Abstract: Photopolymerizable, liquid, storage stable organopolysiloxanes having viscosities of from 60 mPa.s to 2,000 mPa.s at 25.degree. C., are prepared by reacting (i) an .alpha.,.omega.-dihydroxydiorganopolysiloxane oil having a viscosity ranging from about 70 to 500 mPa.s at 25.degree. C., with (ii) a silane having the formula Z(G)SiR.sub.a (Q).sub.3-a wherein Z is CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(R')--COO-- or HS--, and further wherein the symbols R, which may be the same or different, are methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, vinyl or phenyl, R' is hydrogen or methyl, the symbols Q, which may be the same or different, are methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, .beta.-methoxyethoxy and, when any two are taken together, the divalent radical --O--(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --O--, G is a linear or branched chain alkylene radical having from 1 to 8 carbons, and a is a number ranging from 0 to 2; and with the molar ratio of the hydroxyl functions comprising the oil (i) to the Q radicals comprising the silane (ii) ranging from 0.1 to 0.95.

Abstract: Anhydrous sodium metasilicate is stabilized against attrition or "dusting" in detergent and other use, by formulating same with such amount of an additive, e.g., a hydrate, that will transfer water content to the anhydrous metasilicate, at a temperature less than the fusion temperature of sodium metasilicate pentahydrate and as will convert from about 1% to 20% by weight of said anhydrous metasilicate into its pentahydrate form.

Abstract: The Ullman reaction for the preparation of diaryl ethers by coupling aryl halides with metal phenolates is conducted in the presence of at least one tertiary amine sequestering agent having the formula:N--CHR.sub.1 --CHR.sub.2 --O--CHR.sub.3 --CHR.sub.4 --O--.sub.n R.sub.5 ].sub.

Abstract: A novel culture of the microorganism Streptomyces caligosus DS 14,486 and a novel proteolytic enzyme produced from cultivating the culture are disclosed. The enzyme has utility in the depilation of animal skins.

Abstract: Mining deposits, e.g., coal fields, are consolidated by injecting therein a composition which includes (a) an aqueous dispersion of a vinyl polymer, (b) at least one water-soluble acrylic monomer, and (c) a curing amount of an in situ polymerization catalyst for the acrylic monomer(s) (b); and thence permitting the composition to cure, in situ, into an adherent, consolidating gel matrix for the loose deposit.This is a division, of application Ser. No. 864,709, filed Dec. 27, 1977, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,168,614 issued Sept. 25, 1979.

Abstract: Filamentary edible proteins having fat globules uniformly dispersed therethrough are shaped, e.g., by wet spinning, from homogeneous protein/fat formulations, the diameters of the fat globules being from 1 to 60 microns and the fat having a degree of saponification of no greater than 5%. Such fibrous proteins are, for example, attractive meat substitutes.

Abstract: Benzenoid ethers/thioethers are prepared by reacting an activated halobenzene with an anionic reactant, RA.sup.- M.sup.+, in the presence of at least one tertiary amine sequestering agent having formula:N--CHR.sub.1 --CHR.sub.2 --O--CHR.sub.3 --CHR.sub.4 --O--.sub.n R.sub.5 ].sub.

Abstract: Isoquinoline derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents alkyl of 1 through 8 carbon atoms, and n represents 1 or 2, are new compounds possessing useful pharmacological properties. They are particularly valuable as analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic or antiviral agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to the purification of wet phosphoric acid in which raw, wet acid extracted by means of a solvent, desulfated by means of a calcium ion aqueous solution and regenerated by means of water, is then treated with water vapor or hot gases by which a concentrated solution of phosphoric acid with a ponderal ratio F/P.sub.2 O.sub.5 less than 10 ppm is obtained.

Abstract: A saturated cross-linkable binder composition adapted for preparing coatings having a non-glossy surface is disclosed which comprises:(a) at least one cross-linkable resin selected from the group consisting of saturated polyester resins and epoxide resins;(b) a cross-linking agent wherein the functional groups are selected from the group consisting of acid groups and acid anhydride groups and, in case the cross-linkable resin is a saturated polyester resin, also masked isocyanate groups; and,(c) having associated therewith a salt of an at least bivalent metal ion and an organic acid anion selected from the group consisting of carboxylic anions and acetylacetonate.These binder compositions are particularly useful as binding agents in powderous paint compositions which yield a paint coating having a non-glossy and textured surface.

Abstract: A thermotropic carbonate polyester of high molecular weight which can be shaped is disclosed, characterized in that it possesses an inherent viscosity of more than 0.3 dlg.sup.-1 (measured on a solution containing 0.5 g of polymer in 100 cm.sup.3 of a 50/5 by volume mixture of para-chlorophenol and 1,2-dichloroethane) and a flow point which is above or equal to 150.degree. C. and below 330.degree. C., and in that it consists essentially of units of the formulae:--O--R--O--.sub.a, --O--R.sub.1 --O--.sub.b (I) ##STR1## and ti --CO--R.sub.2 --CO-- (III)in which the radicals R, which are identical, each represent a para-phenylene radical which is monosubstituted by a methyl or ethyl group or a chlorine or bromine atom;the radicals R.sub.1 each represent an unsubstituted paraphenylene radical, with 0.3.ltoreq.a.ltoreq.1, 0.ltoreq.b.ltoreq.0.7 and a+b=1; andthe radicals R.sub.

Abstract: Carboxylic acids are esterified with ethylene gas, to effect the formation of ethyl esters, by acid catalysis in the presence of at least one dissociating, inert and stable solvent which increases the acidity of the reaction medium.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus are provided for protecting gallium in the metallic state from the heat of the outer environment during handling and/or storing thereof. In accordance with one preferred embodiment, means are provided to produce around the gallium an enclosure which is heat-insulated from the environment and manganese nitrate arranged in an air-tight envelope is placed within the said enclosure.

Abstract: Detergent compositions comprised of conventional detergent ingredients and additives include a non-abrasive silica scouring agent having a B.E.T. surface area of between 80 and 150 m.sup.2 /g, and desirably a C.T.A.B. surface area below 45 m.sup.2 /g and a porosity on the mercury porosimeter below 20 cm.sup.3 /g.

Abstract: The invention provides organosilicon compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which: n is 1, 2 or 3;each R, which may be identical or different, is a monovalent organic group which contains a carbon-carbon double bond and from 2 to 10 carbon atoms;each R.sub.1, which may be identical or different, is a straight or branched alkyl radical optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms or cyano groups; an aryl radical or an alkylaryl radical optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms;R.sub.2 is a straight or branched divalent alkylene or alkylidene radical possessing up to 4 carbon atoms;X is a divalent radical consisting of, or containing, at least one hetero-atom selected from oxygen, sulphur and nitrogen atoms, the radical being attached to the radical R.sub.2 via a said hetero-atom;G is an organic radical of valency (m+1) possessing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms;m is 1, 2 or 3;and each Y, which may be identical or different, is a functional group selected from ##STR2## wherein R.sub.

Abstract: In a process for the preparation of ethyl acetate by vapor phase reaction of ethylene with acetic acid, the improvement which comprises conducting said reaction in the presence of a catalytic amount of a solid, ion-exchange fluoropolymer comprising sulfonic acid moieties.

Abstract: Aromatic azoamines are prepared by diazotizing an aromatic amine, coupling the diazonium salt with the aromatic amine, and rearranging the resulting aromatic diazoamine. The several reactions are effected in single stage by introducing vaporous nitrogen oxides to a reaction medium essentially consisting of the aromatic amine [.alpha.], a salt of the aromatic amine [.beta.], and water [.gamma.], with the percentage weight relationship existing among the components .alpha., .beta. and .gamma. being such that:10<.alpha.<7013<.beta.5<.gamma..alpha.+.beta.+.gamma.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel process for the preparation of glycidyl polyethers of polyphenols. The process comprises reacting at least one alkali metal salt of a polyphenol with at least one 2,3-epoxy-1-haloalkane in an anhydrous and essentially aprotic medium, in the presence of a compound of the formulaN[CHR.sub.1 --CHR.sub.2 --O--(CHR.sub.3 --CHR.sub.4 --O).sub.n --R.sub.5 ]3wherein n is an integer of from 0 to 10 inclusive; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which can be the same or different, are each a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sub.5 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl radical having 3 to 12 carbon atoms, a phenyl radical, a ##STR1## radical or a ##STR2## radical; and m is an integer from 1 to 12 inclusive. The process is especially useful in the preparation of glycicyl polyethers of bisphenol A.

Abstract: Spheroidal alumina shaped articles are prepared by dispersing an ungelled admixture of an alumina sol and hexamethylenetetramine, in the form of droplets, into a liquid forming medium which is but very slightly miscible with water, said medium being at a temperature of between about 50.degree. and 105.degree. C., next aging the alumina spheres thus shaped at a temperature greater than about 105.degree. C. at superatmospheric pressure, then secondarily aging said alumina spheres in a basic medium, and thence washing, drying and calcining said aged alumina spheres.The resultant shaped articles are useful, e.g., catalysts or catalyst carriers/supports.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents hydrogen or alkyl of 1 through 4 carbon atoms, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent hydrogen or alkyl of 1 through 15 carbon atoms, or alkyl of 1 through 15 carbon atoms substituted by one substituent selected from (i) hydroxy, (ii) alkylamino in which the alkyl radical is of 1 through 4 carbon atoms, (iii) dialkylamino in which the alkyl radicals are of 1 through 4 carbon atoms, (iv) phenyl, (v) carboxy, and (vi) alkoxycarbonyl in which the alkoxy radical is of 1 through 4 carbon atoms, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached represent a five- or six-membered heterocyclic radical, are new compounds. They possess pharmacological properties and are particularly useful in the treatment of gastro-intestinal ulcers.