Abstract: This invention pertains to a pigmentable, low-shrink molding composition based on thermosetting, unsaturated polyester resin in combination with lightly cross-linked polymer particles. The lightly cross-linked polymer particles have a particle size preferably between about 20 microns to 50 microns and can be selected from lightly cross-linked condensation polymers and lightly cross-linked addition polymers. In a preferred aspect of the invention the lightly cross-linked polymer particles contain minor amounts of pendant reactive groups selected from amino and oxirane groups to produce a one-pack stabilized low-shrink molding resin mixture. The pigmentable, low-shrink molding compositions are stabilized dispersions containing pigments dispersed therein in conjunction with thermosetting polyester polymer, monomer, and lightly cross-linked polymer particles as well as fillers to provide a pigmentable low-shrink molding composition which cures to uniformly pigmented low-profiled molded part.

Abstract: A welding electrode made of dispersion strengthened metal wherein the electrode tip is pressure formed or forged to reorientate and/or destroy the coaxial fiber structure and form a non-axial grain structure in the electrode tip portion. The electrode is produced in a method for pressure flowing a blank by applying axial pressure to pressure flow the blank transverse to the axially applied pressure whereby the overall strength of workpieces such as welding electrode rods is substantially increased.

Abstract: An electrocoating composition useful for electrocoating a paint from an aqueous solution onto an anode conductive substrate and curing the paint film with ultraviolet energy. The electrocoating composition containing an ultraviolet sensitizer uniformly electrodeposits on the substrate to provide a paint film containing a constant level of ultraviolet sensitizer relative to a reactive ethylenically unsaturated polymer.

Abstract: An electrocoating composition useful for electrocoating a paint from an aqueous solution onto a cathode conductive substrate can be cured with ultraviolet energy. The electrocoating composition containing an ultraviolet sensitizer uniformly electrodeposits on the cathode substrate to provide a paint film thereon containing a constant level of ultraviolet sensitizer relative to a reactive ethylenically unsaturated polymer.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a one component low-shrink molding composition comprising a linear polyurethane thermoplastic in combination with preferably a dicyclopentadiene modified thermosetting polyester resin and a coreactive vinyl monomer. The low-shrink molding resin composition of this invention is a stabilized one-component uniform mixture wherein the linear polyurethane polymer is dispersed within the dicyclopentadiene polyester resin (polyester polymer + vinyl monomer) to provide a uniform dispersion. The linear polyurethane thermoplastic polymers are prepared from polycaprolactones containing polyether and polyesters reacted with diisocyanates. The linear polyurethanes contain carboxyl groups whereby the low-shrink molding resin composition can be thickened with alkyline earth and/or hydroxide thickeners for producing low-profile molded parts.

Abstract: A high density infiltrating paste for infiltrating porous iron compacts comprises powder metal dispersed in minor amounts of vehicle. The powder metal is a blend of copper powder and between about 1.8 to 3.4% iron by weight. The powder metal blend is suspended in a hydrocarbon vehicle to provide a high density infiltrating paste containing about 95% powder metal.

Abstract: This application sets forth a synthetic lavandin oil composition having a distinct and pleasant lavandin-like fragrance which comprises linalool and linalyl acetate, the major fraction of which is substantially optically inactive and a sufficient proportion of methyl n-hexyl ether for imparting said distinct and pleasant lavandin-like fragrance.

Abstract: A cloud control agent for use in aqueous beverages such as soft drinks comprising ethoxylated monoglyceride in combination with essential oils wherein the ratio of ethoxylated monoglyceride to essential oil is between about 0.01 to 2. The cloud for beverages and similar food products can be effectively controlled by varying the ratio from about 0.01 to 0.75 to obtain an opaque solution whereas a ratio of 0.75 to 0 provides a clear solution.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a one-component, low shrink molding resin system comprising a thermoplastic, branched alkyd in combination with a thermosetting dicyclopentadiene modified polyester resin. The low shrink molding resin systems are stabilized dispersions wherein the branched thermoplastic alkyd is dispersed within the dicyclopentadiene polyester resin (polyester polymer + monomer) to provide a uniform dispersion. The low shrink molding resin system can be thickened with alkaline earth and/or hydroxide thickeners suitable for use in low shrink molding compositions for producing low-profile molded parts.

Abstract: A residue-free brazing composition for brazing together metal parts is based on atomized copper particles dispersed in a fugitive binder to produce brazing paste.

Abstract: A heat-curable electrocoating composition containing a polymer having pendant amine groups and cross-linking agent having alpha-beta-ethylenically unsaturated carbonyl groups can be electrodeposited onto a cathode substrate disposed within an aqueous electrocoating bath. The amine groups of the polymer are protonated to render the polymer water-dispersible prior to electrodeposition. Upon electrodeposition onto the substrate, the amine groups become de-protonated and then cross-link with the alpha-beta-ethylenically unsaturated carbonyls upon heating to form a fully-cured electrodeposited coating on the cathode substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed are low-expansion, translucent, semicrystalline, whiteware ceramic bodies containing cordierite as the crystalline phase and advantageously having translucency suitable for use in fine dinnerware applications. The ceramic bodies can be fired in commercial kilns which characteristically require at least a 100.degree.F firing range. The raw materials are specified proportions of talc containing low levels of iron oxide and titania; kaolin clay containing low levels of iron oxide and titania; alumina; and oxide-producing materials of akali or alkaline-earth aluminosilicates and certain oxides proportioned to yield a fired ceramic body composition in the range of 51.5 to 58 parts by weight SiO.sub.2, 28 to 36 parts by weight Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, 10 to 17 parts by weight MgO, and 4 to 10 parts by weight of certain other oxides wherein the parts by weight of SiO.sub.2 + Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 + MgO = 100 weight parts as a basis.

Abstract: An improved opacified aqueous latex paint containing film-forming latex binder having the major weight portion of latex polymer particles not smaller than about 1000 A, and opacifying pigment wherein at least about 1% by weight of the opacifying pigment is porous synthetic magnesium silicate. The porous magnesium silicate has an average particle size of about 5 to 20 microns and porosity comprising a plurality of pores between 0.03 microns to 0.9 microns.

Abstract: Process and apparatus for polymerizing oxygen-inhibited ultraviolet photopolymerizable resin-forming material such as a film is shown. The apparatus comprises a pair of U.V. light sources, one being a flash photolysis source, the other a sustained photolysis source, both disposed for irradiating said mass as it abides in an atmosphere such as air which tends to inhibit such polymerization. The process has two essential phases, a superficial phase and a profound phase, performed simultaneously or one in advance of and as preparation for the other. The profound phase is performed with sustained irradiation effective for substantially completely polymerizing said material except for inhibition of polymerization at the surface thereof due to said atmosphere. The superficial phase is performed with flash irradiation effective for forming a tack-free skin over said material.

Abstract: A stabilized fluid shortening containing conditioning agents and softening agents for use in baking comprises about 4 to 14 weight parts of soft mono- and diglycerides, 2 to 8 weight parts ester emulsifier, 0 to 8 weight parts of solid stearine, and between about 40 to 100 weight parts liquid vegetable oils wherein the fluid shortening is a stabilized dispersion. The fluid shortening can be produced as a concentrate and can be hydrated with water to produce a hydrated fluid shortening.

Abstract: In a composition for the brine curing of cucumbers with salt to make pickle products, the improvement comprising using dehydroacetic acid as a processing additive in a sufficient amount to reduce pickle bloating while maintaining yeast growth.

Abstract: In an extrusion process for making powder paints from a series of batch blend units comprising resinous binders and pigmentary solids, interbatch contamination can be suppressed by using a same first portable (hopper) vessel for transporting, temporarily storing, and feeding extruder feed from like particular batch blend units and using a same second portable (hopper) vessel for collecting, transporting, and temporarily storing comminuted extrudates corresponding to said like particular batch blend units and feeding such comminuted extrudates into packages, especially when said first portable vessel is used for part or all of the blending operation. Like extrudates, corresponding to particular batch blend units, can be substantially completely hardened by cooling prior to their comminuting, and collected in, transported to, and temporarily stored for final comminution in a same third portable (hopper) vessel.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a dicyclopentadiene modified thermosetting polyester polymer wherein dicyclopentadiene is preferentially esterified in the polymer chain. The dicyclopentadiene polyester polymer is mixed with an ethylenically unsaturated monomer to provide thermosetting polyester resin.