Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to the production of graphene by exfoliation in the presence of a dispersant, and the composition of graphene produced thereby.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of identifying in a fluid by measuring the amount of optical rotation the fluid causes in a beam of polarized light. The invention further provides for the use of an optional optically active marker in the fluids in order the impact the amount of rotation the fluid will cause. The invention provides a convenient and reliable means for identifying the fluid before, during and/or after the fluid's use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to using a marker in a functional fluid, which survives the use of the functional fluid in an application, with a reagent solution to identify the functional fluid rapidly either before, during or after the functional fluid's use and which is a suitable method for identifying a functional fluid in the field, and which may employ the use of test wipe, or medium, that contains the reagent solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of identifying in a fluid by measuring the amount of optical rotation the fluid causes in a beam of polarized light. The invention further provides for the use of an optional optically active marker in the fluids in order the impact the amount of rotation the fluid will cause. The invention provides a convenient and reliable means for identifying the fluid before, during and/or after the fluid's use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of identifying in a fluid by measuring the amount of optical rotation the fluid causes in a beam of polarized light. The invention further provides for the use of an optional optically active marker in the fluids in order the impact the amount of rotation the fluid will cause. The invention provides a convenient and reliable means for identifying the fluid before, during and/or after the fluid's use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to using a marker in a functional fluid, which survives the use of the functional fluid in an application, with a reagent solution to identify the functional fluid rapidly either before, during or after the functional fluid's use and which is a suitable method for identifying a functional fluid in the field, and which may employ the use of test wipe, or medium, that contains the reagent solution.

Abstract: Dispersion additive system can be applied to fibers or particles, exhibiting improved dispersion, by including in the additive system a sulfonic-acid derived compound such as 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to using an aerosol, mist, spray, liquid or semi liquid delivery system for the reagent solution containing the indicator or marker. This system comprises a reagent containing the indicator or marker that produces a color in the presence of reactants such as basic components.

Abstract: Resinous coatings can be applied to glass, exhibiting improved adhesion thereto, by including in the coating composition a sulfonic acid derived compound such as 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid or a salt thereof. Alternatively, the glass can be first coated with the sulfonic acid derived compound and thereafter the film-forming resin applied.

Abstract: Waxy hydrocarbyl substituted phenols or phenates are reacted into phenol formaldehyde resins to impart a waxy water resistant nature to binders. A preferred use of the modified phenol formaldehyde resins is as a binder in engineered wood products such as strand board, particle board, medium density fiberboard, plywood and I-beams. Binding the waxy material into the resin may provide a better dispersion of the waxy moieties and prevent migration as has been seen by the simple addition of waxy materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel emulsified composition comprising (a) major amount of an aqueous phase, (b) a minor amount of an organic phase and (c) a minor but effective amount of at least one emulsifier to emulsify the aqueous and organic phase resulting in a water in oil emulsified lubricants, in particular an emulsified greases. Further, the present invention provides a process for making the emulsified compositions.

Abstract: Waxy hydrocarbyl substituted phenols or phenates are reacted into phenol formaldehyde resins to impart a waxy water resistant nature to binders. A preferred use of the modified phenol formaldehyde resins is as a binder in engineered wood products such as strand board, particle board, medium density fiberboard, plywood and I-beams. Binding the waxy material into the resin may provide a better dispersion of the waxy moieties and prevent migration as has been seen by the simple addition of waxy materials.

Abstract: Oil based drilling fluids (muds) that include clays can be broken into at least three layers of their respective components (oil, water, and clay) by adding a few weight percent of a high HLB surfactant prediluted in water. Centrifugation can accelerate this separation process. The resulting oil, water, and clay layers can thereafter be more cost effectively recycled or disposed of following the process. In another embodiment an additional surface active agent is added to facilitate breaking the drilling mud into three or more phases without the centrifuge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel emulsified composition comprising (a) major amount of an aqueous phase, (b) a minor amount of an organic phase and (c) a minor but effective amount of at least one emulsifier to emulsify the aqueous and organic phase resulting in a water in oil emulsified lubricants, in particular an emulsified greases. Further, the present invention provides a process for making the emulsified compositions.

Abstract: A novel aviation fuel characterized by having a low freeze point (typically no higher than −40° C.

Abstract: A novel aviation fuel characterized by having a low freeze point (typically no higher than −40° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wax-containing liquid hydrocarbon fuel composition comprising (a) at least one wax-containing liquid hydrocarbon; and b) a transesterified acrylate polymer obtained by transesterifying a starting acrylate polymer with at least one higher alcohol, the transesterified acrylate polymer being present in an amount sufficient to modify the cold flow properties of the wax containing liquid hydrocarbon fuel.

Abstract: The low temperature flow properties of wax-containing liquids are improved by adding a composition comprising (i) a polymer of a C.sub.8-20 alkyl ester of an ethyleneically unsaturated 1,2-diacid, and (ii) the reaction product of an alkanolamine with a C.sub.8-50 hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition, comprising:(A) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of(A-1) a compound represented by the formulaT.sup.1 T.sup.2 --P(X.sup.1)--(S).sub.n --S--C (X.sup.2)--L.sup.1(A-I)(A-2) a compound represented by the formulaT.sup.3 T.sup.4 --P(X.sup.3)--(S).sub.n --S--(DMTD)--S--J (A-II)(A-3) a compound represented by the formulaL.sup.2 --C(X.sup.4)--(S).sub.n --S--(DMTD)--S--G (A-III)and(A-4) mixture of two or more of (A-1), (A-2) and (A-3);wherein in Formulae (A-I), (A-II) and (A-III): (DMTD) is a dimercaptothiadiazole nucleus; J is H, SR, --S--P(X.sup.5)--T.sup.5 T.sup.6 or --S--C(X.sup.6)-L.sup.3G is H, SR or --S--C(X.sup.7)--L.sup.4T.sup.1, T.sup.2, T.sup.3, T.sup.4, T.sup.5 and T.sup.6 are independently R, SR or OR; L.sup.1, L.sup.2, L.sup.3 and L.sup.4 are independently R, SR, OR or NRR; X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, X.sup.4, X.sup.5, X.sup.6 and X.sup.7 are independently O or S; each R is independently a hydrocarbyl group; and n is 1 to 4.

Abstract: This invention relates to a lubricating composition comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and a minor amount of(A) a compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein in Formula (A-I): X.sup.1, X.sup.2 and X.sup.3 are independently O or S, and X.sup.2 and X.sup.3 can be NR.sup.1 wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl; and G.sup.1, G.sup.2, G.sup.3 and G.sup.4 are independently R.sup.2, OR.sup.2 or R.sup.3 OR.sup.2, wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl and R.sup.3 is hydrocarbylene or hydrocarbylidene. In one embodiment, the inventive composition further comprises (B) an acylated nitrogen-containing compound having a substituent of at least about 10 aliphatic carbon atoms. In one embodiment, the inventive composition further comprises (C) a phosphorus compound. In one embodiment, the inventive composition further comprises (D) a thiocarbamate. In one embodiment, the inventive composition further comprises (E) a organic sulfide.