INDUSTRI-CHEM LABORATORY, INC. was a foreign corporation, incorporated under the laws of a State other than New York.

14. At all times hereinafter mentioned, the defendant INDUSTRI-CHEM LABORATORY, INC. was authorized to do business in the State of New York.

15. At all times hereinafter mentioned, the defendant ASHLAND OIL, INC. was a foreign corporation, incorporated under the laws of the State of Kentucky.

16. At all times hereinafter mentioned, the defendant ASHLAND OIL, INC. was authorized to do business in the State of New York.

17. At all times hereinafter mentioned, the defendant E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY was a foreign corporation, incorporated under the laws of Delaware.

18. At all times hereinafter mentioned, the defendant E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY was authorized to do business in the State of New York.

19. At all times hereinafter mentioned, the defendant E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY was an unincorporated business association, licensed to do business in the State of New York.

20. At all times hereinafter mentioned, the defendant INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION was a domestic corporation, incorporated under the laws of the State of New York.

21. At all times hereinafter mentioned, the defendant