Abstract: This invention relates to light-colored manganese carboxylates and to a process for preparing manganese carboxylates. The manganese carboxylate salts are derived from (a) at least one carboxylic acid containing at least about six carbon atoms and characterized by the Formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently hydrogen or alkyl groups, and R.sup.4 is an aliphatic hydrocarbylene group or (b) a carboxylic acid mixture comprising at least one carboxylic acid containing at least about six carbon atoms wherein at least about 75% by weight of the carboxylic acids containing at least six carbon atoms in the mixture are characterized by Formula I. Hydrocarbon solutions of such manganese carboxylates are lighter in color and more color stable than hydrocarbon solutions of similar manganese carboxylates wherein the carbon atom alpha to the carboxyl group contains one or two substituents.

Abstract: A stabilized aqueous solution for use in preparing catalysts is described which comprises water, at least one Group VIB element, at least one Group VIII element, an inorganic phosphorus-containing acid, and an amount of a reducing agent effective to dissolve the Group VIB and Group VIII elements and stabilize the solution. Examples of useful reducing agents include hydrazine compounds and hydroxylamine compounds.

Abstract: Gold carboxylates and a process for preparing gold salts of organic carboxylic acids are described. The gold carboxylates are represented by the formula ##STR1## in which R represents hydrogen or an organic group of valence y and x, y and z each represent a positive integer such that x=y.multidot.z/3. The process comprises reacting an alkali or alkaline earth metal salt of an organic carboxylic acid with a gold salt in an organic liquid which at least partially dissolves the alkali and/or alkaline earth metal salt, the gold salt, and the desired gold carboxylate product, but is not a solvent for the salt formed between the alkali or alkaline earth metal and the anion of the gold salt.

Abstract: Gold carboxylates and a process for preparing gold salts of organic carboxylic acids are described. The gold carboxylates are represented by the formula ##STR1## in which R represents hydrogen or an organic group of valence y and x, y and z each represent a positive integer such that x=y.z/3. The process comprises reacting an alkali or alkaline earth metal salt of an organic carboxylic acid with a gold salt in an organic liquid which at least partially dissolves the alkali and/or alkaline earth metal salt, the gold salt, and the desired gold carboxylate product, but is not a solvent for the salt formed between the alkali or alkaline earth metal and the anion of the gold salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which comprises a zirconium salt of at least one organic carboxylic acid and an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal perborate. The compositons are useful in promoting the drying of ink compositions and particularly in printing inks used in the lithographic printing process.

Abstract: An improved high-solids coating composition is disclosed containing at least about 65% by weight of non-volatile material comprising at least one curable organic resin and a drier effective amount of at least one hydrocarbon-soluble neodymium salt of an organic carboxylic acid. A method of curing high-solids coating compositions is also disclosed utilizing at least one hydrocarbon-soluble neodymium salt of an organic carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing platinum group metal and rhenium salts of organic carboxylic acids and products obtained using the disclosed process. The process comprises reacting an alkali or alkaline earth metal salt of an organic carboxylic acid with a platinum group metal or rhenium salt in an organic liquid which at least partially dissolves the alkali and/or alkaline earth metal salt, the platinum group metal or rhenium salt, and the desired platinum group metal or rhenium carboxylate product, but is not a solvent for the salt formed between the alkali or alkaline earth metal and the anion of the platinum group metal or rhenium salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which comprises a zirconium salt of at least one organic carboxylic acid and an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal perborate. The compositions are useful in promoting the drying of ink compositions and particularly in printing inks used in the lithographic printing process.

Abstract: Oil-borne preservative-impregnated wood is post-treated by:(A) contacting the preservative-impregnated wood in a closed vessel with steam and collecting a water-containing condensate generated in the vessel;(B) applying a vacuum which is sufficient to reflux water condensate to remove at least some surface deposits from the wood and to distill water out of the vessel leaving an oil-preservative solution in the vessel;(C) releasing the vacuum; and(D) recovering the post-treated wood from the vessel.

Abstract: An improved process for making a bismuth carboxylate is disclosed which generally comprises (A) heating an anhydrous reaction mixture comprising a carboxylic acid or anhydride, bismuth metal, and hydrazine to a temperature of from about 80.degree. C. up to, but not including, the temperature of decomposition of any reactant, hydrazine, or the desired bismuth carboxylate, (B) bubbling an oxygen-containing gas through the reaction mixture during (A), and (C) removing water formed during (B) from the reaction mixture. Bismuth carboxylate compositions are also disclosed which contain at least 70 equivalents of a bismuth carboxylate derived from at least one carboxylic acid or anhydride having from about 6 to about 20 carbon atoms, the composition having a viscosity of not more than 1000 centipoise at 25.degree. C.

Abstract: A process for preparing hydrocarbon-soluble transition metal salts of organic carboxylic acids having improved properties wherein the transition metal is one capable of having a multiplicity of oxidation states is described. The process comprises the steps of (a) providing at least one transition metal compound wherein the transition metal is at one of its higher positive oxidation states, (b) treating said transition metal compound with at least one inorganic reducing agent forming an intermediate containing the transition metal in a lower positive oxidation state, and (c) reacting said intermediate with at least one organic carboxylic acid containing at least 5 carbon atoms to form the transition metal salt of said carboxylic acid. The transition metal salts prepared in accordance with the process of the invention are useful in a variety of applications including resins, inks, paints, lubricants and fuels.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing water-soluble copper salts of carboxylic acids is described. More particularly, the improved process comprises the steps of(A) providing a mixture comprising(A-1) as a copper source, copper metal, a copper oxide or mixtures thereof,(A-2) at least one organic monocarboxylic acid containing about 10 to about 30 carbon atoms,(A-3) at least one alkanolamine compound characterized by the formulaR.sub.1 (R.sub.2)NHwherein R.sub.1 is a hydroxyalkyl group and R.sub.2 may be hydrogen or a hydroxyalkyl group, and(A-4) water,(B) treating the mixture with oxygen at a temperature up to about the reflux temperature of the mixture until the desired water-soluble copper salt is obtained, and(C) recovering the copper salt as an aqueous solution.The mixture (A) can be modified to include one or more dyes to produce colored solutions of the water-soluble metal salts.

Abstract: An improved process for penetrating of difficult-to-treat wood with preservative liquids containing metal salts is described. More particularly, the improved process comprises the steps of contacting the wood with a mixture comprising(A-1) a preservative-effective amount of at least one hydrocarbon-soluble metal salt of an organic carboxylic acid wherein the metal is selected from the group consisting of transition metals, zinc, mercury, antimony and lead, and(A-2) a hydrocarbon solvent comprising at least 50% by weight of at least one petroleum distillate.The solvent utilized in the process of the invention optionally may contain one or more aromatic hydrocarbons. Preferably the solvent (A-2) will comprise at least about 50% of at least one paraffinic hydrocarbon having a boiling point above 130.degree. C. The mixture also may contain other desirable components in addition to the metal salts such as insecticides, flame retardants, colorants, fungicides, water repellents, etc.

Abstract: Novel compositions of matter and processes for utilizing such compositions in preserving wood are described. More particularly, the novel compositions comprise(A) at least one metal salt of an organic carboxylic acid containing at least about 6 carbon atoms wherein the metal is selected from the group consisting of transition metals, zinc, mercury, antimony and lead,(B) at least one isothiazolone compound represented by the structural formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group of 1 to about 18 carbon atoms; a cycloalkyl group having a 3 to 6 carbon atom ring and up to about 12 carbon atoms; an aralkyl or aryl group of up to about 10 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen or a lower alkyl group; and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, halogen or a lower alkyl group, and p0 (C) at least one solvent/diluent.The solvent/diluent may be water or one or more hydrocarbon solvents.

Abstract: A wood-preservative package or bandage is disclosed which comprises: a first flexible sheet; a wood-preservative material having a grease-like consistency arranged in a layer upon said first flexible sheet; a perforated flexible sheet overlying said preservative material and secured to the marginal edge of said first flexible sheet, the perforations in said perforated flexible sheet being of sufficient number and dimension to permit said wood-preservative material to pass through said perforations; and another flexible sheet overlying and secured to said perforated flexible sheet. This wood-preservative package is particularly suitable for treating poles used for supporting telephone lines, power transmission lines and the like that have been held in stock for extended periods of time and for the ground-line treatment of such poles.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method of preparing a silver salt of an organic acid comprising the steps of:(A) preparing a mixture of:(1) at least one organic carboxylic acid,(2) a hydrocarbon solvent, and(3) a mineral acid; and(B) adding a source of silver cation while maintaining the temperature of the resultant mixture between about 60.degree. C. and below the decomposition temperature of the components and product for a period of time sufficient to form the desired silver salt.

Abstract: An improved process for preserving wood by impregnating the wood with metal salts is described. More particularly, the improved process comprises the steps of(A) contacting wood in a vessel with a solution containing at least one soluble metal salt of an organic carboxylic acid under conditions of time, temperature and pressure which are sufficient(i) to effect penetration of the solution into the wood, and(ii) to maintain the metal:acid ratio in the solution removed from the wood in step (B) substantially the same as the metal:acid ratio in the solution used to impregnate the wood in this step (A),(B) removing at least some of the solution from the wood by reducing the pressure within the vessel, and(C) subsequently heating the wood to a temperature sufficient to fix the metal to the wood.

Abstract: A process for preparing transition metal salt compositions of organic carboxylic acids having improved properties wherein the transition metal is one capable of having a multiplicity of oxidation states is described. The process comprises the steps of (a) providing at least one transition metal compound wherein the transition metal is at one of its higher positive oxidation states, (b) treating said transition metal compound with at least one reducing agent forming an intermediate containing the transition metal in a lower positive oxidation state, (c) reacting said intermediate with at least one organic carboxylic acid to form the transition metal salt of said carboxylic acid, and (d) mixing said transition metal salt formed in step (c) with (i) at least one antioxidant, or (ii) at least one additional metal salt wherein the additional metal is more electronegative than the transition metal, or (iii) mixtures of (i) and (ii).

Abstract: Water dispersible compositions containing hydrocarbon wax are described which are useful in preparing aqueous water repellent systems. Aqueous water repellent systems containing a hydrocarbon wax also are described. The water repellent system comprises an aqueous system comprising water, a saturated hydrocarbon wax, at least one oil-soluble metal salt of an organic carboxylic acid, at least one surfactant and at least one hydrocarbon solvent. A process for impregnating permeable substrates such as wood, cloth, concrete, rope, etc. with the water repellent system is also described. Penetration of the various components into the substrate is obtained by brushing, dipping, soaking, spraying or immersion at atmospheric pressure, at elevated pressures or under vacuum. The oil-soluble metal salt often is a fungicide. Moreover, additional components can be contained in the aqueous system such as insecticides, colorants, flame retardants, moldicides, wood stabilizing agents, etc.

Abstract: A cobalt carbonate slurry and method for making same is described. The method comprises steps of reacting a water-soluble cobalt (II) salt with a water-soluble carbonate in aqueous solution in an inert atmosphere to form the desired cobalt carbonate and a water-soluble salt as a by-product; filtering the resultant cobalt carbonate; washing the resultant wet filter cake and preparing an aqueous slurry of cobalt carbonate from the wet filter cake. Preferably, the slurry is made to a pumpable viscosity. Additives may be used for specific applications to retard settling. Slurries prepared from the wet filter cake are superior to those prepared from the dry powder form because they are more uniform and stable for longer periods of time and resuspend more readily.