Abstract: This invention relates to novel water soluble metal working fluid compositions, their use to work metal, a process for working metal using such compositions and the metal worked article of manufacture. More particularly, this invention relates to fluid compositions useful in cutting, grinding, shaping and other metal working operations which require a lubricant. The terms “first Group A” and “second Group B” are used herein to denote different groups and not to indicate any sequence of use or selection as any possible combination or sequence of use of a component(s) is envisioned without limit of any kind. The disclosed fluid compositions are also anticorrosive and environmentally more acceptable than current oil based fluids.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel water soluble metal working fluid compositions, their use to work metal, a process for working metal using such compositions and the metal worked article of manufacture. More particularly, this invention relates to fluid compositions useful in cutting, grinding, shaping and other metal working operations which require a lubricant. The terms “first Group A” and “second Group B” are used herein to denote different groups and not to indicate any sequence of use or selection as any possible combination or sequence of use of a component(s) is envisioned without limit of any kind. The disclosed fluid compositions are also anticorrosive and environmentally more acceptable than current oil based fluids.

Abstract: Superabsorbent fiber and film compositions comprising partially acidified, hydrolyzed, internally plasticized, crosslinked, superabsorbing fibers or film derived from polysuccinimide and processes for preparing same.

Abstract: Superabsorbent fiber and film compositions comprising partially acidified, hydrolyzed, internally plasticized, crosslinked, superabsorbing fibers or film derived from polysuccinimide and processes for preparing same.

Abstract: Superabsorbent fiber and film compositions comprising partially acidified, hydrolyzed, internally plasticized, crosslinked, superabsorbing fibers or film derived from polysuccinimide and processes for preparing same.

Abstract: There are disclosed corrosion inhibiting compositions comprising (a) at least one amido acid or salt thereof and (b) at least one of an aryltriazole or 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole wherein the molar ratio of (a) to (b) is about 0.34:1 to about 5:1, and aqueous metal working fluids containing the corrosion inhibiting compositions of the invention.

Abstract: Superabsorbent polymer compositions comprising a fiber-containing composition derived from cellulosic fibers, synthetic fibers or mixtures thereof which is at least partially coated with a partially acidified, hydrolyzed, internally plasticized, crosslinked, superabsorbing polymers derived from polysuccinimide and processes for preparing same.

Abstract: Superabsorbent fiber composition comprising partially hydrolyzed, internally plasticized, crosslinked, superabsorbing fibers derived from polysuccinimide and process for preparing same. Superabsorbent film composition comprising partially hydrolyzed, internally plasticized, crosslinked, superabsorbing film derived from polysuccinimide and process for preparing same.

Abstract: Superabsorbent polymer compositions comprising a fiber-containing composition derived from cellulosic fibers, synthetic fibers or mixtures thereof which is at least partially coated with a partially hydrolyzed, internally plasticized, crosslinked, superabsorbing polymer derived from polysuccinimide and processes for preparing same.

Abstract: Superabsorbent fiber and film compositions comprising partially acidified, hydrolyzed, internally plasticized, crosslinked, superabsorbing fibers or film derived from polysuccinimide and processes for preparing same.

Abstract: A first embodiment comprises reacting PSI with polyhydrazide selected from the group consisting of dihydrazides and trihydrazides and mixtures thereof, subsequently hydrolyzing the crosslinked PSI with base to produce crosslinked polyaspartate. A second embodiment comprises reacting PSI with hydrazine to form an intermediate product which is reacted with polyacyl chloride or polyester to produce crosslinked PSI followed by hydrolysis to form crosslinked salt. Isolation of the intermediate before reaction with the polyacyl chloride or polyester is unnecessary.

Abstract: A process for preparing superabsorbing crosslinked polyaspartate salt by reacting crosslinked polysuccinimide having a weight average molecular weight of at least 20,000 Daltons with neat base or aqueous base wherein the ratio of water to crosslinked polysuccinimide is zero or positive up to about 10, preferably about 3.3. The resulting salt is either a solid or paste.

Abstract: A method of preparing superabsorbent polymer as crosslinked polyaspartate salt by reacting polysuccinimide dissolved in organic solvent with crosslinker and reacting the polysuccinimide in situ with neat or a solution of alkali metal hydroxide to form the crosslinked salt.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for preparing polysuccinimide by the thermal polycondensation of amino acids such as L-aspartic acid in the presence of an acidic catalyst for the polycondensation reaction and a surfactant either in the dry state or in the presence of a high boiling organic reaction medium whereby a polymer is provided more efficiently.

Abstract: A process for crosslinking polysuccinimide (PSI) by reacting dry PSI with an N-containing crosslinker.

Abstract: A process for preparing precursors for amide containing organic peracids is disclosed wherein a polycarboxylic acid is esterified with a low molecular weight alkyl alcohol followed by formation of an amide by reacting the ester with an amine to provide a monoamido carboxylic acid ester. Unwanted diester is removed from the reaction mixture by precipitation at relatively low temperature. The ester is recovered from the reaction mixture by either precipitation or a distillation procedure under high temperature and reduced pressure. The esters are converted to acids highly desirable as precursors for peracids useful as bleaches in laundry detergents.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for preparing granular esters in one step by the reaction of an alcohol with acid chloride in an aqueous alkaline medium with moderate shear agitation and optionally in the presence of a surfactant.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel process of preparing highly pure monoamido acid by the reaction of a dibasic acid and an amine wherein a large molar excess of dibasic acid is utilized and conveniently recovered for recycle in the process to prepare additional amounts of the said monoamido acid. It has been discovered that amidation of both acid groups of the dibasic acid is held to low levels while efficiency of the reaction is maintained by recycle of unreacted starting acid. The unwanted diamido compound is separated from the desired product by first forming a water soluble salt of the monoamido acid then removing it from the insoluble diamido by-product by conventional means such as filtration. The desired monoamido acid may be recovered by acidification of the salt thereby precipitating the acid for easy recovery from an aqueous medium.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for preparing sulfonyl acids from mercaptans in a single reactor. The mercaptan is converted to a mercaptide and reacted with an acrylic acid or salt thereof in a basic reaction medium. After formation of the thioether, the reaction medium is treated with chlorine gas to oxidize the thioether to the sulfone. Mild conditions and readily available starting materials render the method capable of preparing such acids efficiently in large scale amounts.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for preparing sulfonyl acids from mercaptans in a single reactor. The mercaptan is converted to mercaptide and reacted with a lactone or lactam in an organic solvent which is removed after formation of a thioether containing acid. Water is provided as a solvent for the oxidation of the thioether to the sulfone. Mild conditions and readily available starting materials render the method capable of preparing such acids in large scale amounts.