Abstract: A method may prepare a tinted cosmetic composition, in particular a make-up composition, which is particularly versatile. Such a method may make it possible to prepare tinted cosmetic compositions that can be suitable for many types of skin tone, e.g., including preparing a continuous hydrophilic phase comprising (i) a hydrophilic compound A in a range of from 90 to 99.6 wt. % of a hydrophilic phase of the oil-in-water emulsion, and (ii) a polymer P, in a range of from 0.4 to 10 wt. % of the hydrophilic phase, the polymer P comprising, in polymerized form, an anionic monomer (a1) and a C1-C8 ester (a2); adding, under stirring, a lipophilic phase comprising a lipophilic compound B, to form a dispersion of lipophilic phase particles in the continuous hydrophilic phase; then adding, under stirring, of a pigment C. The coloration, retention, and stability properties of such compositions are particularly improved.

Abstract: A crosslinked, sulphonated, acrylic copolymer may be prepared from at least four monomers and in the absence of methacrylic acid. Such a copolymer may be prepared into an aqueous composition having viscoelastic and suspensive properties, including such a copolymer.

Abstract: A water-rinsable, aqueous cleansing formulation may include a cosmetic oily component. The formulation may foam and remain stable despite the presence of a cosmetic oily component, even when the oily component is present in potentially substantial amounts.

Abstract: A diurethane compound T prepared by reacting one molar equivalent of at least one diisocyanate compound (a) and two molar equivalents of a polyalkoxylated compound (b) selected from the group consisting of monoaromatic monoalcohols (b1) comprising from 6 to 30 polyalkoxylated carbon atoms and comprising from 80 to 500 alkoxy groups, and polyaromatic monoalcohols (b2) comprising from 10 to 80 polyalkoxylated carbon atoms and comprising more than 100 and up to 500 alkoxy groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rheology-modifying difunctional compound. The invention also provides an aqueous composition comprising a difunctional compound according to the invention and a method for controlling the viscosity of an aqueous composition using the difunctional compound according to the invention.

Abstract: A rheology-modifying difunctional compound prepared by reacting one molar equivalent of a non-alkoxylated compound (a) and one molar equivalent of a polyethoxylated compound (b). A method for preparing the difunctional compound by reacting one molar equivalent of a non-alkoxylated compound (a) and one molar equivalent of a polyethoxylated compound (b). An aqueous composition with the difunctional compound and an additive. An aqueous formulation with the aqueous composition, an organic or mineral pigment, and an agent. A coating formulation with the aqueous formulation. A concentrated aqueous pigment pulp with the difunctional compound and coloured organic or mineral pigment. A method for controlling the viscosity of an aqueous composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing mineral particles grinding a mineral material in the presence of a specific anionic polymer. The polymer used is obtained by means of polymerisation in the presence of sodium hypophosphite, disodium dipropionate trithiocarbonate and at least one radical-generating compound. The invention also relates to an aqueous composition comprising particles of ground mineral material and such a polymer, in particular a paper coating slip composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thickening agent P for an aqueous composition, in particular for a hydro-alcoholic composition. The thickening agent P is prepared in the absence of acrylamide by a polymerisation reaction using N-methylol acrylamide or one of the derivatives thereof, an acid and an acid ester. A specific condensate of (meth)acrylic acid and N-methylol acrylamide are part of the invention. The invention also provides a hydro-alcoholic composition, the viscosity of the hydro-alcoholic composition being controlled. The invention also provides a hydro-alcoholic composition, the viscosity of the hydro-alcoholic composition being controlled.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field involving the softening or lubricating of natural, synthetic or mixed textile fibres, as well as keratin fibres. The invention provides a softening composition, the rheology of which is controlled by means of a particular thickening agent. The invention also relates to the thickening agent, which is made from multiple isocyanate compounds.

Abstract: A triurethane compound may be used to modify rheology. An aqueous composition may include such a triurethane compound and the viscosity of an aqueous composition may be controlled using the triurethane compound.

Abstract: A diurethane compound T prepared by reacting one molar equivalent of at least one diisocyanate compound (a) and two molar equivalents of a same polyethoxylated compound (b) including from 100 to 500 oxyethylene groups selected from the group consisting of straight aliphatic monoalcohols (b1) including from 6 to 40 carbon atoms, branched aliphatic monoalcohols (b2) including from 6 to 40 carbon atoms, and cycloaliphatic monoalcohols (b3) including from 6 to 40 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A difunctional compound T prepared by reacting one molar equivalent of at least one dihalogenated compound (a), and two molar equivalents of a same polyalkoxylated compound (b) selected from the group consisting of straight aliphatic monoalcohols (b1), branched aliphatic monoalcohols (b2), cycloaliphatic monoalcohols (b3), monoaromatic monoalcohols (b4), and polyaromatic monoalcohols (b5).

Abstract: Aqueous compositions may be used preparing special concretes like aerated concrete or lightweight concrete. Such an aqueous composition for preparing such concretes, may combine water, a hydraulic binder, and an aggregate that is ground in the presence of a particular anionic polymer. The ground aggregate is selected from slag, fly ash, sand, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a paper coating slip composition comprising a copolymer of thickening acrylic acid, a mineral material in the form of particles, a binding agent, and water. The invention also relates to the use of said composition for the production of paper or cardboard, improving the water retention of the paper coating slip.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for grinding phosphate rock in the presence of a particular anionic polymer having a molecular weight of between 1000 and 90000 g/mol, which makes it possible to control the extent (S) of the volume distribution of the particle size of obtained phosphate mineral particles. The invention also relates to a method for improving the production yield of a phosphate rock grinding method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing particles of mineral material comprising grinding of at least one mineral material in the presence of water. The grinding according to the invention is carried out in the presence of at least one polymer obtained by a radical polymerization reaction of a partial sodium salt of itaconic acid and partial decarboxylation of the polymer obtained followed by partial or total neutralization of the decarboxylated polymer. The invention also relates to an aqueous composition comprising particles of ground mineral material and such a polymer, in particular a mass-loading composition for the production of paper or a paper-coating-colour composition.

Abstract: Polyurethane heat-stabilizing agents may help resist temperature changes and preparations of an aqueous composition which may be resistant to temperature changes due to the use of such an agent (P). The viscosity may be thermally stabilized by such an aqueous composition in a wide temperature range and for many shear gradient values.

Abstract: A moisture-permeable waterproof fabric includes: a porous moisture-permeable waterproof membrane on at least one surface of a fabric. Polyurethane forming the moisture-permeable waterproof membrane is synthesized using a polyol including a polycarbonate diol having a plant-derived component.

Abstract: Anti-UV cosmetic compositions in the form of an emulsion may include an emulsifying polymer which is prepared by polymerizing an anionic monomer and a C1-C7 ester of an unsaturated carboxylic acid. Such anti-UV cosmetic compositions may be prepared in the absence of a surfactant. The preparation and use of such anti-UV cosmetic compositions may provide anti-UV cosmetic composition having dual protection for the skin: protection against UV rays and limiting the penetration of UV filters into the skin.

Abstract: A copolymer may be obtained by polymerization reaction(s) using an anionic monomer and two polyethoxylated monomers. Such copolymers may have a polydispersity index, determined by size exclusion chromatography (SEC), of less than 3, and be obtained by at least one radical polymerisation reaction in water at a temperature ranging from 10 to 90° C. A composition may include such copolymers. Such copolymers may be prepared and use as a superplasticizer for a hydraulic binder composition.