Abstract: This invention relates to modified bimetallic or polymetallic (other than Groups IA, IIA and IIB metals) catalysts and the use thereof in the preparation of alkoxylation products, i.e., condensation reaction products of alkylene oxides and organic compounds having at least one active hydrogen. In another aspect of this invention, processes are provided for preparing the modified bimetallic or polymetallic catalysts for alkoxylation using a divalent or polyvalent metal or a divalent or polyvalent metal-containing compound as sources for the catalytically-active metal. In a further aspect of this invention, processes are provided for preparing alkoxylation products that have beneficial, narrow molecular weight ranges using the modified bimetallic or polymetallic catalysts.

Abstract: A process for preparing cyclic nitrogen-containing compounds which comprises contacting an acyclic nitrogen-containing compound with a CO.sub.2 synthon at an elevated temperature for a period of time sufficient to produce the cyclic nitrogen-containing compound.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel ionic phosphites and the use thereof as ligands in homogenous transition metal catalyzed processes, especially hydroformylation.

Abstract: An improved rhodium catalyzed liquid recycle hydroformylation process, the improvement which comprises selectively separating and recovering phosphorus ligand from the vaporized aldehyde product stream obtained from volatilizing and separating the aldehyde product from the catalyst containing reaction product solution of the hydroformylation process.

Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of a mixture of parylene dimers wherein the distribution of dimers within the mixture is predetermined by the proper selection of halogenated and non-halogenated 2,2-paracyclophane starting material. Since the dimers are free of alpha-halogens, the formation of environmentally undesirable acid halides during the deposition of parylene films and coatings is avoided. Since the dimers are useful in the preparation of inert, transparent, conformal coatings of parylene, desirable chemical and/or physical properties can be imparted to such coating by formation of a dimer mixture of a predetermined composition. The parylene film properties, composition and deposition conditions will be different by varying dimer distribution.

Abstract: This invention relates to silicone surfactants, and more particularly, to synthesis of siloxane-polyether surfactants having polyether backbones.

Abstract: A liquid coatings application process and apparatus is provided in which supercritical fluids, such as supercritical carbon dioxide fluid, are used to reduce to application consistency viscous coatings compositions to allow for their application as liquid sprays. The coatings compositions are sprayed by passing the composition under pressure through an orifice into the environment of the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed are surface-active polycarbodiimides containing a hydrophilic portion and a hydrophobic portion joined through the reaction of a carbodiimide group with a reactive functional group. The surface-active polycarbodiimides may be linear or branched, monodisperse or polydisperse, but preferably are of the branched, monodisperse type. The surface-active polycarbodiimides are useful as surfactants, and are particularly useful as emulsifiers in cross-linkable, carboxyl-containing resin systems, such as aqueous latexes.

Abstract: A process for preparing ethylene/1-octene copolymers using a titanium based catalyst system under defined polymerization conditions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved methods and apparatus for adding one or more fluids to another while substantially preventing the precipitation of one or more dissolved solids contained within a first fluid when being added to a second fluid containing at least one non-solvent component for the one or more dissolved solids.

Abstract: A process for the electrostatic liquid spray application of coatings to a substrate is disclosed. The process comprises forming a liquid mixture in a closed system comprising at least one polymeric component capable of forming a coating on the substrate and a solvent component consisting essentially of supercritical carbon dioxide in at least an amount which when added to the polymeric component is sufficient to render the viscosity of the mixture to a point suitable for spray application. The liquid mixture is then sprayed onto a substrate to form a liquid coating by passing the mixture under pressure through an orifice into the environment of the substrate to form a liquid spray, while negatively electrically charging the liquid mixture by a high electrical voltage relative to the substrate and electric current by electrical discharge from at least one external electrode located near the orifice and close to the spray.

Abstract: A process for the production of EPDM comprising reacting ethylene, propylene, ethylidene norbornene, and hydrogen, in the gas phase, in a fluidized bed, under polymerization conditions, in the presence of a catalyst system comprising:(a) a titanium based catalyst having the formula Mg.sub.a Ti(OR).sub.b X.sub.c (ED).sub.d whereinR is an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 14 carbon atoms or COR' wherein R' is an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 14 carbon atoms;each OR group is alike or different;each X is independently chlorine, bromine, or iodineED is an electron donora is 0.5 to 56;b is 0, 1, or 2;c is 2 to 116; andd is greater than 1.5 a+2;(b) at least one modifier having the formula BX.sub.3 or AlR.sub.(3-b) X.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to heterogeneous (organic polymer-supported) calcium-containing catalysts and the use thereof in the preparation of alkoxylation products, i.e., condensation reaction products of alkylene oxides and organic compounds having at least one active hydrogen. In another aspect of this invention, processes are provided for preparing heterogeneous (organic polymer-supported) calcium-containing catalysts for alkoxylation using calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide as sources for the catalytically-active calcium. In a further aspect of this invention, alkoxylation products are provided that have beneficial, narrow molecular weight ranges and are essentially neutral in pH and free from catalyst residues.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the alkoxylation of an active hydrogen-containing compound comprising contacting the active hydrogen-containing compound with an alkylene carbonate in the presence of a mixed metal oxide catalyst under conditions effective to alkoxylate the active hydrogen-containing compound.

Abstract: A composition useful in the manufacture of cable comprising:(i) a crosslinkable thermoplastic resin;(ii) a metal hydrate flame retardant compound;(iii) an organic peroxide crosslinking compound, which decomposes at a temperature of at least about 140.degree. C., but below the decomposition temperature of the polymer; and(iv) an unsaturated silicone fluid.

Abstract: A surfactant mixture for use as a pesticide adjuvant comprising an organosilicone compound and a polyalkyleneoxide copolymer.

Abstract: Operative fluids containing lower glycol are contacted with semi-permeable membranes under reverse osmosis conditions to permeate lower glycol to provide a reclaimed lower glycol product. Exemplary operative fluids include antifreeze solutions, heat transfer fluids, deicers, quenchants, hydraulic fluids, lubricants, solvents and absorbents.

Abstract: Compositions containing an acryloxysilane or a methacryloxysilane and an N,N-dialkylaminomethylene phenol in an amount at least sufficient to inhibit polymerization of the silane during its formation, purification and storage. Methods for producing such compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Catalysts for the epoxidation of ethylene in the vapor phase comprise silver impregnated support having thereon at least one cation promoter and oxyanion promoter comprising (i) sulfate anion, (ii) fluoride anion and (iii) oxyanion of an element of Group 3b to 6b, inclusive, of the Periodic Table, wherein the amount of fluoride anion is sufficient to reduce ethylene oxide burning.

Abstract: A catalyst useful for selectively converting a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen to a mixture of lower alkanols consisting essentially of a mixture of molybdenum sulfide, an alkali metal compound and a tantalum compound.