Abstract: A liquid laundry detergent formulation is provided, comprising: a liquid carrier; a cleaning surfactant; and a cleaning booster, wherein the cleaning booster is of Formula (I) wherein x is 3 to 10; wherein y is 5 to 20; wherein z is 5 to 30; wherein x+y+z?18; wherein x?z; wherein each R is a C7-9 alkyl group and wherein ?75 wt % of the R groups are branched.

Abstract: The disclosed film backing has a multilayer extensible substrate with a securing adhesive that can secure to a surface and a tab to stretch the extensible substrate to remove the securing adhesive from the underlying surface. Stretching the extensible substrate will easily release the adhesive from the underlying surface. Therefore, a strong adhesive can be used. The multilayer extensible substrate includes an elastic layer forming the core adjacent to a plastically-deforming layers forming the skin to minimize the elasticity of the overall construction.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I): pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, deuterated derivatives of any of the foregoing, and metabolites of any of the foregoing are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, methods of treating cystic fibrosis using the same, and methods for making the same are also disclosed. Also disclosed are solid state forms of Compound 1 and salts and solvates thereof.

Abstract: The instant invention provides an aqueous dispersion, a coating composition, coating layers and coated article made therefrom.

Abstract: Film-forming gel compositions, useful in creating conformable and flexible gel bandages, can be formulate from a film-forming polymer, an amine-rich adhesion promoter, and a volatile solvent. The gel compositions form relatively thick films when dried on tissue, and can exhibit enhanced breathability to promote wound healing. In some cases, the film-forming gel composition can include lidocaine.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an improved bitumen recovery process from oil sands. The oil sands may be surface mined and transported to a treatment area or may be treated directly by means of an in-situ process of oil sand deposits that are located too deep for strip mining. Specifically, the present disclosure involves the step of treating oil sands with a propylene oxide capped glycol ether described by the structure: RO—(CH2CH2O)m(CH2CH(CH3)O)nH wherein R is a linear, branched, cyclic alkyl, phenyl, or alkyl phenyl group of at least 4 carbons, and m and n are independently 1 to 3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bitumen recovery process from oil sands. The oil sands may be surface mined and transported to a treatment area or may be treated directly by means of an in situ process of oil sand deposits that are located too deep for strip mining. Specifically, the present invention involves the step of treating oil sands with a composition comprising an alkanolamine and an ethylene oxide capped glycol ether and/or propylene oxide capped glycol ether.

Abstract: A method for optimizing a Hegman rating of a diluted emulsion including adjusting the shear work in the dilution mixer, wherein the adjusting the shear work may comprise raising or lowering the shear work; adjusting the temperature of the concentrated and/or diluted emulsion; if not earlier added, adding a basic aqueous solution and/or dispersing agent; adding one or more other additives; and/or adjusting the amount of any additive, basic solution or surfactant solution is provided. Also provided are diluted emulsions produced thereby and coatings made from the diluted emulsions.

Abstract: The invention provides computer architecture for managing the publication of (1) ebook, (2) book, and (3) multimedia for a plurality of subscribers, which include parents, school administrators and teachers, caregivers, vocational educators, and students. In one embodiment, a user incorporates a child's phenotypic attributes into a computer system for creating a digital image of a character based on the attributes, which image may be used as the protagonist in a children's story. The invention further includes a subscription service for publications of story in the form of media. The invention also includes a content that may periodically change as a function of the child's growth and appearance, age, emotional and intellectual status, and optional subject matter, as determined by a subscriber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an in situ bitumen recovery process from oil sands. Specifically, the present invention involves the step of treating oil sands with an alkanolamine having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance factor (HLB-factor) of 0.5 to ?2.2 as determined by summing up the Davies HLB contributions for each functional group on the substituents and applying the following equation: HLB-factor=HLB(longest chain)+0.5×HLB(second longest chain)+0.25(third longest chain).

Abstract: Provided is a composition comprising one or more protein and one or more polyalkoxy fatty compound wherein the weight ratio of said protein to said polyalkoxy fatty compound is from 0.

Abstract: Provided is a composition comprising one or more protein and one or more polyalkoxy fatty compound and wherein said polyalkoxy fatty compound has structure (I) wherein R1 is a fatty group; R2 is H or a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group; n is 0 to 5; X1 is O, S, or NH; X2 is O, S, or NH; and R3 is a polymeric group comprising polymerized units of (II) and (III)

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bitumen recovery process from oil sands. The oil sands may be surface mined and transported to a treatment area or may be treated directly by means of an in situ process of oil sand deposits that are located too deep for strip mining. Specifically, the present invention involves the step of treating oil sands with a composition comprising an alkanolamine and an ethylene oxide capped glycol ether and/or propylene oxide capped glycol ether.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric enhancer compositions as well as the methods of making and using same. Such fabric enhancer compositions comprise a quaternary ammonium ester fabric softening active, a branched, ethoxylated nonionic surfactant and perfume. Such fabric enhancer compositions exhibit improved freeze than stability while also delivering the softening benefits that are desired by consumers.

Abstract: Provided is a polyalkoxy fatty compound having the structure (I) wherein R1 is a fatty group; R2 is H or a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group; n is 0 to 5; X1 is S, or NH; X2 is O, S, or NH; and R3 is a polymeric group comprising polymerized units of structure (II) and structure (III)

Abstract: The instant invention provides an aqueous dispersion, a coating composition, coating layers and coated article made therefrom.

Abstract: A process comprising the steps of: (a) injecting a steam composition into a subterranean location containing heavy hydrocarbons, preferably bitumen, wherein the steam composition comprises (i) steam and (ii) an ammonium carboxylate and (b) recovering the heavy hydrocarbon from the subterranean location to above the ground. The process is preferably a cyclic steam stimulation (CSS) process, a steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD), or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a composition comprising one or more protein and one or more polyalkoxy fatty compound and wherein said polyalkoxy fatty compound has structure (I) wherein R1 is a fatty group; R2 is H or a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group; n is 0 to 5; X1 is O, S, or NH; X2 is O, S, or NH; and R3 is a polymeric group comprising polymerized units of (II) and (III)

Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous, epoxy-based sizing compositions for carbon fibers. The size composition incorporates highly functionalized film forming epoxy novolac phenolic resins in combination with highly functionalized sulfonated polyesters having high Tg characteristics, sulfonate equivalent weights in the range from 2000 to 20,000 and number average molecular weights in the range from about 1000 to about 100,000. The present invention also provides corresponding sized carbon fibers and fiber-reinforced matrices.

Abstract: Provided is a polyalkoxy fatty compound having the structure (I) wherein R1 is a fatty group; R2 is H or a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group; n is 0 to 5; X1 is S, or NH; X2 is O, S, or NH; and R3 is a polymeric group comprising polymerized units of structure (II) and structure (III)