Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for heat treating, e.g. quenching a metal. The quenching composition includes a composition that comprises a polyamidopolyamine compound having a molecular weight of about 500 to about 100,000 and comprising a pendent amino group; and/or a non-polymeric amidoamine having a molecular weight of about 290 to about 5000 and comprising an amino group; and a hydroxyl containing diluent. These compositions impart one or more of the functions of quenching, lubricity, anti/low foaming and/or bioresistance to the quenching fluid.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a polyamidopolyamine and/or a non-poly-meric amidoamine are disclosed for imparting multiple desired characteristics to a variety of industrial compositions. In certain embodiments, these compositions are prepared by condensing a C4 to C16 poly basic acid, monobasic acid or derivative thereof with a polyamine comprising a primary amino group, and in the presence of an optional organic diluent. Certain specific polyamidopolyamine and a non-polymeric amidoamine formulae and compositions containing same are disclosed, as are methods of use of these compositions.

Abstract: Aqueous media for quenching metal substrates are provided and contain (i) a polyvinylpyrrolidone/polyvinylcaprolactam copolymer and (ii) one or more of a second polymer, which is selected from (a) a substituted oxazoline polymer; (b) a poly(oxyethylene-oxyalkylene)glycol; or (c) a polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer. The quenching bath provides reduced cooling rates through the martensite temperature ranges. Also provided are processes for quenching metal substrates using these quenching media.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for heat treating, e.g. quenching a metal. The quenching composition includes a composition that comprises a polyamidopolyamine compound having a molecular weight of about 500 to about 100,000 and comprising a pendent amino group; and/or a non-polymeric amidoamine having a molecular weight of about 290 to about 5000 and comprising an amino group; and a hydroxyl containing diluent. These compositions impart one or more of the functions of quenching, lubricity, anti/low foaming and/or bioresistance to the quenching fluid.

Abstract: Aqueous media for quenching metal substrates are provided and contain (i) a polyvinylpyrrolidone/polyvinylcaprolactam copolymer and (ii) one or more of a second polymer, which is selected from (a) a substituted oxazoline polymer; (b) a poly(oxyethylene-oxyalkylene)glycol; or (c) a polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer. The quenching bath provides reduced cooling rates through the martensite temperature ranges. Also provided are processes for quenching metal substrates using these quenching media.

Abstract: Aqueous media for quenching metal substrates are provided and contain (i) a polyvinylpyrrolidone/polyvinylcaprolactam copolymer and (ii) one or more of a second polymer, which is selected from (a) a substituted oxazoline polymer; (b) a poly(oxyethylene-oxyalkylene) glycol; or (c) a polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer. The quenching bath provides reduced cooling rates through the martensite temperature ranges. Also provided are processes for quenching metal substrates using these quenching media.

Abstract: The invention provides the combined use of UF and MVR for the treatment of industrial process fluid wastewater that contains recoverable material. The recoverable material desirably has a molecular diameter of less than about 5 to 6 nm and a boiling point of less than about 200 ° C. In one embodiment, the recoverable material may then be utilized in the preparation of another industrial process fluid. In another embodiment, the recoverable material is isolated and retained for later use. The invention thereby provides aqueous industrial process fluid which contains water; one or more of an emulsifier, oil, amine, biocide, thickener, lubricant, dispersant, antioxidant, corrosion inhibitor, alkaline compound, surfactant, and carrier; and one or more chemical compounds recovered from aqueous industrial process fluid wastewater treated with UF and MVR.

Abstract: Aqueous media for quenching metal substrates are provided and contain (i) a polyvinylpyrrolidone/polyvinylcaprolactam copolymer and (ii) one or more of a second polymer, which is selected from (a) a substituted oxazoline polymer; (b) a poly(oxyethylene-oxyalkylene) glycol; or (c) a polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer. The quenching bath provides reduced cooling rates through the martensite temperature ranges. Also provided are processes for quenching metal substrates using these quenching media.

Abstract: The invention provides the combined use of UF and MVR for the treatment of industrial process fluid wastewater that contains recoverable material. The recoverable material desirably has a molecular diameter of less than about 5 to 6 nm and a boiling point of less than about 200° C. In one embodiment, the recoverable material may then be utilized in the preparation of another industrial process fluid. In another embodiment, the recoverable material is isolated and retained for later use. The invention thereby provides aqueous industrial process fluid which contains water; one or more of an emulsifier, oil, amine, biocide, thickener, lubricant, dispersant, antioxidant, corrosion inhibitor, alkaline compound, surfactant, and carrier; and one or more chemical compounds recovered from aqueous industrial process fluid wastewater treated with UF and MVR.

Abstract: Aqueous media for quenching metal substrates are provided and contain (i) a polyvinylpyrrolidone/polyvinylcaprolactam copolymer and (ii) one or more of a second polymer, which is selected from (a) a substituted oxazoline polymer; (b) a poly(oxyethylene-oxyalkylene) glycol; or (c) a polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer. The quenching bath provides reduced cooling rates through the martensite temperature ranges. Also provided are processes for quenching metal substrates using these quenching media.

Abstract: Compositions useful in preventing fungal and bacterial growth in fibrous substrates, e.g., paper, are provided. These compositions also advantageously do not corrode metal substrates that are attached and/or adjacent to the fibrous substrate. The compositions contain didecyl dimethyl ammonium bicarbonate and didecyl dimethyl ammonium carbonate (DDABC), a water-soluble cationic salt of ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid, optionally water, and optionally an agent which complexes said water-soluble cationic salt of ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid. Also provided are products containing these compositions and methods of using the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides metal deformation compositions and emulsions which contain a phosphonate ester. Lubricating esters, emulsifiers, dispersants, antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors, alkaline compounds, and solubilizing carriers, can be included in the compositions and emulsions. Methods for deforming metals are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides metal deformation compositions and emulsions which contain a phosphonate ester. Lubricating esters, emulsifiers, dispersants, antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors, alkaline compounds, and solubilizing carriers, can be included in the compositions and emulsions. Methods for deforming metals are also provided.

Abstract: A reaction product of a polymer containing at least one cross-linkable functional group, a crosslinking agent, and a softener, and processes for preparing and using the same. Cellulosic products comprising the reaction product and processes for preparing the same.

Abstract: A creping adhesive containing about 1% to about 25% by weight solids comprising a multipolymer blend of polyoxazoline, polyethyleneimine, and modified polyethyleneimine, which imparts softness and resistance to bleaching, to a cellulosic web, and methods of using same are provided.

Abstract: A process for creping paper using a creping adhesive is described. The creping adhesive concentrate contains about 1 percent to about 25 percent by weight solids, and the solids contain oxazoline polymer and a polyamide resin polymer. The concentrate is diluted to about 0.1 to about 5 percent by weight solids and the diluted creping adhesive is applied to the surface of a drying cylinder. The paper is subsequently creped from the drying cylinder.

Abstract: A creping adhesive containing about 1% to about 25% by weight solids comprising a multipolymer blend of polyoxazoline, polyethyleneimine, and modified polyethyleneimine, which imparts softness and resistance to bleaching, to a cellulosic web, and methods of using same are provided.

Abstract: A creping adhesive containing about 1% to about 25% polyoxazoline by weight, which imparts softness and resistance to bleaching, to a cellulosic web, and methods of using same are provided.

Abstract: A process for quenching metals, particularly steel, using as the quenching bath an aqueous composition containing (a) a substituted oxazoline polymer and (b) an N-vinyl heterocyclic polymer or copolymer in which the heterocyclic group is composed of carbon, nitrogen and hydrogen. The quenching bath provides reduced cooling rates through the martensite temperature ranges.

Abstract: Metal, such as steel, is quenched in a quenching bath comprising an aqueous solution of a substituted oxazoline polymer, one example of which is polyethyloxazoline having a molecular weight of 50,000 to 500,000. The bath is capable of providing quenching effects similar to those produced by oil quenchants, as well as quenching times between those provided by oil and water.