Abstract: A dyed latex liquid developer composition comprising:(a) a carrier liquid;(b) a dyed latex;(c) a charge director; and(d) at least about 0.5% by weight of mineral oil, based on the total developer formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to paints and paint bases, and, more specifically to a process and composition for providing a stable gel-free dispersion of zinc pyrithione plus cuprous oxide biocide in paint. In accordance with the process of the present invention, the paint or paint base is essentially water-free, and preferably contains a desiccant in order to impart desired gelation-inhibition to the paint.

Abstract: A technique for improving the tarnish and oxidation resistance of copper and copper based ally material is disclosed. The material is electrolytically coated by immersion in an aqueous electrolyte containing sodium hydroxide, zinc ions and chromium (VI) ions. The deposited coating is a codeposited layer of zinc and chromium with a zinc to chromium ratio of from about 5:1 to about 12:1. The coating provides tarnish resistance at temperatures in excess of 190.degree. C. and is removable by immersion in sulfuric acid.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing a moisture curable silyl-terminated polymer which comprises the steps of: (a) reacting a terminally-unsaturated monol (preferably a polyether or polyester monol) with a polyfunctional hydroxyl-reactive compound selected from the group consisting of polyisocyanates and organic polacyl compounds in a molar ratio of one mole of monol for each equivalent of functionality on said polyfunctional hydroxyl-reactive moiety, to provide a terminally-unsaturated polymer having terminal unsaturation at each end thereof; and (b) reacting said terminally-unsaturated polymer with a dialkoxyalkylsilane to form a dialkoxyalkylsilyl-terminated polymer capable of curing upon contact with moisture.

Abstract: A novel lipase from a newly-discovered strain of Pseudomonas alcaligenes microorganism having (i) an optimum pH for activity of about 10.+-.0.5; (ii) an optimum temperature for activity of about 45.degree. to 55.degree. C.; (iii) an optimum pH for stability of about 7.0.+-.0.5; (iv) a molecular weight as measured by SDS-PAGE of about 3.0.times.10.sup.4 ; and (v) chemical stability for at least a 60 day mean half-life in the presence of a 10 percent solution of polyoxyethylene (23) lauryl ether in 25 millimolar aqueous calcium chloride. Also claimed is a biologically pure culture of the microorganism, and a method for the production of the lipase. Also claimed is a lipase characterized by containing an N-terminal amino acid sequence which is Gly-Leu-Phe-Gly-Pro-Ser-Gly-Tyr-Thr-Lys-Thr-Lys-Tyr-Pro-Ile.

Abstract: A process for producing chlorine dioxide from an aqueous solution of chloric acid and alkali metal chlorate which is prouced in a electrolytic cell having an anode compartment, a cathode compartment and at least one ion exchange compartment between the anode and cathode compartments. The process includes the steps of feeding an aqueous solution of an alkali metal chlorate to the ion exchange compartment, electrolyzing an anolyte in the anode compartment to generate hydrogen ions, passing the hydrogen ions from the anode compartment through a cation exchange membrane into the ion exchange compartment to displace alkali metal ions and produce an aqueous solution of chloric acid and alkalimetal chlorate, passing the alkali metal ions from the ion exchange compartment into the cathode compartment, and finally passing the aqueous solution of chloric acid and alkali metal chlorate to a chlorate dioxide generator.

Abstract: A process for producing a chloroisocyanuric acid compound which comprises reacting cyanuric acid with a chlorinating agent consisting of an aqueous solution of hypochlorous acid substantially free of ionic impurities having a pH of less than about 2. The process produces chloroisocyanuric acid compounds with reduced volumes of effluent solutions and significantly reduced amounts of gas released during operation. The novel process for producing chloroisocyanuric acid compounds can employ solid forms of cyanuric acid as a reactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for imparting biocidal protection to clothing or other fabrics which comprises contacting the clothing or other fabrics with a biocidally effective amount of pyrithione acid, or salt(s) thereof, or combinations thereof, in an automatic laundry dryer. Also disclosed is a transfer substrate containing a biocide consisting essentially of pyrithione acid, or salt(s) thereof, or combinations thereof, said biocide being present in or on said transfer substrate in an amount sufficient to impart antimicrobial activity to clothing or other fabric in an automatic clothes dryer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing a trimer by the steps of: (a) cyclotrimerizing a polyisocyanate in the presence a polymer-bound trimerization catalyst by contacting said polyisocyanate with said catalyst at a temperature of between about 20.degree. and about 135.degree. C. in a reaction to form an isocyanurate-containing cyclotrimerized isocyanate wherein a portion of the isocyanate moieties comprising said polyisocyanate are converted to isocyanurate groups, and (b) separating said catalyst from said cyclotrimerized isocyanate in order to stop said reaction after a desired amount of isocyanate moieties in said polyisocyanate have been converted to isocyanurate moieties.

Abstract: A process for producing stable, high purity ferrate (VI) employing beta-ferric oxide (beta-Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3) and as the iron source. The process results in the efficient and effective productions of ferrate with high yields and small amounts of waste production.

Abstract: There is provided a composite copper alloy having a copper alloy core and a modified surface layer containing a nitride or carbide film. Alternatively, the modified surface layer may contain a carbo-nitride film. The alloy is formed by reacting a copper alloy with nitrogen, carbon or a nitrogen/carbon mixture at elevated temperatures. The resultant surface layer improves the tribological and mechanical properties of the alloy while maintaining useful electrical conductivity.

Abstract: A process for the production of concentrated and highly purified hydroxylammonium nitrate is disclosed whereby diluted nitric acid is added to a solution containing excess aqueous hydroxylamine while the resultant mixture is cooled and agitated to obtain uniform mixing to avoid locally high concentrations of nitric acid. The mixed solution is maintained at a temperature of less than about 60.degree. Centigrade.

Abstract: An elongated, generally vertically extending cocurrent reactor vessel for the production of hypochlorous acid by the mixing and reaction of a liquid alkali metal hydroxide and a gaseous halogen is provided wherein a nozzle is mounted near the top of the reactor vessel beneath the gas injector to spray the liquid alkali metal hydroxide in droplets so that the halogen gas can be absorbed into the surface of the droplets simultaneously with water evaporation in the vessel. The vessel has a spraying and reaction zone immediately beneath the atomizer and a drying zone beneath the spraying and reaction zone.

Abstract: A process for increasing the rate of catalytic hydrogenation of aromatic amines by reacting aromatic amines with hydrogen in the presence of a noble metal catalyst, an organic solvent or a mixture of solvents, and at least one salt of a transition or lanthanide metal as a promoter, in an effective amount to increase the rate of the hydrogenation reaction, decrease the induction period, and decrease the amount of higher boiler by-products.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell is disclosed having a cell bottom or baseplate that has at least one drain hole therein which is fed by drain canals adjacent an end of the catholyte chamber such that the drain holes are gradually inclined to increase in depth laterally downwardly from the opposing sides of the cell toward the center and longitudinally downwardly from the opposing end of the cell toward the drain hole to permit removal or the addition of the liquid metal cathode from the angled electrolytic cell without requiring disassembly of the cell.

Abstract: A composite copper alloy having a modified surface is provided. An element or combination of elements both soluble in copper and reactive with nitrogen are cast with copper or a copper alloy forming a solid state solution. The alloy is reacted with a nitride former to modify the surface. A continuous surface film is formed by heating in a nitrogen containing gas. A dispersion of nitride precipitate in a copper matrix is formed by implanting nitrogen ions.

Abstract: A full metal jacket hollow point bullet is disclosed which has a portion of the jacket extending within the hollow open front end of the bullet. The portion of the jacket in the hollow front end has a plurality of radial slits and reinforced pointed prongs therebetween. A rearwardly extending completely empty blind bore extends from the tips of the prongs axially rearwardly into the bullet core. The base of each of the prongs is reinforced at the mouth of the front end by a fillet on each side between the ogive portion of the jacket and the base of the prong in the hollow front end. These prongs project generally radially outward upon upset of the bullet in soft tissue after passing through barrier materials such as clothing and deer hide.The jacket has a coating of copper oxide on its inner and outer surfaces which bonds the soft lead core to the jacket and minimizes lead wash.

Abstract: An improved intermediate transfer surface employing a conductive fluoropolymer material and preferably a conductive material dispersed in a fluoroelastomer layer is provided for use in electrostatic color image transfers. The intermediate fluoropolymer transfer surface is heat and solvent resistant and retains its electrical conductivity upon exposure to both heat and solvent, while exhibiting excellent thermal release characteristics for contact transfers of dried liquid color toners. A method of xeroprinting a color image onto a receiving substrate using a first electrostatic transfer through a liquid-filled gap to the conductive intermediate transfer surface and then a second contact transfer from the conductive intermediate fluoropolymer transfer surface to a final receiving surface is also disclosed.

Abstract: Poly(dianhydride) compounds having formulae (I) and (II): ##STR1## where m is 0 to 50. ##STR2## wherein n is 0 to 20 and X is bond junction, oxygen atom, sulfur atom, SO.sub.2, C(CF.sub.3), CO, C(CH.sub.3).sub.2, CF.sub.1 --O--CF.sub.2, CH.sub.2, and CHOH.The compounds are intermediates for certain resins.