Abstract: Compositions containing unsaturated fatty esters may be stabilized against atmospheric oxidation by the addition of an antioxidant package containing a phenolic oxidant and a nonphenolic oxygen scavenger, which may be a hydroxylamine, an amine N-oxide, an oxime, or a nitrone. If an amine N-oxide is used, it may be used with or without a phenolic antioxidant. Compositions treated in this manner show good resistance to atmospheric oxidation and resultant viscosity increase.

Abstract: Compositions containing unsaturated fatty esters may be stabilized against atmospheric oxidation by the addition of an antioxidant package containing a phenolic oxidant and a nonphenolic oxygen scavenger, which may be a hydroxylamine, an amine N-oxide, an oxime, or a nitrone. If an amine N-oxide is used, it may be used with or without a phenolic antioxidant. Compositions treated in this manner show good resistance to atmospheric oxidation and resultant viscosity increase.

Abstract: Latex paint formulations that contain N-n-butyl ethanolamine (BAE) as the neutralizing agent and methods for their use are disclosed. BAE provides paint formulations that have low odor, increased open time, and reduced volatile organic compounds (VOC). BAE also aids in pigment dispersion so less pigment dispersant is required for paint formulations in which the pigment volume concentration (PVC) of the formulation is 38% to 80%.

Abstract: A microorganism control combination for water-liquid hydrocarbon systems is disclosed. The combination is a biocidal control agent and an alkylamine ethoxylate of the formula RXN(CH2CH2OH)Y wherein R is C3 to C18 alkyl or isoalkyl group, X and Y are 1 or 2, Z is 0 or 1, X+Y is not greater than 3, when X or Y is 2 than Z is 0 and when X is 2 the R groups are the same or different C3 to C18 alkyl or isoalkyl groups. The combination provides effective microorganism control with reduced concentration of biocidal control agent.

Abstract: A microorganism control combination for liquid hydrocarbon systems containing water is disclosed. The combination is a biocidal control agent and an alkylamine ethoxylate of the formula RXN(CH2CH2OH)Y wherein R is C3 to C18 alkyl or isoalkyl group, X and Y are 1 or 2, Z is 0 or 1, X+Y is not greater than 3, when X or Y is 2 than Z is 0 and when X is 2 the R groups are the same or different C3 to C18 alkyl or isoalkyl groups. The combination provides effective microorganism control with reduced concentration of biocidal control agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to anti-skinning agents containing combinations of (a) organic or inorganic oxygen scavengers with (b) alkylamines and/or alkyl alkanolamines and also relates to compositions containing the combination, especially oxidatively drying paints or coating compositions and articles coated with such oxidatively drying paints or coating compositions.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for preparing polyesters comprises a titanium compound and one or more catalyst enhancers. The titanium compound may be either a titanyl compound of the formula XmTiOYo or a titanium salt of the formula XmTiYo, where each X is independently selected from the group consisting of H, Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba and ammonium; m=0, 1 or 2; Y is a ligand of the formula CaHbOc, wherein a=1 to 30, b=0 to 60, and c=1 to 10; and o=2, 3, or 4. The catalyst enhancer may be selected from either or both of two classes: 1) compounds selected from the group consisting of oxalate and C1-C26 carboxylate salts of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Be, Ca, Mg, Sr, and Ba; and 2) compounds selected from the group consisting of soluble compounds of Al, Co, Zn, and Sn.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition for inhibiting the growth of Mycobacteria in industrial fluids is provided.