Abstract: The present invention comprises one or more organic solvents that create a non-aqueous organo solvent delivery system, (NOSDS), and one or more Organo Polycarboxylate functionalities, OPCF, that results in a stable, non-aqueous solution that can easily, safely, evenly and economically coat nitrogen source granules and/or be added to a mobile liquid form of a nitrogen source such as an aqueous dispersion, pressurized ammonia gas or molten urea and/or molten modified urea. Using these solvents provides more flexibility for nitrogen source manufacturers to produce nitrogen sources designed for a particular soil or plant. The liquid solutions are comprised of NOSDS and OPCFs and one or more of a) nitrification inhibitors, b) urease inhibitors, c) pesticides, d) fungicides, e) herbicides, f) insecticides and g) micronutrients.

Abstract: An encapsulated flavour, comprising a core material, flavour material and a coating material, the core material comprising a finely-divided native starch, xanthan gum and konjac. The encapsulated flavours may be completely gelatin-free, while retaining the desirable qualities of gelatin.

Abstract: Water soluble polymeric compositions are provided including at least one polyanionic polymer component (e.g., a copolymer containing maleic and itaconic repeat units), and at least one high molecular weight component selected from copolymers different than the polyanionic polymer and preferably having dicarboxylic repeat units, and a cellulose or cellulose derivative. The compositions are preferably substantially free of hydrocarbons and can be used to coat solid fertilizers in order to reduce fines.

Abstract: Rubber pellets are coated with an anti-tack material. The anti-tack material may be comprised of a metallic stearate, such as magnesium stearate. The coated rubber pellets are loaded on to a rotational conveyance mechanism that rotates at a speed and radial amount to provide an interaction time between the rubber pellets and the anti-tack material. The coated rubber pellets may then be dried in a centrifuge dryer having a plurality of angled fins extending from a rotational shaft.

Abstract: Process and dosing station (1) for the preparation of a solution of a non-caking agent, wherein a concentrate of the non-caking agent is circulated in a loop (6) and wherein the concentrate is subsequently diluted by water to obtain the solution. A flow of the concentrate can be drawn from the circulation loop (6) and mixed with a flow of water. The obtained solution can subsequently be fed into a second recirculation loop (12). A flow of solution can be drawn off from the second recirculation loop for being dosed into an amount of salt.

Abstract: Liquid anti-oxidants made by mixing specific chemical compositions disclosed herein, followed by thorough stirring so that a homogeneous blend of colloidal-like solutions are obtained. Such liquid anti-oxidants are applied to the surface of the carbon-carbon composite that is needed to be protected against oxidation by brushing, dipping, spraying, or other painting techniques, and allowed sufficient time for the anti-oxidants to penetrate into the subsurface region of the composite and to let dry in a dry atmosphere. The coated carbon/carbon composites can be heat treated (or charred) at a temperature of about approximately 650 to 950° C. for a time period of about approximately one to seven hours. The above painting/heat treating processes can be repeated one to three or more times in order to obtain sufficient anti-oxidant char on or below the surface to a certain depth of the composite.

Abstract: An improved solvent system for the formulation and application of N-alkyl thiophosphoric triamide urease inhibitors. These formulations provide safety and performance benefits relative to existing alternatives and enable storage, transport and subsequent coating or blending with urea based or organic based fertilizers. These formulations are comprised primarily of environmentally friendly aprotic and protic solvents (particularly dimethyl sulfoxide and alcohols/polyols) to stabilize the urease inhibitor.

Abstract: There is provided an antioxidant agent excellent in anti-dripping property and anti-peeling property. The antioxidant agent in accordance with the present invention contains a plurality of glass frits having different softening points, potter's clay, and bentonite and/or sepiolite. On account of the potter's clay, the antioxidant agent applied to the surface of a metallic starting material is less liable to drip down. Further, on account of the bentonite and/or sepiolite, the antioxidant agent is less liable to peel off the surface of the metallic starting material.

Abstract: A process for extending the life of coolant fluids by passivating surfaces of components and parts in heat exchanger systems that employ coolants for heat transfer. In the method, heat exchanger parts with metal surfaces which chemically and detrimentally interact with additives in coolant fluids in the heat exchanger system are treated by contacting the metal surfaces with a phosphate-containing solution for the phosphate-containing solution to passivate the metal surface for subsequent contact with the coolant fluids.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid chemical for forming a water repellent protective film on a wafer that has at its surface a finely uneven pattern and contains silicon element at least at a part of the uneven pattern, the water repellent protective film being formed at least on surfaces of recessed portions of the uneven pattern at the time of cleaning the wafer. The liquid chemical contains: a silicon compound (A) represented by the general formula R1aSi(H)b(X)4?a?b and an acid; or a silicon compound (C) represented by the general formula R7gSi(H)h(CH3)w(Z)4?g?h?w and a base that contains no more than 35 mass % of water. The total amount of water in the liquid chemical is no greater than 1000 mass ppm relative to the total amount of the liquid chemical. The liquid chemical can improve a cleaning step that easily induces pattern collapse.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate to a method of modifying the electrical properties of carbon nanotubes. The method may include providing a substrate having carbon nanotubes deposited on a surface of the substrate, and depositing on the carbon nanotubes a coating layer comprising a mixture of nanoparticles, a matrix in which the nanoparticles are dissolved or stabilized, and an ionic liquid. A field-effect transistor including the modified carbon nanotubes is also provided.

Abstract: There are provided a processing liquid that is capable of suppressing pattern collapse of a fine metal structure, such as a semiconductor device and a micromachine, and a method for producing a fine metal structure using the same. The processing liquid for suppressing pattern collapse of a fine metal structure, contains a phosphate ester and/or a polyoxyalkylene ether phosphate ester, and the method for producing a fine metal structure, uses the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of dusting coal mine surfaces, the method comprising applying stone dust particles treated with a cationic and/or zwitterionic surfactant to surfaces in the coal mine. The invention also relates to liquid formulations, coal mine dusting agents and apparatus for use in such a method.

Abstract: A composition for retarding water loss and/or heat loss from a body of water comprises a polyoxyethylene ether having the general structure of R—(OCH2CH2)nOH where R is an alkyl group or mixture of alkyl groups, and n is the average number of ethylene oxide units in the polyethylene glycol segment, wherein R is lauryl alcohol and n is 2. The composition can be delivered as a neat liquid, solution, or dispersion in a solvent or carrier, without additional dispersants or spreading agents, and without hazardous or flammable solvents. Embodiments may include a thickening agent to stabilize the dispersion until use. Preservatives, colorants and fragrance can be added. The range for delivery of the composition in dilution is from about 0.1% to about 90% by weight in one embodiment, and from about 0.5% to about 50% by weight, and from about 1% to about 20% by weight in other embodiments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a protective composition, said process comprising mixing an oil and a wax at a temperature above the wax transition temperature to form a homogeneous composition, and quenching the homogeneous composition to ambient temperature at a rate of at least 15° C. per second. The invention further relates to a process for protecting a metal object against corrosion, wherein the metal object is provided with a layer of the protective composition according to the invention.

Abstract: A method for avoiding the agglomeration of pellets of several kinds of materials when treated at high temperatures, which comprises: covering the pellets with a long term stabilized magnesium hydroxide suspension which can be stored for at least three months without substantial agitation and without experiencing substantial settlement and solid hard substrate formation, comprising a solid content of about 51% to 61%; a water content of about 39% to 49%; a viscosity of about 500 to 1,500 cp.; an average particle size of about 1 to 2.5 microns; a Mg(OH).sub.2 content of about 50% to 60%; an equivalent magnesium oxide content of 34% to 42%; including a compound that improves the adhesion of the suspension to the pellets at a concentration of at least 30% in an amount of 0.

Abstract: The method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention mitigates the problem of gold contamination during the SMT assembly operations in the manufacture of Hybrid Multi Chip Modules (HMCM), achieving a high assembly process yield. This target is accomplished by protecting, at the first process step, the gold with a thin layer (0.02–0.03 millimeter) of a paste very soluble in water and washing it off. The protective layer obtained with the above described method is very strong. Furthermore it is very easy to remove, since it is soluble in water.

Abstract: A long term stabilized magnesium hydroxide suspension which can be used for covering pellets of several materials in order to avoid the agglomeration of a plurality of pellets when stored or subjected to a heat treatment and which can be stored for at least three months without substantial agitation and without experiencing substantial settlement and solid hard substrate formation, comprising a solid content of about 51% to 61%; a water content of about 39% to 49%; a viscosity of about 500 to 1,500 cp.; an average particle size of about 1 to 2.5 microns; a Mg(OH)2 content of about 50% to 60%; an equivalent magnesium oxide content of 34% to 42%; including an adherent compound at a concentration of at least 30% in an amount of 0.

Abstract: A method for sealing porous building materials, using a polyurethane and/or epoxy resin based sealing composition. The composition can include a substance/substance mixture with a viscosity of less than 100 mPa·s at 12° C. which can be added to a porous building material. This substance/substance mixture can be based on an epoxy resin. This resin can chemically react once inside of a porous region of the building material to substantially fill the pore system.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition adapted to be applied to coat a surface area of a vegetable in order to retard environmental degradation thereof. The composition comprises a film-former, a fungicide and a thickener distributed in a carrier liquid. The fungicide may be present in less than one percent (1%) by weight. The composition may include a pH buffer operative to maintain the pH of the mixture between 8.5-10.5. The film-former is operative to coalesce to form a film covering the surface area of the vegetable which is operative to retard dehydration thereof. The fungicide is entrapped throughout the film and is operative to inhibit mildew and fungus growth thereon. The present invention also provides a method of formulating a composition according to the present invention, as well as a method of protecting a decorative vegetable material using a composition according to the present invention.

Abstract: A cut flower preservative slurry composition comprising a water insoluble or hardly soluble cut flower preservative component and a dispersing agent for dispersing the preservative component in water to form a slurry.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a composition comprising a complex reaction product of an oil soluble cobalt soap and an oil soluble overbased calcium soap which serves as a "loss of dry" inhibitor, particularly in an oil-based paint, and as an accelerator with gel-time stabilizer and color development inhibitor characteristics in polyester polymerization.

Abstract: A method of improving the storage life of goods by storing the goods in an environment comprising heptafluoropropane at pressures of between about 0.1 atmospheres and about 2.0 atmospheres. Foods, pharmaceuticals, and other goods adversely affected by oxygen and/or moisture are effectively stored by the claimed method. The method is particularly effective for goods stored in plastic containers, and for goods stored in containers stoppered by rubber stoppers.

Abstract: A method for reducing the rate of degradation of stored agrochemicals, particularly pesticides, is provided which essentially involves incorporating a stabilizing compound into the agrochemical in preparation for storage, with the stabilizing compound selected from the group consisting of a diol and a triol. In the preferred embodiment, a pesticide having the active ingredient METASYSTOX.RTM. has an improved shelf life with the addition of about 2 parts by weight of propylene glycol to about 25 parts by weight of METASYSTOX.RTM..

Abstract: Novel formulations for aqueous foams which, in the presence of hydrocarbons, can persist for 24 hours or more. The foams are suitable for the suppression of hydrocarbon and polar organic vapors.

Abstract: The release agent compositions of the present invention comprise mixtures of amino-functional and amine-free polydimethylsiloxanes wherein the viscosity, amine equivalent and content of dimethylsiloxane oligomers containing up to 20 silicon atoms are within specified limits. The compositions do not evolve oily volatiles or silicon dioxide powder even during exposure to elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A concrete surface having at least a residual amount of sodium fluorophosphate. A method to reduce scaling due to freezing and thawing is also disclosed. The method comprises contacting the surface of a concrete with a system containing at least sodium fluorophosphate. The sodium fluorophosphate closes the pores to water and other foreign matter.

Abstract: Novel formulations for aqueous foams which, in the presence of hydrocarbons, can persist for 24 hours or more. The foams are suitable for the suppression of hydrocarbon and polar organic vapors.

Abstract: An improved foamable protein hydrolysate based concentrate is provided containing multivalent cations and a water soluble polymer, which remains stable in storage for at least six months and which, when diluted with 10 to 50 parts of water and mixed with air to generate a foam, produces a foam which lasts essentially unchanged for at least three days.

Abstract: A composition for forming an essentially biodegradable foam for application to a substrate to provide a barrier between the substrate and the atmosphere formulated from a mixture in water of specified materials in certain proportional relationships. Its use in preparing such a foam barrier is also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for the suppression of bauxite dust emissions from dry, finely divided bauxite ore. The method includes the step of contacting bauxite ore with an aqueous solution of a water-soluble vinyl addition polymer. The polymer being selected from the group consisting of non-ionic and anionic water-soluble vinyl addition polymers.

Abstract: Foam is formed from a solution of demineralized make-down water and foaming agent, and the foam contacted with solid materials to suppress process dust emissions. The foaming agent may be a low salt tolerant surfactant which loses its surface active properties in typical aqueous process streams, or end uses, thereby minimizing subsequent foam related problems. The low salt tolerant surfactant may be part of a combination of components for forming foam which is low salt tolerant.

Abstract: A paint peeling composition contains as effective components thereof 17 to 25 weight percent of polyvinylalcohol or 2 to 12 weight percent of an acrylic resin or polyvinyl acetate and a subsstance which when heated is in the form of minute shells enclosing a gas or vapor, the shells being thermally expandable without rupturing.

Abstract: Foam is formed from a solution of demineralized make-down water and foaming agent, and the foam contacted with solid materials to suppress process dust emissions. The foaming agent may be a low salt tolerant surfactant which loses its surface active properties in typical aqueous process streams, or end uses, thereby minimizing subsequent foam related problems. The low salt tolerant surfactant may be part of a combination of components for forming foam which is low salt tolerant.

Abstract: The interspace-filling finish (10, 15) of the textile backing of a flexible grinding tool has a foam structure, thereby achieving better filling properties, while at the same time ensuring good fiber bonding.

Abstract: A method of suppressing dust generation emanating from cement clinker by applying a foamed water/surfactant solution thereto. The solution comprises a low salt tolerant anionic surfactant.

Abstract: A concentrate composition for forming a stable aqueous foam. The concentrate composition comprises an anionic surfactant, a solvent and a stabilizer. The surfactant is preferably the sodium salt of an alpha olefin sulfonate such as sodium dodecyl sulfonate. The solvent is preferably a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 diol, and the stabilizer is a C.sub.10 -C.sub.18 alcohol.

Abstract: A stable aqueous foam concentrate for use in the generation of a stable aqueous foam having an expansion ratio of between 10:1 to as high as 1000:1 or more includes an anionic surfactant material of a chain length of between C12 to C14, a glycol or mixtures thereof, a fatty alcohol of between C12 and C14 chain length and a copolymer of maleic anhydride. The components, other than the polymer are mixed to form a micellar structure and the polyer is then added to react with at least one of the components of at least some of the micelles. Upon foam formation, the polymer which is covalently bound operates to reduce the water drainage rate to increase the foam stability, the foam being biodegradable.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing composition including potassium carbonate, a boron-containing compound, and water. In another embodiment, the fire extinguishing composition, in addition to the above, includes a potassium salt of an organic acid having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms. The fire extinguishing composition is non-corrosive to metals.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid anticaking and antidusting composition is disclosed which comprises from 20 to 30 parts of a sodium naphthalene sulfonate, from 17 to 28 parts of an ammonium naphthalene sulfonate, and from 30 to 80 parts of water. In preferred practice, the compositions also include an alkene sulfonate containing from 6 to 26 carbon atoms as the sodium or potassium salt in an amount of from 1 to 5 parts. The compositions are neutralized with an acid, like sulfuric acid, to a pH of from about 5 to about 7.

Abstract: A composition for protection of the liquid surface from heat- and mass-trfer, for example from evaporation, contains a polymer limitedly swelling in the protected liquid or a mixture of said polymer with a neutral filler having a density lower than the density of the protected liquid.A method for protection of the liquid surface from heat- and mass-transfer comprising application of said composition on the surface of a liquid, for example petroleum, in an amount of from 0.1 to 2 kg per m.sup.2. Upon contacting of the polymer with the liquid the polymer rapidly swells and forms a continuous gel-like covering which hinders the heat- and mass-transfer on the liquid surface.

Abstract: This invention provides a foam fire-extinguishing composition containing (a) dibenzylidene sorbitol, dibenzylidene xylitol or the derivative thereof substituted at the nucleus, (b) a surfactant, (c) a stabilizer, (d) a polar organic solvent and (e) water. The composition of the present invention is suitable for extinguishing a fire of organic solvents, particularly polar organic solvents.

Abstract: An aqueous gel comprising water and a cross-linked polyacrylamide provides a transparent, thermally insulating cover for a solar pond. Heat losses from the top of the pond to the atmosphere due to convection currents are minimized as well as losses due to evaporation. Advantage is taken of convection currents to maximize heat extraction efficiency.

Abstract: There is disclosed an anticaking composition comprising a dispersion of an alkyl or cycloalkyl amine, either unneutralized or as a salt, in a liquid medium comprising a water-in-oil emulsion containing from about 5 to about 60 percent, by weight, of water.There is also disclosed a method of treating hygroscopic or water soluble material in particulate form comprising contacting said material with an anticaking composition which comprises a dispersion of an alkyl or cycloalkylamine in a liquid medium comprising a water-in-oil emulsion containing from about 5 to about 60 percent, by weight, of water, in an amount sufficient to reduce the tendency of said material to agglomerate.

Abstract: This invention comprises a combination of a water soluble polymer of the polyacrylic acid type, a foam stabilizer of dodecyl alcohol, a surfactant, a solvent and water as a concentrate for use in producing stabilized aqueous foams. In another aspect, the invention comprises a solution of the concentrate with water. In still another aspect the invention includes a method of generating stabilized aqueous foams.

Abstract: Heat loss and evaporation from contained bodies of water are reduced by generating a cured polysiloxane foam on the surface of the water. The foam is formed by reacting an organohydrogenpolysiloxane with the water in the presence of a rhodium catalyst or an inhibited or chelated platinum catalyst.

Abstract: A very effective composition for inhibiting vapor losses of stored hydrocarbons comprises a mixture of a surfactant, such as a foaming agent, and a polyglycol. A method for retarding evaporation of volatile hydrocarbons from a body of liquid hydrocarbon material is provided by forming a thin film of these compositions on the surface of the body of liquid hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Scoopability of triethylene diamine (TEDA) is improved by admixture therewith of a minor quantity (about 0.5 up to 2% by weight) of an additive in liquid form. The types of additives described are liquid glycol compounds selected from among polyethylene glycols, glycol esters, glycol ethers and amino alcohols. Preferred additives are: Carbowax polyethylene glycols having the general formulaHOCH.sub.2 (CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2).sub.x CH.sub.2 OHwherein x is about 3 to about 13, glycol diacetate and triethylene glycol diacetate.

Abstract: A very effective composition for inhibiting vapor losses of stored hydrocarbons comprises a mixture of a surfactant, such as a foaming agent, and a polyglycol. Indeed a method for retarding evaporation of volatile hydrocarbons from a body of liquid hydrocarbon material is provided by forming a thin film of these compositions on the surface of the body of liquid hydrocarbons.

Abstract: This invention relates to a disinfecting epidermal cleaner using peroxidase, peroxide and iodide. The active components are maintained inactive until admixed in a .[.define.]. .Iadd.defined .Iaddend.proportion with water. The pH at which the peroxidase is stored is between 7.0 and 9.0 and the pH of the admixture of the active components is between 3.0 and 6.5.