Abstract: Clear-applying, non-foaming lecithin-based pan spray in which quite small amounts of water are added to form lecithin micelles against the spray foaming when applied and when heated.

Abstract: A ceramic composition for forming a ceramic dielectric body having a dielectric constant of less than about 5.5 and a TCE of less than about 4.5 ppm/.degree. C. The composition comprises a mixture of finely divided particles of 25-50 vol. % borosilicate glass 40-75 vol. % silica glass and 1-40 wt. % of a material selected from the group consisting of Ga.sub.2 O.sub.3, Ga.sub.2 SiO.sub.5, Ga.sub.2 TiO.sub.5, GaAs, GaPO.sub.4 and any gallium-contained compounds to inhibit the formation of crystalline forms of silica. The composition can be used with a polymeric binder to produce an unfired green tape which is co-fireable with high conductivity metallurgies such as gold, silver and silver/palladium.

Abstract: A synergistic composition of biocides for the preparation of anti-fouling paint preferably containing at least one of the group of 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl-cyclohexyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl phenyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynylbenzyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl propyl carbamate and 4-iodo-3-butynyl propyl carbamate and at least one of the group of tributyltin compounds consisting of bis(tributyltin) oxide, tributyltin fluoride, tributyltin methacrylate, tributyltin phosphate and tributyltin naphthenate. Said composition is more effective in protecting ship bottoms or underwater constructions than each component itself.

Abstract: Aqueous application systems for applying additives to polymeric particles, methods of preparing aqueous emulsions which include at least one processing, stabilizing or other functional polymer additive and an emulsifiable wax. Also disclosed are methods of applying additives to polymeric particles and to polymeric particles treated by such methods.

Abstract: A method and composition for the ovipositional disruption of the navel orangeworm by releasing into the air, in the area where the navel orangeworms are to be disrupted, an effective amount of a fatty acid mixture containing oleic acid and at least one other fatty acid having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms. The fatty acid mixture is preferably applied by combining at with a carrier, such as water, in the form of an emulsion which desirably contains one or more of a surfactant, a chemical slow release agent, a physical slow release agent, a UV inhibitor, or an antioxidant.

Abstract: A synergistic composition of biocides for the preparation of anti-fouling paint preferably containing at least one of the group of 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl-cyclohexyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl phenyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynylbenzyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl propyl carbamate and 4-iodo-3-butynyl propyl carbamate and at least one of the group of tributyltin compounds consisting of bis(tributyltin) oxide, tributyltin fluoride, tributyltin methacrylate, tributyltin phosphate and tributyltin naphthenate. Said composition is more effective in protecting ship bottoms or underwater constructions than each component itself.

Abstract: Flammable liquids are soaked up and rendered safe from ignition by mixing with the liquid a particulate composition containing an absorbent solid, a first high molecular weight polymer soluble in the flammable liquid, a dry chemical fire extinguishing agent and, optionally, a second polymer which is not soluble in the flammable liquid but is soluble in water. The first polymer gels the flammable liquid and the solution of polymer and liquid serves to adhesively bind particles of absorbent solid together while the second polymer when wet with water forms a non-combustible film over all exposed surfaces.

Abstract: Fires, particularly fires of flammable liquids, are extinguished by applying to the burning surface an extinguishing composition containing particles of a thermoplastic polymer, suitably a rubber. The polymer particles are arranged in association with a sufficient quantity of a chemical extinguishing agent to protect the polymer particles during transit through flame to the burning surface. Upon striking the surface of a flammable liquid the polymer dissolves therein causing the liquid to gel and concentrating fire extinguishing agents on the liquid surface thus securing the liquid against reignition.

Abstract: Aqueous application systems for applying additives to polymeric particles, methods of preparing aqueous emulsions which include at least one processing, stabilizing or other functional polymer additive and an emulsifiable wax. Also disclosed are methods of applying additives to polymeric particles and to polymeric particles treated by such methods.

Abstract: Lightweight insulating boards in accordance with the present invention comprise Portland cement, fibers and fillers including:(a) 50-75% by weight of cement,(b) 0-5% by weight of cellulose fibers,(c) 0.5-4% by weight of alkali-resistant fiber material,(d) 5-20% by weight of mica,(e) 5-20% by weight of light filler and(f) 8-25% by weight of hydrated lime.They are shaped into boards from a suspension and are set at least 15 days, and preferably 28 days. The insulating boards of the present invention meet all of the requirements set for such materials regarding flexural strength, incombustibility, and the like.

Abstract: An algicidal composition which is effective against red tide comprises, a higher fatty acid or its salt as an active ingredient, such as 6, 9, 12, 15-octadecatetraenic acid.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a film forming binder and an antifoulingly effective amount of at least one of 3,3,4, 4-tetrachlorotetrahydrothiophene-1,1,-dioxide and 3,3, 4-trichlorotetrahydrothiophene-1,1-dioxide as an effective ingredient is highly useful as an underwater antifouling agent.

Abstract: An improved process for penetrating of difficult-to-treat wood with preservative liquids containing metal salts is described. More particularly, the improved process comprises the steps of contacting the wood with a mixture comprising(A-1) a preservative-effective amount of at least one hydrocarbon-soluble metal salt of an organic carboxylic acid wherein the metal is selected from the group consisting of transition metals, zinc, mercury, antimony and lead, and(A-2) a hydrocarbon solvent comprising at least 50% by weight of at least one petroleum distillate.The solvent utilized in the process of the invention optionally may contain one or more aromatic hydrocarbons. Preferably the solvent (A-2) will comprise at least about 50% of at least one paraffinic hydrocarbon having a boiling point above 130.degree. C. The mixture also may contain other desirable components in addition to the metal salts such as insecticides, flame retardants, colorants, fungicides, water repellents, etc.

Abstract: A composition or concentrate for preserving wood, which comprises 0.001-5% by weight of cyano-(4-fluoro-3-phenoxyphenyl)-methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate and/or (pentafluorophenyl)-methyl 1R, 3R-3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate or enantiomeric compounds thereof and more than 75% by weight, preferably more than 90% by weight, of a mixture comprising at least one binder at least one diluent, and optionally at least one emulsifier and/or wetting agent or mixture thereof. The binder in the wood preservative or concentrate (calculated as solids) amounts to at least 1% by weight, preferably at least 4% by weight of the composition. An alkyd resin and/or a vegetable drying oil is preferably used in the composition as the organic binder for preventing or reducing damage to beneficial insects.

Abstract: A method of producing an algae growth-repellent underwater coating and the resultant product is to be such that it can be operated and performed without causing environmental pollution.For that purpose, there is added to an underwater paint or the like, a zinc-bearing additive comprising (CN).sub.6 -complex salts of hydrocyanic acid, in particular hexacyano iron(II) acid or hexacyano iron(III) acid. Zinc ferrocyanide and/or zinc ferricyanide is/are added to a colorless underwater paint, as a sole or additional pigment, in particular mixed with potassium ferrocyanide or ferricyanide or yellow soda or yellow calcium.

Abstract: A novel stable, homogeneous aqueous solution for application to wood surfaces is provided herein. The aqueous solution consists essentially of creosote, a conventional inorganic wood preservative component, ammonia and an oil. The oil and the creosote are present in specified proportions in the aqueous solution. When the solution is applied to wood, and the wood dried, a creosote-treated wood surface which may be painted is provided.

Abstract: An improved process for preserving wood by impregnating the wood with metal salts is described. More particularly, the improved process comprises the steps of(A) contacting wood in a vessel with a solution containing at least one soluble metal salt of an organic carboxylic acid under conditions of time, temperature and pressure which are sufficient(i) to effect penetration of the solution into the wood, and(ii) to maintain the metal:acid ratio in the solution removed from the wood in step (B) substantially the same as the metal:acid ratio in the solution used to impregnate the wood in this step (A),(B) removing at least some of the solution from the wood by reducing the pressure within the vessel, and(C) subsequently heating the wood to a temperature sufficient to fix the metal to the wood.

Abstract: Amine-complexed zinc salts of organic diacids selected from the group consisting of (i) dicarboxylic acids, (ii) diphenols, and (iii) phthalic acids. Specifically disclosed compounds include C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 alkylene diamine-complexed zinc salts of thiodiphenol and sulfonyldiphenol, and ethylene diamine-complexed salts of phthalic, isophthalic and terephthalic acids. Such amine-complexed zinc salts have utility as corrosion inhibitors in coating compositions for metallic substrates, e.g., paints based on alkyds, latexes or linseed oil. Also disclosed are anticorrosion additives, comprising the aforementioned amine-complexed salts distended on mineral fillers such as kaolin, and a method of making same by reaction of zinc oxide, amine, and organic diacid, at elevated temperatures, in an aqueous slurry of the mineral filler. At least the dicarboxylic acid and diphenol derived salts also display utility as inhibitors of marine growth (algae and barnacles) on substrates.

Abstract: The anti-fouling compositions and process described herein are capable of preventing or delaying for prolonged periods the fouling of structures such as boats, ships, piers, etc., having substantial portions thereof submerged in water. Processes are described herein for preparing and applying these compositions as coatings to objects to be submerged in sea water. These compositions comprise a number of components, some of which may be reacted, including: (a) an organotin polymer or copolymer of the monomer having the formula R.sub.3 SnOOCR', wherein R and R' are defined hereinafter; (b) a hydrophilic component having poor water solubility, preferably being water insoluble and having at least two hydroxy groups per molecule, such as caster oil, partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate, partially hydrolyzed copolymers of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate, polymers of monovinyl ether of alkylene glycols such as ethylene glycol, etc.

Abstract: The anti-fouling compositions and process described herein are capable of preventing or delaying for prolonged periods the fouling of structures such as boats, ships, piers, etc., having substantial portions thereof submerged in water. Processes are described herein for preparing and applying these compositions as coatings to objects to be submerged in sea water.

Abstract: Basic fire resistant material comprised of burned or calcined sintered dolomite and organic binding means having plastic properties which can be densified at low pressures, whose shaped bodies have intermediate and final strengths in a temperature range between 300.degree. and 1600.degree. C. in which, related to the fire resistant basic materials, the proportion of binding means is 3 to 8% by weight wherein 0.1 to 2% by weight are silicon-organic compounds, and the fire resistant basic materials are from 10 to 15% by weight of particles having a particle size smaller than 45 .mu.m.

Abstract: A process for impregnating green wood with oil-soluble metal salts is described. The method comprises(a) contacting the green wood with an aqueous system comprising(i) water,(ii) at least one oil-soluble metal salt of an organic carboxylic acid, and(iii) at least one surfactantfor a period of time sufficient to enable the metal salt to penetrate into the wood, and(b) removing the wood from contact with the aqueous system. Good penetration of the metal salt into the green wood is realized by this method when conducted under vacuum, at atmospheric pressure or at elevated pressures. Preferably, the metal salt is a preservative such as a fungicide, and the aqueous system also contains other desirable components such as fire retardants, coloring agents and insecticides.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for forming marine anti-fouling surface coatings comprise a polymer (e.g. maleinized polybutadiene) capable of cross-linking with amines, a hydrocarbyl polyisocyanate and a hydrocarbyl tin oxide or sulphide. The composition is preferably in two packs, which are combined on the surface to be coated, one pack containing the polymer and tin oxide or sulphide, and the other the polyisocyanate. A (thio) carbamate is formed as an intermediate which then hydrolyzes to an amine.A method of coating surfaces and surface coatings so produced are also claimed.

Abstract: A self-levelling cementitious mix, especially a screeding mix comprises high alumina cement and portland cement in non-critical proportions together with sufficient plasticizer and set retarder to make the mix workable in an acceptable setting period. Preferable proportions of the cement are 20-80:80-20 most advantageously 50:50.

Abstract: There is provided flame retardant thermoplastic compositions and masterbatch formulations effective for rendering thermoplastics flame retardant. A typical flame retardant composition could be comprised of 50 to 97 percent by weight of thermoplastic, 1 to 40 percent of a silicone base such as a linear silicone fluid or gum, 1 to 20 percent of a metal organic compound such as magnesium stearate, and 1 to 20 percent of a silicone resin such as MQ resin which is soluble in the silicone base.

Abstract: Branched-chain aliphatic carboxylic acids, or their alkali- or ammonium salts, are used for the protection of wood and other cellulose-based materials against attacks of sapstain and mould fungi. The acids contain 6 to 20 carbon atoms and are iso-acids or acids which are mono-branched in 2-position. 2-ethyl hexanoic acid, or its salts, is particularly preferred. The acids are particularly suitable for short-term protection treatment of wood. The acids can be applied in the form of water solutions or dispersions by means of dipping, coating or brushing.

Abstract: Surface-coating compositions that have improved resistance to attack by fungi and other microorganisms contain 0.1% to 3% by weight of a biocidal compound having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein each R represents an alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl, or alicyclic group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; X represents hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, nitro, an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; M represents an environmentally-acceptable metal having a valence of 2, 3, or 4; m is 1 or 2; and n is the valence of the metal M.

Abstract: Mixtures of esters of chlorine-substituted phenols are employed for the protection of textile materials from attack by micro-organisms. Dichlorophene, acetic anhydride and fatty acids with 6 to 20 carbon atoms are reacted together, and the acetic acid formed and excess acetic anhydride are substantially removed by distillation. Concentrated aqueous emulsions of the resulting mixture of esters are then produced for application to textiles.

Abstract: Conventional Copper based antifouling paints are improved by adding from 01 to 20.0 weight percent based on the weight of the Cuprous ion source of an additive compound which(A) will give a positive acid test to litmus paper in distilled water;(B) is at least slightly soluble in sea water; and(C) does not react quickly with cuprous ions in sea water to produce precipitates.

Abstract: Flame retardant compositions are provided in the form of blends of organic polymer, silicone polymer, and Group IIA metal C.sub.(6-20) carboxylate salt. The flame retardant compositions can be used as wire coating compositions.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel antifouling paint which has excellent storage stability for a long period of time and which affords a coated film having antifouling properties for a long period of time. The paint comprises two components, Component A and Component B, said Component A and said Component B being in separate packages which are mixed before application, wherein Component A contains organotin polymer as antifouling ingredient, and wherein Component B comprises vehicle resin and copper antifoulant.

Abstract: An air-cross-linkable lacquer binder comprising a copolymer of copolymerized units of from 10 to 40% by weight of glycidyl acrylate, glycidyl methacrylate or a mixture thereof, and 70 to 10% by weight of at least one other vinyl monomer which has been reacted with (based in each case on the quantity of lacquer binder) of from 0.01 to 30% by weight of at least one wood preservative having at least one glycidyl-reactive hydrogen atom and from 20 to 60% by weight of at least one air-drying natural or isomerized fatty acid and from 0 to 10% by weight of a dicarboxylic acid anhydride, said lacquer binder having an average molecular weight M.sub.n of from 1500 to 15,000 and an acid number of from 3 to 15. One special advantage of the lacquer binder according to the invention is that the wood preservatives are chemically fixed to the polymer molecule so that their release is retarded and the protective action is prolonged.

Abstract: Method for controlling fouling to structures caused by aquatic fouling organisms such as barnacles, slime, sea moss, algae, etc. which comprises applying to said structures sesquiterpene alcohols such as farnesol, nerolidol, and dehydronerolidol, and the organic carboxylic acid esters thereof.

Abstract: The present invention concerns flame-resisting paints, in particular, those which can be applied on wood, metals and plastic materials or elastomers. More particularly, it concerns "intumescent paints" endowed with excellent fire-resistance characteristics.

Abstract: Aqueous diorganopolysiloxane emulsions containing dispersed inorganic silicates which have been treated with an organosilicon compound to impart hydrophobic properties thereto. The resultant dispersions may be employed as release agents especially in molding tires.

Abstract: A wood preservative composition having deep penetration capability, leaving a clean surface and imparting high retention of active preservative within the wood, which consists primarily of (a) an organic wood preservative agent, (b) a hydrophobic agent, and (c) small amounts of an amorphous vinylic-type polymer, in a penetrating organic solvent. The preservative may be pentachlorophenol, an oxathiin compound or other preservative preferably of low mammalian toxicity. The hydrophobic agent may be fatty acids and their esters, fatty alcohols and paraffin waxes. The amorphous polymer may be a polystyrene, a polymethylmethacrylate, a polyvinylformal, an atactic polypropylene or other such amorphous polymer. The penetrating solvent may be most suitably chloroform, methylene chloride, trichloroethylene or liquefied petroleum gas, although others may be used. Solutions suitable for deep penetration pressure treatment are preferred.

Abstract: A biocidal composition suitable for use in marine anti-fouling coatings is a water-insoluble mineral having an internal pore structure, containing, within the pores a biocidal compound effective against marine growth. Preferred minerals are zeolites, particularly synthetic faujasites, and porous silicas; preferred biocidal compounds are organo-tin compounds.The compounds may be incorporated into anti-fouling paints e.g. epoxy, epoxy-coal tar and chlorinated rubber paints or wax coatings.

Abstract: A wood preservative effective against blue stain containing a fatty acid of 6-11 carbon atoms, boric acid and an alkali compound in stoichiometric excess of the fatty acid. The resulting composition is readily soluble in water, and the resulting solution can be applied by spraying onto the wood or be used as a bath into which wood is dipped.

Abstract: A novel composition constituting a mixture of 1,3,5-tri (variegated alkanols) hexahydro-s-triazines and 1,3,5-trialkanol hexahydro-s-triazines, where the alkanol moieties have from 1 to 4 carbon atoms. The composition is made by reacting a mixture of monoalkanolamines, preferably in substantially equal gram-molecular proportions, with paraformaldehyde and stripping off the water formed by the reaction. The composition is used by adding a bactericidally or fungicidally effective amount thereof to a carrier which is to be protected against the activity of bacteria or fungi or which is to be applied to a substrate to be so protected. The carrier may be a solid medium, such as solid soap or a liquid medium such as liquid soap, water or an organic liquid, e.g. a liquid alcohol or a liquid hydrocarbon. Typical carriers are cutting oil, hydraulic fluid, varnish, shellac, water- and oil-based paints, methanol, ethanol and propanol, liquid adhesives, cleaners and disinfectants.

Abstract: The preparation of 3',5'-dihalo-4'-hydroxyacetophenones and their use as fungicides are described.