Abstract: Thermally cross-linkable emulsifying agents are provided by reacting a polyoxyalkylene glycol with an excess of aminoplast resin sufficient to enable one molecule of the aminoplast resin to be reacted onto each end of the glycol. These agents markedly reduce the surface tension of water and are effective emulsifying agents and, when used in aqueous emulsion coating compositions to emulsify a water insoluble resinous component, the cross-linkable emulsifying agents provide Newtonian flow characteristics and they react when the deposited film is baked to resist extraction from the cured film.

Abstract: Ultraviolet curable aqueous coating solutions are provided in which an hydroxy functional ethylenically unsaturated material, such as hydroxy ethyl acrylate or a polyether or polyester thereof, is dissolved in water with the aid of an amine photoinitiator and a photosensitizer is incorporated in the composition, preferably by reacting the hydroxy functionality in the ethylenically unsaturated material with a tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride including a proportion of benzophenone tetracarboxylic dianhydride which provides the needed ultraviolet photosensitizer.

Abstract: 3-(3,4-Epoxy-4-methylcyclohexyl)butyl esters form a new class of compounds exhibiting fungicidal activity and plant growth regulant activity. In fungicide tests, the compounds of this invention prove effective against Fusarium oxysporium, Pythium debaryanum, Rhizoctonia solani and Sclerotium rolfsii. In herbicide tests, post-emergent application of the compounds of this invention provides plant growth regulant action, such as cotton defoliation and plant growth retardation activity.

Abstract: N-[3-(4-Methyl-3-cyclohexenyl)butyl]amines are novel compounds highly effective in plant growth regulation.

Abstract: 1,1-Diphenylalkanes having a p-tert-butyl and a p'-alkoxy group substituted thereon are a novel class of compounds having a broad range of insecticidal activity.

Abstract: Brominated esters of copolymers of maleic anhydride and a compound containing ethylenic unsaturation, e.g., tribromoneopentyl ester of styrene-maleic anhydride, useful as flame retardants for polystyrene, are compatable with polystyrene and heat stable above temperatures used for processing polystyrene.