Abstract: A flame-retardant composition is prepared by mixing 100 parts by weight of a rubber or plastics free from any halogen with about 50 to about 200 parts by weight of magnesium hydroxide having an average particle diameter of about 0.3 to about 2 .mu.m and about 5 to about 50 parts by weight of carbon black powder having an oil absorption of about 0.5 to about 2.0 ml/g, and then cross-linking the mixture with an organic peroxide, sulfur, or a sulfur compound as a vulcanizing agent. By forming an electrical insulation and/or a sheath of the flame-retardant composition, there is provided a flame-retardant cable of the type including a cable core composed of an electric conductor coated with the electrical insulation or a plurality of such cores twisted together and covered, together with a filler, with the sheath.

Abstract: New chemical compounds having the generic formula: ##STR1## wherein X is one equivalent of a monovalent or polyvalent anion; R and R' re methyl or ethyl radicals; R.sub.1, R.sub.1 ', R.sub.2, R.sub.2 ' are hydrogen or a methyl radical; and Z is a radical selected from methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, or pentyl and having utility as incapacitating agents and in munitions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suspension of ammonium carbonate and/or ammonium hydrogen carbonate in an aqueous solution saturated with respect to said salts and optionally also containing urea. For the purpose of stabilizing the suspension there is incorporated therein a polyacrylic acid having an average molecular weight (M.sub.w) in the range of 4.times.10.sup.5 -1.times.10.sup.6, preferably about 7.5.times.10.sup.5. The invention also relates to the use of the suspension for treating carbamide-resin bound, wood-based board material, such as plywood, chipboard and wood fibreboard, for reducing the emission of formaldehyde therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plasma processing apparatus comprising a housing chamber which accommodates substances to be painted made of synthetic resin, a rotating support base which is provided in the housing chamber and rotates the substance to be painted, a plurality of hangers which are placed on the rotating support base and supports the substance to be painted, at least one plasma injection tube which is provided in the housing chamber and giving plasma processing to the surface of substance by injecting plasma gas thereto, and a variable speed drive means which rotates the rotating support base at the speed in accordance with a size and a number of substances to be painted.

Abstract: The reaction of the organolanthanide complexes [.eta..sup.5 --(CH.sub.3).sub.5 C.sub.5 ].sub.2 MCl.sub.2.sup.- Li((C.sub.2 H.sub.5).sub.2 O).sub.2.sup.+, M=La, Nd, Sm, Lu, with LiCH[Si(CH.sub.3).sub.3 ].sub.2 provides a straight-forward route to ether-free and halide-free bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl) lanthanide alkyls, (.eta..sup.5 (CH.sub.3).sub.5 C.sub.5).sub.2 MCH--[Si(CH.sub.3).sub.3 ].sub.2. The (.eta..sup.5 (CH.sub.3).sub.5 C.sub.5).sub.2 NdCH[Si(CH.sub.3).sub.3 ].sub.2 complexes react with H.sub.2 under mild conditions to yield the corresponding hydrides [(.eta..sup.5 (CH.sub.3).sub.5 C.sub.5).sub.2 MH].sub.2. These complexes have been found to be extremely active homogeneous olefin polymerization catalysts, as well as catalysts for olefin and acetylene hydrogenation.

Abstract: A compact, large capacity ozonizer device includes an insulated first ceramic substrate provided with an electrode on one or both sides, and a support such as a corrugated member attached to the first substrate and on which is mounted a second substrate composed of metal or insulating ceramic with an electrode mounted thereon, the first and second substrates and the first support means forming a space through which a gas is passed to be oxidized when a high voltage is applied across the two electrodes or the electrode and the metal plate. A third substrate is supported by a second support member mounted on the second substrate to form a space through which cooling fluid is passed, the cooling fluid moving in a direction different from the direction that the gas to be oxidized flows.

Abstract: A corrosion-inhibiting composition and method of inhibiting corrosion on metal surfaces are described. The composition comprises a reaction product of (a) a first constituent selected from an epoxide having an average of at least about one vicinal epoxide per molecule and a halogenated aliphatic compound having at least one displaceable halogen and (b) a second constituent comprising a dimercaptan. The reaction product in a hydrocarbon diluent is an effective corrosion inhibitor when applied to metal surfaces in highly corrosive environments, and is designed particularly for downhole metal surfaces of oil drilling equipment.

Abstract: A glow-discharge decomposition apparatus comprises ground electrodes, substrates, RF-electrodes, a RF-power supply, a matching circuit and a controlling circuit having at least one electric element. Each of the substrates is provided on the ground electrodes which are placed over each of the RF-electrodes in parallel to each other. Each of the RF-electrodes standing in parallel are electrically insulated to each other. The matching circuit is connected to accept a RF-power from the RF-power supply. The controlling circuit is connected to accept a RF-power from the matching circuit. The outputs of the controlling circuit are connected to supply RF-powers to the RF-electrodes. The films are fabricated on the substrates by supplying RF-powers being independently controlled via the controlling circuit, thereby plasmas are controlled over each of the RF-electrodes. Thus, deposition rates are individually controlled and uniform films are fabricated on each of the substrates.

Abstract: This invention relates to a stable acid anhydride paste mixture useful as a crosslinking agent for epoxy resins and a dual catalyst system therefor. In particular, the anhydride mixture comprises high melting point acid anhydride, a liquid acid anhydride, and a low melting point acid anhydride. The dual catalyst system comprises tertiary amine catalysts with boron trihalide amine complex catalysts.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a porous body using particulate material as a starting stock. The particles are inserted in a can, the can evacuated and inert gas admitted to a predetermined back-fill pressure. After hot isostatic pressing, the compact so formed is cooled and subsequently heat treated to permit the pores formed in pressing to expand and form a porous body.

Abstract: Compound of the formula ##STR1## in which n denotes a number from 4 to 12, preferably 6 to 8, R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen or methyl, preferably hydrogen, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 denote C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, preferably propyl or butyl, and X denotes halogen, HSO.sub.4 or anions of organic acids having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or CH.sub.3 OSO.sub.3, and preferably denotes chlorine.These compounds are used on their own or together with non-ionic surfactants as an emulsifier for the production of aqueous polymer dispersions of fluorine-containing acrylic acid esters. Polymer dispersions of this type, formed from fluorine-containing acrylic acid esters, are used for imparting an oleophobic and hydrophobic finish to textile materials.

Abstract: A system is described for use in the stack or flue ducts of a fossil fueled combustion system to eliminate or substantially reduce SO.sub.x and NO.sub.x emissions. The system includes an electrically operated stable glow discharge maintained between separate resistively ballasted pins and opposing plane electrodes. The electrochemical reactor of this invention electronically activates, reacts and chemically modifies the selected pollutants to render a thermodynamically stable solid product.

Abstract: Energetic branched polynitrodiols of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is --C(NO.sub.2).sub.3, --CF(NO.sub.2).sub.2, --C(NO.sub.2).su CH.sub.3, or --N(NO.sub.2)CH.sub.3, and a method of preparation. These diols are useful as components of energetic binders for plastic-bonded explosives.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for increasing the volume yield of expanded vermiculite obtained by exfoliation of vermiculite ore particles. The method comprises the sequential steps of applying vegetable oil to the vermiculite ore particles and thermally exfoliating the vermiculite ore particles.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for testing the performance of a sample charcoal orbent material. The apparatus comprises means for supplying a gaseous sample containing toxic contaminants to a filtering means. The filtering means includes a filter tube containing a sample charcoal adsorbent material for adsorbing the toxic contaminants. Chemical analysis means are included for detecting toxic contaminants remaining in the gaseous effluent from the filtering means. Test animal chambers are also provided for exposing test animals contained therein to the gaseous effluent to determine the toxic effects and breathing rate changes on the test animals caused by toxic or irritating contaminants remaining in the gaseous effluent.

Abstract: A method of and system for removing silicon from a high temperature liquid sodium coolant system for a nuclear reactor. The sodium is cooled to a temperature below the silicon saturation temperature and retained at such reduced temperature while inducing high turbulence into the sodium flow for promoting precipitation of silicon compounds and ultimate separation of silicon compound particles from the liquid sodium.

Abstract: Liquid disinfectant and/or sanitizer cleaning compositions are provided in the form of homogeneous aqueous solutions which comprise water, a germicidal quaternary ammonium halide compound and a glycoside surfactant and in which the weight ratio of the quaternary ammonium halide compound to the glycoside surfactant is at least 0.65!1. Such compositions may also optionally include additional ingredients such as water soluble detergent builders, water miscible organic solvents, hydrotropes, perfumes, dyes, colorants, thickeners, soil suspending agents, deodorizers, ammonia, aerosol propellants and the like.

Abstract: A method for sequestering ammonia off-gassing by chemical treatment of certain hazardous wastes prior to solidification of such wastes, the invention involves mixing of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate and phosphoric acid with waste containing ammonia nitrogen to form ammonium magnesium phosphate hexahydrate complex and thus control the release of ammonia vapors during the solidification process and from the cured and solidified waste products of the solidification process. The present method results in the precipitation and complexation of ammonia nitrogen in the waste to effectively isolate the ammonia nitrogen in a substantially water insoluble complex which is incorporated into a solid product disposable within landfill sites after further treatment with solidification reagents in known solidification processes.

Abstract: A low viscosity printing ink composition, based on acrylic terminated urethanes, is made which has a rapid curing rate and forms a cured impression that has a good adherence and flexibility. The ink can be used on flexible films, such as sausage casings, without cracking or bleeding.

Abstract: A stoichiometric amount of a polyamine compound selected from the group cisting of cyanoethyl substituted tetraethylene pentamine (TEPAN), or the glycidol reaction product of cyanoethyl substituted tetraethylene pentamine (TEPANOL) is reacted with a stoichiometric amount of perchloric acid to yield an amine salt bonding agent useful in propellant compositions.This improved method prevents the generation of ammonia (as in prior art method) which has to be removed prior to use of amine salt bonding agent in a propellant composition. Also, a lesser amount of diluent water is involved in this method which offers an advantage by not having to strip an excessive amount of water by heat, purge, or vacuum means.The amine salt bonding agents prepared by this improved method are shown to be of like identity and quality as shown by IR spectroscopic examination and their testing in a propellant composition.