Abstract: The present invention relates to a process comprising adding a sufficient amount of a halamine with a latex binder to achieve microbial prophylaxis, wherein the halamine is characterized by the following formula: wherein X1 is H, Br, or Cl; X2 is Br or Cl; and R1 is H or a C1-30 alkyl group or mixtures thereof. The present invention also relates to a composition comprising the halamine and a latex binder. The present invention provides a quick kill shelf stable preservative for latex binders and for formulations that use such binders.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions, methods, uses, and devices having antiseptic and anticoagulation properties in a mammal. The compositions, methods, uses, and devices are based on a therapeutically effective amount of one or more N-halogenated or N,N-dihalogenated amines, analogues or derivatives thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters. The preferred compound is N-chlorotaurine.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods to produce synergistic mixtures (or combinations) of haloamines to control growth of microorganisms in aqueous systems are disclosed. The apparatus and methods to produce synergistic mixtures entails producing a batch quantity of a haloamine and converting part of the haloamine to a second haloamine species to form the synergistic mixture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the synthesis of monochloramine by reaction of an ammonium chloride solution with a sodium hypochlorite solution. The sodium hypochlorite solution is basified beforehand with an inorganic base and the ratio of the concentration of ammonium chloride in the reaction medium to the concentration of sodium hypochlorite in the reaction medium is between 1 and 1.5. This ratio is preferably equal to 1.1.

Abstract: This invention relates to a radiation detection device for detecting ionizing beam discharges such as gamma rays, x-rays, electron beams, charged particle beams and neutral particle beams. Specifically, it relates to a radiation detection device which can measure radiations which exist for a very short time (of the order of subnanoseconds or less) from the appearance of photoemission to extinction.

Abstract: Peptoid compounds of Formula I and Formula II are disclosed The compounds are useful in the treatment of matrix metalloproteinase-mediated disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of high-grade chloramine by the action of commercial eau de Javelle of 100 chlorometric degrees on a solution of ammonia in the presence of ammonium chloride. According to this process, the chloramine is obtained having a content greater than or equal to 2 mol L−1, that is to say, greater than or equal to 10.3%. The process can be carried out continuously or discontinuously.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein novel organic-inorganic layered perovskites of the general formula A.sub.2 MX.sub.4 where A is an organic ammonium cation, M is a divalent rare earth metal and X is a halogen. These compounds can be made by a low temperature (about 100.degree.-160.degree. C.) solid state reaction between the organic ammonium salt with the appropriate hydrogen halide and MX.sub.2 where M is a divalent rare earth metal and X is a halogen). A specific example is (C.sub.4 H.sub.9 NH.sub.3).sub.2 EuI.sub.4 which has been made through a reaction at about 140.degree.-160 C. between C.sub.4 H.sub.9 NH.sub.2. HI and EuI.sub.2. This new compound produces intense blue photoluminescence at room temperature, with a peak wavelength of 460 nm and a fairly narrow peak width (FWHM=24 nm). In addition to the simple aliphatic ammonium cations of the form C.sub.n H.sub.2n+1 NH.sub.3.sup.+, e.g., propylammonium (C.sub.3 H.sub.7 NH.sub.3) and butylammonium (C.sub.4 H.sub.9 NH.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel neopentyl difluoroamino compounds which are useful as plasticizers and oxidizers in energetic formulations, such as propellants, explosives, and gasifiers. These neopentyl difluoroamino compounds can be prepared either: (1) by the direct fluorination of amine derivatives containing energetic pendant groups; or (2) by first preparing NF.sub.2 -derivatives and then substituting these derivatives with energetic pendant groups. In particular, mono- and bis-(difluoroaminomethyl) oxetanes are synthesized and further reacted to yield the corresponding dinitrate esters. It has been discovered that these NF.sub.2 -dinitrate esters are very useful as energetic plasticizers in high-energy formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel fluorinated alkoxyimines having the formula:R.sub.x --CF.dbd.N--O--CZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 --CF.sub.3 (I)wherein:R.sub.x is either F or a perhalogenated alkyl group containing from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, andZ.sub.1 and Z.sub.2, either equal to, or different from, each other, are F, Cl, Br, H or a perfluorinated alkyl group containing from 1 to 3 carbon atoms.They are prepared by reacting a fluorinated alkoxyamine haivng the formula:R.sub.x --CF.sub.2 --NH--O--CZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 --CF.sub.3 (V)with KF at a temperature comprised within the range of from 0.degree. C. to 100.degree. C.The present invention relates furthermore to the N-chloro- and N-bromo-derivatives of said fluorinated alkoxyimines (I), which derivatives have the formulae:R.sub.x --CF.sub.2 --NCl--O--CZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 CF.sub.3 (VII)andR.sub.x --CF.sub.2 --NBr--O--CZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 --CF.sub.3 (VIII).

Abstract: Described herein is a process for chlorinating a primary amine by reacting the amine with an aqueous hypochlorous acid solution containing at least 5% by weight of hypochlorous acid, the process being conducted in an organic solvent.

Abstract: Substantially anhydrous hydrocarbyl-substituted chloramine is efficiently prepared by reacting a primary or secondary amine with a chlorinating agent selected from hypochlorous acid or chlorine monoxide in a non-aqueous reaction medium, without co-production of an amine hydrochloride salt.

Abstract: Di-t-octyldiazene is prepared in improved yield, purity and economics by oxidizing N,N'-di-t-octylsulfamide with sodium hypochlorite solution in a strongly basic medium at a temperature of 65.degree.-90.degree. C. in a minimal amount of hydrocarbon or chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent for about 2 to 5 hours until completion of the reaction. The employment of phase transfer catalysts or t-butyl alcohol in the oxidation is optional. Di-t-octyldiazene is used as a polymerization initiator for vinyl monomers and as a curing agent for unsaturated polyester resins.

Abstract: A novel method is provided for the preparation of difluoramino trifluoromane by the direct fluorination of azidotrifluoromethane in the temperature range of 70.degree. C. to 80.degree. C. A potassium fluoride catalyst also may enhance the rate of reaction and increase the yield.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a process for preparing long-chain hydrocarbon substituted ureas by reacting a long chain fatty acid N-chloramide in isopropanol and/or tertiary butanol with an aliphatic or araliphatic primary or secondary amine in the presence of an alkali or alkaline earth hydroxide at a temperature of from 20.degree. to 100.degree. C. The process of this disclosure is particularly useful in preparing long-chain hydrocarbon substituted ureas wherein one of the aliphatic hydrocarbon substituents contains one or more hydroxyl and/or carboxyl groups, as well as the salts of such substituted ureas.

Abstract: An apparatus and process useful in direct fluorination of a variety of compositions, as well as the fluorinated compositions themselves, are disclosed.The apparatus comprises a cryogenic zone reactor, such as a packed column reactor, suitably divided into a plurality of independently controllable cryogenic temperature zones. Means are also provided to introduce a reactant to be fluorinated as well as to introduce a mixture of fluorine gas and an inert gas.New fluorinated compounds are also disclosed. These include: perfluoro-2-methoxyethyl ether; perfluoro-1,4-dioxane; perfluoro-2,5-diketohexane; perfluorohexamethylethane; and monohydropentadecafluoroadamantane.Additionally, new syntheses for trifluoroacetic acid, a commercially significant bulk chemical, are disclosed. One synthesis comprises producing perfluoroethyl acetate by direct fluorination using a cryogenic zone reactor, followed by hydrolysis of perfluoroethyl acetate. Two moles of the acid are produced for each mole of ester.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of derivatives of aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, and araliphatic compounds containing from 1 to 3 isocyanate groups bonded to from 1 to 3 secondary or tertiary carbon atoms, or a combination thereof, is disclosed. The process comprises reacting a compound of the formula R--(CO--NHCl).sub.n, wherein R represents an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, or araliphatic radical, with a tertiary amine having a pK.sub.a greater than 7, at a temperature from about 20.degree. to about 180.degree. C., in an inert solvent, to form a compound of the formula R--(N.dbd.C.dbd.O).sub.n, wherein the isocyanate groups are bonded to secondary or tertiary carbon atoms.