Abstract: There are disclosed catalysts and process for oligomerizing C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 olefins in the liquid phase at 50.degree. C.-150.degree. C. in the presence of a nickel containing zeolite catalyst, the zeolite being a Cs or Ba exchanged CSZ-1, high silica ultra-stable faujasite and zeolites isostructural with mazzite.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, improved acrylic copolymer resins are provided which are formed by co-polymerization of a monomer mixture comprising hydroxy-substituted alkyl (meth)acrylates, alkyl methlacrylates or vinyl aromatics, and higher alpha-olefins. The invention provides improved low molecular weight acrylic resins useful as components in high solids acrylic coatings suitable for electrostatic spraying.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive contains a copolymer of at least 50 wt. % ethylene containing hydroxyl functionality having a melt viscosity of from 1 to 100 Pa.s at 180.degree. C., an internally blocked polyisocyanate and a viscosity reducing agent such as a tackifier.

Abstract: Linear alpha-olefins are prepared by the oligomerization of ethylene using a two component catalyst system comprising (a) a soluble adduct of zirconium tetrahalide, the halogen being Br or Cl, with an organic compound selected from the group of esters, ketones, ethers, amines, nitriles, anhydrides, acid chlorides, amides or aldehydes, the organic compound having up to about 30 carbon atoms and (b) an alkyl metal selected from the group R.sub.2 AlX. RalX.sub.2, R.sub.3 Al.sub.2 X.sub.3, R.sub.3 Al and R.sub.2 Zn where R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl and X is Cl or Br. ZrCl.sub.4 adducts with organic acetates are the preferred embodiments.

Abstract: Crude oil (one of which is a high fouling crude oil) are blended to maintain the incompatible asphaltene thereof below a predetermined level thereby reducing the fouling tendency of the high fouling crude oil. Paraffinic liquids, LPG's, and condensates may also be blended with crude oil, while monitoring and controlling incompatible asphaltenes thereof.

Abstract: An adhesive comprising a copolymer and an optionally hydrogenated light color petroleum hydrocarbon resin including an aromatic hydrocarbon component useful for tackifying block copolymers is described which has a softening point of about 0.degree. C. to about 40.degree. C., a number average molecular weight (Mn) of from 350 to 600 and a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of from 1:1 to about 2.0.

Abstract: A method for controlling a system parameter based on controlling a setpoint for a process control variable includes measuring the rate of input to and output from a vessel. The difference between the input and output rates is determined to provide an expected rate of accumulation in the vessel. The actual rate of accumulation in the vessel is measured. The difference between the expected rate of accumulation and the actual rate of accumulation is determined to provide a bias term. A value for the setpoint for the process control variable is calculated by solving one of a material or energy balance equation which includes the bias term and a term representative of a predetermined time period during which the controlled parameter is to reach a desired value. The setpoint for the process control variable is then controlled based on the calculated setpoint value. An apparatus is disclosed for carrying out the disclosed method.

Abstract: Method of characterizing the coking tendency of a baseoil, by:(a) exposing the baseoil to conditions which accelerate asphaltene formation in the baseoil; and(b) testing for the onset and/or progression of asphaltene formation as a function of time.The technique is also useful for determining the efficacy of oil additives.

Abstract: There is provided a process for preparing polybutenes having enhanced reactivity using a BF.sub.3 catalyst and an immediate quench procedure and controlled polymerization times of 12 to 40 minutes in combination with isobutylene conversions of at least 70%.

Abstract: A film for use as a rubber bale wrap includes a thermoplastic containing a release agent and having a microembossed surface to provide the film with a gloss of 10 or less.

Abstract: A circular woven fabric includes a woven tubular body having thermoplastic tapes secured thereto, and extrusion polymeric coatings fuse bonded to the tapes and the woven fabric. The extrusion coated circular woven fabric is particularly useful in intermediate bulk containers for carrying particulates.

Abstract: Water-in-oil emulsions of water-soluble polymers, i.e. polyacrylamides, which are subject to freeze-thaw degradation are stabilized against repeated freeze-thaw cycles by incorporating specific substituted succinic anhydrides.

Abstract: Marine diesel cylinder lubricant composition comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and a borated dispersant; one or more overbased metal compounds and a zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate wherein the boron content of the oil is from 0.01 to 0.016 wt %, the zinc content of the oil is from 0.02 to 0.023 wt % and the TBN is at least, 60 given surprising wear results particular in cylinder liner and piston ring wear.

Abstract: This invention is to dispersants containing polyolefinic succinimide polyamine alkyl acetoacetate adducts of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.3 are the same or different and are moities of the formula: ##STR2## Z.sup.2 is a moiety of the formula: ##STR3## wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and are alkylene of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, m is an integer of from 1 to 5, each A' is independently selected from the group consisting of H, A and the moiety: ##STR4## wherein A" is H or A, R.sup.3 is as defined above, R.sup.6 is alkylene of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, T.sup.1 and T.sup.2 are the same or different and each comprises a member selected from the group consisting of moieties of the formula: ##STR5## wherein B' is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or aryl-containing group, n.sup.1 is an integer of 0 to 10, n.sup.2 is an integer of 0 to 10, n.sup.3 is an integer of from 0 to 10, n.sup.4 is an integer of from 0 to 10, with the provisos that the sum of n.sup.

Abstract: This invention is to polyolefinic succinimide polyamine alkyl acetoacetate of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.3 are the same or different and are moieties of the formula: ##STR2## Z.sup.2 is a moiety of the formula: ##STR3## wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and are alkylene of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, m is an integer of from 1 to 5, each A' is independently selected from the group consisting of H, A and the moiety: ##STR4## wherein A" is H or A, R.sup.3 is as defined above, R.sup.6 is alkylene of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, T.sup.1 and T.sup.2 are the same or different and each comprises a member selected from the group consisting of moieties of the formula: ##STR5## wherein B' is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or aryl-containing group, n.sup.1 is an integer of 0 to 10, n.sup.2 is an integer of 0 to 10, n.sup.3 is an integer of from 0 to 10, n.sup.4 is an integer of from 0 to 10, with the provisos that the sum of n.sup.1, n.sup.2, n.sup.3 and n.sup.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed for improving at least the low temperature flow properties of lubricating oils. The compositions are dual additives including a first component which is a polymer or interpolymer of a C.sub.14 carboxylate, such as a C.sub.14 -dialkyl fumarate/vinyl acetate interpolymer, and a second component which is a lubricating oil flow improver comprising a non-ethylene containing polymer or interpolymer such as dialkyl fumarate/vinyl acetate interpolymer, esterified styrene/maleic anhydride interpolymer, or esterified olefin/maleic anhydride interpolymer.

Abstract: This invention is to a lubricating or fuel oil composition containing polyolefinic succinimide polyamine alkyl acetoacetate adducts of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.3 are moities of the formula: ##STR2## Z.sup.2 is a moiety of the formula: ##STR3## wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are alkylene of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, m is an integer of from 1 to 5, each A' is H, A and the moiety: ##STR4## wherein A" is H or A, R.sup.3 is as defined above, R.sup.6 is alkylene of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, T.sup.1 and T.sup.2 are ##STR5## wherein B' is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or aryl-containing group, n.sup.1, n.sup.2, n.sup.3 and n.sup.4 are from 0 to 10 their sum being from 3 to 10, R.sup.1 and R.sup.5 are an olefin polymer, and A comprises a tautomeric substituent of the formula: ##STR6## wherein R.sup.10 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or aryl containing groups.

Abstract: This invention is to compatibility aids containing polyolefinic succinimide polyamide alkyl acetoacetate or trialkyl acetic anhydride adducts of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.3 are the same or different and are moities of the formula: ##STR2## Z.sup.2 is a moiety of the formula: ##STR3## wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and are alkylene of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, m is an integer of from 1 to 5, each A' is independently selected from the group consisting of H, A and the moiety: ##STR4## wherein A" is H or A, R.sup.3 is as defined above, R.sup.6 is alkylene of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, T.sup.1 and T.sup.2 are the same or different and each comprises a member selected from the group consisting of moieties of the formula: ##STR5## wherein B' is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or aryl-containing group, n.sup.1 is an integer of 0 to 10, n.sup.2 is an integer of 0 to 10, n.sup.3 is an integer of from 0 to 10, n.sup.

Abstract: An adhesive composition which contains a thermoplastic elastomer which includes ethylene propylene rubber, ethylene propylene diene monomer, polyisobutylene butyl rubber, ethylene vinyl acetate graft copolymers thereof with C.sub.3 to C.sub.10 unsaturated mono- and polycarboxylic acids, a tackifying resin and a di- or polyamine cross-linking agent having 2-10 carbon atoms, which is useful as a hot melt or pressure sensitive adhesive having enhanced higher temperature properties.

Abstract: A process for making an oil solution of a highly basic alkali metal compound which comprises(a) heating alkali metal hydroxide with an alkoxyalkanol and a solvent to remove water as an azeotrope with alkoxyalkanol and said solvent;(b) adding to the mixture surfactant;(c) thereafter introducing carbon dioxide into the reaction mixture so as to react with the basic compounds therein;(d) hydrolysing the reaction mixture; and(e) removing solvent by distillation,base oil being added to the process during one of steps (b), (c), (d) and (e) so that the desired product is obtained.