Abstract: Aqueous guar gum compositions having a very low content of insolubles, the compositions being formed by impregnating free-flowing solid, particulate guar gum with one or more hydrolytic enzymes and thereafter dissolving the particles of guar gum in water.

Abstract: A method of recovering oil from an oil-bearing formation by fractionation, utilizing as oil-recovery means aqueous guar gum compositions having a very low content of insolubles, the compositions being formed by impregnating free-flowing solid, particulate guar gum with one or more hydrolytic enzymes and thereafter dissolving the particles of guar gum in water.

Abstract: The sodium and/or ammonium salts of a mixture of n-alkyl oxyethylated sulfuric acids in aqueous solution, wherein all the compounds have the same molecular formula CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.x (OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.y OSO.sub.3.sup.- M.sup.+, M.sup.+ being either the sodium or ammonium cation, x being an integer from about 6 to 12, and y being an integer from about 1 to 3.5, a major portion of the mixture comprising compounds where x equals 6-8 and a minor portion of the mixture comprising compounds where x equals 10-12; these mixtures being capable of generating foam of relatively large volume and high stability.

Abstract: A liquid phase catalytic alkylation of methylamine by long chain fatty alcohols, using as catalyst a mixture of compounds containing nickel, copper, and Group IIA metal, to provide mixtures of monoalkyl, dialkyl and trialkyl amines of preselected ratios, which, upon quaternization with methyl chloride, produce commercial mixtures of monoalkyl, dialkyl and trialkyl quaternary ammonium salts.

Abstract: Laundering compositions for cleaning and softening fabrics in either cold or hot water comprising a mixture of effective amounts of a fatty acid amidopropyl dimethylamine and a fatty acid amidopropyl betaine.

Abstract: Quaternary ammonium salts in which either one or two of the substituents bonded to the quaternary nitrogen is a decyl radical comprising a mixture of primary 10-carbon atom branched chains.

Abstract: Decyl dimethylquaternary ammonium salts utilizable as disinfectants in the presence of hard water or organic soil, the term "decyl" referring to a mixture of branched primary branched chain alkyl groups having 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A method of conditioning hair by applying thereto a quaternary ammonium polymers having formula ##STR1## wherein R' and R" may be the same or different alkyl groups of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, optionally substituted by from 1 to 2 hydroxyl groups or, when taken together, with N form a saturated or unsaturated ring of from 5 to 7 atoms, or when taken together with N and an oxygen atom form the N-morpholino group; wherein Z is --CH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CHCH.sub.2 -- when Z' is --CH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 -- or Z is --CH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 -- when Z' is --CH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CHCH.sub.2 --; wherein X is a halogen of atomic weight greater than 30; wherein Y and Y' may be either the same or different and may be either X or --NR'R"; and wherein n is an integer of from 2 to 20.

Abstract: Foaming agents for use in oil and gas production comprising n-octyl dimethylamine oxide, n-decyl dimethylamine oxide, branched decyl dimethylamine oxide, and mixtures thereof, all of which generate copious quantities of stable foam even in the presence of brine and hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A skin care additive for cosmetic compositions comprising uncapped linear polyquaternary ammonium compounds, the term "uncapped" being used to define those molecules whose termini are capable of further chain propogation.

Abstract: An insulation board comprising a plastic foam layer which is covered by at least one facer, the facer comprising (a) a sheet of glass fibers bonded to each other by a bonding agent, the fibers and bonding agent being coated with a non-wicking agent, whereby, although the fibrous facing sheet is porous to permit venting of gases and vapors, it is substantially liquid-repellant to prevent bleed through by various types of liquids, and (b) a scrim between the facing sheet and the plastic foam layer, the scrim comprising a sheet, preferably made of glass fibers similar to the facing sheet, and having a pattern of glass strands over one face thereof.

Abstract: A process for producing aliphatic amines which comprises reacting an aliphatic alcohol or an aliphatic aldehyde with an aminating agent selected from the group consisting of ammonia, a primary amine and a secondary amine in the liquid phase in the presence of an unsupported catalyst consisting essentially of (1) copper oxide or copper hydroxide (2) nickel oxide or nickel hydroxide, and, optionally, (3) an oxide or an hydroxide of a Group II A metal.

Abstract: A process for producing aliphatic amines which comprises reacting an aliphatic alcohol or an aliphatic aldehyde with an aminating agent selected from the group consisting of ammonia, a primary amine and a secondary amine in the liquid phase in the presence of an unsupported catalyst consisting essentially of (1) copper oxide or copper hydroxide and (2) an organo nickel compound.

Abstract: A process for producing aliphatic amines which comprises reacting an aliphatic alcohol or an aliphatic aldehyde with an aminating agent selected from the group consisting of ammonia, a primary amine and a secondary amine in the liquid phase in the presence of an unsupported catalyst consisting essentially of (1) copper oxide or copper hydroxide and (2) a Group II A metal oxide or hydroxide. In a preferred embodiment the catalyst system also contains an organo nickel compound.

Abstract: A method of water treatment to cause flocculation of immiscible material in aqueous suspension, which comprises applying to the water a quaternary ammonium polymer having the formula ##STR1## wherein R' and R" may be the same or different alkyl groups of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, optionally substituted by from 1 to 2 hydroxyl groups or, when taken together, with N form a saturated or unsaturated ring of from 5 to 7 atoms, or when taken together with N and an oxygen atom form the N-morpholino group; wherein Z is --CH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CHCH.sub.2 -- when Z' is --CH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 -- or Z is --CH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 -- when Z' is --CH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CHCH.sub.2 --; wherein X is a halogen of atomic weight greater than 30; wherein Y and Y' may be either the same or different and may be either X or --NR'R" and wherein n is an integer of from 2 to 20.