Abstract: Disclosed is a composition of a functionalized polyalphaolefin comprising the reaction product of admixing (a) an alpha-olefin monomer having at least 10 carbon atoms; (b) an unsaturated functionalizing compound; and (c) a polymerization initializer, under reaction conditions sufficient to polymerize the alpha-olefin monomer and unsaturated functionalizing compound. Free radical initiators, especially peroxides are disclosed to be useful in preparing the functionalized polyalphaolefin. The functionalized polyalphaolefins are disclosed to be useful in preparing inks, toners, coatings, candle waxes, lubricating oils, and personal care products.

Abstract: Cationic mordants are described that will not significantly interact with anionic dyes in aqueous jet inks, but will form strong complexes with the dyes on the substrate as the water is absorbed and dissipated. The mordants are cationic amide salts of maleated hydrocarbons, and when in aqueous dispersions have an average particle size of less than one micron. These materials result in less feathering of the ink during printing and improved waterfastness of the ink on a paper substrate.

Abstract: Coupled alcohol ethoxylates made by reacting alcohol ethoxylates with a diisocyanate have been found to improve the thermal properties of toner compositions and powder coatings. The alcohol ethoxylates have saturated linear alcohol portions of from about 20-70 carbon atom chain lengths. The diisocyanates may be aromatic diisocyanates such as toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and/or methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI). Preferably, about one mole of diisocyanate is reacted with about two moles of the alcohol ethoxylates to form the coupled alcohol ethoxylates that are useful compatibilizers to improve the homogeneity of toner compositions and powder coating compositions.

Abstract: Coupled alcohol ethoxylates made by reacting alcohol ethoxylates with a diisocyanate have been found to improve the thermal properties of toner compositions and powder coatings. The alcohol ethoxylates have saturated linear alcohol portions of from about 20-70 carbon atom chain lengths. The diisocyanates may be aromatic diisocyanates such as toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and/or methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI). Preferably, about one mole of diisocyanate is reacted with about two moles of the alcohol ethoxylates to form the coupled alcohol ethoxylates that are useful compatibilizers to improve the homogeneity of toner compositions and powder coating compositions.

Abstract: Coupled alcohol ethoxylates made by reacting alcohol ethoxylates with a diisocyanate have been found to improve the thermal properties of toner compositions and powder coatings. The alcohol ethoxylates have saturated linear alcohol portions of from about 20-70 carbon atom chain lengths. The diisocyanates may be aromatic diisocyanates such as toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and/or methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI). Preferably, about one mole of diisocyanate is reacted with about two moles of the alcohol ethoxylates to form the coupled alcohol ethoxylates that are useful compatibilizers to improve the homogeneity of toner compositions and powder coating compositions.

Abstract: A process of preparing a composition of enhanced viscosity comprises adding to a liquid oil, a high molecular weight solid monocarboxylic acid having a number average molecular weight of less than 3,000. The resulting composition is considerably more viscous than the compositions of the prior art and has particular applicability in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.

Abstract: Cationic mordants are described that will not significantly interact with anionic dyes in aqueous jet inks, but will form strong complexes with the dyes on the substrate as the water is absorbed and dissipated. The mordants are cationic amide salts of maleated hydrocarbons, and when in aqueous dispersions have an average particle size of less than one micron. These materials result in less feathering of the ink during printing and improved waterfastness of the ink on a paper substrate.

Abstract: The reaction product of a C6+ alpha olefin/maleic anhydride copolymer with a polyfunctionalized secondary or tertiary amine has application as a heat cured coating and in cosmetic applications including hair spray as well as in inkjet ink formulations. The polyfunctionalized secondary or tertiary amine has the general formula R1R2R3N wherein R1, R2, and R3 are hydrogen, alkyl, alkyl ether, hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyalkylether, aminoalkyl, aminoalkylether, or an ester of hydroxyalkyl or hydroxyalkylether containing from 1 to 15 carbon atoms; provided at least two of R1, R2, or R3 are hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyalkylether, aminoalkyl, or aminoalkylether when the other is H; and at least one of R1, R2 or R3 is hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyalkylether, aminoalkyl, or aminoalkylether when one is H.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions useful as thickening agents for aqueous systems. More particularly, it relates to compositions comprising smectite clays and cationic polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to low-foam alkali-stable surface active agents which are amphoteric. The subject materials are hydroxypropyl sultaines.

Abstract: Novel surface active agents of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl groups of 2-18 carbons and alkoxymethyl wherein the alkoxy group is of 2-18 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are individually selected from the group consisting of methyl; alkyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms wherein said alkyl group is substituted by an electron-donating group on the beta carbon atoms thereof; polyoxyethylene and polyoxypropylene or R.sup.2 R.sup.3 may jointly form a --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- or CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- group so as to form, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bound, to form a morpholine or thiomorpholine ringQ is a covalent bond or ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is independently selected from the same groups as R.sup.2 and R.sup.

Abstract: Novel polycationic block copolymers useful as antistatic agents in detergent formulations and as flocculating agents are obtained by first forming a block of units by reacting a monomer of the formula II ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 may be the same or different and is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1-3 alkyl, C.sub.1-3 hydroxy alkyl and polyoxyalkylene,m is an integer from 0 to 34 andr and s are the same or different and are integers from 1 to 6,with a molar excess of a dihalide of the formulaHal--L--Halwherein Hal represents a halogen atom and L is selected from--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.t -- AND --CH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 --where t is an integer from 2 to 6 and thereafter reacting the product so formed with a compound of the formula III ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each individually selected from the group consisting of C.sub.

Abstract: An improved process for quaternizing a tertiary amine entrained in a microporous matrix is disclosed. The improvement comprises subjecting the microporous matrix to methyl chloride vapors for a length of time sufficient to distribute methyl chloride throughout the matrix at a temperature at which substantially no quaternization of the amine occurs. Subsequently, the matrix is heated to a temperature, and for a time sufficient to quaternize the amine.