Abstract: An agrochemical formulation including one or more plant growth regulators in a ternary solvent system defining an emulsifiable concentrate that is configured to reduce degradation of the plant growth hormone prior to application to plants. The ternary solvent system includes a plurality of non-aqueous solvents, such as a first solvent, a second solvent, and a third solvent. A dielectric constant of the first solvent is greater than a dielectric constant of the second solvent. A dielectric constant of the second solvent is greater than a dielectric constant of the third solvent. At least one plant growth regulator (PGR) or other plant growth hormone and at least one surfactant or emulsifier is dissolved in the ternary solvent system.

Abstract: To reduce fine particles and improve droplet size distribution, an agrochemical spray includes an aqueous solution having one or more active ingredients and a drift reduction adjuvant formulation, which form a spontaneous emulsion. The drift reduction adjuvant formulation includes a hydrophobic solvent, a high molecular weight polymer dissolved in the solvent, and one or more surfactants to facilitate the emulsion. When sprayed onto a target crop, the high molecular weight polymer increases the extensional viscosity of the agrochemical spray compared to a formulation without the high molecular weight polymer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a nanotube dispersion that includes a dispersion medium, a polyetheralkanol amine dispersant and carbon nanotube material. The nanotube dispersion may be used in various applications, such as in the production of electrodes for secondary batteries.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an adjuvant composition that includes a maleated natural oil derivative. The adjuvant composition may be incorporated into agrochemical formulations and applied to target substrates to kill, inhibit, or repel pests.

Abstract: A polyol resin blend suitable for rigid foam applications having one or more active hydroxyl compounds, a silicone surfactant, a halogenated olefinic blowing agent, and an amine catalyst. The polyol resin blend can include from about 0.3% to about 7% by weight amine catalyst. The polyol resin blend may be used to form a polyurethane and/or polyisocyanurate foam.

Abstract: A catalyst for use in a rigid foaming system including an isocyanate and a halogenated olefinic blowing agent is described and a process for creating a rigid foaming system thereof. The catalyst can include a morpholine ring and a central N-alkyl group.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dispersant obtained from the reaction of a styrene maleic anhydride and a polyether monoamine. The dispersant may be combined with a pesticide and water to form an aqueous agricultural composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to acid-blocked alkylaminopyridine catalysts for use in a polyurethane formulation. The polyurethane formulation may include the acid-blocked alkylaminopyridine catalyst, a compound containing an isocyanate functional group, an active hydrogen-containing compound and a halogenated olefin compound.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a polyetheramine alkoxylate compound containing aromatic groups in the hydrophobe allowing the compound to exhibit unique functionality, high performance and low cost, but without the toxicity and/or skin and eye irritation problems associated with conventional polyetheramine compounds.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to acid-blocked pyrrolidine catalysts for use in a polyurethane formulation. The polyurethane formulation includes the acid-blocked pyrrolidine catalyst, a compound containing an isocyanate functional group, an active hydrogen-containing compound and a halogenated olefin compound. The use of such acid-blocked pyrrolidine catalysts show surprisingly low reactivity with halogenated olefin compounds yet sufficient reactivity to catalyze polyurethane formation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a polyol resin blend for use in a polyurethane formulation. The polyol resin blend generally includes (a) an amine having a pKa value between about 6 and about 8.5 and a protonated amine obtained by contacting a methylamino-containing tertiary amine or primary etheramine having a pKa value greater than about 9 and an acid compound, (b) a polyol, and (c) a halogenated olefin. The present disclosure also provides polyurethane formulations containing the polyol resin blend and methods of making polyurethane foam from such polyurethane formulations.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an alkoxylate compound containing aromatic groups in the hydrophobe allowing the compound to exhibit unique functionality, high performance and low cost, but without the toxicity and/or skin and eye irritation problems associated with conventional alkylphenol and mono-, di- and tristyrylphenol compounds.

Abstract: A method of reacting castor oil and an alkoxylated glycerin via a transesterification reaction to produce an estolide of castor oil alkoxylate. Compositions comprising an estolide of castor oil alkoxylate and uses thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include an agricultural composition containing an agriculturally active ingredient and a water conditioning agent. The water conditioning agent is an alkanolammonium sulfate. Embodiments of the present disclosure further include a method of conditioning water while maintaining comparable volatility in an agricultural formulation by adding at least one water conditioning agent to an agriculturally active ingredient, wherein the water conditioning agent comprises at least one alkanolamine sulfate.

Abstract: A method of reacting castor oil and an alkoxylated glycerin via a transesterification reaction to produce an estolide of castor oil alkoxylate. Compositions comprising an estolide of castor oil alkoxylate and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a polyetheramine alkoxylate compound containing aromatic groups in the hydrophobe allowing the compound to exhibit unique functionality, high performance and low cost, but without the toxicity and/or skin and eye irritation problems associated with conventional polyetheramine compounds.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition comprising a surfactant compound containing aromatic groups in the hydrophobe. Also disclosed are personal care formulations and performance chemical formulations, such as agrochemical formulations, that comprise such surfactant compounds.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an agricultural adjuvant composition comprising a substantially oil soluble micronutrient salt and an oil. The micronutrient is especially useful as a fertilizer. Accordingly, the adjuvant composition can be combined with a pesticide, for example a water soluble pesticide, to form an agrochemical formulation for application on and delivery of micronutrients to fertilize plants and for killing, inhibiting or repelling pests.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dispersant obtained from the reaction of a styrene maleic anhydride and a polyether monoamine. The dispersant may be combined with a pesticide and water to form an aqueous agricultural composition.

Abstract: A sticker adjuvant that may be used in agrochemical compositions is disclosed. The sticker adjuvant is a polyether amide or a polyether imide formed by the reaction of a polyether polyamine with a polyfunctional monomer. The polyfunctional monomer may be a polyacid, a di-functional acyl halide, an acid anhydride, a poly(acid anhydride) and a mixture thereof.