Abstract: Surfactant systems and compositions incorporating the same are disclosed for use as rinse aids on plastics and other wares. The surfactant systems and compositions include both liquid and solid formulations, along with methods of use for treating plastics and other wares. The surfactant systems and compositions provide synergistic combinations allowing lower actives in composition formulations of the plastic-compatible surfactant systems providing good sheeting, wetting and drying properties.

Abstract: A magnetic fluid is provided comprising a block copolymer stabilizer, magnetic particles and a fluid polysiloxane medium. The stabilizer comprises an anchor block which chelates magnetic metal particles, and at least one end block which is compatible with the polysiloxane medium.

Abstract: A method for targeted delivery of therapeutic agents within the eye is provided. Magnetic particles having associated therapeutic agents are injected into the eye, for example into the vitreous cavity. External magnets are then used move the particles to a desired position within the eye, for example, to the macula. The therapeutic agent that is delivered may be, for example, anti-VEGF (for the treatment of exudative macular degeneration) or a steroid (for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy).

Abstract: A magnetic fluid is provided comprising a block copolymer stabilizer, magnetic particles and a fluid poly(alkylsiloxane) medium. The stabilizer comprises of cyano containing polysiloxane block which chelates magnetic metal particles, and at least one end block comprising polysiloxane blocks which are compatible with the medium.

Abstract: The basic principle in repairing retinal detachments is closing the retinal break. An internal tamponade is a material suitable for intraocular use which is used to directly close a retinal break. A scleral buckle is a flexible device which can conform to and allow movement of the sclera. A new method to treat retinal detachment is to combine usage of a magnetic fluid tamponade with a magnetized flexible scleral buckle, which effects tamponade of the retina without interfering with vision. A substantial percentage of complicated retinal detachments currently go on to blindness despite multiple attempts at surgical intervention because of our inability to tamponade retinal breaks in certain locations. In a cross-sectional view of the eye, the retina and choroids sit on the sclera. Each break in the retina therefore sits on a specific location on the sclera.

Abstract: A magnetic fluid is provided comprising a block copolymer stabilizer, magnetic particles and a fluid polysiloxane medium. The stabilizer comprises an anchor block which chelates magnetic metal particles, and at least one end block which is compatible with the polysiloxane medium.

Abstract: A magnetic fluid is provided comprising a block copolymer stabilizer, magnetic particles and a fluid poly(alkylsiloxane) medium. The stabilizer comprises of cyano containing polysiloxane block which chelates magnetic metal particles, and at least one end block comprising polysiloxane blocks which are compatible with the medium.

Abstract: A magnetic fluid is provided comprising a block copolymer stabilizer, magnetic particles and a fluid polysiloxane medium. The stabilizer comprises an anchor block which chelates magnetic metal particles, and at least one end block which is compatible with the polysiloxane medium.

Abstract: A magnetic fluid is provided comprising a block copolymer stabilizer, magnetic particles and a fluid polysiloxane medium. The stabilizer comprises an anchor block which chelates magnetic metal particles, and at least one end block which is compatible with the polysiloxane medium.

Abstract: A method for treating retinal detachment in an eye is provided. The method includes inserting a magnetic fluid into the vitreal chamber of the eye and applying a magnetized scleral buckle to the eye to treat retinal detachment.