Abstract: A method for inhibiting the microbial adhesion on surfaces in contact with an aqueous system is disclosed, which comprises adding to the system a treatment comprising an alkylsulfosuccinate surfactant.

Abstract: A treatment for stabilizing an isothiazolone compound comprising adding to the compound a stabilizing amount of a metal salt, wherein the cation of the metal salt is an alkali metal, and the anion is selected from the group consisting of acetate, citrate, phosphate and borate.

Abstract: A method and composition for controlling deposition of scale and the like in waters having a high calcium ion content is disclosed. The composition comprises a combination of an alkylidene diphosphonic acid and a water soluble polymeric material.

Abstract: A process for the inhibition of corrosion caused by naphthenic acid and sulfur compounds during the elevated temperature processing of crude oil by use of an aryl containing phosphite compound having one of the structures: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are C.sub.6 to C.sub.12 and at least one R group is an aryl radical.

Abstract: A biocidal composition and method for inhibiting and controlling the growth of microorganisms are disclosed. The composition comprises an amount, effective for the intended purpose, of polyethylene glycols and bis(trichloro methyl) sulfone, in combination with additional biocidal components, the composition in a gel form. The method comprises administering an amount of the gelled composition to the particular water containing system for which treatment is desired.

Abstract: A method and composition for reducing and maintaining the coefficient of friction of a metal surface cleaned by an alkaline cleaner, while preventing the formation of foam on said surface, is disclosed. The cleaned metal surface is contacted with a treatment comprising monoethanolamine, an ethoxylated alkyl ether phosphate and a silicate.

Abstract: A method and compounds for inhibiting the formation of scale is disclosed. The method is particularly effective at inhibiting the formation and deposition of calcium scales in circulating aqueous systems such as cooling water systems. The method comprises introducing into the aqueous system a compound of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, substituted alkyl or substituted aryl; R' and R" are each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 substituted alkyl; Z is 0, S, NH, or NR, where R is as described above; n is a positive integer greater than 1; f is a positive integer; and M is hydrogen, a water soluble cation (e.g., NH.sub.4.sup.+, alkali metal) or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group.

Abstract: A method of improving the drainage characteristics of a pulp slurry in a papermaking operation utilizing the sequential steps of adding alum, ionic polyacrylamide and cationic starch. The cationic starch can be added to the slurry prior to or after the primary screen.

Abstract: An improved oxygen scavenger for aqueous mediums is disclosed which is a disubstituted, water soluble azo compound.

Abstract: A process for the inhibition of corrosion caused by naphthenic acid during the elevated temperature processing of crude oil or the high temperature distillates derived therefrom by use of a treatment comprising a mercaptotriazine compound.

Abstract: A method for enhancing pulp washing efficiency is disclosed. An anionic sulfonate surfactant is added within the washing or pulping operation to enhance the removal of lignin and spent cooking chemicals from pulp.

Abstract: A composition for controlling the deposition of scale imparting species on the structural surfaces of steam generating systems comprising the use of a water soluble polymer having the structure ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is H or lower (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl, R.sub.2 is (CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O).sub.n, ##STR2## or a mixture of both, and n is an integer of from about 1 to about 40, R.sub.3 is H, lower (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl or an acetate. This polymer may also be used in concert with topping agents such as phosphoric acids, phosphonic acids, amines, metal chelating agents and oxygen scavengers.

Abstract: A method and composition for cleaning aluminum surfaces is disclosed. The surfaces are contacted with a treatment comprising potassium hydroxide, a silicate compound and an alkyl imino acid surfactant.

Abstract: A biocidal composition and method for inhibiting and controlling the growth of the fungus, Trichoderma viride, are disclosed. The composition comprises an amount, effective for the intended purpose of diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone and an additional biocidal component. The method comprises administering between about 0.1 to about 200 parts of this combined treatment (based on one million parts of the desired aqueous system) to the particular water containing system for which treatment is desired.

Abstract: A method and composition for inhibiting silica and silicate deposition on metal surfaces in contact with aqueous systems is disclosed.

Abstract: A microbial inhibiting composition and method is disclosed. The composition comprises an amount, effective for the intended purpose of diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone and B-bromo-B-nitrostyrene. The method comprises administering an amount of this combined treatment to the particular water containing system for which treatment is desired.

Abstract: A microbial inhibiting composition and method is disclosed. The composition comprises an amount, effective for the intended purpose of 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butyl carbamate and n-alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride. The method comprises administering an amount of this combined treatment to the particular water containing system for which treatment is desired.

Abstract: A microbial inhibiting composition and method is disclosed. The composition comprises an amount, effective for the intended purpose of diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone and bis trichloro methyl sulfone. The method comprises administering an amount of this combined treatment to the particular water containing system for which treatment is desired.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for inhibiting the polymerization of butadiene-containing streams during elevated temperature processing thereof or during storage or shipment of monomer containing product. The composition comprises a combination of (a) a phenylenediamine compound having at least one N--H bond and (b) a hydroxytoluene compound. The methods comprise adding from about 1-250 ppm of the combination to the monomer medium, per one million parts of medium.

Abstract: A process for enhancing pulp washing efficiency is disclosed. An anionic surfactant is added within the washing or pulping operation to enhance the removal of lignin and spent cooking chemicals from pulp.