Abstract: The invention relates to application of solvent(s) to a product including at least one binder, wherein the product is a paint or coating formulation and the solvent is a compound of renewable vegetable origin, notably agricultural origin. It also relates to a paint or coating including at least one binder and one solvent, wherein the solvent is of renewable vegetable origin. Formulations are given.

Abstract: The invention relates to molecular de-airentrainer compositions comprising at least one ethoxylated ether amine and at least one acetylenic alkoxylate. The molecular de-airentrainer compositions are useful in controlling the air content of a superplasticizing mixture. The molecular de-airentrainer of the invention are useful in a variety of applications, including the preparation of cementitious mixtures, coatings and pressure sensitive adhesives.

Abstract: The invention relates to application of solvent(s) to a product including at least one binder, wherein the product is a paint or coating formulation and the solvent is a compound of renewable vegetable origin, notably agricultural origin. It also relates to a paint or coating including at least one binder and one solvent, wherein the solvent is of renewable vegetable origin. Formulations are given.

Abstract: The invention provides a water-based low VOC shoe and leather care product having good product properties and characteristics, which can be formulated by making an appropriate and careful selection of ingredients and their amounts. A shoe and leather care product according to the invention has been found to give results in the treatment of leather (shoes) closely resembling the results found when using a conventional, high VOC shoe care product. Furthermore, such favourable results can be achieved while significantly reducing the amount of organic solvents in the product.

Abstract: A wax or polish also known as a surface protectant where ones primary reason for applying it is to impart a long lasting and specific scent or fragrance to a surface, such as that of an automobile, or any other surface of choice. As a secondary consideration the product will also offer surface protection from the elements.

Abstract: An improved self-cleaning polish is obtained by adding a wax to an oil either pre-heated, or then subsequently heated, with stirring. Subsequently, and optionally, water and./or an acetic acid source, preferably vinegar, is added, either before or after partly or completely cooling the heated wax/oil mixture. Special-purpose additives may be added, such as salts, abrasives, suspending aids, preservatives, emulsifiers, colorants, fragrances, etc. However, no solvent other than the oil is necessary, a decided improvement over existing technology.

Abstract: The object is to provide a water/oil repellent composition which can simultaneously perform a water/oil treatment and a polishing treatment to leather products such as leather shoes, etc., by using one water/oil repellent composition, and can also exert excellent water/oil repellent effect and excellent polishing effect. It is constituted so that microcapsules, in which a polishing agent is encapsulated, are dispersed in a water/oil repellent agent.

Abstract: A method for cleansing and lustering a surface comprises spraying on the surface a cleansing-lustering agent essentially consisting of lanolin and an O/W emulsion composed of an emulsifying agent, a silicone oil and water thereby depositing a foamed mass of the cleansing-lustering agent on said surface and allowing the foamed mass to defoam spontaneously after a prescribed period of standing and cleanse the surface. A foaming cleansing-lustering agent is disclosed which essentially consists of lanolin and an O/W emulsion composed of an emulsifying agent, a silicone oil and water.

Abstract: The invention provides a tire polishing and protective composition including, as dissolved or dispersed in an organic solvent, 2 to 25% by weight of a silicone varnish, 0.1 to 4% by weight of a rubber type polymer and 0.1 to 10% by weight of a tackifier.

Abstract: A water-based stain having a working time of from about 1 to about 3 minutes and a tack-free drying time of from about 10 to about 15 minutes at 160.degree. F. comprises an acrylic latex, a drying oil, ester gum, a glycol, a hydrocarbonaceous solvent, and pigment.

Abstract: Refractory products such as foundry articles and composite metal-ceramic articles are prepared from a sepiolite (2 MgO.3SiO.sub.2.2H.sub.2 O) and silicate containing aluminum titanate.

Abstract: A wood finishing composition comprising about three parts by volume of an alcoholic solution of white shellac, about two parts by volume of a solution of an oil modified polyurethane resin and about one part by volume of a drying oil. The wood finishing composition produces finishes on wood comparable to prior art compositions, for example french polish, that require considerable skill and time in application.

Abstract: A waxing and protective coating composition embodying the invention comprises a mixture of wax residue such as paraffin and microcrystalline wax, chlorinated solvent, petroleum distillate, and a nonionic surfactant such as nonylphenoxypoly-(ethyleneoxy)ethanol and a small amount of [N,N,N',N'-tetrakis (2-hydroxypropyl)ethylenediamine].