Abstract:
Disclosed is a process for upgrading paper-grade wood pulp to dissolving grade pulp which is suitable for use in the preparation of viscose rayon, cellulose ethers and cellulose esters such as cellulose acetate. The process utilizes a sequence of caustic extraction, xylanase treatment and caustic extraction to remove most of the xylan, which may be recovered for use in the production of xylose, xylitol, and furans.
Abstract:
A colored polyester copolymer comprising the reaction product of at least one linear thermoplastic polyester precursor and at least ten parts per million by weight of a residue of at least one 1,4-bis(2,6-dialkylanilino)-9,10-anthraquinone colorant. A composition may be formed comprising the copolymer in admixture with at least one thermoplastic polymer. The copolymer may be formed by reacting at least one thermoplastic polyester precursor with a 1,4-bis(2,6-dialkylanilino)-9,10-anthraquinone colorant which has a polyester reactive group.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a process for the preparation of cyclopropanecarboxaldehyde by the isomerization of 2,3-dihydrofuran wherein 2,3-dihydrofuran is contacted with a catalyst selected from alumina, silica-alumina, silica, zirconia, titania and mixtures thereof having a nitrogen BET surface area of 10 to 350 square meters per gram at elevated temperature.
Abstract:
A liquid/dense gas extraction column process providing intimate contact between a dense gas and a fluid feed containing a solute and operating in an enhanced solubility region provides solubility of a solute in the dense gas to be at least 250 % by weight greater than the solubility of the solute in the dense gas at the same operating temperature and 200 bar pressure. The enhanced solubility region for carbon dioxide is a pressure range of between 450 and 1200 bar in combination with a temperature range between 50 and 300 DEG C. The column has a diameter greater than about 3.5 centimeters and a height to diameter ratio greater than about 5.
Abstract:
A method for quantitatively monitoring in situ by Raman spectrometry one or more selected constituents of a chemical composition comprises: simultaneously irradiating with a substantially monochromatic radiation source a reference material and a chemical composition containing one or more constituents, the radiation being transmitted from the source to the chemical composition by an excitation conduit connecting the source to an optical probe that interfaces with the composition; simultaneously acquiring at more than one wavelength convolved Raman spectra of the reference material and the chemical composition by means of a spectrograph, which is connected to the optical probe by a collection conduit; choosing the standard Raman spectrum of the reference material; determining the convolution function of the convolved spectra from the convolved Raman spectrum and the standard Raman spectrum of the reference material; applying the convolution function to adjust the convolved Raman spectrum of the composition to produce the standard Raman spectrum of the chemical composition; and applying predetermined calibration means to the standard Raman spectrum of the chemical composition, by which the chemical constitution of the composition at the time of acquisition of the convolved Raman spectra can be ascertained.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for minimizing the formation of undesirable byproducts in ozonated liquids comprising the steps of providing a container comprising a polyester comprising repeat units from a dicarboxylic acid component comprising at least about 85 mole percent terephthalic acid, 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid or a mixture thereof and at least about 85 mole percent ethylene glycol, and from about - to about - weight % of at least one polyamide which displays a melting point below that of said polyester, and filling said container with an ozonated liquid.
Abstract:
This invention provides a catalyst recovery process whereby a liquid/liquid extraction is used to separate mixtures of 2-alkene-1,4-diols and 3-alkene-1,2-diols, formed by the hydration of gamma,delta-epoxyalkenes using mixtures of hydriodic acid and organic solvent soluble iodide salts as catalysts, from the catalyst. In this extraction, gamma,delta-epoxyalkene, or a gamma,delta-epoxyalkene-containing organic solvent, is used to convert any hydriodic acid present to iodoalcohol and to extract the catalysts from water, leaving the diol products in the aqueous phase, from which they may be subsequently recovered by distillation, extraction or by other means.
Abstract:
A composite fibrous structure which absorbs liquids is in the form of a yarn or nonwoven fabric which is coated with a superabsorbent polymer in an amount of up to 500 % SAP add-on. The yarn or nonwoven fabric is made of fibers having a non-round cross section. The fibers when in the form of a filament yarn have a specific volume of the filament yarn being greater than or equal to 1.50 cc/gm.
Abstract:
A catalyst and process for preparation of dihydroxy esters from specified hydroxy aldehydes is disclosed. In one embodiment, a catalyst liquid is provided which comprises from 10 percent to 60 percent magnesium salt of a specified alkanoic acid or acids, and from 90 percent to 40 percent of a particular alkanoic acid or acids, the molar ratio of alkanoic acid to magnesium salt being from 1.5 to 20.3. The catalyst solution or liquid contacts or is contacted with a specified hydroxy aldehyde under suitable reaction conditions to form the desired dihydroxy ester. In another embodiment, dihydroxy esters are derived from specified hydroxy aldehydes by first forming a magnesium catalyst containing liquid by reacting magnesium or magnesium oxide, under suitable conditions, with a suitable alkanoic acid or acids, the acid or acids being provided in excess in specified molar ratios. The magnesium salt-alkanoic acid liquid produced is then employed as a catalyst liquid to convert the respective hydroxy aldehyde under suitable reaction conditions to form the desired dihydroxy ester.
Abstract:
Explosive compositions coated with a shock sensitivity reducing agent whereby the shock sensitivity of the compositions are reduced at a statistically significant amount.