Abstract: A pelletizing antistatic agent composition and a method of forming same are provided. The composition includes a predominantly C.sub.18 alkyl ethoxylated primary amine component and a metal stearate type of component, preferably together with an antioxidant. The resulting composition is formed into a plurality of pellets and functions as an antistatic agent in plastics of various types, such as food packaging polyolefin materials.

Abstract: A carbonyl compound is prepared from an unsaturated olefin charge stock having at least five carbon atoms per molecule. In the process, a reaction mixture is provided including the charge stock, a catalyst system, a high boiling solvent and a polar solvent. The resulting mixture is then treated to effect a substantial conversion of the unsaturated olefin hydrocarbon to a carbonyl compound. Thereafter, a reaction product including the carbonyl compound is separated from the catalyst system and other components of the reaction mixture by distillation.