Abstract: The present technology discloses emulsion polymers prepared in the presence of a stabilizer system comprising digested starch, poly(vinyl alcohol) and an acid component selected from a saturated C2 to C50 mono- or diacid, an unsaturated C10 to C50 mono- or diacid, and mixtures thereof. In one aspect, the polymers are utilized as alkali-swellable emulsion (ASE) and hydrophobically modified alkali-swellable emulsion (HASE) thickeners in sulfate and sulfate-free surfactant systems to achieve good rheology and clarity attributes.

Abstract: A novel thermoplastic polyurethane composition is disclosed which comprise the reaction product of a polyisocyanate component, a polyol component, wherein the polyol component comprises a polyester comprising the reaction product of triethylene glycol and/or tetraethylene glycol with a diacid having 6 carbon atoms or fewer, and, optionally, a chain extender component.

Abstract: An aqueous fire sprinkler fluid containing a C4 or greater carboxylate salt for freezing point depression is described. The salts may be used in conjunction with glycols. The salts decrease the combustibility and give lower viscosity than higher glycol fluids, both benefitting fire sprinkler systems. These salt solutions are friendly to metal and CPVC pipes and are thus useful for fire sprinkler systems by not causing environmental stress cracking of the CPVC components and not being corrosive to the metal parts.

Abstract: A steering wheel for a vehicle is provided which comprises a steering wheel rim, a hub base and at least one spoke, wherein the hub base is arranged inside the steering wheel rim and the hub base is connected to the steering wheel rim by the at least one spoke. The steering wheel is formed from a rigid, injection molded thermoplastic polyurethane material.

Abstract: A botanical extract of Myrothamnus sp. is used in a method for one or more of: promoting hair growth, increasing hair growth, delaying hair loss, hindering hair loss, and increasing the thickness of hair of a subject, in particular the hair of the eyelashes and/or eyebrows. The method includes administering the botanical extract of Myrothamnus sp. to the subject. The extract is one which is obtained using subcritical water as an extraction solvent. Methods of preparing the botanical extract and compositions comprising the extract are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersant derived from an alcohol terminated polymer and via an anhydride intermediate. The anhydride functionalized polyester is then reacted with a multi-amine species forming amide and salt bonds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersant derived from anhydride functionalized polyester derived from carboxylic acid functionalized polyester. The anhydride functionalized polyester is then reacted with a multi-amine species forming amide and salt bonds. The technology allows lower reaction temperatures when the multi-amine species is present. The lower reaction temperature allows the use of a broader selection of polyester repeat units.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersant polymer and a dispersion containing the dispersant polymer. The dispersant polymer is derived from a polyamine species reacted with two different polyester chains, one of which includes a monomeric repeat unit derived from the polyesterification reaction of lactide, glycolide, lactic acid, or glycolic acid monomers. The technology includes preparing the dispersant polymer at lower temperature to allow the use of a broader selection of polyester repeat units.

Abstract: Hair coloring compositions for mitigating color fade and wash-out are disclosed. The composition includes at least one hair coloring agent and at least one polyurethane having tethered tertiary amino groups which are optionally partially or fully neutralized and/or quaternized. Permanent, semi-permanent, and temporary hair coloring compositions may be formulated according to the disclosed technology.

Abstract: A process for obtaining a botanical extract from fruit of Ligustrum lucidum includes subjecting fruit of Ligustrum lucidum to an extraction with subcritical water under specified conditions. The botanical extract is useful in cosmetic, non-therapeutic treatment and/or care of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for solid freeform fabrication, especially fused deposition modeling, as well as various articles made using the same, where the systems and methods utilize certain thermoplastic polyurethanes which are particularly suited for such processing. The useful thermoplastic polyurethanes are derived from (a) a polyisocyanate component, (b) a polyol component, and (c) an optional chain extender component where the resulting thermoplastic polyurethane has a crystallization temperature above 80° C. and retains more than 20% of its shear storage modulus at 100° C. relative to its shear storage modulus at 20° C.

Abstract: The disclosed technology concerns a method for wetting and dispersing a pulverulent polycarboxylic acid containing polymer in aqueous media without the need of a steric stabilizer and/or a wetting agent, said method comprises a) providing a pulverulent pre-neutralized carboxylic acid containing polymer or copolymer, wherein said polymer or copolymer is prepared from a monomer mixture comprising at least one olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid group containing monomer, and wherein from about 1 to about 10 wt. % of said carboxylic acid group containing monomer(s) is neutralized; b) mixing said pulverulent pre-neutralized carboxylic acid containing polymer or copolymer in aqueous medium; and c) mixing a deswelling agent selected from an acid, a salt, and combinations thereof with said aqueous medium, and optionally d), adjusting the pH.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersant derived from an alcohol terminated polymer and via an anhydride intermediate. The anhydride functionalized polyester is then reacted with a multi-amine species forming amide and salt bonds.

Abstract: An article is prepared by injection molding, wherein the article is formed from a hydrophilic thermoplastic polyurethane composition, wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane composition comprises the reaction product of a hydroxyl terminated polyol intermediate component, an aliphatic isocyanate component, and, optionally, a chain extender component. For injection molding, the hydrophilic thermoplastic polyurethane has a crystallization temperature measured by dynamic scanning calorimetry of at least 75° C.

Abstract: The disclosed technology provides improved adhesive composition of use with dentures. These improved compositions include (a) a cross linked poly(acrylic) acid polymer, in combination with (b) a carbomethylcellulose (CMC) component and/or (c) an adherence promoting component. The compositions balance the many competing goals for effective denture adhesives, including adhesive strength and dispensing viscosity, without the need for zinc.

Abstract: A compound of formula (1) R1—Wm—Xn-AA1-AA2-AA3-AA4-AA5-AA6-AA7-AA8-AA9-Yp—Zq—R2, wherein AA1 is Phe; AA2 is Trp; AA3 is selected from Met, Leu and lie; AA4 is selected from Lys, Arg and Gln; AA5 is Arg; AA6 is Lys; AA7 is selected from Arg, Lys and His; AA8 is selected from Val, Ile, Leu and Met; and AA9 is Pro. The compound is useful in the treatment and/or care of the skin, hair, nails and/or mucous membranes, in particular for improving the barrier function of the skin, for energizing the skin and as an anti-aging agent.

Abstract: A novel thermoplastic polyurethane composition is disclosed which comprise the reaction product of a polyisocyanate component, a polyol component, wherein the polyol component comprises a polyester comprising the reaction product of triethylene glycol and/or tetraethylene glycol with a diacid having 6 carbon atoms or fewer, and, optionally, a chain extender component.

Abstract: The present technology relates to antimicrobial cleaning compositions comprising a polyurethane having at least one acid group salted with a biguanide (e.g., bis-biguanide) free base compound. More specifically, the present technology relates to an antimicrobial cleaning composition comprising a) a polyurethane with at least one free acid group salted with a biguanide free base; b) at least one surfactant; and c) a diluent. Surfaces treated with the antimicrobial compositions of the disclosed technology are provided with residual inhibition against the proliferation of microbe growth.

Abstract: The present technology relates to compositions suitable for depositing personal care actives onto keratinous substrates. More particularly, the technology concerns compositions comprising lipophilic materials which are deposited from an ampholytic-anionic delivery system. The compositions exhibit high deposition of the lipophilic material onto keratinous substrates such as the skin, nails, and/or hair upon application thereto. In one aspect, the disclosed technology relates to a personal care deposition composition for depositing a lipophilic material onto a keratinous substrate comprising: a) at least one ampholytic polymer; b) at least one anionic polymer; c) at least one lipophilic material; and d) water, wherein the weight ratio of the at least one ampholytic polymer to the at least one anionic polymer ranges from about 10:1 to about 1:1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making an article by recycling a disperse dyed fabric. The fabric is made from a melt-spun thermoplastic polyurethane fiber which contains a co-polymer diol derived from caprolactone monomer and a polyether polyol. The fabric is shredded and then thermally treated to form granules, which can be melted in an extruder to form an article.