Abstract: A process for the preparation of a dispersed Group VIB metal sulfide hydrocarbon oil hydroprocessing catalyst comprising reacting aqueous ammonia and a Group VIB metal compound, such as molybdenum oxide or tungsten oxide, to form a water soluble oxygen-containing compound such as aqueous ammonium molybdate or tungstate. The aqueous ammonium molybdate or tungstate is sulfided in at least three sulfiding steps of increasing temperature including a low temperature sulfiding step, an intermediate temperature sulfiding step and a high temperature sulfiding step. Some of the oxygen associated with said Group VIB metal is replaced by sulfur in each of the sulfiding steps. It has been found the maximum total level of replacement of oxygen by sulfur achieved in the intermediate temperature step is particularly critical to catalyst activity.

Abstract: An asphalt composition for air-blowing is disclosed comprising asphalt flux, ethylene/vinyl-acetate copolymer, and an air-blowing catalyst. The EVA copolymer is present in a weight percent of from 1 weight percent to 10 weight percent and is comprised of from 35 to 45 vinyl acetate.

Abstract: A composition comprising salts of lignin sulfonate and hydroxy-aluminum and water. The composition stabilizes soil formations from the effects of water and increases the water resistance of paper products.