Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to formulations that can be used in the agriculture industry. In one aspect, an agricultural formulation comprises at least one agricultural active ingredient in an amount from 1 weight percent up to 80 weight percent based on the total weight of the formulation, and an alkyl furan ester solvent of Formula 1, wherein the formulation comprises from 5 weight percent up to 80 weight percent of the alkyl furan ester solvent.

Abstract: Propylene capped liquid polymeric surfactants for agricultural compositions and agricultural compositions including pesticide are provided. For instance, agricultural compositions can include: (a) an agricultural oil; and (b) an agricultural oil-compatible, propylene oxide (PO)-capped liquid polymeric surfactant having the following structure: (I) wherein m is an integer from about 3 to about 7, n is an integer from about 5 to about 20, and o is an integer from about 3 to about 30, and R is a linear or branched C4-C18 alkyl chain.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising an agricultural active ingredient that is water insoluble or poorly soluble in water; a polyalkoxylated alcohol having the formula R—O(AO)—H where R is a alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, or heterocyclic group having 1-25 carbons and where AO is a polyoxyalkylene chain having “m” oxyalkylene groups having four to 10 carbon atoms oxybutylene (HAO) and “n” oxyethylene (EO) groups, where m is at least 1, n is at least 2, and m+n is no more than 200; and either water, a solvent which is at least partially miscible with water, or both. Also disclosed is a method of using the composition to control pests by spraying.

Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising a polyoxypropylene polymer, the polyoxypropylene polymer having been prepared by polymerizing propylene oxide with an initiator containing a labile hydrogen in the presence of a double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyst, the polyoxypropylene polymer having a number average molecular weight ranging from 5,000 g/mol to 20,000 g/mol, a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. ranging from 1,200 to 20,000 cSt, a viscosity index equal to or greater than 230, and a degree of unsaturation equal to or less than 0.05 meq/g is provided. Further provided is a method for lubricating a mechanical device.

Abstract: A blend comprising from 1 to 99 weight percent one or more polypropylene glycols wherein each polypropylene glycol has a weight average molecular weight of greater than or equal to 1000 grams/mole and from 1 to 99 weight percent one or more dipropylene glycol phenyl ethers and/or diethylene glycol phenyl ethers wherein the blend has a viscosity (ASTM D445, @ 25° C.) of less than or equal to 400 cSt and viscosity (ASTM D445, @ 40° C.) of less than or equal to 200 cSt, is provided. Processes using the blend in mining applications are also provided.

Abstract: The method of producing bioethanol by sugarcane fermentation is improved by using a polyalkylene glycol with a hydroxyl functionality of greater than 2 as a foam controlling agent.

Abstract: The method of producing bioethanol by sugarcane fermentation is improved by using a polyalkylene glycol with a hydroxyl functionality of greater than 2 as a foam controlling agent.

Abstract: A blend comprising from 1 to 99 weight percent one or more polypropylene glycols wherein each polypropylene glycol has a weight average molecular weight of greater than or equal to 1000 grams/mole and from 1 to 99 weight percent one or more dipropylene glycol phenyl ethers and/or diethylene glycol phenyl ethers wherein the blend has a viscosity (ASTM D445, @ 25° C.) of less than or equal to 400 cSt and viscosity (ASTM D445, @ 40° C. of less than or equal to 200 cSt, is provided. Processes using the blend in mining applications are also provided.

Abstract: Provided are foam control agents and their use for controlling foam in fermentation processes. The foam control agents are of the formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, n and y are as defined herein.

Abstract: Provided are foam control agents and their use for controlling foam in fermentation processes. The foam control agents are of the formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, n and y are as defined above.