Abstract: The invention relates to a concentrate comprising at least one mannosylerythritol lipid and at least one polyglycerol and fatty acid ester, to a method for the production thereof, and to the uses of same, particularly as a thickening, foaming and/or cleaning agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of fuel additives for fuel compositions and more particularly to a composition that can be used as a friction modifier, and its preparation process. More particularly, the present invention concerns a composition comprising at least one fatty acid amide of diethanolamine (DEA) and at least one fatty acid ester and/or amide of DEA oligomer, and it preparation process.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising, substantially consisting of or consisting of: —at least 30% of DMSO; and—at least 20% of a fatty acid methyl ester or a mixture of said type of esters, the fatty acid containing 6 to 10 carbon atoms, the percentages being in percent by weight in relation to the total weight of the composition. The invention also relates to the use of a composition of said type as a cleaning agent and/or dispersion and to a method for synthesizing said composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing petroleum, water and a demulsifier, and in particular to a method for demulsifying emulsions composed of petroleum and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a concentrate comprising at least one lipid of mannosylerythritol and at least one ester of fatty acid and polyethylene glycol having an HLB value greater than or equal to 12, to the method for producing same and to the uses thereof, in particular as a surfactant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a binder of vegetable origin based on modified tall-oil pitch, modified vegetable resin and optionally oil. Also disclosed are leakproofing membrane compositions, soundproofing membrane compositions, liquid sealing system compositions, asphalt mix coating compositions, asphalt coating compositions, primer compositions, varnish compositions, mastic compositions, adhesive compositions or binder emulsion compositions which comprise said binder. In addition, a method is disclosed for reducing the amount of bitumen of petroleum origin in said compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a binder of vegetable origin based on oil, modified vegetable resin and optionally a heat stabilizer. Also disclosed are leakproofing membrane compositions, soundproofing membrane compositions, liquid sealing system compositions, asphalt mix coating compositions, asphalt coating compositions, primer compositions, varnish compositions, mastic compositions, adhesive compositions or binder emulsion compositions which comprise said binder. In addition, a method is disclosed for reducing the amount of bitumen of petroleum origin in said compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of one or more fatty acid esters, particularly 3-methylbutyl dodecanoate, or a mixture of fatty acid esters as insecticide and/or arachnicide and moreover relates to insecticide and/or arachnicide compositions containing same. The invention also relates to a method for controlling insects and/or arachnids.

Abstract: A process for preparing a carboxylic acid, including a step of bringing at least one vicinal diol or at least one vicinal polyol into contact with an atmosphere including oxygen, and a catalyst, and in the absence of additional solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of one or more fatty acid esters, particularly 3-methylbutyl dodecanoate, or a mixture of fatty acid esters as insecticide and/or arachnicide and moreover relates to insecticide and/or arachnicide compositions containing same. The invention also relates to a method for controlling insects and/or arachnids.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a compound of formula (I), wherein n is an integer from 1 to 21, said method comprises reacting a light olefin fraction, in the presence of a metathesis catalyst, with a compound having from 10 to 24 carbon atoms, of the following formula (II): wherein, n is an integer from 1 to 21, R corresponds to a hydrogen atom or an alkyl or alkenyl chain from 1 to 20 carbon atoms optionally substituted by at least one hydroxyl group, said compound of formula (II) being used alone or in a mixture of compounds of formula (II).

Abstract: A process for preparing a carboxylic acid, by oxidative cleavage of at least one vicinal diol, or an epoxide, wherein the reaction is carried out in the presence of a catalyst and of an oxidizing agent and in the absence of solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a composition comprising a partial ester of a carboxylic acid and a polyhydric alcohol as a lubricity improver, wherein as the polyhydric alcohol use is made of a diglycerol composition which comprises at least 75.0 wt. % of diglycerol, wherein as the carboxylic acid use is made of a fatty acid composition which contains at least one C8-C22 fatty acid or a mixture of two or more thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a composition comprising a partial ester of a carboxylic acid and a polyhydric alcohol as a lubricity improver, wherein as the polyhydric alcohol use is made of a diglycerol composition which comprises at least 75.0 wt. % of diglycerol, wherein as the carboxylic acid use is made of a fatty acid composition which contains at least one C8-C22 fatty acid or a mixture of two or more thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solvent composition comprising an ester of isoamyl alcohol with a C8-C14 fatty acid. The isoamyl alcohol is a component selected from the group of 3-methyl-1-butanol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, a fusel oil mixture containing 3-methyl-1-butanol, 2-methyl-1-butanol or a mixture of two or more of the afore mentioned components. The invention also relates to a creep oil, an ink composition, a coating composition or an anti-corrosion agent containing such a solvent composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing fatty acids derived from oils and/pr fats with a phosphorus content below 200 ppm in good yield and with good color and color stability, which process comprises the steps of (A) hydrolytic splitting of degummed oils and/or fats, (B) at least one thermal pre-treatment of a composition comprising crude fatty acids, and (C) high vacuum distillation of the thermally pre-treated composition comprising crude fatty acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and to a fluid for drilling or workover in a well running through a porous permeable formation, wherein a water-based well fluid circulates in said well. In the method, at most 3% by weight of a composition obtained from fat, or an oil, and an alcohol, is added to the fluid in addition to the conventional constituents for such a fluid, the chain lengths of the acid and alcohol parts being chosen such that the ester thus obtained has sufficient dispersion in water, compatibility with said constituents, does not form an emulsion with the reservoir oil and adsorbs sufficiently on the porous formation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a borehole fluid comprising a lubricating compound containing at least one amphiphilic non-ionic compound obtained by reacting at least one vegetable oil or fatty acid as such or in a polymerized state on at least one amino alcohol. In one variant, the compound can be mixed with a solvent. The invention also relates to a method for verifying the lubrication power of a water-based fluid. The invention further relates to the application of said method to borehole fluids with a high pH.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a fluid for drilling or intervening in a well passing through a porous, permeable formation, wherein a water-based well fluid is circulating in said well. In this method, there is added to the fluid not only the conventional ingredients for such a fluid but also a maximum of 10 wt. % of a composition obtained from a grease or oil and an alcohol, with the chain lengths of the acid and alcohol parts being chosen such that the ester thus obtained has sufficient dispersion in water, compatibility with said ingredients, does not form an emulsion with the reservoir oil, and adsorbs sufficiently on the porous formation.