Abstract: Disclosed is a method for removing fatty oil from a surface containing the fatty oil comprising the steps of applying to the surface containing the fatty oil a composition comprising a sol-gel derived material, the sol-gel derived material including a plurality of alkylsiloxy substituents and the sol-gel derived material obtained from (a) at least one first alkoxysilane precursor having the formula: (R?O)3—Si—(CH2)n—Ar—(CH2)m—Si—(OR?)3??(1) where n and m are individually an integer from 1 to 8, Ar is a single-, fused-, or poly-aromatic ring, and each R? is independently a C1 to C5 alkyl group and (b) optionally, at least one second precursor having the formula: where x is 1, 2, 3 or 4; y is 0, 1, 2, 3; z is 0, 1; the total of x+y+z is 4; each R is independently an organic functional group; each an R? is independently a C1 to C5 alkyl group and R? is an organic bridging group and then moving the composition from the surface to remove the fatty oil.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for removing fatty oil from a surface containing the fatty oil comprising the steps of applying to the surface containing the fatty oil a composition comprising a sol-gel derived material, the sol-gel derived material including a plurality of alkylsiloxy substituents and the sol-gel derived material obtained from (a) at least one first alkoxysilane precursor having the formula: (R?O)3—Si—(CH2)n—Ar—(CH2)m—Si—(OR?)3 ??(1) where n and m are individually an integer from 1 to 8, Ar is a single-, fused-, or poly-aromatic ring, and each R? is independently a C1to C5 alkyl group and (b) optionally, at least one second precursor having the formula: where x is 1, 2, 3 or 4; y is 0, 1, 2, 3; z is 0, 1; the total of x+y+z is 4; each R is independently an organic functional group; each an R? is independently a C1 to C5 alkyl group and R? is an organic bridging group and then moving the composition from the surface to remove the fatty oil.

Abstract: Disclosed is encapsulated active material product comprising: an active material encapsulated in a sol-gel derived material, the sol-gel derived material including a plurality of alkylsiloxy substituents and the sol-gel derived material obtained from: (a) at least one first alkoxysilane precursor having the formula: (R?O)3—Si—(CH2)n—Ar—(CH2)m—Si—(OR?)3 ??(1) where n and m are individually an integer from 1 to 8, Ar is a single-, fused-, or poly-aromatic ring, and each R? is independently a C1 to C5 alkyl group and (b) optionally, at least one second precursor having the formula: where x is 1, 2, 3 or 4; y is 0, 1, 2, 3; z is 0, 1; the total of x+y+z is 4; each R is independently an organic functional group; each an R? is independently a C1 to C5 alkyl group and R? is an organic bridging group, where the sol-gel derived material is the volume of acetone per mass of the dry sol-gel derived composition, when placed in excess acetone and the sol-gel derived material swellable to at least five times its dry

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous composition having pH of 8 or higher and comprising (a) a solid phase comprising dispersed particles that comprise an amount of ethylcellulose polymer, (b) an amount of one or more polymeric dispersants, wherein said polymeric dispersant has a weight-average molecular weight of 5,000 daltons or higher, and wherein said polymeric dispersant has an acid value of 60 to 190 mg KOH/g of polymer. Also provided is a method of making such a composition using an extruder. Also provided is a film made by removing water from such a composition.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous composition having pH of 8 or higher and comprising (i) a solid phase comprising dispersed particles that comprise ethylcellulose polymer, (ii) fatty acid, wherein 25 mole % to 100 mole % of said fatty acid is in ionic form, (iii) 0% to 0.1% colloid stabilizer, by weight based on the dry weight of said ethylcellulose polymer, (iv) 0% to 7% plasticizer, by weight based on the dry weight of said ethylcellulose polymer, and (v) one or more cations of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth, wherein the equivalent ratio of said cations to said fatty acid is 0.1:1 to 2:1. Also provided are a method of spray drying an aqueous composition and a powder composition.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous composition comprising (a) dispersed particles that comprise one or more ethylcellulose polymers and (b) one or more additives having molecular weight less than 220 g/mol, Hansen hydrogen bonding parameter greater than 11 MPa1/2 and less than 17.9 MPa1/2, Hansen total solubility parameter greater than 22 MPa1/2, and solubility in water greater than 2 g/L at 25° C. Also provided is a composition comprising particles having a coating, wherein said coating comprises 0-5% water by weight based on the weight of said coating, wherein said coating additionally comprises the ingredients (a) and (b).

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for removing fatty oil from a surface containing the fatty oil comprising the steps of applying to the surface containing the fatty oil a composition comprising a sol-gel derived material, the sol-gel derived material including a plurality of alkylsiloxy substituents and the sol-gel derived material obtained from (a) at least one first alkoxysilane precursor having the formula: (R?O)3—Si—(CH2)—Ar—(CH2)m—Si—(OR?)3 ??(1) where n and m are individually an integer from 1 to 8, Ar is a single-, fused-, or poly-aromatic ring, and each R? is independently a C1 to C5 alkyl group and (b) optionally, at least one second precursor having the formula: where x is 1, 2, 3 or 4; y is 0, 1, 2, 3; z is 0, 1; the total of x+y+z is 4; each R is independently an organic functional group; each an R? is independently a C1 to C5 alkyl group and R? is an organic bridging group and then moving the composition from the surface to remove the fatty oil.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition of matter comprising a water-soluble organic liquid or water soluble liquid solution encapsulated by a porous sol-gel material and a method for releasing the water-soluble organic liquid or water soluble liquid solution from the porous sol-gel material.