Abstract: The present invention is related to a concentrated surfactant composition containing a hydrophobically modified polymer and/or a hydrotrope. The addition of the polymer or hydrotrope to the concentrated surfactant changes the physical properties of the concentrated surfactant, making it easier to process.

Abstract: Hybrid copolymers for use as anti-scalant and dispersant. The polymers are useful in compositions used in aqueous systems. The polymers include at least one synthetic monomeric constituent that is chain terminated by a naturally occurring hydroxyl containing moiety. A process for preparing these hybrid copolymers is also provided.

Abstract: A low application temperature, high heat resistant hot melt adhesive comprising an ethylene n-butyl acrylate copolymer having a melt index (MI) of 750 grams/10 minutes or higher and an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) polymer having a MI of 750 grams/10 minutes or higher are particularly well suited for case and carton sealing operations.

Abstract: A method for improving the cohesive strength at elevated temperature of a die attach adhesive formulation of a liquid curable resin, initiator, and filler, comprises adding to the adhesive formulation an aromatic bismaleimide resin powder that does not dissolve in the curable resin.

Abstract: UV curable compositions, polymeric photoinitiators and precursors therefor are described.

Abstract: This invention relates to an inhibited non-solubilized granular starch modified by less than 5% of a carboxylated polymer. In addition, a process is provided wherein a non-solubilized, substantially granular starch is mixed with a carboxylated polymer, dried to form a starch/carboxylated polymer blend and then physically treated to form a starch/carboxylated polymer composite. Further, this invention relates to the improved industrial and food products prepared from these starch/carboxylated polymer composites.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesives that contain an N-alpha olefin wax have substantially improved open times.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel catalysts for use with a fiberglass non-woven binder. The catalyst can be a Lewis acid, an organic acid salt, a free-radical generator, or a mixture thereof. The catalyst provides stronger bonding, increased crosslinking density, reduced curing times, and reduced curing temperatures. Fiberglass mats made with polymer binder compositions containing the catalyst exhibit both flexibility and elasticity, allowing the mats to be compressed for storage, yet return to original thickness once the compressive forces are removed. Formaldehyde-free wood composites, such as plywood and fiberboard, may also be produced with polymer binder compositions containing the catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an environmentally friendly process for the selective oxidation of carbohydrates. The process comprises the addition of a hydroperoxide, including hydrogen peroxide, to a carbohydrate having primary alcohol groups, particularly including polysaccharides, wherein said carbohydrate is contact with a nitroxyl radical mediator and the process is catalyzed by a peroxidase enzyme in the presence of halide ions.

Abstract: High green strength reactive hot melt adhesives are prepared using relatively low levels of reactive acrylic, and may be prepared with one or more difunctionals having cyclic or polycyclic structures.

Abstract: A linear or cyclic siloxane compound contains pendant carbon to carbon double bonds, Si—H bonds, and pendant oxetane functionality.

Abstract: High green strength reactive hot melt adhesives are prepared using crystalline monofunctional reactants.

Abstract: The use of dimer acids with conventional hot melt adhesive polymers provide adhesives particularly useful for bottle labeling. The label, along with the adhesive, can be easily removed from the bottle during the recycling process.

Abstract: A composition that comprises a) an admixing of at least one epoxy resin and aliphatic amine wherein the ratio of epoxy function group/amine is greater than 1; b) a conductive filler; c) one or more corrosion inhibitors, oxygen scavengers or both; d) imidazole as a curing agent/catalyst; and e) optionally other additives such as organic solvents, flow additives, adhesion promoters and rheology modifiers. The reaction of epoxy and aliphatic amine with excess epoxy functionality results in a flexible resin with remaining active epoxy groups. The compositions exhibit improved electrical stability and impact resistance over other conductive adhesive compositions that do not comprise the admixture.

Abstract: A thickener-rheology modifier system for use in hair care and skin care compositions comprising: a) a hydrophobically modified, alkali-soluble copolymer thickener comprising an aqueous emulsion copolymer of: i) from about 5 to 70 weight percent of ?, ? ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer of the formula: where R is H and R1 is H, C1–C4 alkyl, or —CH2COOX; R is —COOX and R1 is H or —CH2COOX; and R is CH3 and R1 is H, C1–C4 alkyl or —CH2COOX; and X is H or C1–C4 alkyl; ii) from about 10 to 90 weight percent of a nonionic, copolymerizable, ?, ? ethylenically unsaturated monomer of the formula: CH2?CYZ where Y is H or CH3 and Z is where R is C1 to C4 alkyl; and iii) from about 1 to 30 weight percent of a hydrophobically modified, ?, ? ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer of the formula: where R is an alkyl group of 6 to 22 carbon atoms or an alkaryl of 8 to 22 carbon atom, x is an average number of from about 6 to 200, y is an average number of from

Abstract: The present invention is directed a multifunctional polymer capable of inhibiting both calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate scale. The multifunctional polymer contains at least one monomer unit from each of four groups: dicarboxylic acids, mono-carboxylic acids, nonionic monomers, and sulfonated or sulfated monomers. The polymer also inhibits many other alkaline earth scales, such as calcium sulfate scale and provides stabilization of minerals such as iron, zinc and manganese. The polymer is especially effective in highly stressed systems that contain high electrolyte concentrations and have a high number of cycles of concentration.

Abstract: This patent pertains to a resistant starch prepared by fully debranching a low amylose starch using isoamylase. Such resistant starch is useful in edible products, including nutritional supplements.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a free flowing powdered blend of a polysaccharide and a crystalline polyol for use as an edible adhesive for particulate materials such as seasonings and flavorings. The powdered adhesive blend can easily be mixed with seasonings or flavorings and will melt during a heating process to a sticky viscose liquid capable of adhering seasoning particles to the food substrate. The blends of the present invention have the benefits of being easy to prepare, use and store as they will stay a free flowing powder under most ambient conditions.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for applying a wafer level underfill comprising: providing a solvent-free hot-melt underfill composition; melting the underfill; applying the underfill in a uniform layer to the active side of a semiconductor wafer; returning the underfill to a solid state; optionally B-staging the underfill; optionally removing any excess underfill from the bumps on the wafer; and dicing the wafer into individual dies.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous polymer composition comprising a copolymer and water, the copolymer containing at least one hydrophilic base or acid-neutralizable monomer and at least one hydrophobic ethylenically unsaturated monomer. A film formed from the contains essentially no crosslinking. The polymer composition is formed by polymerizing the hydrophilic monomer and hydrophobic monomer in a non-aqueous solvent; forming an aqueous polymer dispersion from the non-aqueous polymer solution, and adding a base or acid to form an aqueous polymer composition.