Abstract: A colloidal silica slurry comprising: a low metals ammonium-stabilized silica sol having the following characteristics: SiO.sub.2 present in the range between about 15 to about 50 weight percent; a pH in the range between about 8.5 to about 11.3; a particle diameter in the range between about 4.0 to about 130 nm; aluminum, as Al, present in an amount less than about 100 ppm, based on SiO.sub.2 ; iron, as Fe, present in an amount less than about 50 ppm, based on SiO.sub.2 ; potassium, as K, present in an amount less than about 25 ppm, based on SiO.sub.2 ; and sodium, as Na, present in an amount less than about 500 ppm, based on SiO.sub.2 ; and a bactericide, a polishing rate accelerator which differs from the bactericide, and/or a sodium chlorite or sodium hypochlorite biocide. Optionally, a fungicide may also be added to the colloidal silica slurry to inhibit fungi growth.

Abstract: An aqueous slurry of comprising a plurality of synthetic fibers and from 0.1-10 percent by weight based on the weight of the fibers of a water-soluble acrylamide polymer dispersant containg at least 5 percent by weight of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid units, said polymer having an RSV of at least 10.

Abstract: Colloidal silica prevents the interaction of cationic softeners and water-soluble polymers which are present in the manufacture of fiberglass mats.

Abstract: A method of preventing the interaction of cationic softeners coated upon the surfaces of glass fibers with anionic polymers contained in aqueous baths used in forming the glass fibers into mats which comprises treating the fiber with at least 3 parts per million, of a water-soluble anionic vinyl polymer having a molecular weight range of from 500-50,000.

Abstract: A stable aqueous slurry of particles which comprises:______________________________________ Ingredient % by weight ______________________________________ water 40-60 oil-in-water emulsion 10-30 acrylic acid polymer having a .1-1 MW greater than 1,000,000 suspended particles 2-50 ______________________________________ .

Abstract: A bracket board is disclosed for supporting a bracket in which a base has disposed thereon a plurality of parallel horizontal facing panels. Each of the facing panels is separated from an adjacent facing panel by a horizontal groove. A reinforcing Z-section member is disposed in each of the horizontal grooves with the upper arm of each Z-section member being sandwiched between the base and an undercut on the lower edge of each facing panel.

Abstract: Water soluble zinc copolymer complexes of acrylic acidethylacrylate copolymers are useful in preventing corrosion in aqueous recirculating systems.

Abstract: A method of enhancing corrosion inhibition of inorganic corrosion inhibitors, particularly stabilized phosphate corrosion inhibitors, when used in high hardness waters containing at least 800 ppm total hardness which comprises adding to the high hardness waters a combined product which includes both the inorganic corrosion inhibitor system and an effective amount of a water-soluble acrylic acid:acrylamide copolymer having an acrylic acid:acrylamide weight ratio between 1:4 and 1:2 and having a molecular weight between 1,000-25,000.