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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5683958 | Surfactants mixtures There are provided compositions of certain polyoxyalkylene alkylamine surfactants having eye irritation reduced by the addition of an effective amount of a sulfated polyoxyalkylene alkylphenol, alcohol sulfate, polyoxyalkylene alcohol sulfate, mono- or di... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5668085 | Glyphosate formulations comprising alkoxylated amine surfactants Aqueous concentrates containing glyphosate herbicide which on dilution give spray solutions having higher herbicidal unit activity than prior art solutions comprise: (a) solubilized glyphosate equivalent to at least 40 grams per liter of glyphosate acid; ... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5656572 | Method of controlling weeds This invention relates to dry, water soluble, agriculturally acceptable herbicidal compositions, to a herbicidal method of use thereof and and to a process for preparing such compositions. This invention also relates to dry, water soluble and/or water dis... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5652197 | Glyphosate compositions The composition of the invention comprises a glyphosate herbicide and a quaternary ammonium compound the latter having the formula ##STR1## wherein --EO-- means an ethylene oxide radical and --PO-- means a propylene oxide radical, R1 and R... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5639711 | Glyphosate-containing herbicidal compositions having enhanced effectiveness New and useful herbicidal compositions comprising glyphosate and/or agriculturally acceptable salts and an acetylenic diol surfactant structurally characterized by a symmetrically substituted triple bond and adjacent hydroxyl groups or adjacent polymeric ... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5583090 | Herbicidal microencapsulated clomazone compositions with reduced vapor transfer There is provided an aqueous dispersion of microcapsules containing the herbicide clomazone dissolved in an inert high boiling organic solvent. Vapor transfer of the herbicide outside the targeted area is controlled without substantial sacrifice of the ef... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5151195 | Flotation-aid composition and method of use thereof Copolymers of an acrylic compound and a polymerizable quaternary ammonium compound are useful as flotation-aids for removing oils and/or solid materials from aqueous systems. The polymerizable quaternary ammonium compounds are 1-alkoxy-2-hydroxy propyl qu... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5147134 | Process for the continuous production of high-internal-phase-ratio emulsions A process for producing high-internal-phase-ratio emulsions (HIPREs) on a continuous basis and an apparatus particularly suited for such process having structurizing elements, or mixing blades, adapted to provide complete mixing of the phases.... | 09/15/1992 |
| 5130473 | Dithiocarbamate compounds Reduction of asphaltene precipitation in asphaltenic subterranean reservoirs treated with aqueous solutions of strong acid is achieved by utilizing novel dithiocarbamate compositions to sequester iron.... | 07/14/1992 |
| 5112505 | Certain dithiocarbamates and method of use for reducing asphaltene precipitation in asphaltenic reservoirs Reduction of asphaltene precipitation in asphaltenic subterranean reservoirs treated with aqueous solutions of strong acid is achieved by utilizing novel dithiocarbamate compositions to sequester iron.... | 05/12/1992 |
| 5102580 | Demulsifier compositions and demulsifying use thereof A blend of a first block oxyalkylated copolymer of a bishydroxyalkyl ether and a second block oxyalkylated copolymer of 2-amino-2-hydroxymethyl 1,3-propanediol partially cross-linked with a vinyl polymer in the pH reducing presence of an alkylsulfonic aci... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5089227 | Methods for treating hydrocarbon recovery operations and industrial waters Certain dithiocarbamates are used as reverse demulsifiers, corrosion and scale inhibitors, flocculants, biocides, flotation aids, water clarifiers, interface control agents and antifoaming agents.... | 02/18/1992 |
| 5089619 | Methods for treating hydrocarbon recovery operations and industrial waters Certain dithiocarbamates are used as reverse demulsifiers, corrosion and scale inhibitors, flocculants, biocides, flotation aids, water clarifiers, interface control agents and antifoaming agents.... | 02/18/1992 |
| 5026483 | Methods for treating hydrocarbon recovery operations and industrial waters Certain dithiocarbamates are used as reverse demulsifiers, corrosion and scale inhibitors, flocculants, biocides, flotation aids, water clarifiers, interface control agents and antifoaming agents.... | 06/25/1991 |
| 5019274 | Methods for treating hydrocarbon recovery operations and industrial waters Certain dithiocarbamates are used as reverse demulsifiers, corrosion and scale inhibitors, flocculants, biocides, flotation aids, water clarifiers, interface control agents and antifoaming agents.... | 05/28/1991 |
| 5013452 | Resolution of emulsions formed in the production of pharmaceuticals A method for resolving emulsions produced in preparation of pharmaceuticals by fermentation and in other such bioprocesses is disclosed. The method comprises adding an effective amount of a demulsifier to an emulsion containing fermentation product that i... | 05/07/1991 |
| 5013451 | Methods for treating hydrocarbon recovery operations and industrial waters Certain dithiocarbamates are used as reverse demulsifiers, corrosion and scale inhibitors, flocculants, biocides, flotation aids, water clarifiers, interface control agents and antifoaming agents.... | 05/07/1991 |
| 5008144 | Overprint aqueous varnish An overprint aqueous varnish has improved properties by having incorporated therein a small amount of an aqueous mixture of a finely divided hydrocarbon and certain high molecular weight oxyalkylated primary alcohols.... | 04/16/1991 |
| 4981609 | Compounds containing sulfur and amino groups This invention relates to the following: (1) An amino-containing composition characterized by polymercapto groups, (2) A polyamino-containing composition characterized by mercapto or polymercapto groups, (3) A composition characterized by the presence of A. a merca... | 01/01/1991 |
| 4956099 | Methods for treating hydrocarbon recovery operations and industrial waters Certain dithiocarbamates are used as reverse demulsifiers, corrosion and scale inhibitors, flocculants, biocides, flotation aids, water clarifiers, interface control agents and antifoaming agents.... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4941994 | Corrosion inhibitors for use in hot hydrocarbons Corrosion of metal surfaces in contact with a hot hydrocarbon stock containing an appreciable amount of naphthenic acid is inhibited by the presence in the hydrocarbon stock of an effective corrosion inhibiting amount of a dialkyl or trialkyl phosphite, a... | 07/17/1990 |
| 4925497 | Solvent for paraffin removal from oilfield equipment Paraffin deposits on oilfield equipment, pipelines, tanks and the like are removed on contact with a solvent composition comprising a substantially pure aromatic hydrocarbon and an aliphatic and/or alicyclic hydrocarbon. The solvent composition may contai... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4918959 | Method for preventing the buildup of oily deposits on rolling mill scale The formation of mill scale contaminated with an appreciable amount of oily substances is prevented by spraying rolled steel with an aqueous stream under high pressure containing an effective amount of a surfactant.... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4908063 | Additive composition for water-based inks An aqueous dispersion useful in formulating water-based printing inks is provided. The dispersion contains water, an alkoxylated primary linear polymeric alcohol dispersant and a finely divided mostly linear aliphatic hydrocarbon having a molecular weight... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4900427 | Antifoulant compositions and methods Fouling of heat exchangers in chemical processing or oil refining systems is inhibited by incorporating into a petroleum derived stock an effective antifouling amount of a mixture of (a) a condensation product of an alkylphenol, an aldehyde, and an amine; ... | 02/13/1990 |
| 4871374 | Fuel oils stabilized with imine-enamine condensates and method thereof A fuel oil stabilized with an imine-enamine condensate which is the reaction product of an aldehyde having at least two carbon atoms and/or a ketone and a polyamine of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is 0 or an integer from 1 to 6, M is a carbon or n... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4864075 | Dithiocarbamates for treating hydrocarbon recovery operations and industrial waters Nitrogen-containing dithiocarbamic acids are used as reverse demulsifiers, corrosion and scale inhibitors, flocculants, biocides, flotation aids, water clarifiers, interface control agents and antifoaming agents.... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4647689 | Preparation of alkyl trifluoroacetoacetate Alkyl trifluoroacetoacetates are prepared by acetylation of alkyl 3-alkoxy-3-hydroxy-4,4,4-trifluorobutanoates.... | 03/03/1987 |
| 4437876 | 2,4-Disubstituted-5-thiazole-carboxylic acids and derivatives 2,4-Disubstituted-5-thiazolecarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof have been found to reduce herbicidal injury of corn, rice and sorghum plants due to the application thereto of acetamide herbicides.... | 03/20/1984 |
| 4437875 | 2,4-Disubstituted-5-thiazole-carboxylic acids and derivatives 2,4-Disubstituted-5-thiazolecarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof have been found to reduce herbicidal injury of corn, rice and sorghum plants due to the application thereto of acetamide herbicides.... | 03/20/1984 |
| 4398940 | N-Amides of 2-benzothiazolinone N-amides of 2-benzothiazolinone have been found to be effective in regulating the growth of leguminous plants.... | 08/16/1983 |
| 4397790 | Isophosphinolinone derivatives This invention relates to a new class of organic chemical compounds. More particularly this invention is concerned with derivatives of isophosphinolinone. Compounds of this invention may be employed as active ingredients in herbicides and/or as intermedia... | 08/09/1983 |
| 4343652 | Chromogen solutions for pressure-sensitive mark-recording systems Pressure-sensitive mark-recording systems of chromogens comprised of diphenylmethane derivatives in solution with selected diester solvents is disclosed as well as pressure-sensitive mark-recording systems comprised of (a) sheet material, (b) mark-forming... | 08/10/1982 |
| 4335013 | Solvents useful in pressure-sensitive mark-recording systems A pressure-sensitive mark-recording system comprising (a) sheet material, (b) mark-forming components supported by the sheet material and arranged in juxtaposition comprising a chromogen material and an acid clay sensitizing agent for the chromogenic mate... | 06/15/1982 |
| 4329157 | Inorganic anisotropic hollow fibers Essentially inorganic monolithic hollow fibers having a radially anisotropic internal void volume wall structure. Process for the production of such fibers. Apparatus and processes using such fibers.... | 05/11/1982 |
| 4278824 | Dehydrocoupling of toluene Toluene dehydrocoupled products are produced by heating toluene in the vapor phase with an inorganic metal/oxygen composition which functions as an oxygen carrier and has the empirical formula: where M1 is lead, M2 is bismuth, and M3... | 07/14/1981 |
| 4278825 | Dehydrocoupling of toluene Toluene dehydrocoupled products are produced by heating toluene in the vapor phase with an inorganic metal/oxygen composition which functions as an oxygen carrier and has the empirical formula: where M1 is bismuth, M2 is at least one elem... | 07/14/1981 |
| 4278826 | Dehydrocoupling of toluene Toluene dehydrocoupled products are produced by heating toluene in the vapor phase with an inorganic metal/oxygen composition which functions as an oxygen carrier and has the empirical formula: where M1 is lead, M2 is antimony, and M... | 07/14/1981 |
| 4272399 | Conversion of carbon-containing materials to synthesis gas Carbon-containing materials are gasified to produce synthesis gas, a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, in a three zone unified system (oxidizer, reducer and gasifier) using a metal oxide as the oxygen and heat source for the gasification with steam... | 06/09/1981 |
| 4272555 | Conversion of carbon-containing materials to carbon monoxide Carbon-containing materials are gasified to produce high purity carbon monoxide in a three zone unified system (oxidizer, reducer and gasifier) using a metal oxide as the oxygen and heat source for the gasification with carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide co... | 06/09/1981 |
