Abstract: The present invention discloses the use of propanone 1,3-disulfonic acid as an esterification catalyst. This catalyst has a significantly higher reaction rate when compared to conventional esterification catalysts, such as methanesulfonic acid and sulfuric acid.

Abstract: A process is provided for converting waste distillation bottoms containing t-alkylphenols with substantial unknown constituents to useable para-t-alkylphenols. The process comprises heating the waste distillation bottoms with phenol and an acid catalyst to effect transalkylation. The waste distillation bottoms typically result from the production of para-t-alkylphenol and/or 2,4-di-t-alkylphenol.

Abstract: Compositions of poly(fluoroacetylene) useful for providing electrically conductive properties to plastics by a method of dehydrofluorination of saturated fluoroethylene polymers.

Abstract: An amino/phenolic composition effective for enhancing the storage stability of aldehydes, particularly sulfur-containing aliphatic aldehydes of low molecular weight, i.e., those containing from 3 to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A flame retardant, halogenated polyol having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an aliphatic radical substituted with at least 2 hydroxyl groups, X is a halogen, and X' is a halogen or hydrogen, is used in the reaction mixture for preparing flame retarded polyurethanes.

Abstract: A flame retarded composition containing tetrahalophthalate plasticizer and a halogenated resin is provided.

Abstract: A flame retardant, halogenated polyol having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an aliphatic radical substituted with at least 1 hydroxyl groups, X is a halogen, and X' is a halogen or hydrogen, is used in the reaction mixture for preparing flame retarded polyurethanes.

Abstract: Smoke suppressed rigid polyurethane foams are prepared from a reaction mixture comprising as the smoke suppressant additive a metal salt of a: dialkyl dithiocarbamate, a mercaptobenzothiazole, a 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole, a mercaptotriazine, a hydroxy thiophenol or an aliphatic dimercapto compound of 2 to 10 carbons.

Abstract: Polyoxyalkylene polycarboxylate ester is used for imparting soil release properties to textiles such as all polyester fabric either alone or in combination with other textile chemicals.

Abstract: A substituted urea compound containing at least one 2,2,2-trichloro-1-hydroxyethyl group is provided which is useful as a flame retardant for polymers such as polyurethane.

Abstract: Zeolites and metal-ion exchanged zeolite are used to impart smoke suppressant characteristics to halogenated polymers.

Abstract: A flame retardant polyol composition is prepared by reacting chloral with a compound selected from the group consisting of urea, diethanolurea, dipropanolurea, thiourea, sulfamide and mixtures thereof in the presence of a polyhydroxy composition having 2 to 8 hydroxy groups. These compositions are useful for preparing flame retardant polyurethane foams.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel phosphorus derivatives of 1,3-diethanolurea and certain polymeric reaction products such as polyurethane resins in which they are incorporated.

Abstract: A flame retarded composition containing tetrahalophthalate plasticizer and a halogenated resin is provided.

Abstract: A flame retardant composition is prepared by reacting chloral with a nitrogen compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: (a) X= ##STR2## or, --SO.sub.2 --; (b) Z is selected from O or S;(c) R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, and substituted or unsubstituted hydroxyalkyl of 2 to 4 carbons and mixtures thereof in a temperature range of 25.degree. to 100.degree. C., in the absence of a solvent and in an apparatus that provides efficient mixing. These compositions are useful for preparing flame retardant polyurethane foams.

Abstract: Polyoxyalkylene polycarboxylate ester is used for imparting soil release properties to textiles such as all polyester fabric either alone or in combination with other textile chemicals.

Abstract: A compound of Formula I: ##STR1## is useful as flame retardants for polyurethane foams. It is added directly to the reaction mixture for the preparation of the polyurethane foam.

Abstract: A rigid polyurethane foam is prepared from a reaction mixture incorporating therein a 2-trichloromethyloxazolidine or a thiazolidine derivative for imparting to the foam smoke and flame retardancy.

Abstract: Polyesters, polyamides and polyester-polyamides are flame retarded by incorporating a flame retardant amount of selected poly(metal phosphinate)s with the resins. The poly(metal phosphinates)s can be incorporated with the resins either by admixture of the poly(metal phosphinate)s with the polyester or polyamide or by adding the poly(metal phosphinate)s to the polyester or polyamide polymerization reaction whereby the poly(metal phosphinate)s become a part of the polymer structure.

Abstract: Polyesters, polyamides and polyester-polyamides are flame retarded by incorporating a flame retardant amount of selected poly(metal phosphinate)s with the resins. The poly(metal phosphinate)s can be incorporated with the resins either by admixture of the poly(metal phosphinate)s with the polyester or polyamide or by adding the poly(metal phosphinate)s to the polyester or polyamide polymerization reaction whereby the poly(metal phosphinate)s become a part of the polymer structure.