Abstract: The present specification relates to a composition for external application to skin with improved solubility and feeling during use, comprising a benzoic acid amide compound, an isomer thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a hydrate thereof or a solute that is a solvate thereof, and a first cyclodextrin solubilizing agent.

Abstract: An improved adhesive composition having increased insulative properties is provided. The adhesive composition having improved insulative properties includes a starch component; an alkaline component; sodium tetraborate; water; and a plurality of expandable microspheres. Products having improved insulation capabilities and methods of making the products having improved insulation capabilities are also provided. The present adhesive and products including the adhesive is environmentally friendly.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprises an active component KX2-361 represented by formula 1 or a medicinal salt thereof and hydroxylpropoxyl-?-cyclodextrin. An inclusion compound is formed by KX2-361 or the medicinal salt thereof and hydroxylpropoxyl-?-cyclodextrin, and the solubility of the poorly-soluble drug KX2-361 is improved. The pharmaceutical composition can be prepared into an intravenous preparation and an oral preparation.

Abstract: An oral preparation for treating cell proliferation diseases. The oral preparation comprises hydroxylpropoxyl-?-cyclodextrin and an active component. The active component is KX2-361 or a medicinal salt thereof, and KX2-361 is represented by formula 1. By mixing hydroxylpropoxyl-ydcyclodextrin with KX2-361 or the medicinal salt thereof, an inclusion complex is formed, the solubility of the poorly-soluble drug KX2-361 is greatly improved, and accordingly the drug is prepared into an oral preparation. The oral preparation has good stability, high safety, good absorbability, high bioavailability and economical cost.

Abstract: A rotary feeder comprising a stationary, cylindrical housing having disposed therein a number of injection nozzles, and within which rotate a plurality of vanes about a central axis, wherein the housing extends a width along the central axis, wherein each of the vanes has a length along the central axis, and wherein the injection nozzles are positioned across the width of the housing, such that a spray pattern of a gas injected via the number of injection nozzles spans substantially the entire length of the vanes. A system comprising and a method utilizing such a rotary feeder are also provided herein.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the preparation and the therapeutic use of aqueous solutions of Progesterone or Testosterone, complexed with hydroxypropyl-3-cyclodextrin (HP?CD) that are suitable for oral administration. The solutions are characterised by a specific molar ratio between HP?CD and the hormones such as to ensure high hormone plasma levels, following oral administration, thanks to the optimisation of their solubility, permeability, metabolic stability and ultimately, bio availability. The formulation object of the present patent makes it possible to achieve effective plasma concentrations following oral administration of lower doses of hormone with respect to oral formulations currently on the market (e.g. Prometrium, Andriol) to the advantage of greater safety and compliance of the patients.

Abstract: A precursor material is provided for additive manufacturing of a low-density, high-porosity ceramic part. The precursor material includes a body of refractory fibers and a binder in admixture with the body of refractory fibers. The precursor material further includes a viscosity control additive in admixture with the binder and the body of refractory fibers to provide an overall mixture with a viscosity between about 0.3 centipoise and about 150,000 centipoise.

Abstract: A method of fracturing a subterranean formation penetrated by a well comprises: combining an aqueous carrier with a superabsorbent polymer and a borated galactomannan to form a hydraulic fracturing composition; and pumping the hydraulic fracturing composition into the well.

Abstract: A precursor material is provided for additive manufacturing of a low-density, high-porosity ceramic part. The precursor material comprises a body of refractory fibers and a binder in admixture with the body of refractory fibers. The precursor material further comprises a viscosity control additive in admixture with the binder and the body of refractory fibers to provide an overall mixture with a viscosity between about 0.3 centipoise and about 150,000 centipoise. The overall mixture can be extruded through a nozzle to manufacture the low-density, high porosity ceramic part. The precursor material is produced by obtaining a refractory fiber slurry, and adding a viscosity control additive to the slurry to provide the slurry with a viscosity that is suitable for extrusion through a nozzle to manufacture a low-density, high-porosity ceramic part.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are settable compositions and methods of using settable compositions in a wellbore. In one embodiment a method of introducing a settable composition into a wellbore is described. The method comprises providing a settable composition comprising pumice, hydrated lime, a set retarder, and water. Introducing the settable composition into a wellbore. Allowing the settable composition to remain static in the wellbore, wherein the settable composition remains in a pumpable fluid state for a period of about 1 day or longer while static in the wellbore.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for preparing self-binding pigment particles from an aqueous suspension of calcium carbonate containing material, wherein an anionic binder and at least one cationic polymer are mixed with the suspension.

Abstract: The invention relates to medicine and specifically to combustiology, to surgery, and to cosmetology and can be used as a bioplastic material for replacing defects in epithelial tissues (protecting against evaporation and infection) and for stimulating regeneration. The technical result is increased efficacy in healing wounds. The goal is achieved in that a histo-equivalent bioplastic material is used which includes a substrate in the form of a matrix, the material for which is a native form of hyaluronic acid, distinguished in that the histo-equivalent bioplastic material contains a 1.5% solution of hyaluronic acid and a 5% solution of a peptide complex which are mixed until a viscous elastic gel is formed, situated in the foundation and subjected to ultraviolet photopolymerization in a biosafety cabinet over the course of 5-7 hours at the following quantitative ratio in ml: 1.

Abstract: A well fracturing fluid is shown which includes an aqueous base fluid, a hydratable polymer, such as a guar gum, and a suitable crosslinking agent for crosslinking the hydratable polymer to form a polymer gel. The hydratable polymer has a higher molecular weight which is achieved by improvements in the processing of the guar split. The higher molecular weight polymer provides improved performance in well fracturing operations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nutritional compositions intended to prevent or treat regurgitations in infants and young children without altering, or even improving, their gut motility and/or for preventing and/or treating intestinal disorders of the infant or child. The invention also concerns the process for manufacturing this composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are settable compositions and methods of using settable compositions in a wellbore. In one embodiment a method of introducing a settable composition into a wellbore is described. The method comprises providing a settable composition comprising pumice, hydrated lime, a set retarder, and water. Introducing the settable composition into a wellbore. Allowing the settable composition to remain static in the wellbore, wherein the settable composition remains in a pumpable fluid state for a period of about 1 day or longer while static in the wellbore.

Abstract: A construction material composition includes a cross-linked starch derivative of a starch that is rich in amylopectin and has an amylopectin content greater than 85%.

Abstract: Despite advances in off-shore oil exploration and drilling technology, accidental oil spills do occur. Depending on their magnitude and location, irreparable damage may be inflicted on marine and coastal ecosystems. Emulsification of a water/surfactant/oil system results in the production of oil droplets and this depends on the formulation and composition variables, mixing characteristics and system preparation. Thus, research is ongoing on improving methods of cleaning up oil spills. Cactus mucilage was used to disperse and absorb oil from a simulated oil slick in different salt concentrations. Results show correlations between emulsion properties and interfacial characteristics of mucilage as function of aqueous phase salinity. Mucilage powder added to the oil floating on the water dispersed the oil film and absorbed the oil while remaining afloat, facilitates removal of the oil-mucilage aggregate.

Abstract: The invention therefore provides a method of improving print performance in a paper product including applying a coating composition having (i) a pigment and (ii) a starch dispersion of discrete crosslinked native starch particles in an aqueous liquid, wherein the particle size of the starch particles in the starch dispersion ranges from about 40 nm to about 400 ?m, to the paper product, wherein the print performance of the paper product is improved. In one embodiment, the coating composition includes a solids content of from 5 to about 75% weight and includes (i) about 100 parts by weight of pigment, and (ii) about 1 to about 300 parts by weight of starch, all based on dry weight.

Abstract: Coating colors having a dextrin having high amylopectin content. When such a dextrin is used in the form of an adhesive, it confers an excellent stability on the adhesive. When the adhesive is subsequently incorporated in the coating color, it makes it possible to adjust the Brookfield viscosity thereof, while providing a good compromise between water retention and rheological behavior at high shear gradient. Also, the use of such dextrin for the manufacture of a coating color. Further, a process for the manufacture of a paper or of a cardboard coated on at least one its face with a coating color, and papers and cardboards thus obtained.

Abstract: A bonding composition for insulation products based on mineral wool, notably of glass or of rock, includes at least one reducing saccharide, at least one hydrogenated saccharide, and at least one polyfunctional crosslinking agent.

Abstract: Methods of preparing molecularly imprinted polymers are provided. In one embodiment, a method comprises providing a solution comprising a template molecule; and forming a product comprising calcium alginate in the presence of the template molecule so that the template molecule is imprinted in the product.

Abstract: An alginate monomer structure with metal crystallite embedded includes a first alginate monomer and at least a first metal crystallite. The first alginate monomer is composed of a first uronate molecule and a second uronate molecule, which are linked linearly to each other. A first carbonyl group is formed on a second carbon atom (C2) of the main ring in the first uronate molecule, a carboxyl group is presented on a sixth carbon atom (C6) of the main ring in the second uronate molecule, and a first intramonomer glycosidic linkage is presented between a first carbon atom (C1) of the main ring in the first uronate molecule and a fourth carbon atom (C4) of the main ring in the second uronate molecule. The first metal crystallite is associated between the first uronate molecule and the second uronate molecule.

Abstract: A coating slip includes water, at least one pigment and at least one modified starch, exhibiting: a weight-average molecular weight ranging from 250 000 to 2 000 000 Da; and a solubility, measured according to a test A, ranging from 50 to 85%. A process for the preparation of the slip, and a process for coating paper using this slip are also described.

Abstract: A modified starch, exhibits: a weight-average molecular weight ranging from 250 000 to 2 000 000 Da; a solubility, measured according to a test A, ranging from 50 to 85%. A process for the manufacture of the starch and a process to the use thereof in the manufacture of an aqueous binder are also described.

Abstract: A novel sizing-adhesive composition for corrugating characterised in that it comprises at least one low molecular weight, water soluble polymer such as a maltodextrin, corrugating boards prepared therewith and methods of producing them.

Abstract: Water based play compositions include a crosslinkable network polymer and a crosslinking system effective to crosslink the polymer. The crosslinking system is a water-soluble salt complex including a primary crosslinking agent, a secondary crosslinking agent, and a tertiary crosslinking agent. The crosslinking system contains zirconium and/or titanium compounds that are effective in crosslinking network polymers including polyvinyl alcohol (to form moldable dough compositions) and guar gum (to form hydrogels).

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward water based play compositions including a crosslinkable network polymer and a crosslinking system effective to crosslink the polymer. The crosslinking system is a water-soluble salt complex including a primary crosslinking agent, a secondary crosslinking agent, and a tertiary crosslinking agent. The crosslinking system contains a diminished amount of boron compounds while remaining effective in crosslinking network polymers including polyvinyl alcohol (to form moldable dough compositions) and guar gum (to form hydrogels).

Abstract: This invention concerns a biopolymer consisting of a polysaccharide composed of galactose (50-90%), glucose (1-25%), mannose (1-25%) and rhamnose (0.5-20%), which may additionally contain, in trace amounts, xylose, fucose, ribose, arabinose and/or fructose. The galactose-rich polymer also contains non-saccharide components, namely, acyl groups. This invention also concerns a process for the production of the galactose-rich polymer, by microbial fermentation using glycerol or glycerol-rich substrates as carbon source, and recovery of the polymer from the culture broth. From the process for the production of the galactose-rich polymer results the co-production of intracellular biopolymers, namely, polyhydroxyalkanoates.

Abstract: A film comprising as a film-forming agent an alginate salt of monovalent cation or a mixture of alginate salts containing at least one alginate salt of monovalent cation, the film-forming agent being such that a 10% aqueous solution thereof at a temperature of 20° C. has a viscosity of 100-1000 mPas, as measured at a shear rate of 20 rpm by use of a Brookfield viscometer with a spindle No. 2. A method of preparing the film. The film is useful for delivery of active ingredients to a mammal.

Abstract: A bonding composition for insulation products based on mineral wool, notably of glass or of rock, includes at least one reducing saccharide, at least one hydrogenated saccharide, and at least one polyfunctional crosslinking agent.

Abstract: An environmentally friendly, bio-based binder system that is useful for the formation of fiberglass insulation, the system includes: A) an aqueous curable binder composition, which includes a carbohydrate and a crosslinking agent; and B) a dedust composition, which includes a blown, stripped plant-based oil and optionally at least one emulsifying agent. The bio-based binder system is typically heated to form a cured binder system.

Abstract: A bonding composition for insulation products based on mineral wool, notably of glass or of rock, includes at least one reducing saccharide, at least one hydrogenated saccharide, and at least one polyfunctional crosslinking agent.

Abstract: A multilayer film may include a polymeric film layer and an absorbing layer on a side of the polymeric film layer. The absorbing layer may be adapted to absorb an odor, a volatile organic compound, or both. The absorbing layer may include a palladium complex and at least one of a cyclodextrin, a hydrophobin protein, and a derivative thereof.

Abstract: A bonding composition for insulation products based on mineral wool, notably of glass or of rock, includes at least one reducing saccharide, at least one hydrogenated saccharide, and at least one polyfunctional crosslinking agent.

Abstract: A novel modified thermoplastic starch is manufactured from a native starch using a polysaccharide produced by the fungus species Ophiostoma ulmi, by growing a culture in a yeast extract medium; adding the native starch; mixing, and harvesting the modified thermoplastic starch. The modified thermoplastic starch may be used in the manufacture of a biodegradable plastic which exhibits low water absorbency and high tensile strength. The plastic may be used to manufacture films or molding products by casting, extrusion, injection, or compression techniques.

Abstract: Methods of preparing molecularly imprinted polymers are provided. In one embodiment, a method comprises providing a solution comprising a template molecule; and forming a product comprising calcium alginate in the presence of the template molecule so that the template molecule is imprinted in the product.

Abstract: Provided is a group of pattern-forming objects which (1) retain shapes thereof prior to application and (2) easily collapse during application and which (3) can be easily and inexpensively produced. It is the group of pattern-forming objects comprising a plurality of pattern-forming objects gelled with agar to be combined into a coating material composition. The pattern-forming objects exhibiting different color may be comprised, or the pattern-forming objects may comprise a pigment or a coloring agent, or at least one of the pattern-forming objects may comprise an aggregate in a powder state or in a granular state.

Abstract: A fiber is manufactured from thermosetting binder compounds by fiberizing an aqueous dispersion of thermoset compounds having a high solids content of at least 35%, 40% or 50% solids and/or a high viscosity of at least about 30 cps, 50 cps or 100 cps at room temperature. The fibers may be rotary fiberized or otherwise extruded. They may be co-fiberized with base fibers, including other polymeric fibers and/or inorganic fibers like glass fibers, or they may be intermingled post fabrication by other means, such as fluid dispersion processes or carding. The thermoset fibers are useful for binding together base fibers in fibrous products like glass fiber insulation.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to films comprising xyloglucan, processes for preparing films comprising xyloglucan, as well as various uses of said films as for instance packaging material. Specifically, the present invention relates to xyloglucan films having advantageous properties relating to inter alia tensile strength, elastic modulus, and strain-to-failure.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes various building materials used in the building and construction industry, and to buildings or objects constructed therefrom, and to methods of making these building materials. The building materials comprise a polymeric material, such as sodium alginate and/or calcium alginate which confers significant flame-, fire- and heat-resistance or imperviousness to the materials. Other substances can be added to the materials to improve cross-linking and/or to produce resistance to fungal degradation. The building materials which can be produced, processed, or treated using the alginate polymers of the invention include, but are not limited to, wood products; masonry products; wall, roofing, flooring and siding products; and paint products. Further, sodium alginate in the form of a gel may be used as a firebreak to effectively stop the advance of grass fires, wildfires, and forest fires.

Abstract: A method of using at least one leguminous starch derivative having a predetermined molecular mass in weight and a predetermined sol/gel transition temperature for preparing a composition for laying paper or flat carton. The leguminous starch derivative and laying compositions prepared from the same, in particular with high dried materials are also disclosed.

Abstract: Stents and delivery systems with reduced chemical degradation and methods of sterilizing the same are disclosed.

Abstract: A water-based slurry composition contains (1) a water-based medium containing at least water as a polar solvent, (2) at least one polymer selected from cellulose derivatives, alginic acid derivatives, starch derivatives, chitin derivatives, chitosan derivatives, polyallylamine and polyvinylamine, (3) a hydrophobic filler, and (4) a polybasic acid or a derivative thereof. The composition has a water content of 30 mass % or higher. An electrode plate for an electricity storage device, and the electricity storage device are also disclosed.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates generally to a biocompatible, biodegradable, and moldable plastic carrier for a fish attractant or stimulant suitable for use as a component of an artificial fish bait. The carrier comprises one or more grades of poly(vinyl alcohol), a plasticizer, a humectant, and water. It may additionally contain one or more of the following additives: fish olfactory/gustatory stimulants, visually stimulating colorants, preservatives, scrim, and biodegradation enhancers. The present subject matter additionally relates to a method for the production of such carriers and fish bait or lures incorporating the carrier.

Abstract: An aqueous composition characterized in that it comprises one or more anionic polysaccharides suspended in an aqueous dispersion of one or more hydrocolloids.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising sodium alginate and plasticizer, optionally detackifying agents, opacifers and colorants. The coating composition of the present invention may be applied to a pharmaceutical and veterinary tablet, caplets, pellets, granules, neutraceuticals, food, confectionery, seeds, animal feed, fertilizers and pesticide tablets and provides an elegant, glossy, prompt release coating which does not retard the release of active ingredients from the coated substrate.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to materials configured to replace pullulan and pullulan functionalities and their use in applications such as edible films, coatings, breath or flavor strips, tablet coatings, gel caps, tobacco products, films for cheese or spice flavor delivery, films as barriers in food products, and non food products including industrial, personal care and pharmaceutical products. In addition, the materials and methods disclosed herein are configured for use in similar products that do not incorporate pullulan but would benefit from pullulan-like properties and functionalities.

Abstract: An aircraft anti-icing composition includes a freezing point depressant and a thickener including nanocrystalline cellulose. A thickening composition also includes nanocrystalline cellulose. Also taught is the use of nanocrystalline cellulose in the manufacture of an anti-icing composition and the use of nanocrystalline cellulose in a thickening composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a powder for molding that reduces or prevents drawbacks such as unevenness and low fluidity when a mixed powder is used as a powder for molding. The present invention relates to powders for molding including particles in which each particle contains an inorganic component and a water-soluble organic polymer component and methods for producing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coated product comprising a core and a hard coating surrounding the core, wherein the hard coating is composed of at least one coating layer, which comprises erythritol and one or more crystallization modifiers, a process for preparing such a coated product, and the use of the crystallization modifiers for controlling the crystallization of an erythritol-based hard coating.