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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7422701 | Oxidation resistant organic hydrogen getters A composition for removing hydrogen from an atmosphere, comprising a mixture of a polyphenyl ether and a hydrogenation catalyst, preferably a precious metal catalyst, and most preferably Pt. This composition is stable in the presence of oxygen, will not polymerize o... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7323119 | Color stabilization of hydroquinone hydroxyethyl ether products The present invention relates to the color stabilization of hydroquinone hydroxyethyl ethers by phosphite compounds containing the bis-cyclic structure of spiro phosphites, both rings being attached to the same tertiary carbon atom in the phosphite molecule. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7262319 | Phenolic antioxidants in crystalline form The invention relates to a process for preparing solid particles of a phenolic antioxidant from the IRGANOX series in the form of crystals, particularly IRGANOX 1010 and 1098, the crystal particles obtainable by the process, the further processing of the crystal par... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7109328 | Method for producing acrylic acid A process for the fractional condensation of a hot gas mixture which as well as acrylic acid contains at least one further condensable component in a column in the presence of at least one stabilizer comprises metering in at least a portion of the at least one stabi... | 09/19/2006 |
| 6994804 | Color stabilization of hydroquinone hydroxyethyl ether products The present invention relates to the color stabilization of hydroquinone hydroxyethyl ethers by phosphite compounds containing the bis-cyclic structure of spiro phosphites, both rings being attached to the same tertiary carbon atom in the phosphite molecule. ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6773624 | Process for the preparation of hindered phosphites A process to produce organic phosphites from the group consisting of: wherein each R1, R2, and R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl,... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6743764 | Low viscosity alkyl diphenyl oxide sulfonic acid blends This invention addresses methods and compositions for providing alkyl diphenyl oxide sulfonic acid blends at useful viscosities for use in surfactants such as DOWFAX-containing surfactants. The low viscosity alkyl diphenyl oxide sulfonic acid blend is made by admixi... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6676849 | Low yellowing scorch inhibitor composition A scorch inhibitor composition for use an additive in the manufacture of polyurethane foams is based on a derivatized phenol, 4-tertbutyl catechol, and optionally, phenothiazine. The derivatized phenol is a di-tert-butyl phenol, preferably a 2,6 tert-buty... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6555019 | Sulfur free, low color generating scorch time extending compositions for use in compounding and cure of free radical initiator curable polymers Sulfur free, crosslinking, scorch-retarding compositions for compounding and cure of polymers susceptible to cure by free radical initiators are disclosed.... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6258866 | Blowing agent compatabilization Provided herein are subcombinations from which polyurethane foams and polyurethane foams containing polyisocyanurates may be prepared. The subcombinations are unique in that they contain components which synergistically act towards promoting compatibility... | 07/10/2001 |
| 5958593 | Hardener for epoxy resins A hardener for epoxy resins is disclosed the use of which imparts improved resistance in the resins to aging on exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The hardener comprises (a) at least one amine selected from the group consisting of trimethylhexamethylenedi... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5804688 | Compounds and compositions for delivering active agents Carrier compounds and compositions therewith which are useful in the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well.... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5773647 | Compounds and compositions for delivering active agents Carrier compounds and compositions therewith which are useful in the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well.... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5643494 | Process for the preparation of aromatic hydroxy carboxylic acids A process for the preparation of aromatic hydroxy carboxylic acids by reacting alkali metal phenolates or alkali metal naphtholates with alkali metal carbonates and carbon monoxide, with subsequent acidification, wherein the solid starting materials--alka... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5631049 | Process of curing a gasket coating A formulation for a resilient gasket coating which is curable by ultraviolet radiation without emitting fumes into the surrounding environment. Different portions of the coating are cured by successive exposure to two different wavelengths of ultraviolet ... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5503937 | Curable composition which comprises adducts of heterocyclic compounds A curable composition which comprises: (1) a compound which contains on average more than 1 epoxy group per molecule; (2) a compound which contains on average more than 1 phenolic hydroxyl group per molecule; and (3) a catalytic amount of a catalyst compound w... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5391681 | Curable compositions based on epoxy resins or mixtures of epoxy resins and polyisocyanates containing trisimidazolyl triazines Curable compositions based on epoxy resins or a mixture of epoxy resins and polyisocyanates and containing at least one compound of formula I: ##STR1## wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R | 02/21/1995 |
| 5310853 | Precatalyzed catalyst compositions, process for preparing resins, curable compositions, articles resulting from curing the resultant compositions The reaction between epoxy compounds and active hydrogen-containing compounds or anhydrides is catalyzed with a phosphine or phosphonium compound containing at least three C1 to C4 alkyl phenyl groups attached to the phosphorous atom... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5202407 | Precatalyzed catalyst compositions, process for preparing epoxy resins curable compositions, articles resulting from curing the resultant compositions The reaction between epoxy compounds and active hydrogen-containing compounds or anhydrides is catalyzed with a phosphine or phosphonium compound containing at least three C1 to C4 alkyl phenyl groups attached to the phosphorus atom ... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5098603 | Stabilized phenol solution A buffered and chelated phenol solution has been stablized by adjusting the pH within a critical range and maintaining the solution under inert gas atmosphere. The solution, which may be combined with chloroform, is useful to denature soluble proteins dur... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5069821 | Stable sodium tetraphenylborate solutions Stable alkaline aqueous solutions of sodium tetraphenylborate.... | 12/03/1991 |
| 4994594 | Oligomeric carbonate chainstoppers Oligomeric carbonate dihydroxyaromatic-based chainstoppers are disclosed. One example of this type of chainstopper is a bisphenol A bischloroformate oligomer monocapped with phenol. These chainstoppers may be prepared by phosgenating a dihydroxyaromatic c... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4948439 | Composition and process for inflating a safety crash bag Composition and process for inflating an automobile or aircraft safety crash bag comprising igniting at elevated pressure a pyrotechnic material comprising at least one tetrazole or triazole compound containing hydrogen in the molecule, at least one oxyge... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4933496 | Process for producing an aqueous 4-hydroxyacetophenone (4-hap) which is stable at room temperature A process for preparing a stable 4-hydroxyacetophenone oil by mixing 4-hydroxyacetophenone with an aqueous hydroxylamine salt in the absence of added caustic, at a temperature of 50°-100° C., for about 10-60 minutes and then cooling the same is disclose... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4847415 | Methods and composition for deactivating iron in hydrocarbon fluids Certain Mannich reaction products (i.e., alkylated phenol, polyoxyalkylenediamine, and an aldehyde) are used to deactivate iron species already present in hydrocarbon fluids. Left untreated, such iron species lead to decomposition resulting in the formati... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4774019 | Agent for precipitative separation of proteins from blood plasma An apparatus is provided for reacting a solution of a precipitating medium of alkaline metal chlorides at a fixed rate of delivery with plasma continuously separated from blood, filtering the precipitate formed by the reaction, removing the solution of pr... | 09/27/1988 |
| 4687593 | Alkylaryl sulfonate compositions Alkylarylsulfonate compositions containing low 2-phenyl alkylbenzene sulfonates and alkylated diphenyl oxide sulfonates are provided. The compositions have improved solubility and detergency properties and are useful in aqueous base detergent formulations... | 08/18/1987 |
| 4231888 | Composition used for extracting copper from aqueous copper salts A process for extracting metal values from aqueous solutions of metal salts which comprises the steps of contacting the aqueous solution with a solution in a water-immiscible organic solvent of one or more o-hydroxyaryloximes containing at least 3 aliphat... | 11/04/1980 |
| 3974084 | Process for the manufacture of anhydrous alkali metal arylate solutions and separation of the arylates from alkali metal sulfite Anhydrous organic solutions of alkali metal arylates are prepared by dissolving an alkali metal arylate or reacting an arylhydroxy compound with alkali metal hydroxide in a ketone immiscible or incompletely miscible with water at room temperature and remo... | 08/10/1976 |