Abstract: A surfactant has a structure (I)-(VI) and may be used in an agrochemical composition that includes at least one surfactant of this disclosure and an agrochemical. The surfactant may be further defined as alkyl amine polyglycerol or alkyl polyamine polyglycerol, or alkyl polyglycerylamine. In another embodiment, the surfactant may be further defined as an amine oxide, as also described above. In another embodiment, the surfactant may be further defined as a quat or quaternary ammonium compound.

Abstract: An agrochemical composition includes an agrochemical and a surfactant that has a structure (I)-(III). The surfactant may be further defined as an alkyl etheramine polyglycerol surfactant. In another embodiment, the surfactant may be further defined as an amine oxide, as also described above. In another embodiment, the surfactant may be further defined as a quat or quaternary ammonium compound.

Abstract: An agrochemical composition includes an agrochemical and a surfactant that has a structure (I)-(VI). The surfactant may be described as an alkyl amidoamine glycerol surfactant, an oxide thereof, or as a quaternary ammonium compound thereof.

Abstract: An epoxidized oil-based surfactant is the reaction product of an epoxidized compound and a primary and/or secondary alkanolamine, wherein the epoxidized compound is chosen from an epoxidized oil, an epoxidized fatty acid, an epoxidized fatty acid ester, and combinations thereof. An herbicidal composition includes glyphosate or a salt thereof and at least one epoxidized oil-based surfactant. The herbicidal composition is used in a method of controlling unwanted vegetation wherein the method includes the step of applying to the unwanted vegetation a herbicidally effective amount of the aforementioned herbicidal composition. The epoxidized oil-based surfactant is prepared using a method that includes reacting the epoxidized compound and the primary and/or secondary alkanolamine.

Abstract: The disclosure provides personal care compositions that comprise a compound of formula (I) wherein n is an integer from 2 to 5, R1 is independently H or C1-C3 alkyl and R2 is an unsubstituted linear or branched C1-C6 alkyl and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. In particular, the compound of formula (I) is diglycolamine acetamide The composition may be used to moisturise skin or hair.

Abstract: The disclosure provides personal care compositions that comprise a moisturizing agent of formula (I) wherein n is an integer from 2 to 5, R1 is independently H or C1-C3 alkyl and R2 is an unsubstituted linear or branched C1-C6 alkyl, at least one additional moisturizing agent and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. In particular, the compound of formula (I) is diglycolamine acetamide. The compositions generally improve moisturization of skin and hair.

Abstract: A hair fixative composition includes at least one carboxylated starch ester based polyglucose polymer, an alcohol based solvent system, and a cosmetically acceptable additive, wherein the polyglucose polymer is soluble in the alcohol based solvent system. The polyglucose polymer is obtained by reacting at least one starch ester with at least one anhydride.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to herbicidal compositions, and more particularly, herbicidal compositions comprising glyphosate or a salt thereof and a surfactant comprising at least one castor oil triglycidyl ether-based (“COTE-based”) adjuvant.

Abstract: A hair fixative composition includes at least one carboxylated cellulose ester based polyglucose polymer, an alcohol based solvent system, and a cosmetically acceptable additive. The polyglucose polymer is obtained by reacting at least one cellulose ester with a non-aromatic cyclic anhydride and neutralizing the reaction product thereof. The polyglucose polymer is soluble in the alcohol based solvent system.

Abstract: The disclosure generally provides methods for preparing compositions comprising alkanolamine alkylamides and polyols. This disclosure further relates to methods for preparing compositions comprising alkanolamine alkylamides and polyols that can be used in formulations that provide moisturization.

Abstract: The disclosure generally provides methods for preparing compositions comprising alkanolamine alkylamides and polyols. This disclosure further relates to methods for preparing compositions comprising alkanolamine alkylamides and polyols that can be used in formulations that provide moisturization.

Abstract: The disclosure provides personal care compositions that comprise a compound of formula (I) wherein n is an integer from 2 to 5, R1 is independently H or C1-C3 alkyl and R2 is an unsubstituted linear or branched C1-C6 alkyl and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. In particular, the compound of formula (I) is diglycolamine acetamide The composition may be used to moisturise skin or hair.

Abstract: The disclosure provides personal care compositions that comprise a moisturizing agent of formula (I) wherein n is an integer from 2 to 5, R1 is independently H or C1-C3 alkyl and R2 is an unsubstituted linear or branched C1-C6 alkyl, at least one additional moisturizing agent and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. In particular, the compound of formula (I) is diglycolamine acetamide. The compositions generally improve moisturization of skin and hair.

Abstract: A hair fixative composition includes at least one carboxylated cellulose ether based polyglucose polymer, an alcohol based solvent system, and a cosmetically acceptable additive, wherein the polyglucose polymer is soluble in the alcohol based solvent system. The polyglucose polymer is obtained by reacting at least one cellulose ether with at least one anhydride.

Abstract: A hair fixative composition includes at least one carboxylated cellulose ester based polyglucose polymer, an alcohol based solvent system, and a cosmetically acceptable additive. The polyglucose polymer is obtained by reacting at least one cellulose ester with a non-aromatic cyclic anhydride and neutralizing the reaction product thereof. The polyglucose polymer is soluble in the alcohol based solvent system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound obtainable by the condensation of a polyol having 3-4 hydroxyl groups, adicarboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, an alkanolamine and a fatty acid, followed by reaction with an alkylating agent. This compound is useful as a collector in a process for the reverse froth flotation of non-sulfidic ores containing silicate as impurities, especially phosphate ores.

Abstract: A hair fixative composition includes at least one carboxylated cellulose ether based polyglucose polymer, an alcohol based solvent system, and a cosmetically acceptable additive, wherein the polyglucose polymer is soluble in the alcohol based solvent system. The polyglucose polymer is obtained by reacting at least one cellulose ether with at least one anhydride.

Abstract: A hair fixative composition includes at least one carboxylated starch ester based polyglucose polymer, an alcohol based solvent system, and a cosmetically acceptable additive, wherein the polyglucose polymer is soluble in the alcohol based solvent system. The polyglucose polymer is obtained by reacting at least one starch ester with at least one cyclic anhydride.

Abstract: A compound of the formula R1. [(AO)n.—R2]m (I) where: R1 is the residue of a group having at least m active hydrogen atoms; AO is an alkylene oxide residue; each n is independently from 1 to 100; m is at least 2; and each R2 is independently H, a C1 to C2, hydrocarbyl, or an acyl group —OC.R3, where R3 is a C1 to C21 hydrocarbyl group, wherein on average greater than one of the R2 groups is or comprises a C4 to C21 hydrocarbyl group comprising at least two ethylenic double bonds. The compounds are particularly suitable for use in preparing aqueous emulsions or dispersions of resins and polymers, especially alkyd resins.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: R1R2N—CH2—CHO[(AO)m1R4]—CH2—OR3 where R1 is alkoxylated polyhydroxy hydrocarbyl; R2 is as defined for R1, or hydrocarbyl, particularly alkyl or alkoxyalkyl, alkoxylated hydroxyalkyl, or a group: —CH2—CHO[(AO)mlR4]—CH2—OR3; R3 is hydrocarbyl; AO is alkyleneoxy; ml is from 0 to 50; such that the average total number of alkyleneoxy groups in the molecule is from 3 to 50; and R4 is hydrogen, or alkyl, are useful as agrochemical adjuvants. The agrochemical can be a plant growth regulator, herbicide, and/or pesticide, for example insecticide, fungicide, acaricide, nematocide, miticide, rodenticide, bactericide, molluscicide and/or bird repellent. Particularly useful formulations include water soluble herbicide(s), particularly such as glyphosate, glufosinate and paraquat.