Abstract: A water soluble ethylene dichloride ammonia polymer having a molecular weight of from 500 to 10,000 which contains from 5 to 50 mole % of dithiocarbamate salt groups. Also, disclosed is the use of these polymers in removing heavy metals from water.

Abstract: An oil-dispersible, water-based fuel additive is disclosed. The fuel additive comprises a metal salt solution, selected from the group comprising, an alkaline-earth metal salt from the II-A group of the periodic table of the elements, a transition-metal salt, a cationic surfactant, a solubilizing agent, and a stabilizing agent.

Abstract: An irreversible phototropic material consists of a plasticized matrix in which is suspended a phototropic transition metal salt and an additive which inhibits the production of haze in the phototropic material. Generally the additive is a substance which inhibits the reduction of the transition metal in the transition metal salt from a higher to a lower oxidation level. Suitable substances include chelating agents such as oxalic acid, ethylenediamine and EDTA, and oxidizing agents, such as chromium trioxide. The transition metal salt is preferably copper (II) chloride or a mixture of copper (II) chloride and bromide, while the matrix is preferably polyvinyl chloride or polyvinyl chloride/polyvinylidene chloride copolymer.These phototropic materials may be used in protective devices, such as goggles and windows, to protect objects or subjects against intense radiation.

Abstract: Stable, oil dispersible, aqueous dispersions of magnesium hydroxide useful as deposit control additives for residual fuels can be prepared. These slurries, of magnesium hydroxide contain generally:(A) 20-70% Mg(OH).sub.2 having a particle size of 50 to 1.0 micron;(B) 79-29% water;(C) 1.0-8.0% of a water-in-oil emulsifying agent having an HLB value of from 2 to 11;(D) 0.1-6% of a water soluble water-in-oil emulsifying agent having an HLB value of from 10 to 40;Said dispersion having a Brookfield Viscosity of from 100-5000 cps. (#3 spindle at 12 rpm, 75.degree. F.

Abstract: A highly stable metal oxide oil slurry useful in reducing slag, facilitating removal of deposits from boiler tubes, and reducing corrosion on the heating surfaces of boilers has been developed. Such a slurry consists essentially of about 50% by weight magnesium oxide or the entity of magnesium oxide and alumina oxide, together with an oil-soluble emulsifier such as alkanolamide and preferably ethanolamide, or an alkanol with a carbon chain greater than a C.sub.3 alcohol, an oil-soluble dispersant such as a C.sub.12 -C.sub.22 entity selected from an unsaturated or saturated fatty acid; e.g., oleic acid. Also, as a constituent is an anionic surfactant such as magnesium lauryl sulfate in an oil base such as No. 2 fuel oil. The alkanolamide is fashioned from heating alkanolamines and fatty acids either in a 1:1 ratio or 2:1 ratio. The reactant amino alcohol is in the range C.sub.10 -C.sub.24. The alcohol itself is greater than C.sub.3 and up to C.sub.16, with a preferred range C.sub.12 -C.sub.16.