Abstract: Compositions for balancing a rotary system are disclosed having hydrophobic particles distributed in thixotropic balancing substance. Further disclosed are methods for balancing a rotary system and rotary systems using the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a volatile, almost residue free hydrogen peroxide based antimicrobial composition, with enhanced biocidal efficacy, which can be applied as a penetrating and durable, fine aerosol, that has superior strength with respect to decontaminating buildings infected with bacteria, fungi, virus or fungal or bacterial spores.

Abstract: The invention relates to tire balancing compositions having improved balancing properties comprise a visco-plastic gel and solid bodies having an average smallest dimension in the range of 0.5-5 mm; preferably 1-4 mm, more preferably around 3 mm. When applied in a layer to the inside of a motor vehicle tire, the compositions act by allowing the solid bodies move through the gel and to concentrate in areas to counteract imbalances. The solid bodies preferably have an average ratio ? between their smallest and their largest dimension of ??2, more preferably ??1.5, especially around 1. The visco-plastic gel preferably has a storage modulus (G?) between 1000 Pa and 25000 Pa at 22° C., a loss modulus (G?) smaller than the storage modulus, and a critical yield stress above 3 Pa at 22° C.

Abstract: Compositions for balancing a rotary system are disclosed having hydrophobic particles distributed in thixotropic balancing substance. Further disclosed are methods for balancing a rotary system and rotary systems using the composition.

Abstract: Visco-elastic tire balancing compositions comprising 1) 85 to 97% by weight of a glycol ether component comprising one or more ethylene/propylene glycol copolymer ethers of the general formula (I) or the general (II) or mixtures thereof R—O{[CH(CH3)CH2—O—]m[CH2—CH2—O—]n}H (I) R1—(O—{[CH(CH3)CH2—O—]m[CH2—CH2—O—]n}H)2 (II) wherein R is hydrogen or an alkyl group of 2-8 carbon atoms; R1 is an alkylene moiety of 2-8 carbon atoms in which the two substituents are not carried on the same carbon atom; m is the mole percentage of propylene glycol in the ethylene/propylene glycol copolymer moiety or moieties; and n is the mole percentage of ethylene glycol in the ethylene/propylene glycol copolymer moiety or moieties, wherein the ratio n:m is in the range from 35:65 to 80:20; each glycol copolymer compound having a number average molecular weight in the range of 2000-10000; and 2) 3 to 15% by weight of a fumed silica gel former; said balancing compositions being visco-elastic 1500 Pa and 5000 Pa at 22° C.

Abstract: A method of treating a surface of an object comprising a rubber material and in particular a bladder for use in a process for making a vehicle tire. The method comprises subjecting the surface to a gas at a low pressure at which the gas is susceptible of forming plasma, and causing the gas to form plasma. In order to obtain repellent properties of the surface of the rubber material fluorine gas such as tetrafluormethane or hexafluorethane is used. Preferably the treatment is performed until there is obtained a surface layer of the rubber material with properties modified by the treatment having an expected lifetime corresponding to the expected lifetime of the object.

Abstract: A composition for balancing a rotary system, comprising an amount of a thixotropic balancing substance; characterized by an amount of hydrophobic particles distributed in said amount of said thixotropic balancing substance. A corresponding method and system.

Abstract: A method of treating a surface of an object comprising a rubber material and in particular a bladder for use in a process for making a vehicle tyre. The method comprises subjecting the surface to a gas at a low pressure at which the gas is susceptible of forming plasma, and causing the gas to form plasma. In order to obtain repellent properties of the surface of the rubber material fluorine gas such as tetrafluormethane or hexafluorethane is used. Preferably the treatment is performed until there is obtained a surface layer of the rubber material with properties modified by the treatment having an expected lifetime corresponding to the expected lifetime of the object.

Abstract: A composition for balancing a rotary system, comprising an amount of a thixotropic balancing substance; characterized by an amount of hydrophobic particles distributed in said amount of said thixotropic balancing substance. A corresponding method and system.

Abstract: Visco-elastic tyre balancing compositions comprising 1) 85 to 97% by weight of a glycol ether component comprising one or more ethylene/propylene glycol copolymer ethers of the general formula (I) or the general (II) or mixtures thereof R—O{[CH(CH3)CH2—O—]m[CH2—CH2—O—]n}H (I) R1—(O—{[CH(CH3)CH2—O—]m[CH2—CH2—O—]n}H)2 (II) wherein R is hydrogen or an alkyl group of 2-8 carbon atoms; R1 is an alkylene moiety of 2-8 carbon atoms in which the two substituents are not carried on the same carbon atom; m is the mole percentage of propylene glycol in the ethylene/propylene glycol copolymer moiety or moieties; and n is the mole percentage of ethylene glycol in the ethylene/propylene glycol copolymer moiety or moieties, wherein the ratio n:m is in the range from 35:65 to 80:20; each glycol copolymer compound having a number average molecular weight in the range of 2000-10000; and 2) 3 to 15% by weight of a fumed silica gel former; said balancing compositions being visco-elastic 1500 Pa and 5000 Pa at 22° C.

Abstract: A method for reducing vibration in a rotary system (130,131,133) of an article processing machine, for example a washing machine, comprising balancing said rotary system, characterized by providing a substantially circular chamber having a fulcrum on an axis (132) of said rotary system and being partially filled with an amount of a thixotropic balancing substance. A system for reducing vibration in a rotary system of an article processing machine according to the method, and a corresponding balancing device, drum and drum wheel.

Abstract: The invention relates to tyre balancing compositions having improved balancing properties comprise a visco-plastic gel and solid bodies having an average smallest dimension in the range of 0.5-5 mm; preferably 1-4 mm, more preferably around 3 mm. When applied in a layer to the inside of a motor vehicle tyre, the compositions act by allowing the solid bodies move through the gel and to concentrate in areas to counteract 10 imbalances. The solid bodies preferably have an average ratio a between their smallest and their largest dimension of ??2, more preferably ??1.5, especially around 1. The visco-plastic gel preferably has a storage modulus (G?) between 1000 Pa and 25000 Pa at 22° C., a loss modulus (G?) smaller than the storage modulus, and a critical yield stress above 3 Pa at 22° C.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for skin care containing retinol and piceatannol is disclosed. In embodiments of the cosmetic composition piceatannol is preferably present in an amount of 0.001 to 10% by weight, and more preferably 0.1 to 1% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. The piceatannol-containing cosmetic composition of the present invention alleviates adverse effects of retinol, such as skin irritation, and also enhances the skin care effect of retinol.

Abstract: The invention relates to tyre balancing compositions having improved balancing properties comprise a visco-plastic gel and solid bodies having an average smallest dimension in the range of 0.5-5 mm; preferably 1-4 mm, more preferably around 3 mm. When applied in a layer to the inside of a motor vehicle tyre, the compositions act by allowing the solid bodies move through the gel and to concentrate in areas to counteract imbalances. The solid bodies preferably have an average ratio ? between their smallest and their largest dimension of ??2, more preferably ??1.5, especially around 1. The visco-plastic gel preferably has a storage modulus (G?) between 1000 Pa and 25000 Pa at 22° C., a loss modulus (G?) smaller than the storage modulus, and a critical yield stress above 3 Pa at 22° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a volatile, residue free peroxide antimicrobial composition, which can be applied as a penetrating and durable, fine aerosol, that has superior strength with respect to decontaminating buildings infected with bacteria, fungi, virus or fungal or bacterial spores. The present invention is also directed to a process for decontaminating large man made structures and the air contained in these.

Abstract: A tire gel balancing composition having a Storage modulus of between 3000 and 15000 Pa and the Specific Gravity less than 1000 kg/m.sup.3 in the temperature range between -20.degree. and +90.degree. C., preferably its Storage modulus is about 9000 Pa, is capable of balancing tires by being able to flow under the vibrations caused by imbalance in a wheel assembly. The composition preferably comprises a mixture of: 1) paraffinic oils, polybutene oils, polyol esters or polyol ethers; 2) hydrophobic or hydrophilic fumed silica; 3) poly-alkyl-methacrylates, styrene-ethylene-propylene block copolymers or polyhydroxycarboxyl acid derivatives; and optionally corrosion inhibitors and antioxidants.

Abstract: A tire gel balancing composition having a Storage modulus of between 3000 and 15000 Pa and the Specific Gravity less than 1000 kg/m.sup.3 in the temperature range between -20.degree. and +90.degree. C., preferably its Storage modulus is about 9000 Pa, is capable of balancing tires by being able to flow under the vibrations caused by imbalance in a wheel assembly. The composition preferably comprises a mixture of: 1) paraffinic oils, polybutene oils, polyol esters, including castor oil, or polyol ethers; 2) hydrophobic or hydrophilic fumed silica; 3) polyalkyl-methacrylates, styrene-ethylene-propylene block copolymers or polyhydroxycarboxylic acid derivatives; and optionally corrosion inhibitors and antioxidants.

Abstract: A thixotropic tire balancing composition having a yield stress value between 30 Pa and 260 Pa, preferably about 120 Pa, is capable of balancing air by being capable of flowing under the influence of the vibrations induced when a heavy spot on the tire contacts the road surface. The composition preferably comprises a mixture of: (1) a liquid di- or trihydric alcohol or a di-, tri-, or tetrameric oligomer thereof, optionally containing water; (2) a polymer soluble or dispersible in the alcohol; (3) hydrophilic fibers; and, optionally, ( 4) a hydrophilic filler. The alcohol 1) is preferably a diol of the general formula HO-(CH(R)-CH.sub.2 -O).sub.n -H wherein R is hydrogen or C.sub.1-2 alkyl and n is an integer from 1 to 4.