Abstract: A process is disclosed for the polymerization and interpolymerization of propylene, either alone or in admixture with ethylene, to produce polymers and copolymers of propylene. The catalyst employed is a coordination complex comprising at least some divalent titanium, or other transition metal element in lower valent state. The catalysts are prepared by mixing a higher valent titanium (or other transition metal) halide or titanate ester with a reducing agent, which can be any organometallic compound, such as a metal alkyl or aryl, including Grignard reagents, a metal hydride, or a metal including zinc and metals above zinc in the electromotive series. Hydrocarbon media can be employed advantageously for the preparation of the cataysts and for the polymerizations. The polymeric products (both homopolymers and copolymers) are linear and of high molecular weight and are useful as plastics, fibers and elastomers and for production of blends with polyethylene.

Abstract: Bis-amidine indene ketones are provided having the structure ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, lower alkyl or aryl; and R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, halogen, carboxy, trifluoromethyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxy or acyl, and acid-addition salts thereof. In addition, pharmaceutical compositions containing the above compounds and a method of using same to treat inflammatory conditions in mammalian species are also provided.

Abstract: N-(heterocyclicaminocarbonyl) arylsulfonamides in which at least one of the acyclic nitrogens thereof is substituted by lower alkyl, are useful for the regulation of plant growth and as general and selective herbicides.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomeric polyetheresterimidescomprising a multiplicity of long chain esterimide units being represented by the formula ##STR1## and short chain esterimide units being represented by the formula ##STR2## where G is a divalent radical remaining after the removal of terminal hydroxyl groups from a poly(alkylene oxide) glycol having a number average molecular weight of about 400-4000; D is a divalent radical remaining after the removal of hydroxyl groups from a diol having a molecular weight less than about 300 and Q is a divalent radical remaining after removal of amino groups from an aliphatic primary diamine having a molecular weight less than 350; with the provisos that from about 0.5 to 5 of said short chain esterimide units are present for each of said long chain esterimide units and that said polyetheresterimide has a softening point of at least 160.degree. C.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomeric polyetheresterimides comprising a multiplicity of long chain ester imide units represented by the formula ##STR1## and short chain esterimide units represented by the formula ##STR2## where G is a divalent radical remaining after the removal of terminal hydroxyl groups from a poly(alkylene oxide) glycol having a number average molecular weight of about 400-4000; D is a divalent radical remaining after removal of hydroxyl groups from a diol having a molecular weight less than about 300, and Q is a divalent radical remaining after removal of an amino group and a carboxyl group from a aliphatic primary amino acid having a molecular weight of less than 250; with the proviso that from about 2 to 10 of said short chain esterimide units are present for each of said long chain esterimide units.

Abstract: A rack for housing telecommunication equipment, which consists of metallic uprights and a number of brackets having a base for the subracks and side ribs with a notch engageable on a pin of the upright, is characterized in that the upright (MO') has a U-shaped cross sections, that is comprising a rear base (Z) and two side bodies (CL, CL') extending in the vertical direction, and is provided in the proximity of the free end of said bodies (CL, CL') with a series of inwardly protruding pins or pivost (PE) equally spaced from one another (DI); at their most inner end the ribs (SA, SA') of the brackets (ME') bear vertical strips (ST) on which are drilled from bottom to top a number (n) of holes (BU) and one slit (FR), in addition to the above mentioned semicircular notch (I); the diameter of holes (BU) and notch (I) as well as the width of slit (FR) are slightly larger than the diameter of said pins (PE) inwardly protruding from the side bodies (CL, CL') of upright MO'.

Abstract: This invention relates to pyridinyloxy(pyrimidinyloxy)benzene derivatives, herbicidal compositions containing them as active ingredient and to methods of using the compounds to control undesirable vegetation.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing resin extended pigments containing from 10% to 75% and preferably 25% to 50% by weight, based on the amount of pigment and resin present. The crude pigment and resin are premilled dry, such as in a ball mill, in a manner equivalent to that used to prepare small particle size highly aggregated pigment. Following premilling the pigment and resin are milled in an organic liquid capable of ripening the pigment particles to pigmentary size or simply improving their crystallinity which organic liquid at 30.degree. C., can dissolve no more than 5 g/l and preferably no more than 2 g/l of the resin.

Abstract: Improved vanadium/phosphorus oxide catalyst for the vapor phase oxidation of n-butane to maleic anhydride, and the use of said catalyst to prepare maleic anhydride, said catalyst containing the nonpost-deposited promoter comprising silicon and at least one of indium, antimony and tantalum.

Abstract: Condensed ring aromatic ureas and isoureas are useful as plant growth regulants and as pre- and/or post-emergence herbicides.

Abstract: A process, apparatus and system for making a sterile connection between two thermoplastic resin tubes is disclosed. The tubes are cut by a hot cutting means so as to form a molten interface between the tubes and the cutting means. The tubes are aligned with each other and slid off an edge of the cutting means while being urged together. As the thermoplastic resin cools a sterile weld is formed. The cutting means should either be thin or have a sharp edge where the aligned tubes are slid off and joined.

Abstract: In the separation of traces of halogens and sulfur from a halogen- and/or sulfur-containing gas stream wherein the gas stream is contacted with a wash liquid to absorb the halogens and sulfur, the improvement which comprises including in the wash liquid heavy metal ions capable of forming difficultly soluble halides and sulfides. Preferably the heavy metal ions are silver or copper, and the insoluble heavy metal sulfide and/or halide is removed from the wash liquid which is recirculated. Almost quantitative removal is achieved in as little as 1 second of gas-wash liquid contact.

Abstract: In the catalytic preparation of methylamines from methanol or dimethyl ether and ammonia using a silica-alumina catalyst, catalyst coking and byproduct formation are reduced and reaction speed and catalyst thermal stability are enhanced when a catalyst containing a high level of alumina is used.

Abstract: A delay blasting cap having improved uniformity and predictability of delay time, and less susceptible to timing change as a result of a change in the medium or temperature surrounding the cap, has a polyolefin or polyfluorocarbon carrier capsule or tube for the delay charge, and preferably a rigid metal capsule holding the delay charge in place. Preferably, the delay carrier is a polyethylene capsule, which inhibits the priming charge from penetrating into the delay charge during the assembling of the cap.

Abstract: The 7S and 11S proteins of vegetable proteins may be effectively fractionated and isolated by selectively extracting 7S proteins from an isoelectrically precipitated mixture of 7S and 11S protein in the presence of water-soluble salts. The initial 7S extraction is typically conducted at a pH 5.0-5.6. An enriched 11S fraction is recovered by separating the water-insoluble 11S protein from the water-soluble enriched 7S extract.

Abstract: A gauge and method for measuring the cure shrinkage of polymeric concrete. Blades dependent from a bridge are inserted in poured concrete. Movement of the blades with the concrete is measured by a proximity sensor and associated instrumentation records the movement continuously during the cure cycle.

Abstract: An improved low-energy detonating cord, which is light-weight, flexible, strong, and non-conductive, detonates at high velocity, and is readily adapted to high-speed continuous manufacturing techniques, has a continuous solid core of a deformable bonded detonating explosive composition comprising a crystalline high explosive compound, preferably superfine PETN, admixed with a binding agent, the crystalline explosive loading being about from 0.5 to 10 grains per foot (0.1 to 2 grams per meter) of length; and, enclosing the core, a protective plastic sheath, e.g., about 0.005-0.075 inch (0.127-1.905 mm) thick, no metal or woven textile layers being present around the core or sheath. Perferably, one or more continuous strands of reinforcing yarn, e.g., running substantially parallel to the core's longitudinal axis, are located between the core and the plastic sheath, or in or around the sheath.

Abstract: Tetrafluoroethylene polymer coating dispersions when coated on glass fabric improve acid resistance of the fabric if the dispersions contain a selected silane, siloxane and water repellant.

Abstract: A direct positive emulsion is produced by nonuniform fogging. The latter is conducted by varying the addition of the emulsion to fogging agent or by variable quenching of the fogging reaction. Films using such emulsion have extended exposure latitude or long scale, and the Density vs. Log Exposure curve is smooth and continuous.

Abstract: A thermosetting synthetic crosslinking resin containing selected ethers of the reaction product of an isoadipoguanamine mixture and formaldehyde can be incorporated into a variety of coating compositions to provide finishes that are characterized by hardness, flexibility, durability, excellent adhesion, and commercially-acceptable cure temperatures.