Abstract: There is provided a method for preventing corrosion in a glass-lined vessel due to HF liberated from an organic liquid medium. The method involves adding CaCl.sub.2 particles to this medium. This method is particularly useful in the chlorination of 4-chlorobenzotrifluoride to 3,4-dichlorobenzotrifluoride.

Abstract: Surfactant-modified, 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane solvent compositions are provided which contain small but effective amounts, i.e., about 0.2 to about 0.5 weight percent of solvent soluble/water insoluble surfactant and/or surfactant demulsifiers and adjust to accommodate. Of particular significance are the compositions containing N-acylated sarcosine surfactants and demulsifiers of the group acetylenic diols, aliphatic primary alcohols of 6 to 12 carbon atoms, and alkyl phosphate triesters of 3 to 12 carbon atoms. The demulsifier containing compositions have the properties of effectively and essentially completely displacing water or aqueous solutions from many substrates and, even under conditions of severe agitation, separating them for removal by decantation from the solvent layer without the drawback of forming stable emulsions that prevent said decantation and interfere with sufficient processing of the solvent drying compositions through the drying apparatus.

Abstract: Bis(p-alkylphenylethynyl)anthracenes are described for use as fluorescer components in chemiluminescent reaction mixtures and in precursor solutions or solid mixtures. Chemiluminescent mixtures comprising these fluorescers are shown to generate higher light capacity and higher quantum yields than those made with similar prior art fluorescers.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting corrosion of low carbon steel in an aqueous system comprising treating said system with 1.0 to 300 parts per million by weight of the total aqueous content of said system, of a composition comprising aminomethylphosphonic acid compounds and polymaleic anhydride or amine adducts thereof in a weight ratio of from 10:1 to 1:10.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a process for the manufacture of desulfurizing agents containing 1-6 weight % chemically combined water, based on calcium oxide and carbon-containing calcium carbide, for crude iron and steel melts. More particularly, the disclosure provides for a molten mixture of calcium carbide and calcium oxide containing 20 to 80 weight % CaO to be made from lime and coke; for the mixture to be allowed to cool and solidify into a block; for the solidified block while it still has an average temperature of more than 400.degree. C. to be crushed to particles with a size of less than 150 mm; for the comminuted mixture, which still has a temperature of at least 400.degree. C.

Abstract: An ethylene gas generating liquid composition for catalytic conversion to ethylene. Ethanol is the primary ingredient of the liquid composition but there is also present 1.0% to 15% methanol, 0.1% to 10% of an ester such as amyl acetate and 0.1% to 15% of an aliphatic alcohol such as isopropanol. This liquid composition has been found to maintain a high conversion efficiency for the catalyst and minimizes the production of by-products.

Abstract: The invention is a composition of matter and method for its use in reducing formaldehyde emission from wood composite panels bonded with aminoplast resins. The preferred composition comprises urea, a carbohydrate based material such as cooked or gelatinized starch, and an acidic catalyst for the resin. The ratio of urea to carbohydrate based material is in the range of 10:1 to 40:1 while the urea forms from 20-60% of the composition. In use, the composition is preferably sprayed on the wood particles, flakes or fiber in the blender at the same time resin is added. Typical usage is 0.4-3 parts, on a urea basis, added to each 100 parts of dry wood substance. Depending on several factors, the reduction in formaldehyde emission ranges from 60-90% without serious deterioration occurring in any other product physical properties.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method of reducing the amount of corrosion resulting in a petroleum process operation wherein N-methyl pyrrolidone is utilized as one of the components by adding an effective corrosion inhibiting amount of an ester additive formed from a polycarboxylic acid and glycol or glycerol, preferably a dimer acid of linoleic acid and diethylene glycol.

Abstract: A peroxide system or composition for use in resin polymerization consists of 1,4-diisopropylbenzene monohydroperoxide dissolved in an organic solvent which is a solvent for hydrogen peroxide and 1,4-diisopropylbenzene dihydroperoxide. The peroxide composition is characterized by its storage stability, resistance to detonation, low flammability, ease of handling and improved catalytic properties in the polymerization of certain resins. The preferred peroxide, based on economic considerations, is a crude diisopropylbenzene hydroperoxide mixture comprising a major amount of 1,4-diisopropylbenzene monohydroperoxide and a minor amount of 1,4-diisopropylbenzene dihydroperoxide, together with solvents and unreacted materials obtained as a byproduct in the commercial manufacture of p-diisopropylbenzene dihydroperoxide.

Abstract: A boat trailer has a base plate attached to the trailer fender. A hollow bar is pivotably attached at one end to the base plate and releasably fastened near its opposite end to the rear of the fender. A bracket for supporting a lamp and license plate is attached at the opposite end of the bar. Electrical wires extend from the vehicle's electrical system through the bar to the lamp. The bar is fastened to the base in such a fashion that the lamp and license plate are repositionable from the rear of the trailer where the lamp and license plate are located during over-the-road travel to a position forward of the fender prior to launching a boat from the trailer. In this regard, the bar is released from the fender and rotated 180.degree. so that the lamp and license plate are forward of the fender whereby the lamp and associated electrical wiring will not contact the water during launching of the boat thus avoiding dangerous electrical conditions.

Abstract: A drain opening composition having superior ability to thoroughly and uniformly mix with the contents of a drain whereby any drainage constriction is attacked by the components of the composition to ensure free flow within the drain. The composition contains strong caustic in combination with an oxygen gas producing peroxy compound, particulate aluminum, potassium salts, a catalyst to promote the gas-forming reaction and a surfactant.

Abstract: Alcohols may be inhibited against corrosion by addition thereto of an ether amine ##STR1## typically C.sub.12 H.sub.25 OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 NHCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2.

Abstract: Crystalline transition metal aluminates conforming generally to the formulaMA.sub.a.sup.v Z.sub.b.sup.v.nAl(OH).sub.3.mH.sub.2 Owhere M is a transition metal having a valence charge of +2 selected from the group consisting of Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, Co, and Ni, where AZ represents negative valence ions or radicals, v is a negative valence of 1, 2, or 3, n is a value to provide a mol ratio of Al/M of at least 1/1, preferably at least 1.5/1, and m is an integer of from zero to the maximum for waters of hydration, with (va)+(vb) equal to 2, are prepared in alkaline aqueous medium wherein transition metal compounds are caused to form adducts with amorphous hydrous alumina, Al(OH).sub.3, said adducts forming crystals when heated, said aluminates being useful, e.g., as ion exchangers and as spinel precursors among other things.

Abstract: Alcohols may be inhibited against corrosion by addition thereto of an amine [R(OR').sub.n ].sub.a --NH.sub.3-a typically dodecyloxy-(isopropoxy)-isopropylamine.

Abstract: Preparations and uses are shown for novel crystalline aluminates which conform generally to the empirical formulaMgA.sub.a.sup.v Z.sub.b.sup.v.nAl(OH).sub.3.mH.sub.2 Owhere A and Z represent negative-valence ions or radicals selected from the group comprising hydroxyl, halide, inorganic acid, and organic acid,n is a value of from about 1 to about 2,v is a negative valence of 1, 2, or 3,a and b each have values of from zero to 2,with (va)+(vb) equal to 2, andwith m being a value of zero or more.

Abstract: Composition providing aluminum corrosion resistance comprising aqueous and/or alcohol solution of a polymerizable-acid graft copolymer consisting of a poly(oxyalkylene) compound grafted with an unsaturated acid, said graft copolymer having a percent graft of between about 1 and about 60 percent. Typical acids would be those selected from the group consisting of acrylic, methacrylic, crotonic and maleic acids.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions of chlorinated solvents such as 1,1,1-trichloroethane, stabilized by means of a heterocyclic compound containing oxaziridine units, such as 2-tert.-butyloxaziridine.

Abstract: A manufacturing process for nickel (II) hydroxide suitable as active positive electrode material in alkaline electrochemical cells transforms solid Ni(NO.sub.3).sub.2 directly into Ni(OH).sub.2 using sodium hydroxide and with the least possible homogeneous solute phase of Ni.sup.2+ ions. Ni(NO.sub.3).sub.2 is deposited on the lower end of a diagonally upward moving conveyor belt, to which concentrated NaOH is supplied from the opposite direction. The depressions in the conveyor belt, which prevent downward sliding of the reaction product, discharge at the upper end Ni(OH).sub.2, together with easily separable NaNO.sub.3. At the lower end, the used NaOH is discharged. It can be reconcentrated, after separation of entrained NaNO.sub.3, in a vacuum evaporator and reused. The intermediate products of the process are basic nickel nitrates, for example of the composition Ni(NO.sub.3).sub.2 .times.Ni(OH).sub.2 .times.6H.sub.2 O.

Abstract: Described is a process for producing a stable single phase aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite solution having good surface tension properties and optionally having a relatively high viscosity (5-25 centipoises at 20.degree.-40.degree. C.) and having a stable fragrance consisting, in sequential order, of the steps of (a) adjusting the pH of an aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite solution to the range of 11-14.0; (b) admixing a composition of matter selected from the group consisting of: (i) a chemical compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is C.sub.10 -C.sub.12 straight chain or branched chain alkyl and M.sub..alpha. and M.sub..beta. are the same or different and each represents alkali metal selected from the group consisting of lithium, potassium and sodium; and (ii) a mixture of at least one compound having the structure: ##STR2## and a compound having the structure: ##STR3## wherein R.sub.3 "' is straight chain alkyl; wherein more than 55% of the R.sub.

Abstract: A lamp is provided of tubular member design with cooperative friction and sliding elements which readily interfit into the tubular members so as to be fully positional in the upward travel, as well as rotatable through substantially 360.degree.. The construction is of simplified design so as to make manufacture and assembly readily achievable.