Abstract: Unsaturated silylated vinyl alcohol polymers, derivatives thereof, and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a controlled release formulation is provided from which a drug, selected from the group consisting of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and ascorbic acid, is released at a substantially controlled rate. The controlled release formulation of the invention is comprised of a reactive matrix of from about 5 to about 80 percent by weight of the drug in combination with from about 5 to about 70 percent by weight of poly[(1.fwdarw.4)-2-amino-2-deoxy-.beta.-D-glucose] (also referred to as chitosan herein). Further in accordance with the present invention there is provided a gel-like complex formed of the drug and the chitosan in environments ranging from neutral to acidic.

Abstract: Blends of 5 to 97.5% of a segmented thermoplastic copolyester such as polybutylene terephthalate containing polybutane glycol segments with 95 to 20% of a blend of an ethylene copolymer and 5 to 75% either polyvinyl chloride or polyvinylidene chloride. The polyethylene copolymer is an elastomeric blend of polyvinyl chloride or polyvinylidene chloride with a copolymer of ethylene and esters of ethylenically unsaturated acids, vinyl esters, vinyl alkyl ethers, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride acrylonitrile, methacrylonitrile, norbornene, alpha-olefins of 3-12 carbon atoms and optionally ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide. The blends are processable temperatures lower than either component they are prepared from.

Abstract: A process is provided for producing dimethylamine, comprising reacting methanol and/or dimethylether and ammonia in amounts sufficient to provide a carbon/nitrogen (C/N) ratio from about 0.2 to about 1.5, at a temperature from about 250.degree. C. to about 450.degree. C., in the presence of a catalytic amount of an acidic zeolite catalyst selected from the group consisting of natural, H-exchanged, and M-exchanged chabazites, each having a geometric selectivity index greater than about 3, wherein M is one or more alkali metal ions selected from the group consisting of Na, K, Rb, and Cs.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel disubstituted benzylsulfonamides and benzenesulfamates, agriculturally suitable compositions thereof and a method of their use as preemergent or postemergent herbicides or plant growth regulants.

Abstract: An oil-absorbing article comprises a porous outer fabric which encloses fibrous oil-absorbing particles. The porous fabric of the invention is a nonwoven fibrous polyolefin layer of polyethylene or polypropylene that is stitch-bonded with an elastic thread.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing liposomes is characterized by optically monitoring the light transmission of a liposome precursor solution and controlling the flow rate and/or temperature of the precursor solution and/or a dialysis buffer solution in accordance therewith.

Abstract: A three-dimensional structure of interlocked strands is formed of axial and intertwining yarns which spiral in a path through the structure. Each strand has a distinct zone of occupancy in every cross section of the structure and does not depart from that zone.

Abstract: A method for forming a slub yarn uses conventional false-twist texturing apparatus in combination with one or more air jets to impart striations and/or neps and slubs to continuous filament yarns. Three process configurations are disclosed; each configuration uses one air jet through which yarn passes and which directs turbulent air in a direction opposite to the direction of travel of the yarn.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a laminate for the preparation of a multilayer printed circuit by electroless plating of conductive metal thereon which comprisesa. a substrate having formed on a surface thereofb. a conductive pattern, and,c. overlying the pattern and surrounding substrate areas, a layer of tonable photodielectric material having partially embedded therein finely divided particles of adsorbent which protrude from the layer surface away from the substrate, the protrusive surfaces of which are adsorptive with respect to electroless plating catalysts or reductive precursors thereof.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibitor for use in liquid hydrocarbon fuels or gasoline oxygenate blends is disclosed. The corrosion inhibitor contains from 35 to 70 wt % of a monoalkenylsuccinic acid wherein the alkenyl group has 8 to 18 carbon atoms, from about 30 to 65 wt % of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic amine containing 2 to 12 carbon atoms and up to 50 wt % of total solvents consisting of aromatic hydrocarbons and alcohols of 1 to 4 carbons per molecule.The corrosion inhibitor can also be used in inhibited alcohol compositions such as those used in gasoline oxygenate blends.

Abstract: Novel N-(heterocyclicaminocarbonyl) substituted thiophene-, furan- and pyrrolesulfonamides, such as N-[(4-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]-6,7-dihydro-5H-thieno- [3,2-b]thiopyran-3-sulfonamide, 4,4-dioxide and N-[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]-6,7-dihydro-5H-thieno[3,2-b ]thiopyran-3-sulfonamide, 4,4-dioxide and their method-of-use as herbicides are described.

Abstract: A mono- and di-saccharide base sweetener composition is provided which consits essentially of a blend of fructose and sucrose. Such sweetener composition is useful for sweetening a wide variety of foodstuffs and other edible formulations. When such sweetener composition is used to sweeten foods, smaller quantities of sweetener is required as compared to that which is needed for equal sweetening power when sucrose is used as the sole sweetening ingredient.

Abstract: A pigment consisting essentially of rutile TiO.sub.2 particles coated with alumina or alumina-silica, and having particle surfaces associated with cerium cations and borate anions or water-soluble polyfunctional organic acid anions, is useful in coating compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of combating a microorganism which comprises allowing a heterocyclic pentalene derivative of general formula I ##STR1## wherein X represents an oxygen atom, a sulphur atom or an --SO-- moiety; Y represents a sulphur, selenium or tellurium atom, provided that when Y represents a selenium or tellurium atom X is an oxygen atom; and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together represent a --CH.sub.2 --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --CCl(CONH.sub.2)-- or --CH.sub.2 --A--CH.sub.2 -- linkage where A is a --CH.sub.2 --, --CH(CH.sub.3)-- or --S(O).sub.n -- moiety, where n is 0, 1 or 2; provided that when X is an oxygen atom and Y is a sulphur atom R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together represent a --CH.sub.2 --S(O).sub.n --CH.sub.2 -- linkage and when X is an --SO-- moiety and A is a S(O).sub.n --, n is 2; to act on the microorganism or its environment; and such derivatives for use as a therapeutic substance.

Abstract: A process and its product are disclosed whereby poly-p-phenylene terephthalamide is prepared in a polymerization solvent comprising an N-alkyl-substituted amide, preferably N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, and a quaternary ammonium chloride, preferably methyl-tri-n-butylammonium chloride.

Abstract: A solvent-based thermosetting coating composition comprising hydroxy functional urethane modified polyester resin and amine-aldehyde crosslinking agent. The coating composition may be formulated as a hot sprayable, high solids coating composition suitable for use as chip resistant automotive vehicle primer suitable for use on motor vehicle body panel areas subject to chipping by stones, gravel and other road debris. Alternatively, the composition may be formulated as a high solids composition sprayable with conventional spraying equipment. The hydroxy functional urethane modified polyester resin is the product of polymerization of lactone monomers in the presence of hydroxy-containing urethane modified polyester precursor. The polymerization reaction mixture comprises between about 10 and about 80 weight percent the hydroxy-containing urethane modified polyester precursor and between about 90 and about 20 weight percent lactone monomers.

Abstract: Sharper edges are obtained in silver halide wash-off films for tanning development when from 5 to 60% of the unhardened gelatin binder in one or more layers is replaced with a synthetic amphoteric polymer consisting essentially of at least one of each of three constituents: (a) carboxylic acid, (b) alkyl primary amine, and (c) secondary and/or tertiary amine, the amphoteric polymer having an isoelectric point of from 4 to 8.

Abstract: A piston for internal combustion engines made of a light alloy and comprising a skirt portion and a head portion, having a ceramic insert adapted on the head portion and connected to same by mechanical locking. The ceramic insert is provided with pores at least on the portion engaging the piston head. The pores have a size which enable them to be filled with the light alloy during the manufacture of the piston by the squeeze casting method.