Abstract: A functionalized polymeric composition having a backbone, and at least one compound having at least one thiol-functional group or at least one amino-functional group. A method of preparing a functionalized polymeric composition, the method (i) providing a backbone; and (ii) reacting the backbone with an amino-thiol compound to obtain a functionalized polymeric composition. A method for removing metals from an aqueous stream, the method (i) providing a functionalized polymeric composition; (ii) adding the functionalized polymeric composition to an aqueous stream comprising a plurality of metal contaminants; (iii) allowing the polymeric composition to react with the metal contaminants to form an insoluble complex; and (iv) allowing the insoluble complex to settle out of solution or remove the insoluble complex through filtration.

Abstract: A method of scavenging ammonia and amines, the method having the steps of (i) providing an aldehyde-based scavenger composition; and (ii) adding the aldehyde-based scavenger composition to a hydrocarbon.

Abstract: A method for preparing a stable concentrated formaldehyde blend, the method providing a formaldehyde solution and a crude glycerol compound; and blending the formaldehyde solution and the crude glycerol compound to obtain a stable concentrated formaldehyde blend.

Abstract: A method of scavenging ammonia and amines, the method having the steps of (i) providing an aldehyde-based scavenger composition; and (ii) adding the aldehyde-based scavenger composition to a hydrocarbon.

Abstract: Methods of reacting tannin/triazine and acid in a liquid medium and reaction products prepared by these methods. The reaction products may be used in a variety of water clarification applications and may also be utilized to inhibit coal auto oxidation and dust dissemination from coal mining, coal storage and coal transport applications.

Abstract: Sulfide scavengers useful to reduce sulfide concentration in fluid streams and methods of using these scavengers. The scavengers comprise oil soluble reaction products of formaldehyde/N-substituted hydroxylamines and can be used to reduce, for example, H2S content in viscous hydrocarbon oil streams.

Abstract: Methods of reacting tannin/triazine and acid in a liquid medium and reaction products prepared by these methods. The reaction products may be used in a variety of water clarification applications and may also be utilized to inhibit coal auto oxidation and dust dissemination from coal mining, coal storage and coal transport applications.

Abstract: Methods for making sulfide scavenging compositions are provided. The method comprises reacting at least one secondary amine with at least one aldehyde and solvent in the presence of a catalyst to form a reaction composition, wherein a reaction temperature is less than or equal to 90° C. Sulfide scavengers using the above method are also disclosed. Methods for removing sulfides from fluid streams are also provided. The methods include adding the above sulfide scavengers to fluid streams.

Abstract: Methods for making sulfide scavenging compositions are provided. The method comprises reacting at least one secondary amine with at least one aldehyde and solvent in the presence of a catalyst to form a reaction composition, wherein a reaction temperature is less than or equal to 90° C. Sulfide scavengers using the above method are also disclosed. Methods for removing sulfides from fluid streams are also provided. The methods include adding the above sulfide scavengers to fluid streams.

Abstract: Methods for making sulfide scavenging compositions are provided. The method comprises reacting at least one secondary amine with at least one aldehyde and solvent in the presence of a catalyst to form a reaction composition, wherein a reaction temperature is less than or equal to 90° C. Sulfide scavengers using the above method are also disclosed. Methods for removing sulfides from fluid streams are also provided. The methods include adding the above sulfide scavengers to fluid streams.

Abstract: Methods for reducing sulfides from fluid streams are provided. The methods comprise adding secondary amine-formaldehyde adduct (SAFA) scavengers to fluid streams. The SAFA scavengers added comprise less than about 40 wt % N-methyl secondary amines of the total weight of SAFA scavengers. Methods for distilling N-methyl secondary amines from secondary amine-formaldehyde adduct (SAFA) scavengers are also provided. Purified SAFA scavengers are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting corrosion on metallic surfaces in contact with a liquid hydrocarbon media is provided. A corrosion inhibitor composition is dispersed into a liquid hydrocarbon media to form a protective film on the metallic surfaces. The corrosion inhibitor includes a polyamic acid having structure I: A-HN—(CH2)2—[—NH(CH2)2—]x—NH-A??I or structure II: A-HN—(CH2)3—[—O—(CH2)2—]n—O—(CH2)3—NH-A??II wherein A has structure III: R—CH?CH—CH(CO2H)—CH2C(O)—??III and R is a (C8-C22) alkyl group or a (C8-C22) alkenyl group, x is an integer from 0 to 6 and n is an integer from 1 to 6. A method for preparing the corrosion inhibitor is also provided.

Abstract: Methods for making sulfide scavenging compositions are provided. The method comprises reacting at least one secondary amine with at least one aldehyde and solvent in the presence of a catalyst to form a reaction composition, wherein a reaction temperature is less than or equal to 90° C. Sulfide scavengers using the above method are also disclosed. Methods for removing sulfides from fluid streams are also provided. The methods include adding the above sulfide scavengers to fluid streams.

Abstract: Methods for reducing sulfides from fluid streams are provided. The methods comprise adding secondary amine-formaldehyde adduct (SAFA) scavengers to fluid streams. The SAFA scavengers added comprise less than about 40 wt % N-methyl secondary amines of the total weight of SAFA scavengers. Methods for distilling N-methyl secondary amines from secondary amine-formaldehyde adduct (SAFA) scavengers are also provided. Purified SAFA scavengers are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for making sulfide scavenging compositions are provided. The compositions are secondary amine-formaldehyde adduct (SAFA) scavengers comprising less than about 40 wt % N-methyl secondary amines therein. The methods include reacting secondary amines with formaldehyde. Methods for removing sulfides from fluid streams are also provided. The methods include adding secondary amine-formaldehyde adduct (SAFA) scavengers to fluid streams. SAFA scavengers comprising less than about 40 wt % N-methyl secondary amines of the total weight of SAFA scavengers are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for making asymmetrical triazines are provided. The methods comprise first forming a mixture of at least two primary amines then reacting the mixture with an aldehyde. Methods for removing sulfides from hydrocarbon streams are also provided. The triazines may be added to the hydrocarbon stream in a molar ratio of triazine:H2S of about 10:1 to about 1:2.

Abstract: A method for treating wastewater containing organic amines including adding glyoxal to the wastewater to remove the organic amines.

Abstract: A method for reducing the amount of hydrogen sulfide present in liquid hydrocarbon media while minimizing the amount of corrosion in processing equipment contacting the liquid hydrocarbon media. The method includes neutralizing a glyoxal solution and dispersing the neutralized glyoxal solution in the liquid hydrocarbon media. The neutralized glyoxal solution is dispersed within the liquid hydrocarbon media not more than 10 days after the glyoxal solution has been neutralized. A hydrogen sulfide scavenging composition and method for making are also provided.

Abstract: A method for reducing the amount of hydrogen sulfide present in liquid hydrocarbon media while minimizing the amount of corrosion in processing equipment contacting the liquid hydrocarbon media. The method includes adjusting a glyoxal solution to a pH of from about 2.5 to about 6.0 and dispersing the adjusted glyoxal solution in the liquid hydrocarbon media. A hydrogen sulfide scavenging composition and method for making are also provided.

Abstract: A wire tie holder/dispenser in the form of a belt-mounted device suitable for the containment of double loop rebar ties for user convenience. In the preferred mode, the device comprises a generally rectangular support member, which comprises a work belt foldover thereon for attachment to the belt. Left and right L-shaped aluminum or steel members are affixed to the support member via rivets, and extend outwardly therefrom. In this mode, a stiffening material be also be utilized to provide additional structural support. The left and right members are a maximum of 4? inches apart from one another in the preferred mode, and are at least 8 inches in height. In an alternate mode of production, the device utilizes a steel rod assembly in lieu of the aforementioned L-shaped members. The steel rod may be ¼ inch in diameter, and also comprises left and right members extending outwardly from the support member, of a size within the range noted above.