Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for the preparation of a stable sustained-release biocidal composition containing microencapsulated biocide and wherein the process comprises the steps of: (i) adsorbing the biocide onto an inert carrier by grinding to attain the required particle size and wherein the ratio of biocide; inert carrier is in the range of about 1:99 to about 99:1 (ii) optionally coating with an appropriate amine or imine compound or a water resistant film forming polymer and dispersing the resultant biocide encapsulated inert carrier in an aqueous medium in the presence of suitable dispersing agent (iii) adding at least one thickening agent to re-disperse the encapsulated biocide containing partial amount of non-encapsulated biocide if any and (iv) preparing an aqueous or solvent based sustained release biocide dispersion. Also disclosed is a stable, sustained-release biocidal composition prepared by such process and uses thereof.

Abstract: Described is a class of symmetrical and asymmetrical N-alkyl lactam ethers. One preferred ether is bis-N-ethyl pyrrolidone ether. Preferred compositions and uses of the ethers are in performance chemicals, personal care, and pharmaceutical fields, where they function a variety of roles, including as a solvent, solubilizer, freezing point depressor, diluent, extracting agent, cleaning agent, degreaser, absorbent and/or dispersion agent.

Abstract: Polymers are provided that are derived from at least (A) N-vinyl formamide, (B) one vinyl amide moiety or one acrylamide moiety, and (C) a reaction solvent. The polymers are random, block, or alternating polymers. A particular useful poly-mer comprises about 20% N-vinyl formamide, about 50% N-vinyl-?-caprolactam, about 30% N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone, being synthesized in ethylene glycol. In preferred embodiments, polymers of the invention exhibit a cloud point temperature of 66° C. or more, inhibit the formation of gas hydrates, and/or inhibit corrosion. Especially preferred uses of the polymers are in oilfield operations as gas hydrate inhibitors and/or corrosion inhibitors.

Abstract: A fragrance delivery system comprises a suspension concentrate including a suspending matrix and a fragrance material which system can be diluted with water to form a use composition such as a body wash formulation.

Abstract: A fragrance delivery system comprises a suspension concentrate including a suspending matrix and a fragrance material which system can be diluted with water to form a use composition such as a body wash formulation.

Abstract: This invention provides a process of making a stable aqueous dispersion including concentrated, finely divided particles of a water insoluble biocide active, which comprises grinding the biocide in water in the presence of a non-ionic polymeric dispersant and optionally a co-dispersant, and compositions prepared by this process.

Abstract: A stable, aqueous suspension concentrate which includes a solid polymeric dispersant comprising one or more anionic polymeric dispersing agents, optionally a co-dispersant which preferably is a homopolymer and/or a copolymer of a heterocyclic vinyl lactam, preferably in a wt. ratio of 0.1:1 to 1:0.1, a UV-labile, water-insoluble biocide active, and a UV-blocker or UV-absorber to stabilize said active upon storage and/or exposure to sunlight or UV radiation.

Abstract: An aqueous composition containing a hydrophobic material, and, more particularly, a water soluble matrix of a water soluble polymer and a water soluble surfactant, in the form of a complex, for stabilizing the hydrophobic material, as a nanoparticulate dispersion or emulsion. A delivery system for delivering bioactive hydrophobic materials as an aqueous nanoparticle dispersion of a water soluble matrix of polymer and a surfactant.

Abstract: A delivery system for delivering bioactive materials as an aqueous nanoparticle dispersion of a water soluble matrix of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) polymer and copolymers thereof, and an anionic surfactant.

Abstract: What is described herein is a synergistic matrix composite for making a stable microemulsion in water of an active ingredient comprising a first matrix composition including by wt. (a) 5-30% of a C8-C18 N-alkyl pyrrolidone, (b) optionally, 5-60% of a water insoluble organic solvent soluble therein, (c) 30-70% of a non-ionic emulsifier, and (d) 1-15% of an EO/PO/EO copolymer, and, (e) optionally, 1-5% of a surface active buffering agent, e.g. a branched alkyl ethoxylated phosphate ester, a second matrix composition comprising a polar polymeric material, e.g. polyethylene glycol, and/or a neutralized derivatized vegetable oil, e.g. maleated linseed oil, which composite is capable of loading a higher amount of said active than either composition alone.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved aqueous suspension concentrate for water insoluble chemicals comprising a mixture of an anionic suspension agent and a homo- and/or a co-polymer of a heterocyclic vinyl lactam combined in a mole ratio of between about 0.1:1 and about 10:1.

Abstract: What is described herein is an aqueous dispersion for coating water-soluble granules of a water soluble active agricultural chemical to substantially increase the rain fastness of the active. The dispersion includes by wt. (a) at least 0.1% of a polymeric anionic dispersing agent, (b) 5–30% of a water-insoluble, natural or synthetic inorganic or organic polymer, and (c) to 100% of water.

Abstract: A stable wetting concentrate includes octyl or dodecyl pyrrolidone, an ethoxylated alcohol, and a compatabilizing agent for dilution of the concentrate with water, suitably a polar material, such as an anionic emulsifier, or polyol, which prevents separation of the two base components in water, and, optionally, water, provides a stable wetting composition upon dilution with water, which exhibit superior wetting and spreading properties.

Abstract: A wood treatment concentrate includes, by weight; (a) 0.1-10% of an active wood treatment chemical, (b) 50-99% of a microemulsion concentrate including: (i) 0.03-80%, preferably 40-70%, of a castor oil ethoxylate or tristyryl phenol ethoxylate, (ii) 0-10%, preferably 0.005-6%, of an ethoxylated phosphoric acid ester as pH buffer, (iii) 0.002-40%, preferably 0.05-29%, of a N—C8-C18 alkyl pyrrolidone and (iv) 0-60%, preferably 0.15-40%, of a N—C1-C4 alkyl pyrrolidone, and (v) 0-30%, preferably 0.5-15%, of an ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer; and (c) 1-50% of a substituted phenol. The use formulation includes (d) water of dilution.

Abstract: A micro-emulsified fragrance composition provides an effective fragrance delivery system when present in a laundry composition, e.g. a laundry fabric softener formulation, or when delivered from a substrate. This composition can deposit a substantial amount of fragrance material onto the surface intended for deposition during the wash, rinse, dry, or post-dry cycles.

Abstract: A wood treatment concentrate includes, by weight;

Abstract: This invention relates to a biocidal composition resistant to the formation of a gel and to the method for stabilizing a concentrate containing, in addition to the biocide, a carbodiimide, a lipophilic/hydrophilic emulsifier mixture having a HLB of 6 to 20 and optionally an oil and/or an alkoxylated ester of a polyhydroxylated compound, by adding to the concentrate an effective anti-gelling amount of an anti-gelling agent selected from the group of an inorganic oxide, a epoxidized naturally occurring or synthetic vegetable oil and an epoxylated ester of a saturated or unsaturated C6 to C18 aliphatic acid optionally containing hydroxy substitution and mixtures of the foregoing anti-gelling agents.

Abstract: What is described herein is an aqueous dispersion for coating water-soluble granules of a water soluble active agricultural chemical to substantially increase the rain fastness of the active. The dispersion includes by wt.

Abstract: This invention relates to the stabilization of o/w microemulsions containing an active aza biocide by addition of an alkaline, water soluble buffering agent in an amount sufficient to adjust the pH to between 6 and 14 and to the use of said o/w microemulsions to control infestations and/or infections when topically applied to livestock or domestic animals.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of (a) 0.1-40% by wt. of a low molecular weight, low melting point, water-insoluble polymer in which the polymer particles have a size <10 microns, and (b) 0.001-30% by wt. of an anionic emulsifier.