Abstract: Processes and products utilizing (meth)acrylic esters of poly(trimethylene ether) glycol are provided. Products that can be made include ceramic materials, personal care products, inks, coatings, fabrics, and other articles that can be made from reaction products of (meth)acrylic ester of poly(trimethylene ether) glycol with certain monomers.

Abstract: Novel (meth)acrylic ester of poly(trimethylene ether) glycol compositions are provided. The compositions comprise an ester (a monoester, a diester or mixtures thereof) of a polytrimethylene ether glycol and at least one polymerization inhibitor.

Abstract: Processes are provided for producing novel (meth)acrylic esters of poly(trimethylene ether) glycol. The processes include reacting poly(trimethylene ether) glycol with (meth)acrylic acid or equivalents thereof.

Abstract: Plasticizers comprising monoesters and/or diesters of poly(trimethylene ether) glycol are provided. The plasticizers can be used in plasticizing a variety of base polymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to deodorant compositions containing polytrimethylene ether glycol homo- and copolymers and/or polytrimethylene glycol ester(s) in a variety of physical forms. In at least one embodiment, the polytrimethylene ether glycol homo- and copolymers and/or polytrimethylene glycol ester(s) are derived predominantly from monomers (e.g., 1,3-propanediol) obtained from renewable resources, and are thus more environmentally friendly in terms of manufacture, use and disposal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are biodegradable compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol, wherein the 1,3-propanediol in said biodegradable composition has a bio-based carbon content of about 1% to 100%. In addition, it is preferred that the 1,3-propanediol be biologically-derived, and wherein upon biodegradation, the biologically-derived 1,3-propanediol contributes no anthropogenic CO2 emissions to the atmosphere.

Abstract: A process for providing detergent compositions comprising synthesizing mono and di esters from biologically derived 1,3-propanediol an incorporating said esters into detergent formulations. The basic process involves producing and purifying biologically derived 1,3-propanediol, synthesizing mono and di esters by the condensation of 1,3-propanediol with an acid using a catalyst, recovering the ester and incorporating said ester into a detergent formulation. The compositions made from the biologically derived 1,3-propanediol are also encompassed by the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are detergent compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol, wherein the 1,3-propanediol in said detergent composition has a bio-based carbon content of about 1% to 100%. In addition, it is preferred that the 1,3-propanediol be biologically-derived, and wherein upon biodegradation, the biologically-derived 1,3-propanediol contributes no anthropogenic CO2 emissions to the atmosphere.

Abstract: Compositions comprising esters of 1,3-propanediol are provided. The 1,3-propanediol used to form the esters is biologically derived. The esters can have at least 3% biobased carbon. The compositions can further comprise biologically-derived 1,3-propanediol. Also provided are processes for producing compositions comprising esters of 1,3-propanediol. The processes include providing biologically produced 1,3-propanediol, contacting the 1,3-propanediol with an organic acid, which produces an ester, and recovering the produced ester.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are personal care and cosmetic compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol, wherein the 1,3-propanediol in said personal care or cosmetic composition has a bio-based carbon content of about 1% to 100%. In addition, it is preferred that the 1,3-propanediol be biologically-derived, and wherein upon biodegradation, the biologically-derived 1,3-propanediol contributes no anthropogenic CO2 emissions to the atmosphere.

Abstract: Compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol and an extraction product are provided, and the 1,3-propanediol in the composition is biologically derived. Also provided are processes for extracting an extract from a source. These processes comprise providing an ester of 1,3-propanediol and mixing the 1,3-propanediol ester with the source. This serves to extract the extract from the source into the ester. The processes also include separating the source from the ester and extract. Also provided are compositions comprising an ester of 1,3-propanediol and an extraction product. In these compositions, the ester can have at least 3% biobased carbon.