Abstract: A single dose pack and methods for producing and using the same are provided. In one embodiment, a multi-chamber single dose pack includes a container composed of a water-soluble film. Further, the container includes two or more separate chambers. The multi-chamber single dose pack further includes a buffering agent encapsulated within at least a first chamber of the two or more separate chambers and a wash composition encapsulated within at least a second chamber of the two or more separate chambers. The wash composition includes a detergent surfactant, water present in an amount of up to about 80 weight percent, based on the total weight of the wash composition, a water activity-reducing salt, carbohydrate, or non-aqueous solvent, and an organic or inorganic acid-based preservative. The wash composition has a water activity of about 0.1 to about 0.9. Further, the wash composition has a pH of about 3.5 to about 5.5.

Abstract: This invention is a flexible conductive ink composition comprising (A) a resin binder, (B) silver-plated core conductive particles, and (C) conductive particles having a surface area at least 1.0 m2/g.

Abstract: A method for making a conductive network of sintered silver comprises preparing a conductive ink comprising a silver compound and a binder; depositing the conductive ink on a substrate and applying an external energy source to the deposited conductive ink to dry the ink; and applying an external energy source to the dried ink to decompose the ink to elemental silver and to sinter the elemental silver into a conductive network.

Abstract: A curable composition, includes a diluent, an epoxy functionalized resin derived from a nutshell oil, an epoxy-rubber copolymer adduct, and a curing agent. There is disclosed a method for making the curable composition, a method of imbuing improved flexibility to a curable composition and a method for improving oily metal adhesion of a curable composition. The method of imbuing improved flexibility to a curable composition includes providing a curable composition, adding an epoxy functionalized resin derived from a nutshell oil and adding a liquid modified hydrocarbon resin derived from a nutshell oil.

Abstract: Curable silicone pressure sensitive adhesive compositions and films suitable for sealing and adhering substrates for optically clear electronic devices are described. The curable silicone pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are suitable as films or encapsulants for adhering electronic devices, e.g., LCD display, LED display, flexible display, touch screen, and flexible thin film photovoltaic module.

Abstract: Provided herein are conductive formulations which are useful for applying conductive material to a suitable substrate; the resulting coated articles have improved EMI shielding performance relative to articles coated with prior art formulations employing prior art methods. In accordance with certain aspects of the present invention, there are also provided methods for filling a gap in an electronic package to achieve electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding thereof, as well as the resulting articles shielded thereby. Specifically, invention methods utilize capillary flow to substantially fill any gaps in the coating on the surface of an electronic package. Effective EMI shielding has been demonstrated with very thin coating thickness.

Abstract: Unit dose pack and methods for preventing efflorescence and yellowing of a wash composition for unit dose packs are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, a unit dose pack includes a wash composition and a film encapsulating the wash composition. The wash composition includes an ionic surfactant, water, sodium sulfite, and a chelating compound. The sodium sulfite is present in the wash composition at a concentration of from about 0.5 to about 3 weight percent, and the chelating compound is present in the wash composition at a concentration of from about 0.01 to about 1.5 weight percent, where weight percents are based on a total weight of the wash composition.

Abstract: A structured detergent composition has a yield stress point and includes a surfactant component present in an amount of from about 5 to about 50 weight percent actives, water present in a total amount of from about 40 to about 90 weight percent, and a smectite clay present in an amount of from about 0.2 to about 3 weight percent actives, each based on a total weight of the composition. The composition is formed by combining water and a smectite clay to form a mixture, applying shear to the mixture, combining the sheared mixture with an acidic surfactant, adding an acid to the combination of the sheared mixture and the acidic surfactant, then adding a base and a buffer. The method also includes the step of adding additional surfactants, wherein the combination of the acidic surfactant and the additional surfactants make up the surfactant component.

Abstract: Cyanoacrylate compositions that include, in addition to an allyl-2-cyanoacrylate, a rubber toughening component and a component functionalized with at least two blocked hydroxyl groups are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transesterified polylactic acid product which has been transesterified with a diol and at least one natural oil. The transesterified polylactic acid product has surprisingly improved properties compared to unmodified polylactic acid including: a liquid state at room temperature, a reduced melting temperature and increased solubility in a variety of solvents. Also disclosed is a method for producing the transesterified polylactic acid product. The transesterified polylactic acid product is economical to produce and includes a high content of renewable resources. In addition, the product is biodegradable.

Abstract: This invention relates to photocurable electron deficient olefin-containing compositions, such as those containing certain 2-cyanoacrylates, 2-cyanopentadienoates, methylidene malonates, and vinylidine cyanide, and photolatent bases. When exposed to radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum, the compositions show a delay cure property.

Abstract: A detergent composition and a unit dose detergent pack are provided. In one example, the detergent composition includes a surfactant. A fatty acid is present in an amount of from about 0.1 wt. % to about 3 wt. % of the detergent composition. A silicone is present in an amount of from about 0.005 wt. % to about 0.2 wt. % of the detergent composition. One or more non-aqueous solvents is selected from the group of polyethylene glycol (PEG), glycol ether, poloxamer, and reverse poloxamer. The one or more non-aqueous solvents is present in an amount of from about 5 wt. % to about 25 wt. % of the detergent composition.

Abstract: Provided herein are conductive formulations which are useful for applying conductive material to a suitable substrate; the resulting coated articles have improved EMI shielding performance relative to articles coated with prior art formulations employing prior art methods. In accordance with certain aspects of the present invention, there are also provided methods for filling a gap in an electronic package to achieve electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding thereof, as well as the resulting articles shielded thereby. Specifically, invention methods utilize capillary flow to substantially fill any gaps in the coating on the surface of an electronic package. Effective EMI shielding has been demonstrated with very thin coating thickness.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a polyethoxylated alcohol sulfate composition is provided which includes a polyethoxylated alcohol sulfate, such as sodium laureth ether sulfate (SLES), water, a mono-alcohol, and a polyol. The two alcohols form a synergistic blend, enabling a significant reduction of the viscosity of the polyethoxylated alcohol sulfate composition. Also provided is an embodiment of a method for modifying the rheology of polyethoxylated alcohol sulfate by use of a mono-alcohol and a polyol simultaneously. Finally provided is an embodiment of a detergent composition which is prepared by use of the polyethoxylated alcohol sulfate composition described herein, in addition to other commonly known ingredients.

Abstract: A unit dose detergent pack includes a pouch made of a water-soluble film and a detergent composition encapsulated within the pouch. The detergent composition consists essentially of a rheology modified surfactant system and at least one adjunct. The rheology modified surfactant system consists of a surfactant blend including an alcohol ethoxy sulfate having a C8-C20 backbone that is ethoxylated with from about 1 to about 10 moles of ethylene oxide and is present in an amount of from about 5 to about 30 weight percent actives. The detergent composition also consists essentially of a rheology modifying agents consisting of water present in a total amount of from about 5 to about 30 weight percent and a glycol ether present in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 20 weight percent.

Abstract: A detergent composition includes an anionic detergent surfactant blend including alkyl ethoxylate sulfate (AES) and sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). A weight ratio of AES to SLS is from about 5:1 to about 1:5. The detergent composition further includes a nonionic detergent surfactant. A weight ratio of the anionic detergent surfactant blend to nonionic detergent surfactant is from about 3:1 to about 1:3. Still further, the detergent composition includes water. A bio-based carbon content of the detergent composition based on ASTM D6866 is from about 50% to about 100% by weight of the overall detergent composition.

Abstract: Unit dose packs and methods for producing the same are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a unit dose pack includes a film and a wash composition encapsulated within the film. The wash composition includes a glycol ether in an amount of from about 2 to about 15 weight percent, glycerin in an amount of from about 15 to about 26 weight percent, and polyethylene glycol in an amount of from about 0 to about 12 weight percent, all based on a total weight of the wash composition. A sum of the amounts of the glycol ether, the glycerin, and the polyethylene glycol is from about 26 to about 40 weight percent, based on the total weight of the wash composition.

Abstract: Laundry balls and methods of producing and using the same are provided. A laundry ball is provided in an exemplary embodiment. The laundry ball includes a shell that is water permeable, where the shell forms an enclosure defined by an inside of the laundry ball. An insert is enclosed within the enclosure, where the insert includes a laundering beneficial compound.