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Organizing seminars, competitions and conferences in the field of paints and coatings Scientific and technological services, namely, research and development in the field of paints and coatings

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Coatings, namely, liquid and powder paints, varnishes, and lacquers; paint thinners; colorants being additives for paints, varnishes or lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood in the nature of coatings; priming preparations in the nature of paints; wood stains; all the aforesaid for use in the automotive, marine, yacht, aerospace, decorative, wood, coil, industrial, packaging, and powder industries

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Paints; coatings; varnishes; lacquers; thinners; coloring matters all being additives for paints, varnishes or lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; priming preparations (in the nature of paints); wood stains.

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(1) Protective and decorative coatings in the nature of paint for interior and exterior use; paints, namely interior and exterior paints, primer paint, waterproof paint; acrylic and polymer varnishes; lacquers for use in painting; thinners for paints, paint additives in the nature of tinting colors; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood, wood stains.

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Paints, namely, anticorrosive paints, interior paints, exterior paints, paints for use in the automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, vehicle refinishes, marine, yacht and protective coatings industry; varnishes for use in the automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, vehicle refinishes, marine, yacht and protective coatings industry; powder coatings, namely, interior and exterior surface coatings in the form of paints; wood paints; paint for coil coatings applications; thinners for paint and lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; paint primers; wood stains; printing inks; natural resins as raw materials; metals in powder form for painting and printing; silicone-based coatings, namely, paints for use in the automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, vehicle refinishes, marine, yacht and protective coatings industry Organizing seminars, competitions and conferences in the field of paints and coatings Scientific and technological services, namely, research and development in the field of paints and coatings; scientific laboratory service; consulting services in the field of new technology development; technical research in the field of paints and coatings

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Paints, varnishes, lacquers; powder paints, timber coatings (paints); enamel paints and coil coatings; hardeners, drying agents (desiccants), thinners, dyes, all being additives for paints, varnishes and lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; primers; wood stains; mastic; printing inks, printing ink pastes, wood stains; natural resins as raw materials, metals in sheet and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists; silicone-based coatings (paints). Organizing seminars, competitions and conferences. Scientific and technological services.

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(1) Paints, namely anticorrosive paints, interior paints, exterior paints, paints for use in the automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, vehicle refinishes, marine, yacht and protective application for vehicles, varnishes for automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, vehicle refinishes, marine, yacht and protective application for vehicles, lacquer glazes; powder coatings, namely interior and exterior surface coatings in the form of paints, wood paints; enamel paints and paint for coil coatings applications; paint hardeners, drying agents (desiccants), thinners for paint and lacquers, wood dyes; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; paint primers; wood stains; printing inks, printing ink pastes, wood stains; natural resins as raw materials, metals in sheet and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists; silicone-based coatings, namely paints for use in the automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, vehicle refinishes, marine, yacht and protective application for vehicles. (1) Organizing seminars, competitions and conferences in the field of products development, namely paints and coatings. (2) Scientific and technological services, namely research and development in the field of paints and automotive coatings, laboratory testing of materials, consulting services in the field of technology development of paint and automotive coatings; technical research in the field of paints and automotive coatings.

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Paints, varnishes, lacquers; powder paints, timber coatings (paints); enamel paints and coil coatings; hardeners, drying agents (desiccants), thinners, dyes, all being additives for paints, varnishes and lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; primers; wood stains; mastic; inks, printing ink pastes, stains; natural resins as raw materials, metals in sheet and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists; silicone-based coatings (paints). Organizing seminars, competitions and conferences. Science and technology services.

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Paints, varnishes, lacquers; powder paints, timber coatings (paints); enamel paints and coil coatings; hardeners, drying agents (desiccants), thinners, dyes, all being additives for paints, varnishes and lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; primers; wood stains; mastic; inks, printing ink pastes, stains; natural resins as raw materials, metals in sheet and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists; silicone-based coatings (paints). Organizing of seminars, competitions and conferences. Science and technology services.

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organizing events and conferences. Science and technology services.

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Bags and backpacks. Clothing and headgear. Sport events.

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Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry; tile adhesive. Paints, varnishes, lacquers; powder paints, timber coatings (paints); enamel paints and coil coatings; hardeners, drying agents (desiccants), thinners, dyes, all being additives for paints, varnishes and lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; primers; wood stains; mastic; inks, printing ink pastes, stains; natural resins as raw materials, metals in sheet and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists; silicone-based coatings (paints). Bleaches; sugar soap; paint-removing soaps; preparations and compounds for removing moulds and deposits; compounds and mixtures for removing deposits (other than as part of manufacturing processes); paints and varnish removers; preparations for cleaning floor tiles, concrete, paving and natural stone; preparations and mixtures for removing sealants; polishes, degreasers and abrasives; starch; domestic cleaners. Disinfectants; biocides; mineral food supplements for human and veterinary use. Mixers; paint spraying equipment and paint spraying guns. Computer programs; computer software; data processing equipments; computer software for market research; computer databases, computer software for recording, monitoring, compiling, analyzing, designing and predicting consumer trends; electronic data input and output interface equipment for use with computers; electronic publications. Paper, cardboard; printed matter; printed publications on the finishing, decoration and furnishing of buildings; glues and adhesives for domestic and office use; frames, photographs, writing materials, materials for artists; stickers, stencils, transfers and stencils for use in home decoration; office supplies (excluding furniture); brushes and other suchlike devices for applying paint, glues, sealants, oils included in these classes; materials for painters, namely finishing and decorating tools for use when painting and tools for changing the appearance of wet paint layers; large and small paintbrushes; paint rollers; sponges for applying paint; palettes for painters; self-adhesive masking tape. Sealing, packing, filling and insulating material; materials and products for insulating roofs, doors and windows; resin-based materials for sealing wood and filling holes, cracks, splits and other imperfections; insulating varnishes; materials and compounds for thermal insulation; sealing agents; sealants for filling holes; plastics (intermediate products) in sheet, board and rod form for use in manufacturing processes and for sealing packaging and insulation foam for filling holes and cavities; sealing strips for doors and windows. Non-metallic building materials; cement and cement mixtures; cement and mortar for filling holes; non-metallic building materials for filling, repairing and touching up cracks, splits cavities and other imperfections in walls, floors, ceilings and other surfaces;   mortar and plaster preparations; mortar for use as a coating; coatings in the form of plaster of paris; silicone-based coatings (building materials). Salt. Building and construction; repair and maintenance of automobiles;  Building advice, namely that for the construction of chemical plants and chemical industrial installations. Treatment of chemical materials; paint mixing services; coloring and tinting services for paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; providing information and giving advice on mixing paints and on coloring paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains. Education and training; training and instruction; educational and training services in the areas of computers, computerization, computer programming, computer software, information technology, computer networks, the internet, intranet, extranets and websites; production and publication of information relating to education in the above areas; education, instruction and training in the areas of selecting and designing (home) interiors, as well as in the area of color selection for paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains. Technological services; scientific and industrial research; chemical analysis and research services, as well as relevant advice and technical information; technical research; technological and scientific research into the exploitation of natural, biological resources; information regarding use and application of colors, paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; technical and architectural advice on the selection of furnishing for homes and buildings and the selection of colors' for paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; interior architecture and consultancy on such matters; design of computer software; designing for interiors, home furnishing, furniture, decorating, decor and color specification; industrial and graphic design.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for the production of paper comprising applying to a surface of a heated cylinder a release agent comprising a C16-C20 fatty acid or salt thereof and an adhesive agent, applying a paper web to the surface of said cylinder, and removing said paper web from said cylinder. The invention also relates to use of a C16-C20 fatty acid and an oil as a release agent for the production of a creped paper. Furthermore, the invention relates to a release agent comprising from about 2 to about 50% C16-C20 fatty acid or salt thereof; from about 5 to about 50% alcohol; from about 0 to about 75% oil; from about 1 to about 5% surfactant and from about 1 to about 50% water. In addition, the invention relates to paper obtainable by the process as disclosed above.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 5/09 - Carboxylic acidsMetal salts thereofAnhydrides thereof
• B31F 1/12 - Crêping
• D21H 17/14 - Carboxylic acidsDerivatives thereof
• 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

Abstract

Anionic graft copolymers and scale inhibition compositions including the anionic graft copolymers in which the anionic graft copolymers include a natural component grafted with an ethylenically unsaturated anionic monomer where the anionic graft copolymer includes 1 or more reacted anhydroglucose units per every 100 anhydroglucose units in the anionic graft copolymer.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 2/38 - Polymerisation using regulators, e.g. chain terminating agents
• C11D 3/37 - Polymers
• C02F 1/56 - Macromolecular compounds
• C08F 251/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polysaccharides or derivatives thereof
• C11D 3/22 - Carbohydrates or derivatives thereof

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Chemical products for industrial, photographic and scientific purposes, as well as for agricultural, horticultural and forestry purposes; surfactants (surface active materials); synthetic resins as raw materials; detergents and cleaning materials for industrial use; emulsifiers; emulsifying agents, dispersants, solvents, wetting agents; chemical products for clarifying colors and dyes, for industrial uses; bleaches, degreasers for use in manufacturing processes; grease removal preparations for use in manufacturing processes; chemical impregnating agents; chemical wetting agents; chemical preparations for oil pigments for industrial use; oil and water purification products; chemical reagents for use in the manufacture of chemical products and for use in scientific research; chemical products for waterproofing textiles; excipients, bearers and substrates, not for medical applications, for industrial, agricultural, horticultural and forestry purposes; chemical materials, chemical compounds and mixtures, dispersants and suspensions for use in industry; silicone-based coatings, which are not paints or building materials; mineral oils for industrial use, for leather tanning and for conserving foodstuffs; glycerides, fatty acids, gelatin for industrial purposes; modified starch for use as a powder layer for manufacturing and packaging processes and procedures; polymers, including redispersive polymer powders; resistant starch for industrial use; synthetic resins and plastics as raw materials; glues and adhesives for industrial use and use in the building industry; adhesives, including adhesives for the edges and overlap strips and for repairing wallpaper and other wall coverings; wood hardening preparations; adhesives for preventing wheel bolts from coming loose; additives for glues and adhesives; blueprint paper; light sensitive paper; light sensitive films, but not exposed; photographic paper and photometric paper; light sensitive plates; sensitizers; starch for industrial use; putty; salts (chemical products); sensitized paper to absorb in the ink for use with video printers. Paints, varnishes, lacquers; powder paints, timber coatings (paints); enamel paints and coil coatings; hardeners, drying agents (desiccants), thinners, dyes, all being additives for paints, varnishes and lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; primers; wood stains; mastic; inks, printing ink pastes, stains; natural resins as raw materials, metals in sheet and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists; silicone-based coatings (paints). Bleaches; sugar soap; paint-removing soaps; preparations and compounds for removing moulds and deposits; compounds and mixtures for removing deposits (other than as part of manufacturing processes); paints and varnish removers; preparations for cleaning floor tiles, concrete, paving and natural stone; preparations and mixtures for removing sealants; polishes, degreasers and abrasives; starch; domestic cleaners. Disinfectants; biocides; mineral food supplements for human and veterinary use. Mixers; paint spraying equipment and paint spraying guns. Computer programs; computer software; data processing equipments; computer software for market research; computer databases, computer software for recording, monitoring, compiling, analyzing, designing and predicting consumer trends; electronic data input and output interface equipment for use with computers; electronic publications. Paper, cardboard; printed matter; printed publications on the finishing, decoration and furnishing of buildings; glues and adhesives for domestic and office use; frames, photographs, writing materials, materials for artists; stickers, stencils, transfers and stencils for use in home decoration; office supplies (excluding furniture); brushes and other such like devices for applying paint, glues, sealants, oils included in these classes; materials for painters, namely finishing and decorating tools for use when painting and tools for changing the appearance of wet paint layers; large and small paintbrushes; paint rollers; sponges for applying paint; palettes for painters; self-adhesive masking tape. Sealing, packing, filing and insulating material; materials and products for insulating roofs, doors and windows; resin-based materials for sealing wood and filling holes, cracks, splits and other imperfections; insulating varnishes; materials and compounds for thermal insulation; sealing agents; sealants for filling holes; plastics (intermediate products) in sheet, board and rod form for use in manufacturing processes and for sealing packaging and insulation foam for filling holes and cavities; sealing strips for doors and windows. Non-metallic building materials; cement and cement mixtures; cement and mortar for filling holes; non-metallic building materials for filling, repairing and touching up cracks, splits cavities and other imperfections in walls, floors, ceilings and other surfaces; tile adhesive; mortar and plasters preparations; mortar for use as a coating; coatings in the form of plaster of Paris; silicone-based coatings (building materials). Salt. Building and construction; repair and maintenance; installation work. Treatment of materials; paint mixing services; coloring and tinting services for paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; providing information and giving advice on mixing paints and on coloring paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains. Education and training; training and instruction; educational and training services in the areas of computers, computerization, computer programming, computer software, information technology, computer networks, the Internet, intranet, extranets and websites, production and publication of information relating to education in the above areas; education, instruction and training in the areas of selecting and designing (home) interiors, as well as in the area of color selection for paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains. Technological services; scientific and industrial research; chemical analysis and research services, as well relevant advice and technical information; technical research; technological and scientific research into the exploitation of natural, biological resources; information services on fashion and trends in the use and application of colors, paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; technical and architectural advice on the selection of furnishing for homes and buildings and the selection of colors for paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; professional, technical and technological consultancy on the analysis, selection, development and manufacture of chemical products and paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; interior and exterior architecture and consultancy on such matters; design of computer software; designing for interiors, home furnishing, furniture, decorating, design; architectural consultation, including construction of plants and industrial installations.

Abstract

A personal care composition includes a hybrid copolymer including at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a naturally derived hydroxyl containing chain transfer agent as an end group, a hybrid synthetic copolymer including one or more synthetic polymers derived from the at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer with at least one initiator fragment as an end group and an effective amount of a cosmetic or personal care additive.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 265/04 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof as defined in group on to polymers of esters
• C08F 251/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polysaccharides or derivatives thereof
• C08F 251/02 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polysaccharides or derivatives thereof on to cellulose or derivatives thereof
• C08F 291/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to macromolecular compounds according to more than one of the groups
• C08L 51/00 - Compositions of graft polymers in which the grafted component is obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
• C08F 265/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof as defined in group
• C08L 51/02 - Compositions of graft polymers in which the grafted component is obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers grafted on to polysaccharides
• C08F 8/00 - Chemical modification by after-treatment
• C11D 3/37 - Polymers
• A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form

Abstract

Hybrid copolymer compositions include a hybrid copolymer including at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a naturally derived hydroxyl containing chain transfer agent as an end group; and a hybrid synthetic copolymer including one or more synthetic polymers derived from the at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer with at least one initiator fragment as an end group. The hybrid copolymer composition may be prepared as a scale inhibiting composition. Methods of preparing a hybrid copolymer are also included.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 265/04 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof as defined in group on to polymers of esters
• C08F 251/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polysaccharides or derivatives thereof
• C08F 251/02 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polysaccharides or derivatives thereof on to cellulose or derivatives thereof
• C08F 291/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to macromolecular compounds according to more than one of the groups
• C08L 51/00 - Compositions of graft polymers in which the grafted component is obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
• C08F 265/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof as defined in group
• C08L 51/02 - Compositions of graft polymers in which the grafted component is obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers grafted on to polysaccharides
• C08F 8/00 - Chemical modification by after-treatment
• C11D 3/37 - Polymers
• A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form

Abstract

Process for the continuous production of chlorine dioxide comprising generating chlorine dioxide in an aqueous reaction medium in a reaction vessel (1) maintained at sub-atmospheric pressure, bringing gaseous chlorine dioxide from said reaction vessel to an absorption tower (7) and contacting it therein with a flow of water to form an aqueous solution containing chlorine dioxide, bringing said aqueous solution containing chlorine dioxide to a stripper (12), blowing a gas through said aqueous solution of chlorine dioxide in the stripper to strip off from 10 to 100% of the chlorine dioxide entering the stripper and form a gaseous chlorine dioxide product.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 11/02 - Oxides of chlorine

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for the catalytic halogenation of an organic compound comprising at least one vicinal diol moiety, said process comprising a step of bringing the organic compound comprising at least one vicinal diol moiety into contact with a hydrogen halide in the presence of a catalyst, characterized in that the catalyst is an organic compound comprising a β-diketone moiety or a β-keto aldehyde moiety.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 29/62 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by introduction of halogenPreparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by substitution of halogen atoms by other halogen atoms
• C07C 31/36 - Halogenated alcohols the halogen not being fluorine
• C07C 31/34 - Halogenated alcohols

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to herbicidal compositions, and more particularly, herbicidal compositions containing glyphosate or a salt thereof and a surfactant comprising at least one mono and/or diglyceride alkoxylate.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 57/12 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic phosphorus compounds having phosphorus-to-oxygen bonds or phosphorus-to-sulfur bonds containing acyclic or cycloaliphatic radicals

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(1) Chemical products for industrial, photographic and scientific purposes, as well as for agricultural, horticultural and forestry purposes, namely chemicals for manufacturing printing inks and resins; plastic processing chemicals; rubber processing chemicals; catalysts, namely chemicals for use in the manufacture of industrial chemicals; fatty acids and derivatives for industrial purposes, namely for use in the manufacture of surfactants; paper processing chemicals; sequestering agents for use in the pulp and paper industry, textile industry, brewery industry and sugar refining industry; chemical intermediates for use in the manufacture of industrial chemicals; chemicals as a basic raw material for manufacturing pharmaceutical specialties and medicines; surfactants namely surface active materials for use with agricultural pesticides and for the use in the manufacture of detergents; synthetic resins as raw materials; detergents and all-purpose industrial cleaning preparations for industrial use; emulsifiers and emulsifying agents for the production of chemicals of industrial use; dispersants, solvents, wetting agents for use in paint removers; industrial chemicals for clarifying colors and dyes; bleaches for industrial use, namely bleaches for use in the manufacture of detergents; degreasers for use in manufacturing processes, namely for automobile parts, for solvents; grease removal preparations for use in manufacturing processes, namely for automobile parts; chemical impregnating agents; chemical wetting agents; chemical preparations for oil pigments for industrial use; oil and water purification products, namely filters; chemical reagents for use in the manufacture of chemical products and for use in scientific research; chemical compositions for waterproofing textiles; chemical excipients, chemical bearers and chemical substrates for industrial, agricultural, horticultural and forestry purposes; chemicals to assist in the purification of chemical feedstock and batches of industrial liquids, vapours and gases; chemical composition mixtures for use in the field of automotive repair, interior and exterior paints, varnishes and lacquers, pulp and paper manufacture and for industrial, scientific and photographic purposes; chemical dispersants and suspensions for use in the field of automotive repair, interior and exterior paints, varnishes and lacquers, pulp and paper manufacture and for industrial, scientific and photographic purposes; silicone-based plastic varnishes and lacquers for metal used as pre-painted metal building component parts and panels, post-painted metal extrusions and other pre- and post-painted applications for outdoor and indoor applications; mineral oils for industrial use, for leather tanning and for conserving foodstuffs; glycerides for industrial use, fatty acids for use in the manufacture of lubricants, gelatin used for glazed paper, stiffening textiles and preparing plaster walls for decoration; modified starch for use as a powder layer for manufacturing and packaging processes; polymers, namely redispersive polymer powders; resistant starch for use in the manufacture of foods; synthetic resins and plastics as raw materials; glues and adhesives for use in the field of automotive repair, interior and exterior paints, varnishes and lacquers, pulp and paper manufacture, for scientific and photographic purposes and for use in the building industry; adhesives, namely adhesives for the edges and overlap strips of wallpaper and wall coverings and for repairing wallpaper and other wall coverings; wood hardening preparations; adhesives for preventing wheel bolts from coming loose; additives for glues and adhesives; blueprint paper; light sensitive paper; light sensitive films, but not exposed; photographic paper and photometric paper; sensitizers for use in manufacture of hair care products for the personal care industry; starch for use in the manufacture of adhesives and for use in the manufacture of hair care products for the personal care industry; putty; salts (chemical products), namely de-icing salt; sensitized paper to absorb ink for use with video printers; interior and exterior protective and decorative paints, varnishes, lacquers; powder coatings in the form of paint for use as a protective and decorative surface coating; timber coatings (paints); enamel paints and coil coatings for use as a protective and decorative surface coating for interior and exterior use; hardeners, drying agents (desiccants), thinners, dyes, all being additives for paints, varnishes and lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; primers; wood stains; mastic resinous-glass flake compounds for tank lining purposes; inks, printing ink pastes, stains, namely wood stains; natural resins as raw materials, metals in sheet and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists; silicone-based interior and exterior paints; bleaching preparations for use in the protective and decorative paint industry; sugar soap, namely soap for cleaning and preparing surfaces for paint and wallpaper, stripping wallpaper, removing accumulations of household grease and removing tar deposits caused by tobacco-smoking; paint-removing soaps; preparations and compounds for removing moulds and deposits; preparations and compounds for removing deposits (other than as part of manufacturing processes); paints and varnish removers; preparations for cleaning floor tiles, concrete, paving and natural stone; preparations and mixtures for removing sealants; furniture, floor, silver and brass polishes, degreasing preparations for household use and general use abrasives; starch paste for washing; domestic cleaning preparations, namely all purpose, carpet, floor, and glass cleaners; all purpose disinfectants; organic biocides for use as an ingredient in anti-fouling coatings for boat hulls and parts; mineral food supplements for human and veterinary use; mixers, namely paint mixing machines; paint spraying equipment and paint spraying guns; computer programs and computer software for use in database management and word processing; data processing equipments, namely printers, scanners, computers; computer software for market research; computer databases and computer software for recording, monitoring, compiling, analyzing, designing and predicting consumer trends; electronic data input and output interface equipment for use with computers, namely printers, scanners, keyboards; electronic publications on finishing, decoration and furnishing of buildings; paper, namely aluminum foil, art, blueprint, copy, printing, recycled, roofing, shelf, wall, wax; cardboard; printed matter, namely books, brochures, leaflets, magazines; printed publications on the finishing, decoration and furnishing of buildings; glues and adhesives for domestic and office use; frames, photographs, writing materials, namely pens, pencils, markers; materials for artists, namely pastels, pencils and paint brushes; stickers, stencils, transfers and stencils for use in home decoration; office supplies, excluding furniture, namely pens, pencils, copy paper; brushes, foams, sponges for applying paint, glues, sealants, oils; materials for painters, namely finishing and decorating tools for use when painting and tools for changing the appearance of wet paint layers; large and small paintbrushes; paint rollers; sponges for applying paint; palettes for painters; self-adhesive masking tape; sealing, packing, filling and insulating material for use in the automotive and building industry; materials and products for insulating roofs, doors and windows, namely insulating plaster; synthetic resin compositions for sealing wood and filling holes, cracks, splits and other surface imperfections, namely wood fillers and putty; insulating varnishes; materials and compounds for thermal insulation, namely fiberglass, hardwood, drywall; sealing agents and sealants, namely general use adhesives, and pipe joint for filling holes, dents and surface flaws; plastics (intermediate products) in sheet, board and rod form for use in manufacturing processes and for sealing packaging and insulation foam for filling holes and cavities; sealing strips for doors and windows; non-metallic building materials, namely ceramic boards, ceramic powders, ceramic tiles, bricks, refractory cement, refractory sand, linoleum for building, plastic floors, asphalt, plaster for building purposes, lime for building, geogrid, cements, cement boards, cement bricks, cement floor tiles, cement pipes, building timber, building stone, building glass; cement and mortar for filling holes; non-metallic building materials for filling, repairing and touching up cracks, splits cavities and other imperfections in walls, floors, ceilings and other surfaces; tile adhesive; mortar and plaster preparations; mortar for use as a coating; coatings in the form of plaster of paris; silicone-based polyester coatings for buildings; table salt. (2) Chemical products for industrial, photographic and scientific purposes, as well as for agricultural, horticultural and forestry purposes, namely chemicals for manufacturing printing inks and resins; surfactants namely surface active materials for use with agricultural pesticides and for use in the manufacture of detergents; synthetic resins as raw materials; detergents and all-purpose industrial cleaning preparations for industrial use; emulsifiers and emulsifying agents for the production of chemicals for industrial use; dispersants, solvents, wetting agents for use in paint removers; industrial chemicals for clarifying colors and dyes; bleaches for industrial use, namely bleaches for use in the manufacture of detergents; degreasers for use in manufacturing processes, namely for automobile parts, for solvents; grease removal preparations for use in manufacturing processes, namely for automobile parts; chemical impregnating agents; chemical wetting agents; chemical preparations for oil pigments for industrial use; oil and water purification products, namely filters; chemical reagents for use in the manufacture of chemical products and for use in scientific research; chemical compositions for waterproofing textiles; chemical excipients, chemical bearers and chemical substrates for industrial, agricultural, horticultural and forestry purposes; chemicals to assist in the purification of chemical feedstock and batches of industrial liquids, vapours and gases; chemical composition mixtures for use in the field of automotive repair, interior and exterior paints, varnishes and lacquers, pulp and paper manufacture and for industrial, scientific and photographic purposes; chemical dispersants and suspensions for use in the field of automotive repair, interior and exterior paints, varnishes and lacquers, pulp and paper manufacture and for industrial, scientific and photographic purposes; silicone-based plastic varnishes and lacquers for metal used as pre-painted metal building component parts and panels, post-painted metal extrusions and other pre- and post-painted applications for outdoor and indoor applications; mineral oils for industrial use, for leather tanning and for conserving foodstuffs; glycerides for industrial use, fatty acids for use in the manufacture of lubricants, gelatin used for glazed paper, stiffening textiles and preparing plaster walls for decoration; modified starch for use as a powder layer for manufacturing and packaging processes; polymers, namely redispersive polymer powders; resistant starch for use in the manufacture of foods; synthetic resins and plastics as raw materials; glues and adhesives for use in the field of automotive repair, interior and exterior paints, varnishes and lacquers, pulp and paper manufacture, for scientific and photographic purposes and for use in the building industry; adhesives for the edges and overlap strips of wallpaper and wall coverings and for repairing wallpaper and other wall coverings; wood hardening preparations; starch for use in the manufacture of adhesives and for use in the manufacture of hair care products for the personal care industry; putty; salts (chemical products), namely de-icing salt; interior and exterior protective and decorative paints, varnishes, lacquers; powder coatings in the form of paint for use as a protective and decorative surface coating; timber coatings (paints); enamel paints and coil coatings for use as a protective and decorative surface coating for interior and exterior use; hardeners, drying agents (desiccants), thinners, dyes, all being additives for paints, varnishes and lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; primers; wood stains; mastic resinous-glass flake compounds for tank lining purposes; inks, printing ink pastes, stains, namely wood stains; natural resins as raw materials, metals in sheet and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists; silicone-based interior and exterior paints; bleaching preparations for use in the protective and decorative paint industry; sugar soap, namely soap for cleaning and preparing surfaces for paint and wallpaper, stripping wallpaper, removing accumulations of household grease and removing tar deposits caused by tobacco-smoking; paint-removing soaps; preparations and compounds for removing moulds and deposits; compounds for removing deposits (other than as part of manufacturing processes); paints and varnish removers; preparations for cleaning floor tiles, concrete, paving and natural stone; preparations and mixtures for removing sealants; furniture, floor, silver and brass polishes, degreasing preparations for household use and general use abrasives; starch paste for washing; domestic cleaning preparations, namely all purpose, carpet, floor, and glass cleaners; all purpose disinfectants; organic biocides for use as an ingredient in anti-fouling coatings for boat hulls and parts; mineral food supplements for veterinary use; mixers, namely paint mixing machines; paint spraying equipment and paint spraying guns; computer programs and computer software for use in database management and word processing; data processing equipments, namely printers, scanners, computers; computer software for market research; computer databases, computer software for recording, monitoring, compiling, analyzing, designing and predicting consumer trends; electronic data input and output interface equipment for use with computers, namely printers, scanners, keyboards; electronic publications on the finishing, decoration and furnishing of buildings; paper, namely aluminum foil, art, blueprint, copy, printing, recycled, roofing, shelf, wall, wax; cardboard; printed matter, namely books, brochures, leaflets, magazines; printed publications on the finishing, decoration and furnishing of buildings; glues and adhesives for domestic and office use; frames, photographs, writing materials, namely pens, pencils, markers; materials for artists, namely pastels, pencils and paint brushes; stickers, stencils, transfers and stencils for use in home decoration; office supplies, excluding furniture, namely pens, pencils, copy paper; brushes for applying paint, glues, sealants, oils; materials for painters, namely finishing and decorating tools for use when painting and tools for changing the appearance of wet paint layers; large and small paintbrushes; paint rollers; sponges for applying paint; palettes for painters; self-adhesive masking tape; Sealing, packing, filling and insulating material for use in the automotive and building industry; materials and products for insulating roofs, doors and windows, namely insulating plaster; synthetic: resin compositions for sealing wood and filling holes, cracks, splits and other surface imperfections, namely wood fillers and putty; insulating varnishes; materials and compounds for thermal insulation, namely fiberglass, hardwood, drywall; sealing agents and sealants, namely general use adhesives, and pipe joint for filling holes, dents and surface flaws; plastics (intermediate products) in sheet, board and rod form for use in manufacturing processes and for sealing packaging and insulation foam for filling holes and cavities; sealing strips for doors and windows; Non-metallic building materials, namely ceramic boards, ceramic powders, ceramic tiles, bricks, refractory cement, refractory sand, linoleum for building, plastic floors, asphalt, plaster for building purposes, lime for building, geogrid, cements, cement boards, cement bricks, cement floor tiles, cement pipes, building timber, building stone, building glass; cement and mortar for filling holes; non-metallic building materials for filling, repairing and touching up cracks, splits cavities and other imperfections in walls, floors, ceilings and other surfaces; mortar and plaster preparations; mortar for use as a coating; coatings in the form of plaster of Paris; silicone-based polyester coatings for buildings; table salt. (1) Building construction; repair and maintenance service of painting machines and apparatus; installation work, namely installation of industrial machinery for use in the paint, coatings, and chemical industry; chemical treatment of textiles, metals, wood, plastics; paint mixing services; coloring and tinting services for paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; providing information and giving advice on mixing paints and on coloring paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; education, training and instruction services, namely providing training and courses of instruction in the field of automotive repair, coatings industry, paper and pulp industry, and chemical industry; educational and training services in the areas of computers, computerization, computer programming, computer software, information technology, computer networks, the internet, intranet, extranets and websites; production and publication of information relating to education in the field of paints and coatings, chemical treatment of materials, automotive repair, the paper and pulp industry, the chemical industry; education, instruction and training in the areas of selecting and designing home interiors, as well as in the area of color selection for paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; technological services, namely design and engineering of equipment and plants for the manufacturing of chemicals; scientific and industrial research in the field of automotive repair, for the coatings industry, paper and pulp industry, and the chemical industry; chemical analysis and research services, as well as relevant advice and technical information; technical research, namely design and engineering of equipment and plants for the manufacturing of chemicals; technological and scientific research into the exploitation of natural, biological resources; information services on fashion and trends in the use and application of colors, paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; technical and architectural advice on the selection of furnishing for homes and buildings and the selection of colors for paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; professional, technical and technological consultancy on the analysis, selection, development and manufacture of chemical products and paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; interior and exterior architecture and consultancy on such matters; building advice, namely for the construction of plants and industrial installations; design of computer software; designing for interiors, home furnishing, furniture, decorating, decor and color specification; industrial and graphic design. (2) Building construction; repair and maintenance service of painting machines and apparatus; installation work, namely installation of industrial machinery for use in the paint, coatings, and chemical industry; education, training and instruction services, namely providing training and courses of instruction in the field of automotive repair, coatings industry, paper and pulp industry, and chemical industry; educational and training services in the areas of computers, computerization, computer programming, computer software, information technology, computer networks, the internet, intranet, extranets and websites; production and publication of information relating to education in the field of paints and coatings, chemical treatment of materials, automotive repair, the paper and pulp industry, the chemical industry; education, instruction and training in the areas of selecting and designing home interiors, as well as in the area of color selection for paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; technological services, namely design and engineering of equipment and plants for the manufacturing of chemicals; scientific and industrial research in the field of automotive repair, for the coatings industry, paper and pulp industry, and the chemical industry; chemical analysis and research services, as well as relevant advice and technical information; technical research, namely design and engineering of equipment and plants for the manufacturing of chemicals; technological and scientific research into the exploitation of natural, biological resources; information services on fashion and trends in the use and application of colors, paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; technical and architectural advice on the selection of furnishing for homes and buildings and the selection of colors for paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; professional, technical and technological consultancy on the analysis, selection, development and manufacture of chemical products and paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; interior and exterior architecture and consultancy on such matters; building advice, namely for the construction of plants and industrial installations; design of computer software; designing, home furnishing, furniture, decorating, decor and color specification; industrial and graphic design.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a coated particle including a particle including at least one chelating agent of the formula COOH-CHX-N-(CH2-COOH)2, wherein X stands for carboxyalkyl, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl or aminoalkyl, and alkyl is a C1-C4 alkyl group, and the coating on the particle includes at least one scale- inhibiting additive, a process to prepare such particle, and to the use thereof in detergents, in oil field applications, in agriculture and in water treatment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 2/00 - Processes or devices for granulating materials, in generalRendering particulate materials free flowing in general, e.g. making them hydrophobic
• C09K 8/536 - Compositions for preventing, limiting or eliminating depositions, e.g. for cleaning characterised by their form or by the form of their components, e.g. encapsulated material
• C08J 3/20 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring
• C11D 3/33 - Amino carboxylic acids
• C11D 3/37 - Polymers
• C11D 7/32 - Organic compounds containing nitrogen
• C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties

Abstract

The invention relates to thermally expandable thermoplastic microspheres comprising a polymer shell made from ethylenically unsaturated monomers encapsulating a propellant, said ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising at least one first cross- linking monomer having two or more carbon-to carbon double bonds and at least one second cross-linking monomer having two or more carbon-to-carbon double bonds, said at least one first cross-linking monomer having a reactivity Q greater than 0.2 and said at least one second cross-linking monomer having a reactivity Q less than 0.2, the reactivity Q being defined in accordance with the Alfrey-Price Q-e scheme, the amount of said at least one second cross-linking monomer being less than 0.8 mol% of the total amount of ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The invention further relates to production and use of such microspheres.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 13/14 - Polymerisation, crosslinking

Goods & Services

Chemicals for industrial, photographic and scientific purposes, as well as for agricultural, horticultural and forestry purposes, except fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and parasiticides; surfactants for industrial use, namely, for use in textile treatment products, textile care products, organoclays, agrochemicals, oilfield operations, industrial cleaning products, institutional cleaning products, household cleaning products, pigments, personal care products, emulsion polymerization, systems for road paving, and flotation agents for purification of minerals; synthetic resins as raw materials; cleaning materials, namely, detergents for industrial use, emulsifying agents, namely, emulsifiers for use in the manufacture of leather and textile, oil dispersants, aromatic solvents for industrial use, wetting agents; chemical products for clarifying colors and dyes, for industrial uses; bleaches and degreasing solvents, for use in manufacturing processes for metal cleansing; chemical agents for impregnating of textiles and leather, non-wovens and fabrics; chemical wetting agents; chemical preparations for oil pigments for industrial use; chemicals for use in oil and water purification; [ chemical reagents for use in the manufacture of chemical products and for use in scientific research; ] chemical compositions for waterproofing textiles; chemicals, namely, excipients, bearers and substrates not for medical applications, for industrial, agricultural, horticultural and forestry purposes; chemicals, namely, chemical compounds and mixtures, dispersants and suspensions for industrial purposes; [ mineral oils for industrial use, for leather tanning and for conserving foodstuffs; ] glycerides, fatty acids, gelatin for industrial purposes; [ modified starch for use as a powder layer for manufacturing and packaging processes and procedures; ] polymers, including redispersive polymer powders; resistant starch for industrial use for use in the manufacture of paper or textiles; synthetic resins and plastics as raw materials for use in the manufacture of plastic molding compounds; glues and adhesives for industrial use and use in the building industry; adhesives, including adhesives for the edges and overlap strips and for repairing wallpaper and other wall coverings for industrial use; [ chemical preparations for use in wood hardening; ] [ adhesives for preventing wheel bolts from coming loose; ] chemical additives for glues and adhesives [; blueprint paper; light sensitive photographic paper; light sensitive photographic films, but not exposed; photographic paper and photometric paper; light sensitive photographic dry plates; photographic sensitizers; starch for industrial use; glazers' putty; sensitized photographic paper to absorb in the ink for use with video printers ] Paints, varnishes, lacquers; powder paints; paints, namely, [ timber coatings, ] enamel paints and coil coatings; [ hardeners, namely, liquid hardeners, namely, additives for use in hardening paint for disposal; drying agents, namely, desiccants, thinners, dyes, all being textured additives for paints, varnishes and lacquers; ] preservatives in the nature of a coating against rust and against deterioration of wood; primers; wood stains; mastic-based varnishes and lacquers; [ inks, namely, printing ink pastes, ] wood stains; [ natural resins as raw materials, metals in sheet and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists; ] paints, namely, silicone-based coatings [ Bleaching preparations for industrial and household use; soap; paint-removing soaps; preparations and compounds for removing moulds and deposits; compounds and mixtures for removing deposits not used in manufacturing processes; paints and varnish removers; preparations for cleaning floor tiles, concrete, paving and natural stone; preparations and mixtures for removing sealants; polishes, ] degreasers [ and stone abrasives ] not used in manufacturing processes [ laundry starch; all purpose domestic cleaners ] [ All purpose disinfectants; ] biocides [ mineral food supplements for human and veterinary use ] [ Paint mixers; paint sprayers, namely, paint spraying equipment and paint spraying guns ] Computer programs, namely, computer software, namely, administrative and management support software and information supply software for use in organizing and managing customer car repair data [, paint mixing machines, creating databases in the field of color collections, and software used to monitor the status of the control paper retention in industrial paper making machinery; computer software for creating databases and analyzing data in the field of market research; data processing equipment, namely, computers for monitoring and controlling manufacturing processes; downloadable, electronically recorded on computer media computer databases in the field of consumer trends; ] computer software for recording, monitoring, compiling, analyzing, designing and predicting consumer trends [; downloadable electronic publications, namely, magazines and books in the chemicals and coatings industries ] [ Paper, cardboard, ] printed matter and printed publications, namely, magazines and books featuring the finishing, decorations and furnishing of buildings [; glues and adhesives for domestic and office use; writing materials and materials for artists, namely, artists' pastels, pencils and paint brushes; paint rollers, paint brushes, paint applicators in the nature of sponges; materials for painters, namely, finishing and decorating brushes, sponges and rollers; large and small paintbrushes; paint rollers; sponges for applying paint; palettes for painters; self-adhesive masking tape for stationery and household purposes ] [ Sealing, ] packing and insulating material [ insulating materials ] for roofs, doors and windows [; resin-based sealing materials for sealing wood and filling holes, cracks, splits and other imperfections; insulating varnishes; thermal insulating materials for thermal insulation; adhesive sealing agents, namely, adhesive sealants and roof sealants, glass sealant, fiberglass sealant, rubber sealant, ceramic tile sealant, masonry sealant, window and door sealant, metal sealant, concrete sealant, brick sealant, acrylic sealant, siding sealant, wood sealant, vinyl sealant, molding sealant, porcelain sealant and building materials sealant; sealants for filling holes, namely, caulking and expanding foam sealant for use in building and construction; expanding foam insulation for use in building and construction; intermediate products, namely, plastics in sheet, board and rod form for use in manufacturing processes and for sealing packaging and insulation foam for filling holes and cavities; adhesive sealing strips for sealing doors and windows ] Non-metallic building materials, namely, cement mixes and cement mixtures and mortar for filling holes; non-metallic building materials for filling, repairing and touching up cracks, splits cavities and other imperfections in walls, floors, ceilings and other surfaces, namely, soffits; [ wall tile adhesive; ] [ tile adhesive; mortar and plasters preparations; mortar for use as a coating; coatings in the form of plaster of Paris; ] building materials, namely, silicone-based coatings [ Salt ] [ Building construction; repair and maintenance; installation of automotive accessories, automotive detailing, and preventive anti-corrosion treatment of vehicles ] [ Treatment of materials for the manufacture of chemical goods; paint mixing services; coloring and tinting services, namely, coloring and tinting of paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; providing information and giving advice on mixing paints and on coloring paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains ] [ Education and instructional services, namely, conducting classes in the fields of computers, computerization, computer programming, computer software, information technology, computer networks, the Internet, intranet, extranets and websites, publication of books featuring information relating to education in the above areas; education, training and instructional services, namely, conducting classes in the fields of selecting and designing home interiors, as well as in the area of color selection for paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains ] Technological services, namely, providing consultation services in the nature of carrying out and providing advice on inspections to establish vehicle damage, computer software consultation services in the nature of developing, implementing, maintaining, updating and providing advice on software in the field of repair of vehicle damage and vehicle repair [ and technical monitoring services for others for the operation of the production process in the paper and tissue paper production industries; scientific and industrial research, in the field of measuring the performance of pulp bleaching processes for others; chemical analysis and research services in the fields of pulp bleaching and paper and tissue paper production; providing technological and scientific research into the exploitation of natural, biological raw material resources; providing information and consulting in the field of interior design regarding the use and application of colors, paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; technical advice on paint matching in the nature of color analysis for the purposes of matching colors to aid in the selection of furnishing for homes and buildings and the selection of colors for paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains and architectural advice on paint matching in the nature of color analysis for the purposes of matching colors to aid in the selection of furnishing for homes and buildings and the selection of colors for paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; professional new product design for others, chemical analysis, product design and development in the field of chemical products and paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; interior and exterior architecture and architecture consultancy on such matters; design of computer software; designing of interiors, home furnishing, furniture, decorating, décor; color specification, namely, for the color analysis for the purpose of interior design; industrial and graphic design ]

Abstract

The invention provides a process for producing chlorine, alkaline metal hydroxide, and hydrogen which comprises the following steps: (a) preparing a brine by dissolving an alkaline metal chloride source in water; (b) removing alkaline precipitates from the brine prepared in step (a) in the presence of hydrogen peroxide by means of a filter of active carbon, and recovering the resulting brine; (c) subjecting at least part of the resulting brine as obtained in step (b) to an ion-exchange step; (d) subjecting at least part of the brine as obtained in step (c) to a membrane electrolysis step; (e) recovering at least part of the chlorine, alkaline metal hydroxide, hydrogen, and brine as obtained in step (d); (f) subjecting at least part of the brine as recovered in step (e) to a dechlorination step; and (g) recycling at least part of the dechlorinated brine obtained in step (f) to step (a).

IPC Classes  ?

• C25B 1/46 - Simultaneous production of alkali metal hydroxides and chlorine, oxyacids or salts of chlorine, e.g. by chlor-alkali electrolysis in diaphragm cells
• C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytesRegeneration of electrolytes

Abstract

This invention relates to a powder comprising a carrier material which is in powdery form and selected from the group consisting of a water-soluble polymer, a water-insoluble polymer, and an inert inorganic material, and a mixture containing at least about 5 wt.% of a compound having the formula (l-a) and at least about 5 wt.% of a compound having the formula (l-b), HO-(R2O)m-H (l-a), R1aO-(R2aO)n-H (l-b). Claimed also are a process to make the powder, its use, as well as a dry mortar formulation containing the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 20/10 - Coating or impregnating
• C04B 40/00 - Processes, in general, for influencing or modifying the properties of mortars, concrete or artificial stone compositions, e.g. their setting or hardening ability

Abstract

The present invention relates to defoaming compositions comprising compounds having the formula C5H11CH(CH2CH2CH3)CH2O(CH2CH(X)O)nH (I) where X=(CH2)aCH3 where a= 0 or 1 and where n=0.5-5; and one or more hydrotropes selected from the group consisting of branched or linear C4-C10 alkyl glycosides and optionally one or more anionic hydrotrope selected from the group consisting of fatty acid soaps where the acyl group contains 10-22 carbon atoms, and which could be saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched; or a sulfonate chosen from the group cumene sulfonate and xylene sulfonate, and the use of such compositions as defoaming and/or antifoaming agents. The invention also pertains to a composition comprising a) a compound C5H11CH(CH2CH2CH3)CH2O(CH2CH(X)O)nH (I) where X=(CH2)aCH3 where a= 0 or 1 and n=0.5-5 b) one or more hydrotrope selected from the group consisting of branched or linear C4- C10 alkyl glycosides, c) optionally one or more anionic hydrotrope selected from the group consisting of fatty acid soaps where the acyl group contains 8-22, preferably 9-18 carbon atoms, and which could be saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched; or a sulfonate chosen from the group cumene sulfonate and xylene sulfonate, and d) N,N-bis(3-aminopropyl)dodecylamine.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 43/10 - Saturated ethers of polyhydroxy compounds
• C07C 43/11 - Polyethers containing —O—(C—C—O—)n units with 2 ≤ n ≤ 10

Abstract

The invention relates to a polymer-containing composition which comprises a layered double hydroxide in a polymer matrix, wherein the layered double hydroxide, comprising stacks of individual platelets, comprises carbonate as charge -balancing anion and wherein the individual platelets have an average L/D value above (150), and the polymer comprises a thermoset polymer and/or a nonhalogen-containing thermoplastic polymer. The invention further relates to the use of said layered double hydroxide for improving properties of the polymer-containing composition; the use of the polymer-containing composition in a coating, ink, cleaning, rubber or rubber formulation, drilling fluid, cement formulation, plaster formulation, or paper pulp,- a polymer formulation, a coating composition or article comprising the polymer-containing composition; and a process for preparing the polymer-containing composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 3/26 - CarbonatesBicarbonates
• C01F 7/00 - Compounds of aluminium

Abstract

The invention relates to a flotation process for removal of slimes from potash ores which includes a step in said process wherein a collector is used which is a mixture of ethoxylated fatty amines having the formulae (I) wherein R1 and R2 are, independently, a hydrocarbyl group having 1-22 C-atoms, and n is on average above 15 and less than 100, and (II) wherein R3 is a hydrocarbyl group having 8-22 carbon atoms; z is a number 1-3; X, Y and Y' are, independently, an alkyl group with 1-4 carbon atoms or the group -(EO)sH, wherein EO is an ethyleneoxy unit and s is on average 5-50, and the sum of all s is on average 15 or more, and less than 100; provided that at least one of X, Y and Y' is a group -(EO)sH; and where the molar ratio of I to II is 1:5 to 5:1. The invention also relates to said mixtures of collectors where the molar ratio of I to II is 1:5 to 5:1. The invention further relates to a process wherein the above process step of flotation of slime is followed by a step of flotation of KCI using a different type of collector.

IPC Classes  ?

• B03D 1/01 - Organic compounds containing nitrogen
• B01F 17/00 - Use of substances as emulsifying, wetting, dispersing, or foam-producing agents
• C11D 1/44 - Ethers of polyoxyalkylenes with amino alcoholsCondensation products of epoxyalkanes with amines

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a process for producing sodium chloride comprising the steps of: (i) preparing a brine having a sodium chloride concentration which is higher than the sodium chloride concentration of the eutectic point but lower than the sodium chloride concentration of a saturated brine by dissolving a sodium chloride source in water; (ii) cooling the resulting brine by indirect cooling in a self-cleaning fluidized bed heat exchanger/crystallizer to a temperature lower than 00C but higher than the eutectic temperature of the resulting brine, thereby forming a slurry comprising sodium chloride dihydrate and a mother liquor; (iii) feeding the sodium chloride dihydrate to a recrystallizer to form sodium chloride and a mother liquor, and (iv) recycling at least part of the mother liquor obtained in step (ii) and/or step (iii) to step (i).

IPC Classes  ?

• C01D 3/06 - Preparation by working up brines, seawater or spent lyes
• B01D 9/00 - Crystallisation
• C01D 3/14 - Purification

Abstract

Gel prevention agents and methods for use with agricultural products include certain alkylamido amines and their quaternary ammonium counterparts that, when blended with products containing alkoxylated surfactants, the alkylamido amines and their quaternary counterparts reduce the gel formation tendency of such products.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 25/30 - 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 characterised by the surfactants
• C11D 1/835 - Mixtures of non-ionic with cationic compounds

Abstract

This invention details the use of a simple blend of polyvinyl formamide and one or more polyvinyl alcohols as the fixative polymer system in a clear hair gel composition. The interaction of the polymer system and gelling agents provides clarity of less than 20 NTU and other physical properties such as good curl compression, resistance to high humidity and resistance to flaking.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 5/06 - Preparations for styling the hair, e.g. by temporary shaping or colouring

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of a solid comprising at least one organosilane and a carrier material to hydrophobise mortars, wherein the organosilane has the formula R1Si(OR')3 or R1R2Si(OR')2 wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and are a linear or branched C1- to C4- alkyl and/or alkenyl group, OR' is an acetoxy, a C1- to C4- alkoxy and/or a C2- to C6- methoxyalkoxy and/or ethoxyalkoxy group, and the carrier material is a solid at room temperature. The amount of cement in the final formulation is zero or less than 5 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the final formulation in the dry and uncured form. Claimed are also a powder comprising the silane and a carrier with the carrier being a water-soluble polymer, dry mortar formulations containing no or less than 5 wt.-% cement, based on the dry weight of the uncured mortar formulation, as well as processes to manufacture the formulations and/or compounds.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 24/42 - Compounds having one or more carbon-to-silicon linkages

Abstract

A hydroxyl-functionalized peroxide having the general formula (I): HO-CH2-R1-O-O-R2-CH2-OH wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and selected from linear or branched alkyl groups containing 1-16 carbon atoms and aralkyl groups. The invention further relates to a process for preparing said hydroxyl-functionalized peroxide; the use of said peroxide as a crosslinking agent, grafting agent, curing agent, polymer degradation agent or initiator for polymerization reactions; and a process for preparing a hydroxyl-functionalized acrylic resin wherein use is made of said peroxide as an initiator.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 407/00 - Preparation of peroxy compounds
• C07C 409/22 - Peroxy compounds the —O—O— group being bound to a carbon atom further substituted by singly-bound oxygen atoms having two —O—O— groups bound to the carbon atom
• C08F 4/34 - Per-compounds with one peroxy-radical

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for the production of chlorine dioxide comprising forming chlorine dioxide in a reaction medium in a reaction vessel and withdrawing chlorine dioxide as a gas from the reaction medium in the reaction vessel, the process further comprising adding chlorine dioxide to at least one raw material used in the process. The invention further relates to the use of chlorine dioxide for the reduction of the amount of chlorinated aromatic compounds occurring in a process for the production of chlorine dioxide.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 11/02 - Oxides of chlorine

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to a process for the cleaning oil contaminants from solid particulates. The invention also relates to a process and a surfactant composition for cleaning oil contaminated solids, such as cuttings, from oil and gas well drilling operations, and the separation and recovery of the oil from solid particulates.

IPC Classes  ?

• B09C 1/02 - Extraction using liquids, e.g. washing, leaching
• E21B 21/06 - Arrangements for treating drilling fluids outside the borehole
• C11D 1/04 - Carboxylic acids or salts thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a viscoelastic system for drift reduction for pesticidal formulations, and the use thereof, wherein said formulation comprising at least one nitrogen-based cationic surfactant and at least one pesticide, wherein said pesticide contains at least one acid functional group associating with said cationic surfactant thereby forming a viscoelastic formulation.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 25/30 - 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 characterised by the surfactants
• A01N 37/40 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids having at least one oxygen or sulfur atom attached to an aromatic ring system having at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and one oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same aromatic ring system
• A01N 39/04 - Aryloxy-acetic acidsDerivatives thereof
• A01P 13/00 - HerbicidesAlgicides

Abstract

Composition comprising at least one polyolefin, tris-dibromopropyl isocyanurate, and 0.05-2 phr of at least one free radical initiator, said initiator being selected from the group consisting of organic peroxides, C-C initiators, and N-N initiators. This composition makes it possible to obtain very good flame retardancy with much lower amounts of synergist than known compositions. What is more, a synergist is not even required to obtain sufficient flame retardancy.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 23/00 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bondCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
• C08K 5/3492 - Triazines
• C08K 5/01 - Hydrocarbons
• C08K 3/22 - OxidesHydroxides of metals
• C08L 23/10 - Homopolymers or copolymers of propene

Abstract

Composition comprising at least one polyolefin, a brominated flame retardant, a free radical initiator, and more than 0.1 phr to not more than 0.5 phr of a synergist selected from the group consisting of antimony compounds, tin compounds, molybdenum compounds, zirconium compounds, boron compounds, zinc compounds, and mixtures thereof. This composition has very good flame retardancy with only very low amounts of synergist.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 23/10 - Homopolymers or copolymers of propene
• C08K 13/02 - Organic and inorganic ingredients
• C08K 5/3492 - Triazines
• C08K 5/01 - Hydrocarbons
• C08K 3/22 - OxidesHydroxides of metals

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to a glyphosate formulation with enhanced viscosity, said formulation containing a thickening composition comprising at least one nitrogen-containing surfactant.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 57/20 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic phosphorus compounds having phosphorus-to-carbon bonds containing acyclic or cycloaliphatic radicals
• A01N 25/30 - 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 characterised by the surfactants
• A01P 13/00 - HerbicidesAlgicides

Abstract

The invention relates to an aqueous polymer dispersion comprising an anionic water-soluble dispersion polymer comprising in polymerized form a monomer mixture comprising (i) one or more anionic monomers, (ii) a first non-ionic vinyl monomer which is acrylamide, and (iii) at least one second non-ionic vinyl monomer; a water-soluble salt and a stabilizer, wherein the water soluble salt is present in an amount of at least 2.0 % by weight, based on the total weight of the dispersion. The invention further relates to a process for producing the aqueous polymer dispersion, use of the aqueous polymer dispersion as a flocculating agent in papermaking or for water purification, and a process for producing paper which comprises adding one or more drainage and retention aids comprising the aqueous polymer dispersion to an aqueous suspension containing cellulosic fibres and then dewatering the obtained suspension.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 2/20 - Suspension polymerisation with the aid of macromolecular dispersing agents
• C08F 220/56 - AcrylamideMethacrylamide

Abstract

The present invention concerns a process to hydrophobize mortars, characterized in that a dry mortar is mixed with water, applied onto a substrate and allowed to dry, the dry mortar being preferably a gypsum dry mortar and/or containing no or less than about 5 wt.% of a minerally setting binder, calculated on the dry content of the dry mortar, wherein at least one solid hydrophobizing material is added before, during and/or after mixing of the dry mortar with water and/or the hydrophobizing material is mixed with water and applied onto the dried mortar, wherein the hydrophobizing material is a hydrophobizing agent containing a silane, a carrier, and a catalyst, and/or a silane composition containing at least a silane and a carrier and a catalyst composition containing at least a catalyst and a carrier, wherein the silane and catalyst compositions are added to the mortar together and/or separately before, during and/or after mixing of the mortar with water, wherein the silane has at least one Si-OR group and R is an organic group, wherein the catalyst is suitable for hydrolyzing the Si-OR bond and/or for condensation of the Si-OH group obtained by hydrolysis, and wherein the hydrophobizing agent, the silane composition and/or the catalyst composition are preferably in the form of a powder, granulate and/or flakes. Claimed in addition are the products obtainable by the above process and water- dispersible, water-red ispersible or water-soluble catalyst compositions and hydrophobizing agents suitable for use in the process.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 24/42 - Compounds having one or more carbon-to-silicon linkages
• C04B 14/42 - Glass

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a process for producing sodium chloride comprising the steps of (i) preparing a brine comprising at least 150 g/l of sodium chloride by dissolving a sodium chloride source in water, (ii) subjecting the resulting brine to a eutectic freeze crystallization step by indirect cooling of said brine, resulting in the formation of ice, sodium chloride dihydrate, and a mother liquor, (iii) separating the sodium chloride dihydrate formed in step (ii) from the ice and optionally mother liquor at the eutectic temperature, such that a sodium chloride dihydrate-rich stream is formed, and (iv) feeding said sodium chloride dihydrate-rich stream to a recrystallizer to form sodium chloride and a mother liquor.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01D 3/06 - Preparation by working up brines, seawater or spent lyes
• B01D 9/00 - Crystallisation

Abstract

The present invention provides a process to prepare a masterbatch comprising more than 0 wt% and up to 70 wt% carbon black with a DBP absorption of at least 200 ml/100 g and a thermoplastic polymer and, optionally, further additives, comprising the steps of mixing in random order successively or simultaneously, at an elevated temperature, a liquid medium, carbon black, and thermoplastic polymer, and, optionally, the additives, wherein the liquid medium is ultimately present in an amount of more than 0 wt% and up to 80 wt% on the total weight of carbon black and thermoplastic polymer; subsequently cooling and pelletizing the composition; separating off the liquid medium by extraction with a solvent; and drying the composition. Additionally provided are a masterbatch suitable for preparing an electroconductive thermoplastic polymer composition and a process to prepare an electroconductive thermoplastic polymer composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 3/205 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring in the presence of a liquid phase
• C08J 3/22 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring using masterbatch techniques
• C08K 3/04 - Carbon

Abstract

The invention relates to coated particles comprising a core material and a shell and wherein said core material is an organic compound and wherein said shell comprises a layered double hydroxide comprising a hydroxide or an organic anion as charge-balancing anion.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 9/02 - Ingredients treated with inorganic substances

Abstract

The present invention relates to a silica-based sol having a concentration of soluble silica of less than about 1000 mg SiO2/l, conductivity of at least about 2.0 mS/cm and S-value below about 50 %. The invention further relates to a method of producing a silica-based sol comprising subjecting an aqueous alkali metal silicate solution to electrodialysis to form an electrodialyzed sol, and acidifying the electrodialyzed sol to form an acidified sol having a pH in the range of from about 5.0 to about 10. The invention further relates to silica-based sol obtainable by the process and to the use of the silica-based sol as a flocculating agent. The invention further relates to a process for producing paper which comprises providing an aqueous suspension comprising cellulosic fibers, adding to the suspension one or more drainage and retention aids comprising a silica-based sol according to the invention, and dewatering the obtained suspension to provide a sheet or web of paper.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 33/141 - Preparation of hydrosols or aqueous dispersions
• D21H 17/68 - Water-insoluble compounds, e.g. fillers or pigments siliceous, e.g. clays

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of solubilizing a plant growth regulating agent, and method comprising contacting said agricultural active with a solubilizing effective amount of at least one solubilizing agent, wherein said solubilizing agent comprises at least one alkyl quaternary ammonium surfactant, or at least one alkoxylated quaternary ammonium surfactant, or a mixture thereof. Plant growth regulating formulations are also claimed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 25/30 - 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 characterised by the surfactants
• A01N 39/04 - Aryloxy-acetic acidsDerivatives thereof
• A01P 21/00 - Plant growth regulators

Abstract

Process for thermally stabilizing a polymer containing residues of a Sn(II), Sb(III), Pb(II), Bi(III), Fe(II), Ti(II), Ti(III), Mn(II), Mn(III), or Ge(ll)-containing catalyst by treating the polymer at a temperature above its melting temperature with a peroxide selected from the group consisting of ketone peroxides, hydroperoxides, peracids, hydrogen peroxide, and mixtures thereof, wherein said peroxide is used in an amount less than 0.2 wt% based on the weight of the polymer and wherein the molar ratio of peroxy functionalities from said peroxide (p) to metal (M) ranges from 1 to 100; said metal (M) being selected from the group consisting of Sn(II), Sb(III), Pb(II), Bi(III), Fe(II), Ti(II), Ti(III), Mn(II), Mn(III), and Ge(II). The invention further relates to a method for determining the metal residue content of a polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 63/91 - Polymers modified by chemical after-treatment
• C08G 63/06 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids or from polycarboxylic acids and polyhydroxy compounds derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids
• G01N 21/25 - ColourSpectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands
• G01J 3/00 - SpectrometrySpectrophotometryMonochromatorsMeasuring colours

Abstract

Packaged formulation comprising a compound liable to exothermic decomposition and optionally one or more organic diluents, said formulation being packaged in a container with a volume of at least 250 litre provided with a vent to release gases and made from a thermoplastic material having a Vicat B softening temperature not higher than (a) the run-away temperature of the compound liable to exothermic decomposition if the formulation does not contain any diluent, or (b) the boiling temperature of at least 50 wt% of the total weight of diluent if the formulation does contain organic diluent.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 2/00 - Processes of polymerisation
• C08F 4/28 - Oxygen or compounds releasing free oxygen

Abstract

The present invention teaches a surfactant blend composition of at least one nonionic alkoxylate and at least one sugar-based surfactant, and its use as an adjuvant for pesticides. The pesticidal composition employing the surfactant blend composition of the invention realizes an efficacy that is unexpectedly superior to similar pesticidal compositions which employ only the individual surfactant components. The composition of the present inventionis useful as a tank side additive, or as a component in herbicidal formulations. In addition the compositions of the present invention are usefulas adjuvants for other pesticides, such as, fungicides, insecticides, plantgrowth regulators, acaracides and the like.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 39/04 - Aryloxy-acetic acidsDerivatives thereof
• A01N 25/30 - 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 characterised by the surfactants
• A01P 13/00 - HerbicidesAlgicides
• A01P 21/00 - Plant growth regulators
• A01P 3/00 - Fungicides
• A01P 7/00 - Arthropodicides
• A01P 7/02 - Acaricides
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

The invention relates to a polyamine-epihalohydrin resin precursor comprising N-halo- hydrin groups attached to a polyamine backbone, and 3-hydroxyazetidinium groups attached to a polyamine backbone, said resin precursor having a solids content in the range of from 25 to 95 wt. % and a molar ratio of N-halohydrin groups to 3- hydroxyazetidinium groups in the range of from 1 :2 to 100:1, as determined by 13C-NMR. The invention also relates to a process for producing the polyamine-epihalohydrin resin precursor, a process for producing a composition comprising a polyamine-epihalohydrin resin, and a process for the production of paper.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 73/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming in the main chain of the macromolecule a linkage containing nitrogen, with or without oxygen or carbon, not provided for in groups
• C08G 73/02 - Polyamines
• C08G 69/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic amide link in the main chain of the macromolecule
• D21H 17/00 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its constitutionPaper-impregnating material characterised by its constitution
• 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

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a process for reducing the bulking sludge in an activated sludge plant for wastewater treatment wherein an iron(ll) or iron(lll) salt and at least one fatty amine or fatty amine derivative are used, and to compositions comprising the iron(ll) or iron(lll) salt and one or more fatty amines and/or fatty amine derivatives.

IPC Classes  ?

• C02F 11/14 - Treatment of sludgeDevices therefor by de-watering, drying or thickening with addition of chemical agents
• C02F 3/12 - Activated sludge processes
• C02F 1/52 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flocculation or precipitation of suspended impurities
• C02F 1/54 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flocculation or precipitation of suspended impurities using organic material

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a water-redispersible polymer powder composition based on at least one synthetic polymer and at least one natural latex. Preferably, the polymer powder contains up to about 90 wt.% of at least one water- insoluble, synthetic polymer, up to about 90 wt.% of least one natural latex, about 0 to 50 wt.% of at least one protective colloid, about 2 to 50 wt.% of at least one filler and/or anti-caking agent, as well as optionally further additives. In addition, the invention pertains to a process for the preparation of the polymer powder composition, the use thereof as an additive in building material compositions, as well as building material compositions containing the polymer powder composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 40/00 - Processes, in general, for influencing or modifying the properties of mortars, concrete or artificial stone compositions, e.g. their setting or hardening ability
• 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
• C08J 3/12 - Powdering or granulating
• C08L 7/00 - Compositions of natural rubber
• C04B 40/06 - Inhibiting the setting, e.g. mortars of the deferred action type containing water in breakable containers
• C04B 20/02 - Treatment
• C04B 20/10 - Coating or impregnating
• C04B 24/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a water-redispersible polymer powder based on at least one modified natural latex. The modified natural latex can be obtained by mixing natural latex with at least one radical initiator and/or oxidising agent, by mixing and reacting natural latex with at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer and with at least one radical initiator, and/or by mixing natural latex with at least one filler. Preferably, the polymer powder contains up to about 95 wt.% of least one natural latex, about 0 to 50 wt.% of at least one protective colloid, about 2 to 70 wt.% of at least one filler and/or anti-caking agent, as well as optionally further additives. In addition, the invention pertains to a process for the preparation of the polymer powder, the use thereof as an additive in building material compositions, as well as building material compositions containing the polymer powder.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 40/00 - Processes, in general, for influencing or modifying the properties of mortars, concrete or artificial stone compositions, e.g. their setting or hardening ability
• 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
• C08J 3/12 - Powdering or granulating
• C08L 7/00 - Compositions of natural rubber
• C04B 20/10 - Coating or impregnating
• C04B 24/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process of producing a cellulosic product comprising (i) providing an aqueous suspension of cellulosic fibers, (ii) adding microfibrillar polysaccharide, (iii) adding thermoplastic microspheres, (iv) dewatering the suspension and forming a cellulosic product. The invention also relates to a process of producing a single layer cellulosic product comprising (i) providing an aqueous suspension of cellulosic fibers, (ii) adding microfibrillar polysaccharide derived from softwood and/or hardwood and optionally adding thermoplastic microspheres to the suspension, (iii) dewatering the suspension and forming a cellulosic product. The invention further relates to a cellulosic product obtainable from said processes. The invention also relates to a composition comprising microfibrillar polysaccharide and thermoplastic microspheres and the use thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 17/24 - Polysaccharides
• D21H 21/54 - Additives of definite length or shape being spherical, e.g. microcapsules or beads

Goods & Services

Chemical products for industrial, photographic and scientific purposes, as well as for agricultural, horticultural and forestry purposes; surfactants (surface active materials); synthetic resins as raw materials; detergents and cleaning materials for industrial use; emulsifiers; emulsifying agents, dispersants, solvents, wetting agents; chemical products for clarifying colors and dyes, for industrial use; bleaches, degreasers for use in manufacturing processes; grease removal preparations for use in manufacturing processes; chemical impregnating agents; chemical wetting agents; chemical preparations for oil pigments for industrial use; oil and water purification products; chemical reagents for use in the manufacture of chemical products and for use in scientific research; chemical products for waterproofing textiles; excipients, bearers and substrates, not for medical applications, for industrial, agricultural, horticultural and forestry purposes; chemical materials, chemical compounds and mixtures, dispersants and suspensions for use in industry; silicone-based coatings, which are not paints or building materials; mineral oils for industrial use, for leather tanning and for conserving foodstuffs; glycerides, fatty acids, gelatin for industrial purposes; modified starch for use as a powder layer for manufacturing and packaging processes and procedures; polymers, including redispersive polymer powders; resistant starch for industrial use; synthetic resins and plastics as raw materials; glues and adhesives for industrial use and use in the building industry; adhesives, including adhesives for the edges and overlap strips and for repairing wallpaper and other wall coverings; wood hardening preparations; adhesives for preventing wheel bolts from coming loose; additives for glues and adhesives; blueprint paper; light sensitive paper; light sensitive films, but not exposed; photographic paper and photometric paper; light sensitive plates; sensitizers; starch for industrial use; putty; salts (chemical products); sensitized paper to absorb ink for use with video printers. Paints, varnishes, lacquers; powder paints, timber coatings (paints); enamel paints and coil coatings; hardeners, drying agents (desiccants), thinners, dyes, all being additives for paints, varnishes and lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; primers; wood stains; mastic; inks, printing ink pastes, stains; natural resins as raw materials, metals in sheet and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists; silicone-base coatings (paints). Bleaches; sugar soap; paint-removing soaps; preparations and compounds for removing mould and deposits; compounds and mixtures for removing deposits (other than as part of manufacturing processes); paints and varnish removers; preparations for cleaning floor tiles, concrete, paving and natural stone; preparations and mixtures for removing sealants; polishes, degreasers and abrasives; starch; domestic cleaners. Products for absorbing, spraying and binding dust; mineral oils; industrial oils; lubricants. Disinfectants; biocides; mineral food supplements for human and veterinary use. Mixers; paint spraying equipment and paint spraying guns. Computer programs; computer software; data processing equipment; computer software for market research; computer databases, computer software for recording, monitoring, compiling, analyzing, designing and predicting consumer trends; electronic data input and output interface equipment for use with computers; electronic publications. Paper, cardboard; printed matter; printed publications on the finishing, decoration and furnishing of buildings; glues and adhesives of domestic and office use; frames photographs; writing materials, materials for artists; stickers, stencils, transfers and stencils for use in home decoration; office supplies (excluding furniture); brushes and other such like devices for applying paint, glue, sealants, oils included in this class; materials for painters, namely finishing and decorating tools for use when painting and tools for changing the appearance of wet paint layers; large and small paintbrushes; paint rollers; sponges for applying paint; palettes for painters; self-adhesive masking tape. Sealing, packing, filling and insulating material; materials and products for insulating roofs, doors and windows; resin-based materials for sealing wood and filling holes, cracks, splits and other imperfections; insulating varnishes; materials and compounds for thermal insulation; sealing agents; sealants for filling holes; plastics (intermediate products) in sheet, board and rod form for use in manufacturing processes and for sealing packaging and insulation purposes; expanding foam; filler in the form of expanding foam for filling holes and cavities; sealing strips for doors and windows. Non-metallic building materials; cement and cement mixtures; cement and mortar for filling holes; non-metallic building materials for filling, repairing and touching up cracks, splits, cavities and other imperfections in walls, floors, ceilings and other surfaces; tile adhesive; mortar and plaster preparations; mortar for use as a coating; coatings in the form of plaster of Paris; silicone-based coatings (building materials). Salt. Building and construction; repair and maintenance; installation work; building advice, including that for the construction of plants and industrial installations. Treatment of materials; paint mixing services; coloring paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; providing information and giving advice on mixing paints and on coloring paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains. Education and training; training and instruction; educational and training services in the field of computers, computerization, computer programming, computer software, information technology, computer networks, the Internet, intranet, extranets and websites; production and publication of information relating to education of the above mentioned services; education, instruction and training in the field of selecting and designing (home) interiors, as well as in the field of color selection for paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains. Technological services; scientific and industrial research; chemical analysis and research services, as well as relevant advice and technical information in this matter; technical research; technological and scientific research into the exploitation of natural, biological resources; information regarding fashion and trends in the use and application of colors, paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; technical and architectural advice on the selection of furnishing for homes and buildings and the selection of colors for paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; professional, technical and technological consultancy on the analysis, selection, development and manufacture of chemical products and paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; interior and exterior architecture and consultancy on such matters; design of computer software; designing for interiors, home furnishing, furniture, decorating, decor and color specification; industrial and graphic design.

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a rheological additive to replace casein in minerally setting building material compounds, characterized in that the rheological additive contains at least two different dispersing agents and at least one stabilizer, or at least one dispersing agent and at least two different stabilizers, wherein said at least one dispersing agent is or said at least two dispersing agents are selected from the group of lignin sulfonate, polycarboxylate, polycarboxylate ether, melamine formaldehyde sulfonate, alkylphenol glycol ether and/or naphthaline sulfonates, and said at least one stabilizer is or said at least two stabilizers are selected from the group of modified or unmodified, fully or partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl acetal, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyalkylene glycol, polyalkylene oxide, agar-agar, carob seed grain, pectin, poly(meth)acrylate and/or (meth)acrylate thickeners, poly(meth)acrylamides, polyurethanes, associative thickeners, gelatine and/or soy protein. In addition, a process for the preparation of the additive, the use of the same, as well as minerally setting building material compounds containing the rheological additive are described.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 24/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
• C04B 24/38 - Polysaccharides or derivatives thereof
• C04B 103/40 - Surface-active agents Dispersants

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to emulsifiers for oil-based drilling fluids and muds comprising an emulsifierbased on the polyamides derived from fattyacid/carboxylic acidand optionally alkoxylated polyamines.The invention alsorelates to oil or synthetic based drilling fluids comprising the emulsifiers of the invention and todrilling methods utilizing same.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 8/36 - Water-in-oil emulsions
• B01F 17/00 - Use of substances as emulsifying, wetting, dispersing, or foam-producing agents
• C08G 73/02 - Polyamines

Abstract

A paper coating composition is provided, comprising a polyvinyl alcohol graft copolymer comprising at least one side-chain polymer, formed from at least one carboxylic acid containing monomer, grafted onto a polyvinyl alcohol; and a further component selected from the group consisting of binders, thickeners and combinations thereof. The graft copolymer unexpectedly provides superior viscosification and water retention compared to results using a blend of the PVOH and carboxylated polymer where the two polymers were formed in the absence of one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 19/60 - PolyalkenylalcoholsPolyalkenylethersPolyalkenylesters
• D21H 19/58 - Polymers or oligomers of diolefins, aromatic vinyl monomers or unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof
• C08F 261/04 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of oxygen-containing monomers as defined in group on to polymers of unsaturated alcohols on to polymers of vinyl alcohol
• C09D 151/00 - Coating compositions based on graft polymers in which the grafted component is obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a process for the preparation of an alkenyl-substituted cyclic anhydride compound comprising the steps of subjecting one or more olefinically unsaturated C6 - C28 hydrocarbons of which at least 30% by weight is alpha-olefin to a double bond isomerization step by contacting them with a catalyst comprising an alkali metal on a carrier, and reacting the resulting isomehzed olefinic C6 - C28 hydrocarbons with a cyclic anhydride of an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid to form the alkenyl-substituted cyclic anhydride compound. Furthermore, it pertains to the thus obtained alkenyl-substituted cyclic anhydride and to its use as a paper additive.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 307/60 - Two oxygen atoms, e.g. succinic anhydride

Abstract

The invention relates to a dry or slurry process to prepare phosphate-crosslinked cellulose ethers from a cellulose starting material comprising the steps of adding an alkalizing agent to the cellulose starting material to achieve mercerization, adding an ethehfying agent to the reaction mixture to achieve etherification of the cellulose, and adding a crosslinking agent to the reaction mixture to achieve crosslinking of the cellulose, wherein at least part of the alkalizing agent is added to the cellulose starting material before the etherification and/or crosslinking reactions take place to obtain alkalized cellulose; the crosslinking agent and the etherifying agent are added one after the other in random order or simultaneously; the crosslinking agent is an alkali metal thmetaphosphate; and the crosslinking and etherification steps are performed at an elevated temperature. Additionally, the invention relates to crosslinked cellulose ethers obtainable by the above process having a viscosity and/or water absorption capacity higher than their non-crosslinked equivalents and the use thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08B 15/00 - Preparation of other cellulose derivatives or modified cellulose
• C08B 5/00 - Preparation of cellulose esters of inorganic acids

Abstract

Aqueous controlled release formulation containing formaldehyde-free water- insoluble particles having a solid core of a synthetic solvent free polymer containing a plasticizer and a hydrophobic volatile liquid such as a fragrance or perfume and using another polymer to suspend or disperse the solid core in the aqueous formulation. These aqueous controlled release formulations include personal care formulations such as washing and hair-conditioning compositions, laundry detergent compositions and rinse conditioner compositions for fabric softening.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 3/50 - Perfumes
• C11D 3/37 - Polymers
• C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties
• C11D 3/20 - Organic compounds containing oxygen

Abstract

Process for the preparation of a polymer-containing composition comprising the steps of: a) preparing a mixture of at least one cyclic monomer selected from glycolide and lactide and a layered double hydroxide comprising as charge-balancing anions 10 to 100% of an organic anion and 0 to 90% of hydroxide, based on the total amount of charge-balancing anions, and b) polymerising said monomer, optionally in the presence of a polymerisation initiator or catalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 63/08 - Lactones or lactides
• C08G 63/82 - Preparation processes characterised by the catalyst used
• C08L 67/04 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids, e.g. lactones
• C08K 3/20 - OxidesHydroxides
• C08K 3/22 - OxidesHydroxides of metals

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for the production of paper from a suspension containing cellulosic fibers comprising adding to the suspension and/or to a formed paper prepared from the cellulosic suspension i) a nitrogen-containing organic compound separately and/or in conjunction with, ii) an aqueous dispersion of an acid anhydride and iii) at least one shading dye, draining the suspension on a wire to form a paper.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 17/07 - Nitrogen-containing compounds
• D21H 21/30 - Luminescent or fluorescent substances, e.g. for optical bleaching
• D21H 17/14 - Carboxylic acidsDerivatives thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to an acidic aqueous solution containing a chelating agent and an acid, wherein the chelating agent is glutamic acid N,N-diacetic acid (GLDA) or a salt thereof and wherein the amount of GLDA or the salt thereof is at least 10 wt%,based on the weight of the aqueous solution,and to the use thereof as an oilfield chemical, in descaling processes,or inprocesses in which highly concentrated aqueous acids are used, such ascleaning processes or plating processes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 8/74 - Eroding chemicals, e.g. acids combined with additives added for specific purposes
• C11D 7/32 - Organic compounds containing nitrogen
• C23C 18/16 - Chemical coating by decomposition of either liquid compounds or solutions of the coating forming compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coatingContact plating by reduction or substitution, i.e. electroless plating

Abstract

The invention relates to a stable emulsion comprising (a) an oil; (b) water; (c) a surfactant; and (d) solid particulate material, wherein an emulsion comprising the oil, water,and the surfactant has a transitional phase inversion point, wherein the stable emulsion contains droplets having a d50 value of below 1 μm, and wherein the shelf life time of an emulsion comprising compounds (a) to (d) is longer than the shelf life time of emulsions containing only compounds (a) to (c).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01F 17/00 - Use of substances as emulsifying, wetting, dispersing, or foam-producing agents
• B01F 17/10 - Derivatives of low-molecular-weight sulfocarboxylic acids or sulfopolycarboxylic acids

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process to prepare ethylene amines by the amination of ethylene oxide, ethylene glycol or ethanolamine in the presence of a catalyst, comprising a step wherein methylamine and/or ethylamine are removed from the reaction effluents.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 209/16 - Preparation of compounds containing amino groups bound to a carbon skeleton by substitution of functional groups by amino groups by substitution of hydroxy groups or of etherified or esterified hydroxy groups with formation of amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms or to carbon atoms of rings other than six-membered aromatic rings
• C07C 209/86 - Separation
• C07C 211/10 - Diaminoethanes

Abstract

A process for preparing an organically modified layered double hydroxide comprising an organic anion as charge-balancing anion by (a) preparing an aqueous suspension or solution comprising a divalent metal ion source, a trivalent metal ion source, and water and (b) reacting said divalent metal ion source and said trivalent metal ion source in said aqueous suspension or solution to obtain a layered double hydroxide, wherein an organic acid and a nonionic surfactant are added to the aqueous suspension or solution before, during or after step (b), and wherein the amount of the nonionic surfactant is between 0.1 and 10 wt%, based on the total weight of organic acid and nonionic surfactant.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01F 7/00 - Compounds of aluminium
• C07F 5/06 - Aluminium compounds
• C07C 51/41 - Preparation of salts of carboxylic acids by conversion of the acids or their salts into salts with the same carboxylic acid part
• C01B 13/36 - Methods for preparing oxides or hydroxides in general by precipitation reactions in solutions

Abstract

The invention relates to a layered double hydroxide comprising a charge-balancing organic anion, wherein the charge-balancing anion is a monovalent anion comprising at least one hydroxyl group, and which comprises less than 20 wt% boehmite. Claimed are also an aqueous slurry, a water borne coating, a composite material and a master batch comprising the said layered double hydroxide as well as the use of the said layered double hydroxide in paper making processes and as stain blocking agent in water borne coating applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 13/36 - Methods for preparing oxides or hydroxides in general by precipitation reactions in solutions
• C01F 7/00 - Compounds of aluminium
• C08K 3/22 - OxidesHydroxides of metals
• C09D 5/02 - Emulsion paints
• D21H 17/67 - Water-insoluble compounds, e.g. fillers or pigments
• D21H 19/38 - Coatings with pigments characterised by the pigments
• C07C 51/41 - Preparation of salts of carboxylic acids by conversion of the acids or their salts into salts with the same carboxylic acid part
• C07F 5/06 - Aluminium compounds

Abstract

Compositions provide enhanced storage stability of active materials in products having aggressive-media and controlled release of such active materials in-use. The compositions aids in protecting sensitive ingredients in cleaning compositions, such as heavy duty liquid compositions, while being able to deliver the majority of the sensitive ingredients in their original state during the washing and drying stages.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 8/11 - Encapsulated compositions
• A61Q 19/00 - Preparations for care of the skin
• C11D 3/50 - Perfumes
• C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents

Abstract

Polysaccharide thermosetting systems and composites utilizing such systems include formaldehyde free binders formed from at least one polysaccharide and at least one polysaccharide crosslinker.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 5/04 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material

Abstract

Polymeric thermosetting systems that are formaldehyde free binder systemsand compositesutilizing such systems includea formaldehyde free binder formed one or more hydroxyl polymers and one or more hydroxyl polymer crosslinkers.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 8/00 - Chemical modification by after-treatment
• C08K 5/00 - Use of organic ingredients

Abstract

The present invention pertains to an aqueous slurry comprising inorganic oxygen-containing particulates having an average particle size below 165 nm, wherein the slurry comprises inorganic oxygen-containing particulates which have been modified with a silane coupling agent having a functional group selected from the group consisting of R1O-CO-, (R2)2N-, R3O-, and R4S-, wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently chosen from H and a hydrocarbon comprising from 1 to 24 carbon atoms and optionally comprising a heteroatom, with the proviso that the inorganic oxygen-containing particulate is not silicon dioxide, as well as to the process to make these slurries and the use of such slurries.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 5/02 - Emulsion paints
• C09D 7/12 - Other additives
• C09G 1/02 - Polishing compositions containing abrasives or grinding agents
• C01B 13/14 - Methods for preparing oxides or hydroxides in general
• C01F 17/00 - Compounds of rare earth metals
• C09C 1/00 - Treatment of specific inorganic materials other than fibrous fillers Preparation of carbon black
• C09C 3/12 - Treatment with organosilicon compounds
• C09K 3/14 - Anti-slip materialsAbrasives

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a stabilized hydrogen peroxide solution containing stabilizers that maintain relatively high hydrogen peroxide stability in both concentrated form and when formulated into a cleaning solution that has a pH above 6 and contains components that normally would have a destabilizing effect on the hydrogen peroxide. The stabilizers include a first cyclic amino methane diphosphonic acid compound stabilizer in combination with a second phosphonic acid based stabilizer (different from the cyclic amino methane diphosphonic acid compound), wherein the weight ratio of the first stabilizer to the second stabilizer is at least about 2:1.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 15/037 - Stabilisation by additives
• C11D 3/39 - Organic or inorganic per-compounds

Abstract

A process for preparing a styrene-based (co)polymer comprising the steps of: a) preparing a monomer composition comprising styrene monomer and optionally one or more co-monomers and b) polymerising the monomer composition in the presence of an initiator mixture containing (i) 55-95 wt% of at least one polyfunctional initiator having a 1-hour half-life temperature in the range of 70-110°C and (ii) 5-45 wt% of at least one monofunctional initiator having a 1-hour half-life temperature in the range of 70-110°C, so as to form the styrene-based (co)polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 4/38 - Mixtures of peroxy-compounds
• C08F 4/36 - Per-compounds with more than one peroxy-radical
• C08F 12/08 - Styrene
• C08F 2/00 - Processes of polymerisation
• C08J 9/16 - Making expandable particles

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to an additive package for warm-mix asphalt formulations for the pavement of road surfaces, said additive package comprising a) surfactant component, and b) an asphalt rheology modifying component, wherein said asphalt rheology modifying component comprises at least one of a i) a wax component and ii) a resin component. The invention also relates to a warm mix asphalt having improved compaction at lower temperatures, and to a pavement made from said warm mix asphalt.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 95/00 - Compositions of bituminous materials, e.g. asphalt, tar or pitch
• C08K 3/20 - OxidesHydroxides
• E01C 7/00 - Coherent pavings made in situ

Abstract

Methods of controlling barium sulfate scale in oil field applications are disclosed. These methods involve the application of one or more carboxylated oligomers to an aqueous system in the oil field. Carboxylated oligomers include polymaleic acid and polyethercarboxylates. Additionally, methods of neutralizing polymaleic acid and use of this neutralized product for barium sulfate scale control are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• C02F 5/10 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents using organic substances
• C02F 103/10 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from quarries or from mining activities

Abstract

An electrode substrate comprising M(n+1)AXn, where M is a metal of group IIIB, IVB,VB,VIB or VIII of the periodic table of elements or a combination thereof, A is an element of group IIIA, IVA, VA or VIA of the periodic table of elements or a combination thereof, X is carbon, nitrogen or a combination thereof, where n is 1, 2, or 3; and b) an electrocatalytic coating deposited on said electrode substrate, said coating being selected from at least one of b.1 ) a metal oxide and/or metal sulfide comprising ByC(1-y)Oz1Sz2, wherein B is at least one of ruthenium, platinum, rhodium, palladium, iridium, and cobalt, C is at least one valve metal, y is 0.4-0.9, 0 <= z1, z2 <= 2 and z1+z2=2; b.2) a metal oxide comprising BfCgDhEi, wherein B is at least one of ruthenium, platinum, rhodium, palladium, and cobalt, C is at least one valve metal, D is iridium, E is Mo and/or W, wherein f is 0-0.25 or 0.35-1, g is 0-1, h is 0-1, i is 0-1, wherein f+g+h+i=1; b.3) at least one noble metal; b.4) any alloy or mixture comprising iron-molybdenum, iron-tungsten, iron-nickel, ruthenium-molybdenum, ruthenium-tungsten or mixtures thereof; b.5) at least one nanocrystalline material. The electrode is used in an electrolytic cell for the production of alkali metal chlorate.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25B 1/26 - ChlorineCompounds thereof
• C25B 11/04 - ElectrodesManufacture thereof not otherwise provided for characterised by the material
• C25C 7/02 - ElectrodesConnections thereof

Abstract

Composite material comprising rubber, a sulfur-containing vulcanizing agent, a layered double hydroxide comprising hydroxyl and/or anorganic ionas charge- balancing organic anion(s),and less than 1.5 phr ZnO.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 3/24 - Crosslinking, e.g. vulcanising, of macromolecules
• C08K 3/22 - OxidesHydroxides of metals
• C08K 7/00 - Use of ingredients characterised by shape
• C08K 9/04 - Ingredients treated with organic substances
• C08K 9/06 - Ingredients treated with organic substances with silicon-containing compounds
• C08L 21/00 - Compositions of unspecified rubbers
• C08L 51/10 - Compositions of graft polymers in which the grafted component is obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers grafted on to inorganic materials
• C08J 3/22 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring using masterbatch techniques
• C08L 7/00 - Compositions of natural rubber
• C08L 9/00 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of conjugated diene hydrocarbons
• C08L 9/06 - Copolymers with styrene
• C08L 15/02 - Rubber derivatives containing halogen
• C08L 19/00 - Compositions of rubbers not provided for in groups

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of quaternary organic ammonium compounds for reducing efflorescence in building material compositions. In addition, a mixture containing at least one quaternary organic ammonium compound and at least one water-soluble organic polymer and, if appropriate, further additives is described. The mixture according to the invention can be produced by a) mixing at least one quaternary organic ammonium compound and at least one water-soluble organic polymer in water with one another and, if appropriate, subsequently drying the aqueous mixture obtained, or b) mixing at least one pulverulent quaternary organic ammonium compound and at least one pulverulent water-soluble organic polymer with one another, or c) applying at least one liquid and/or dissolved quaternary organic ammonium compound to at least one pulverulent water-soluble organic polymer, in particular by means of spraying, adsorption, mixing, fluidized-bed drying and/or granulation.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 40/00 - Processes, in general, for influencing or modifying the properties of mortars, concrete or artificial stone compositions, e.g. their setting or hardening ability
• C08K 13/02 - Organic and inorganic ingredients
• C04B 28/00 - 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

Abstract

The present invention relates to an alkalimetal salt of glutamic acid-N,N-diacetic acid (GLDA) of the formula NaxKyHzGLDA, wherein x is equal to or more than 2 and lower than 4 and y is more than 0 and equal to or lower than 2, x+y is 3.5-4, and x+y+z = 4, to processes to prepare such salt and the use thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 229/24 - Compounds containing amino and carboxyl groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having amino and carboxyl groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having more than one carboxyl group bound to the carbon skeleton, e.g. aspartic acid
• C07C 227/26 - Preparation of compounds containing amino and carboxyl groups bound to the same carbon skeleton from compounds containing carboxyl groups by reaction with HCN, or a salt thereof, and amines, or from aminonitriles
• C11D 3/33 - Amino carboxylic acids

Abstract

The present invention relates to glutamic acid N,N-diacetic amide, potassium or sodium glutamate N,N-diacetic amide, glutamic acid N-acetic amide N-acetonithle, potassium or sodium glutamate N-acetic amide N-acetonitrile, to processes to prepare such compounds and the use thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 231/06 - Preparation of carboxylic acid amides from nitriles by transformation of cyano groups into carboxamide groups
• C07C 233/05 - Carboxylic acid amides having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms having nitrogen atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to carbon atoms of unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals with carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to carbon atoms of an acyclic saturated carbon skeleton having the nitrogen atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms
• C11D 3/33 - Amino carboxylic acids

Abstract

The present invention relates to ionic liquids of the formula: (Mm+)xH+y nN+R1R2R3R4 Z-N(-CHXCOO-)pY2-p or (Mm+)x H+y nP+R1R2R3R4 Z-N(-CHXCOO-)pY2-p wherein any one of R1 to R4 independently represents a hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl group that may be unsubstituted or substituted with one or more groups selected from OH, Cl, Br, F, I, phenyl, NH2, CN, NO2, an ether group, COOR5, CHO, COR5 or OR5, wherein R5 is an alkyl or cycloalkyl group, and wherein two of the groups R1 to R4 together with the N atom may form a heteroaromatic or heterocyclic group such as a pyridinium, pyrrolidinium or imidazolium group; the Z-N(-CHXCOO-)pY2-p is the anion derived from a chelating agent, wherein Z is a group selected from hydrogen, alkyl, an alkyl group optionally substituted with one or more carboxylate groups, hydroxyl groups and/or optionally containing one or more ether functionalities, or Z is a group of the formula -CH2-CHR6-R7-N-(CH2COO-)2, R6 is hydrogen or a C1-C3 alkyl group, R7 is a single bond, a C1-C3 alkylene group or one or more groups of the formula -N(CH2COO-)-CH2-CHR6-R8-, R8 is a single bond or a C1-C3 alkylene group, p is 2 or 1, X is H, an aryl group that may be unsubstituted or substituted with an OH and/or CH3 substituent, or CH2COO-, and when p is 1, Y is H, a benzyl group that may be unsubstituted or substituted with an OH and/or CH3 group, or a phenyl group that may be unsubstituted or substituted with an OH and/or CH3 substituent, Mm+ is a m-valent metal cation, n is 1 or higher, x is from 0 to 5, y is from 0 to 3, the total positive charge of (Mm+)x, H+y,and nN+R1R2R3R4 or nP+R1R2R3R4 equals the negative charge of the Z-N(-CHXCOO-)pY2-p anion, wherein at least one of the following conditions is fulfilled: i) the chelating agent has a connectivity index 1 X/3 X of below 2.17, ii) at least two different cations are present in the salt, whereby a proton cation does not count as one of the at least two, iii) at least one cation is a bivalent, trivalent, tetravalent or pentavalent cation, and having a melting point below 120°C. The invention further relates to a process to prepare them and their use.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 211/63 - Quaternary ammonium compounds having quaternised nitrogen atoms bound to acyclic carbon atoms
• C07C 215/40 - Compounds containing amino and hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton with quaternised nitrogen atoms bound to carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton
• C07C 229/16 - Compounds containing amino and carboxyl groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having amino and carboxyl groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having only one amino and one carboxyl group bound to the carbon skeleton the nitrogen atom of the amino group being further bound to acyclic carbon atoms or to carbon atoms of rings other than six-membered aromatic rings to carbon atoms of hydrocarbon radicals substituted by amino or carboxyl groups, e.g. ethylenediamine-tetra-acetic acid, iminodiacetic acids
• C07C 229/76 - Metal complexes of amino carboxylic acids
• C07F 9/54 - Quaternary phosphonium compounds

Abstract

The present invention pertains to the use of an additive selected from the group consisting of amorphous silica, graphite powder, and a mixture thereof in a process to electroplate or electropolish a metal on a substrate using an ionic liquid as the electrolyte to increase metal layer thickness. It furthermore pertains to a method to electroplate or electropolish a metal on a metal substrate wherein an ionic liquid is employed as electrolyte, wherein a metal salt added to said ionic liquid or a metal anode is employed as metal source, and wherein said ionic liquid comprises said additive.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25D 3/66 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from melts
• C25D 3/02 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions
• C25F 3/16 - Polishing

Abstract

The present invention relates to a bitumen or asphalt formulation for the pavement of road surfaces, said formulation comprising a mixture of bitumen and aggregates, and an additive package evenly distributed therein, said additive package comprising from about i) 10 to 60% by weight of an amine or modified amine surfactant, ii) from about 20 to 90% of an asphalt rheology modifying component.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 95/00 - Compositions of bituminous materials, e.g. asphalt, tar or pitch
• E01C 7/00 - Coherent pavings made in situ

Abstract

The invention concerns a process for the production of chlorine dioxide comprising generating chlorine dioxide in an aqueous reaction medium in a reaction vessel maintained at super-atmospheric pressure, withdrawing gaseous chlorine dioxide from said reaction medium, bringing withdrawn gaseous chlorine dioxide to an aqueous absorption medium and withdrawing gaseous chlorine dioxide from said absorption medium.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 11/02 - Oxides of chlorine

Abstract

The present invention relates to a filler composition comprising a) a filler, b) a cationic inorganic compound, c) a cationic organic compound, and d) an anionic polysaccharide, wherein the filler is present in an amount of at least about 1 % by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, the anionic polysaccharide is present in an amount of about 1 to about 100 kg/ton, based on the weight of filler, and wherein the composition is substantially free from fibers. The invention further relates to a filler composition comprising a), b), c) and d) as defined above wherein the filler is present in an amount of at least about 1 % by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, the cationic inorganic and organic compounds are each present in an amount of from about 0 to about 30 kg/ton, based on the weight of filler, whereby the composition comprises at least one of the cationic inorganic and organic compounds, and the anionic polysaccharide has a degree of substitution of net anionic groups of up to about 0.65. The invention further relates to a method of preparing a filler composition comprising mixing a), b), c) and d) as defined above. The invention further relates to a filler composition obtainable by the method, use of a filler composition as an additive to an aqueous cellulosic suspension in a papermaking process, and a process of producing paper comprising adding the filler composition to an aqueous cellulosic suspension. The invention further relates to paper obtainable by the process and paper comprising the filler composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 17/67 - Water-insoluble compounds, e.g. fillers or pigments
• C08L 1/28 - Alkyl ethers
• D21H 17/29 - Starch cationic
• D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates
• D21H 17/45 - Nitrogen-containing groups
• D21H 17/66 - Salts, e.g. alums
• D21H 17/68 - Water-insoluble compounds, e.g. fillers or pigments siliceous, e.g. clays
• D21H 17/26 - Ethers thereof
• D21H 17/56 - PolyaminesPolyiminesPolyester-imides

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to a herbicidal formulation that comprises at least one phenoxy acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable salt or derivative thereof, and a surfactant adjuvant, wherein said surfactant adjuvant comprises at least one alkoxylated asymmetric alkylamine surfactant having the formula (I) wherein R1 is a straight or branched chain, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group having from 8 to 24 carbon atoms; R2 is a C1-C4 alkyl group or a benzyl group; A is an alkylene group containing from 2 - 4 carbon atoms; x is 1 - 30; and y is 0 - 10; or a quaternised derivative of (I) having the formula (II) wherein R1 is a straight or branched chain, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group having from 8 to 24 carbon atoms; R2 is a C1-C4 alkyl group or a benzyl group; A is an alkylene group containing from 2 - 4 carbon atoms; x is 1 - 30; y is 0 - 10; R3 is a C1-C4 alkyl group; and Y- is an anion. The invention also relates to a method for controlling unwanted vegetation which comprises applying an effective amount of the aforementioned herbicidal formulation to said unwanted vegetation.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 39/04 - Aryloxy-acetic acidsDerivatives thereof
• A01P 13/00 - HerbicidesAlgicides

Abstract

The invention relates to the use of compounds comprising three hydrophobic groups as additives to a stream of crude oil containing carboxylic acids, in particular naphthenic acids, and salt water, toprevent the formation of calcium carboxylates when the fluid is exposed to shear forces. Preferably, the compounds are added to a crude oil/water stream containing organic acids and Ca2+ ions at a point between the well and the pressure reduction valve in the crude oil receiving station.The compounds have the formula (I) wherein hydrophobic groups R, R', and R'' are, independently, an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group or an optionally substituted acyl group having 4- 22 carbon atoms; X is N, P=O or CR''', wherein R''' is H or a C1-C4 alkyl group; Y is C=O or CH2; a, a', a'' b, b' and b'' each independently are 0 or 1, the ubscript 0-1 meaning that if the subscript is 0, then the group is not present in the molecule, whereas if the subscript is 1, then the group is present in the molecule; n, n', and n'' are, independently, zero or on average at least 1, andat most 14; the sum of n, n', and n'' is 0 or on average at least 3, andat most 42; and m, m', and m'' are, independently,on average 0-6, andthe sum of m, m', and m'' is 0-18.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 8/524 - Compositions for preventing, limiting or eliminating depositions, e.g. for cleaning organic depositions, e.g. paraffins or asphaltenes
• C10G 29/20 - Organic compounds not containing metal atoms
• C10G 29/22 - Organic compounds not containing metal atoms containing oxygen as the only hetero atom

Abstract

The invention relates to a flotation process for removal of slimes from potash ores wherein a collector is used selected from the group of ethoxylated fatty amines having the formulae (formula I) wherein R1 and R2 are, independently, a hydrocarbyl group having 1-22 C-atoms, and n is on average above 15 and less than 100, and (formula II) wherein R3 is a hydrocarbyl group having 8-22 carbon atoms; z is a number 1-3; X, Y and Y' are, independently, an alkyl group with 1-4 carbon atoms or the group -(EO)sH, wherein EO is an ethyleneoxy unit and s is on average 5-50, and the sum of all s is on average 15 or more, and less than 100; provided that at least one of X, Y and Y' is a group -(EO)sH. The invention further relates to a process wherein the step of flotation of slime is followed by a step of flotation of KCI using a different type of collector.

IPC Classes  ?

• B03D 1/01 - Organic compounds containing nitrogen
• C01D 3/08 - Preparation by working up natural or industrial salt mixtures or siliceous minerals
• B03D 101/02 - Collectors
• B03D 103/10 - Potassium ores

Abstract

The invention relates to a sol containing silica-based particles having an axial ratio of at least about 10 and specific surface area of at least about 600 m2/g. The invention further relates to a sol containing silica-based particles having an axial ratio of at least about 10 and S-value up to about 25. The invention further relates to a sol containing silica-based particles having an axial ratio of at least about 10 and a specific surface area of at least about 400 m2/g, wherein the silica-based particles are surface-modified. The invention further relates to a sol containing silica-based particles having a viscosity of at least 50 cP and silica content of at least about 3 % by weight, wherein the silica-based particles have a specific surface area of at least about 400 m2/g. The invention further relates to a process for producing the aqueous silica-based sol according to the invention, a sol containing silica-based particles obtainable by the process, use of the sol containing silica- based particles as a flocculating agent. The invention further relates to a process for producing paper in which the sol containing silica-based particles is used as a drainage and retention aid..

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 33/143 - Preparation of hydrosols or aqueous dispersions by acidic treatment of silicates of aqueous solutions of silicates
• C01B 33/149 - Coating
• D21H 17/68 - Water-insoluble compounds, e.g. fillers or pigments siliceous, e.g. clays

Abstract

The present invention concerns a process for the production of a cellulosic product comprising providing a fiber-containing suspension, wherein at least about 60% by weight of the fibers are cellulosic fibers,and dewatering the suspension on a wire to form a cellulosic fiber web, the process further comprisingadding silica-based particles to the formed web and a wet strength agent to the suspension and/or to the formed web. The invention also concerns a product obtainable by the process. The invention further concerns a dispersion comprising silica-based particles and a substantially aldehyde-free wet strength agent. A further aspect of the invention concerns a dispersion comprising silica-based particles having a specific surface area rangingfrom about 1000 to about 1700m2 /g and a wet strength agent. Still another aspect of the invention concerns the use of the dispersion as an additive in a papermaking process.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 21/20 - Wet strength agents

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of a mixture that is dispersible, redispersible, or soluble in water, or an aqueous composition for protecting substrates from corrosion, wherein the mixture, or the composition, is based on at least one organic polymer that is soluble in water and at least one organosilicon compound. The invention further relates to a mixture that is dispersible, redispersible, or soluble in water, based on at least one organic polymer that is soluble in water and at least one organosilicon compound having at least one Si-O-Si bond and/or at least one Si-Si bond, wherein either the content of the organic polymer soluble in water, based on the sum of the organic polymer soluble in water and of the organosilicon compound, is between about 40 and about 80 wt.-%, or the organosilicon compound is an oligomer mixture of alkyl alkoxy siloxanes, wherein the oligomer mixture contains 50 to 100 wt.-% of alkyl alkoxy siloxanes, and the same have a degree of oligomerization of 2 to 20. The invention further provides a method for the production of mixtures according to the invention and the use thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 24/42 - Compounds having one or more carbon-to-silicon linkages
• 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
• C04B 41/84 - Compounds having one or more carbon-to-metal or carbon-to-silicon linkages
• C09D 5/08 - Anti-corrosive paints
• C09D 183/04 - Polysiloxanes
• C08K 5/54 - Silicon-containing compounds
• C08L 83/04 - Polysiloxanes
• C04B 32/02 - Artificial stone not provided for in other groups of this subclass with reinforcements
• C04B 111/26 - Corrosion of reinforcement resistance

Abstract

The invention pertains to a peroxide composition comprising,based on the total weight of the composition: a) 10-90 wt% of an organic peroxide; b) 90-10 wt% of an organic solvent in which the organic peroxide does not dissolve; and c) optionally additives; wherein the water content is less than 20 wt%.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 409/00 - Peroxy compounds
• C08F 4/32 - Organic compounds
• C08K 5/14 - Peroxides
• C08F 2/02 - Polymerisation in bulk
• C08L 67/06 - Unsaturated polyesters
• C08F 283/01 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers provided for in subclass on to unsaturated polyesters
• C08L 33/04 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a method of efficiently maintaining or increasing brightness and whiteness of refined paper. In one aspect, the invention is directed to a method for substantially maintaining (or even increasing) brightness and/or whiteness of paper with increased pulp refining, the method including refining the pulp down to reduce the freeness at least about 100 CSF and adding a combination of an OBA and a carrier polymer to the paper surface in the size press in amounts sufficient to increase brightness and/or whiteness of the final paper. In another aspect, the invention is directed to a method of making paper from refined pulp that includes refining a cellulosic fiber suspension to reduce the freeness at least about 100 CSF and contacting the cellulosic fibers with at least one optical brightening agent (OBA) during or after the refining step prior to adding any additional wet end chemicals.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 21/30 - Luminescent or fluorescent substances, e.g. for optical bleaching
• D21H 21/36 - Biocidal agents, e.g. fungicidal, bactericidal or insecticidal agents

Abstract

The invention relates to an accelerator solution comprising a complexing agent selected from the group consisting of complexing agents having a nitrogen atom and a hydroxyl group and bipyridine, a salt of a metal selected from the group consisting of transition metal, magnesium, and lithium, and optionally a solvent, wherein when the complexing agent has a nitrogen atom and a hydroxyl group, the amount of complexing agent in the accelerator solution is at least 5 wt%, based on the total weight of the accelerator solution, the amount of solvent is less than 50 wt%, and the amount of diethylene glycol as solvent is less than 25 wt%, based on the total weight of the accelerator solution.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 4/00 - Polymerisation catalysts
• C08F 299/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by interreacting polymers involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bond reactions, in the absence of non-macromolecular monomers
• C08K 5/00 - Use of organic ingredients
• C08K 5/04 - Oxygen-containing compounds

Goods & Services

Chemical products for industrial, photographic and scientific purposes, as well as for agricultural, horticultural and forestry purposes; surfactants (surface active materials); synthetic resins as raw materials; detergents and cleaning materials for industrial use; emulsifiers; emulsifying agents, dispersants, solvents, wetting agents; chemical products for clarifying colors and dyes, for industrial use; bleaches, degreasers for use in manufacturing processes; grease removal preparations for use in manufacturing processes; chemical impregnating agents; chemical wetting agents; chemical preparations for oil pigments for industrial use; oil and water purification products; chemical reagents for use in the manufacture of chemical products and for use in scientific research; chemical products for waterproofing textiles excipients, bearers and substrates, not for medical applications, for industrial, agricultural, horticultural and forestry purposes; chemical materials, chemical compounds and mixtures, dispersants and suspensions for use in industry; silicone-based coatings, which are not paints or building materials; mineral oils for industrial use, for leather tanning and for conserving foodstuffs; glycerides, fatty acids, gelatin for industrial purposes; modified starch for use as a powder layer for manufacturing and packaging processes and procedures; polymers, including redispersible polymer powders; resistant starch for industrial use; synthetic resins and plastics as raw materials; glues and adhesives for industrial use and use in the building industry; adhesives, including adhesives for the edges and overlap strips and for repairing wallpaper and other wall coverings; wood hardening preparations; adhesives for preventing wheel bolts from coming loose; additives for glues and adhesives; blueprint paper; light sensitive paper; light sensitive films, but not exposed; photographic paper and photometric paper; light sensitive plates; sensitizers; starch for industrial use; putty; salts (chemical products); sensitized paper to absorb ink for use with video printers. Paints, varnishes, lacquers; powder paints, timber coatings (paints); enamel paints and coil coatings; hardeners, drying agents (desiccants), thinners, dyes, all being additives for paints, varnishes and lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; primers; wood stains; mastic; inks, printing ink pastes, stains; natural resins as raw materials, metals in sheet and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists, silicone-based coatings (paints). Bleaches; sugar soap; paint-removing soaps; preparations and compounds for removing moulds and deposits; compounds and mixtures for removing deposits (other than as part of manufacturing processes); paints and varnish removers; preparations for cleaning floor tiles, concrete, paving and natural stone; preparations and mixtures for removing sealants; polishes, degreasers and abrasives; starch; domestic cleaners. Products for absorbing, spraying and binding dust; mineral oils; industrial oils; lubricants. Disinfectants; biocides; mineral food supplements for human and veterinary use. Mixers; paint spraying equipment and paint spraying guns. Computer programs; computer software; data processing equipments; computer software for market research; computer databases, computer software for recording, monitoring, compiling, analyzing, designing and predicting consumer trends; electronic data input and output interface equipment for use with computers; electronic publications. Paper, cardboard; printed matter; printed publications on the finishing, decorations and furnishing of buildings; glues and adhesives of domestic and office use; frames photographs, writing materials, materials for artists; stickers, stencils, transfers and stencils for use in home decoration; office supplies (excluding furniture); brushes and other suchlike devices for applying paint, glues, sealants, oils included in this class; materials for painters, namely finishing and decorating tools for use when painting and tools for changing the appearance of wet paint layers; large and small paintbrushes; paint rollers; sponges for applying paint; palettes for painters; self-adhesive masking tape. Sealing, packing, filling and insulating material; materials and products for insulating roofs, doors and windows; resin-based materials for sealing wood and filling holes, cracks, splits and other imperfections; insulating varnishes; materials and compounds for thermal insulation; sealing agents; sealants for filling holes; plastics (intermediate products) in sheet, board and rod form for use in manufacturing processes and for sealing packaging and insulation purposes; expanding foam; filler in the form of expanding foam for filling holes and cavities; sealing strips for doors and windows. Non-metallic building materials; cement and cement mixtures; cement and mortar for filling holes; non-metallic building materials for filling, repairing and touching up cracks, splits, cavities and other imperfections in walls, floors, ceilings and other surfaces; tile adhesive; mortar and plaster preparations; mortar for use as a coating; coatings in the form of plaster of Paris; silicone-based coatings (building materials). Salt. Building and construction; repair and maintenance; installation work. Treatment of materials; paint mixing services; coloring paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; providing information and giving advice on mixing paints and on coloring paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains. Education and training; training and instruction; educational and training services in the areas of computers, computerization, computer programming, computer software, information technology, computer networks, the Internet, intranet, extranets and websites; production and publication of information relating to education in the above areas; education, instruction and training in the areas of selecting and designing (home) interiors, as well as in the area of color selection for paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains. Technological services; scientific and industrial research; chemical analysis and research services, as well as relevant advice and technical information; technical research; technological and scientific research into the exploitation of natural, biological resources; information fashion and trends in the use and application of colors, paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; technical and architectural advice on the selection of furnishing for homes and buildings and the selection of colors for paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; professional, technical and technological consultancy on the analysis, selection, development and manufacture of chemical products and paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; interior and exterior architecture and consultancy on such matters; design of computer software; designing of interiors, home furnishing, furniture, decorating, decor and color specification; industrial and graphic design.

Goods & Services

Chemical products for industrial, photographic and scientific purposes, as well as for agricultural, horticultural and forestry purposes; surfactants (surface active materials); synthetic resins as raw materials; detergents and cleaning materials for industrial use; emulsifiers; emulsifying agents, dispersants, solvents, wetting agents; chemical products for clarifying colors and dyes, for industrial use; bleaches, degreasers for use in manufacturing processes; grease removal preparations for use in manufacturing processes; chemical impregnating agents; chemical wetting agents; chemical preparations for oil pigments for industrial use; oil and water purification products; chemical reagents for use in the manufacture of chemical products and for use in scientific research; chemical products for waterproofing textiles excipients, bearers and substrates, not for medical applications, for industrial, agricultural, horticultural and forestry purposes; chemical materials, chemical compounds and mixtures, dispersants and suspensions for use in industry; silicone-based coatings, which are not paints or building materials; mineral oils for industrial use, for leather tanning and for conserving foodstuffs; glycerides, fatty acids, gelatin for industrial purposes; modified starch for use as a powder layer for manufacturing and packaging processes and procedures; polymers, including redispersible polymer powders; resistant starch for industrial use; synthetic resins and plastics as raw materials; glues and adhesives for industrial use and use in the building industry; adhesives, including adhesives for the edges and overlap strips and for repairing wallpaper and other wall coverings; wood hardening preparations; adhesives for preventing wheel bolts from coming loose; additives for glues and adhesives; blueprint paper; light sensitive paper; light sensitive films, but not exposed; photographic paper and photometric paper; light sensitive plates; sensitizers; starch for industrial use; putty; salts (chemical products); sensitized paper to absorb ink for use with video printers. Paints, varnishes, lacquers; powder paints, timber coatings (paints); enamel paints and coil coatings; hardeners, drying agents (desiccants), thinners, dyes, all being additives for paints, varnishes and lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; primers; wood stains; mastic; inks, printing ink pastes, stains; natural resins as raw materials, metals in sheet and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists, silicone-based coatings (paints). Bleaches; sugar soap; paint-removing soaps; preparations and compounds for removing moulds and deposits; compounds and mixtures for removing deposits (other than as part of manufacturing processes); paints and varnish removers; preparations for cleaning floor tiles, concrete, paving and natural stone; preparations and mixtures for removing sealants; polishes, degreasers and abrasives; starch; domestic cleaners. Products for absorbing, spraying and binding dust; mineral oils; industrial oils; lubricants. Disinfectants; biocides; mineral food supplements for human and veterinary use. Mixers; paint spraying equipment and paint spraying guns. Computer programs; computer software; data processing equipments; computer software for market research; computer databases, computer software for recording, monitoring, compiling, analyzing, designing and predicting consumer trends; electronic data input and output interface equipment for use with computers; electronic publications. Paper, cardboard; printed matter; printed publications on the finishing, decorations and furnishing of buildings; glues and adhesives of domestic and office use; frames photographs, writing materials, materials for artists; stickers, stencils, transfers and stencils for use in home decoration; office supplies (excluding furniture); brushes and other suchlike devices for applying paint, glues, sealants, oils included in this class; materials for painters, namely finishing and decorating tools for use when painting and tools for changing the appearance of wet paint layers; large and small paintbrushes; paint rollers; sponges for applying paint; palettes for painters; self-adhesive masking tape. Sealing, packing, filling and insulating material; materials and products for insulating roofs, doors and windows; resin-based materials for sealing wood and filling holes, cracks, splits and other imperfections; insulating varnishes; materials and compounds for thermal insulation; sealing agents; sealants for filling holes; plastics (intermediate products) in sheet, board and rod form for use in manufacturing processes and for sealing packaging and insulation purposes; expanding foam; filler in the form of expanding foam for filling holes and cavities; sealing strips for doors and windows. Non-metallic building materials; cement and cement mixtures; cement and mortar for filling holes; non-metallic building materials for filling, repairing and touching up cracks, splits, cavities and other imperfections in walls, floors, ceilings and other surfaces; tile adhesive; mortar and plaster preparations; mortar for use as a coating; coatings in the form of plaster of Paris; silicone-based coatings (building materials). Salt. Building and construction; repair and maintenance; installation work. Treatment of materials; paint mixing services; coloring paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; providing information and giving advice on mixing paints and on coloring paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains. Education and training; training and instruction; educational and training services in the areas of computers, computerization, computer programming, computer software, information technology, computer networks, the Internet, intranet, extranets and websites; production and publication of information relating to education in the above areas; education, instruction and training in the areas of selecting and designing (home) interiors, as well as in the area of color selection for paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains. Technological services; scientific and industrial research; chemical analysis and research services, as well as relevant advice and technical information; technical research; technological and scientific research into the exploitation of natural, biological resources; information fashion and trends in the use and application of colors, paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; technical and architectural advice on the selection of furnishing for homes and buildings and the selection of colors for paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; professional, technical and technological consultancy on the analysis, selection, development and manufacture of chemical products and paints, varnishes, lacquers and stains; interior and exterior architecture and consultancy on such matters; design of computer software; designing of interiors, home furnishing, furniture, decorating, decor and color specification; industrial and graphic design.

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for preparing a layered double hydroxide containing a charge-balancing anion comprising the steps of: a) preparing a mixture comprising a trivalent metal ion source, a divalent metal ion source, a suspending medium, and optionally an anion precursor of the charge-balancing anion, the total amount of divalent, trivalent metal ion sources and optional anion precursor being 30 wt% or higher, based on the total weight of the mixture; b) treating the mixture in a mixing device to form the layered double hydroxide.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01F 7/00 - Compounds of aluminium

Abstract

The invention relates to an aqueous pigment composition comprising polyalkylene glycol and inorganic pigment particle comprising colloidal silica or silicate based particles or aggregates thereof, wherein polyalkylene glycol constitutes from 50 to 100 wt% of the total amount of organic material in the composition and the weight ratio of colloidal silica 5 or silicate based particles or aggregates thereof to organic material in the composition is from 1:3 to 30:1. The invention further relates to a process for its production, use thereof, a process for coating paper or paper board and coated paper or paper board.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 17/00 - Pigment pastes, e.g. for mixing in paints