Abstract: A thickened hard surface abrasive cleanser is provided which may have high levels of silicates for superior cleaning, exhibits substantially no syneresis, and has a use-favorable rheology. The cleanser comprises, generally:(a) an alkali-metal silicate/borate anion thickener(b) an electrolyte/buffer(c) an anionic surfactant; and(d) a particulate abrasive.The composition of the invention is attained only on following a defined formulation protocol. Accordingly, a method is provided which yields the inventive composition. The composition may be formulated to a viscosity of between about 10,000 and 250,000 cP, and a yield value of between about 1 and 80 Pa.

Abstract: Asphalt compositions are improved by incorporating therein the reaction product of (a) a phosphorus-containing compound, (b) an amine or polyamine and (c) a carbonyl-containing compound as an anti-stripping agent. These asphalt compositions are useful as a pavement material by blending with an aggregate.

Abstract: A surface treatment composition for glass fibers comprising an aqueous solution or emulsion of an organosilane which contains at least one isoimido group. The organosilane with the highest adhesion promotion is N-2-(isomaleimodo)aminoethyl-3-aminopropyl-trimethylsilane.

Abstract: A coating composition consists essentially of a major amount of light mineral oil and a small amount of eucalyptus oil, preferably between about 0.01 and about 1%, by volume.

Abstract: A dioxazine compound represented by the following formula (I) in the free acid form, ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, halogeno, alkyl, alkoxy or sulfo, V is a direct linkage or ##STR2## in which R.sub.4 is hydrogen or alkyl, X is a direct linkage or an aliphatic, araliphaatic or aromatic bridging group, B.sub.1 and B.sub.2 independently of one another are each phenylene or naphthylene, Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 independently of one another are each --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 Z in which Z is a group splittable by the action of an alkali, and R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of one another are each hydrogen or alkyl, which is useful for dyeing or printing fiber materials such as cellulose fiber materials to give dyed or printed products of a deep blue color superior in fastness properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to a stabilized ferromagnetic metal pigment which is produced by treating metal particles with a passivating reaction product comprising a silane-modified phosphate. The treated pigment is employed in the preparation of a magnetic recording medium which is resistant to storage at elevated temperature and humidity.

Abstract: A composition for correcting scratches on the non-image areas of a metal based lithographic printing plate which contains trisodium phosphate, sodium metasilicate, an anionic surfactant and water.

Abstract: A heat stabilized slurry of bulked kaolin pigment is prepared by mixing a small but effective amount of a water-soluble cationic material such as a cationic polyelectrolyte flocculant with a kaolin clay pigment in the presence of water. The resultant bulked clay product is dispersed to form a high solids clay-water slurry useful in making aqueous coating colors suitable for manufacturing lightweight coated publication papers or the pigment can be used as a filler for paper webs. Slurries having stable viscosity during storage at elevated temperature and improved resistance to the formation of sediment are prepared by using as the dispersant a combination of an anionic lignosulfonate and an anionic naphthalene sulfonate formaldehyde complex in combination with a polyacrylate salt.

Abstract: This invention provides novel adducts of cyclic ethylene urea which are useful as permanent press agents. These adducts include acid, polyacid, ester, and multiester derivatives of cyclic ethylene urea and can be produced by the reaction of the cyclic ethylene urea with glyoxylic acid and glyoxylic acid derivatives, specifically ester acetals of glyoxylic acid. Such materials impart a high degree of permanent press properties to cellulose and cellulose/polymer blend fabrics.

Abstract: A binder/suspension liquid for use with refractory compounds and the like. Oxidation prevention coatings for up to at least 1000 degrees Centigrade are described. Both a graphite non-conductive and a conductive coating are described for use in coating graphite crucibles, graphite electrodes, and the like. Typical compositions utilize a binder/suspension liquid phase in an amount from about 40 to about 55 wt. % of the total paintable mixture. This binder/suspension liquid phase is formed by intimately mixing colloidal silica solution, mono-aluminum phosphate solution and alcohol. The non-conducting embodiment of the graphite coating is produced by mixing finely divided boric acid and silicon carbide with the binder/suspension liquid phase. The preferred conductive coating substitutes a mixed TiC-SiC for the SiC of the non-conductive embodiment. The resultant material is very stable (i.e., does not settle), is paintable upon the graphite, and is easily dried at or near room temperature.

Abstract: A pigment composition contains a pigment and a dispersant. The dispersant is a polyester compound which contains, per molecule, a residuum of at least two benzene rings coupled together, an aromatic ring having at least 8 carbon atoms or a heterocyclic ring having at least 8 carbon atoms, and at least one ester bond as a principal bond.

Abstract: A wood preservative based on leaching-resistant, inorganic compounds for protection of wood and wood materials against wood-damaging insects and fungi, including wood-rot fungi, is disclosed. The wood preservative, which is fixed without chromium, contains as active ingredient in an aqueous solution which is stable on impregnation, (a) a Cu(II), Zn, Ni, Co, Fe, Mg and/or Mn salt of monofluorophosphoric acid, or (b) an alkali metal salt and/or ammonium salt of monofluorophosphoric acid, in the presence of a Zn, Ni, Co, Fe, Mg and/or Mn salt of hydrochloric, nitric or sulfuric acid and, optionally in addition to (a) or (b), one or more members of the group comprising NH.sub.3, HCl, HNO.sub.3, H.sub.2 SO.sub.4, HF, alkali metal hydrogen fluoride and ammonium hydrogen fluoride. Alternately, the composition contains (c) an alkali metal salt and/or ammonium salt of monofluorophosphoric acid in the presence of a Cu(II) salt of hydrochloric, nitric or sulfuric acid in a Cu.sup.2+ :PO.sub.3 F.sup.

Abstract: Bituminous compositions are improved by incorporating therein the reaction product of an organic amine with a substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound as an anti-stripping agent. These compositions are useful as a pavement material by blending with an aggregate.

Abstract: A pigment composition contains a pigment and a dispersant. The dispersant is a phosphoric ester compound represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein at least one of the three Rs is a residuum of a polyester chain containing as principal bonds thereof ester bonds of a polycarboxylic acid and a polyalcohol.

Abstract: A wood preservative based on a water-dilutable formulation of the compound di-(N-cyclohexyldiazoniumdioxy)-copper, a polyamine, a complex-forming carboxylic acid and, if required, a salt having a fungicidal anion has a pH in the aqueous solution of not less than 7.5 in the conventional concentration for use.

Abstract: A gelled dielectric encapsulant material and process therefor for use in reenterable and nonreenterable communication cable splices as well as applications relating to encapsulation of electronic components comprises a plasticizer which does not stress crack polycarbonate, an aliphatic or aromatic carboxylic acid, and a basic oxide or hydroxide.

Abstract: Temporary corrosion protection for fresh metal surfaces may be obtained by depositing a thin film of a protective organic compound, particularly a fatty acid ester, from a solvent, preferably a fluorocarbon on the surface to be protected. The film-forming esters are chosen to be self-removing by evaporation so that no cleaning is needed before carrying out processes which require a clean metal surface.

Abstract: An ionomeric film is provided for use as a water-soluble seal or pouch for alkaline or borate-containing cleaning compositions. The films comprise copolymers of 90-100% hydrolyzed vinyl alcohol with a nonhydrolyzable anionic comonomer, and have molecular weights characterized by a viscosity range of 4-35 cP. The films are resistant to insolubilization caused by alkaline or borate-containing additives, are storage stable over a wide range of temperature and humidity storage conditions, rapidly and fully solubilize in a wash solution, and do not impair cleaning performance of an additive enclosed within.

Abstract: A brighter, more uniform deposit of electroless silver is achieved over a wider temperature range by employing as a reducer a compound represented by the general formula:R.sup.2 --(CHR.sup.1).sub.n --CH.sub.2 OHwhere n is two (2) to seven (7), R.sup.2 is represented by the formula COOH or CH.sub.2 R.sup.1, each R.sup.1 group is independently selected from the class consisting of OH, NH.sub.2, NHCH.sub.3, NHC.sub.2 H.sub.5 or NHC.sub.3 H.sub.7 and at least one of the R.sup.1 groups is NH.sub.2, NHCH.sub.3, NHC.sub.2 H.sub.5 or NHC.sub.3 H.sub.7.Preferred reducers are N-methylglucamine, d-glucamine and glucosaminic acid.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for producing a thermoplastic composition comprising a cellulose ester.