Abstract: A composition includes an agricultural component in an amount of at least about 27% by weight and a solvent composition in an amount not greater than about 55% by weight. The solvent composition includes an amide having a structure of Formula I: wherein R1 comprises a C3 to C15 hydrocarbon group, and wherein R2 and R3 comprise a C1 or higher hydrocarbon group.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 25, 2007
Date of Patent:
October 30, 2012
Assignee:
Huntsman Petrochemical LLC
Inventors:
Alan J. Stern, David Ferguson, Howard Stridde
Abstract: This idea relates to the use of polyalkylene glycols and non-salt polyether amines to improve the effectiveness of silica removal by coagulation and agglomeration of colloidal silica particles in aqueous mineral process streams.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 3, 2008
Date of Patent:
October 23, 2012
Assignee:
Huntsman Corporation Australia Pty Limited
Abstract: An agrochemical composition includes a homogeneous single-phase liquid crystal in thermodynamic equilibrium. The agrochemical composition can be a surfactant composition or a pesticide composition. The surfactant composition is a blend of surfactants, whereas a pesticide composition has an active ingredient and one or more surfactant adjuvants. A pesticide composition, or a surfactant composition in combination with an active ingredient, may be used to control pests.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 9, 2007
Date of Patent:
October 16, 2012
Assignee:
Huntsman Petrochemical LLC
Inventors:
Curtis M. Elsik, Joe C. Arzola, Howard M. Stridde, Alan Stern
Abstract: This invention concerns novel dispersants that are the reaction products of succinic anhydride-containing resins with certain amines. These water soluble dispersants have been found to be unique and highly effective dispersants for water insoluble agricultural suspension concentrate formulations.