Abstract: A process for producing a substrate having a surface that is resistant to adhesion of alkaline starch wherein a coating composition comprising a fluorosilicone and a solvent is applied to the surface of the substrate. The process is particularly applicable with substrates which are components of paper machines, such as paper corrugators. There is further provided an improved process for producing a corrugated paper wherein a coating composition comprising a fluorosilicone and a solvent is applied to the surface components of a paper corrugator.

Abstract: A process is provided which can be used to treat aqueous streams comprising soluble biomaterials, especially proteins, wherein the concentration of soluble biomaterials is substantially reduced. The process comprises adjusting the pH of a substantially aqueous to less than or equal to pH 3 to produce a first pH-adjusted stream, which is in turn adjusted to greater than pH 3 to produce a second pH-adjusted stream followed by addition of a flocculant to produce a flocculated material.

Abstract: An improved method for the production of water soluble polyaluminosilicate microgels, formed by the reaction of solutions of alkali metal silicates with solutions of acids containing dissolved aluminum compounds, is provided.

Abstract: A process for producing paper, utilizing a combination of anionic and cationic aluminum compound additives and providing superior freeness and diminished turbidity, is provided.

Abstract: An improved method of paper formation, utilizing a combination of polysilicate microgel, anionic and cationic polymers with the optional utilization of an aluminum salt, is provided.

Abstract: An improved method for the production of water soluble polyaluminosilicate microgels, formed by the reaction of solutions of alkali metal silicates with solutions of acids containing dissolved aluminum compounds, is provided.

Abstract: An improved method for preparing low-concentration polysilicate microgels from a water soluble silicate and a strong acid in which the silicate and acid are mixed at a rate to produce a Reynolds number of at least 4000, the mixture is aged and then diluted to a silica concentration of not more than 1.0 wt. %. The method achieves reduced silica deposition during the preparation of the microgels.

Abstract: An improved method for the production of water soluble polyaluminosilicate microgels, formed by the reaction of solutions of alkali metal silicates with solutions of acids containing dissolved aluminum compounds, is provided.

Abstract: An improved method for the production of water soluble polyaluminosilicate microgels, formed by the reaction of solutions of alkali metal silicates with solutions of acids containing dissolved aluminum compounds, is provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing low-concentration polysilicate microgels from a water soluble silicate and a strong acid in which the silicate and acid are mixed at a rate to produce a Reynolds number of at least 4000, the mixture is aged and then diluted to a silica concentration of not more than 1.0 wt. %.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for preparing low-concentration polysilicate microgels from a water soluble silicate and a strong acid in which the silicate and acid are mixed at a rate to produce a Reynolds number of at least 4000, the mixture is aged and then diluted to a silica concentration of not more than 1.0 wt. %.

Abstract: In emulsion blend explosives, the replacement of coarse salt particles, e.g., prills, by fines, i.e., particles which pass a No. 50 U.S. sieve, increases the water resistance of the explosive without deleteriously affecting its shelf life provided that the explosive, prior to such replacement, is storage-stable as determined by the Salt Extraction and lead compression tests described herein. Products containing a combination of whole and crushed ammonium nitrate prills, and emulsions made with an anionic emulsifying agent such as a fatty acid salt, are preferred. Depending on the fines content and chemical composition, other properties such as sensitivity to initiation and detonation velocity also may be improved.