Abstract: Moisture barrier coatings and sealants comprised of mixtures of organic wax and wax soluble polymer dispersed into one or more components of a thermoset polymer which may form a semi-interpenetrating polymer network when the thermoset polymer is subsequently cured on the substrate. The organic wax and wax soluble polymer substantially improve the moisture barrier properties of the thermoset polymer and provides an effective moisture barrier coating that is non-tacky at the cure temperature of the thermoset polymer, without the requirement for a cooling step.

Abstract: Surfaces are modified with polymeric or monomeric amic acids that also comprise one or more tertiary amine functional groups. The amic acids may provide benefits including hydrophilicity, soil resistance, and corrosion inhibition to the treated surfaces. Compositions and methods for treating surfaces are provided.

Abstract: Surfaces are modified with polymeric or monomeric amic acids that also comprise one or more tertiary amine functional groups. The amic acids may provide benefits including hydrophilicity, soil resistance, and corrosion inhibition to the treated surfaces. Compositions and methods for treating surfaces are provided.

Abstract: Surfaces are modified with polymeric or monomeric amic acids that also comprise one or more tertiary amine functional groups. The amic acids may provide benefits including hydrophilicity, soil resistance, and corrosion inhibition to the treated surfaces. Compositions and methods for treating surfaces are provided.

Abstract: Moisture barrier coatings and sealants comprised of mixtures of organic wax and wax soluble polymer dispersed into one or more components of a thermoset polymer which may form a semi-interpenetrating polymer network when the thermoset polymer is subsequently cured on the substrate. The organic wax and wax soluble polymer substantially improve the moisture barrier properties of the thermoset polymer and provides an effective moisture barrier coating that is non-tacky at the cure temperature of the thermoset polymer, without the requirement for a cooling step.

Abstract: Modified protein compositions that provide benefits in laundry products are produced by minimal processing of crude protein sources. Modifications include reaction with one or more of 1) cationic functional agents, 2) anionic functional agents, 3) proteolytic enzymes, 4) reducing agents and 5) oxidizing agents. They may be complexed with a surfactant to improve the separation from insoluble cellulosic carbohydrate materials in the crude protein sources, and to improve their dispersibility and effectiveness in laundry products. The resulting products may provide benefits of preventing soil redeposition, preventing dye transfer, soil repellency, and fabric wear reduction in laundry operations. The invention also encompasses the laundry products comprising the protein compositions.

Abstract: Surfaces are modified with polymeric or monomeric amic acids that also comprise one or more tertiary amine functional groups. The amic acids may provide benefits including hydrophilicity, soil resistance, and corrosion inhibition to the treated surfaces. Compositions and methods for treating surfaces are provided.

Abstract: An encapsulated particle includes a core particle and a polyurethane disposed about the core particle. The polyurethane includes the reaction product of an aromatic isocyanate component and a polyol component. The polyol component includes a polyol derived from an aromatic amine-based initiator and an aliphatic polyether polyol. The polyol derived from the aromatic amine-based initiator has a nominal functionality of 4. The aliphatic polyether polyol has a nominal functionality of from 2 to 4. The weight ratio of the polyol derived from the aromatic amine-based initiator and the aliphatic polyether polyol is from about 1:2 to 2:1. A method of forming the encapsulated particle is also provided.

Abstract: Modified protein compositions that provide benefits in laundry products are produced by minimal processing of crude protein sources. Modifications include reaction with one or more of 1) cationic functional agents, 2) anionic functional agents, 3) proteolytic enzymes, 4) redudng agents and 5) oxidizing agents. They may be complexed with a surfactant to improve the separation from insoluble cellulosic carbohydrate materials in the crude protein sources, and to improve their dispersibility and effectiveness in laundry products. The resulting products may provide benefits of preventing soil redeposition, preventing dye transfer, soil repellency, and fabric wear reduction in laundry operations. The invention also encompasses the laundry products comprising the protein compositions.

Abstract: An encapsulated particle includes a core particle and a polyurethane disposed about the core particle. The polyurethane includes the reaction product of an aromatic isocyanate component and a polyol component. The polyol component includes a polyol derived from an aromatic amine-based initiator and an aliphatic polyether polyol. The polyol derived from the aromatic amine-based initiator has a nominal functionality of 4. The aliphatic polyether polyol has a nominal functionality of from 2 to 4. The weight ratio of the polyol derived from the aromatic amine-based initiator and the aliphatic polyether polyol is from about 1:2 to 2:1. A method of forming the encapsulated particle is also provided.

Abstract: A protectant for metal surfaces includes a polymer that contains at least one functional groups for adherence to the metal surface and a plurality of functional groups for coupling of the polymers and a volatile solvent that inhibits coupling of the polymers. The protectant can be transferred to the metal surface from a wipe such that the desired surface is selectively wetted with the protectant.

Abstract: The compositions of this invention are microemulsions having a. a surfactant consisting essentially of a mixture of one or more alkoxylated amines or alkoxylated quaternary ammonium salts and one or more preferably branched carboxylic acids or salts thereof, b. a solvent or oil that is liquid at 25° C. and is insoluble in water, and c. water, wherein an optically clear isotropic microemulsion is formed.

Abstract: New polymers are described which are copolymers of olefins and tetraalkyl ammonium carboxylates. They are insoluble in water, soluble in hydrocarbons and are antistatic agents.