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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7150852 | System and method for reducing galvanic corrosion associated with a mechanical locking device A method and system for preventing galvanic corrosion associated with a fastener of a first metal type and within an orifice of a second metal type for receiving said fastener. The method includes coating the fastener with a corrosive inhibitor and by further coatin... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7109261 | Latent mercaptans as multi-functional additives for halogen-containing polymer compositions Halogen-containing polymer compositions comprising a latent mercaptan-containing heat stabilizer composition substantially free from the offensive odor typically associated with mercaptans are protected during processing by the degradation products of the latent (i.... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7105109 | Latent mercaptans as stabilizers for halogen-containing polymer compositions Compositions useful as heat stabilizers comprising at least one latent mercaptan-containing compound and at least one zinc compound are provided. Halogen-containing polymer compositions comprising such heat stabilizers are also provided. ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7052630 | Resin additive composition and process for producing the same In this application is disclosed a resin additive composition which can by produced by precipitating a calix(n+m+l)arene represented by the following general formula (2) and in a dissolved state together with or at the same time at least one functional ingredient se... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6716370 | Supramolecular oxo-anion corrosion inhibitors A corrosion inhibitor is described which includes several supramolecular oxo-anion compositions useful for preventing the propagation of pit corrosion on aluminum and aluminum alloys. The oxo-anion compositions preferably include soluble polymeric oxidic acids compr... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6602445 | Method for the prevention of high temperatures corrosion due to alkali sulfates and chlorides using molybdenum An additive to a flame reaction forms noncorrosive deposits on cooler metal surfaces, which deposits are more stable than Na2 SO4 or K2 SO4. By adding molybdenum salts to the flame, an alkali polymolybdate is pr... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6537950 | Method for inhibiting corrosion using triphenylstibine The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting high temperature corrosion of corrosion prone metal surfaces by organic acid-containing petroleum streams by providing an effective corrosion-inhibiting amount of triphenylstibine, typically up to 1... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6537466 | Latent mercaptans as multi-functional additives for halogen-containing polymer compositions Halogen-containing polymer compositions comprising a latent mercaptan-containing heat stabilizer composition substantially free from the offensive odor typically associated with mercaptans are protected during processing by the degradation products of the... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6361833 | Composition and process for treating metal surfaces A composition and process for treating metal surfaces that contain at a weight ratio from 1:5,000 to 5,000:1 of at least one metal acetylacetonate selected from the group consisting of Al(C5 H7 O2)3, V(C5 | 03/26/2002 |
| 5976887 | Electrochemiluminescence assays based on interactions with soluble metal ions and diaminoaromatic ligands A novel electrochemiluminescent (ECL) reaction between diaminoaromatic ligands and soluble metal ions, specifically reactions between aminoaromatic ligands, such as 2,4-diaminotoluene (2,4,DAT), 3,4-diaminotoluene (3,4,DAT) and 2,3-diaminonaphthalene (2,3... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5972245 | Basic layered lattice compounds The invention concerns basic layered lattice compounds of the general formula (I) MeIIIa MeIIb (MeIV)c (OH)d Oe Anf ×mH2 O, a process for ... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5914418 | Polymerization inhibitor for acrylic-functional silanes A method for inhibiting polymerization of acrylic-functional silanes comprising forming a mixture comprising an acrylic-functional silane and a polymerization inhibitor described by formula ##STR1## where n is 0 or 1; M is an atom selected from a gro... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5460751 | Compositions for the preservation of timber products Aqueous wood treating compositions, containing compounds which contain elements selected from copper, chromium and arsenic and oxyalkylene polymer additives, provide improved stability to CCA solutions containing additives. In addition, the compositions o... | 10/24/1995 |
| 4997583 | Method for protecting carbon steel from corrosion in heavy brines A method is described for the inhibition of corrosion of carbon steels due to heavy brine corrosive attack, which employs As+z -containing composition. Corrosion inhibiting compositions comprising As+z, alone or in admixture with ure... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4978464 | Multi-function additive for lubricating oils A lubricating oil composition is provided which comprises a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and a minor amount of an additive having the formula Mo4 S4 L6 in which L is a ligand selected from dithiocarbamat... | 12/18/1990 |
| 4966719 | Multifunctional molybdenum and sulfur containing lube additives In accordance with this invention, there is provided a lubricating composition comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and a minor amount of an additive having the formula MoL4 wherein L is a ligand selected from thioxantha... | 10/30/1990 |
| 4908151 | Oxygen absorbent The present invention relates to an oxygen absorbent, and more particularly to an oxygen absorbent applicable to preservation of dry foodstuffs and medical drugs and to the rust prevention of metallic articles. Thus, the invention provides an oxygen absor... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4847002 | Improved stabilization of wood preservative solutions and preservation of wood by such solutions A wood preservative solution comprising water, hexavalent chromium, copper and arsenic can be stabilized against precipitation by the addition of fluorine ion, thereby enhancing the useful life and safety of the solution. Fluoride salts like cerium fluori... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4839409 | Stabilizers for rigid halogen-containing organic polymers comprising a primary heat stabilizer and an ester of a polyhydrocarbyl ether glycol Compositions for stabilizing rigid (unplasticized) halogen-containing organic polymers against the deteriorative effects of heat, ultra-violet light and weathering comprise organotin or non-tin metal salt primary heat stabilizers in combination with ester... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4836952 | Deoxygenating composition The present invention relates a deoxygenating composition comprising a metal-chelated resin and an iron powder. The composition of the present invention is useful, for example, as an agent for preservation of foods.... | 06/06/1989 |
| 4832857 | Process for the preparation of overbased molybdenum alkaline earth metal and alkali metal dispersions A process for incorporating molybdenum into overbased alkaline earth metal and alkali metal sulfonates, phenates and salicylates. The incorporation is a post addition of molybdenum into a previously prepared overbased composition. The resulting compositio... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4806270 | Stain-resistant antimony organic sulfur-containing compounds and vinyl halide resins containing same Stain-resistant antimony organic sulfur-containing compositions are disclosed. A stain-resistant additive, particularly a soluble organic violet dye is included in liquid antimony compositions and such compositions are storage stable. The normally liquid ... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4804487 | Antifoulants for thermal cracking processes Combinations of gallium and tin as antifoulant compositions for use in thermal cracking.... | 02/14/1989 |
| 4765918 | Lubricant additive A lubricating oil additive is prepared by reacting a triglyceride with a basic nitrogen compound to form a reaction product, reacting said reaction product with an acidic molybdenum compound to form an intermediate reaction product, and reacting said inte... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4761247 | Phenol-stabilized microbiocidal compositions Solutions of microbiocides in cosolvents having alkanol moieties and concentrate compositions of carriers, microbiocides and cosolvents having alkanol moieties are stabilized against UV-catalyzed oxidation by the addition of phenolic antioxidants. The sol... | 08/02/1988 |
| 4734219 | Stabilization of aqueous acidic scrubbing liquors Aqueous acidic scrubbing liquors obtained when oxidation mixtures from the oxidation of cyclohexane are scrubbed with water are stabilized by a process in which the scrubbing liquors are heated at from 50° to 130° C. in the presence of a water-soluble v... | 03/29/1988 |
| 4705641 | Copper molybdenum salts as antioxidants The combination of copper and molybdenum salts is shown to be an effective antioxidant and anti-wear additive for hydrocarbons, such as lube oils. Accordingly the present invention is directed to a lube oil having improved oxidation stability, providing i... | 11/10/1987 |
| 4692256 | Molybdenum-containing lubricant composition A lubricant composition comprises as essential ingredients a sulfur compound and an oil-soluble molybdenum compound, obtained by reacting one or more of hexavalent molybdenum compounds selected from the group consisting of molybdenum polyoxide, molybdic a... | 09/08/1987 |
| 4642200 | Stain-resistant antimony organic sulfur-containing compounds and vinyl halide resins containing same Stain-resistant antimony organic sulfur-containing compositions are disclosed. A stain-resistant additive, particularly a soluble organic violet dye is included in liquid antimony compositions and such compositions are storage stable. The normally liquid ... | 02/10/1987 |
| 4617334 | Stabilizer compositions for PVC Compositions which are effective in stabilizing polymers against the deteriorative effects of heat are provided comprising (1) an organic antimony compound or mixture of organic antimony compounds, (2) a mercaptan-containing organic compound or mixture of... | 10/14/1986 |
| 4612339 | Heat stabilized polyamide compositions The polyamide polymers, notably the nylons, are effectively heat stabilized, characteristically with good retention of mechanical properties, by formulating therewith stabilizing amounts of (i) at least one lanthanide or yttrium-based compound and (ii) at... | 09/16/1986 |
| 4601837 | Process for the preparation of overbased, molybdenum-alkaline earth metal sulfonate dispersions The process comprises in sequence the following steps: (a) introducing into a reaction zone a sulfonic acid comprising a neutral ammonium sulfonate; (b) adding to and mixing with said sulfonic acid a substantially inert diluent, an alkaline earth metal co... | 07/22/1986 |
| 4566982 | Metal dithiobenzoates as lubricant additives This invention involves the preparation of selected metal dithiobenzoates by electrolysis of a substituted dithiobenzoic acid with a metal. It further involves the use of such metal dithiobenzoates as additives in lubricating hydrocarbon compositions.... | 01/28/1986 |
| 4517115 | Synergistic vinyl halide stabilizer compositions of antimony organic sulfur-containing compounds, alkaline earth carboxylates, and alkali metal carbonates A vinyl halide resin stabilizer composition which essentially contains: (a) an antimony organic sulfur-containing compound, for example, antimony mercaptoacid esters, antimony alkyl mercaptides, and the like, (b) an alkaline earth metal salt of a carboxylic acid, s... | 05/14/1985 |
| 4487712 | Gelation stabilized water-soluble silicates Gelation resistant alcohol compositions containing water-soluble silicates are obtained by the use of effective silicate gelation stabilizing amounts of at least one of a polymer of acrylic acid, alkaline earth metal and alkaline earth metal salts thereof... | 12/11/1984 |
| 4440891 | Halogen-containing polymers stabilized with organic antimony compound and an ortho mercapto phenol compound Compositions which are effective in stabilizing polymers against the deteriorative effects of heat are provided comprising (1) an organic antimony compound or mixture of organic antimony compounds and (2) an organic compound or mixture of organic compound... | 04/03/1984 |
| 4440674 | Synergistic vinyl halide stabilizer compositions of antimony organic sulfur-containing compounds, alkaline earth carboxylates and alkali metal carbonates A vinyl halide resin stabilizer composition which essentially contains: (a) an antimony organic sulfur-containing compound, for example, antimony mercaptoacid esters, antimony alkyl mercaptides, and the like, (b) an alkaline earth metal salt of a carboxylic acid, s... | 04/03/1984 |
| 4402840 | Antioxidant combinations of molybdenum complexes and organic sulfur compounds for lubricating oils An antioxidant additive combination for lubricating oils is prepared by combining (a) a sulfur containing molybdenum compound prepared by reacting an ammonium tetrathiomolybdate, and a basic nitrogen compound, with (b) an organic sulfur compound.... | 09/06/1983 |
| 4400283 | Multifunctional lubricant additives and compositions thereof Metal salts of partially phosphosulfurized pentaerythritol and trimethylolpropane based hydroxyl-containing esters are effective as multifunctional additives, reducing friction, inhibiting oxidation and reducing bearing corrosion when incorporated into a ... | 08/23/1983 |
| 4395343 | Antioxidant combinations of sulfur containing molybdenum complexes and organic sulfur compounds An antioxidant additive combination for lubricating oils is prepared by combining (a) a sulfur containing molybdenum compound prepared by reacting an acidic molybdenum compound, a basic nitrogen compound, and carbon disulfide, with (b) an organic sulfur c... | 07/26/1983 |
