Abstract: A composition capable of phase separation contains an epoxy resin and an impact modifier formed from at least one dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol. The composition is suitable for use as an adhesive, particularly in microelectronics.

Abstract: A microcellular polyurethane obtainable by reacting a polyisocyanate, a polyester formed from a dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol, and a chain extender. The foam is particularly suitable for use as a component of shoe soles.

Abstract: Structured agrochemical concentrates comprise agrochemical actives dispersed in a structured oil system of an oil and structurant oligomer including urethane and/or urea linkages and residues of a dimer or trimer component. The concentrate formulations may contain other components such as surfactants without the structurant loosing its effect a problem with known structurants. The concentrates can be readily diluted to give sprayable agrochemical formulations.

Abstract: A microcellular polyurethane obtainable by reacting a polyisocyanate, a polyester formed from a dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol, and a chain extender. The foam is particularly suitable for use as a component of shoe soles.

Abstract: A coating composition containing an epoxy resin and a curing agent comprising a trimer fatty triamine and/or higher oligomeric amine. The coating composition is particularly suitable for use as a primer coating layer on concrete and steel.

Abstract: Detergent or micelle free cleaning media based on detergent free and/or micelle free liquid CO2 and including from 0.01 to 5% by weight of the formulation of a cleaning additive which is at least one multi-ester having a molecular weight of not more than 750 can be used in dry cleaning of textiles. Desirable cleaning additives are of the formula (1): R1(XR2)n where X, R1, R2, and n have defined meanings, particularly to be esters of multi-carboxylic acids and mono-hydroxy alcohols or esters of mono-carboxylic acids and multi-hydroxy alcohols.

Abstract: Detergent or micelle free cleaning media based on detergent free and/or micelle free liquid CO2 and including from 0.01 to 5% by weight of the formulation of a cleaning additive which is at least one multi-ester having a molecular weight of not more than 750 can be used in dry cleaning of textiles. Desirable cleaning additives are of the formula (1): R1(XR2)n where X, R1, R2, and n have defined meanings, particularly to be esters of multi-carboxylic acids and mono-hydroxy alcohols or esters of mono-carboxylic acids and multi-hydroxy alcohols.

Abstract: A composition capable of phase separation contains an epoxy resin and an impact modifier formed from at least one dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol. The composition is suitable for use as an adhesive, particularly in microelectronics.

Abstract: A polyurethane obtainable by reacting a polyisocyanate, a polyester formed from a dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol, and a chain extender, wherein the polyester is additionally formed from a 1,4;3,6 dianhydrohexitol and/or the chain extender comprises a 1,4;3,6 dianhydrohexitol. The polyurethane is particularly suitable for use as a hotmelt adhesive.

Abstract: A microcellular polyurethane obtainable by reacting a polyisocyanate, a polyester formed from a dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol, and a chain extender. The foam is particularly suitable for use as a component of shoe soles.

Abstract: A coating composition containing an epoxy resin and a curing agent comprising a trimer fatty triamine and/or higher oligomeric amine. The coating composition is particularly suitable for use as a primer coating layer on concrete and steel.

Abstract: A block copolyester comprises a hard segment and a soft segment, wherein the melting point of the copolyester is greater than or equal to 200° C., and the glass transition temperature of the copolyester is less than or equal to −40° C. The hard segment is preferably polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, or polyethylene naphthalate. The soft segment is preferably formed from at least one dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol and/or equivalent thereof. The copolyester is especially suitable for use in automotive parts, particularly where thermal stability is required.

Abstract: A block copolyester comprises a hard segment and a soft segment, wherein the melting point of the copolyester is greater than or equal to 200° C., and the glass transition temperature of the copolyester is less than or equal to −40° C. The hard segment is preferably polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, or polyethylene naphthalate. The soft segment is preferably formed from at least one dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol and/or equivalent thereof. The copolyester is especially suitable for use in automotive parts, particularly where thermal stability is required.

Abstract: An ester based lubricant, particularly suitable for 4-stroke engines comprises at least one ester of a saturated, branched chain monohydric alcohol having at least 8 carbon atoms and a saturated branched chain aliphatic monocarboxylic acid having at least 10 carbon atoms. The esters have a kinematic viscosity of at most 35 cSt (40° C.), a non-polarity index of at least 100, a Noack evaporation loss of at most 10% and a pour point below −30° C.

Abstract: An ester based lubricant, particularly suitable for 4-stroke engines comprises at least one ester of a saturated, branched chain monohydric alcohol having at least 8 carbon atoms and a saturated branched chain aliphatic monocarboxylic acid having at least 10 carbon atoms. The esters have a kinematic viscosity of at most 35 cSt (40.degree. C.), a non-polarity index of at least 100, a Noack evaporation loss of at most 10% and a pour point below -30.degree. C.