Abstract: Non-burning, non-dripping instant set microcellular polyurethanes involving an isocyanate-terminated reaction product of polyisocyanate with low molecular weight polyether polyol or polyol blends in the presence of other ingredients such as inert liquids with boiling points above about 150.degree. Celsius and accelerating agents for urethane formation. Specifically, this invention provides an improved mode for flame retarding polyurethane compositions by incorporating a mixture of dibromoneopentyl glycol (DBNG) or its esters and a non-reactive flame retardant plasticizer when dissolved or dispersed into the urethane polymer. Molecular sieves are included, which enhance char formation. The compositions have applications with stringent fire retardancy standards, such as electrical insulators, industrial housings, annular spacers, decorative objects, furniture or furniture components, gear and machine components, agricultural components and other related areas.

Abstract: A lacquer comprising an organic binder, at least one pigment or filler, and a zeolite in an amount sufficient to increase the dispersibility of the pigment or filler. Advantageously the pigment is at least one of titanium dioxide, iron oxide and mixed-phase rutile, and the binder is a polyester. Desirably the pigment is present in from about 1 to 5% by volume of the pigment plus any filler and its average particle size is from about 1 to 3 .mu.m.

Abstract: The conversion of methanol to gasoline boiling hydrocarbons of low durene content is accomplished with a ZSM5 crystalline zeolite alone or supported by a binder-matrix material comprising primarily materials other than alumina.

Abstract: The contaminating inorganic compounds such as alkali metal salts or alkali metal hydroxides which remain in a polycarbonate solution prepared by reacting phosgene with a dihydroxy-aryl compound are removed by contacting the solution with a molecular sieve.