Abstract: UV-absorbing polymers are provided that have at least one anhydride repeating unit that is covalently attached to at least one UV-absorbing moiety selected from the group consisting of functionalized dibenzoylmethanes, benzophenone sulfonamides, triphenyl triazines, and combinations thereof. Also provided are formulations comprising the UV-absorbing polymers.

Abstract: The present invention provides amic acids and imides derived from a polymer comprising: (a) maleic anhydride, (b) a first C1-C7 alkyl vinyl ether monomer, and (c) a second C8-C30 alkyl vinyl ether monomer, wherein the polymer contains an amic acid or an imide group. The polymers containing an amic acid or an imide group of the invention may be employed in a wide variety of compositions, particularly in oral care compositions. Non-limiting generic structures of the amidic polymers are set out below: (I) wherein R1-R3, M, a, b, c, d, e, and f are defined herein.

Abstract: A salt-tolerant, thermally-stable rheology modifier and, in particular, a rheology modifier for applications in oilfield well-bore fluids. In accordance with one aspect, the rheology modifier comprises a terpolymer of acrylamide, 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-propanesulfonic acid (AMPS) and a long-chain alkyl acrylate wherein the terpolymer is prepared by dispersion polymerization.

Abstract: The present invention provides polymers resulting from modification of polymeric moieties containing an anhydride with modifying reactant moieties. The invention further provides a wide variety of compositions comprising the and modified polymeric moieties containing an anhydride. The letters b, d, e, and z are described herein.

Abstract: UV-absorbing polymers are provided that have at least one anhydride repeating unit that is covalently attached to at least one UV-absorbing moiety selected from the group consisting of functionalized dibenzoylmethanes, benzophenone sulfonamides, triphenyl triazines, and combinations thereof. Also provided are formulations comprising the UV-absorbing polymers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions that include at least one reactive monomer that includes a lactam functional group and an ester functional group represented by formula (1): and a reactive co-solvent having a carbon-carbon double bond. The reactive monomer is one that is capable of reacting with the co-solvent to form a polymer. The compositions may be an ink composition including curable ink compositions.

Abstract: Polymers are described that are polymerized from at least one reactive vinyl monomer having acid functionality or a salt thereof, and at least one reactive vinyl monomer having amide functionality. These polymers have a molecular weight from about 500 Da to about 15,000 Da; and may additionally comprise one or more solvent adducts. These polymers may be included in compositions that find use in oilfield applications, such as for inhibition and/or prevention of gas hydrates and/or corrosion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer comprising an N-vinyl amide monomer and a dual functional monomer. In the case where the dual functional monomer incorporates a glycidyl acrylate, a third polymerizable monomer is also included. The polymer can be varied in charge.

Abstract: Stable water based High-Temperature-High-Pressure (HTHP) and/or Non-HTHP crosslinked copolymers for oil and gas applications consist of (i) a crosslinked, linear polyvinyl amide/polymerizable carboxylic acid) copolymer, having a composition, by weight, of 25-75 wt. % of a vinyl amide monomer selected from vinyl pyrrolidone, vinyl caprolactam, N-vinyl-N-methylacetamide and mixtures thereof, and 25-75 wt. % of a polymerizable carboxylic acid monomer selected from acrylic acid, (meth)acrylic acid, crotonic acid, itaconic acid, maleic acid and mixture thereof; and (ii) a crosslinker in an amount of 0.01-5% based on weight of total monomers. Also discloses relevant compositions comprising said copolymer and method of use 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: Disclosed herein is a water based High-Temperature High-Pressure (HTHP) fluid composition having a density of about 8.3 to about 21.0 ppg, comprising: (i) a brine based fluid; (ii) about 0.5 ppb to about 20 ppb of crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP); (iii) about 5 ppb to about 100 ppb of bridging agents selected from the group consisting of CaCO3 and sized salts; and (iv) optionally about 0 ppb to about 25 ppb of Fluids Loss Additives (FLA), wherein the crosslinked PVP is prepared by precipitation polymerization of vinylpyrrolidone (VP) in an organic solvent in the presence of a crosslinking agent and a free radical polymerization initiator, wherein the crosslinking agent is present in an amount of from about 0.1 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % based on the weight of the vinylpyrrolidone. Also discloses a method of drilling and completing operations in a subterranean formation.

Abstract: Provided are novel 4- and 5-substituted 1,2,3-triazoles, and regioisomer mixtures thereof, modified polymers, wherein the substituted 1,2,3-triazoles are modified by reaction with a modifying polymer (maleic anhydride based polymer). Depending upon the ratio of the substituted 1,2,3-triazole to the maleic anhydride based polymer employed, the resulting modified polymers can provide maleic anhydride based polymers that are partially or fully reacted with the substituted 1,2,3-triazoles. The resulting modified polymers may be partially or fully opened to provide amic acids, carboxylic acids, carboxylic acidic salts, imides, or esters. The novel 4- or 5-substituted 1,2,3-triazoles, and regioisomer mixtures thereof, modified polymers can be converted to a wide variety of useful polymers and may be employed in a wide variety of compositions. An example of a modified polymer may be represented by the structure: formula: (1) wherein m, n, and q are defined herein.

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: Compounds comprising a lactam moiety, and a urethane or urea functional group are presented. By a preferred synthesis route, they are prepared using at least one polymerizable compound comprising an isocyanate moiety and reacting it with at least one hydroxyalkyl lactam compound or one aminoalkyl lactam compound. In preferred embodiments the lactam moiety is a pyrrolidone or caprolactam ring, and the polymerizable compound is a functionalized aryl isocyanate. The compounds and homopolymers and non-homopolymers thereof find useful application in a wide variety of arts, including: adhesive, agricultural, biocides, cleaning, coating, electronics, encapsulation, membrane, microelectronics, oilfield, performance chemical, personal care, sealant, and sensor applications.

Abstract: Provided are novel 4- and 5-substituted 1,2,3-triazoles, and regioisomer mixtures thereof, modified polymers, wherein the substituted 1,2,3-triazoles are modified by reaction with a modifying polymer (maleic anhydride based polymer). Depending upon the ratio of the substituted 1,2,3-triazole to the maleic anhydride based polymer employed, the resulting modified polymers can provide maleic anhydride based polymers that are partially or fully reacted with the substituted 1,2,3-triazoles. The resulting modified polymers may be partially or fully opened to provide amic acids, carboxylic acids, carboxylic acidic salts, imides, or esters. The novel 4- or 5-substituted 1,2,3-triazoles, and regioisomer mixtures thereof, modified polymers can be converted to a wide variety of useful polymers and may be employed in a wide variety of compositions. An example of a modified polymer may be represented by the structure:formule: (1) wherein m, n, and q are defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel functionalized mixtures 4- and 5-vinyl substituted regioisomers of 1,2,3-triazoles via 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition. Functionalized alkyne moieties with a terminal alcoholic functionality are reacted with functionalized organic moieties with a terminal leaving group and an azide to provide an alcoholic functionalized mixture of 4- and 5-substituted regioisomers of 1,2,3-triazole moieties. The mixture may be converted to a wide variety of useful functionalized mixtures of 4- and 5-vinyl substituted regioisomers of 1,2,3-triazole moieties, which in turn can be converted to a wide variety of useful polymers The novel alcoholic functionalized mixtures of 4- and 5-substituted regioisomers can be separated by chromatography to provide the purified 4- and 5-alcoholic functionalized substituted 1,2,3-triazole moieties. The novel compounds of the invention can be employed in a wide variety of compositions (Formulae (I), (II)); wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4, are defined herein.

Abstract: Personal care compositions comprising a polymer-bound UV absorber are described that provide enhanced properties, including customizable UV spectrum protection, broad-spectrum UV spectrum protection, water resistance, and labile UV stabilization. The polymer comprises anhydride functionality, such as maleic anhydride or a derivative thereof, and the UV absorber contains at least one hydroxyl, primary amine, or secondary amine group. The personal care compositions may be used to treat and/or protect against burns, cancers, erythema, lentigo (“liver spots”), keratotic lesions, wrinkles, and cellular changes of the skin; and/or color changes, embrittlement, lack of luster, tangles, split ends, and/or unmanageability of the hair.

Abstract: Described herein is a class of non-homopolymers polymerized from at least: (A) 10-22 mole percent of at least one N-vinyl lactam, (B) 30-35 mole percent of at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and combinations thereof, (C) 40-52 mole percent of at least one (meth)acrylate of a straight- or branched-chain alkyl alcohol, and (D) 5-20 mole percent of at least one (meth)acrylate of a saturated or unsaturated cyclic alcohol having 6 to 20 carbon atoms. In one embodiment, the non-homopolymers exhibit solubility in the lower molecular weight alcohols. The non-homopolymers may be used in personal care or performance chemicals compositions. In one embodiment, the polymers are used in various personal care formulations, such as used for skin, sun, hair, and preservatives.

Abstract: Family of non-homopolymers synthesized from N-vinyl lactam, (meth)acrylic acid, hydrophobic (meth)acrylic ester of a straightchain or branched-chain alkyl alcohol and monomer selected from the group consisting of functionalized and unfunctionalized: dialkyl maleates, dialkyl fumarates, and combinations thereof. The non-homopolymers may exhibit solubility in one or more lower molecular weight alcohols and/or a glass transition temperature greater than 80° C.

Abstract: Described herein are hemi-aminal ethers and thioethers of N-alkenyl cyclic compounds that may be produced through a reaction comprising: (A) at least one first reactant represented by a structure (I), wherein X is a functionalized or unfunctionalized C1-C5 alkylene group optionally having one or more heteroatoms, and each R1, R2, and R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and functionalized and unfunctionalized alkyl groups optionally having one or more heteroatoms, and (B) at least one second reactant having at least one hydroxyl moiety or thiol moiety. The hemi-aminal ethers and thioethers of N-alkenyl cyclic compounds may comprise a polymerizable moiety, in which case they may be left as-is or used to create homopolymers or non-homopolymers, or they may not comprise a polymerizable moiety. A wide variety of formulations may be created using the hemi-aminal ethers and thioethers of N-alkenyl cyclic compounds, including personal care, oilfield, and construction formulations.