Abstract: A crankcase lubricating oil composition comprising (A) an oil of lubricating viscosity in a major amount; and (B) an additive component in a minor amount comprising one or more oil-soluble sterically unhindered meta-hydrocarbyl substituted phenols.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for modifying cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) which involves the steps of subjecting the CNSL to ozonolysis to form ozonolysis reaction products, followed by reduction of the ozonolysis reaction products to give a mixture of phenolic components and aldehydes. In a preferred embodiment, the process involves reacting CNSL with ozone to form a mixture containing ozonolysis reaction products, and then treating the mixture under reducing conditions to form a further mixture containing phenolic components with an eight carbon chain having a terminal —CHO group and alkyl components of varying lengths with either one or two terminal —CHO groups. The resulting CNSL aldehydes may be used to form adhesives for use in the manufacture of composites such as wood particle board.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition useful in the construction industry for the prevention or remediation of mold growth in a man made structure. The composition contains an extruded milo matrix incorporating terpenes, phytoalexins, calcium propionate or combinations of these chemicals having antifungal activity. Methods of making and using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A mold inhibitor integrated within a matrix and a method of making the same are disclosed. The matrix is preferably made of a processed sorghum grain, and preferably from hybrids of Milo. The grain is subjected to decortication and extrusion. Agents are added to the decorticated Milo prior to extrusion. The agents may be anti-fungal agents or anti-microbial agents. In use, the produced matrix is spread and placed upon a targeted area which requires either remediation or prevention of growth of fungus or microbes.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition useful in the construction industry for the prevention or remediation of mold growth in a man made structure. The composition contains an extruded milo matrix incorporating terpenes, phytoalexins, calcium propionate or combinations of these chemicals having antifungal activity. Methods of making and using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for making paper with increased wet and dry strength by incorporating into the pulp suspension an ionic thermosettable resin which is the reaction product of dialdehyde and epihalohydrin, or epihalohydrin equivalent, with a copolymer containing monomer units derived by polymerization of monomers comprising acrylamide or alkyl-substituted acrylamide and diallylamine or an acid salt thereof. The paper has wet and dry strength greater than that of paper not containing the resin and has a higher repulpability index than wet strength paper that is essentially the same but contains conventional polyazetidinium ion containing wet strength resin instead of the ionic thermosettable resin.

Abstract: An ecologically sound refractory material includes a binder made of a cashew nutshell liquid and a resin selected from a liquid phenol resin, a phenol homologue and a formaldehyde homologue.

Abstract: Grinding wheel having a bonding agent for binding abrasive grains, comprising a reaction product of a synthetic resin and cashew nut sheel liquid or its derivatives. The bonding agent may include a surface active agent.

Abstract: Improved clutch facings for use in motor vehicles containing asbestos fibers, an improved friction property modifier comprising a cashew nutshell resin dust having graphite powder integrally incorporated therein, and a binder.

Abstract: A phenol-aldehyde resin composition consisting essentially of the polymerization product of an alkali organic extract of peanut hulls and pecan piths polymerized with an aldehyde. The peanut hull and pecan pith alkali organic extracts are polymerized with an aldehyde and used to formulate resins suitable for use in plywood adhesives, in wood bonding agents and in cellulosic material impregnating agents.

Abstract: Organic phenol compounds and protein extract compositions consisting essentially of alkali organic extracts of peanut hull and pecan pith agricultural residues and a method of carrying out the extraction are described. The peanut hull and pecan pith alkali organic extracts can be polymerized with an aldehyde and used to formulate resins suitable for use in plywood adhesives, in wood bonding agents and in cellulosic material impregnating agents.

Abstract: A phenol-aldehyde resin composition consisting essentially of the polymerization product of an alkali organic extract of peanut hulls and pecan piths polymerized with an aldehyde. The peanut hull and pecan pith alkali organic extract are polymerized with an aldehyde and used to formulate resins suitable for use in polywood adhesives, in molding compounds, in wood bonding agents and in cellulosic material impregnating agents.

Abstract: Organic phenol compounds extract compositions consisting essentially of alkali organic extracts of peanut hull and pecan pith agricultural residues and a method of carrying out the extraction are described. The peanut hull and pecan pith alkali organic extracts can be polymerized with an aldehyde and used to formulate resins suitable for use in plywood adhesives, in wood bonding agents and in cellulosic material impregnating agents.

Abstract: Storage-stable, heat-reactive aqueous compositions comprising at least one novolak phenolic resin, at least one formaldehyde polymer, and water, wherein said formaldehyde polymer is present in an amount sufficient to crosslink said novolak resin, are useful for direct bonding of natural and synthetic resins to rigid and non-rigid substrates and as primers for rubber-to-metal adhesives. The herein-described aqueous adhesive systems can have incorporated therein conventional additives such as fillers and the like.

Abstract: There are disclosed by-products of pecan nuts and processes for producing such by-products including products and processes involved in extracting water soluble phenolic constituents from the shell and packing tissue of the pecan to obtain a pecan nut shell extract (PNSE), reacting the PNSE with an aldehyde and an acid or a base catalyst resulting in the materials being condensed to form a highly cross-linked polymer which with thermal setting produces a phenol-formaldehyde resin (a Bakelite form of plastic). The plastics may be formed with lesser or greater density by control of conditions and may incorporate various fibers such as glass, asbestos or cellulose or non-fibrous filler material and may be cast, molded, extruded or otherwise formed into electrical insulation, laminated materials, particle or composition board, or thermal insulation.