Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one compound of formula (I): (I) [P+(R1—Y—R2)4]zXz- wherein: Y is chosen from an oxygen atom or an NH group; R1 is a linear or branched alkyl radical having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms; R2 is chosen from a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl radical having from 1 to 14 carbon atoms; Xz- is a monovalent anion or a divalent anion, or a trivalent anion, or a tetravalent anion group; z is a number from 1 to 4; for enhancing the injectivity of an injection well, wherein the compound of formula (I) is added to an aqueous medium to form an injection stream which is injected into a subterranean formation which comprises at least one polymer, via said injection well.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a non-ionic surfactant and an anionic surfactant for enhancing the injectivity of an injection well, wherein the non-ionic surfactant and the anionic surfactant are added to produced water, to form a reinjection stream which is injected into a subterranean formation by the injection well.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a non-ionic surfactant and an anionic surfactant for enhancing the injectivity of an injection well, wherein the non-ionic surfactant and the anionic surfactant are added to produced water, to form a reinjection stream which is injected into a subterranean formation by the injection well.

Abstract: Use of an alkylphenol-aldehyde resin modified by at least one alkylamine in a composition of crude oils or in a product derived from a composition of crude oils as dispersing additive for asphaltenes. Process for the treatment of a composition of crude oils or a derived product which makes it possible to prevent the precipitation of asphaltenes, in particular in crude oils and the products which result therefrom by refining and/or extraction processes. Bituminous compositions including an alkylphenol-aldehyde resin modified by at least one alkylamine.

Abstract: Use of an alkylphenol-aldehyde resin modified by at least one alkylamine in a composition of crude oils or in a product derived from a composition of crude oils as dispersing additive for asphaltenes. Process for the treatment of a composition of crude oils or a derived product which makes it possible to prevent the precipitation of asphaltenes, in particular in crude oils and the products which result therefrom by refining and/or extraction processes. Bituminous compositions including an alkylphenol-aldehyde resin modified by at least one alkylamine.

Abstract: A viscoelastic drilling fluid for drilling in underground rock formations, comprising (a) an aqueous and/or organic liquid base, (b) at least one weighting agent, in particulate form, with a mass per unit volume of at least 2 g/cm3, preferably at least 4 g/cm3, in suspension in said liquid base, and (c) carbon nanotubes with a mean diameter of between 10 and 30 nm and a specific surface in excess of 200 m2/g, preferably of between 200 m2/g and 250 m2/g and a drilling method using such a fluid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a linear ethylenic block copolymer comprising in each block at least one ionic hydrophilic unit, which may be different from one block to another, the said ionic hydrophilic unit being present in each block in a proportion of from 2% to 100% by weight relative to the weight of the said block. The invention also relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising such a copolymer, and also to a cosmetic process for making up or caring for keratin materials using the said composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a viscoelastic drilling fluid for drilling in underground rock formations, comprising (a) an aqueous and/or organic liquid base, (b) at least one weighting agent, in particulate form, with a mass per unit volume of at least 2 g/cm3, preferably at least 4 g/cm3, in suspension in said liquid base, and (c) carbon nanotubes with a mean diameter of between 10 and 30 nm and a specific surface in excess of 200 m2/g, preferably of between 200 m2/g and 250 m2/g. It also relates to a drilling method using such a fluid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of poly acrylic and/or methacrylic macroinitiators in the free radical addition reaction of vinyl aromatic monomers to improve the properties of the resulting copolymer and/or composite. More particularly, the present invention relates to the production of poly acrylic and/or poly methacrylic macroinitiators having nitroxyl end groups. Using such macroinitiators in the free radical addition reaction of vinyl aromatics such as polystyrene compatibilizes the acrylic monomer in the vinyl aromatic matrix thereby improving the properties of the resulting polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a linear ethylenic block copolymer comprising in each block at least one ionic hydrophilic unit, which may be different from one block to another, the said ionic hydrophilic unit being present in each block in a proportion of from 2% to 100% by weight relative to the weight of the said block. The invention also relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising such a copolymer, and also to a cosmetic process for making up or caring for keratin materials using the said composition.

Abstract: The present invention describes linear or star block copolymers, their process of preparation and their use in adhesive compositions, in particular as pressure-sensitive adhesive. The copolymers of the invention are prepared by controlled radical polymerization by nitroxides; they exhibit at least one soft block with a Tg of less than 0° C. and at least one hard block with a Tg of greater than ambient temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a linear ethylenic block copolymer comprising in each block at least one ionic hydrophilic unit, which may be different from one block to another, the said ionic hydrophilic unit being present in each block in a proportion of from 2% to 100% by weight relative to the weight of the said block. The invention also relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising such a copolymer, and also to a cosmetic process for making up or caring for keratin materials using the said composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pulverulent compositions based on carbon nanotubes which exhibit an excellent dispersibility in polymer materials and can advantageously be used as reinforcing agents and/or modifiers of conducting and/or thermal properties; they can be easily incorporated in polymer matrices in the masterblend form.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a composition for producing parts by filament winding, which comprises at least one type of resin formulation containing at least one type of thermosetting resin, at least one type of miscible rheology regulating agent which provides the composition with a viscosity difference whose factor is equal to or greater than 100 between a high-temperature state at a C1 shear rate and a low temperature state at a C2 shear rate, wherein the difference in temperature between the high-temperature and the low-temperature state is equal to or greater than 30° C., the C1 shear rate is greater than the C2 shear rate and the composition exhibits a Newtonian behavior in the high-temperature state thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of poly acrylic and/or methacrylic macroinitiators in the free radical addition reaction of vinyl aromatic monomers to improve the properties of the resulting copolymer and/or composite. More particularly, the present invention relates to the production of poly acrylic and/or poly methacrylic macroinitiators having nitroxyl end groups. Using such macroinitiators in the free radical addition reaction of vinyl aromatics such as polystyrene compatibilizes the acrylic monomer in the vinyl aromatic matrix thereby improving the properties of the resulting polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a linear ethylenic block copolymer comprising: at least a first block A having a glass transition temperature above 20° C.; at least a second block B having a glass transition temperature below 15° C.; and at least a third block C having a glass transition temperature above 20° C.; said first block A and third block C being identical or different and at least one of them comprising at least one monomer unit comprising at least one —CO2H and/or carboxylate —COO? functional group. Use of this copolymer in adhesive compositions and thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention describes linear or star block copolymers, their process of preparation and their use in adhesive compositions, in particular as pressure-sensitive adhesive. The copolymers of the invention are prepared by controlled radical polymerization by nitroxides; they exhibit at least one soft block with a Tg of less than 0° C. and at least one hard block with a Tg of greater than ambient temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a linear ethylenic block copolymer comprising in each block at least one ionic hydrophilic unit, which may be different from one block to another, the said ionic hydrophilic unit being present in each block in a proportion of from 2% to 100% by weight relative to the weight of the said block. The invention also relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising such a copolymer, and also to a cosmetic process for making up or caring for keratin materials using the said composition.