Abstract: A footwear article comprises: an outsole comprising: an outsole body comprising a first polyurethane polymeric material attached to one or more tread cleats comprising a nitrile butadiene rubber polymeric material; and a footwear upper affixed to the outsole, the footwear upper comprising a second polyurethane polymeric material. Footwear articles, including boots, overshoes, and/or work shoes, are effective to meet or exceed slip resistance in accordance with ASTM F3445-21. Methods of making the footwear articles are also described.

Abstract: What is described herein is an excipient for a pharmaceutical tablet which is a proliferous copolymer of vinyl pyrrolidone and vinyl acetate, to provide the tablet with rapid dissolution and disintegration properties, and, also reduced hygroscopicity.

Abstract: What is described herein is an excipient for a pharmaceutical tablet which is a proliferous copolymer of vinyl pyrrolidone and vinyl acetate, to provide the tablet with rapid dissolution and disintegration properties, and, also reduced hygroscopicity.

Abstract: What is described herein is a pharmaceutical excipient which is a proliferous copolymer of vinyl pyrrolidone and vinyl acetate, having advantageous dissolution and disintegration properties.

Abstract: What is described herein is a pharmaceutical excipient which is a proliferous copolymer of vinyl pyrrolidone and vinyl acetate, having advantageous dissolution and disintegration properties.

Abstract: A method of stabilizing an aqueous solution of an acid copolymer of maleic acid and a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl vinyl ether against degradation in viscosity or molecular weight upon storage for an extended period of time in aqueous solution at ambient conditions, with a single stabilizing agent, which comprises forming the acid copolymer directly from a slurry of corresponding anhydride in an organic solvent by hydrolysis in water, and adding including ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA), or salt thereof, as the single stabilizing agent to the solution either before or after hydrolysis.

Abstract: Stable, water-based formulations containing high levels of water insoluble UV protectants/insecticides are provided herein as sprayable microemulsions containing a film-forming polymer, e.g. Agrimer.RTM. VEMA ES 425 [poly(methyl vinyl ether-maleic acid monobutyl ester)]. The polymers are solubilized either by partial neutralization with a base, or by emulsification with appropriate emulsifiers. These formulations produce single phase, micro- or mini-emulsions (particle size<1 micron) on dilution with water. The formulations are useful as UV protectants in veterinary use, for protection of UV-labile insecticides, and for "pour on" applications.

Abstract: A method of stabilizing an aqueous solution of an acid copolymer of maleic acid and a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl vinyl ether against degradation in viscosity or molecular weight upon storage for an extended period of time in aqueous solution at ambient conditions, with a single stabilizing agent, which comprises forming the acid copolymer, preferably directly from a slurry of corresponding anhydride in an organic solvent by hydrolysis in water, and adding superoxide dismutase as the single stabilizing agent to the solution either before or after hydrolysis.

Abstract: A low volatile organic compound hair spray composition in the form of a stable, clear, single phase microemulsion in which the particles therein have a diameter of less than 1 micron, consisting essentially of by weight,(a) a butyl half-ester of a copolymer of maleic anhydride and ethyl vinyl ether in an amount of about 2-10%, optionally neutralized up to 20 mole %,(b) poly(methyl vinyl ether) as a surface active polymer in an amount of at least 0.75 to 1 part of (a);(c) a secondary surfactant that is a polyethoxylated glyceryl fatty acid ester in an amount of at least 0.1%, and which has a hydrophilic-hydrophobic balance of greater than 10,(d) ethanol in an amount of 20 to 50%, and(e) water to 100%.

Abstract: A free radical solution process for making PVP polymers having a molecular weight corresponding to a K-value of about 30-150, a narrow molecular weight distribution represented by a polydispersity of about 3 to 6, and a residual VP monomer level of less than 0.1%, which comprises:(a) precharging a reaction mixture of vinylpyrrolidone monomer and water in a solids contents w/w VP/H.sub.2 O of about 5-50%, and a dual free radical initiator system which comprises both low and high decomposition temperature free radical initiators whose 10-hour half-life temperature decomposition constants differ from each other by more than 5.degree. C., the low and high temperature initiators being present, respectively, in an amount of about 0.05-0.5%, and about 0.1-0.

Abstract: A process for making polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) K-90 having a polydispersity of less than 6, preferably less than 5, and most preferably, less than 4, which comprises polymerizing vinylpyrrolidone monomer by free radical solution polymerization, in water, in the presence of polyethylene glycol (PEG) having a molecular weight of about 300 as a chain transfer agent. The product is an aqueous solution of 15-25% PVP K-90, preferably 20%, 15-30% PEG, preferably 25%, and 45-70% water, preferably 55%, by weight of the solution.

Abstract: A portable, hand-held bowling data processor or scoring device which can be kept for up to five persons for various games of bowling. Scores are entered into the device using numeric and function keys, processed by an electronic chip, and displayed in a standard bowling line score format on a display. The device also contains two memories and associated processing logic to provide score analysis for all bowlers during a session of bowling and a more detailed historical analysis for the principal bowler. Provision is also made for an accessory strip printer to create a hard copy of the display.