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Monsanto Benzoic Acid and Benzoates

O f the hundreds of Monsanto Organic Chemicals that serve industry, the medical profession and the business of everyday living, f e w have so many diversif ied uses as Monsanto Benzoic Acid. The add, its metal salts, and its combinations w i th other organic compounds have important applications — ranging from the preservation of f ood t o a wide variety of uses in the plastics and sur­face coating industries.

Interesting information on the profitable em­ployment of Monsanto Benzoic Acid and its derivatives in many fields is contained in a new 20 -page illustrated booklet, "Benzoic Acid and the Benzoates." Wr i te for your copy t o d a y . . . or, ask for i t on the con­venient coupon.

Monsanto subsidiary leads in manufacture of

veneer and plywood equipment

Identifying the finest veneer and plywood equipment f o r nearly 75 years, t he Merritt name plate is a famil iar hallmark throughout this important industry. It is a t rade name v/ith a reputation for engineering skill — appear ing on lathes, cl ippers, driers, presses, jointers and many other types o f special veneer handling equipment. Maximum effi­ciency, long life, ease o f operation and economy of maintenance a r e qualities which distinguish a l l special machinery bearing this identification.

N o w a Monsan to subs i d i a r y , M e r r i t t -Monsanto Corporation continues i ts leader­ship not only in the production o f custom-made equipment, but as manufacturers* representative for a broad line o f products all ied with the plywood and veneer industry. Two new catalogs — one showing the com­plete line of Merritt-Monsanto cl ippers, the other describing equipment f o r which Merritt-Monsanto acts as manufacturers' representa­t i v e — are available on request. If you would like copies, write to Merritt-Monsanto Corporation, Lockport, Ν. Υ.

By incorporating Santicizer 141 in polyvinyl chloride films you can achieve flame-retard ant qualities without sacrificing flexibility or drape. This superiority is proved by a comparison of burning rates — Sanlicizer 141 flames out in 1 second flat, while other equally efficient plasticizers have a minimum burning rate of 38 seconds.

In addition to this vital safety factor, Santicizer 141 has many other ad­vantages as a plastîcizer for vinyl compositions used in curtains, upholstery

materials, tablecloths, floor tiling, wearing apparel and a wide variety

of similar products. Briefly stated, Santicizer 141 offers you the following

important processing and performance values:

Exceptionally low burning rate · Low toxicity · High compati­

bility with v inyl resins · Low volatility · Softness and drape

Resistance to weathering · Str&ngth, elasticity, abrasion resistance

Good low-temperature flexibility.

Since Santicizer 141 will

soon be available in com­

mercial quantities, send

now for samples, application

and technical data. Write,

or simply note your request

on the coupon. Santicizer: Reg. U. S. Pat. Off

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