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In Wasser dispergierbares Komplex und Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung

Durch Sprühtrocknung in einen Kohlehydratsubstrat festgemachte Aromas und Verfahren

VERFAHREN UND MITTEL ZUR UNTERSTUETZTEN GEWINNUNG VON ERDOEL

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON MIKROSPHÄRISCHEN KRISTALLITEN AUS LINEAREN POLYSACCHARIDEN, ENTSPRECHENDE MIKROSPHÄRISCHE KRISTALLITE UND DEREN VERWENDUNG

ENTZWEIGTES ARABAN UND SEINE VERWENDUNG ALS ERSATZ FÜR FETT.

Kunststoffmischung, welche destrukturierte Stärke enthält.

VERDICKUNGSMITTEL

Bioabbaubares Radiermaterial und Verfahren zu seiner Herstellung

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Radiermaterial, das biologisch abbaubar ist sowie ein Verfahren zu seiner Herstellung und seine Verwendung als Dünger. Das Material besteht aus einem Polysaccharid, einem Weichmacher, einer Carbonsäure und einem Hartwachs.

Folienzusammensetzungen aus Polymerisat zur Herstellung von Kapseln

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON STABILISIERTEN KREPPKLEBEMITTELZUSAMMENSETZUNGEN UND GEKREPPTES PAPIER

VERWENDUNG VON POLYALKOHOLEN ALS POLYMERSTABILSATOREN

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINES WASSERLOESLICHEN POLYSACCHARIDS

Thixotrope Zusammensetzung, insbesondere zur postchirurgischen Adhäsionsprophylaxe

Die Erfindung betrifft eine thixotrope Zusammensetzung, vorzugsweise in Form eines Hydrogels, umfassend ein filmbildendes Polymer, Gellan und/oder Agar, ein physiologisch verträgliches Metallsalz und Wasser. Die Erfindung betrifft auch ein Behältnis enthaltend die thixotrope Zusammensetzung. Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung eine Austragsvorrichtung, enthaltend die thixotrope Zusammensetzung. Im Übrigen betrifft die Erfindung auch ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer thixotropen Zusammensetzung, bei welchem ein filmbildendes Polymer, Gellan und/oder Agar, ein physiologisch verträgliches Metallsalz sowie Wasser, vorzugsweise unter Erhalt eines thixotropen Hydrogels, miteinander gemischt werden.

Mittel zum Bleichen von Haaren

GETREIDE-BETA-GLUKANZUSAMMENSETZUNGEN UND VERFAHREN

Nucleic Acid Sequencing Gels

PAINT COMPOSITIONS

... 1423917 Refractory paints GENERAL MILLS CHEMICAL Inc 9 March 1973 [20 March 1972] 11449/73 Heading C4A A refractory paint comprises a solid refractory dispersed in an aqueous silica glass sol. containing a suspending agent comprising xanthomonas and locust bean gums, the xanthomonas gum being present in an amount of at least 0À02% by weight of the paint. The refractory solid may be silica flour, alumina, magnesite, dolomite, graphite, fused quartz or a clay. The paint may contain 25-45% by wt. refractory solids, 10-40% silica glass, 25-40% water and 0À1-1% suspending agent, the latter being constituted by 90-50% xanthomonas gum and 10-50% locust bean gum.

Gel production from plant matter

A PROCESS FOR PREPARING PECTIN

Preparation of pectin

A process for preparing pectin which comprises subjecting a plant tissue containing pectic substances to the action of a microorganism which belongs to the genus Bacillus and possesses an activity liberating pectin from a plant tissue but substantially does not possess an activity of decomposing pectin, or a culture broth or processed material thereof to liberate pectin from said plant tissue and recovering the pectin, which allows to obtain readily a pectin of high molecular weight in high yield.

Non-aqueous slurris of water soluble polymers

Thermal insulation composition

A solution of metal-polymer chelate(s) and applications thereof(cleaner)

Hyaluronate/poly (ethylene oxide) compositions

Water based, viscoelastic compositions comprising a mixture of high molecular weights hyaluronic salts and water soluble poly(ethylene oxides) are used in cosmetic formulations and eye preparations.

Composition and method

The present invention relates to a water-based wellbore fluid comprising water, a hydration inhibitor including a hydroxyalkyl polysaccharide with a weight average molar mass of less than 5,000 and at least one other component selected from the group comprising a rheology modifier, fluid loss control agent, inorganic or organic salt, dispersant and weighting agent. The invention further relates to a method of drilling a subterranean hole and to a method of forming a water-based wellbore fluid.

GRANULAR COMPOSITION OF DIFFICULTY DIGESTIBLE POLYSACCHARIDES

POLYDEXTROSE-BASED FARINACEOUS COMPOSITIONS

... 1508940 Low-calorie farinaceous compositions PFIZER INC 14 Oct 1976 [20 Oct 1975 23 July 1976] 42792/76 Heading A2B A low-calorie farinaceous composition comprises 20-75% by weight modified polydextrose, 2-20% proteinaceous material, 10-40% -cellulose or microcrystalline cellulose, and 5-20% flour. The polydextrose is a highly branched polydextrose wherein the linkage of 1->6 predominates and has an average molecular weight of 1500-1800 and contains (a) 0.5-5 mole % of polycarboxylic acid groups selected from citric, fumaric, tartaric, succinic, adipic, itaconic and malic acids and (b) 5-20% by weight of a polyol selected from sorbitol, glycerol, erythritol, xylitol, mannitol and galactitol chemically bonded thereto. The proteinaceous material may be egg white, milk solids, Na or Ca caseinate, soybean isolate, gluten or yeast. The flour may be wheat, corn, rice, rye or soya flour. 8-30% of corn, wheat, potato, rice, tapioca yam or cassava, starch may also be present. The compositions may ...

ELECTRIC ALLY CONDUCTIVE VISCO-ELASTIC GEL

STARCH HYDROLYZATE

AGAROSE COMPOSITION AND GEL

Freezing of scléroglucane applied to oil industry

Agent for covering a soil surface.

The invention relates to an agent for covering a soil surface, contaiing water, coal-black, a binding agent, a strengthening agent and fibres, wherein the agent contains a copolymer of at least one alkene and at least one ester of an alkenoic acid as strengthening agent. Further, the invention relates to a process for preventing the growth of weeds by using the agent. Finally, the invention relates lto a spraying installation for spraying a fluid agent for covering a soil surface.

Aqueous polsaccharide compositions.

Process for preparing stabilized chromium (III) proprionate solutions

Permeability contrast correction employing a sulfate-free propionatesequestered chromium (III) solution

Process for the preparation of an aqueous solution of a heteropolysaccharide.

Agent for covering a soil surface.

Thermal process of stabilization of aqueous polysaccharide solutions and its application to the flushing fluids.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FROZEN SUDSY SWEET GOODS

CARRIER TO CELL GROWTH

SOURCECASH HYDRAULIC GEL SCREEN END OF POLYMERS WITH SMALL FINE DUST PORTION

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINES CELLULOSE- HALTIGEN MEHLERSATZPRODUKTES

BEARING SURFACE WITH A GUARGUMMIPULVER CONTAINING COMPOSITION

VERFAHREN ZUM FILMÜBERZIEHEN VON PHARMAZEUTISCHEN PRÄPARATEN MIT WÄSSRIGEN DISPERSIONEN VON COPOLYMEREN DES ÄTHYLACRYLATES

BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MATERIAL FROM STRENGTH AND DIALDEHYDPOLYSACCHARID

WAESSERIGE GELS OF AGAR AGAR OR AGAROSE

PROCEDURE FOR THE FILM COVERING OF PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS WITH AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS OF COPOLYMERS OF THE ÄTHYLACRYLATES

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A CELLULOSE HALTIGEN OF FLOUR SPARE PRODUCT

POLYMERS AND YOUR USE

Neues umweltschonendes Verfahren zur Herstellung von Schwämmen und Schwammtüchern aus Polysacchariden

The invention relates to a direct dissolving method in sodium hydroxide for producing porous shaped bodies that contain (13) glucan as a structure-forming substance, and to the porous shaped bodies thus produced.

LIQUID MIXTURE, SOME A TO EDUCATION OF A REVERSIBLE GEL QUALIFIED POLYSACCHARID THICKENER CONTAINS AND PROCEDURES FOR ITS PRODUCTION

QUATERNÄRE AMMONIUM SALTS OUT CHITOSANE.

FREEZINGDRIED SPONGE FROM HYDRAULIC COLLOIDS.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MODIFIED POLYSACCHARIDES.

GLUING WITH GELLANGUMMI.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR FOLIENFÖRMIGE HIGH-SPEEDDISINTEGRATING DARREICHUNGSFORMEN.

GRANULATED COMPOSITION OF POLYSACCHARIDEN, PROCEDURES FOR THEIR PRODUCTION AND USE.

DIALKYL-BIS (TRIALKANOLAMINE) ZIRKONATE.

ARTICLE WITH STICKY CHARACTERISTICS.

AQUEOUS COMPOSITIONS, WHICH A KATIONI CONNECTION AND XANTHANGUMMI CONTAINING.

PRODUCTS ON THE BASIS OF MELANINPIGMENTE ABSTENTIONS POLYMER PARTICLES, PROCEDURES FOR YOUR PRODUCTION AND YOUR USE, IN PARTICULAR IN THE COSMETICS.

AQUEOUS GEL OF HYALURONSÄURE AND DESOXYNIBONUKLEINSÄURE, USABLE FOR COSMETICS AND PROCEDURES FOR ITS PRODUCTION.

BIOCOMPATIBLE, VISCOELASTIC ONES GEL-DREDGE, YOUR PRODUCTION AND USE

GEL SYSTEM.

STABILIZED AQUEOUS COMPOSITIONS OF WASSERLOESLICHEN POLYMERS.

MACROMOLECULAR MASSES WITH CHEMICALLY ACTIVE ONES FUELLSTOFFEN, PROCEDURE FOR YOUR PRODUCTION AND YOUR USE.

COMPOSITIONS OF GELLAN GUM AND GELATIN.

SYNERGISTIC THICKENER MIXTURES.

COAL MIXING INTO A PASTE WITH.

POLYMER COMPOSITION, ABSORPTION MATERIAL COMPOSITION, THEIR PRODUCTION AND USE

POLYMER COMPOSITION, ABSORPTION MATERIAL COMPOSITION, THEIR PRODUCTION AND USE

COMPOSITION AND PROCEDURE FOR THE TEXTILE CARE

BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITION AND PROCEDURE FOR THE THEIR PRODUCTION

ENERGY ABSORBING MEDIUM UTILIZATION INTELLIGENT PAD SYSTEM AND FROM THIS PRODUCIBLE ARTICLES

PARTICLE-COMPRISING POLYETHER ALCOHOLS

The invention relates to particle-comprising polyether alcohols which can be prepared by in-situ polymerization of olefinically unsaturated monomers in a polyether alcohol, wherein the polymerization is carried out in the presence of at least one compound (A) comprising a polyethersiloxane chain on which at least one polyether chain comprising at least one reactive hydrogen atom and a polyether chain comprising at least one olefinic double bond are present. 1. A particle-comprising polyether alcohol which can be prepared by in-situ polymerization of olefinically unsaturated monomers in a polyether alcohol , wherein the polymerization is carried out in the presence of at least one compound (A) comprising a polysiloxane chain to which at least one polyether chain comprising at least one reactive hydrogen atom and a polyether chain comprising at least one olefinic double bond are bound.4. The particle-comprising polyether alcohol according to any of to , wherein the compounds (A) have from 0.7 to 1 groups C in the molecule.5. The particle-comprising polyether alcohol according to any of to , wherein the compounds (A) have a molecular weight Mn of 8000 to 30 000.6. The particle-comprising polyether alcohol according to any of to , wherein the compounds (A) have from 8 to 25 units A and/or C in the molecule.7. The particle-comprising polyether alcohol according to any of to , wherein between each two units A and/or C there are on average from 2 to 8 units C.8. The particle-comprising polyether alcohol according to any of to having a content of particles of from 35% by weight to 65% by weight , based on the weight of the graft polyol.9. The particle-comprising polyether alcohol according to any of to having a hydroxyl number of 40-260 mg KOH/g.10. The particle-comprising polyether alcohol according to any of to , wherein styrene and/or acrylonitrile are used as olefinically unsaturated monomers.11. A process for preparing the particle-comprising polyether alcohols by in- ...

TOY PUTTY MATERIAL COMPOSITIONS

A putty material primarily used as a toy which is solid and capable of flowing for forming, preferably by manual manipulation, onto various pleasing shapes. This putty material is used primarily by children as an amusement device. The putty material is formed from a homogeneous mixture of primarily water, polyvinyl alcohol, gum, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and a small amount of borax wherein the ratio by weight of borax to polyvinyl alcohol is preferably in the range of between 1:12 to 1:22. The toy modeling composition can be formed opaque or translucent and can be dyed, particularly when clear, to create various overall artistic effects, and glitter can be applied on the paste to create unusual aesthetic effects, particularly when using white glitter. Coloration can be applied to the materials with translucent ink or with a marker. 1. A children's activities kit for forming a moldable putty composition comprising the following components:(a1) an aqueous borax solution and (a2) an alcohol, wherein the ratio of the alcohol to water is in the range of 1:7 to 1:3 by weight;(b) 2% to less than 5% by weight of xanthan gum; and(c) a colorant.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the alcohol comprises a polyvinyl alcohol.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the alcohol further comprises propanediol.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein component (c) is separately disposed from at least one of components (a1) and (a2).5. A method for providing a children's activities kit for forming a moldable putty comprising:(i) providing the following components;(a1) an aqueous borax solution and (a2) an alcohol, wherein the ratio of the alcohol to water is in the range of 1:7 to 1:3 by weight;(bi) 2% to less than 5% by weight of xanthan gum; and(c) a colorant;(ii) combining the components of step (i) to form a moldable putty composition.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising (iii) manually manipulating the putty composition to a desired retained shape.7. The method ...

COSMETIC

There is disclosed a cosmetic comprises a sugar compound obtained by reacting a hydroxyl group of a saccharide, an isocyanate group-containing organopolysiloxane represented by the following general formula (1), and an isocyanate group-containing organic compound represented by the following general formula (2). 2. The cosmetic according to claim 1 , wherein the sugar compound is reacted with the isocyanate group-containing organopolysiloxane and the isocyanate group-containing organic compound claim 1 , with the molar ratio being in the range of 0.03 to 0.7 per mole of a hydroxyl group of the saccharide.3. The cosmetic according to claim 1 , wherein the saccharide is a pullulan or a cellulose.4. The cosmetic according to claim 2 , wherein the saccharide is a pullulan or a cellulose.5. The cosmetic according to claim 1 , wherein “n” represents an integer of 3 claim 1 , and R claim 1 , R claim 1 , Rand Rrepresent a methyl group in the general formula (1).6. The cosmetic according to claim 2 , wherein “n” represents an integer of 3 claim 2 , and R claim 2 , R claim 2 , Rand Rrepresent a methyl group in the general formula (1).7. The cosmetic according to claim 3 , wherein “n” represents an integer of 3 claim 3 , and R claim 3 , R claim 3 , Rand Rrepresent a methyl group in the general formula (1).8. The cosmetic according to claim 4 , wherein “n” represents an integer of 3 claim 4 , and R claim 4 , R claim 4 , Rand Rrepresent a methyl group in the general formula (1).9. The cosmetic according to claim 1 , wherein Rrepresents an alkyl group having 3 to 30 carbon atoms in the general formula (2).10. The cosmetic according to claim 2 , wherein Rrepresents an alkyl group having 3 to 30 carbon atoms in the general formula (2).11. The cosmetic according to claim 3 , wherein Rrepresents an alkyl group having 3 to 30 carbon atoms in the general formula (2).12. The cosmetic according to claim 4 , wherein Rrepresents an alkyl group having 3 to 30 carbon atoms in the general ...

COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A COMBINATION OF AT LEAST ONE COLORANT AND AT LEAST ONE POLYSACCHARIDE

Dispersible colorants that include a combination of a colorant and a polysaccharide are provided, wherein the weight ratio of total colorant to total polysaccharide is in the range of 5000:1 to 1:5000. In one aspect, the colorant is a synthetic or natural colorant. In one aspect, polysaccharide is interpreted very broadly and provides a colored precipitate upon the combination of the colorant with the polysaccharide. 1. A dispersible colorant comprising a combination of a colorant and a polysaccharide , wherein the weight ratio of total colorant to total polysaccharide is in the range of 5000:1 to 1:5000.2. The dispersible colorant according to claim 1 , wherein the polysaccharide is cellulose claim 1 , a cellulose derivative or a cross-linked carboxymethylcellulose.3. The dispersible colorant according to claim 1 , wherein the colorant is a natural colorant.4. The dispersible colorant according to claim 1 , wherein the colorant is a natural edible colorant.5. The dispersible colorant according to claim 1 , wherein the colorant is safflower yellow claim 1 , sweet potato red claim 1 , anthoblue claim 1 , sodium copper chlorophyllin claim 1 , gardenia blue claim 1 , carminic acid claim 1 , elderberry claim 1 , red radish claim 1 , beet root red claim 1 , melanin claim 1 , aronia and mixtures thereof.6. The dispersible colorant according to claim 2 , wherein the colorant is safflower yellow claim 2 , sweet potato red claim 2 , anthoblue claim 2 , sodium copper chlorophyllin claim 2 , gardenia blue claim 2 , carminic acid claim 2 , elderberry claim 2 , red radish claim 2 , beet root red claim 2 , melanin claim 2 , aronia and mixtures thereof.7. The disperse colorant according to claim 1 , wherein the colorant is curcumin claim 1 , paprika red claim 1 , lutein claim 1 , J-carotene claim 1 , lycopene and mixtures thereof.8. The disperse colorant according to claim 2 , wherein the colorant is curcumin claim 2 , paprika red claim 2 , lutein claim 2 , β-carotene claim 2 , ...

NOVEL COMPOSITION FOR PREPARING POLYSACCHARIDE FIBERS

Solutions formed by combining poly(α(1→3) glucan) with CSin aqueous alkali metal hydroxide solution have been shown to produce the xanthated form of the poly(+(1→3) glucan). The solutions so formed have been shown to be useful for solution spinning into fiber of poly(α(1→3) glucan) when the spun fiber is coagulated in an acidic coagulation bath. The fibers so produced exhibit desirable physical properties. The poly(α(1→3) glucan) employed was synthesized by fermentation. 1. A solution comprising 0.75 to 2 molar aqueous alkali metal hydroxide and a solids content of 5 to 20% by weight of xanthated poly(α(1→3) glucan); wherein the number average molecular weight of the xanthated poly(α(1→3) glucan) is at least 10 ,000 Daltons; and , wherein the degree of xanthation of the poly(α(1→3) glucan) lies in the range of 0.1 to 1.2. The solution of wherein the solids content of xanthated poly(α(1→3) glucan) is in the range of 7.5 to 15%.3. The solution of wherein the alkali metal hydroxide is NaOH.4. The solution of wherein the concentration of NaOH is 1.0 to 1.7 molar.5. The solution of wherein the a xanthated poly(α(1→3) glucan) 100% of the linkages between glucose repeat units are α(1→3) glycoside linkages.6. The solution of wherein the number average molecular weight of the xanthated poly(α(1→3) glucan) is in the range of 40 claim 1 ,000-100 claim 1 ,000 Daltons.7. A process comprising forming a solution by dissolving in a 0.75 to 2 molar aqueous alkali metal hydroxide claim 1 , CS claim 1 , and 5 to 15 percent by weight of the total weight of the resulting solution of poly(α(1→3) glucan) characterized by a number average molecular weight of at least 10 claim 1 ,000 Da claim 1 , causing said solution to flow through a spinneret claim 1 , forming a fiber thereby; and contacting said fiber with an acidic liquid coagulant; wherein said process the weight ratio of CSto poly(α(1→3) glucan) lies in the range of 0.1 to 1.0.8. The process of wherein 7.5 to 15 percent by weight of ...

FLUID COMPOSITIONS FOR IMPROVING SKIN CONDITIONS

The present specification discloses fluid compositions comprising a matrix polymer and stabilizing component, methods of making such fluid compositions, and methods of treating skin conditions in an individual using such fluid compositions. 1. A method of making a fluid composition , the method comprising the steps of:a) combining mannitol with a physiologically-acceptable buffer to make a mannitol-buffered solution, wherein the mannitol is present in at about 0.5% (w/v) to about 5% (w/v) of the solution;b) combining a hyaluronan polymer with the mannitol-buffered solution to hydrate the hyaluronan polymer, wherein the hyaluronan polymer is present at a concentration of about 11.5 mg/mL to about 15.5 mg/mL and wherein the hyaluronan polymer is substantially uncrosslinked.2. The method of further comprising the step ofc) sizing the fluid composition by recirculating the fluid composition between a first vessel and a second vessel through a narrow aperture.3. The method of wherein the fluid composition has a dynamic viscosity of about 50 Pa·s to about 150 Pa·s.4. The method of wherein the fluid composition has an osmolarity of about 200 mOsm/L to about 400 mOsm/L.5. A method of improving a skin condition of an individual claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of:administering a dermal filler into a dermal region of the individual, wherein the dermal filler comprises a hyaluronan polymer composition consisting essentially of uncrosslinked hyaluronic acid and mannitol present in at about 0.5% (w/v) to about 5% (w/v) of the composition, wherein the administration improves the skin condition.6. The method of wherein the uncrosslinked hyaluronic acid contains at least 95% by weight of a hyaluronic acid having a mean molecular weight of at least about 2 claim 5 ,500 claim 5 ,000 Da.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the skin conditions treated is skin dehydration claim 5 , a lack of skin elasticity claim 5 , skin roughness claim 5 , a lack of skin tautness claim 5 , a ...

HETEROPOLYSACCHARIDES

The present invention relates a heteropolysaccharide characterized in that it is substantially composed of the monosaccharides glucose and galactose and rhamnose and N-acetylgalactosamine and a process for the production thereof. The invention further relates to a bacterium capable of producing said heteropolysaccharide and to the use of the heteropolysaccharide and the bacterium for improving the texture of fermented milk products. 1Streptococcus thermophilus.. A fermented milk product comprising a heteropolysaccharide composed of at least about 90% , based on dry matter , of monosaccharides glucose and galactose and rhamnose and N-acetylgalactosamine , and wherein the heteropolysaccharide has a molecular weight of 400 kDa to 4000 kDa , wherein the heteropolysaccharide comprises a repeating unit whereby the repeating unit is a pentasaccharide composed of the monosaccharides glucose and galactose and rhamnose and N-acetylgalactosamine , and wherein the pentasaccharide has the following composition:glucose:galactose:rhamnose:N-acetylgalactosamine=2:1:1:1 , wherein the heteropolysaccharide is from2. The fermented milk product according to claim 1 , wherein the heteropolysaccharide comprises 30-50 mole % glucose claim 1 , 10-30 mole % galactose claim 1 , 10-30 mole % rhamnose and 10-30 mole % N-acetylgalactosamine and whereby the total mole % is 100%.3. The fermented milk product according to claim 2 , wherein the ratio of the mole % of glucose and the mole % of galactose is between ≥1.0 and ≤2.0.4. The fermented milk product according to claim 2 , wherein the heteropolysaccharide comprises 40 mole % glucose claim 2 , 20 mole % galactose claim 2 , 20 mole % rhamnose and 20 mole % N-acetylgalactosamine.5. The fermented milk product according to claim 1 , wherein the pentasaccharide is composed of 40 mole % glucose claim 1 , 20 mole % galactose claim 1 , 20 mole % rhamnose and 20 mole % N-acetylgalactosamine.6. The fermented milk product comprising the ...

NANOGELS FOR DELAYED GELATION

The instant application relates to nanogels or compositions that hold multivalent metal ions until some level of nanogel degradation has occurred, then slowly release the multivalent metal ions for gelation with carboxylate containing polymers. Compositions comprising such nanogels, together with polymers that can be crosslinked with multivalent metal ions, allow the deployment of such mixtures in various applications, and greatly increased gelation times. 1) A degradable composition comprising a polymer having releasable carboxylate groups bound to with a multivalent metal ion , said degradable composition lasting at least 5 days at 85° C. in a brine solution having 23 g/l NaCl , and thereafter degrading and releasing said multivalent metal ion , wherein said composition is in the form of a nanogel.2) The composition of claim 1 , wherein said nanogel has an average particle size of less than one micron.3) The composition of claim 1 , wherein said nanogel has an average particle size of 200-600 nm.4) The composition of claim 1 , wherein said nanogel has an average particle size of 400 nm.5) The composition of claim 1 , wherein said polymer is made from monomers selected from the group of vinyl claim 1 , allyl claim 1 , styrene claim 1 , and acrylamide monomers and their derivatives claim 1 , conjugated with a dicarboxylate or tricarboxylate.6) The composition of claim 5 , wherein said dicarboxylate or tricarboxylate is citrate claim 5 , succinate claim 5 , aspartate claim 5 , glutamate claim 5 , malate claim 5 , oxalate claim 5 , malonate claim 5 , glutarate claim 5 , adipate claim 5 , or pimelate claim 5 , or a derivative thereof.7) The composition of claim 1 , wherein said polymer is carboxylated polysaccharide claim 1 , carboxylated guar claim 1 , or carboxymethyl cellulose.8) The composition of claim 1 , wherein said polymer having releasable carboxylate groups is a polymer or copolymer of succinate claim 1 , aspartate claim 1 , malate claim 1 , oxalate claim 1 ...

BIODEGRADABLE MICROCAPSULES

Disclosed are biodegradable core-shell microcapsule compositions composed of microcapsules having a wall formed by self-condensation of an isocyanate in the presence of a denatured pea protein as dispersant. Also disclosed are consumer products containing such a core-shell microcapsule composition and methods for producing core-shell microcapsule compositions. 1. A core-shell microcapsule composition comprising:(a) microcapsules having a mean diameter of 1 to 100 microns, the core of the microcapsules comprises an active material and the shell of the microcapsules comprises a trimethylol propane-adduct of xylylene diisocyanate;(b) a dispersant comprising denatured pea protein; and(c) a hydrocolloid comprising gum arabic.2. The core-shell microcapsule composition of claim 1 , further comprising least one rheology modifier claim 1 , preservative claim 1 , emulsifier claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The core-shell microcapsule composition of claim 2 , wherein the rheology modifier comprises xanthan gum.4. The core-shell microcapsule composition of claim 1 , wherein the trimethylol propane-adduct of xylylene diisocyanate is present at 0.1% to 8% by weight of the core-shell microcapsule composition.5. The core-shell microcapsule composition of claim 1 , wherein the active material comprises at least one fragrance claim 1 , pro-fragrance claim 1 , malodor counteractive agent claim 1 , or a combination thereof.6. A consumer product comprising the core-shell microcapsule composition of .7. The consumer product of claim 6 , wherein the consumer product is a fabric softener claim 6 , a fabric refresher claim 6 , or a liquid laundry detergent.8. A method for producing a core-shell microcapsule composition comprising: (i) denaturing a pea protein,', '(ii) adjusting the pH to below 6, and', '(iii) adding gum arabic as a hydrocolloid;, '(a) preparing an aqueous phase by'}(b) preparing an oil phase comprising an active material and a trimethylol propane-adduct of xylylene ...

Method for the manufacture of concentrated aqueous solutions of alkali metal salt of carboxymethyl fructan

A method is for the manufacture of aqueous solutions of alkali metal salt of carboxymethyl fructan. More specifically the method for the manufacture of aqueous solutions includes at least 20% by weight of alkali metal salt of carboxymethyl fructan having a degree of carboxymethyl substitution of at least 1.2.

BETA-GLUCAN COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING SURFACTANT

Beta-glucan compositions including surfactants and methods of using the same, such as for treatment of subterranean formations. An aqueous beta-glucan composition includes a beta-glucan and a surfactant. 153.-. (canceled)54. An aqueous beta-glucan composition comprising:a beta-glucan that is about 0.001 wt % to about 5 wt % of the composition;one or more surfactants comprising an anionic surfactant that together are about 0.01 wt % to about 5 wt % of the composition; andsalt water that is about 88 wt % to about 99 wt % of the composition; the composition has a total dissolved solids level about 40,000 ppm o about 200,000 ppm,', 'at a temperature of at least one of 52°C. and 92° C., the composition is substantially free of phase separation and haziness according to visual detection for at least about 14 days, and', {'sup': '0', 'at a temperature of at least one of 52° C. and 92 C, and in an emulsion with crude oil, the composition has an oil solubilization ratio of 10 or more, or a water solubilization water of 10 or more, or both.'}], 'wherein'}55. An aqueous beta-glucan composition comprising:scleroglucan that is about 0.04 wt % to about 0.08 wt % of the composition;one or more surfactants comprising an anionic surfactant that together are about 0.5 wt % to about 3 wt % of the composition; andsalt water that is about 97 wt % to about 99 wt % of the composition; the composition has a pH of about 7 to about 8.5,', 'the composition has .a total dissolved solids level of about 46,000 ppm to about 71,000 ppm, and', 'at a temperature of at least one of 52° C. and 92° C., and in an emulsion with crude oil, the composition has an oil solubilization ratio of 10 or more, or a water solubilization water of 10 or more, or both., 'wherein'}56. An aqueous beta-glucan composition comprising:scieroglucan that is about 0.04 wt % to about 0.08 wt % of the composition;one or more surfactants comprising an anionic surfactant that together are about 0.5 wt % to about 3 wt % of the ...

GUAR IN MULTICOLOR WATER-BASED PAINT

Disclosed are novel colorant systems and related method of preparing said systems. Also disclosed are methods of dispersing at least one pigment to prepare a universal colorant system, as well as methods for preparing coatings and paints utilizing the disclosed colorant systems. 2. The composition of wherein the sum of the presented “n” claim 1 , “m” and “p” equals an integer of from 6 to 30.3. The composition of wherein Ris a linear or branched C-Calkyl or alkenyl group claim 1 , or a linear or branched C-Calkyl or alkenyl group claim 1 , or a linear or branched C-Calkyl or alkenyl group claim 1 , or a linear or branched C-Calkyl or alkenyl group claim 1 , or a linear or branched C-Calkyl or alkenyl group claim 1 , or a linear or branched C-Calkyl or alkenyl group.4. The composition of wherein the weight average molecular weight (Mw) of the first dispersing aid is from about 200 g/mole to about 25 claim 1 ,000 g/mole.5. The composition of wherein the weight average molecular weight (Mw) of the first dispersing aid is from about 300 g/mole to about 10 claim 1 ,000 g/mole.6. The composition of wherein the weight average molecular weight (Mw) of the first dispersing aid is from about 300 g/mole to about 5 claim 1 ,000 g/mole.7. The composition of wherein the ratio of “m” to “n+p” (m:(n+p)) is from 1:9 to 9:1 claim 1 , respectively.8. The composition of wherein the ratio of “m” to “n+p” (m:(n+p)) is from 1:4 to 4:1 claim 1 , respectively.9. The composition of wherein the at least one second dispersing aid is least one of a polymeric dispersant claim 1 , polycarboxylate claim 1 , sodium polyacrylate claim 1 , glycol claim 1 , diethylene glycol claim 1 , glycerine claim 1 , C-Calcohol ethoxylate and its sulfate or phosphate salts claim 1 , sorbitan monoleate claim 1 , tristyryl phenol ethoxylate claim 1 , nopol-containing surfactant claim 1 , or eicosa(propoxy)deca(ethoxy)diethylamine.11. The composition of wherein the composition is characterized by a VOC (Volatile ...

Polysaccharide Derivatives and Compositions Comprising Same

The disclosure relates to polysaccharide derivatives comprising a polysaccharide substituted with at least one carbamate group, wherein the polysaccharide comprises poly alpha-1,3-glucan, poly alpha-1,3-1,6-glucan, or a mixture thereof, and the polysaccharide derivative has a degree of substitution of about 0.001 to about 3 with the carbamate group. The disclosure further relates to compositions comprising the polysaccharide derivative, and to a fiber, film, coating, or article comprising the polysaccharide derivative. 1. A polysaccharide derivative comprising:a polysaccharide substituted with at least one carbamate group;wherein the polysaccharide comprises poly alpha-1,3-glucan, poly alpha-1,3-1,6-glucan, or a mixture thereof; andthe polysaccharide derivative has a degree of substitution of about 0.001 to about 3.2. The polysaccharide derivative of claim 1 , wherein the polysaccharide comprises poly alpha-1 claim 1 ,3-glucan claim 1 , and the poly alpha-1 claim 1 ,3-glucan comprises a backbone of glucose monomer units wherein greater than or equal to 50% of the glucose monomer units are linked via alpha-1 claim 1 ,3-glycosidic linkages.3. The polysaccharide derivative of claim 1 , wherein the polysaccharide comprises alpha-1 claim 1 ,3-glucan claim 1 , and the poly alpha-1 claim 1 ,3-glucan comprises a backbone of glucose monomer units wherein greater than or equal to 90% of the glucose monomer units are linked via alpha-1 claim 1 ,3-glycosidic linkages.4. Them polysaccharide derivative of claim 1 , wherein the polysaccharide comprises poly alpha-1 claim 1 ,3-1 claim 1 ,6-glucan claim 1 , wherein (i) at least 30% of the glycosidic linkages of the poly alpha-1 claim 1 ,3-1 claim 1 ,6-glucan are alpha-1 claim 1 ,3 linkages claim 1 , (ii) at least 30% of the glycosidic linkages of the poly alpha-1 claim 1 ,3-1 claim 1 ,6-glucan are alpha-1 claim 1 ,6 linkages claim 1 , (iii) the poly alpha-1 claim 1 ,3-1 claim 1 ,6-glucan has a weight average degree of polymerization ...

OILY COSMETIC

[Problems to be solved] In an oily cosmetic product using a filling extrusion container which is used by extruding a filling from a cylindrical storage portion to a tip of ejection portion, an oily cosmetic having smooth usability, excellent makeup durability and temperature stability, and good ejection performance is provided. 1. An oily cosmetic comprising;(a) dextrin palmitate of 5 to 40 weight % wherein an acyl group substitution degree of the dextrin palmitate is less than 2.0,', 'wherein the oily cosmetic is used in a filling extrusion container, and', 'wherein the filling extrusion container is used by extruding a filling from a filling storage portion to a tip of ejection portion., '(b) a volatile hydrocarbon oil of 15 to 65 weight %'}2. The oily cosmetic according to claim 1 ,wherein a content of a solid oil having a melting point of 60° C. or higher is 2 weight % or less.3. The oily cosmetic according to claim 1 ,wherein, in the filling extrusion container, an inner diameter of the tip hole of the ejection portion is smaller than an inner diameter of the storage portion.4. The oily cosmetic according to claim 2 ,wherein, in the filling extrusion container, an inner diameter of the tip hole of the ejection portion is smaller than an inner diameter of the storage portion. 1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to an oily cosmetic and an oily cosmetic product, which are used to be filled and stored in a filling extrusion container. The filling extrusion container is used by extruding a filling from a filling storage portion to a tip of ejection portion. The oily cosmetic has smooth usability, excellent makeup durability and temperature stability, and good ejection performance from the container. The oily cosmetic has also properties that there is no liquid leakage and dripping.2. Description of the Conventional ArtConventionally, the oily cosmetic includes, as base materials, an oil component containing solid oil and powders such as pigments, ...

CARBOHYDRATE CROSSLINKER

The invention relates to a hydrogel product comprising glycosaminoglycan molecules as the swellable polymer, wherein the glycosaminoglycan molecules are covalently crosslinked via crosslinks comprising a spacer group selected from the group consisting of di-, tri-, tetra-, and oligosaccharides. 1. A hydrogel product comprising glycosaminoglycan molecules as the swellable polymer , wherein the glycosaminoglycan molecules are covalently crosslinked via crosslinks consisting essentially of a spacer group selected from the group consisting of di- , tri- , tetra- , and oligosaccharides , wherein the crosslinked glycosaminoglycan molecules are preferably free , or essentially free from synthetic non-carbohydrate structures or linkers.2. A hydrogel product according to claim 1 , wherein the glycosaminoglycan molecules are hyaluronic acid.3. A hydrogel product according to claim 1 , wherein at least 75% of the crosslinks comprise a spacer group selected from the group consisting of di- claim 1 , tri- claim 1 , tetra- claim 1 , and oligosaccharides.4. A hydrogel product according to claim 1 , wherein the spacer group is a hyaluronic acid tetrasaccharide claim 1 , hyaluronic acid hexasaccharide claim 1 , trehalose claim 1 , lactose claim 1 , maltose claim 1 , sucrose claim 1 , cellobiose or raffinose residue.5. A hydrogel product according to claim 1 , wherein the spacer group is selected from the group consisting of di- claim 1 , tri- claim 1 , and tetrasaccharides.6. A hydrogel product according to claim 1 , wherein at least 90% of the bonds between glycosaminoglycan molecules and crosslinks are amide bonds.7. A hydrogel product according to claim 1 , wherein less than 5% of the bonds between glycosaminoglycan molecules and crosslinks are ester bonds.8. A hydrogel product according to claim 1 , in the form of an injectable formulation.9. A process of preparing a hydrogel product comprising crosslinked glycosaminoglycan molecules claim 1 , comprising the steps of:(a) ...

COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING HYDROGEL PARTICLES

Provided are stable compositions comprising an aqueous carrier, hydrogel particles comprising one or more polysaccharides, and one or more surfactants. Also provided are methods of making such compositions. 1. A composition comprising an aqueous carrier , hydrogel particles comprising one or more polysaccharides , and one or more surfactants , wherein said composition does not show phase separation over a period of ten days at room temperature as measured using the Phase Stability Test.2. The composition of wherein the polysaccharides are selected from the group consisting of carrageenan claim 1 , low acyl gellen gum claim 1 , low methyoxyl pectin or mixtures thereof.3. The composition of wherein the one or more polysaccharides comprise k-carrageenan.4. The composition of wherein the one or more polysaccharides comprise i-carrageenan.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydrogel particles comprise polysaccharide claim 1 , cross-linking agent and water.6. The composition of claim 5 , wherein the cross-linking agent comprises a metal salt or metal acid.7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the cross-linking agent comprises potassium chloride claim 6 , calcium chloride claim 6 , or a mixture thereof.8. The composition of claim 7 , wherein the cross-linking agent is potassium chloride.9. The composition of wherein the composition comprises from greater than zero to 1% of the one or more polysaccharides.10. The composition of wherein the composition comprises from 0.5 to 2.5% of the cross-linking agent.11. The composition of wherein the hydrogel particles have an average particle size of from 1 micrometer (μm) to 500 μm.12. The composition of wherein the one or more surfactants are selected from the group consisting of anionic claim 1 , nonionic claim 1 , amphoteric surfactants or combinations of two or more thereof.13. The composition of wherein the one or more surfactants comprise one or more anionic surfactants.14. The composition of wherein the one or more ...

BIO-BASED BINDERS FOR INSULATION AND NON-WOVEN MATS

An aqueous binder composition is provided that includes a carbohydrate and a crosslinking agent. In exemplary embodiments, the carbohydrate-based binder composition may also include a catalyst, a coupling agent, a process aid, a crosslinking density enhancer, an extender, a moisture resistant agent, a dedusting oil, a colorant, a corrosion inhibitor, a surfactant, a pH adjuster, and combinations thereof. The carbohydrate may be natural in origin and derived from renewable resources. Additionally, the carbohydrate polymer may have a dextrose equivalent (DE) number from 2 to 20. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the carbohydrate is a water-soluble polysaccharide such as dextrin or maltodextrin and the crosslinking agent is citric acid. Advantageously, the carbohydrates have a low viscosity and cure at moderate temperatures. The environmentally friendly, formaldehyde-free binder may be used in the formation of insulation materials and non-woven chopped strand mats. A method of making fibrous insulation products is also provided. 1. A fibrous insulation product comprising:a plurality of randomly oriented fibers; at least one carbohydrate selected from dextrin, maltodextrin, and combinations thereof having a dextrose equivalent number from 9 to 14, said at least one carbohydrate comprising from about 40% to about 95% by weight of total solids of said binder composition; and', 'at least one crosslinking agent selected from monomeric polycarboxylic acid, citric acid, or their corresponding salts, said at least one crosslinking agent comprising from about 5% to about 40% by weight of total solids of said binder composition, said at least one crosslinking agent having a molecular weight from about 90 to about 10,000; and, 'a binder composition applied to at least a portion of said fibers, said binder composition comprising the reaction product ofa surfactant comprising from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of total solids of said binder composition.2. The fibrous ...

CELLULOSE ACYLATE FILM, POLARIZING PLATE, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF POLARIZING PLATE, AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE

There is provided a cellulose acylate film comprising a plasticizer and two or more kinds of ultraviolet absorbents specific in structure and has a moisture permeability of 1,000 to 1,700 g/m·day at a temperature of 25° C. and relative humidity of 60%, and a polarizing plate containing at least one cellulose acylate film and a liquid crystal display device containing at least one polarizing plate. 2. The cellulose acylate film as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the film has a thickness of 15 μm to 40 μm.3. The cellulose acylate film as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the plasticizer is a mixture of triphenyl phosphate and biphenyl phosphate.4. The cellulose acylate film as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the plasticizer is a plasticizer which has repeating units comprising dicarboxylic acids and diols and is 700 to 10,000 in number average molecular weight.5. The cellulose acylate film as claimed in claim 4 ,wherein the plasticizer is a plasticizer formed from at least one kind of diol selected from an aliphatic diol having a carbon number of 2 to 12, an alkyl ether diol having a carbon number of 4 to 20 or an aromatic ring-containing diol having a carbon number of 6 to 20 and at least one kind of aromatic dicarboxylic acid having a carbon number in a range of 8 to 20.6. The cellulose acylate film as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the plasticizer is a plasticizer containing a sugar ester.7. The cellulose acylate film as claimed in claim 1 , further containing a retardation raising agent.8. A polarizing plate claim 1 , containing at least one cellulose acylate film as claimed in .9. A liquid crystal display device claim 8 , containing at least one polarizing plate claimed in .10. A method of manufacturing a polarizing plate claim 1 , comprising a process in which at least one sheet of the cellulose acylate film as claimed in and a polarizer are bonded together. This is a continuation of International Application No. PCT/JP2013/062459 filed on Apr. 26, 2013, and claims priority from ...

Fire-Retardant Compositions and Their Uses

Disclosed are fire-retardant concentrates and solutions comprising mixtures of ammonium phosphates. In certain embodiments, less of the concentrate is needed to form an effective fire-retardant solution. In certain embodiments, the fire-retardant solutions exhibit decreased corrosion, especially with regard to magnesium. In certain embodiments, the fire-retardant solutions exhibit decreased aquatic toxicity. 1. A fire-retardant concentrate composition comprising a mixture of ammonium phosphates and a corrosion inhibitor system that comprises at least one biopolymer , wherein the mixture of ammonium phosphates has a molar ratio of ammoniacal nitrogen to phosphorus (N/P molar ratio) in a range of from about 1.1 to about 1.9.2. The fire-retardant concentrate composition of claim 1 , wherein the N/P molar ratio is from about 1.35 to about 1.65.3. The fire-retardant concentrate composition of claim 1 , wherein the N/P molar ratio is from about 1.4 to about 1.6.4. The fire-retardant concentrate composition of claim 1 , wherein the amount of ammonium phosphate in the fire-retardant concentrate is from about 75% to about 97% by weight of the total concentrate composition.5. The fire-retardant concentrate composition of claim 1 , wherein the ammonium phosphates comprise a mixture of at least two ammonium phosphates selected from the group consisting of ammonium orthophosphates claim 1 , ammonium pyrophosphates claim 1 , and ammonium polyphosphates having an average chain length of less than 20 phosphorus atoms.6. The fire-retardant concentrate composition of claim 5 , comprising at least two ammonium orthophosphates or at least two ammonium pyrophosphates.7. The fire-retardant concentrate composition of claim 5 , comprising at least one ammonium orthophosphate and at least one ammonium pyrophosphate.8. The fire-retardant concentrate composition of claim 1 , wherein the mixture of ammonium phosphates comprises monoammonium orthophosphate (MAP) and diammonium orthophosphate ( ...

BINDER THICKENED WITH XANTHAN GUM

The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of xanthan gum and opacifying pigment particles such as TiOencapsulated with a vinyl ester polymer or a vinyl ester-acrylate copolymer, as well as a method for its preparation. The composition is useful in coatings formulations, especially paint formulations. 1. A composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of a) opacifying pigment particles encapsulated with a vinyl ester polymer or a vinyl ester-acrylate copolymer; and b) from 0.05 to 0.5 weight percent of a xanthan gum , based on the weight of the composition.2. The composition of wherein the encapsulating vinyl ester polymer or a vinyl ester-acrylate copolymer comprises from 0.1 to 1.5 weight percent structural units of a polymerizable sulfonic acid or salt thereof claim 1 , based on the weight of the polymer or copolymer claim 1 , and the opacifying pigment particles are TiOparticles.3. The composition of wherein the polymerizable sulfonic acid or salt thereof is 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane-sulfonic acid or a salt thereof.4. The composition of wherein the weight-to-weight ratio of the encapsulating vinyl ester polymer or the vinyl ester-acrylate copolymer to TiOparticles is 0.4:1 to 2:1.5. The composition of wherein the TiOparticles are encapsulated with a vinyl ester-acrylate copolymer comprising claim 1 , based on the weight of the copolymer claim 1 , from 55 to 95 weight percent structural units of vinyl acetate and from 5 to 45 weight percent structural units of butyl acrylate.6. The composition of wherein the TiOparticles are encapsulated with a vinyl ester-acrylate copolymer comprising claim 1 , based on the weight of the copolymer claim 1 , from 60 to 70 weight percent structural units of vinyl acetate; from 30 to 40 weight percent structural units of butyl acrylate; and from 0.2 to 0.8 weight percent 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane-sulfonic acid or a salt thereof.8. A method comprising contacting a) a mixture of a xanthan gum ...

TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE HYDROGEL COMPOSITION INCLUDING NUCLEIC ACID AND CHITOSAN

The present invention provides a temperature sensitive hydrogel composition including a nucleic acid and chitosan. Since the hydrogel has excellent biocompatibility and biostability, and simultaneously has sol-gel phase transition properties depending on temperature changes, the hydrogel is present in a sol state at room temperature and becomes a gel when the hydrogel is injected into the human body or applied on the surface of epithelial skin and the temperature increases. Thus, the temperature-sensitive hydrogel of the present invention can be directly injected into and applied on certain parts requiring treatment and the retention and attaching time of a drug is increased through gelation depending on the temperature so that drug efficacy is sufficiently exhibited. Therefore, it is expected that the temperature-sensitive hydrogel of the present invention can be utilized for various treatments. 1. A temperature-sensitive hydrogel composition containing a nucleic acid and chitosan , wherein the weight ratio of the nucleic acid and the chitosan is 20:1 to 10000:1.2. The temperature-sensitive hydrogel composition of claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio of the nucleic acid and the chitosan is 50:1 to 2000:1.3. The temperature-sensitive hydrogel composition of claim 2 , wherein the weight ratio of the nucleic acid and the chitosan is 100:1 to 1000:1.4. The temperature-sensitive hydrogel composition of claim 1 , wherein the content of the nucleic acid is 0.01 wt % to 3 wt % relative to the total weight of the composition.5. The temperature-sensitive hydrogel composition of claim 4 , wherein the nucleic acid is deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) claim 4 , ribonucleic acid (RNA) claim 4 , or a mixture thereof.6. The temperature-sensitive hydrogel composition of claim 1 , wherein the content of the chitosan is 1×10wt % to 0.15 wt % relative to the total weight of the composition.7. The temperature-sensitive hydrogel composition of claim 6 , wherein the molecular weight of the ...

UREA-MODIFIED BINDER FOR MINERAL FIBRES

An aqueous binder composition for mineral fibres comprises: (1) a water-soluble binder component obtainable by reacting at least one alkanolamine with at least one polycarboxylic acid or anhydride and, optionally, treating the reaction product with a base; (2) a sugar component; and (3) urea, the proportion of components (1), (2) and (3) being within the range of 10 to 80 wt. % of (1), 15 to 80 wt. % of (2), and 5 to 60 wt. % of (3), based on the solids content of components (1), (2) and (3) as measured after heat treatment for 1 hour at 200° C. 114-. (canceled)16. The binder composition of claim 15 , wherein the alkanolamine is selected from monoethanolamine claim 15 , diethanolamine claim 15 , triethanolamine claim 15 , diisopropanolamine claim 15 , triisopropanolamine claim 15 , methyldiethanolamine claim 15 , ethyldiethanolamine claim 15 , n-butyldiethanolamine claim 15 , methyldiisopropanolamine claim 15 , ethylisopropanolamine claim 15 , ethyldiisopropanolamine claim 15 , 3-amino-1 claim 15 ,2-propanediol claim 15 , 2-amino-1 claim 15 ,3-propane-diol claim 15 , aminoethylethanolamine claim 15 , tris-(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane.17. The binder composition of claim 15 , wherein the at least one polycarboxylic acid or anhydride is selected from dicarboxylic claim 15 , tricarboxylic claim 15 , tetracarboxylic claim 15 , pentacarboxylic acids and anhydrides claim 15 , and combinations thereof18. The binder composition of claim 17 , wherein the at least one polycarboxylic acid or anhydride is selected from one or more of tetrahydrophthalic acid claim 17 , hexahydrophthalic acid claim 17 , methyltetrahydrophthalic acid claim 17 , phthalic acid claim 17 , methylphthalic acid claim 17 , trimellitic acid claim 17 , pyromellitic acid claim 17 , and corresponding anhydrides.19. The binder composition of claim 18 , wherein the at least one polycarboxylic acid additionally comprises a polycarboxylic acid selected from adipic acid claim 18 , aspartic acid claim 18 , azelaic ...

HIGHLY-SWELLABLE POLYMERIC FILMS AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING THE SAME

Highly-swellable polymeric films are provided. Aspects also include ingestible compositions that include the highly-swellable polymeric film and an ingestible component. Aspects further include methods of making and using the compositions. 139.-. (canceled)40. A device comprising:a framework;a control device coupled to the framework;a partial power source coupled to the control device and configured to provide power to the control device when activated, the partial power source comprising an anode material and a cathode material; anda highly-swellable polymeric film that rapidly swells without disintegrating upon contact with an aqueous medium external to the device, and covers at least one of the anode material and the cathode material;{'claim-text': ['in a first mode of operation, increase shelf-life stability of the device by inhibiting reaction of at least one of the anode material and the cathode material with ambient moisture while the device is in storage; and', {'claim-text': ['swell upon contact with the aqueous medium; and', 'upon swelling, provide conduction between the aqueous medium and at least one of the anode material and the cathode material that the highly-swellable polymeric film is covering.'], '#text': 'in a second mode of operation:'}], '#text': 'wherein the highly-swellable polymeric film is pre-fabricated to:'}41. The device according to claim 40 , wherein the highly-swellable polymeric film rapidly swells to ten times or greater in volume upon contact with the aqueous medium.42. The device according to claim 41 , wherein the highly-swellable polymeric film swells to ten times or greater in volume within one minute or less upon contact with the aqueous medium.43. The device according to claim 40 , wherein the highly-swellable polymeric film is configured to absorb ten grams or more of water per gram of film upon contact the aqueous medium.44. The device according to claim 40 , wherein the highly-swellable polymeric film comprises an ionic ...

MOISTURIZING COMPOSITION OF A CONTACT LENS

A moisturizing composition of a contact lens is disclosed in the present invention. A rinse agent (ex. TEOA) is applied for bonding a moisturizing stabilizer (ex. HPMC) and a compound of a hydrophilic cosolvent (ex. PEG) and a moisturizing additive (ex. HA). Hence, the solubility of the moisturizing additive and the aqueous solution can be improved via applying the hydrophilic cosolvent; the stability of the combination of the moisturizing stabilizer and the moisturizing additive can be improved via the structural and the chemical stabilities of the moisturizing stabilizer itself. Meanwhile, the moisturizing composition disclosed can be directly applied to the raw material of the conventional contact lens during manufacturing the high-moisturizing contact lenses. 1. A moisturizing composition of a contact lens , mixed with a raw material of the contact lens to improving moisturizing ability , including: at least one moisturizing stabilizer, comprising 5˜10% by weight of the first complex;', 'at least one first polymer, comprising 35˜40% by weight of the first complex; and', 'at least one surfactant, comprising 25˜30% by weight of the first complex;', 'wherein the moisturizing stabilizer, the first polymer and the surfactant are dissolved in RO-water, which comprises 25˜40% by weight of the first complex; and, 'a first complex, including at least one second polymer, comprising 35˜50% by weight of the second complex;', 'at least one hydrophilic cosolvent, comprising 1˜20% by weight of the second complex; and', 'at least one moisturizing additive, comprising 0.01˜3% by weight of the second complex;', 'wherein the second polymer, the hydrophilic cosolvent and the moisturizing additive are dissolved in RO-water, which comprises 55˜75% by weight of the second complex., 'a second complex, blended with the first complex, including2. The moisturizing composition of a contact lens of claim 1 , wherein the moisturizing stabilizer is nonionic cellulose ether.3. The moisturizing ...

POLYSACCHARIDE SUSPENSION, METHOD FOR ITS PREPARATION, AND USE THEREOF

The present invention relates to a novel stable colloidal polysaccharide suspension containing α(1→3)-glucan, a cost-effective method for its preparation, and possible uses of these polysaccharide suspensions. 1. A phase-stable , colloidal polysaccharide suspension characterized in that the polysaccharide consists at least partly of (1→3)-glucan , that the α(1→3)-glucan was never dried during its preparation , that the suspension was prepared from a press cake having a polysaccharide content between 4 and 80% by weight , preferably between 15 and 45% by weight , and that the polysaccharide concentration of the suspension is between 0.01 and 50% by weight , preferably between 1.0 and 20% by weight.2. A suspension as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the (1→3)-glucan content of the polysaccharide is between 1 and 100% by weight claim 1 , more preferably between 80 and 100% by weight.3. A polysaccharide suspension as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least 90% of the α(1→3)-glucan consist of hexose units and at least 50% of the hexose units are linked via α(1→3)-glycosidic bonds.4. A polysaccharide suspension as claimed in claim 1 , containing apart from the polysaccharide material 1 to 200% by weight claim 1 , related to the polysaccharide quantity claim 1 , in incorporated additives selected from the group comprising pigments claim 1 , titanium oxides claim 1 , especially substoichiometric titanium dioxide claim 1 , barium sulfate claim 1 , ion exchangers claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , latex claim 1 , activated carbon claim 1 , polymeric superabsorbents claim 1 , and flame retardants.5. A method for preparing a polysaccharide suspension claim 1 , characterized in thata. the base material used is a press cake of an initially moist polysaccharide material consisting at least partly of α(1→3)-glucan,b. the press cake has a solids content between 4 and 80% by weight (related to the entire press cake), preferably ...

Pullulan-containing powder, method for producing the same and use thereof

The present invention aims to provide a particulate composition containing pullulan, which can be produced without employing any complicated purification step such as solvent precipitation and, when formed into a film, exhibits a higher rupture strength compared to conventional ones; a process for producing the same; and uses thereof. The present invention solves the above object by providing a particulate composition containing pullulan which is produced from a culture obtained by culturing a mutant of a microorganism of the species Aureobasidium pullulans in a culture medium containing glucose and maltose as carbon sources, without employing a step of removing concomitant saccharides; contains a pullulan fraction and a concomitant saccharide fraction that are respectively insoluble and soluble in 75% by volume of methanol in water; has a percentage of 3% by weight or lower of the content of concomitant saccharides contained in the concomitant saccharide fraction against the content of total saccharides contained in the whole particulate composition, when determined based on the anthrone sulfuric acid method; and contains mannitol; and by providing the process of the same and uses thereof.

Polarity Manipulation in Polystyrene for Enhanced Bio-Polymer Miscibility

A styrenic composition including a polar modified styrenic co-polymer resulting from the polymerization of a combined mixture of at least one styrenic monomer and at least one comonomer and a biodegradable component is disclosed. The at least one comonomer includes a polar functional group and the polar modified styrenic co-polymer and the biodegradable component are combined to obtain a styrenic composition having a biodegradable component. Also disclosed is a method of enhancing bio-polymer miscibility in a styrenic based polymer. The polarity of a blend is manipulated by combining a styrenic monomer and a polar co-monomer to form a combined mixture and subjecting the combined mixture to polymerization to obtain a styrenic polymer blend to which a bio-polymer is added. 1. A styrenic composition comprising:a polar modified styrenic co-polymer resulting from the polymerization of a combined mixture of at least one styrenic monomer and at least one comonomer; anda biodegradable component that is a polysaccharide;wherein the at least one comonomer comprises a polar functional group;wherein the polar modified styrenic co-polymer and the biodegradable component are combined to obtain a styrenic composition comprising the biodegradable component.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the polysaccharide is starch claim 1 , cellulose claim 1 , or glycogen.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the polar modified styrenic co-polymer comprises a polar additive that is present in the polar modified styrenic co-polymer in amounts ranging from 0.5 to 10 wt % based on the total weight of the blend.6. The composition of claim 5 , wherein the polar additive is a polar plasticizer.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the polar modified styrenic co-polymer is present in amounts ranging from 75 to 99 wt % based on the total weight of the styrenic composition.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the comonomer comprising a polar functional group is ...

READILY WATER-DISPERSIBLE BETA-GLUCAN SUSPENSIONS

Readily water-miscible beta-glucan suspensions and methods of making and using the same. A readily water-miscible beta-glucan suspension includes a beta-glucan and a water-miscible organic fluid that comprises an alcohol, an alpha-hydroxy acid alkyl ester, a polyalkylene glycol alkyl ether, or a combination thereof, wherein the suspension is sufficient such that mixing with water at a shear rate of 40,000 s-1 or more forms a homogeneous mixture of the suspension and the water. The present invention also provides methods of dispersing the water-miscible beta-glucan suspension in water to form homogenous mixtures of the suspension and the water, methods of treating subterranean formations with such homogeneous mixtures, and methods of making the suspension. 1. A readily water-dispersible beta-glucan (BG) suspension comprising:an organic fluid that comprises an alcohol, an alpha-hydroxy acid alkyl ester, a polyalkylene glycol alkyl ether, or a combination thereof; anda BG;{'sup': '−1', 'wherein the suspension is sufficient such that mixing with water at a shear rate less than about 40,000 sforms a homogeneous mixture of the BG and the water.'}2. The suspension of claim 1 , wherein the homogeneous mixture of the BG and the water is a homogeneous mixture of the BG claim 1 , the organic fluid claim 1 , and the water.3. (canceled)4. The suspension of claim 1 , wherein the mixing of the suspension with the water to form the homogeneous mixture of the BG and the water comprises a maximum shear rate of about 100 sto less than about 40 claim 1 ,000 s.5. The suspension of claim 1 , wherein the mixing of the suspension with the water to form the homogeneous mixture of the BG and the water is performed for about 10 seconds to about 48 hours.6. The suspension of claim 1 , wherein the BG is about 0.001 wt % to about 10 wt % of the homogeneous mixture of the BG and the water.7. (canceled)8. The suspension of claim 1 , wherein the mixing with water is performed at a pressure of about ...

READILY WATER-MISCIBLE BETA-GLUCAN SUSPENSIONS

Readily water-miscible beta-glucan suspensions and methods of making and using the same. A readily water-miscible beta-glucan suspension includes a beta-glucan and a water-miscible organic fluid that comprises an alcohol, an alpha-hydroxy acid alkyl ester, a polyalkylene glycol alkyl ether, or a combination thereof, wherein the suspension is sufficient such that mixing with water at a shear rate of 40,000 sor more forms a homogeneous mixture of the suspension and the water. The present invention also provides methods of dispersing the water-miscible beta-glucan suspension in water to form homogenous mixtures of the suspension and the water, methods of treating subterranean formations with such homogeneous mixtures, and methods of making the suspension. 1. A readily water-miscible beta-glucan (BG) suspension comprising:a water-miscible organic fluid that comprises an alcohol, an alpha-hydroxy acid alkyl ester, a polyalkylene glycolalkyl ether, or a combination thereof; anda BG;{'sup': '1', 'wherein the suspension is sufficient such that mixing with water at a shear rate of about 40,000 sor more forms a homogeneous mixture of the suspension and the water.'}24.-. (canceled)5. The suspension of claim 1 , wherein the BG is about 0.001 wt % to about 10 wt % of the homogeneous mixture of the suspension and the water.6. (canceled)78. The suspension of claim 1 , wherein the mixing with water is performed at a pressure of about 0.1 MPa to about 100 MPa. cm . (canceled)9. The suspension of claim 1 , wherein the homogeneous mixture of the suspension and the water has a Filterability Ratio of less than about 1.5.1019.-. (cancelled)20. The suspension of claim 1 , wherein the BG comprises sclerogiucan.21. The suspension of claim 1 , wherein the BG comprises schizophyllan.2227.-. (canceled)28. The suspension of claim 1 , wherein the suspension further comprises water.2932.-. (cancelled)33. The suspension of claim 28 , wherein the suspension is sufficient such that a test mixture ...

LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS FERMENTATION PROCESS SYRUP BINDER AND ADHESIVE

Lignocellulosic syrup is produced as a co-product in a lignocellulosic biomass fermentation process, such as one producing ethanol from lignocellulosic biomass. The lignocellulosic syrup may be used as a binder of particulate materials. In addition, the syrup may be used as an adhesive. 1. A method for binding a particulate material comprising:a) providing a lignocellulosic syrup;b) providing at least one particulate material contacting the particulate material of (b) with the syrup of (a);wherein the syrup binds the particulate material.2. The method of wherein the contacting of (c) is mixing the syrup of (a) with the particulate material of (b).3. The method of wherein the particulate material is selected from the group consisting of animal feed ingredients claim 2 , carbon black claim 2 , and fly ash.4. The method of wherein the contacting of (c) is applying the syrup of (a) to the particulate material of (b).5. The method of wherein the particulate material of (b) covers a path claim 4 , road claim 4 , nursery claim 4 , orchard claim 4 , or construction area.6. A method for adhering two surfaces comprising: a) applying to at least one surface a composition comprising a lignocellulosic syrup; and b) bringing the two surfaces into contact with each other such that the lignocellulosic syrup is interposed between the two surfaces.7. The method of wherein the composition is selected from cement claim 6 , and rewettable gum tape.8. The method of or wherein the lignocellulosic syrup is a co-product of a process for the production of alcohol from a lignocellulosic biomass.9. The method of wherein the lignocellulosic biomass is selected from the group consisting of corn cobs claim 8 , corn stover claim 8 , grasses claim 8 , wheat straw claim 8 , barley straw claim 8 , hay claim 8 , rice straw claim 8 , switchgrass claim 8 , waste paper claim 8 , sugar cane bagasse claim 8 , sorghum plant material claim 8 , soybean plant material claim 8 , woody plants claim 8 , ...

PREPARATION OF POLY ALPHA-1,3-GLUCAN ETHERS

Poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds are disclosed herein with a degree of substitution of about 0.05 to about 3.0. Also disclosed are methods of producing poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds. 2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said organic group is a hydroxy alkyl group claim 1 , alkyl group claim 1 , or carboxy alkyl group claim 1 , and wherein the compound contains one type of said organic group claim 1 , or two or more types of said organic group.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein said organic group is a hydroxypropyl claim 2 , dihydroxypropyl claim 2 , hydroxyethyl claim 2 , methyl claim 2 , ethyl claim 2 , or carboxymethyl group.4. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the compound contains one type of said organic group.5. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the compound contains two or more types of said organic group.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the degree of substitution is about 0.2 to about 2.0.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein said alkaline conditions comprise an alkali hydroxide solution.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the reaction comprises an organic solvent.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the organic solvent is isopropanol.11. The method of claim 7 , wherein step (a) further comprises:(i) heating the reaction; and/or(ii) neutralizing the pH of the reaction.12. The method of claim 7 , wherein said organic group is a hydroxy alkyl group claim 7 , alkyl group claim 7 , or carboxy alkyl group claim 7 , and wherein the compound contains one type of said organic group claim 7 , or two or more types of said organic group.13. The method of claim 7 , wherein the poly alpha-1 claim 7 ,3-glucan is in a form of a slurry.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the slurry comprises poly alpha-1 claim 13 ,3-glucan claim 13 , sucrose claim 13 , glucose claim 13 , fructose and a glucosyltransferase enzyme.15. The method of claim 7 , wherein the poly alpha-1 claim 7 ,3-glucan is in a form of a wet cake. This application claims the benefit ...

CHITOSAN-BASED BINDER FOR ELECTRODES OF LITHIUM ION BATTERIES

Binder including (i) a chitosan derivative and (ii) deionized water or 1 vol. % aqueous solution of acetic acid as a dispersant. A method for preparing an electrode of a lithium ion battery by adding the binder to a conductive agent. 2. The binder of claim 1 , wherein the chitosan derivative represented by formula I or II has a viscosity of between 50 and 1000 cps.3. A method for preparing an electrode of a lithium ion battery claim 1 , the method comprising adding the binder of to a conductive agent in the process of preparation.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the electrode of the lithium ion battery comprises an active material claim 3 , the conductive agent claim 3 , and the binder claim 3 , a mass percent thereof being 50-80:10-30:5-20; the binder comprises the chitosan derivative represented by formula I or II claim 3 , and a dispersant of the binder is deionized water or an aqueous solution comprising 1 vol. % of acetic acid. This application is a continuation-in-part of International Patent Application No. PCT/CN2013/071317 with an international filing date of Feb. 4, 2013, designating the United States, now pending, and further claims priority benefits to Chinese Patent Application No. 201210243617.7 filed Jul. 13, 2012. The contents of all of the aforementioned applications, including any intervening amendments thereto, are incorporated herein by reference. Inquiries from the public to applicants or assignees concerning this document or the related applications should be directed to: Matthias Scholl P.C., Attn.: Dr. Matthias Scholl Esq., 245 First Street, 18th Floor, Cambridge, Mass. 02142.1. Field of the InventionThe invention relates to a binder comprising a chitosan derivative for preparation of electrodes of lithium ion batteries.2. Description of the Related ArtAfter high level intercalation and deintercalation of lithium ions, silicon-based electrode materials often suffer from the volume effect, which greatly reduces the cycle performance of the ...

METHOD FOR DEACETYLATION OF BIOPOLYMERS

A method for at least partial deacetylation of a biopolymer comprising acetyl groups, including: a1) providing a biopolymer including acetyl groups; a2) reacting the biopolymer including acetyl groups with hydroxylamine (NHOH) or a salt thereof at a temperature of 100° C. or less for 2-200 hours to form an at least partially deacetylated biopolymer; and a3) recovering the at least partially deacetylated biopolymer. 117.-. (canceled)18. A method of preparing a hydrogel product comprising crosslinked glycosaminoglycan molecules , the method comprising:(a) deacetylating glycosaminoglycans using a hydroxylamine or salt thereof to produce at least partially deacetylated glycosaminoglycans;(b) crosslinking the at least partially deacetylated glycosaminoglycans using a crosslinker, wherein the crosslinking comprises forming amide bonds between activated carboxyl groups of the at least partially deacetylated glycosaminoglycans and nucleophiles on the crosslinker, wherein the crosslinked at least partially deacetylated glycosaminoglycans comprise residual amine groups;(c) re-acylating the crosslinked at least partially deacetylated glycosaminoglycans.19. The method of claim 18 , wherein:the crosslinked at least partially deacetylated glycosaminoglycans comprise ester crosslinks; andthe method further comprises (d) subjecting the re-acylated crosslinked glycosaminoglycans to alkaline treatment to hydrolyze the ester crosslinks.20. The method of claim 18 , wherein the activated carboxyl groups of the at least partially deacetylated glycosaminoglycans in (b) are obtained by: activating carboxyl groups on the at least partially deacetylated glycosaminoglycan with a coupling agent.21. The method of claim 18 , wherein the glycosaminoglycan is selected from the group consisting of hyaluronic acid claim 18 , chondroitin claim 18 , chondroitin sulfate claim 18 , and mixtures thereof.22. The method of claim 18 , wherein the deacetylating in (a) is performed using a hydroxylamine salt ...

GALACTOSE-RICH POLYSACCHARIDE, PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE POLYMER AND ITS APPLICATIONS

This invention concerns a biopolymer consisting of a polysaccharide composed of galactose (50-90%), glucose (1-25%), mannose (1-25%) and rhamnose (0.5-20%), which may additionally contain, in trace amounts, xylose, fucose, ribose, arabinose and/or fructose. The galactose-rich polymer also contains non-saccharide components, namely, acyl groups. This invention also concerns a process for the production of the galactose-rich polymer, by microbial fermentation using glycerol or glycerol-rich substrates as carbon source, and recovery of the polymer from the culture broth. From the process for the production of the galactose-rich polymer results the co-production of intracellular biopolymers, namely, polyhydroxyalkanoates. This invention also concerns to the application of the galactose-rich polymer and the products of its partial or complete degradation and/or derivatization, namely, galacto-oligosaccharides, galactose, rhamnose and others, by physical, chemical and/or biological methods, in food, agricultural, textile and paper industries, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, oil and metal recovery in mining industry, industrial waste treatment and wastewater treatment, among others. 128-. (canceled)29. A galactose-rich polymer comprising 50-90% galactose , 1-25% glucose , 1-25% mannose , and 0.5-20% rhamnose.30. The galactose-rich polymer of claim 29 , further comprising trace amounts of xylose claim 29 , ribose claim 29 , fucose claim 29 , arabinose claim 29 , and/or fructose.31. The galactose-rich polymer of claim 29 , further comprising acyl groups.32. The galactose-rich polymer of claim 31 , wherein the acyl groups are acetate esters claim 31 , pyruvate ketals claim 31 , succinyl half esters claim 31 , or a combination thereof.33. The galactose-rich polymer of claim 29 , wherein the galactose residues are in the form of pyranose rings.34. The galactose-rich polymer of claim 29 , wherein the galactose-rich polymer does not contain uronic acids.35. A biodegradable ...

METHOD FOR DEACETYLATION OF BIOPOLYMERS

A method for at least partial deacetylation of a biopolymer comprising acetyl groups, including: a1) providing a biopolymer including acetyl groups; a2) reacting the biopolymer including acetyl groups with hydroxylamine (NHOH) or a salt thereof at a temperature of 100° C. or less for 2-200 hours to form an at least partially deacetylated biopolymer; and a3) recovering the at least partially deacetylated biopolymer. 1. A method of preparing a hydrogel product comprising crosslinked glycosaminoglycan molecules , the method comprising:(a) obtaining a solution comprising an at least first glycosaminoglycan that is a partially deacetylated glycosaminoglycan with a degree of acetylation between 50% and 99% and a second glycosaminoglycan, wherein the second glycosaminoglycan is different from the at least partially deacetylated glycosaminoglycan;(b) activating carboxyl groups on the at least partially deacetylated glycosaminoglycan and/or the second glycosaminoglycan with a coupling agent, to form activated glycosaminoglycans;(c) crosslinking the activated glycosaminoglycans using a crosslinker comprising at least two amine groups solely with amide bonds to provide crosslinked glycosaminoglycans; and(d) acylating residual amine groups of the crosslinked glycosaminoglycans obtained in (c) to form acylated crosslinked glycosaminoglycans; and(e) subjecting the crosslinked glycosaminoglycans provided in (c) or (d) to alkaline treatment to hydrolyze ester crosslinks formed as byproducts during the amide crosslinking in (c),wherein the first and second glycosaminoglycans are not the crosslinker, and wherein the crosslinker comprises a di-, tri-, or tetra-saccharide, oligosaccharide, or polysaccharide.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the second glycosaminoglycan is at least partially deacetylated.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein at least 1% of N-acetyl groups of the first glycosaminoglycan have been converted to free amine groups.4. The method according to ...

FLOWABLE BULK GRANULAR POLYSACCHARIDE

Disclosed herein are compositions comprising polysaccharide particles with an average size of about 0.1-10 mm. These particles comprise at least (i) about 50%-90% by weight water or an aqueous solution, and (ii) about 10%-50% by weight insoluble alpha-glucan, or an insoluble cationic ether thereof, comprising alpha-1,3-glycosidic linkages and having a weight-average degree of polymerization (DPw) of at least about 100. Further disclosed are methods of preparing these compositions, as well as systems for storing and/or moving them. 1. A composition comprising particles with an average size of about 0.1-10 mm , wherein said particles comprise at least(i) about 50%-90% by weight water or an aqueous solution, and(ii) about 10%-50% by weight insoluble alpha-glucan or an insoluble cationic ether of said insoluble alpha-glucan,wherein the insoluble alpha-glucan comprises alpha-1,3-glycosidic linkages and has a weight-average degree of polymerization (DPw) of at least 100.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the insoluble alpha-glucan has at least 50% alpha-1 claim 1 ,3-glycosidic linkages.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the particles comprise about 30%-45% by weight of said insoluble alpha-glucan or insoluble cationic ether thereof.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is powder-like.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the insoluble alpha-glucan is enzymatically produced in a reaction composition comprising at least water claim 1 , sucrose and a glucosyltransferase enzyme that synthesizes insoluble alpha-glucan.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the particles are produced by contacting a first composition with a particle-forming device claim 1 , wherein said first composition comprises at least (i) about 50%-90% by weight water or an aqueous solution claim 1 , and (ii) about 10%-50% by weight insoluble alpha-glucan.7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the first composition is a cake of the insoluble alpha-glucan.8. The composition ...

PROCESS FOR THERMAL DEGRADATION OF A BIOPOLYMER

Disclosed herein is a process for reducing viscosity of an aqueous composition comprising a biopolymer, comprising: obtaining an aqueous composition comprising 1,3 beta glucan wherein the aqueous composition has an initial viscosity and heating the aqueous composition to a desired temperature, preferably in combination with a desired shear rate, to reduce viscosity by at least 50%. 1. A method of making a 1 ,3-1 ,6 beta-D-glucan powder , the method comprising:filtering an aqueous solution comprising a 1,3-1,6 beta-D-glucan, to provide a filtered aqueous solution;precipitating 1,3-1,6 beta-D-glucan fibers from the filtered aqueous solution;removing the 1,3-1,6 beta-D-glucan fibers from the filtered aqueous solution;drying the 1,3-1,6 beta-D-glucan fibers;grinding the dried 1,3-1,6 beta-D-glucan fibers; andsieving the dried ground 1,3-1,6 beta-D-glucan fibers to provide a 1,3-1,6 beta-D-glucan powder smaller in size that 250 microns;wherein an aqueous solution comprising the 1,3-1,6 beta-D-glucan powder and having an initial viscosity heated to a temperature ranging from about 120° C. to about 200° C. and sheared at a shear rate of at least 1,000/s provides a final viscosity that is at least a 50% reduction of the initial viscosity.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the filtering comprises filtering the aqueous solution comprising the 1 claim 1 ,3-1 claim 1 ,6 beta-D-glucan through a press filter.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the filtering comprises adding filter aid to the aqueous solution comprising the 1 claim 1 ,3-1 claim 1 ,6 beta-D-glucan and removing the filter aid from the aqueous solution during the filtering.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising filtering the aqueous solution comprising the 1 claim 1 ,3-1 claim 1 ,6 beta-D-glucan more than one time.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising precipitating oxalic acid from the aqueous solution comprising the 1 claim 1 ,3-1 claim 1 ,6 beta-D-glucan powder.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

NATURAL PACKAGING COMPOSITION

A packaging material composition may be biodegradable and water-soluble. The packaging material may include a biodegradable nonionic polysaccharide, a biodegradable ionic polysaccharide, and a plasticizer. Optionally, additional components may be added to the packaging material for a desired purpose. Additional components may include a biocide, clay, metal oxides (i.e. titanium dioxide and zinc oxide), modified nanoclays, one or more crosslinkers, other functional agents, and residual solvent from the packaging material production process. 1: A packaging composition , comprising:a biodegradable nonionic polysaccharide;a biodegradable ionic polysaccharide; anda plasticizer.2: The packaging composition of claim 1 , wherein said nonionic polysaccharide is at least one of pullulan claim 1 , a pullulan derivative claim 1 , inulin claim 1 , guar claim 1 , cellulose claim 1 , konjac claim 1 , agar claim 1 , agarose claim 1 , curdlan claim 1 , hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose claim 1 , hydroxyethyl cellulose claim 1 , methyl cellulose claim 1 , hydroxypropyl cellulose claim 1 , hydroxypropyl guar claim 1 , cellulose acetate claim 1 , cellulose aldehyde claim 1 , carboxymethyl starch claim 1 , hydroxypropyl starch claim 1 , hydroxyethyl starch claim 1 , starch acetate claim 1 , and starch aldehyde.3: The packaging composition of claim 1 , wherein said ionic polysaccharide is at least one of carboxymethyl cellulose claim 1 , alginate claim 1 , xanthan gum claim 1 , gum arabic claim 1 , gum tragacanth claim 1 , locust bean gum claim 1 , tara gum claim 1 , carboxymethyl starch claim 1 , cationic starch claim 1 , chitosan claim 1 , gelatin claim 1 , gellan claim 1 , pectin claim 1 , and carrageenan.4: The packaging composition of claim 1 , wherein said plasticizer is at least one of sorbitol claim 1 , glycerin claim 1 , polyethylene glycol claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,2-propanediol claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,3-propanediol claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,2-butane diol claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,3-butane diol ...

MANUFACTURE OF MICROSTRUCTURES

Microstructure manufacturing apparatuses and methods are disclosed herein that enable the production of microstructures in an efficient, cost-effective manner that produces precise, high-quality microstructure products. In the manufacturing process for a microneedle array, for example, a template can be contacted against a surface of a continuous layer of a viscous polymer and separated from the surface to form a plurality of projections. The projections can then be solidified and later cut at a predetermined distance from the surface to form the microstructure. 1. A method of manufacturing a microstructure , comprising:disposing a viscous polymer onto a substrate to form a continuous, viscous film layer;contacting a template against a surface of the viscous film layer, the template having a plurality of contact points contacting the viscous film layer surface;while urging air toward the viscous film layer from the template, separating the template from the viscous film layer surface to draw the viscous polymer into a plurality of projections; andpermitting the plurality of projections to solidify.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein dispensing the viscous polymer comprises pouring a predetermined amount of the viscous polymer on the substrate and drawing a bar across the substrate while maintaining a predetermined gap between the bar and the substrate.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the template comprises a plurality of pins extending from a base layer claim 1 , and wherein the tips of the plurality of pins form the plurality of contact points.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the template comprises a plurality of bumps comprising a second viscous polymer disposed thereon claim 1 , the plurality of bumps forming the plurality of contact points claim 1 , and wherein the contacting the template comprises contacting the second viscous polymer against the viscous film layer.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising an intermediate viscous polymer layer disposed ...

Compositions and methods for liquid mixing assessment

Compositions include an aqueous solution of an organic dye of molecular weight in the range of about 300 to about 1,000 and a density-enhancing material. An amount of the density-enhancing material in the aqueous solution is sufficient to achieve a density of about 1.0 to about 1.3 g/mL. The composition has a viscosity of about 3.5 to about 5.0 centipoise. The compositions are useful in assessing the adequacy of a liquid handling mixing device to mix a reaction mixture.

Support for capturing glycated protein in a sample and device and method for measuring the glycated protein using the support

Provided is a support for effectively capturing glycated protein in a sample, and a device and method for measuring the glycated protein by using the support.

GLUCAN FIBER COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN LAUNDRY CARE AND FABRIC CARE

An enzymatically produced α-glucan oligomer/polymer compositions is provided. The enzymatically produced α-glucan oligomer/polymers can be derivatized into α-glucan ether compounds. The α-glucan oligomers/polymers and the corresponding α-glucan ethers are cellulose and/or protease resistant, making them suitable for use in fabric care and laundry care applications. Methods for the production and use of the present compositions are also provided. 126-. (canceled)27. A composition comprising an alpha-glucan ether , wherein the glycosidic linkages of the alpha-glucan ether comprise:(i) 10-25% alpha-1,3 glycosidic linkages,(ii) 65-87% alpha-1,6 glycosidic linkages, and(iii) less than 5% alpha-1,3,6 glycosidic linkages,wherein the percent glycosidic linkages of the alpha-glucan are determined by methylation analysis;and wherein the alpha-glucan ether has a degree of substitution (DoS) with at least one organic group that is no higher than 3.0.28. The composition of claim 27 , wherein said DoS is about 0.05 to about 3.0.29. The composition of claim 27 , wherein the organic group is carboxy alkyl claim 27 , hydroxy alkyl claim 27 , or alkyl.30. The composition of claim 27 , wherein the organic group is carboxymethyl.31. The composition of claim 27 , wherein the organic group is hydroxypropyl claim 27 , dihydroxypropyl claim 27 , hydroxyethyl claim 27 , methyl claim 27 , or ethyl.32. The composition of claim 27 , wherein the organic group is an uncharged organic group.33. The composition of claim 27 , wherein the organic group is an anionic organic group.34. The composition of claim 27 , wherein the organic group is a positively charged organic group.35. The composition of claim 34 , wherein the positively charged organic group is a quaternary ammonium group.36. The composition of claim 34 , wherein the positively charged organic group is a substituted ammonium group.37. The composition of claim 36 , wherein the substituted ammonium group is trialkylammonium.38. The ...

RADIATION STERILIZED HYDROGELS, MEDICAL DEVICES INCLUDING RADIATION STERILIZED HYDROGELS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Radiation sterilized hydrogels, medical devices containing the same and method of making radiation sterilized hydrogels. 1. A radiation sterilized hydrogel comprising:a hydrocolloid in an amount of below 6 wt %;a carboxylic acid in an amount of above 0.05 wt %; andwater in an amount above about 94 wt %.2. The sterilized hydrogel of claim 1 , wherein the amount of hydrocolloid is about 0.1 wt % to 6 wt %.3. The sterilized hydrogel of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocolloid comprises gellan gum claim 1 , high acyl gellan gum claim 1 , low acyl gellan gum claim 1 , xanthan gum claim 1 , deacetylated xanthan gum claim 1 , depyruvated xanthan gum claim 1 , galactomannans claim 1 , glucomannans claim 1 , or combinations thereof.4. The sterilized hydrogel of claim 1 , wherein the amount of the carboxylic acid is between about 0.05 wt % and about 0.5 wt %.5. The sterilized hydrogel of claim 1 , wherein the carboxylic acid comprises one or more of citric acid claim 1 , sodium citrate claim 1 , tartaric acid claim 1 , oxalic acid claim 1 , poly(acrylic acid) claim 1 , and poly(acrylic acid) sodium salt.6. The sterilized hydrogel of claim 1 , further including an additive(s).7. The sterilized hydrogel of claim 6 , wherein the additive comprises a stain-reducing additive.8. The sterilized hydrogel of claim 6 , wherein the additive comprises a polyol.9. The sterilized hydrogel of claim 8 , wherein the polyol comprises one or more of glycerol claim 8 , polyethylene glycol and xylitol.10. The sterilized hydrogel of claim 6 , wherein the additive comprising a lubricious additive.11. The sterilized hydrogel of claim 10 , wherein the lubricious additive comprises a hydrophilic polymer.12. The sterilized hydrogel of claim 11 , wherein the hydrophilic polymer is crosslinked.13. The sterilized hydrogel of claim 11 , and wherein the hydrophilic polymer comprises polyvinylpyrrolidone.14. The sterilized hydrogel of claim 1 , wherein the hydrogel is sterilized by gamma radiation.15. The ...

Cellulosic Arabinoxylan fiber (CAF) and Methods of Preparing

Processes for the preparation of cellulosic arabinoxylan fiber. Cellulosic arabinoxylan fiber prepared by the processes. Edible formulations, containing the cellulose arabinoxylan fiber, wherein the cellulosic arabinoxylan fiber function as bulking agents in the edible formulation. Methods of stabilizing an emulsion, involving mixing an effective stabilizing amount of the cellulosic arabinoxylan fiber with an emulsion to stabilize said emulsion. Methods of increasing the water holding capacity of a composition, involving mixing an effective water holding increasing amount of the cellulosic arabinoxylan fiber with a composition to increase the water holding capacity of said composition. Method of increasing the bulk of a composition, involving mixing an effective bulk increasing amount of the cellulosic arabinoxylan fiber with a composition to increase the water holding capacity of said composition. Methods of increasing the viscosity of a composition, involving mixing an effective viscosity increasing amount of the cellulosic arabinoxylan fiber with a composition to increase the viscosity of said composition. 1. A process for the preparation of cellulosic arabinoxylan fiber comprising:(a) mixing ground agricultural materials in water at temperatures in the range of about 75° C. to about 100° C. to form a suspension, adjusting the pH of said suspension from about 5.2 to about 6.8, and adding thermostable α-amylase to said suspension,(b) adjusting the pH of said suspension to about 11.5,(c) subjecting said suspension to shearing at about 10,000 rpm for about 1 hour and centrifuging said suspension at about 14,000×g for about 10 minutes to form a supernatant and a solid residue,(d) mixing said solid residue with water at temperatures in the range of about 75° C. to about 100° C. to form a suspension.(e) subjecting said suspension from (d) to shearing at about 10,000 rpm for about 5 minutes, cooling said suspension to about room temperature and centrifuging said ...

RESIN COMPOSITION AND GATE INSULATING FILM

A resin composition containing a resin (A) which contains a hydroxyl group and a cyanoalkyl group, an epoxy compound (B) which has two or more epoxy groups in its molecule, a curing agent (C) which has two or more hydroxyl groups in its molecule and has a hydroxyl value of 150 to 300 mgKOH/g, and a cross-linking agent (D) which has a structure represented by the general formula (1). 2. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the resin (A) is one obtained by cyanoalkylating part of hydroxyl groups contained in a hydroxyl group-containing organic compound.3. The resin composition according to claim 2 , wherein the hydroxyl group-containing organic compound is pullulan or a polyvinyl alcohol.4. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the epoxy compound (B) is an aromatic hydrocarbon structure-containing epoxy compound having two or more epoxy groups in its molecule.5. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the curing agent (C) has phenolic hydroxyl groups as the hydroxyl groups.6. The resin composition according to claim 1 , further comprising a phenol compound (E) having a phenolic hydroxyl group in its molecule and having a hydroxyl value of less than 150 mgKOH/g.7. The resin composition according to claim 1 , further comprising a curing catalyst (F).8. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein a ratio of the hydroxyl group and the cyanoalkyl group which are contained in the resin (A) is claim 1 , by molar ratio of “hydroxyl group:cyanoalkyl group” claim 1 , 50:50 to 2:98.10. A gate insulating film obtained using a resin composition according to . The disclosure relates to a resin composition and gate insulating film, more particularly relates to a resin composition which gives a resin film which is high in dielectric constant, is excellent in chemical resistance and adhesion, and can suitably prevent a drop in adhesion even if treated at a high temperature after being formed and to a gate insulating film which is ...

DE-N-Acetyl Sialic Acid Antigens, Antibodies Thereto, and Methods of Use in Cancer Therapy

The present invention generally provides compositions methods and composition relating to the diagnosis and/or treatment of cancers having a cell surface de-N-acetylated sialic acid antigen, e.g., an at least partially de-N-acetylated ganglioside and/or a de-N-acetylated sialic acid-modified cell surface protein. 144.-. (canceled)45. An antibody that specifically binds a de-N-acetylated sialic acid (deNAc SA) epitope on an extracellularly accessible surface of a cancerous cell , the deNAc SA epitope minimally defined by a dimer containing at least one de-N-acetylated sialic acid residue having a free amine adjacent an N-acylated sialic acid residue or a sialic acid derivative residue , wherein:the antibody binds to the deNAc SA epitope on the surface of CHP-134 neuroblastoma cells, and [ a VH CDR1 comprising amino acid residues 26 to 35 of SEQ ID NO:7,', 'a VH CDR2 comprising amino acid residues 50 to 66 of SEQ ID NO:7,', 'and', 'a VH CDR3 comprising amino acid residues 101 to 108 of SEQ ID NO:7;'}], 'a heavy chain polypeptide comprising, a VL CDR1 comprising amino acid residues 24 to 39 of SEQ ID NO:3,', 'a VL CDR2 comprising amino acid residues 55 to 61 of SEQ ID NO:3, and', 'a VL CDR3 comprising amino acid residues 94 to 100 of SEQ ID NO:3., 'a light chain polypeptide comprising], 'the antibody competes for binding to the deNAc SA epitope with an antibody comprising46. The antibody of claim 45 , wherein the antibody is selected from the group consisting of: an IgG claim 45 , a F(ab′)2 claim 45 , a F(ab) claim 45 , an Fv claim 45 , or an scFv.47. The antibody of claim 45 , wherein the antibody is a humanized antibody or a fully human antibody.48. The antibody of claim 45 , wherein the antibody comprises: a VH CDR1 comprising amino acid residues 26 to 35 of SEQ ID NO:7,', 'a VH CDR2 comprising amino acid residues 50 to 66 of SEQ ID NO:7, and', 'a VH CDR3 comprising amino acid residues 101 to 108 of SEQ ID NO:7; and, 'a heavy chain polypeptide comprising a VL CDR1 ...

Glycerin-in-Oil Emulsion

The present invention provides in one aspect, a glycerin-in-oil emulsion comprising (i) a continuous phase comprising one or more topically-acceptable oils; (ii) a discontinuous phase comprising glycerin and water; and (iii) an anionic polysaccharide in an amount sufficient to provide viscosity and cohesiveness to the discontinuous phase. In some embodiments, the emulsion further comprises an electrolyte such as magnesium sulfate in an amount sufficient to control droplet size of the discontinuous phase to be no more than 40 microns. Methods for making the emulsion are also provided. 2. The emulsion of claim 1 , wherein the emulsion is stable at 50° C. for at least four weeks.3. The emulsion of claim 1 , wherein the continuous phase further comprises a wax and the emulsion is a solid emulsion.4. The emulsion of claim 1 , wherein said water comprises from about 3% to about 14% by weight of the entire emulsion.5. The emulsion of claim 1 , wherein said water comprises from about 3% to about 5% by weight of the entire emulsion.6. The emulsion of claim 1 , wherein the polysaccharide comprises from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of the entire emulsion.7. The emulsion of claim 1 , wherein the polysaccharide comprises from about 0.1% to about 1% by weight of the entire emulsion.8. The emulsion of claim 1 , wherein the anionic polysaccharide is Xanthan gum.9. The emulsion of claim 1 , wherein the discontinuous phase further comprises an electrolyte.10. The emulsion of claim 9 , wherein the electrolyte is magnesium sulfate.11. The emulsion of claim 1 , wherein the rheology of the discontinuous phase is characterized by a complex viscosity of less than 2 Pa·s when subjected to an oscillatory stress of 100 Pa during an oscillatory stress sweep conducted at a temperature of 25° C. and an angular frequency of 1 Hz.12. The emulsion of claim 1 , wherein the discontinuous phase has a maximum droplet size of 40 microns.13. The emulsion of claim 13 , wherein the discontinuous phase ...

HETEROPOLYSACCHARIDES

The present invention relates a heteropolysaccharide characterized in that it is substantially composed of the monosaccharides glucose and galactose and rhamnose and N-acetylgalactosamine and a process for the production thereof. The invention further relates to a bacterium capable of producing said heteropolysaccharide and to the use of the heteropolysaccharide and the bacterium for improving the texture of fermented milk products. 1. A heteropolysaccharide substantially composed of monosaccharides glucose and galactose and rhamnose and N-acetylgalactosamine and wherein the heteropolysaccharide has a molecular weight of 100 kDa to 10 ,000 kDa.2. The heteropolysaccharide according to claim 1 , comprising 30-50 mole % glucose claim 1 , 10-30 mole % galactose claim 1 , 10-30 mole % rhamnose and 10-30 mole % N-acetylgalactosamine and wherein the total mole % is 100%.3. The heteropolysaccharide according to claim 2 , wherein the ratio of the mole % of glucose and the mole % of galactose is between 1.0 and 2.0.4. The heteropolysaccharide according to claim 2 , comprising 40 mole % glucose claim 2 , 20 mole % galactose claim 2 , 20 mole % rhamnose and 20 mole % N-acetylgalactosamine.5. The heteropolysaccharide according claim 1 , wherein the heterosaccharide comprises a repeating unit claim 1 , wherein the repeating unit is a pentasaccharide composed of the monosaccharides glucose and galactose and rhamnose and N-acetylgalactosamine.6. The heteropolysaccharide according to claim 5 , wherein the pentasaccharide is composed of 40 mole % glucose claim 5 , 20 mole % galactose claim 5 , 20 mole % rhamnose and 20 mole % N-acetylgalactosamine.7. A bacterium capable of producing the heteropolysaccharide according to .8Streptococcus salivarius thermophilus.. The bacterium according to wherein the bacterium is a9. The bacterium according to selected from the group consisting of{'i': 'Streptococcus salivarius thermophilus', 'NGB-22D, deposited on 28 Feb. 2012 as CBS132067 at the ...

NOVEL HERBAL HAIR GROWTH PROMOTERS / HAIR TONIC

The invention is an invention belonging to the field of hair growth promoters and hair tonics. More, particularly, it relates to hair tonic composition for producing hair growth as well as uses related to thereto. 1. A hair tonic composition comprising ofi) at least one active ingredient selected from Gibberellins, Abscisic acid, Indolebutyric acid and Lentinan andii) a carrier therefor.2. A hair tonic composition as claimed in containing a combination of two or more plant hormones for accelerating the restoring or growing of hair.3. The plant hormones according to selected from Gibberellins claim 2 , Abscisic acid claim 2 , Indolebutyric acid and Lentinan with excipients for promoting hair growth as well as preventing hair fall.4. A hair tonic composition comprising:i) at least two active ingredients selected from Gibberellins, Abscisic acid, Indolebutyric acid and Lentinan andii) a carrier therefor.5. A hair tonic composition comprising:i) at least three active ingredients selected from Gibberellins, Abscisic acid, Indolebutyric acid and Lentinan andii) a carrier therefor.6. A hair tonic composition comprising:i) Gibberellins, Abscisic acid, Indolebutyric acid and Lentinan andii) a carrier therefor.7. The novel hair tonic composition according to in the form of oral or topical preparations.8. The novel hair tonic composition according to more preferably in the form of topical preparations such as liquid claim 4 , tonic claim 4 , shampoo claim 4 , rinse claim 4 , cream claim 4 , gel claim 4 , lotion or spray.9. The novel hair tonic composition according to administered transdermally through direct coating or spraying on the skin.10. The compositions are useful for hair loss prevention and/or hair growth promotion. The invention is an invention belonging to the field of hair growth promoters and hair tonics. More, particularly, it relates to hair tonic composition for producing hair growth as well as uses related to thereto.The novel hair tonic composition comprises ...

USE OF POLY ALPHA-1,3-GLUCAN ETHERS AS VISCOSITY MODIFIERS

A hydrocolloid or aqueous solution comprising a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound is disclosed having a viscosity of at least about 10 centipoise (cPs). The poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound in these compositions has a degree of substitution of about 0.05 to about 3.0. Also disclosed is a method for increasing the viscosity of a hydrocolloid or aqueous composition using a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound. 116-. (canceled)18. The coating of claim 17 , wherein at least one organic group is an alkyl.19. The coating of claim 18 , wherein the alkyl is a methyl claim 18 , ethyl claim 18 , propyl claim 18 , or butyl.20. The coating of claim 17 , wherein at least one organic group is a hydroxy alkyl.21. The coating of claim 20 , wherein the hydroxy alkyl is a hydroxypropyl claim 20 , dihydroxypropyl claim 20 , or hydroxyethyl.22. The coating of claim 17 , wherein at least one organic group is a carboxy alkyl.23. The coating of claim 22 , wherein the carboxy alkyl is a carboxymethyl.24. The coating of claim 17 , wherein at least one organic group comprises a chain of one or more carbons in which one or more hydrogens are substituted with another atom or functional group.25. The coating of claim 17 , wherein the degree of substitution is about 0.05 to about 3.0.26. The coating of claim 17 , wherein the degree of substitution is about 0.2 to about 2.0.27. The coating of claim 17 , wherein the degree of substitution is about 0.3.28. The coating of claim 23 , wherein the degree of substitution is about 0.05 to about 3.0.29. The coating of claim 23 , wherein the degree of substitution is about 0.2 to about 2.0.30. The coating of claim 23 , wherein the degree of substitution is about 0.3.31. The coating of claim 17 , wherein at least 90% of the glycosidic linkages of the poly alpha-1 claim 17 ,3-glucan ether compound are alpha-1 claim 17 ,3 glycosidic linkages.32. The coating of claim 17 , wherein the coating is a tablet coating.33. The coating of claim 17 , wherein the ...

FLOWABLE BULK GRANULAR POLYSACCHARIDE

Disclosed herein are compositions comprising polysaccharide particles with an average size of about 0.1-10 mm. These particles comprise at least (i) about 50%-90% by weight water or an aqueous solution, and (ii) about 10%-50% by weight insoluble alpha-glucan, or an insoluble cationic ether thereof, comprising alpha-1,3-glycosidic linkages and having a weight-average degree of polymerization (DPw) of at least about 100. Further disclosed are methods of preparing these compositions, as well as systems for storing and/or moving them. 1. A composition comprising particles with an average size of about 0.1-10 mm ,wherein said particles comprise at least(i) about 50%-90% by weight water or an aqueous solution, and(ii) about 10%-50% by weight insoluble alpha-glucan or an insoluble cationic ether of said insoluble alpha-glucan,wherein the insoluble alpha-glucan comprises alpha-1,3-glycosidic linkages and has a weight-average degree of polymerization (DPw) of at least 100.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the insoluble alpha-glucan has at least 50% alpha-1 claim 1 ,3-glycosidic linkages.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the particles comprise about 30%-45% by weight of said insoluble alpha-glucan or insoluble cationic ether thereof.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is powder-like.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the insoluble alpha-glucan is enzymatically produced in a reaction composition comprising at least water claim 1 , sucrose and a glucosyltransferase enzyme that synthesizes insoluble alpha-glucan.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the particles are produced by contacting a first composition with a particle-forming device claim 1 , wherein said first composition comprises at least (i) about 50%-90% by weight water or an aqueous solution claim 1 , and (ii) about 10%-50% by weight insoluble alpha-glucan.7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the first composition is a cake of the insoluble alpha-glucan.8. The composition of ...

BIOBINDER

Described is an aqueous binder composition for mineral fibers comprising 2. The binder composition of claim 1 , wherein component (i) is selected from one or more of L-ascorbic acid claim 1 , D-isoascorbic acid claim 1 , 5 claim 1 ,6-isopropylidene ascorbic acid claim 1 , dehydroascorbic acid claim 1 , salts of these acids.3. The binder composition of claim 1 , wherein component (ii) is selected from ammonia and/or amines.4. The binder composition of claim 1 , wherein component (iii) is selected from dextrose claim 1 , glucose syrup claim 1 , xylose claim 1 , fructose claim 1 , sucrose claim 1 , any combinations thereof.5. The binder composition of claim 1 , wherein component (iv) is selected from sulfamic acid claim 1 , salts thereof claim 1 , N-cyclohexyl sulfamic acid claim 1 , salts thereof.6. The binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the binder composition comprisescomponent (i) in the form of ascorbic acid;component (ii) in the form of ammonia and/or diethanolamine and/or triethanolamine;component (iii) in the form of dextrose and/or a glucose syrup with a DE of 60-99;component (iv) in the form of sulfamic acid and/or one or more salts thereof and/or in the form of N-cyclohexyl sulfamic acid and/or one or more salts thereof.7. The binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the proportion of components (i) claim 1 , (ii) claim 1 , (iii) claim 1 , and (iv) is from 1 to 50 weight-% component (i) claim 1 , based on a mass of components (i) and (iii) claim 1 , from 50 to 99 weight-% component (iii) claim 1 , based on a mass of components (i) and (iii) claim 1 , from 0.05 to 15 weight-% component (iv) claim 1 , based on a mass of components (i) and (iii).8. The binder composition of claim 1 , wherein component (ii) is present in an amount of from 0.1 to 10.0 molar equivalents of component (ii) claim 1 , relative to combined molar equivalents of components (i) and (iv).9. The binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous binder composition further comprises a ...

RHEOLOGY MODIFIER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE

A composition for enhancing fluid viscosity including a mixture of at least one cationic or cationizable polymer and at least one anionic or anionizable (hydrolysable) polymer. The composition has a zeta potential at 25° C. in the range of 0.5 to 100 mV or −0.5 to −100 mV, typically 1 to 60 mV or −1 to −60 mV, or is a precursor convertible at a temperature of 100 to 250° C. to the composition having a zeta potential at 25° C. of 0.5 to 100 mV or −0.5 to −100 mV, typically 1 to 60 mV or −1 to −60 mV. Typically the compositions exhibit salt tolerance and interaction of both polymers at very high temperatures (>300° F.) such that the system exhibits an increase of viscosity at extreme temperatures. The compositions are useful for hydraulic fracturing, enhanced oil recovery, subterranean acidization, personal care as well as home and industrial cleaners. 1. A composition for enhancing viscosity of a fluid comprising a mixture of:(A) at least a first polymer having a weight average molecular weight of 35,000 to 10,000,000 selected from at least one member of the group consisting ofcationizable polysaccharides with primary amino groups and which are at least partially cationizable to a cationic polymer having a cationic charge density of 0.3 to 2 milliequivalents/gram at a temperature of 100 to 250° C.;(B) at least a second polymer having a weight average molecular weight of 30,000 g/mol to 10,000,000 g/mol selected from the group consisting of:(1) anionic polymers selected from the group consisting of polyacrylic acid, polyacrylamide and acrylate copolymer, the at least one anionic polymer, and having an anionic charge density of 0.1 to 20 milliequivalents/gram, wherein the anionic polymer has functional groups selected from the group consisting of carboxylate, sulfate, sulfonate, phosphate or phosphonate, and(2) at least one hydrolysable polymer selected from the group consisting of polyalkylacrylate, polyacrylamide and copolymers of polyalkylacrylate and polyacrylamide ...

Algae-derived antimicrobial plastic substrates, and a method of manufacturing the same

This document presents algae-derived antimicrobial plastic substrates, and a method of making the same. The plastic is preferably synthetic, but can also be formed as a bioplastic (e.g., polylactic acid). In various implementations, an algae-derived antimicrobial plastic substrate can be made to have similar properties and characteristics of nylon, nylon-6, nylon 6-6 polymer, and/or the like, and yet contain antimicrobial substances. Any of various species of red algae, brown algae, and brown seaweed (marine microalgae and/or macroalgae) are known to contain a high level of sulfated polysaccharides with inherent antimicrobial properties, and can be used as described herein.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PROCESSING DIETARY FIBERS

The present invention relates to a method for processing a composition comprising fructan and sucrose, comprising the step of incubating a composition comprising fructan and sucrose, preferably inulin and sucrose, with at least one yeast selected from the group consisting of , and . Incubation with these yeasts results in the breakdown of free sugars such that purified fructan compositions are obtained. 1SaccharomycesKluyveromyces. A method for processing a composition comprising fructan and sucrose , comprising the steps of (a) providing a composition comprising fructan and sucrose , wherein said composition comprising fructan and sucrose comprises at least 30% by weight (wt %) of fructan based on the total dry matter weight of said composition; and (b) incubating said composition comprising fructan and sucrose with at least one yeast selected from the group consisting of and ; until a reduction of at least 10% of the initial weight of sucrose in said composition is obtained.2Saccharomyces bayanus, Kluyveromyces lactis, Saccharomyces cerevisiaeSaccharomyces boulardii.. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one yeast is selected from the group consisting of claim 1 , and3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said composition comprising fructan and sucrose further comprises one or more free sugars.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said fructan has an average degree of polymerization by number of at least 3.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said fructan is of plant origin.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said fructan is inulin.7Saccharomyces bayanusuvarum. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said yeast is var. deposited in the Belgian Co-ordinated Collections of Micro-Organisms (BCCM) with accession number MUCL 55125.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said composition comprising fructan and sucrose is incubated with said yeast at a temperature of at least the freezing point of the composition.9. ...

SILICONE-IN-WATER COSMETIC

The invention is about a silicone-in-water cosmetic comprising water, a high amount of polyhydric alcohol; a polyorganosiloxane dispersion; and a hydrophilic polymer, a polyorganosiloxane dispersion comprising polyorganosiloxane particles water and polyhydric alcohol; wherein the hydrophilic polymer is at least one of a polymer comprising as a repeating unit, (meth)acryloylalkyltaurine or a salt thereof and a polysaccharide. Such a silicone-in-water benefits from a nourishing effect and fresh watery effect in the same time. In addition no stickiness and slippery application are obtained. 110.-. (canceled)11. A transparent or translucent silicone-in-water cosmetic comprising;water;a polyhydric alcohol; anda polyorganosiloxane dispersion comprising encapsulated polyorganosiloxane particles and a hydrophilic polymer, said encapsulated polyorganosiloxane particles comprising a polyorganosiloxane core covered with a polymer shell,{'i': 'Tremella fuciformis', 'wherein the hydrophilic polymer is a non-starch polysaccharide that is selected from the group consisting of hyaluronic acid or a salt thereof, chondroitin sulfate or a salt thereof, pullulan, agar, an agar-derived polysaccharide consisting of agarose and agaropectin, and a polysaccharide product.'}12. The silicone-in-water cosmetic according to claim 11 , wherein the cosmetic comprises an aqueous medium comprising water and the polyhydric alcohol claim 11 , and the encapsulated polyorganosiloxane particles are dispersed in the aqueous medium claim 11 , the aqueous medium forming a continuous phase.13. The silicone-in-water cosmetic according to claim 12 , wherein the content of the aqueous medium is from 50% to 95% by mass based on the total mass of the cosmetic.14. The silicone-in-water cosmetic according to claim 11 , wherein the polyhydric alcohol is a glycerol.15. The silicone-in-water cosmetic according to claim 11 , wherein the mass ratio between water and the polyhydric alcohol is from 0.3 to 8.0.16. The ...

Production of poly alpha-1,3-glucan films

An extrusion process for making a poly alpha-1,3-glucan film is disclosed. These films can be translucent and used in packaging applications.

Composite Wood Board

In a stack of composite wood boards, the wood boards comprise wood particles and an organic binder. 1. A composite wood board comprising wood particles and an organic binder.2. A composite wood board in accordance with claim 1 , in which the binder which is substantially formaldehyde free claim 1 , preferably formaldehyde free.320.-. (canceled) This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/915,968, filed Jun. 12, 2013, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/524,522, filed Nov. 12, 2009 (now U.S. Pat. No. 8,501,838), which is a U.S. national counterpart application of International Application Ser. No. PCT/EP2007/050746, filed Jan. 25, 2007, the entire disclosures of each of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference.This invention relates to composite wood boards, for example particle boards, orientated strand boards and wood fibre boards, and particularly to composite wood board comprising a bioresin and/or having a low formaldehyde or formaldehyde free binder.Bioresin is a term coined to describe a resin or resin formulation derived from a biological source. Thus, many traditional resins such as protein-based soybean, collagen or casein, or carbohydrate-derivatives from cellulose or starch, natural rubber based adhesives and natural phenolic adhesives such as tannin or lignin may all be classed as bioresins. They are renewable polymers and, with low environmental impact, represent an alternative to existing petroleum-driven systems.Interest in bio-resin systems stems largely from increasing regulation and public concern for a pollution-free environment, and the need for sustainable alternatives to products based upon a finite petrochemical resource. Commercial thermoset resin production and use is subject to such regulation largely due to the monomer components that form the basis of the formulation. Overwhelmingly, these resins are based on melamine, phenol, urea, formaldehyde, styrene or isocyanate ...

Poly alpha-1,3-glucan solution compositions

Solution compositions of poly alpha 1,3 glucan useful for making films and other formed objects are disclosed.

MATERIAL COMPRISING A MIXTURE OF BROWN ALGAE, CELLULOSIC MATERIAL AND AN ADHESIVE, AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF

The present invention relates to the field of material and, in particular, provides a material comprising a mixture of brown algae, a cellulosic material and an adhesive; it also relates to the process for the elaboration thereof that comprises the main steps of mixing the brown algae, the cellulosic material and the adhesive, and drying the mixture of the brown algae, the cellulosic material and the adhesive. 1. A material , comprising a mixture of:a) brown algae;b) a cellulosic material; andc) an adhesive.2Durvillaea. The material of claim 1 , wherein the brown algae belong to the genus.3DurvillaeaDurvillaea antarctica.. The material of claim 2 , wherein the brown algae belonging to the genus belong to the species4. The material of claim 1 , wherein the cellulosic material is paper.5. The material of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is selected from the group formed by mucilages and gums.6. The material of claim 5 , wherein the mucilage is a mucilage obtained from a cactus.7Opuntia. The material of claim 6 , wherein the cactus belongs to the genus.8Opuntia ficus. The material of claim 7 , wherein the cactus is -indica.9. The material of claim 1 , wherein the mixture is pressed or layered.10. The material of claim 9 , wherein the pressed or layered mixture has a thickness from 2 mm to 3 mm.11. The material of claim 1 , wherein the dry weight ratio between the ground brown algae to the cellulosic material is between 3:1 and 1:2.12. The material of claim 11 , wherein the dry weight ratio between the ground brown algae to the cellulosic material is 2:1.13. The material of claim 1 , wherein the dry weight content of adhesive in the mixture is between 0.05% and 4%.14. A process for elaborating a material claim 1 , comprising the steps of:a) mixing brown algae with a cellulosic material and an adhesive; andb) drying said mixture of the brown algae, the cellulosic material and the adhesive.15. The process of claim 14 , additionally comprising the step of pressing said ...

HAIR TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS

The invention relates to a hair treatment composition comprising: a) from 0.1 to 2 wt. % of selenium disulfide; b) from 0.1 to 2 wt. % of zinc pyrithione; and, c) from 0.01 to 10 wt. % of a cationic guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride polymer; and to the use of the composition for the treatment of dandruff. 1. A hair treatment composition comprising:a) from 0.1 to 2 wt. % of selenium disulfide;b) from 0.1 to 5 wt. % of zinc pyrithione; and,c) from 0.01 to 10 wt. % of a cationic guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride polymer.2. A hair treatment composition according to claim 1 , wherein the selenium disulfide is present at a level of from 0.1 to 1.5 wt. %.3. A hair treatment composition according to claim 1 , wherein the zinc pyrithione is present at a level of from 0.1 to 3 wt. %.4. A hair treatment composition according to claim 1 , wherein the cationic guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride polymer is present at a level of 0.01 to 5 wt. %.5. A hair treatment composition according to in the form of an antidandruff shampoo further comprising from 0.5 to 45 wt. % surfactant.6. An antidandruff shampoo according to claim 5 , comprising from 0.5 to 20 wt. % alkyl sulphate and/or ethoxylated alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant.7. An antidandruff shampoo according to claim 5 , comprising from 0.1 to 10 wt. % of a betaine surfactant.8. An antidandruff shampoo according to claim 6 , comprising:—a) from 0.1 to 2 wt. % of selenium disulfide;b) from 0.1 to 5 wt. % of zinc pyrithione;c) from 0.01 to 10 wt. % of a cationic guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride polymer;d) from 0.5 to 20 wt. % alkyl sulphate and/or ethoxylated alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant; and,e) from 0.1 to 10 wt. % of cocamidopropyl betaine.9. An antidandruff shampoo according to claim 5 , comprising from 0.05 to 5 wt. % of a crosslinked polyacrylate polymer.10. An antidandruff shampoo according to claim 5 , further comprising from 0.01 to 10 wt. % of a silicone.11. Composition according to for use in the treatment ...

MATRICES COMPRISING A MODIFIED POLYSACCHARIDE

The present invention discloses a matrix comprising a modified polysaccharide consisting of repeating disaccharide units whereby in at least 11% of the disaccharide units one primary alcohol group is oxidized into a carboxylic acid group. 1. A matrix comprising a modified polysaccharide consisting of repeating disaccharide units , whereby in at least 11% of the disaccharide units one primary alcohol group is oxidized to a carboxylic acid group.2. The matrix according to claim 1 , wherein in 20-99% of the disaccharide repeat units claim 1 , the primary alcohol group is oxidized to the carboxylic acid group.3. The matrix according to claim 2 , wherein in 50-95% of the repeat disaccharide units claim 2 , the primary alcohol group is oxidized to the carboxylic acid group.4. The matrix according to claim 1 , wherein the modified polysaccharide is blended with an unmodified polysaccharide.5. The matrix according to claim 4 , wherein the modified polysaccharide and/or the not modified polysaccharide is agarose.6. The matrix according to claim 1 , wherein the polysaccharide is of natural origin.7. The matrix according to claim 4 , wherein either the modified polysaccharide or the non-modified polysaccharide is selected from the group consisting of a member of the carrageenan family claim 4 , hyaluronic acid claim 4 , heparin sulfate claim 4 , dermatan sulfate claim 4 , chondroitin sulfate claim 4 , alginate claim 4 , chitosan claim 4 , pullulan and agarose.8. The matrix according to claim 1 , wherein the carboxylic group derived from the oxidation of the primary alcohol group is covalently coupled with a peptide sequence.9. The matrix according to claim 8 , wherein the peptide sequence is selected from the group consisting of the cell adhesion sequence arginin-glycin-aspartic acid claim 8 , the peptide sequences IKVAV and YIGSR or a protein selected from collagen claim 8 , collagen fragments claim 8 , fibronectin and mixtures thereof.10. The matrix according to claim 1 , ...

CLEAN SUGAR AND LIGNIN FROM NON-CHEMICALLY PRETREATED LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS

Methods of producing clean (e.g., low sulfur and metal ion content, and free of fermentation inhibitors) sugar and lignin-rich streams, and downstream conversion products, from lignocellulosic biomass, may include obtaining non-chemically pretreated, milled lignocellulosic biomass, reacting the milled lignocellulosic biomass with an enzymatic agent to produce a slurry that includes converted monomeric lignocellulosic sugars and lignin-rich residuals, and separating the slurry into a sugar stream that includes the converted monomeric lignocellulosic sugars and a lignin-rich stream that includes the lignin-rich residuals. The sugar stream, not including water, includes at least 75% monomeric lignocellulosic sugar, less than 0.20% sulfur, and less than 3.0% metal ion content, and the lignin-rich stream includes at least 35% lignin and less than 0.50% sulfur. Some methods include producing fermentation products such as alcohols and/or organic acids from the sugar stream, and/or use of the lignin residuals in fuels. 1. A method of lignocellulosic biomass conversion , the method comprising:obtaining non-chemically pretreated, milled lignocellulosic biomass having a particle size less than about 300 microns;reacting the milled lignocellulosic biomass with an enzymatic agent to produce a slurry that includes converted monomeric lignocellulosic sugars and lignin-rich residuals; andseparating the slurry into a sugar composition that includes the converted monomeric lignocellulosic sugars and a lignin-rich composition that includes the lignin-rich residuals;wherein the sugar composition, not including water, includes at least 75% monomeric lignocellulosic sugar, less than 0.20% sulfur, and less than 3.0% metal ion content; andwherein the lignin-rich composition includes at least 35% lignin and less than 0.50% sulfur.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lignocellulosic biomass is wood.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the wood is softwood.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE POLYSACCHARIDE MOLECULAR WEIGHT USING CARBON DIOXIDE

The present invention provides improved methods for producing a solution containing high molecular weight isolated capsular polysaccharides having phosphodiester linkages between saccharide repeat units. In certain methods, COis supplied to a fermentation culture of bacterial cells that produce capsular polysaccharide serotypes containing phosphodiester linkages between saccharide repeat units. Exemplary serotypes containing a phosphodiester linkage between saccharide repeat units include serotypes 6A, 6B, 19A, and 19F. Supplying COto the fermentation culture includes adding bicarbonate ions to the fermentation culture, adding carbonate ions to the fermentation culture, adding mixtures of bicarbonate and carbonate ions to the fermentation culture, and overlaying the fermentation culture with CO. 1Streptococcus pneumoniaeStreptococcus pneumoniaeStreptococcus pneumoniae. A solution containing high molecular weight isolated capsular polysaccharides , wherein said capsular polysaccharides are serotype 6A , and , wherein the molecular weight of said isolated capsular polysaccharide is at least 700 kDa.2Streptococcus pneumoniae. The solution according to wherein the molecular weight of said isolated capsular polysaccharide is at least 900 kDa.3Streptococcus pneumoniae. The solution according to wherein the molecular weight of said isolated capsular polysaccharide is at least 1000 kDa.4Streptococcus pneumoniaeStreptococcus pneumoniaeStreptococcus pneumoniae. A solution containing high molecular weight isolated capsular polysaccharides claim 2 , wherein said capsular polysaccharides are serotype 19A claim 2 , and claim 2 , wherein the molecular weight of said isolated capsular polysaccharide is at least 480 kDa.5Streptococcus pneumoniae. The solution according to wherein the molecular weight of said isolated capsular polysaccharide is at least 700 kDa. This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/845,065, filed Sep. 3, 2015, which is a continuation of ...

CATIONIC POLY ALPHA-1,3-GLUCAN ETHERS

Poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds are disclosed herein comprising positively charged organic groups. The degree of substitution of the ether compounds is about 0.05 to about 3.0. Also disclosed are methods of producing poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds having positively charged organic groups, as well as methods of using these ether compounds for increasing the viscosity of a aqueous compositions. Hydrocolloids and aqueous solutions comprising the ether compounds are also disclosed. 116-. (canceled)18. The composition of claim 17 , wherein at least one positively charged organic group comprises a substituted ammonium group.19. The composition of claim 18 , wherein the positively charged organic group comprises a trimethylammonium group.20. The composition of claim 18 , wherein the positively charged organic group is a quaternary ammonium group.21. The composition of claim 17 , wherein at least one positively charged organic group comprises an alkyl group or hydroxy alkyl group.22. The composition of claim 21 , wherein at least one positively charged organic group is a quaternary ammonium hydroxypropyl group.23. The composition of claim 17 , wherein the poly alpha-1 claim 17 ,3-glucan ether compound has one type of positively charged organic group.24. The composition of claim 17 , wherein the poly alpha-1 claim 17 ,3-glucan ether compound has two or more types of positively charged organic groups.25. The composition of claim 17 , wherein the poly alpha-1 claim 17 ,3-glucan ether compound further comprises at least one nonionic organic group.26. The composition of claim 17 , wherein at least 90% of the glycosidic linkages of the poly alpha-1 claim 17 ,3-glucan ether compound are alpha-1 claim 17 ,3 glycosidic linkages.27. The composition of claim 26 , wherein at least 95% of the glycosidic linkages of the poly alpha-1 claim 26 ,3-glucan ether compound are alpha-1 claim 26 ,3 glycosidic linkages.28. The composition of claim 17 , wherein the composition is a ...

SOLID W/O COSMETIC COMPOSITION

A solid W/O stable composition comprising a gellifying system comprising at least one hydrophobic gelling agent and at least one hydrophilic gelling agent and an emulsifying system comprising at least one surfactant having HLB value of 14 or less. Further there is disclosed a method of treatment keratinous surface with the inventive composition. 1. A solid W/O composition , comprising:1) a gellifying system comprising:at least one hydrophobic gelling agent;at least one hydrophilic gelling agent; and2) an emulsifying system comprising at least one surfactant having HLB value that equals or is less than 14.2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein an amount of the gellifying system is from about 3.01% to about 27% relative to the total mass of the composition.3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrophilic gelling agent is selected from agar claim 1 , agarose claim 1 , carrageenan claim 1 , gellan claim 1 , alginic acid and their mixtures thereof.4. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic gelling agent is selected from a hydrocarbon styrene gelling agent claim 1 , a hydrophobic mineral gelling agent and mixtures thereof.5. The composition according to claim 4 , wherein an amount of the hydrophobic gelling agent is from about 3% to about 25% relative to the total mass of the composition.6. The composition according to claim 4 , wherein the hydrophobic gelling agent is hydrocarbon styrene copolymer gelling agent in amount from about 2% to about 15% relative to the total mass of the composition.7. The composition according to claim 4 , wherein the hydrophobic gelling agent is hydrophobic mineral gelling agent in amount from about 1% to about 10% relative to the total mass of the composition.8. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the gellifying system comprises a hydrocarbon styrene gelling agent claim 1 , a hydrophobic mineral gelling agent and a hydrophilic gelling agent which are present at a mass ratio from ...

Compositions of soluble beta glucan and related methods

The present invention relates to a dried, resoluble beta-glucan and methods related to the same. Another aspect of the invention relates to the method of making the resoluble beta-glucan comprising the steps of combining an insoluble beta-glucan with water to form a suspension, followed by the addition of a strong base to form a solution. The solution is then dried to a moisture content of at least 20% by weight or less.

BENZYL ALPHA-(1->3)-GLUCAN AND FIBERS THEREOF

The disclosure relates to benzyl α-(1→3)-glucan, compositions comprising benzyl α-(1→3)-glucan, and blends comprising benzyl α-(1→3)-glucan and one or more polymers. Also disclosed are fibers comprising benzyl α-(1→3)-glucan, and articles comprising such fibers, including articles such as a carpet, a textile, a fabric, yarn, or apparel. 1. Benzyl α-(1→3-)-glucan.2. The benzyl α-(1→3)-glucan of claim 1 , wherein the benzyl α-(1→3)-glucan has a degree of substitution in the range of from 0.01 to 3.0.3. The benzyl α-(1→3)-glucan of claim 1 , wherein the benzyl α-(1→3)-glucan has a number average molecular weight in the range of from 10 claim 1 ,000 to about 2 claim 1 ,000 claim 1 ,000 daltons.4. The benzyl α-(1→3)-glucan of claim 1 , wherein the glucose repeat units comprise greater than or equal to 50% α-(1→3)-glucoside linkages.5. The benzyl α-(1→3)-glucan of claim 1 , wherein the benzyl group is substituted with one or more of a halogen claim 1 , a cyano claim 1 , an ester claim 1 , an amide claim 1 , an ether group claim 1 , a Cto Calkyl group claim 1 , an aryl group claim 1 , a Cto Calkene group claim 1 , a Cto Calkyne group claim 1 , or a combination thereof.6. A composition comprising benzyl α-(1→3)-glucan.7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the composition further comprises a solvent.8. The composition of claim 7 , wherein the solvent is dimethyl sulfoxide claim 7 , dimethyl acetamide claim 7 , dimethyl formamide claim 7 , pyridine claim 7 , 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone claim 7 , or a combination thereof.9. A blend comprising benzyl α-(1→3)-glucan and one or more polymers.10. The blend of claim 9 , wherein the one or more polymers are polyaramid claim 9 , polyacrylonitrile claim 9 , cellulose claim 9 , or a combination thereof.11. A fiber comprising benzyl α-(1→3-)-glucan.12. The fiber of claim 11 , wherein the fiber is a blend of benzyl α-(1→3)-glucan with one or more polymers claim 11 , and wherein the one or more polymers are polyaramid claim 11 , ...

Enhanced oil recovery compositions and methods thereof

Additional oil recovery is obtained from a reservoir with a composition comprising at least a coupling solvent typically employed in waterborne coating compositions. Provided herein are embodiments of methods of recovering hydrocarbons using at least one coupling solvent, such as an oxygenated coupling solvent. The coupling solvent increases the mutual solubility with water at the injection temperature to facilitate the mixing and injection, particularly with an optional co-solvent. The coupling solvent helps mitigate formation plugging and improve performance when injected into a formation, as the solvent mixture moves from being miscible in the injection field water to being miscible in the reservoir oil, mobilizing the reservoir oil to increase oil recovery.

CROSS-LINKED BINDER COMPOSITION FOR LITHIUM ION BATTERIES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a binder composition comprising a cross-linked polymer system. The cross-linked polymer system comprises an ionizable water soluble polymer cross-linked with a component using an esterification catalyst and/or an epoxy resin with two or more epoxide groups. The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) also relates generally to the compositions and methods of making electrodes, in particular but without limitation, anodes, with a binder composition comprising an ionizable water soluble polymer cross-linked with a component. 165-. (canceled)66. A binder composition for a lithium ion battery electrode comprising a cross-linked polymer system , wherein the cross-linked polymer system comprises (i) an ionizable water soluble polymer at least partially cross-linked with a component , and (ii) at least one of (a) an esterification catalyst and (b) an epoxy resin comprising at least two epoxide groups , and wherein the cross-linked polymer system is insoluble in water.67. The binder composition of claim 66 , wherein the ionizable water soluble polymer comprises at least one of xanthan gum claim 66 , alginate claim 66 , and an anionically modified polysaccharide selected from the group consisting of carboxyalkyl cellulose claim 66 , carboxyalkyl hydroxyalkyl cellulose claim 66 , and combinations thereof claim 66 , and wherein the ionizable water soluble polymer comprises at least one hydroxyl group.68. The binder composition of claim 67 , wherein the ionizable water soluble polymer comprises at least one of lithiated xanthan gum claim 67 , lithiated alginate claim 67 , and a lithiated anionically modified polysaccharide selected from the group consisting of lithiated carboxyalkyl cellulose claim 67 , lithiated carboxyalkyl hydroxyalkyl cellulose claim 67 , and combinations thereof.69. The binder composition of claim 66 , wherein the component is a synthetic polymer comprising at least one ...

USE OF POLY ALPHA-1,3-GLUCAN ETHERS AS VISCOSITY MODIFIERS

A hydrocolloid or aqueous solution comprising a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound is disclosed having a viscosity of at least about 10 centipoise (cPs). The poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound in these compositions has a degree of substitution of about 0.05 to about 3.0. Also disclosed is a method for increasing the viscosity of a hydrocolloid or aqueous composition using a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound. 116-. (canceled)18. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 17 , wherein at least one organic group is an alkyl or hydroxy alkyl.19. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 18 , wherein at least one organic group is a methyl claim 18 , ethyl claim 18 , propyl claim 18 , butyl claim 18 , hydroxypropyl claim 18 , dihydroxypropyl claim 18 , or hydroxyethyl.20. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 19 , wherein the compound contains at least methyl and hydroxypropyl as organic groups.21. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 19 , wherein the compound contains at least methyl and hydroxyethyl as organic groups.22. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 19 , wherein the compound contains at least hydroxypropyl and hydroxyethyl as organic groups.23. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 17 , wherein at least one organic group is a carboxy alkyl.24. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 23 , wherein at least one organic group is a carboxymethyl.25. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 17 , wherein at least one organic group comprises a chain of one or more carbons in which one or more hydrogens are substituted with another atom or functional group.26. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 17 , wherein the degree of substitution is about 0.2 to about 2.0.27. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 17 , wherein at least 90% of the glycosidic linkages of the poly alpha-1 claim 17 ,3-glucan ether compound are alpha-1 claim 17 ,3 glycosidic linkages.28. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of ...

LIQUID POLYMER SUSPENSIONS

The present invention concerns a suspension of a polymer comprising, in addition to said polymer, 1. A suspension of a polymer comprising , in addition to said polymer ,a) a liquid medium;b) a monovalent cation salt;c) an alginate.2. The suspension according to claim 1 , wherein the alginate is selected from the group consisting of sodium alginate and ammonium alginate.3. The suspension according to claim 1 , wherein the monovalent cation salt is a salt containing the elements N claim 1 , P claim 1 , or K.4. The suspension according to claim 1 , wherein the monovalent cation salt is selected from the group consisting of:ammonium salts;potassium salts;sodium salts; andmixtures thereof.5. The suspension according to claim 3 , wherein the monovalent cation salt is selected from the group consisting of the following compounds: ammonium sulfate claim 3 , ammonium polyphosphate claim 3 , ammonium propionate claim 3 , ammonium nitrate claim 3 , ammonium phosphate claim 3 , ammonium dihydrogen phosphate claim 3 , ammonium hexametaphosphate claim 3 , tetrapotassium pyrophosphate claim 3 , potassium phosphate claim 3 , sodium carbonate claim 3 , potassium sulfate claim 3 , and mixtures thereof.6. The suspension according to claim 3 , wherein the monovalent cation salt is an ammonium salt.7. The suspension according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyacrylamide; polyvinylpyrrolidone; polysaccharides claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.8. The suspension according to claim 1 , wherein the suspension comprises from 0.01% to 5% by weight of alginate relative to the total weight of the suspension.9. The suspension according to claim 1 , wherein the suspension comprises between 10% and 80% by weight of monovalent cation salt relative to the total weight of the suspension.10. The suspension according to claim 1 , wherein the monovalent cation salt content thereof is greater than or equal to 31% by weight relative to the total weight of the ...

Preparation of poly alpha-1,3-glucan esters and films therefrom

Poly alpha-1,3-glucan ester compounds are disclosed herein with a degree of substitution of about 0.05 to about 3.0. Also disclosed are methods of producing poly alpha-1,3-glucan ester compounds and films made therefrom.

PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATING TO INHIBITING FIBROUS ADHESIONS OR INFLAMMATORY DISEASE USING LOW SULPHATE FUCANS

Compositions and methods involving administration of agents useful for the treatment, prevention, inhibition, etc., of inflammatory disease or fibrous adhesions using low sulphate fucans and, if desired, one or more other anti-inflammatory disease or anti-fibrous adhesion agent. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of inhibiting an fibrous adhesions in a target site in an animal comprising: selecting a pharmaceutically acceptable composition comprising low sulphate fucan in an amount from at least about 0.001% w/v to less than about 0.01% w/v of the composition and administering a therapeutically effective amount of the composition to the target site.22. The method of wherein the method comprises inhibiting about 75% to about 100% of the fibrous adhesions in the target site.23. The method of wherein the method comprises inhibiting about 90% to about 100% of the fibrous adhesions in the target site.24. The method of wherein the method comprises inhibiting about 99% to about 100% of the fibrous adhesions in the target site.25. The method of wherein the method comprises inhibiting at least about 100% of the fibrous adhesions in the target site.26. The method of wherein the low sulphate fucan has a sulphate to fucose ratio of less than or equal to about 1.8.27. The method of wherein the low sulphate fucan has a sulphate to fucose ratio of less than about 1.4.28. The method of wherein the low sulphate fucan has a sulphate to fucose ratio of less than about 1.1.29. The method of wherein the low sulphate fucan has a sulphate to fucose ratio of less than about 1.0.30. The method of wherein the low sulphate fucan has a sulphate to fucose ratio of less than about 0.9.31. The method of wherein the composition contains about 0.001% w/v low sulphate fucan.32. The method of wherein the composition contains about 0.003% w/v low sulphate fucan.33. The method of wherein the composition contains about 0.01% w/v low sulphate fucan.34. The method of wherein the low sulphate fucan is low ...

PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATING TO INHIBITING FIBROUS ADHESIONS OR INFLAMMATORY DISEASE USING LOW SULPHATE FUCANS

Compositions and methods involving administration of agents useful for the treatment, prevention, inhibition, etc., of inflammatory disease or fibrous adhesions using low sulphate fucans and, if desired, one or more other anti-inflammatory disease or anti-fibrous adhesion agent. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of inhibiting fibrous adhesions in a target site in an animal having a body weight , comprising: selecting a pharmaceutically acceptable composition comprising low sulphate fucan to inhibit the inflammatory disease and administering a therapeutically effective amount of the composition to the target site wherein the therapeutically effective amount comprises from about 0.17 mg low sulphate fucan per kg of the body weight to less than about 6.6 mg low sulphate fucan per kg of the body weight.22. The method of wherein the method comprises inhibiting about 75% to about 100% of the fibrous adhesions in the target site.23. The method of wherein the method comprises inhibiting about 90% to about 100% of the fibrous adhesions in the target site.24. The method of wherein the method comprises inhibiting about 99% to about 100% of the fibrous adhesions in the target site.25. The method of wherein the method comprises inhibiting at least about 100% of the fibrous adhesions in the target site.26. The method of wherein the low sulphate fucan has a sulphate to fucose ratio of less than or equal to about 1.8.27. The method of wherein the low sulphate fucan has a sulphate to fucose ratio of less than about 1.4.28. The method of wherein the low sulphate fucan has a sulphate to fucose ratio of less than about 1.1.29. The method of wherein the low sulphate fucan has a sulphate to fucose ratio of less than about 1.0.30. The method of wherein the low sulphate fucan has a sulphate to fucose ratio of less than about 0.9.31. The method of wherein the therapeutically effective amount comprises about 6.6 mg low sulphate fucan per kg of the body weight.32. The method of wherein the low ...

Composite Wood Board

In a stack of composite wood boards, the wood boards comprise wood particles and an organic binder.

Process for Preparation of a Grifola frondosa Polysaccharide F2 and Its Hypoglycemic Activity

A polysaccharide F2 with hypoglycemic activity, process for preparation and use thereof. The process for preparation of polysaccharide F2 is as follows: The fruit bodies of were homogenized to a fine powder and extracted with hot water. The mixture was filtered and precipitated with absolute ethanol. The precipitation was obtained. The said precipitation was applied on DEAE Sepharose Fast chromatographic column, equilibrated with Tris-HCl (10 mM, pH=8.0), collecting the efficient eluting peak to obtain the fraction F1; eluted with Tris-HCl (10 mM, pH=8.0) which contains 0.1M NaCl, fraction F2 was obtained; then concentrated under reduced pressure, dialyzed and lyophilized, polysaccharide F2 was obtained. This isolates a new polysaccharide F2 with hypoglycemic activity from the fruit bodies of The polysaccharide F2 can be used in manufacturing a drug for treating diabetes. The polysaccharide makes a foundation for developing new anti-diabetes agents. 17-. (Canceled)8Grifola frondosa. A process for preparation of polysaccharide F2 , comprising:{'i': 'Grifola frondosa', '(a) the fruit bodies of are homogenized to a fine powder and extracted with hot water; the mixture was filtered and precipitated with 4-volume ethanol; a precipitation being obtained.'}{'i': 'Grifola frondosa', '(b) the said precipitation is applied on DEAE Sepharose Fast chromatographic column, equilibrated with 10 mM, pH=8.0 Tris-HCl, collecting the efficient eluting peak to obtain the fraction F1; eluted with 10 mM, pH=8.0 Tris-HCl which contains 0.1M NaCl, fraction F2 being obtained; then concentrated under reduced pressure, dialyzed and lyophilized, polysaccharide F2 is obtained;'}{'i': 'Grifola frondosa', 'the said precipitation in step (a) is dissolved into hot water, filtered by a 0.45 μm millipore filter and dialyzed in dialysis bag of 3000 D for 24 h to yield crude polysaccharides; the concentration of crude polysaccharide in the crude polysaccharides solution being adjusted, and then used as ...

Bioresorbable Exopolysaccharides

The present disclosure is directed to microorganisms that are genetically modified to express at least one exogenous enzyme involved in D-glucosamine uptake and metabolism. Methods for the production of an exopolysaccharide are also disclosed. The exopolysaccharide comprises N-acetylglucosamine and D-glucose and may be used as a bioresorbable implant for soft tissue repair, replacement, or augmentation. 1. A microorganism for the production of an exopolysaccharide , wherein:a. the microorganism expresses an exogenous enzyme, wherein the exogenous enzyme is phosphoenolpyruvate:sugar phosphotransferase system glucosamine specific transporter subunit EIICBA or a biologically active homologue thereof; andb. the microorganism produces an exopolysaccharide that comprises N-acetylglucosamine and D-glucose.2. The microorganism of claim 1 , wherein the microorganism further expresses at least one exogenous enzyme involved in D-glucosamine uptake or metabolism.3. The microorganism of claim 2 , wherein the at least one exogenous enzyme involved in D-glucosamine uptake or metabolism comprise one or more of glucosamine kinase claim 2 , phosphoglucosamine mutase claim 2 , UDP-N-acetylglucosamine pyrophosphorylase claim 2 , or glucosamine-1-phosphate N-acetyltransferase.4. The microorganism of claim 3 , wherein the UDP-N-acetylglucosamine pyrophosphorylase also has glucosamine-1-phosphate N-acetyltransferase activity.5. The microorganism of claim 3 , wherein the glucosamine kinase and/or the UDP-N-acetylglucosamine pyrophosphorylase are derived from yeast.6. The microorganism of claim 3 , wherein the glucosamine kinase and/or the UDP-N-acetylglucosamine pyrophosphorylase are derived from a source other than yeast.7. The microorganism of claim 1 , wherein the microorganism is a bacterium.8Agrobacterium, Aerobacter, Achromobacter, Azotobacter, Rhizobium, SarcinaSalmonella.. The microorganism of claim 7 , wherein the bacterium belongs to the family Acetobacteraceae or a genus ...

Enzymatic Production of Glycosylated Synthons

The present invention relates to a method for producing a glycosylated synthon or a monomer. Said method includes at least one step of placing at least one glycan-saccharase in the presence of at least one hydroxylated synthon and at least one saccharose. The invention also relates to a method for producing a glyco(co)polymer, including polymerizing at least two monomers separately obtained from the enzymatic glycosylation method according to the invention, and to a method for producing a glyco(co)polymer, preferably a block glyco(co)polymer, including coupling at least two monomers separately obtained from the enzymatic glycosylation method according to the invention. 2. The process as claimed in claim 1 , in which the glycan saccharase is chosen from the group comprising:a sequence having at least 80% identity with SEQ ID NO: 1{'sub': '226,', 'a sequence having at least 80% identity with SEQ ID NO: 1 mutated once at any one of the positions RI228, F229, A289, F290, I330, V331, D394 and R446;'}a sequence having at least 80% identity with SEQ ID NO: 11;a sequence having at least 80% identity with SEQ ID NO: 12;a sequence having at least 80% identity with SEQ ID NO: 13;a sequence having at least 80% identity with SEQ ID NO: 14;a sequence having at least 80% identity with SEQ ID NO: 15;a sequence having at least 80% identity with SEQ ID NO: 16;a sequence having at least 80% identity with SEQ ID NO: 17; anda sequence having at least 80% identity with SEQ ID NO: 18.3. The process as claimed in claim 2 , in which the sequence having at least 80% identity with SEQ ID NO: 1 mutated once at any one of the positions RI228 claim 2 , F229 claim 2 , A289 claim 2 , F290 claim 2 , I330 claim 2 , V331 claim 2 , D394 and R446 is chosen from:{'sub': '1', 'a sequence having at least 80% identity with SEQ ID NO: 2, said sequence having an amino acid Xrepresenting an amino acid chosen from the group constituted of A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, N, P, Q, S, T, V, W and Y;'}{'sub': '2 ...

Highly thickening paste composition and method for producing same, and low-viscosity substance and method for controlling viscosity thereof both using same

Provided is a highly thickening composition which overcomes drawbacks seen in thickening compositions using a polysaccharide in that a desired viscosity cannot be achieved when the thickening composition is added to a liquid composition having a specific salt concentration, and that even when the desired viscosity is achieved, the resultant liquid composition shows deterioration of texture such as remaining in the mouth or being hard to swallow because the resultant liquid composition undergoes little change in viscosity at respective temperatures, and which has a synergistically excellent thickening property. A highly thickening composition produced by mixing one of either (A) xanthan gum or (B) locust bean gum with (C) guar gum and then mixing the component (A) or the component (B) to the resultant mixture, wherein the ratio of the total amount of the components (A) and (B) to the amount of the component (C) is 95:5 to 70:30 by mass and the component (A) is contained in a larger amount than the component (B).

Composite Wood Board

In a stack of composite wood boards, the wood boards comprise wood particles and an organic binder. 1. A composite wood board comprising wood particles and an organic binder.2. A composite wood board in accordance with claim 1 , in which the binder which is substantially formaldehyde free claim 1 , preferably formaldehyde free.320.-. (canceled) This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/915,968, filed Jun. 12, 2013, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/524,522, filed Nov. 12, 2009 (now U.S. Pat. No. 8,501,838), which is a U.S. national counterpart application of international Application Serial No. PCT/EP2007/050746, filed Jan. 25, 2007, the entire disclosures of each of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference.This invention relates to composite wood boards, for example particle boards, orientated strand boards and wood fibre boards, and particularly to composite wood board comprising a bioresin and/or having a low formaldehyde or formaldehyde free binder.Bioresin is a term coined to describe a resin or resin formulation derived from a biological source. Thus, many traditional resins such as protein-based soybean, collagen or casein, or carbohydrate-derivatives from cellulose or starch, natural rubber based adhesives and natural phenolic adhesives such as tannin or lignin may all be classed as bioresins. They are renewable polymers and, with low environmental impact, represent an alternative to existing petroleum-driven systems.Interest in bio-resin systems stems largely from increasing regulation and public concern for a pollution-free environment, and the need for sustainable alternatives to products based upon a finite petrochemical resource. Commercial thermoset resin production and use is subject to such regulation largely due to the monomer components that form the basis of the formulation. Overwhelmingly, these resins are based on melamine, phenol, urea, formaldehyde, styrene or isocyanate ...

FLAME RETARDANT AND FIRE EXTINGUISHING PRODUCT FOR FIRES IN SOLID MATERIALS

A novel flame retardant and fire extinguishing product for preventing and fighting fires in solid materials is disclosed herein. The product is thixotropic and non-toxic, and comprises water, one or more flame retardants, one or more stabilizers, and one or more preservatives. In some embodiments, the product further comprises one or more thickeners, one or more binders, one or more fining agents, one or more firming agents, one or more water retention agents, one or more water-soluble fluoropolymers or other water-soluble polymers with similar properties, one or more detergents, and/or one or more surfactants. The product may be used as a flame retardant to prevent fires and in active firefighting. The product may be biodegradable in a natural environment, may be readily cleaned off equipment and materials using water, and may also provide other features which render it safe for the environment as compared to other commonly used products in fire prevention and firefighting. 1. (canceled)2. A method of fighting or preventing a fire in a solid material comprising applying a product to a solid material , wherein the product comprises a flame retardant comprising ammonium chloride , an organic ammonium phosphate , aluminum phosphate , and an inorganic sulfate.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the flame retardant comprises between about 10% by weigh and about 20% by weight of the organic ammonium phosphate.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the flame retardant comprises between about 10% by weight and about 30% by weight of the ammonium chloride.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the flame retardant comprises between about 10% by weight and about 15% by weight of the aluminum phosphate.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the flame retardant comprises between about 10% by weight and about 30% by weight of the inorganic sulfate.7. The method of claim 2 , wherein the flame retardant comprises:between about 10% by weight and about 30% by weight of ammonium chloride;between ...

POLYSACCHARIDE SUSPENSION, METHOD FOR ITS PREPARATION, AND USE THEREOF

The present invention relates to a novel stable colloidal polysaccharide suspension containing α(1→3)-glucan, a cost-effective method for its preparation, and possible uses of these polysaccharide suspensions. 1. A phase-stable , colloidal polysaccharide suspension characterized in that the polysaccharide consists at least partly of α(1→3)-glucan , that the α(1→3)-glucan was never dried during its preparation , that the suspension was prepared from a press cake having a polysaccharide content between 4 and 80% by weight , preferably between 15 and 45% by weight , and that the polysaccharide concentration of the suspension is between 0.01 and 50% by weight , preferably between 1.0 and 20% by weight.2. A suspension as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the α(1→3)-glucan content of the polysaccharide is between 1 and 100% by weight claim 1 , more preferably between 80 and 100% by weight.3. A polysaccharide suspension as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least 90% of the α(1→3)-glucan consist of hexose units and at least 50% of the hexose units are linked via α(1→3)-glycosidic bonds.4. A polysaccharide suspension as claimed in claim 1 , containing apart from the polysaccharide material 1 to 200% by weight claim 1 , related to the polysaccharide quantity claim 1 , in incorporated additives selected from the group comprising pigments claim 1 , titanium oxides claim 1 , especially substoichiometric titanium dioxide claim 1 , barium sulfate claim 1 , ion exchangers claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , latex claim 1 , activated carbon claim 1 , polymeric superabsorbents claim 1 , and flame retardants.5. A method for preparing a polysaccharide suspension claim 1 , characterized in thata. the base material used is a press cake of an initially moist polysaccharide material consisting at least partly of α(1→3)-glucan,b. the press cake has a solids content between 4 and 80% by weight (related to the entire press cake), preferably ...

Manufacturing Processes for Gellan Gum-Based Fluid Gels

Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a fluid gel, the method comprising adding metal cations to the gellant dispersion while retaining the pH at no greater than 3; and adding a pH modifying agent to the gellant dispersion to increase the pH of the gellant dispersion to greater than 3.

CATALYST FORMULATIONS WITH REDUCED LEACHABLE SALTS

Embodiments of the present technology may include a carbohydrate binder composition. The carbohydrate binder composition may include a carbohydrate, a nitrogen-containing compound, and a catalyst. The catalyst may catalyze a reaction between the carbohydrate and the nitrogen-containing compound. The catalyst may be water soluble in the composition but may become water insoluble after curing the composition. 1. A fiber-containing composite comprising glass fibers and a binder , wherein the binder comprises cured products from a carbohydrate binder composition comprising a carbohydrate , a nitrogen-containing compound , and a catalyst that catalyzes a reaction between the carbohydrate and the nitrogen-containing compound , wherein:the nitrogen-containing compound is selected from the group consisting of an amino-amide, an amine salt of an organic acid, an ammonium salt of a carboxylic acid, and a reaction product of a urea compound and an aldehyde-containing compound,the catalyst is water insoluble in the fiber-containing composite,the catalyst comprises a polymer comprising a sulfate, sulfonate, phosphate, or phosphonate moiety, andthe fiber-containing composite has a leach rate of ions less than a leach rate of ions from a fiber-containing composite with a sulfate, phosphate, or nitrate salt substituted for the catalyst.2. The fiber-containing composite of claim 1 , wherein the fiber-containing composite is selected from the group consisting of piping insulation claim 1 , duct board claim 1 , building insulation claim 1 , reinforcement scrim claim 1 , and roofing material.3. The fiber-containing composite of claim 1 , wherein the carbohydrate binder composition further comprises a counter ion formed by a reaction of an acid with a base comprising ammonia claim 1 , a substituted amine claim 1 , or a polyamine.4. The fiber-containing composite of claim 3 , wherein:the base comprises the substituted amine, andthe substituted amine comprises an aliphatic mono- ...

USE OF POLY ALPHA-1,3-GLUCAN ETHERS AS VISCOSITY MODIFIERS

A hydrocolloid or aqueous solution comprising a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound is disclosed having a viscosity of at least about 10 centipoise (cPs). The poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound in these compositions has a degree of substitution of about 0.05 to about 3.0. Also disclosed is a method for increasing the viscosity of a hydrocolloid or aqueous composition using a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound. 2. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 1 , wherein at least one organic group is selected from the group consisting of alkyl claim 1 , hydroxy alkyl claim 1 , and carboxy alkyl.3. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 2 , wherein at least one organic group is selected from the group consisting of carboxymethyl claim 2 , methyl claim 2 , ethyl claim 2 , hydroxypropyl claim 2 , dihydroxypropyl claim 2 , and hydroxyethyl.4. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 2 , wherein the compound contains one type of organic group.5. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 2 , wherein the compound contains two or more types of organic group.6. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 1 , wherein the degree of substitution is about 0.2 to about 2.0.7. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 1 , wherein the poly alpha-1 claim 1 ,3-glucan ether compound is carboxymethyl poly alpha-1 claim 1 ,3-glucan.89-. (canceled)10. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocolloid or aqueous solution is comprised in a household product.1115-. (canceled)17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the fabric comprises a natural fiber claim 16 , synthetic fiber claim 16 , semi-synthetic fiber claim 16 , or any combination thereof.19. The fabric of claim 18 , wherein the fabric comprises a natural fiber claim 18 , synthetic fiber claim 18 , semi-synthetic fiber claim 18 , or any combination thereof.20. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 1 , further comprising at least one surfactant.21. The hydrocolloid or aqueous ...

USE OF POLY ALPHA-1,3-GLUCAN ETHERS AS VISCOSITY MODIFIERS

A hydrocolloid or aqueous solution comprising a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound is disclosed having a viscosity of at least about 10 centipoise (cPs). The poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound in these compositions has a degree of substitution of about 0.05 to about 3.0. Also disclosed is a method for increasing the viscosity of a hydrocolloid or aqueous composition using a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound. 2. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 1 , wherein at least one organic group is selected from the group consisting of alkyl group claim 1 , hydroxy alkyl group claim 1 , and carboxy alkyl group.3. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 2 , wherein at least one organic group is selected from the group consisting of carboxymethyl claim 2 , methyl claim 2 , ethyl claim 2 , hydroxypropyl claim 2 , dihydroxypropyl claim 2 , and hydroxyethyl group.4. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 2 , wherein the compound contains one type of organic group.5. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 2 , wherein the compound contains two or more types of organic group.6. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 1 , wherein the degree of substitution is about 0.2 to about 2.0.7. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 1 , wherein the poly alpha-1 claim 1 ,3-glucan ether compound is crosslinked.8. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 1 , wherein the pH of the hydrocolloid or aqueous solution is between about 2.0 to about 12.0.9. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim claim 1 , wherein the hydrocolloid or aqueous solution has shear thinning behavior or shear thickening behavior.10. The hydrocolloid or aqueous solution of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocolloid or aqueous solution is in the form of a personal care product claim 1 , pharmaceutical product claim 1 , food product claim 1 , household product claim 1 , or industrial product.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein said contacting is performed by mixing or dissolving ...

METHOD TO PRODUCE BIOMASS-DERIVED COMPOUNDS USING A CO-SOLVENT SYSTEM CONTAINING GAMMA-VALEROLACTONE

A method to produce an aqueous solution of carbohydrates containing C5- and/or C6-sugar-containing oligomers and/or C5- and/or C6-sugar monomers in which biomass or a biomass-derived reactant is reacted with a solvent system having an organic solvent, and organic co-solvent, and water, in the presence of an acid. The method produces the desired product, while a substantial portion of any lignin present in the reactant appears as a precipitate in the product mixture. 1. A method to produce an aqueous solution of carbohydrates comprising C6-sugar-containing oligomers , C6-sugar monomers , C5-sugar-containing oligomers , C5-sugar monomers , or any combination thereof , the process comprising: (i) an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of polar aprotic solvents,', '(ii) an organic co-solvent, and', '(iii) water;, 'reacting biomass or a biomass-derived reactant with a solvent system comprising'}in the presence of an acid, for a time, at a pressure, and at a temperature to yield a product mixture wherein at least a portion of water-insoluble C6-sugar-containing polymers or oligomers, or water-insoluble C5-sugar-containing polymers or oligomers, if present in the biomass or biomass-derived reactant, are converted to water-soluble C6-sugar-containing oligomers, C6-sugar monomers, C5-sugar-containing oligomers, C5-sugar monomers, or any combination thereof, andat least 10% of lignin, if present in the biomass or biomass-derived reactant, is present in the product mixture as a precipitate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the organic solvent is miscible with water at ambient temperature.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the organic solvent is a polar aprotic solvent selected from the group consisting of cyclic ethers claim 1 , beta- claim 1 , gamma- claim 1 , and delta-lactones claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the organic solvent is gamma-valerolactone (GVL).5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the organic co-solvent is ...

FORMALDEHYDE-FREE SMOKE REDUCTION AGENTS FOR BINDERS

Embodiments of the present technology may include a curable, carbohydrate binder composition. The composition may include a carbohydrate. The composition may also include a urea compound. The composition may further include a nitrogen-containing compound. The nitrogen-containing compound may not be the urea compound. 1. A curable , carbohydrate binder composition comprising:a carbohydrate;a urea compound; anda nitrogen-containing compound, wherein the nitrogen-containing compound does not comprise the urea compound.2. The curable claim 1 , carbohydrate binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is substantially free of formaldehyde.3. The curable claim 1 , carbohydrate binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition when cured at a temperature from 100° C. to 300° C. emits fewer volatile organic compounds than the composition without the urea compound.4. The curable claim 1 , carbohydrate binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition when cured emits 50% or less of volatile organic compounds emitted when the composition without the urea compound is cured.5. The curable claim 1 , carbohydrate binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition when cured emits 10% or less of volatile organic compounds emitted when the composition without the urea compound is cured.6. The curable claim 1 , carbohydrate binder composition of claim 1 , further comprising a carboxylic acid.7. The curable claim 1 , carbohydrate binder composition of claim 1 , further comprising citric acid.8. The curable claim 7 , carbohydrate binder composition of claim 7 , wherein the citric acid is present in an amount of 0.5 mole per 1 mole of the urea compound.9. The curable claim 1 , carbohydrate binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the molar ratio of the urea compound to the nitrogen-containing compound is 0.5 or greater.10. The curable claim 1 , carbohydrate binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the urea compound is a first urea compound claim 1 , and the ...

Film in which haze is improved

Provided is a film. The film includes water-soluble cellulose ether, about 0.5 parts by weight to about 1.5 parts by weight of a gelation agent based on 100 parts by weight of the water-soluble cellulose ether, and 0 parts by weight to about 0.3 parts by weight of a gelation aid based on 100 parts by weight of the water-soluble cellulose ether, wherein light transmittance is 80% or greater.

METHOD OF MEASURING VISCOSITY OF GUMS

A method of determining the viability of a gum for use in making a product has been achieved by (a) mixing a sample of the gum in a solvent comprising one or more hydroxy moiety containing solvent compound to form a solution with the gum; (b) measuring the viscosity of the solution and comparing against a predetermined target viscosity for a product; and (c) comparing the viscosity of the solution and the predetermined target viscosity and discarding gum which is outside the predetermined target viscosity; and (d) using the gum which has a viscosity within the predetermined target to prepare a product; wherein another hydroxy moiety containing solvent is used if water is used as a solvent. Also described are compositions comprising the gum and solvent comprising one or more hydroxy moiety. 1. A method of determining the viability of a gum for use in making a product which comprises:(a) mixing a sample of the gum in a solvent comprising one or more hydroxy moiety containing solvent compound to form a solution containing the gum;(b) measuring the viscosity of the solution and comparing against a predetermined target viscosity for a product; and(c) comparing the viscosity of the solution and the predetermined target viscosity and discarding gum which is outside the predetermined target viscosity; and(d) using the gum which has a viscosity within the predetermined target to prepare a product;wherein another hydroxy moiety containing solvent is used if water is used as a solvent.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein concentration of the gum in step (a) is 1-60% by weight claim 1 , based on the weight of the solution and the gum is selected from the group consisting of modified celluloses claim 1 , seed galactomannans claim 1 , microbial polysaccharides claim 1 , seaweed extracts/sulfated galactans claim 1 , seaweed extracts/poly(uronic) acid claim 1 , citrus peel extracts/poly(uronic) acid claim 1 , exudate gums claim 1 , starch claim 1 , agar claim 1 , collagen claim 1 , ...

HUMINS-CONTAINING FOAM

A foam includes a cellular structure and having a density of at most 0.50 g/cm, where the cellular structure is provided by a solid material that includes humins. Such a foam is prepared in a process, which includes: providing a starting material containing humins; and heating the starting material to a temperature in the range of 150 to 450° C. The foam can be used in articles for a variety of applications such as substrate for plant growth, as adsorbent for treating waste water or waste gases, as support for solid catalysts, as insulation material, or packaging material. 1. A foam comprising a cellular structure and having a density of at most 0.50 g/cm , wherein the cellular structure is provided by a solid material that comprises humins.2. The foam according to claim 1 , which has a density in the range of 0.025 to 0.50 g/cm.3. The foam according to claim 1 , wherein the cellular structure comprises cells with an average cell diameter in the range of 1 to 5 claim 1 ,000 μm.4. The foam according to claim 1 , wherein the foam has a specific surface area claim 1 , as determined according to the BET method claim 1 , of 1 to 50 m/g.5. The foam according to claim 1 , wherein the solid material that provides the cellular structure comprises a fibrous material or a polymeric material or a material that is both fibrous and polymeric claim 1 , in addition to humins.6. The foam according to claim 5 , wherein the solid material comprises a fibrous material in addition to humins.7. The foam according to claim 5 , wherein the fibrous material has been selected from the group consisting of glass fibers claim 5 , graphite fibers claim 5 , aluminum fibers claim 5 , organic fibers and combinations thereof.8. The foam according to claim 7 , wherein the organic fibers are selected from the group consisting of polyamide fibers claim 7 , polyolefin fibers claim 7 , polyvinyl chloride fibers claim 7 , polyester fibers and combinations thereof.9. The foam according to claim 6 , wherein ...

IONIC POLYMERS COMPRISING FLUORESCENT OR COLORED REPORTER GROUPS

Polymers comprising first and second fluorescent or colored moieties on the polymer backbone and two or more charged moieties on the polymer backbone between the first and second colored or fluorescent moieties are provided. The polymers are useful as fluorescent or colored dyes. Methods associated with preparation and use of such polymers are also provided. 1. A polymer comprising:i) a backbone;ii) two or more charged moieties on the backbone; andiii) first and second colored or fluorescent moieties on the backbone, wherein the two or more charged moieties are in a position on the polymer backbone between the first and second colored or fluorescent moieties, and provided that at least one of the charged moieties is not phosphate.2. The polymer of claim 1 , wherein the charged moieties are positively charged.3. The polymer of claim 2 , wherein the charged moieties comprise a protonated amine or quaternary amine functional group.4. The polymer of claim 1 , wherein the charged moieties are negatively charged.5. The polymer of claim 4 , wherein the charged moieties comprise a carboxylic acid or sulfate functional group.6. The polymer of any one of - claim 4 , wherein the charged moieties are within the polymer backbone.7. The polymer of any one of - claim 4 , wherein the charged moieties are covalently bound pendent to the backbone via an optional linker.8. The polymer of any one of - claim 4 , wherein the backbone comprises a backbone resulting from polymerization of: a phopshoramidite and an alcohol; an amine and an epoxide; an amine and an aldehyde; or N-carboxyanhydride.9. The polymer of any one of - claim 4 , wherein the backbone comprises a polyamide claim 4 , a polyamine claim 4 , dextrin claim 4 , dextran claim 4 , cellulose claim 4 , chitosan claim 4 , polyacrylate claim 4 , polysulfate or polycarboxylic acid.12. The polymer of any one of - claim 4 , wherein Lis at each occurrence a linker comprising a functional group capable of formation by reaction of two ...

POLYALPHA-1,3-GLUCAN ESTERS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM

The disclosure generally relates to poly alpha-1,3-glucan compositions and articles containing them. In particular interest is comprising poly alpha-1,3-glucan ester derivatives. The poly alpha-1,3-glucan derivatives are useful in thermoprocesses and in particular, injection molding processes. 2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein a is independently 9-16.4. The composition according to claim 3 , wherein the plasticizer is selected from the group consisting of phthalate esters claim 3 , phosphate esters claim 3 , glycerol esters claim 3 , triethylene glycol based esters claim 3 , and esters of adipic acid claim 3 , azelaic acid claim 3 , citric acid claim 3 , sebacic acid claim 3 , and tartaric acid.5. A continuous claim 1 , free-standing film comprising the composition of .6. A flexible package comprising the composition of .7. The flexible package according to claim 6 , wherein the package is selected from the group consisting of: a blister pack base claim 6 , a strip pack base claim 6 , a metal/plastic sheet claim 6 , a paper/plastic laminate claim 6 , a pouch claim 6 , a wrap claim 6 , and a bag.8. A rigid package comprising the composition of .9. The rigid package according to claim 8 , wherein the package is selected from the group consisting of: bottles claim 8 , jars claim 8 , ready meal trays claim 8 , trays claim 8 , cosmetic containers claim 8 , squeezable tubes claim 8 , and thin wall containers.10. An article comprising the composition of .11. The article of prepared by melt processing.12. The article of in the form of a continuous or staple fiber.13. The article of in the form of a nonwoven or woven fabric.14. The article of in the form of a filter claim 10 , hot melt adhesive claim 10 , or sealant.15. The flexible package of having a total luminous transmittance (T) of at least 60 percent when measured according to ASTM D1003:13.16. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a personal care product claim 1 , pharmaceutical ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE POLYSACCHARIDE MOLECULAR WEIGHT USING CARBON DIOXIDE

The present invention provides improved methods for producing a solution containing high molecular weight isolated capsular polysaccharides having phosphodiester linkages between saccharide repeat units. In certain methods, COis supplied to a fermentation culture of bacterial cells that produce capsular polysaccharide serotypes containing phosphodiester linkages between saccharide repeat units. Exemplary serotypes containing a phosphodiester linkage between saccharide repeat units include serotypes 6A, 6B, 19A, and 19F. Supplying COto the fermentation culture includes adding bicarbonate ions to the fermentation culture, adding carbonate ions to the fermentation culture, adding mixtures of bicarbonate and carbonate ions to the fermentation culture, and overlaying the fermentation culture with CO. 1Streptococcus pneumoniae. A method for producing a solution containing high molecular weight isolated serotype 19A capsular polysaccharides wherein said polysaccharides comprise phosphodiester linkages between repeat units , the method comprising:{'i': 'Streptococcus pneumoniae', '(a) preparing a fermentation culture of bacterial cells that produce capsular polysaccharides comprising a phosphodiester linkage between repeat units;'}{'sub': 2', '3', '2', '3', '2, '(b) supplying COto said fermentation culture of step (a) by first adding 5 to 5 mM NaHCOand subsequently adding 0.1 to 2.0 mM NaCOand fermenting the CO-supplied fermentation culture at a pH of 6.0 to 7.0;'}(c) lysing the bacterial cells in the resultant fermentation culture of step (b); and{'i': 'Streptococcus pneumoniae', '(d) isolating serotype 19A capsular polysaccharides from the resultant lysed cell fermentation culture of step (c);'}{'i': 'Streptococcus pneumoniae', 'wherein the molecular weight of each of said isolated serotype 19A capsular polysaccharides is at least 480 kDa, and'}{'i': 'Streptococcus pneumoniae', 'whereby a solution containing high molecular weight isolated serotype 19A capsular ...

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR LIQUID MIXING ASSESSMENT

Compositions include an aqueous solution of an organic dye of molecular weight in the range of about to about and a density-enhancing material. An amount of the density-enhancing material in the aqueous solution is sufficient to achieve a density of about to about g/mL. The composition has a viscosity of about to about centipoise. The compositions are useful in assessing the adequacy of a liquid handling mixing device to mix a reaction mixture. 1. A composition comprising an aqueous solution of an organic dye of molecular weight in the range of about 300 to about 1 ,000 Dalton and a density-enhancing material wherein an amount of the density-enhancing material in the aqueous solution is sufficient to achieve a density of about 1.0 to about 1.3 g/mL and wherein the composition has a viscosity of about 3.5 to about 5.0 centipoise , wherein the organic dye isan aromatic azo dye, ora triarlymethane dye, or isselected from the group consisting of Erioglaucine, Ponceau S, Allura Red, Acid Red, Malachite Green, and Amaranth.24.-. (canceled)5. The composition according to wherein the density-enhancing material is a polyhydroxy compound claim 1 , ora polyol, a monosaccharide or a disaccharide, or isselected from the group consisting of sucrose, fructose, trehalose and a mixture of two or more thereof.67.-. (canceled)8. The composition according to further comprising one or both of a buffer and a preservative.9. A method of assessing the adequacy of a test mixing device to mix a reaction mixture claim 1 , the method comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'subjecting a layer of water adjacent a layer of the composition of in a container to mixing using the test mixing device at a predetermined level of intensity and duration and measuring a first absorbance from the mixture at a predetermined wavelength;'}{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'subjecting a layer of water adjacent a layer of the composition of in a container to mixing using a ...

CELLULAR GLYCOSAMINOGLYCAN COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING

Disclosed herein are substantially pure glycosaminoglycan compositions derived from genetically modified cells. 1. A composition comprising a heparan sulfate derived from a genetically modified cell line , wherein the composition is substantially free from chondroitin sulfate.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is derived from a cell line genetically modified to be deficient for one or more genes recited in Table 1 or Table 2.3. The composition of any one of or claim 1 , wherein the composition is derived from a cell line genetically modified to be deficient for one or more of chondroitin sulfate synthase 1 (ChSy) claim 1 , Chondroitin Sulfate N-Acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 2 (CSGaNAcT2) claim 1 , Chondroitin Polymerizing Factor (ChPF) claim 1 , heparan sulfate 2-O-sulphotransferase (HS2ST) claim 1 , glucuronic acid epimerase (GLCE) claim 1 , heparan sulfate N-deacetylase/sulfotransferase-1 (HSNDST1) claim 1 , heparan sulfateN-deacetylase/sulfotransferase-2 (HSNDST2) claim 1 , Sulfatase 1 (Sulf1) claim 1 , Sulfatase (Sulf2) claim 1 , Beta-glucuronidase (GUSB) claim 1 , Galactosamine-6 sulfatase (GALNS) claim 1 , Alpha-L-iduronidase (IDUA) claim 1 , Sulfamidase (SGSH) claim 1 , N-acetyltransferase (AANAT claim 1 , ARD1A claim 1 , GNPNAT1 claim 1 , HGSNAT claim 1 , MAK10 claim 1 , NAT1 claim 1 , NAT2 claim 1 , NAT5 claim 1 , NAT6 claim 1 , NAT8 claim 1 , NAT8L claim 1 , NAT9 claim 1 , NAT10 claim 1 , NAT11 claim 1 , NAT12 claim 1 , NAT13 claim 1 , NAT14 claim 1 , NAT14) claim 1 , Uronate-2-sulfatase (IDS) claim 1 , Alpha-N-acetylglucosaminidase (NAGLU) claim 1 , PAPS synthase (PAPSS1 claim 1 , PAPSS2) claim 1 , Xylosyltransferase 1 (XYLT1) claim 1 , Xylosyltransferase 2 (XYLT2) claim 1 , Galactosyltransferase 1 (B4GALT1) claim 1 , Galactosyltransferase 2 (B4GALT2) claim 1 , Glucuronyltransferase 1 (UDPGT) claim 1 , Exostosin-Like Glycosyltransferase 3 (EXTL3) claim 1 , Exostosin Glycosyltransferase 1 (EXT1) claim 1 , Exostosin ...

Highly-swellable polymeric films and compositions comprising the same

Highly-swellable polymeric films are provided. Aspects also include ingestible compositions that include the highly-swellable polymeric film and an ingestible component. Aspects further include methods of making and using the compositions.

Composite Wood Board

In a stack of composite wood boards, the wood boards comprise wood particles and an organic binder.

Composite Wood Board

In a stack of composite wood boards, the wood boards comprise wood particles and an organic binder. 1. A composite wood board comprising wood particles and an organic binder.2. A composite wood board in accordance with claim 1 , in which the binder which is substantially formaldehyde free claim 1 , preferably formaldehyde free.320-. (canceled) This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/915,968, filed Jun. 12, 2013, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/524,522, filed Nov. 12, 2009 (now U.S. Pat. No. 8,501,838), which is a U.S. national counterpart application of international Application Serial No. PCT/EP2007/050746, filed Jan. 25, 2007, the entire disclosures of each of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference.This invention relates to composite wood boards, for example particle boards, orientated strand boards and wood fibre boards, and particularly to composite wood board comprising a bioresin and/or having a low formaldehyde or formaldehyde free binder.Bioresin is a term coined to describe a resin or resin formulation derived from a biological source. Thus, many traditional resins such as protein-based soybean, collagen or casein, or carbohydrate-derivatives from cellulose or starch, natural rubber based adhesives and natural phenolic adhesives such as tannin or lignin may all be classed as bioresins. They are renewable polymers and, with low environmental impact, represent an alternative to existing petroleum-driven systems.Interest in bio-resin systems stems largely from increasing regulation and public concern for a pollution-free environment, and the need for sustainable alternatives to products based upon a finite petrochemical resource. Commercial thermoset resin production and use is subject to such regulation largely due to the monomer components that form the basis of the formulation. Overwhelmingly, these resins are based on melamine, phenol, urea, formaldehyde, styrene or isocyanate ...