Abstract: Zeolites, particularly X type zeolites, essentially irrespective of the cation they contain, are effective heterogeneous catalysts for the oxidative conversion of the products of reaction of organic molecules containing a --HC.dbd.CH-- structure with ozone to at least two carboxylic acid molecules, with gaseous diatomic oxygen as the oxidative agent. The process is particularly well adapted to converting oleic acid into a mixture of azelaic and pelargonic acids.

Abstract: Polyacrylates and their use for powder coatings are disclosed. In order to prepare the polyacrylates, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, their esters with C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alcohols, and/or fumaric acid, maleic acid, and their anhydrides are first polymerized. The polymers are then reacted with long chain alcohols, one alcohol having an aliphatic chain with 6 to 36 carbon atoms and a second alcohol having a cyclic amide structure. This polyacrylate is suitable as a levelling agent for powder coatings, in particular for powder lacquers. It improves the flowing behavior by reducing the orange peel effect and improves flowability.

Abstract: A chromating treatment composition particularly suitable for preparing aluminum and stainless steel for clear coating comprises water, anions containing hexavalent chromium, trivalent chromium cations, phosphate ions, dry process finely divided silica, and acrylic and/or methacrylic acid polymer or copolymer in such amounts that:(A) the concentration of the total of hexavalent and trivalent chromium atoms is in the range from 1 to 60 g/L;(B) the (trivalent chromium atom)/(hexavalent chromium atom) weight ratio is in the range from 0.6 to 2.5;(C) the (phosphate ion)/(total chromium atoms in hexavalent chromium ions and trivalent chromium ions) weight ratio is in the range from 0.5 to 4.5;(D) the (dry process silica)/(total chromium atoms in hexavalent chromium ions and trivalent chromium ions) weight ratio is in the range from 0.1 to 5.

Abstract: A chromium and ferricyanide free aqueous deoxidizer/desmutter for aluminum and magnesium alloys contains nitric acid, ferric ions, persulfate, and molybdate and preferably also sulfate, fluoride, and ethoxylated acetylenic diol surfactant.

Abstract: Conversion coatings containing elpasolite and/or cryolite can be formed on aluminum substrates by contacting the substrates with an aqueous liquid composition containing adequate free fluoride ion activity and concentrations of dissolved sodium and potassium, if a potassium content in the coating is desired as is usual. The aqueous liquids preferably also contain phosphate and polyhydroxy organic compounds and may contain surfactants if a cleaning effect is desired.

Abstract: A composition and method for stripping protective coatings from surfaces, particularly metal surfaces such as aluminum, without blemishing the metal surface comprises a silicate-containing, alkaline component and a product of chemical interaction in solution between silicate and acid other than silicic acid in an amount to inhibit attack of the substrate being cleaned or to which the coating was applied. Preferably the acid reacted with the silicate is gluconic, or most preferably, boric acid.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for a passivating post-treatment of phosphated metal surfaces of iron, steel, galvanized steel, zinc, aluminum, and their alloys, in which the phosphated metal surfaces are brought into contact at temperatures in the range from 10.degree. to 60.degree. C. with chromium-free, acidic, silicate-containing aqueous solutions having a pH in the range of 2 to 5 and 0.5 to 50 g/l of SiO.sub.2 and 0.5 to 100 g/l of an acid.

Abstract: An effective phosphate free and organic solvent free aqueous acidic cleaner for soiled plastic surfaces is an aqueous solution or dispersion that has a pH in the range from about 4.4--about 6.1; that has a buffering capacity sufficiently high that at least 0.06 milliequivalents of a strong alkali per liter of the composition must be added to raise the pH of the composition by 0.1 pH unit; and that consists essentially of water and:(A) from about 0.4 to about 10 milliequivalents per kilogram of total composition ("mEq/kg") of acids selected from the group consisting of hydroxycarboxylic and dicarboxylic acids;(B) from about 1.4 to about 20 mEq/kg of salts containing anions of acids selected from the group consisting of hydroxycarboxylic and dicarboxylic acids; and(C) from about 0.21 to about 3.3 grams per kilogram of total composition ("g/kg") of nonionic surfactant; and, optionally,(D) an amount of hydrotrope material that is from about 0.25 to about 0.

Abstract: A lubricant and surface conditioner for formed metal surfaces, particularly beverage containers, reduces the coefficient of static friction of said metal surfaces and enables drying said metal surfaces at a lower temperature. The conditioner includes a water-soluble organic material selected from a phosphate ester, alcohol, fatty acid including mono-, di-, tri-, and polyacids; fatty acid derivatives such as salts, hydroxy acids, amides, esters, ethers and derivatives thereof; and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Mixtures containinga) 58 to 95% by weight of at least one ester with an iodine value of 50 to 150 derived from fatty acids containing 12 to 22 carbon atoms and lower aliphatic alcohols containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms,b) 4 to 40% by weight of at least one ester of fatty acids containing 6 to 14 carbon atoms and lower aliphatic alcohols containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms andc) 0.1 to 2% by weight of at least one polymeric ester, are distinguished by particular low-temperature stability and can be used as a fuel for diesel engines.

Abstract: An aqueous alkaline cleaner for aluminum has a pH in the range from 10.0-12.0 and contains:(A) from 0.5 to 10.0 g/L of an alkali builder component;(B) from 0.5 to 10.0 g/L of aminoalkyl- and/or hydroxyalkyldi-phosphonic acids and/or their water soluble salts;(C) from 0.1 to 3.0 g/L of an aluminum ion sequestering agent component; and(D) from 0.5 to 5.0 g/L of a surfactant component.Cleaning aluminum and aluminum alloy with such a cleaner generates an excellent surface condition with respect to de-smutting performance, water wettability, avoidance of black smut production, blackening, and paint adherence at least as good as that achieved with conventional acid cleaners, without requiring any acid wash.

Abstract: The following water soluble materials are all satisfactory internal accelerators for otherwise conventional zinc phosphate conversion coating solutions: reducing sugars, starch, urea, and poly{acrylates and methacrylates}. Concentrates including these ingredients and otherwise conventional constituents of zinc phosphate conversion coating compositions, except for excluding conventional accelerators other than nitrate, are stable in composition during storage, unlike most conversion coating compositions containing conventional accelerators. Thus concentrates according to the invention are practical single-package concentrates that can be made into working phosphating compositions by dilution with water only.

Abstract: A combination of phosphonoinidazoline at surfactant, soluble polyvalent metal ions, and a metal etching component, which is tolerant of aluminum cations and aluminate anions, when used as the Stage 4 rinse for aluminum cans provides good can mobility and good resistance to loss of mobility during heating of the treated cans to a greater extent than is normal during high speed processing. A concentrate of the active ingredients of such a Stage 4 treatment also maintains its effectiveness for longer than do similar produels when stored at high ambient temperatures.

Abstract: A process of retaining or enhancing corrosion resistance of autodeposited coatings on metallic surfaces by contacting the uncured coating on the metallic surface with a rinse solution containing hydrofluorozirconic acid or a salt thereof, such as nickel or cobalt salt. The metallic surface may be cold rolled steel or galvanized steel. The resinous autodeposited coatings are poly{vinylidene chloride} polymers. Copolymers containing at least 50% by weight poly{vinylidene chloride} are suitable. Because the protective properties of the autodeposited coatings are improved on both types of steel, both may be processed simultaneously, providing practical and economic advantages.

Abstract: In a process for phosphatizing electrolytically and/or hot-dip galvanized steel strip, the steel strip is briefly treated with acidic phosphatizing solutions which contain, in addition to zinc and phosphate ions, manganese and nickel cations and anions of oxygen-containing acids with an accelerator effect. The weight ratio of nickel cations to nitrate anions is adjusted to between 1:10 and 1:60 and the weight ratio of manganese cations nitrate anions is adjusted to between 1:1 and 1:40.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant film with a low coefficient of friction that facilitates automatic conveying can be formed on the surface of tin-plated steel or of aluminum, particularly DI cans of one of these types of metal, by contacting the aluminum or the tin plated steel with an aqueous liquid composition having a pH in the range from 2.0 to 6.5 and containing:(A) from 1 to 30 g/L of phosphate ions,(B) from 0.1 to 10 g/L of condensed phosphate ions, and(C) from 0.1 to 20 g/L as solids of water-soluble polymers of N-vinylphenol substituted on the phenolic rings with dialkylaminomethyl groups.

Abstract: An effective lubricant for cold working of metals is provided by a combination of a water soluble copolymer of styrene with maleic anhydride, maleic acid, and/or an ammonium or substituted ammonium maleate salt with an ethoxylated alcohol, preferably an alcohol with at least 40 carbon atoms before ethoxylation and about 50% of its mass in the polyoxyethylene block in the molecule.

Abstract: A chromating composition including hexavalent and trivalent chromium, phosphate ions, silica, and a silane coupling agent and with ratios among its components within certain specified ranges produces a protective layer on the surface of zinc coated steel treated with the composition that has an excellent alkali resistance, corrosion resistance, coatability, and welding tolerance.

Abstract: The addition of ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymers containing 5 to 35 weight % of ethylene oxy groups and molar masses of the propylene glycol block between 1500 and 3000 to dry, hydraulic binder materials results in reduced dust formation, improved wettability, and enhanced flow properties of these materials when they are mixed with water.

Abstract: Described are water-in-oil emulsions containing an emulsion polymerizate which is soluble in or swells in water and an oil phase, consisting at least partly of monoether compounds, that is not miscible with water in all proportions. Also described are a method of preparing such emulsions and their use as agents for precipitation, sedimentation, and/or thickening.