Abstract: An apparatus and process are provided for non-combustion, high-temperature cleaning of organic contaminants from fragile parts which are resistant to heat below the temperature of combustion but which may not be resistant to burning or heat above the temperature of combustion, by pyrolysis in a self-inerting atmosphere not supporting combustion, and by oxidization at a controlled temperature below the temperature of combustion for the contaminants preventing fires, explosions, and difficult-to-control temperature variations, with means for removing smoke and fumes from effluent gases, and equivalently for cleaning non-fragile, heat resistant parts as well.

Abstract: Emulsifiable polyolefin waxes are prepared by reacting low molecular weight homo- and copolymers containing at least one alpha-olefin monomer having at least three carbon atoms with diesters of maleic acid in the presence of a free radical source. These emulsifiable polyolefin waxes having a Gardner color of less than two form excellent nonionic emulsions which are useful in low color floor polishes.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved method of controlling temperatures within a cleaning or reclamation furnace which is normally used to reclaim metal parts contaminated with combustible materials by pyrolyzing the combustible materials. A reclamation furnace usually includes a primary heat-input burner employed to heat the contaminated parts in the primary heating chamber, an afterburner chamber contained within the heating chamber having a secondary burner to burn volatile gases which are given off by the combustible materials as the parts are heated, and two separately-controlled automatic valve and spray nozzle assemblies connected to the primary heating chamber. Each nozzle assembly is connected to a pressurized water source to deliver a water-spray injection into the heating chamber.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with emulsifiable ethylene/carbon monoxide copolymer waxes prepared by low temperature solid phase oxidation of ethylene/carbon monoxide copolymers. These waxes have a desirable combination of properties including high viscosity, excellent color, and good emulsifiability.

Abstract: An automatic method and system for removing organic contaminants from glassware and metals, wherein preset timers and a temperature controller direct a three-stage pyrolysis-oxidation process continually monitored by combustion detection systems and applied within a high temperature oven incorporating additional safety devices for the protection of personnel and equipment.

Abstract: An electrically heated high temperature oven for removing organic contaminants from glassware and metals, wherein preset timers and a temperature controller direct a three-stage pyrolysis-oxidation process continually monitored by combustion detection systems and applied within a high temperature oven incorporating additional safety devices for a protection of personnel and equipment.