Abstract: Compositions comprising a hydraulic binder such as cement or gypsum and a hydroxypropyl guar derivative that comprises unsubstituted linear or branched C6-C8 alkyl chains possess excellent water retention characteristics.

Abstract: A glyoxal and boron free purified cationic polygalactomannan may be prepared by reacting a polygalactomannan flour, a nonionically derivatized polygalactomannan flour, or a mixture thereof, with a cationising reagent, adjusting the pH to be from about 4 to about 6; cross-linking the cationic with glyoxal, and filtering and water washing the cationic polygalactomannan to produce a glyoxalated purified cationic polygalactomannan containing not more than 70% by weight of water. In some cases it may be desirable to introduce a buffering agent to the glyoxalated purified cationic polygalactomannan to regulate the pH to from 8.0 to about 9.5, when measured at 1% (dry matter) in water. In other cases, it may be desirable to remove water to produce glyoxal free purified cationic polygalactomannan in powder form. Such compounds are particularly useful in personal care products.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a hydraulic binder such as cement or gypsum and a hydroxypropyl guar derivative that comprises unsubstituted linear or branched C6-C8 alkyl chains possess excellent water retention characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrophobically modified hydroxyalkyl guar derivatives which dissolve rapidly in water, having a hydroxyalkyl molar substitution between 0.2 and 2.5 and containing hydrophobic groups comprising C10-C32 alkyl chains, to the procedure for their preparation and to their use in the formulation of well fluids.

Abstract: A glyoxal and boron free purified cationic polygalactomannan may be prepared by reacting a polygalactomannan flour, a nonionically derivatized polygalactomannan flour, or a mixture thereof, with a cationising reagent, adjusting the pH to be from about 4 to about 6; cross-linking the cationic with glyoxal, and filtering and water washing the cationic polygalactomannan to produce a glyoxalated purified cationic polygalactomannan containing not more than 70% by weight of water. In some cases it may be desirable to introduce a buffering agent to the glyoxalated purified cationic polygalactomannan to regulate the pH to from 8.0 to about 9.5, when measured at 1% (dry matter) in water. In other cases, it may be desirable to remove water to produce glyoxal free purified cationic polygalactomannan in powder form. Such compounds are particularly useful in personal care products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to highly hydroxyalkylated, glyoxal crosslinked, purified hydroxyalkyl guar useful as additive in the building industry, and to a method for its preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to highly hydroxyalkylated, glyoxal crosslinked, purified hydrophobically modified hydroxyalkyl guar useful as additive in the building industry, and to a method for its preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrophobically modified hydroxyalkyl guar derivatives which dissolve rapidly in water, having a hydroxyalkyl molar substitution between 0.2 and 2.5 and containing hydrophobic groups comprising C10-C32 alkyl chains, to the procedure for their preparation and to their use in the formulation of well fluids.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a protective colloid for the aqueous emulsion polymerisation of vinyl esters consisting of hydroxypropylguar having a degree of molar substitution from 1 to 4, and a 2% viscosity ranging from 1,000 to 25,000 mPa*s; the aqueous emulsions of polyvinyl esters containing such protective colloid are characterised by the fact the they exhibit improved mechanical stability, high stability to freeze and heath, and were found to be particularly useful for the preparation of paints having marked resistance to water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to highly hydroxyalkylated, glyoxal crosslinked, purified hydrophobically modified hydroxyalkyl guar useful as additive in the building industry, and to a method for its preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to highly hydroxyalkylated, glyoxal crosslinked, purified hydroxyalkyl guar useful as additive in the building industry, and to a method for its preparation.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for controlling filtration loss during the installation of slag cement in a well. The procedure entails the addition of a specific quantity of at least a derivative of galactomannan, hydrophilically and hydrophobically modified. In one version, the derivative is hydrophobically modified hydroxy propyl guar (HMHPG). This invention concerns slag cement and a filtrate reductant additive containing a specific quantity of at least a derivative of galactomannan, hydrophilically and hydrophobically modified.

Abstract: For controlling filtration loss during the installation of climber cement in a well, the procedure entails the addition of a specific quantity of at least one derivative of galactomannan, hydrophilically and hydrophobically modified, a hydrophobically modified hydroxy propyl guar (HMHPG).

Abstract: The invention relates to 4-hydroxy pyrrolidone derivatives which help restore learning and memory difficulties associated with ageing. A compound of the invention is 2-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamido)acetamide.

Abstract: The invention relates to 4-hydroxy pyrrolidone derivatives which help restore learning and memory difficulties associated with ageing. A compound of the invention is 2-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamido)acetamide.

Abstract: The invention relates to 5-oxo-1-imidazolidineacetamide derivatives which help restore learning and memory difficulties associated with ageing. A compound of the invention is 2,2-dimethyl-5-oxo-1-imidazolidineacetamide.

Abstract: The invention relates to 4-imidazolidinone derivatives which help restore learning and memory difficulties associated with ageing.