The present disclosure is directed to an ultra-high solids emulsion comprising a plurality of multiphase polymer particles, in which the multiphase particles comprises an acrylic-based copolymer derived from monomers comprising an alkyl methacrylate; an alkyl acrylate; a hydroxyalkyl acrylate; at least one or more acids; a vinyl aromatic compound; and a vinyl ester or vinyl lactam, a copolymerizable surfactant, at least one or more alkylphenol ethoxylate (APE) free nonionic surfactants, and at least one or more APE free anionic surfactants in aqueous medium in the presence of an initiator and a buffer. Additionally, methods for preparing such ultra-high solids emulsion and applications of such emulsion in coatings and adhesives are disclosed.
A composition for forming a glossy, micro-porous coating on a substrate includes a coalescing agent, a binder; a crosslinking agent. Also disclosed is a printable recording medium, particularly an inkjet recording medium, comprising a substrate and an image- receiving layer wherein said image-receiving layer is a layer derived from such a coating composition.
The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive process concept(s) relates generally to a water soluble or water dispersible composition comprising a copolymer and use in oil field. More particularly, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to the copolymers comprising allyloxy linkage and its function derivatives and its use in oil field such as a high temperature cement retarder composition.
C04B 28/02 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing hydraulic cements other than calcium sulfates
C09K 8/467 - Compositions for cementing, e.g. for cementing casings into boreholesCompositions for plugging, e.g. for killing wells containing inorganic binders, e.g. Portland cement containing additives for specific purposes
An aqueous dispersion for use in a coating system comprises composite binder particles comprising polymeric particles coated with titanium dioxide pigment grains. The average particle size of the titanium dioxide pigment grains is at least 200 nm.
The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to a cementing fluid for use in high temperature wellbore application. More particularly, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a cementing fluid comprising an aqueous fluid, a hydraulically-active cementitous material, and a suspending agent, wherein the suspending agent is a high molecular weight hydrophobic copolymer or a cross-linked hydrophobic copolymer particulate. Additionally, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to the methods of making the cementing fluid containing the suspending agent.
C09K 8/467 - Compositions for cementing, e.g. for cementing casings into boreholesCompositions for plugging, e.g. for killing wells containing inorganic binders, e.g. Portland cement containing additives for specific purposes
Disclosed are personal care cleansing compositions including: a) water; b) up to about 10 wt%, based on the total weight of the personal care cleansing composition, of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, a nonionic/anionic surfactant mixture, and combinations thereof; c) a rheology modifying polymer; d) a cationic-substituted guar; and e) a copolymer of acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride and acrylamide; wherein the personal care cleansing composition is sulfate-free or substantially sulfate-free; and their use in personal care, such as hair care, is also disclosed.
Disclosed are methods for the preparation of alkyl hydroxyalkyl cellulose ethers, and the use of such alkyl hydroxyalkyl cellulose ethers in the preparation and use of mortars and other cement-based systems; also disclosed is a hydraulic composition containing at least one retarder, at least one accelerator and a cellulose ether having a prolonged open time without deterioration of the other cement tile adhesive properties such as workability, setting time, strength development and sag resistance; and further disclosed are dry mortars containing encapsulated calcium chloride used in preparing mortar materials for use in construction, and the preparation and use of such mortars in cold weather environments is also disclosed.
C04B 24/38 - Polysaccharides or derivatives thereof
C04B 28/02 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing hydraulic cements other than calcium sulfates
The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) related to a dry mortar composition or an emulsion/dispersion based composition having hydrophobically modified polymer compositions. The dry mortar composition or an emulsion/dispersion based composition comprises one or more polymer emulsions and/or redispersible powders, and one or more hydrophobic, and water-resistant or water-repellent additive. The emulsion/dispersion based composition can be used as a grout, a joint filler, a mastic, a pasty, textured plaster, tile adhesive, structure-latex based render, silicate render, fine dispersion render for skim coat, dispersion based tile grout, acrylate based render, latex-based primer, and colorized latex-based renders.
Disclosed are compositions including dihydroxyalkyl substituted polygalactomannan, and the optional further substitution of such with cationic and/or hydrophobic moieties. Method of making such compositions is also disclosed as well as the use of such compositions in industrial applications, fabric laundering, and personal and household care.
The presently disclosed claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to a rheology modifier composition and an aqueous protective coating composition containing the rheology modifier composition. More particularly, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a rheology modifier composition comprising (a) about 50 to about 99 % by weight of a water soluble polymer and about 1 to about 50 % by weight of a cationic polymer, wherein the cationic polymer is produced by polymerizing a quaternized monomer or by polymerizing a quaternized monomer and a non-quaternized monomer. Additionally, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to the methods of making the rheology modifier composition and the aqueous protective coating composition.
The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to a food composition for reducing fat comprising flour and a binder, and methods of making the composition and using the composition to reduce fat in fried and baked foods. The binder is a blend of two or more different water soluble cellulose ethers.
The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive process(es), procedure(s), method{s), product(s), result(s), and/or concept(s) (collectively hereinafter referred to as the "presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s)") relates generally to the composition of a binder for use in battery electrodes and methods of preparing such. More particularly, but not by way of iimitation, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a binder composition containing an ionizable water soluble polymer and a redispersible powder containing a latex, a protective colloid, and an anticaking agent for use in the production and manufacture of electrodes of a lithium ion battery. Additionally, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to the compositions and methods of making electrodes, both anodes and cathodes, with a binder composition containing an ionizable water soluble polymer and a redispersible powder.
A product testing apparatus is described as having one or more imager configured to capture one or more images of a sample having a substrate coating applied to a substrate, a processor in communication with the one or more imager, and a non-transitory processor readable medium, in communication with the processor, The non-transitory processor readable medium stores processor executable instructions that when executed cause the processor to receive the one or more images from the one or more imager. The processor then processes the one or more image by filtering lighting variations in the pixels of the image to identify one or more objects of interest in the one or more image of the cured / uncured substrate coating. The processor quantifies one or more property of the one or more objects of interest. The processor executable instructions then cause the processor to generate one or more signal indicative of the quantification of the one or more objects of interest.
The present invention relates generally to a method for dispersing a dry cellulose ether powder in an aqueous solution without forming lumps using powder handling and mixing devices, The cellulose ethers can be cross-linked with an aldehyde cross-linker. An acid or partially neutralized acid is used to improve the solubility.
C08J 3/05 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in aqueous media from solid polymers
The present invention provides a coprocessed excipient composition and a method of producing the same. The coprocessed excipient comprises vinyl lactam derived polymer and a deagglomerated coprocessing agent. The coprocessing agent is fumed silica, colloidal silica or silicon dioxide. The coprocessed excipient is prepared by a continuous process and has a Brookfield cohesion of less than 0.12 kPa, a bulk density of at least 0.249 gram/milliliter and a flow property as measured by Johanson flow rate number increase from 1.1 to 5.0 fold.
An excipient composition having good bulk density and improved flow characteristics is provided. The present invention particularly provides a coprocessed excipient composition and a method of producing the same. The coprocessed excipient comprises cellulose derived polymer and a deagglomerated coprocessing agent. The coprocessing agent is fumed silica, colloidal silica or silicon dioxide. The coprocessed excipient is prepared in a continuous process and has excellent compactability and improved flow property as measured by Johanson flow rate number increase from 1.1 to 5.0 fold, is characterized by a Brookfield cohesion factor of less than 0.2 kPa and a bulk density of at least 0.249 g/ml.
The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to the use of nonionic hydrophobically modified polysaccharides in personal care and household care compositions. More specifically, but not by way of limitation, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to the use of hydrophobically-modified cellulose ethers, such as hydrophobically-modified hydroxyethylcellulose (HMHEC) polymers in personal care and household care compositions. These compositions show pronounced syneresis in aqueous solutions or in the presence of surfactants, including nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants such as lauryl sulfate (LS) and lauryl ether sulfate (LES). It is also contemplated that the surfactants used in the compositions be sulfate free and/or multi-tailed.
The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to a hydraulic composition with a prolonged open time. More particularly, the composition comprises at least one cement retarder and at least one accelerator. The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) further relates to a dry mortar composition comprising the hydraulic composition having prolonged open time without deterioration of the other cement tile adhesive properties such as workability, setting time, strength development and sag resistance.
C04B 28/02 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing hydraulic cements other than calcium sulfates
The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a polymer for enhancing drug performance and improving processability. Specifically, the polymer comprises hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate (HPMC-AS). On the HPMC- AS, the percentage of total succinoyl degree of substitution is less than 12% at C6-OH position and greater than 53% at C3-OH, and the percentage of total acetyl degree of substitution is greater than 32% at C6-OH position.
Aqueous multiphase compositions are stabilized using a blend of cellulose ether and nanocrystalline cellulose. The multiphase compositions can include particulates dispersed in water, oil in water emulsions, foams, and combinations of these systems. The blend can be used to stabilize aqueous paint systems, personal care products such as shampoos and detergents formed as oil in water emulsions, and foaming products such as detergents, shampoos, other personal care products and edible compositions such as whip cream substitutes. Further, this blend can reduce or eliminate the need for surfactants in many of these multiphase compositions.
A product testing assembly is described. The product testing assembly may include a substrate, a measuring device, and a data processing system. The substrate has at least one surface configured to receive an application of a product to be tested, for example paint. The measuring device is configured to sense measured quantities as product is applied to the substrate and output one or more signals representative of a sequence of forces and/or moments being applied to the surface of the substrate by the application of the product to be tested. The data processing system has one or more processors configured to receive the one or more signals representative of the sequence of forces and/or moments being applied to the surface of the substrate, and to convert the one or more signals into an output signal representative of one or more application performance characteristics of the product to be tested.
The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to a carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) system for use in ready-mix joint compounds. More specifically, the presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a non-uniformly substituted {"blocky") CMC system for use as an efficient thickener and rheology modifier for ready-mix joint compounds and the use of a reduced amount of clay for improving the joint compounds.
A personal care conditioning and/or styling composition for a keratin substrate comprising: (i) about 50 wt. % to 95 wt. % of at least one cationic or pseudo-cationic monomer selected from the group consisting of acrylamidopropyl trimethylammonium chloride (APTAC) and/or Vinylpyrrolidone (VP); (ii) about 1 wt. % to 30 wt. % of at least one anionic monomer selected from the group consisting of (a) acrylic acid (AA), (b) acrylamido methylpropyl sulfonate (AMPS), and/or (c) sodium methyl allyl sulfonate (SMAS); and (iii) about 0.1 wt. % to 20 wt. % of at least one hydrophobic monomer selected from the group consisting of (a) polyoxyethylene (PEG)-18-behenylether-methacrylate (BEM) (b) Lauryl-ethoxylated-methacrylate (LEM), (c) stearyl acrylate (SA), (d) Stream-10-allyl-ether, (e) Vinylcaprolactam (V-cap), and/or (f) Hydroxyethyl-pyrrolidone-methacrylate (M06). Also described is a process of preparing said polymer, and its method of use.
Dry Mortars with Long Open Time and Increased Water Factor Mixture composition for modifying a dry mortar formulation comprising at least one redispersible polymer powder, a polyamide, a cellulose ether and a multivalent metal salt. Also disclosed are a method of making the modified dry mortar formulation and a method of increasing the open time and water factor of the dry mortar formulation without deteriorating the mechanical strength of the cured dry mortar formulation.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE (USA)
HERCULES INCORPORATED (USA)
Inventor
Cardamone, Jeanette M.
Naouli, Nabil
Erazo-Majewicz, Paquita
Abstract
A composition containing sulfonated keratin with molecular weight distribution of about 96.8% 100 kDa to 100 Da and about 3.2% 250 kDa to 100 kDa, at least one cationic surfactant, and optionally an aqueous carrier. Generally the keratin is produced by a method involving treating wool with about 0.5 to about 1.0N NaOH in a bath volume: wool weight of about 5:1 to about 10:1 at about 40C to about 65C for about 4 to about 8 hours with dosing about every 1 to 3 hours with about 1% to about10% by weight of bath of hydrogen peroxide. Also a method for treating a keratin based substrate involving contacting or applying the substrate (e.g., hair) with the composition.
[0001] The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a dry powder composition comprising water soluble polymer powders, and a component in powder form. The dry powder composition shows improved water dispersibility compared to the water soluble polymer powders. The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) further relates to an aqueous protective coating composition comprising the dry powder composition.
Paint formulations are neutralized with a non-VOC neutralizing agent. The neutralizing agent is a neutralized amino acid or intermediate, an amino phosphate, an amino phosphonate, amino sulfate, or amino sulfonate wherein the neutralizing agent has a pKa2 of at least 9. These neutralizing agents can be used to provide a paint formulation within a pH range of 8 to 10 and do not add any volatile organic compounds to the paint formulation.
The viscosity of solutions of nonionic synthetic associative thickeners is controlled by adding organophosphates to the solution of associative thickeners. The associative thickeners are hydrophobically modified polymers and the organophosphates include one or more hydrophobic groups.
A joint compound with improved crack resistance is formed by combining water, a filler such as calcium carbonate, a latex emulsion binder, a thickening system such as methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose, and nanocrystalline cellulose. The nanocrystalline cellulose is provided in an amount effective to reduce the crack formation during drying.
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
31.
CONDITIONING COMPOSITION ADDITIVE FOR PROVIDING IMMEDIATE AND LONG LASTING BENEFITS TO KERATIN SUBSTRATES
The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a conditioning composition additive for use on keratin substrates in order to provide immediate as well as long lasting benefits to the keratin substrate in conditioning systems, such as leave-on and rinse off conditioners, for hair and skin, or for imparting greater water resistance to such personal care compositions as sunscreens or cosmetics. The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) also relates to a conditioning composition containing the conditioning composition additive and a method of applying the conditioning composition additive.
A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
C08F 265/10 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof as defined in group on to polymers of amides or imides
32.
METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF WOOD COMPOSITE FROM SOY FLOUR
Disclosed is a method of preparing a lignocellulosic composite; the method comprising the steps of combining one or more dry protein sources as powders and one or more lignocellulosic materials; subsequently combining with the protein and lignocellulosic combination, a liquid mixture comprising a curative for the protein source, forming the resulting mixture into a composite structure and then curing the composite structure.
Aqueous cellulose ether blend with improved thermal gel strength are formed by combining nanocrystalline cellulose with thermal gelling cellulose ethers. This blend can be used as a binder in a variety of different applications, such as food products and ceramic green bodies. It can also be used to form capsule shells for pharmaceuticals.
Surfactant mediated, free radical initiated emulsion/dispersion polymerization of n-vinylformamide with styrene or substituted styrene copolymers, and its subsequently hydrolyzed products bearing formamide, amine and styrenic functionality are disclosed. Processes for polymerization, polymer composition, and hydrolysis of such polymers are also disclosed. These polymers bearing cationic functionality can be used in papermaking applications as dry strength additives, wet strength additives, retention aids, drainage aids, sizing agent, sizing promoter and pitch and stickies control agents.
C08F 226/02 - Copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a single or double bond to nitrogen or by a heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen by a single or double bond to nitrogen
35.
VINYLAMINE CONTAINING COPOLYMER MICROPARTICLES AS ADDITIVES IN PAPERMAKING
Surfactant mediated, free radical initiated emulsion/dispersion polymerization of n-vinylformamide with styrene or substituted styrene copolymers, and its subsequently hydrolyzed products bearing formamide, amine and styrenic functionality are disclosed. Processes for polymerization, polymer composition, and hydrolysis of such polymers are also disclosed. These polymers bearing cationic functionality can be used in papermaking applications as dry strength additives, wet strength additives, retention aids, drainage aids, sizing agent, sizing promoter and pitch and stickies control agents.
C08F 226/02 - Copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a single or double bond to nitrogen or by a heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen by a single or double bond to nitrogen
36.
READILY DISSOLVABLE SOLID NONIONIC SYNTHETIC ASSOCIATIVE THICKENER WITH DISSOLUTION PROMOTION WATER SOLUBLE ADDITIVE
The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a particulate product. The particulate product comprises a nonionic synthetic associative thickener NSAT) rheology modifier and a dissolution promotion water soluble additive. The NSAT rheology modifier is selected from the group consisting of hydrophobically-modified ethoxyfated urethane (HEIJR), hydrophobically-modified polyethylene glycol (HMPEG), and hydrophobically-modified polyacetal-polvether (HMPAPE). The particulate product is incorporated into a waterborne paint formula.
The present invention relates to mortars which include a blend of cellulose ether compounds and exhibit improved pot life, water retention capability, and open time, as well as high tensile strength values. These mortars can be used in the fabrication of external insulation finishing systems (EIFS), particularly in hot environments. The cellulose ether blend includes hydroxyethylcellulose ether and methylhydroxyethylcellulose ether. Water soluble anionic polyacrylamide and hydroxypropyl starch can also be added to the mortar.
C04B 24/38 - Polysaccharides or derivatives thereof
C04B 28/02 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing hydraulic cements other than calcium sulfates
39.
LOW MOLAR, HOMOGENEOUSLY SUBSTITUTED HEC FOR USE IN CEMENT-BASED SYSTEMS
Hydroxyethylcellulose with a low molar substitution and which is uniformly substituted is useful in cement-based systems, including mortars. The cement-based system exhibits long pot life, as well as very high water retention capability at hot temperature, as well as better paste stability and optimized setting behavior for hot as well as cold temperature compared to typical, cement- based systems with commercial cellulose ether compounds. Less hydrophilic cellulose ethers such as methylhydroxyethylcellulose can be added as a second cellulose ether.
C04B 24/38 - Polysaccharides or derivatives thereof
C04B 28/02 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing hydraulic cements other than calcium sulfates
The present invention relates to a drainage aid composition and its use in pulp washing process. More particulary, this invention relates to drainage aid composition of silicone polyethers prepared via zinc cataiized dehydrogenative coupling of alcohol terminated polyethers with silicone oligomers and polymers comprising of at least one silicon bonded hydrogen. The compostion of this invention exhibit excellent drainage properties.
The present invention relates to a drainage aid composition and its use in pulp washing process. More particulary, this invention relates to drainage aid composition of silicone polyethers prepared via zinc cataiized dehydrogenative coupling of alcohol terminated polyethers with silicone oligomers and polymers comprising of at least one silicon bonded hydrogen. The compostion of this invention exhibit excellent drainage properties.
A process for producing an acylated vinylamine-containing polymer is disclosed. The acylated vinylamine-containing polymer is produced by reacting a vinylamine-containing polymer with at one acylating agent.
D21H 17/54 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds obtained by reactions forming in the main chain of the macromolecule a linkage containing nitrogen
C08F 26/02 - Homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a single or double bond to nitrogen or by a heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen by a single or double bond to nitrogen
Disclosed is a sizing composition comprising a hydrophobic paper sizing agent and a hydrophobically modified poly(aminoamide). Also disclosed is a method of making the sizing composition and a method of using the sizing composition.
A method is provided for the use of a chemical additive to improve the separation of oil from the process stream (whole stillage, thin stillage or syrup) generated as a byproduct in corn to ethanol production.
A process for improving the flow rate of an aqueous dispersion which comprises adding a natural polymer to said aqueous system and then adding a synthetic polymer to the aqueous system.
A process for improving the flow rate of an aqueous dispersion which comprises adding a natural polymer to said aqueous system and then adding a synthetic polymer to the aqueous system.
The present invention relates generally to water soluble polymer powder formulations, and more particularly, to a cellulose ether formulation which in powder form is suitable for direct addition to water-based systems to produce smooth, lump free solutions. The cellulose ethers are crosslinked with an aldehyde crosslinker and include a dry weak acid which slows hydrolysis of the hermiacetal linkage formed by the crosslinker. The selected acid does not adversely affect solubility stability.
C08J 3/05 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in aqueous media from solid polymers
C08L 33/08 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylic acid esters
48.
LOW PH SOY FLOUR-NON UREA DILUENT AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME
The present invention provides an improved composition of soy with a non-urea diluent at a pH of less than 5.0, having improved viscosity stability with excellent wet and dry strengths, with more efficient production and lower production costs. Optionally, the composition may also include adding a crosslinking agent, additional diluent or both to the soy-non urea diluent adhesive and/or adding an emulsified or dispersed polymer.
A process is disclosed for the production of paper with enhanced dry strength comprising adding to the wet end of a paper machine, (a) a glyoxalated acrylamide-containing polymer and (b) a cationic aqueous dispersion polymer. Guidelines for the properties of the polymers that make this coadditive system effective are established. Polymer properties discussed include molecular weight, cationic charge, polymer composition and functionalization, and relative additive amounts.
The present invention describes wet-wipe composition with a liquid portion that is impregnated in a substrate, wherein the liquid portion contains a thickening or gelling polymer along with a thickening or gelling agent which substantially reduces fluid migration of the liquid portion within a wet-wipes stack during storage wherein the thickening or gelling agent is incorporated into the substrate through means of physical entanglement or thermal bonding.
D06M 15/263 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds of unsaturated carboxylic acidsSalts or esters thereof
A61K 8/02 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by special physical form
51.
SURFACE APPLICATION OF POLYMERS TO IMPROVE PAPER STRENGTH
Stable, coating compositions are disclosed. The compositions comprise an aqueous solution of cationic polymer, starch, and a stabilizing agent. Method of using the coating composition to improve the dry strength of paper is also disclosed.
C09D 133/00 - Coating compositions based on homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by only one carboxyl radical, or of salts, anhydrides, esters, amides, imides, or nitriles thereofCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
C09D 133/14 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters of esters containing halogen, nitrogen, sulfur or oxygen atoms in addition to the carboxy oxygen
C08L 3/00 - Compositions of starch, amylose or amylopectin or of their derivatives or degradation products
C09D 133/26 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylamide or methacrylamide
52.
PAPERMAKING ADDITIVES FOR ROLL RELEASE IMPROVEMENT
Compositions and methods for reduction in adhesion between wet paper web and roli surfaces in papermaking process are disclosed. The method is particularly useful for improvements in press section roll release.
A method for inhibiting resinous and sticky substances from filling or forming deposits on or within papermaking forming wire, by applying to said wire an effective inhibiting amount of a composition comprising at least one cationic agent selected from the group consisting of (a) cationic polyureas, (b) hydrophobicaily modified cationic polymers, (c) alkylammonium or/and alkylimidazolium salts, and optionally at [east one nonionic amphiphilic copolymer selected from (i) hydrophobicaily modified poiy[ethy!ene glycols], (ii) hydrophobicaily modified cellulose ethers, (Hi) copolymers of vinyl alcohol and vinyl a!konate, (iv) polyoxyalkylene block copolymers, and (v) hydrophilically modified poiydimethyisiloxanes.
The present invention relates to a personal care composition additive for use on keratin substrates in order to provide long lasting benefits to the keratin substrate such as in conditioning systems, such as 2/1 shampoo's, leave-on and rinse off conditioners, for hair and skin, or for imparting greater water resistance to such personal care compositions as sunscreens or cosmetics.
A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
The present invention relates to a personal care composition additive for use on keratin substrates in order to provide long lasting benefits to the keratin substrate such as in conditioning systems, such as 2/1 shampoo's, leave-on and rinse off conditioners, for hair and skin, or for imparting greater water resistance to such personal care compositions as sunscreens or cosmetics.
A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
Disclosed is a novel composition comprising (a) 50-98 parts of hydrocarbon oil, (b) 1-40 parts of emulsifier, and (c) 1-10 parts of a non-curing hydrocarbon polymer. Aiso disciosed is a method of reducing adhesion to the surface of equipment used in paper manufacture or in paper converting processes, comprising applying to the surface the disclosed novel composition.
D21H 21/14 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its function, form or propertiesPaper impregnating or coating material, characterised by its function, form or properties characterised by function or properties in or on the paper
57.
PROTEIN ADHESIVE FORMULATIONS WITH AMINE-EPICHLOROHYDRIN AND ISOCYANATE ADDITIVES
Disclosed is an adhesive composition comprising a protein component, an AE adduct component and an isocyanate component. Also disclosed is a composite and a method of making a composite comprising a substrate and the adhesive composition of the present invention.
A process for reducing the variability in commercial production lots of cellulose gums, such as cellulose ethers, in which inert substances, such as sucrose, salt, maltodextrin, or other relatively are blended with the cellulose gums to create products that exhibit less variability in certain a functional property, such as aqueous viscosity than commercial production lots which have not been subjected to the blending process.
A stable aqueous composition comprising poiyvinylamine and liquid cationic starch a ratio of from 90 to 55 parts of poiyvinylamine on active basis to 10 to 45 parts of liquid cationic starch on active basis is disclosed. The composition can be used in papermaking as a strength or as a drainage aid.
A process for producing anionic, nonionic, amphoteric or cationic derivatized polysaccharide products which demonstrate high clarity in surfactant- based compositions. The polysaccharide polymer is reacted for a sufficient time and at a sufficient temperature in the presence of water, caustic, and at least one surfactant. The polysaccharide polymer may optionally be reacted with an oxidizing agent, hydrolytic or proteolytic enzymes, molecular weight reducing agents and a cationizing agent and nonionic agent. The formed derivatized polysaccharide has a lower clarity in water than in an aqueous surfactant system. The derivatized polysaccharide product can be used in personal care and or household care products.
The invention is directed to composition, preparation and use of composite materials based on an adhesive with soϋds levels above 45% by weight that contain stable pojyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resins (PAE resins) of solids greater than 40% where the relative high solids of the PAE enables the high solids content of the adhesive. Furthermore, at least 45% of the solids portion of the adhesive is made up of a combination of the solids of the PAE resin and the solids of the protein source. The invention is also directed an adhesive comprised of the PAE in combination with a soy protein source. The invention is also directed toward use of the adhesive in composite materials and in particular wood containing composite materials, and more specifically wood fiber or particle based composites.
A process is disclosed for the production of paper with enhanced dry strength comprising adding to the wet end of a paper machine, (a) a vinylamine-containing aqueous solution polymer having a molecular weight of from 75,000 daltons to 750,000 dalions and (b) an amphoteric or cationic acrylamide-containing aqueous solution polymer having a molecular weight of from 75,000 daltons to 1,500,000 daltons, wherein the sum of the anionic and cationic monomers comprises at least 5% on a molar basis of the composition of the acrylamide-containing polymer.
A stable paper sizing composition comprising a dispersion of ketene dimer and a pH adjusted vinylamine containing polymer is disclosed. The method of preparing the stable sizing composition and the method of using the stable sizing composition is also disclosed.
Stable, coating compositions useful for enhancing the dry strength of paper are disclosed. The compositions comprise an aqueous solution of nearly neutral polyacrylamide, cationic polymer and starch. Method of using the coating composition to enhance the diy strength of paper is also disclosed.
C09D 133/14 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters of esters containing halogen, nitrogen, sulfur or oxygen atoms in addition to the carboxy oxygen
C09D 133/26 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylamide or methacrylamide
C09D 139/02 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinylamine
65.
PROCESS FOR TREATING BIOMASS TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY OF POLYSACCHARIDES CONTAINED THEREIN TO HYDROLYSIS AND SUBSEQUENT FERMENTATION, AND POLYSACCHARIDES WITH INCREASED ACCESSIBILITY
In this invention, a process for producing fermentable sugars derivable from biomass that contains polysaccharide, such as cellulose, which has been made increasingly accessible as a substrate for enzymatic degradation or other methods of depolymerization. The process of the present invention increases accessibility of polysaccharides, typically present in biomass and produces polysaccharides with increased accessibility. The polysaccharides with increased accessibility may be subsequently saccharified to yield fermentable sugars. These fermentable sugars are subsequently able to be fermented to produce various target chemicals, such as alcohols, aldehydes, ketones or acids.
The present invention provides an improved method of producing a stable acid denatured soy/urea adhesive having improved wet and dry strengths, with more efficient production and lower production costs. The method comprises combining urea with soy flour that has been acid treated until denatured and substantially free from urease activity. The soy flour is preferably lowered to a pH of 2.0 to 4.0 for at least 1 minute. Optionally, the method may also include adding a crosslinking agent, diluent or both to the soy flour/urea adhesive and/or adding an emulsified or dispersed polymer. Adhesives and dispersions prepared according to the methods of this invention offer increased stability and strength properties.
B27D 1/04 - Joining wood veneer with any materialForming articles therebyPreparatory processing of surfaces to be joined, e.g. scoring to produce plywood or articles made therefromPlywood sheets
The present invention relates to a film coating composition used for film coating pharmaceutical tablets, nutritional supplements, confectionary forms and the like. The film coating composition comprises a water soluble film former such as hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, starches, modified starches and the like and one or more hydrophobic compounds, such as metal salt of higher fatty acids, higher fatty alcohol natural wax either from vegetable, animal origin or synthetic wax. Optionally, the film coating composition may include plasticizers, colorants, such as pigments and/or flow aids.
A61K 47/44 - Oils, fats or waxes according to two or more groups of Natural or modified natural oils, fats or waxes, e.g. castor oil, polyethoxylated castor oil, montan wax, lignite, shellac, rosin, beeswax or lanolin
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APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMULSIFYING OIL AND WATER
The invention relates to a device, system and method for emulsifying oil and water, so as to emulsify a gluing agent to be used in the treatment of paper or cardboard, involving feeding a continuous phase under pressure through a nozzle (66) providing a continuous phase of a Venturi device (50) and into a mixing section. A dispersed phase is optionally fed under pressure into the mixing section (80) of the Venturi device. The emulsion formed in the mixing section is channeled through a nozzle (60) for mixed phase and out of the Venturi device. The diameter of the nozzle (60) for a mixed phase of the Venturi device is greater than the diameter of the nozzle (66) for a continuous phase by a ratio greater than 1:1 and less than 4:1.
A process to increase the resistance of paper board to hot penetrants using a sizing agent containing fatty acid anhydride, and an insolubilizing agent is disclosed. Additionally, a composition useful to impart hot penetrant resistance is disclosed.
The present invention relates to formulations for use as enteric coatings. More particularly, the present invention relates to a formulation comprising a blend of food grade ingredients that can be readily dispersed in water. This dispersion exhibits low viscosity and can easily be coated onto solid dosage forms through spraying and the like to provide an enteric coating on the solid dosage form.
The present invention is related to surfactant-based formulations comprising the polyelectrolytes and blends of such polyelectrolytes with non- cellulosic cationic polysaccharide polymers. The surfactant-based formulations exhibit improved clarity of the resulting formulations, their improved conditioning of keratin substrates, textile substrates, and hard-surface substrates, their improved deposition of dispersed phase materials onto keratin substrates, textile substrates, and hard-surface substrates, their improved lather performance, and their improved rheology in applications such as personal care and household care products and textile applications.
A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
Facing material useful in the manufacture of gypsum wallboard is surfaced treated in order to adhere an amount of seed crystals to improve the adhering affinity of the facing material for wet plaster thereby permitting the manufacture of gypsum wallboard with little or no added starch and reduced amounts of water. Various means for adhering the seed crystals to the facing material are described as well as, a method of converting the facing material and wallboards containing the facing material are also described.
B32B 13/08 - Layered products essentially comprising a water-setting substance, e.g. concrete, plaster, asbestos cement, or like builders' material comprising such substances as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
D21H 13/40 - Inorganic fibres or flakes siliceous vitreous, e.g. mineral wool or glass fibres
D21H 17/67 - Water-insoluble compounds, e.g. fillers or pigments
D21H 19/38 - Coatings with pigments characterised by the pigments
D21H 27/26 - Structures being applied on the surface by special manufacturing processes, e.g. in presses characterised by the overlay sheet or the top layers of the structures
E04C 2/04 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of concrete or other stone-like materialBuilding elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of asbestos cement
The present invention comprises a method for controlling (e.g. inhibiting) or killing microorganisms in an aqueous environment. The method includes the addition of an effective amount of monochlorourea or modified monochlorourea to an aqueous solution. This aqueous solution may be a cooling water system, a recreational water system, a water treatment facility, or any circulating water system (i.e. a papermaking facility). A method of producing monochlorourea or modified monochlorourea is also disclosed.
C02F 1/76 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by oxidation with halogens or compounds of halogens
A01N 25/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents
A01N 47/28 - Ureas or thioureas containing the groups N—CO—N or N—CS—N
C07C 273/18 - Preparation of urea or its derivatives, i.e. compounds containing any of the groups the nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups of substituted ureas
Methods for improving one or more surface properties of a sheet of paper or paperboard, which method comprises (a) coating at least one side of the sheet of paper or paperboard with a dispersion having a cationic zeta potential formed by combining (1) a mixture containing one or more anionic pigments with (2) one or more polyamine- epihalohydrin cationic wet strength resins at a coating weight of from about 0.1 g/m to about 20 g/m; (b) drying the coated sheet of paper or paperboard; (c) applying a functional barrier top coating that resists one or more of the following: liquid water, water vapor, gas permeability, oil and grease, slip, and static or an anionic latex based pigment coating that imparts improved opacity, brightness, or printability. The invention also includes the dispersions as well as paper or paperboard coated with the dispersion.
D21H 19/62 - Macromolecular organic compounds or oligomers thereof obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
D21H 19/80 - Paper comprising more than one coating
D21H 19/82 - Paper comprising more than one coating superposed
The present invention relates to processes for the manufacture of aminated or functionalized aminated polymers and their use in water-borne compositions. More specifically, this invention relates to personal care compositions containing aminated polymers and one or more other conditioning agents, surfactants and other active or inactive ingredients.
A61K 8/892 - Polysiloxanes saturated, e.g. dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone, C24-C28 methicone or stearyl dimethicone modified by a hydroxy group, e.g. dimethiconol
The present invention relates to aqueous formulations useful in personal care, oral care, household and institutional applications which contain polymers comprised of water soluble synthetic backbone with covalently connected hydrophobic ends can deliver "salt-like" rheology to surfactant formulations containing surfactant concentrations at which thickening by salt is not effective.
A process is described for producing fermentable sugars derivable from biomass that contains polysaccharide, such as cellulose, made increasingly accessible as a substrate for enzymatic degradation or other methods of depolymerization. These fermentable sugars are subsequently able to be fermented to produce various target chemicals, such as alcohols, aldehydes, ketones or acids.
Vinylamine-containing polymers are disclosed where the amine groups are substituted with cationic functional groups. Processes for preparing such polymers, as well as compositions comprising such polymers are also disclosed. Among other applications, these polymers can be used in papermaking applications as dry strength additives, wet strength additives, retention aids, drainage aids, and pitch and stickies control agents.
C08F 226/02 - Copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a single or double bond to nitrogen or by a heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen by a single or double bond to nitrogen
C08F 8/44 - Preparation of metal salts or ammonium salts
D21H 17/46 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
D21H 19/24 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
Disclosed herein are hydrophobically-modifϊed poly(aminoamides) useful as fixative detackifiers for stickies and pitch control in papermaking processes. These polymers are prepared via modification of amine-containing water-soluble poly(aminoamides) with reactive functional group-containing hydrophobic compounds, hi particular, poly(amήioamides) may be modified, under appropriate reaction conditions, with long chain alkyl glycidyl ether, AKD (alkyl ketene dimer), ASA (alkyl succinyl anhydride), or Quab (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl- N,N,N-dimethylalkyl ammonium chloride). These novel polymers are effective in inhibiting deposition of organic contaminants in pulp and papermaking systems.
C08G 69/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic amide link in the main chain of the macromolecule
D21H 21/00 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its function, form or propertiesPaper impregnating or coating material, characterised by its function, form or properties
The present invention involves a cross-linked carboxylic acid hydrophobically modified copolymer product in which cross-linked carboxylic acid is modified with a non-hydrocarbyl hydrophobe, namely, poly(dimethyl siloxane) or fluronated alkyl methacrylates.
The present invention is related to the use of a non-cellulosic cationically modified polysaccharide in cleaning compositions and more particularly to a surfactant based cleansing composition comprising, a surfactant, a non-cellulosic cationically modified polysaccharide and a solvent for use in personal care composition, household care composition or an institutional care composition.
Methods for making a heterogeneous polymer blend comprising one or more anionic polymers, one or more cationic polymers, and one or more non-ionic polymers, which method comprises (a) adding to a non-neutral solution a first amount of polymerization initiator and one or more anionic or cationic monomers, wherein each monomer has the same charge; (b) adding a second amount of the polymerization initiator and one or more non-ionic monomers; (c) adding a third amount of the polymerization initiator and one or more ionic monomers that are oppositely charged from the monomers of (a); adding stepwise, a fourth amount of the polymerization initiator to react any residual monomer, and (e) neutralizing the resulting polymer blend. Also claimed are heterogeneous polymer blends containing polymers formed from one or more anionic, cationic, and non-ionic monomers, either polymerized in situ or separately and then combined. Also claimed are methods for increasing the filler content of paper or paperboard, which methods comprises (a) combining the heterogeneous polymer blend with a precipitated calcium carbonate filler; (b) combining the resulting mixture with a pulp slurry; and (c) processing the resulting slurry mixture to form a sheet of paper or paperboard. Finally, also claimed are methods of increasing the filler content of paper or paperboard, which method comprises (1) combining either the heterogeneous blend or the precipitated calcium carbonate filler with a pulp slurry, (2) combining the remaining component with the pulp slurry; and (c) processing the resulting pulp slurry mixture to form a sheet of paper or paperboard.
The present invention discloses an adhesive composition comprising a protein component, an azetidinium functionalized polymer component and a viscosity modifying component. The preferred protein is a soy protein and the viscosity modifying component is preferably a sulfite reducing agent, a thiol, or combinations thereof. The invention provides for a high solids, lower viscosity adhesive formulation. The present invention also relates to a composite and a method of making a composite comprising a substrate and the adhesive composition of the present invention.
Compositions and methods for the removal of resin from wood chips processed in a Kraft pulping process are disclosed. The method is particularly useful for removing triterpene and triterpenoid resin.
Size press compositions and methods for producing sized paper products, including liner board are disclosed. The Size press compositions contain at least one non-reactive cationic surface sizing agent at least one reactive sizing agent, at least one promoter resin, at least one binder, and water. The at least one non -reactive cationic surface sizing agent may be a polymer in the form of a dispersion, an emulsion or a latex with a positive zeta potential below about pH6. The at least one reactive sizing agent may be a dispersion, an emulsion or a latex including an alkyl ketene dimer or an alkyl succinic anhydride. The at least one promoter resin may be a polyaminoamide-epichlorohydrin resin or poly (dimethyldiallylammonium chloride).
The present invention relates to a process for tailoring rheology of an aqueous or water-borne coating composition using a system comprising an amount of a first hydrophobically modified polymer comprising a polymer backbone modified with a first hydrophobe and an amount of a second hydrophobically modified polymer comprising the first hydrophobically modified polymer further modified with a second hydrophobe. By incorporating a system comprising at least two hydrophobically modified polymers into water-borne coatings where the amount of all of the hydrophobically modified polymers are able to be independently adjusted, the resultant coatings may be tailored to attain a desired combination of Stormer or Brookfield viscosity and ICI viscosity.
The invention relates to a stable aqueous slurry composition comprising clay or clay-like material, hydrophobically associative polymer, and optionally a surfactant; and a method of inhibiting the deposition of organic contaminants in pulp and papermaking applications.
A method of modifying starch with metal silicates, and the use of the modified starch in the preparation of cellulosic fiber compositions. The method further relates to cellulosic fiber compositions, such as paper and paperboard, which incorporate the starch modified with metal silicates.
D21H 21/10 - Retention agents or drainage improvers
D21H 17/68 - Water-insoluble compounds, e.g. fillers or pigments siliceous, e.g. clays
D21H 17/69 - Water-insoluble compounds, e.g. fillers or pigments modified, e.g. by association with other compositions prior to incorporation in the pulp or paper
D06M 13/513 - Compounds with at least one carbon-metal or carbon-boron, carbon-silicon, carbon-selenium, or carbon-tellurium bond with at least one carbon-silicon bond
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING DEPOSITION OF PARTICULATE CONTAMINANTS IN PULP AND PAPER SLURRIES
A method and an apparatus for measuring the depositability of particulate contaminants present in a pulp or paper mill fluid stream and evaluating interactions of such particulate contaminants with other contaminants collects the particulate contaminants on a suitable substrate, such as a plastic film coated with an adhesive or coated with. organic contaminate, placed in contact with the pulp or paper mill fluid stream for at least five minutes up to several hours. The amount of contaminants collected on the substrate is quantified and evaluated by taking one or more scanned images of the substrate with a resolution of at least 2,000 dots per inch (DPI) and analyzing the scanned images with image analysis technique.
The present invention relates to formulations for use as enteric coatings. More particularly, the present invention relates to a formulation comprising a dry blend of food grade ingredients that can be readily dispersed in water. This dispersion exhibits low viscosity and can easily be coated onto solid dosage forms through spraying and the like to provide an enteric coating on the solid dosage form.
A process to enhance delignification or bleaching in chemical or mechanical pulps comprising generation of singlet oxygen as a separate step and subsequent transport of singlet oxygen to pulp to effect bleaching or brightening of the pulp.
The disclosure relates to an adhesive composition for bonding lignocellulosic substrates. The adhesive composition contains a crosslinker and a non-urea diluent where the non-urea diluent is present in an amount from about 0.01 to about 75 weight % based on the total wet weight of the composition and where the crosslinker contains essentially no formaldehyde. Also disclosed is the adhesive further containing, an aqueous mixture of a protein source. The disclosure also relates to a process for making lignocellulosic composites utilizing the disclosed adhesive composition and to the lignocellulosic composites made using the disclosed process.
The present invention describes wet-wipe composition with a liquid portion that is impregnated in a substrate, wherein the liquid portion contains a binary pair of a thickening or gelling polymer along with a thickening or gelling agent which substantially reduces fluid migration of the liquid portion within a wet- wipes stack during storage.
D06M 15/263 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds of unsaturated carboxylic acidsSalts or esters thereof
An oral care or household cleaner system contains a fluid polymer suspension (FPS) thickening agent. The FPS thickening agents comprises a water soluble/water swellable polymer, a polyol, and a hydrated thickening silica. The water soluble/water swellable polymer is selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid polymer, salts of acrylic acid polymer, acrylate, acrylamide polymer, polyvinyl pyrolidene, polyvinyl alcohol, clay and polysaccharide, excluding CMC. The functional systems may be formulations of oral care, for example as a dentifrice or as a household cleaner. A method of preparing the oral care or household cleaner system is also provided by adding a sufficient amount of a FPS that is compatible with the functional system to the system to thicken the functional system.
A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
A61Q 11/00 - Preparations for care of the teeth, of the oral cavity or of dentures, e.g. dentifrices or toothpastesMouth rinses
The invention relates to water-in-water polymer dispersions containing a polymer A with a cationic monomer fraction of up to 60 wt. % and at least one polymer dispersant B, based on cationised dialkylaminoalkyl (meth)acrylamides with an average molecular weight of between 75,000 and 350,000 g/mol. The invention also relates to a method for producing said dispersions and to the use of the latter.
Vinylamine-containing polymers are disclosed where the amine groups are substituted with (1) cationic functional groups, (2) anionic functional groups, (3) hydrophobic functional groups, (4) hydrophilic functional groups, (5) functional groups that impart amphoteric characteristics to the polymers, or (6) combinations thereof. Also disclosed are processes for preparing such polymers, as well as compositions comprising such polymers. Among other applications, these polymers can be used in papermaking applications as dry strength additives, wet strength additives, retention aids, drainage aids, and pitch and stickies control agents.
C08F 8/00 - Chemical modification by after-treatment
C08F 26/00 - Homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a single or double bond to nitrogen or by a heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen
The present invention relates to compositions and use of fluidized polymer suspensionsf rom monomers containing allyloxygroups and their functional derivatives, and water soluble polymers for use in oil field applications as fluid additives for drilling and cementing processes.
C09K 8/487 - Fluid loss control additivesAdditives for reducing or preventing circulation loss
C09K 8/514 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds macromolecular compounds of natural origin, e.g. polysaccharides, cellulose
C09K 8/588 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific polymers
A rapidly disintegrating, orally administered tablet or compressed dosage form, comprising ethylcellulose (EC) as a directly compressible binder which enhances tablet robustness as manifested by improved strength, lower friability, lower hygroscopicity and yet, hydrophobic nature notwithstanding, does not retard disintegration, but shortens disintegration time or is disintegration time neutral when co-formulated with disintegrants and other water-soluble excipients such as sugar alcohols.
A treatment for enhancing the activity of isothiazolinone compounds to control the growth of microbes in an aqueous system is disclosed, which comprises adding to said isothiazolinone compounds an amount of an alkylsulfosuccinate surfactant sufficient to improve efficacy of the isothiazolinone compound. Each alkyl group of the alkylsulfosuccinate contains at least 10 carbons.
C02F 1/50 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition or application of a germicide or by oligodynamic treatment
C02F 103/02 - Non-contaminated water, e.g. for industrial water supply
C02F 103/16 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from metallurgical processes, i.e. from the production, refining or treatment of metals, e.g. galvanic wastes
C02F 103/28 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from the processing of plants or parts thereof from the paper or cellulose industry
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ADHESIVE, FORMULATIONS CONTAINING UREA ADDITIVES, METHODS OF FORMING PLYWOOD THEREWITH, AND PLYWOOD PRODUCTS MADE THEREBY
Compositions suitable for use as wood adhesives are described, which compositions comprise: (a) a polymeric component selected from the group consisting of lignins, proteins, and mixtures thereof; (b) an adhesion promoter comprising at least one component selected from the group consisting of (i) adducts of an epoxide and a resin selected from the group consisting of polyamine resins, polyamidoamine resins, polyamide resins, and combinations thereof, and (ii) combinations of a curing agent and a compound having at least one amine, amide, imine, imide, or nitrogen-containing heterocyclic functional group capable of reacting with at least one functional group of the polymeric component; and (c) an additive selected from the group consisting of urea, N- substituted ureas, N,N-disubstituted ureas, N, N '-di substituted ureas, N, N, N' ureas, N, N, N', N'-tetrasubstituted ureas, urea derivatives, and mixtures thereof.
