Abstract: The present invention describes water-dispersible granule formulations containing at least one microbiological active, at least one oil, at least one anionic surfactant and at least one dispersed or water-soluble inert agent, as well as production method thereof. The formulations obtained by the described method have a longer shelf life, less contamination and allow for storage at room temperature.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a synergistic composition for UVA/UVB protection comprising tannins and additives, being the condensed tannins, hydrolysable tannins or mixtures thereof, as pure or later alkoxylated. The composition can be embodied into agrochemical formulations to enhance the UVA/UVB resistance of these formulations. The UVA/UVB protection granted by the composition of the present invention to the active ingredients of agrochemical formulations improves the performance of products applied in the field, whether they are applied directly on the plant, on the soil or in seed treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising ethoxylated polyols, an agrochemical formulation comprising said composition, and the use thereof in agriculture. Additionally, the present invention also describes methods for increasing water and nutrient availability and for improving pest control in plants and seeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to conditioning cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, non-ionic surfactants and cationic polymers. In particular, these compositions are reserved for applications to hair with or without rinsing. In addition, the compositions concern methods of repair, protection, and improvement of hair properties. Additionally, the present invention relates to cosmetic products comprising such cosmetic compositions, such as shampoos, conditioners and hair treatment products, as well as the use thereof.

Abstract: This invention deals with a new alkylphenol ethoxylated free (APE-free) reactive nonionic surfactant with terminal unsaturation in the hydrophobic part comprising at least one of monoesters and diesters and a process to obtain the APE-free reactive nonionic surfactant comprising the alkoxylation step of fatty acid with terminal unsaturation or direct esterification of fatty acid with terminal unsaturation and glycol derivative. Furthermore, emulsion polymerized latexes are disclosed, which are polymerized with an anionic surfactant and a reactive nonionic surfactant of this invention. Latexes prepared according to this invention generated water-based coating compositions with high water resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water-based coatings compositions containing low volatiles and high resistance to the dirt grip. Such compositions contain conventional low VOC coalescing latexes which favor the evolution of hardness of films of inks and films of polymers by providing coatings with high resistance to the catch of dirt that can be used in various applications. Such coalescents are predominantly diesters with a boiling point greater than 260° C., preferably boiling point greater than 280° C., and molecular weight between 230 and 342 atomic mass units prepared from diacid and alcohol or monoacid reactions and diols.

Abstract: A surfactant composition for use in glyphosate-containing herbicide formulations, includes from 5 to 50% by weight of one or more amphoteric surfactants, diluted in solvents derived from the process of synthesis thereof, wherein the surfactants have general formula (I) R1—(XR2)m—N+(R3)(R4)—CH2—CH(R5)—COO???(I) wherein R1 is hydrogen or C1-18 hydrocarbyl; each X is independently an ether, thioether, sulfoxide, ester, thioester or amide bond; each R2 is independently a C3-6 chain; m is a number from 0 to 8 such that the number of carbon atoms in R1—(XR2)m is from 8 to 24; R3 and R4 are independently hydrogen or C1-4 chains; R5 is hydrogen or methyl. The surfactant composition is used to increase the agronomic efficacy of herbicide formulations containing a high concentration of glyphosate salts. Herbicide formulations including the surfactant composition and uses thereof are also provided.

Abstract: The present patent application discloses a low toxicity and high biodegradability drilling fluid composition in the form of an inverse emulsion containing an oil phase and an aqueous phase, wherein said oil phase comprises a mixture of at least two diesters obtained from the esterification of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol. The selected diesters are suitable for use in drilling of crude oil or natural gas deposits, exhibiting good stability in the formulations assessed under conditions of high pressure and high temperature and in the presence of divalent salt brines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water-based coatings compositions containing low volatiles and high resistance to the dirt grip. Such compositions contain conventional low VOC coalescing latexes which favor the evolution of hardness of films of inks and films of polymers by providing coatings with high resistance to the catch of dirt that can be used in various applications. Such coalescents are predominantly diesters with a boiling point greater than 260° C., preferably boiling point greater than 280° C., and molecular weight between 230 and 342 atomic mass units prepared from diacid and alcohol or monoacid reactions and diols.

Abstract: The present invention describes a composition of nonionic surfactants comprising a mixture of Guerbet alcohols and natural fatty alcohols with different ethoxylation gradients for producing a surface cleaning formulation. Preferably, the natural fatty alcohols are the 4 EO and 6 EO lauryl alcohols. This cleaning formulation has the advantage of being more environmental-friendly and providing a similar efficiency of formulations from fossil origin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions of green coalescents comprising monoesters obtained from direct or indirect esterification of vegetable oil fatty acids and fusel oil alcohols. The fatty acids used in the present invention have 6 to 22 carbon atoms and can be either saturated or unsaturated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of mixtures of monoesters and diesters as coalescing agents. Monoesters and diesters according to the present invention were obtained by ethoxylation of fatty acids, and/or by direct esterification of fatty acids with monoethylene glycol or polyethylene glycol. Fatty acids used in the present invention have 4 to 22 carbon atoms and can be saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched. In particular, the invention is directed to a composition of coalescing agents comprising: (i) mixtures of (RCOO(EO)nH) monoesters and diesters; and, (ii) mixtures of (RCOO(EO)nH) monoesters and diesters obtained from the ethoxylation of fatty acids, and/or direct esterification of fatty acids with ethylene glycol derivatives, and/or transesterification, wherein the monoesters are present in an amount of 90 to 10 mass % and diesters are present in an amount of 10 to 90 mass %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous resin emulsions containing at least a non-ionic surfactant of general formula R1-(A1O)n-(A2O)x-(A3O)y—R2, obtained by the phase inversion emulsification process. In particular, the invention relates to aqueous resin emulsions commonly used in solvent-based paints, such as, for example, alkyd resins. Said emulsions are stabilized by non-ionic and anionic surfactant compositions which promote the inversion of the water-oil to oil-water phases in the presence of low water content, enabling water-oil type emulsions to be obtained with high productivity and high solids content, even in low shear conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a cyclic ketal, 2-methyl-2-ethyl-1,3-dioxolane as a solvent in adhesives, as well as an adhesive composition comprising said ketal. 2-Methyl-2-ethyl-1,3-dioxolane has high solubilization power of the polychloroprene polymer, forming solutions having high viscosity and having suitable drying time after application of a film onto a surface. Due to the good technical performance, the adhesive composition made according to the present invention is well accepted in the market, finding use to substitute compositions containing toluene or other aromatic and oxygenated solvents.

Abstract: Novel agrochemical oil dispersion formulations include at least one active ingredient suspended in oil phase, dispersants, a clay-based rheological additive, a cellulose derived rheological additive and emulsifying agents, wherein they can further include at least one active ingredient solubilized in the oil phase. These agrochemical oil dispersion formulations can be used in spray mixtures for controlling pests in agriculture. The novel agrochemical oil dispersion formulations are obtained by a process which includes dispersing at least one active ingredient in the oil phase with dispersants and a clay-based rheological additive, followed by milling the dispersed mixture and a final mixing step where cellulose- and clay-based rheological additives are added in addition to emulsifying agents, wherein at least one active ingredient can also be added by solubilization.

Abstract: The present invention refers to the conversion of gaseous or gasifiable fuels with high methane content, such as natural gas, biogas, synthesis gas or gas originated from various industrial process rejects, with or without prior desulfurization and elimination of other contaminants, in a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), with special anodes, based on mixed oxides or metal oxides with a perovskite type structure, either or not nano structured, into light hydrocarbons, primarily ethylene and ethane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a herbicide formulation comprising a water soluble salt of n-phosphomethylglycine and at least one adjuvant, the said adjuvant consisting in an alkoxylated imidazoline with the following structure I wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated C4 to C24 fatty acid. The use of the alkoxylated imidazoline provides as a result a herbicide formulation that is not irritant to the skin or the eyes. Furthermore, the adjustment of the degree of ethoxylation or propoxylation of the imidazoline permits the compatibility thereof with the various glyphosate salts, allowing the obtainment of concentrated solutions that maintain stability at temperatures higher than 60° C., without requiring other adjuvants.

Abstract: The present invention describes a new moisturizing composition comprising a mixture of esters of one or more alkoxylated polyols and finds use in the formulation of cosmetics for the skin. The composition of the present invention can be in the solid form or in the liquid form, in which case is also comprises one or more surfactants, emollients and, optionally, water. The moisturizing composition described herein is compatible with a large variety of emollients and additional ingredients used in cosmetic formulations, and has shown to be able to maintain the skin hydrated for 24 hours.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions of green coalescents comprising monoesters obtained from direct or indirect esterification of vegetable oil fatty acids and fusel oil alcohols. The fatty acids used in the present invention have 6 to 22 carbon atoms and can be either saturated or unsaturated.

Abstract: The present invention describes a novel thickening composition that comprises a mixture of esters of an alkoxylated polyol and is used to enhance the viscosity of agrochemical formulations. The composition according to the present invention may present itself in solid for or in liquid form, in this latter case further comprising one or more surfactants, solvents, and optionally water. The thickening composition described in this invention is compatible with a large variety of pesticides and inert components used in agrochemical formulations, and it has evidence that it is capable of improving the stability and the effectiveness of the said formulations.