Abstract: In a process for preparing a nonwoven binder emulsion containing a crosslinkable vinyl acetate or vinyl acetate/ethylene copolymer prepared by polymerizing in an aqueous dispersion vinyl acetate or vinyl acetate and ethylene with a crosslinkable comonomer of formula IR--NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --CH(OR.sup.1).sub.2 (I)wherein R is a C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 olefinically unsaturated radical having functionality which renders the nitrogen atom electron deficient, the olefinic unsaturation functionality being polymerizable, R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group and n is 3 or 4, the method for improving the wet tensiles of such copolymer which comprises(1) polymerizing vinyl acetate in an aqueous dispersion reaction medium, optionally under an ethylene pressure,(2) commencing the addition of 0.

Abstract: The flowability of stored triethylenediamine is improved by admixing with a flow promoting amount of a C.sub.5 -C.sub.28 acetylenic alcohol. Especially suitable as a flow promoting additive for triethylenediamine is a mixture of 3,6-dimethyl-1-heptyne-3-ol and 3,5,8,10-tetramethyl-6-dodecyn-5,8-diol.

Abstract: A vinyl alcohol copolymer comprising the following general structure: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or methyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 aryl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.30 alkylaryl;n is a number from 1-1,000;x is 50-99.9 mole %;y is 0-50 mole %; and z is 0.001-50 mole %.

Abstract: A method for making monocarboxylic acids and esters comprising contacting carbon monoxide and a monohydric alcohol containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the presence of a crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite having a silica to alumina ratio at least about 6 and a constraint index within the approximate range of 1 to 12 under a pressure of at least one atmosphere. Also coproduced are hydrocarbons, particularly ethylene and "gasoline".

Abstract: Aqueous vinyl ester/acrylate copolymer emulsions possessing enhanced wet pick strength in paper coating compositions comprise a vinyl ester/acrylate copolymer colloidally dispersed in an aqueous medium, the copolymer consisting essentially of (a) a vinyl ester of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkanoic acid, (b) 2 to 50 wt % of an alkyl acrylate, and (c) 0.1 to 10 wt % of an ethylenically unsaturated mono- or dicarboxylic acid or half ester thereof. The copolymer is prepared by an aqueous emulsion polymerization process comprising the use of a stabilizer system consisting essentially of an alkylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol and an anionic surfactant and, in the preferred embodiment, the use of a seeding procedure.

Abstract: A process for preparing predominantly noncyclic polyalkylene polyamine compounds is disclosed wherein an alkanolamine compound and an alkyleneamine compound in a molar ratio of alkanolamine compound:alkyleneamine compound of 1:5 to 3:1, preferably less than 1, is reacted in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a Group IIA or Group IIIB metal acid phosphate at a temperature from about 200.degree. to 400.degree. C. under a pressure sufficient to maintain the reaction mixture substantially in liquid phase.

Abstract: A vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer binder emulsion prepared by the copolymerization of vinyl acetate and ethylene in the presence of a polyvinyl alcohol which is 50 to 99 mole % hydrolyzed and has a 100 to 375 degree of polymerization such that it demonstrates a viscosity of about 2.4 to 4 as a 4% aqueous solution at 20.degree. C. Nonwoven fabrics bond with such copolymers possess surprisingly improved softness while maintaining toughness.

Abstract: Aqueous vinyl ester copolymer emulsions possessing good dry pick and wet pick strengths in paper coating compositions comprise a vinyl ester copolymer colloidally dispersed in an aqueous medium, the copolymer consisting essentially of (a) a vinyl ester of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkanoic acid, (b) about 0.1 to 10 wt % of an ethylenically unsaturated mono- or dicarboxylic acid or half ester thereof, (c) about 0.05 to 10 wt % of a dicyclopentadienyl acrylate, and (d) 0-50 wt % of an alkyl acrylate.

Abstract: A method for combusting slagging coal in a furnace comprising a firebox and at least one injection nozzle having a bore for a primary airstream and an annular passage for a secondary airstream, the nozzle communicating with the firebox, which method comprises (a) injecting a primary airstream containing a pulverized coal and injecting a secondary airstream through the injection nozzle into the flame zone of the furnace firebox, the combined primary and secondary airstream composing the total air for combustion and combusting the coal to yield a flame of combustion, and (b) injecting a sufficient amount of oxygen into the primary airstream such that an oxygen enriched primary airstream emanates from the injection nozzle and the oxygen concentration of the total air for combustion is about 22 to 27 volume percent, whereby the amount of slag deposition is reduced.

Abstract: A nonwoven substrate impregnated with a vinyl acetate/ethylene/N-methylolacrylamide or vinyl chloride/ethylene/N-methylolacrylamide copolymer emulsion binder is cured by employing an acidic substance having a pKa of 1 to 2, sufficiently drying to volatilize a substantial amount of the water while not substantially cross-linking the copolymer binder and maintaining the dried nonwoven substrate at a temperature less than that for drying for a time sufficient to develop essentially full cure.

Abstract: A method for preparing polyurethane product by the reaction of an organic polyisocyanate with a polyester or polyether polyol in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a catalyst system consisting essentially of a tertiary amine and 1 to 35 wt %, based on the tertiary amine, of an N-hydroxyalkyl quaternary ammonium carbonylate salt. The use of such catalyst system advantageously improves the cure time of the urethane reaction, when compared to a system containing solely a tertiary amine, while maintaining the same initiation of the reaction. This advantage can be transferred to a delay in the initiation time while maintaining or shortening the cure time by adjustments in the total amount of the catalyst system used.

Abstract: A process for preparing polyalkylene polyamine compounds is disclosed wherein ammonia or a primary or secondary amine and an alkanolamine compound are reacted in the presence of an effective amount of a Group IIIB metal acid phosphate at a temperature from about 175.degree. to 400.degree. C. under a pressure sufficient to maintain a substantial amount of the ammonia or amine in the reaction zone. The polyalkylene polyamines thus formed are recovered from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: Metal corrosion by aqueous acid solutions is inhibited by admixture therein of a synergistic additive consisting essentially of:(1) a heterocyclic nitrogen compound or alkylamine,(2) an acetylenic alcohol, and(3) a dialkylthiourea.In certain instances good inhibition against metal corrosion is obtained without the inclusion of the dialkylthiourea in the additive composition.

Abstract: Novel carbamic and carbonic acid derivatives are provided by simultaneous reaction of a secondary amine and a tertiary amine with carbon dioxide. These derivatives correspond in general to the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be individual substituents attached to the N or together form with N a heterocyclic moiety; R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 may be individual short chain alkyl or hydroxyalkyl substituents on the N or form therewith a monocyclic or bicyclic heterocyclic moiety. These described compounds find particular use as heat activatable delayed action catalysts especially for use in polyurethane formulations.

Abstract: The binder composition for nonwoven products comprising a vinyl chloride-ethylene copolymer emulsion and up to 25 wt %, based on emulsion solids, of a polyamine containing 5 or 6 member N-heterocyclic moieties prepared by the polymerization of at least one diallylamine of the formula ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group and R' is hydrogen or a methyl group.

Abstract: A method is provided for reducing the solvent content and increasing the sticking temperature of polyvinyl alcohol, which is prepared from the alcoholysis of polyvinyl acetate, charged to a dryer. The polyvinyl alcohol from the alcoholysis reaction, without prior vacuum drying at an elevated temperature, is slurried in a liquid medium comprising methanol, methyl acetate, water and, optionally, a nonsolvent for polyvinyl alcohol. The slurry is heated to at least 60.degree. C. for at least 5 minutes. The polyvinyl alcohol burnt particle count is reduced in the subsequent drying step and a product is afforded which has a reduced ash content and increased cold water solubility and low temperature solubility.

Abstract: A method for shipping flexible polyurethane foam product comprising (a) reacting a flexible polyurethane foam composition containing a polyisocyanate, a polyether polyol, a surfactant, a catalyst and water to provide a foam product, (b) conditioning the foam product to develop substantially full cure, (c) applying a force to compress the product to a fraction of its original size, (d) shipping the compressed product and (e) removing the compression force so that the product may return to its original size, the improvement for reducing the conditioning time or temperature prior to compressing the foam product while ensuring the substantial restitution of the foamed product when the compression force is removed which improvement comprises employing as the catalyst in the flexible polyurethane foam composition a polyurethane catalyst which is N-alkyl morpholine or N-(dialkylaminoalky) morpholine.

Abstract: A vinyl acetate/ethylene copolymer emulsion exhibiting both partially- and fully-hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol compatibility which comprises an aqueous colloidal dispersion of a copolymer prepared by the emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate and ethylene in the presence of a polyvinyl alcohol stabilizing system having an 8 to 10 mole % residual vinyl acetate content, especially comprising a mixture of a polyvinyl alcohol having a 3 to 6 mole % vinyl acetate content and a polyvinyl alcohol having a 10 to 14 mole % vinyl acetate content in a ratio that yields an average residual vinyl acetate content of 8 to 10 mole %. When blended with a partially- or fully-hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol to provided an adhesive composition, such compositions demonstrate an enhanced plasticizer thickening.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising a ruthenium carbonyl compound deposited on a cerium oxide-containing support material provides for the selective synthesis of low molecular weight olefinic hydrocarbons from mixtures of hydrogen and carbon monoxide.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising a ruthenium carbonyl compound deposited on a cerium oxide-containing support material provides for the selective synthesis of low molecular weight olefinic hydrocarbons from mixtures of hydrogen and carbon monoxide.