Abstract: A process for the separation of alkyl branched C12 to C24 fatty acids from a fatty acid mixture comprising linear and alkyl branched C12 to C24 fatty acids comprises; (i) optionally hydrogenating the fatty acid mixture, (ii) cooling the mixture to form crystals, and (iii) separating the alkyl branched C12 to C24 fatty acids from the mixture by dry fractionation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid and readily flowable composition includes (a) a room-temperature-solid solute comprising at least one nonionic surfactant, preferably having a hydrophilelipophile balance from about 11.1 to about 18.8, (b) at least one fatty alkanolamide; and (c) water, if needed. The fatty alkanolamide, which is substantially liquid at room temperature, solvates the solid solute to form a homogeneous composition which is liquid and readily flowable at room temperature. The select classes of nonionic surfactants include polyalkylene oxide carboxylic acid esters, ethoxylated fatty alcohols, poloxamers, alkyl polysaccharides, or combinations thereof. Useful alkanolamides include fatty diethanolamides.

Abstract: A dispersion contains particles of metal oxide dispersed in a siloxane fluid and a dispersing agent which is a polysiloxane wherein (i) the polysiloxane contains in the range from 0.1 to 3 carboxyl groups, and (ii) the ratio of non-carboxyl group containing monomer units to carboxyl group containing monomer units in the polysiloxane is in the range from 40 to 150:1. The dispersion is particularly suitable for use as an ingredient in sunscreening cosmetics.

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 C2, 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 process for the separation of alkyl branched C12 to C24 fatty acids from a fatty acid mixture comprising linear and alkyl branched C12 to C24 fatty acids comprises; (i) optionally hydrogenating the fatty acid mixture, (ii) cooling the mixture to form crystals, and (iii) separating the alkyl branched C12 to C24 fatty acids from the mixture by dry fractionation.

Abstract: Lubricant compositions for use in automotive engine oils comprising a combination of a specific base stock or mixture of base stocks and a friction reducing additive to improve fuel economy and fuel economy longevity of the automotive engine oil. The friction reducing additive is a specific partial polyol ester and may also include a specific saturated primary amide.

Abstract: A liquid and readily flowable composition includes (a) a room-temperature-solid solute comprising at least one nonionic surfactant, preferably having a hydrophile-lipophile balance from about 11.1 to about 18.8, (b) at least one fatty alkanolamide; and (c) water, if needed. The fatty alkanolamide, which is substantially liquid at room temperature, solvates the solid solute to form a homogeneous composition which is liquid and readily flowable at room temperature. The select classes of nonionic surfactants include polyalkylene oxide carboxylic acid esters, ethoxylated fatty alcohols, poloxamers, alkyl polysaccharides, or combinations thereof. Useful fatty alkanolamides include fatty diethanolamides.

Abstract: A liquid and readily flowable composition includes (a) a room-temperature-solid solute, such as a nonionic surfactant, preferably having a hydrophile-lipophile balance from about 11.1 to about 18.4, a (ii) C8-C14 fatty acid, or combinations thereof; (b) an alkoxylated fatty alkanolamide; and (c) water, if needed. The alkoxylated fatty alkanolamide, which is substantially liquid at room temperature, solvates the solid solute to form a homogeneous composition which is liquid and readily flowable at room temperature. The select classes of nonionic surfactants include polyalkylene oxide carboxylic acid esters, ethoxylated fatty alcohols, poloxamers, alkyl polysaccharides, or combinations thereof. Useful alkoxylated fatty alkanolamides include propoxylated fatty ethanolamides.

Abstract: A resin composition contains a tackifying resin and at least one phosphorous containing surfactant having branched alkyl and/or alkenyl group and a polyoxyalkylene group. The resin composition is particularly suitable for use in pressure sensitive adhesives.

Abstract: A visually clear and substantially colorless antimicrobial-containing solution comprising at least 20 weight percent of an alkoxylated monoalkanolamide surfactant represented by formula II: wherein: R1 represents a hydrocarbon radical; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, —CH3 or —CH2—H3 radical; and x independently represents at least 1. The antimicrobial-containing solutions are suitable for readily mixing into cosmetics and disinfectant cleaning products.

Abstract: A liquid and readily flowable composition includes (a) a room-temperature-solid solute, such as a nonionic surfactant, preferably having a hydrophile-lipophile balance from about 11.1 to about 18.4, a (ii) C8-C14 fatty acid, or combinations thereof; (b) an alkoxylated fatty alkanolamide; and (c) water, if needed. The alkoxylated fatty alkanolamide, which is substantially liquid at room temperature, solvates the solid solute to form a homogeneous composition which is liquid and readily flowable at room temperature. The select classes of nonionic surfactants include polyalkylene oxide carboxylic acid esters, ethoxylated fatty alcohols, poloxamers, alkyl polysaccharides, or combinations thereof. Useful alkoxylated fatty alkanolamides include propoxylated fatty ethanolamides.

Abstract: Oil based emulsifiable concentrates containing a liquid saccharide including a) at least one oil component; b) at least one saccharide, particularly a liquid saccharide solution (LS); c) and at least one non-ionic surfactant. The concentrate may also contain at least one of d) at least one surfactant hydrocarbyl saccharide; or e) at least one anionic surfactant; or f) at least one additional oil soluble non-ionic surfactant. The concentrates are typically homogeneous for at least 24 hours and emulsify readily on dilution into water. The concentrates may also contain an antifoaming agent especially a polysiloxane. Upon dilution in water, the emulsions formed from the concentrates are applied to substrates in combination with agrochemically active ingredients, preferably N-phosphonomethylglycine in the form of its soluble salts, to control weeds.

Abstract: Durable polymeric surfactants for imparting capillarity to a synthetic textile fiber or nonwoven synthetic textile are provided The polymeric surfactants do not tend to readily wash off the textile after repeated contact with aqueous fluids. The polymeric surfactant compositions include compounds that are a reaction product of polyhydroxycarboxylic acid having a molecular weight from about 600 daltons to about 2,100 daltons and an end-capped polyalkylethylene glycol having a molecular weight from about 300 daltons to about 5,000 daltons. The polymeric surfactant compositions may also include compounds that are a reaction product of polyhydroxycarboxylic acids having a molecular weight from about 600 daltons to about 2,100 daltons and polyalkylethylene glycols having a molecular weight from about 200 daltons to about 3,200 daltons.

Abstract: Adjuvant surfactant compositions for beneficially modifying the properties, particularly rheological properties, of surfactant systems are provided. The surfactant compositions, which include at least one primary surfactant and can be substantially free of monoethanolamines, diethanolamines, and diethanolamides include alkoxylated hydroxyalkyl isostearamide which is substantially a liquid at room temperature. The isostearamide composition may also include a second surfactant. Methods of preparation and uses are also disclosed.

Abstract: Adjuvant surfactant compositions for beneficially modifying the properties, particularly rheological properties, of surfactant systems are provided. The surfactant compositions, which include at least one primary surfactant and can be substantially free of monoethanolamines, diethanolamines, and diethanolamides include alkoxylated hydroxyalkyl isostearamide which is substantially a liquid at room temperature. The isostearamide composition may also include a second surfactant. Methods of preparation and uses are also disclosed.

Abstract: A polymeric film has a substrate layer having a primer layer of a polymer containing at least one ethylenically unsaturated group, and a silicone resin coating layer on the surface of the primer layer. The substrate is preferably a polyester film. The primer layer polymer is preferably a polyurethane resin. The polymeric film is particularly suitable for use as a release film.

Abstract: A release film which is a polymeric film coated with a release resin which is a water soluble copolymer containing styrene is disclosed. The release film is especially suitable for receiving a layer(s) of metal for release of the metal flakes. The released metal flakes possess enhanced optical properties.

Abstract: An alarm device for night deposit boxes consists of a housing with a tear gas or dye-releasing alarm in a housing mountable inside the deposit box. The housing includes electrical circuitry, which is connected by a flexible conductor cable to a trigger switch fitting into a magnetic keeper. The keeper is mechanically connected to the deposit box door assembly by a flexible cable. The circuitry includes a key-operated disabling switch and a light-emitting diode which is momentarily energized through a capacitor when the circuit is enabled.

Abstract: A single charge pyrotechnic material comprising a metal fuel, an oxidizer and a secondary fuel which can be used to control the rate of reaction of the pyrotechnic. The composition can be used as a single charge igniter in an automotive air bag system in place of the separate ignition charge and enhancer charge currently utilized.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel polymeric compounds, more particularly to novel block or graft copolymers which are useful in dispersing inorganic pigments, lakes and/or toners in organic medium, to methods for preparing such copolymers, and to surfactant compositions containing such polymers. The block or graft copolymers of the invention belong to the class in which one type of polymeric component is derived from an oil-soluble complex monocarboxylic acid and another component which is the residue of an alkyl glycol and/or a polyoxyalkylene compounds.