Abstract: Transdermal drug formulations containing a prostaglandin, optionally a lipophilic excipient, and a polyisobutylene pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: A process for separating a first component of a composition from a second component of a composition. The process involves contacting the composition with a supercritical fluid comprising 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane or 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane, or a mixture thereof, in the supercritical state under conditions and for a time sufficient to remove the first component from the composition.

Abstract: A method for the rapid esterification of dicarboxylic acids or the transesterification of lower alkyl carboxylic acid diesters with diols is disclosed. The method includes recycling of evaporated unreacted starting materials and can be carried out at elevated pressures. The resulting esterification or transesterification products can then be polymerized into polyesters, for example by a thin film polymerization method.

Abstract: A device for delivering an aerosol, comprising: a casing member, a valve stem, and a diaphragm. The diaphragm contains a blend of (a) 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin random copolymer of about 80 to about 95 mole percent ethylene and a total of about 5 to about 20 mole percent of 1-butene, and (b) at least 10 parts by weight of a rubber comprising a styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer based on 100 parts by weight of polyolefin. The styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer is substantially uniformly dispersed within the polyolefin. The blend preferably has a Shore A hardness of 65 to 85.

Abstract: To provide a water- and oil-repellent agent which, when it is used to treat natural fibers such as cotton and silk, does not damage the feeling of the fibers and does shown an excellent continuation property of water- and oil-repellency effect.A fluorine system water- and oil-repellent agent comprising, as a main component, units derived from a copolymer comprising polyfluoro-oxyalkyl-containing (meth)acrylate and units derived from a dicarboxylic acid anhydride-containing (meth)acrylate.

Abstract: The formation of acid mist or spray over metal electrowinning tanks, such as in the electrowinning of copper obtained by solvent extraction, is substantially inhibited or eliminated by electrowinning the metal from electrolyte containing certain fluoroaliphatic non-foam-forming surfactants.

Abstract: Polymerizable, organic-soluble, oligomeric fluorochemical surfactant compositions having at least two pendent fluoroaliphatic groups, at least two organic-solubilizing groups, and a pendent polymerizable olefinic group. Also a method of preparing such surfactant compositions. The compositions reduce the surface energy of acrylate-containing mixtures and acrylate-based pressure-sensitive adhesives. They can be used in preparing acrylate-based pressure-sensitive adhesives that coat well due to the presence of the surfactant and maintain adhesive performance upon aging.

Abstract: The invention provides new fluorine-efficient oil- and water-repellent compositions comprising a fluorochemical oil- and water-repellent agent and a polymer extender comprising at least one percent by weight based on the weight of the extender of interpolymerized units derived from monomers containing at least one blocked or masked isocyanate function.

Abstract: A device for collecting liquid samples is disclosed. The device can be set up such that it does not collect any sample until it detects the presence of water at the sample site. The sample can then be drawn by suction into a previously evacuated container. The device is particularly well suited for collection of storm water runoff samples.

Abstract: A nonflammable composition that is useful for applying silicone lubricants to the surfaces of medical articles is described. The composition includes a highly fluorinated organic compound, a fluorine-free solvent, and a silicone lubricant.

Abstract: Fluorochemical compositions comprising fluorinated compounds, wherein the fluorinated compound comprises fluorochemical oligomeric portion, an organic moiety, and a group that can impart soft hand, stain release, water repellency, or a durable property when the compound is applied to a fibrous substrate, wherein the fluorochemical oligomeric portion is bonded to the organic moiety through an isocyanate-derived linking group. Also disclosed are fluorochemical compositions in the form of fluorochemical liquid dispersions and methods for preparing substrates treated with such compositions. Substrates so treated exhibit particularly durable and abrasion-resistant oil and water repellent properties. Intermediates in the preparation of the fluorochemical compositions are also disclosed. Some of the intermediates are useful as emulsifiers in fluorochemical liquid dispersions.

Abstract: Mixtures comprising thermoplastic polymer, such as polypropylene, and fluorochemical piperazine are provided. Shaped articles, such as fibers, made from these mixtures have low surface-energy surfaces which results in oil- and water-repellency and anti-soiling properties.

Abstract: Sprayable hot-melt adhesive compositions are disclosed comprising (A) styrenic block copolymer, (B) tackifying resin, and (C) ethylene copolymer. Methods of preparing and using said compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to polysiloxanes having fluoroaliphatic- and carboxyl- containing terminal groups, their preparation and their use in imparting water-, oil- and soil-repellency and a soft hand to fibrous substrates such as leather, and to the resulting treated substrate.

Abstract: Fluorocarbon elastomer gum is compounded with fluorinated ether compositions, the resulting compounded gum is shaped and heated to form a cured shaped article such as automotive fuel line hose or O-ring.

Abstract: Novel polymers are disclosed which can be used to prepare water-based compositions are disclosed having the capability of forming a uniform, low surface-energy, thin film on a substrate. Such compositions comprise a polymer having at least one fluoroaliphatic moiety and at least one anionic moiety, and a novel polymer having at least one fluoroaliphatic moiety and at least one oxazoline moiety.

Abstract: Mixture of fluorochemical and thermoplastic polymer are disclosed. Such fluorochemicals are fluorochemical alcohols and fluorochemical oxazolidinone compositions. The fluorochemicals inpart oil and water repellency to the surfaces of shaped articles made from the mixtures.

Abstract: Fluoroalkyl sulfinates were synthesized and used as a source of fluoroalkyl radicals in aqueous emulsion polymerization. The resulting polymers contained a high level of perfluoroalkyl end groups. When fluoroalkyl disulfinates were utilized, the fluoroalkyl moiety and was incorporated in the polymer backbone. These disulfinates act as monomers, yielding fluoropolymers with specific micro structural fragments, derived from the parent perfluoro disulfinate. Novel fluoropolymers can thus be prepared.

Abstract: A nonflammable composition that is useful for applying silicone lubricants to the surfaces of medical articles is described. The composition includes a highly fluorinated organic compound, a fluorine-free solvent, and a silicone lubricant.

Abstract: Fluorocarbon elastomer gum is compounded with curing agent comprising a polyhydroxy compound and a salt thereof with a salt-forming heterocyclic amine, the resulting compound gum is shaped and heated to form a cured shaped article such as automotive fuel line hose or O ring.