Abstract: Utilisation of (meth)acrylic comb copolymers with side chains of the hydroxy and alkoxy polyalkylene glycol type in which are present both ethylene oxide and propylene oxide links. These copolymers give a styling effect and an elimination of rinsing. The invention also relates to a cosmetic formulation containing such structures as well as a hair treatment process based on this formulation.

Abstract: Process for thickening a composition, through the use of a direct emulsion in water, which is alkali-swellable, of a polymer of the ASE or HASE type, which is both rich in acrylic acid and which has a certain quantity of AMPS. The use of such emulsions simultaneously allows there to be no obligation to use surfactants and organic solvents other than water, and allows the thickening phenomenon to be activated for pHs of less than 7: this latter characteristic is particularly advantageous for formulations intended to be used in contact with skin.

Abstract: The invention pertains to improving the workability of an aqueous formulation with a hydraulic binder base using a combination between at least one comb-branched copolymer having a (meth)acrylic skeleton, onto which are grafted side-chains terminated by a hydrophilic group, and at least one comb-branched copolymer having a (meth)acrylic skeleton, onto which are grafted side-chains terminated by a hydrophobic group.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to particular HASE rheology modifiers: they are aqueous emulsions whose solids content may reach about 25%, based on acrylic thickeners having an associative monomer functionalized by an oxo alcohol based hydrophobic group. Their method of synthesis, as well as a method for thickening an aqueous formulation containing them, also constitute objectives of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new solvent-free preparation method of a (meth)acrylic acid polymer in solution, where said polymer has a molecular weight less than 8,000 g/mol and a polydispersity IP index between 2 and 3 by radical polymerisation, the polymers obtained by this means, and their applications in industry.

Abstract: Utilisation of (meth)acrylic comb copolymers with side chains of the hydroxy and alkoxy polyalkylene glycol type in which are present both ethylene oxide and propylene oxide links. These copolymers give a styling effect and an elimination of rinsing. The invention also relates to a cosmetic formulation containing such structures as well as a hair treatment process based on this formulation.

Abstract: Process for thickening a composition, through the use of a direct emulsion in water, which is alkali-swellable, of a polymer of the ASE or HASE type, which is both rich in acrylic acid and which has a certain quantity of AMPS. The use of such emulsions simultaneously allows there to be no obligation to use surfactants and organic solvents other than water, and allows the thickening phenomenon to be activated for pHs of less than 7: this latter characteristic is particularly advantageous for formulations intended to be used in contact with skin.

Abstract: A first object of the invention is a process for thickening of an aqueous composition, through the introduction into the said composition for thickening of at least one polymer, characterized in that the said polymer contains at least one anionic monomer, which is an organophosphate monomer.

Abstract: A polishing pad is provided with a compression elastic modulus of 0.17 MPa or more and 0.32 MPa or less produced by preparing a nonwoven fabric formed of bundles of ultrafine fibers with an average monofilament diameter of 3.0 ?m or more and 8.0 ?m or less, preparing a polishing pad base by impregnating the nonwoven fabric with a polyurethane based elastomer in an amount of 20 mass % or more and 50 mass % or less relative to the mass of the polishing pad base, and laminating the polishing pad base with a porous polyurethane layer containing wet-solidified polyurethane as primary component which has openings with an average opening diameter of 10 ?m or more and 90 ?m or less in its surface to serve as polishing surface layer.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an aqueous solution of comb-branched polymers, having a (meth)acrylic skeleton functionalized by side-chains with hydrophilic alcoxy- or hydroxy-polyalkylene glycol functions, said solution remaining stable and workable at dry solids content levels greater than 60% of its weight. The invention also pertains to a method for manufacturing such solutions, as well as their use as a plasticizing agent, and hydraulic binder-based compositions containing them.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing a composition characterized in that it comprises the steps of: a) preparing an aqueous solution of at least one comb polymer of (meth)acrylic acid onto which is grafted a function of alkoxy and/or hydroxy polyalkylene glycol, b) preparing an aqueous emulsion of at least one acrylic thickener, c) mixing the aqueous solution from step a) with the aqueous emulsion from step b), possibly adding water, and in that one partially neutralizes the comb polymer during step a) and/or step c), in such a way as to obtain a mixture whose pH is between 5.5 and 6.8, preferentially between 5.8 and 6.3. The invention also concerns the product obtained and its utilization in a paper coating for paper, as a thickening agent for said coating and/or as a water retention agent for said coating and/or as an agent improving the brightness and/or the optical azuration of the paper coated with said coating.

Abstract: The present invention provides weakly ionic polymeric additives that, when used in aqueous suspensions of commercial mineral fillers (dispersed with an anionic polymer), enable the introduction of organic or mineral salts in significant quantities without causing a destabilization of the medium. The suspension are useful in the formulation of a paper coating color designed for an application of the ink-jet type.

Abstract: New associative polyurethanes which are manufactured with cardanol which is potentially oxyethylated. Use of these polyurethanes as thickening agents for aqueous formulations.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process to manufacture a thermoplastic resin charged with mineral or carbonated matter, and possibly containing an organic impact modifier, through the introduction into the said resin of a comb polymer with at least one ethylenic unsaturation monomer, to which is grafted at least one polyalkylene oxide function. The resins then obtained which also form the subject of the invention have an improved impact resistance without their rigidity being degraded.

Abstract: The invention consists of a method for manufacturing an aqueous formulation containing at least one oil, and comprising the steps of mixing at least one associative polymer, one oil, and water, encapsulating the oil by increasing the pH to a value greater than 8, potentially precipitating the mixture by reducing the pH to a value less than 6, and potentially isolating the resulting particles by removing the water. The aqueous formulations, as with the aqueous dispersions, and the resulting solid particles constitute other objects of the invention.

Abstract: The invention consists in the use, in a process of manufacture of GCC and PCC co-ground in water, of a co-grinding agent characterized in that: a) it is constituted by a least one homopolymer and/or at least one copolymer of acrylic acid, which is partially neutralised, of which the rate of molar neutralization is less than 75% of the total acid functions, b) and in that it is introduced: during the stage of preparation of the aqueous suspensions of GCC and PCC, and/or during stage 2) of co-grinding, and possibly during the stage of co-grinding and another stage of concentration, and possibly during this other stage of concentration. The invention also lies in the resulting aqueous suspensions of GCC and PCC, in the dry pigments of GCC and PCC obtained, and in the use of these products in paper, paint, rubber and plastic.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel sulphur compounds, to the production thereof by a method carried out in an aqueous medium and the use thereof in the form of transfer agents in a method for controlled radical polymerization of acrylic acid and/or acrylic acid with water-soluble monomers in water. The thus obtained polymers are usable in the form of dispersing agents or grinding aid agents and/or aid agents for combined grinding of mineral materials in an aqueous suspension and in the form of dispersing agents directly incorporated into aqueous formulations containing mineral materials.

Abstract: The present invention concerns new associative thickeners of the HEUR type (Hydrophobically modified Ethylene oxide URethane) whose hydrophobic monomer is based on alkyl cyclohexylols. These are new polyurethanes that significantly thicken an aqueous formulation with a low, medium and high shear gradient. The invention also concerns the compositions containing them and their uses in different formulations such as aqueous paints.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a new method for formulating active fragrance ingredients in such a way as to protect them and to slow the evaporation method of said active ingredients. It relies upon the use of thickening acrylic emulsions, at a pH above 5 and containing hydrophobic groups in order to trap said active ingredients. The invention also pertains to various methods of realizing the active ingredients thus formulated: a mixture in water of these active ingredients with thickening emulsions, dispersion of solid particles of these polymers and of these active ingredients after acidification, and solid particles obtained in a dry state after water is eliminated. Finally, the invention pertains to the use of these various formulations in order to protect an active ingredient and slow its evaporation kinetic.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a new method for formulating pharmaceutical active ingredients in such a way as to protect them when ingested orally, and to allow for the controlling of the release of the active ingredient in the intestine. It relies upon the use of thickening acrylic emulsions with a pH greater than 5, containing hydrophobic groups, in order to encapsulate the pharmaceutical active ingredients for the purpose of encouraging their passage through the gastrointestinal barrier, while controlling the release kinetics of said active ingredients.