Abstract: Metallocene that is polymerizable by free radical catalysis and has metal nucleus in a state of oxidation below its maximum can be polymerized without oxidation of such nucleus by forming a reaction mixture containing said metallocene and the reducing agent of a redox catalyst combination, then initiating and maintaining polymerization of said metallocene with the gradual addition of the oxidizing agent of said combination to said reaction mixture.

Abstract: Solid paint compositions having dimensional stability based on ion bonding of discrete particles are obtained by reacting stabilized non-aqueous dispersions of certain resins having acid group functionality with a substantial excess in the order of 100 - 500 mole percent of a cross-linking reactant formed by solution of a metal hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide or cation former in a polar solvent of dielectric strength greater than 10.

Abstract: Solid paint compositions having dimensional stability based on ion bonding are formed by interaction of certain polymers, having acid group functionality and dissolved in non-polar solvents, with a substantial excess in the order of 100-600 mole percent of a cross-linking reactant formed by solution of a metal hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide or cation former in a polar solvent of dielectric strength greater than 10.

Abstract: Efficient production of high-quality hydrated products from hydratable lipid particulates such as partial glyceride particulates has been obtained continuously. A flow sequence of controlled heating and cooling with intermediate application of smoothing shear stress is involved.

Abstract: In a process for chemically stimulating the production of oleoresinous material in association with living wood cells it is advantageous to use a dilute dispersion of primary amine.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a beta-prime stable, tough, plastic and untempered pastry shortening which is functional for roll-in dough pastry applications over the temperature range of 50 to 90.degree.F. The shortening can be hydrous or anhydrous and is compounded from vegetable fat and mixtures of vegetable fat and animal fats. The compounded shortening is heated to the molten state and rapidly chilled with agitation as in a Votator A heat exchanger to a temperature of 62.degree. to 80.degree. F. and further chilled and kneaded as in Votator C heat exchanger at a temperature of 60.degree. to 75.degree. F. to form a plastic shortening mass which is extruded into desired form.

Abstract: Improved sweetened coconut products coated with powdered sugar can be made by substituting for a fraction of said powdered sugar, particles of sugar encapsulated in edible fat.

Abstract: Lower hydroxyalkyl amines in which at least one of the amino hydrogens is replaced by an acyclic monoterpenyl radical or hydrogenated acyclic terpenyl radical are useful repellents for insect repelling compositions.

Abstract: Growth of fungi can be controlled by applying to the fungi a fungicidal composition comprising an effective quantity of a cyanoalkyl sulfonate of the formula ##EQU1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkylene group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R is an aryl or arylalkyl group or an aliphatic group comprising a 1 to 12 carbon atom alkyl or cycloalkyl group at the site of attachment.

Abstract: Advantageously controlled paint film flow during curing of the film at elevated temperature for avoidance of inadequately coated areas is obtained in an electrocoating operation of an electrode workpiece employing as paint vehicle a mixture of electrodepositable resin and water-dispersible aminoplast or phenoplast resin crosslinkable therewith by incorporating into said vehicle, or into the bath containing same, a small proportion of curing accelerator acid such as a sulfonic acid which is codepositable with said paint film in concentration sufficient for yielding a substantially continuous cured film on the resulting coated substrate. The degree of cure of the deposited coating is monitored by monitoring a property of cured coating which is a function of the degree of cure, and the concentration of the curing accelerator in the bath is adjusted in response thereto to maintain the monitored property at a predetermined value.

Abstract: U. V. polymerization of a photopolymerizable vehicle is improved by incorporating into the vehicle about 0.5-10% by weight of a 2-methyl substituted benzimidazole.

Abstract: Ultraviolet polymerization of photopolymerizable binders or vehicles is improved by incorporating thereinto a sensitizer composition comprising an activated halogenated azine compound.

Abstract: Novel non-phytotoxic fungicidal compositions are described. They comprise a triorganostannoxy-substituted Group IVB metal ester, a neutral to alkaline clay and a minor proportion of anionic or non-ionic surfactant. The compositions are prepared by intimately blending the ingredients. At least a portion of the surfaces of growing plants are contacted with the compositions of this invention to control pathogenic mircroorganisms without injuring the protected plant.

Abstract: Vapor feed containing titanium tetrachloride and ferric chloride vapor is contacted with sodium chloride for complexing said ferric chloride as liquid sodium ferric chloride salt complex while leaving titanium tetrachloride as vapor residue. The salt complex is reacted with molecular oxygen for providing recovered chlorine gas product. Such gas can be recycled to said complexing operation for providing a high grade of chlorine and titanium tetrachloride-rich product. Substantially complete chlorination of ilmenite is a prime source of said vapor feed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a pareve liquid coffee whitener characterized by having freeze-thaw stability, which comprises an aqueous emulsion of vegetable fat, vegetable protein, carbohydrates, and emulsifiers therefor, said emulsifiers consisting essentially of monoglycerides, partial fatty acid esters of hexitol, ethoxylated partial fatty acid esters of hexitol, and stearoyl-2-lactylic acid.

Abstract: Lower hydroxyalkyl amines in which at least one of the amino hydrogens is replaced by an acyclic monoterpenyl radical or hydrogenated acyclic monaterpenyl radical are useful repellents for insect repelling compositions.