Abstract: This disclosure describes example adhesive medical patches that may be used in combination with one or more antimicrobial agents to create and/or maintain an area of human skin that is free from contaminants. According to some embodiments, the disclosure describes that the adhesive patches may contain an adhesive material affixed to the perimeter of an impermeable backing According to some embodiments, the adhesive patch may also have a permeable layer containing an antimicrobial agent located interior to the adhesive material on the impermeable backing.

Abstract: A nanoporous film formed from a series of vinyl addition block polymers derived from functionalized norbornene monomers are disclosed and claimed. The nanoporous films as disclosed herein are useful as pervaporation membranes and antireflective coatings among various other uses. Also disclosed herein are the fabrication of nanoporous films into pervaporation membranes which exhibit unique separation properties, and their use in the separation of organic volatiles from biomass and/or organic waste, including butanol, phenol, and the like. The fabrication of nanoporous films into antireflective coatings are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel urethane-acrylate (UAC) Star monomers and polyurethane-acrylate (PUAC) aerogel polymers derived therefrom are described herein, along with other novel, related monomers and polymers. Also described herein are processes for preparing the UAC Star monomers, the PUAC aerogel polymers, and the other related monomers and polymers. The PUAC and related polymers herein are useful in various applications including in structural and thermal insulation.

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide forming various polycycloalkyl polynorbornene polymers and copolymers which are useful for forming pervaporation membranes, the membranes themselves and methods of making such membranes.

Abstract: Composite panels may be prepared using a moisture resistance additive having a formulation that includes a triglyceride having a saponification value of at least 150 and an iodine value of at least 35. The additive may be used in the form of a water emulsion. The water emulsion may be prepared by dispersing the components of the additive formulation under conditions sufficient to at least partially saponify the triglyceride. The moisture resistance additive can impart resistance to moisture absorption and thickness swelling to composite panels prepared therewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a lipidic phase comprising an oil and a lipophilic additive (LPA), which is suitable to make an oil-in-water emulsion by application of low energy or a manual operation. The lipidic phase contains a Lipophilic Additive (LPA) which forms self-assembly structures inside the emulsion oil droplets. The aqueous phase contains a hydrophilic emulsifier and the lipidic and aqueous phases are mixed without using classical high shearing devices or homogenisers.

Abstract: Composite panels may be prepared using a moisture resistance additive having a formulation that includes a triglyceride having a saponification value of at least 150 and an iodine value of at least 35. The additive may be used in the form of a water emulsion. The water emulsion may be prepared by dispersing the components of the additive formulation under conditions sufficient to at least partially saponify the triglyceride. The moisture resistance additive can impart resistance to moisture absorption and thickness swelling to composite panels prepared therewith.

Abstract: A heterogeneous mixture produced by blending aliphatic or cyclic organic compounds with carboxylic acids of chemical structure R-COOH and applied to soils in a manner to produce high levels of dust and erosion control, and soil stabilization. Alternatively, a heterogeneous mixture may be produced by blending aliphatic or cyclic organic compounds with polyolefins of chemical structure CnH2n or R—C2nH3n, and applied to soils in a manner to produce high levels of dust control and soil stabilization. The aliphatic and cyclic compounds act as plasticizers and carriers for the carboxylic acids or polyolefin compounds. When applied to soil the carrier provides a mechanism for the carboxylic acid or polyolefin to penetrate the soil and also acts as a dust suppressing weighting agent. The plasticized carboxylic acid and/or polyolefin provides a durable, reworkable binder that associates small particulates while stabilizing soil and aggregate.

Abstract: A wall repair compound useful for filling and repairing cracks, holes, and other imperfections in a wall surface includes a conventional filler material, a conventional binder material, and a dust reducing additive which reduces the quantity of airborne dust particles generated when sanding the hardened joint compound. Airborne dust reducing additives include oils, surfactants, solvents, waxes, and other petroleum derivatives. The additive can be added to conventional ready-mixed joint compounds and to setting type joint compounds. A method of reducing the quantity of airborne dust generated when sanding a fully hardened joint compound includes mixing a sufficient quantity of the dust reducing additive with the joint compound prior to when the joint compound has been applied to the wall.

Abstract: A wall repair compound useful for filling and repairing cracks, holes, and other imperfections in a wall surface includes a conventional filler material, a conventional binder material, and a dust reducing additive which reduces the quantity of airborne dust particles generated when sanding the hardened joint compound. Airborne dust reducing additives include oils, surfactants, solvents, waxes, and other petroleum derivatives. The additive can be added to conventional ready-mixed joint compounds and to setting type joint compounds. A method of reducing the quantity of airborne dust generated when sanding a fully hardened joint compound includes mixing a sufficient quantity of the dust reducing additive with the joint compound prior to when the joint compound has been applied to the wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing an interior fitment for motor vehicles, the interior fitment having on its facing side a wood molding which is provided with a coating. In order to impart a substantially natural impression to the interior fitment, the invention proposes applying to the wood molding a coating material based on vegetable-oil-modified resins and natural vegetable oils, with the addition to the coating material of ceramic microparticles. Likewise proposed is an interior fitment produced preferably by this method.

Abstract: Coating compositions containing an oxidized oil and an effective amount of a diluent selected from one of: the group of methyl and ethyl esters of fatty acids, oils and combinations thereof; the group of glycerol and polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, oils, and combinations thereof; and light petroleum oil with a viscosity from about 1 cP to about 100 cP at 100° F., wherein the coating composition has a viscosity of from about 3 cP to about 5000 cP at 140° F., and wherein the coating composition is effective for reducing dust formation and cake formation in the coated free-flowing dry material. The coating compositions and associated methods of the present invention are particularly suited to reduce dust formation and cake formation in free-flowing dry materials.

Abstract: This agricultural sealant relates to rejuvenating, sealing, and preserving asphalt pavements and concrete surfaces. More specifically, the sealant composition includes soy products and other vegetable products. More specifically, the agricultural sealant composition is a combination of soybean oil, alkyl esters of soybean oil, and at least one of d-limonene or other terpine hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Coating compositions containing an oxidized oil and an effective amount of a diluent selected from one of: the group of methyl and ethyl esters of fatty acids, oils and combinations thereof; the group of glycerol and polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, oils, and combinations thereof; and light petroleum oil with a viscosity from about 1 cP to about 100 cP at 100° F., wherein the coating composition has a viscosity of from about 3 cP to about 5000 cP at 140° F., and wherein the coating composition is effective for reducing dust formation and cake formation in the coated free-flowing dry material.. The coating compositions and associated methods of the present invention are particularly suited to reduce dust formation and cake formation in free-flowing dry materials.

Abstract: This invention relates to biodegradable coating compositions based on readily biodegradable mineral oils. The invention furthermore relates to the use of the coating compositions for dressing plastic mouldings, fibers or yarns. In particular, the coating compositions exhibit advantages during further processing of elastic polyurethane fibers finished with the coating compositions or fabrics produced therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lubricous coating compositions comprising as active material natural or synthetic jojoba oil which is optionally partially or completely hydrogenated and/or isomerized, and a solvent or a dispersing system (an organic liquid in which the jojoba oil is immiscible and dispersing agent(s)). The solvent is water or any organic liquid or a mixture of organic liquids that are capable to dissolve molecularly, at least partly, the jojoba oil. The dispersing system comprises jojoba oil immiscible organic liquid(s) together with dispersing agent(s) that enable homogeneous dispersion of the jojoba oil in it. The composition is preferably used for coating a substrate which is selected among polymers or plastics or naturally occurring macromolecules with high hydrophobicity or with low or medium surface energy.

Abstract: The invention is methods and compositions for removing bonding agents from the hard surfaces of machinery and, in its most preferred mode packaging equipment. The release composition comprises lecithin and a hydrophobic carrier. The method comprises the steps of applying a release composition to the surfaces of the packaging equipment. The packaging equipment is then used. Any bonding agent deposited on the treated areas of the packaging equipment may then be removed. The invention is applicable to any number of package and container manufacture environments including package assembly, package sealing, product sealing, and labeling.

Abstract: A foodstuffs parting composition for coating cooking surfaces composed of a water-in-oil emulsion prepared from lecithin, an edible oil component, an emulsifying agent selected from the group consisting of one or more of monocalcium phosphate, calcium chloride dihydrate, dibasic magnesium phosphate trihydrate and potassium chloride, and water. The lecithin is preferably acetylated lecithin, and the preferred emulsifying agent is monocalcium phosphate and is present in an amount of at least about 1 percent by weight of the composition. In alternative embodiments, mono- and diglycerides, including, e.g., phosphated mono- and diglycerides, are used as substitutes for the lecithin. Medium chain triglycerides are sometimes used with or in place of the edible oil as part of the edible oil component.

Abstract: Clear-applying, non-foaming lecithin-based pan spray in which quite small amounts of water are added to form lecithin micelles against the spray foaming when applied and when heated.

Abstract: An aerosol-dispensable foodstuffs parting composition for coating cooking surfaces comprising a water-in-oil emulsion containing natural lecithin, refined lecithin or a chemically modified lecithin selected from the group consisting of acylated, preferably acetylated lecithin, hydroxylated lecithin, and acetylated-hydroxylated lecithin, or mixtures thereof; an edible oil; an emulsifying agent; water; and a pressurized, normally gaseous propellant suitable for discharging the composition as an aerosol spray. A procedure for preparing the water-in-oil emulsion comprises mixing together the aforesaid ingredients except the propellant with about 7 to 21% of the total water, to form a concentrate. The remainder of the water and the propellant are added later. The emulsion may also contain one or more of a humectant, a suspending agent, a release agent and a blocking agent.

Abstract: A coating composition for glass containers containing medium chain fatty acid triglyceride, medium chain fatty acid triglyceride and/or long chain unsaturated triglyceride and squalane, or (a) at least one selected ironi medium chain fatty acid triglyceride, long chain unsaturated triglyceride and liquid paraffin and (b) fatty acid isopropyl as essential ingredient(s).

Abstract: Crop oil concentrates are disclosed which increase the herbicidal efficacy of herbicides from diverse chemical classes. These crop oil concentrates comprise an anionic polyoxyalkylene surfactant or salt thereof, an adjuvant which is exclusively a fatty acid or its ester, and a hydrocarbon component. These crop oil concentrates are especially effective with cyclohexenone and triketone herbicides and growth regulators.

Abstract: An improved anti-stripping additive for asphalt/aggregate composition used in constructing and repairing highways, pavements, driveways and parking lots consists essentially of a citrus terpene (4-isopropyl 1-methylcyclohexene) D-limonene mixed with a vegetable oil such as cottonseed oil, soya oil, rapeseed (canola) oil, peanut oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, palm oil, coconut oil, and palm kernel oil, etc. and a silicone oil dispersant. A preferred composition cosists essentially of 10-15 parts citrus terpene (D-limonene) and 85-90 parts vegetable oil, and an effective amount, up to 2 parts, of silicone oil, for dispersing the vegetable oil and terpene, the parts in the composition totaling 100. When 0.5-1.0 parts of this composition are mixed with 99.0-99.5 parts asphalt and 4-8 parts of the mixture are added to 92-96 parts of aggregate, the resulting asphalt/aggregate may be used as a hot-mix asphalt, hot-mix cold lay asphalt, slurry seal and precoat asphalt for paving.

Abstract: A mold release composition has been discovered. The composition comprises 20% high erucic acid rapeseed oil and 4% tall oil fatty acids in kerosene. The composition demonstrated no objectional smoke generation during calcining of molded ceramic articles. The composition demonstrated adequate mold release and surface finish.

Abstract: A sealing wood finish is composed of approximately 25% jojoba oil, 25% tung oil, 45% isopropanol, and 5% methylene chloride.

Abstract: Water-based compositions of the water-based wax emulsion type for protecting coating films are provided by emulsifying and dispersing, as essential components, [A] a disperse phase component and [B] an emulsifier component in water. The disperse phase component [A] is formed of (a) a petroleum fraction wax having a melting point of 50.degree.-90.degree. C., (b) an oxygen-containing wax having an oxygen content of at least 3.0 wt. % and a melting point of 50.degree.-85.degree. C., (c) an ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer having a number average molecular weight of 2,000-20,000, and (d) a higher fatty acid metal salt and/or a metal-modified hard wax. The compositions can form, without the need for a solvent, strong barrier coats which are resistant to rain, moisture, sunlight and air pollutants even under severe environmental conditions. After these barrier coats are used, they can be easily removed with warm water containing a small amount of a solvent or steam.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing colloidal dispersions of alcohol-dispersible association complexes of ceric dioxide and a hydroxyphenyl carboxylic acid having from about seven to about twenty carbon atoms in a molar ratio CeO.sub.2 /acid of at least about 6:1 which comprises:(1) mixing(a) ceric dioxide comprising ammonium nitrate or ammonium and nitrate ions in an amount within the range from about 3 to about 14% by weight of the ceric dioxide and a member selected from the group consisting of water, methanol, acetic acid and mixtures thereof in an amount usually from about 10 to about 60 g per mole of CeO.sub.2, sufficient to effect reaction with(b) a hydroxyphenyl carboxylic acid having from about seven to about twenty carbon atoms(c) an aliphatic alcohol, such as methanol, isopropanol, 2-ethoxy ethanol, etc.at a temperature within the range from room temperature to about 100.degree. C., thereby effecting dispersion of the ceric dioxide in the aliphatic alcohol.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl with 1 to 8 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 is --O-- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.p O--, in which p=2, 3 or 4,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl with 1 to 4 carbon atoms or acyl,n is 40 to 60m is 0 to 3,x and y being selected so that the molecular weight of the polyoxyalkylene block is 1400 to 3000 and the molar ratio of x:y is 0.8 to 2.2, are added to coating compositions, such as paint, varnish or lacquer, in amounts of 0.001 to 0.5% by weight, based on the coating composition. This improves the scratch resistance and the sliding ability of the cured coatings.

Abstract: Liquid, low viscosity, graft polyols comprising the liquid reaction product of a vegetable oil or unsaturated fatty carbon compound having at least eight carbon atoms, at least one hydroxyl group, and at least one double bond, said compound having other than terminal unsaturation a cyclopentadienyl compound and a terminally unsaturated monomer having at least one hydroxyl group, when cured with a polyisocyanate, melamine, or formaldehyde compound, or when esterified with a polybasic acid composition to form an alkyd resin, yield high solids or solventless polyurethane compositions useful as coatings, adhesives, potting or molding compounds.

Abstract: A gelled asphalt cement having improved properties over conventional asphalt cement, including reduced temperature susceptibility and lower rate of age hardening is disclosed. This multigrade asphalt cement is produced by gelling a liquefied asphalt material. This is accomplished by saponifying in the liquefied asphalt, substantially free of water, at least one fatty acid and at least one resin acid with an alkali metal base, or by adding the already saponified product to the liquefied asphalt. The resulting gelled asphalt cement is utilized in conventional processes in road, roofing and specialty applications. The asphalt cement may be prepapred and applied using conventional hot-mix asphalt processes in existing hot-mix equipment, standard roofing application equipment and specialty asphalt application equipment.

Abstract: Crop oil concentrates are disclosed which not only increase the herbicidal efficacy of herbicides from diverse chemical classes, but moreover assist in defeating the apparent antagonism which often arises when two or more herbicides are utilized together.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing colloidal dispersions of ceric dioxide in inert organic media which comprises(1) heating(a) ceric dioxide comprising ammonium nitrate or ammonium and nitrate ions in an amount within the range from about 3 to about 14% by weight of the ceric dioxide and a member selected from the group consisting of water, methanol, acetic acid and mixtures thereof in an amount usually from about 10 to about 60 g per mole of CeO.sub.2, sufficient to effect reaction with(b) an organic acid having from about ten to about forty carbon atoms(c) an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of(i) aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, such as petroleum spirits, benzene, toluene, chlorobenzene, chlorotoluene, etc.(ii) aliphatic and cycloaliphatic ethers, such as isopropyl ether or dicyclohexyl ether(iii) aliphatic and cycloaliphatic ketones, such as diisobutylketone or cyclohexanoneat a temperature within the range from about 60.degree. to about 200.degree. C.

Abstract: Treated glass fibers having adequate protection for gathering into strands and when chopped being more dispersible in aqueous media. The treated glass fibers have a coating of an aqueous treating composition having nonionic surfactant and a cationic quaternary ammonium salt surfactant and one or more organo polar functional coupling agents. In addition, the aqueous treating composition can also have one or more water dispersible, emulsifiable or soluble polyols. Glass fibers treated with the aqueous treating compositions and produced into wet or dry chopped glass fiber strands having a length of 1/16 of an inch to about 3 inches, and having good dispersibility in aqueous media with or without addition of dispersing agents. Nonwoven, sheet-like mat produced from aqueous dispersions having the chopped treated glass fibers, where an amount of water is removed usually by vacuum, suction or thermal means and where polymeric binders, commonly referred to as wet strength binders, are applied and the mat is cured.

Abstract: An aerosol cookware lubricant composition, which comprises a vegetable oil solution of an emulsifier (e.g., lecithin) in admixture with a hydrocarbon propellant, is adapted for visually-directed uniform application by incorporating therein a limited but significant concentration of particles of white flour or white starch together with a sufficient amount of fumed silica to prevent the flour from causing container packing or valve clogging, as well as minimizing spray billowing.

Abstract: A uniform, stable low foam aqueous dispersion of glass fibers can be accomplished with the present invention. This accomplishment is obtained by the use of a unique combination of an alkyl sulfate quaternary salt of an alkyl amino fatty amine or amide and a water dispersible, liquid mineral oil, inorganic silica defoaming agent. The blend of the dispersing agent and the defoaming agent can be present on the glass fibers to be dispersed in the liquid solution or can be added to the aqueous solution prior to the addition of the glass fibers.

Abstract: A uniform, stable low foam aqueous dispersion of glass fibers can be accomplished with the present invention. This accomplishment is obtained by the use of a unique combination of an alkyl sulfate quaternary salt of an alkyl amino fatty amine or amide and a water dispersible, liquid mineral oil, inorganic silica defoaming agent. The blend of the dispersing agent and the defoaming agent can be present on the glass fibers to be dispersed in the liquid solution or can be added to the aqueous solution prior to the addition of the glass fibers.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel chelating agents and to novel compositions obtainable therefrom. More particularly, the invention relates to the use of novel polyphosphonic acids and their salts as chelating agents.

Abstract: A composition for application to fishing flies, lines and leaders to cause them to sink when placed in water.

Abstract: A pump dispensable lecithin-based pan spray composition comprising lecithin in an essentially anhydrous vehicle comprising white mineral oil and vegetable oil and ethanol or isopropanol in proportions providing a Saybolt viscosity at 100.degree. F. of less than 165, to be of pump sprayable consistency.

Abstract: Freeze-thaw stable water-in-oil lecithin emulsion cookware lubricant is obtained with an organic phase free of hydrocarbon liquids having a specific gravity above 0.80, and comprising in proportions to provide the composition an acid number not higher than 12: from 1 to 10 parts of a lecithin having an acid number between about 12 and 34; from 0 to about 8 parts of a vegetable oil having an acid number less than about 1; from 2 to 7 parts of a liquid, saturated aliphatic compound having a specific gravity not higher than 0.75; a freeze-thaw stabilizing-effective amount of an organic polyol having a molecular weight between about 76 and 360; and an emulsifying-effective amount of an edible fatty acid ester emulsifier having an acid number not higher than 15; and therewith an inorganic aqueous phase comprising the balance to 100 parts of the composition, all parts being by weight.

Abstract: Freeze-thaw stable, water-in-oil lecithin emulsion cookware lubricant is obtained with an organic phase free of liquid alkanes having a specific gravity higher than 0.75, and comprising in proportions to provide the composition an acid number not higher than 12: from 1 to 10 parts of a lecithin having an acid number between about 12 and 34; from 0 to about 8 parts of a vegetable oil having an acid number less than about 1; from 1 to 12 parts of a mineral oil having a specific gravity above 0.80; and an emulsifying-effective amount of an edible fatty acid ester emulsifier having an acid number not higher than 15; and therewith up to 85 parts of an inorganic aqueous phase, comprising the balance to 100 parts of the composition, all parts being by weight.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibitor, particularly suitable for use in pipelines used for the transportation of hydrocarbon fluids such as crude petroleum or refined petroleum fractions, comprises a mixture of (a) from 1.8 to 25 parts by weight dimerised unsaturated fatty acid and (b) 1 part by weight of an alkoxylated alkyl phenol and provides a WSIM number (as defined) of at least 60.

Abstract: Solid stick cookware lubricant consisting essentially of lecithin and an ablative base of normally solid fatty alcohol esters such as hard fats and waxes and normally liquid comestible oils, in proportions to deposit a lubricating effective layer of lecithin onto the surface of cookware with hand pressure.

Abstract: A clear liquid polish composition of isoamyl acetate, calcium oxide, tung oil, sodium bicarbonate, boric acid, and turpentine.

Abstract: A one-part thixotropic contact adhesive composition comprises a polychloroprene in an organic liquid which is a solvent and/or dispersing medium for it, and from 1 to 10 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the composition, of a thixotropic agent being a solid saturated hydroxy-carboxylic acid or a solid ester of a saturated hydroxy-carboxylic acid.