Document XOBR1Vv72rLEbENB7jb98wR7w
E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & COMPANY
PIGMENTS DEPARTMENT 256 VANDERPQOL STREET NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
u m n P-52'19
Copy No. /
j
i i
NEWARK PLANT CHEMICAL DIVISION - COLORS
NON REACTIVE MEDIUM YELLOW Y-662-D FOR USE IN I.P.I'S 'K6" AND 'VAt 'OSET'' VEHICLES
Priod Covered May if 1952 * September 15, 1952
PILE: DATE;
<=?//./ 1A/53
j i
I
NJ 5747
4
#1 - Numerical File 2 - Research File 211.1 3 - Library File 211.1 4 - H. Arnoul/Plant File 5 - J. N. Tully/A. Siegel 6 - W. F. Spengeman/Library Files
7 - Extra 8 - Extra
KN-52-19
Copy:
NEWARK PLANT PIGMENT COLOR RESEARCH REPORT
FINAL REPORT
TITLE: NON REACTIVE MEDIUM YELLOW Y-662-D FOR USE IN I.P.I.'s wK6n and "Vaposet" Vfehicles
PERIOD COVERED: May 1, 1952 - September 15, 1952 CHARGE: 1101-11, 12 -3
SUBMITTED APPROVED B
DATE SUBMITTED: 12/1/52
DUP050069113
-1-
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS:
1 - Modification of X-469-D "Ftt process has resulted in the production of a non-reactive type medium yellow similar to Imperial's X-1810 or Imperial^ S-3268,
2 - These modifications involved the following changes expressed in terms of lhs/raol of lead nitrate struck,
(a) Reduction in use of Aluminum sulfate (N15) from 48 lbs. to
16 lbs,
(b) Reduction in use of titanyl sulfate (N390) from 6.8 lbs*
to 3*4 lbs. (c) Reduction in use of "2ndtt lead nitrate from 34.73 lbs. to
30.5 lbs, (d) Ommission of all petronate (K390)
(e) Use of tetra sodium pyrophosphate (N479) at the rate of 6 lbs./mol lead nitrate struck,
3 - A degradation in lightfastness versus Y-469-D has resulted because of these changes. This is not serious since all competitives of the non-reactive type are markedly inferior to T-469-D in lightfastness.
4 - The product produced and standardized as Y-662-D
lot 765 is superior in lightfastness to Y-661-D or the competitive
pigments.
5 - Investigations have revealed that zirconia treatment
of Y-469-D processes will result in products of improved lightfast
ness.
6-- The use of recirculation of 68 centrifuge fluid discharge to 66 and 67 centrifuge feed lines offers definite possibilities for improved washing of #12 Building products.
PATENT STATUS:
studies.
Nothing of a patentable nature was developed during these
REFERENCES;
N.B. 1356 - 1437 DSN 52-8, 52-6
KN 52-18 KN 52-20
I. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND:
The introduction of new vehicle systems in the paint and printing ink fields imposes frequent adjustments in the chemical and
DUP050069114
-2-
and physical characteristics of chrome yellow pigments* This is not a new situation in the pigment field but is a chronic condition that must be faced as progress is made in the consuming industries. Accordingly, constant revisions and adjustments in our pigment formulation must be made in order to manufacture products suitable for use in these fields.
During the years 1949-1950 it became apparent that our
medium yellows Y-469-D or Y-6619D were inadequate to meet the competition of Imperial's X-1810 and S-326# in rheological character
istics in various vehicles.
Complaints were received from the Socony Paint Products
Company concerning Y-469-D reactivity in a phenolic modified alkyd
system* The International Printing Ink Division (IPI) of the Interchemical Corporation stated that *-469-0, Y-434-D and Y-661-D were unsatisfactory in reactivity for use in their "Kb" lithographic varnish and "Vaposet" vehicle systems. Minnesota Mining and Manufactoring Co. reported that Y-469-D and Y-661-D were excessively reactive in their traffic paint systems.
In May of 1952, the problem of developing a medium yellow satisfactory for use in the IPI "Vaposet" systems was assigned to the writer, (For a review of this subject see American Ink Maker
2^ No, 4 33 April 1949)* lb is obvious that an economic solution
for this problem must involve an evaluation of the working properties of any experimental pigments in all of the fields involved, since continuous manufacture of many different specials would not be a practical solution for the reactivity problem* The goal was set up of a pigment satisfactory in all vehicles mentioned hut with emphasis placed on IPI's requirements,
2. EXPERIMENTAL:
A. Evaluation of Standard and Competitive Samples
Investigation revealed that IPI was using a special medium yellow coded S-3268 for "Vaposet" use* Our examination of this product in the customers YV-1304-H vehicle see TF (2403-2) gave the following results versus our standards and various competi tive products, when tested according to TF-2403-2. See table t-JFSie 3. This test has been modified in accordance to Dr. Larsen's instruction to be ground with a roll setting of 120F in order to minimize effects of moisture variation in the atmosphere. Since the vehicle is sensitive to water, it is imperative to control that factor as rigidly as possible. Considerable variations in values for "good" pigments result in duplicate tests. High viscosity pigments always give no flow on the 45 inclined plane. The test has been simplified in this work to consist of a flow reading alone, instead of the usual body, length and flow measurements. No evidence of "reactivity" in the usual sense, i.e., increase in viscosity with time, has been noted. Usually viscosity drops (flow values increase) with time.
DUP050069115
po XI
P xo> &
Mt0o)
I
<D
TbtOO
Cv
I
pd
to
ON
On to
CO*N- t<om
ft,
C oo
o
HCHO s
tNoO
Conn-
OC*-
CJMN
00 C
TJOSfx.
TO o ON O NO
Xf tUoN CTH I Ch p
OTO
fNI-
ON NO
UfN VO1 4 o n
-4 UN
UN TO Of
s CM <
|X4
ON ON UN -4 -4 rH I 1 1 cd to to O CM H -4 ON ON
1 1 1
COMPARISONS OF VAPOSET FLOW OF EXISTING STANDARDS
T!>O*Pu
COIMN o
(0 XI
r-
o O
C*--Mi
-4f
CM uTO P(0
lx, p
XI <t TO
H
r-l C!>MI i rH o
CM
H
XO3 s
I iH
pTO lx.
TOPOj TO
>03
P H
,C--Mi Ii o ON o o ON
HC
to
ON
CM
to
o o
UN
ON NO
o ON
[> ON *--i
-4
UN
UN oi NO
UN ON
r4 u\
-4 UN
NO UN
oO
UN
M
to
o
1--1
NO to
CM i--1
-4 3 UN
-4
W ft} m
-
TO
XI O O
1 ON rH NO NO -4 NO
11 tH !m
ON
A
1 X
to
CM
O O rH
ft. UN TO
a
I *M
O
TO PTO TO
P
PTTOO
Q.
TfOt Cm
O
rH TO Orl
P, >s P
2
TO
O
.TOO TO Wa)
rl XI
TTOO
DUP050069116
-4-
Inspection of the above data and other tests revealed that both I-469-D and Y-661-D standard, as well as typical products, were unsatisfactory in I.P.I. Vaposet and K-6 tests. In addition, the customer stated that Y-661-D was excessively sensitive to darkening on drying. The latter is known to be associated with the use of cobalt drier in the customer's vehicle.
B, Laboratory Studies a - Factors Found to Increase Vaposet Flow to
1. Decrease in Alum usage 48 mol/16 mol NB 1358,55,56,
57 a) effect on K6 Reactivity - beneficial -
lower initial consistency also.
b) effect on Socony Paint Products Reactivity beneficial.
2. Decrease in titanyl sulfate usage NB 1358,57,60
, 1437,1, 4 a) effect on K6 Reactivity - ineffective on
reactivity but lowered initial consistency. b) effect K6 Socony Paint Products - ineffective
on reactivity.
3. Ommission of Petronate NB 1358-55,56
a) effect on'K6 reactivity - harmful in high alum processes
b) effect on Socony Paint Products Reactivityprobably slightly worse
4. Use of tetra sodium pyrophosphate NB 1358-55,56
1437-1,3,7,11 a) effect on K6 reactivity - beneficial
b) "
" Socony Paint Products Reactivity-
beneficial
c) effect on Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing
Reactivity - beneficial
5. Use of Lustrex 820 NB 1358-62 1437-1,8 a) effect small-inadequate to justify cost b) products do not disperse in Varnish Drier.
6. Sequence of Treatments
NB 1437-3,8,12
a) best sequence alum, ,rLM liquor, sodium
pyrophosphate, 2nd PB
b) effect on K6 reactivity - nil
C. Factors Found to Decrease Vaposet Flow
1. Treatment with fatty acids 40Bs/mol NB 1358-55 al effect on K6 reactivity - worsened
2. Use of Zirconium hydrate NB 1358-57,60,63 ' 1437-1,7 ,
a) effect on K6 reactivity - beneficial(when
DUP050069117
-5-
alum replaced with zirconia) similar in behavior to Ti02 treatment. The simultaneous use of zirconium and pyrophosphate was not satisfactory
for Vaposet usage. Products could be made exhibiting excellent lightfastness and a low level of reactivity in K-6 using 3*4 gr. TiOjj
and 6 gr. Zr02 per mol in place of the usual
AlsOj/TiOz treatment. Future study of this treatment, in conjunction with variation in alum (N15), "L" liquor (N390) ratios should be undertaken if the problem of improved lightfastness is reopened.
3. Use of Wetting Agents - Aerosol OT, Dupanol WA,
Potassium Daxad
KB 1353-62
a) very little or negative effect,
,
4. Use of High 2nd lead
KB 1437-3, 12
2) effect on K6 reactivity - si worse
higher quantities second lead give products
of better lightfastness.
s
5. Increased Final pH
KB 1437-6,6
As pH increased Flow decreased
pH o.O better than higher pH's
6. Underdevelopment of fellow KB 1437-9
As percent underdevelopment increases viscosity rises
7. Casein Wash of Finished Press cake KB 1437-1,2 (studied in connection with thixotropy)
6. Nopco 2125 Treatment
KB 1437-13,14
(studied in connection with thixotropy)
9. Effectiof Washing on Vaposet Flow DSN-52-6 Complete absence of washing of #12 Building material results in very small Vaposet flow figures. The standard repulp water flow rate is 20 gallons per minute. Lesser quantities have not been ex tensively studied in #12 Building.
In addition to the previously outlined studies, the effect of redrying was studied. This was found to be ineffective.
Data illustrating these points are given in Tables on Pages 5A,5B,
#12 BUILDING STUDIES:
1, The first attempt (see 1437-2 DSN 52-6) was to make Y-469-D in #12
Building, testing the alum/Na4P207 variable. These products coded Y-662-D
(6756-6761 inclusive) were made on standard formula except-
Condition (1)
Slum used at 6 Ibs/mol N-479 used 4 lbs/mol
no petronate
lots 6756, 59, 60
DUP050069118
TABLE 2 ~ EFFECT OF VARIABLES ON REACTIVITY AMD PLOW
eol m
-v:-l *'3
43 (A
fil
v-t -P
,.p) U
i! S$ 0 i> 4.3 itf
a V
f *H:
*. si U\
ts 0 0* P0f
SSE H
fS1 f
-*i | 1
Sri f
som
xQ
0SfOCf.-sS
M3-
** kHgS|
sO lr. /S. 4\
xO so V(SVtNlf\vS> f t ff f t
$>*
hs I -P W
enjr
,:f fa
r*^ cncM^ cvm
J-
4.3
O # i.i.4 0.
s"l| as| \0 *(* P.
"1* /no CSO-
ra
capv /sV^|-
0rtj-
CM O:
sOsO-C.svO 8s
H j'OSfsOf'*! J- rf>CM
(* '*
HC r4 IfN g
O g* p- ...,,
H
m!
0'S Os YrsVK
11 CM <M/'Off?
O SN J- CM
m Ps-
Csj: CO
CM Ms
CvO {M W
CO s4
-P
O 68 O CM
8 4H
oo
,Psr 1 If-co,l
> . vof
Ss - .m' o
i-i O P*mj
a4fHe,
S. h
ca]l
m CM
rairs o
P'1
$
o ert k -PL 43 cgf.
f,Pt, afS
vw* ,, m r-t ri O O H
a CO
On t o H CM
op.so c\- o c j CO s0 l\4* rA
r`( ft CM^-sH
O r"4
0 o H: a
o
`?0. ^
rtOOOH
A p,, P^l
;00 o..
pf- e> OcoJ> OOO so J' JrlOO
Jl CM
o -is4
Ef m.
?>. o
fpft-"i
o
Ss
cu
n0'-1s
*4 S"?|
eocooscoco
\Q vO M5 s0 so
coo <r. <*
s0v0
COCO >; 9
vOsC
CO
CD CO co 0 co CO CO CO CO CO CO *- 1 n s. <
vOvO'OvO -OMO SO so sO vO vO sO
@ 4Jn*3`
A
$& -W
COCOop co eo CM CM CM Oi ora CO m
CM
sO- vO sO vO > sp
r4 r % r-$ r I: r 5 >H:
Cs'
COiOCOCOO
fi O'
5^> *c*' rft.
$<< Wfp tf\ CM r*i i ICs V\> ir , 4 w\
005. i>i-00S
lf\ mU\
cIrossctor1s-
Vc^trs
ss
VCSU\ lt
coco UMfs
,w<4
c5
U\ 1-
CD 1TN
pa CS
U*s } 1 5- CM CM MMi-S r*S r^sOsO
sr"'l
vUOsSIOArtl HIVCNN.
co4-
1 1f1 * sststNeec
ifs m m m>csics
f
cMoIr\c'i.otc\fOa?:fs>.'i8sS'M.ero*s
Cm @
Or! fe.8r"!`
cS
sC-O3- C0O
m r-|
pj- m mm mm r~! t""! fH r-{ i" ! rM
rO r"t
t--l r-! t'! j --! m.- t mcM
ro ;~nJ .0 t-.J r t '.'I r~t rr4:
DUP050069119
pft
a> s
p
as
0 ft Eh O
O8
<y
to X
X 0ft 0ft p
p
OftJ
rH r\
'S&
CA
ft W PrltOP <D 05 Nil *H
(0 o cy ft
OP,O <t*\P
0J I 00 <v
> . CH H O C, I
Hft,frr.H.HEVN|
CVtQ C\j-4
1
0ft 0
pp
0ft
ft
0ft
0
ft
1 f8t5r)\
0 p-
s$s
0OO0 35 35 3: 3!
is
0
N
ft. o|
Eh w
P
cy ft,
0000
01 Pk as
os
a. 1--1
-3; O
>E
3: ft tf)
o ffl
Oh OJ
CO M
SO rH T-f
<0 tO* tO*-CO
rH r Eh NO NO NO NO
PQ
-<
s
>
ft, a co
Eh Eh !3 O M
ft,ft, Eh <4 w
Eh
CA Mi
w rH Eh CQ co m < t=> Eh rH 35.
CV CVNOsO
CA CA 1--i rH
"4 ft, I I W *T>
CM 2 I -ft NO rH
II
to t>
CAS CAE CA -4 rH
P
a$
CJ
>
P1
n-
ft CNJ H
H
O 0)
P
03
0ft
Eh
1
f0t
0
ft
OO
W 35 3;
XS
an
{V
rH
(4 rt 44
oT-O
Pft
fc
ft ft
60
rH s0 O
CO
eft 0
5031
H rH CO
<P
rH
a8s
M
Qf MI
1Eh
"ft
<ty
cm
M nn-
Cft CACA
rH rH
rH
<30 m
rH
1
0
fHt
0 m
mft 5h
P
O 0)
01 0
mP
P
0 01
ft 0
P X)
X
0 1 ft ft 0
ft 0 0 ft
Ch . 0 P +* /
P ft P P P ft
P 0P 0 0
h P 0P P P
rl PrO rH 0 rH
, +0* t.
PEW -HWP +|
*
O rH ft,
rH as H 60 rH t>- O IA CN1 CNi IA O
P cvNOtN-tocH-LAC^-eo
rt
C H
I--1 60 rH P1 ft, M
X3 0)
ft >
cy ra
ft w
00
P ft hOp
H H PP
rH ft
ft ft
00 pp
0 L 0 p p ft
P 000
p p P PP p
0 ft, 0
P
0 CA P rH rH 0
0> m P
ft 35 1--(
W a K > l> E
ft
0 P P P
H W
f
<A CANO O IA H vO -4C^o a n O NO
0 0 cy rl 0
O' T3 ft ft
rH ft O o Eh P 35
CO
-4-60 60 tO
ft
o
ft ON
-4 ON O
a IN
N {ft
rH rH
I (ft ft, (ft 1
CA
as
35 Cy cy cy 35 35
S
rH
s
ft On X) P
H N ft (fts
as
to
P s -4s cy
(ft p I rH
cy s 35 s p
as bo S
<ft
rl ec
o
X)
60 -4
60 -4
I *I ! 1
I NO 0A I I n o oA I
P P - ON
`a E ft s -4* E.
rH rH rH I rH P S < S 35 2 S
fH0t,
T3
^ ON
0n0 n O nD NO to 60 tO
01
as
H ""? rH rH ri
--4 rH rH rH rH
ft Ht 3; s6 4 4
CM 0
ft
H
BSftODPMfe
I I I I I I I IQ
-4t S S'
'I
(N CAS 6
-4 rH
pi
8
M CO t=> rH O
s o o
<{ (3IQ OI{IP ft1j
CA I
IN CA
-4
rH
ft, I
DUP050069120
-6-
Condition) Alum used at 16 lbs./mol
2. )
N-479
8 lbs./mol
no petronate
Lots 6?6l
Tinctorial comparisons of these lots follow:
6758 vs Y-469-D-658 s.It--s.grn.s.dull
59
s.dk- "
n
60
s.dk-
61
vs.dk- 11
tt
6758 vs T-66I-D
59 95500 60
61
s.lt-s.grn s.It-s.grn vs.lt-s.grn.s.dull
s.lt-vs.grn.
6758 vs Imperial
59 X-1810 60 54336
61
grn.-s,dull
vs.dk-grn.s.dull si.dk-s.grn.s.dull ys.dk-s.grn.vs "
98 s grn. * vvs red vvs red * vvs red
* ws red 97 s.grn. 97 s.gnn. 97 s.grn.
98 vs, gm 98 vs.grn 98 vs.grn. 98 vs.grn.
much worse It ! tt t W II
vs-s. better s.better s.better s, worse
vs.better s. better s.better vvs worse
K-6_________
6758
59 60
61
I-66I-D 95500
Imperial 3-3268
34 35
34
31 42
26
40
45 54 42 106
39
REACTIVITY TESTS
IPI VAPOSET
Initial Flow 0 .1 1 1 1 5
Final Vat Control condi(l) Lab. washed and dried
8 alum 4 M479
7
FVC condi{2) Lab. washed and dried Y-661-D
16 alum 8 N479 1S; alum r " ; '?
21
0
These studies show the beneficial effects of the alum/pyrophosphate variable in K6 reactivity. Vaposet flow was Inadequate to meet competition except in the case of the final vat control from coiid n2a which was
excellent.
Analysis of Lot 6761 showed 1% Po45content while final
vat control from cojad "2" showed 1.62% Po>,~. This probably accounts for the difference in behavior of the plant product and the final vat control, and indicated the necessity for longer experimental runs to permit attain
ment of equilibrium conditions in the plant.
DUP050069121
It is suggested that the Quality Control Group might Undertake a further trial of this type process which was made without recirculation of centrifuge effluents and which did not show excessive bleed. The attainment of good Vaposet reactivity, which seems possible judging from results of the evaluation of the final vat control
from condition 2, might be a desirable simplification of the processes ultimately used for standardization,
2. The second plant run, Y-662-D, A-6988, 89, 92, was based
on a modification of the previous procedure in corporating the effects ' of reduced "L" liquor and 2nd lead studies and differed from that of Y-469-D in the following respects:
N-15 (alum) N-390 N-490 Petronate)
N-479 Na4P207) "Second Lead"
Tank 58 used
Standard
wr
6.8
"
1% none
33 no
Experimental
16# (per mol lead nitrate struck)
3.4 " "
""
none g#
"" t It
"" ft II
" t
26 ti it tf
it
yes (for better aging)
Some difficulty was experienced .during the run due to peptization of the color during washing and resultant centrifuge bleed. Raising repulp temperatures to +140P and reducing the amount of N-479
to +6.3 lbs./mol eliminated this problem.
follows:
Comparisons with Y-661-D and Imperialfs S-3268 are as
(a) Rubout in Varni3h Drier
Y-662-D-6988 vs Y-661-D-95500
6989
"
6992
"
Wet MT lt-grn lt-grn s lt-grn
Dry MT s itIs grn si lt-s grn vs dk-s grn
L/F vs worse + equal vs worse
6989
6992
Wet MT
Dry MT
lt-grn
s grn-s dull
s lt-s gr *
vs grn-s dull
t
n
Str. 97
95
Tint s grn
w
L/P *equal tr bet-
ter
s
tr ws
Rubouts show that color undergoes slightly greater change in drying or baking in this vehicle than does Y-661-D or S-3
(b) Rubout ih CPV-8677 (I.P,!, Robout Vehicle)
^;------ ------------------
tfet MT
6988 vs Y-661-D-95500
6989
*
6992
"
v lt-grn-int v lt-grn-int v lt-grn-int
Dry MT
v lt-red-viint v lt-red-v int
v lt-red-v int
DUP050069122
(b.) Rubout in CPV-8677 (cont.)
$-662-D-6988 vs Imp. 3-3268
6989
"
6992
Wet MT
lt-grn-int It-grn-int It-grn-int
Dry Ml s lt-red-int s lt-red-int s lt-red-int
These rubouts in this vehicle show that the experimental
lots are light, red and intense after drying in the customer's vehicle
and appear to be more color stable on baking at 100F,
Reactivity - K-6 - ManMichael Readings
Initial
3 davs 158F
Y-661-D-95500
48
Y-661-D A-7007
fcurrent prod.)
Y-062-D-6988
33 30
98 65
6989
32
54
6992
Imp.S-3268 C$54709
" X-1810 C$54336
32 30
35
78 44
61
Increase
' 21
65 more 35)made with / 32)N-479 than
(6992 46 14 26
The products are approximately equal in reactivity to Imperial's X-1810 but inferior in this test to Imperial's S-3268, the special for Vaposet.
litial KU
HH
KU after 3 days
~T7ir
KU after 14 days
im.
4 weeks
Y-661-D-95500 Y-662-D-6988
Y-662-D-6989 Y-662-D-6992 Imp.X-1810 C#54336
Y-469-D-658
71 68
69 69 70
71
79 91 99
75 86 94 75 85 94 78 101 140*
75 81 . 87 87 121 140
Vaposet I.P.I. - YV-1304-H
Initial Body Length
Y-66I-D-955OO
Imp.S-3268 C$54707 Y-662-6988 Y-662-D-6989
Y-662-D-6992
Snheavy
vs neavy vvs heavy
ort
Flow (initial)
0
8 6
5 11
Flow (7~days/l20)
0
18
15
15 13
These results indicated that material of the type of lot 6992 was satisfactory for use in IPI vehicles, but unsatisfactory in the Socony Paint Products Phenolic-Alkyd. A sample was sent to
DUP050069123
i.
-9-
IPI for test.
3. The next run Y-662-D-7386 was designed to overcome the Socony Paint Products reactivity exhibited by Y-662-6992. Sister lots from the (Y-662-D, 69$8, 89) but made with higher N-479 content than the Y-662-D-6992 were satisfactory in this vehicle, but less desirable in the Vaposet vehicle. An attempt was made in this #12 Building run, to obtain material satisfactory in all three uses. Considerable bleed occurred during portion of the run which used an alum/Na/^Oy ratio of 16/6.3 per mol lead struck. The bleeding does not occur from the dewatering step, but only from the centrifuge used after repulping of the dewatered color. During considerable periods of the run, no bleed ing occurred. Control of treating agent flow was not good. It was also noticed that the load on the centrifuge was intermittent (as judged by filtrate effluent and ammeter reading variations). These * variations cannot be explained unless the pumps from the repulp vats to centrifuge lead tank were partially air bound. These surges probably caused a loss of color from the centrifuge, since the press cake is thixotropic.
Attempts were made to decrease bleeding of centrifuge by:
1. Studying repulp temperatures and volumes of water. 2. Alteration of point of entry of N-479 (increased time interval between N-390 and N-479 addition points.) 3. Variation in amount of N-479 used.
4. Ommission of T-58 in connection with point 2 above.
Complete control of bleeding was not obtained during this run which lasted only 11 hours. Longer time intervals between N-479 and N-390 addition points seem to improve both color properties and Vaposet flow as judged by evaluation of Fin Drum samples and plant grinds.
The treating stages of medium and light yellows were studied in the following runs to determine optimum methods of handling alum and "L" liquor so as to get maximum lightfastness and color stability with minimum use of agent.
4. In the interim period, while the results of IPl*s evaluation of Y-662-D-6992 were awaited, work was concentrated on the known deficiencies of the product which involved:
1) A tendency to bleed while centrifuging the washed material. 2->, Excessive reactivity in Socony Paint products vehicle.
These problems are inter-related since the known variable for correcting excessive reactivity (use of increased quantities of sodium pyrophosphate) is also the cause of thixotropy of precipitates and centrifuge bleed.
Laboratory studies revealed that thixotropy of the press cake can be eliminated by means of a treating agent Nopco 2125 (non ionic agent) and also by means of washing with dilute solutions of
DUP050069124
-10-
electrolytes such as aluminum sulfate or magnesium chloride. Unfortunately the use of electrolytes seem to have detrimental effects upon reactivity and does not offer a practical solution to the problem. The use of Nopco 2125 in amounts from 1-3% does not appea^J$a3%iful to Vaposet viscosity. Reactivity in K-6 has not bean evaluated.
A plant trial (Y-662-D - 765$) of the concept of recirculat ing the discharge of 68 centrifuge (wash centrifuge) back into the feed line to 66 and 67 centrifuges (dewatering centrifuges) has led to an apparently satisfactory solution to the bleeding problem. A tendency to the formation of a very high solids discharge from 68
centrifuge was noted. This results in a higher load on No. 68 centrifuge motor, and a tendency to hard stick formation on the fin drum. The dryer bed is only lightly loaded because of the high density of the solids. The process appears to be operable. Lower speeds on 68 centrifuge may result in a softer discharge cake. The products obtained as a result of this run which differs from lot 6992 in (1) addition point for use of sodium pyrophosphate (greater time period between Ti0S04
entry point and pyrophosphate entry point); (2) use of recirculation of 68 centrifuge effluent have shown definite advantages in quality. Improvements have been made in *
1) resistance to darkening 2) lightfastness 3) Initial Vaposet Flow 4) Socony Paint Products Reactivity
SOCOKY PAINT PRODUCTS REACTIVITY
Y-662-D A-6992 (not recirculated)
Y-662-D A-7665 (recirculated)
Y-662-D A-7667 (recirculated)
Imperial X-1810 C/f54336 5-3268 C#54709 (Vaposet Special)
INITIAL
65 67 72 70
DAYS 77
70
69
73 71
.1 WEEK 80....
72
71
74 72
2 WEEKS ....
75
73
78 75
4 WEEKS W '
77
76
82 77
Readings in KU by Stormer Viscosimeter.
K-6 REACTIVITY
Imperial S-3268 C#54?09 Y-662-6992 Y-662-D-7664
7665 7667
INITIAL
31 30 30
29 26
DUP050069125
-11
VAPOSET FLOW
Imp, 3268 - C#54709 Y-662-6992
Y-662-7664
7665
7667
INITIAL ' 10"
5 15 18 22
7 DAYS/120F 21
16
16
31 40
A 15,000 lb. blend of Y-662-D production (95662-6) was then prepared for shipment to IPI. This material was a blend of the type
made in the run {Y-662-D, A-7658) (araeireulatlbntofg 68 centrifuge
effluent to prevent bleed loss)and earlier materials to make up to
the 15,000 lbs. required.
As expected, the blend was not fully equal in quality to the best material produced in Y-662-D-7658 run but was superior to Y-662-D, A-6992, and competition in rheological and tinctorial properties.
A sample of the material made in the run Y-662-D-7658
was also submitted to Dr. Larsen (IPI) for his comments. Our eyduation showed it to be superior to lot 6992 ( first sample sub mitted) in all respects. To date no comment has been received in the latter samples, and favorable comment was received on the 15,000 lb*
mix.
5) In view of the good results from the Y-662-D-7658 run, it
was decided to standardize on this type material. A final standardi zation run Y-662-D lot 7961 was made 10/13/52 duplicating Y-662-D
7658. The run did not show any particular difficulty and a mix for
standard was chosen from the production of this run and run 7658.
Y-662-D SD-765 is comprised of Y-662-D lots 7665,6,7,9
7964,7, 7970,3,7, 7960, 7982,4 and 6.
letter.
jest data on this mix can be seen in the attached
In addition to these studies work was also conducted on the Vaposet characteristics of Y-434-D. This code was found to respond to similar variables, in particular to the use of tetrasodiunr pyro phosphate, with or without a cut in alum. This work will be reported by J. E. Bishop in KN-52-20 and DSN-52-6. See also NB 1358-1417,
The standard formula for this new process coded Y-662-D will be issued by J, E. Bishop.
6) Recommendations for future Study - The attached letter covers the recommendations.of writer to those concerned with #12 Building
operations.
DUP050069126
J S Booge f WllMagton
D. B, lil'Hsffl*
F S* Bolt-on*
**
M* McLain*
*
1* Tallys Iswark
,1,, -Siegel ,,
*
S* -H* Parkins* **
4* B* Bailey* ^
C. 1% OsScine* 9
H. Hughes,
**
B* JLn&ul,
*
t* Bagsves*
*
I* Js Hughes,, *
4* Bishop, *
mmm, m mmm
Mommu 12, 1952
tf. F,,
flf)
Sfi-Ul ll-lXiflCM OF T-66a-i 18-765
We-are ^emitting, for your approval* $-662~B H3-965*
This iiatra is a mix f'v* sttter of lots taken froa two ooa
aeea&lva plant iPmsu It Is fait that this lot is representative
of what em fea prr4m atl is the plant* $hs attached Suwary gives
the results or testing on this lot
'
S***'
. S*. ;BISHOP ; CBBMtC&l' MflSXQI
DUP050069127
mSTWQ HISOLTS OS 1*662=B IS ?6S
u S
m u0 *c<. rtts Pa* S3
H
,. 4
o
m
m
%r\ O
&oH
8 frj Bg I
s->
H ta
m
+3 & H > *
I
Sifcp H il I
H
A0oot' $H .
'mSt 2
S3
m 2
fit
I f
<3 *i >^'ri
n t}
?4~,35 ,+H3 H49 > HP <S *O*4
* v
ieg
Ch* ~StsAnV4isS-v-Po
8CWA\\ o
ft 0
,4aNtOv*Mk*\ ^i>OvO*>O<*> b 5$
? so
4> **
IS
;C3 JK> 4' j,!Wi o4n sa
:^ig H *frojN.Ht
i * Jw tsvO
N
5
V
DUP050069128
i
St
<8
s
iS
f> p Ti
m
$ is
Mm is
OISI'fNs"*j3f%f.Stfs.
JO f<S
45J3*
SB
0og >#t $4
a
g* 4o *S,,| f#-! m 38 ssg |SW|r~i -H if~S iH! >*N *ri
rt
Isfa
fci
v9N0S>
~35
iC~O5
CO
5 O
aHps l>a0C\OhvO^O|v *3
OOr~n wOnsv Oy^wtn'
VNNN0*Ste n Ov o i s o ** w
SS$
535 ?} 5*? c*>5
QCJ *? pfl 4 8 03
a
v
*6 3V
"tt L
*4v*S -'i" 83*
45!
$S Sn3
%
M *aV*t^ S3 3*3 8H^-vWOWnOV'NnOO K'
H. es
DUP050069129