Abstract: Alkyl and haloalkyl N,N'-dialkyl-N-methylolphosphorodiamidates, for example, methyl N,N'-dimethyl-N,N'-dimethylolphosphorodiamidate, useful for rendering combustible cellulosic materials flame resistant.

Abstract: Cyclic phosphorus nitride esters are prepared as flameproofers of high durability for use on regenerated cellulose. The known synthesis from cyclic phosphorus nitride chlorides with alcohols in the presence of amines is controlled under specific temperature conditions such that desired side-reactions permit the production, in a simple manner and in very high yields, of products showing a durability to washing not hitherto achieved.

Abstract: A fiber finish for absorbable glycolic acid polymer fiber which consists of a mixture of a specific class of pharmaceutical grade light mineral oils and sorbitan monolaurate in xylene, and a method of finishing such fibers.

Abstract: The new product, a Cl.sub.3 P=N--N=PCl.sub.3 + NH.sub.3 reaction product, has been found to be an excellent flameretardant for material made from cellulose such as cotton, paper and sponge; polyester, wool and blends thereof. Conveniently the material can be treated with an aqueous solution containing a sufficient amount of the product and the material dried to make the material self-extinguishing. Then the treated and dried material is cured at a sufficient temperature to bond the product to the material. Alternatively, and usually preferably, the drying and curing can be accomplished as a single operation.

Abstract: New phosphates are provided which correspond to the formula ##EQU1## wherein X is phenyl or substituted phenyl, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each is bromoalkylene, D.sub.1 and D.sub.2 each is hydrogen, hydroxyl or bromine or D.sub.1 and D.sub.2 alone or together are linked to a second phosphate radical. The phosphates are useful as flameproofing agents for organic fiber material, especially polyester fiber, or for plastics.

Abstract: A method for constructing a relief sculptured sound grill comprising the steps of soaking a strip of flexible material in a starch solution and thereafter securing the flexible material between a male and female mold member so that the mold members form the desired relief sculpture on the flexible material. The strip of material is then dried and paint is applied to the relief sculpture and dried thereby permanently forming the relief sculpture on the strip of material. A frame is then secured around the periphery of the strip of material and the mold members are removed so that a hardener may be applied to the entire strip of material. The strip of material with the attached frame is then dried thus completing the relief sculptured sound grill of the present invention.

Abstract: Detergent-compatible antistatic compositions are described containing a combination of cationic antistatic agents and certain organic adjuncts as discrete particles. Preferred compositions also include certain smectite clay materials to permit the simultaneous attainment of fabric softening, static-reduction and cleansing effects of fabrics washed therein.

Abstract: Derivatives of dicarboxylic acids containing a phosphono group in the alpha and alpha prime position have been made. These have a wide variety of uses as intermediates. Specifically, one of the new compounds is useful in imparting wrinkle resistance as well as flame retardance to cellulosic textiles.