Abstract: A process for producing a composition having a ratio by weight of C10-C26 monobranched fatty acids or alkyl esters thereof to C10-C26 polybranched fatty acids or alkyl esters thereof of greater than 6 using a zeolite, preferably ferrierite, isomerisation catalyst. The zeolite catalyst is preferably the only isomerisation catalyst used. The zeolite catalyst can be reused many times after simple separation from the reaction products without having to be regenerated.

Abstract: Functionalized alternan, comprising carboxy groups as functional groups, wherein the alternan can be described by the following formula (I) Alternan (I) wherein R1 is a hydrocarbon group with 1 to about 100 carbon atoms, optionally featuring one or more heteroatoms, wherein the oxygen between “Alternan” and R1 in Formula (I) is an oxygen of an ether group, as well as the procedures for producing such a functionalized alternan in a aqueous medium or using an alcohol or an alcohol-water mixture as a reaction medium, and the use of this functionalized alternan.

Abstract: Polyimide formed from at least one dianhydride and at least one diamine, wherein at least 50 wt. % of the diamine is comprised of dimer fatty diamine, and a process of making the polyimide. The dianhydride is preferably a tetracarboxylic acid in which carbonyl groups are attached in pair to adjacent carbon atoms, and the dimer fatty diamine may be formed from a corresponding dimer fatty acid, especially the dimerisation products of C10 to C30 fatty acids such as oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, palmitoleic acid, and elaidic acid. Also polyimide pre-polymer being polyamic acid formed by reaction of the dinhydride, and diamine comprised of dimer fatty diamine. The polyimide may be formed in to coatings, adhesives, or polymer films, said compositions in particular being self-healing.

Abstract: A method of preparing oxidised cellulose and intermediate oxidised cellulose, and compositions or dispersions comprising said oxidised cellulose are disclosed. Cellulose particles with a median volume particle diameter (D(v,0.5)s) in the range from 30 ?m to 70 ?m are reacted in the presence of a nitroxyl radical catalyst, halide co-catalyst, and oxidant, to produce intermediate oxidised cellulose particles. The intermediate oxidised cellulose particles are neutralised, and shear pressure applied to produce oxidised cellulose particles having a median volume particle diameter value (D(v,0.5)p) of less than D(v,0.5)s, a ratio of D(v,0.5)s to D(v,0.5)p from 1.1 to 5.0:1, and an oxidation value in the range from 15% to 30%. The oxidised particles may be formed in to dispersions, with the dispersions particularly used to provide desired skin feel in personal care compositions.

Abstract: A particulate metal oxide has a metal oxide core and a coating layer containing an inorganic material and (i) a quaternary silane coupling agent, and/or (ii) a silane coupling agent and a hydrophobizing agent. Preferred materials are titanium dioxide core particles, an amino organosilane coupling agent and a fatty acid hydrophobizing agent. The particulate metal oxide is suitable for use in forming a dispersion, and the particles and dispersion can be used in an end-use sunscreen composition which is transparent, exhibits effective UV absorption properties, reduced photoactivity, and/or improved skin feel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyurethane which is the reaction product of a polyisocyanate and polyester, wherein said polyester is formed from a dimer fatty acid, a C2 to C4 diol, and a C8 to C16 dicarboxylic acid or C6 to C12 lactide. The inventions also relates to a polyester for use in forming the polyurethane of the first aspect, said polyester formed from a dimer fatty acid, a C2 to C4 diol, and a C8 to C16 dicarboxylic acid or C6 to C12 lactide.

Abstract: Functionalized alternan polysaccharide, comprising nitrogen groups or permanently positively charged nitrogen groups that can be protonated as functional groups and can be described by the following formula, for instance: (I) wherein R1 is a hydrocarbon group with 1 to about 100 carbon atoms, that may comprise one or more heteroatoms, R2 and R3 are each a hydrogen or a hydrocarbon group with 1 to about 20 carbon atoms that can comprise one or more heteroatoms, wherein R2 and R3 can be the same or different, or R2 and R3 form a 4-8 membered heterocyclic ring together with the nitrogen to which they are bound; Wherein said ring can be condensed with one or more additional isocyclic or heterocyclic rings, wherein the nitrogen can be bound to one of the R2 or R3 groups by way of a double bond and then bears a positive charge, wherein the nitrogen in Formula (I) is optionally protonated, and wherein the residues R1, R2 and R3 can be selected independently from each other in multiple —R1NR2R3 groups.

Abstract: Inverse emulsions made by inverse emulsion polymerization have a disperse aqueous phase comprising a solution or dispersion of at least one water soluble polymer, particularly a polymer that forms a viscous solution or dispersion in water, and a continuous oil phase which is or includes an ester oil including an alkoxylated alcohol group. The inclusion of ester oil including an alkoxylated alcohol group provides these oils in emulsions, particularly personal care emulsions made by inversion of the inverse emulsions on dilution with water.

Abstract: Polyester oil structurants are obtainable by the reaction of a C4 to C10 Q dicarboxylic acid, a polyol and a C16 to C30, particularly a C20 to C24, monocarboxylic fatty acid. The structurants can be used to provide structure, particularly thickening and/or gelling, in oils of a wide range of polarity. Thickened oils can find application in a range of personal care and other applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair fixative composition comprising a canonically modified hydrolysed starch and especially canonically modified hydrolysed starches, hydrolysed to the extend of having a dextrose equivalent of 1 to 6.

Abstract: Described herein is a polyether polyamide block copolymer as well compositions and products containing the polyether polyamide block copolymer. Methods of making and using the copolymer, the compositions, and products are also described herein.

Abstract: A process for producing C10-C26 monobranched fatty acids or alkyl esters thereof which includes isomerizing unsaturated C10-C26 fatty acids or alkyl esters thereof in the presence of a catalyst which comprises both a zeolite and a Lewis base. The zeolite can be reused after simple separation from the reaction products without having to regenerate. The process is particularly suitable for producing highly monobranched fatty acids or alkyl esters thereof.

Abstract: A process of metathesising a feedstock in the presence of a metathesis catalyst and at least one catalyst enhancer. The catalyst enhancer can be selected from a sacrificial catalyst or a non-catalyst enhancer. The process exhibits improved reaction times and/or the metathesis catalyst can be used at very low concentrations.

Abstract: A self-metathesis process for the production of unsaturated dicarboxylic fatty diacids and/or unsaturated dicarboxylic fatty diesters, wherein unsaturated carboxylic fatty acids and/or esters of unsaturated carboxylic fatty acids are reacted in the presence of at least one defined ruthenium based catalyst compound. A catalyst enhancer compound selected from a sacrificial catalyst or a non-catalyst enhancer may also be used. The process exhibits improved reaction times and/or the catalyst can be used at very low concentrations.

Abstract: A compound of the formula R1.[(AO)n.—R2]m (I) where: R1 is the residue of a group having at least m active hydrogen atoms; AO is an alkylene oxide residue; each n is independently from 1 to 100; m is at least 2; and each R2 is independently H, a C1 to C21 hydrocarbyl, or an acyl group —OC.R3, where R3 is a C1 to C21 hydrocarbyl group, wherein on average greater than one of the R2 groups is or comprises a C4 to C21 hydrocarbyl group comprising at least two ethylenic double bonds. The compounds are particularly suitable for use in preparing aqueous emulsions or dispersions of resins and polymers, especially alkyd resins.

Abstract: A novel, branched, saturated, primary fatty acid amide is disclosed. Application areas are as a slip and/or antiblocking agent or mold release agent. The branched, saturated, primary fatty acid has a formula R—CO—NH2 where R is a saturated, branched hydrocarbon chain having 11 to 23 carbon atoms, wherein at least 60% by weight of the R—CO—NH2 molecules have monoalkyl branches and less than 25% by weight of the R—CO—NH2 molecules have polyalkyl branches.

Abstract: A process for producing C10-C26 monobranched fatty acids or alkyl esters thereof which includes isomerising unsaturated C10-C26 fatty acids or alkyl esters thereof in the presence of a catalyst which comprises both a zeolite and a Lewis base. The zeolite can be reused after simple separation from the reaction products without having to regenerate. The process is particularly suitable for producing highly monobranched fatty acids or alkyl esters thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a human beta-defensin inducing agent that comprises at least one fat or oil of an essential fatty acid triglyceride or a derivative thereof as the main active ingredient. It also relates to cosmetic, dermatological and pharmacological formulations comprising the at least one fat or oil.

Abstract: A cleaning composition comprising at least one fatty acid of a sarcosine, and at least one fatty acid of an amino acid, and/or salts thereof. There is also provided an end-use cleaning formulation comprising said cleaning composition having been diluted to 0.2 wt. % to 10 wt. %, and a method of treating a hard surface comprising applying the cleaning composition or the cleaning formulation. The cleaning composition or cleaning formulation are suitable for use in providing soil resistance to a hard surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel demulsifiers for use in the demulsification of oils from water and vice versa, including the demulsification of crude oil from sea water or brine. In particular, the present invention relates to novel demulsifiers which are environmentally friendly, or ‘green’, and which can be used without restriction on-site in offshore oil drilling fields, for example in the North Sea. The novel demulsifiers are based on the reaction product of alkoxylated polyols or polyol esters with dicarboxylic acids.