Abstract: Polymers with conjugated backbones, both polyacetylene and polyaromatic heterocyclic types, are doped with electron-donor agents to increase their electrical conductivity. The electron-donor agents are either electride dopants made in the presence of lithium or dopants derived from alkalides made in the presence of lithium. The dopants also contain a metal such as cesium and a trapping agent such as a crown ether.

Abstract: Electrically and/or thermally conductive reinforced compositions convertible to reinforced components are disclosed. The compositions comprise a polymeric material of little or no conductivity and high strength, metal plated composite fibers having a conductive semimetallic core and a thin, firmly adhered layer of an electrodepositable metal coating on said core. The metal coated composite fibers will not lose their conductive coatings during normal processing and provide conductivity without reducing the physical properties of the polymeric material. The compositions of the invention are convertible to conductive components such as laminate prepregs, surface plys for laminates, conductive adhesives, conductive inks, and conductive elastomeric gaskets. The components can be incorporated in improved articles such as structural parts for transportation vehicles, printed circuit boards, lighting shields and molded articles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wipe-erasable ink composition for a writing board, which has good erasability and long-period stability. This ink composition comprises a colored polymer formed by dyeing an organic solvent-soluble resin having a sulfonic acid group or a salt thereof with a basic dye, a volatile organic solvent and, as additives, (A) a nonionic surface active agent having an HLB value of 8 to 14 and/or a cationic organic compound, and (B) a slightly volatile or nonvolatile organic compound.

Abstract: A method for pre-spotting fabric garments to facilitate removal of stains and soils upon subsequent laundering or dry cleaning, comprising contacting the stained or soiled areas of said garment with a composition comprising a non-ionic aqueous carrier; from about 5 to 50 parts by weight of a non-ionic amide surfactant; frm 0.5 to 50 parts by weight of a humectant; and a sufficient concentration of an anti-wicking agent to preclude wicking upon the said composition being subjected to the Standard Migration Test as heretofore defined.

Abstract: A method for pre-spotting fabric garments to facilitate removal of stains and soils upon subsequent laundering or dry cleaning, comprising contacting the stained or soiled areas of said garment with a composition comprising a non-ionic aqueous carrier; from about 5 to 50 parts by weight of a non-ionic amide surfactant; from 0.5 to 50 parts by weight of a humectant; and a sufficient concentration of an anti-wicking agent to preclude wicking upon the said composition being subjected to the Standard Migration Test as heretofore defined.

Abstract: Detergents for dishwashing machines in the form of fused blocks containing alkali metal hydroxides, alkali metal silicates, and from 0.2 to 4% by weight of active chlorine donors having a hydrolysis constant of 3.times.10.sup.-4 or lower (preferably Na- or K-dichloroisocyanurate, Na-dichloroisocyanurate dihydrate, Na-monochloroamido-sulfonate or Na-N-chloro-p-toluene sulfonic acid amide). The process of making the fused blocks comprises heating metasilicate or waterglass solution with or without solid alkali metal hydroxide to 45.degree. to 48.degree. C., allowing the reaction temperature to rise to 60.degree. to 65.degree. C., adding the remaining ingredients including the active chlorine donor at 50.degree. to 65.degree. C., pouring the still liquid melt into flexible molds and allowing it to solidify into blocks therein. The detergent blocks of the invention have good stability to storage and a high dissolving rate in use.

Abstract: Bleaching agent compositions and detergent bleach formulations containing them comprise effective amounts of (a) a peroxide compound having a bleaching action; and (b) a catalyst for the bleaching action of the peroxide compound, said catalyst comprising a water-soluble complex of manganese (III) with a multidentate ligand. The amount of complexing agent in the catalyst that supplies the multidentate ligand to form the complex is such that the molar ratio of complexing agent to manganese is at least about 1:1, preferably 10:1 or greater.

Abstract: Detergent and cleansing compositions comprising at least one sulfated polyoxyalkylene condensation product and at least one amphoteric surfactant are provided.

Abstract: A novel starch used in a size composition is disclosed. The novel starch is a quaternary ammonium ether and acyl ester of starch which has a DS of quaternary ammonium ether of between 0.02 to 0.2 and a DS of acyl ester of between 0.01 to 0.3. The size composition is made from the novel starch and polyvinyl alcohol in a ratio of starch: polyvinyl alcohol of between 1:9 to 10:0. The method of making the size composition and the method of applying the size composition to the yarn is disclosed.

Abstract: Corrosive resistant, coated laminate consisting of metal substrate, anti-corrosive layer and paint layer, which is characterized by the fact that the anti-corrosive layer is formed by a composition containing, as essential components, at least one hexa-valent chromium containing chromium compound having a solubility of 20 to 10.sup.-5 and aqueous silica and/or aqueous resin as binder, and as optional component, a water soluble chromium compound having a solubility of more than 20, and the paint layer is free from chromium compound. The laminate is excellent, inter alia, in adhesion of coating and anti-corrosive property. The invention also provides a coated metal plate having excellent corrosion resistance and continuous spot weldability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a conductive plastic material based on a thermoplastic resin and a carbon fill including both particles and fibers. The particles fill constitutes 30% to 50% by weight of the material, and the fiber fill constitutes not more than 10% by weight.

Abstract: A thick pearl luster dispersion comprising the following four components (A), (B), (C) and (D);(A) 15-40 wt % of a fatty acid glycol ester,(B) 0.3-12.5 wt % of an alkylsulfate or polyoxyalkylene alkylsulfate,(C) 3-25 wt % of a fatty acid dialkanolamide,(D) 45-85 wt % of water,the mixing ratios of the (B), (C) and (D) components lying within the area surrounded by straight lines obtained by connecting the determined four points on the triangular cordinate of the three-component system.A thick pearl luster dispersion according to the invention is uniform in crystalline form, low in viscosity and beautiful in appearance with excellent high and low temperature stability.

Abstract: Electroactive polymers of the structure and formula ##STR1## in their neutral and ionized forms, where the backbone group R.sub.b is selected from or is a combination of five- and six-membered rings capable of aromatic and quinonoid bonding structures, R.sub.s is selected from aliphatic, aromatic and heterocyclic groups, x and y, are positive integers from 1 to 5 and m is a positive integer from 1 to about 10,000, together with a method of making them are disclosed.

Abstract: An aqueous based electrically conductive paint having substantially enhanced settling properties employing a nickel flake pigment and a surfactant having substantial unsaturation characteristics. Paint finds particular application in providing EMI and RFI shielding for electrical components when applied to cabinetry housing such components.

Abstract: An improved silver-coated copper-based powder which is characterized by extraordinary stability, in terms of electroconductivity, when the powder is utilized with organic resin to form electroconductive compositions. The powder is made by subjecting it to an intensive heat treatment after the silver is coated thereon.

Abstract: An antimicrobial sanitizing composition concentrate suitable for use in food preparation and handling equipment and capable of being diluted with a major amount of diluent and the resulting aqueous use solution. The concentrate containing:(a) a dicarboxylic acid having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon moiety having two carbon atoms; R' is a substituted or unsubstituted n-alkyl or n-alkenyl moeity having between about 6 and about 12 carbon atoms, and R" is a functional group selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alcohols, amines and sulfates;(b) a solubilizer;(c) an acid capable of yielding a pH below about 5.0 upon dilution of the concentrate to a use solution; and(d) a diluent.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a multilayered ceramic body using Cu, Ni, Co or Fe as a conductor material, and a conductor forming paste of a particular composition of CuO, NiO, CoO or Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 as the main component, the paste being applied to the multilayered body. The manufacturing method comprises: a process of forming the multilayered body with conductor paste of CuO, NiO, CoO or Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 as the main component and insulating paste formed of glass and/or ceramic, so that a binder is removed from the laminate by heat treatment in an oxidizing atmosphere; a process of heat treatment for reducing the oxide; and a sintering process for sintering the laminate in a nitrogen atmosphere.

Abstract: A process for preparing a conductive coating composition comprising the steps of forming a graft copolymer onto the surfaces of graphite and carbon black, adding an azo compound to the reaction system to complete the reaction, and curing the resulting product to form a network structure inside the product.

Abstract: Block polyesters having branched hydrophilic capping groups which are useful as soil release agents in detergent compositions are disclosed. Preferred polyesters have the formula; ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1 is a 1,4-phenylene moiety; the R.sup.2 are essentially ethylene moieties, 1,2-propylene moieties or a mixture thereof; each X is ethyl or preferably methyl; each n.sub.1 is from 1 to about 5; the sum of each n.sub.1 +n.sub.2 is from about 12 to about 43; u is from about 3 to about 10.

Abstract: Hard spherical bleaching particles are disclosed the core of each particle comprising a dihalohydantoin bleach active, a buffer salt and a binder which mixture when dissolved in water provides a pH of less than 9.5. The core may be encapsulated within an outer coating. Fabric pinhole damage is substantially reduced when bleaching with the foregoing particles.