Abstract: A phase change ink carrier composition is combined with a compatible colorant to form a phase change ink composition of this invention. A thin film of substantially uniform thickness of that phase change ink carrier composition, and the ink produced therefrom, has a high degree of lightness and chroma. The thin films of a substantially uniform thickness of the ink composition are also rectilinearly light transmissive. The carrier composition is preferably a fatty amide-containing compound.

Abstract: A method for transmitting power which is characterized by the use of a traction drive fluid containing, as a base stock, a composition composed of 40 to 80 wt % of 2,4-dicyclohexyl-2-methylpentane and 20 to 60 wt % of a mixture of polycyclohexylalkane and a perhydroindane derivative, with the weight ratio of the perhydroindane derivative to the polycycloalkane being up to 0.5, and having a viscosity (at 100.degree. C.) of 5.0 to 15.0 cSt (10.sup.-2 cm.sup.2 /sec). This fluid has a high traction coefficient and a good oxidation stability.

Abstract: A process for making individualized, crosslinked fibers having low levels of residual crosslinking agent. The fibers are made by contacting the fibers with a crosslinking agent; reacting the crosslinking agent with the fibers to form intrafiber crosslink bonds in the substantial absence of interfiber bonds; and washing the fibers with an alkaline solution.

Abstract: Shop primer compositions having improved properties comprise (a) fillers and pigments, at least 25 wt. % of which have conductive properties; (b) zinc powder in a weight ratio to fillers and pigments between 1:16 and 1:1; wherein the zinc, fillers and pigments are milled to a sufficient fineness; (c) anti-settling agents; (d) optionally, thickening agents; (e) a silicate-type binder, in an amount such that the weight ratio of the SiO.sub.2 content of the binder to the zinc, fillers and pigments is between 1:4 and 1:16; and (f) solvents.When using the shop primer compositions of the present invention, the welding properties are improved and the health hazards during welding are reduced, without having to remove the primer layer at the welding area. The primer coatings are compatible with the welding techniques generally used in the heavy steel construction industry, including MIG/MAG welding in 3F position.

Abstract: An emulsion of cationic/anionic surfactant complex is provided, for addition to the wash water in the wash cycle operation of automatic washing machines, to make washed and dried laundry softer to the touch and static-free. Major advantages of the invention are that the cationic/anionic surfactant complex, in emulsion form, is stable during storage, as is the emulsion, and the complex does not deposit on the laundry as greasy stains, such as are obtained when a sufficient antistatic and fabric softening proportion of cationic surfactant is added to a control wash water containing a detersive proportion of synthetic anionic detergent.Also within the invention are processes for manufacturing the described emulsion and for employing it with synthetic anionic detergent in washing laundry and simultaneously treating it to make it softer and static-free.

Abstract: Process for dyeing keratinous fibres, characterized in that there is applied to these fibres at least one composition (A) containing, in an appropriate medium for dyeing, 5,6-dihydroxyindole in combination with iodide ions, the application of this composition (A) being preceded or followed by the application of a composition (B) which contains, in an appropriate medium for dyeing, hydrogen peroxide at an alkaline pH of less than 12.

Abstract: An aqueous rust inhibitor containing a soap of a hydroxyaryl fatty acid and an alkali metal. The inhibitor exhibits good rust inhibiting effects without emitting any malodor.

Abstract: The invention disclosed is a fire resistant inorganic coating composition which intumesces when subject to high temperatures to form a substantially continuous heat insulating structure and retains this structure for prolonged periods at temperatures up to 1000.degree. C. The coating composition comprises______________________________________ Parts by Weight ______________________________________ sodium silicate (aqueous solution) 40-70 potassium silicate (aqueous solution) 40-70 silicon carbide powder 3-15 ______________________________________A composite fire-protective coating system is also disclosed which comprises a plurality of coatings sequentially applied to the substrate, typically aluminum, to be protected. Specifically, a first heat resistant, substantially air impermeable bonding layer and an inorganic intumescent layer as described above. An additional heat resistant air impermeable layer may be included as a top coat. Some applications may require an additional inorganic intumescent layer.

Abstract: A detergent composition contains a detergent active material, a carbonate builder, such as sodium carbonate, and a calcium containing compound ideally selected from specific calcium pyrophosphates, as an antideposition agent. The latter is characterized by a defined calcium influence test. Preferred calcium pyrophosphate compounds may be made by mixing solutions of calcium chloride and sodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate at a pH of less than 3.6 and removing the precipitate which forms.

Abstract: A package construction for non-aqueous liquid detergent composition includes an outer package of water-permeable, water-insoluble plastic film or textile fabric and an inner package formed of water-soluble material, with an appropriate quantity, e.g. 100 grams, of the non-aqueous liquid composition sealed within the inner bag. A water-impermeable, water-insoluble outer bag or wrapper protects the package and its contents from exposure to moisture or high humidity prior to actual use in the aqueous wash bath. A preferred composition for use with this package construction is a non-aqueous liquid heavy duty no- or low-phosphate built laundry detergent composition which comprises a suspension of hydroxy polycarboxylic acid, e.g. sodium citrate, builder salt in liquid nonionic surfactant. The stability of the composition is improved by the addition of alkylene glycol monoalkyl ether solvents.

Abstract: In a process for producing a composite TiO.sub.2 pigment which contains a white inert extender, the neutralization is simplified and the need for washing processes is eliminated in that a metatitanic acid suspension, which contains free and combined sulfuric acid and has been purified for the removal of chromophoric elements, is neutralized by an addition of calcium oxide and/or barium oxide in quantities which are stoichiometric with respect to total sulfate, the calcium sulfate and/or barium sulfate is precipitated in an intimate mixture with the metatitanic acid, and the coprecipitate is separated and dried. The precipitated calcium sulfate and/or barium sulfate is contained in the coprecipitate in an amount from 1 to 25% by weight.

Abstract: A pigment composition, suitable for use in modern offset and letter press inks, comprising:(A)(a) a pigment derived from (i) acetoacet-2,4-xylidide coupled on to tetrazotized 3,3'-dichlorobenzidine or from (ii) the mixed coupling of two or more of acetoacetanilide, acetoacet-2-anisidide, acetoacet-2-toluidide, acetoacet-2-chloranilide, acetoacet-2,4-xylidide and acetoacet-2,5-dimethoxy-4-chloranilide on to tetrazotized 3,3'-dichlorobenzidine;(b) a dyestuff derived from coupling acetoacetanilide, acetoacet-2-toluidide, acetoacet-2-chloranilide or acetoacet-2,4-xylidide on to tetrazotized benzidine-2,2'-disulfonic acid; and optionally(c) a resin or resinous materialand(B)(a) a pigment derived from coupling one or more of acetoacetanilide, acetoacet-2-anisidide, acetoacet-2-toluidide, acetoacet-4-toluidide, acetoacet-2-chloranilide, acetoacet-2,4-xylidide and acetoacet-2,5-dimethoxy-4-chloranilide on to one or both of tetrazotized 3,3'-dichlorobenzidine and tetrazotized 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine; and(b) an aliphat

Abstract: A PVA film modified with anionic comonomers is provided for use as a water-soluble seal or pouch for alkaline or borate-containing cleaning compositions. The films comprise copolymers of 90-100% hydrolyzed vinyl alcohol with a nonhydrolyzable anionic comonomer, and have molecular weights characterized by a viscosity range of 4-35 cPs. The films are resistant to insolubilization caused by alkaline or borate-containing additives, are storage stable over a wide range of temperature and humidity storage conditions, rapidly and fully solubilize in a wash solution, and do not significantly impair cleaning performance of an additive enclosed within.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of implantable biological tissue, and in particular bioprosthetic heart valves, which are prone to calcification after implantation. The process includes the treatment of tissue with an effective amount of a surfactant to reduce calcification of the implanted tissue.

Abstract: Process for dyeing human keratinous fibres, consisting in applying on these fibres at least least one composition (A) containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, one or more indole derivatives corresponding to the formula (I) ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 denotes a hydrogen atom, a lower C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 lower akly group or a group --SiR.sub.9 R.sub.10 R.sub.11 ;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be identical or different, denote a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 lower alkyl group, a carboxyl group, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group wherein the alkoxy moiety contains 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a group --COOSiR.sub.9 R.sub.10 R.sub.11 ;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, which may be identical or different, denote a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 linear or branched alkyl group, a formyl group, a linear or branched C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 acyl group, a linear or branched C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 alkenoyl group, a group --SiR.sub.9 R.sub.10 R.sub.11, a group --P(O) (OR.sub.6).sub.2 or a group R.sub.6 OSO.sub.2 --, or alternatively R.sub.

Abstract: Polyamines based on derivatives of 1,3-bissubstituted 2-propanol containing a multiplicity of amino groups, the latter containing at least one primary amino group and additionally further N-basic groupings, prepared by reacting 1,2,3-trisubstituted propane compounds with bis(primary amines or with monoamines and bis(primary amines).The polyamines according to the invention are clear to yellowish or yellow products which, at room temperature, form viscous to highly viscous liquids or may be paste-like or wax-like. They may be used, inter alia, advantageously as starting products for the preparation of thermosetting, in particular water-dispersible and cataphoretically depositable binders based on aminourethanes for coating solid substrates, in particular metals.

Abstract: A detergent composition suitable for washing and softening fabrics comprises a detergent active material, a detergency builder such as sodium tripolyphosphate and a fabric softening clay material, such as a smectite clay, which is ground to a particle size of 150 to 2000 microns. The use of ground clay avoids the use of dusty powdered clay and avoids the need for costly agglomeration while providing surprisingly good softening benefits.

Abstract: This invention concerns the discovery that sol-gel process alumina abrasive grain provides superior performance in bonded abrasives for grinding cast iron. In a preferred form it is disclosed that bonded abrasives of sol-gel process alumina abrasives in combination with other abrasive grains such as those of silicon carbide and fused alumina also provide superior grinding of cast iron.

Abstract: The present invention provides saw blade segments comprising polycrystalline diamond cutting elements and single crystal diamond cutting elements dispersed in a bonding matrix. In a preferred embodiment abrasion resistant particles are included so as to cause non-uniform wearing of the cutting segments. In another aspect of the invention, cutting segments are provided which utilize surface set polycrystalline diamond cutting elements larger than mesh size 18.

Abstract: A composition for treating dental infections, e.g. dental caries caused by Strep. mutans, comprises a varnish containing a dentally acceptable antimicrobial agent such as chlorhexidine acetate and benzoin gum in an orally acceptable liquid. The composition can be painted on teeth, allowed to dry thereon to give a transparent, translucent or tooth colored film which is effectively invisible but provides sustained release of the antimicrobial agent to the site of infection over a period of at least four days. The film can be removed at will, e.g. by application of the liquid varnish base.To sustain further the antimicrobial agent in situ and hinder its egress into the oral cavity, a sealing composition may be applied over the varnish layer. The sealing composition is preferably solvated polyurethane which cures by evaporation of solvent.