Abstract: A dielectric fluid composition containing of 60% to 63% in weight of mono-unsaturated fatty acid, of 20% to 23% in weight of di-unsaturated fatty acid, of 5% to 7% in weight of tri-unsaturated fatty acid, and of 6% to 8% in weight of saturated fatty acid, such that the dielectric fluid is free of antioxidants and/or external additives and has the following properties: a dielectric strength of 40 kV to 70 kV at a separation of 2 mm, a dielectric constant of 2.5 to 3.1 at 25° C., and a dissipation factor of 0.05% to 0.15% at 25° C. The dielectric fluid composition can be obtained by a combination of 95.5% to 99.25% in weight of at least one high oleic vegetable oil, of 0.25% to 1.5% in weight of grape seed oil, of 0.25% to 1.5% in weight of sesame seed oil, and of 0.25% to 1.5% in weight of rice bran oil.

Abstract: Solid cleaning products suitable for use as a floor cleaner are disclosed. The solid cleaning products are essentially free of unbound water and include an acid, an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant and a builder. The present invention also discloses methods of using the solid cleaning products by dissolving the solid cleaning product in water to form a use solution; and applying the use solution to a floor.

Abstract: An antistatic styrenic polymer composition comprises 30 to 70 wt % of a styrenic polymer, 5 to 40 wt % of a potassium ionomer, 1 to 10 wt % of one or more polyols, and 2 to 20 wt % of an ethylene copolymer, based on the total weight of the styrenic polymer composition which has reduced dust absorption and improved mechanical performances. Also disclosed are articles made of the composition such as film or sheet including multilayer structure and items obtained by extrusion molding, coextrusion molding, injection molding, thermoform molding, compression molding or blow molding.

Abstract: The present invention provides polymeric polyol compositions employing polyol compounds having multiple tertiary amine groups. Methods of making these compositions are also disclosed. Polyol formulations containing these polymeric polyol compositions and methods of making polyurethane gel and foam employing such polymeric polyol compositions are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by having a dispersion component value of the Hansen Solubility Parameter of less than or equal to about 17 MPa0.5. This invention also relates to laundry care compositions including but not limited to liquid and/or powder laundry detergent formulations and rinse added fabric softening (RAFS) compositions that comprise such whitening agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to rubber compositions containing a treated silica, particularly sulfur cured rubber compositions, and articles of manufacture having a component thereof such as, for example tires. The invention particularly relates to synthetic amorphous silica, particularly a precipitated silica, treated with a combination of allylsilane and dialkylsilane.

Abstract: A phosphate and phosphonate-free gel automatic dishwashing detergent provides improved spotting and filming performance by including a spot reduction system that contains a combination of a polyacrylate and a carboxymethyl inulin. The gel detergent may also be free of a bleach ingredient (i.e., it does not contain either chlorine bleach or an oxygen bleach).

Abstract: A cleansing product suitable for making the cleaning of both inanimate and animate surfaces more fun and effective for children is disclosed. Specifically, the cleansing product is capable of expanding in volume under certain temperature conditions, and in some embodiments, can additionally include a coloring agent, providing a color change to indicate when sufficient cleansing has been performed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorene-based resin polymer having a repeating unit of Formula 1 and a method for preparing the same. The fluorene-based resin polymer has a high molecular weight and low acid value, and has an excellent developing property, adhesive property, and stability.

Abstract: To provide a polymerizable fluorine-containing compound useful for producing a treated substrate having a hydrophilic region and a water repellent region, of which the contrast is high on its surface, without requiring a special apparatus, high energy light, or irradiation with light for a long time. A polymerizable fluorine-containing compound, which is a derivative of a polyhydric alcohol and comprises at least one following structure (A) and at least one following structure (B) in its molecule: structure (A): a structure wherein a compound having a fluoroalkyl group and a carboxyl group is bonded to one hydroxyl group of a polyhydric alcohol by an ester linkage, structure (B): a structure wherein a compound having an ethylenic double bond and a carboxyl group is bonded to one hydroxyl group of a polyhydric alcohol by an ester linkage or a structure wherein a compound having an ethylenic double bond and an isocyanate group is bonded to one hydroxyl group of a polyhydric alcohol by a urethane bond.

Abstract: A cleaning composition includes methacrylate, sodium carbonate, and water. The methacrylate, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid having a growth exponent of less than about 3% when heated. The composition may also include one or more functional ingredients such as surfactants, builders and alkaline sources, but is generally substantially free of phosphorous.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Phase Change Material (PCM) composition comprising a) from 20 to 80 wt % of a PCM; and b) from 20 to 80 wt % of one or more polymers chosen from the group consisting of b1) Very Low Density Polyethylene (VLDPE) having a density equal or lower than 0.910 g/cm3 measured according to ASTM 792; b2) Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) having a density equal or lower than 0.900 g/cm3 measured according to ASTM 792; b3) Styrene Ethylene Butadiene Styrene (SEBS) copolymers; and b4) Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) copolymers. The PCM composition of the present invention can be used in applications where thermal management is needed, like for example in building, automotive, packaging, garments and footwear.

Abstract: Hindered amines represented by the general formula (I): (wherein R is an alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms or alkenyl having 2 to 30 carbon atoms; n is an integer of 1 to 4; when n is 1, R1 is alkyl having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, alkenyl having 2 to 22 carbon atoms, or a group represented by the general formula (III): (R is as defined above), while when n is 2 to 4, R1 is an n-valent organic group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms). When added to synthetic resins or coating materials, the amines can impart long-period stabilizing effect to the resins or the materials and exhibit excellent resistance to extraction with acid rain or chemicals.

Abstract: A compound represented by general formula (a-i) below, and a polymeric compound having a structural unit represented by general formula (a-ii) below (wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a halogenated lower alkyl group; X represents a divalent organic group represented by general formula (x-1) below; and R1 represents an organic group having a fluorine atom).

Abstract: A composition and related process for removing paint from a substrate in which the composition contains methylene chloride, an organic filler, a colorant, a thickening agent and an evaporation retardant.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an adequate composite material to be prepared by an injection process and to an injection process of a composite material. In accordance with the process of the present invention, the composite material is prepared by carrying out the steps of (i) making the length of the natural fibers uniform; (ii) treating the surface of the natural fibers and of the lignocellulosic residues, if present; (iii) premixing the components of the composite; (iv) extruding and granulating the composite material; and (v) injection molding the material of the composite for the conformation of the parts.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a fiber reinforced composite material combining good properties such as toughness and impact resistance and to provide an epoxy resin composition to obtain this. This object is achieved by the an epoxy resin composition comprising the following [A], [B], [C], and [D]: [A] a diglycidyl ether-type epoxy resin having a molecular weight of 1,500 or more; [B] an epoxy resin in which an SP value of a structural unit thereof is greater by 1.5 to 6.5 than an SP value of a structural unit of [A]; [C] a diglycidyl ether-type epoxy resin having a molecular weight of 500 to 1,200; and [D] an epoxy resin curing agent, in a ratio that satisfies the following formulas (1) to (4): 0.2?A/(A+B+C+E)?0.6;??(1), 0.2?B/(A+B+C+E)?0.6;??(2), 0.15?C/(A+B+C+E)?0.4; and??(3), 0?E/(A+B+C+E)?0.2,??(4) wherein A, B, and C represent weights of [A], [B], and [C], respectively, and E represents a weight of an epoxy resin other than [A], [B], and [C].

Abstract: The invention relates to a surfactant composition containing an alkyl ether sulfate represented by the following formula (1): RO—(PO)m(EO)nSO3M??(1) wherein R represents a linear alkyl group having 8 to 24 carbon atoms, PO and EO represent a propyleneoxy group and an ethyleneoxy group, respectively, m and n denote the average numbers of added moles of PO and EO, respectively, and are numbers meeting: 0<m<1 and 0<n?2.3, respectively, and M represents a cation.

Abstract: Disclosed are mixtures of oxyalkylene bridged bis- and tris-phosphite esters of formulae I and II where R is hydrogen or methyl, n and n? are independently an integer from 1 to 45 and R1, R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen, straight or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, phenylalkyl of 7 to 9 carbon atoms, phenylalkyl of 7 to 9 carbon atoms substituted on the phenyl ring by one to three straight or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms or R1, R2 and R3 are each independently —(CH2)k—COOR4 where k is 0, 1 or 2 and R4 is hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 20 carbon atoms. The mixtures of formula I and II are liquid at ambient conditions and are effective stabilizers for polyolefins.

Abstract: A cleaning composition including a betaine functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils.