Azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene

An azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of chlorotrifluoropropene and at least one component selected from the group consisting of a C 1 -C 3 alcohol, a C 5 -C 6 hydrocarbon, a halogenated hydrocarbon, methylal, methyl acetone, water, nitromethane, and combinations thereof.

Use of unsaturated hydrofluorocarbons

Use of certain hydrofluoroalkenes for foam blowing, solvent cleaning, refrigeration, as etching gas for semiconductor etching or chamber cleaning, heat transfer, fire extinguishing and for the production of aerosols.

Fluorosurfactants

The present invention relates to novel compounds containing fluorinated end groups, to the use thereof as surface-active substances, and to processes for the preparation of these compounds.

Emulsifying preparation

An emulsifying preparation for an oil-soluble component, which is sensorily superior when applied to an aqueous phase, can maintain stability for a long time, and imposes less restriction for formulation or production is provided. The emulsifying preparation of the present invention contains (A) an oil phase component containing an oil-soluble component, (B) an aqueous phase component containing a polyol, and (C) an emulsifier containing polyglycerol fatty acid monoester having an average degree of polymerization of not less than 10, and having an HLB value of not less than 14 and not more than 18 or showing a transmittance of 1 wt % aqueous solution at 600 nm of not less than 80%.

Foaming agent for plastics

A process for the production of foamed plastic parts, in which a blowing agent composition is introduced into a plastic matrix and causes pore formation in the plastic matrix by releasing at least carbon dioxide gas from the blowing agent composition, wherein the blowing agent composition contains at least one carbon dioxide carrier selected from carbonates, hydrogen carbonates and carbamates of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, aluminum, transition metals and/or ammonium, and at least one acid carrier.

Coalescence of emulsions

The invention relates to methods of controlling the stability of emulsions to coalescence and phase separation. Use of chaotropic counterions to promote coalescence and/or phase separation of emulsions stabilized by ionic surfactants is described.

Method to Produce Particulate Filter

A method is provided for producing a particulate filter to pass through select permeate particles in a fluid medium from inflow to outflow regions while restraining reticulate particles. The method includes providing an aluminum oxide substrate; disposing a sol-gel membrane onto the substrate to form a tiered filtration unit; drying the filtration unit; and calcinating the filtration unit

Self-emulsifiable polyolefine compositions

The present invention is directed to self-emulsifiable compositions comprising polyolefines, in particular polyisobutene, the process to obtain said emulsions and the use of said emulsions.

Heat transfer compositions

The invention provides a heat transfer composition comprising (i) a first component selected from trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze(E)), cis-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze(Z)) and mixtures thereof; (ii) carbon dioxide (R-744); and (iii) a third component selected from 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234yf), 3,3,3-trifluoropropene (R-1243zf), and mixtures thereof.

Novel compound, method for producing the same and method for producing fluoropolymer

The invention provides a compound which is useful in production of a fluoropolymer and easy to be removed from the produced fluoropolymer, a method of producing the compound, and a method of producing a fluoropolymer using the compound. The invention provides a compound which is represented by Rf 1 —CH 2 O—CF 2 —CHF—Rf 2 —X, wherein Rf 1 represents a fluoroalkyl group containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms, Rf 2 represents a fluoroalkylene group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms, X represents —COOM or —SO 3 M, and M represents one of H, K, Na, and NH 4 .

Process for producing block polymer, coated pigment and aqueous pigment dispersion

Disclosed are an aqueous pigment dispersion containing at least a pigment, water, a high-molecular dispersant, and an alkali. The high-molecular dispersant is a diblock polymer having a formula (1) of A-B or a triblock polymer having a formula (2) of A-B-C. The diblock or triblock polymer is a diblock or triblock polymer obtained by polymerizing addition-polymerizable monomers with a radical generator while using an organic iodide as a polymerization initiating compound and an organic phosphorus compound, organic nitrogen compound or organic oxygen compound as a catalyst. Also disclosed are a production method and use of the aqueous pigment dispersion. With the high-molecular dispersant obtained by a simple living radical polymerization process free of the problems of conventional living radical polymerization and having a precisely-controlled molecular structure, the aqueous pigment dispersion can be obtained with the pigment dispersed in it.

Process for the preparation of water-in-oil and oil-in-water nanoemulsions

Process for the preparation of a water-in-oil or oil-in-water nanoemulsion wherein the dispersed phase is distributed in the dispersing phase in the form of droplets having a diameter ranging from 1 to 500 nm, comprising: 1) the preparation of a homogeneous water/oil blend (I) characterized by an interface tension lower than 1 mN/m, comprising water in an amount of 30 to 70% by weight, at least two surface-active agents having a different HLB, selected from non-ionic, anionic, polymeric surface-active agents, said surface-active agents being present in such a quantity as to make the blend homogeneous; 2) the dilution of the blend (I) in a dispersing phase consisting of oil or water with the addition of a surface-active agent, selected from non-ionic, anionic, polymeric surface-active agents, the quantity of the dispersing phase and surface--active agent being such as to obtain a nanoemulsion having a HLB different from that of the blend (I).

Dispersion comprising hydrophobized silicon dioxide particles, and paint preparation

Aqueous dispersion comprising hydrophobized silicon dioxide particles, comprising a. 50%-80% by weight of water, b. 10%-30% by weight of hydrophobized silicon dioxide particles, c. 5%-15% by weight of at least one alcohol alkoxylate of the general formula R 1 O((CH 2 ) m O) n H, where R 1 is a branched or unbranched alkyl or alkenyl radical having 10-25 C atoms, m is 2 or 3 and n is 10-50, d. 0.5%-5% by weight of at least one amine and/or amino alcohol having a molecular weight of less than 500 and e. 0%-1% by weight of N-methylpyrrolidone, all figures for weight percentages being based on the dispersion. Paint formulation comprising the dispersion.

Process of making a stable aqueous dispersion of concentrated, finely divided particles of a biocide

This invention provides a process of making a stable aqueous dispersion including concentrated, finely divided particles of a water insoluble biocide active, which comprises grinding the biocide in water in the presence of a non-ionic polymeric dispersant and optionally a co-dispersant, and compositions prepared by this process.

Dispersants having biobased compounds

The present disclosure is directed to compositions having lecithin and an organic acid and related methods. The disclosed compositions may also include one or more co-surfactants such as anionic surfactants and/or non-ionic surfactants, and may be used as a dispersant.

Method for Obtaining an Emulsion Containing an Internal Hydrophobic Phase Dispersed in a Continuous Hydrophilic Phase

The invention relates to a method for producing an emulsion including a hydrophobic internal phase dispersed in a hydrophilic continuous phase, of the medium internal phase (MIPE) or high internal phase (HIPE) type, which has an internal phase percentage higher than 55%, comprising the following steps: a) producing an oil-in-water emulsion composition that has a hydrophobic phase/hydrophilic phase volume ratio of at least 5/95, including a step for incorporating cellulose nanocrystals into said hydrophilic phase, and a step for forming the emulsion by dispersing said hydrophobic phase in said hydrophilic phase, and b) producing an emulsion that has an internal phase percentage higher than 55%, including: b.1) a step for adding a volume of hydrophobic phase to the emulsion composition produced in Step a), and stirring the mixture thereby produced, and/or b.2) a step for concentrating the emulsion composition produced in Step a), by removing at least part of said hydrophilic phase.

Azeotrope-like compositions of tetrafluoropropene and hydrofluorocarbons

Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising tetrafluoropropene and hydrofluorocarbons and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and aerosol propellants.

Perfluoro surfactant and preparation method therefor

A perfluoro surfactant and a preparation method therefor. A carbon fluorine bond is not prone to break when the perfluoro surfactant is used as an emulsifier in a fluorine polymer reaction, such that the average molecular weight of a fluorine polymer generated in the fluorine polymer reaction is significantly increased. The preparation method is implemented in a continuous micro-channel reaction system, where the retention time of a reactant in the reaction system can be greatly shortened to few minutes or even seconds, a back-mixing phenomenon in the reaction system can be basically eliminated, and thus the occurrence of a side reaction, an optical coupling reaction, can be greatly reduced. There are reaction stages comprising an ozonization reaction and a photo-oxidation reaction.

Compositions comprising 2,3-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoropropane, 2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoropropene, 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane or 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene

Disclosed are compositions comprising HCFC-243db, HCFO-1233xf, HCFC-244db and/or HFO-1234yf and at least one additional compound. For the composition comprising 1234yf, the additional compound is selected from the group consisting of HFO-1234ze, HFO-1243zf, HCFC-243db, HCFC-244db, HFC-245cb, HFC-245fa, HCFO-1233xf, HCFO-1233zd, HCFC-253fb, HCFC-234ab, HCFC-243fa, ethylene, HFC-23, CFC-13, HFC-143a, HFC-152a, HFC-236fa, HCO-1130, HCO-1130a, HFO-1336, HCFC-133a, HCFC-254fb, HCFC-1131, HFO-1141, HCFO-1242zf, HCFO-1223xd, HCFC-233ab, HCFC-226ba, and HFC-227ca. Compositions comprising HCFC-243db, HCFO-1233xf, and/or HCFC-244db are useful in processes to make HFO-1234yf. Compositions comprising HFO-1234yf are useful, among other uses, as heat transfer compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems.

Method for producing an aqueous dispersion of poly(hydroxyalkanoates)

A method for producing an aqueous dispersion of poly(hydroxyalkanoates) is provided. The method comprises dispersing a powder containing one or more poly(hydroxylalkanoates) in an aqueous medium in presence of a colloidal stabilizer using a high shear disperser at a shear rate of 10 s-1-750,000 s-1 and to aqueous dispersions obtainable thereby.

Ionic liquids formulation as an environmentally friendly oil dispersant

Disclosed herein is an oil dispersant composition that contains an acyl amino acid ionic liquid, a dicationic ionic liquid, a fruit acid ionic liquid, a polyacid ionic liquid, and an ethoxylate oleyl ether ionic liquid. The composition may also be diluted with water. The composition is useful for dispersing an oil spill in a body of water, while being less toxic to the aquatic environment and also acting to stimulate bacterial growth in said aquatic environment.

Titanium dioxide dispersion

The invention provides a dispersion of precursor titanium dioxide particles having an intensity mean peak value particle size, measured by DLS, or a number mean peak value particle size, measured by DLS, in the range from 0.2 to 2.0 μm within a dispersing medium, wherein the particle size distribution of the titanium dioxide particles in dispersion is narrower than the particle size distribution of the precursor titanium dioxide particles. There is also provided the use of the dispersion of titanium dioxide particles to attenuate infrared radiation, particularly in a cosmetic composition, more particularly a cosmetic composition to provide protection against IR radiation, more particularly IRA radiation. There is also provided a personal care composition comprising the titanium dioxide dispersion.

Carboxylate salt or sulfonate salt, and surfactant

A carboxylic acid or sulfonic acid salt containing a plurality of carbonyl groups, and a surfactant represented by the following formula: R 1 —C(═O)—R 2 —C(═O)—R 3 -A wherein R 1 , R 2 and R 3 are as defined herein, and A is —COOX or —SO 3 X, wherein X is H, a metal atom, NR 4 4 , imidazolium optionally containing a substituent, pyridinium optionally containing a substituent, or phosphonium optionally containing a substituent, where R 4 s are each H or an organic group and are the same as or different from each other; and any two of R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 optionally bind to each other to form a ring.

Surfactant Compositions Comprising Solid Substrates For Subterranean Well Operations

A method of preparing a solid surfactant composite may include: coating a liquid water-wetting surfactant on a solid carrier; and drying the solid carrier to produce the solid surfactant composite. A method may include: introducing a spacer fluid into a wellbore, the spacer fluid comprising a solid surfactant composite; and displacing a fluid in the wellbore using the spacer fluid.

Plasma treatment of liquid surfaces

A method of decreasing a water contact angle and/or increasing a surface energy of a liquid is disclosed herein, the method comprising exposing the liquid to a plasma treatment. Further disclosed is a plasma-treated liquid exhibiting a decreased water contact angle and/or increased surface energy, compared to the water contact angle and/or surface energy, respectively, of a non-treated corresponding liquid. Methods for combining a first liquid and a second liquid, or for enhancing an adhesion between a liquid and a surface of another substance, the methods comprising exposing a liquid to plasma treatment, are further disclose herein, as well as a method of predicting an apparent contact angle of a liquid droplet on a surface of a substance.

Surfactant composition

The present invention relates to a surfactant composition capable of making a liquid oil highly remain on the solid surface, which is a surfactant composition containing an anionic surfactant (A), a cationic surfactant (B), a liquid oil (C), and water, wherein the water constitutes a continuous phase; the following molar ratio RA is 0.25 or more and 0.60 or less; and the following molar ratio Rb is 0.6 or more:RA: a molar ratio {(A)/[(A)+(B)]} of the amount of the anionic surfactant (A) to the total amount of the anionic surfactant (A) and the cationic surfactant (B)Rb: a molar ratio {[(a1)+(b1)]/[(A)+(B)]} of the total amount of a branched-type anionic surfactant (a1) and a branched-type cationic surfactant (b1) to the total amount of the anionic surfactant (A) and the cationic surfactant (B).

Dispersing agent

The invention relates to compositions containing compounds of formula (I), formula (II), or mixtures thereof, in which n is an integer greater than or equal to 1, R1, an aliphatic, linear or branched hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a hydrogen atom, the structural unit —O—X, or the structural unit —CH2—O—X, X corresponds to formula (III), in which a is an integer from 2 to 6, b is an integer from 0 to 3, c is an integer from 20 to 28, m is 1 or 2, R2 is an aliphatic, linear or branched hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, Y is hydrogen, —SO3M, —SO2M, —PO3M2, or —CH2COOM, and M is a cation. The compounds of formula (I), of formula (II), or mixtures thereof are preferably suitable to act as a dispersing agent.

Emulsified dispersion liquid

An emulsified dispersion liquid in which thin-film graphite et al. are used instead of a surfactant as an emulsifier. An emulsified dispersion liquid containing a medium liquid, an emulsification/dispersion material insoluble in the medium liquid, a thin-film graphite; and a carbon nanotube is disclosed. The emulsification/dispersion material is dispersed in the medium liquid in a state of being surrounded by the thin-film graphite with the carbon nanotube adhering to the surface of the thin-film graphite. An emulsified dispersion liquid containing a medium liquid, an emulsification/dispersion material insoluble in the medium liquid, and a carbon nanotube is disclosed. The emulsification/dispersion material is dispersed in the medium liquid in a state of being surrounded by the carbon nanotube.

Use of eugenol polyethers and eugenol polyether siloxanes as wetting agents

The present invention relates to compositions comprising eugenol polyethers and/or eugenol polyethers modified with siloxanes, and to the use of eugenol polyethers in polyether siloxanes based on these eugenol polyethers as wetting agents.

Carboxylate salt or sulfonate salt, and surfactant

A carboxylic acid or sulfonic acid salt containing a plurality of carbonyl groups, and a surfactant represented by the following formula: R 1 —C(═O)—R 2 —C(═O)—R 3 -A wherein R 1 , R 2 and R 3 are as defined herein, and A is —COOX or —SO 3 X, wherein X is H, a metal atom, NR 4 4 , imidazolium optionally containing a substituent, pyridinium optionally containing a substituent, or phosphonium optionally containing a substituent, where R 4 s are each H or an organic group and are the same as or different from each other; and any two of R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 optionally bind to each other to form a ring.

Treatment of degraded oxime metal extractants in process organic solutions

The invention relates to a method for regenerating the extractive potential of an organic hydroxyoxime-based extraction solution used in the recovery of metals by liquid-liquid extraction. The method is two-stage, in which a solid hydroxylamine is used in the reaction stage, and the removal of the undesirable compounds generated in the reaction occurs in the second stage by adsorption purification. The method of the invention is suitable for treatment of degraded oxime metal extractants in various process organic solutions both in aldehyde and ketoxime extractant solutions. The method can also be used to treat a mixture of degraded oxime extractants.

Methods for making foams using blowing agents comprising unsaturated fluorocarbons

Disclosed herein are blowing agents comprising fluorocarbons and/or hydrofluorocarbons useful in foamable compositions. Also disclosed are methods for forming a foam comprising the aforementioned blowing agents.

Dispersant, dispersion composition, and fibrous sheet

The present invention aims to provide a dispersant and a dispersion composition that exhibit high dispersing ability for nano-carbons such as, in particular, CNTs. The dispersant according to the present invention includes a polyalkylene oxide having a structural unit of the following chemical formula (1). In the chemical formula (1), L 1 and L 2 are each a straight-chain alkylene group that may have a substituent, Z is a linking group that links L 1 and Ar, or alternatively, Z may not be present and L 1 and Ar may be linked directly to each other, and Ar is represented by the following chemical formula (1a), (1b), or (1c).

Amphoteric compounds

Disclosed are a variety of amphoteric compounds containing a quaternary nitrogen group, a covalently bound counterion, and an ester or amide group. These amphoteric compounds can be advantageously prepared via a chemoenzymatic green process, and exhibit good surfactant properties.

Compositions comprising a fluoroolefin

The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises a fluoroolefin and at least one other component. The compositions of the present invention are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat, as heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and fire suppression and fire extinguishing agents.

Particulate Carbon Material Producible From Renewable Raw Materials And Method For Its Production

The present invention relates to a particulate carbon material that can be produced from renewable raw materials, in particular from biomass containing lignin, comprising: a MC content that corresponds to that of the renewable raw materials, said content being preferably greater than 0.20 Bq/g carbon, especially preferably greater than 0.23 Bq/g carbon, but preferably less than 0.45 Bq/g carbon in each case; a carbon content in relation to the ash-free dry substance of between 60 ma. % and 80 ma. %; an STSA surface area of the primary particles of at least 5 m/g and at most 200 m/g; and an oil absorption value (OAN) of between 50 ml/100 g and 150 ml/100 g. The present invention also relates to a method for producing said carbon material and to the use thereof. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the particulate carbon material is effective as a filler in the rubber mixture or the plastic mixture.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the renewable raw materials are lignin-containing biomass.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the particulate material is produced by hydrothermal treatment of the renewable raw materials.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the particulate carbon material has at least one of the following further characteristics:{'sup': '14', 'a C content of greater than 0.20 Bq/g of carbon and less than 0.45 Bq/g of carbon;'}an oil absorption value (OAN) from 50 ml/100 g to 150 ml/100 g; anda carbon content based on ash-free dry substance is from 60 weight % to 80 weight %.6. A mixture comprising an ingredient and at least one particulate carbon material producible from renewable raw materials and at least one polymer claim 1 , wherein the particulate carbon material comprises:{'sup': 2', '2, 'a statistical thickness surface area (STSA) of at least 5 m/g and maximally 200 m/g,'}wherein the ingredient comprises: a polymer, a rubber, or a plastic.7. The mixture according to claim 6 , wherein the particulate carbon ...

FREEZE-THAW STABLE WATER-IN-OIL EMULSION CLEANER AND/OR POLISH COMPOSITIONS

Water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion compositions having freeze-thaw stability are provided which include water, at least one hydrocarbon solvent, at least one nonionic emulsifier, and at least one freeze-thaw stabilizer which either prevents breaking of the emulsion after a freeze-thaw cycle or enables the emulsion to be re-formed following breaking after a freeze-thaw cycle by simple shaking of the emulsion composition. Preferred freeze-thaw stabilizers are polyols (e.g., glycerin), sugars (e.g., sucrose), polar aprotic solvents (e.g., dimethyl sulfoxide) and amphoteric compounds (e.g., lauryl dimethyl amine oxide). The freeze-thaw stabilizers are particularly useful in furniture care, shoe care and auto care cleaning and/or polishing products including therein water, hydrocarbon solvent(s), nonionic emulsifier(s) and additives, such as film former(s), surfactant(s), fragrance component(s) and preservative(s). 1. A water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion composition comprising(a) at least one hydrocarbon solvent,(b) at least one freeze-thaw stabilizer including one or more of a polyol, sugar, polar aprotic solvent, and amphoteric compound,(c) at least one nonionic emulsifier, and(d) water,wherein (a), (b), (c) and (d) are present in sufficient amounts to form a W/O emulsion composition in which a water phase is uniformly dispersed in an oil phase, andwherein said at least one freeze-thaw stabilizer is present in an amount sufficient to either (1) prevent said emulsion composition from breaking upon being subjected to a freeze-thaw cycle or (2) provide by shaking of the emulsion composition re-formation of the emulsion composition following breaking in a freeze-thaw cycle.2. The W/O emulsion composition of claim 1 , wherein said at least one freeze-thaw stabilizer is one or more of glycerin claim 1 , sorbitol claim 1 , ethylene glycol claim 1 , maltitol claim 1 , sucrose claim 1 , glucose claim 1 , dimethyl sulfoxide and lauryl dimethyl amine oxide.3. The W/O emulsion composition of ...

Stabilizing liquid drops of arbitrary shape by the interfacial jamming of nanoparticles

A stabilized assembly including a first liquid phase of non-spherical droplets in a second liquid phase, wherein the second liquid phase is immiscible with the first phase, and nanoparticle surfactants assembled at an interface of the non-spherical droplets and the second phase is disclosed. The nanoparticle surfactants include nanoparticles and end-functionalized polymers that can interact through ligand type interactions, and the first phase is stabilized by a disordered, jammed layer of nanoparticle surfactants. A method of preparing a stabilized assembly is also disclosed.

Vegetable Oil-Based Alkoxylates and Methods of Making Such

A vegetable oil-based alkoxylate composition comprising a mixture of mono-, di-, and/or triacyl alkoxylated glycerides and alkoxylated glycerin. A method of reacting a vegetable oil and an alkoxylated glycerin via a transesterification reaction to produce a vegetable oil-based alkoxylate composition.

Wetting and anti-foaming agent

A wetting agent according to Formula (I): wherein R 1 is selected from a branched alkyl group or linear alkyl group or a cycloaliphatic group or an aromatic group, each having 6 to 15 carbon atoms; R 2 is selected from hydrogen, methyl, or ethyl; R 3 is selected from hydrogen, methyl, or ethyl; R 4 is selected from hydrogen, methyl, or ethyl; R 5 is selected from methyl or ethyl; x ranges from 0 to 5; y ranges from 0 to 10; z ranges from 1 to 10; with the proviso that when x ranges from 1 to 5, R 2 is different from R 3 ; and with the proviso that when x=0, R 3 is different from R 4 . The wetting agent also imparts anti-foam properties to aqueous solutions while reducing surface tension.

Amine Mining Collectors

A family of amine mining collectors that uses alkoxylates allows for the easy adjustment of solubility and molecular weight useful because anionic and cationic mineral collectors require such varying degrees of solubility and molecular weight. The family of the present invention allows for the optimization of both parameters and an increase in collector efficiency.

Emulsifier Composition Obtainable from Free Fatty Acids

A method for preparing a non-hydrogenated, non-palm emulsifier composition, comprises the steps of:—providing a fatty acid composition comprising at least 80% by weight free fatty acids, and—reacting the fatty acid composition with glycerol, wherein the emulsifier composition comprises: at least 20% by weight monoglycerides; less than 60% by weight of diglycerides; and and from 0-80% by weight triglycerides, wherein the weight % is with respect to the total of monoglycerides, diglycerides and triglycerides, and wherein the fatty acid residues bound to the monoglycerides, diglycerides and triglycerides in the emulsifier composition comprise: from 5% to 80% by weight stearic acid (C18:0); from 10% to 80% by weight oleic acid (C18:1); and from 1% to 10% by weight palmitic acid (C16:0), based on the total weight of C8 to C24 fatty acids.

Elastomer formulations comprising discrete carbon nanotube fibers

This present invention relates to the carbon nanotubes as composites with materials such as elastomers, thermosets and thermoplastics. A further feature of this invention relates to the development of a concentrate of carbon nanotubes with an elastomer wherein the concentrate can be further diluted with an elastomer and other polymers and fillers using conventional melt mixing equipment.

Reverse Emulsion-based Slick Water Concentration System with Drag Reduction, Flow Back Enhancement and Clay Stabilization Functions

A reverse emulsion-based slick water concentration system, wherein the reverse emulsion is obtained by dispersing an aqueous phase A to an oil phase B under mechanical agitation; wherein the aqueous phase A is composed of a water-soluble monomer A1, a water-soluble fluorocarbon surfactant A2, a water-soluble quaternary ammonium clay stabilizer A3 and water A4; wherein the oil phase B comprises an oil-soluble dispersant/surfactant Bi, an oil-soluble radical initiator B2 and a hydrophobic solvent B3 as a dispersing medium; wherein, the percentages of each component described above, relative to the total weight of the reaction system is as the following: water-soluble monomer A1: 5.0-30.0%; water-soluble fluorocarbon surfactant A2: 0.1-5.0%; water-soluble quaternary ammonium clay stabilizer A3: 0.1-15.0%; water A4: 5.0-35.0%; oil-soluble dispersant/surfactant B1: 0.1-5.0%; oil-soluble radical initiator B2: 0.000001-0.100%; hydrophobic solvent B3: remainder.

Cleaning compositions and emulsions or microemulsions employing extended chain nonionic surfactants

Synergistic combinations of extended chain surfactants and co-surfactants, emulsions or microemulsions and cleaning compositions incorporating the same are provided. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes extended nonionic surfactants, and a linker surfactant. This system forms stable emulsions or microemulsions with oils, including non-trans fats and fatty acids and these emulsions or microemulsions are stable, irreversible and can be created at low temperature. The cleaning compositions may include the surfactant system alone, a stable emulsion or microemulsion with oil and the surfactant system, a pre-spotter or other pre-treatment or soft surface and hard surface cleaning compositions comprising the surfactant combination.

Compositions comprising z-1,2-difluoroethylene and uses thereof

The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises Z-1,2-difluoroethylene (Z-HFO-1132a). The compositions of the present invention are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat, as heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and power cycle working fluids.

Composition comprising hf and 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-chloropropene

An azeotropic or quasi-azeotropic composition including hydrogen fluoride, 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-chloropropene and one or more (hydro)halogen-carbon compounds including between 1 and 3 carbon atoms. Also an azeotropic or quasi-azeotropic composition including hydrogen fluoride, 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-chloropropene, and one or more compounds selected from among 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 3,3,3-trifluoropropene, E-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-chloropropene, trifluoropropyne, 1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropene, 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropene and 2-chloro,1,1,1,2-1 tetrafluoropropane.

Compositions comprising a fluoroolefin

The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises a fluoroolefin and at least one other component. The compositions of the present invention are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat, as heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and fire suppression and fire extinguishing agents.

Compositions and methods for forming emulsions

The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for forming droplets and/or emulsions. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise two or more components miscible at a first temperature and immiscible at a second temperature, dispersed in an outer phase.

Submicronic emulsion

The invention relates to a process for preparing a dispersion of a lipophilic compound in a continuous hydrophilic phase, the morphology of which is submicronic. During the preparation of this dispersion, there is applied, by means of a device which produces a shearing gradient less than 5000 s−1, a shear stress from 100 to 5000 Pa during the addition of the lipophilic compound in the continuous phase which comprises a rheology-modifying compound selected from anionic copolymers, preferably an anionic polymer, in particular an ASE polymer or a HASE polymer. The dispersed particles of the lipophilic compound are nanometric particles whose size is less than 1 μm. The dispersion, particularly in the form of an emulsion, can be used in numerous fields.

Multi-Amine Polyester Dispersant made via an Anhydride Intermediate

The present invention relates to a dispersant derived from anhydride functionalized polyester derived from carboxylic acid functionalized polyester. The anhydride functionalized polyester is then reacted with a multi-amine species forming amide and salt bonds. The technology allows lower reaction temperatures when the multi-amine species is present. The lower reaction temperature allows the use of a broader selection of polyester repeat units. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. A method of preparing a polyester containing dispersant by reacting a pre-made polyester with a multi-amine species comprising the steps of:a) preparing a polyester having a single carboxylic acid terminal group and 3 to 43 ester repeat units on average in each chain;b) converting at least 10 mole % of carboxylic acid terminal groups on said polyester to anhydride functionality by reacting with a dehydrating agent which is an anhydride of two carboxylic acid molecules of 2 to 5 carbon atoms; andc) reacting the reaction product of step b) with a multi-amine species at a temperature of 100° C. or less to create a multi-amine with pendant polyester chains thereon.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein said step b) includes reacting said polyester with dehydrating agent selected from the group of acetic anhydride claim 10 , propionic anhydride claim 10 , and butyric anhydride at a temperature between 100° C. and 199° C.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein at least 10 mole % of the Runits are linear or branched alkyl groups of 1 to 5 carbon atoms.14. The method of claim 12 , wherein at least 5 mole % of the Runits are linear or branched alkyl groups of 4 and/or 5 carbon atoms.15. The method of claim 12 , wherein at least 10 mole % of the Runits are linear or branched alkyl groups of 6 to 17 carbon atoms.16. The method of claim 12 , wherein at least 5 mole % of the Runits are linear or branched alkyl groups of 1 or ...

Powdery emulsifying composition of alkyl polyglycosides, use thereof for preparing cosmetic emulsions, and method for preparing same

A powdery composition C1 contains for 100% of the mass: 5 to 70 mass % and more particularly 10 to 50 mass % of at least one compound of formula (I): R—O-(G) x —H, wherein R is a linear saturated aliphatic radical including 12 to 22 carbon atoms, G is the remainder of a reducing sugar selected from the group including glucose, xylose and arabinose, and x is a decimal number greater than or equal to 1 and lower than or equal to 10; 95 to 30 mass % and more particularly 90 to 50 mass % of one or more alcohols of formula (II): R′—OH, wherein R′ is a linear saturated aliphatic radical including 12 to 22 carbon atoms identical to or different from R as defined in formula (I), wherein at least 90 vol % of the particles have a diameter lower than or equal to 250 micrometers, more particularly a diameter lower than or equal to 150 micrometers.

Powdery emulsifying composition of alkyl polyglycosides, use thereof for preparing cosmetic emulsions, and method for preparing same

A powdery composition C1 contains for 100% of the mass: 5 to 70 mass % and more particularly 10 to 50 mass % of at least one compound of formula (I): R—O-(G) x -H, wherein R is a linear saturated aliphatic radical including 12 to 22 carbon atoms, G is the remainder of a reducing sugar selected from the group including glucose, xylose and arabinose, and x is a decimal number greater than or equal to 1 and lower than or equal to 10; 95 to 30 mass % and more particularly 90 to 50 mass % of one or more alcohols of formula (II): R′—OH, wherein R′ is a linear saturated aliphatic radical including 12 to 22 carbon atoms identical to or different from R as defined in formula (I), wherein at least 90 vol % of the particles have a diameter lower than or equal to 250 micrometers, more particularly a diameter lower than or equal to 150 micrometers.

Ophthalmic emulsion

The present invention is directed to an ophthalmic emulsion. The emulsion has a unique combination of ingredients that promotes the stability of small oil droplets within the emulsion. The emulsion also includes a mucoadhesive polymer that aid in delivering a lipid to the ocular surface.

Multifunctional foaming composition with wettability modifying, corrosion inhibitory and mineral scale inhibitory/dispersants properties for high temperature and ultra high salinity

The present invention is related to the obtaining and using of multifunctional foaming compositions with wettability modifying, corrosion inhibitory and inhibitory/dispersants mineral scale properties with high stability in environments of high temperature, high pressure and tolerance to high concentrations of divalent ions such as calcium, magnesium, strontium and barium. The multifunctional foaming compositions are obtained from the combination of supramolecular complexes resulting from interactions of alkyl amido propyl hydroxysultaines and/or alkyl amido propyl betaines and/or alkyl hydroxysultaines and/or alkyl betaines and anionic surfactant of type alkyl hydroxyl sodium sulfonate and alkenyl sulphonates of sodium, with cationic surfactants as tetra-alkyl ammonium halides and copolymers derivatives of itaconic acid/sodium vinyl sulfonate and/or terpolymers derived from itaconic acid/sodium vinyl sulphonate/aconitic acid. These multinational foaming compositions control the gas channeling and favorably change the wettability and increase the recovery factor of crude oil in naturally fractured reservoirs of carbonate type and heterogeneous lithology. In addition to this, the multifunctional foaming compositions of this invention exhibit anti-corrosive properties in typical environments of production tubing of crude oil and antifouling/dispersants of mineral salts as calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, barium and strontium in the reservoir and in the production and injection pipelines.

Compositions and methods for forming emulsions

The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for forming droplets and/or emulsions. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise two or more components miscible at a first temperature and immiscible at a second temperature, dispersed in an outer phase.

Dispersants having biobased compounds

The present disclosure is directed to compositions having lecithin and an organic acid and related methods. The disclosed compositions may also include one or more co-surfactants such as anionic surfactants and/or non-ionic surfactants, and may be used as a dispersant.

Blowing agent composition of hydrochlorofluoroolefin and hydrofluoroolefin

A blowing agent for thermosetting foams is disclosed. The blowing agent is a hydrofluoroolefin (HCFO), preferably HFCO-1234ze in combination with a hydrochlorofluoroolefin (HCFO) preferably one selected from HCFO-1233zd, HCFO-1223, HCFO-1233xf and mixtures thereof. The blowing agent is effective as a blowing agent in the manufacture of thermosetting foams.

Surfactant compositions and use thereof as inverter of water-in-oil emulsion polymers

Surfactants capable of releasing and/or dissolving polymers to form water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer solutions are disclosed. In addition, polymer compositions containing a water-in-oil emulsion comprising the surfactant are provided and can be used, for example, in methods of dissolving a polymer. These surfactants and polymer compositions can be used in various industries including for water clarification, papermaking, sewage and industrial water treatment, drilling mud stabilizers, and enhanced oil recovery.

Dispersions for additive manufacturing comprising discrete carbon nanotubes

The present invention is directed to additive manufacturing compositions and methods for producing additive manufacturing composite blends with oxidized discrete carbon nanotubes with dispersion agents bonded to at least one sidewall of the oxidized discrete carbon nanotubes. Such compositions are especially useful when radiation cured, sintered or melt fused.

Core-shell structured non-ionic nanoemulsion system and preparation and use thereof

The invention discloses a core-shell structured non-ionic nanoemulsion system and the preparation and use thereof. The system comprises a non-ionic gemini surfactant, an oil phase material, a solubilizer, and water; wherein the microemulsion has a core-shell structure, with the outer shell being the non-ionic Gemini surfactant, and the inner core being the oil phase material. The non-ionic Gemini surfactant is di(octylphenol polyoxyethylene ether)-substituted dicarboxylic acid diphenyl ether having the structural formula: The non-ionic nanoemulsion system of the present invention is homogeneous and transparent, and has a spherical core-shell structure with nanometer-sized (3-40 nm) droplets, narrow particle size distribution, low tendency to agglomerate, good stability, and both an ultra-low interfacial tension and the ability to reduce viscosity of crude oil.

Haloolefin-based composition and use thereof

The present invention provides a haloolefin-based composition comprising a highly-stable haloolefin in which decomposition and oxidization are inhibited, and the haloolefin-based composition being used for at least one application selected from the group consisting of heat transfer media, refrigerants, foaming agents, solvents, cleaning agents, propellants, and fire extinguishers. The present invention relates to a haloolefin-based composition comprising a haloolefin and water and being used for at least one application selected from the group consisting of heat transfer media, refrigerants, foaming agents, solvents, cleaning agents, propellants, and fire extinguishers. The haloolefin-based composition comprising a haloolefin and water is used for at least one application selected from the group consisting of heat transfer media, refrigerants, foaming agents, solvents, cleaning agents, propellants, and fire extinguishers.

Drilling fluid compositions with enhanced rheology and methods of using same

Drilling fluid compositions include a base fluid, at least one additive chosen from an emulsifier, weighting material, fluid-loss additive, viscosifier, or alkali compound, and from 0.1 wt. % to 1 wt. %, based on total weight of the drilling fluid composition, of an ethoxylated alcohol compound having the formula R—(OCH2CH2)7—OH, in which R is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched hydrocarbyl group having from 8 to 20 carbon atoms. The base fluid may be an aqueous base fluid. Methods for drilling a subterranean well include operating a drill in a wellbore in the presence of a drilling fluid composition including the base fluid, the additive, and the ethoxylated alcohol compound.

Compositions and method for treating pulmonary hypertension

Water-in-hydrocarbon emulsions, preferably comprising a fluorinated or perfluorinated hydrocarbon continuous phase, a discontinuous aqueous phase, and a surfactant or mixture of surfactants. The emulsions contain pharmacologically active agents, such as endothelin receptor antagonists, and are particularly suitable for pulmonary drug delivery. The emulsions are useful for treating pulmonary diseases or disorders, including pulmonary hypertension conditions, such as acute pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Process for preparing alkyl pyroglutamic acids

Disclosed are compounds of formulae: and salts, hydrates, or solvates thereof, where R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 5 , and R 6 are defined herein, compositions containing these compounds, methods of preparing these compounds, and methods of using these compounds in a variety of applications, such as a surfactant or additive in personal care products.

Compositions comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,2,3-tetra-chloropropene, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, or 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane

The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene that may be useful as heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellants, foaming agents, blowing agents, solvents, cleaning agents, carrier fluids, displacement drying agents, buffing abrasion agents, polymerization media, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethane, gaseous dielectrics, extinguishing agents, and fire suppression agents in liquid or gaseous form. Additionally, the present disclosure relates to compositions comprising 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, or 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane, which may be useful in processes to produce 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene.

Janus particles and their use for surfactant-free cleansing and emulsion stabilization

Janus particles, including biodegradable, biocompatible, anisotropic, amphiphilic Janus nanocolloids, and their use in stabilizing emulsions and cleansing are described.

Crude oil dispersion stabilizer

Provided is a crude oil dispersion stabilizer containing a vinyl alcohol-based polymer, wherein a degree of saponification of the vinyl alcohol-based polymer is greater than 70 mol % and 82 mol % or less, and the total content of carboxyl groups and lactone rings is 0.02 to 1 mol % relative to all structural units of the vinyl alcohol-based polymer. According to this, there is provided a crude oil dispersion stabilizer capable of dispersing or emulsifying a highly viscous crude oil, thereby reducing the viscosity and allowing the resulting crude oil dispersion liquid or emulsion to be present stably for a long time.

Aliphatic ceramics dispersant

The invention provides dispersed inorganic mixed metal oxide pigment compositions in a hydrocarbon media utilizing a dispersant having polyisobutylene succinic anhydride structure reacted with a non-polymeric amino ether/alcohol to disperse a mixed metal oxide pigment in the media. The metal oxide pigment is of the type used to color ceramic or glass articles. A milling process using beads is also described to reduce the mixed metal oxide particle size to the desired range. A method of using the mixed metal oxide dispersion to digitally print an image on a ceramic or glass article using the dispersion jetted through a nozzle and subsequently firing the colored article is also described.

Ethoxylate isocyanate compound and its use as a emulsifier

Provided is a composition comprising one or more compound having the structure of formula II: wherein A is a residue of a polyisocyanate, L is a linking group formed by a reaction of an isocyanate group with an isocyanate-reactive group, n is 5 to 25, m is 0 to 100, and Z is methyl or ethyl or propyl, and wherein the ratio of the sum of the moles of isocyanate groups plus the moles of said L groups to the moles of said Z groups is 2:1 to 30:1. Also provided is an emulsion in which the particles comprise such a composition and further comprise one or more water-insoluble compound that does not have the structure A-NCO,

Cold Prepared Gel and Method for Making Same

A gel comprising water, pectin having a DE from about 62 to 75, soluble saccharide or sugar alcohol solids present in an amount from about 44 to 60% by weight of the gel, and a pH reducing agent for reducing the pH of the gel from a level from about 2 to 3. A method for making the gel without heating or cooling is also disclosed.

Asphalt Release Agent

A composition for promoting the release of bituminous materials and other adhesive materials from a substrate and methods of use thereof. More particularly, a composition comprising a silicone oil-in-water emulsion, which is stabilized by an alkoxylated polysiloxane surfactant, for use as a release agent that can be applied to a substrate, such as a truck bed, prior to use for promoting the free release of a bituminous material, such as asphalt, from the substrate.

Branched fluorine-containing compound

A novel branched fluorine-containing compound represented by formula (1):wherein L represents a predetermined carbon-containing linker moiety; Rf, in each occurrence, is the same or different and represents fluoroalkyl optionally having at least one ether bond; Y, in each occurrence, is the same or different and represents a predetermined divalent linking group or a bond; RY, in each occurrence, is the same or different and represents hydrogen or an organic group; L represents an (n1+n2)-valent carbon-containing linker moiety having at least one carbon atom; n1 represents a number greater than or equal to 1; n2 represents a number greater than or equal to 1; n1+n2 is a number from 3 to 6; X, in each occurrence, is the same or different and represents a divalent linking group or a bond; A, in each occurrence, is the same or different and represents -ArSO3M or the like; M, in each occurrence, is the same or different and represents hydrogen, —NR4, or a metal salt; and R represents hydrogen or a C1-4 organic group.

Compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and cyclopentane

A composition comprising HFC-245fa, cyclopentane, and a third solvent component, wherein the composition is in a homogenous one-phase solution state at temperatures less than the boiling temperature of the composition, and uses thereof, including as blowing agents.

Fluoropropene compounds and compositions and methods using same

Various uses of fluorinated olefin having an MRI value of less than ethane, in combination with one or more other components, including other fluoroalkenes, hydrocarbons; hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), ethers, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, methyl formate, formic acid, water, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, carbon dioxide and combinations of any two or more of these, in a variety of applications, including as blowing agents, are disclosed.

Composition for controlling ambient humidity

A composition for controlling ambient humidity within 45%˜55%. The composition includes at least one organic acid salt, at least one of polyol and water. The organic acid salt includes at least one of sodium lactate, potassium lactate and sodium formate. The count of carbon in the polyol is not greater than 5. The weight percentage of the organic acid salt in the composition is 30.6%-58.8%. The weight percentage of the polyol in the composition is 9.3%-26.7%. The composition can control the ambient humidity within 45%˜55% without the need to pre-adjust the objective space. The composition has a large capacity of moisture absorption and desorption, and can quickly achieve the desired humidity in the objective environment.

Methods of using drilling fluid compositions with enhanced rheology

Drilling fluid compositions include a base fluid, at least one additive chosen from an emulsifier, weighting material, fluid-loss additive, viscosifier, or alkali compound, and from 0.1 wt. % to 1 wt. %, based on total weight of the drilling fluid composition, of an ethoxylated alcohol compound having the formula R—(OCH 2 CH 2 ) 7 —OH, in which R is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched hydrocarbyl group having from 8 to 20 carbon atoms. The base fluid may be an aqueous base fluid. Methods for drilling a subterranean well include operating a drill in a wellbore in the presence of a drilling fluid composition including the base fluid, the additive, and the ethoxylated alcohol compound.

Surfactant composition

The present invention provides a surfactant composition that is excellent in storage stability while maintaining high viscosity thereof even when the concentration of a surfactant used therein is low, and a process for producing the surfactant composition. The present invention relates to [1] a surfactant composition including (A): a polyol having from 2 to 3 carbon atoms; (B): a specific polyoxyalkylene alkyl or alkenyl ether sulfate or a salt thereof; (C): at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal salt other than the aforementioned component (B) and the like; and (D): water, in which a content of the component (A) in the composition is from 25 to 98% by mass, a content of the component (B) in the composition is from 0.05 to 10% by mass in terms of the sulfate, a total content of alkali metals (X) derived from the polyoxyalkylene alkyl or alkenyl ether sulfate salt as the component (B) and derived from the at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the alkali metal salt and the like as the component (C), in the composition is not more than 2.5% by mass in terms of the metal elements, and a molar ratio of the alkali metals (X) to the component (B) is not less than 1.5, and [2] a process for producing the aforementioned composition.

Synthetic Acid and Associated Methods

Glycine is an organic compound that can be used in the making of a synthetic acid that obviates all the drawbacks of strong acids such as hydrochloric acid. The new compound is made by dissolving glycine in water, in a weight ratio of approximately 1:1 to 1:1.5. The solution is mixed until the glycine is essentially fully dissolved in the water. Once dissolution is complete, hydrogen chloride gas is dissolved in the solution to produce the new compound, which can be referred to as hydrogen glycine. Also disclosed is a method for adjusting the pH of a fluid, the method comprising adding an effective amount of a solution to the fluid for adjusting the pH thereof to a desired level, wherein the solution is prepared by mixing glycine in water to form a glycine solution; and adding hydrogen chloride to the glycine solution.

Oil-in-water silicone emulsion composition for die casting release agent

Organopolysiloxane emulsions having improved release properties when employed in die casting, contain an organopolysiloxane with long chain alkyl groups and/or aryl groups, and a partially hydrophobicized silica as an emulsifying agent.

Dispersing agent, a method for manufacturing a dispersing agent, an ink, and a method for forming an electrically conductive pattern

Disclosed is a dispersing agent to be used for dispersing metal particles, comprising a structural unit originating from a compound represented by a general formula of wherein R 1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R 2 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group with a carbon number equal to or greater than 1 and equal to or less than 9, a phenyl group, a bicyclopentenyl group, or a nonylphenyl group, x is 2 or 3, and n is equal to or greater than 1, and a structural unit that has an ionic group, wherein a number average molecular weight of the compound represented by general formula (I) is equal to or less than 10000.

Method for reducing critical micelle concentration, and surfactant composition

The objective of the present invention is to provide a method for remarkably reducing a critical micelle concentration of an anionic surfactant, which is used in a large amount currently, to reduce the amount to be used. Also, the objective of the present invention is to provide a surfactant composition of which whole critical micelle concentration is remarkably reduced and in which an amount of an anionic surfactant is reduced in comparison with the case of using an anionic surfactant only as a surfactant. The method for reducing a critical micelle concentration of an anionic surfactant according to the present invention is characterized in using a cyclic lipopeptide biosurfactant in combination with the anionic surfactant.

Process for production of nano-microemulsion system of plant oil triglycerides

The application refers to process for production of a nano-microemulsion system of plant oil triglycerides, including: (i) preparing a dispersed phase plant oil triglyceride; (ii) preparing a carrier made from a mixture of propylene glycol monocaprylate and lecithin by a weight ratio of 5-6:1-1.5; (iii) adding the carrier to the dispersed phase by a weight ratio of 3-4:1-1.5, wherein the dispersed phase temperature is maintained between 60-100° C. while stirring under vacuum, followed by introduction of the whole mixture through the high-pressure microjet homogenizer; (iv) adding Tween 80 and Tween 60 to the solution mixture obtained in step (iii) by a weight ratio of 3-4:1-1.5:1-1.5, wherein the temperature of the dispersed phase is continuously maintained between 60-100° C. while stirring under vacuum; and (v) forming a nano-microemulsion system of plant oil triglycerides by cooling the mixture, followed by homogenization of the mixture by ultrasonication to achieve a droplet size of less than 100 nm, quality control of the resultant product by dissolution thereof in water and measurement of the transparency, in which if the required transparency is not met, continue to heat and measure the transparency until the required transparency is met, then stop the reaction, and emulsification of the mixture to obtain a nano-microemulsion system of plant oil triglycerides.

Foam formula and dispensing apparatus

A liquid foam composition and a foam dispenser. The liquid foam composition includes a combination of water, a surfactant, and a emulsifier. The foam dispenser includes a container containing the liquid foam composition. The foam dispenser further includes a foam dispensing pump having mesh within a liquid passage, a closure securing the foam dispensing pump assembly within the container, and a nozzle operably connected to the foam dispensing pump and extending from the closure. The nozzle is fluidly connected to the liquid passage.

Use of weakly anionic copolymers as dispersing and/or grinding aid agent of an aqueous suspension of mineral materials

The invention concerns the use of a weakly anionic and water soluble copolymer, as dispersing and/or grinding aid agent of pigments and/or mineral fillers in aqueous suspension providing a low zeta potential to aqueous suspensions of said fillers and/or pigments and providing elector-steric stabilisation to said suspensions. The invention also concerns said aqueous suspensions of pigments and/or mineral fillers and their uses in the fields of paper industry, for making or coating paper, drilling mud for oil exploration and extraction. The invention also concerns the use of said dispersing and/or grinding aid agents in the fields of paints and plastic materials such as thermoplastic or thermosetting resins.

Aqueous ionically stabilized dispersions

Ionically stabilized dispersions are described that are substantially free of steric stabilization of the pigment. These ionically stabilized dispersions are obtained from polymeric dispersants where the hydrophilic components are minimized. These stabilized dispersions can be utilized to prepare ink jet inks which when printed result in improved optical density and chroma. The stability of the ionically stabilized dispersions are sufficient for ink jet inks.

Aqueous ionically stabilized dispersions

Tonically stabilized dispersions are described that are substantially free of steric stabilization of the pigment. These ionically stabilized dispersions are obtained from polymeric dispersants where the hydrophilic components are minimized. These stabilized dispersions can be utilized to prepare ink jet inks which when printed result in improved optical density and chroma. The stability of the ionically stabilized dispersions are sufficient for ink jet inks.

Polyolpolyhydroxystearates

Fluorinated surfactants and methods of using the same

A composition comprising a nonionic fluorinated polymeric surfactant having a weight average molecular weight of least 100,000 grams per mole, the nonionic fluorinated polymeric surfactant comprising: divalent units independently represented by formula (I): in a range from 30% to 65% by weight, based on the total weight of the nonionic fluorinated polymeric surfactant; and divalent units independently represented by formula (II): in a range from 70% to 35% by weight, based on the total weight of the nonionic fluorinated polymeric surfactant. Rf is a perfluoroalkyl group having from 3 to 4 carbon atoms; R and R2 are each independently hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R1 is alkyl of 16 to 24 carbon atoms; and n is an integer from 2 to 11. Foams comprising the nonionic fluorinated polymeric surfactant and a liquid hydrocarbon and methods of making and using the foams are also disclosed.

Particulate emulsifiers

Use of a particulate emulsifier comprising at least one polymer, in an oil-in water or water-in-oil emulsion, wherein the hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance of the polymer can be varied on application of a stimulus to break the emulsion, or to cause phase inversion.

Pumpable emulsifier-concentrate, useful in cosmetic preparation, comprises ethoxylated emulsifying agents with defined hydrophilic-lipophilic balance values, a hydrotrope and water

Pumpable emulsifier-concentrate (I) at 20[deg]C comprises at least an ethoxylated emulsifying agent (a) with a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value of at least 8, at least an ethoxylated emulsifying agent (b) with a HLB value of at most 6, at least a hydrotrope (c) and water. Independent claims are also included for: (1) a cosmetic composition comprising 1-50 wt.% of (I); and (2) wipes for body care and body cleaning, comprising coating (I) or the cosmetic composition.

Pearlescent agent

A pearlizing concentrate containing: (a) from about 30 to 60% by weight of a wax component, the wax component containing: (i) at least 15% by weight, based on the weight of the wax component, of amorphous particles; and (ii) at most 85% by weight, based on the weight of the wax component, of crystalline particles; (b) from about 5 to about 25% by weight of a surfactant component selected from the group consisting of a nonionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, and mixtures thereof; and (c) remainder, to 100%, water.

Surface-active compositions, especially cosmetics, containing glycerol carbonate as emulsifier

The use of glycerol carbonate (I) is claimed as: (i) an emulsifier for the preparation of surface-active compositions; (ii) a replacement for silicone oil in cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions; or (iii) a brightening agent in the preparation of cosmetic compositions.

Nutritional spray microemulsion useful as biodegradation accelerator

Vinylidene-containing polymers and uses thereof

Various vinylidene-containing polymers are obtained in the presence of a single-site catalyst. For example, the polymers include ethylene/isobutene copolymer, ethylene/propylene/isobutene terpolymer, ethylene/styrene/isobutene terpolymer, ethylene/α-methyl-styrene/isobutene terpolymer, propylene/isobutene copolymer, styrene/isobutene copolymer, and α-methyl-styrene/isobutene copolymer. These polymers may be used to formulate lubricant oils.

Foaming agents and compositions containing fluorine substituted olefins, and methods of foaming

Various uses of fluoroalkenes, including tetrafluoropropenes, particularly (HFO-1234) in a variety of applications, including as blowing agents are disclosed.

Method of preparing surface-active alcohols and surface-active alcoholic ethers, products obtained by said method and their use

The invention relates to a method of preparing surface-active alcohols and surface-active alcoholic ethers which are well suited for use as surface-active agents or for the preparation of surface-active agents. To this end, olefin mixtures containing a predominant share of branched dodecenes are prepared from olefin mixtures containing less than 30 % by weight linear hexene isomers, using a catalyst containing nickel, and derivatized to form surface-active alcohols which are then possibly alkoxylated. The invention also relates to the use of said surface-active alcohols and surface-active alcoholic ethers for the preparation of surface-active agents by glycosidation or polyglycosidation, sulfation or phosphation.

Liquid-retaining elastomeric compositions, process of preparation and uses thereof

Provided are compositions-of-matter comprising a continuous elastomeric matrix that is structurally-templated by an external phase of a high internal phase emulsion (HIPE), and a liquid dispersed and entrapped in the elastomeric matrix in a form of a plurality of discrete liquid-filled voids. Also provided are processes for obtaining said compositions-of-matter and uses thereof.

High internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) and foams made therefrom

High internal phase emulsions (HIPEs), porous polymeric materials made therefrom, and methods for making and using the same. Specific embodiments of the invention include water-in-oil high internal phase emulsions having at least 70 volume percent of an internal aqueous phase and less than 30 volume percent of an external oil phase wherein the oil phase comprises a vinyl polymerizable monomer and a surfactant effective to stabilize the emulsion. The subject surfactants are oil soluble and preferably include an oxyalkylene component.

Liquid-retaining elastomeric compositions, process of preparation and uses thereof