Abstract: Solid form additive systems which are dispersible in aqueous media are disclosed, as are methods for preparing such additive systems and methods for dispersing such additive systems in aqueous media. Also disclosed are methods for applying additives to polymeric particles and the polymeric particles treated by such methods. These polymeric particles can be made into articles that can be used in a wide range of applications, e.g., as film or packaging for food, medicine and the like.

Abstract: A method for controlling and removing solid deposits from a surface of at least one component of a steam generating system, wherein the solid deposits are formed from an impurity introduced into the steam generating system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a radiation crosslinkable water-dispersible adhesive composition that is useful in forming paper and plastic articles and other products that can be recycled through a process which includes washing or repulping in aqueous media. The cross-linkable water-dispersible adhesive composition is preferably used as a hot melt adhesive. The cross-linkable water-dispersible adhesive composition is a low molecular weight, branched copolyester containing a sulfomonomer and unsaturated moieties. The radiation crosslinked adhesive composition has more cohesive strength and viscosity than its corresponding uncross-linked adhesive, yet is still water-dispersible during product recycling.

Abstract: An aqueous system containing scale forming salts including both calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate and characterized by high pH and high calcite concentrations which further contains a synergistic effective amount of a combination comprising (A) a polyether polyamino methylene phosphonate, (B) a terpolymer comprising the monomers of acrylic acid, sulfophenoxymethallyl ether and maleic acid, (C) a hydroxyphosphonoacetic acid, and (D) a phosphonocarboxylic acid copolymer comprising the monomers of acrylic acid, telomer with (1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl) phosphinic acid monosodium salt, and 2-acrylamido 2 methylpropane sulfonic acid, is disclosed. A method for inhibiting the formation, deposition and adherence of such scale forming salts in the aqueous system employing the synergistic combination is also provided.

Abstract: A removable coating composition comprises oxidized polyethylene wax, paraffin wax, and acrylic copolymer. A process of protecting surfaces comprises applying the coating composition in an aqueous emulsion to a surface and drying. The resulting coated surface is protected such that when graffiti is applied to the coated surface, the graffiti and coating are easily removed with hot water or steam.

Abstract: An alkylbenzotriazole, in combination with mercaptobenzotriazole, tolyltriazole, benzotriazole and/or 1-phenyl-5-mercaptotetrazole, is used to inhibit the corrosion of metallic surfaces, particularly copper surfaces, in contact with an aqueous system. Systems and compositions are also claimed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an essentially odorless water dissipatable or dispersible adhesive composition that is useful in forming paper articles and other products that can be recycled through repulping in both neutral and alkaline media. The water dispersible adhesive composition is preferably a hot melt adhesive that is a low molecular weight, branched copolyester containing a sulfomonomer. The copolyester adhesive composition can be used neat or formulated and exhibits broad compatibility with a variety of adhesive additives, including non polar tackifiers.

Abstract: A process for the production of elastomeric polypropylene is disclosed. The process entails contacting the propylene monomer neat or in an unreactive hydrocarbon solvent, with a catalyst in a recirculated, stirred reactor at a temperature of about 60.degree. to 80.degree. C. thereby producing elastomeric polypropylene. The reactor contents are in the slurry/solution phase and are essentially free of catalyst poisons. The reactor is capable of recirculating contents that are very viscous such that the reactor contents are well mixed while a portion of the contents of the reactor containing propylene, any solvent, and elastomeric polypropylene are continually removed by the use of a high viscosity pump to recover the elastomeric polypropylene.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide is disclosed. The invention method entails contacting carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and at least one hydrocarbon in the presence of a catalyst containing an active metal. The invention reaction is typically carried out in the presence of a supported active metal catalyst at a temperature in the range of about 700.degree. C. up to 1,100.degree. C. at a pressure in the range of about 7 kPa up to 5,250 kPa.

Abstract: Disclosed is a very economical way to produce vinyl carbonyls such as ethyl vinyl ketone. Disclosed also is a purification process of separating vinyl carbonyls and coreactants. The catalyst and reaction conditions give useful yields of vinyl carbonyls, the thermodynamically unfavorable product along with coreactants that are more thermodynamically favored. Disclosed also is the separation of reactants that takes place at low distillation temperatures and pressures in the presence of antioxidant.

Abstract: An improved method for treating over-sprayed, solvent-based paints which comprises adding an effective amount of a chelating agent to the circulating water of a paint spray booth, thereby improving the dispersibillty of solvent-based paints, particularly in high-hardness waters.

Abstract: Disclosed is a water-dissipatable or dispersible adhesive composition that is useful in forming paper articles and other products that can be recycled through repulping in both neutral and alkaline media. The water-dispersible adhesive composition is preferably a hot melt adhesive that is a low molecular weight, branched copolyester containing a sulfomonomer. Additional utility for the invention resides in the manufacture of recyclable articles where insolubility in body fluids combined with solubility in tap water are required.

Abstract: A process for the production of water soluble glycerol esters useful as parenteral nutrients is disclosed. The process comprises the reaction of glycerol or a protected glycerol and an acetoacetate ester or acetoacetate precursor, yielding an acetoacetyl glycerol which is thereafter reduced, providing a glycerol ester of 3-hydroxybutyric acid.

Abstract: Fibers such as caustic-treated non-round polyester fibers are prepared having certain lubricants strongly adhered to the surfaces thereof. These fibers are prepared by contacting the fibers, such as immediately prior to a crimping means, with a suitable heated hydrophilic lubricant in a processing operation followed by heating to dry or "bake" the lubricant onto and/or into the surface of the fibers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for reducing the color of an emulsion of functionalized polyolefin wax by treating an emulsion with a water soluble oxidizing agent at a temperature above the freezing point and below the boiling point of the emulsion and below the softening point of the wax. Disclosed herein, also, is the essentially colorless emulsion produced according to the disclosed method which is useful as an additive to floor polishes and other coating products.

Abstract: Disclosed is a very economical way to produce vinyl carbonyls such as ethyl vinyl ketone. Disclosed also is a purification process of separating vinyl carbonyls and coreactants. The catalyst and reaction conditions give useful yields of vinyl carbonyls, the thermodynamically unfavorable product along with coreactants that are more thermodynamically favored. Disclosed also is the separation of reactants that takes place at low distillation temperatures and pressures in the presence of antioxidant.

Abstract: Novel poly(3-hydroxyalkanoates), such as poly(3-hydroxybutyrate), and blends of these with other polymers are disclosed. A novel process for producing these poly(3-hydroxyalkanoates) is also disclosed which entails polymerizing one or more .beta.-substituted-.beta.-propiolactone(s) under polymerization conditions in the substantial absence of water in the presence of an anionic initiator.

Abstract: Disclosed is a water-dissipatable or dispersible adhesive composition that is useful in forming paper articles and other products that can be recycled through repulping in both neutral and alkaline media. The water-dispersible adhesive composition is preferably a hot melt adhesive that is a low molecular weight, branched copolyester containing a sulfomonomer. Additional utility for the invention resides in the manufacture of recyclable articles where insolubility in body fluids combined with solubility in tap water are required.

Abstract: Disclosed is a water-dissipatable or dispersible adhesive composition that is useful in forming paper articles and other products that can be recycled through repulping in both neutral and alkaline media. The water-dispersible adhesive composition is preferably a hot melt adhesive that is a low molecular weight, branched copolyester containing a sulfomonomer. Additional utility for the invention resides in the manufacture of recyclable articles where insolubility in body fluids combined with solubility in tap water are required.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel process for the production of poly(3-hydroxyalkanoates) through the condensation polymerization of esters of 3-hydroxyalkanoic acids at a temperature of about 90.degree. to 200.degree. C. in the presence of a titanium catalyst. Also is disclosed a novel composition that is a poly(3-hydroxyalkanoate) containing predominantly carboxylic ester end groups.