Abstract: A hydrocarbon fluid composition that comprises species of at least two different carbon numbers, an aerobic biodegradability of greater than 40% at 28 days, a cetane number of less than 60, and a certain boiling point range; and a process for making the hydrocarbon fluid composition.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon fluid composition that comprises species of at least two different carbon numbers, an aerobic biodegradability of greater than 40% at 28 days, a cetane number of less than 60, and a certain boiling point range; and a process for making the hydrocarbon fluid composition.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon fluid composition that comprises species of at least two different carbon numbers, an aerobic biodegradability of greater than 40% at 28 days, a cetane number of less than 60, and a certain boiling point range; and a process for making the hydrocarbon fluid composition.

Abstract: A clear cosmetic gel composition comprising: (a) an aqueous phase comprising: (i) water, and (ii) at least one cosmetically active ingredient; (b) a coupling agent; (c) an oil phase comprising: (i) a silicone-containing solvent, and (ii) an isoparaffin solvent having a boiling range between about 100 to 340° C., wherein the isoparaffin constitutes between about 1 to 75% by weight, of the total of the oil phase; and (d) silicone-containing surfactant.

Abstract: A clear cosmetic gel composition comprising: (a) an aqueous phase comprising: (i) water, and (ii) at least one cosmetically active ingredient; (b) a coupling agent; (c) an oil phase comprising: (i) a silicone-containing solvent, and (ii) an isoparaffin solvent having a boiling range between about 100 to 340° C., wherein the isoparaffin constitutes between about 1 to 75% by weight, of the total of the oil phase; and (d) silicone-containing surfactant.

Abstract: A clear cosmetic gel composition comprising: (a) an aqueous phase comprising: (i) water, and (ii) at least one cosmetically active ingredient; (b) a coupling agent; (c) an oil phase comprising: (i) a silicone-containing solvent, and (ii) an isoparaffin solvent having a boiling range between about 100 to 340° C., wherein the isoparaffin constitutes between about 1 to 75% by weight, of the total of the oil phase; and (d) silicone-containing surfactant.

Abstract: Pine oil cleaning compositions containing as extenders C.sub.9 to C.sub.12 olefins, C.sub.9 to C.sub.12 alcohols and acetates thereof. The extenders permit replacement of a portion of the pine oil constituents in cleaning compositions while preserving bloom and cleaning characteristics.

Abstract: Non liquid-crystalline esterphenol-capped liquid polymer and polyol compositions in combination with an amino crosslinking agent endow coating compositions containing them with the ability of providing films having superior properties. The esterphenol-capped polymers and polyols can be prepared by direct esterification of hydroxybenzoic acid without its decarboxylation.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polybasic acids as gloss reduction agents in the preparation of paint or coating compositions based on hydroxy or phenolic functional resins and also containing an amino crosslinking agent and a pigment. Cured coatings exhibiting good flexibility, hardness and solvent resistance, as well as reduced or controllable gloss are obtained.

Abstract: Non liquid-crystalline esterphenol-capped liquid polymer and polyol compositions in combination with an amino crosslinking agent endow coating compositions containing them with the ability of providing films having superior properties. The esterphenol-capped polymers and polyols can be prepared by direct esterification of hydroxybenzoic acid without its decarboxylation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a mixture of phenol terminated diesters and an amino crosslinking agent. The diesters are characterized by a structure consisting of ##STR1## wherein R is an aliphatic divalent hydrocarbon radical containing 2 to 40 carbon atoms or a mixture of such radicals, provided however that R contains at least about 8 carbon atoms when n is 0 and p is 0, R.sub.1 is an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radical containing 2 to 40 carbon atoms or a mixture of such radicals, R.sub.2 is a aliphatic, aromatic or a mixture of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon radicals having from 2 to 40 carbon atoms, A is divalent aromatic radical selected from the group consisting of phenylene, naphthylene or bis phenylene, p is 0 or 1, n is 0 or an integer ranging from 1 to about 40, provided however, that p is 0 when n is 0 and p is 1 when n is an integer and ##STR2## wherein q is an integer ranging from 1 to about 40, n is 0 or an integer ranging from 1 to about 40 and A, R.sub.1 and R.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards liquid coating formulations containing a mixture of a curable polyester or diester resin, an amino crosslinking agent and a pigment wherein the pigment is dispersed in the coating solution at a weight loading level such that the pigment to binder ratio falls within the range of from 1.25 to 1 up to about 5.0 to 1. The polyester or diester resins employed in the coating formulations are such that when formulated with an appropriate crosslinking agent, acid catalyst and pigment within the ranges stated above and properly applied to a substrate and cured, produce coatings having a minimum Knoop hardness of at least about 4 and a flexibility (T-bend test) of less than 6, generally less than about 5, and a MEK rub value of greater than 5, more preferably at least about 15 and most preferably greater than 50.Cured coating compositions prepared in accordance with this invention exhibit all of the attributes considered essential for coil coatings, i.e.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a process for preparing non-liquid crystalline phenol-terminated diester compositions characterized by the structure of formula 1: ##STR1## wherein R is an aliphatic divalent hydrocarbon radical containing 2 to 40 carbon atoms or a mixture of such radicals, provided however that R contains at least about 8 carbon atoms when n is 0 and p is 0, R.sub.1 is an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radical containing 2 to 40 carbon atoms or a mixture of such radicals, R.sub.2 is an aliphatic, aromatic or a mixture of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon radicals having from 2 to 40 carbon atoms, A is divalent aromatic radical selected from the group consisting of phenylene, naphthylene or his phenylene, p is 0 or 1, n is 0 or an integer ranging from 1 to about 40, provided however, that p is 0 when n is 0 and p is 1 when n is an integer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards liquid coating formulations containing a mixture of a curable polyester or diester resin, an amino crosslinking agent and a pigment wherein the pigment is dispersed in the coating solution at a weight loading .level such that the pigment to binder ratio falls within the range of from greater than 2.0 to 1 up to about 5.0 to 1. The polyester or diester resins employed in the coating formulations are such that when formulated with an appropriate crosslinking agent, acid catalyst and pigment within the ranges stated above and properly applied to a substrate and cured, produce coatings having a minimum Knoop hardness of at least about 4 and a flexibility (T-bend test) of less than 6, generally less than about 5, and a MEK rub value of greater than 5, more preferably at least about 15 and most preferably greater than 50.

Abstract: Non liquid-crystalline esterphenol-capped liquid polymer and polyol compositions in combination with an amino crosslinking agent endow coating compositions containing them with the ability of providing films having superior properties. The esterphenol-capped polymers and polyols can be prepared by direct esterification of hydroxybenzoic acid without its decarboxylation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards non-liquid crystalline phenol-terminated diester compositions which may be liquids or solids and crosslinkable formulations containing a mixture of the phenol terminated diesters and an amino crosslinking agent. These diesters are characterized by the structure of formula 1: ##STR1## wherein R is an aliphatic divalent hydrocarbon radical containing 2 to 40 carbon atoms or a mixture of such radicals, provided however that R contains at least about 8 carbon atoms when n is 0 and p is 0, R.sub.1 is an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radical containing 2 to 40 carbon atoms or a mixture of such radicals, R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the use of drag reduction agents, which are polymer complexes of a cationic polymer and an anionic polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a family of novel and efficient drag reduction agents for a variety of organic solutions which comprise a family of polymeric complexes (i.e., polyampholytes) which are terpolymers of styrene/metal styrene sulfonate/n-vinylpyridine (NVP).The metal styrene sulfonate is an anionic monomer, while n-vinylpyridine is a base which becomes chemically coordinated to the metal ion. These styrene-based polyampholytes have approximately 1 to about 50 mole percent of the NVP moiety present within the macromolecular structure. These groups are not necessarily present in an equimolar charge ratio. The excess NVP allows for facile dispensability or solubility of the polyampholytes into the organic liquid.

Abstract: A method for reducing the frictional drag of an organic liquid in flow through pipes or conduits having a continuous bore therethrough which comprises adding about 0.001 to about 0.5 grams of a polymeric complex to 100 ml of said organic liquid, wherein the polymeric complex is the reaction product of a metal neutralized sulfonated octene-1/ethylene/ethylidene norborene terpolymer and a basic nitrogen-containing copolymer, said basic nitrogen containing copolymer being a copolymer of vinylpyridine with another monomer selected from the group consisting of styrene, t-butyl styrene, alkylacrylate, alkylmethacrylate, butadiene, isoprene, vinyl chloride and acrylonitrile.

Abstract: A method for reducing frictional drag of water in flow through pipes comprising adding about 5 to about 100 ppm of a water soluble copolymer to said water, said copolymer having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl or cycloalkyl group having about 6 to about 22 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is the same or different alkyl group as R.sub.1 or hydrogen, x is about 90.0 to about 99.9 mole %, and y is about 0.1 to about 10.0 mole %.