Abstract: This invention relates to epoxy powder coatings which have excellent shelf life at ambient temperature (70.degree. F.) with excellent cure rates at curing temperatures, the epoxy resin containing a latent amine salt of bis-phenol A, the amine represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is 2 or 3, and R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group.

Abstract: A process for preparing alpha and beta crystalline forms of N,N'-ethylene bis-stearamide (EBS). Heating of EBS at temperatures of 120.degree.-160.degree. C. to melt the EBS results in formation of 95+% alpha which when cooled to 40.degree. C. or less remains in the alpha state, but upon reheating to about 80.degree. C. results in 95+% conversion to the beta crystalline form. Heating of the alpha crystalline form at temperatures ranging from about 45.degree.-90.degree. C. for selected periods of time results in mixtures of alpha and beta.

Abstract: Water dispersible oil-modified polyesters and oil-free polyesters are formed by the reaction of aromatic dicarboxylic acids, aliphatic dicarboxylic acids and polyols to form the polyester. In oil-free polyesters, oils of the respective fatty acids are excluded but the other reactants are similar to those employed in the preparation of oil-modified polyesters.

Abstract: A novel process for producing pyruvic acid is provided in which process hydroxyacetone is oxidized with a molecular oxygen-containing gas in a water-containing or aqueous solvent in the presence of a catalyst. The catalysts useful for the above oxidation reaction are those composed of either at least one metal selected from the group consisting of platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, and rhenium, or the at least one metal admixed with at least one element selected from the group consisting of silver, tellurium, tin, bismuth, lead and indium or with a compound of the at least one element. The resulting pyruvate can be effectively isolated in the form of a solid by concentrating the reaction solution and adding the concentrate to isopropyl alcohol.

Abstract: High surface-tack hot melt adhesives, when coated with certain powders, can be cut into small pieces with little difficulty after extrusion onto a cooling belt.

Abstract: Nonwoven fibrous sheets impregnated with latices of polyvinyl acetate or its copolymers containing polyvinyl alcohol, intended for use in pre-moistened condition as skin cleansing tissues, are folded and packaged in closed containers or in individual sealed water impervious envelopes; said packaged sheets being maintained in contact with a dilute aqueous solution of a precipitating or gelling agent for polyvinyl alcohol, such as boric acid. The agent imparts improved wet tensile strength to the sheet during storage and use by the consumer but permits the sheet to be safely disposed of, after use, by flushing in plain water without danger of clogging the plumbing system.

Abstract: Transition metal hydroxides of the first transitional series are prepared by reacting a transition metal with water, a nitrogen-containing compound, one or more aliphatic or alicyclic monocarboxylic acids containing at least eight carbon atoms and a diluent in the presence of oxygen. Only small amounts of the acid and nitrogen-containing compound are required. The reaction mixture also can contain dispersants. The method of the invention avoids the corrosion and pollution problems which are present in some prior art processes. The transition metal hydroxides prepared in accordance with the invention are free of salt contamination.

Abstract: A novel process for producing alkenyl phenols, which comprises continuously feeding a dihydroxydiphenyl alkane such as 2,2-(4,4'-dihydroxydiphenyl)propane, 2,2-(4,4'-dihydroxy-3,3'-dimethyldiphenyl)propane, 2,2-(4,4'-dihydroxydiphenyl)butane, 2,2-(4,4'-dihydroxydiphenyl)-4-methylpentane, 1,1,1-(4,4'-dihydroxytriphenyl)ethane and 1,1-(4,4'-dihydroxydiphenyl)cyclohexane into a high-boiling inert organic reaction medium such as an alkylnaphthalene containing a basic catalyst and heated at 150.degree. to 250.degree. C. under 10 to 100 mmHg while maintaining the concentration of the dihydroxydiphenyl alkane in the reaction medium at not more than 30% by weight, thereby cleaving it in the reaction medium; and continuously distilling off the cleavage product out of the reaction system and recovering it. This process can afford the corresponding highly pure alkenyl phenol as a monomer and/or its polymer almost quantitatively.

Abstract: A novel method is disclosed for treating a contaminated gas such as a contaminated natural gas or a synthesis product gas from the partial oxidation of petroleum or coal to concentrate and remove hydrogen sulfide at a reduced energy and capital requirement. Hydrogen sulfide in the contaminated stream is absorbed to form a hydrogen sulfide rich solvent which includes co-absorbed carbon dioxide, which is then removed to prevent dilution of the concentrated hydrogen sulfide formed when the solvent is regenerated. The solvent leaving the hydrogen sulfide absorber is heated before entering a high pressure stripper column wherein the co-absorbed carbon dioxide is stripped from the solvent, preferably by stripping with nitrogen or a portion of the product gas, and the carbon dioxide is recycled to the hydrogen sulfide absorber. The CO.sub.

Abstract: The storage stability of otherwise unstable premix compositions for flame retardant rigid polyurethane foams containing in the premix a chlorinated polyether polyol and a tertiary amine catalyst, is enhanced by incorporation into the premix of a minor amount of a vinyl monomer. The preferred vinyl monomers employed are condensation products of acrylic or methacrylic acid with alcohols or amines. Such stabilization prevents premature deactivation of the tertiary amine catalysts contained in the premix.

Abstract: A method for purifying crude argon containing argon, oxygen and nitrogen comprises the steps of reducing the amount of nitrogen in the crude argon to between a trace and 0.15% (by volume) and passing the remaining oxygen and argon, together with residual nitrogen, through 4A molecular sieve to separate the oxygen and argon. The 4A molecular sieve is particularly effective if steps are taken to ensure that all the remaining oxygen and nitrogen has to pass through a volume of 4A molecular sieve which is wholly at or below -250.degree. F.

Abstract: Use of vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer emulsions as laminating adhesives for rug backing is disclosed. The copolymer emulsions are prepared by admixing vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer, dispersant and thickening agent together, with or without the addition of filler. The vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer can contain between about 20 and about 70 parts by weight of vinyl acetate and between about 30 and about 80 parts by weight of ethylene. The resulting vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer emulsions have a glass transition temperature (T.sub.g) of between about -35.degree. C. and about -10.degree. C.

Abstract: Metal particles which are ductile at ambient temperature can be comminuted by being passed through a first impact mill at ambient temperature to increase their length to thickness ratio, embrittled, and then comminuted in a second impact mill.

Abstract: High recovery of useful energy from the heat of reaction in the oxidation of black liquor is obtained by integrating the oxidation into the multiple effect evaporation system of the pulp mill recovery sequence. The heat of reaction is thereby recovered as flash steam, which when combined with the vapors from an appropriate evaporator body enables recovery of its energy through further evaporation. The oxidation reaction may be carried out on the liquor leaving the second effect of the evaporation sequence for maximum energy recovery, or in accordance with an alternative embodiment, the reaction is carried out between the first effect and the flash tank with preferable addition of a second flash tank in series with the first.

Abstract: Difficulties associated with the operational stability of a conventional cryogenic plant for manufacturing ammonia synthesis gas from a stream rich in hydrogen and a stream of nitrogen are reduced by using three heat exchangers in place of the conventional single heat exchanger. In use, the first heat exchanger, which is preferably arranged with its cold end uppermost, is used to cool the stream of nitrogen to a temperature which:(a) if the nitrogen is above its critical pressure is between 8.degree. and 28.degree. C. above its critical temperature; or(b) if the nitrogen is below its critical pressure is between 3.degree. and 9.degree. C. above its dew point.Part of the nitrogen leaving the first heat exchanger is passed downwardly through a third heat exchanger where it is further cooled before being introduced into a nitrogen wash column where it acts as reflux. The third heat exchanger is cooled by vapor leaving the top of the nitrogen wash column.

Abstract: A cryostat for producing an inventory of a liquefied working fluid by expansion of the working fluid through an orifice, the cryostat including means to rapidly cool the cryostat to operating temperature and to maintain fluid flow at low temperature and high working fluid pressure to maintain maximum heat transfer between the working fluid and an object being cooled by the cryostat.

Abstract: A method and composition for destroying pest insects in their aquatic stage and other pest-life forms over a sustained period of time, by the gradual and continuous release of an organotin substance from an inert thermoplastic medium. The composition comprises an organotin of extremely low water solubility bound in an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, or an ethylene-propylene copolymer, in which said organotin is insoluble and in which said organotin is uniformly dispersed with an inert coleachant of moderate or low water solubility. When this formulation is brought into contact with water, the coleachant gradually solvates into the water creating and enhancing the development of porosity within the thermoplastic phase. Said organotin agent, interspersed within the thermoplastic matrix, contacts the entering water and egresses as molecular aggregates being washed through the pore system and into the external watery medium.

Abstract: A method of making a dishwashing composition and the composition so produced comprises mixing an aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite with substantially dry ingredients including phosphates known as sequestering agents or builder salts and a carrier material. An alkali metal silicate is also added in substantially dry form and/or as an aqueous solution. Agitation is continued until agglomerated granules of the desired size are attained. Following agglomeration, the composition is conditioned to reduce the moisture content resulting in a substantially dry, granular dishwashing composition. Preferably, a low foam non-ionic surfactant is sprayed onto the granules before the composition is packaged.

Abstract: Disclosed is a color-developing composition for pressure-sensitive recording sheet material of the self-contained type comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a copolymer obtained by reacting a p-alkylphenol having an alkyl moiety of from 1 to 12 carbon atoms and phenol with formaldehyde and (B) from 1 to 20 parts by weight of a hindered phenolic compound selected from phenols having an alkyl, alkylene or hydroxyl substituent radical in at least the 2- or 6-position, or both, of the benzene ring and derivatives thereof, the copolymer and the hindered phenolic compound being homogeneously dissolved in mutual solution. The hindered phenolic compound is either added to the starting materials for the preparation of the copolymer or, at the end of the copolymerization reaction, added to the resulting copolymer and dissolved homogeneously in mutual solution.

Abstract: During blending of whey in the presence of heat there is added a metal gluconate solution, to give the whey a bland odor and taste, as well as a colloid enhancer component to impart a colloidal type condition to the whey. Thereafter, a floc initiator may be added to separate the whey into a solids fraction floc and a liquid fraction. Also disclosed is a gelatin containing a bland and colloidal type whey, a gel inducer and a bland soy protein liquid.