Patents Assigned to Akzo
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE COMPATIBILITY OF WATER SOLUBLE HERBICIDE SALTS
    Publication number: 20140066304
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for improving the compatibility of aqueous herbicide solutions containing at least one of a water soluble salt of an aryloxyalkanoic acid, a water soluble salt of a pyridyloxyalkanoic acid, and a water soluble salt of glyphosate, and optionally ?16% of one or more fertilizers, such as ammonium sulfate, by adding certain polymeric crystallization inhibitors are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicants: AKZO NOBEL SURFACE CHEMISTRY LLC, DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: Mark Alexander, Anne Austin, Alex Kennedy, Lei Liu, Klin A. Rodrigues, Holger Tank
  • Process for treating polymers containing residual catalyst
    Patent number: 8663992
    Abstract: Process for thermally stabilizing a polymer containing residues of a Sn(II), Sb(III), Pb(II), Bi(III), Fe(II), Ti(II), Ti(III), Mn(II), Mn(III), or Ge(II)-containing catalyst by treating the polymer at a temperature above its melting temperature with a peroxide selected from the group consisting of ketone peroxides, hydroperoxides, peracids, hydrogen peroxide, and mixtures thereof, wherein said peroxide is used in an amount less than 0.2 wt % based on the weight of the polymer and wherein the molar ratio of peroxy functionalities from said peroxide (p) to metal (M) ranges from 1 to 100; said metal (M) being selected from the group consisting of Sn(II), Sb(III), Pb(II), Bi(III), Fe(II), Ti(II), Ti(III), Mn(II), Mn(III), and Ge(II). The invention further relates to a method for determining the metal residue content of a polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.
    Inventors: Andreas Herman Hogt, Wilhelm Klaas Frijlink
  • Bioactive botanical cosmetic compositions and processes for their production
    Patent number: 8663712
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to bioactive botanical cosmetic compositions derived from membrane and cell serum fractions of plant cell juice. The present invention also relates to the methods for preparing these bioactive botanical cosmetic compositions and the uses of these compositions in various cosmetic formulations and as topical skin cosmetic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry LLC
    Inventor: Michael Koganov
  • Method for preventing the formation of calcium carboxylate deposits in the dewatering process for crude oil/water streams
    Patent number: 8653009
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds comprising three hydrophobic groups as additives to a stream of crude oil containing carboxylic acids, in particular naphthenic acids, and salt water, to prevent the formation of calcium carboxylates when the fluid is exposed to shear forces. Preferably, the compounds are added to a crude oil/water stream containing organic acids Ca2+ ions at a point between the well and the pressure reduction valve in the crude oil receiving station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: AKZO Nobel N.V.
    Inventors: Martin Hellsten, Ingemar Uneback
  • PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A POLYSULFIDE
    Publication number: 20140046097
    Abstract: Process for the preparation of polysulfide of formula (I) HS—(CH2)n—O—(CH2)m—O—(CH2)p—[S—S—CH2)nO—(CH2)m—O—(CH2)p]q-SH (I) wherein m is an integer in the range 1 to 4, n and p are integers in the range 1-10, and q is an integer in the range 1-60, by oxidizing a bismercaptodiether compound of formula (II) HS—(CH2)n—O—(CH2)m—O—(CH2)p—SH (II) with elemental sulfur in the presence of a base and a protic solvent. This process has a high selectivity towards linear disulfides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicants: SHANGHAI ICI RESEARCH 7 DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT CO. LTD, AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Olaf Klobes, Jing He
  • Powder coating compositions having a substantially non-zinc containing primer
    Patent number: 8647745
    Abstract: Corrosion and chip-resistant coatings for high tensile steel components, such as automotive coil springs, are formed from a coating composition comprising a substantially non-zinc containing primer and a topcoat. The primer includes an epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of about 860 to about 930, a polyhydroxyl functional phenolic curing agent having a hydroxyl equivalent weight of about 200 to about 500, and a filler material. The topcoat includes an epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of about 520 to about 930, an elastomer-modified epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of about 1000 to about 1600, a carboxyl functional polyester with an acid number of about 45 to about 75 mg KOH/g, a foaming agent and a reinforcing fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Akzo Nobel Coating International B.V.
    Inventor: Chad Lucas
  • ALKYD-BASED COATING COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20140039093
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition comprising: a) silanized colloidal silica particles; b) alkyd-containing binder; c) a carrier fluid, wherein the coating composition is essentially free from a cobalt-based drier. The present invention also relates to a method of producing a coating composition and the use of such coating composition for coating of a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Peter Harry Johan Greenwood, Hans Lagnemo
  • GRAFTED PARTICLES FOR USE IN SKIN CARE APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20140030339
    Abstract: A skin care formulation includes a dispersion or emulsion including at least one particle-polymer hybrid and a cosmetically acceptable additive. The polymer-particle hybrid includes at least one particle grafted with at least one polymer. The skin care formulation provides improved water-resistance with limited impact on the sensory feel of the formulation (such as tackiness).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Leblanc, James Albert Miller
  • HIGH HEAT RESISTANT COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20140024744
    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 polysiloxane, and fibres.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: AKZO NOBEL COATINGS INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Malkit Singh Deogon, Manmohan Singh Deogon
  • Painting apparatus
    Patent number: 8632271
    Abstract: A painting apparatus comprising a paint module, an applicator assembly having an applicator surface, and a pump, the paint module having a container receiving section, the applicator assembly being fluidly connectable to the container receiving section such that the pump can supply liquid contained in the container receiving section to the applicator assembly, in which the apparatus can operate in a painting cycle where the container receiving section receives a paint container with a supply of paint such that the paint can be supplied to the applicator assembly, and in a cleaning cycle where the container receiving section receives a liquid in the form of a cleaning fluid, such that the cleaning fluid can be supplied to the applicator assembly (FIG. 1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Akzo Nobel Coatings International B.V.
    Inventors: Ruth Elizabeth Walcot, Michael Roger Cane, Christopher John Ord
  • Agrochemical compositions containing naphthalene sulfonate derivatives and nitrogen-containing surfactants
    Patent number: 8629085
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) an anionic compound having wetting and dispersing properties selected from the group of a1) an alkyl naphthalene sulfonate, a2) a naphthalene sulfonate-formaldehyde condensate that may optionally be alkyl substituted and mixtures thereof, and b) a nitrogen-containing surfactant selected from the group consisting of alkylamine alkoxylates, alkylamidoamine alkoxylates, alkanolamides and their alkoxylates, alkylamidopropylamines, betaines, amino acids, or any mixtures thereof, wherein the molar amount of anionic sulfonate and, if any are present, carboxylate groups in the composition is in excess of the molar amount of nitrogen-containing groups. These compositions exhibit synergistic wetting properties as compared to the surface-active components taken alone. Further, the compositions also exhibit an increased rainfastness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.
    Inventors: Karin Bergström, Christine Strandberg
  • Anti-corrosive coating composition
    Patent number: 8628689
    Abstract: The invention relates to a low temperature-curable coating composition comprising a film-forming resin, a curing agent for the film-forming resin, and a lithium salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Akzo Nobel Coatings International B.V.
    Inventors: Peter Visser, Scott Alan Hayes
  • PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ACCELERATOR SOLUTION
    Publication number: 20140011966
    Abstract: Process for the preparation of an accelerator solution suitable for forming a redox system with peroxides, comprising the steps of heating a liquid formulation comprising a hydroxy-functional solvent and a nitrogen-containing base to a temperature in the range 50-200° C., followed by adding a transition metal salt or complex to said heated formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Akzo Nobel Chemicals International B.V.
    Inventors: Johannes Martinus Gerardus Maria Reijnders, Frederik Willem Karel Koers, Auke Gerardus Talma
  • Foul Preventing Coating Composition
    Publication number: 20140010853
    Abstract: The invention relates to a coating composition for use as a coating to prevent fouling in a marine environment, comprising: a) a curable polysiloxane polyoxyalkylene block copolymer; b) a catalyst of general formula (i) wherein each R1 is independently a monovalent hydrocarbon group, each R2 is independently selected from a hydrogen atom, a monovalent organic group, a siloxane group, or a silyl group of formula —SiR33, wherein each R3 is independently a monovalent hydrocarbon group, and n is an integer having a value of 0 or greater, and optionally: c) a filler and/or pigment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Akzo Nobel Coatings International B.V.
    Inventors: David Neil Williams, David Anthony Stark, Lyndsey Tyson
  • Redispersible polymer powder composition
    Patent number: 8623462
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a water-redispersible polymer powder composition based on at least one synthetic polymer and at least one natural latex. Preferably, the polymer powder contains up to about 90 wt. % of at least one water-insoluble, synthetic polymer, up to about 90 wt. % of least one natural latex, about 0 to 50 wt. % of at least one protective colloid, about 2 to 50 wt. % of at least one filler and/or anti-caking agent, as well as optionally further additives. In addition, the invention pertains to a process for the preparation of the polymer powder composition, the use thereof as an additive in building material compositions, as well as building material compositions containing the polymer powder composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.
    Inventors: Alexander Zapf, Hans Wicki, Hongli Willimann, Urs Heini
  • ACCELERATOR FOR CURING RESINS
    Publication number: 20140005343
    Abstract: Accelerator solution suitable for forming a redox system with peroxides, comprising a Cu(I) compound, a transition metal selected from cobalt and titanium, a phosphorous-containing compound, a nitrogen-containing base, and a hydroxy-functional solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Akzo Nobel Chemicals International B.V.
    Inventor: Frederik Willem Karel Koers
  • MODIFIED SILICA PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20140000152
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modified colloidal silica particles covalently linked to at least one polyalkyleneoxy moiety having at least about 3 alkyleneoxy units. The invention also relates to an aqueous dispersion thereof, and a method of producing such modified silica particles. The invention further relates to use of the modified colloidal silica particles as emulsifiers for paper sizing agents, agriculturally active ingredients and asphalts, as well as dispersant for oil spills.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Anders Törncrona, Krister Holmberg, Romain Bordes
  • Process for the production of paper
    Patent number: 8613832
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a drainage and retention aid composition which comprises: (d) a first anionic component which is a water-soluble anionic organic polymer; (e) a second anionic component which is a water-dispersible or branched anionic organic polymer; and (f) a third anionic component which is an anionic siliceous material; wherein the first, second and third anionic components are present in a dry matter content of from 0.01 to 50% by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.
    Inventors: Johan Nyander, Fredrik Solhage
  • CARGO TANK COATING
    Publication number: 20130337203
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions that can be used as coatings for the inner lining of cargo tanks. The compositions comprise a mixture of epoxy resins, a curing agent, an accelerator or mixture of accelerator(s), and one or more filler(s) or pigment(s), wherein the mixture of epoxy resins comprises 60-80 wt. % of an RDGE epoxy resin and 20-40 wt. % of an epoxy novolac resin, wherein the wt. % is based upon the total weight of the mixture of epoxy resins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: AKZO NOBEL COATINGS INTERNATIONAL BV
    Inventors: Paul Anthony Jackson, Peter Robert Jones
  • HIGH VISCOSITY HEAT-TREATED XANTHAN GUM
    Publication number: 20130336907
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to heat treated xanthan gums, which have improved solution viscosity over other xanthan gums heat-treated under the same processing conditions while maintaining the improved ease of use and the short, non-stringy gel texture of heat treated xanthan gums. Such high solution viscosity xanthan gums are suitable in a variety of applications, including cosmetic and personal care compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Akzo Nobel N.V.
    Inventors: Hongjie Cao, Gary T. Martino