Abstract: A fertilizer coating that provides nutrients and/or biocatalysts, as well as added dust control and caking control. The fertilizer coating may comprise a carrier, one or more micronutrient dispersants, and one or more micronutrients. The carrier may be aqueous-based or oil based. The coating may further comprise one or more biocatalysts in an aqueous media.

Abstract: Water-dispersible adducted rosin esters, a process for making them, and their use in aqueous tackifier dispersions for pressure-sensitive adhesives are disclosed. Reaction of a rosin with a polyol gives a rosin ester intermediate, which is then reacted with a dienophile to produce an adducted rosin ester. The adducted rosin ester is further esterified with a polyethylene glycol having an Mw<700 to produce the water-dispersible adducted rosin ester. Esterification with the low-molecular-weight PEG imparts good water dispersibility to the adducted rosin ester while maintaining compatibility with other tackifier components. Combination of the aqueous tackifier dispersions with polymer emulsions, particularly acrylics, gives pressure-sensitive adhesives that deliver good loop tack and peel properties compared with commercial alternatives, even when the coat weight is reduced by 20%.

Abstract: Binder compositions comprising a bituminous binder and a rheology modifier are disclosed. The rheology modifier comprises a blend of a polyol ester and a C8-C24 free fatty acid component. Asphalt compositions comprising the modified binder compositions are also disclosed. The rheology modifiers help to improve the high-temperature properties of bituminous binders without sacrificing low-temperature performance. The modified binders and asphalt compositions expand the utility of reclaimed asphalt, including reclaimed asphalt shingles and reclaimed asphalt pavement, thereby helping the road construction industry reduce its reliance on virgin, non-renewable materials.

Abstract: Water-dispersible adducted rosin esters, a process for making them, and their use in aqueous tackifier dispersions for pressure-sensitive adhesives are disclosed. Reaction of a rosin with a polyol gives a rosin ester intermediate, which is then reacted with a dienophile to produce an adducted rosin ester. The adducted rosin ester is further esterified with a polyethylene glycol having an Mw<700 to produce the water-dispersible adducted rosin ester. Esterification with the low-molecular-weight PEG imparts good water dispersibility to the adducted rosin ester while maintaining compatibility with other tackifier components. Combination of the aqueous tackifier dispersions with polymer emulsions, particularly acrylics, gives pressure-sensitive adhesives that deliver good loop tack and peel properties compared with commercial alternatives, even when the coat weight is reduced by 20%.

Abstract: A method of dispersing pigment using an amide-modified resin or an amide-modified hydrocarbyl moiety, and the resulting pigment concentrate or coating or ink composition.

Abstract: A method of dispersing pigment using an amide-modified resin or an amide-modified hydrocarbyl moiety, and the resulting pigment concentrate or coating or ink composition.