Abstract: A halogenated polyether is provided having a chemical structure which has been found to possess the requisite characteristics for satisfactory service as a promoter of good adhesion between a polymeric surface (e.g., a polyethylene terephthalate tire cord) and an elastomeric material (e.g., rubber). The halogenated polyether may be formed by (1) the reaction of an organic polyhydroxy compound with epihalohydrin (e.g., epichlorohydrin) to create ether linkages, (2) the epoxidation of the ends of the ether chains which extend from the residual portion of the organic polyhydroxy compound, and (3) the substantial hydrolysis of the epoxy groups (as described). The resulting halogenated polyether is substantially free of epoxy groups, contains at least one 2-halomethyloxyethylene unit, and contains 2,3-dihydroxypropyl end groups (as described). Such halogenated polyether optionally may be provided in the form of an oligomer (as described).

Abstract: The present application relates to cationic block polyesters useful as soil relese agents, softeners and antistatic agents. In addition to cleaning performance, laundry detergent compositions should have other benefits. One is the ability to impart soil release properties to fabrics woven from polyester fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lubricating compositions useful in facilitating the working of metal. More specifically, the present invention relates to lubricating fluids useful in plastic deformation processes of metals including but not limited to rolling, forging, ironing, drawing and wrinkling.