Abstract: The invention is related to an improved fiber and articles comprising the improved fibers. The fiber comprises: 90 wt % to 99.99 wt % thermoplastic resin; and 0.01 wt % to 10 wt % additive is defined by Formula (I): wherein: Ar is selected from the group consisting of aryl, monosubstituted aryl and polysubstituted aryl, heteroaryl, monosubstituted heteroaryl and polysubstituted heteroaryl; Ar1 and Ar2 are independently selected from the group consisting of aryl, monosubstituted aryl and polysubstituted aryl, heteroaryl, monosubstituted heteroaryl and polysubstituted heteroaryl; R1 and R2 are independently an alkylene radical having 2-20 carbon atoms; and n and m are independently 1-20.

Abstract: A liquid cleaning composition comprising a solvating agent and a rinsing agent, the ratio of the vapor pressure of said rinsing agent to the vapor pressure of said solvating agent being at least about 20 and the use thereof to clean substrates that have soil adhered thereto.

Abstract: A process for removing soil from a substrate which includes the use of a liquid cleaning composition comprising a solvating agent (for example, a monobasic ester) and a rinsing agent (for example, a perfluorocarbon), the solvating agent having:(i) a room temperature vapor pressure of no greater than about 40 mm Hg; and(ii) a solvating strength of no less than about 10; and the rinsing agent having:(iii) a room temperature vapor pressure of about 8 mm Hg to about 760 mm Hg; and(iv) an ozone depleting factor of no greater than about 0.

Abstract: A process for removing soil from a substrate which includes the use of liquid cleaning composition including a solvating agent (for example, a monobasic ester) and a rinsing agent (for example, a perfluorocarbon), the solvating agent having:(i) a room temperature vapor pressure of no greater than about 40 mm Hg; and(ii) a solvating strength of no less than about 10;and the rinsing agent having:(iii) a room temperature vapor pressure of about 8 mm Hg to about 760 mm Hg; and(iv) an ozone depleting factor of no greater than about 0.

Abstract: This invention relates to the production of oil-in-water emulsifiers and emulsion stabilizers. More particularly, this invention relates to methods for the production of novel hydrophobically modified proteins which may be used as emulsifiers or to stabilize emulsions.This invention also relates to products incorporating these hydrophobically modified protein emulsifiers and emulsion stabilizers. These compounds may be used in many applications such as paints, dyes and cosmetics.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided to facilitate the transportation and combustion of highly viscous hydrocarbons by forming reduced viscosity hydrocarbon-in-water emulsions, and in particular, bioemulsifier-stabilized hydrocarbon-in-water emulsions.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the removal of soldering flux, screen inks and resists from contaminated surfaces. The compositions of the invention contain dibasic acid esters in combination with an appropriate emulsifying surfactant.

Abstract: This invention relates to the reduction of oxidized sulfur compound (SOX) emissions produced during combustion of sulfur (S)-containing combustible compounds. More particularly, this invention provides a method for reducing such emissions wherein the combustible compound is mixed with an admixture of a water soluble and a water insoluble sulfur sorbent. Use of such admixtures, remarkably, produces a reduction in the SOX level far greater than would be expected based on the activity of each sorbent alone. Extremely viscous hydrocarbons can be burned as preatomized fuels, which can also be mixed with sorbent admixtures. Clean burning fuels comprising sulfur-containing combustible compounds and sorbent admixtures are also provided.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided to facilitate the transportation and combustion of highly viscous hydrocarbons by forming reduced viscosity hydrocarbon-in-water emulsions, and in particular, bioemulsifier-stabilized hydrocarbon-in-water emulsions.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided to facilitate the transporation and combustion of highly viscous hydrocarbons by forming reduced viscosity hydrocarbon-in-water emulsions, and in particular, bioemulsifier-stabilized hydrocarbon-in-water emulsions.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided to facilitate the transportation and combustion of highly viscous hydrocarbons by forming reduced viscosity hydrocarbon-in-water emulsions, and in particular, bioemulsifier-stabilized hydrocarbon-in-water emulsions.

Abstract: Methods and composition are provided to facilitate the utilization of highly viscous hydrocarbons as clean burning fuels.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided to facilitate the transporation and combustion of highly viscous hydrocarbons by forming reduced viscosity hydrocarbon-in-water emulsions, and in particular, bioemulsifier-stabilized hydrocarbon-in-water emulsions.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided to facilitate the transportation and combustion of highly viscous hydrocarbons by forming reduced viscosity hydrocarbon-in-water emulsions, and in particular, bioemulsifier-stabilized hydrocarbon-in-water emulsions.