphthenic acid, a sorbitan C.sub.12 -C.sub.18 ester, and, optionally, a corrosion inhibitor, tetrahydrofuran, paraffin wax, and formic acid.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of acid stable protease having a broad activity spectrum in high yields from mutants of the fungus Aspergillus, and the mutants used therein.

Abstract: Cleaning solutions and processes for removing contaminating sealants used in the automotive and allied industries from water-insoluble surfaces. The cleaning solutions are aqueous solutions containing at least one C.sub.5 -C.sub.9 alkanoic acid, and optionally, other ingredients such as alkali metal phosphates, surfactants, etc.

Abstract: Alkyd resin mixtures for use in stoving water lacquers which contain polyols having an average molecular weight of from 200 to 2000 g/mole, an average --OH functionality of >2, and terminal groups of the formula, --CHR--OH in which R=--H, --CH.sub.3, or both --H and --CH.sub.3.

Abstract: Novel boron alkyl compounds which are esters of a fatty acid or a fatty alcohol and which have at least one boryl radical or organoboron radical attached thereto. These boron alkyl compounds can be used to harden monomer adhesives, and are stable and active even when exposed to air.