Abstract: The reaction of a boron compound (e.g., boric acid) with an alkylphenoxy alkanoic acid amide (polyisobutylphenoxyacetamide of tetraethylenepentamine) forms a boronated product useful as a lubricating oil dispersant having improved properties.

Abstract: Fuel induction systems of internal combustion engines are cleansed by operating the engine on a gasoline containing a detergent amount of the condensation product of phenol, and preferably a high molecular weight alkylphenol, an aldehyde, and an amine having a H--N< group. Effectiveness is improved, especially when using a large amount of the detergent composition or when using the detergent composition with water intolerant gasolines, by inclusion of a demulsifier containing an aryl sulfonate, a polyether glycol, and an oxyalkylated phenol formaldehyde resin.The concentrates of this invention also include one or more alcohols of about 4 to about 10 carbon atoms, an aromatic solvent, and a corrosion inhibitor.This invention also comprises gasolines containing these concentrates; the concentrate being present in a small amount that confers carburetor detergency properties to the gasoline.

Abstract: A process for selectively converting a gaseous mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen to methane, which comprises contacting the gases with a catalyst at elevated temperature. The catalyst consists essentially of alkali metal, activated carbon and at least one halide of a transition metal selected from Group VIII of the Periodic Table. This catalyst has good activity at temperatures between about 250.degree. C. and about 350.degree. C.

Abstract: The reaction product of (a) high molecular weight hydrocarbon-substituted phenols, (b) aldehydes, (c) ammonia or amines having a reactive hydrogen atom, and (d) alkylene oxides are effective dispersants for lubricating oil and impart detergent properties to liquid hydrocarbon fuels such as gasoline.

Abstract: Plasma lipid levels are reduced by internally administering to a mammal a binuclear phenol. The two aromatic rings may be bonded together directly as in 4,4'-bis(2,6-di-tert-butylphenol). Likewise, the aromatic rings may be bonded through a bridging group such as --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, --SO--, --S.sub.m --, --O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O--, --CH.sub.2 --SO.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --S.sub.n --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.

Abstract: Mixtures of chloromethyl phosphonic diamide (CMPDA) and methyl phosphonic diamide (MPDA) have synergistic flame retardant efficiency on cellulose-containing textile substrates.

Abstract: High molecular weight N-hydrocarbyl-substituted quaternary ammonium salts in which the hydrocarbyl group has a molecular weight of from about 350-3,000 such as a polybutene ammonium chloride are effective detergents and dispersants for gasoline and lubricating oils.

Abstract: Ortho-cyclopentyl-hydroxybenzyl sulfides (e.g. di-(3,5-dicyclopentyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)sulfide) are effective antioxidants.

Abstract: A system for improving the starting characteristics of an internal combustion engine is described. The system effects reduced exhaust emissions, especially for engines having thermal reactor and/or exhaust catalyst components. The system comprises a carburetor having throttle means operatively connected to first control means for simultaneously (1) opening said throttle means to obtain engine speed substantially higher than normal starting speed and (ii) retarding spark advance, on starting said engine, said means acting to maintain said engine speed and spark retard for a predetermined time after starting.

Abstract: Norbornenyl compounds such as dicyclopentadiene are sulfurized by reaction with a controlled amount of sulfur in the absence of a solvent or using a non-polar solvent to give a normally liquid oil-soluble sulfur-containing compound useful as a lubricating oil additive.

Abstract: Zinc dihydrocarbyldithiophosphates are made by the reaction of zinc oxide with dihydrocarbyldithiophosphoric acid in the presence of mineral oil which has been reacted with nitrogen dioxide. The nitrogen dioxide treatment alters the oil such that it promotes the zinc oxide reaction. The process is especially adapted for making zinc dialkaryldithiophosphates useful as lubricating oil additives.

Abstract: A fuel induction system for a spark-ignited multicylinder internal combustion engine including a carburetor, a mixing chamber and an intake manifold. The carburetor includes a primary barrel which connects initially to an inlet in the mixing chamber. An outlet from the mixing chamber connects to the intake manifold. The inlet and outlet are arranged such that the direction of air/fuel mixture flow is reversed in passing through said inlet and outlet thereby providing an improved air/fuel mixture, resulting in lower exhaust hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emission.

Abstract: Amides of C.sub.50-200 alkylphenoxy-substituted aliphatic carboxylic acids made by reacting a C.sub.50-200 alkylphenol with a halocarboxylic ester (e.g., butyl chloroacetate) followed by displacement of the ester group with an amide group have a much higher content of amide than a product made using a halocarboxylic acid reactant in place of the ester. The product is an effective lubricating oil dispersant.

Abstract: Compounds such as methylbis(2,4,6-tribromophenyl)phosphonate and phenylbis(2,4,6-tribromophenyl)phosphonate are useful as flame retardants for organic polymers and resins such as polyurethane foams, polyesters, and polystyrene.

Abstract: Gasoline compositions and additive mixtures of esters of nitrilotriformic acid, in amount sufficient to alleviate the plugging of certain catalysts being used in an engine exhaust system to lower the amount of undesirable constituents in exhaust gas from an engine being operated on gasoline containing a cyclopentadienyl manganese antiknock.

Abstract: The fire retardancy of polyesters is enhanced with halophenoxyphosphazenes which are reaction products of a halogenated phenol and a phosphonitrilic halide. Brominated phenols are preferred although chlorophenols can be used. Of the brominated phenols, preferred starting materials are p-bromophenol, 2,4-dibromophenol and mixtures thereof. Phosphonitrilic chlorides are preferred starting materials. Pure phosphonitrilic halides can be used; however, mixtures are preferred because of their availability. Cyclic and linear phosphonitrilic halides are useful as well as mixtures thereof. Saturated and unsaturated polyesters can be made fire retardant by this invention as can thermoplastic and thermosetting materials. Linear and crosslinked polyesters can be treated. Preferred polyesters are fiber forming polyesters of a diol and dibasic acid, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) and poly(1,4-cyclohexylenedimethyleneterephthalate).

Abstract: Catalytic process for converting dimethyl ether and methanol to higher hydrocarbons, comprising contacting the dimethyl ether and/or methanol with an alumina, silica or zirconia-supported zirconium sulfate catalyst, at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: Catalytic process for converting methanol and dimethyl ether to higher hydrocarbons comprising contacting the methanol and/or dimethyl ether with an alumina, silica, or zirconia-supported aluminum sulfate catalyst, at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: In the process for preparing isocyanate, particularly aromatic isocyanate, by the reaction of an organic nitro compound, particularly an aromatic dinitro compound with carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst, the improvement which comprises employing as said catalyst rhodium oxide, particularly substantially amorphous rhodium oxide, and conducting the reaction in the presence of a promoter quantity of a nitrilic solvent, such as acetonitrile.

Abstract: Polyesters suitable for use as lubricant additives are prepared by reacting a di-carboxylic acid or anhydride having a branched chain alkyl or alkenyl substituent containing at least 30 carbon atoms with a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1 are specified substituents which between them possess from 2 to 6 free hydroxyl groups. Lubricating compositions containing these polyester additives are also described.