Abstract: Compositions suitable for enhanced oil recovery comprising a) a mixture of ?-sulfocarbonyl compounds of formulae (1) and (2) in a mixture ratio (1) to (2) of from 1:99 to 99:1 wherein R1, R3 and R5, which may be the same or different at each occurrence, are hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl chain having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, R2 and R4, which may be the same or different at each occurrence, may be a linear or branched alkyl group having 4 to 24 carbon atoms and in which the alkyl chain may comprise one or more cycloaliphatic groups, and X is H or a metal forming a salt with the sulfonate group, and b) a salt containing aqueous solution.

Abstract: The instant invention concerns the use of polymers obtained by radical copolymerization of a mixture of (1) acrylic acid; (2) methacrylic acid; and (3) at least one allylcatechol selected from 4-allylbenzene-1,2-diol, 3-allylbenzene-1,2-diol; methylated forms thereof (eugenols); and mixtures thereof, for treating a metallic surface intended to be adhesive-bonded to another surface, in order to impart a resistance to the adhesive failure to the resulting bonding.

Abstract: The present invent ion concerns a method for preparing a fatty amidoalkyldialkylamine by reacting a fatty acid with a dialkylaminoalkylamine, using a molar ratio of said dialkylaminoalkylamine to said fatty acid of more than 1 and up to 1.5, in the presence of Candida antarctica lipase as catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an ammonium vanadium phosphate of formula (NH4)(VO2)(HPO4). It also relates to a process for preparing a vanadium orthophosphate VPO4.

Abstract: The invention relates to an NVPF-based composition and the use thereof in the field of batteries as an electrochemically active material. The invention also relates to a conductive composition comprising said composition as well as to a method for obtaining said composition.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition that includes: an antimicrobial component having at least one quaternary ammonium compound; a cationic polysaccharide; an organic acid; and a surfactant selected from cationic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, nonionic surfactants and combinations thereof. This composition when applied to a surface provides robust long lasting disinfection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing para-eugenol and/or ortho-eugenol, comprising a step (i) of deallylation of at least one compound of formula (I): in which R1 and R2 are different, and are chosen from the group consisting of hydrogen and an allyl group (—CH2—CH?CH2)

Abstract: The present application relates to an adjuvant concentrate composition comprising a liquid medium, a drift reduction agent, a non-ionic surfactant and water. The present application further comprise an agricultural concentration composition comprising the same and the preparation method thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel substituted catechol monomers, polymers made with the substituted catechol monomers, pH responsive polymers made with the substituted catechol monomers, and related methods. Also provided is a method of preparing an aqueous coating composition such as a latex paint including the above components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of inhibiting or control wax formation during stimulation treatment of a well. More specifically, the present invention proposes the use of aqueous polymer dispersions suitable as wax inhibitor compositions which are compatible with aqueous fracturing fluids.

Abstract: A modified precipitated silica comprising precipitated silica and at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate and poly(vinylphosphonic acid) is useful for the manufacture of peroxide-based whitening oral care compositions having improved stability over time. It is also useful for the manufacture of elastomeric compositions having a performing balance of properties including e.g. high rolling resistance and/or high wear resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel substituted catechol polymeric dispersants and related method of preparing. Also disclosed are methods of dispersing at least one pigment comprising the following steps: contacting an aqueous solution containing at least one pigment with the polymeric dispersant copolymers as described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel catechol dditives and the like, methods of preparing, as well as compositions and methods using such compositions in various applications. Also provided is a method of preparing an aqueous coating composition such as a latex paint including the above components.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a fluorine- and sulphur-bearing compound of formula F—SO—R (I) or F—SO2—R (II), comprising the reaction, in the presence of water, of at least one salt providing a fluoride anion and at least one halgoenosulfoxide compound of formula X—SO—R? (I0) from a halogenosulfonyl compound of formula X—SO2—R? (II0), in which X is a halogen atom other than fluorine and R and R? are each a group linked by a covalent bond to the sulphur atom, said bond linking the sulphur atom with a nitrogen atom. The invention also relates to a method for producing salts of a fluorine- and sulphur-bearing compound of formula F—SO—R (I) or F—SO2—R (II) which are advantageously used as electrolyte salts, as precursors of antistatic agents or as surfactant precursors.

Abstract: Provided is a method making it possible to ensure a gradual release of polymer chains within a liquid medium, the method comprising bringing the liquid medium into contact with specific solid objects formed by polymer chains soluble in the medium and carrying hydrophobic side groups ensuring physical crosslinking between the polymer chains within the solid objects. The released chains may in particular be used as inhibitors of the formation of inorganic or organic deposits (scale inhibitors) within a liquid medium, typically in the field of oil extraction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an inorganic phosphor to increase the yield of corn or soy cultivation promoted by the use of at least one fungicide, said inorganic phosphor exhibiting: a maximum in the emission spectrum in the range of wavelengths between 400 nm and 500 nm; an absorption Abs in the visible range which is equal to or less than 15.0%, preferably equal to or less than 10.0%, even more particularly equal to or less than 3.0%; and an internal quantum efficiency (IQE) measured in the range of wavelengths between 300 nm and 410 nm which is equal to or greater than 50.0%, more particularly greater than 75.0%, even more particularly greater than 90.0%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixed oxide of aluminium, of zirconium, of cerium, of lanthanum and optionally of at least one rare-earth metal other than cerium and lanthanum that makes it possible to prepare a catalyst that retains, after severe ageing, a good thermal stability and a good catalytic activity. The invention also relates to the process for preparing this mixed oxide and also to a process for treating exhaust gases from internal combustion engines using a catalyst prepared from this mixed oxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the production of benzene derivatives from furfural and its derivatives. The present invention also relates to the preparation of novel intermediates derived from furfural and its derivatives. The present invention describes new routes for converting furfural and its derivatives into benzene derivatives including novel intermediates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for converting an amide into an amine comprising hydrogenation of the amide at a temperature not higher than 130° C. and a hydrogen pressure not higher than 50 bar in the presence of a supported heterogeneous catalyst preparable by a method comprising depositing vanadium on a supported noble metal catalyst by impregnation.

Abstract: Disclosed are pesticide composition comprising, by total weight of the composition (i) a pesticide comprising at least one water-soluble salt of an auxin herbicide; (ii) greater than about 1 wt % of an incompletely hydrated drift control agent suspended in a liquid medium; (iii) optionally, a hydration inhibitor component comprising choline chloride, a glycol, a glycol derivative, glycerine, a glycerine derivative or a combination thereof; and (iv) a suspending agent in an amount effective to impart shear thinning properties to the composition. In one embodiment, the suspending agent comprises (i) xanthan gum; and (ii) attapulgite.