Abstract: A detergent builder composition having the formula: ##EQU1## wherein R is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --COOX, X being a member selected from the class consisting of hydrogen, alkali metals, ammonium and substituted ammonium.

Abstract: An improved process is disclosed for the hydrogenation of dinitrotoluene to toluene diamine in the presence of an aliphatic alcohol solvent. Aimed at preventing the formation of N-alkyl toluene diamine by-product, the improvement resides in carrying out the hydrogenation reaction in the presence of a small proportion of carbon monoxide.

Abstract: A gas generator for an air bag or the like including an ignitor, a propellant, an outlet, and a cooling chamber positioned between the propellant and the outlet. The cooling chamber is filled with hollow balls with surface openings which are an effective heat sink and a trap for undesirable particulate matter so that the gas introduced into the air bag is sufficiently cool and clean to be vented into the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: High resilience polyether polyurethane foam is prepared from a reaction mixture comprising a silicate-based surfactant composition.

Abstract: An improvement is disclosed in the preparation of rigid polyurethane foams which have relatively high surface friability. The improvement resides in the use of a select group of amine-based polyols to reduce the friability of the resulting foam.

Abstract: A composite metal rotor tip seal for use in rotary internal combustion engines and a process for making a composite rotor tip seal. The composite seals are formed from at least two different metals or alloys having different frictional and wear characteristics whereby uniform wear and improved sealing are obtained. The seal is mounted so that different components of the composite contact the chamber wall during operation. A process for producing composite material, for the fabrication of composite seals, utilizing a pressure welding process is also described.

Abstract: Selected methylene-bridged diaryl polyisocyanates are used as stabilizers in the production of high resilience polyurethane foam.

Abstract: An electrode is provided for use in electrolytic cells employing metal electrodes. The electrode comprises two electrode surfaces positioned in parallel and having a space between them: and at least two conductive supports one conductive support separately attached to each electrode surface and positioned in the space between the electrode surfaces. The conductive supports are also attached to and are substantially perpendicular to an electrode plate.The electrode assembly is employed in electrolytic cells for producing chlorine and caustic soda or oxychlorine compounds by the electrolkysis of alkali metal chloride solutions.

Abstract: Selected polyether polyols are used as stabilizers in the production of high resilience polyurethane foam.

Abstract: A catalyst for the reduction of automobile pollution and a method for forming the same are described. The catalyst comprises a nickel alloy substrate having specified composition and a surface layer containing from 10 to 50% copper. The copper concentration varies from 10 to 50% at the surface to 0% within the substrate.

Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of 2-chloropyridine by the liquid phase hydrogenolysis of 2,6-dichloropyridine in the presence of a selected metal and a strong base.

Abstract: An improved phosphor-bronze copper alloy having good hot workability and mechanical properties, and method of processing same. A preferred alloy contains from 2 to 11% tin, from 0.01 to 0.3% phosphorus, from 0.2 to 0.8% chromium and from 0.3 to 2.0% each of iron and/or cobalt.