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phous solid with practically no taste or odor. T h e company says the melting point of 170° F . makes t h e compound the high est melting fatty acid which is commer cially available. T h e p r o d u c t has a free hydroxyl group on the 12th carbon atom and exhibits m a n y unusual chemical a n d physical properties which are useful in a variety of applications. These include: lubricating greases, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, polishes, leather dressings, textiles, and protective coatings. CS 8
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PRODUCT NOTES "ASCO" PUMP
DIFFUSION
Compact . . . sturdy . . water-cooled
This 2-stage oil diffusion pump is readily dis assembled for cleaning. Incorporates 170watt heater for 115 volt operation. Speed: 10 liters/sec. at 10- 4 mm Hg. Ultimate vacuum: 5 χ 10" 6 mm Hg. Forepressure: 0.5 mm H g (20 liters/min. forepump capacity required. Pressovac 4 or equivalent.) Cooling water: 0.1 g.p.m. 0A" rubber hose or tubing connection.) Pump body diam: 1 " (aluminized finish). High vacuum connection: i W ' o . d . (28.5mm). Forepump connection: Vz" o.d. (12.5 mm). Vacuum connections: slip fit with rubber tubing. Pump fluid: Silicone DC 702,703 o r dioctylphthalate (12 ml required). Max. width 5"'. Over-all length 11V4"· Ship ping wgt. 3 lbs. 2 2 8 8 0 T (Mode! 10, all metal)
7 - 1 RATIO P N E U M A T I C STIRRER For heavy-duly v i s c o u s material use
More power and constant speed attained through gear reduction, lowering speed fluc tuations due to air pressure changes. % H P air motor at 8 0 lbs. provides speeds ranging from 50 to 1200 r p m by merely turning valve o n air supply line. Only 35 to 100 lbs. air pressure required. Smooth-run ning, muffler equipped for quiet operation. 12" stainless steel shaft and 2 1 /2 / ' diam. pro peller resist most acids and chemicals and are easily cleaned. Complete unit weighs only 4 lbs. 5 oz. 2 5 2 5 7 T with 4 ft. hose
$98.50
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FLEXIBLE N Y L O N T U B E - C L E A N I N G BRUSH Reaches a n d cleans the mo>st inaccessible inner surfaces
KOROSEAL CORRUGATED
MATTING
Prevents slipping, protects floors
Durable and easy to clean, this floor covering lies flat, conforms to irregular surfaces. Pre vents accidents. Will not become sticky or tacky from heat; waterproof and scuff resist ant. Cannotl be harmed by most solvents or chemicals. /e" thick, 36" wide.
Especially designed with tip o f nylon bristles and 21-inch flexible, tightly coiled spring shaft. Sinuous shaft carries brush with firm thrust into narrow tubes, siphons, U-shaped bends, curved arms, etc. 6867T Tube-Cleaning Brush,flexible shaft, replaceable nylon bristle tip, complete... Per dozen 6 8 6 8 T Brush Tip, only, nylon, each Per dozen _
$0.60 $6.00 $0.30 $3.00
2 3 3 5 2 T per running yard $3.03 10% discount on 10 yards or more. Order f r o m your nearest WILL o f f i c e - w a r e house. M o r e data o n these items w i l l be sent at your request. F R O M PIPETTES T O
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W e stock over 1 2 , 0 0 0 items of laboratory a p p a r a t u s , supplies a n d chemicals . . . and in all five convenient WILL warehouses. Not one but the several best makes a r e included, too . . . so that you can select and get YOUR choice. T a k e a d v a n t a g e o f the convenience o f getting your complete laboratory needs from one source o f supply.
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Resin. Dow Coming's 2105 Resin is said to have over 100 times the dielectric life of silicone-glass laminates previous!> available. Laminates can b e m a d e at pres sures from 300 to 100 l b . / s q . in. and at temperatures from 175° to 250° C. CS 9 Paint Stabilizers. A line of sodiumfree latex paint stabilizers a n d thickeners has been developed by the Borden Co.'s chemical division. Called Cascoloid, the products are said to aid in eliminating t h e efflorescence a n d frosting which can occur in dark shades of paints. T h e caseinbased materials remain usable for at least o n e year at room temperature. All Casco loid stabilizers have an alkaline reaction a n d are compatible with t h e usual types of synthetic latices, such as b u t a d i e n e styrene and p r e - a n d postplasticized poly styrene. CS 10 Flooring Cleaner. A cleaner for r u b b e r matting is being produced by Ameri can Mat Corp. under t h e n a m e Amatco Rubber Mat Cleaner. T h e powdered prod uct cleans rubber of all types and colors, as well as linoleum, terrazo, vinyl, asphalt tile, enameled and painted surfaces, a n d wood floors. CS 11 Thermoplastic Cement. A quick-setting thennoplastic cement for general indus trial use is offered by American Consoli dated Dental Products. T h e material, known as F-88, is prepared by mixing a powder and a liquid to a creamy mix. Choice of the liquid determines the length of setting time. CS 1 2 Enamel Finish. A wall a n d woodwork enamel finish, called Castle Tone, is b e i n g manufactured by Standard Paint a n d Varnish Co., Ltd. T h e finish is a syn thetic resin base enamel, a n d all colors will be available in flat, semigloss, a n d high gloss finishes. CS 13 Maintenance Chemicals. Permatex C o . h a s introduced a rust dissolver, Solvo-Rust, a n d a rubber lubricant, R u b - L u b . SolvoRust is a liquid product, claimed to d i s solve rust instantly, and is said to b e a p plicable for all metal products susceptible to corrosion. Rub-Lub is a stainless, greaseless liquid designed to be used o n all rubber parts a n d surfaces for eliminat i n g groans a n d squeaks. CS 14 ( Continued on page 2039 )
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PUBLICATIONS — SALE, WANTED F O R S A L E : Chemical Abstracts, 1928-1950, $300. 4. Decennial Indexes, $100. Journal Ameri« un Chemical Society, 1928-1951, $135. Industrial Knçineering Chemistrv, 1937-1951, $85. Box 901-H-5, C. & Έ . N . , Easton. P a .
(Continued from page 2016) D e t e r g e n t Perfume. A l i n e of perfume bases d e s i g n e d specifically for scenting liquid a n d p o w d e r d e t e r g e n t s h a s been d e v e l o p e d b y t h e D o d g e & Olcott, Inc., Perfume Laboratories. The odorants, called D e t e r o m e s , h a v e b e e n designed to w i t h s t a n d t h e u n u s u a l l y h i g h temperatures of m a n u f a c t u r i n g processes a n d t o mask even t h e t e n a c i o u s o d o r of t h e petroleum b a s e most f r e q u e n t l y used in synthetic detergents. CS 1 5
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S P E C I A L I S T S in sets, back files, chemical, scientific, technical journals. Get our quotation before you buy or sell. Canner's Inc., Dept. C N , Boston 19, Massachu setts. B U S I N E S S OPPORTUNITIES COMPLETE PROCESS AND PLANT K N O W - H O W an Bri&sh, German and European -industrial organic," pharmaceutical and fine chemi cals" and intermeaia^es available. Process lists fur nished to inquirers. Box 900-H-5, C. & Ε. Ν . , Easton, P a .
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t u r i n g C h e m i s t s Association to m a k e a t h o r o u g h s t u d y of t h e p r o g r a m as it w o u l d a p p l y to t h e c h e m i c a l industry. Since this is t h e first i n d u s t r y - w i d e p r e s e n t a t i o n , it is a p p a r e n t t h a t t h e c h e m i c a l i n d u s t r y h a s a n o t h e r splendid opportunity to pioneer in n a t i o n a l d e f e n s e . T h i s program presents many problems to i n d u s t r y . By careful p l a n n i n g of its e x p a n s i o n p r o g r a m s , i n d u s t r y can d o m u c h to a c c o m p l i s h t h e g o v e r n m e n t objectives. On t h e o t h e r h a n d , c o m p l e t e a t t a i n m e n t of t h e objectives will b e impossible u n d e r c o m p e t i t i v e c o n d i t i o n s , b e c a u s e of t h e h u g e a d d i t i o n a l costs involved in m a n y i n s t a n c e s . C u r r e n t g o v e r n m e n t policy is directed toward educating industry with r e s p e c t t o t h e p r o b l e m s involved, a n d ask ing i n d u s t r y to s t a t e w h a t g o v e r n m e n t i n c e n t i v e s m u s t b e offered so t h a t a r e a s o n a b l e d e g r e e of a t t a i n m e n t m a y b e s e c u r e d . T h i s e d u c a t i o n a l policy is to b e c a r r i e d o u t t h r o u g h t r a d e associations such as t h e M a n u f a c t u r i n g Chemists Associa t i o n , N a t i o n a l Association of Manufac t u r e r s , N a t i o n a l Association of P u r c h a s i n g Agents, Industry Advisory Committees, l o c a l c h a m b e r s of c o m m e r c e , a n d local d i s p e r s a l c o m m i t t e e s . It is s u g g e s t e d t h a t e v e r y c o m p a n y p l a n n i n g an expansion p r o g r a m should b e thoroughly familiar w i t h t h e s e objectives, a n d conform to t h e m insofar a s c o m p a n y policies p e r m i t . It is m u c h less costly to conform to t h e objec t i v e s if t h e y are t a k e n into consideration b e f o r e c o n s t r u c t i o n of n e w facilities b e g i n s . I t should b e e m p h a s i z e d t h a t t h e g o v e r n m e n t policy is also e q u a l l y d i r e c t e d t o w a r d existing p l a n t s , b u t c o m p l i a n c e w i l l b e m u c h m o r e e x p e n s i v e a n d difficult. V O L U M E
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Pittsburgh Lectrodryer Corp Powell Co., W m Reynolds Metals Co Rochester Mfg. Co. Inc Rohm & Haas Co
Baker Castor Oil Co Bethlehem Apparatus Co. I n c Black, Sivalls & Bryson, Inc Blockson Chemical Co Buffalo Apparatus Corp
1983 2001 1997 1967 2016
Servo-Mechanisms, I n c Sharpies Chemicals, Inc Shell Chemical Corp Southern Scientific Co. Inc Stokes Machine Co., F . J
Distillation Products Industries, Div. Eastman Kodak Co 1985 Dow Chemical C o . . . . 1 9 4 6 : 1 9 8 9 : 3 r d Cover Dow Corning Corp 2014
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Alloy Steel Products C o . Inc Aluminum Co. of America 4th American Chemical Paint C o Ansul Chemical Co Antara Chemicals Div., General D y e stuff Corp
Carbide & Carbon Chemicals Co., A Div. of Union Carbide & Carbon Corp . . . 2 n d Cover Clay-Adams, I n c 2O40 Clinton Foods, I n c 2O03 Consolidated Chemical Industries, Inc 1956 Cowles Chemical Co 2011
C H E M I C A L M A N U F A C T U R E R interested m acquiring processes, licenses, or patents which will contribute new products to rapidly expanding industrial chemical line. Replies confidential. Box 900 L-4, C. & E. N . , Easton, P a .
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Soldering Flux. A c o n c e n t r a t e d solder i n g flux for use on iron, steel, c o p p e r , b r o n z e , brass, zinc, t e r n e p l a t e , a n d m a n y alloys is b e i n g m a r k e t e d b y R e m o n t M f g . Co. u n d e r t h e n a m e T i n s - t y t e r . I t is s a i d t o assure t i n n i n g , instant positive b o n d i n g , a n d t h o r o u g h p e n e t r a t i o n into joints a n d seams of heavily oxidized metals or alloys difficult t o solder. W h e n d i l u t e d w i t h u p to four parts w a t e r , it is c l a i m e d t o p r o v i d e an equally effective a n d very e c o n o m i c a l flux for m e t a l s easy to solder. CS 1 6
Eimco Corp Elsevier Press Emery Industries, I n c Exact Weight Scale C o
1949 2012 1995 2O09
Fairmount Chemical Co. I n c Fisher Scientific Co Floridin Co Fuller Brush Co
2021 2O04 2021 2O00
Goodrich Chemical Co., B. F Greiner Co., Emil
1981 1974
Hardesty Co. Inc., W . C
2O40
Hooker Electrochemical Co
2026
Inland Steel Container Co
2023
Leitz, Inc., Ε
2029
Matheson, Coleman & Bell, I n c 2019 Metasap Chemical Co 1953 Minneapolis-Honeywell Regulator Co. 1973 Monsanto Chemical Co 1987 National Filter Media Corp 2025 Nicholson & Co., W . Η 2O10 Norton Co 1977 Ohaus Scale Corp Ottawa Chemical C o
2011 2018
Pacific Coast Borax Co 2O09 Palmer Thermometers, Inc 1954 Pennsylvania Industrial Chemical Corp 2013
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1994 1955 1971 2002 1951 1952 1975 1991 2016 1979
Union Carbide & Carbon Corp., Car bide & Carbon Chemicals Div.. 2 n d Cover Van Ameringen-Haebler, I n c Vanton P u m p Corp Will Corp Will Corp. of Maryland Wyandotte Chemicals Corp
2018 2003 2016 2016 2005
DIRECTORIES Chemicals Exchange 2031-2032 Ansul Chemical Co. Bersworth Chemical Co. Bios Laboratories, Inc. Delta Chemical Works General Biochemicals, Inc. Nutritional Biochemicals Corp. Seaplant Chemical Corp. Sigma Chemical Co. Silmo Chemical Corp. University of Tennessee Equipment M a r t 2032-2033 Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Cargille Laboratories, Inc., R. P . Chicago Gasket Co. Consolidated Chemical Industries I n c . Electric Equipment Co. Enley Products, Inc. Ireland & Vice Metalsmiths Div., Orange Roller Bearing Co. Inc. Miller, Inc., Ray Penfield Mfg. Co. Inc. Taber Instrument Corp. Uehling Instrument Co. Technical Services 2033 Bjorksten Research Laboratories Evans Research & Development Corp. Food Research Laboratories, I n c . LaWall & Harrisson Leberco Laboratories Philadelphia Testing Laboratories Schwarzkopf Microanalytical Laboratory Truland Chemical & Engineering Co. Inc. Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
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