Abstract: A method for oxidizing hydrocarbon compounds comprising passing a mixture of the hydrocarbon compound and excess oxygen over a catalyst comprising a carbonaceous substrate doped with a compound selected from the group consisting of metal oxide, metal oxyhalide, and precursors which form metal oxide and metal oxyhalide, and blends thereof under mild reaction conditions. The temperature of the reaction is below about 300.degree. C.

Abstract: A method for oxidizing halogenated organic compounds comprising passing a mixture of the halogenated organic compound and excess oxygen over a catalyst comprising a carbonaceous material under mild reaction conditions. The temperature of the reaction is below 400.degree. C. and the catalyst may be doped with acidic redox-active metal compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are high solids thermosetting compositions comprising a solution of a soft, low molecular weight, hydroxy-functional addition polymer resin and a low molecular weight reactive diluent having two or three aliphatic hydroxyl groups per molecule, the weight ratio of resin to diluent being greater than 1, said coating composition when combined with melamine crosslinking agent being of sprayable, roller coatable, or dip coatable viscosity. Cured coatings, coated articles and processes of coating an article are also disclosed.

Abstract: Low molecular weight copolymers of (1) acrylic acid esters or methacrylic acid esters of alcohols such as methanol with (2) esters of bicyclic alcohols such as isobornyl alcohol and unsaturated acids such as methacrylic acid, as contrasted with high molecular weight copolymers of such monomers (1) and (2) (see U.S. Pat. No. 3,485,775) and as contrasted to other acrylic polymers, are found to be exceptional in compatibility with practically all types of hard coating resins, and to lower the flow temperature of the mixture when using powder coating methods such as an electrostatic spray or a fluidized bed, electrostatic or not, as compared with the use of the hard coating resin alone.

Abstract: Low molecular weight copolymers of (1) acrylic acid esters or methacrylic acid esters of alcohols such as methanol with (2) esters of bicyclic alcohols such as isobornyl alcohol and unsaturated acids such as methacrylic acid, as contrasted with high molecular weight copolymers of such monomers (1) and (2) (see U.S. patent No. 3,485,775) and as contrasted to other acrylic polymers, are found to be exceptional in compatibility with practically all types of hard coating resins, and to lower the flow temperature of the mixture when using powder coating methods such as an electrostatic spray or a fluidized bed, electrostatic or not, as compared with the use of the hard coating resin alone.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous acrylic thermosetting resinous compositions having an alkaline pH and containing a specific rheological modifier in critical amount, and application to metal sheets, curing the same, and in a preferred embodiment shaping the metals to achieve metal decoration. By "decorating" is meant applying synthetic resinous coatings to the metal followed by a mechanical forming operation such as the formation of can bodies or screw-threaded bottle caps. The compositon is thermosettable and comprises (A) a water-insoluble addition copolymer of certain monomers in latex form, (B) a water-soluble urea-formaldehyde or triazine-formaldehyde reaction product or a water-soluble methanol or ethanol ether thereof, or a combination of the aminoplast products, and, as an essential component, (C) a water-soluble polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight of from about 400 to about 100,000.

Abstract: This invention discloses a polymer composition for the coating of substrates, comprising an aqueous alkaline blend having a binder consisting essentially of two components. Component A) is an addition copolymer of (1) about 3% to about 30% by weight of an olefinically unsaturated monomer containing a carboxyl group or mixture thereof, (2) at least one ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid, and, optionally, (3) other olefinically unsaturated monomers, the total of (1), (2) and (3) being 100%. The weight average molecular weight of the copolymer is between 10,000 and 500,000, and it is in the form of a solution or a colloidal solution in an aqueous phase. Component B) is an oligomeric addition copolymer of (1) at least one ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid, (2) 9% to about 50% of an olefinically unsaturated monomer having at least one carboxyl group, and, optionally, (3) other olefinically unsaturated monomers, the total of (1), (2) and (3) being 100%.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous acrylic thermosetting resinous compositions having an alkaline pH and containing a specific rheological modifier in critical amount, and application to metal sheets, curing the same, and in a preferred embodiment shaping the metals to achieve metal decoration. By "decorating" is meant applying synthetic resinous coatings to the metal followed by a mechanical forming operation such as the formation of can bodies or screw-threaded bottle caps. The composition is thermosettable and comprises (A) a water-insoluble addition copolymer of certain monomers in latex form, (B) a water-soluble urea-formaldehyde or triazine-formaldehyde reaction product or a water-soluble methanol or ethanol ether thereof, or a combination of the aminoplast products, and, as an essential component, (C) a water-soluble polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight of from about 400 to about 100,000.

Abstract: Aqueous resinous compositions having an alkaline pH for application to metal sheets and curing the same prior to shaping the metals to achieve metal decoration are disclosed. By "decorating" is meant applying synthetic resinous coatings to the metal followed by a severe mechanical forming operation such as the formation of screw-threaded bottle caps. The composition is thermosettable and comprises (A) an addition copolymer of certain monomers and (B) a water-soluble urea-formaldehyde reaction product or a water-soluble methanor or ethanol ether thereof. The copolymer contains small amounts of carboxyl and amide and/or hydroxyl functionality. The weight ratio of (A) to (B) is from 35:65 to 65:35, and the solids content is between 40 and 80 percent.

Abstract: Aqueous resinous compositions having an alkaline pH for application to metal sheets and curing the same prior to shaping the metals to achieve metal decoration are disclosed. By "decorating" is meant applying synthetic resinous coatings to the metal followed by a severe mechanical forming operation such as the formation of screw-threaded bottle caps. The composition is thermosettable and comprises (A) an addition copolymer of certain monomers and (B) a water-soluble urea-formaldehyde reaction product or a water-soluble methanol or ethanol ether thereof. The copolymer contains small amounts of carboxyl and amide and/or hydroxyl functionality. The weight ratio of (A) to (B) is from 35:65 to 65:35, and the solids content is between 40 and 80 percent.