Abstract: A method of making a hair care formulation is provided, comprising: providing a hair care system concentrate, comprising: 9 to 15 wt % of a cellulose based cationic polymer; 39 to 60 wt % a polyalkylene glycol; 9 to 15 wt % a film forming nonionic polyethylene glycol polymer; 2.5 to 20 wt % a linear polypropylene glycol; and 10 to 35 wt % a polyethylene glycol diester of stearic acid; providing at least one hair care additive; providing water; adding the hair care system concentrate and the at least one hair care additive to the water to form the hair care formulation.

Abstract: A method of making a hair care composition is provided, comprising: providing a cationic hair care emulsion, comprising: a cationic surfactant; optionally, a nonionic surfactant; water, wherein the water forms a continuous phase; and an internal phase, wherein the internal phase comprises: a cosmetically acceptable hydrocarbon oil; and a polyolefin blend, comprising: a high density polyolefin having a density of >0.90 g/cm3; and a low density polyolefin having a density of ?0.90 g/cm3; wherein the polyolefin blend has an average melt index of >7 as measured according to ASTM D 1238; providing a cosmetically acceptable silicone; providing an additional water; providing at least one hair care additive; and combining the cationic hair care emulsion, the cosmetically acceptable silicone, the additional water and the at least one hair care additive to form the hair care composition.

Abstract: A hair care system concentrate is provided, comprising: 9 to 15 wt % of a cellulose based cationic polymer; 39 to 60 wt % a polyalkylene glycol; 9 to 15 wt % a film forming nonionic polyethylene glycol polymer; 2.5 to 20 wt % a linear polypropylene glycol; and, 10 to 35 wt % a polyethylene glycol diester of stearic acid. Also provided is a method of making a hair care system concentrate.

Abstract: A method of making a hair care composition is provided, comprising: providing a cationic hair care emulsion, comprising: a cationic surfactant; optionally, a nonionic surfactant; water, wherein the water forms a continuous phase; and an internal phase, wherein the internal phase comprises: a cosmetically acceptable hydrocarbon oil; and a polyolefin blend, comprising: a high density polyolefin having a density of >0.90 g/cm3; and a low density polyolefin having a density of ?0.90 g/cm3; wherein the polyolefin blend has an average melt index of >7 as measured according to ASTM D 1238; providing a cosmetically acceptable silicone; providing an additional water; providing at least one hair care additive; and combining the cationic hair care emulsion, the cosmetically acceptable silicone, the additional water and the at least one hair care additive to form the hair care composition.

Abstract: The invention provides a process to prepare an ethylene-based polymer, said process comprising polymerizing ethylene in the presence of at least one initiator system selected from the following: a) class 1 initiator system, b) class 2 initiator system, c) class 3 initiator system, or d) a combination thereof; and at a inlet pressure (P2) greater than, or equal to, 1000 Bar (100 MPa); and in a reactor system comprising at least one hyper compressor and a reactor configuration comprising at least one reactor, which comprises at least one reaction zone; and wherein the inlet pressure (P2) is reduced by at least 200 Bar, as compared to a similar polymerization, in the same reactor system, except it is operated at a higher inlet pressure (P1), and at a different hyper compressor throughput, and at a different maximum temperature for at least one reaction zone, and optionally, at a different amount of CTA system fed to the reactor configuration; and wherein, for the process, the “Ratio of total reactor consumption

Abstract: A reduced foam or reduced foam and water petroleum composition includes crude oil and a preformed antifoam emulsion. The antifoam emulsion includes a hydrophilic continuous phase and a polyorganosiloxane dispersed in the hydrophilic continuous phase. The hydrophilic continuous phase may also contain a demulsifier. The antifoam emulsion includes less than 50 weight percent of a hydrophobic solvent. A method of reducing foam or foam and water in crude oil disposed in a tank is also described.

Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising a polyoxypropylene polymer, the polyoxypropylene polymer having been prepared by polymerizing propylene oxide with an initiator containing a labile hydrogen in the presence of a double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyst, the polyoxypropylene polymer having a number average molecular weight ranging from 5,000 g/mol to 20,000 g/mol, a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. ranging from 1,200 to 20,000 cSt, a viscosity index equal to or greater than 230, and a degree of unsaturation equal to or less than 0.05 meq/g is provided. Further provided is a method for lubricating a mechanical device.

Abstract: A blend comprising from 1 to 99 weight percent one or more polypropylene glycols wherein each polypropylene glycol has a weight average molecular weight of greater than or equal to 1000 grams/mole and from 1 to 99 weight percent one or more dipropylene glycol phenyl ethers and/or diethylene glycol phenyl ethers wherein the blend has a viscosity (ASTM D445, @ 25° C.) of less than or equal to 400 cSt and viscosity (ASTM D445, @ 40° C.) of less than or equal to 200 cSt, is provided. Processes using the blend in mining applications are also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for low density flexible polyurethane foams are reaction products of reaction systems including at least one polyol and at least one isocyanate including at least 50% by weight of an MDI based isocyanate. The flexible polyurethane foam has a density of less than about 33 kg/m3 as determined according to ASTM D 3574-01, a tear strength of more than about 160 N/m as determined according to NBR 8515:2003 and a resiliency of at least 45% as measured according to ASTM D-3574-H.

Abstract: The method of producing bioethanol by sugarcane fermentation is improved by using a polyalkylene glycol with a hydroxyl functionality of greater than 2 as a foam controlling agent.

Abstract: The invention provides processes for the extraction of sugar from sugar-bearing plant material such as sugar cane. Accordingly, in one aspect of the invention, a process for extracting sugar from sugar-bearing plant material comprises contacting the sugar-bearing plant material with an extractant solution comprising water and a surfactant; and separating the extractant solution from the sugar-bearing plant material. One example of a suitable surfactant is a poly(alkylene oxide) polymer such as a poly(propylene oxide) polymer, a poly(ethylene oxide) polymer, or a poly(propylene oxide)/(ethylene oxide) copolymer.

Abstract: A viscoelastic polyurethane foam is the reaction product of at least one natural oil derived polyol and at least one aromatic compound having an average of more than one isocyanate group. A viscoelastic polyurethane foam has an air flow of at least about 0.5 l/s, wherein the foam is formed in the substantial absence of copolymer polyol and has not (yet) been mechanically reticulated and is preferably prepared using at least one natural oil derived polyol, more preferably in an amount of at least about 20 weight percent of the polyols used. A process of preparing a viscoelastic foam, comprises steps of (A) forming a reaction mixture including at least one polyol, at least one polyisocyanate, water, at least one catalyst wherein a the polyol comprises at least one natural oil derived polyol; and (B) subjecting the reaction mixture to conditions sufficient to result in the reaction mixture to expand and cure to form a viscoelastic polyurethane foam.

Abstract: A method of producing a fermentation-based product, such as ethanol, comprises fermenting a sugar-containing medium with yeast in the presence of an aliphatic or aromatic monoaldehyde or dialdehyde, a formaldehyde-releasing compound, or a combination thereof, in an amount sufficient to reduce or control a bacterial population in the sugar-containing medium. The additive may enable reduction or elimination of antibiotics for this purpose, while showing reductions in percent infection, process variability and interference with yeast viability.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for low density flexible polyurethane foams are reaction products of reaction systems including at least one polyol and at least one isocyanate including at least 50% by weight of an MDI based isocyanate. The flexible polyurethane foam has a density of less than about 33 kg/m3 as determined according to ASTM D 3574-01, a tear strength of more than about 160 N/m as determined according to NBR 8515:2003 and a resiliency of at least 45% as measured according to ASTM D-3574-H.

Abstract: A blend comprising from 1 to 99 weight percent one or more polypropylene glycols wherein each polypropylene glycol has a weight average molecular weight of greater than or equal to 1000 grams/mole and from 1 to 99 weight percent one or more dipropylene glycol phenyl ethers and/or diethylene glycol phenyl ethers wherein the blend has a viscosity (ASTM D445, @ 25° C.) of less than or equal to 400 cSt and viscosity (ASTM D445, @ 40° C. of less than or equal to 200 cSt, is provided. Processes using the blend in mining applications are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides processes for the extraction of sugar from sugar-bearing plant material such as sugar cane. Accordingly, in one aspect of the invention, a process for extracting sugar from sugar-bearing plant material comprises contacting the sugar-bearing plant material with an extractant solution comprising water and a surfactant; and separating the extractant solution from the sugar-bearing plant material. One example of a suitable surfactant is a poly(alkylene oxide) polymer such as a poly(propylene oxide) polymer, a poly(ethylene oxide) polymer, or a poly(propylene oxide)/(ethylene oxide) copolymer.

Abstract: A process for producing a laminate or composite structure comprises heat bonding a substrate to a polyurethane foam, wherein the polyurethane foam is produced using at least one natural oil derived polyol as at least a portion of the polyol used in making the polyurethane foam. The resulting laminate or composite structure comprises at least one foam produced from a polyol composition comprising at least one natural oil derived polyol and at least one substrate with the interface between the foam and substrate being that formed by heat bonding. The invention also includes any article comprising such a laminate or composite structure.

Abstract: Provided are foam control agents and their use for controlling foam in fermentation processes. The foam control agents are of the formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, n and y are as defined herein.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention provide for polyurethane foams that include renewable resources while keeping desired properties of the polyurethane product. For example, described herein, according to embodiments of the invention, are polyurethane foams that have a high concentration of renewable resources while retaining favorable airflow, tensile strength, tear resistance, elongation, indentation force deflection, and/or resilience. These foams may also posses improved yellowing resistance and improved water absorption rates.

Abstract: The invention provides processes for the extraction of sugar from sugar-bearing plant material such as sugar cane. Accordingly, in one aspect of the invention, a process for extracting sugar from sugar-bearing plant material comprises contacting the sugar-bearing plant material with an extractant solution comprising water and a surfactant; and separating the extractant solution from the sugar-bearing plant material. One example of a suitable surfactant is a poly(alkylene oxide) polymer such as a poly(propylene oxide) polymer, a poly(ethylene oxide) polymer, or a poly(propylene oxide)/(ethylene oxide) copolymer.