Abstract: A universal aqueous composition and a process for using such a composition for pretreating metal substrates is provided. The aqueous composition includes a hydroxy functional cyclic compound, such as a tannin, in an amount of at least about 500 ppm, phosphate ions, an oxidizer-accelerator, and at least one Group IVB metal compound capable of converting to a metal oxide upon application to the metal substrate, such as a fluorozirconate or fluorotitanate. The composition may further contain fluoride ions and/or iron. The composition is particularly useful for corrosion resistance with a variety of metals such as iron, steel, zinc-coated surfaces, aluminum, and alloys thereof. A disaccharide may further be provided to prolong the useful life of the composition, particularly when used in spray applications.

Abstract: A universal aqueous composition and a process for using such a composition for pretreating metal substrates is provided. The aqueous composition includes a hydroxy functional cyclic compound, such as a tannin, in an amount of at least about 500 ppm, phosphate ions, an oxidizer-accelerator, and at least one Group IVB metal compound capable of converting to a metal oxide upon application to the metal substrate, such as a fluorozirconate or fluorotitanate. The composition may further contain fluoride ions and/or iron. The composition is particularly useful for corrosion resistance with a variety of metals such as iron, steel, zinc-coated surfaces, aluminum, and alloys thereof. A disaccharide may further be provided to prolong the useful life of the composition, particularly when used in spray applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method of synthesizing polyamines, the improvement comprising producing polyamines having an increased nitrogen content. It concerns the improved fuel additives thereby produced, and the resultant improved fuel composition which comprises an admixture of said fuel additive and a gasoline.

Abstract: Aqueous coating compositions are described which comprise(A) at least one cyclic hydroxy compound selected from the group consisting of cyclic polyhydroxy compounds and substituted phenols;(B) phosphate ions;(C) at least one oxidizer-accelerator; and(D) water.The coating compositions also may contain fluoride ions and/or iron. A method of improving the corrosion resistance of iron, steel, and zinc-coated surfaces also is described, and the method comprises contacting the surfaces with an aqueous acidic coating composition as described above. The coated metal surfaces may be subsequently provided with an organic or inorganic top-coat or seal-coat resulting in improved corrosion resistance, adhesion and detergent resistance properties.

Abstract: Aqueous coating compositions are described which comprise(A) at least one cyclic hydroxy compound selected from the group consisting of cyclic polyhydroxy compounds and substituted phenols;(B) phosphate ions;(C) at least one oxidizer-accelerator; and(D) water.The coating compositions also may contain fluoride ions and/or iron. A method of improving the corrosion resistance of iron, steel, and zinc-coated surfaces also is described, and the method comprises contacting the surfaces with an aqueous acidic coating composition as described above. The coated metal surfaces may be subsequently provided with an organic or inorganic top-coat or seal-coat resulting in improved corrosion resistance, adhesion and detergent resistance properties.

Abstract: An improved process of synthesizing gasoline soluble polyolefinic amines or polyether amines comprising the steps of reacting polyolefinic halides or polyether halides with polyamines in a specific sequence of reactions; distilling off non-reactive polyamine; neutralizing the reaction mixture; recovering polyamine(s) and water; and separating polyolefinic amines from the solids with simple filtration or centrifuge or decanting.

Abstract: A method of treating phosphated metal surfaces to improve the corrosion-inhibiting properties of the metal surfaces and to improve the adhesion of siccative organic coatings thereto is described. The method comprises treating a phosphated metal surface with an aqueous solution of a water-soluble organic titanium chelate which forms a water-insoluble deposit on the phosphated metal surface. Preferably, the water-soluble organic titanium chelate compound is TYZOR CLA, TYZOR 131 OR TYZOR 101. Optionally, though not required, the titanium chelate treated phosphated metal surfaces can be rinsed with water prior to the application of a siccative organic coating. In lieu of, or in addition to, the siccative organic coating, the titanium chelate treated, phosphated metal surfaces can be given a seal coating of a rust-inhibiting oil. Metal surfaces and metal articles treated in accordance with the method of the present invention also are described.

Abstract: A method of treating phosphated metal surfaces to improve the corrosion-inhibiting properties of the metal surfaces and to improve the adhesion of siccative organic coatings thereto is described. The method comprises treating a phosphated metal surface with an aqueous mixture of an aluminum zirconium complex comprising the reaction product of a chelated aluminum moiety, an organofunctional ligand, and a zirconium oxyhalide. Optionally, though not required, the complex treated phosphated metal surfaces can be rinsed with water prior to the application of a siccative organic coating. In lieu of, or in addition to, a siccative organic coating, the complex treated, phosphated metal surfaces can be given a seal coating of a rust-inhibiting oil. Metal surfaces and metal articles treated in accordance with the method of the present invention also are described.