TREATED POROUS MATERIAL

The present disclosure describes a treated cellulosic material comprising a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising a polymer comprising an ol-efin-carboxylic acid copolymer; and a modifying agent comprising an epoxy. 1. A treated cellulosic material comprising:a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising:a polymer comprising an olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer; anda modifying agent comprising an epoxy.2. The treated cellulosic material of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the carboxylic acid groups of the copolymer are neutralized.3. The treated cellulosic material of claim 1 , wherein the olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer comprises claim 1 , in polymerized form claim 1 , a monomer selected from the group comprising ethylene claim 1 , propylene claim 1 , 1-butene claim 1 , 3-methyl-1-butene claim 1 , 4-methyl-l-pentene claim 1 , 3-methyl-l-pentene claim 1 , 1-heptene claim 1 , 1-hexene claim 1 , 1-octene claim 1 , 1-decene claim 1 , 1-dodecene claim 1 , butadiene claim 1 , styrene claim 1 , (meth)acrylic acid claim 1 , maleic acid claim 1 , maleic anhydride claim 1 , or a mixture thereof.4. (canceled)5. The treated cellulosic material of claim 1 , wherein the polymer comprises one or more polymers in addition to the olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer.6. The treated cellulosic material of claim 1 , wherein the modifying agent is an aromatic or aliphatic glycidyl ether or a glycidyl amine or a cycloaliphatic epoxy.7. The treated cellulosic material of claim 1 , wherein the modifying agent comprises a polyglycidyl ether of polyhydric alcohol claim 1 , polyglycidyl ether of polyhydric phenol claim 1 , polyglycidyl amine claim 1 , polyglycidyl amide claim 1 , polyglycidyl imide claim 1 , polyglycidyl hydantoin claim 1 , polyglycidyl thioether claim 1 , ...

Amine alkoxylate compositions and their use as lubricant additives

Provided are compositions and their use as dispersant and/or detergent additives for lubricants. The compositions comprise an amine alkoxylate of the formula I: (I) wherein R1-R7, R1′-R7; x, x′, A, A′ and A″ are as defined herein.

STABILIZATION OF ISOTHIAZOLONES IN AQUEOUS COMPOSITIONS

An aqueous composition comprising: (a) at least one 3-isothiazolone; and (b) at least one tertiary amine having three C-Chydroxyalkyl groups, wherein at least one of the hydroxyalkyl groups has a secondary hydroxyl group. 1. An aqueous composition comprising: (a) at least one 3-isothiazolone; and (b) at least one tertiary amine comprising three C-Chydroxyalkyl groups , wherein at least one of said hydroxyalkyl groups has a secondary hydroxyl group.2. The aqueous composition of in which said at least one 3-isothiazolone is selected from the group consisting of 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one claim 1 , 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one claim 1 , N-methyl-1 claim 1 ,2-benzisothiazolin-3-on claim 1 , 2-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and combinations thereof.3. The aqueous composition of in which said at least one tertiary amine comprises three C-Chydroxyalkyl groups.4. The aqueous composition of in which the aqueous composition is a metalworking fluid or a metalworking fluid concentrate.5. The aqueous composition of in which the tertiary amine is present at a level from 0.1% to 25 wt % and the 3-isothiazolone is present at a level from 3 to 6000 ppm.6. A method of producing a metalworking fluid; said method comprising combining in an aqueous composition suitable for use as a metalworking fluid: (a) at least one 3-isothiazolone; and (b) at least one tertiary amine comprising three C-Chydroxyalkyl groups claim 4 , wherein at least one of said hydroxyalkyl groups has a secondary hydroxyl group.7. The method of in which said at least one 3-isothiazolone is selected from the group consisting of 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one claim 6 , 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one claim 6 , N-methyl-1 claim 6 ,2-benzisothiazolin-3-on claim 6 , 2-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and combinations thereof.8. The method of in which said at least one tertiary amine comprises three C-Chydroxyalkyl groups.9. The method of in which the tertiary amine is present at a level from 0.1 to 25 wt % and ...

Method of manufacturing ethyleneamines

The present invention provides methods of manufacturing ethyleneamines that makes use of an ethyleneamine-generating process that is coupled to a transamination process. The combination of an ethyleneamine-generating process with a transamination process improves the mix flexibility that can be obtained from the single process allowing the production of ethyleneamine compositions having an improved and more desirable product mix.

Glycol ether amines for use as clay and shale inhibition agents for the drilling industry

The hydration of clays and shale in drilling operations may be inhibited by employing an aqueous based drilling fluid comprising a shale hydration inhibition agent having the formula: (Formula I should be inserted here.) wherein R is hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbons, R1is an alkylene group having 1 to 12 carbons, and R2is an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbons. The shale hydration inhibition agent should be present in the aqueous based drilling fluid in sufficient concentration to reduce the reactivity, such as swelling, of clays and shale when exposed to water-based drilling fluids.

Transamination of nitrogen-ontaining compounds to make cyclic and cyclic/acyclic polyamine mixtures

A transamination process is described to prepare polyamine product mixtures from reactants comprising mixed nitrogen-containing compounds with binary carbon spacing between nitrogen-containing groups (a binary component). A second nitrogen-containing component with a second carbon atom spacing between nitrogen-containing groups may also be employed. The molar ratio between the binary and second components can be adjusted to customize the product composition for desired end uses.

TREATED POROUS MATERIAL

The present disclosure describes a treated cellulosic material comprising: a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising: a polymer comprising an olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer; and a modifying agent comprising a hydrophobic amine. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. A method for preparing a treated cellulosic material comprising:(a) providing a cellulosic material;(b) a first treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with an aqueous dispersion comprising a polymer, the polymer comprising an olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer wherein at least a portion of the carboxylic acid groups of the copolymer are neutralized;(c) a second treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with a modifying agent comprising N-methyl N-hexylamine, N,N-diethyl n-hexylamine, n-octylamine, n-decylamine n-dodecylamine, N-methyl cyclohexylamine, N,N,-diethyl cyclohexylamine, dicyclohexylamine, benzylamine, cocoamine, oleylamine, stearylamine, an N,N-dimethyl substituted fatty amine, phenethylamine or tallowamine, the modifying agent comprising a hydrophobic amino.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the impregnating of the first treatment protocol is conducted under pressure greater than or lower than ambient.14. (canceled)15. The method of claim 12 , wherein the polymer is ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. Porous materials, such as cellulosic materials, need to be protected from mold growth, insect attack, rot and water impregnation to help preserve the physical properties of the cellulosic material. One example of such a cellulosic material is wood. A variety of treatment agents and preservation methods are known to preserve cellulosic materials.Modern preservation methods typically involve pressure treating the cellulosic material ...

Cyclic amine compounds, compositions, and polyurethane foams made therefrom

The present invention describes cyclic amine compounds useful for catalysts for polyurethane form-forming compositions. The cyclic amine compounds of the invention provide distinct benefits for reaction compositions, methods, and polyurethane foams based on their desirable physical and catalytic properties.

TREATED POROUS MATERIAL

The present disclosure describes a method for preparing a treated cellulosic material comprising: providing a cellulosic material; a first treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with an aqueous dispersion comprising a polymer, the polymer comprising an olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer neutralized at least in part by ammonia or an amine; and a second treatment protocol comprising heating the cellulosic material, wherein at least a portion of the ammonia or the amine is liberated from the cellulosic material. 1. A method for preparing a treated cellulosic material comprising:(a) providing a cellulosic material;(b) a first treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with an aqueous dispersion comprising a polymer, the polymer comprising an olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer neutralized at least in part by a neutralizing agent comprising ammonia or an amine; and(c) a second treatment protocol comprising heating the cellulosic material, wherein at least a portion of the ammonia or the amine is liberated from the cellulosic material, and wherein the temperature of the second treatment protocol is 40-180° C.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the impregnating of the first treatment protocol is conducted under pressure greater than or lower than ambient.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymer is ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer comprises claim 1 , in polymerized form claim 1 , a monomer selected from the group comprising ethylene claim 1 , propylene claim 1 , 1-butene claim 1 , 3-methyl-1-butene claim 1 , 4-methyl-1-pentene claim 1 ,3-methyl-1-pentene claim 1 , 1-heptene claim 1 , 1-hexene claim 1 , 1-octene claim 1 , 1-decene claim 1 , 1-dodecene claim 1 , butadiene claim 1 , styrene or a mixture thereof.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer comprises claim 1 , in polymerized form claim 1 , a carboxylic acid monomer ...

TREATED POROUS MATERIAL

The present disclosure describes a treated cellulosic material comprising: a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising: a polymer comprising an olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer; and a modifying agent comprising a polyamine having greater than or equal to 2 amine groups, wherein the modifying agent crosslinks at least a portion of the polymer.

Adduct curing agents

An adduct including a reaction product of (a) at least one cyclic polyamine compound; and (b) at least one epoxy resin compound; a curable composition including (i) the above adduct, and (ii) at least one thermosetting epoxy resin compound; and a thermoset prepared from the above curable composition.

BIS-IMIDAZOLINE COMPOUNDS AS CORROSION INHIBITORS AND PREPARATION THEREOF

The disclosure provides compositions and methods for inhibiting corrosion of a copper surface using a bis-imidazoline compound having an aromatic group, such as an aryl bis-imidazoline. The bis-imidazoline corrosion inhibitor can provide one or more advantage in use such as synergistic performance in aqueous and acidic media at low active dosages, resistance to decomposition or degradation in the presence of harsh reagents, ease of dispersion in an aqueous system, and improved thermal stability over conventional triazole based inhibitors. The disclosure also provides methods for the synthesis of bis-imidazoline compounds. 2. The method of wherein Ris an arylene group claim 1 , optionally ring substituted.3. The method of wherein R′ is selected from phenylene claim 2 , naphthylene claim 2 , anthracylene claim 2 , phenanthrylene claim 2 , biphenylene and indylene claim 2 , optionally ring substituted.4. The method of wherein R′ is phenylene claim 3 , optionally ring substituted.10. The method of wherein the composition comprises one or more component(s) selected from the group consisting of a dispersant claim 1 , a surfactant claim 1 , a pH adjuster claim 1 , a biocide claim 1 , a scale inhibitor claim 1 , and a defoamer.11. The method of wherein the aqueous composition is used as a heat exchange agent in an industrial application.12. An aqueous composition capable of inhibiting corrosion of an article comprising a metal surface that includes copper claim 1 , the composition comprising (a) a corrosion inhibiting amount of a compound of Formula I of ; and(b) one or more component(s) selected from the group consisting of a dispersant, a surfactant, a pH adjuster, a biocide, a scale inhibitor, and a defoamer.13. A method for preparing an aryl bis-imidazoline compound comprising a step of reacting an aryl acid or aryl acid halide with an alkylene diamine to provide an aryl bis-imidazoline compound.2016. The method of claim wherein the aryl halide is terephthaloyl chloride ...

Preparation of high molecular weight, branched, acyclic polyalkyleneamines and mixtures thereof

A process for preparing high molecular weight, branched, acyclic polyalkyleneamines comprising transaminating a reaction mixture that includes at least a first polyalkyleneamine component that contains at least two non-tertiary amine groups separated from one another by a ternary or higher carbon atom and a second polyalkyleneamine component having the formula wherein x, y, and z are the same or different and are integers of from 1 to 10; a, b, c, d, e, and f are the same or different and are H or hydrocarbyl of from 1 to 10 carbon atoms; A, B, C, D, E, are the same or different and are H or hydrocarbyl of from 1 to 10 carbon atoms; provided that at least two of the amine groups are primary or secondary.

Amine polyether polyols and polyurethane foam compositions made from cyclic amine compounds

The present invention describes cyclic amine compounds useful for catalysts for polyurethane form-forming compositions, as well as amine alkoxylates and amine polyether polyols formed form the cyclic amines. The cyclic amine compounds of the invention provide distinct benefits for reaction compositions, methods, and polyurethane foams based on their desirable physical and catalytic properties.

Process for preparing diaryl oxides by decarboxylation

Provided is a process for the preparation of diaryl oxide compounds. The process uses a mixed metal oxide catalyst containing oxides of aluminum and magnesium to decarboxylate a diaryl carbonate compound to yield the diaryl oxide compound.

Transamination of nitrogen-containing compounds to high molecular weight polyalkyleneamines

A process for preparing high molecular weight acyclic polyamines comprising providing a reaction mixture that includes at least a first component comprising a first organic, nitrogen-containing compound that contains at least two non-tertiary amine groups separated from one another by a ternary or higher carbon atom spacing that can be transaminated in the presence of a hydrogenation/dehydrogenation catalyst to form a mixture of higher molecular weight, acyclic polyamines while minimizing the formation of cyclic polyamines.

TREATED POROUS MATERIAL

The present disclosure describes a treated cellulosic material comprising: a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising: a polymer comprising an olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer; a modifying agent comprising a bivalent, trivalent, or tetravalent metal ion.

Polyaminopolyamide-epichlorohydrin resins for use as clay and shale inhibition agents for the drilling industry

The hydration of clays and shale in drilling operations may be inhibited by employing an aqueous based drilling fluid comprising a shale hydration inhibition agent comprising a polyaminopolyamide-epichlorohydrin resin, preferably the polyamino polyamide-epichlorohydrin resin is a reaction product of an aliphatic polyamine, an aliphatic polycarboxylic acid, and epichlorohydrin. The shale hydration inhibition agent should be present in the aqueous based drilling fluid in sufficient concentration to reduce the reactivity, such as swelling, of clays and shale when exposed to water-based drilling fluids.

Decolorization of amines

The present invention provides methods that are used to decolorize compositions containing one or more amines in the presence of one or more weak acids. Significantly, the weak acids, particularly organic acids such as glacial acetic acid, when used in combination with a heat treatment produce dramatically less by-products than do the stronger mineral acids, making heat treatments and subsequent separation techniques more effective while producing less waste. In some modes of practice, the weak acids do not need to be neutralized, eliminating neutralizing steps and waste streams associated with neutralization. Low color products can be obtained easily at very high yield as a consequence.

LOW METAL LOADED, CATALYST COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING ACIDIC MIXED METAL OXIDE AS SUPPORT

The invention provides a method of transaminating a reactant with a catalyst composition comprising support and catalyst portions. The support includes an acidic mixed metal oxide including a transitional alumina and a second metal oxide. The transitional alumina can comprise delta or theta alumina, in combination with other transitional phases, or an alpha or gamma alumina. The second metal oxide has a weight percentage less than the weight percentage of alumina. The catalyst portion is 25 weight percent or less of the catalyst composition and is composed of nickel and rhenium. The catalyst portion includes nickel in an amount in the range of 2 to 20 weight percent, based upon total catalyst composition weight, and there is no boron in the catalyst portion. The method provides high activity and selectivity for reactant transamination to a desired product while minimizing the formation of unwanted cyclic products. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reactant compound is EDA and the aminated product is DETA.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein DETA is present in a product mixture containing PIP and the DETA to PIP ratio is in the range of 9:1 to 13:1 at 25% EDA conversion.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reactant compound is EDA and the aminated product is TETA.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein TETA is present in a product mixture containing PIP and the TETA to PIP ratio is in the range of 0.75:1 to about 1.5:1 at 25% EDA conversion.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the support portion comprises the second metal oxide in an amount in the range of 5 weight percent to less than 50 weight percent claim 1 , based upon the weight of the support portion.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the catalyst portion is 20 weight percent or less of the catalyst composition.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the nickel and rhenium are present in the catalyst portion in a weight ratio in the range of 3:1 ...

METHODS OF MAKING CYCLIC, N-AMINO FUNCTIONAL TRIAMINES

The present invention provides strategies for making cyclic triamines. Reactant media including certain precursors and/or certain types of catalysts can be converted into cyclic triamines with improved conversion and selectivity. The strategies can be incorporated into reactions that involve transamination schemes and/or reductive amination schemes. In the case of transamination, for instance, using transamination to cause ring closure of higher amines in the presence of a suitable catalyst leads to desired cyclic triamines with notable conversion and yield. In the case of reductive amination, reacting suitable polyfunctional precursors in the presence of a suitable catalyst also yields cyclic triamines via ring closure with notable selectivity and conversion. Both transamination and reductive amination methodologies can be practiced under much milder temperatures than are used when solely acid catalysts are used. Preferred embodiments can produce reaction mixtures that are generally free of salt by-products. 1. A method of making a cyclic triamine of the type comprising a cyclic moiety comprising first and second nitrogen backbone atoms and an N-amino moiety pendant from at least one of the nitrogen backbone atoms , comprising the step of causing ring closure of a hydroxyl functional amine in the presence of a catalyst comprising Ni and Re under conditions effective to cause the hydroxyl functional amine to react with itself to form the cyclic triamine.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hydroxyl functional amine is a linear dihydroxyalkyleneamine.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hydroxyl functional amine is a branched dihydroxyalkyleneamine.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hydroxyl functional amine is a branched hydroxyalkyldialkylenetriamine.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hydroxyl functional amine is a linear hydroxyalkyldialkylenetriamine. The present non-provisional patent Application is a divisional of U.S. patent application ...

LOW METAL LOADED, ALUMINA SUPPORTED, CATALYST COMPOSITIONS AND AMINATION PROCESS

The present invention provides catalyst compositions useful for transamination reactions. The catalyst compositions have a catalyst support that includes transitional alumina, use a low metal loading (for example, less than 25 wt. %), and do not require the presence of rhenium. The catalyst compositions are able to advantageously promote transamination of a reactant product (such as the transamination of EDA to DETA) with excellent activity and selectivity, and similar to transaminations promoted using a precious metal-containing catalyst. 1. A method for transaminating a reactant compound comprising a step of contacting a reactant compound with a catalyst composition comprising:(a) a support portion comprising an acidic mixed metal oxide comprising a transitional alumina and a second metal oxide, wherein the second metal oxide has a weight percentage that is less than the weight percentage of alumina, and(b) a catalyst portion comprising one or more metals selected from the group consisting of cobalt, nickel, and copper,wherein there is no, or less than 0.01 wt. % rhenium in the catalyst composition, and the catalyst portion is 25 wt. % or less of the catalyst composition, andwherein the reactant compound becomes transaminated to an aminated product.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reactant compound is ethylenediamine (EDA) and the aminated product is diethylenetriamine (DETA).3. The method of claim 2 , wherein DETA is present in a product mixture containing PIP and the DETA to PIP ratio is in the range of 10:1 to 13:1 at 25% EDA conversion.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reactant compound is EDA and the aminated product is triethylenetetramine (TETA).5. The method of claim 4 , wherein TETA is present in a product mixture containing piperazine (PIP) and the TETA to PIP ratio is in the range of 1:1 to about 1.5:1 at 25% EDA conversion.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reactant compound is EDA which is provided as a liquid feed to the catalyst ...

DECOLORIZATION OF AMINES

The present invention provides methods that are used to decolorize compositions containing one or more amines in the presence of one or more weak acids. Significantly, the weak acids, particularly organic acids such as glacial acetic acid, when used in combination with a heat treatment produce dramatically less by-products than do the stronger mineral acids, making heat treatments and subsequent separation techniques more effective while producing less waste. In some modes of practice, the weak acids do not need to be neutralized, eliminating neutralizing steps and waste streams associated with neutralization. Low color products can be obtained easily at very high yield as a consequence. 1. A method of reducing color of a composition including one or more amines and one or more color bodies , comprising the steps of:(a) providing the composition, wherein the composition has an initial color;(b) heat treating the composition in the presence of at least one weak acid under conditions effective to modify the composition so that a separation technique can more effectively separate at least a portion of the amines from at least a portion of the color bodies; and(c) after heat treating, using at least the separation technique to recover at least a portion of the amines from the heat treated composition in a manner such that the recovered portion has less color relative to the initial color.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of using a color characteristic of the heat treated composition to help determine when heat treating is complete.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (a) comprises providing a amine composition having a color in the range from about 400 APHA to about 5000 APHA.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the amine composition comprises linear triethylenetetramine and/or a congener thereof.5. The method of claim claim 1 , wherein the at least one weak acid comprises an organic acid.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one weak ...

TRANSAMINATION OF NITROGEN-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS TO HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYALKYLENEAMINES

A process for preparing high molecular weight acyclic polyamines comprising providing a reaction mixture that includes at least a first component comprising a first organic, nitrogen-containing compound that contains at least two non-tertiary amine groups separated from one another by a ternary or higher carbon atom spacing that can be transaminated in the presence of a hydrogenation/dehydrogenation catalyst to form a mixture of higher molecular weight, acyclic polyamines while minimizing the formation of cyclic polyamines. 1. A method of making a linear high molecular weight polyamine-containing product mixture comprising the steps of:(a) providing a reaction composition comprising one or more nitrogen-containing compounds comprising a first component that has at least two non-tertiary amine groups separated from one another by at least a ternary or higher carbon atom spacing (C3 or greater spacing) and, optionally, a second component that has at least two nitrogen containing groups separated from one another by a second carbon atom spacing; and(b) subjecting the reaction composition to a transamination reaction in the presence of a hydrogenation/dehydrogenation catalyst to obtain the linear high molecular weight polyamine-containing mixture.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the component comprises a nitrogen-containing compound having (i) at least two non-tertiary amine groups separated from one another by a ternary or greater carbon atom spacing (C3 or greater spacing) claim 1 , (ii) at least two nitrile functionalities separated by at least one carbon atom (C1 spacing) claim 1 , (iii) at least one nitrile functionality and one non-tertiary amine functionality separated from one another by a binary or greater carbon atom spacing (C2 or greater spacing).6. The method of claim 3 , wherein each R is H.7. A method of making a mixture of congeners of high molecular weight polyamines claim 3 , comprising the steps of: providing a reaction mixture comprising first ...

TRANSAMINATION OF NITROGEN-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS TO MAKE CYCLIC AND CYCLIC/ACYCLIC POLYAMINE MIXTURES

A transamination process is described to prepare polyamine product mixtures from reactants comprising mixed nitrogen-containing compounds with binary carbon spacing between nitrogen-containing groups (a binary component). A second nitrogen-containing component with a second carbon atom spacing between nitrogen-containing groups may also be employed. The molar ratio between the binary and second components can be adjusted to customize the product composition for desired end uses. 1. A method of making a cyclic polyamine-containing product mixture comprising the steps of:(a) providing a reaction composition comprising one or more nitrogen-containing compounds having a binary component that has at least two non-tertiary amine groups separated from one another by a binary carbon atom spacing (C2 spacing) and, optionally, a second component that has at least two nitrogen containing groups separated from one another by a second carbon atom spacing; and(b) subjecting the reaction composition to a transamination reaction in the presence of a hydrogenation/dehydrogenation catalyst to obtain the cyclic polyamine-containing mixture.2. A method of making a cyclic polyamine-containing product mixture , comprising the steps of:(a) providing information indicative of a transamination product mixture composition as a function of a molar ratio of a reaction composition having a binary component that has at least two non-tertiary amine groups separated from one another by a binary carbon atom spacing (C2 spacing) and, a second component that has at least two nitrogen containing groups separated from one another by a second carbon atom spacing; and(b) using the information to provide the reaction mixture; and(c) subjecting the reaction mixture to a transamination reaction in the presence of a hydrogenation/dehydrogenation catalyst.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the binary and second components are provided in a single nitrogen-containing compound.4. A method of making ...

PROCESSES FOR SEPARATING ONE OR MORE AMINE BYPRODUCTS FROM ONE OR MORE DESIRED AMINES

The present invention relates to separating one or more amine byproducts from one or more desired amines. More particularly, the invention involves forming a byproduct component with one or more amine byproducts and a first adjuvant component. The byproduct component has an enhanced separation characteristic relative to separating the amine byproducts from the desired amines in the absence of an adjuvant. Preferably, the byproduct component is separated in the presence of a second adjuvant component that preferably has a boiling point less than the boiling point of the first adjuvant component.

FOAM CONTROL

A method for controlling foam comprising providing a food composition comprising a foam control agent and a foodstuff, the foam control agent; and processing the food composition. A food composition comprising a foodstuff and a foam control agent. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the foam control agent contains 0.5 to 100 percent claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , of the composition as shown in Equation (1).3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the foam control agent contains 30 to 100 percent claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , of the composition as shown in Equation (1).4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the quantity of the foam control agent in the food composition is 0.01 to 5 percent claim 1 , by weight.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the quantity of the foam control agent in the food composition is 0.1 to 1 percent claim 1 , by weight.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the foam control agent further comprises a solvent.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the foam control agent further comprises a surfactant or an emulsifier.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the food processing comprises one or more of washing claim 1 , slicing claim 1 , fermenting claim 1 , grating claim 1 , crushing claim 1 , peeling claim 1 , or mixing.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the foam control agent further comprises an additive comprising an ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer claim 1 , butylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer claim 1 , ethylene oxide/butylene oxide block copolymer claim 1 , a wax claim 1 , or a silicone-based material.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the foodstuff comprises potato derivatives or beet derivatives.12. The food composition of claim 11 , wherein the quantity of the foam control agent in the food composition is 0.01 to 5 percent claim 11 , by weight.13. The food composition claim 11 , wherein the foam control agent further comprises a solvent.14. The food composition of claim 11 , wherein the foam control agent further comprises an additive ...

FOAM CONTROL

A method for controlling foam comprising providing food composition comprising a foam control agent and a foodstuff, the foam control agent comprising a Mono glycidyl ether adduct or a Diglycidyl ether adduct. A composition useful for foam control comprising a mono glycidyl ether adduct, a diglycidyl ether adduct or combination thereof. 2. The method of wherein the foam control agent is comprised of a mixture of one of the Mono glycidyl ether adducts and one of the Diglycidyl ether adducts.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the foam control agent contains 30 to 100 percent claim 2 , by weight claim 2 , of the mixture of the Mono glycidyl ether adduct and the Diglycidyl ether adduct claim 2 , wherein the mixture is any one of Entries (1) through (24).4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the quantity of the foam control agent in the food composition is 0.01 to 5 percent claim 1 , by weight.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the quantity of the foam control agent in the food composition is 0.1 to 1 percent claim 1 , by weight.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the foam control agent further comprises a solvent.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the foam control agent further comprises a surfactant or an emulsifier.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the food processing comprises one or more of washing claim 1 , slicing claim 1 , fermenting claim 1 , grating claim 1 , crushing claim 1 , peeling claim 1 , or mixing.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the foodstuff comprises a potato derivative.11. A food composition comprised of a food stuff and the composition of .12. The food composition of claim 11 , wherein the foodstuff is a potato claim 11 , potato derivative claim 11 , beet or beet derivative.13. The food composition of claim 12 , wherein the foodstuff is a sugarbeet or sugarbeet derivative.14. The composition of claim 10 , wherein the mixture is comprised of the mono glycidyl ether adduct and the diglycidyl ether adduct of any one of the rows.16. (canceled) The ...

PROCESS FOR PREPARING DIARYL OXIDES BY DECARBOXYLATION

Provided is a process for the preparation of diaryl oxide compounds. The process uses a mixed metal oxide catalyst containing oxides of aluminum and magnesium to decarboxylate a diaryl carbonate compound to yield the diaryl oxide compound. 1. A process for preparing a diaryl oxide compound , the process comprising:contacting a diaryl carbonate compound with a mixed metal oxide catalyst under decarboxylation conditions effective to produce the diaryl oxide compound,wherein the mixed metal oxide catalyst contains oxides of aluminum and magnesium and is calcined at a temperature of from 400to 650° C. prior to the contacting step, andwherein the concentration of water is 0.2 weight-percent or less based on the total weight of the reactants, including catalyst and any solvent, in the contacting step.2. The process of wherein the mixed metal oxide catalyst is calcined at a temperature of from 550 to 650° C.3. The process of wherein the mixed metal oxide catalyst is calcined at a temperature of from 550 to 650° C. claim 1 , the elevated temperature for the contacting step is from 350 to 400° C. claim 1 , and wherein the diaryl oxide compound is selectively formed at a concentration of at least 8 weight percent based on the total weight of aryl products generated.4. The process of wherein the diaryl oxide compound is diphenyl carbonate and the diaryl oxide produced is diphenyl oxide.5. The process of wherein the diaryl carbonate compound is present in a solvent.6. A process for producing a heat transfer fluid claim 1 , the process comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, '(a) preparing a diaryl oxide compound according to the process of by contacting a diaryl carbonate compound with a mixed metal oxide catalyst under decarboxylation conditions effective to produce the diaryl oxide compound, wherein the mixed metal oxide catalyst contains oxides of aluminum and magnesium and is calcined at a temperature of from 400 to 650° C. prior to the contacting step, ...

CYCLIC AMINE COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS, AND POLYURETHANE FOAMS MADE THEREFROM

The present invention describes cyclic amine compounds useful for catalysts for polyurethane form-forming compositions. The cyclic amine compounds of the invention provide distinct benefits for reaction compositions, methods, and polyurethane foams based on their desirable physical and catalytic properties. 2. The composition of further comprising a hydrofluorochlorocarbon or a hydrofluorocarbon.4. The composition of further comprising a (b) a polyol; and (c) a polyisocyanate.5. The composition of claim 1 , where claim 1 , in Formula I or II claim 1 , at least one of R claim 1 , R claim 1 , or R is a C1-C3 hydrocarbyl group.6. The composition of claim 5 , where claim 5 , in Formula I or II claim 5 , R claim 5 , R claim 5 , and R are independently selected from —CH claim 5 , —CHCH claim 5 , —CHCHCH claim 5 , —CH(CH) claim 5 , —CH(CH)CHCH(CH) claim 5 , and —CHCH(CHCH)CHCHCHCH.7. The composition of claim 6 , where claim 6 , in Formula I or II claim 6 , R claim 6 , R claim 6 , and R are —CH.8. The composition of wherein the hydrofluorochlorocarbon or hydrofluorocarbon is selected from the group consisting of chlorodifluoromethane; 1-chloro-1 claim 1 ,1-difluoroethane; 1 claim 1 ,1-difluoroethane; 1 claim 1 ,2-difluoroethane; 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,2-tetrafluoroethane; 2 claim 1 ,2-dichloro-1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1-trifluoroethane; 1 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,2-trifluoroethane; 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-heptafluoropropane; 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-pentafluoropropane; 1 claim 1 ,2-dichloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-trifluoropropene; 1-chloro-1 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-tetrafluoropropane; 1-chloro-3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3 trifluoropropene; cis-1 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-tetrafluoropropene; 1 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-pentafluoropropane; 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,3-pentafluorobutane; and 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,2-tetrafluoroethyl methyl ether.9. The composition ...

FORMATION OF HIGHER MOLECULAR WEIGHT CYCLIC POLYAMINE COMPOUNDS FROM CYCLIC POLYAMINE COMPOUNDS

The present invention provides strategies for making higher weight, cyclic polyamines from lower molecular weight, cyclic polyamine starting compounds via transamination. The higher molecular weight, cyclic polyamines are structurally similar to the lower molecular weight, cyclic polyamine starting compounds. The reactants used in the present invention include a cyclic polyamine component that comprises at least two amine groups separated from one another by at least a binary carbon atom spacing, and that can be transaminated to form a higher molecular weight, cyclic polyamine compound. The higher molecular weight, cyclic polyamine has at least two cyclic rings joined to one another through a nitrogen-containing hydrocarbyl group. Each of the cyclic rings contains two amine groups separated from one another by binary carbon atom spacing. 115-. (canceled)17. The reaction product of claim 16 , wherein the higher molecular weight polyfunctional amine is BPEA.18. The reaction product of claim 16 , wherein the reaction product further comprises a second higher molecular weight polyfunctional amine that is 2-(4-(2-(piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)piperazin-1-yl)ethanamine.19. The reaction product of claim 16 , wherein the amine of subparagraph (a) is AEP.20. A reaction composition for the manufacture of the polyfunctional amine of comprising(a) an amine selected from 2-(piperazin-1-yl)ethanamine (AEP), 3-(piperazin-1-yl)propan-1-amine, 4-(piperazin-1-yl)butan-1-amine, 5-(piperazin-1-yl)pentan-1-amine, 6-(piperazin-1-yl)hexan-1-amine, 1-(piperazin-1-yl)propan-2-amine and 2-(piperazin-1-yl)propan-1-amine; and(b) a hydrogenation/dehydrogenation catalyst.21. The reaction composition of claim 20 , wherein the hydrogenation/dehydrogenation catalyst comprises a transamination catalyst or a reductive amination catalyst.22. The reaction composition of claim 21 , wherein the hydrogenation/dehydrogenation catalyst is selected from platinum claim 21 , palladium claim 21 , rhodium claim 21 , ...

TREATED POROUS MATERIAL

A treated cellulosic material comprising a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising a cured low viscosity epoxy resin. The present disclosure further describes a method for preparing a treated cellulosic material comprising (a) providing a cellulosic material; and (b) a first treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with a liquid epoxy resin. 1. A treated cellulosic material comprising: 'a thermoset comprising a cured low viscosity epoxy resin.', 'a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising2. The treated cellulosic material of claim 1 , wherein the treated cellulosic material is prepared by (1) impregnating the cellulosic material with a low viscosity epoxy resin claim 1 , and (2) impregnating the cellulosic material with a modifying agent.3. The treated cellulosic material of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the low-viscosity epoxy resin comprises claim 1 , a divinylarene dioxide comprising any substituted or unsubstituted arene nucleus bearing one or more vinyl groups in any ring position claim 1 , the arene portion of the divinylarene dioxide comprises benzene claim 1 , substituted benzenes claim 1 , (substituted) ring-annulated benzenes or homologously bonded (substituted) benzenes claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.4. The treated cellulosic material of any one of - claim 1 , the epoxy resin comprises claim 1 , a liquid epoxy resin having a viscosity less than or equal to 20 cP at 25° C.5. The treated cellulosic material of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the epoxy resin comprises divinylbenzene dioxide.6. The treated cellulosic material of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the modifying agent is capable of curing the epoxy resin.7. The treated cellulosic material of claim 6 , wherein the modifying agent comprises a catalytic curing agent ...

Photocurable Compositions for Three-Dimensional Printing

A three-dimensional printing photocurable composition includes from 20 wt % to 70 wt % of an urethane acrylate component, from 20 wt % to 60 wt % of a multifunctional epoxide component, from 1 wt % to 15 wt % of a monomer component, and from 1 wt % to 8 wt % of a photoinitiator component, based on the total weight of the composition. The urethane acrylate component includes the capping reaction product of an acrylate and an isocyanate terminated prepolymer and the isocyanate-terminated prepolymer is the reaction product of a polyisocyanate and at least one polyol having a molecular weight of at least 3000 g/mol. The multifunctional epoxide component includes one or more multifunctional epoxides. The monomer component includes at least one of a multifunctional acrylate monomer and a multifunctional vinyl ether monomer. 1. A three-dimensional printing photocurable composition for a flexible material based object , the composition comprising:from 20 wt % to 70 wt % of an urethane acrylate component, based on the total weight of the composition, the urethane acrylate component including the capping reaction product of an acrylate and an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer, the isocyanate-terminated prepolymer being the reaction product of a polyisocyanate and at least one polyol having a molecular weight of at least 3000 g/mol;from 20 wt % to 60 wt % of a multifunctional epoxide component that includes one or more multifunctional epoxides, based on the total weight of the composition;from 1 wt % to 15 wt % of a monomer component that includes at least one of a multifunctional acrylate monomer and a multifunctional vinyl ether monomer, based on the total weight of the composition; andfrom 1 wt % to 8 wt % of a photoinitiator component, based on the total weight of the composition.2. The composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the composition includes from 40 wt % to 60 wt % of the urethane acrylate component claim 1 , from 35 wt % to 55 wt % of the difunctional ...

TREATED POROUS MATERIAL

A treated cellulosic material comprising a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising a polymer comprising a sulfopolyester polymer. The present disclosure further describes a method for preparing a treated cellulosic material comprising (a) providing a cellulosic material; and (b) a first treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with an aqueous dispersion comprising a polymer, the polymer comprising a sulfopolyester polymer. 1. A treated cellulosic material comprising:a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising a polymer, the polymer comprising a sulfopolyester polymer.2. The treated cellulosic material of claim 1 , wherein the sulfopolyester polymer comprises claim 1 , in polymerized form claim 1 , a dicarboxylic acid claim 1 , a polyhydroxy compound claim 1 , and claim 1 , a difunctional sulfomonomer.3. The treated cellulosic material of claim 2 , wherein the difunctional sulfomonomer comprises at least one sulfonate group attached to an aromatic nucleus having two functional groups.4. The treated cellulosic material of claim 3 , wherein each of the two functional groups are selected from the list consisting of hydroxyl claim 3 , carboxyl or amino functional groups.5. The treated cellulosic material of any one of - claim 3 , wherein the difunctional sulfomonomer is selected from the group consisting of 5-(sodiosulfo)isophthalic acid claim 3 , 5-(lithiosulfo)-isophthalic acid claim 3 , and the methyl esters thereof or a mixture thereof.6. The treated cellulosic material of claim 2 , wherein the dicarboxylic acid comprises one or more of aromatic claim 2 , saturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acids claim 2 , or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acids.7. The treated cellulosic material of claim 2 , wherein the polyhydroxy compound comprises a ...

RHENIUM RECOVERY FROM USED REDUCTIVE AMINATION CATALYSTS

The present invention provides techniques that selectively recover Re from reductive amination catalysts. In particular, the present invention allows Re to be recovered selectively relative to Ni, Co, and/or Cu, and particularly Ni, that are often present on reductive amination catalysts. The present invention uses a combination of oxidation and extraction techniques to selectively recover Re relative to Ni, Co, and/or Cu. Advantageously, the recovery is selective even when using aqueous solutions for extraction. 1. A method for recovering rhenium from a reductive amination catalyst , comprising the steps of:a) providing a heterogeneous catalyst that has been used in a reducing atmosphere to carry out a reductive amination, wherein the catalyst comprises a substrate and at least one species comprising rhenium and at least one species comprising nickel supported on the substrate, wherein the at least one species comprising rhenium has a first solubility in a liquid carrier, and wherein the substrate comprises at least 15 weight percent alumina based on the total weight of the substrate;b) causing the catalyst to contact the liquid carrier in the presence of heat and at least one oxidizing agent under conditions effective to convert at least a portion of the Re-containing species into a Re-containing product that has a second solubility in the liquid carrier, wherein the second solubility is greater than the first solubility; andc) extracting the Re-containing product into the liquid carrier.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a guest/host structure and the heterogenous catalyst is supported at least upon the guest particles.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (a) comprises calcining and reducing the substrate.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises alumina and silica.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heterogeneous catalyst further comprises at least one of a Co-containing species and a Cu-containing species.6. The ...

CYCLIC KETAL COMPOUNDS HAVING LONG SIDE CHAINS USEFUL AS FOAM CONTROL AGENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRODUCTS

Cyclic ketal compounds provide excellent foam protection when having at least one moiety of a threshold size (comprising 4 or more carbon atoms) pendant from a ketal carbon. The carbons in such moieties may be present in one or more chains. The cyclic ketal compounds of the present invention are compatible with foodstuff manufacturing. In particular, it has been discovered that the cyclic ketal compounds of the present invention exhibit excellent foam control performance in both potato and sugar beet processing systems. 1. A method of controlling foam in the manufacture of a food or beverage product , comprising the steps of:a) providing a foodstuff; andb) processing the foodstuff composition in the presence of at least one cyclic ketal compound comprising a ketal carbon and at least two other ketal ring carbons, wherein the cyclic ketal compound comprises first and second ketal side chains that are pendant from the ketal carbon, wherein the first ketal side chain comprises 1 or more carbon atoms, and wherein the second ketal side chain includes 4 or more carbon atoms.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one foodstuff ingredient or foodstuff ingredient precursor comprises at least one of one or more saponins claim 1 , one or more starches claim 1 , one or more proteins claim 1 , one or more sugars claim 1 , and combinations of these.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one foodstuff ingredient or foodstuff ingredient precursor comprises at least a portion of a sugar beet or a sugar beet derivative.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one foodstuff ingredient or foodstuff ingredient precursor comprises at least a portion of a potato or a potato derivative.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the other ketal ring carbons comprises a pendant ring substituent comprising at least one hydroxyl group.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least the second ketal side chain comprises at least 4 to 30 carbon atoms and is nonlinear.7. ...

READILY BIODEGRADABLE ALKOXYLATE MIXTURES

A mixture of octanols, nonanols and decanols is useful for the preparation of alkoxylates, which alkoxylates may be used as surfactants, which surfactants have surprisingly good biodegradability. 2. An alkoxylate mixture of wherein R1 is methyl or ethyl claim 1 , x is 3 or 4 claim 1 , y is 1 or 2 claim 1 , and m has an average value of from 1 to 15.3. An alkoxylate mixtures of wherein R1 is methyl claim 1 , x is 3 or 4 claim 1 , y is 1 or 2 claim 1 , and m has an average value of from 3 to 5.4. An alkoxylate mixture of any of wherein R1 is methyl claim 1 , R2 is hydrogen claim 1 , x is 3 or 4 claim 1 , y is 1 or 2 claim 1 , m has an average value of from 3 to 5 claim 1 , and n has an average value of 3 to 15.5. An alkoxylate mixture of wherein m is from 3 to 5 and n is from 3 to 40.6. An alkoxylate mixture of wherein m is 3 to 10 claim 1 , and n is from 1 to 40.7. An alkoxylate mixture of comprising 10 to 40 mole percent of compounds with x+y=4 claim 1 , 20 to 80 mole percent of compounds with x+y=5 claim 1 , and 10 to 40 mole percent of compounds with x+y=6 claim 1 , wherein the total mole percent is 100.8. An alkoxylate mixture of comprising 20 to 30 mole percent of compounds with x+y=4 claim 1 , 40 to 60 mole percent of compounds with x+y=5 claim 1 , and 20 to 30 mole percent of compounds with x+y=6 claim 1 , wherein the total mole percent is 100.9. A cleaning composition comprising a mixture of .10. An alkoxylate mixture of prepared by a process comprising the following steps. (1) conducting a cross aldol condensation of a mixture of butyraldehyde and valeraldehyde under reaction conditions sufficient to produce a corresponding mixture of enals; (2) hydrogenating the mixture of enals under reaction conditions sufficient to produce a mixture of alcohols; and (3) alkoxylating the mixture of alcohols in one or more stages under reaction conditions sufficient to produce the alkoxylate mixture. This disclosure relates to compounds that are useful as biodegradable ...

METALLOSILICATE CATALYST REGENERATION

According to a least one feature of the present disclosure, a method includes the steps: (a) providing a metallosilicate catalyst that has been used to catalyze a chemical reaction; and (b) heating the metallosilicate catalyst to a temperature from 200° C. to 425° C. for a period of hours to hours. 1. A method , comprising the steps: (a) providing a metallosilicate catalyst that has been used to catalyze a chemical reaction; and (b) heating the metallosilicate catalyst to a temperature from 200° C. to 425° C. for a period of 0.5 hours to 5 hours.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of heating the metallosilicate catalyst is performed in the absence of a liquid.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step: catalyzing the chemical reaction between an olefin and an alcohol using the metallosilicate catalyst.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the alcohol is selected from the group consisting of methanol claim 3 , ethanol claim 3 , monoethylene glycol claim 3 , diethylene glycol claim 3 , propylene glycol claim 3 , triethylene glycol claim 3 , polyethylene glycol claim 3 , monopropylene glycol claim 3 , dipropylene glycol claim 3 , tripropylene glycol claim 3 , polypropylene glycol claim 3 , 1 claim 3 ,3-propanediol claim 3 , 1 claim 3 ,2-butanediol claim 3 , 2 claim 3 ,3-butanediol claim 3 , 1 claim 3 ,4-butanediol claim 3 , 1 claim 3 ,6-hexanediol claim 3 , 1 claim 3 ,4-cyclohexanemethanediol claim 3 , glycerol and/or combinations thereof.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the olefin comprises a C12-C14 alpha-olefin.6. The method of claim 3 , further comprising the step of: generating an (poly)alkylene glycol monoalkyl ether.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of heating the metallosilicate catalyst lasts for a period of 1 to 4 hours.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the step of heating the metallosilicate catalyst is performed at a pressure of less than 4000 Pa.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the step of heating the metallosilicate ...

COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR THE DEHYDRATION OF GASES

The present invention relates to a dehydration composition and method of use thereof for drying gas streams, in particular natural gas streams, wherein the dehydration composition comprises (i) a glycol, (ii) an imidazole compound, and optionally (iii) one or more of an alkali metal carboxylate, an additional glycol different than (i), an alkanolamine, a phosphate acid, a salt of a phosphate acid, a borate acid, a salt of a borate acid, a sweetening agent, a low temperature viscosity improver, a corrosion inhibitor, an antifoaming agent, or mixtures thereof. 2. The composition of wherein Rto Rare independently selected from H claim 1 , or a branched or linear alkyl group having from 2 to 4 carbons claim 1 , a hydroxyalkyl group having from 2 to 4 carbons claim 1 , or an aminoalkyl group having from 2 to 4 carbons.3. The composition of wherein Ris a polyoxyalkyl group having the formula:{'br': None, 'sub': 5', 'n', '6, '—(R—O)—R'}{'sub': '5', 'wherein Ris an alkylene group having from 1 to 6 carbons,'}{'sub': '6', 'Ris H or a linear or branched alkyl group having form 1 to 20 carbons,'}andn is equal to 1 to 10.4. The composition of wherein R claim 2 , R claim 2 , and Rare H claim 2 , Ris ethylene claim 2 , n is 4 claim 2 , and Ris methyl.5. The composition of wherein R claim 2 , R claim 2 , and Rare H claim 2 , and Ris methyl.6. The composition of wherein(i) the glycol is monoethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, monopropylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, tetrapropylene glycol, or glycerol.7. The gas dehydration composition of wherein(i) the glycol is triethylene glycoland(ii) the imidazole compound is 1-(2, 5, 8, 11-tetraoxatridecan-13-yl)-imidazole.9. The process of wherein the gas is natural gas.10. The process of comprising the step of:(a) contacting said gas stream in a continuous counter current contact zone with said dehydrating composition to form a water-rich dehydrating composition.11. The process ...

PROCESS FOR CONTROLLING CORROSION IN PETROLEUM REFINING UNITS

A process for controlling corrosion and fouling in petroleum refining units. The corrosion controlling agent comprises an amine and an alcohol. The process comprises the step of adding the amine and the alcohol to the overhead system of the petroleum refining unit, either separately or in combination. 1. A process for controlling corrosion in an overhead system of a refining unit comprising water condensate and petroleum products comprising the step of adding to the system an amine and an alcohol.2. The process of wherein the amine is an alkylamine claim 1 , an alkanolamine claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.3. The process of wherein the amine is dimethylethanolamine (DMEA) claim 1 , dimethylisopropanolamine (DMIPA) claim 1 , ethylenediamine (EDA) claim 1 , methoxypropylamine (MOPA) claim 1 , monoethanolamine (MEA) claim 1 , dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) claim 1 , morpholine claim 1 , trimethylamine (TMA) claim 1 , picoline claim 1 , pyridine claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.4. The process of wherein the alcohol is a polyol claim 1 , polyether diol claim 1 , polyether triol claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.5. The process of wherein the alcohol is a polyol based on ethylene glycol reacted with ethylene oxide claim 1 , a polyol based on ethylene glycol reacted with propylene oxide claim 1 , or a polyol based on ethylene glycol reacted with ethylene oxide and propylene oxide claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.6. The process of wherein the alcohol is a polyol based on glycerol reacted with ethylene oxide claim 1 , a polyol based on glycerol reacted propylene oxide claim 1 , a polyol based on glycerol reacted butylene oxide claim 1 , a polyol based on glycerol reacted ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide and/or butylene oxide claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.7. The process of wherein the alcohol is ethylene glycol claim 1 , diethylene glycol claim 1 , triethylene glycol claim 1 , tetraethylene glycol claim 1 , glycerol claim 1 , polyethylene glycol claim 1 , polypropylene glycol claim ...

TREATED POROUS MATERIAL

The present disclosure describes a treated cellulosic material comprising: a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising: a polymer comprising an olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer; and a modifying agent comprising a quat. 1. A treated cellulosic material comprising: a polymer comprising an olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer; and', 'a modifying agent comprising a quat., 'a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising2. The treated cellulosic material of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the carboxylic acid groups of the copolymer are neutralized.3. The treated cellulosic material of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer comprises claim 1 , in polymerized form claim 1 , a monomer selected from the group comprising ethylene claim 1 , propylene claim 1 , 1-butene claim 1 , 3-methyl-1-butene claim 1 , 4-methyl-l-pentene claim 1 ,3-methyl-1-pentene claim 1 , 1-heptene claim 1 , 1-hexene claim 1 , 1-octene claim 1 , 1-decene claim 1 , 1-dodecene claim 1 , butadiene claim 1 , styrene or a mixture thereof.4. The treated cellulosic material of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer comprises claim 1 , in polymerized form claim 1 , a carboxylic acid monomer or anhydride monomer selected from the group comprising acrylic acid claim 1 , maleic acid maleic anhydride claim 1 , or a mixture thereof.5. The treated cellulosic material of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the polymer comprises a mixture of one or more polymers in addition to the olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer.6. The treated cellulosic material of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the modifying agent comprises a quaternary ammonium compound of the formula RRRRNX where each R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , and Rindependently is alkyl claim 1 , alkenyl claim ...

METALLOSILICATE CATALYST SOLVENTS

A method including the step contacting an olefin, an alcohol, a metallosilicate catalyst and a solvent, wherein the solvent comprises structure (I): wherein Rand Rare each selected from the group consisting of an aryl group and an alkyl group with the proviso that at least one of Rand Ris an aryl group, further wherein n is 1-3. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the alcohol is monoethylene glycol or diethylene glycol claim 1 , glycerol or combinations thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of:generating an alkylene glycol monoalkyl ether.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the olefin comprises a C-Calpha-olefin.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metallosilicate catalyst has a silica to alumina ratio from 10 to 300.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the solvent is from 50 wt % to 80 wt % of the combined olefin claim 5 , alcohol claim 5 , and a solvent.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein Ris an aryl group and Ris an alkyl group.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein Ris selected from the group consisting of phenyl and naphthyl claim 7 , Ris a linear or branched alkyl having the formula (CH)CHwherein m is from 0-10.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the solvent is selected from the group consisting of dimethyl phthalate claim 8 , diethyl phthalate claim 8 , dibutyl phthalate claim 8 , methyl benzoate claim 8 , ethyl benzoate claim 8 , trimethyl 1 claim 8 , 2 claim 8 , 4-benzentricarboxylate and combinations thereof.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of contacting the olefin claim 1 , the alcohol claim 1 , the metallosilicate catalyst and the solvent claim 1 , further comprises:the contacting the olefin, the alcohol, the metallosilicate catalyst, the solvent and a second solvent comprising an ether group.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the second solvent is selected from the group consisting of dimethoxyethane claim 10 , bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether claim 10 , triethylene glycol dimethyl ether and combinations thereof.12. The method of ...

Water-based compositions

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards water-based compositions that include a reaction product formed by reacting a polyol and an aminopolycarboxylic compound.

SOLVENTLESS COMPOSITIONS

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards solventless compositions that include a reaction product formed by reacting a polyol and an aminopolycarboxylic compound. 1. A solventless composition comprising ,the reaction product made by reacting a polyol and an aminopolycarboxylic compound; andan isocyanate.2. The solventless composition of claim 1 , wherein the aminopolycarboxylic compound is an ethylenediaminetetraacetic compound.3. The solventless composition of claim 1 , wherein the aminopolycarboxylic compound is selected from ethylenediaminetetraacetic anhydride claim 1 , ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The solventless composition claim 1 , wherein the reaction product has from 0.03 to 10.0 weight percent of units derived from the aminopolycarboxylic compound based upon a total weight of the reaction product.5. The solventless composition of claim 1 , wherein the polyol has a weight average molecular weight from 300 to 12 claim 1 ,000 g/mol.6. The solventless composition of claim 1 , wherein the polyol has an average functionality from 1.5 to 5.0.7. The solventless composition of claim 1 , wherein the polyol and aminopolycarboxylic compound are reacted at a molar ratio from 100:0.5 to 100:10 moles of polyol hydroxyl group to moles of aminopolycarboxylic compound functional group.8. The solventless composition of claim 1 , wherein the solventless composition has an isocyanate index in a range from 1.0 to 1.6.9. A laminate formed from the solventless composition of . Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards solventless compositions, more specifically, embodiments are directed towards solventless compositions that include a reaction product formed by reacting a polyol and an aminopolycarboxylic compound.Solventless compositions may include a polyol and an isocyanate, among other possible ingredients. A solventless composition may be brought into contact with two substrates such that the polyol ...

METHODS OF ETHERIFICATION

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards methods of etherification including modifying a zeolite catalyst with silica to provide a silica modified zeolite catalyst; and contacting the silica modified zeolite catalyst with an olefin and an alcohol to produce a monoalkyl ether. 1. A method of etherification , the method comprising:modifying a zeolite catalyst with silica to provide a silica modified zeolite catalyst having a silica loading from 15 to 50 weight percent based upon a total weight of the silica modified zeolite catalyst; andproducing a monoalkyl ether by contacting the silica modified zeolite catalyst with an olefin and an alcohol.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the zeolite catalyst a zeolite beta catalyst.3. The method of claim 1 , including reducing templates of the zeolite catalyst prior to the modifying.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein reducing templates of the zeolite catalyst includes calcining the zeolite catalyst.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the olefin includes from 6 to 30 carbon atoms.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the olefin is a C-Colefin.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the alcohol is selected from the group consisting of monoethylene glycol claim 1 , diethylene glycol claim 1 , glycerol claim 1 , and combinations thereof. Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards methods of etherification more specifically, embodiments are directed towards methods of etherification including modifying a zeolite catalyst with silica to provide a silica modified zeolite catalyst and producing a monoalkyl ether by contacting the silica modified zeolite catalyst with an olefin and an alcohol.Monoalkyl ethers are useful for a number of applications such as solvents, surfactants, and chemical intermediates, for instance. There is continued focus in the industry on developing new and improved materials and/or methods that may be utilized for making monoalkyl ethers.The present disclosure provides methods of ...

Metal polyols for use in a polyurethane polymer

The present disclosure provides for a metal chelated polyol liquid and/or a metal chelated polyether polyol liquid that can be used in an isocyanate-reactive composition and a reaction mixture for forming a polyurethane polymer. The metal chelated polyester polyol liquid is a reaction product of a chelating polyester polyol having a chelating moiety and a metal compound having a metal ion. The metal chelated polyether polyol liquid is a reaction product of a chelating polyether polyol having a chelating moiety and a metal compound having a metal ion. The chelating moiety of the chelating polyester polyol or the chelating polyether polyol chelates the metal ion to form the metal chelated polyester polyol liquid or the metal chelated polyether polyol liquid, respectively, having a mole ratio of the metal ion to the chelating moiety of 0.05:1 to 2:1.

AUTOCATALYTIC POLYOL USEFUL FOR POLYURETHANE FOAM MANUFACTURE

The present invention discloses a tertiary amine initiator and polymeric polyol compositions made therefrom useful for making polyurethane polymers, especially polyurethane foams. Said polyurethane polymer foams demonstrate a good balance of mechanical properties, physical properties, and low emissions. The tertiary amine initiator is one or more partially alkylated amine compound have the Structure II: RRN—(R′—NH)—(R′—NR)—R′—NRRwherein R′ is a Cto Clinear or branched alkyl group, R, R, R, and Rare independently a hydrogen or a Cto Clinear or branched alkyl group with the proviso that at least one of R, R, R, and Ris not hydrogen, Ris a hydrogen or a Cto Clinear or branched alkyl group, x is from 1 to 33, y is from 0 to 32, and z is from 0 to 15, with the proviso that x-y is equal to or greater than 1 and the number of N—H bonds in (II) is greater than 0 and less than 8. 7. A process to make a polyurethane polymer by reaction of a mixture comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00004', 'claim 4'}, '(A) a polymeric polyol formulation comprising the polymeric polyol composition of ;'}(B) at least one organic isocyanate;(C) optionally a blowing agent;and(D) optionally additives or auxiliary agents known per se for the production of polyurethane polymers.8. The process of wherein the reaction occurs in the presence of a blowing agent and the polyurethane polymer is produced in the form of a polyurethane flexible foam.9. A process to make a polyurethane polymer by reaction of a mixture comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00005', 'claim 5'}, '(A) a polymeric polyol formulation comprising the polymeric polyol composition of ;'}(B) at least one organic isocyanate;(C) optionally a blowing agent;and(D) optionally additives or auxiliary agents known per se for the production of polyurethane polymers.10. The process of wherein the reaction occurs in the presence of a blowing agent and the polyurethane polymer is produced in the form of a polyurethane flexible foam.11. A ...

METHODS OF ETHERIFICATION

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards methods of etherification including reducing templates of a zeolite catalyst to provide a reduced template zeolite catalyst having from 3 to 15 weight percent weight percent of templates maintained following calcination of zeolite catalyst; and contacting the reduced template zeolite catalyst with an olefin and an alcohol to produce a monoalkyl ether. 1. A method of etherification , the method comprising:reducing templates of a zeolite catalyst to provide a reduced template zeolite catalyst having from 3 to 15 weight percent of templates maintained following calcination of the zeolite catalyst; andcontacting the reduced template zeolite catalyst with an olefin and an alcohol to produce a monoalkyl ether.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a weight of the zeolite catalyst is reduced from 5 weight percent to 15 weight percent based upon a total weight of the zeolite catalyst and templates.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the zeolite catalyst a zeolite beta catalyst.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein reducing templates of the zeolite catalyst includes calcining the zeolite catalyst at a temperature from 300° C. to 510° C.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the zeolite catalyst is calcined from 1 hour to 24 hours.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the templates comprise ammonium ions.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the olefin includes from 6 to 30 carbon atoms.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the olefin is a C-Colefin.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the alcohol is selected from the group consisting of monoethylene glycol claim 1 , diethylene glycol claim 1 , glycerol claim 1 , and combinations thereof. Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards methods of etherification, more specifically, embodiments are directed towards methods of etherification including reducing templates of a zeolite catalyst to provide a reduced template zeolite catalyst and contacting the reduced template zeolite ...

GLYCOL ETHER AMINES FOR USE AS CLAY AND SHALE INHIBITION AGENTS FOR THE DRILLING INDUSTRY

The hydration of clays and shale in drilling operations may be inhibited by employing an aqueous based drilling fluid comprising a shale hydration inhibition agent having the formula: (Formula I should be inserted here.) wherein R is hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbons, Ris an alkylene group having 1 to 12 carbons, and Ris an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbons. The shale hydration inhibition agent should be present in the aqueous based drilling fluid in sufficient concentration to reduce the reactivity, such as swelling, of clays and shale when exposed to water-based drilling fluids. 2. The composition of wherein:R is hydrogen or methyl,{'sub': '1', 'Ris methylene or ethylene, and'}{'sub': '2', 'Ris methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, or butyl.'}3. The composition of wherein the shale inhibition agent is 2-methoxy-1-aminoethane claim 1 , 2-ethoxy-1-aminoethane claim 1 , 2-propoxy-1-aminoethane claim 1 , 2-butoxy-1-aminoethane claim 1 , 1-methoxy-2-aminopropane claim 1 , 1-ethoxy-2-aminopropane claim 1 , 1-propoxy-2-aminopropane claim 1 , or 1-butoxy-2-aminopropane.4. The composition of further comprising one or more of a fluid loss control agent claim 1 , a weighting material claim 1 , a viscosifying agent claim 1 , a dispersant claim 1 , a lubricant claim 1 , a corrosion inhibitor claim 1 , a defoamer claim 1 , or a surfactant.5. The composition of wherein the aqueous based continuous phase is fresh water claim 1 , sea water claim 1 , brine claim 1 , mixtures of water and water soluble organic compounds claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.7. The method of wherein:R is hydrogen or methyl,{'sub': '1', 'Ris methylene or ethylene, and'}{'sub': '2', 'Ris methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, or butyl.'}8. The method of wherein the shale inhibition agent is 2-methoxy-1-aminoethane claim 6 , 2-ethoxy-1-aminoethane claim 6 , 2-propoxy-1-aminoethane claim 6 , 2-butoxy-1-aminoethane claim 6 , 1-methoxy-2-aminopropane claim 6 , 1-ethoxy-2-aminopropane claim 6 , 1- ...

TREATED POROUS MATERIAL

The present disclosure describes a treated cellulosic material comprising a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising a reaction product of an epoxy resin, an acrylic latex and a carboxylated curing agent and/or amine curing agent. The present disclosure further describes a method for preparing a treated cellulosic material comprising providing a cellulosic material; and a first treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with an aqueous dispersion, the aqueous dispersion comprising an epoxy resin and an acrylic latex. 19-. (canceled)10. A method for preparing a treated cellulosic material comprising:providing a cellulosic material; anda first treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with an aqueous dispersion, the aqueous dispersion comprising an epoxy resin and an acrylic latex, wherein the impregnation of the first treatment protocol is conducted under a pressure that is greater than or lower than ambient.11. The method for preparing a treated cellulosic material of claim 10 , further comprising:a second treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with a modifying agent, the modifying agent comprising a carboxylated curing agent, or an amine curing agent.12. (canceled)13. The method of claim 10 , wherein the epoxy resin comprises a diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A claim 10 , the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol F claim 10 , 1 claim 10 ,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether claim 10 , 1 claim 10 ,6-hexanediol diglycidyl ether claim 10 , a diglycidyl ester of phthalic acid claim 10 , 1 claim 10 ,4-cyclohexanedmethanol diglycidyl ether claim 10 , 1 claim 10 ,3-cyclohexanedmethanol diglycidyl ether claim 10 , a diglycidyl ester of hexahydrophthalic acid claim 10 , a novolac resin claim 10 , or a combination thereof.14. The method of claim 10 , wherein the carboxylated curing agent is the reaction product ...

DETERGENT ADDITIVE

A detergent additive comprising an active comprising one or both of tetraacetylethylenediamine, triacetylethylenediamine; and an interpolymer complex, the interpolymer complex comprising both a proton-accepting-(co)polymer and a proton-donating (co)polymer. 1. A detergent additive comprising:an active comprising one or both of tetraacetylethylenediamine or triacetylethylenediamine; andan interpolymer complex, the interpolymer complex comprising both a proton-accepting-(co)polymer and a proton-donating (co)polymer;wherein the detergent additive comprises 25 weight percent or less of the active and 75 weight percent or more of the interpolymer complex.2. The detergent additive of claim 1 , wherein the proton-donating (co)polymer is selected from the group consisting of poly(meth)acrylic acid claim 1 , carboxymethyl cellulose claim 1 , ethylene acrylic acid copolymer claim 1 , pectin claim 1 , xanthan gum claim 1 , and alginic acid.3. The detergent additive of claim 1 , wherein the proton-accepting (co)polymer is a homo-polymer or co-polymer selected from one or more of the group consisting of polyethylene oxide claim 1 , polyethylene glycol claim 1 , polypropylene glycol claim 1 , polypropylene oxide claim 1 , ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymer claim 1 , polyvinyl alcohol and methyl cellulose.4. The detergent additive of any one of to claim 1 , comprising 90 weight percent or less of the active and 10 weight percent or more of the interpolymer complex.5. The detergent additive of any one of to claim 1 , comprising 25 weight percent or less of the active and 75 weight percent or more of the interpolymer complex.6. The detergent additive of any one of to claim 1 , comprising 90 weight percent or less of the active and 10 weight percent or more of the interpolymer complex.7. The detergent additive of any one of to claim 1 , comprising 25 weight percent or less of the active and 75 weight percent or more of the interpolymer complex.8. The detergent additive of claim ...

PROCESS FOR MAKING HYDROXYETHYL PIPERAZINE COMPOUNDS

The present invention relates to an improved process for making hydroxyethyl piperazine compounds especially mono-hydroxyethyl piperazine. The improvement comprises reacting piperazine and an alkylene oxide, preferably ethylene oxide in a reactive distillation column. 1. A process for producing hydroxyalkyl piperazine compounds , comprising the steps of:i) feeding a feed stream of piperazine at a first location into a reactive distillation column having a top, middle, and a bottom,{'sub': 2', '8, 'ii) feeding a feed stream of a Cto Calkylene oxide at one or more second location into the reactive distillation column,'}iii) performing the reaction of piperazine and ethylene oxide in a reaction zone of the reactive distillation column,iv) removing an overhead stream comprising unreacted piperazine from the top of the reactive distillation column,v) removing a bottoms product containing hydroxyethyl piperazine compounds from the bottom of the reactive distillation column.2. The process of wherein the first location of the feed stream of piperazine is towards the top of the reactive distillation column and the second location of the feed stream of alkylene oxide is at a location lower on the reactive distillation column than the first location.3. The process of wherein the alkylene oxide feed is fed at multiple locations into the reactive distillation column.4. The process of further comprising the steps of:vi) passing the removed overhead stream comprising unreacted piperazine through a condenser,vii) condensing the unreacted piperazine from the overhead stream,andviii) recycling the unreacted piperazine back into the reactive distillation column at a third location which is above the second location of the alkylene oxide feed.5. The process of further comprising the steps of:ix) passing at least a portion of the bottoms product through a reboiler,x) evaporating a portion of the bottoms product,andxi) adding the evaporated portion back to the bottom of the reactive ...

WEATHERABLE COATINGS

An adduct including a reaction product of (a) at least one cycloaliphatic amine compound, and (b) at least one cycloaliphatic epoxy resin compound; a curable epoxy resin coating composition including (i) the above adduct; and (ii) at least one thermosetting epoxy resin compound; and a cured weatherable coating prepared from the above curable composition. 1. An adduct comprising a reaction product of(a) at least one cycloaliphatic amine compound, and(b) at least one cycloaliphatic epoxy resin compound; wherein the at least one epoxy resin compound comprises cyclohexanedimethanol epoxy resin; hydrogenated bisphenol A epoxy resin; or mixtures thereof.2. The adduct of claim 1 , wherein the at least one cycloaliphatic epoxy resin compound is 1 claim 1 ,4-cyclohexanedimethanol epoxy resin.3. The adduct of claim 1 , wherein the cycloaliphatic amine compound is an ethyleneamine compound.4. The adduct of claim 3 , wherein the cycloaliphatic amine compound comprises bis(2-(piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)amine; aminoethyl piperazine; 2-(4-(2-(piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)piperazin-1-yl)ethanamine; or mixtures thereof.5. The adduct of claim 4 , wherein the cycloaliphatic amine compound comprises bis(2-(piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)amine.6. The adduct of claim 1 , wherein the cycloaliphatic amine compound is a diamine.7. The adduct of claim 6 , wherein the diamine is selected from the group consisting of isophorone diamine; bis-aminomethylcyclohexane; bis(4-aminocyclohexyl)methane; and mixtures thereof.8. The adduct of claim 1 , wherein the mole ratio of the at least one cycloaliphatic amine compound to the at least one cycloaliphatic epoxy resin compound is from about 2 to about 20.9. A process for preparing an adduct comprising reacting(a) at least one cycloaliphatic amine compound, and(b) at least one cycloaliphatic epoxy resin compound; wherein the at least one cycloaliphatic epoxy resin compound comprises 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol epoxy resin; hydrogenated bisphenol A epoxy resin; or mixtures ...

Foam control

A method for controlling foam comprising providing a food composition comprising a foam control agent and a food-stuff, and processing the food composition, wherein the foodstuff comprises potato derivatives or beet derivatives. A food composition comprising a foodstuff and a foam control agent, and wherein the foodstuff comprises potato derivatives or beet derivatives.

AMINE ALKOXYLATE COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR USE AS LUBRICANT ADDITIVES

Provided are compositions and their use as dispersant and/or detergent additives for lubricants. The compositions comprise an amine alkoxylate of the formula I: (I) wherein R-R, R′-R; x, x′, A, A′ and A″ are as defined herein. 3. The composition of wherein R-Rand R-Rare independently hydrogen or linear or branched C-Calkyl.4. The composition of wherein R-Rand R-Rare each hydrogen.7. The composition of wherein R claim 2 , R claim 2 , R claim 2 , R claim 2 , R claim 2 , and R are independently CHCH(CH) or CH(CH)CH.8. The composition of wherein the amine alkoxylate has a number average molecular weight ranging from 280 to 10 claim 1 ,000 g/mol.10. A lubricant formulation comprising:a base oil; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a performance additive comprising the composition of .'}11. A method for providing dispersancy claim 1 , detergency claim 1 , or both to a lubricant formulation for use in a fuel burning engine claim 1 , the method comprising: including in the lubricant formulation the composition of . This invention relates generally to alkoxylate compositions and their use as dispersant and/or detergent additives for lubricants in fuel burning engines. More particularly, the invention relates to amine alkoxylate compositions for use in such applications.Modern lubricants find use in a wide variety of applications. Lubricants can have various functions, including controlling friction between surfaces of moving parts, reducing wear of moving parts, reducing corrosion of surfaces of moving parts, particularly metal surfaces, damping mechanical shock in gears, and forming a seal on the walls of engine cylinders. A lubricant composition contains a base oil and typically one or more additives or modifiers that provide additional performance properties to the lubricant composition.Soot or sludge formation is a widely encountered problem with many lubricants, particularly those that are used in fuel burning engines, such as automotive engines, ...

Adduct curing agents

An adduct including a reaction product of (a) at least one cyclic polyamine compound; and (b) at least one epoxy resin compound; a curable composition including (i) the above adduct, and (ii) at least one thermosetting epoxy resin compound; and a thermoset prepared from the above curable composition.

ETHYLENEAMINE EPOXY HARDENER

A curable composition comprising a blend of: a) an epoxy resin; and b) a hardener comprising a polyfunctional amine is disclosed. The curable composition can be used in a variety of applications including, but not limited to coatings, civil engineering, flooring, composites, adhesives, and electrical laminates. 3. A curable composition in accordance with wherein said polyfunctional amine is bis(2-(piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)amine.4. A curable composition in accordance with further comprising a hardener other than said polyfunctional amine.5. A curable composition in accordance with wherein the epoxy resin is selected from the group consisting of aromatic epoxy resins and aliphatic epoxy resins.6. A curable composition in accordance with having an epoxy to amine hydrogen equivalent weight ratio is in the range of from 0.7 to 1.3.7. A curable composition in accordance with further comprising a catalyst.8. A curable composition in accordance with wherein the catalyst is present in an amount in the range of from 5 weight percent to 1 weight percent claim 7 , based on the total weight of the composition.9. A process for preparing a curable composition comprising admixing a) an epoxy resin and b) hardener comprising the polyfunctional amine of .10. A process for preparing a thermoset comprising curing the curable composition of .11. A process in accordance with claim 10 , wherein said curing is carried out at a temperature in the range of from 0° C. to 200° C.12. An article prepared from the curable composition of .13. An article in accordance with claim 12 , wherein the article is selected from the group consisting of a coating claim 12 , a composite claim 12 , an adhesive claim 12 , and an electrical laminate. 1. Field of the InventionThe present invention is related to epoxy resins. More particularly, the present invention is related to hardeners for epoxy resins.2. Background of the InventionPrimary and secondary amines and their epoxy-adducts are the most widely used ...

PROCESS FOR MAKING ETHOXYLATED AMINE COMPOUNDS

An improved process for making ethoxylated amine compounds such as ethanolamines. The improvement comprises the addition of an acid to the amine compound prior to the addition of ethylene oxide to a reactor wherein the ethoxylated amine compound is prepared. The improvement reduces the concentration of undesirable glycol ether and/or vinyl ether ethoxylate byproducts which may contribute to undesirable properties, such as color and foaming, of the ethoxylated amine compounds. 1. In a process and under conditions for making an ethoxylated amine compound from the reaction of ethylene oxide and an amine compound wherein undesirable amine glycol ether byproducts and/or vinyl ether ethoxylates are formed , the improvement comprises adding an acid to a reaction mixture comprising an amine compound selected from ammonia , a primary amine , and a secondary amine , prior to or concurrently with the addition of ethylene oxide to a reactor wherein the ethoxylated amine compound is prepared , provided that the ethoxylated amine compound is not piperazine or a piperazine derivative.2. The improved process of wherein the acid is present in an amount of from 0.001 to 10 weight percent based on the total weight of the reaction mixture.3. The improved process of wherein the acid is a mineral acid or an organic acid having a pKa of equal to or less than 13.4. The improved process of wherein the acid is phosphoric acid claim 1 , sulfuric acid claim 1 , hydrochloric acid claim 1 , boric acid claim 1 , nitric acid claim 1 , or a carboxylic acid.5. The improved process of wherein ethylene oxide is present in an amount of from 0.9 to 1.0 mol equivalents of ethylene oxide for each NH based on the amount of amine compound.6. The improved process of wherein the process is conducted at a reaction temperature of 250° C. or less.7. The improved process of wherein an acid is added to the reactor in a process for making monoethanolamine claim 1 , diethanolamine claim 1 , or triethanolamine8. The ...

Treated porous material

A treated cellulosic material comprising: a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, the cellulosic material comprising wood including wood or wood composite materials, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising: a polymer comprising a water soluble polyol; and a modifying agent comprising a hydrophobic polyalkylene polyol. A method for preparing a treated cellulosic material comprising: providing a cellulosic material; a first treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with a polymer, the polymer comprising a water-soluble polyol; and a second treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with a modifying agent, the modifying agent comprising a hydrophobic polyalkylene polyol.

TREATED POROUS MATERIAL

A method for preparing a treated cellulosic material comprising: providing a cellulosic material; a first treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with an aqueous solution comprising a polymer, the polymer comprising a water-soluble polyetheramine; and a second treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with a modifying agent, the modifying agent comprising an aqueous dispersion comprising an epoxy-containing resin. 1. A method for preparing a treated cellulosic material comprising:(a) providing a cellulosic material;(b) a first treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with an aqueous solution comprising a polymer, the polymer comprising a water-soluble polyetheramine; and(c) a second treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with a modifying agent, the modifying agent comprising an aqueous dispersion comprising an epoxy-containing resin.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polyetheramine is a polyether monoamine or a polyether diamine.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the epoxy-containing resin is an epoxy or an epoxy imbibed thermoplastic polymer.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the epoxy-containing resin is a diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A claim 1 , the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol F claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,6-hexanediol diglycidyl ether claim 1 , the diglycidyl ester of phthalic acid claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,4-cyclohexanedimethanol diglycidyl ether claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,3-cyclohexanedimethanol diglycidyl ether claim 1 , the diglycidyl ester of hexahydrophthalic acid claim 1 , or a novolac resin claim 1 , or a combination thereof.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the thermoplastic polymer portion of the epoxy imbibed thermoplastic polymer formulation is an acrylic latex.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first treatment protocol and the second treatment protocol are performed concurrently.7. The method of claim ...

NANOFLUID

The present disclosure describes a nanofluid comprising a polar fluid medium; and a functionalized carbon nanomaterial. The present disclosure further describes a process for preparing a nanofluid comprising providing a functionalized carbon nanomaterial; providing a polar fluid medium; and dispersing the functionalized carbon nanomaterial in the polar fluid medium by ultrasonication. 1. A nanofluid comprising:a polar fluid medium; anda functionalized carbon nanomaterial, wherein the functionalized carbon nanomaterial comprises an alkanolamineized form of a carbon nanomaterial, wherein the alkanolamineized form of the carbon nanomaterial is prepared by reacting a carbodiimide activated carbon nanomaterial with an alkanolamine, wherein the carbon nanomaterial comprises a single graphene sheet or multiple graphene sheets.2. The nanofluid of claim 1 , wherein the polar fluid medium comprises a glycol claim 1 , water claim 1 , an organic salt claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. (canceled)4. The nanofluid of claim 1 , wherein the nanofluid has improved thermal conductivity as compared to the polar fluid medium alone.5. The nanofluid of claim 1 , wherein the nanofluid containing the functionalized carbon nanomaterial has improved dispersion stability as compared to a nanofluid containing unfunctionalized carbon nanomaterial.6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. The nanofluid of claim 1 , wherein the alkanolamine comprises one or more of straight chain alkanolamine claim 1 , branched chain alkanolamine claim 1 , polyetheramine claim 1 , cyclic alkanol amines claim 1 , aromatic alkanol amines claim 1 , and piperazine derivatives.10. The nanofluid of claim 2 , wherein the glycol comprises one or more of straight chain mono glycols claim 2 , branched chain mono glycols claim 2 , straight chain diglycols claim 2 , and branched chain diglycols.11. The nanofluid of claim 1 , further comprising a corrosion inhibitor.12. The nanofluid of claim 1 , wherein the functionalized ...

AMINE POLYETHER POLYOLS AND POLYURETHANE FOAM COMPOSITIONS MADE FROM CYCLIC AMINE COMPOUNDS

The present invention describes cyclic amine compounds useful for catalysts forpolyurethane form-forming compositions, as well as amine alkoxylates and amine polyether polyols formed form the cyclic amines. The cyclic amine compounds of the invention provide distinct benefits for reaction compositions, methods, and polyurethane foams based on their desirable physical and catalytic properties. 25-. (canceled)6. The composition of wherein the polyol-generating monomer is selected from the group consisting of epoxides and haloalcohols claim 1 , or the group consisting of ethylene oxide claim 1 , propylene oxide claim 1 , and butylene oxide.7. The composition of claim 1 , where in Formula I claim 1 , II claim 1 , III claim 1 , or IV claim 1 , x and x′ are 0 (a covalent bond).8. The composition of where in Formula I or II claim 1 , R claim 1 , R-R claim 1 , and R-Rare hydrogen.9. The composition of wherein the cyclic amine of Formula I is bis(2-piperazin-1-ylethyl)amine; the cyclic amine of the Formula II is 2-(4-(2-(piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)piperazin-1-yl)ethanamine; the amine alkoxylate of Formula I is 2 claim 1 ,2′-(4 claim 1 ,4′-(((2-hydroxyethyl)azanediyl)bis(ethane-2 claim 1 ,1-diyl))bis(piperazine-4 claim 1 ,1-diyl))diethanol claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,1′-(4 claim 1 ,4′-(((2-hydroxypropyl)azanediyl)bis(ethane-2 claim 1 ,1-diyl))bis(piperazine-4 claim 1 ,1-diyl))bis(propan-2-ol) claim 1 , or 1 claim 1 ,1′-(4 claim 1 ,4′-(((2-hydroxybutyl)azanediyl)bis(ethane-2 claim 1 ,1-diyl))bis(piperazine-4 claim 1 ,1-diyl))bis(butan-2-ol); or the amine alkoxylate of Formula II is 2 claim 1 ,2′-((2-(4-(2-(4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)azanediyl)diethanol claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,1′-((2-(4-(2-(4-(2-hydroxypropyl)piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)azanediyl)bis(propan-2-ol) claim 1 , or 1 claim 1 ,1′-((2-(4-(2-(4-(2-hydroxybutyl)piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)azanediyl)bis(butan-2-ol).1011-. (canceled)13. The amine polyether polyol of claim 12 , ...

TREATED POROUS MATERIAL

The present disclosure describes a treated cellulosic material comprising a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising a polymer comprising an olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer; and a modifying agent comprising an epoxy. 1. A treated cellulosic material comprising: a polymer comprising an olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer; and', 'a modifying agent comprising an epoxy., 'a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising2. The treated cellulosic material of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the carboxylic acid groups of the copolymer are neutralized.3. The treated cellulosic material of claim 1 , wherein the olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer comprises claim 1 , in polymerized form claim 1 , a monomer selected from the group comprising ethylene claim 1 , propylene claim 1 , 1-butene claim 1 , 3-methyl-1-butene claim 1 , 4-methyl-1-pentene claim 1 , 3-methyl-1-pentene claim 1 , 1-heptene claim 1 , 1-hexene claim 1 , 1-octene claim 1 , 1-decene claim 1 , 1-dodecene claim 1 , butadiene claim 1 , styrene claim 1 , (meth)acrylic acid claim 1 , maleic acid claim 1 , maleic anhydride claim 1 , or a mixture thereof.4. The treated cellulosic material of claim 1 , wherein the olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer comprises claim 1 , in polymerized form claim 1 , a carboxylic acid monomer selected from the group comprising (meth)acrylic acid claim 1 , maleic acid or a mixture thereof.5. The treated cellulosic material of claim 1 , wherein the polymer comprises one or more polymers in addition to the olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer.6. The treated cellulosic material of claim 1 , wherein the modifying agent is an aromatic or aliphatic glycidyl ether or a glycidyl amine or a cycloaliphatic epoxy.7. The treated cellulosic material of claim 1 , wherein the modifying agent comprises a ...

ALKYL ETHER AMINE FOAM CONTROL COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF PROCESSING FOODSTUFFS

Alkyl ether amines are used as foam control compounds in foodstuff processing. The alkyl ether amines can be used at various stages during industrial processing of vegetables, fruits, and plants, such as potatoes and beets. The alkyl ether amines are generally of lower molecular weights and therefore easily transported to the foam layer to break the foam structure. Further, the alkyl ether amines are water soluble and therefore can be readily removed from the food processing system. 1. A method for controlling foam while processing a foodstuff , comprising:forming a composition comprising a foodstuff and a compound that has a number of carbon atoms in the range of 3 to 34, a number of ether oxygens in the range of 1 to 6, and an amine moiety, andprocessing the composition, wherein the compound controls foam while processing the composition.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the foam control compound has 4 to 10 carbon atoms.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the amine moiety is a primary amine moiety.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the composition includes a plurality of compounds of Formula I such that x has an average value of 0 to 5.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein (a) Ris methyl claim 4 , (b) Ris methyl claim 4 , or both (a) and (b).7. (canceled)8. The method of claim 4 , wherein x is 0 claim 4 , 1 claim 4 , or 2.9. The method of wherein the compound is selected from any of the following groups:(a) 2-methoxyethylamine, 2-ethoxyethylamine, 2-propoxyethylamine, 2-butoxyethylamine, 2-pentyloxyethylamine, 2-hexyloxyethylamine, 2-septyloxyethylamine, and 2-octyloxyethylamine;(b) 1-methoxypropan-2-amine, 1-ethoxypropan-2-amine, 1-propoxypropan-2-amine, 1-butoxypropan-2-amine, 1-pentyloxypropan-2-amine, 1-hexyloxypropan-2-amine, 1-septyloxypropan-2-amine, and 1-octyloxypropan-2-amine;(c) 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)-1-aminoethane, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)-1-aminoethane, 2-(2-propoxyethoxy)-1-aminoethane, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)-1-aminoethane, 2-(2-pentyloxyethoxy)-1-aminoethane, and ...

REDUCTIVE AMINATION OF DIETHANOLAMINE AND RESULTING PRODUCT MIXTURE

The invention provides a method for the reductive amination of diethanolamine to form a product composition that includes piperazine (PIP) and aminoethylethanolamine (AEEA). A catalyst with a transitional alumina/second metal oxide support and a mixture of catalytic metals is used for the reaction which results in low levels of non-PIP and non-AEEA side products. 1. A method of making a piperazine- and aminoethylethanolamine-containing composition comprising steps of:(a) providing a reaction composition comprising diethanolamine; and(b) subjecting the reaction composition to a reductive amination in the presence of ammonia and a catalyst composition, the catalyst composition comprising a support portion and a catalyst portion, the support portion comprising an acidic mixed metal oxide comprising a transitional alumina and a second metal oxide, the catalyst portion comprising a first metal selected from the group consisting of cobalt, nickel, and copper, and a second metal selected from the group consisting of rhenium, ruthenium, rhodium, platinum, palladium, and iridium, wherein reductive amination of diethanolamine forms a product composition comprising piperazine and aminoethylethanolamine.2. The method of wherein the transitional alumina comprises a theta phase alumina claim 1 , delta phase alumina claim 1 , or mixtures of theta and delta phase aluminas.3. The method of wherein the transitional alumina is more than 50 weight percent of the alumina contained in the support.4. The method of wherein the catalyst portion is 20 wt. % or less of the catalyst composition.5. The method of where claim 1 , in the catalyst portion claim 1 , the first metal is present in an amount greater than the second metal.6. The method of where claim 1 , in the catalyst portion claim 1 , the first metal and the second metal are present in a weight ratio in the range of 10:1 to 1:1.7. The method of wherein the catalyst portion comprises nickel.8. The method of wherein the catalyst ...

Treated porous material

The present disclosure describes a treated cellulosic material comprising a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising a polymer, the polymer comprising a polyurethane polymer. The present disclosure further describes a method for preparing a treated cellulosic material comprising providing a cellulosic material; and a first treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with an aqueous dispersion comprising a polymer, the polymer comprising a polyurethane polymer; and a second treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with a modifying agent, the modifying agent comprising a hydrophobic amine.

CORROSION INHIBITING COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING BIS-IMIDAZOLINE COMPOUNDS DERIVED FROM ENRICHED LINEAR TETRAMINES

The present invention provides corrosion inhibiting compositions that incorporate at least one bis-imidazoline compound. In the practice of the present invention, a tetramine admixture enriched with respect to linear tetramine is used to prepare the bis-imidazoline compound. “Enriched” means at least 70 weight percent and up to 100% of the tetramine species included in the admixture includes a linear tetramine such as L-TETA. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises at least one nonionic surfactant.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the nonionic surfactant comprises (a) one or more hydrophilic polyalkylene oxide chains containing on average 2 to 100 alkylene oxide repeating units claim 2 , and (b) one or more aromatic hydrophobic moieties.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the nonionic surfactant is derived from one or more seed oils.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the nonionic surfactant comprises one or more hydrophobic claim 2 , branched claim 2 , secondary alcohols that are functionalized with one or more hydrophilic alkylene oxide chains.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein each Z claim 1 , Z claim 1 , Z claim 1 , Z claim 1 , Z claim 1 , and Zis H.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein Ris unsaturated.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the linear tetramine is L-TETA.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least 95 weight percent of the at least one tetramine comprises the linear tetramine.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein step (c) occurs at a temperature in the range from 180° C. to 250° C. at a pressure below normal atmosphere.14. The method of claim 12 , wherein step (c) occurs at a temperature in the range from 180° C. to 250° C. at a pressure below 500 millibar.15. The method of claim 12 , wherein step (c) occurs at a temperature in the range from 180° C. to 250° C. at a pressure below 100 millibar. This application claims priority to Indian Patent Application No. 6132/CHE/2013, filed Dec. 27, 2013, the entire contents of which ...

POLYAMINOPOLYAMIDE-EPICHLOROHYDRIN RESINS FOR USE AS CLAY AND SHALE INHIBITION AGENTS FOR THE DRILLING INDUSTRY

The hydration of clays and shale in drilling operations may be inhibited by employing an aqueous based drilling fluid comprising a shale hydration inhibition agent comprising a polyaminopolyamide-epichlorohydrin resin, preferably the polyamino polyamide-epichlorohydrin resin is a reaction product of an aliphatic polyamine, an aliphatic polycarboxylic acid, and epichlorohydrin. The shale hydration inhibition agent should be present in the aqueous based drilling fluid in sufficient concentration to reduce the reactivity, such as swelling, of clays and shale when exposed to water-based drilling fluids. 2. The composition of wherein the polyaminopolyamide-epichlorohydrin resin is a reaction product ofa) an aliphatic polyamine,b) an aliphatic polycarboxylic acid,andc) epichlorohydrin.3. The composition of whereina) the aliphatic polyamine is diethylenetriamine (DETA), bis(2-piperazin-1-ylethyl)amine (BPEA), one or more congener of triethylenetetramine (TETA), one or more congener of tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA), one or more congener of pentaethylenehexamine (PEHA), dipropylenetriamine (DPTA), or mixtures thereof andb) the aliphatic polycarboxylic acid is malonic acid, succinic acid, glutaric acid, adipic acid, pimelic acid, suberic acid, azelaic acid, sebacic acid, citric acid, isocitric acid, propane-1,2,3-dicarboxylic acids, or mixtures thereof.4. The composition of is the reaction product of adipic acid and DETA claim 2 , adipic acid and TETA claim 2 , adipic acid and L-TETA claim 2 , adipic acid and a mixture of DETA and TETA claim 2 , adipic acid and a mixture of DETA and L-TETA claim 2 , adipic acid and a mixture of TETA and L-TETA; or adipic acid and a mixture of TETA claim 2 , L-TETA and DETA.5. The composition of further comprising one or more of a fluid loss control agent claim 1 , a weighting material claim 1 , a viscosifying agent claim 1 , a bridging agent claim 1 , an anti-bit balling agent claim 1 , a dispersant claim 1 , a lubricant claim 1 , a corrosion ...

AUTOCATALYTIC POLYOLS

The present invention discloses a polymeric polyol composition useful for making polyurethane polymers, especially polyurethane foams. Said polyurethane polymer foams demonstrate a good balance of mechanical properties, physical properties, and low emissions. The polymeric polyol composition is the reaction product(s) of (i) a polyamine initiator composition comprising the polymerization product(s) of aminoethylpiperazine with (ii) at least one epoxide compound, at least one glycidyl ether compound, or mixtures thereof.

TREATED POROUS MATERIAL

A treated cellulosic material comprising a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising a thermoset comprising a cured epoxy resin. The present disclosure further describes a method for preparing a treated cellulosic material comprising (a) providing a cellulosic material; and (b) a first treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with an aqueous dispersion, the aqueous dispersion comprising an epoxy resin and an emulsifying agent. 1. A method for preparing a treated cellulosic material comprising:(a) providing a cellulosic material;(b) a first treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with an aqueous dispersion, the aqueous dispersion comprising an epoxy resin and an emulsifying agent; and(c) a second treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with a modifying agent, the modifying agent comprising a curing agent and/or a catalyst suitable for curing the epoxy resin.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the impregnation of the first treatment protocol is conducted under a pressure that is greater than or lower than ambient.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the epoxy resin comprises claim 1 , an aromatic or aliphatic glycidyl ether claim 1 , a cycloaliphatic epoxy resin claim 1 , a bisphenol F epoxy resin claim 1 , a novolac epoxy resin claim 1 , a glycidylamine-based epoxy resin claim 1 , an alicyclic epoxy resin claim 1 , a linear aliphatic epoxy resin claim 1 , a tetrabromobisphenol A epoxy resin claim 1 , polyglycidyl ethers of polyhydric alcohols claim 1 , polyglycidyl ethers of polyhydric phenols claim 1 , polyglycidyl amides claim 1 , polyglycidyl imides claim 1 , polyglycidyl hydantoins claim 1 , polyglycidyl thioethers claim 1 , epoxidized fatty acids claim 1 , epoxidized drying oils claim 1 , epoxidized polyolefins claim 1 , epoxidized di-unsaturated acid esters claim 1 , epoxidized ...

TREATED POROUS MATERIAL

A treated cellulosic material comprising a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising a polymer comprising a poly(meth)acrylate polymer. The present further describes a method for preparing a treated cellulosic material comprising (a) providing a cellulosic material; and (b) a first treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with an aqueous dispersion comprising a polymer, the polymer comprising a poly(meth)acrylate polymer. 1. A treated cellulosic material comprising: 'a polymer comprising a poly(meth)acrylate polymer.', 'a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising2. The treated cellulosic material of claim 1 , and the treating agent further comprises a modifying agent comprising a hydrophobic amine claim 1 , a bivalent claim 1 , trivalent claim 1 , or tetravalent metal ion claim 1 , a polyamine having greater than or equal to 2 amine groups claim 1 , an epoxy or a quat.3. The treated cellulosic material of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the carboxylic acid groups of the polymer are neutralized.4. The treated cellulosic material of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the poly(meth)acrylate polymer comprises claim 1 , in polymerized form claim 1 , at least one monomer selected from the group comprising acrylic acid claim 1 , methacrylic acid claim 1 , methyl acrylate claim 1 , ethyl acrylate claim 1 , butyl acrylate claim 1 , methyl methacrylate claim 1 , ethyl methacrylate claim 1 , butyl methacrylate claim 1 , 2-ethylhexyl acrylate claim 1 , hydroxyethyl acrylate claim 1 , and hydroxyethyl methacrylate.5. The treated cellulosic material of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic amine is a primary claim 1 , secondary claim 1 , or tertiary amine that contains six or more carbon atoms.6. The treated cellulosic material of ...

TREATED POROUS MATERIAL

A treated cellulosic material comprising a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising a polymer comprising a modified cellulose polymer; and a modifying agent comprising a hydrophobic amine, a metal ion, or a quat. The present disclosure further describes a method for preparing a treated cellulosic material comprising (a) providing a cellulosic material; (b) a first treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with a dispersion comprising a polymer, the polymer comprising a modified cellulose polymer; and (c) a second treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with a modifying agent, the modifying agent comprising a hydrophobic amine, a metal ion, or a quat. 1. A treated cellulosic material comprising: a polymer comprising a modified cellulose polymer; and', 'a modifying agent comprising a hydrophobic amine, a metal ion, or a quat., 'a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising2. The treated cellulosic material of claim 1 , wherein the modified cellulose polymer comprises methyl cellulose claim 1 , ethyl cellulose claim 1 , ethylhydroxyethyl cellulose claim 1 , hydroxypropyl cellulose claim 1 , hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (also called hypromellose) claim 1 , methyl ethyl cellulose claim 1 , carboxymethyl cellulose(CMC) claim 1 , sodium carboxymethyl cellulose claim 1 , or cross-linked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (also called croscarmellose sodium) claim 1 , cellulose gum claim 1 , or cellulose gel claim 1 , and their derivatives.3. The treated cellulosic material of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the polymer comprises one or more polymers in addition to the modified cellulose polymer.4. The treated cellulosic material of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the polymer is a graft copolymer of cellulose.5. The ...

PREPARATION OF HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT, BRANCHED, ACYCLIC POLYALKYLENEAMINES AND MIXTURES THEREOF

A process for preparing high molecular weight, branched, acyclic polyalkyleneamines comprising transaminating a reaction mixture that includes at least a first polyalkyleneamine component that contains at least two non-tertiary amine groups separated from one another by a ternary or higher carbon atom and a second polyalkyleneamine component having the formula wherein x, y, and z are the same or different and are integers of from 1 to 10; a, b, c, d, e, and f are the same or different and are H or hydrocarbyl of from 1 to 10 carbon atoms; A, B, C, D, E, are the same or different and are H or hydrocarbyl of from 1 to 10 carbon atoms; provided that at least two of the amine groups are primary or secondary. 2. The method of wherein the first polyalkyleneamine has at least two non-tertiary amine groups separated from one another by a ternary or greater carbon group.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first polyalkyleneamine is selected from 1 claim 1 ,3-diaminopropane (1 claim 1 ,3-DAP) claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,3-pentanediamine; 1 claim 1 ,3-butanediamine; 2 claim 1 ,2-dimethyl-1 claim 1 ,3-propanediamine; 2 claim 1 ,2-diethyl-1 claim 1 ,3-propanediamine; 1 claim 1 ,3-diamino-2-phenylpropane; 2-(aminomethyl)-2-methyl-1 claim 1 ,3-propanediamine; and combinations thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second polyalkylene amine is tris(2-aminoethyl)amine (TAEA) claim 1 , tris(2-aminopropyl)amine claim 1 , tris(3-aminopropyl)amine claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reaction composition comprises a mixture of 1 claim 1 ,3-diaminopropane (DAP) and TAEA.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the catalyst is a hydrogenation/dehydrogenation catalyst.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the catalyst is supported on a substrate.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the substrate comprises an acidic mixed metal oxide comprising a transitional alumina and a second metal oxide.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the transitional alumina comprises ...

Method for preparing a cyclic triamine

process for the production of one or more ethylene amines by a transamination reaction

Heterogeneous alkoxylation using anion-bound metal oxides

Active-hydrogen compounds, for example, primary and secondary alcohols or diols, are alkoxylated, for example, ethoxylated, using solid anion-bound metal oxide catalysts, such as, zirconium oxysulfate catalyst. Hydrous zicronium oxide is treated with solutions of sulfate phosphate, nitrate or tetrafluoroborate and calcined in air at 300° to 950° C. to produce highly active heterogeneous alkoxylation catalysts. The amorphous catalysts afford narrow molecular weight products. The catalyst can be removed from the product by filtration and reused with no significant loss in activity. Reaction temperatures of 50° to 140° C. are employed for alkoxylation.

Methods of making cyclic, n-amino functional triamines

The present invention provides strategies for making cyclic triamines. Reactant media including certain precursors and/or certain types of catalysts can be converted into cyclic triamines with improved conversion and selectivity. The strategies can be incorporated into reactions that involve transamination schemes and/or reductive amination schemes. In the case of transamination, for instance, using transamination to cause ring closure of higher amines in the presence of a suitable catalyst leads to desired cyclic triamines with notable conversion and yield. In the case of reductive amination, reacting suitable polyfunctional precursors in the presence of a suitable catalyst also yields cyclic triamines via ring closure with notable selectivity and conversion. Both transamination and reductive amination methodologies can be practiced under much milder temperatures than are used when solely acid catalysts are used. Preferred embodiments can produce reaction mixtures that are generally free of salt by-products.

Method to repair a cyclic triamine

Methods of making cyclic, N-amino functional triamines

The present invention provides strategies for making cyclic triamines. Reactant media including certain precursors and/or certain types of catalysts can be converted into cyclic triamines with improved conversion and selectivity. The strategies can be incorporated into reactions that involve transamination schemes and/or reductive amination schemes. In the case of transamination, for instance, using transamination to cause ring closure of higher amines in the presence of a suitable catalyst leads to desired cyclic triamines with notable conversion and yield. In the case of reductive amination, reacting suitable polyfunctional precursors in the presence of a suitable catalyst also yields cyclic triamines via ring closure with notable selectivity and conversion. Both transamination and reductive amination methodologies can be practiced under much milder temperatures than are used when solely acid catalysts are used. Preferred embodiments can produce reaction mixtures that are generally free of salt by-products.

Methods of making cyclic, n-amino functional triamines

Methods for preparing cyclic N-aminofunctional triamines

Un método para preparar una triamina cíclica del tipo que comprende un primer y un segundo átomos de nitrógeno de la cadena principal y un resto N-amino que cuelga de al menos uno de los átomos de nitrógeno de la cadena principal, que comprende las etapas de: proporcionar un compuesto polifuncional que comprende al menos 4 restos de aminas y, opcionalmente, uno o más restos nitrilos; provocar el cierre del anillo del compuesto polifuncional en presencia de un catalizador que comprende al menos uno de Ni y Re bajo condiciones eficaces para provocar que el compuesto reaccione consigo mismo para formar la amina cíclica. A method for preparing a cyclic triamine of the type comprising a first and second nitrogen atoms of the main chain and an N-amino moiety hanging from at least one of the nitrogen atoms of the main chain, comprising the steps of : providing a polyfunctional compound comprising at least 4 amine residues and, optionally, one or more nitrile moieties; cause the ring of the polyfunctional compound to be closed in the presence of a catalyst comprising at least one of Ni and Re under conditions effective to cause the compound to react with itself to form the cyclic amine.

Method of manufacturing ethyleneamines

method for transferring a hydroxyalkyl group from an alkoxylated compound to a nucleophilic compound, method for transalcoxylating an alkoxylated compound, method for transalcoxylating an alkanolamine compound and method for transsoxylating an alkanolamine compound

A process to selectively manufacture diethylenetriamine (deta) or other desirable ethylenamines via continuous transamination of ethylenediamine (eda), and other ethyleneamines over a heterogeneous catalyst system

The present invention reacts ethylenediamine with one or more additional ethyleneamines in the presence of a transamination catalyst to provide a different, preferably more desirable product mix of one or more ethyleneamines.

Low metal loaded, catalyst compositions including acidic mixed metal oxide as support

The invention provides a catalyst composition composed of a support portion and a catalyst portion. The support portion includes an acidic mixed metal oxide including a transitional alumina and a second metal oxide. The transitional alumina can comprise delta or theta alumina, in combination with other transitional phases, or an alpha or gamma alumina. The second metal oxide has a weight percentage that is less than the weight percentage of alumina. The catalyst portion is 25 weight percent or less of the catalyst composition and is composed of nickel and rhenium. The catalyst portion includes nickel in an amount in the range of 2 to 20 weight percent, based upon total catalyst composition weight, and there is no boron in the catalyst portion.

Transamination of nitrogen-containing compounds to make cyclic and cyclic/acyclic polyamine mixtures

A transamination process is described to prepare polyamine product mixtures from reactants comprising mixed nitrogen-containing compounds with binary carbon spacing between nitrogen-containing groups (a binary component). A second nitrogen-containing component with a second carbon atom spacing between nitrogen-containing groups may also be employed. The molar ratio between the binary and second components can be adjusted to customize the product composition for desired end uses.

Formation of higher molecular weight cyclic polyamine compounds from cyclic polyamine compounds

The present invention provides strategies for making higher weight, cyclic polyamines from lower molecular weight, cyclic polyamine starting compounds via transamination. The higher molecular weight, cyclic polyamines are structurally similar to the lower molecular weight, cyclic polyamine starting compounds. The reactants used in the present invention include a cyclic polyamine component that comprises at least two amine groups separated from one another by at least a binary carbon atom spacing, and that can be transaminated to form a higher molecular weight, cyclic polyamine compound. The higher molecular weight, cyclic polyamine has at least two cyclic rings joined to one another through a nitrogen-containing hydrocarbyl group. Each of the cyclic rings contains two amine groups separated from one another by binary carbon atom spacing.

Amine polyether polyols and polyurethane foam compositions made from cyclic amine compounds

Ethyleneamine epoxy hardener

A curable composition comprising a blend of: a) an epoxy resin; and b) a hardener comprising a polyfunctional amine is disclosed. The curable composition can be used in a variety of applications including, but not limited to coatings, civil engineering, flooring, composites, adhesives, and electrical laminates.

Preparation of high molecular weight, branched, acyclic polyalkyleneamines and mixtures thereof

Promoted amines catalysis

This invention relates to a process for making amines by condensing an amino compound in the presence of a condensation catalyst and a condensation catalyst promoter, wherein said condensation catalyst promoter is present in an amount sufficient to promote the condensation catalyst. This invention also relates to an alkyleneamines producers composition rich in triethylenetetramine (TETA), tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA) and pentaethylenehexamine (PEHA).

Amines catalysis using group VIB metal-containing condensation catalysts

This invention relates to a process for making amines by condensing an amino compound in the presence of a Group VIB metal-containing condensation catalyst. This invention also relates to an alkyleneamines producers composition rich in triethylenetetramine (TETA), tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA) and pentaethylenehexamine (PEHA).

Selective production of aminoethylethanolamine

This invention relates to a process for making amines having a high yield weight percent of aminoethylethanolamine (AEEA) by condensing an amino compound in the presence of a condensation catalyst selected from a Group IVB metal oxide, a Group VIB metal-containing substance and a promoted condensation catalyst. This invention also relates to an alkyleneamines producers composition rich in AEEA.

Selective production of linear triethylenetetramine and aminoethylethanolamine

This invention relates to a process for making amines having a high yield weight percent of linear triethylenetetramine (L-TETA) and aminoethylethanolamine (AEEA) by condensing an amino compound in the presence of a condensation catalyst selected from a Group IVB metal oxide, a Group VIB metal-containing substance and a promoted condensation catalyst. This invention also relates to an alkyleneamines producers composition rich in L-TETA and AEEA.

Methods of making cyclic, n-amino functional triamines

Methods of making cyclic, N-amino functional triamines

The present invention provides strategies for making cyclic triamines. Reactant media including certain precursors and/or certain types of catalysts can be converted into cyclic triamines with improved conversion and selectivity. The strategies can be incorporated into reactions that involve transamination schemes and/or reductive amination schemes. In the case of transamination, for instance, using transamination to cause ring closure of higher amines in the presence of a suitable catalyst leads to desired cyclic triamines with notable conversion and yield. In the case of reductive amination, reacting suitable polyfunctional precursors in the presence of a suitable catalyst also yields cyclic triamines via ring closure with notable selectivity and conversion. Both transamination and reductive amination methodologies can be practiced under much milder temperatures than are used when solely acid catalysts are used. Preferred embodiments can produce reaction mixtures that are generally free of salt by-products.

Methods for preparing cyclic N-aminofunctional triamines

Un método para preparar una triamina cíclica del tipo que comprende un resto cíclico que comprende un primer ysegundo átomos de la cadena principal de nitrógeno y un resto N-amino que cuelga de al menos uno de los átomosde la cadena principal de nitrógeno, que comprende la etapa de hacer reaccionar una amina con funcionalidadhidroxilo seleccionada entre una dihidroxialquilenamina lineal, una dihidroxialquilenamina ramificada, unahidroxialquildialquilenotriamina ramificada o una hidroxialquildialquilenotriamina lineal con al menos uno dealquilenamina y/o amoníaco en presencia de un catalizador que comprende Ni y Re, bajo condiciones suficientespara convertir los reactantes en la triamina cíclica con una selectividad de al menos 10 por ciento. A method for preparing a cyclic triamine of the type comprising a cyclic moiety comprising a first and second atoms of the main nitrogen chain and an N-amino moiety that hangs from at least one of the atoms of the main nitrogen chain, which comprises the step of reacting an amine with hydroxyl functionality selected from a linear dihydroxyalkylene amine, a branched dihydroxyalkylene amine, a branched hydroxyalkyl alkylene diaryriamine or a linear hydroxyalkyl alkylenedriamine with at least one of alkyleneamine and / or ammonia in the presence of a catalyst comprising Ni and Re, under sufficient conditions to convert in cyclic triamine with a selectivity of at least 10 percent.

Methods of making cyclic, n-amino functional triamines

The present invention provides strategies for making cyclic triamines. Reactant media including certain precursors and/or certain types of catalysts can be converted into cyclic triamines with improved conversion and selectivity. The strategies can be incorporated into reactions that involve transamination schemes and/or reductive amination schemes. In the case of transamination, for instance, using transamination to cause ring closure of higher amines in the presence of a suitable catalyst leads to desired cyclic triamines with notable conversion and yield. In the case of reductive amination, reacting suitable polyfunctional precursors in the presence of a suitable catalyst also yields cyclic triamines via ring closure with notable selectivity and conversion. Both transamination and reductive amination methodologies can be practiced under much milder temperatures than are used when solely acid catalysts are used. Preferred embodiments can produce reaction mixtures that are generally free of salt by-products.

Methods of making cyclic, N-amino functional triamines

The present invention provides strategies for making cyclic triamines. Reactant media including certain precursors and/or certain types of catalysts can be converted into cyclic triamines with improved conversion and selectivity. The strategies can be incorporated into reactions that involve transamination schemes and/or reductive amination schemes. In the case of transamination, for instance, using transamination to cause ring closure of higher amines in the presence of a suitable catalyst leads to desired cyclic triamines with notable conversion and yield. In the case of reductive amination, reacting suitable polyfunctional precursors in the presence of a suitable catalyst also yields cyclic triamines via ring closure with notable selectivity and conversion. Both transamination and reductive amination methodologies can be practiced under much milder temperatures than are used when solely acid catalysts are used. Preferred embodiments can produce reaction mixtures that are generally free of salt by-products.

Methods of making cyclic, n-amino functional triamines

The present invention provides strategies for making cyclic triamines. Reactant media including certain precursors and/or certain types of catalysts can be converted into cyclic triamines with improved conversion and selectivity. The strategies can be incorporated into reactions that involve transamination schemes and/or reductive amination schemes. In the case of transamination, for instance, using transamination to cause ring closure of higher amines in the presence of a suitable catalyst leads to desired cyclic triamines with notable conversion and yield. In the case of reductive amination, reacting suitable polyfunctional precursors in the presence of a suitable catalyst also yields cyclic triamines via ring closure with notable selectivity and conversion. Both transamination and reductive amination methodologies can be practiced under much milder temperatures than are used when solely acid catalysts are used. Preferred embodiments can produce reaction mixtures that are generally free of salt by-products.

Methods of making cyclic, n-amino functional triamines

The present invention provides strategies for making cyclic triamines. Reactant media including certain precursors and/or certain types of catalysts can be converted into cyclic triamines with improved conversion and selectivity. The strategies can be incorporated into reactions that involve transamination schemes and/or reductive amination schemes. In the case of transamination, for instance, using transamination to cause ring closure of higher amines in the presence of a suitable catalyst leads to desired cyclic triamines with notable conversion and yield. In the case of reductive amination, reacting suitable polyfunctional precursors in the presence of a suitable catalyst also yields cyclic triamines via ring closure with notable selectivity and conversion. Both transamination and reductive amination methodologies can be practiced under much milder temperatures than are used when solely acid catalysts are used. Preferred embodiments can produce reaction mixtures that are generally free of salt by-products.

Methods of making cyclic, n-amino functional triamines

The present invention provides strategies for making cyclic triamines. Reactant media including certain precursors and/or certain types of catalysts can be converted into cyclic triamines with improved conversion and selectivity. The strategies can be incorporated into reactions that involve transamination schemes and/or reductive amination schemes. In the case of transamination, for instance, using transamination to cause ring closure of higher amines in the presence of a suitable catalyst leads to desired cyclic triamines with notable conversion and yield. In the case of reductive amination, reacting suitable polyfunctional precursors in the presence of a suitable catalyst also yields cyclic triamines via ring closure with notable selectivity and conversion. Both transamination and reductive amination methodologies can be practiced under much milder temperatures than are used when solely acid catalysts are used. Preferred embodiments can produce reaction mixtures that are generally free of salt by-products.

Methods of making cyclic, n-amino functional triamines

The present invention provides strategies for making cyclic triamines. Reactant media including certain precursors and/or certain types of catalysts can be converted into cyclic triamines with improved conversion and selectivity. The strategies can be incorporated into reactions that involve transamination schemes and/or reductive amination schemes. In the case of transamination, for instance, using transamination to cause ring closure of higher amines in the presence of a suitable catalyst leads to desired cyclic triamines with notable conversion and yield. In the case of reductive amination, reacting suitable polyfunctional precursors in the presence of a suitable catalyst also yields cyclic triamines via ring closure with notable selectivity and conversion. Both transamination and reductive amination methodologies can be practiced under much milder temperatures than are used when solely acid catalysts are used. Preferred embodiments can produce reaction mixtures that are generally free of salt by-products.

Methods of making cyclic, n-amino functional triamines

The present invention provides strategies for making cyclic triamines. Reactant media including certain precursors and/or certain types of catalysts can be converted into cyclic triamines with improved conversion and selectivity. The strategies can be incorporated into reactions that involve transamination schemes and/or reductive amination schemes. In the case of transamination, for instance, using transamination to cause ring closure of higher amines in the presence of a suitable catalyst leads to desired cyclic triamines with notable conversion and yield. In the case of reductive amination, reacting suitable polyfunctional precursors in the presence of a suitable catalyst also yields cyclic triamines via ring closure with notable selectivity and conversion. Both transamination and reductive amination methodologies can be practiced under much milder temperatures than are used when solely acid catalysts are used. Preferred embodiments can produce reaction mixtures that are generally free of salt by-products.

Methods of making cyclic, N-amino functional triamines

The present invention provides strategies for making cyclic triamines. Reactant media including certain precursors and/or certain types of catalysts can be converted into cyclic triamines with improved conversion and selectivity. The strategies can be incorporated into reactions that involve transamination schemes and/or reductive amination schemes. In the case of transamination, for instance, using transamination to cause ring closure of higher amines in the presence of a suitable catalyst leads to desired cyclic triamines with notable conversion and yield. In the case of reductive amination, reacting suitable polyfunctional precursors in the presence of a suitable catalyst also yields cyclic triamines via ring closure with notable selectivity and conversion. Both transamination and reductive amination methodologies can be practiced under much milder temperatures than are used when solely acid catalysts are used. Preferred embodiments can produce reaction mixtures that are generally free of salt by-products.

Alkoxylation using modified calcium-containing bimetallic or polymetallic catalysts

This invention relates to modified calcium-containing bimetallic or polymetallic catalysts and the use thereof in the preparation of alkoxylation products, i.e., condensation reaction products of alkylene oxides and organic compounds having at least one active hydrogen. In another aspect of this invention, processes are provided for preparing modified calcium-containing bimetallic or polymetallic catalysts for alkoxylation using calcium metal or a calcium-containing compound as sources for the catalytically-active calcium. In a further aspect of this invention, processes are provided for preparing alkoxylation products that have beneficial, narrow molecular weight ranges using the modified calcium-containing bimetallic or polymetallic catalysts.

Decarboxylation processes using mixed metal oxide catalysts

A decarboxylation process which comprises contacting a carboxylated compound with a metal oxide catalyst under conditions effective to decarboxylate the carboxylated compound.

Treated porous material

A treated cellulosic material comprising: a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, the cellulosic material comprising wood including wood or wood composite materials, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising: a polymer comprising a water soluble polyol; and a modifying agent comprising a hydrophobic polymer. A method for preparing a treated cellulosic material comprising: providing a cellulosic material; a first treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with a solution comprising a polymer, the polymer comprising a water soluble polyol; and a second treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with a modifying agent, the modifying agent comprising a hydrophobic polymer dispersed in an aqueous dispersion.

Treated porous material

The present disclosure describes a treated cellulosic material comprising a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising a polymer comprising an olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer; and a modifying agent comprising an epoxy.

Water-based compositions

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards water-based compositions that include a reaction product formed by reacting a polyol and an aminopolycarboxylic compound.