Aqueous adjuvant concentrates with improved spray drift properties

An aqueous adjuvant concentrate can be prepared using a formulation including: a. from about 15 to about 45% by weight of a potassium salt chosen among di-potassium phosphate, potassium sulfate, potassium nitrate, tri-potassium citrate, potassium salts of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and mixture thereof; b. from about 0.5 to about 6% by weight of at least one surfactant and c. from about 3 to about 9% by weight of a hydroxypropyl tamarind gum; wherein a, b, and c are dissolved into the aqueous adjuvant. The aqueous adjuvant can include other compounds such as ah herbicide.

Clay inhibitors for the drilling industry

A method for inhibiting the hydration of clays in drilling operations including the use of an aqueous based drilling fluid containing from about 0.02 to about 5 wt% of bis-hexamethylene-triamine, bis-hexamethylene-triamine salts, or mixtures thereof.

Rheology modifier for drilling and well treatment fluids

Water in oil emulsion drilling and well treatment fluids comprising an ester of trimer fatty acids and polyoxyethyiene glycol, the polyoxyethyiene glycol having average molecular weight from about (150) to about (600) and the trimer acids having at least about 20% of carboxyl acid groups esterified, as rheology modifier.

Dispersants

Compound of Formula (1); wherein: Zw is an organic radical comprising w amino groups, in which w is a number and 5 <= w <= 3,000; A and B are independently oxy-C1-C20-aIkyIene carbonyl groups or oxy-C2-C20-alkenylene carbonyl groups derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids or lactones; T is hydrogen or R-CO-, where R is a C1-C50 hydrocarbyl group; Y is a C3-C4-alkylene radical linked to an amino group of Zw; Y' is an ionic salt link between an amino group of Zw and the terminal carbonyl of (A)r-(B)p-T; r and p are independently numbers between 0 and 50 and r+p>2; s, m and v are numbers; 0.99w <= s+m <= 2w; and 0.3w <= s+v <= 2w are suitable as dispersants and milling aids.

Ceramic mediums and inks in powder form

The disclosure relates to printing mediums, useful for ceramic sinterable materials, that are in powder form and are based on glycols, urea and an inorganic absorbent, to ceramic ink compositions comprising the printing mediums, and to methods for decorating green or fired ceramic bodies by the use of said printing mediums and compositions.

PAPER COATING COMPOSITIONS

Paper coating compositions contain specific polyethers which are obtained by reacting a diglycidyl ether with a water soluble polyol containing at least one polyoxyethylene chain acting as deflocculants, water retention agents and gloss enhancers.

Dispersants

Compound of Formula (1); wherein: Zwis an organic radical comprising w amino groups, in which w is a number and 5≦w≦3,000; A and B are independently oxy-C1-C20-alkylene carbonyl groups or oxy-C2-C20-alkenylene carbonyl groups derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids or lactones; T is hydrogen or R—CO—, where R is a C1-C50hydrocarbyl group; Y is a C3-C4-alkylene radical linked to an amino group of Zw; Y′ is an ionic salt link between an amino group of Zwand the terminal carbonyl of (A)r-(B)p-T; r and p are independently numbers between 0 and 50 and r+p>2; s, m and v are numbers; 0.99w≦s+m≦2w; and 0.3w≦s+v≦2w are suitable as dispersants and milling aids.

Water soluble polymers for agrochemical compositions

Agrochemical aqueous compositions containing at least one organic, solid agrochemically active ingredient which is insoluble in water and, as dispersing and wetting agent, a water soluble polymer based on one or more ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, from 5% to 55% of the carboxylic groups of said water soluble polymer being esterified with a polyalkoxylated polystyrylphenol.

Method of treating subterranean formations

The present disclosure relates to a method of treating a portion of a subterranean formation comprising the use of an aqueous fracturing fluid containing a fast dissolving and easily dispersible unpunfied polygalactomannan ether.

Biodegradable aliphatic -aromatic polyesters

Biodegradable aliphatic/aromatic copolyester comprising 49 to 66 mol% of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid and 51 to 34 mol% of an aliphatic acid, at least 70% of which is a sebacic acid, butanediol or mixtures thereof.

Moisturizing agents

A concentrated aqueous composition may be prepared by from a formulation including: a. from 10 to 30% by weight (% wt) of a depolymerized carboxymethyl cellulose having a weight average molecular weight of from about 10,000 to about 80,000 dalton (Da); b. from 15 to 50% of a compatibilizer selected from the group consisting of glycerol and sodium xylene sulfonate; and c. from about 0.5 to about 20% by weight of a surfactant. The concentrated aqueous solution may be employed to prepare an aqueous solution which is useful for moisturizing soil.

AQUEOUS ADJUVANT CONCENTRATES WITH IMPROVED SPRAY DRIFT PROPERTIES

An aqueous adjuvant concentrate can be prepared using a formulation including: a. from about 15 to about 45% by weight of a potassium salt chosen among di-potassium phosphate, potassium sulfate, potassium nitrate, tri-potassium citrate, potassium salts of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and mixture thereof; b. from about 0.5 to about 6% by weight of at least one surfactant and c. from about 3 to about 9% by weight of a hydroxypropyl tamarind gum wherein a, b, and c are dissolved into the aqueous adjuvant. The aqueous adjuvant can include other compounds such as ah herbicide. 2. The aqueous adjuvant concentrate of wherein:a. is from about 20 to about 35% by weight of a potassium salt chosen among di-potassium phosphate, potassium sulfate, potassium nitrate, tri-potassium citrate, potassium salts of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, and mixture thereof;b. from about 1 to about 4% by weight of at least a surfactant andc. from about 3 to about 8% by weight of a tamarind gum.3. The aqueous adjuvant concentrate of wherein the potassium salt is a mixture of di-potassium phosphate claim 1 , potassium nitrate and tri-potassium citrate.4. The aqueous adjuvant concentrate of wherein the surfactant is an anionic surfactant.5. The aqueous adjuvant concentrate of wherein the anionic surfactant is chosen among alkyl sulfosuccinic acids and anionic esters of alkylpolyglycosides.6. The aqueous adjuvant concentrate of wherein the hydroxypropyl tamarind gum has a hydroxypropyl molar substitution of from about 0.1 to about 2.5.7. The aqueous adjuvant concentrate of wherein the hydroxypropyl tamarind gum has a hydroxypropyl molar substitution of from about 0.2 to about 1.0.8. A sprayable herbicidal formulation comprising from about 0.01 to about 5% by weight of at least one herbicide and the aqueous adjuvant concentrate of present in an amount such that the concentration of hydroxypropyl tamarind gum in the formulation is from about 0.01 to about 0.4% by weight.9. The sprayable ...

Joint compounds

The present invention relates to ready-to-use drying joint compounds that exhibit improved performance characteristics due to the presence of a hydrophobically modified polygalactomannan.

Additives for ceramic glazes

Use of extruded pellets comprising carboxymethyl cellulose and at least another ceramic glaze additive for the preparation of ceramic glaze slips.

Hydraulic binder composition

Compositions comprising a hydraulic binder such as cement or gypsum and a hydroxypropyl guar derivative that comprises unsubstituted linear or branched C6-C8 alkyl chains possess excellent water retention characteristics.

Agrochemical adjuvant concentrate for herbicides

The present invention relates to stable aqueous adjuvant concentrate comprising a mixture of potassium salts and at least one surfactant. The invention additionally relates to sprayable diluted herbicidal formulations (tank mixes) containing the above aqueous adjuvant concentrate and at least a herbicide.

Personal care compositions

Personal care compositions comprising, as thickeners and suspending agents, crosslinked alkali swellable polyacrylates containing one or more acetoacetyl or cyanoacetyl groups.

Detergent compositions

Liquid aqueous detergent compositions comprising as thickeners and suspending agents crosslinked alkali swellable polyacrylates containing one or more acetoacetyl or cyanoacetyl groups.

Inks for inkjet printers

Method for decorating green or fired ceramic bodies by inkjet printing comprising the use of a ceramic inkjet ink which is prepared by milling a ceramic inorganic pigment in an organic medium in the presence of a dispersant which is the reaction product of a polyethyleneimine and a ricinoleic acid polyester, until the average particle size of the pigment is between 0.1 and 0.8 [mu]m.

Rheology modifier for ceramic glazes

The present invention relates to a rheology modifier for ceramic glazes comprising a water-swellable granulated clay, a carboxymethyl cellulose and possibly another natural gum. In another aspect the invention relates to the ceramic glaze and the glaze slip obtained using the above rheology modifier, which can be used for glazing green or fired ceramic bodies such as artware, tableware, tile, heavy clays products and sanitaryware.

Ceramic inks for inkjet printers

Ceramic inkjet inks comprising ceramic inorganic pigments having average particle size between 0.1 and 0.8 [mu]m, an organic medium and a dispersant, the dispersant being the reaction product of a polyethyleneimine with a homo- or co-polyester based on lactic acid, and method for decorating green or fired ceramic bodies by the use of the above ceramic inkjet inks.

AGROCHEMICAL ADJUVANT CONCENTRATE FOR HERBICIDES

The present invention relates to stable aqueous adjuvant concentrate comprising a mixture of potassium salts and at least one surfactant. The invention additionally relates to sprayable diluted herbicidal formulations (tank mixes) containing the above aqueous adjuvant concentrate and at least a herbicide. 1. An aqueous adjuvant concentrate comprising from about 15 to about 45% by weight of a mixture of potassium salts comprising:a. from about 1 to about 4 parts by weight of di-potassium phosphate;b. from about 0.5 to about 1.5 parts by weight of potassium nitrate; andc. from about 0.5 to about 1.5 parts by weight of tri-potassium citrate.2. The aqueous adjuvant concentrate of claim 1 , comprising from about 20 to about 35%wt of the mixture of potassium salts.3. The aqueous adjuvant concentrate of claim 1 , wherein the mixture of potassium salts comprises:a. from about 1.5 to about 3.5 parts by weight of di-potassium phosphate;b. from about 0.8 to about 1.2 parts by weight of potassium nitrate; andc. from about 0.8 to about 1.2 parts by weight of tri-potassium citrate.4. The aqueous adjuvant concentrate of claim 1 , further comprising from about 2 to about 10% by weight of an anti-drift agent.5. The aqueous adjuvant concentrate of wherein the anti-drift agent is hydroxypropyl tamarind.6. The aqueous adjuvant concentrate of further comprising from about 0.5 to about 6% wt of at least one surfactant.7. The aqueous adjuvant concentrate of wherein the surfactant is an anionic surfactant.8. The aqueous adjuvant concentrate of wherein the anionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of alkyl sulfosuccinic acids claim 7 , anionic esters of alkylpolyglycosides claim 7 , and combinations thereof.9. A sprayable herbicidal formulation comprising from about 0.01 to about 20% wt of at least one herbicide and from about 0.01 to about 5% wt of a mixture of potassium salts comprising:a. from about 1 to 4 parts by weight of di-potassium phosphate;b. from about 0.5 to ...

METHOD FOR REDUCING SPRAY DRIFT

Spray drift may be reduced during spray applications. Spray drift during the application of a pesticidal or crop protection spray tank solution may be reduced by mixing the pesticidal or crop protection spray tank solution with a drift control formulation containing a maltodextrin and a C-Cmono- or di-carboxylic acid or a salt thereof. 1. A method for reducing spray drift during spray applications of a solution comprising mixing the solution with a drift control formulation comprising a maltodextrin and a member selected from the group consisting of a C-Ccarboxylic acid , a C-Cdi-carboxylic acid , a salt of a C-Ccarboxylic acid , a salt of a C-Cdi-carboxylic acid and combinations thereof.2. (canceled)3. The method of wherein the solution is mixed with from 0.05 to 2 percent vol/vol of the drift control formulation that contains from 20 to 75% by weight of a maltodextrin and from 1 to 5% by weight of a member selected from the group consisting of a C-Ccarboxylic acid claim 2 , a C-Cdi-carboxylic acid claim 2 , a salt of a C-Ccarboxylic acid claim 2 , a salt of a C-Cdi-carboxylic acid and combinations thereof.4. The method of wherein the drift control formulation comprises from 20 to 79% by weight of water.5. The method of wherein the C-Cmono- or di-carboxylic acid is a C-Cfatty acid.6. The method of wherein the C-Cfatty acid is olein.7. The method of wherein the C-Cmono- or di-carboxylic acid is a C-Calkyl or alkenyl succinic acid.8. The method of of wherein the pesticidal or crop protection spray tank solution is a herbicidal solution.9. The method of wherein the herbicidal solution contains a member selected from the group consisting of glyphosate claim 8 , 2 claim 8 ,4-D claim 8 , glufosinate claim 8 , dicamba claim 8 , atrazine claim 8 , paraquat claim 8 , triclopyr claim 8 , aminopyralid and mixtures thereof.10. The method of wherein the herbicidal solution contains glyphosate and 2 claim 9 ,4-D.11. The method of wherein the maltodextrin is underivatized.12. The ...

Process for the preparation of a phenylindan photoinitiator

The present invention refers to a process for producing 5-[4-(2-hydroxy-2-methyl)-1-oxo-prop-1-yl]-3-[4-(2-hydroxy-2-methyl)-1-oxo-prop-1-yl-phenyl]-2,3-dihydro-1,1,3-trimethyl-1H-indene (dimer isomer 5) that comprises the acylation of cumene in the 4-position with an isobutyryl halide, followed by benzylic halogenation and dimerization (cyclization) of the resulting product.

Pod sealing method

The present invention relates to a method for reducing the seed loss due to pod-shattering using a composition comprising a low viscosity carboxymethyl cellulose and to the the use of a low viscosity carboxymethyl cellulose as pod sealant.

Low-extractable thioxanthones

... 3-Esters and 3-amides of thioxanthone bearing alkyl chains of appropriate length and can be used as photoinitiators or sensitizers in photopolymerizable systems, in particular for the preparation of coatings compatible with the food use.

BIODEGRADABLE ALIPHATIC-AROMATIC COPOLYESTER

Biodegradable aliphatic/aromatic copolyester comprising 49 to 66 mol % of an aromatic polyfunctional acid; 51 to 34 mol % of an aliphatic acid, at least 70% of which is sebacic acid; and butandiol; and blends containing such copolyester. 1. Polymeric composition comprising [ 49 to 66 mol %, preferably 49.5 to 63, more preferably 50 to 61%, of an aromatic polyfunctional acid;', '51 to 34%, preferably 50.5 to 37%, and more preferably 50 to 39 mol % of an aliphatic acid, at least 70% of which, preferably 90% of which, is sebacic acid;, 'a) an acid component comprising repeating units of, 'b) butandiol;, 'A) a biodegradable aliphatic/aromatic copolyester (AAPE) comprisingsaid AAPE being biodegradable according to the Standard ISO 14855 Amendment 1 of more than 40%, preferably more than 60%, in 30 days, with respect to cellulose used as reference, a density of less than 1.22 g/cc, preferably less than 1.21 g/cc, and more preferably less than 1,20 g/cc;', 'a number average molecular weight Mn of 40,000 to 140,000', 'an inherent viscosity of 0.8 to 1.5; and, 'and havingB) at least one other polymer selected from other polyesters of the aliphatic/aromatic type or biodegradable polymers of natural origin or of synthetic origin.2. Polymeric composition according to claim 1 , wherein the aromatic polyfunctional acid of the aliphatic/aromatic copolyester (A) is selected from the group consisting of the phthalic acids.3. Polymeric composition according to wherein said biodegradable aliphatic/aromatic copolyester (A) comprises one or more polyfunctional molecules in amounts of between 0.02-3.0 mol % with respect to the amount of dicarboxylic acids.4. Polymeric composition according to wherein the aliphatic acid of the biodegradable aliphatic/aromatic copolyester (A) comprises at least one hydroxy acid or one dicarboxylic acid different from sebacic acid claim 1 , in an amount of up to 30% mol claim 1 , preferably 10 mol % claim 1 , with respect to the total molar content of ...

BIODEGRADABLE ALIPHATIC-AROMATIC COPOLYESTER

Biodegradable aliphatic/aromatic copolyester comprising: A) an acid component comprising repeating units of: 1) 53 to 54 mol % of an aromatic carboxylic acid; 2) 47 to 36 mol % of an aliphatic acid at least 50% of which is azelaic acid; B) a diol component selected from the group consisting of C, Cand Cdiols said AAPE being disintegrated according to the Standard ISO 20200 in 90 days. 1. Polymeric composition comprising [ 53 to 64 mol %, of an aromatic carboxylic acid;', '47 to 36%, of an aliphatic acid at least 50% of which is azelaic acid;, 'a) an acid component comprising repeating units of, 'b) a diol component selected from the group consisting of C3, C4 and C6 diols;', 'said AAPE being disintegrated according to the Standard ISO 20200 in 90 days and having:', 'a density of less than a 1.22 g/cc', 'a number average molecular weight Mn of 40,000-140,000', 'an inherent viscosity of 0.8-1.5', 'a Elastic Modulus higher than 100 Pa.', 'a polydispersity index determined by means of GPC of between 1.8 and 25;, 'A) a biodegradable aliphatic/aromatic copolyester (AAPE) comprisingB) at least one other polymer selected from other polyesters of the aliphatic/aromatic type or biodegradable polymers of natural origin or of synthetic origin.2. Polymeric composition according to claim 1 , wherein the diol of the aliphatic/aromatic copolyester (A) is 1 claim 1 ,4-butandiol.3. Polymeric composition according to wherein the aromatic polyfunctional acid of the aliphatic/aromatic copolyester (A) is selected from the group consisting of the phthalic acids.4. Polymeric composition according to wherein said biodegradable aliphatic/aromatic copolyester (A) comprises one or more polyfunctional molecules in amounts of between 0.02-3.0 mol % with respect to the amount of dicarboxylic acids.5. Polymeric composition according to claim 1 , wherein the aliphatic acid of the biodegradable aliphatic/aromatic copolyester (A) comprises at least one hydroxy acid or one dicarboxylic acid different ...

CERAMIC MEDIUMS AND INKS IN POWDER FORM

The disclosure relates to printing mediums, useful for ceramic sinterable materials, that are in powder form and are based on glycols, urea and an inorganic absorbent, to ceramic inks compositions comprising the printing mediums and to methods for decorating green or fired ceramic bodies by the use of said printing mediums and compositions. 110-. (canceled)12. The composition of wherein the inorganic absorbent is present at a concentration of from about 10 to about 30% wt; the glycol is present at a concentration of from 15 to 40% wt; and the urea is present at a concentration of from about 30 to about 60% wt.13. The composition of additionally comprising up to about 15% wt of conventional organic components used in preparing ceramic printing mediums selected from the group consisting of binders claim 11 , plasticizers claim 11 , preservative agents claim 11 , anti-foam agents claim 11 , dispersants claim 11 , water retention agents and combinations thereof.14. The composition of wherein the inorganic absorbent is selected from the group consisting of precipitated silica claim 11 , silica gel claim 11 , calcium silicates claim 11 , alumina claim 11 , aluminates claim 11 , clays and combinations thereof.15. The composition of wherein the inorganic absorbent is precipitated silica.16. The composition of wherein the glycol is selected from the group consisting of monopropylene glycol (MPG) claim 11 , dipropylene glycol (DPG) claim 11 , monoethylene glycol (MEG) claim 11 , diethylene glycol (DEG) claim 11 , glycerin claim 11 , polyethylene glycol having overage molecular weight of less than about 5 claim 11 ,000 (PEG) claim 11 , and combinations thereof.17. The composition of wherein the glycol is monoethylene glycol.19. A method for decorating green or fired ceramic bodies comprising: a) from about 5 to about 50% wt of an inorganic absorbent,', 'b) from about 10 to about 50% wt of a glycol,', 'c) from about 20 to about 70% wt of urea, and', 'd) from about 0.1% to about ...

POD SEALING METHOD

The present invention relates to a method for reducing the seed loss due to pod-shattering using a composition comprising a low viscosity carboxymethyl cellulose and to the use of a low viscosity carboxymethyl cellulose as pod sealant. 1. Method for preventing the premature opening of seed pods comprising the following steps: i) preparing a aqueous pod sealant composition comprising from 0.035 to 1.2% weight/volume (wt/v) of a carboxymethyl cellulose (LV-CMC) with a DP<1500 , ii) spraying from 60 to 500 l/ha of said composition on pod-bearing crops within a month prior to harvesting.2. The method of wherein the LV-CMC has a DP<1000.3. The method of wherein the LV-CMC is a depolymerized carboxymethyl cellulose (D-CMC) with a DP<400.4. The method of wherein the aqueous pod sealant composition comprises from 0.1 to 0.35% wt/v of LV-CMC.5. The method of wherein said aqueous pod sealant composition further comprises claim 1 , as agrochemical active ingredients claim 1 , desiccants claim 1 , herbicides claim 1 , insecticides claim 1 , fungicides claim 1 , fertilizers claim 1 , micronutrients or a mixture thereof.6. The method of wherein said aqueous pod sealant composition comprises claim 5 , as agrochemical active ingredients claim 5 , a Glyphosate salt claim 5 , a Diquat salt claim 5 , Tebuconazole claim 5 , a fertilizer or a mixture thereof.7. The method according to wherein said pod-bearing crop is chosen in the group consisting of legume crops claim 1 , brassica seed crops and soybeans.8. The method according to wherein said pod-bearing crop is oilseed rape.9. The method according to wherein the aqueous pod sealant composition is sprayed within two weeks prior to harvesting.10. Use of a carboxymethyl cellulose (LV-CMC) with a DP<1500 as pod sealant.11. The use of wherein the LV-CMC has a DP<1000 and a Brookfield viscosity 2% wt in water claim 10 , 20 rpm and 20° C. below 500 mPa·s.12. The use of wherein the LV-CMC is a depolymerized carboxymethyl cellulose with a DP< ...

RHEOLOGY MODIFIER FOR CERAMIC GLAZES

The present invention relates to a theology modifier for ceramic glazes comprising a water-swellable granulated clay, a carboxymethyl cellulose and possibly another natural gum. In another aspect the invention relates to the ceramic glaze and the glaze slip obtained using the above rheology modifier, which can be used for glazing green or fired ceramic bodies such as artware, tableware, tile, heavy clays products and sanitaryware. 113-. (canceled)15. The rheology modifier of wherein the water-swellable granulated clay with more than 90% wt of the water-swellable granulated clay having particles having a diameter of from about 0.15 to about 3 mm is present at a concentration of from about 30 to about 70% wt.16. The rheology modifier of wherein the first gum is present at a concentration of from about 30 to about 70% wt.17. The rheology modifier of wherein the second gum is present at a concentration of from about 0 to about 20% wt.18. The rheology modifier of wherein the water swellable granulated clay is prepared using water-swellable clay selected from the group consisting of bentonite claim 14 , montmorillonite claim 14 , kaolinite claim 14 , hectorite claim 14 , attapulgite claim 14 , smectite claim 14 , and mixtures thereof; andthe water swellable clay has more than 90% wt of particles having a size ranging from about 0.2 to about 1 mm.19. The rheology modifier according to wherein the first gum has a degree of substitution ranging from about 0.5 to about 1.5 and a Brookfield LVT® viscosity claim 14 , at 2% wt in water claim 14 , 60 rpm and 20° C. claim 14 , ranging from about 50 to about 30 claim 14 ,000 mPa·s.20. The rheology modifier of wherein the first gum has a degree of substitution ranging from about 0.6 to about 1.2 and a Brookfield LVT® viscosity claim 19 , at 2% wt in water claim 19 , 60 rpm and 20° C. claim 19 , ranging from about 1000 to about 15 claim 19 ,000 mPa·s.21. The rheology modifier of wherein the first gum has more than 90% wt of particles ...

AQUEOUS ADJUVANT CONCENTRATES WITH IMPROVED SPRAY DRIFT PROPERTIES

Aqueous adjuvant concentrate with improved spray drift properties and method for its preparation comprising the steps of: i) dissolving from 15 to 30% by weight, on the weight of the final concentrate, of ammonium sulfate in water; ii) adding to the solution from 1 to 10% by weight, on the weight of the final concentrate, of anionic esters of alkyl polyglycosides; iii) dispersing in the solution from 2 to 10% by weight, on the weight of the final concentrate, of hydroxypropyl guar or hydroxypropyl guar acetate; iiii) adding ammonium sulfate to the dispersion to reach an ammonium sulfate final concentration comprised between 33 and 40% by weight. 1. An aqueous adjuvant concentrate comprising from about 33 to about 40% by weight of ammonium sulfate , from about 1 to about 10% by weight of anionic esters of alkyl polyglycosides and from about 2 to about 10% by weight of hydroxypropyl guar or hydroxypropyl guar acetate.2. The aqueous adjuvant concentrate according of wherein the anionic esters of alkyl polyglycosides are compounds represented by the formula (I) [R-0-(G)]-(D) claim 1 , where R is an aliphatic alkyl group claim 1 , saturated or unsaturated claim 1 , linear or branched claim 1 , having from about 6 to about 20 atoms of carbon; G is a residue of a reducing saccharide claim 1 , connected to R—O by means of an ethereal O-glycosidical bond; O is an oxygen atom; D is an acyl residue connected to an oxygen atom of the residue G claim 1 , and derived from a bicarboxylic acid or a polycarboxylic acid having an aliphatic chain from about 2 to about 8 carbon atoms claim 1 , linear or branched claim 1 , saturated or unsaturated claim 1 , not substituted or substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups or with a sulfonate group claim 1 , and in which at least one carboxylic group is salified or in acid form; n is a number between 1 and m−1 claim 1 , where m is the number of carboxylic groups in the acid that originates D; x is a number from 1 to 10 claim 1 , ...

PAPER COATING COMPOSITIONS

Paper coating compositions contain specific polyethers which are obtained by reacting a diglycidyl ether with a water soluble polyol containing at least one polyoxyethylene chain acting as deflocculants, water retention agents and gloss enhancers. 110-. (canceled)12. The paper coating composition of in which the polyether has a poly (propylene oxide) content of from 5 to 30% by weight.13. The paper coating composition of in which the polyether is obtained from a polyol which is prepared by reacting 1 equivalent of a monofunctional alcohol containing a polyoxyethylene chain —(CHCHO)n- in which n is from about 15 to about 500 claim 11 , with 1 equivalent of a diglycidyl ether of formula (I) (Adduct A).14. The paper coating composition of in which the polyether is obtained from a polyol which is prepared by reacting 1 equivalent of a monofunctional alcohol containing a polyoxyethylene chain —(CHCHO)n- in which n is from about 15 to about 500 claim 12 , with 1 equivalent of a diglycidyl ether of formula (I) (Adduct A).15. The paper coating composition of in which in the diglycidyl ether of formula (I) Ris the radical (i) wherein R claim 11 , Rare methyl groups.16. The paper coating composition of in which in the diglycidyl ether of formula (I) Ris the radical (i) wherein R claim 12 , Rare methyl groups.17. The paper coating composition of in which in the diglycidyl ether of formula (I) Ris the radical (i) wherein R claim 13 , Rare methyl groups.18. The paper coating composition of in which in the diglycidyl ether of formula (I) Ris the radical (i) wherein R claim 14 , Rare methyl groups.19. The paper coating composition of in which the from 60 to 80% by weight of inorganic pigment is selected from the group consisting of kaolin claim 11 , calcium carbonate claim 11 , talc claim 11 , titanium dioxide claim 11 , barium sulfate claim 11 , gypsum claim 11 , and mixtures thereof.20. The paper coating composition of in which the from 60 to 80% by weight of inorganic pigment ...

LOW-EXTRACTABLE THIOXANTHONES

3-Esters and 3-amides of thioxanthone bearing alkyl chains of appropriate length and can be used as photoinitiators or sensitizers in photopolymerizable systems, in particular for the preparation of coatings compatible with the food use. 112.-. (canceled)14. The photopolymerizable composition of in which the derivatives of thioxanthone are compounds of formula I wherein R is ORor NRR.15. The photopolymerizable composition of wherein the derivatives of thioxanthone are compounds of formula I wherein R′ is hydrogen or R′ is in position 7 and is a methyl group.16. The photopolymerizable composition of wherein the derivatives of thioxanthone are compounds of formula I wherein R is ORand Ris a Clinear alkyl chain.17. The photopolymerizable composition of wherein the derivatives of thioxanthone are compounds of formula I wherein R is ORand Ris a Clinear alkyl chain.18. The photopolymerizable composition of wherein the derivatives of thioxanthone are compounds of formula I wherein R is NRRand Rand Rare isobutyl groups.19. The photopolymerizable composition of wherein the derivatives of thioxanthone are compounds of formula I wherein R is NRRand Rand Rare isobutyl groups.20. The photopolymerizable composition of further comprising at least one coinitiator.21. The photopolymerizable composition of wherein the coinitiator is (bis-N claim 20 ,N-[4-dimethylaminobenzoyl)oxyethylen-1-yl]-methylamine).22. The photopolymerizable composition of comprising from 70 to 98.9% by weight of at least one photopolymerizable compound claim 13 , from 0.1 to 5% by weight of at least one thioxanthone derivative of formula I and from 1 to 10% by weight at least one sensitizable photoinitiator.23. The photopolymerizable composition of wherein the sensitizable photoinitiator is 1-[4-[(4-benzoyl-phenyl)-thio]-phenyl] claim 22 , 2-methyl claim 22 , 2-[(4-methyl-phenyl)-sulfonyl]-propan-1-one.26. The method of wherein the derivatives of thioxanthone are compounds of formula I wherein R is ORor NRR.27 ...

Inks for inkjet printers

Method for decorating green or fired ceramic bodies by inkjet printing comprising the use of a ceramic inkjet ink which is prepared by milling a ceramic inorganic pigment in an organic medium in the presence of a dispersant which is the reaction product of a polyethyleneimine and a ricinoleic acid polyester, until the average particle size of the pigment is between 0.1 and 0.8 μm.

CLAY INHIBITORS FOR THE DRILLING INDUSTRY

The hydration of clays in drilling operations can be inhibited by employing an aqueous based drilling fluid containing from about 0.2 to about 5 wt % of a hydration inhibitor that comprises bis-hexamethylene-triamine, bis-hexamethylene-triamine salts, or mixtures thereof. 1. A method for inhibiting the hydration of clays in drilling operations comprising the use of an aqueous based drilling fluid containing from about 0.2 to about 5 wt % of a hydration inhibitor comprising a member selected from the group consisting of a high boiling by-product of hexamethylenediamine purification (HMDA bottoms) , salts of a high boiling by-product of hexamethylenediamine purification , and mixtures thereof;wherein the anion of the salt is other than chloride.2. The method of wherein the hydration inhibitor is present at a concentration of from about 0.5 to about 3 percent by weight.3. The method of wherein the aqueous based drilling fluid additionally comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of weighting materials claim 1 , viscosifying agents claim 1 , dispersants claim 1 , lubricants claim 1 , corrosion inhibitors claim 1 , defoamers and surfactants and mixtures thereof.4. The method of wherein the weighting materials are selected from the group consisting of: barite claim 3 , hematite claim 3 , iron oxide claim 3 , calcium carbonate claim 3 , magnesium carbonate claim 3 , magnesium organic and inorganic salts claim 3 , calcium chloride claim 3 , calcium bromide claim 3 , magnesium chloride claim 3 , zinc halides claim 3 , alkali metal formates claim 3 , alkali metal nitrates and combinations thereof claim 3 , and the aqueous continuous phase is selected from fresh water claim 3 , sea water claim 3 , brine claim 3 , mixtures of water and water soluble organic compounds claim 3 , and mixtures thereof.5. A hydration inhibitor comprising at least 10 wt % of a hydration inhibitor comprising a member selected from the group consisting of a high boiling by- ...

HYDRAULIC BINDER COMPOSITION

Compositions comprising a hydraulic binder such as cement or gypsum and a hydroxypropyl guar derivative that comprises unsubstituted linear or branched C-Calkyl chains possess excellent water retention characteristics. 111-. (canceled)12. A dry composition comprising a hydraulic binder and from 0.1 to 2.0% wt of at least one compound which is a hydroxypropyl guar derivative comprising unsubstituted linear or branched C-Calkyl chains.13. The dry composition of wherein the hydraulic binder is selected from the group consisting of cement claim 12 , gypsum claim 12 , and mixtures thereof.14. The dry composition of wherein the hydraulic binder is present at a concentration of from about 5 to about 80 wt %.15. The dry composition of wherein the hydraulic binder comprises Portland cement.16. The dry composition of wherein the hydraulic binder is calcium sulphate hemihydrate.17. The dry composition according of wherein the hydroxypropyl guar derivative has an MSof from about 1.0 to about 3.0 and a DSof from about 0.01 to about 0.20.18. The dry composition according of wherein the hydroxypropyl guar derivative has an MSof from about 1.0 to about 3.0 and a DSof from about 0.01 to about 0.20.19. The dry composition according of wherein the hydroxypropyl guar derivative has an MSof from about 1.0 to about 3.0 and a DSof from about 0.01 to about 0.20.20. The dry composition according of wherein the hydroxypropyl guar derivative has an MSof from about 1.0 to about 3.0 and a DSof from about 0.01 to about 0.20.21. The dry composition according of wherein the hydroxypropyl guar derivative has an MSof from about 1.0 to about 3.0 and a DSof from about 0.01 to about 0.20.22. The dry composition of wherein the hydroxypropyl guar derivative has a MSof from about 1.5 to about 2.0 and a DSof from about 0.02 to about 0.10.23. The dry composition of wherein the hydroxypropyl guar derivative is 2-hydroxypropyl-2-hydroxy-3-(2-ethylhexyloxy) propyl guar.24. The dry composition of wherein the ...

DISPERSANTS

Compound of Formula (1); wherein: Zis an organic radical comprising w amino groups, in which w is a number and 5≦w≦3,000; A and B are independently oxy-C-C-alcylene carbonyl groups or oxy-C-C-alkenylene carbonyl groups derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids or lactones; T is hydrogen or R—CO—, where R is a C-Chydrocarbyl group; Y is a C-C-alkylene radical linked to an amino group of Z; Y′ is an ionic salt link between an amino group of Zand the terminal carbonyl of (A)-(B)-T; r and p are independently numbers between 0 and 50 and r+p>2; s, m and v are numbers; 0.99w ≦s+m≦2w; and 0.3w ≦s+v≦2are suitable as dispersants and milling aids. 114-. (canceled)16. The chemical compound of wherein the organic radical Zis the residue of a polyethyleneimine.17. The chemical compound of wherein the organic radical Zis the residue of polyethyleneimine having a number molecular weight of from about 500 to about 60 claim 16 ,000.18. The chemical compound of wherein Y is —(CH)CH—CH—.19. The chemical compound of wherein r+p>3.20. The chemical compound of wherein 0.5w≦s+v≦w+2.21. The chemical compound of wherein 0.99w≦s+m≦1.2 w.22. The chemical compound of wherein in which v=0.23. The chemical compound of wherein s=0.25. The chemical compound of wherein the particulate solid is an inorganic pigment.26. The chemical compound of wherein the particulate solid is a ceramic pigment.29. The chemical compound of wherein the organic radical Zis the residue of a polyethyleneimine.30. The chemical compound of wherein the organic radical Zis the residue of polyethyleneimine having a number molecular weight of from about 500 to about 60 claim 29 ,000.18. The chemical compound of wherein Y is —(CH)CH—CH—.19. The chemical compound of wherein r+p>3.20. The chemical compound of wherein 0.5w≦s+v≦w+2.21. The chemical compound of wherein 0.99w≦s+m≦1.2 w. The present invention relates to compounds suitable as dispersants, milling aids and dispersion stabilizers.The invention further relates to processes ...

CERAMIC INKS FOR INKJET PRINTERS

Ceramic inkjet inks comprising ceramic inorganic pigments having average particle size between 0.1 and 0.8 μm, an organic medium and a dispersant, the dispersant being the reaction product of a polyethyleneimine with a homo- or co-polyester based on lactic acid, and method for decorating green or fired ceramic bodies by the use of the above ceramic inkjet inks. 19-. (canceled)10. A ceramic inkjet ink comprising:a ceramic inorganic pigment having an average particle size of from about 0.1 to about 0.8 μm,an organic medium and {'br': None, 'R—[(—O-A-CO)n—(—O—(CH)CH3—CO)m—]—OH (1)'}, 'a dispersant which is the reaction product of a polyethyleneimine and a homo- or co-polyester of formula (1)'}wherein:R is hydrogen or a polymerization terminating group;A is a linear or branched alkylene radical deriving from a hydroxycarboxylic acid having from about 2 to about 20 carbon atoms or a lactone thereof; andn and m are integers.11. The ceramic inkjet ink of wherein the ceramic inorganic pigment has an average particle size from about 0.1 to about 0.5 μm.12. The ceramic inkjet ink of wherein the dispersant is obtained from the amidation and/or salification of a linear or branched polyethyleneamine with the homo- or co-polyester of formula (1).13. The ceramic inkjet ink of wherein the homo- or co-polyester of formula (1) is a co-polyester.14. The ceramic inkjet ink of wherein m:n is from about 10:1 to about 1:10.15. The ceramic inkjet ink of wherein m:n is from about 2:1 to about 1:2.16. The ceramic inkjet ink of wherein the homo- or co-polyester of formula (1) has a number average molecular weight of from about 800 to about 2 claim 12 ,000.17. The ceramic inkjet ink of wherein the polyethyleneimine has a number average molecular weight of from about 1 claim 16 ,000 to about 70 claim 16 ,000.18. The ceramic inkjet ink of wherein the weight ratio of the homo- or co-polyester of formula (1) to polyethyleneimine is from about 1 to about 100.19. The ceramic inkjet ink of wherein ...

Personal care compositions

Personal care compositions comprising, as thickeners and suspending agents, crosslinked alkali swellable polyacrylates containing one or more acetoacetyl or cyanoacetyl groups.

DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS

Liquid aqueous detergent compositions comprising as thickeners and suspending agents crosslinked alkali swellable polyacrylates containing one or more acetoacetyl or cyanoacetyl groups. 117-. (canceled)18. A liquid aqueous detergent composition comprising: a) from about 20 to about 70% by weight of a monoethylenically unsaturated monomer containing a carboxylic group;', 'b) from about 20 to about 70% by weight of a (meth)acrylic acid ester;', 'c) from about 0.05 to about 3% by weight of an unsaturated monomer containing one or more acetoacetyl or cyanoacetyl groups;', 'd) from about 0.01 to about 3% by weight of a polyethylenically unsaturated monomer; and', 'e) from about 0 to about 10% by weight of a nonionic acrylic associative monomer; and, 'i) from about 0.2 to about 10% by weight of a thickening agent comprising a crosslinked alkali swellable polyacrylate prepared by polymerization of a formulation comprisingii) from about 5 to about 60% by weight of a detergent component consisting of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of: anionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, cationic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants, non-ionic surfactants, and mixture thereof.19. The liquid aqueous detergent compositions of comprising: a) from about 20 to about 50% by weight of a monoethylenically unsaturated monomer containing a carboxylic group;', 'b) from about 40 to about 70% by weight of a (meth)acrylic acid ester;', 'c) from about 0.1 to about 2% by weight of an unsaturated monomer containing one or more acetoacetyl or cyanoacetyl groups;', 'd) from about 0.02 to about 1% by weight of a polyethylenically unsaturated monomer; and', 'e) from about 0 to about 10% by weight of a nonionic acrylic associative monomer; and, 'i) from about 0.5 to about 8% by weight of a thickening agent which is a crosslinked alkali swellable polyacrylate prepared by polymerization of a formulation comprisingii) from about 5 to about 20% by weight of the detergent component. ...

SKIN CARE COMPOSITION

The present invention relates to a composition for enhancing the overall quality of the skin and for treating aging skin, comprising from 0.05 to 5.0% by weight of a depolymerized hydroxypropyl guar having MS between 1.5 and 3.5, in a cosmetic or pharmaceutical acceptable carrier. 114-. (canceled)15. A skin care composition comprising:from about 0.05 to about 5.0% by weight of a depolymerized hydroxypropyl guar (HPG) having molar substitution comprised between about 1.5 and about 3.5 and RVT Brookfield® viscosity at 10% by weight in water, 20° C., 20 rpm of from about 50 to about 5000 mPa*s; anda cosmetic or pharmaceutical carrier or diluent.16. The skin care composition of claim 15 , wherein the depolymerized HPG has a molar substitution of from about 2.0 and to about 3.2.17. The skin care composition of wherein said depolymerized HPG has RVT Brookfield® viscosity comprised between 100 and 2000 mPa*s at 20° C. claim 15 , 20 rpm and 10% by weight in water.18. The skin care composition of wherein the skin care composition is in the form of an aqueous or hydro-alcoholic system claim 15 , an emulsion claim 15 , or a gel.19. The skin care composition of claim 18 , wherein the composition is an emulsion comprising from about 0.1 to about 15.0% by weight of a emulsifier and from about 1.0 to about 60% by weight of an oil.20. The skin care composition of claim 19 , wherein the oil is selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbon oils and waxes claim 19 , silicone oils claim 19 , fatty acid derivatives claim 19 , cholesterol claim 19 , cholesterol derivatives claim 19 , diglycerides claim 19 , triglycerides claim 19 , vegetable oils claim 19 , vegetable oil derivatives claim 19 , alkyl or alkenyl esters claim 19 , lanolin and its derivatives claim 19 , wax esters claim 19 , beeswax derivatives and sterols and combinations thereof.21. The skin care composition of claim 19 , wherein the emulsifier is selected from the group consisting of anionic claim 19 , cationic claim ...

METHOD OF TREATING SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS

A method of treating a portion of a subterranean formation through the use of an aqueous fracturing fluid comprising dissolved therein from 0.3 to 3.0% by weight of a viscosifying agent, wherein the viscosifying agent consists of fast dissolving and easy dispersible glyoxalated, ground guar splits containing from 0.01 to 0.05% by weight of glyoxal. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for treating a portion of a subterranean formation comprising: a solution of from about 0.3 to about 3.0% by weight of a viscosifying agent with a crosslinking composition; abd', 'introducing the aqueous fracturing fluid into the subterranean formation;, 'preparing a an aqueous fracturing fluid by admixingwherein the viscosifying agent is fast dissolving and easily dispersible glyoxalated, ground guar splits containing from about 0.01 to about 0.05% by weight of glyoxal171. The method of claim wherein the glyoxalated , ground guar splits provide in 3 minutes at least 70% of their maximum 0.48 wt % Fann viscosity in aqueous 2 wt % KCl at a pH from 6.5 to 9 and 300 rpm and provide 1 wt % aqueous solutions that show no lumps or fish eyes after stirring at 1 ,200 rpm for one minute.18. The method of wherein the glyoxalated claim 17 , ground guar splits provide their maximum 0.48 wt % Fann viscosity claim 17 , which is at least 40 mPa·s claim 17 , in no more than 60 minutes in aqueous 2 wt % KCl at a pH from 6.5 to 9 and 300 rpm.19. The method of wherein the glyoxalated claim 18 , ground guar splits are prepared by a process comprising:guar splits or ground guar splits are soaked in 0.3 to 2 parts by weight of an aqueous solution containing from about 0.01 to about 0.05% by weight of glyoxal based upon the guar splits, to obtain soaked glyoxalated guar; andwithout washing the soaked glyoxalated guar, grinding and drying the soaked glyoxalated guar to obtain the glyoxalated ground guar splits.20. The method of wherein the ground guar splits have not been ground before being soaked.21. The method oc ...

DEPOLYMERISATION OF POLYSACCHARIDES AND RELATED PRODUCTS

Procedure for depolymerising polysaccharides using UV-vis light irradiation catalyzed by a radical photoinitiator. The polysaccharides obtained with the procedure of the invention have a average number molecular weight comprised between 5,000 and 500,000 and when dissolved in water give solutions with high concentrations and low viscosity. 1. A process for depolymerizing a polysaccharide comprising:contacting the polysaccharide with from about 0.01 to about 10% by weight of a radical photoinitiator;homogenizing the polysaccharide and radical photoinitiator to form a homogenized mixture of the polysaccharide and the radical photoinitiator; andirradiating the homogenized mixture of the polysaccharide and the radical photoinitiator with UV-Vis rays to produce a depolymerized polysaccharide.2. The process of wherein the depolymerized polysaccharide is a water soluble polysaccharide or a water soluble polysaccharide derivative.3. The process of wherein the depolymerized polysaccharide has a number average molecular weight of from about 5 claim 1 ,000 to about 500 claim 1 ,000.4. The process of wherein the depolymerized polysaccharide has a polydispersity index of from about 1 to about 8.5. The process of wherein the polysaccharide is selected from the group consisting of cellulose claim 1 , hemicelluloses claim 1 , polygalactomannans claim 1 , chitin claim 1 , chitosan claim 1 , pectin claim 1 , alginate claim 1 , hyaluronic acid claim 1 , agar claim 1 , xanthan claim 1 , dextrin claim 1 , starch claim 1 , amylose claim 1 , amylopectin claim 1 , alternan claim 1 , gellan claim 1 , mutan claim 1 , dextran claim 1 , pullulan claim 1 , fructan claim 1 , gum arabic claim 1 , carrageenan claim 1 , glycogen claim 1 , glycosaminoglycans claim 1 , murein and bacterial capsular polysaccharides claim 1 , and derivatives thereof.6. The process of wherein the polysaccharide is selected from the group consisting of guar claim 1 , hydroxypropyl guar and carboxymethyl cellulose.7. The ...

GAS HYDRATE INHIBITORS

The present invention relates to a method to inhibit gas hydrate formation in the field of crude oil and natural gas extraction, transportation and processing. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the quaternary ammonium amide salt of formula I claim 1 , R(CO)— is the residue of a saturated or unsaturated claim 1 , linear or branched aliphatic carboxylic acid wherein at least 60% by weight of said acid contain less than 16 carbon atoms.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the quaternary ammonium amide salt of formula I claim 1 , Rand Rare the same and are a butyl group.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the quaternary ammonium amide salt of formula I claim 1 , Ris linear or branched alkyl group having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein Ris linear or branched alkyl group having 2 or 3 carbon atoms.6. The method of claim 1 , comprising adding to the mixture of hydrocarbons and water of the quaternary ammonium amide salt of formula I as a composition comprising between 20 and 95% by weight of said salt claim 1 , a solvent and other optional additives.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the composition comprises between 45 and 90% by weight of said quaternary ammonium amide salt.8. The method of claim 1 , comprising adding to the mixture of hydrocarbons and water of between 0.1 and 8.0% by weight of quaternary ammonium amide salt of formula I.9. The method of claim 8 , comprising of adding between 0.5 and 5.0% by weight of said quaternary ammonium amide salt. The present invention relates to a method to inhibit gas hydrate formation in the field of oil and natural gas extraction, transportation and processing.Gas hydrates (or clathrate hydrates, gas clathrates, clathrates, etc.) are crystalline water-based solids physically resembling ice, in which small non-polar hydrocarbon molecules (typically gases) are trapped inside “cages” of hydrogen bonded water molecules. In other words, gas hydrates are clathrate ...

AQUEOUS POLYURETHANE DISPERSIONS

Process for the preparation of aqueous polyurethane dispersions, containing from 20 to 50% by weight of an anionic polyurethane having a mean particle size from 1 to 15 micron and providing films with durable low gloss aspect. 112-. (canceled)13. A process for the preparation of aqueous polyurethane dispersions , containing from 20 to 50% by weight of an anionic polyurethane , the aqueous polyurethane dispersion having a mean particle size from 1 to 15 micron and gloss below 10 measured at 60° according to standard test method ISO 2813-2014 , comprising the following steps: I) an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic diisocyanate;', 'II) a polycarbonate diol and optionally a polyester diol with molecular weight between 500 and 3,000 g/mol, provided that the polycarbonate diol represents from 80 to 100% by weight of the diol II;', 'III) a diol having at least one carboxylic or carboxylate group;', 'IV) optionally a polyether diol with molecular weight between 500 and 3,000 g/mol;', 'V) optionally a compound different from the diols II, III and IV having one or more isocyanate (NCO) reactive groups;', 'VI) optionally an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyisocyanate having average functionality above 2,, 'i. obtaining a prepolymer by reactingin such proportions that: A) the molar ratio between the sum of the isocyanate groups (NCO) of I and VI and the sum of the NCO reactive groups of II, III, IV and V is between 1.2 and 3.0; B) the sum of polycarbonate diol and optional polyester diol represents from 80% to 100% by weight of the sum of the diols II and IV; C) the amount of diols II and IV represents from 90% to 100% by weight of the sum of II, IV and V; D) the amount of III is such that the prepolymer contains from 10 to 20 meq/100 g dry matter of carboxylic or carboxylate groups; E) the amount of VI, if present, does not exceed 3% by weight of the sum of I and VI,ii. chain extending the prepolymer in water in the presence of from 0.1 to 2% by weight of a surfactant having HLB ...

Aqueous Inkjet Inks for Inkjet Printing

Aqueous inkjet ink for textile inkjet printing comprising dispersed pigments and a binder which is a carboxylated polyurethane having blocked isocyanate groups and method for using the same. 1. Aqueous inkjet ink comprising dispersed pigments and a binder which is a carboxylated polyurethane having blocked isocyanate groups obtained by a process comprising the following steps:a. reactingi) at least one aliphatic or cycloaliphatic diisocyanate,ii) at least one diol having molecular weight from 500 to 5,000 daltons selected in the group consisting of polyether diols, polyester diols, polycarbonate diols, polyesteramide diols, polythioether diols, polyacetal diols, polyvinyl diols and polysiloxane diols,iii) at least one diol having a carboxylic acid group,the ratio between the —NCO groups of the diisocyanate and the OH groups of the diols being between 1.2 and 2, to form a —NCO terminated intermediate;b. reacting the —NCO terminated intermediate with one or more —NCO blocking agent selected in the group consisting of triazoles, pyrazoles, oximes and lactames, and, optionally, with a monofunctional alcohol or with a primary or secondary monoamine or with a mixture thereof, to obtain a carboxylated polyurethane having blocked isocyanate groups;c. optionally dispersing the carboxylated polyurethane having blocked isocyanate groups in water at concentration between 15 and 60% by weight.2. Aqueous inkjet ink according to in which in step b. at least 40% of the —NCO groups of the —NCO terminated intermediate are reacted with the blocking agent and up to 60% of the —NCO groups of the —NCO terminated intermediate are reacted with a monofunctional alcohol or with a primary or secondary monoamine or with a mixture thereof.3. Aqueous inkjet ink according to in which in step b. at least 70% of the —NCO groups of the —NCO terminated intermediate are reacted with the blocking agent or with both the blocking agent and the monofunctional alcohol claim 2 , the primary or secondary ...

RHEOLOGY MODIFIER FOR SUBTERRANEAN TREATMENT FLUIDS

The present invention relates to a rheology modifier and to its use as thickener in oil-based subterranean treatment fluids; more particularly, the rheology modifier is an aqueous slurry of a pyromellitamide. 2) The slurry of claim 1 , comprising:a) from 12 to 35% by weight, of said pyromellitamide gelling agent of formula I;b) from 30 to 50% wt of a mutual solvent;c) from 5 to 10% wt of a water-soluble inorganic salt;d) from 0.3 to 3% wt of a thickener for aqueous systems;e) from 15 to 30% wt of water.3) The slurry of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in formula I claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , and Rare claim 1 , independently from each other claim 1 , a linear or branched C-Calkyl chain and R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , and Rare claim 1 , independently from each other claim 1 , hydrogen or a linear or branched C-Calkyl chain.4) The slurry of claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , in formula I claim 3 , R claim 3 , R claim 3 , R claim 3 , Rare identical and are a linear or branched C-Calkyl chain and R claim 3 , R claim 3 , R claim 3 , and Rare all hydrogen.5) The slurry of claim 1 , wherein said mutual solvent is selected from the group which consists of linear or branched C-Calcohols claim 1 , glycols claim 1 , polyglycols claim 1 , glycol ethers claim 1 , polyols and mixtures thereof.6) The slurry of claim 1 , further comprising:f) from 0.1 to 10% by weight of a surfactant.7) The slurry of claim 6 , wherein said surfactant is a non-ionic surfactant.8) A oil-based subterranean treatment fluid comprising an oil phase and the slurry of .9) The oil-based subterranean treatment fluid of ) claim 8 , comprising an oil phase and from 0.5 to 5.0% weight/volume of said slurry. The present invention relates to a rheology modifier and to its use as thickener in oil-based subterranean treatment fluids; more particularly, the rheology modifier is an aqueous slurry of a pyromellitamide.Various types of subterranean treatment fluids, such as drilling fluids, are used in ...

Process for making tiles

The present disclosure relates to a process for making ceramic tiles characterized by the addition to the ceramic raw materials of an aqueous slurry comprising a swellable clay of the smectite family, a binder and a water-soluble salt of a monovalent cation.

Herbicidal composition

Stable herbicidal compositions containing an ethoxylated esteramine as adjuvant.

Binder for Aqueous Inkjet Inks

Carboxylated polyurethane having blocked isocyanate groups for use as binder in aqueous pigmented inkjet inks. 1) Carboxylated polyurethane having blocked isocyanate groups obtained by a process comprising the following steps:a. reactingi) at least one aliphatic or cycloaliphatic diisocyanate,ii) at least one diol having molecular weight from 500 to 5,000 daltons selected in the group consisting of polyether diols, polyester diols, polycarbonate diols, polyesteramide diols, polythioether diols, polyacetal diols, polyvinyl diols and polysiloxane diols,iii) at least one diol having a carboxylic acid group,the ratio between the —NCO groups of the diisocyanate and the OH groups of the diols being between 1.2 and 2, to form a —NCO terminated intermediate;b. reacting the —NCO terminated intermediate with one or more —NCO blocking agent selected in the group consisting of pyrazoles and, optionally, with a monofunctional alcohol or with a primary or secondary monoamine or with a mixture thereof, to form a carboxylated polyurethane having blocked isocyanate groups;c. optionally dispersing the carboxylated polyurethane having blocked isocyanate groups in water at concentration between 15 and 60% by weight,provided that in step b. at least 40% of the —NCO groups of the —NCO terminated intermediate are reacted with the blocking agent and up to 60% of the —NCO groups of the —NCO terminated intermediate are reacted with the monofunctional alcohol, the primary or secondary monoamine or the mixture thereof.2. Carboxylated polyurethane having blocked isocyanate groups according to in which in step b. at least 70% of the —NCO groups of the —NCO terminated intermediate product are reacted with the blocking agent or with both the blocking agent and the monofunctional alcohol claim 1 , the primary or secondary monoamine or the mixture thereof.3. Carboxylated polyurethane having blocked isocyanate groups according to in which in step b. 100% of the —NCO groups of the —NCO terminated ...

SHALE INHIBITORS BASED ON CATIONIC TAMARIND GUM, AND DRILLING FLUID COMPRISING THE SHALE INHIBITOR

Method for inhibiting the swelling and the dispersion of shales in the treatment of subterranean shale formations comprising the use of a cationic tamarind gum and fluids for the treatment of subterranean shale formations comprising a cationic tamarind gum. 17-. (canceled)8. A method for inhibiting the swelling and the dispersion of shales during the treatment of subterranean shale formations comprising:{'sub': 'cat', 'introducing into a wellbore a subterranean treatment fluid comprising from about 0.2 to about 6.0% wt of a cationic tamarind gum having a cationic degree of substitution (DS) of from about 0.01 to about 1.0 and a BROOKFIELD® RV viscosity at 4.0% wt water solution, 20 rpm and 20° C. of less than about 2000 mPa*s;'}wherein the treatment fluid is introduced into the wellbore at a pressure sufficient to treat the subterranean shale formations.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the subterranean treatment fluid comprises from about 0.5 to about 4.0% wt of the cationic tamarind gum.10. The method of claim 8 , wherein the cationic tamarind gum has a DSfrom 0.05 to 0.55 and a BROOKFIELD® RV viscosity claim 8 , at 4.0% wt water solution claim 8 , 20 rpm and 20° C. claim 8 , of from about 30 to about 1500 mPa*s.11. The method of claim 8 , wherein said cationic tamarind gum is an unpurified cationic tamarind gum comprising from 4 to 65% by dry weight of by-products generated during its chemical preparation.12. A subterranean drilling fluid comprising:an aqueous continuous phase;{'sub': 'cat', 'from about 0.2 to about 6.0% wt of a cationic tamarind gum having a cationic degree of substitution (DS) of from 0.01 to 1.0, and a Brookfield RV viscosity at 4.0% wt water solution, 20 rpm and 20° C. of less than about 2000 mPa*s; and'}from about 1 to about 70% wt of a weighting material.13. The subterranean drilling fluid of claim 12 , further comprising from about 0.1 to about 20% wt of a shale hydration inhibitor.14. The subterranean treatment fluid of claim 13 , ...

Cosmetic and household care compositions

Personal care and household care compositions comprising a conditioner and rheology modifier based on a cationic galactomannan or cationic xyloglucan having cationic degree of substitution comprised between 0.01 and 3, free from (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethyl ammonium chloride and free from (2,3-epoxypropyl) trimethyl ammonium chloride.

Joint compounds

The present invention relates to ready-to-use drying joint compounds that exhibit improved performance characteristics due to the presence of a hydrophobically modified polygalactomannan.

ADDITIVES FOR CERAMIC GLAZES

Use of extruded pellets comprising carboxymethyl cellulose and at least another ceramic glaze additive for the preparation of ceramic glaze slips. 112-. (canceled)14. The method of wherein the extruded pellets comprise:a. from 20 to 75% by weight as dry matter of carboxymethyl cellulose;b. from 20 to 75% by weight as dry matter of at least one other ceramic glaze additive.151. The method of claim wherein the carboxymethyl cellulose has a degree of substitution of from about 0.5 and about 1.5 and a Brookfield LVT® viscosity claim 13 , at 2 wt % in water claim 13 , 60 rpm and 20° C. claim 13 , of from about 5 to about 30 claim 13 ,000 mPa*s.16. The method of wherein the carboxymethyl cellulose has a degree of substitution of from about 0.6 to about 1.2 and a Brookfield LVT® viscosity claim 15 , at 2 wt % in water claim 15 , 60 rpm and 20° C. claim 15 , of from about 10 to about 15 claim 15 ,000 mPa*s.17. The method of wherein the at least one other ceramic additive is selected from the group consisting of suspending agents claim 13 , thickening agents different from carboxymethyl cellulose claim 13 , preservatives claim 13 , biocides claim 13 , antifoams claim 13 , dispersants claim 13 , binders claim 13 , deflocculants claim 13 , leveling agents claim 13 , plasticizers claim 13 , de-airing agents and combinations thereof.18. The method of wherein the suspending agents are water-swellable clays selected from the group consisting of bentonite claim 17 , montmorillonite claim 17 , kaolinite claim 17 , hectorite claim 17 , attapulgite and smectite claim 17 , and combinations thereof.19. The method of wherein the thickening agents different from carboxymethyl cellulose are selected from the group consisting of from the group consisting of natural water-soluble polymers claim 17 , derivatized natural water soluble polymers claim 17 , cellulose derivatives different from carboxymethyl cellulose claim 17 , synthetic polymers claim 17 , and combinations thereof.20. The method ...

Process for the Cleaning of Oil and Gas Wellbores

Cleaning composition for use in cleaning wellbore walls, tubing or casing comprising: (i) from about 5% to 100% by weight of a mixture M consisting of from 10% to 50% by weight of acetophenone, from 5% to 30% by weight of butyl glycol and from 40% to 80% by weight of a surfactant, and (ii) from 0% to 95% by weight of water, in which (i)+(ii) sum up for at least 85% by weight of the cleaning composition; and process for cleaning a wellbore wall. 1. A cleaning composition for use in cleaning wellbore walls , tubing or casings comprising (i) from about 5% to 100% by weight of a mixture M consisting of from 10% to 50% by weight of acetophenone , from 5% to 30% by weight of butyl glycol and from 40% to 80% by weight of a surfactant and (ii) from 0% to 95% by weight of water , in which (i)+(ii) sum up for at least 85% by weight of the cleaning composition.2. The cleaning composition of claim 1 , comprising (i) from about 20% to about 50% by weight of a mixture M consisting of from 20% to 40% by weight of acetophenone claim 1 , from 10% to 20% by weight of butyl glycol and from 50% to 70% by weight of a surfactant and (ii) from 50% to 80% by weight of water claim 1 , in which (i)+(ii) sum up for at least 90% by weight.3. The cleaning composition of claim 2 , comprising (i) from about 30% to about 40% by weight of a mixture M consisting of from 25% to 35% by weight of acetophenone claim 2 , from 10% to 20% by weight of butyl glycol and from 50% to 70% by weight of a surfactant and (ii) from 50% to 80% by weight of water claim 2 , in which (i)+(ii) sum up for at least 95% by weight.4. The cleaning composition of claim 1 , comprising one or more organic solvent different from acetophenone and butyl glicol in an amount not exceeding 10% by weight of the mixture M.5. The cleaning composition of claim 4 , comprising one or more organic solvent different from acetophenone and butyl glicol in an amount not exceeding 5% by weight of the mixture M.6. The cleaning composition of ...

Water soluble polymers for agrochemical compositions

Agrochemical aqueous compositions containing at least one organic, solid agrochemically active ingredient which is insoluble in water and, as dispersing and wetting agent, a water soluble polymer based on one or more ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, from 5% to 55% of the carboxylic groups of said water soluble polymer being esterified with a polyalkoxylated polystyrylphenol.

METHOD OF TREATING SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS

The present disclosure relates to a method of treating a portion of a subterranean formation comprising the use of an aqueous fracturing fluid containing a fast dissolving and easily dispersible unpunfied polygalactomannan ether. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for treating at least part of a subterranean formation comprising: I) reacting a polygalactomannan with an etherifying agent in the presence of an alkaline catalyst; and', 'II) drying and recovering the unpurified polygalactomannan ether,, 'introducing an aqueous fracturing fluid into the subterranean formation, the aqueous fracturing fluid comprising from about 0.3 to about 3.0% by weight of a viscosifying agent wherein the viscosifying agent is an unpurified polygalactomannan ether containing from about 4 to about 25% by dry weight of impurities, wherein the unpurified polygalactomannan ether is prepared according to an etherification process comprisingwherein:the etherification process does not include any purification or washing step; andthe impurities of the polygalactomannan ether are byproducts generated during the etherification process.12. The method of wherein the viscosifying agent is dissolved into the fracturing fluid.13. The method of wherein the etherification process additionally comprises adding a crosslinking composition.14. The method of wherein the amount of impurities in the unpurified polygalactomannan ether is calculated as the sum of ashes claim 11 , glycols and polyglycols.15. The method of wherein the unpurified polygalactomannan ether contains from about 5 to about 20% by dry weight of impurities.16. The method of wherein the unpurified polygalactomannan ether contains from about 0.01 to about 0.05% by weight of the crosslinking agent.17. The method of wherein the crosslinking agent is a boron containing compound.18. The method of wherein the crosslinking agent is glyoxal.19. The method of wherein the unpurified polygalactomannan ether is selected from the group consisting of ...

ESTERAMIDES AND SUBTERRANEAN TREATMENT FLUIDS CONTAINING SAID ESTERAMIDES

Water-in-oil subterranean treatment fluids with improved stability and environmental compatibility comprise esteramides as emulsion stabilizer. 111-. (canceled)13. The process of wherein the esteramide has an ester number higher than 25 mg/g.15. The process of wherein claim 14 , in formula I claim 14 , x is 2 and y is 2 or 3.16. The process of wherein claim 15 , in formula I claim 15 , y is 2.17. The process of wherein claim 16 , in the reacting a polyamine having a total of n primary and/or secondary amino groups with a saturated or unsaturated C-Caliphatic monocarboxylic acid claim 16 , the molar ratio of polyamine to saturated or unsaturated C-Caliphatic monocarboxylic acid is from 1:1.5 to 1:2.0.18. The process of wherein the saturated or unsaturated C-Caliphatic monocarboxylic acid is a mixture of C-Csaturated or unsaturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acids derived from a natural oil.198. The process of claim of claim wherein the natural oil is tall oil.20. The process of wherein the ester of a C-Cdi- or tri-carboxylic acid is the ester of a C-Cdi- or tri-carboxylic carboxylic acid claim 12 , or the corresponding anhydride claim 12 , with a C-Clinear or branched alcohol or with a monoalkyl ether of ethylene or propylene glycol claim 12 , or a mixture thereof.21. The process of claim 20 , wherein the ester is selected from the group consisting of diethyl maleate claim 20 , diethyl fumarate claim 20 , di(ethylene glycol monobutyl ether) maleate claim 20 , di(diethylene glycol monobutyl ether) maleate and mixtures thereof.23. The esteramide of wherein the esteramide has an ester number higher than 25 mg/g.25. The esteramide of wherein claim 24 , in formula I claim 24 , x is 2 and y is 2 or 3.26. The esteramide of wherein claim 25 , in formula I claim 25 , y is 2.27. The esteramide of wherein claim 26 , in the reacting a polyamine having a total of n primary and/or secondary amino groups with a saturated or unsaturated C-Caliphatic monocarboxylic acid claim 26 , the ...

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A PHENYLINDAN COMPOUND

The present invention refers to a process for producing 5-[4-(2-hydroxy-2-methyl)-1-oxo-prop-1-yl]-3-[4-(2-hydroxy-2-methyl)-1-oxo-prop-1-yl-phenyl]-2,3-dihydro-1,1,3-trimethyl-1H-indene (dimer isomer 5) that comprises the synthesis from cumene and dimerization of 2-methyl-1-(4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)phenyl)propan-1-one in the presence of acid catalysts. 110-. (canceled)12. The process according to claim 11 , wherein the compound of formula Ia is isobutyryl chloride.13. The process according to claim 11 , wherein claim 11 , in step i claim 11 , from 1.50 to 1.10 moles of the compound of formula la and from 1.5 to 0.1 moles of a Lewis acid per mole of cumene are used.14. The process according to claim 11 , wherein claim 11 , in step ii claim 11 , the base is an alkali metal hydroxide.15. The process according to claim 11 , wherein claim 11 , in step ii claim 11 , the acid catalyst used in the cyclization of compound IV is a Lewis acid or an inorganic acid.16. The process according to claim 11 , wherein claim 11 , in step iv claim 11 , the compound of formula VI is hydrolysed by reaction with an alkali metal alkoxide and reaction with an aqueous acid.17. The process according to claim 16 , wherein the alkali metal alkoxide is sodium methylate.181. The process according to claim claim 16 , wherein claim 16 , in step iv claim 16 , the compound of formula VI is hydrolysed by reaction with an alkali metal hydroxide.19. The process according to claim 18 , wherein the alkali metal hydroxide is NaOH 30 wt % in methanol or in water.20. The process according to claim 19 , wherein the dimer isomer 5 is obtained in solid and pure form by crystallization after completing step iv.21. The process according to claim 11 , wherein the dimer isomer 5 is obtained in solid and pure form by crystallization after completing step iv. The present invention refers to a process for producing a regioisomer of a phenylindan photoinitiator (5-[4-(2-hydroxy-2-methyl)-1-oxo-prop-1-yl]-3-[4-(2-hydroxy-2- ...

RHEOLOGY MODIFIER FOR DRILLING AND WELL TREATMENT FLUIDS

Water in oil emulsion drilling and well treatment fluids comprising an ester of trimer fatty acids and polyoxyethyiene glycol, the polyoxyethyiene glycol having average molecular weight from about (150) to about (600) and the trimer acids having at least about 20% of carboxyl acid groups esterified, as rheology modifier. 16-. (canceled)7. A water in oil drilling fluid or well treatment fluid comprising:a continuous oil phase,an aqueous internal phase, andan ester of trimer fatty acids and polyoxyethylene glycol,wherein the polyoxyethylene glycol has an average molecular weight from about 150 to about 600 and the trimer acids comprise at least about 20% of carboxyl acid groups esterified.8. The water in oil drilling fluid or well treatment fluid of wherein the ester is present at a concentration of from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight claim 7 , based on the total weight of the fluid.9. The water in oil drilling fluid or well treatment fluid of wherein the ester of trimer fatty acids and polyoxyethylene glycol has an average molecular weight from about 150 to about 250.10. The water in oil drilling fluid or well treatment fluid of wherein the trimer acids have from about 25% to about 50% of carboxyl acid groups esterified.11. The water in oil drilling fluid or well treatment fluid of wherein the ester of trimer fatty acids and polyoxyethylene glycol claim 9 , has an average molecular weight of about 200.12. The water in oil drilling fluid or well treatment fluid of wherein the trimer acids have from about 30% to about 40% of carboxyl acid groups esterified.13. The water in oil drilling fluid or well treatment fluid of comprising from about 50 to about 98% by weight of continuous oil phase and from 2 to 50% of internal aqueous phase.14. The water in oil drilling fluid or well treatment fluid of comprising from 80 to 98% by weight of continuous oil phase and from 2 to 20% of internal aqueous phase.15. The water in oil drilling fluid or well treatment fluid of wherein ...

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A PHENYLINDAN PHOTOINITIATOR

The present invention refers to a process for producing 5-[4-(2-hydroxy-2-methyl)-1-oxo-prop-1-yl]-3-[4-(2-hydroxy-2-methyl)-1-oxo-prop-1-yl-phenyl]-2,3-dihydro-1,1,3-trimethyl-1H-indene (dimer isomer 5) that comprises the acylation of cumene in the 4-position with an isobutyryl halide, followed by benzylic halogenation and dimerization (cyclization) of the resulting product. 2. Process for the preparation of dimer isomer 5 according to in which the compounds of formula Ia are alpha-chloroisobutyrylchloride or alpha-bromoisobutyrylbromide.3. Process for the preparation of dimer isomer 5 according to in which the compound of formula Ib is isobutyryl chloride.4. Process for the preparation of dimer isomer 5 according to in which in step i. from 1.50 to 1.10 moles of the compound of formula Ia or Ib and from 1.5 to 0.1 moles of a Lewis acid per mole of cumene are used.5. Process for the preparation of dimer isomer 5 according to in which in step ii. the acid catalyst is an ion exchange resins with sulfonic groups in acid form or an inorganic acid.6. Process for the preparation of dimer isomer 5 according to in which in step iii. the compound of formula IV is hydrolysed by reaction with an alkali metal alkoxide and subsequent hydrolysis with an aqueous acid.7. Process for the preparation of dimer isomer 5 according to in which the alkali metal alkoxide is sodium methylate.8. Process for the preparation of dimer isomer 5 according to in which in step iii. the compound of formula IV is hydrolysed by reaction with an alkali metal hydroxide.9. Process for the preparation of dimer isomer 5 according to claim 8 , wherein the alkali metal hydroxide is NaOH 30 wt % in methanol or in water.10. Process for the preparation of dimer isomer 5 according to claim 1 , wherein the compound of formula V is obtained in solid and pure form by crystallization after completing step iii. The present invention refers to a process for producing a regioisomer of a phenylindan photoinitiator (5-[ ...

COPOLYMERIZABLE PHOTOINITIATORS

Benzophenone derivatives of formula (I) in which X is O, S or NR, and Ris H or linear or branched C-Calkyl; Ris H or methyl, Ris H, halogen, linear or branched C-Calkoxy, linear or branched C-Calkyl, linear or branched C-Calkylthio or a group NRR, wherein Rand Rare independently linear or branched C-Calkyl, can be used as copolymerizable photoinitiators and photocrosslinkers. 110-. (canceled)12. The copolymerizable benzophenone of wherein in formula I X is O or S and Ris H claim 11 , a linear or branched C-Calkyl or a linear or branched C-Calkoxy.13. The copolymerizable benzophenone of wherein in formula I X is O or S claim 12 , Ris methyl claim 12 , and Ris H.15. The process for preparing a copolymerizable benzophenone of wherein the Lewis acid is aluminum trichloride.16. The process for preparing a copolymerizable benzophenone of wherein in the alpha-halo acyl halide of formula (iii) claim 14 , Z and W are Cl.18. The polymerizable composition of comprising from about 85 to about 99 parts by weight of at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound and from about 1 to about 15 parts by weight of the copolymerizable benzophenone of formula I.19. The polymerizable composition of further comprising from about 0.2 to about 15% by weight of at least one coinitiator.20. The polymerizable composition of wherein the coinitiator is selected from the group consisting of: aliphatic claim 19 , cycloaliphatic claim 19 , aromatic claim 19 , arylaliphatic claim 19 , heterocyclic claim 19 , oligomeric and polymeric amines claim 19 , and combinations thereof.21. A method for coating a substrate comprising:{'b': '7', 'a) applying on the substrate a polymerizable composition of claim in an amount sufficient to result in a coating, after photopolymerization, having a thickness of from about 0.2 to about 100 micron; and'}b) photopolymerizing the coating with a light source with emission bands in the UV-visible region.227. The method of wherein the polymerizable composition of claim ...

AGROCHEMICAL FORMULATIONS WITH IMPROVED DRIFT CONTROL

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of diluted agrochemical spray formations with improved drift control comprising the addition of a hydroxypropyl tamarind as drift control agent. 18-. (canceled)9. A process for preparing a diluted agrochemical spray formulation with improved drift properties comprising introducing from about 0.10 to about 0.50% by weight (% wt) hydroxypropyl tamarind to the diluted agrochemical spray formulation.10. The process of wherein the diluted agrochemical spray formulation contains one or more pesticides or other crop protection agents chosen from the group consisting of herbicides claim 9 , fungicides claim 9 , insecticides claim 9 , plant growth regulators claim 9 , fertilizers claim 9 , and mixtures thereof.11. The process of wherein the hydroxypropyl tamarind is introduced at a concentration of from about 0.15 to about 0.40% wt.12. The process of wherein the hydroxypropyl tamarind has a hydroxypropyl molar substitution of from about 0.1 to about 2.5.13. The process of wherein the hydroxypropyl tamarind has a hydroxypropyl molar substitution of from about 0.2 to about 1.0.14. The process of wherein the hydroxypropyl tamarind is hydroxyphobically modified and has a hydrophobic degree of substitution of from about 1×10to about 5×10.15. The process of wherein the hydroxypropyl tamarind is carboxyalkylated and has a carboxyalkyl degree of substitution of from about 0.01 to about 0.5.16. The process of wherein the one or more pesticides or other crop protection agents is alpha-cypermethrin.17. The process of wherein the one or more pesticides or other crop protection agents is glyphosate salts.18. The process of wherein the one or more pesticides or other crop protection agents is penfluron.19. A method for treating an agricultural field comprising spraying the field with the diluted agrochemical spray formulation of .20. The method of wherein the diluted agrochemical spray formulation contains one or more ...

ADDITIVE FOR INKJET INKS

A carboxylated polyurethane useful as milling and dispersing agent for ceramic inkjet inks and a method for decorating glass substrates and green or fired ceramic bodies by the use of inkjet printing. 110-. (canceled)11. A carboxylated polyurethane prepared by:a. reacting about m moles of a diisocyanate trimer with about m moles of a monofunctional polyetheralcohol having a weight average molecular weight of from about 500 to about 4,000 or a monofunctional polyetheramine having a weight average molecular weight of from about 500 to about 4,000, to obtain an adduct;b. reacting the adduct with from about n moles of one or more diols, a molar ratio m/n being from about 1.09 to about 2.00, subject to a requirement that at least one of the diols is a carboxylated diol, the one or more carboxylated diol represents at least 40% in moles of the diols and the non-carboxylated diols are non-ionic and non-ionizable diols, to form an intermediate product; and{'sub': 1', '8', '1', '8, 'c. reacting the intermediate product with equivalent amounts, based on isocyanate group (NCO) content, of a compound or compounds selected from the group consisting of a monofunctional polyetheralcohol having a weight average molecular weight from about 120 to about 4,000, a monofunctional polyetheramine having a weight average molecular weight from about 120 to about 4,000, a C-C, linear or branched, alkyl or alkenyl monoalcohol, a C-C, linear or branched, alkyl or alkenyl primary or secondary monoamine, and combinations thereof.'}12. The carboxylated polyurethane of where in step a claim 11 , the diisocyanate trimer is selected from the group consisting of isocyanurates claim 11 , iminooxadiazinediones claim 11 , biureth trimers of aliphatic or cycloaliphatic diisocyanates claim 11 , and combinations thereof.13. The carboxylated polyurethane of where in step a claim 12 , the diisocyanate trimer is the iminooxadiazinedione derived from 1 claim 12 ,6-hexamethylenediisocyanate.14. The carboxylated ...

COSMETIC AND HOUSEHOLD CARE COMPOSITIONS

Personal care and household care compositions comprising a conditioner and rheology modifier based on a cationic galactomannan or cationic xyloglucan having cationic degree of substitution comprised between 0.01 and 3, free from (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethyl ammonium chloride and free from (2,3-epoxypropyl)trimethyl ammonium chloride. 110-. (canceled)11. A conditioner and rheology modifier comprising:i) from 60 to 90% by weight of a cationic galactomannan or a cationic xyloglucan, having a cationic degree of substitution of from about 0.01 to about 3;ii) from 1% to 10% by weight of (2,3-dihydroxypropyl)trimethyl ammonium chloride; andiii) less than 0.15% by weight of (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethyl ammonium chloride.12. The conditioner and rheology modifier of wherein the cationic galactomannan or cationic xyloglucan claim 11 , has a cationic degree of substitution of from about 0.05 to about 0.7.13. The conditioner and rheology modifier of wherein the trimethyl ammonium chloride is present at a concentration of from 2.5 to 8.0% by weight.14. The conditioner and rheology modifier of wherein the cationic galactomannan or cationic xyloglucan has a cationic degree of substitution of from about 0.4 to about 0.7.15. The conditioner and rheology modifier of further comprising from about 1 to about 10% by weight of water.16. The conditioner and rheology modifier of wherein the (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethyl ammonium chloride is present at a concentration of less than 0.01% by weight.17. The conditioner and rheology modifier of wherein the (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethyl ammonium chloride is present at a concentration of less than 0.01% by weight.18. A personal care composition or household care compositions comprising the conditioner and rheology modifier of .19. The conditioner and rheology modifier of wherein the cationic galactomannan or cationic xyloglucan claim 18 , has a cationic degree of substitution of from about 0.05 to about 0.7.20. The ...

HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION

Ethoxylated phospholipid-enriched soybean oil as an effective adjuvant in herbicidal compositions and method for killing or controlling the growth of weeds which comprises applying on the fields a herbicidal composition containing glyphosate and the ethoxylated phospholipid-enriched soybean oil. 1. An ethoxylated phospholipid-enriched soybean oil which is prepared using a process comprising ethoxylating a soybean oil comprising from about 5% to about 30% by weight phospholipids.2. The ethoxylated phospholipid-enriched soybean oil of wherein the soybean oil comprises from about 5% to about 15% by weight phospholipids3. The ethoxylated phospholipid-enriched soybean oil of wherein the soybean oil comprises about 10% by weight of phospholipids.4. The ethoxylated phospholipid-enriched soybean oil of incorporating from 30 to 90% by weight of units deriving from ethylene oxide.5. The ethoxylated phospholipid-enriched soybean oil of incorporating from 50 to 70% by weight of units deriving from ethylene oxide.6. A herbicidal composition comprising a herbicide and an ethoxylated phospholipid-enriched soybean oil wherein the ethoxylated phospholipid-enriched soybean oil is prepared using a method comprising ethoxylating a soybean oil comprising from about 5% to about 30% by weight of phospholipids.7. The herbicidal composition of wherein the herbicide is glyphosate.8. The herbicidal composition of wherein the weight ratio of glyphosate (a.e.) to the ethoxylated phospholipid-enriched soybean oil is from 1:1 to 50:1.9. The herbicidal composition of wherein the herbicidal composition is an aqueous formulation comprising from about 0.2 to about 2% by weight a.e. of glyphosate.10. The herbicidal composition of wherein the herbicidal composition is an aqueous composition comprising from 100 g/I to 600 g/I a.e. of glyphosate salts and from 1% to 50% by weight of the ethoxylated phospholipid-enriched soybean oil.11. The herbicidal composition of wherein the herbicidal composition is a ...

Aqueous polymer composition for paper coating

The present invention concerns aqueous polymer compositions comprising a water soluble hydrophilic polymer with poly(ethylene oxide) content higher than 50% by weight and a polyacrylic thickener containing sulfonic groups. The aqueous polymer compositions of the invention are useful as deflocculants, rheology modifiers and water retention agents for paper coating compositions.

Multifunctional acylphosphine oxide photoinitiators

The present invention relates to a series of novel multifunctional mono- and bis-acylphosphine oxides, which are useful as photoinitiators, and to photocurable compositions comprising said photoinitiators. 2. The photoinitiators of claim 1 , wherein said m+n has a value within a range of 3 to 8.3. The photoinitiators of claim 1 , wherein said m has a value within a range of 3 to 6.4. The photoinitiators of claim 1 , wherein said Ris selected from the group consisting of phenyl claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,6-dichlorophenyl claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,4 claim 1 ,6-trichlorophenyl claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,6-dimethylphenyl claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,4 claim 1 ,6-trimethylphenyl claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,6-diethylphenyl claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,6-dimethoxyphenyl claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,6-diethoxyphenyl claim 1 , α-naphthyl claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,6-dinitrophenyl claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,6-dimethylcyclohexyl claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,6-diethylcyclohexyl claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,6-dimethoxycyclohexyl claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,6-diethoxycyclohexyl claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,6-dichlorocyclohexyl claim 1 , tert-butyl claim 1 , pentyl claim 1 , hexyl claim 1 , heptyl claim 1 , octyl and 2-ethylhexyl.5. The photoinitiators of claim 1 , wherein said Ris selected from the group consisting of R—(C═O)— claim 1 , methyl claim 1 , ethyl claim 1 , propyl claim 1 , isopropyl claim 1 , n-butyl claim 1 , sec-butyl claim 1 , tert-butyl claim 1 , pentyl claim 1 , hexyl claim 1 , 2-ethylhexyl claim 1 , phenyl claim 1 , xylyl claim 1 , 4-biphenylyl claim 1 , 2- claim 1 , 3- or 4-chlorophenyl claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,4-dichlorophenyl claim 1 , 2- claim 1 , 3- or 4-methylphenyl claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,4-dimethylphenyl claim 1 , 2- claim 1 , 3- or 4-ethylphenyl claim 1 , 2- claim 1 , 3- or 4-methoxyphenyl claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,4-dimethoxyphenyl claim 1 , 2- claim 1 , 3- or 4-ethoxyphenyl claim 1 , α-naphthyl claim 1 , methylnaphthyl claim 1 , chloronaphthyl claim 1 , ethoxynaphthyl and 2- or 4-nitrophenyl.6. The photoinitiators of claim 1 , wherein said G-(A-H)is ...

METHOD FOR TREATING SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS

Method of treating a portion of a subterranean formation comprising the injection of an aqueous fluid containing a modified polysaccharide bearing ethylenically unsaturated double bonds and an initiator of radical polymerization. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for treating a portion of a subterranean formation comprising: a) from 0.05 to 3.0% by weight of a modified polysaccharide, the modified polysaccharide being a polysaccharide bearing ethylenically unsaturated double bonds, with the double bonds having a degree of substitution (DSDB) of from 0.0001 to 0.5;', 'b) from 0 to 3.0% by weight of a polyethylenically unsaturated compound different from the modified polysaccharide a);', 'c) from 0.0001% to 1% by weight of a radical polymerization initiator chosen from the group consisting of photoinitiators, thermal free radical initiators, redox free radical initiators, and combinations thereof;, 'i. providing an aqueous fluid comprisingii. introducing the aqueous fluid into a portion of a subterranean formation; andiii. before or after having introduced the aqueous fluid into a portion of a subterranean formation, inducing thickening of the aqueous fluid by exposing the fluid to UV-visible light irradiation or to heat.12. The method of wherein the modified polysaccharide a) is selected from the group consisting of a modified polygalactomannan claim 11 , a modified polygalactomannan derivative claim 11 , and a modified cellulose ether.13. The method of wherein the modified polysaccharide a) is a modified polygalactomannan.14. The method of wherein the modified polygalactomannan is a modified guar.15. The method of wherein the modified guar is a guar (meth)acrylate.16. The method of wherein the modified polysaccharide is carboxymethyl cellulose.17. The method of wherein the polyethylenically unsaturated compound is methylenebisacrylamide.18. The method of wherein the radical polymerization initiator is a photoinitiator and the thickening of the aqueous fluid is induced by ...

3-KETOCOUMARINES FOR LED PHOTOCURING

The present invention relates to 3-ketocoumarines which can be used as photoinitiators in LED photocuring and to a process for curing compositions comprising said 3-ketocoumarines. 112-. (canceled)14. The process for photocuring photopolymerizable compositions of claim 13 , wherein the photopolymerizable composition comprises:a) from about 70 to about 98.9% by weight of at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound;b) from about 0.1 to about 20% by weight of at least one 3-ketocoumarine of formula I.15. The process for photocuring photopolymerizable compositions of wherein in the 3-ketocoumarine of formula I claim 13 , Cou is a coumarine group of formula (a) and at least one of RR claim 13 , Rand Ris —S—Rand Ris an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms.16. The process for photocuring photopolymerizable compositions of wherein claim 13 , in the 3-ketocoumarine of formula I claim 13 , Cou is a coumarine group of formula (a) in which Ris hydrogen claim 13 , at least two of RR claim 13 , Rand Rare a CCalkoxy group and Ris a substituted or unsubstituted C-Calkyl group.17. The process for photocuring photopolymerizable compositions of wherein in the 3-ketocoumarine of formula I claim 13 , Cou is an unsubstituted naphtho-coumarine group of formula (b) claim 13 , (c) or (d).18. The process for photocuring photopolymerizable compositions according to claim 13 , wherein the photopolymerizable composition further comprises from about 0.2 to about 15% by weight of at least one co-initiator and/or from about 0.5 to about 15% by weight of at least one additional photoinitiator.19. The process for photocuring photopolymerizable compositions of claim 18 , wherein the photopolymerizable composition comprises from about 70 to about 98.9% by weight of at least one photopolymerizable compound claim 18 , from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight of at least one 3-ketocoumarine of formula I claim 18 , from about 1 to about 15% by weight at least one sensitizable photoinitiator and ...

MOISTURIZING AGENTS

A concentrated aqueous composition may be prepared by from a formulation including: a. from 10 to 30 % by weight (% wt) of a depolymerized carboxymethyl cellulose having a weight average molecular weight of from about 10,000 to about 80,000 dalton (Da); b. from 15 to 50% of a compatibilizer selected from the group consisting of glycerol and sodium xylene sulfonate; and c. from about 0.5 to about 20% by weight of a surfactant. The concentrated aqueous solution may be employed to prepare an aqueous solution which is useful for moisturizing soil. 1. A concentrated aqueous composition comprising:a. from 10 to 30% by weight (% wt) of a depolymerized carboxymethyl cellulose having a weight average molecular weight of from about 10,000 to about 80,000 dalton (Da);b. from 15 to 50% of a compatibilizer selected from the group consisting of glycerol and sodium xylene sulfonate; andc. from about 0.5 to about 20% by weight of a surfactant.2. The concentrated aqueous composition of wherein the depolymerized carboxymethyl cellulose is present at a concentration of from about 12 to about 25 wt %.3. The concentrated aqueous composition of wherein the compatibilizer is present at a concentration of from about 25 to about 45 wt. %.4. The concentrated aqueous composition of wherein the surfactant is present at a concentration of from about 0.5 to about 10 wt. %.5. The concentrated aqueous composition of wherein the depolymerized carboxymethyl cellulose has a weight average molecular weight of from about 15 claim 1 ,000 to about 50 claim 1 ,000 Da.6. The concentrated aqueous composition of wherein the depolymerized carboxymethyl cellulose is a potassium salt.7. The concentrated aqueous composition of wherein the depolymerized carboxymethyl cellulose is prepared using a technical carboxymethyl cellulose with claim 1 , as dry matter claim 1 , an active substance content of from about 55 to about 75 wt % and from about 25 to 45% of carboxymethylation by-products.8. The concentrated ...

LUBRICANT ADDITIVES FOR METAL WORKING

Method for increasing lubrication in metal working processes by the use of phosphate esters of propoxylated and ethoxylated alcohols. 2) The method of ) claim 1 , wherein R is the residue of one or more linear or branched C-Caliphatic alcohols and at least 80% by weight of said aliphatic alcohols is made up of one or more linear or branched C-Caliphatic alcohols.3) The method of ) claim 2 , wherein R is the residue of one or more linear or branched C-Caliphatic alcohols.4) The method of ) claim 1 , wherein x is a number from 3.5 to 5.5.5) The method of ) claim 1 , wherein y is a number from 4 to 6.5.6) The method of ) claim 1 , wherein x is a number from 3.5 to 4.5 and y is a number from 4.5 to 5.5.7) The method of ) claim 1 , wherein Ris hydrogen claim 1 , an alkali metal or a protonated amine.8) A metal working fluid comprising from of 0.01 to 10 wt % of phosphate esters of formula I described in ) and from 50 to 80 wt % of a lubricating oil.9) A metal working fluid comprising from of 0.01 to 10 wt % of a phosphate esters of formula I described in ) and from 50 to 80 wt % of water.10) Use of the phosphate esters of formula I described in ) as lubricating additive for metal working fluids. The invention relates to a method for increasing lubrication in metal working processes. Specifically, the invention relates to the use of phosphate esters of propoxylated and ethoxylated alcohols as lubricating additives.The use of high machine speeds in metal working operations such as cutting, drilling, rolling, drawing, shaping and the like has placed severe demands on the fluid employed to cool and lubricate the tool and metal-work piece. The enormous amount of heat generated at the tool-work piece interface must be quickly dissipated in order to prevent damage to the tools and work-pieces. The second major requirement of metal working fluids is the reduction of friction between the tool and work piece to prevent wear, scoring and welding of the contacting parts. The ...

Depolymerisation of polysaccharides and related products

Procedure for depolymerising polysaccharides using UV-vis light irradiation catalyzed by a radical photoinitiator. The polysaccharides obtained with the procedure of the invention have a average number molecular weight comprised between 5,000 and 500,000 and when dissolved in water give solutions with high concentrations and low viscosity.

Hydrocarbon-free emulsifier

The present invention relates to a hydrocarbon-free emulsion stabilizer, to water-in-oil subterranean treatment fluids comprising said stabilizer and having improved stability and environmental compatibility, and to their use in subterranean treatments. 1) A hydrocarbon-free emulsion stabilizing agent comprising:a) from 20 to 65% by weight of a fatty polyamide and/or a fatty alkanolamide;b) from 5 to 40% by weight of another emulsifier selected among fatty acids, oxidized fatty acids, maleated fatty acids, polymerized fatty acids and mixtures thereof;c) from 5 to 35% by weight of water;d) from 0 to 25% by weight of a mutual solvent;with the proviso that the pH of emulsion stabilizing agent is comprised between 8 and 12.2) The emulsion stabilizing agent of comprising:a) from 35 to 55% by weight of a fatty polyamide and/or a fatty alkanolamide;b) from 10 to 25% by weight, of another emulsifier selected among fatty acids, oxidized fatty acids, maleated fatty acids, polymerized fatty acids and mixtures thereof;c) from 5 to 35% by weight of water;d) from 10 to 25% by weight of a mutual solvent.3) The emulsion stabilizing agent of claim 1 , wherein the fatty polyamidea) is prepared by reaction of:i) one mole of polyamine having n amino groups with exchangeable hydrogens, wherein n is an integer ranging from 2 to 6;{'sub': 6', '30, 'ii) from 1 to n-1 moles of a saturated or unsaturated C-Caliphatic monocarboxylic acid;'}and, subsequently, reacting the remaining amino groups with exchangeable hydrogens of the partial amide with:{'sub': 2', '10, 'iii) at least 0.3 moles of a C-Cdi- and/or tri-carboxylic acid or the corresponding anhydride'}4) The emulsion stabilizing agent of claim 3 , wherein the remaining amino groups with exchangeable hydrogens are reacted with from 0.4 to 1 mole of C-Cdicarboxylic acid for each remaining amino group.5) The emulsion stabilizing agent of claim 1 , wherein the emulsifier b) is selected among fatty acids.6) The emulsion stabilizing agent of ...

METHOD FOR INHIBITING GAS HYDRATE BY NON-CORROSIVE QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS

The formation of hydrocarbon hydrates can be inhibited or mitigated by contacting a a mixture comprising water and hydrate-forming guest molecules under gas hydrate forming conditions with a quaternary ammonium hydroxide QOH or a quaternary ammonium compound QA, in which A is not a halogen atom. The QOH or QA may be prepared reacting a quaternary ammonium halide QX with a metal hydroxide M(OH), or with a metal salt MA, in an alcohol solvent to form a quaternary ammonium hydroxide QOH, or a quaternary ammonium compound of formula QA, and metal halide MX. Optionally, the quaternary ammonium hydroxide QOH may be reacted with an organic or inorganic acid AH which is different from a hydrogen halide to form the quaternary ammonium compound QA. The metal halide MX may be removed by phase separation after addition of water or of a water/solvent mixture, or by filtration. 1. A method for inhibiting the formation of hydrocarbon hydrates comprising contacting a fluid including a mixture comprising water and hydrate-forming guest molecules at gas hydrate forming conditions with a quaternary ammonium hydroxide QOH or a quaternary ammonium compound QA , in which A is not a halogen atom , prepared by the following steps:{'sub': 'x', 'i. a quaternary ammonium halide QX is reacted with a metal hydroxide M(OH), or with a metal salt MA, in a solvent comprising an alcohol, to form a quaternary ammonium hydroxide QOH, or a quaternary ammonium compound of formula QA, and metal halide MX;'}ii. optionally, the quaternary ammonium hydroxide QOH is reacted with an organic or inorganic acid AH which is different from a hydrogen halide to form the quaternary ammonium compound QA;the metal halide MX is removed from the reaction mixture deriving from i. or from ii. by phase separation after addition of water or of a water/solvent mixture, or by filtration.2. The method for inhibiting the formation of hydrocarbon hydrates of in which the quaternary ammonium halide is a quaternary ammonium ...

NON-AQUEOUS SUSPENSIONS

Non-aqueous suspension composition of water-soluble polymers and method for treating a subterranean formation comprising the step of placing an aqueous fluid containing the suspension composition into the subterranean formation. 1. A non-aqueous suspension composition comprising:a) from 20 to 80 wt % of a carrier fluid selected from the group consisting of glycols, polyglycols, glycol ethers, glycol esters, lactate esters or mixtures thereof;b) from 5 to 60 wt % of a water-soluble polymer dispersed in said carrier fluid, selected among polysaccharides or derivatives thereof;c) from 0.5 to 15 wt % of a suspending agent, wherein said suspending agent is a copolymer of a monoethylenically unsaturated monomer containing a carboxylic group and a (meth)acrylic acid ester.3. The non-aqueous suspension composition according to claim 1 , wherein the suspending agent is a copolymer obtained by polymerization of:a) from 20 to 50% by weight of a monoethylenically unsaturated monomer containing a carboxylic group;b) from 40 to 70% by weight of a (meth)acrylic acid ester;c) from 0.01 to 1% by weight of a polyethylenically unsaturated monomer;d) from 0 to 3% by weight of a nonionic acrylic associative monomer,wherein the sum of a) and b) represents at least the 80% by weight of the monomer mixture.4. The non-aqueous suspension composition according to claim 1 , wherein the water-soluble polymer is a polysaccharide or derivative thereof selected among xanthan gum claim 1 , cellulose ethers claim 1 , guar gum and derivatives thereof or starch and derivatives thereof.5. The non-aqueous suspension composition according to claim 1 , wherein the water-soluble polymer is xanthan gum or guar gum.6. The non-aqueous suspension composition according to claim 1 , wherein the carrier fluid is a glycol ether.7. The non-aqueous suspension composition according to claim 1 , wherein the carrier fluid is ethylene glycol butyl ether claim 1 , diethylene glycol butyl ether claim 1 , triethylene ...

INKS FOR INKJET PRINTERS

Method for decorating green or fired ceramic bodies by inkjet printing comprising the use of a ceramic inkjet ink which is prepared by milling a ceramic inorganic pigment in an organic medium in the presence of a dispersing agent which is the reaction product of a polyethyleneimine and a 12-hydroxystearic acid and ε-caprolactone co-polyester, until the average particle size of the pigment is between 0.1 and 0.8 μm. 19-. (canceled)10. A ceramic inkjet ink comprising:a ceramic inorganic pigment,an organic medium, anda dispersing agent which is the reaction product of a polyethyleneimine and a 12-hydroxystearic acid and E-caprolactone copolyester, [{'sub': 6', '18, 'the co-polyester comprises from 10 to 90% (w/w) of residues derived from 12-hydroxystearic acid, and from 10 to 90% (w/w) of residues derived from ε-caprolactone, and the total sum to 100% is constituted by no more than 30% (w/w) of residues coming from monocarboxylic acids used as starters of the co-polyester and/or from other hydroxycarboxylic acids or C-Clactones, and'}, 'the ceramic inorganic pigment has an average particle size of from 0.1 to 0.8 μm., 'wherein11. The ceramic inkjet ink of wherein the ceramic inorganic pigment has an average particle size from 0.1 to 0.5 μm.12. The ceramic inkjet ink of wherein the dispersant is obtained from amidation and/or salification of a linear or branched polyethyleneimine with the co-polyester.13. The ceramic inkjet ink of wherein the co-polyester comprises from 30 to 90% (w/w) of residues derived from 12-hydroxystearic acid.14. The ceramic inkjet ink of wherein the co-polyester comprises from 50 to 90% (w/w) of residues derived from 12-hydroxystearic acid.15. The ceramic inkjet ink of wherein the co-polyester comprises less than 10% (w/w) of residues coming from monocarboxylic acids used as starters of the co-polyester and/or from other hydroxycarboxylic acids or C-Clactones.16. The ceramic inkjet ink of wherein the co-polyester is a random co-polyester.17. The ...

METHOD OF INCREASING LUBRICITY OF WELLBORE FLUIDS

Method for increasing lubricity of a wellbore fluid comprising the following steps: i) preparing a water in oil microemulsion that contains insoluble particles of metal hydroxides and/or metal oxides in the inner aqueous phase, the insoluble particles being synthesized from their salt precursors in the water droplets of the microemulsion; ii) adding to the wellbore fluid the water in oil microemulsion; iii) injecting the wellbore fluid into a subterranean formation and iv) performing the drilling, completion or coiled tubing operations in the subterranean formation. 110-. (canceled)12. The method for increasing lubricity of a wellbore fluid of wherein the insoluble particles of metal hydroxides and/or metal oxides are selected from the group consisting of insoluble particles of zinc hydroxides claim 11 , zinc oxides claim 11 , manganese hydroxides claim 11 , manganese oxides claim 11 , magnesium hydroxides claim 11 , manganese hydroxides claim 11 , manganese oxides and combinations thereof.13. The method for increasing lubricity of a wellbore fluid of wherein the insoluble particles of zinc hydroxides claim 12 , zinc oxides claim 12 , manganese hydroxides claim 12 , manganese oxides claim 12 , magnesium hydroxides claim 12 , manganese hydroxides claim 12 , manganese oxides and combinations thereof are nanoparticles between 1 nm and 100 nm in size.14. The method for increasing lubricity of a wellbore fluid of wherein the nanoparticles are selected from the group consisting of nanoparticles of zinc hydroxide claim 13 , zinc oxide claim 13 , and combinations thereof.15. The method for increasing lubricity of a wellbore fluid of wherein the nanoparticles are selected from the group consisting of nanoparticles of zinc hydroxide claim 14 , zinc oxide claim 14 , and combinations thereof are between 1 nm and 40 nm in size.16. The method for increasing lubricity of a wellbore fluid of wherein the nanoparticles are nanoparticles of zinc hydroxide between 1 nm and 40 nm in ...

PHOTOCURABLE COMPOSITIONS

The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of dies for moulds for the production of tiles with three dimensional texture. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for preparing tiles with 3D texture , comprising: [ from 70 to 99% by weight (% wt) of at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound; and', 'from 1 to 12% wt of at least one photoinitiator;, 'providing a photocurable composition containing, 'applying the photocurable composition onto the surface of a base-die to form a film with a three dimensional pattern; and', 'photocuring the photocurable composition by exposing the surface of the base-die to light having a wavelength of from 200 to 600 nm;, 'forming tiles with 3D texture employing a mould equipped with a die prepared by a process comprisingwith the proviso that the film, obtained by photocuring 200 g/m2 of the photocurable composition on a steel plate, has an elastic hardness of from about 50 to about 300 sec determined according to the standard method ISO 1522:2006.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the photocurable composition produces a film having an elastic hardness of from about 80 to about 250 sec.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the photocurable compositions comprises:from 75 to 95% wt of at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound; andfrom 3 to 10% wt of at least one photoinitiator.14. The method of claim 11 , wherein the 70 to 99% by weight (% wt) of at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound claim 11 , based on the total weight of the component claim 11 , consist of:from 0 to 40% wt of ethylenically unsaturated compounds having one ethylenically unsaturated group,from 0 to 60% by weight of ethylenically unsaturated compounds having two ethylenically unsaturated groups,from 0 to 70% wt of ethylenically unsaturated compounds having three ethylenically unsaturated groups, andfrom 0 to 70% wt of ethylenically unsaturated compounds having four or more ethylenically unsaturated groups.15. The method of claim 14 , wherein ...

GAS HYDRATE INHIBITORS

The present invention relates to a method to inhibit gas hydrate formation in the field of crude oil and natural gas extraction, transportation and processing. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the quaternary ammonium ester salt of formula I claim 1 , R(CO)— is the residue of a saturated or unsaturated claim 1 , linear or branched aliphatic carboxylic acid wherein at least 60% by weight of said acid contain less than 16 carbon atoms.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the quaternary ammonium ester salt of formula I claim 1 , Rand Rare the same and are a butyl group.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the quaternary ammonium ester salt of formula I claim 1 , Ris linear or branched alkyl group having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein Ris linear or branched alkyl group having 2 or 3 carbon atoms.6. The method of claim 1 , comprising adding to the mixture of hydrocarbons and water of the quaternary ammonium ester salt of formula I as a composition comprising between 20 and 95% by weight of said salt claim 1 , a solvent and other optional additives.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the composition comprises between 45 and 90% by weight of said quaternary ammonium ester salt.8. The method of claim 1 , comprising adding to the mixture of hydrocarbons and water of between 0.1 and 8.0% by weight of quaternary ammonium ester salt of formula I.9. The method of claim 8 , comprising adding between 0.5 and 5.0% by weight of said quaternary ammonium ester salt. The present invention relates to a method to inhibit gas hydrate formation in the field of oil and natural gas extraction, transportation and processing.Gas hydrates (or clathrate hydrates, gas clathrates, clathrates, etc.) are crystalline water-based solids physically resembling ice, in which small non-polar hydrocarbon molecules (typically gases) are trapped inside “cages” of hydrogen bonded water molecules. In other words, gas hydrates are clathrate ...

AGROCHEMICAL OIL DISPERSIONS

The present invention relates to agrochemical oil dispersions and methods of preparation thereof, wherein said agrochemical oil dispersions contain thickeners selected among N-acyl amino acid alkylamides. 3. Agrochemical oil dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein the thickener is N-lauroyl-L-glutamic acid dibutylamide or N-2-ethylhexanoyl-L-glutamic acid dibutylamide.4. Agrochemical oil dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein the lipophilic phase is a vegetable oil selected from the group comprising corn oil claim 1 , soybean oil claim 1 , sunflower oil claim 1 , rapeseed oil claim 1 , transesterification products thereof claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.5. Agrochemical oil dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein the agrochemical active ingredient is selected among fungicides claim 1 , bactericides claim 1 , insecticides claim 1 , acaricides claim 1 , nematicides claim 1 , herbicides claim 1 , aracnicides or mixtures thereof.6. Agrochemical oil dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein the agrochemical active ingredient is selected in the group comprising sulfonylureas claim 1 , sulfamylureas claim 1 , sulfonamides claim 1 , imidazolinones claim 1 , pyrimidinyloxypyridinecarboxylic or pyrimidyloxybenzoic acid derivatives; triketones; neonicotinoids; avermectins; pyrethroids; bisamides; triazoles; mandelamides and strobilurins; alkanamides; anilinopyrimidines; arylaminopropionic acids; aryloxyalkanoic acids; aryloxyphenoxypropionates; benzamides; benzimidazoles; chloroacetamides; cyclohexanedione oximes; dicarboximides; dinitroanilines; diphenyl ethers; imidazoles; hydroxybenzonitriles; isoxazoles; morpholines; guanidines; carbamates claim 1 , dithiocarbamates claim 1 , dimethyldithiocarbamates; phosphonates; phthalimides; sulphamides; non-ester pyrethroids; organophosphorus; oxime carbamates; phenylamides; phosphinic acids; pyrazoles; pyridines; pyridinecarboxamides; pyridinecarboxylic acids; quinoline carboxyilic acids; semi-carbazones; triazines; triazinones; ...

Process for making tiles

Use of polyester resins for the production of articles having good properties as barriers to water vapour

Rheology modifier for drilling and well treatment fluids

Water in oil emulsion drilling and well treatment fluids comprising an ester of trimer fatty acids and polyoxyethyiene glycol, the polyoxyethyiene glycol having average molecular weight from about (150) to about (600) and the trimer acids having at least about 20% of carboxyl acid groups esterified, as rheology modifier.

Binary mixtures of biodegradable aliphatic polyesters and products obtained from these

A biodegradable mixture obtained by melt mixing polyesters comprising (A) an aliphatic polyester obtained from aliphatic diacids selected from the group consisting of azelaic acid, sebacic acid, brassilic acid, mixtures thereof and mixtures of said acids with aliphatic dicarbossilic acids and/or aliphatic hydroxyacids containing more than 50 mole % of azelaic acid, sebacic acid and brassilic acid, and from aliphatic diols; (B) a polymer of lactic acid in which the concentration by weight of A with respect to (A+B) is in the range of 30 to 60% and in which the sum of the fusion entalpy ΔH A and ΔH B of the two polyesters in the mixture is greater than the sum of the fusion entalpies ΔH 1 and ΔH 2 of the polyesters prior to melt mixing.

Biodegradable compositions based on nanoparticulate starch

Biodegradable multiphase compositions based on starch

The present invention relates to biodegradable multiphase compositions characterized in that they comprise three phases: (a) a continuous phase composed of a matrix of at least one tough hydrophobic polymer incompatible with the starch; (b) a nanoparticulate dispersed starch phase with mean dimensions of less than 0.3 μm, (c) a further dispersed phase of at least one rigid and fragile polymer with modulus greater than 1000 MPa. Such compositions having a Modulus greater than 300 MPa and a substantial isotropy in the two longitudinal and transverse directions in relation to tear propagation.

Biodegradable compositions based on nanoparticulate starch

The present invention relates to biodegradable multiphase compositions comprising a continuous phase composed of a matrix of at least one tough hydrophobic polymer incompatible with the starch and a nanoparticulate dispersed starch phase with mean dimensions of less than 0.25 m. The compositions are characterized by breaking load, Young's Modulus and breaking energy.

Alpha-diketones for led photocuring

The present invention relates to substituted derivatives of alpha-diketones which can be used as photoinitiators in LED photocuring and to a process for curing compositions comprising said alpha-diketones.

3-ketocoumarines for led photocuring

The present invention relates to 3-ketocoumarines which can be used as photoinitiators in LED photocuring and to a process for curing compositions comprising said 3-ketocoumarines.

3-ketocoumarines for LED photocuring

The present invention relates to 3-ketocoumarines which can be used as photoinitiators in LED photocuring and to a process for curing compositions comprising said 3-ketocoumarines.

Comb polyurethanes for paper coating

Comb water soluble polyurethanes containing polyoxyalkylene side-chains and characterized by containing polyoxyalkylene side-chains having each molecular weight higher than 500 and by having poly(ethylene oxide) content higher than 60% by weight and poly(propylene oxide) content from 5 to 30% by weight are useful as water retention agents in paper coating compositions.

Paper coating compositions

Paper coating compositions contain specific polyethers which are obtained by reacting a diglycidyl ether with a water soluble polyol containing at least one polyoxyethylene chain acting as deflocculants, water retention agents and gloss enhancers.

Aqueous polymer composition for paper coating

The present invention concerns aqueous polymer compositions comprising a water soluble hydrophilic polymer with poly(ethylene oxide) content higher than 50% by weight and a polyacrylic thickener containing sulfonic groups. The aqueous polymer compositions of the invention are useful as deflocculants, rheology modifiers and water retention agents for paper coating compositions.

Paper coating compositions

Paper coating compositions contain specific polyethers which are obtained by reacting a diglycidyl ether with a water soluble polyol containing at least one polyoxyethylene chain acting as deflocculants, water retention agents and gloss enhancers.

Aqueous polymer composition for paper coating

The present invention concerns aqueous polymer compositions comprising a water soluble hydrophilic polymer with poly(ethylene oxide) content higher than 50% by weight and a polyacrylic thickener containing sulfonic groups. The aqueous polymer compositions of the invention are useful as deflocculants, rheology modifiers and water retention agents for paper coating compositions.

Aqueous polymer composition for paper coating

Hydraulic binder composition

Binary mixtures of biodegradable aliphatic polyesters and products obtained from these

A biodegradable mixture obtained by melt mixing polyesters comprising (A) an aliphatic polyester obtained from aliphatic diacids selected from the group consisting of azelaic acid, sebacic acid, brassilic acid, mixtures thereof and mixtures of said acids with aliphatic dicarbossilic acids and/or aliphatic hydroxyacids containing more than 50 mole % of azelaic acid, sebacic acid and brassilic acid, and from aliphatic diols; (B) a polymer of lactic acid in which the concentration by weight of A with respect to (A+B) is in the range of 30 to 60 % and in which the sum of the fusion entalpy ΔHA and ΔHB of the two polyesters in the mixture is greater than the sum of the fusion entalpies ΔH1 and ΔH2 of the polyesters prior to melt mixing.

Clay inhibitors for the drilling industry

A method for inhibiting the hydration of clays in drilling operations including the use of an aqueous based drilling fluid containing from about 0.02 to about 5 wt% of bis-hexamethylene-triamine, bis- hexamethylene-triamine salts, or mixtures thereof.

Shale inhibitors based on cationic tamarind gum, and drilling fluid comprising the shale inhibitor

Method for inhibiting the swelling and the dispersion of shales in the treatment of subterranean shale formations comprising the use of a cationic tamarind gum and fluids for the treatment of subterranean shale formations comprising a cationic tamarind gum.

Method of increasing lubricity of wellbore fluids

Method for increasing lubricity of a wellbore fluid comprising the following steps: i) preparing a water in oil microemulsion that contains insoluble particles of metal hydroxides and/or metal oxides in the inner aqueous phase, the insoluble particles being synthesized from their salt precursors in the water droplets of the microemulsion; ii) adding to the wellbore fluid the water in oil microemulsion; iii) injecting the wellbore fluid into a subterranean formation and iv) performing the drilling, completion or coiled tubing operations in the subterranean formation.

Method of treating subterranean formations

A method of treating a portion of a subterranean formation through the use of an aqueous fracturing fluid comprising dissolved therein from 0.3 to 3.0% by weight of a viscosifying agent, wherein the viscosifying agent consists of fast dissolving and easy dispersible glyoxalated, ground guar splits containing from 0.01 to 0.05% by weight of glyoxal.

Biodegradable aliphatic -aromatic polyesters

Biodegradable aliphatic/aromatic copolyester comprising 50 to 60 mol% of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid and 40 to 50 mol% of an aliphatic acid, at least 90% of which is a long-chain dicarboxylic acid (LCDA) of natural origin selected from azelaic acid, sebacic acid, brassylic acid or mixtures thereof ; and a diol component.

Overbased calcium carboxylate/carbonate compositions

This invention relates to overbased calcium carboxylate/carbonate compositions to be used in formulations for the stabilization of halogen containing polymers such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins. In addition this invention relates to a process for the preparation of overbased calcium salts comprising the use of plasticizers as solvent and of linear aliphatic carboxylic acids.

Paper coating compositions

Paper coating compositions contain specific polyethers which are obtained by reacting a diglycidyl ether with a water soluble polyol containing at least one polyoxyethylene chain acting as deflocculants, water retention agents and gloss enhancers.

Use of polyester resins for the production of articles having good properties as barriers to water vapour

Polyester resins formed by recurring units X = [O-(CH2)n-OCO-(CH2)m-CO] and/or Y = [O-(CH2)k-CO], where the half-sum of n + m is equal to or greater than 6 and k is a number equal to or greater than 6, or by copolymers comprising units and/or sequences having the formula x i[O-(CH2)ni-OCO-(CH2)mi-CO]; y j[O-(CH2)kj-CO] where: i,j = 1-5; n i = 2-22; m i = 0-20; k j = 1=21; (Formula (1)) and x i and y j vary between 0 and 1 and are molar fractions of the various units such that (Formula (2)), are used for the preparation of products in which a permeability to water vapour of less than 350 gx30.mu.m/m2 per day, measured at 38 .degree.C and 90 % RH and good biodegradability are required.

Rheology modifier for subterranean treatment fluids

The present invention relates to a rheology modifier and to its use as thickener in oil-based subterranean treatment fluids; more particularly, the rheology modifier is an aqueous slurry of a pyromellitamide.

Joint compounds

The present invention relates to ready-to-use drying joint compounds that exhibit improved performance characteristics due to the presence of a hydrophobically modified polygalactomannan.

COMPOSITIONS FOR PAPER COATING

Biodegradable multiphase starch-based compositions

Composición biodegradable caracterizada por comprender tres fases: A. una fase continua que consiste en una matriz de al menos un polímero hidrófugo resistente incompatible con almidón; B. una fase de almidón en forma de nanopartículas dispersada homogéneamente; C. una fase dispersa adicional de al menos un polímero rígido y frágil con un módulo superior a 1000 MPa, dicho polímero es un polihidroxialcanoato; y que tiene: - un módulo superior a 300 MPa; - una isotropía sustancial en las dos direcciones, longitudinal y transversal, en relación con la propagación de desgarro; - partículas de la fase dispersa de almidón (B) con dimensiones medias de menos de 0.3 mm; medidas según el procedimiento divulgado en la descripción. Biodegradable composition characterized by comprising three phases: A. a continuous phase consisting of a matrix of at least one resistant hydrophobic polymer incompatible with starch; B. a homogeneously dispersed nanoparticulate starch phase; C. an additional dispersed phase of at least one rigid and brittle polymer with a modulus greater than 1000 MPa, said polymer is a polyhydroxyalkanoate; and which has: - a modulus greater than 300 MPa; - a substantial isotropy in the two directions, longitudinal and transverse, in relation to the tear propagation; - particles of the dispersed starch phase (B) with average dimensions of less than 0.3 mm; measures according to the procedure disclosed in the description.

Method of increasing lubricity of wellbore fluids

Method for increasing lubricity of a wellbore fluid comprising the following steps: i) preparing a water in oil microemulsion that contains insoluble particles of metal hydroxides and/or metal oxides in the inner aqueous phase, the insoluble particles being synthesized from their salt precursors in the water droplets of the microemulsion; ii) adding to the wellbore fluid the water in oil microemulsion; iii) injecting the wellbore fluid into a subterranean formation and iv) performing the drilling, completion or coiled tubing operations in the subterranean formation.

sterides, and underground water-in-oil treatment fluid

os fluidos de tratamento subterrâneo de água em óleo com estabilidade melhorada e compatibilidade ambiental compreendem esteramidas como estabilizante de emulsão. underground water-in-oil treatment fluids with improved stability and environmental compatibility comprise sterides as emulsion stabilizer.

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF AGROCHIMIC FORMULATIONS DILUTED WITH BETTER CONTROL OF THE SPRAY DISPERSION

Biodegradable multiphase compositions based on starch

The present invention relates to biodegradable multiphase compositions characterized in that they comprise three phases: (a) a continuous phase composed of a matrix of at least one tough hydrophobic polymer incompatible with the starch; (b) a nanoparticulate dispersed starch phase with mean dimensions of less than 0.3 µm, (c) a further dispersed phase of at least one rigid and fragile polymer with modulus greater than 1000 MPa. Such compositions having a Modulus greater than 300 MPa and a substantial isotropy in the two longitudinal and transverse directions in relation to tear propagation.

PROCESS TO PRODUCE CERAMIC TILES AND WATER FLUID PASTE

processo para produzir azulejos de cerâmica, e, pasta fluida aquosa a presente descrição se refere a um processo para produzir azulejos de cerâmica caracterizados pela adição nas matérias-primas de cerâmica de uma pasta fluida aquosa compreendendo uma argila intumescível da família das esmectitas, um aglutinante e um sal solúvel em água de um cátion monovalente. process for producing ceramic tiles, and aqueous slurry the present description relates to a process for producing ceramic tiles characterized by adding to the ceramic raw materials an aqueous slurry comprising a swellable clay of the smectite family, a binder and a water-soluble salt of a monovalent cation.

Invert emulsion treatment fluids

High internal phase ratio (HIPR) invert emulsions with improved stability and environmental compatibility comprise a combination of an ester and an oil soluble acrylic copolymer as emulsion stabilizer and are useful as well treatment fluids in subterranean applications.

Water soluble polymers for agrochemical compositions

Agrochemical aqueous compositions containing at least one organic, solid agrochennically active ingredient which is insoluble in water and, as dispersing and wetting agent, a water soluble polymer based on one or more ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, from 5% to 55% of the carboxylic groups of said water soluble polymer being esterified with a polyalkoxylated polystyrylphenol.

Gas hydrate inhibitors

The present invention relates to a method to inhibit gas hydrate formation in the field of crude oil and natural gas extraction, transportation and processing.

Biodegradable aliphatic-aromatic polyester

Biodegradable aliphatic/aromatic copolyester comprising: A) an acid component comprising repeating units of : 1) 49 to 63 mol % of an aromatic carboxylic acid; 2) 51 to 37 mol % of an aliphatic carboxylic acid, at least 50% of which is brassylic acid; B) a diol component; said copolyester being disintegrated according to the Standard ISO 20200 in 90 days days .

Water soluble polymers for agrochemical compositions.

Composiciones acuosas agroquímicas que contienen al menos un ingrediente agroquímicamente activo sólido, orgánico que es insoluble en agua y, como agente dispersante y humectante, un polímero soluble en agua basándose en uno o más ácidos carboxílicos etilenicamente insaturados, desde 5% hasta 55% de los grupos carboxílicos de dicho polímero soluble en agua se esterifican con un poliestirilfenol polialcoxilado.

Additive for injection inks

Poliuretano carboxilado obtenido mediante: a. la reacción de m moles de un trímero de diisocianato con m moles de un polieteralcohol monofuncional o polieteramina monofuncional que tiene un peso molecular medio ponderado de 500 a 4.000 para obtener un aducto; b. la reacción del aducto anterior con n moles de uno o más dioles, comprendiendo la relación molar m/n entre 1,09 y 2,00, siempre que al menos uno de los dioles sea un diol carboxilado, los uno o más dioles carboxilados representan al menos el 40% en moles de los dioles y los dioles no carboxilados son dioles no iónicos y no ionizables, para formar un producto intermedio; c. la reacción del producto intermedio con cantidades equivalentes, basadas en el contenido del grupo isocianato (NCO), de un polieteralcohol monofuncional o polieteramina monofuncional que tiene un peso molecular medio ponderado de 120 a 4.000, o de un C1-C8, monoalcohol de alquilo o alquenilo lineal o ramificado, o de una C1-C8, monoamina primaria o secundaria de alquilo o alquenilo lineal o ramificado. Carboxylated polyurethane obtained by: a. the reaction of m moles of a diisocyanate trimer with m moles of a monofunctional polyether alcohol or monofunctional polyetheramine having a weight average molecular weight of 500 to 4,000 to obtain an adduct; b. the reaction of the above adduct with n moles of one or more diols, the molar ratio m / n between 1.09 and 2.00, provided that at least one of the diols is a carboxylated diol, the one or more carboxylated diols represent at least 40 mol% of the diols and non-carboxylated diols are non-ionic and non-ionizable diols, to form an intermediate product; C. the reaction of the intermediate product with equivalent amounts, based on the content of the isocyanate group (NCO), of a monofunctional polyether alcohol or monofunctional polyetheramine having a weight average molecular weight of 120 to 4,000, or of a C1-C8, alkyl monoalcohol or linear or branched alkenyl, or of a C1-C8, primary or ...