Abstract: The energetic salts of 3-nitramino-4-nitrofurazan have a desirable combination of desirable properties such as sufficiently high densities, and low or no hydrogen content. The salts are useful as ingredients in various propellant, explosive, gassifier, and pyrotechnic compositions. 3-Nitramino-4-nitrofurazan is itself a useful energetic compound and is also useful in the synthesis of still further energetic compounds.

Abstract: Nonazide gas generating compositions are formed from a nonazide fuel, an oxidizer, and a heat absorbing additive in the form of a glass compound. The additive effects a reduction in the combustion temperature of the gas generant, thereby resulting in inflating gases having a reduced content of toxic gases such as NO.sub.x and CO. The gas generants are therefore nontoxic and useful for inflating a vehicle occupant restraint system.

Abstract: A gas generating agent comprising at least one compound (A) selected from the group consisting of maleic hydrazide, carbohydrazide, thiocarbohydrazide and 3-methyl-5-pyrazolone and a gas generator containing said gas generating agent. The gas generating agent may optionally comprise an oxidant and a binder.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is novel solid pyrotechnic compositions with a loaded and plasticized thermoplastic binder, which can be used notably as propellants with non-polluting combustion, as propellants with a high combustion rate or as compositions generating non-toxic gases for air-bags.The plasticizer for the binder comprises a polybutadiene having a number average molecular weight of between 1500 and 7500 and having, added to some of its ethylenic non-saturations, silylferrocene groups.

Abstract: A PIBSA based emulsion explosive including an ester of orthophosphoric acid, preferably made from long chain alcohols having from 6 to 18 carbon atoms. The explosive may be gassed chemically or mechanically and can be used in the manufacture of heavy ANFO.

Abstract: Internal additive for the preparation of prills of ammonium nitrate comprising, in aqueous solution, a mixture of at least one salt of sulphonic acid and of at least one salt of polycarboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to intimately combining petroleum products with ammonium nitrate prills forming a coating thereon, whereby said coating is tackified and free flowing.

Abstract: A cap-sensitive emulsion explosive capable of being used in packaged explosive products. The explosive contains ammonium nitrate prills of a bulk density of 0.70 to 1.00 g/cc, with a particle density of 1.25 to 1.40 g/cc. A polysuccinic anhydride based emulsifying agent is used as an emulsifying agent. Packaged explosives prepared according to the present invention have improved package stability, and allow for control of the ratio of shock energy to heave energy.

Abstract: An impervious corrosion resistance nickel-chromium coating on a metallic substrate, such as an iron-containing alloy substrate that protects the substrate from a corrosive media and the process for producing the coating on the substrate.

Abstract: Precipitation of fine azide core particles with in-situ coating with suspended tiny oxide particles, followed by concentration of the dilute suspension of these bodies to form a slurry with residual dissolved azide in the liquor, and finally converting the slurry in to solid aggregates of the pyrotechnic bodies by e.g. prilling whereby liquid phase evaporation releases dissolved azide causing the pyrotechnic bodies to be adhered together in to larger aggregates.

Abstract: Polymer and wax bound military explosives and propellants are removed from a rocket casing, warhead or the like. Included with the explosive or propellant are materials added to improve brisance, resiliency, etc. of the explosive material and adventitious materials such as glue. The polymer and wax bound military explosive is oxygen balanced with an oxidizing agent in the form that it is removed from the casing, etc. and provided as an explosive, for example, for use as a powerful blasting agent.

Abstract: A composition for the formation of vias on a ceramic substrate, the composition including (a) at least one powder containing copper, gold, silver, tungsten, molybdenum, nickel, palladium, platinum, aluminium, or an alloy thereof; and (b) 5 to 40 wt %, based on the weight of the powder in the composition, of one or more of an organosilicic compound, an organoaluminium compound, an organozirconium compound, and an organomagnesium compound. A further embodiment of a composition for the formation of vias includes (a) and (b) above and, in addition, (c) a binder material including a cellulose derivative or a heat decomposable polymethamethyl acrylate binder, and (d) a high boiling point organic solvent. The invention also includes a method for use in the formation of vias on a substrate having perforating holes therein. Such a substrate could be a glass ceramic composite substrate, an alumina substrate, a magnesia substrate, a zirconia substrate, or green sheets thereof.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to method for briquetting fines and ultrafines comprising mixing the fines and ultrafines on a continuous basis with a binder system having low viscosity of up to about 200 cps and at least 50% solids, such that the resulting briquette contains less than about 3% binder by weight of the briquette.

Abstract: A sodium-azide-free gas-generating composition includes an oxidizable inorganic fuel, such as a metal, and an oxidizing agent containing oxygen and a metal. The fuel and the oxidizing agent are selected such that water vapor is produced upon reaction between the inorganic fuel and the oxidizing agent. Although a number of inorganic fuels can be employed, a suitable fuel can be a transition metal, another element such as silicon, boron, aluminum, magnesium, an intermetallic compound, hydrides of these metals and mixtures thereof. The oxidizing agent comprises a metal hydroxide, a metal hydrous oxide, a metal oxide hydrate, a metal oxide hydroxide, or mixtures thereof. The fuel and oxidizing agent are selected such that essentially no gases other than water vapor are produced.

Abstract: An improved process is provided for preparing a porous ceramic product. By this process, a mixture of metal grains, ceramic grains, and short glass fibers is molded by a slurry casting method and dried and then sintered by heating in an oxidizing or nitriding gaseous atmosphere.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preparing a molded body good in processing properties, having fine contiguous pores throughout it. The surface texture of the body is fine. The body is excellent in thermal conductivity and heat-resistance properties, can be readily prepared, and is usable as a transferring mold.The method comprises compounding and mixing 5-20 parts by weight of a binder consisting of a modified amine and a modified M. D. I. that are both liquid with 100 parts by weight of an aggregate consisting of aluminum powders or aluminum-based alloy powders, filling the mixture in a molding flask, and compressing it under a pressure per unit area of 20-80 kg/cm.sup.2, and maintaining it under the same pressure until the binder is hardened.

Abstract: This invention relates to detergent formulations containing a surface active composition comprising one or more nonionic surfactant components and one or more secondary alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant components.

Abstract: A detergent composition containing cellulase and perfume is provided. Specifically, the detergent composition comprises: (a) a cellulase enzyme; and (b) a perfume containing at least 25% by weight of at least one fragrance material selected from the group consisting of aliphatic ketones with a molecular weight of between 200 and 350 AMU, aromatic ketones with a molecular weight of between 150 and 350 AMU, aliphatic aldehydes with a molecular weight of between 160 and 350 AMU, aromatic aldehydes with a molecular weight of between 150 and 350 AMU, condensation products of aldehydes and amines with a molecular weight between 190 and 350 AMU, aromatic and aliphatic lactones with a molecular weight between 140 and 350 AMU, aromatic and aliphatic ethers with a molecular weight between 150 and 350 AMU, aliphatic alcohols with a molecular weight between 200 and 350 AMU, aromatic and aliphatic esters with a molecular weight between 190 and 350 AMU and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A process for increasing the imaging cyclic stability of titanyl phthalocyanines by adding to said titanyl phthalocyanines a perylene.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to methods for promoting hair growth in mammals comprising topical application of dyphylline or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof. The subject invention further involves topical compositions comprising dyphylline.