Abstract: A self-reversible reverse microlatex composition comprising an oil phase, an aqueous phase, a water-in-oil surfactant(s), a oil-in-water surfactant(s) and 15% to 40% by weight by weight of a branched or crosslinked polyelectrolyte. The polyelectrolyte is based on a monomer containing a strong or weak acid function, which is partially or totally salified, a copolymer of at least one monomer containing a strong acid function and at least one monomer containing a weak acid function or at least one neutral monomer, a copolymer of at least one monomer containing a weak acid function and at least one neutral monomer, or a copolymer of at least one monomer containing a strong acid function, a monomer containing at least one weak acid function and at least one neutral monomer. The surfactants have a total HLB number of 8.5 to 11. Uses in cosmetics and as an industrial emulsifier and/or thickener.

Abstract: The apparatus and method of the present invention relates use of a warm and dry atmosphere in electronic component storage areas. The warm and dry atmosphere provides the benefit of eliminating the baking process and other moisture management issues by removing moisture from the components. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a component storage system includes an enclosed component storage area and a dry gas delivery system for delivery of a dry gas to the storage area to prevent moisture from being absorbed by the components, and a temperature control system for controlling a temperature of the dry gas to about 10° C. to about 60° C.