Abstract: A method for inhibiting the oxidation of oils and fats or fatty acids which comprises adding an antioxidant and an oxyacid having an average particle size of 200 .mu.m or less to said oils and fats or fatty acids. According to this method, the oxyacid is easily dispersed or dissolved in said oils and fats or fatty acids, and the oxidation inhibiting effect is remarkably improved without deteriorating the quality of the oils and fats or fatty acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilizer composition for weather-resistant halogen-containing thermoplastic resin compositions, in particular based on PVC. The stabilizer composition according to the invention contains at least one natural or synthetic hydrotalcite, at least one basic calcium-aluminum-hydroxy compound, selected from basic calcium-aluminum-hydroxy-phosphites and basic calcium-aluminum-hydroxy-carboxylates, and at least one polyol and/or at least one hydroxy group-containing isocyanurate.

Abstract: Acetylenic maleates, fumarates and related derivative compounds are new compositions of matter having the formula:R.sub.1 O.sub.2 C--CH.dbd.CH--CO.sub.2 R.sub.2wherein R.sub.1 may be an organic moiety containing at least two carbon atoms triply bonded one to the other as:--C.tbd.C--and R.sub.2 may be hydrogen, an organic moiety, or R.sub.1 ; suitable for use as liquid injection molding inhibitors either singly or in combination with themselves or other liquid injection molding inhibitors when used for the process of liquid injection molding curable compositions enabling an increase in the size of articles manufactured therefrom, which new compositions of matter cure into the polymerizable or curable resins thereby creating new compositions of matter as cured resins from which said articles of manufacture are produced.

Abstract: This invention relates to a stabilized isothiazolone solution and more particularly, to a stabilized isothiazolone solution comprising isothiazolone expressed by the following formula (I), stabilizer expressed by the following formula (II), and organic solvent diffusing these compounds effectively: ##STR1## In these formulae, n, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 have the same definitions as defined in the detailed description of this application, respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed and claimed are cocoa extracts such as polyphenols or procyanidins, methods for preparing such extracts, as well as uses for them, especially as antineoplastic agents and antioxidants. Disclosed and claimed are antineoplastic compositions containing cocoa polyphenols or procyanidins and methods for treating patients employing the compositions. Additionally disclosed and claimed is a kit for treating a patient in need of treatment with an antineoplastic agent containing cocoa polyphenols or procyanidins as well as a lyophilized antineoplastic composition containing cocoa polyphenols or procyanidins. Further, disclosed and claimed is the use of the invention in antioxidant, preservative and topiosomerase-inhibiting compositions and methods.

Abstract: The use of 4-tert-butyl-1-cyclohexanol as an antioxidant in soaps, shampoos and other cosmetic products, as well as in all-purpose cleaners, is described.

Abstract: An improved preservative and embalming fluid and method has been developed. The embalming fluid is a mixture including glutaraldehyde, an aromatic ether of ethanol, e.g. phenoxyethanol, at least one alcohol, and a polyhydric alcohol humectant. The formulation has no formaldehyde. The concentrate is diluted with water for use and may include a borate buffer.

Abstract: Dehydroshikimates are used as antioxidants for oxidation susceptible compositions, as well as for inhibiting oxidative physiological processes. Particularly, the parent acid and its derivatives find application in inhibiting the oxidation of food substances, feed, dietary supplements, oils, polymers, fuels, lubricants, cosmetics, medicinal agents, inks, dyes, and other oxidative sensitive products, over extended periods of time and at elevated temperatures. The subject compounds can be used at low concentrations.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, as stabilizers for protecting organic materials against thermal, oxidative or light-induced degradation.

Abstract: Low base number (LBN) sulphonates derived from high molecular weight sulphonic acids have low viscosity, are chloride free and are not skin sensitisers. In their preparation, neutralisation of high molecular weight sulphonic acids or partially neutralised soaps of high molecular weight sulphonic acids is completed by the use of a high base number sulphonate in conjunction with a carboxylic acid. The process does not require the use of chloride containing promoters and produces low chloride products which do not skin on exposure to air.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of producing plant proteins for use in nutritional products that have reduced levels of phytoestrogens, manganese or nucleotides. More specifically, this invention is directed to a method of using ion exchange technology to remove phytoestrogens, manganese or nucleotides from plant proteins. This invention is also directed to the plant protein product resulting from the inventive process and to nutritional products that use the plant protein product as a source of amino nitrogen.

Abstract: Vanillin is difficult to separate from second organic chemicals produced therewith such as parahydroxybenzaldehyde by conventional distillation or rectification because of the proximity of their boiling points. Vanillin can now be readily separated from such second organic chemicals by azeotropic distillation using as an effective azeotropic distillation agent, dibenzyl ether.

Abstract: A diphosphite is provided derived from phosphorous trihalide, tetra alkyl hindered bisphenol, and a neoalkyl diol. The phosphites exhibit improved stability and are useful as thermal oxidative stabilizers for thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: An aglucone is isoflavone enriched vegetable protein extract and protein material are provided, as well as a high genistein content material and a high daidzein content material. Isoflavone conjugates in a vegetable material are converted to isoflavone glucosides by treating the vegetable material at a temperature and a pH for a period of time sufficient to effect the conversion. The isoflavone glycosides are converted to glucose isoflavones by enzymatic reaction. The vegetable material is extracted with an aqueous extractant having a pH above about the isoelectric point of protein in the vegetable material to extract protein and the isoflavones either before or after conversion of the isoflavone conjugates to isoflavone glucosides or the conversion of the isoflavone glucosides to aglucone isoflavones. An aglucone isoflavone enriched protein material is produced by precipitating the protein and aglucone isoflavones from the extract.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for chlorine-containing polymer such as PVC, including a stabilizing composition.According to the invention the stabilizing composition includes:a) the unpurified crude product resulting from the reaction of condensation of an ester with a ketone in the presence of an alkaline agent, this crude product including between 10 and 95%, preferably between 20 and 80% by weight of beta-diketone, andb) a metal acetylacetonate complex,the ratio of the constituents a/b being between 50/50 and 1/99.The invention also relates to the standard objects obtained from these compositions.

Abstract: An antioxidant composition and a process of recovering the same from a gelatinous retentate of spent ground coffee oil, comprising from 20 to 60% wt of complex lipids and from 10 to 75% wt of carboxylic acids 5-hydroxytryptamides, in which the 5-HT are for example those of behenic, arachidic and/or lignoceric acids, and the complex lipids are phospholipids and glycolipids. This composition may be advantageously used in food products.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, as stabilizers for organic materials against thermal, oxidative or light-induced degradation are described.

Abstract: .alpha.- and/or .beta.-tocopherol (vitamin E), optionally in combination with octylated diphenylamines, is combined with a polyether polyol having a molecular weight of from about 300 to about 10,000 to stabilize that polyether polyol. Polyether polyols which are stabilized in this manner are particularly useful in the production of polyurethanes and polyurethane foams with a reduced tendency toward discoloration.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibiting lubricating composition comprises:(a) a synthetic ester base stock;(b) at least one aromatic amine antioxidant;(c) a neutral organic phosphate of the formula (R.sup.1 O).sub.3 PO where R.sup.1 is a tolyl, phenyl, xylyl, alkyl or cycloalkyl group, the alkyl or cycloalkyl group having up to 10 carbon atoms;(d) a saturated or unsaturated dicarboxylic acid of the general formula ##STR1## wherein x+y+z is an integer in the range from 2 to 22 inclusive and where at least one of the groups R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 is a carboxylic acid group; or a dicarboxylic acid of one of the three formulae ##STR2## (e) a straight or branched chain saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acid which is optionally sulphurised or an ester of such an acid; and(f) a triazole of the formula: ##STR3## or a triazole selected from 1,2,4 triazole, 1,2,3 triazole, 5-anilo-1,2,3,4-thiatriazole, 3-amino-1,2,4 triazole, 1-H-benzotriazole-1-yl-methylisocyanide, methylene-bis-benzotriazole and naphthotriazole.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for protecting lignocellulosic material against yellowing caused by light or heat. The invention further concerns brightness stabilizing compositions intended for treatment of lignocellulosic materials. According to the invention, polytetrahydrofuran (PTHF) is used as the brightness stabilizing agent. Preferably PTHF having a molar mass of about 150 to 1500 is used. The invention provides a good stabilization of lignocellulosic pulp and of products containing such pulp, whereby the amount of PTHF required can be extremely small, e.g., 0.05-5% of the weight of the material.

Abstract: Galvanic degradation under salt spray or salt water conditions in hybrid structures containing a corrosible metal and a conductive-fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite is reduced through the addition to the polymer matrix of the composite of an effective amount of an inorganic corrosion/degradation inhibitor.

Abstract: An additive system for a polyvinyl chloride formulation for improved processability while maintaining thermal stability of the formulation, and having a low-water-blush haze and low extractability in an aqueous media, the additive system including a primary stabilizer which is a Lewis acid metal compound selected from the group consisting of organo-tin compounds and organo-zinc compounds, a secondary stabilizer selected from the group consisting of epoxide compounds having less than approximately 5.2 oxirane groups per molecule; and, an external lubricant for lubrication of the PVC formulation, wherein a critical ratio of the primary stabilizer to the secondary stabilizer maximizes thermolytic color stability while limiting generation of excessive build-up, plate-out, dark particles during the processing of the polyvinyl chloride formulation.

Abstract: Therapeutic treatment as well as prophylactic measures are provided by topical application of compositions containing an aryl 2-acetoxyethanoic acid to eradicate or prevent the development of axillary foul odor, foot malodor and other body odors, e.g. scalp, and skin, nail and follicular infections caused by microorganisms. The compositions are antimicrobial against several organisms that infect the skin and are specifically effective against P. acnes. The compositions are therapeutically effective against folliculitis and perifolliculitis and are useful for other skin lesions, nail and mucosal infections such as impetigo, seborrheic dermatitis, erythrasma and trichomycosis axillaris, associated with or caused by microorganisms. The therapeutic effect of the composition may be synergized or amplified by incorporating a cosmetic or dermatologic agent into the formulation for topical treatment of cosmetic and dermatologic indications.

Abstract: An improved preserving fluid and method has been developed. The fluid is a mixture including glutaraldehyde, an aromatic ether of ethanol e.g. phenoxyethanol, at least one alcohol, and a polyhydric alcohol humectant. The formulation has no formaldehyde.

Abstract: A diphosphite is provided derived from phosphorous trihalide, tetra alkyl hindered bisphenol, and a neoalkyl diol. The phosphites exhibit improved stability and are useful as thermal oxidative stabilizers for thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: A diphosphite is provided derived from phosphorous trihalide, tetra alkyl hindered bisphenol, and a neoalkyl diol. The phosphites exhibit improved stability and are useful as thermal oxidative stabilizers for thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: A method of producing an antioxidant containing derivatives of an organic compound, and in particular, an antioxidant glyceride derivative, comprises reacting a first compound with a second medium. By this reaction, a product is formed whereby an active component of the first compound, e.g., an antioxidant moiety, is covalently incorporated into the second medium.The second medium comprises glyceride derivatives, silicones, fluorocarbons and alkoxylates containing reactive groups such as hydroxy, amino, carboxyl, ester, or amides.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, as stabilisers for protecting organic materials against thermal, oxidative or light-induced degradation.

Abstract: A phosph(on)ite free antioxidant system based on an .alpha.-tocopherol formulation and a compound selected from tetrakis[methylene(3,5-di-tert.-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate]methane or octadecyl 3,5-di-tert.-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate is disclosed. This system can replace phenolic/phosphite combinations as the primary system, or simply replace the phosphite portion, to achieve certain optimum performance requirements. In either case, the problems associated with phosph(on)ites can be eliminated or minimized.

Abstract: Esterified alkoxylated polyols, particularly a fatty acid-esterified propoxylated glycerol, which exhibit improved flavor and oxidative stability by the addition of antioxidants to the alkoxylated polyols, either prior to or subsequent to steam stripping, fatty acids or combinations thereof prior to fatty acid esterification, and the products thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are homogeneous liquid stabilizer for polyvinyl chloride formulations and which exhibit a reduced tendency to form precipitates, comprising an aromatic ether alcohol, an alkyl or dialkyl phenol, and an admixture of alkyl tin compounds including butyltin alkyl mercaptides, butyltin hydroxyethyl mercaptides and compounds which are dibutyltin sulfides and/or monobutyltin sulfides.

Abstract: Use of a di- or polysaccharide alcohol and an inorganic or organic zinc, aluminum or rare-earth compound allows a high degree of stabilization of a halogen-containing polymer or polymer recyclate.

Abstract: Disclosed are liquid stabilizer compositions useful in polyvinyl chloride formulations and which exhibit a reduced tendency to form precipitates on standing, comprising one or more aromatic ether alcohols of the formula (1)Ar--O--(CH.sub.2 CH(X)O).sub.n H (1)wherein Ar is aryl, X is --H or --CH.sub.3, and n is 1 to 5, and one or more thioglycolates of the formula (2)(R.sup.1).sub.a Sn(--SCH.sub.2 COOR.sup.2).sub.4-a (2)wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, a is 1-2, and R.sup.2 is C.sub.7-16 alkyl.

Abstract: A diphosphite is provided derived from phosphorous trihalide, tetra alkyl hindered bisphenol, and a neoalkyl diol. The phosphites exhibit improved stability and are useful as thermal oxidative stabilizers for thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to vinyl ether-based coatings for which properties such as color stability, thermal stability, mechanical stability, hydrolyric stability, and resistance to embrittlement may be maintained and properties hydrogen generation and blocking are minimized. The invention also relates to stabilizers which control these properties in the coatings.

Abstract: A treatment for stabilizing an isothiazolone compound comprising adding to the compound a stabilizing amount of a metal salt, wherein the cation of the metal salt is an alkali metal, and the anion is selected from the group consisting of acetate, citrate, phosphate and borate.

Abstract: This invention relates to vinyl ether-based coatings for which properties such as color stability, thermal stability, mechanical stability, hydrolytic stability, and resistance to embrittlement may be maintained and properties hydrogen generation and blocking are minimized.

Abstract: A stable, crystallizing solution of magnesium silicofluoride and oxalic acid is disclosed which can be incorporated into a complete maintenance system covering daily and weekly maintenance along with the periodic maintenance process of crystallization for preserving the appearance of polished marble flooring, terrazzo limestone, etc. The results which can be achieved through the use of this system are determined via an initial pretest with performance quantified using a glossmeter. Final performance results, the visible results of crystallization, are quantified via the glossmeter.

Abstract: A grease composition comprising a grease containing, in a base oil thereof, from 2 to 40% by weight, based on the total composition, of tricalcium phosphate [Ca.sub.3 (PO.sub.4).sub.2 ], the grease further containing (A) from 0.5 to 10% by weight, based on the total composition, of a molybdenum dialkyldithiocarbamate sulfide and (B) from 0.1 to 5% by weight, based on the total composition, of at least one of a zinc dialkyldithiophosphate and triphenyl phosphorothionate. The grease composition is excellent in mechanical stability, heat resistance, extreme pressure properties, and wear resistance.

Abstract: Substituted xanthene compounds are described which are capable of functioning as absorbers in high intensity light protective compositions and in materials used to prevent the transmission of high intensity light at selected wavelengths. Also described are high intensity light protective compositions containing an effective amount of a substituted xanthene compound and a polymeric compound and a material which prevents transmission of high intensity light at wavelengths between about 482 to about 556 nanometers. The material of this invention can be used to make protective eyewear, optical filters, shields for protecting a persons body from high intensity light, or shields for protecting components of an optical instrument from high intensity light.

Abstract: A method of producing an antioxidant containing compound, and in particular, an antioxidant glyceride derivative, comprises reacting a first compound with a second medium. By this reaction, a product is formed whereby an active component of the first compound, e.g., the antioxidant, is covalently incorporated into the second medium.The second medium comprises glyceride derivatives, silicones, fluorocarbons and alkoxylates containing reactive groups such as hydroxy, amino, carboxyl, ester, or amides.

Abstract: The amorphous solid modification of 2,2',2"-nitrilo[triethyl-tris-(3,3',5,5'-tetra-tert-butyl-1,1'-biphenyl-2, 2'-diyl)phosphite] is obtained by melting said compound and rapidly cooling the melt.The amorphous solid is an effective process stabilizer for organic materials, especially polyolefins and particularly polypropylene.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (1) ##STR1## in which R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, independently of one another, are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted phenyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkly-substituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkoxy, hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkanoyloxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.25 alkenoyloxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.25 alkanoyloxy which is interrupted by oxygen, sulfur or >N--R.sub.16 ; C.sub.6 -C.sub.9 cycloalkylcarbonyloxy, benzoyloxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl-substituted benzoyloxy, where R.sub.16 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, or, furthermore, the radicals R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 or the radicals R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together with the carbon atoms to which they are bound form a phenyl ring, R.sub.4 is additionally --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --COR.sub.11, in which n is 0, 1 or 2, R.sub.11 is hydroxyl, ##EQU1## C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkoxy or ##STR2## R.sub.14 and R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (1), ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted phenyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.25 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.25 alkynyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.25 alkyl which is interrupted by oxygen, sulfur or >N--R.sub.16, and R.sub.16 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, independently of one another are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted phenyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkoxy, hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkanoyloxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.25 alkenoyloxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.25 alkanoyloxy which is interrupted by oxygen, sulfur or >N--R.sub.16 ; C.sub.6 -C.sub.9 cycloalkylcarbonyloxy, benzoyloxy or benzoyloxy which is substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: An oxygen scavenging composition of a carrier, such as a polymer, which is permeable to both oxygen and water or water vapor and an oxygen scavenging compound of an organic compound or salt thereof dispersed relatively uniformly throughout the polymer in an amount effective to act as an oxygen scavenger. The oxygen scavenging compound is a salicylic acid chelate or complex of a transition metal or a salt thereof. The oxygen scavenging composition is activated for scavenging oxygen by contact with water or water vapor which permeates into or through the carrier. A reducing agent of an ascorbate compound may be added to enhance the performance of the salicylic acid chelate or complex. The oxygen scavenging compound may be added to the composition in a dry state, and is inactive until activated for oxygen scavenging by contact with water or water vapor.

Abstract: Carbohydrate substituted dibenzo[d,g][1,3,2]dioxaphosphocin compounds of formula I ##STR1## where A is a carbohydrate residue are effective stabilizers for polymers processed at elevated temperatures and subject to thermal or oxidative degradation.

Abstract: A stabilizer for resin, which is composed of a lithium aluminum complex hydroxide salt represented by the following formulaAl.sub.2 Li(OH).sub.6).sub.n X.mH.sub.2 O . . . (1)wherein X is an inorganic or organic anion, n is a valence number of anion X, and m is a number of not more than 3.A chlorine-containing polymer composition comprising a chlorine-containing polymer and 0.01 to 10 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the chlorine-containing polymer, of the above stabilizer. There is also provided an olefin-type resin composition comprising an olefin-type resin containing halogen-containing catalyst residues and 0.01 to 10 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the olefin-type resin, of the above stabilizer. The stabilizer has excellent heat stabilizing action.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aglucone isoflavone enriched vegetable protein fiber wherein a vegetable protein material is extracted to form a slurry of protein, fiber and glucone isoflavones. The pH of the slurry is adjusted to about 6 to 8 and the slurry reacted with a beta glucosidase to convert the glucone isoflavones in said slurry to aglucone isoflavones. The fiber fraction is then recovered from the slurry by centrifugation or similar means to provide an aglucone enriched fiber.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel compound 3,9-bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidyloxy)-2,4,8,10-tetraoxa-3,9-diphos phaspiro[5,5]undecane of formula I ##STR1## This compound can be used as stabilizer for organic material, especially as processing stabilizer for polyethylene and polypropylene.

Abstract: Compositions of (a) a salt of a metal and a carboxylic acid having at least 6 carbon atoms and (b) at least one salt of a metal other than the metal of (a) and a carboxylic acid having at least 6 carbon atoms in a fluid medium are stabilized towards storage decomposition and precipitation by incorporating in the composition (c) a complexing agent such as a ketoxime.