Abstract: Antimicrobial mixtures contain quaternary ammonium compounds and quaternary phosphonium compounds in a ratio by weight of from 1:9 to 9:1.

Abstract: A process for preparing a composition of the formula ##STR1## by reacting a composition of the formula ##STR2## with a polyhydric alcohol of the formula HO--X--OH in the presence of an acid catalyst at an elevated temperature to form a ketal of the formula ##STR3## and reacting the ketal of the formula (II) with a monohydric alcohol in the presence of an acid at an elevated temperature to form ##STR4##

Abstract: Coal-water slurries containing a rheological additive are provided. Rheological additives employed for preparation of the coal-water slurries are ester-amide products obtained by reaction of a polycarboxylic acid with a polyether glycol and aliphatic amine. Salts of the ester-amides may also be advantageously employed as dispersants. The ester-amide additives are employed in an amount from about 0.1 to about 4 percent by weight of the slurry. Stable aqueous slurries containing from 60 to 80 percent by weight coal solids are produced.

Abstract: In a packaging container of the bag-in-box type for accommodating a liquid product, an article to be added for measuring the liquid product can be included if the volume enclosed by the rigid envelope of the container is made larger than the volume of the flexible sack containing the product by the volume of the article and if the envelope has a reclosable window flap for introducing and removing the article.

Abstract: Functional internal alkynes are conveniently and economically prepared by dehydrohalogenating a dibromide with an alkali metal hydroxide in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst.

Abstract: Zinciferous surfaces, particularly those of galvanized steel, may be effectively coated with an adherent corrosion resistant black layer of fine metal particles by contacting the surfaces with an aqueous solution containing (A) at least 0.5 g/L of the treatment solution of Ni.sup.2+ and/or Co.sup.2+ ions; and (B) an amount, sufficient to complex all the ions of component (A), of a weak complexing component selected from the group consisting of ammonia, saturated aliphatic compounds having at least two amino groups of which at least one is a primary amino group, and/or amino acids; and, optionally but preferably, (C) at least 50 parts per million ("ppm") by weight of a component selected from the group consisting of nitrite ions, nitrate ions, carbonate ions, thiocyanate ions, thiosulfate ions, thiourea, hypophosphite ions, phosphite ions, and/or perchlorate ions.

Abstract: The resistance of chromated zinc surfaced steel objects, particularly plates and sheets, to extraction of hexavalent chromium by alkaline degreasing solutions used on the chromated objects, can be substantially increased by utilizing an aqueous acidic liquid chromating composition containing (A) about 9.6 to about 96 g/L, expressed as its stoichiometric equivalent as chromic acid, of total chromium; (B) about 2 to about 35 g/L of trivalent chromium ions; (C) about 1 to about 128 g/L of phosphate ions; and (D) about 0.3 to about 4 g/L of fluorozirconate ions, with the chromium ratio in the aqueous acidic liquid composition being about 0.41 to about 0.70, the chromic acid/fluorozirconate weight ratio being about 10 to about 40, and the PO.sub.4 /Cr.sup.+3 ratio being greater than about 0.03, greater than or equal to about {(9.2) (the chromium ratio)-4.0}, and less than or equal to about {(9.2) (the chromium ratio)-1.2}. . .

Abstract: Bleaching agents in the form of granulates of uniform composition which contain(a) a solid aliphatic peroxycarboxylic acid,(b) a hydratable inorganic salt, and(c) an organic polymer granulation aid soluble in alkaline aqueous medium, wherein the granulate, when dissolved in water, has a mildly acidic pH.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds corresponding to formula (I) ##STR1## in which one of the substituents R.sup.1 or R.sup.2 is a nitro group while the other is hydrogen, halogen, an amino group, a mono- or dialkylamino group containing C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl or alkoxy group, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another represent hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, A is a >CHR.sup.6 - or a >C.dbd.O- group, where R.sup.6 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, and R.sup.5 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, or salts thereof as substantive dyes in hair-dyeing compositions.When the substituent groups in formula I represent one of the combinations I-IV shown in the table below, the compounds are novel and are useful in hair-dyeing compositions.______________________________________ R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 R.sup.4 R.sup.5 A ______________________________________ I: H NO.sub.2 H CH.sub.3 H CH.sub.2 II: H NO.sub.2 CH.sub.3 CH.sub.3 H CH.sub.2 III: NH.sub.2 NO.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hair dye preparation. More specifically, this invention relates to a preparation for the simultaneous coloring, washing, and conditioning of human hair which consisting essentially of a mixture of:(a) a coupler-developer oxidation coloring agent;(b) a cationic polymer;(c) an anionic surfactant;(d) an amphoteric surfactant; and(e) conventional cosmetic aids selected from the group consisting of direct dyestuffs, wetting agents, thickeners, perfumes, and water.

Abstract: An exceptionally effective chromium free corrosion protective surface treatment composition for aluminum and its alloys is an aqueous acidic liquid comprising water and: (A) from about 0.8 to about 1.2 w/o of H.sub.2 ZrF.sub.6 ; (B) from about 0.08 to about 0.12 w/o of dispersed silica; (C) from about 0.08 to about 0.12 w/o of a water soluble or dispersible polymer of 3-(N-methyl-N-2-hydroxyethylaminomethyl)-4-hydroxystyrene; and (D) from 0.10 - 0.15 w/o of 1-propoxy-2-propanol. The surface to be treated is contacted with the composition and then dried without rinsing. A conventional organic coating may advantageously be applied over the surface produced by this treatment.

Abstract: Dry products in flake or granulate form suitable as a paste base may be obtained by drying a mixture, containing approximately 30 to 80% by weight of water, of from(a) 30 to 95% by weight of carboxymethylated and/or alkoxylated starch,(b) 3 to 40% by weight of a cellulose ether, and(c) 2 to 40% by weight of a water-dispersible polymer or water-soluble polymer, and(d) optionally, conventional additives, such as preservatives, wetting agents, fillers and the like,in a thin layer on a surface heated to 80.degree. to 200.degree. C. The dry products obtained do not undergo physical separation and are readily dispersible or self-dispersible in water.

Abstract: The direct hydrothermal production of high purity potassium silicate solutions having a high SiO.sub.2 : K.sub.2 O molar ratio by reaction of a silicon dioxide source with aqueous potassium hydroxide solutions is made possible by using a silicon dioxide source that contains a sufficient fraction of cristobalite phase, or by conditioning other crystalline forms of silicon dioxide by heating at or above 1100.degree. C., but below the melting point of silica, before the hydrothermal treatment. Preferably the potassium hydroxide solution has a concentration range of 10 to 40% by weight, and the reaction is carried out in a closed pressure reactor at temperatures of 150.degree. to 300.degree. C. and under saturated steam pressures corresponding to those temperatures.

Abstract: The cold impact resistance and corrosion resistance of objects having a zinciferous metal surface successively coated with a zinc phosphate conversion coating and an organic surface coating can be improved by utilizing sufficient manganese ion in the solution used for zinc phosphating to assure the presence of at least 3% by weight manganese in the phosphate conversion coating layer formed. Sufficient phosphating to achieve good bonds to organic surface coatings can be accomplished in as little as 5 seconds.

Abstract: Coal-water slurries containing a rheological additive are provided. Rheological additives employed for preparation of the coal-water slurries are amide products obtained by reaction of a polycarboxylic acid with a polyether diamine and, optionally, other amines or hydroxylic compounds. Salts of the amides may also be advantageously employed as dispersants. The additives are employed in an amount from about 0.1 to about 4 percent by weight to provide stable aqueous slurries containing from 60 to 80 percent by weight coal solids.

Abstract: A lubricant and surface conditioner for formed metal surfaces, particularly beverage containers, which reduces the coefficient of static friction of said metal surfaces and enables drying said metal surfaces at a lower temperature.The conditioner is a water-soluble organic material selected from a phosphate ester, alcohol, fatty acid including mono-, di-, tri-, and poly-acids; fatty acid derivatives such as salts, hydroxy acids, amides, esters, ethers and derivatives thereof; and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Pinhole and blister formation during autodeposition coating of active metal objects, particularly galvanized steel, other zinciferous surfaces, and even ordinary steel that has been abraded, scratched, or otherwise strained, can be greatly reduced by exposing the active metal surfaces to a solution containing cystine before using a autodeposition process itself, or by adding cystine to an otherwise conventional autodeposition composition.

Abstract: Novel hydroxy-aryl ketones are disclosed having a branched hydrocarbon chain on the aromatic nucleus ortho to the hydroxy group. The compounds were found to possess anti-microbial properties and are also useful as intermediates to the preparation of the corresponding oximes. The compounds are ideally defined by the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is a saturated or unsaturated, branched chain hydrocarbyl group and R.sub.2 is a saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched chain, hydrocarbyl group.