Abstract: A process for producing a microgel composition particles having a core of cross-linked polymer at a multiplicity of polymeric arms appended to the core, the process comprising reacting a living prepolymer component with a monomer component wherein the monomer component includes a multi-olefininc monomer.

Abstract: A fabric refreshing composition is disclosed, which provides long-lasting fragrance retention, malodor reduction, and wrinkle abatement. This composition includes a water soluble silicone of the formula I: wherein M is 40 to 200, N is 0 to 20, and R1 is a polyethylene or a polypropylene ether; a fragrance composition; and an aqueous carrier comprising an emulsifier. Processes for refreshing fabrics using such compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is an oxime carboxylic acid derivative having the formula I: wherein n is 1 or 0, X is O, R2 and R3 being part of an oxime R2R3C═NOH are individually, substituted or unsubstituted, branched or unbranched alkyl-, alkenyl-, akinyl-, cycloalkyl-, cycloalkenyl-, or aromatic radical and contain less than 30 carbon atoms, and R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted, branched or unbranched alkyl-, alkenyl-, akinyl-, cycloalkyl-, cycloalkenyl-, alkoxyalkyl-, aryloxyaryl-, alkoxyaryl-, aryloxyalkyl-, or aromatic radical, or XnR1 is which are useful as precursors for the delivery of organoleptic compounds, especially for flavors, fragrances and masking agents, and/or antimicrobial compounds.

Abstract: A map, having a printed map sheet made of paper sheet and having a printed image and transparent plastic films applied either as a laminate or as a lining, optionally PET film, on the front and reverse sides of the map sheet, also has fold lines of a fanfold extending in one direction. At least two cross fold lines extend perpendicular to the fold lines of the fanfold, optionally central of the map sheet. A web or spine portion of the map sheet, located between the cross fold lines, can bear a printed title for the map. The cross fold lines can form a spine for the map when the map is folded perpendicular to the fold lines of the fanfold along the two cross fold lines. A range for the space between the cross fold lines can be selected, and that range can be from 2 to 20 mm. Embossed lines in the map sheet or in the plastic films can predefine the fold lines of the fanfold and the cross fold lines.

Abstract: A cement pumpability-enhancing additive which comprises polyethylene glycol and diethylene glycol monobutyl ether and/or a derivative thereof, and optionally polysaccharide. The additive is especially useful for high-strength, high-flow concretes for use in construction.

Abstract: Excavated earth from construction sites may be recycled as backfilling material or grout by incorporating it into a hydraulic composite. This is done firstly by blending excavated soil with a solidifying quantity of a hydraulic material and a fluidifying quantity of water and at least one first admixture selected from the group consisting of hydroxycarboxylic acids, phosphonic acid derivatives and saccharides and derivatives thereof, and blending the mixture thus created with a cement-dispersing agent at a time between the addition of the hydraulic material and the commencement of set of the hydraulic material. The hydraulic composites thus created have good fluidity, good final strength and low proneness to cracking.

Abstract: A hardenable composition suitable for flooring and for coating concrete surfaces comprising(a) an acrylic binder comprising a (meth)acrylic ester of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is C.sub.2-6 alkylene, n is 0-3 and R.sub.2 is a radical of an aromatic or alicyclic dicarboxylic acid ester or a dicyclopentenyl radical, n being 0 only when R.sub.2 is a dicyclopentenyl radical, and(b) a component which is one or both (preferably both) of carbon black and a polyfunctional aliphatic or aromatic polyester- or polyether- urethane oligomer. The composition also preferably comprises aggregate such as sand. The compositions have excellent impact resistance and flexural strength.

Abstract: In a method for blending of admixtures in a concrete mass which is transported through pipes/hoses to a casting site and in which the mass shall have a consistency which is suitable for casting of the mass on wall or roof surfaces there are used admixtures consisting of two components which react with each other. The two components are mixed into the mass at different points in time, possibly in combination with normally used additional admixtures for the mass.

Abstract: The interlayer adhesion and final strength of cementitious compositions which are applied in consecutive layers are improved by the incorporation in the compositions of an admixture which is a combination of a waterproofing agent and a water retention agent. The invention is particularly applicable to sprayed concrete.

Abstract: A random copolymer corresponding to Formula I in free acid or salt form having the following types and numbers of monomer units; ##STR1## wherein A is selected from the moities (i) and (ii);--CR.sub.1 R.sub.2 --CR.sub.3 R.sub.4 -- (i)wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 are selected from substituted benzene, C.sub.1-8 alkyl, C.sub.2-8 alkenyl, C.sub.2-8 alkylcarbonyl, C.sub.1-8 alkoxy, carboxyl and hydrogen, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 can together with R.sub.2 and/or R.sub.4 form a ring; and R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 are selected from hydrogen and C.sub.1-4 alkyl; and ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 are as for (i) and R.sub.7, R.sub.8, R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 are individually selected from hydrogen and C.sub.1-6 alkyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 together with R.sub.7 and/or R.sub.8, R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 form a continuous C.sub.

Abstract: A random copolymer corresponding to Formula I in free acid or salt form having the following types and numbers of monomer units; ##STR1## wherein A is selected from the moieties (i) and (ii);--CR.sub.1 R.sub.2 --CR.sub.3 R.sub.4 -- (i)wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 are selected from substituted benzene, C.sub.1-8 alkyl, C.sub.2-8 alkenyl, C.sub.2-8 alkylcarbonyl, C.sub.1-8 alkoxy, carboxyl and hydrogen, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 can together with R.sub.2 and/or R.sub.4 form a ring; and R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 are selected from hydrogen and C.sub.1-4 alkyl; and ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 are as for (i) and R.sub.7, R.sub.8, R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 are individually selected from hydrogen and C.sub.1-6 alkyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 together with R.sub.7 and/or R.sub.8, R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 form a continuous C.sub.

Abstract: An admixture for modifying the fluidity of a cementitious mixture comprises a cement-dispersing agent which is an aqueous solution of polymer, in which solution an oxyalkylene-based defoaming agent is dissolved or dispersed in particles of no greater that 20 .mu.M diameter. The polymer is preferably a polymer which comprises units derived from unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer and the polymer is preferably prepared in the presence of the defoaming agent. Particular addition copolymers give particularly good results. The admixture permits good control of the fluidity of cementitious compositions and has extended shelf life.

Abstract: A shrinkage-reducing dispersing agent for use in cementitious compositions such as concrete and mortar comprising a graft polymer which is a polycarboxylic acid or a salt thereof, having side chains derived from at least one species selected from (a) oligoalkyleneglycol and/or polyalcohol and (b) polyalkylene glycols or derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A pine oil type cleaning concentrate composition comprising as essential constituents: pine oil, one or more pine oil solubilizing agents, cationic surfactant, anionic surfactant, a surfactant compatibilizing agent, and water. Compositions according to the invention feature reduced levels of volatile organic contents, including reduced amounts of pine oil, yet provide good blooming characteristics upon mixing of the concentrate composition with a further amount of water to produce a cleaning composition therefrom. The pine oil cleaning compositions may further include conventional additives, including germicidal agents, viscosity modification agents, fragrances (natural or synthetically produced), foaming agents, detersive agent, co-surfactants, and coloring agents.

Abstract: A pine oil cleaning concentrate composition comprising as essential constituents: pine oil, a nonionic surfactant with a cloud point of 20.degree. C. or less, a solubilizing agent and, water, feature reduced levels of volatile organic contents, including reduced amounts of pine oil, yet provides good blooming characteristics upon mixing of the concentrate composition with a further amount of water to produce a cleaning composition therefrom. The pine oil cleaning compositions may further include conventional additives, including germicidal agents, viscosity modification agents, fragrances (natural or synthetically produced), foaming agents, further surfactants, and coloring agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a disinfectant concentrate which contains amine and alcohol wherein the alcohol component includes at least one glycol ether of limited miscibility with water and the amine component includes at least one secondary and/or tertiary alkyl amine free from hydroxyl groups. It also relates to a disinfectant producabile from the disinfectant concentrate, the use of the disinfectant concentrate and of the disinfectant as bactericide, in particular mycobactericide, fungicide or virucide.

Abstract: Thickened aqueous hypochlorite compositions comprises (a) an alkali metal hypochlorite, (b) a tertiary amine oxide with one alkyl group having from 10 to 16 carbon atoms and the two other alkyl groups having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, (c) an alkali metal salt, (d) a pH stabilizer to bring the pH to a level of 11 or higher, (e) a C.sub.10 -C.sub.16 alkali metal sarcosinate, and (f) C.sub.10 -C.sub.14 straight chain alkyl benzene sulfonate. The molar ratio of (b):(f) is from about 5:1 to about 11:1 and is adjusted so that the viscosity of the composition is between 231 and 402 cps. The compositions are useful for general cleaning purposes, particularly bathrooms and toilet bowls, and also as a laundry additive.

Abstract: A single bath process for imparting both a stonewashed and overdyed appearance to denim textiles and articles is disclosed. The single bath comprises a dye, a cellulase enzyme and optionally but preferably a salt.

Abstract: A pumping apparatus of the type comprising twin cylindrical pumping chambers which alternately take in and deliver material to be pumped, the taking in being via ports in a common feeding chamber and the delivery being via a delivery conduit which moves to the port of the chamber which is to deliver. The pumping is carried out by hydraulically-actuated pumping pistons in the chambers, the hydraulic circuitry being adapted to ensure that the pumping piston in that chamber taking in material arrives at the fully charged position before the delivering chamber attains the fully discharged position. In another embodiment, the pumping apparatus comprises a "push-over" facility, wherein the speed of the pumping is automatically increased to compensate for the drop in flow rate caused by the time taken by the delivery conduit to move from one port to the other. The apparatus gives an exceptionally pulsation-free flow and is especially useful in concrete spraying apparatus.