Abstract: Solid form additive systems which are dispersible in aqueous media are disclosed, as are methods for preparing such additive systems and methods for dispersing such additive systems in aqueous media. Also disclosed are methods for applying additives to polymeric particles and the polymeric particles treated by such methods.

Abstract: A pigment consisting of a polyvalent metal salt of an amidosulfonic acid represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a straight-chain or branched alkyl, alkenyl or hydroxyalkyl group each having 7 to 21 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group;X represents an ethylene group, a propylene group or a ##STR2## M represents a polyvalent metal atom; m represents the valence of M: andn is an integer of from 1 to 4; anda pigment consisting of a polyvalent metal salt of an acylated amino acid represented by the following general formula (II): ##STR3## wherein R.sup.1 represents a straight-chain or branched alkyl, alkenyl or hydroxyalkyl group each having 7 to 21 carbon atoms;y represents a number selected from among 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, and 11;M represents a polyvalent metal atom;m represents the valence of M: andn is an integer of from 1 to 4;as well as cosmetic compositions containing these pigments are disclosed.

Abstract: A pigment coating formulation for use in cosmetics and method of application to pigments is disclosed. The combination of a carboxylic acid and a metal salt of a carboxylic acid provides for an improved coating and advantages in pigment suspension, dispersion and product stability in nail polish.

Abstract: A powdery or granular fat or oil composition in the form of a powder or granules having a water content of 15% by weight or less, a maximum particle diameter of not greater than 10 mm, an average particle diameter of not greater than 5 mm and an angle of repose of not greater than 70%. The composition is produced simply by mixing only a fat or oil, a base material capable of occlusion or absorption of the fat or oil and a liquid polyol at a temperature at which the fat or oil is molten.

Abstract: A pigment is formed in an aqueous slurry. A mixture of the pigmented slurry and a vehicle is subjected to high speed, high shear mixing action. The water is forced out of the solid pigment and replaced by the vehicle forming bead-like spherical conglomerates. The conglomerates grow into clusters in the dispersing phase during the mixing process. The clusters are filtered from the dispersing water phase forming a flushed pigment which is used for dispersion in ink systems.

Abstract: An improved thickening agent suitable for paper coating applications is a fluid suspension of 35 to 55 parts CMC or similar water soluble polymer in 40 to 55 parts fatty acid with 1 to 5 parts clay and up to 20 parts emulsifier. Handling convenience and thickening performance are improved.

Abstract: Dispersions of organic pigments are produced by adding a surfactant to an aqueous slurry of an organic pigment followed by subjecting the slurry to ultrasonic radiation. The surfactant utilized is one or more of the surfactants selected from the group consisting of: various specific acidic or quaternary salts of alkyl substituted propanediamines, and derivatives thereof, as well as a poly(ethyleneoxide) ether of an 18 carbon alcohol having 9 units of ethylene oxide thereon.

Abstract: A powdery or granular fat or oil composition in the form of a powder or granules having a water content of 15% by weight or less, a maximum particle diameter of not greater than 10 mm, an average particle diameter of not greater than 5 mm and an angle of repose of not greater than 70%. The composition is produced simply by mixing only a fat or oil, a base material capable of occlusion or absorption of the fat or oil and a liquid polyol at a temperature at which the fat or oil is molten.

Abstract: A pigment is formed in an aqueous slurry. A mixture of the pigmented slurry and a vehicle is subjected to high speed, high shear mixing action. The water is forced out of the solid pigment and replaced by the vehicle forming bead-like spherical conglomerates. The conglomerates grow into clusters in the dispersing phase during the mixing process. The clusters are filtered from the dispersing water phase forming a flushed pigment which is used for dispersion in ink systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to readily storable flushed pastes of pigments of the arylparaosanilinesulfonic acid series, consisting essentially of (a) up to 50% by weight of the pigment, in a binder combination of (b) natural resin esters based on unmodified or modified natural resins with monohydric or polyhydric C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alcohols, and (c) long-oily alkyd resins having an oil content of 60% to 90% by weight dissolved in high-boiling mineral oil. These formulations are prepared from aqueous presscakes of pigment (a) by flushing in the presence of the solution of a mixture of at least one natural resin ester (b) and at least one alkyd resin (c) in mineral oil (d) with elimination of water. The novel pigment formulations are used for producing printing inks for letterpress and offset printing.

Abstract: Gravure base inks are prepared by flushing an aqueous pigment with a hydrocarbon solvent solution of a major amount of calcium resinate or magnesium resinate and a minor amount of zinc resinate in the presence of a C.sub.8 -C.sub.24 fatty acid amine or C.sub.8 -C.sub.24 fatty acid quaternary ammonium salt. The solvent to metal ratio is at least 40:60 and the pH is in the range of 4 to 10.

Abstract: The invention relates to lamina-shaped pearlescent pigment preparations of improved flowability, wherein the starting pigments have been coated with preferably 0.2-20% by weight of a saturated monocarboxylic acid having 10.degree.-25.degree. C. atoms or of a cyclohexanone condensate resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to cementitious compositions having improved fluidity and dispersability and to a method for producing same. For the present invention an ester derived from a polyoxyethylene glycol and a polycarboxylic acid, e.g. polymeric fatty acids or polycarboxylic adduct acids, is included with the cement, aggregate, water and any other additives which may be present. The esters can be partial esters or the polycarboxylic acids may be fully esterified with the polyoxyethylene glycol.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with the treatment of particulate titanium dioxide and other pigments with a surfactant compound which serves to enhance its employment in pigmented and/or filled paints and plastics, paper making compositions and in reinforced plastic composite compositions.

Abstract: A pigment composition, suitable for use in modern offset and letter press inks, comprising:(A)(a) a pigment derived from (i) acetoacet-2,4-xylidide coupled on to tetrazotized 3,3'-dichlorobenzidine or from (ii) the mixed coupling of two or more of acetoacetanilide, acetoacet-2-anisidide, acetoacet-2-toluidide, acetoacet-2-chloranilide, acetoacet-2,4-xylidide and acetoacet-2,5-dimethoxy-4-chloranilide on to tetrazotized 3,3'-dichlorobenzidine;(b) a dyestuff derived from coupling acetoacetanilide, acetoacet-2-toluidide, acetoacet-2-chloranilide or acetoacet-2,4-xylidide on to tetrazotized benzidine-2,2'-disulfonic acid; and optionally(c) a resin or resinous materialand(B)(a) a pigment derived from coupling one or more of acetoacetanilide, acetoacet-2-anisidide, acetoacet-2-toluidide, acetoacet-4-toluidide, acetoacet-2-chloranilide, acetoacet-2,4-xylidide and acetoacet-2,5-dimethoxy-4-chloranilide on to one or both of tetrazotized 3,3'-dichlorobenzidine and tetrazotized 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine; and(b) an aliphat

Abstract: A composition comprising a finely-divided non-magnetic solid and a dispersant comprising a poly(C.sub.2-4 -alkyleneimine) carrying at least two mono- or poly-(carbonyl-C.sub.1-7 -alkyleneoxy) groups, a dispersion of the composition in an organic medium and a dispersant comprising a poly(C.sub.2-4 -alkyleneimine) carrying at least two carbonyl- C.sub.1-7 -alkyleneoxy groups.

Abstract: A spherical fine particulate pigment in which pigment particles have a diameter of not more than 0.5 .mu., and the surface thereof is treated by a surface active agent, is provided by reacting a water soluble dye and an insolubilizing agent therefor in a water-in-oil type emulsion aqueous phase which is prepared by using a nonionic surface active agent. The pigment has an excellent dispersing ability and outstanding tinting strength. It has a wide variety of uses in the field of cosmetics, paints, inks, or the like.

Abstract: An oil-soluble viscosity-reducing additive made by combining an amine and a polybasic organic acid permits the incorporation of large proportions of pigment into pigment dispersions. The increased proportion of pigment provides advantages in the manfacture of inks.

Abstract: An organo-clay is prepared by treating a clay mineral of the smectite type with a mixture of di(lower alkyl) arylkyl (higher alkyl) ammonium compound and a di(lower alkyl) di(higher alkyl) ammonium compound and thereafter subjecting the treated clay mineral to high shear mixing for a time sufficient to dissipate in the mixture at least 100 KJ of energy per Kg of dry solids in the mixture. The organo-clay is useful in gelling compositions containing one or more liquid aliphatic alcohols.

Abstract: Hydroxyfunctional carboxamide compounds of formula I ##STR1## are included in thixotropic formulations containing highly disperse silica as a thickening or thixotroping component in order to activate the silica or enhance its effect, to amerliorate any tendency of the silica to settle and/or to prevent weakening of the thixotroping effect of SiO.sub.2 in formulations which themselves form relatively strong hydrogen bonds. The compounds of formula I may be added to silica-containing thixotropic liquid formulations to improve the thixotropy, or highly disperse silica may be coated with such compounds for later incorporation into liquid systems to render them thixotropic.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition, particularly for decorative applications, with a proportional content of a liquid, highly viscous or solid, dermatologically compatible carrier material and a pure powder of precious stones or precious stone mixtures.

Abstract: Organophilic clays which are effective fluid loss control additives for oil base well-working fluids are prepared from a swelling smectite clay and one or more phosphatides. Preferred phosphatides are phosphoglycerides obtained from vegetable oils, most preferably commercial lecithin such as soybean lecithin. The organophilic clays may also contain quaternary ammonium compounds.

Abstract: A process for preparing a soft textured high strength Alkali Blue pigment toner comprising preparing an initial mixture from an alkali metal hydroxide, Alkali Blue pigment, resin, oil or varnish, free fatty acid and water and adding a mineral acid to said mixture to precipitate the pigment product.

Abstract: The invention relates to pasty pigment formulations of pigments of the arylpararosanilinesulfonic acid series, which are free of aromatics-containing mineral oils and are suitable for preparing printing inks, in particular letterpress and offset printing inks. The pigment formulations are obtainable by flushing aqueous presscakes of the pigments by means of the solution of a flushing resin in aromatics-free mineral oil and preparing the flushed paste obtained with an oil- or fatty-acid modified alkyd resin.

Abstract: Organophilic clays, having enhanced dispersibility in organic systems are made by reacting a smectite type clay with a quaternary ammonium compound and a betaine type compound. These organophilic clays are useful for alteriing the rheological properties of organic systems.

Abstract: Plasters, renders, masonry paints, interior paints and glazes which contain from 0.5 to 10% by weight of a distearyldiketene emulsion consisting of(a) from 3 to 40 parts by weight of distearyldiketene,(b) from 10 to 70 parts by weight of a solvent,(c) from 5 to 50 parts by weight of water and(d) from 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of emulsifier have particularly advantageous properties.

Abstract: Carbonate-containing mineral fillers, pigments and similar materials are disclosed which are characterized by a combination of four features. These carbonate-containing materials can be used in particular in dyes, paints, paper pulps, paper coatings and plastics to great advantage. In addition, a method of preparing these carbonate-containing materials is disclosed.

Abstract: An organic pigment dispersion in a non-aqueous medium is prepared directly from an aqueous slurry containing 0.1-20% by weight of the pigment by mixing the aqueous slurry with the non-aqueous medium under vigorous agitation and subsequently isolating the organic pigment dispersion from the residual aqueous phase.A substantial part of water in the resulting pigment dispersion can be removed by passing the organic pigment dispersion in the non-aqueous medium over a series of surfaces, the surface material thereof having different affinity for water and the non-aqueous medium, respectively, and then removing water and pigment dispersion in the non-aqueous medium, respectively, from respective surfaces.

Abstract: A process for preparing the high-hiding form of the .gamma.-crystal modification of unsubstituted linear transquinacridone having improved tinctorial strength and producing a coating of higher gloss, which comprises carrying out (a) the known cyclization of 2,5-diphenylaminoterephthalic acid in highly concentrated polyphosphoric acid or in acid polyphosphoric acid ester to the quinacridone and/or (b) the known hydrolysis of the quinacridone melt obtained in (a) and/or (c) the known aqueous alkali extraction of the quinacridone obtained in (b) and/or (d) the known finishing of the quinacridone obtained in (a) in the presence of 0.5 to 10 percent by weight, based on quinacridone, of surface-active agents.