Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing isocyanates from formamides wherein a formamide corresponding to the formula R--NHCHO).sub.n, where R is an organic group and n is 1 or 2, is oxidized with an oxygen containing gas at a temperature in the range of 300.degree. C. to 600.degree. C. in the presence of a catalytic amount of copper and/or one or more metals of the Groups IB and VIII of the 5th and 6th period of the Periodic System of Elements to yield the corresponding isocyanate R (NCO).sub.n where R and n have the same meaning as above, and the resultant gaseous isocyanate containing reaction mixture is subjected to a separation process to separate the product isocyanate from water of reaction.

Abstract: Novel monochloro-s-triazine derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently alkyl or substituted alkyl of 6 to 20 carbon atoms, alkenyl having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl having 6 carbon atoms, or furfuryl, and which derivatives provide antioxidants and UV stabilizers for polymers such as polyolefins are prepared by reacting an alcohol with cyanuric chloride in the presence of an acid acceptor having a pK.sub.b .ltoreq.3, in an organic solvent which is inert to the reaction components.

Abstract: Novel 1,2-diaryl-1,2-dicyano-ethane compounds having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein (1) m, n, p, and q independently are 0 or 1, provided that if m=0, then n=o; and if p=0, then q=0;(2) the groups Y and C, X and D, or both, being capable of forming a heterocyclic ring having 2 to 5 carbon atoms;(3) X, Y, C, and D are independently selected from the group consisting of substituted and unsubstituted alkyl groups having from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms, alkenyl groups having from 2 to about 20 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl groups having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms, and phenyl;(4) if m=0, X may also be chlorine;(5) if p=0, Y may also be chlorine;(6) if m=1, X and D independently may also be hydrogen;(7) if p=1, Y and C independently may also be hydrogen;(8) if m=1 and n=1, A is nitrogen;(9) if m=1 and n=0, A is one member selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfur;(10) if p=1 and q=1, B is nitrogen;(11) if p=1 and q=O, B is one member selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfur;(12) and A

Abstract: A copolymerizable composition containing an unsaturated polyester resin and a metal accelerator, suitable for copolymerization with an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, has incorporated therein as a peroxide initiator composition an alkylaldehyde peroxide which may be unsubstituted, or alkyl- or aryl-substituted, the alkylaldehyde peroxide containing not more than 20 carbon atoms and at least 1.5 active oxygen atoms per carbonyl group of said alkylaldehyde.

Abstract: Compositions containing ether diamine and salts thereof with N-acylsarcosines are disclosed. The ether diamine salts of N-acylsarcosines have the formula:[R.sub.1 O(CH.sub.2).sub.3 NH(CH.sub.2).sub.3 NH.sub.2 ].[HO.sub.2 CCH.sub.2 (CH.sub.3)NOCR.sub.2 ]wherein R.sub.1 is an aliphatic group containing from about 6 to about 18 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is an aliphatic group containing from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms. Also disclosed are fuel oil compositions containing said ether diamine and salts thereof, and a method for inhibiting corrosion utilizing said ether diamine salts.

Abstract: A cooling agent mixture useful in low-temperature freezing processes is disclosed. The mixture comprises, based upon the total weight of the mixture, from about 15 to about 35% ethylene glycol monoacetate and ethylene glycol diacetate, the ratio of the monoacetate to the diacetate being from about 1:9 to about 9:1; and from about 35 to about 65% glycol monomethyl ether. The mixture may also comprise from about 0 to about 18% monovalent, short-chained alcohol, or mixture thereof, from about 0 to about 3% of a corrosion inhibitor, and from about 0 to about 40% water. The compositions have outstanding cooling characteristics and possess viscosities acceptable for use in typical cooling installations.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of nitrosobenzene by the catalytic reduction of nitrosobenzene is disclosed. The improvement in the process comprises utilizing as a reducing agent a compound selected from the group consisting of aliphatic compounds containing from about one to about twenty carbon atoms, benzene, naphthalene and ethylenically unsaturated compounds containing from about two to about 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A method for removing a weak acid from an aqueous solution containing said acid is disclosed. The method comprises contacting said aqueous solution with an anion exchanger containing both strongly basic and weakly basic groups, said exchanger having a matrix comprising a copolymer of styrene and not more than about 20%, by weight, of a cross-linking agent, from about 3% to about 90% of the total basic groups being strongly basic groups of the quaternary ammonium type having the structure --CH.sub.2 N.sup.+ R.sub.1 R.sub.2 R.sub.3, wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are independently selected from the group consisting of --CH.sub.3, --C.sub.2 H.sub.5, and --C.sub.2 H.sub.4 OH, and the balance of the basic groups being weakly basic groups of the tertiary amine type.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing perfluoroalkane sulfonamides by reacting a perfluoroalkane sulfonylfluoride with an amine as disclosed. The improvement comprises performing the reaction in the presence of at least about 1 mole of finely divided silica having a surface area from about 20 m.sup.2 /g to about 600 m.sup.2 /g, per mole of sulfonyl fluoride.

Abstract: A process for removing an organic impurity from an aqueous solution is disclosed, said process comprising contacting the aqueous solution with an acid cation exchanger and subsequently with a polymer or polycondensate, which contains sulfur in the form of thiol groups bonded to carbon atoms.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of agglomerates of aluminium oxide is disclosed. The process comprises contacting a hydrous aluminium oxide gel with an organic liquid which is essentially immiscible with water. The organic liquid is utilized in an amount such that the weight ratio of said liquid to water, as contained in the hydrous gel, lies within Region II of a plot of said ratio versus the pore volume of aluminium oxide obtained after being dried and calcined. Subsequent to the gel being contacted with the organic liquid, the gel is subjected to agglomeration conditions. Region II of the referenced plot is a region in which the slope of the curve plotting the ratio of organic liquid to water versus the pore volume, as discussed above, has a value equal to or greater than about 4.0.

Abstract: A lubricant for use in the processing of plastics is disclosed. The lubricant comprises a polyalkylene oxide made from a monomer selected from the group consisting of aliphatic, non-substituted, 1,2-alkylene oxides containing from about six to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof, said polyalkylene oxide having an average molecular weight from about 1,000 to about 6,000. Also disclosed is a process for using such lubricants in the shaping of thermoplastic polymers.

Abstract: A copolymerizable composition containing an unsaturated polyester resin and a metal accelerator, suitable for copolymerization with an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, has incorporated therein as a peroxide initiator composition an alkylaldehyde peroxide which may be unsubstituted, or alkyl- or aryl-substituted, the alkylaldehyde peroxide containing not more than 20 carbon atoms and at least 1.5 active oxygen atoms per carbonyl group of said alkylaldehyde.

Abstract: Phloroglucinol may be produced by converting s-triacetyl benzene to benzene-1,3,5-tris-acetoxime which is a novel compound. Said acetoxime is subjected to a Beckmann rearrangement and the resulting mixture subsequently hydrolyzed to produce phloroglucinol.

Abstract: Ferric ions are removed from a concentrated aqueous zinc solution having a pH value in the range of about 0 to about 1.3, by contacting the zinc solution with a cation exchange chelate resin containing aminocarboxylic acid and/or iminodicarboxylic acid groups.

Abstract: Compositions exhibiting controlled release of an active substance are disclosed. The compositions comprise an unsaturated polyester resin, an active substance, and hollow microspheres of an organic material, an inorganic material, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of uniform, stable diacyl peroxide compositions is disclosed. The process comprises reacting the corresponding acyl chloride with hydrogen peroxide in an alkaline aqueous medium in the presence of a desensitizing agent.

Abstract: Compositions useful as substitutes for natural beeswax are disclosed. Such compositions comprise a reaction product obtained by reacting under esterification conditions (1) an alcohol containing from about 10 to about 22 carbon atoms, (2) a glycolic component selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, polyoxyethylene glycol having a molecular weight from about 100 to about 1500, and polyoxypropylene glycol having a molecular weight from 150 to about 1025, and (3) a difunctional acid containing from about 7 to about 36 carbon atoms. The foregoing reaction product may be optionally mixed with other esters, or with minor amounts of natural beeswax.

Abstract: A novel antioxidant composition and a method for making the same is disclosed. Said composition comprising, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently are selected from the group consisting of tertiary butyl, isopropyl, cyclohexyl, and phenyl, and R.sub.3 is a substituted triazine of the formula, ##STR2## wherein R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 independently are selected from the group consisting of organic radicals having at least one non-aromatic carbon atom, which non-aromatic carbon atom is attached to an oxygen atom connecting said radical with the triazine group.

Abstract: A concentrated antistatic composition adapted for incorporation into various polymers such as olefins is prepared by admixing a liquid ethoxylated amine antistatic agent, such as an N,N-bis-(2-hydroxyethyl) alkenyl or mixed alkenyl and alkyl (C.sub.6 -C.sub.18) amine, with various polymers such as, for example, polypropylene, heating to form a homogeneous liquid and rapidly cooling the mixture to form a solid antistatic agent. A normally liquid antistatic agent can thus be simply and readily blended into a polymer such as polyethylene as a dry, solid product to impart antistatic properties to the blended resin.