Abstract: A process for preparing an N-oxide of pyridine or a halopyridine, said process comprising reacting a reaction mixture of said pyridine, or said halopyridine, and hydrogen peroxide in a reaction conducted at an elevated temperature in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a heterogeneous catalyst, said heterogeneous catalyst being insoluble in said reactants, to form said 2-halopyridine-N-oxide or pyridine-N-oxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing 2,6-dichloropyridine which comprises reacting an organic solvent-free, catalyst-free reaction mixture comprising 2-chloropyridine and chlorine in the presence of a hydrogen chloride scavenger and ultraviolet light, and optionally in the presence of added moisture, at a temperature of between about 90.degree. C. and about 185.degree. C. Also claimed is a method for preventing calcium chloride plugging of the chlorine feed stream and for preventing calcium chloride build-up in the above reaction mixture which comprises adding moisture in the form of water or steam, or a combination thereof, to the reaction mixture prior to, or during, the reaction of said process.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for minimizing or reducing the amount of residual free hydrazine in polymer latices. The process is particularly useful in the manufacture of hydrogenated nitrile rubber which is resistant to oxidative degradation at high temperatures, as well as resistant to corrosive environments such as acid environments. Nitrile rubbers are useful in the manufacture of fan belts, seals, gaskets, and hoses in increasingly small and hot-running car engines.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for minimizing or reducing the amount of residual free hydrazine in polymer latices. The process is particularly useful in the manufacture of hydrogenated nitrile rubber which is resistant to oxidative degradation at high temperatures, as well as resistant to corrosive environments such as acid environments. Nitrile rubbers are useful in the manufacture of fan belts, seals, gaskets, and hoses in increasingly small and hot-running car engines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for minimizing or reducing the amount of residual free hydrazine in polymer latices. The process is particularly useful in the manufacture of hydrogenated nitrile rubber which is resistant to oxidative degradation at high temperatures, as well as resistant to corrosive environments such as acid environments. Nitrile rubbers are useful in the manufacture of fan belts, seals, gaskets, and hoses in increasingly small and hot-running car engines.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for making nitrile rubber characterized by being essentially gel-free and at least about 90% saturated. The process comprising reacting an ethylenically unsaturated polymer in latex from, hydrazine, and an oxidant, followed by coagulation and filtration in order to isolate the reduced rubber. The process utilizes a reaction mixture containing a high molar ratio of hydrazine to unsaturated polymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for reducing or eliminating hydrazine from a mixture containing hydrazine and a polymer, wherein the polymer is in latex form.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved oxygen-scavenging and corrosion-inhibiting agent for fluidic systems comprising a hydroquinone compound with hydrazine (1:1 molar ratio). Also disclosed are methods for using this agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are selected poly(oxyalkylated) pyrazoles of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R' are independently selected from lower alkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; each R" is individually selected from hydrogen and methyl; and n is from 2 to about 20. These compounds are shown to be effective corrosion inhibitors in corrosive liquids such as acids, antifreezes and hydraulic fluids.

Abstract: Haloisocyanuric acids are prepared in a process in which solid cyanuric acid is reacted with a dihalogen monoxide gas, such as dichlorine monoxide or dibromine monoxide.

Abstract: The rapid removal of dissolved oxygen from aqueous solutions is accomplished by the use of a composition comprised of a mixture of an aqueous solution of hydrazine and a catalytic proportion of an aryl amine compound. The compositions of this invention are particularly useful in the removal of dissolved oxygen from aqueous solutions such as boiler water, thereby inhibiting corrosion of the metal surfaces of the boiler.

Abstract: The rapid removal of dissolved oxygen from aqueous solutions is accomplished by treating the solution with an effective proportion of a liquid organic hydrazine compound. The method of this invention is particularly useful in the removal of dissolved oxygen from aqueous solutions such as boiler water, thereby inhibiting corrosion of the metal surfaces of the boiler.