Abstract: An agrochemical formulation and its method of manufacture comprising an agrochemical active and a dispersant polymer comprising a copolymer of benzylmethacrylate, acrylic acid and 2-acrylamido-2-methyl propane sulfonic acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mono coating film type waterborne coating composition comprising halogen free polyolefin resin, acryl polyol, acryl emulsion, and a solvent. According to the present invention, adhesion to a polyolefin substrate is excellent, and physical/chemical properties may be maintained with a single coating film instead of the currently used dual coating films, by a halogen free waterborne composition with physical/chemical properties similar to or more excellent than the existing oil coating or halogen-containing coating composition. Since these effects may be sufficiently obtained with a single coating film, consumption of coating may be reduced about 30˜40% compared to the existing method, and particularly, cost reduction may be expected through decrease in equipment required for dual coating film, energy for drying coating film, attractive force of coating, productivity increase, and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for grinding cellulose ether comprising the steps of: a) grinding a cellulose ether comprising 20 to 90 wt % of water, based on the total weight of cellulose ether and water, and a cationic surfactant in a mill; and b) optionally drying the mixture while grinding, prior to or following the step of grinding.

Abstract: Provided herein are coating compositions comprising the reaction product of a tetra alkyoxyorthosilicate or a partially condensed oligomer thereof and a polyester resin containing hydroxyl groups. The coating compositions advantageously have a high solid content and/or low volatile organic content (VOC) in combination with a low viscosity. The coating compositions are capable of drying quickly, curing in ambient conditions and may be formulated in one-pack.

Abstract: Process for curing an unsaturated polyester resin or vinyl ester resin, the resin comprising a reactive diluent selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylates, methacrylates, acrylamides, methacrylamides, and combinations thereof, said process comprising the addition to said resin of (i) a ketone peroxide selected from the group consisting of methyl isopropyl ketone peroxide, methyl isobutyl ketone peroxide, cyclohexanone peroxide, and combinations thereof and (ii) a compound of a transition metal selected from the group consisting of Mn, Fe, and Cu, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for the purification of a substantially water-free liquid feed comprising monochloroacetic acid, dichloroacetic acid, optionally acid chlorides, optionally anhydrides, and optionally acetic acid, which comprises the steps of (a) adding water to the liquid feed so that a liquid feed is obtained comprising between 0.01 and 5% by weight of water, based on the total weight of the liquid feed, and (b) subsequently subjecting the liquid feed obtained in step (a) to a catalytic hydrodechlorination step by contacting it with a source of hydrogen to convert the dichloroacetic acid into monochloroacetic acid in the presence of a solid heterogeneous hydrogenation catalyst comprising one or more metals of Group VIII of the Periodic Table of the Elements deposited on a carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process to prepare alkylaluminoxanes by reaction of alkylaluminium with a substituted allylic alcohol of the formula wherein each R1 and R2 independently are an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon group, and R3, R4, and R5 each independently may be the same hydrocarbon group as R1 and R2 or a hydrogen atom in the presence of an inert organic solvent. Additionally, it relates to the alkylaluminoxanes obtainable by the above process and their use.

Abstract: The process of the present invention pertains to a process wherein a liquid feed comprising monochloroacetic acid, dichloroacetic acid, and optionally acetic acid and/or trichloroacetic acid is subjected to a catalytic hydrodechlorination step by contacting it with a source of hydrogen in the presence of a solid heterogeneous hydrogenation catalyst situated in a fixed catalyst bed, wherein the liquid feed is fed to the top of avertical tubular reactor at a superficial mass velocity of between and 10 kg/s per square meter of the horizontal cross-section of the vertical tubular reactor and a rate of between 250 and 3,000 kg/hr per m of said catalyst bed, wherein the source of hydrogen is fed to the top or bottom of the vertical tubular reactor at a rate of between 0.025 to 0.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to stable suspension concentrates (SC) displaying shear thinning property and comprising: a water soluble salt, an electrolyte water thickening polymer (eg. xanthan gum or guar gum), an insoluble solid agrochemical and water. The water soluble salt can be an inorganic salt or a pesticide salt (eg. fertilizer or water soluble herbicide such as glyphosate, glufosinate, dicamba, MCPA or 2,4-D); the water thickening polymer is a water soluble polymer capable of fully hydrating and thickening the salt solution (eg. AGHRO DR-2000); and the insoluble solid agrochemical can be a cellulosic derivative MEHEC, a water insoluble pesticide (eg. atrazine, clothianidin or imidacloprid), a water insoluble growth regulator, a water insoluble micronutrient or mixtures thereof. The invention further relates to a method of producing said suspension comprising dissolving thickening polymer in water, adding water soluble salt and adding water insoluble agrochemical.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the discovery that a blend of linear and branched amide wax additives can be used to enhance the performance of asphalt binders and asphalt emulsion residues. In particular, high temperature properties of asphalt pavement can be improved while maintaining or improving low temperature properties. The additives also improve workability and lower processing temperatures for asphalt paving (e.g. warm mix) or for roofing. These amide wax additives can reduce the tracking of tack coats, by decreasing binder penetration and forming a non-tacky surface layer.

Abstract: A dispersion of polymer microparticles in organic liquid obtainable by a process comprising the steps of i) providing a mixture comprising a first polymer having functional groups capable of reacting with the carboxylic acid and/or carboxylic acid anhydride groups of a second, polypropylene polymer ii) causing the polymers to melt at a chosen temperature under conditions of high shear, preferably in an extruder, to form an intimate mixture iii) causing the carboxylic acid and/or carboxylic acid anhydride groups of the polypropylene polymer to react with at least some of the functional groups of the first polymer, under conditions of high shear, preferably in an extruder iv) diluting the resulting mixture of step iii) with an organic liquid at a temperature such that a substantially homogeneous solution is formed v) cooling the solution to a temperature whereby the polymer microparticles of the dispersion are formed.

Abstract: Radiation curable coating compositions are disclosed. In some embodiments, the coating compositions are used to coat substrates such as packaging materials and the like for the storage of food and beverages. The coating compositions may have a (meth)acrylate functional polyether polyol prepared by reacting an epoxidized vegetable oil in the presence of a phosphoric acid compound to form an epoxy phosphate, and reacting the epoxy phosphate with a hydroxyl functional (meth)acrylate in the presence of an acid catalyst to form the (meth)acrylate functional polyether polyol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a partly neutralized fatty amine salt where the fatty amine is having the formula where R is a hydrocarbyl group having 12-24 carbon atoms; X is H, a C1-C4 alkyl group, benzyl or —CH2CH2CH2NH2, m is 2 or 3 and n is 0-3, provided that when n is 0, then X IS —CH2CH2CH2NH2, and m is 3; and where the acid neutralizing the fatty amine has the formula R?COOH (II), where R?CO is an acyl group having 16-24 carbon atoms; and where the molar ratio between the moles of nitrogen atoms in the fatty amine and the moles of fatty acid is 5:1 to 1.25:1; as a friction modifier for a lubricating oil, especially for an internal combustion engine. The invention also relates to a lubricating oil composition comprising the partly acid neutralized product (I), and to a method for lubrication of interfacing mutually movable surfaces by bringing the surfaces into contact with the said lubricating oil.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sol containing silica-based particles having an axial ratio of at least about 10 and specific surface area of at least about 600 m2/g. The invention further relates to a sol containing silica-based particles having an axial ratio of at least about 10 and S-value up to about 25. The invention further relates to a sol containing silica-based particles having an axial ratio of at least about 10 and a specific surface area of at least about 400 m2/g, wherein the silica-based particles are surface-modified. The invention further relates to a sol containing silica-based particles having a viscosity of at least 50 cP and silica content of at least about 3% by weight, wherein the silica-based particles have a specific surface area of at least about 400 m2/g.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a polyquaternary polymer obtainable by reacting i) a dialkylamine having the structure R1R2NH, where R1 and R2 independently are hydrocarbyl groups having 1-3 carbon atoms; ii) a difunctional compound selected from the group consisting of epihalohydrins, diepoxides, precursors of epihalohydrins and epoxides which under alkaline conditions are readily converted into the corresponding epoxy compounds, and mixtures thereof; and iii) optionally a polyfunctional amine selected from the group consisting of ammonia, primary amines, alkylenediamines having 2-6 carbon atoms, and polyalkylenepolyamines having the structure H2N—[R3—N(R4)]y—R3—NH2, where y is an integer from 1 to 5, R3 is an alkylene radical having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, and R4 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a hydrocarbyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms, and an ?-aminoalkyl group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms; as a depressant in a method for froth flotation of potash ores.

Abstract: The invention includes an aqueous coating composition having a substituted succinimide compound, wherein the substituted succinimide compound has an acid value of at least about 30 mg KOH/g of the substituted succinimide compound. The substituted succinimide compound may be the reaction product of an unsaturated oil comprising at least one non-aromatic unsaturated carbon-carbon bond, a polymer derived from the unsaturated oil, or a combination thereof with maleic anhydride and a primary amine.

Abstract: The present invention includes coating compositions and methods for coating substrates using the coating compositions. In some embodiments of the invention, a coating composition is prepared by a method including the steps of a) preparing a latex emulsion by a method including mixing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer component in a carrier to form a monomer emulsion, and reacting the monomer emulsion with an initiator to form the latex emulsion, b) preparing a hydroxyl functional oil graft copolymer by a method including reacting an epoxidized vegetable oil with a hydroxyl functional material in the presence of an acid catalyst to form a hydroxyl functional oil polyol, and reacting the hydroxyl functional oil polyol with an ethylenically unsaturated monomer component in the presence of an initiator to form the hydroxyl functional oil polyol graft copolymer, and c) blending the latex emulsion and a crosslinker then adding the hydroxyl functional oil graft copolymer to form the coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for preparing a product rich in epichlorohydrin, comprising the steps of: a) reacting a mixture of dichlorohydrin and a base at a temperature in the range of 0-40° C. during a period of time in the range from 1 second to 180 minutes, wherein the base is present in a less than stoichiometric amount, to obtain a reaction mixture comprising epichlorohydrin and brine; b) subjecting at least part of the reaction mixture to a separation step to form a product fraction which is rich in epichlorohydrin and a brine fraction which is lean in epichlorohydrin; c) subjecting at least part of the brine fraction to a purification step to yield a purified brine. It has been found that the process according to the invention allows the manufacture of epichlorohydrin from dichlorohydrin on an industrial scale at high yield, while at the same time providing a brine with a low total organic carbon content without extensive separation being necessary.

Abstract: This invention details a method for providing thermal protection to human hair by applying an aerosolized polymer system to the hair before heat treatment. It has been found that acrylate polymers provide good protection from the damaging affects of curling irons and straightening irons and afford improvements in the look and feel of the treated hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition that can be used as a coating and that can protect a substrate coated with this composition from high heat. The composition comprises: -a polysulfide, -an epoxy resin, -a compound selected from compounds having a secondary and/or a tertiary amine group, and compounds having an amide group, -a phosphonate, -fibres and -less than 1 wt. % of a polysiloxane, wherein the wt. % is relative to the weight of the composition after evaporation of any solvent that is present in the composition.