Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions including monoglycerides and co-surfactants. An exemplary embodiment includes about 40 wt % to about 99 wt % of one or more monoglycerides of a C4-C28 fatty acid, about 0.1 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more salts of a C4-C28 fatty acid, and about 0.1 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more zwitterions.

Abstract: A treatment system, including a conveyor bed configured to transport a plurality of products; a brushing device located along the conveyor bed and having one or more brushes that include a first antimicrobial compound; a surface treatment device including a lamp configured to emit light of a peak wavelength directed toward a portion of the conveyor bed; and a coating device configured to deliver a coating mixture onto the plurality of products on the conveyor bed.

Abstract: A treatment system, including a conveyor bed configured to transport a plurality of products; a brushing device located along the conveyor bed and having one or more brushes that include a first antimicrobial compound; a surface treatment device including a lamp configured to emit light of a peak wavelength directed toward a portion of the conveyor bed; and a coating device configured to deliver a coating mixture onto the plurality of products on the conveyor bed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a plasma coating system, including a plasma treatment device configured to generate a plasma discharge to treat a product; a coating station that treats the product with a liquid coating; and a transport surface that transports a product from the plasma treatment device to the coating station.

Abstract: Presented are compositions that can be used as antimicrobial coatings or protective coatings for agricultural (e.g., food) products. The compositions can comprise one or more saturated glycerides selected from monoglycerides and diglycerides; one or more surfactants; and one or more food-safe antimicrobials. The antimicrobial coatings or protective coatings can be used to prevent or delay food spoilage due to, for instance, infection by a foreign pathogen, moisture loss, or oxidation.

Abstract: Presented herein are barrier film compositions that can be used, for example, as protective coatings for plant matter (e.g., agricultural products). In some embodiments, the compositions delay moisture loss and/or decrease respiration to extend the shelf life of the plant matter. In one embodiment, the barrier film composition comprises a first component comprising a charged long chain alkyl and a second component having an opposing charge. The barrier film composition can be used to prevent or delay spoilage due to, for instance, desiccation and ripening.

Abstract: Presented herein are barrier film compositions that can be used to extend the shelf life of agricultural products. The barrier film compositions can comprise a monoglyceride, a fatty acid or a salt thereof, a biopolymer, and water and have a yield stress of at least 0.1 Pa.

Abstract: A treatment system, including a conveyor bed configured to transport a plurality of products; a brushing device located along the conveyor bed and having one or more brushes that include a first antimicrobial compound; a surface treatment device including a lamp configured to emit light of a peak wavelength directed toward a portion of the conveyor bed; and a coating device configured to deliver a coating mixture onto the plurality of products on the conveyor bed.

Abstract: A stable, aqueous composition containing a crosslinked, nonionic, amphiphilic polymer capable of forming a yield stress fluid in the presence of a surfactant is disclosed. The yield stress fluid is capable of suspending insoluble materials in the form of particulates and/or droplets requiring suspension or stabilization.

Abstract: A crosslinked, nonionic, amphiphilic polymer is prepared by polymerizing a monomer mixture comprising an amphiphilic additive. The obtained polymer is useful for forming a clearer yield stress fluid in combination with a surfactant. The yield stress fluid is capable of suspending insoluble materials in the presence of electrolytes, perfumes, fragrances and/or organic acid preservatives.

Abstract: A process for preparing a vinyl acetate rich polymer for formulating surfactant containing compositions comprising at least one anionic surfactant and having yield stress properties without a significant increase in viscosity, low turbidity, and the ability to suspend insoluble materials in the form of particulates and/or droplets that require suspension or stabilization is disclosed.

Abstract: A stable, aqueous composition containing a crosslinked, nonionic, amphiphilic polymer capable of forming a yield stress fluid in the presence of a surfactant is disclosed. The yield stress fluid is capable of suspending insoluble materials in the form of particulates and/or droplets requiring suspension or stabilization.

Abstract: A crosslinked, nonionic, amphiphilic polymer is prepared by polymerizing a monomer mixture comprising an amphiphilic additive. The obtained polymer is useful for forming a clearer yield stress fluid in combination with a surfactant. The yield stress fluid is capable of suspending insoluble materials in the presence of electrolytes, perfumes, fragrances and/or organic acid preservatives.

Abstract: A stable, aqueous composition containing a crosslinked, nonionic, amphiphilic polymer capable of forming a yield stress fluid in the presence of a surfactant is disclosed. The yield stress fluid is capable of suspending insoluble materials in the form of particulates and/or droplets requiring suspension or stabilization.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to near monodisperse and tunable emulsion droplets that can be uniformly coated onto hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces and provide superior protection from ultra-violet radiation as well as water resistance and improved actives delivery.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving the foaming and/or yield value properties associated with surfactant containing compositions comprising at least one anionic surfactant, the method comprises combining an effective amount of at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polymer with at least one anionic detersive surfactant in combination with an optional surfactant selected from amphoteric surfactants, nonionic surfactants and combinations of two or more thereof. The at least one nonionic amphiphilic polymer is prepared from a free radically polymerizable monomer composition comprising at least one hydrophilic monomer and at least one hydrophobic monomer, wherein said hydrophilic monomer is selected from a N-vinyl lactam and wherein said hydrophobic monomer is selected from a vinyl ester of a C1-C22 carboxylic acid or at least one monomer selected from a C8-C22 alkyl (meth)acrylate an associative monomer, a semi-hydrophobic monomer, or mixtures thereof, and an optional crosslinking monomer.

Abstract: A hair care composition comprising: i) at least one crosslinked nonionic amphiphilic suspending polymer; ii) at least one anionic surfactant; iii) at least one particulate antidandruff agent; and iv) water. The suspending polymer is a pH independent nonionic, amphiphilic emulsion polymer that is crosslinked with an amphiphilic crosslinking agent and effectively suspends water insoluble particulate antidandruff agents.

Abstract: A stable, aqueous composition containing a crosslinked, nonionic, amphiphilic polymer capable of forming a yield stress fluid in combination with a surfactant is disclosed. The yield stress fluid is capable of suspending insoluble materials in the presence of electrolytes, perfumes, fragrances and/or organic acid preservatives.

Abstract: A stable, aqueous composition containing a crosslinked, nonionic, amphiphilic polymer capable of forming a yield stress fluid in the presence of a surfactant is disclosed. The crosslinked, nonionic amphiphilic polymer is prepared by dispersion polymerization in the presence of a stabilizing polymer. The yield stress fluid is capable of suspending insoluble materials in the form of particulates and/or droplets requiring suspension or stabilization.

Abstract: A hair care composition comprising: i) at least one suspending polymer; ii) at least one anionic surfactant; iii) at least one particulate antidandruff agent; and iv) water. The suspending polymer is a pH independent nonionic, amphiphilic emulsion polymer that effectively suspends water insoluble particulate antidandruff agents.