A representative fiber incorporates: a low melting polyolefin material forming a matrix; and a polymer or copolymer suspended in the matrix as particles of the polymer or copolymer, the particles of the polymer or copolymer exhibiting increased hardness and stiffness compared to the low melting polyolefin material; wherein the polymer or copolymer is immiscible with the low melting polyolefin.
D01F 8/06 - Filaments, ou similaires, faits par l’homme, conjugués, c.-à-d. à plusieurs composantsLeur fabrication à partir de polymères synthétiques avec au moins une polyoléfine comme constituant
D01F 1/02 - Addition de substances à la solution de filage ou à la masse fondue
D01D 1/04 - Fusion des substances destinées à former le filament
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FIBERS, COMPOSITE MATERIALS FORMED WITH SUCH FIBERS, AND METHODS FOR FORMING SUCH COMPOSITE MATERIALS
A representative fiber incorporates: a low melting polyolefin material forming a matrix; and a polymer or copolymer suspended in the matrix as particles of the polymer or copolymer, the particles of the polymer or copolymer exhibiting increased hardness and stiffness compared to the low melting polyolefin material; wherein the polymer or copolymer is immiscible with the low melting polyolefin.
D01F 6/06 - Filaments, ou similaires, faits par l’homme, à un seul composant, formés de polymères synthétiquesLeur fabrication à partir d'homopolymères obtenus par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone à partir des polyoléfines à partir de polypropylène
D01F 6/46 - Filaments, ou similaires, faits par l’homme, à un seul composant, formés de polymères synthétiquesLeur fabrication à partir de mélanges de polymères obtenus par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone comme constituant majeur avec d'autres polymères ou des composés de bas poids moléculaire de polyoléfines
The present disclosure is directed to an ultra-high solids emulsion comprising a plurality of multiphase polymer particles, in which the multiphase particles comprises an acrylic-based copolymer derived from monomers comprising an alkyl methacrylate; an alkyl acrylate; a hydroxyalkyl acrylate; at least one or more acids; a vinyl aromatic compound; and a vinyl ester or vinyl lactam, a copolymerizable surfactant, at least one or more alkylphenol ethoxylate (APE) free nonionic surfactants, and at least one or more APE free anionic surfactants in aqueous medium in the presence of an initiator and a buffer. Additionally, methods for preparing such ultra-high solids emulsion and applications of such emulsion in coatings and adhesives are disclosed.
C08F 2/24 - Polymérisation en émulsion utilisant des agents émulsifiants
C08F 220/18 - Esters des alcools ou des phénols monohydriques des phénols ou des alcools contenant plusieurs atomes de carbone avec l'acide acrylique ou l'acide méthacrylique
C08F 265/06 - Polymérisation d'esters acryliques ou méthacryliques sur des polymères de ces esters
C09D 133/08 - Homopolymères ou copolymères d'esters de l'acide acrylique
C09D 133/12 - Homopolymères ou copolymères du méthacrylate de méthyle
A composition for forming a glossy, micro-porous coating on a substrate includes a coalescing agent, a binder; a crosslinking agent. Also disclosed is a printable recording medium, particularly an inkjet recording medium, comprising a substrate and an image- receiving layer wherein said image-receiving layer is a layer derived from such a coating composition.
The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive process concept(s) relates generally to a water soluble or water dispersible composition comprising a copolymer and use in oil field. More particularly, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to the copolymers comprising allyloxy linkage and its function derivatives and its use in oil field such as a high temperature cement retarder composition.
C04B 28/02 - Compositions pour mortiers, béton ou pierre artificielle, contenant des liants inorganiques ou contenant le produit de réaction d'un liant inorganique et d'un liant organique, p. ex. contenant des ciments de polycarboxylates contenant des ciments hydrauliques autres que ceux de sulfate de calcium
C09K 8/467 - Compositions de cimentation, p. ex. pour la cimentation des tubes dans les trous de forageCompositions de bouchage, p. ex. pour tuer des puits contenant des liants inorganiques, p. ex. ciment Portland contenant des additifs pour des utilisations spécifiques
An aqueous dispersion for use in a coating system comprises composite binder particles comprising polymeric particles coated with titanium dioxide pigment grains. The average particle size of the titanium dioxide pigment grains is at least 200 nm.
C09D 7/00 - Caractéristiques de compositions de revêtement non prévues dans le groupe Procédés pour l’incorporation d’ingrédients dans des compositions de revêtement
A filter comprising a nonwoven blend of fibers is shown, where the nonwoven blend of fibers comprises a bi-component fiber bonded to a mono-component fiber. The bi- component fiber comprises a core and a sheath. The sheath and the core have different melting points, with the sheath melting point being lower than the core melting point. The mono-component fiber has a shaped cross-section.
C12Q 1/68 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismesCompositions à cet effetProcédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des acides nucléiques
10.
CEMENTING FLUID AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to a cementing fluid for use in high temperature wellbore application. More particularly, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a cementing fluid comprising an aqueous fluid, a hydraulically-active cementitous material, and a suspending agent, wherein the suspending agent is a high molecular weight hydrophobic copolymer or a cross-linked hydrophobic copolymer particulate. Additionally, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to the methods of making the cementing fluid containing the suspending agent.
C09K 8/467 - Compositions de cimentation, p. ex. pour la cimentation des tubes dans les trous de forageCompositions de bouchage, p. ex. pour tuer des puits contenant des liants inorganiques, p. ex. ciment Portland contenant des additifs pour des utilisations spécifiques
Disclosed are personal care cleansing compositions including: a) water; b) up to about 10 wt%, based on the total weight of the personal care cleansing composition, of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, a nonionic/anionic surfactant mixture, and combinations thereof; c) a rheology modifying polymer; d) a cationic-substituted guar; and e) a copolymer of acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride and acrylamide; wherein the personal care cleansing composition is sulfate-free or substantially sulfate-free; and their use in personal care, such as hair care, is also disclosed.
Disclosed are methods for the preparation of alkyl hydroxyalkyl cellulose ethers, and the use of such alkyl hydroxyalkyl cellulose ethers in the preparation and use of mortars and other cement-based systems; also disclosed is a hydraulic composition containing at least one retarder, at least one accelerator and a cellulose ether having a prolonged open time without deterioration of the other cement tile adhesive properties such as workability, setting time, strength development and sag resistance; and further disclosed are dry mortars containing encapsulated calcium chloride used in preparing mortar materials for use in construction, and the preparation and use of such mortars in cold weather environments is also disclosed.
C04B 28/02 - Compositions pour mortiers, béton ou pierre artificielle, contenant des liants inorganiques ou contenant le produit de réaction d'un liant inorganique et d'un liant organique, p. ex. contenant des ciments de polycarboxylates contenant des ciments hydrauliques autres que ceux de sulfate de calcium
The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) related to a dry mortar composition or an emulsion/dispersion based composition having hydrophobically modified polymer compositions. The dry mortar composition or an emulsion/dispersion based composition comprises one or more polymer emulsions and/or redispersible powders, and one or more hydrophobic, and water-resistant or water-repellent additive. The emulsion/dispersion based composition can be used as a grout, a joint filler, a mastic, a pasty, textured plaster, tile adhesive, structure-latex based render, silicate render, fine dispersion render for skim coat, dispersion based tile grout, acrylate based render, latex-based primer, and colorized latex-based renders.
Disclosed are compositions including dihydroxyalkyl substituted polygalactomannan, and the optional further substitution of such with cationic and/or hydrophobic moieties. Method of making such compositions is also disclosed as well as the use of such compositions in industrial applications, fabric laundering, and personal and household care.
C07H 3/00 - Composés contenant uniquement des atomes d'hydrogène et des radicaux saccharide, ces radicaux ne comportant que des atomes de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
15.
HIGH EFFICIENCY RHEOLOGY MODIFERS WITH CATIONIC COMPOMENTS AND USE THEREOF
The presently disclosed claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to a rheology modifier composition and an aqueous protective coating composition containing the rheology modifier composition. More particularly, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a rheology modifier composition comprising (a) about 50 to about 99 % by weight of a water soluble polymer and about 1 to about 50 % by weight of a cationic polymer, wherein the cationic polymer is produced by polymerizing a quaternized monomer or by polymerizing a quaternized monomer and a non-quaternized monomer. Additionally, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to the methods of making the rheology modifier composition and the aqueous protective coating composition.
The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to a food composition for reducing fat comprising flour and a binder, and methods of making the composition and using the composition to reduce fat in fried and baked foods. The binder is a blend of two or more different water soluble cellulose ethers.
The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive process(es), procedure(s), method{s), product(s), result(s), and/or concept(s) (collectively hereinafter referred to as the "presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s)") relates generally to the composition of a binder for use in battery electrodes and methods of preparing such. More particularly, but not by way of iimitation, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a binder composition containing an ionizable water soluble polymer and a redispersible powder containing a latex, a protective colloid, and an anticaking agent for use in the production and manufacture of electrodes of a lithium ion battery. Additionally, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to the compositions and methods of making electrodes, both anodes and cathodes, with a binder composition containing an ionizable water soluble polymer and a redispersible powder.
A product testing apparatus is described as having one or more imager configured to capture one or more images of a sample having a substrate coating applied to a substrate, a processor in communication with the one or more imager, and a non-transitory processor readable medium, in communication with the processor, The non-transitory processor readable medium stores processor executable instructions that when executed cause the processor to receive the one or more images from the one or more imager. The processor then processes the one or more image by filtering lighting variations in the pixels of the image to identify one or more objects of interest in the one or more image of the cured / uncured substrate coating. The processor quantifies one or more property of the one or more objects of interest. The processor executable instructions then cause the processor to generate one or more signal indicative of the quantification of the one or more objects of interest.
The present invention relates generally to a method for dispersing a dry cellulose ether powder in an aqueous solution without forming lumps using powder handling and mixing devices, The cellulose ethers can be cross-linked with an aldehyde cross-linker. An acid or partially neutralized acid is used to improve the solubility.
C08J 3/05 - Production de solutions, dispersions, latex ou gel par d'autres procédés que ceux utilisant les techniques de polymérisation en solution, en émulsion ou en suspension dans un milieux aqueux à partir de polymères solides
The present invention provides a coprocessed excipient composition and a method of producing the same. The coprocessed excipient comprises vinyl lactam derived polymer and a deagglomerated coprocessing agent. The coprocessing agent is fumed silica, colloidal silica or silicon dioxide. The coprocessed excipient is prepared by a continuous process and has a Brookfield cohesion of less than 0.12 kPa, a bulk density of at least 0.249 gram/milliliter and a flow property as measured by Johanson flow rate number increase from 1.1 to 5.0 fold.
A61K 47/32 - Composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone, p. ex. carbomères
An excipient composition having good bulk density and improved flow characteristics is provided. The present invention particularly provides a coprocessed excipient composition and a method of producing the same. The coprocessed excipient comprises cellulose derived polymer and a deagglomerated coprocessing agent. The coprocessing agent is fumed silica, colloidal silica or silicon dioxide. The coprocessed excipient is prepared in a continuous process and has excellent compactability and improved flow property as measured by Johanson flow rate number increase from 1.1 to 5.0 fold, is characterized by a Brookfield cohesion factor of less than 0.2 kPa and a bulk density of at least 0.249 g/ml.
The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to the use of nonionic hydrophobically modified polysaccharides in personal care and household care compositions. More specifically, but not by way of limitation, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to the use of hydrophobically-modified cellulose ethers, such as hydrophobically-modified hydroxyethylcellulose (HMHEC) polymers in personal care and household care compositions. These compositions show pronounced syneresis in aqueous solutions or in the presence of surfactants, including nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants such as lauryl sulfate (LS) and lauryl ether sulfate (LES). It is also contemplated that the surfactants used in the compositions be sulfate free and/or multi-tailed.
The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to a hydraulic composition with a prolonged open time. More particularly, the composition comprises at least one cement retarder and at least one accelerator. The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) further relates to a dry mortar composition comprising the hydraulic composition having prolonged open time without deterioration of the other cement tile adhesive properties such as workability, setting time, strength development and sag resistance.
C04B 28/02 - Compositions pour mortiers, béton ou pierre artificielle, contenant des liants inorganiques ou contenant le produit de réaction d'un liant inorganique et d'un liant organique, p. ex. contenant des ciments de polycarboxylates contenant des ciments hydrauliques autres que ceux de sulfate de calcium
The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a polymer for enhancing drug performance and improving processability. Specifically, the polymer comprises hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate (HPMC-AS). On the HPMC- AS, the percentage of total succinoyl degree of substitution is less than 12% at C6-OH position and greater than 53% at C3-OH, and the percentage of total acetyl degree of substitution is greater than 32% at C6-OH position.
Aqueous multiphase compositions are stabilized using a blend of cellulose ether and nanocrystalline cellulose. The multiphase compositions can include particulates dispersed in water, oil in water emulsions, foams, and combinations of these systems. The blend can be used to stabilize aqueous paint systems, personal care products such as shampoos and detergents formed as oil in water emulsions, and foaming products such as detergents, shampoos, other personal care products and edible compositions such as whip cream substitutes. Further, this blend can reduce or eliminate the need for surfactants in many of these multiphase compositions.
A product testing assembly is described. The product testing assembly may include a substrate, a measuring device, and a data processing system. The substrate has at least one surface configured to receive an application of a product to be tested, for example paint. The measuring device is configured to sense measured quantities as product is applied to the substrate and output one or more signals representative of a sequence of forces and/or moments being applied to the surface of the substrate by the application of the product to be tested. The data processing system has one or more processors configured to receive the one or more signals representative of the sequence of forces and/or moments being applied to the surface of the substrate, and to convert the one or more signals into an output signal representative of one or more application performance characteristics of the product to be tested.
G01N 1/28 - Préparation d'échantillons pour l'analyse
G01L 5/00 - Appareils ou procédés pour la mesure des forces, du travail, de la puissance mécanique ou du couple, spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques
The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to a carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) system for use in ready-mix joint compounds. More specifically, the presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a non-uniformly substituted {"blocky") CMC system for use as an efficient thickener and rheology modifier for ready-mix joint compounds and the use of a reduced amount of clay for improving the joint compounds.
C09D 5/00 - Compositions de revêtement, p. ex. peintures, vernis ou vernis-laques, caractérisées par leur nature physique ou par les effets produitsApprêts en pâte
A personal care conditioning and/or styling composition for a keratin substrate comprising: (i) about 50 wt. % to 95 wt. % of at least one cationic or pseudo-cationic monomer selected from the group consisting of acrylamidopropyl trimethylammonium chloride (APTAC) and/or Vinylpyrrolidone (VP); (ii) about 1 wt. % to 30 wt. % of at least one anionic monomer selected from the group consisting of (a) acrylic acid (AA), (b) acrylamido methylpropyl sulfonate (AMPS), and/or (c) sodium methyl allyl sulfonate (SMAS); and (iii) about 0.1 wt. % to 20 wt. % of at least one hydrophobic monomer selected from the group consisting of (a) polyoxyethylene (PEG)-18-behenylether-methacrylate (BEM) (b) Lauryl-ethoxylated-methacrylate (LEM), (c) stearyl acrylate (SA), (d) Stream-10-allyl-ether, (e) Vinylcaprolactam (V-cap), and/or (f) Hydroxyethyl-pyrrolidone-methacrylate (M06). Also described is a process of preparing said polymer, and its method of use.
Dry Mortars with Long Open Time and Increased Water Factor Mixture composition for modifying a dry mortar formulation comprising at least one redispersible polymer powder, a polyamide, a cellulose ether and a multivalent metal salt. Also disclosed are a method of making the modified dry mortar formulation and a method of increasing the open time and water factor of the dry mortar formulation without deteriorating the mechanical strength of the cured dry mortar formulation.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE (USA)
HERCULES INCORPORATED (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Cardamone, Jeanette M.
Naouli, Nabil
Erazo-Majewicz, Paquita
Abrégé
A composition containing sulfonated keratin with molecular weight distribution of about 96.8% 100 kDa to 100 Da and about 3.2% 250 kDa to 100 kDa, at least one cationic surfactant, and optionally an aqueous carrier. Generally the keratin is produced by a method involving treating wool with about 0.5 to about 1.0N NaOH in a bath volume: wool weight of about 5:1 to about 10:1 at about 40C to about 65C for about 4 to about 8 hours with dosing about every 1 to 3 hours with about 1% to about10% by weight of bath of hydrogen peroxide. Also a method for treating a keratin based substrate involving contacting or applying the substrate (e.g., hair) with the composition.
[0001] The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a dry powder composition comprising water soluble polymer powders, and a component in powder form. The dry powder composition shows improved water dispersibility compared to the water soluble polymer powders. The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) further relates to an aqueous protective coating composition comprising the dry powder composition.
Paint formulations are neutralized with a non-VOC neutralizing agent. The neutralizing agent is a neutralized amino acid or intermediate, an amino phosphate, an amino phosphonate, amino sulfate, or amino sulfonate wherein the neutralizing agent has a pKa2 of at least 9. These neutralizing agents can be used to provide a paint formulation within a pH range of 8 to 10 and do not add any volatile organic compounds to the paint formulation.
C09D 5/00 - Compositions de revêtement, p. ex. peintures, vernis ou vernis-laques, caractérisées par leur nature physique ou par les effets produitsApprêts en pâte
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VISCOSITY SUPPRESSION OF ASSOCIATIVE THICKENERS USING ORGANOPHOSPHATES
The viscosity of solutions of nonionic synthetic associative thickeners is controlled by adding organophosphates to the solution of associative thickeners. The associative thickeners are hydrophobically modified polymers and the organophosphates include one or more hydrophobic groups.
C08K 5/521 - Esters des acides phosphoriques, p. ex. de H3PO4
C09D 7/00 - Caractéristiques de compositions de revêtement non prévues dans le groupe Procédés pour l’incorporation d’ingrédients dans des compositions de revêtement
34.
NANOCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (NCC) IN TAPE JOINT COMPOUND (JC)
A joint compound with improved crack resistance is formed by combining water, a filler such as calcium carbonate, a latex emulsion binder, a thickening system such as methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose, and nanocrystalline cellulose. The nanocrystalline cellulose is provided in an amount effective to reduce the crack formation during drying.
C04B 28/14 - Compositions pour mortiers, béton ou pierre artificielle, contenant des liants inorganiques ou contenant le produit de réaction d'un liant inorganique et d'un liant organique, p. ex. contenant des ciments de polycarboxylates contenant des ciments de sulfate de calcium
17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
22 - Cordes; filets; tentes, auvents, voiles et sacs; matières de rembourrage
Produits et services
(1) Bi-component synthetic fibers used in the textile, hygienic and filtration industries
(2) Bi-component synthetic fibers used in the textile industries.
36.
CONDITIONING COMPOSITION ADDITIVE FOR PROVIDING IMMEDIATE AND LONG LASTING BENEFITS TO KERATIN SUBSTRATES
The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a conditioning composition additive for use on keratin substrates in order to provide immediate as well as long lasting benefits to the keratin substrate in conditioning systems, such as leave-on and rinse off conditioners, for hair and skin, or for imparting greater water resistance to such personal care compositions as sunscreens or cosmetics. The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) also relates to a conditioning composition containing the conditioning composition additive and a method of applying the conditioning composition additive.
A61K 8/81 - Cosmétiques ou préparations similaires pour la toilette caractérisés par la composition contenant des composés organiques macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons insaturées carbone-carbone
C08F 265/10 - Composés macromoléculaires obtenus par polymérisation de monomères sur des polymères d'acides monocarboxyliques non saturés ou de leurs dérivés tels que définis dans le groupe sur des polymères d'amides ou d'imides
37.
METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF WOOD COMPOSITE FROM SOY FLOUR
Disclosed is a method of preparing a lignocellulosic composite; the method comprising the steps of combining one or more dry protein sources as powders and one or more lignocellulosic materials; subsequently combining with the protein and lignocellulosic combination, a liquid mixture comprising a curative for the protein source, forming the resulting mixture into a composite structure and then curing the composite structure.
Aqueous cellulose ether blend with improved thermal gel strength are formed by combining nanocrystalline cellulose with thermal gelling cellulose ethers. This blend can be used as a binder in a variety of different applications, such as food products and ceramic green bodies. It can also be used to form capsule shells for pharmaceuticals.
Surfactant mediated, free radical initiated emulsion/dispersion polymerization of n-vinylformamide with styrene or substituted styrene copolymers, and its subsequently hydrolyzed products bearing formamide, amine and styrenic functionality are disclosed. Processes for polymerization, polymer composition, and hydrolysis of such polymers are also disclosed. These polymers bearing cationic functionality can be used in papermaking applications as dry strength additives, wet strength additives, retention aids, drainage aids, sizing agent, sizing promoter and pitch and stickies control agents.
C08F 226/02 - Copolymères de composés contenant un ou plusieurs radicaux aliphatiques non saturés, chaque radical ne contenant qu'une seule liaison double carbone-carbone et l'un au moins étant terminé par une liaison simple ou double à l'azote ou par un hétérocycle contenant de l'azote par une simple ou une double liaison à l'azote
40.
READILY DISSOLVABLE SOLID NONIONIC SYNTHETIC ASSOCIATIVE THICKENER WITH DISSOLUTION PROMOTION WATER SOLUBLE ADDITIVE
The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a particulate product. The particulate product comprises a nonionic synthetic associative thickener NSAT) rheology modifier and a dissolution promotion water soluble additive. The NSAT rheology modifier is selected from the group consisting of hydrophobically-modified ethoxyfated urethane (HEIJR), hydrophobically-modified polyethylene glycol (HMPEG), and hydrophobically-modified polyacetal-polvether (HMPAPE). The particulate product is incorporated into a waterborne paint formula.
The present invention relates to mortars which include a blend of cellulose ether compounds and exhibit improved pot life, water retention capability, and open time, as well as high tensile strength values. These mortars can be used in the fabrication of external insulation finishing systems (EIFS), particularly in hot environments. The cellulose ether blend includes hydroxyethylcellulose ether and methylhydroxyethylcellulose ether. Water soluble anionic polyacrylamide and hydroxypropyl starch can also be added to the mortar.
C04B 28/02 - Compositions pour mortiers, béton ou pierre artificielle, contenant des liants inorganiques ou contenant le produit de réaction d'un liant inorganique et d'un liant organique, p. ex. contenant des ciments de polycarboxylates contenant des ciments hydrauliques autres que ceux de sulfate de calcium
43.
LOW MOLAR, HOMOGENEOUSLY SUBSTITUTED HEC FOR USE IN CEMENT-BASED SYSTEMS
Hydroxyethylcellulose with a low molar substitution and which is uniformly substituted is useful in cement-based systems, including mortars. The cement-based system exhibits long pot life, as well as very high water retention capability at hot temperature, as well as better paste stability and optimized setting behavior for hot as well as cold temperature compared to typical, cement- based systems with commercial cellulose ether compounds. Less hydrophilic cellulose ethers such as methylhydroxyethylcellulose can be added as a second cellulose ether.
C04B 28/02 - Compositions pour mortiers, béton ou pierre artificielle, contenant des liants inorganiques ou contenant le produit de réaction d'un liant inorganique et d'un liant organique, p. ex. contenant des ciments de polycarboxylates contenant des ciments hydrauliques autres que ceux de sulfate de calcium
The present invention relates to a drainage aid composition and its use in pulp washing process. More particulary, this invention relates to drainage aid composition of silicone polyethers prepared via zinc cataiized dehydrogenative coupling of alcohol terminated polyethers with silicone oligomers and polymers comprising of at least one silicon bonded hydrogen. The compostion of this invention exhibit excellent drainage properties.
A process for producing an acylated vinylamine-containing polymer is disclosed. The acylated vinylamine-containing polymer is produced by reacting a vinylamine-containing polymer with at one acylating agent.
D21H 17/54 - Composés macromoléculaires synthétiques obtenus par des réactions autres que celles faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone obtenus par des réactions formant une liaison contenant de l'azote dans la chaîne principale de la macromolécule
C08F 26/02 - Homopolymères ou copolymères de composés contenant un ou plusieurs radicaux aliphatiques non saturés, chaque radical ne contenant qu'une seule liaison double carbone-carbone et l'un au moins étant terminé par une liaison simple ou double à l'azote ou par un hétérocycle contenant de l'azote par une simple ou une double liaison à l'azote
Disclosed is a sizing composition comprising a hydrophobic paper sizing agent and a hydrophobically modified poly(aminoamide). Also disclosed is a method of making the sizing composition and a method of using the sizing composition.
A method is provided for the use of a chemical additive to improve the separation of oil from the process stream (whole stillage, thin stillage or syrup) generated as a byproduct in corn to ethanol production.
A process for improving the flow rate of an aqueous dispersion which comprises adding a natural polymer to said aqueous system and then adding a synthetic polymer to the aqueous system.
The present invention relates generally to water soluble polymer powder formulations, and more particularly, to a cellulose ether formulation which in powder form is suitable for direct addition to water-based systems to produce smooth, lump free solutions. The cellulose ethers are crosslinked with an aldehyde crosslinker and include a dry weak acid which slows hydrolysis of the hermiacetal linkage formed by the crosslinker. The selected acid does not adversely affect solubility stability.
C08K 5/098 - Sels métalliques d'acides carboxyliques
C08J 3/05 - Production de solutions, dispersions, latex ou gel par d'autres procédés que ceux utilisant les techniques de polymérisation en solution, en émulsion ou en suspension dans un milieux aqueux à partir de polymères solides
C08L 33/08 - Homopolymères ou copolymères des esters de l'acide acrylique
50.
LOW PH SOY FLOUR-NON UREA DILUENT AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME
The present invention provides an improved composition of soy with a non-urea diluent at a pH of less than 5.0, having improved viscosity stability with excellent wet and dry strengths, with more efficient production and lower production costs. Optionally, the composition may also include adding a crosslinking agent, additional diluent or both to the soy-non urea diluent adhesive and/or adding an emulsified or dispersed polymer.
A process is disclosed for the production of paper with enhanced dry strength comprising adding to the wet end of a paper machine, (a) a glyoxalated acrylamide-containing polymer and (b) a cationic aqueous dispersion polymer. Guidelines for the properties of the polymers that make this coadditive system effective are established. Polymer properties discussed include molecular weight, cationic charge, polymer composition and functionalization, and relative additive amounts.
D21H 17/37 - Polymères d'acides non saturés ou de leurs dérivés, p. ex. polyacrylates
D21H 17/44 - Composés macromoléculaires synthétiques obtenus par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone contenant des groupes ioniques cationiques
The present invention describes wet-wipe composition with a liquid portion that is impregnated in a substrate, wherein the liquid portion contains a thickening or gelling polymer along with a thickening or gelling agent which substantially reduces fluid migration of the liquid portion within a wet-wipes stack during storage wherein the thickening or gelling agent is incorporated into the substrate through means of physical entanglement or thermal bonding.
D06M 15/263 - Composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone d'acides carboxyliques non saturésLeurs sels ou esters
A61K 8/02 - Cosmétiques ou préparations similaires pour la toilette caractérisés par une forme physique particulière
53.
SURFACE APPLICATION OF POLYMERS TO IMPROVE PAPER STRENGTH
Stable, coating compositions are disclosed. The compositions comprise an aqueous solution of cationic polymer, starch, and a stabilizing agent. Method of using the coating composition to improve the dry strength of paper is also disclosed.
C09D 133/00 - Compositions de revêtement à base d'homopolymères ou de copolymères de composés possédant un ou plusieurs radicaux aliphatiques non saturés, chacun ne contenant qu'une seule liaison double carbone-carbone et l'un au moins étant terminé par un seul radical carboxyle, ou ses sels, anhydrides, esters, amides, imides ou nitrilesCompositions de revêtement à base de dérivés de tels polymères
C09D 133/14 - Homopolymères ou copolymères d'esters d'esters contenant des atomes d'halogène, d'azote, de soufre ou d'oxygène en plus de l'oxygène du radical carboxyle
C08L 3/00 - Compositions contenant de l'amidon, de l'amylose ou de l'amylopectine ou leurs dérivés ou leurs produits de dégradation
C09D 133/26 - Homopolymères ou copolymères de l'acrylamide ou du méthacrylamide
54.
PAPERMAKING ADDITIVES FOR ROLL RELEASE IMPROVEMENT
Compositions and methods for reduction in adhesion between wet paper web and roli surfaces in papermaking process are disclosed. The method is particularly useful for improvements in press section roll release.
A method for inhibiting resinous and sticky substances from filling or forming deposits on or within papermaking forming wire, by applying to said wire an effective inhibiting amount of a composition comprising at least one cationic agent selected from the group consisting of (a) cationic polyureas, (b) hydrophobicaily modified cationic polymers, (c) alkylammonium or/and alkylimidazolium salts, and optionally at [east one nonionic amphiphilic copolymer selected from (i) hydrophobicaily modified poiy[ethy!ene glycols], (ii) hydrophobicaily modified cellulose ethers, (Hi) copolymers of vinyl alcohol and vinyl a!konate, (iv) polyoxyalkylene block copolymers, and (v) hydrophilically modified poiydimethyisiloxanes.
The present invention relates to a personal care composition additive for use on keratin substrates in order to provide long lasting benefits to the keratin substrate such as in conditioning systems, such as 2/1 shampoo's, leave-on and rinse off conditioners, for hair and skin, or for imparting greater water resistance to such personal care compositions as sunscreens or cosmetics.
A61K 8/81 - Cosmétiques ou préparations similaires pour la toilette caractérisés par la composition contenant des composés organiques macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons insaturées carbone-carbone
A61Q 5/02 - Préparations pour le lavage des cheveux
A61Q 5/12 - Préparations contenant des agents de conditionnement des cheveux
A61Q 5/00 - Préparations pour les soins des cheveux
57.
Personal care composition additive for application on keratin substrates to provide long lasting benefits
The present invention relates to a personal care composition additive for use on keratin substrates in order to provide long lasting benefits to the keratin substrate such as in conditioning systems, such as 2/1 shampoo's, leave-on and rinse off conditioners, for hair and skin, or for imparting greater water resistance to such personal care compositions as sunscreens or cosmetics.
A61K 8/81 - Cosmétiques ou préparations similaires pour la toilette caractérisés par la composition contenant des composés organiques macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons insaturées carbone-carbone
Disclosed is a novel composition comprising (a) 50-98 parts of hydrocarbon oil, (b) 1-40 parts of emulsifier, and (c) 1-10 parts of a non-curing hydrocarbon polymer. Aiso disciosed is a method of reducing adhesion to the surface of equipment used in paper manufacture or in paper converting processes, comprising applying to the surface the disclosed novel composition.
D21H 21/14 - Matériaux non fibreux ajoutés à la pâte, caractérisés par leur fonction, leur forme ou leurs propriétésMatériaux d'imprégnation ou de revêtement du papier, caractérisés par leur fonction, leur forme ou leurs propriétés caractérisés par leur fonction ou leurs propriétés dans, ou sur, le papier
59.
PROTEIN ADHESIVE FORMULATIONS WITH AMINE-EPICHLOROHYDRIN AND ISOCYANATE ADDITIVES
Disclosed is an adhesive composition comprising a protein component, an AE adduct component and an isocyanate component. Also disclosed is a composite and a method of making a composite comprising a substrate and the adhesive composition of the present invention.
A process for reducing the variability in commercial production lots of cellulose gums, such as cellulose ethers, in which inert substances, such as sucrose, salt, maltodextrin, or other relatively are blended with the cellulose gums to create products that exhibit less variability in certain a functional property, such as aqueous viscosity than commercial production lots which have not been subjected to the blending process.
A stable aqueous composition comprising poiyvinylamine and liquid cationic starch a ratio of from 90 to 55 parts of poiyvinylamine on active basis to 10 to 45 parts of liquid cationic starch on active basis is disclosed. The composition can be used in papermaking as a strength or as a drainage aid.
A process for producing anionic, nonionic, amphoteric or cationic derivatized polysaccharide products which demonstrate high clarity in surfactant- based compositions. The polysaccharide polymer is reacted for a sufficient time and at a sufficient temperature in the presence of water, caustic, and at least one surfactant. The polysaccharide polymer may optionally be reacted with an oxidizing agent, hydrolytic or proteolytic enzymes, molecular weight reducing agents and a cationizing agent and nonionic agent. The formed derivatized polysaccharide has a lower clarity in water than in an aqueous surfactant system. The derivatized polysaccharide product can be used in personal care and or household care products.
The invention is directed to composition, preparation and use of composite materials based on an adhesive with soϋds levels above 45% by weight that contain stable pojyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resins (PAE resins) of solids greater than 40% where the relative high solids of the PAE enables the high solids content of the adhesive. Furthermore, at least 45% of the solids portion of the adhesive is made up of a combination of the solids of the PAE resin and the solids of the protein source. The invention is also directed an adhesive comprised of the PAE in combination with a soy protein source. The invention is also directed toward use of the adhesive in composite materials and in particular wood containing composite materials, and more specifically wood fiber or particle based composites.
A process is disclosed for the production of paper with enhanced dry strength comprising adding to the wet end of a paper machine, (a) a vinylamine-containing aqueous solution polymer having a molecular weight of from 75,000 daltons to 750,000 dalions and (b) an amphoteric or cationic acrylamide-containing aqueous solution polymer having a molecular weight of from 75,000 daltons to 1,500,000 daltons, wherein the sum of the anionic and cationic monomers comprises at least 5% on a molar basis of the composition of the acrylamide-containing polymer.
A stable paper sizing composition comprising a dispersion of ketene dimer and a pH adjusted vinylamine containing polymer is disclosed. The method of preparing the stable sizing composition and the method of using the stable sizing composition is also disclosed.
Stable, coating compositions useful for enhancing the dry strength of paper are disclosed. The compositions comprise an aqueous solution of nearly neutral polyacrylamide, cationic polymer and starch. Method of using the coating composition to enhance the diy strength of paper is also disclosed.
C09D 133/14 - Homopolymères ou copolymères d'esters d'esters contenant des atomes d'halogène, d'azote, de soufre ou d'oxygène en plus de l'oxygène du radical carboxyle
C09D 133/26 - Homopolymères ou copolymères de l'acrylamide ou du méthacrylamide
C09D 139/02 - Homopolymères ou copolymères de la vinylamine
67.
PROCESS FOR TREATING BIOMASS TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY OF POLYSACCHARIDES CONTAINED THEREIN TO HYDROLYSIS AND SUBSEQUENT FERMENTATION, AND POLYSACCHARIDES WITH INCREASED ACCESSIBILITY
In this invention, a process for producing fermentable sugars derivable from biomass that contains polysaccharide, such as cellulose, which has been made increasingly accessible as a substrate for enzymatic degradation or other methods of depolymerization. The process of the present invention increases accessibility of polysaccharides, typically present in biomass and produces polysaccharides with increased accessibility. The polysaccharides with increased accessibility may be subsequently saccharified to yield fermentable sugars. These fermentable sugars are subsequently able to be fermented to produce various target chemicals, such as alcohols, aldehydes, ketones or acids.
C12P 7/06 - Éthanol en tant que produit chimique et non en tant que boisson alcoolique
C12P 7/10 - Éthanol en tant que produit chimique et non en tant que boisson alcoolique préparé comme sous-produit, ou préparé à partir d'un substrat constitué par des déchets ou par des matières cellulosiques d'un substrat constitué par des matières cellulosiques
68.
STABLE ACID DENATURED SOY/UREA ADHESIVES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME
The present invention provides an improved method of producing a stable acid denatured soy/urea adhesive having improved wet and dry strengths, with more efficient production and lower production costs. The method comprises combining urea with soy flour that has been acid treated until denatured and substantially free from urease activity. The soy flour is preferably lowered to a pH of 2.0 to 4.0 for at least 1 minute. Optionally, the method may also include adding a crosslinking agent, diluent or both to the soy flour/urea adhesive and/or adding an emulsified or dispersed polymer. Adhesives and dispersions prepared according to the methods of this invention offer increased stability and strength properties.
B27D 1/04 - Assemblage du placage de bois avec n'importe quel matériauFabrication d'objets à partir de tels assemblagesTraitements préparatoires des surfaces à assembler, p. ex. entaillage pour fabriquer du contre-plaqué ou des objets en contre-plaquéFeuilles de contre-plaqué
The present invention relates to a film coating composition used for film coating pharmaceutical tablets, nutritional supplements, confectionary forms and the like. The film coating composition comprises a water soluble film former such as hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, starches, modified starches and the like and one or more hydrophobic compounds, such as metal salt of higher fatty acids, higher fatty alcohol natural wax either from vegetable, animal origin or synthetic wax. Optionally, the film coating composition may include plasticizers, colorants, such as pigments and/or flow aids.
A61K 47/44 - Huiles, graisses ou cires couvertes par plus d’un des groupes Huiles, graisses ou cires naturelles ou naturelles modifiées, p. ex. huile de ricin, huile de ricin polyéthoxylée, cire de lignite, lignite, gomme-laque, colophane, cire d’abeille ou lanoline
70.
APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMULSIFYING OIL AND WATER
The invention relates to a device, system and method for emulsifying oil and water, so as to emulsify a gluing agent to be used in the treatment of paper or cardboard, involving feeding a continuous phase under pressure through a nozzle (66) providing a continuous phase of a Venturi device (50) and into a mixing section. A dispersed phase is optionally fed under pressure into the mixing section (80) of the Venturi device. The emulsion formed in the mixing section is channeled through a nozzle (60) for mixed phase and out of the Venturi device. The diameter of the nozzle (60) for a mixed phase of the Venturi device is greater than the diameter of the nozzle (66) for a continuous phase by a ratio greater than 1:1 and less than 4:1.
A process to increase the resistance of paper board to hot penetrants using a sizing agent containing fatty acid anhydride, and an insolubilizing agent is disclosed. Additionally, a composition useful to impart hot penetrant resistance is disclosed.
The present invention relates to formulations for use as enteric coatings. More particularly, the present invention relates to a formulation comprising a blend of food grade ingredients that can be readily dispersed in water. This dispersion exhibits low viscosity and can easily be coated onto solid dosage forms through spraying and the like to provide an enteric coating on the solid dosage form.
The present invention is related to surfactant-based formulations comprising the polyelectrolytes and blends of such polyelectrolytes with non- cellulosic cationic polysaccharide polymers. The surfactant-based formulations exhibit improved clarity of the resulting formulations, their improved conditioning of keratin substrates, textile substrates, and hard-surface substrates, their improved deposition of dispersed phase materials onto keratin substrates, textile substrates, and hard-surface substrates, their improved lather performance, and their improved rheology in applications such as personal care and household care products and textile applications.
A61K 8/81 - Cosmétiques ou préparations similaires pour la toilette caractérisés par la composition contenant des composés organiques macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons insaturées carbone-carbone
A61Q 5/02 - Préparations pour le lavage des cheveux
Facing material useful in the manufacture of gypsum wallboard is surfaced treated in order to adhere an amount of seed crystals to improve the adhering affinity of the facing material for wet plaster thereby permitting the manufacture of gypsum wallboard with little or no added starch and reduced amounts of water. Various means for adhering the seed crystals to the facing material are described as well as, a method of converting the facing material and wallboards containing the facing material are also described.
B32B 13/08 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement d'une substance à prise hydraulique, p. ex. du béton, du plâtre, du ciment, ou d'autres matériaux entrant dans la construction comprenant une telle substance comme seul composant ou composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique de papier ou de carton
D21H 13/40 - Fibres ou flocons inorganiques siliceux vitreux, p. ex. laine minérale ou fibres de verre
D21H 17/67 - Composés insolubles dans l'eau, p. ex. charges ou pigments
D21H 19/38 - Couches contenant des pigments caractérisées par les pigments
D21H 27/26 - Structures appliquées sur la surface par des procédés de fabrication particuliers, p. ex. dans des presses caractérisées par la feuille de couverture ou par les couches supérieures des structures
E04C 2/04 - Éléments de construction de relativement faible épaisseur pour la construction de parties de bâtiments, p. ex. matériaux en feuilles, dalles ou panneaux caractérisés par des matériaux spécifiés en béton ou autre matériau analogue à la pierre en ciment d'amiante
The present invention comprises a method for controlling (e.g. inhibiting) or killing microorganisms in an aqueous environment. The method includes the addition of an effective amount of monochlorourea or modified monochlorourea to an aqueous solution. This aqueous solution may be a cooling water system, a recreational water system, a water treatment facility, or any circulating water system (i.e. a papermaking facility). A method of producing monochlorourea or modified monochlorourea is also disclosed.
C02F 1/76 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par oxydation au moyen d'halogènes ou de composés halogénés
A01N 25/02 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles contenant des liquides comme supports, diluants ou solvants
A01N 47/28 - Urées ou thiourées contenant les groupes N—CO—N ou N—CS—N
C07C 273/18 - Préparation d'urée ou de ses dérivés, c.-à-d. de composés contenant l'un des groupes les atomes d'azote ne faisant pas partie de groupes nitro ou nitroso d'urées substituées
Methods for improving one or more surface properties of a sheet of paper or paperboard, which method comprises (a) coating at least one side of the sheet of paper or paperboard with a dispersion having a cationic zeta potential formed by combining (1) a mixture containing one or more anionic pigments with (2) one or more polyamine- epihalohydrin cationic wet strength resins at a coating weight of from about 0.1 g/m to about 20 g/m; (b) drying the coated sheet of paper or paperboard; (c) applying a functional barrier top coating that resists one or more of the following: liquid water, water vapor, gas permeability, oil and grease, slip, and static or an anionic latex based pigment coating that imparts improved opacity, brightness, or printability. The invention also includes the dispersions as well as paper or paperboard coated with the dispersion.
D21H 19/40 - Couches contenant des pigments caractérisées par les pigments siliceux, p. ex. argiles
D21H 17/46 - Composés macromoléculaires synthétiques obtenus par des réactions autres que celles faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
D21H 19/62 - Composés organiques macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions autres que celles faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
The present invention relates to processes for the manufacture of aminated or functionalized aminated polymers and their use in water-borne compositions. More specifically, this invention relates to personal care compositions containing aminated polymers and one or more other conditioning agents, surfactants and other active or inactive ingredients.
A61K 8/892 - Polysiloxanes saturés, p. ex. diméthicone, phényl triméthicone, C24-C28 méthicone, stéaryl diméthicone modifiés par un groupe hydroxyle, p. ex. diméthiconol
A61Q 5/02 - Préparations pour le lavage des cheveux
A61Q 5/12 - Préparations contenant des agents de conditionnement des cheveux
78.
RHEOLOGY MODIFIER FOR AQUEOUS SURFACTANT-BASED FORMULATIONS
The present invention relates to aqueous formulations useful in personal care, oral care, household and institutional applications which contain polymers comprised of water soluble synthetic backbone with covalently connected hydrophobic ends can deliver "salt-like" rheology to surfactant formulations containing surfactant concentrations at which thickening by salt is not effective.
A process is described for producing fermentable sugars derivable from biomass that contains polysaccharide, such as cellulose, made increasingly accessible as a substrate for enzymatic degradation or other methods of depolymerization. These fermentable sugars are subsequently able to be fermented to produce various target chemicals, such as alcohols, aldehydes, ketones or acids.
C12P 7/06 - Éthanol en tant que produit chimique et non en tant que boisson alcoolique
C12P 7/10 - Éthanol en tant que produit chimique et non en tant que boisson alcoolique préparé comme sous-produit, ou préparé à partir d'un substrat constitué par des déchets ou par des matières cellulosiques d'un substrat constitué par des matières cellulosiques
Vinylamine-containing polymers are disclosed where the amine groups are substituted with cationic functional groups. Processes for preparing such polymers, as well as compositions comprising such polymers are also disclosed. Among other applications, these polymers can be used in papermaking applications as dry strength additives, wet strength additives, retention aids, drainage aids, and pitch and stickies control agents.
C08F 226/02 - Copolymères de composés contenant un ou plusieurs radicaux aliphatiques non saturés, chaque radical ne contenant qu'une seule liaison double carbone-carbone et l'un au moins étant terminé par une liaison simple ou double à l'azote ou par un hétérocycle contenant de l'azote par une simple ou une double liaison à l'azote
C08F 8/44 - Préparation de sels métalliques ou de sels d'ammonium
D21H 17/46 - Composés macromoléculaires synthétiques obtenus par des réactions autres que celles faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
D21H 19/24 - Couches sans pigments appliquées sous une forme autre que la solution aqueuse définie dans le groupe comprenant des composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions autres que celles faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
Disclosed herein are hydrophobically-modifϊed poly(aminoamides) useful as fixative detackifiers for stickies and pitch control in papermaking processes. These polymers are prepared via modification of amine-containing water-soluble poly(aminoamides) with reactive functional group-containing hydrophobic compounds, hi particular, poly(amήioamides) may be modified, under appropriate reaction conditions, with long chain alkyl glycidyl ether, AKD (alkyl ketene dimer), ASA (alkyl succinyl anhydride), or Quab (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl- N,N,N-dimethylalkyl ammonium chloride). These novel polymers are effective in inhibiting deposition of organic contaminants in pulp and papermaking systems.
C08G 69/00 - Composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions créant une liaison amide carboxylique dans la chaîne principale de la macromolécule
D21H 21/00 - Matériaux non fibreux ajoutés à la pâte, caractérisés par leur fonction, leur forme ou leurs propriétésMatériaux d'imprégnation ou de revêtement du papier, caractérisés par leur fonction, leur forme ou leurs propriétés
The present invention involves a cross-linked carboxylic acid hydrophobically modified copolymer product in which cross-linked carboxylic acid is modified with a non-hydrocarbyl hydrophobe, namely, poly(dimethyl siloxane) or fluronated alkyl methacrylates.
The present invention is related to the use of a non-cellulosic cationically modified polysaccharide in cleaning compositions and more particularly to a surfactant based cleansing composition comprising, a surfactant, a non-cellulosic cationically modified polysaccharide and a solvent for use in personal care composition, household care composition or an institutional care composition.
Methods for making a heterogeneous polymer blend comprising one or more anionic polymers, one or more cationic polymers, and one or more non-ionic polymers, which method comprises (a) adding to a non-neutral solution a first amount of polymerization initiator and one or more anionic or cationic monomers, wherein each monomer has the same charge; (b) adding a second amount of the polymerization initiator and one or more non-ionic monomers; (c) adding a third amount of the polymerization initiator and one or more ionic monomers that are oppositely charged from the monomers of (a); adding stepwise, a fourth amount of the polymerization initiator to react any residual monomer, and (e) neutralizing the resulting polymer blend. Also claimed are heterogeneous polymer blends containing polymers formed from one or more anionic, cationic, and non-ionic monomers, either polymerized in situ or separately and then combined. Also claimed are methods for increasing the filler content of paper or paperboard, which methods comprises (a) combining the heterogeneous polymer blend with a precipitated calcium carbonate filler; (b) combining the resulting mixture with a pulp slurry; and (c) processing the resulting slurry mixture to form a sheet of paper or paperboard. Finally, also claimed are methods of increasing the filler content of paper or paperboard, which method comprises (1) combining either the heterogeneous blend or the precipitated calcium carbonate filler with a pulp slurry, (2) combining the remaining component with the pulp slurry; and (c) processing the resulting pulp slurry mixture to form a sheet of paper or paperboard.
The present invention discloses an adhesive composition comprising a protein component, an azetidinium functionalized polymer component and a viscosity modifying component. The preferred protein is a soy protein and the viscosity modifying component is preferably a sulfite reducing agent, a thiol, or combinations thereof. The invention provides for a high solids, lower viscosity adhesive formulation. The present invention also relates to a composite and a method of making a composite comprising a substrate and the adhesive composition of the present invention.
Compositions and methods for the removal of resin from wood chips processed in a Kraft pulping process are disclosed. The method is particularly useful for removing triterpene and triterpenoid resin.
Size press compositions and methods for producing sized paper products, including liner board are disclosed. The Size press compositions contain at least one non-reactive cationic surface sizing agent at least one reactive sizing agent, at least one promoter resin, at least one binder, and water. The at least one non -reactive cationic surface sizing agent may be a polymer in the form of a dispersion, an emulsion or a latex with a positive zeta potential below about pH6. The at least one reactive sizing agent may be a dispersion, an emulsion or a latex including an alkyl ketene dimer or an alkyl succinic anhydride. The at least one promoter resin may be a polyaminoamide-epichlorohydrin resin or poly (dimethyldiallylammonium chloride).
The present invention relates to a process for tailoring rheology of an aqueous or water-borne coating composition using a system comprising an amount of a first hydrophobically modified polymer comprising a polymer backbone modified with a first hydrophobe and an amount of a second hydrophobically modified polymer comprising the first hydrophobically modified polymer further modified with a second hydrophobe. By incorporating a system comprising at least two hydrophobically modified polymers into water-borne coatings where the amount of all of the hydrophobically modified polymers are able to be independently adjusted, the resultant coatings may be tailored to attain a desired combination of Stormer or Brookfield viscosity and ICI viscosity.
C09D 201/02 - Compositions de revêtement à base de composés macromoléculaires non spécifiés caractérisés par la présence de groupes déterminés
C09D 7/00 - Caractéristiques de compositions de revêtement non prévues dans le groupe Procédés pour l’incorporation d’ingrédients dans des compositions de revêtement
The invention relates to a stable aqueous slurry composition comprising clay or clay-like material, hydrophobically associative polymer, and optionally a surfactant; and a method of inhibiting the deposition of organic contaminants in pulp and papermaking applications.
A method of modifying starch with metal silicates, and the use of the modified starch in the preparation of cellulosic fiber compositions. The method further relates to cellulosic fiber compositions, such as paper and paperboard, which incorporate the starch modified with metal silicates.
D21H 21/10 - Agents de rétention ou produits améliorant l'égouttage
D21H 17/68 - Composés insolubles dans l'eau, p. ex. charges ou pigments siliceux, p. ex. argiles
D21H 17/69 - Composés insolubles dans l'eau, p. ex. charges ou pigments modifiés, p. ex. par association avec d'autres compositions préalablement à l'incorporation dans la pâte ou le papier
D06M 13/513 - Composés avec au moins une liaison carbone-métal ou carbone-bore, carbone-silicium, carbone-sélénium ou carbone-tellure avec au moins une liaison carbone-silicium
91.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING DEPOSITION OF PARTICULATE CONTAMINANTS IN PULP AND PAPER SLURRIES
A method and an apparatus for measuring the depositability of particulate contaminants present in a pulp or paper mill fluid stream and evaluating interactions of such particulate contaminants with other contaminants collects the particulate contaminants on a suitable substrate, such as a plastic film coated with an adhesive or coated with. organic contaminate, placed in contact with the pulp or paper mill fluid stream for at least five minutes up to several hours. The amount of contaminants collected on the substrate is quantified and evaluated by taking one or more scanned images of the substrate with a resolution of at least 2,000 dots per inch (DPI) and analyzing the scanned images with image analysis technique.
The present invention relates to formulations for use as enteric coatings. More particularly, the present invention relates to a formulation comprising a dry blend of food grade ingredients that can be readily dispersed in water. This dispersion exhibits low viscosity and can easily be coated onto solid dosage forms through spraying and the like to provide an enteric coating on the solid dosage form.
A process to enhance delignification or bleaching in chemical or mechanical pulps comprising generation of singlet oxygen as a separate step and subsequent transport of singlet oxygen to pulp to effect bleaching or brightening of the pulp.
The disclosure relates to an adhesive composition for bonding lignocellulosic substrates. The adhesive composition contains a crosslinker and a non-urea diluent where the non-urea diluent is present in an amount from about 0.01 to about 75 weight % based on the total wet weight of the composition and where the crosslinker contains essentially no formaldehyde. Also disclosed is the adhesive further containing, an aqueous mixture of a protein source. The disclosure also relates to a process for making lignocellulosic composites utilizing the disclosed adhesive composition and to the lignocellulosic composites made using the disclosed process.
The present invention describes wet-wipe composition with a liquid portion that is impregnated in a substrate, wherein the liquid portion contains a binary pair of a thickening or gelling polymer along with a thickening or gelling agent which substantially reduces fluid migration of the liquid portion within a wet- wipes stack during storage.
D06M 15/263 - Composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone d'acides carboxyliques non saturésLeurs sels ou esters
An oral care or household cleaner system contains a fluid polymer suspension (FPS) thickening agent. The FPS thickening agents comprises a water soluble/water swellable polymer, a polyol, and a hydrated thickening silica. The water soluble/water swellable polymer is selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid polymer, salts of acrylic acid polymer, acrylate, acrylamide polymer, polyvinyl pyrolidene, polyvinyl alcohol, clay and polysaccharide, excluding CMC. The functional systems may be formulations of oral care, for example as a dentifrice or as a household cleaner. A method of preparing the oral care or household cleaner system is also provided by adding a sufficient amount of a FPS that is compatible with the functional system to the system to thicken the functional system.
A61K 8/81 - Cosmétiques ou préparations similaires pour la toilette caractérisés par la composition contenant des composés organiques macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons insaturées carbone-carbone
A61Q 11/00 - Préparations pour le nettoyage des dents, de la bouche ou des prothèses dentaires, p. ex. dentifricesBains de bouche
The invention relates to water-in-water polymer dispersions containing a polymer A with a cationic monomer fraction of up to 60 wt. % and at least one polymer dispersant B, based on cationised dialkylaminoalkyl (meth)acrylamides with an average molecular weight of between 75,000 and 350,000 g/mol. The invention also relates to a method for producing said dispersions and to the use of the latter.
Vinylamine-containing polymers are disclosed where the amine groups are substituted with (1) cationic functional groups, (2) anionic functional groups, (3) hydrophobic functional groups, (4) hydrophilic functional groups, (5) functional groups that impart amphoteric characteristics to the polymers, or (6) combinations thereof. Also disclosed are processes for preparing such polymers, as well as compositions comprising such polymers. Among other applications, these polymers can be used in papermaking applications as dry strength additives, wet strength additives, retention aids, drainage aids, and pitch and stickies control agents.
C08F 8/00 - Modification chimique par post-traitement
C08F 26/00 - Homopolymères ou copolymères de composés contenant un ou plusieurs radicaux aliphatiques non saturés, chaque radical ne contenant qu'une seule liaison double carbone-carbone et l'un au moins étant terminé par une liaison simple ou double à l'azote ou par un hétérocycle contenant de l'azote
The present invention relates to compositions and use of fluidized polymer suspensionsf rom monomers containing allyloxygroups and their functional derivatives, and water soluble polymers for use in oil field applications as fluid additives for drilling and cementing processes.
C09K 8/588 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c.-à-d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p. ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de polymères spécifiques
A rapidly disintegrating, orally administered tablet or compressed dosage form, comprising ethylcellulose (EC) as a directly compressible binder which enhances tablet robustness as manifested by improved strength, lower friability, lower hygroscopicity and yet, hydrophobic nature notwithstanding, does not retard disintegration, but shortens disintegration time or is disintegration time neutral when co-formulated with disintegrants and other water-soluble excipients such as sugar alcohols.
