Abstract: Pre-exfoliated natural or synthetic, modified or unmodified layered materials are prepared by mixing layered materials with one or more plastics additives selected from the group consisting of ultraviolet light absorbers, hindered amine light stabilizers, antioxidants, colorants, flame retardants, antimicrobials and fatty acid additives and melt extruding the mixture. The layered materials are for example modified or unmodified layered silicate clays. The galleries of the layered materials in the mixtures are expanded to a level of less than full exfoliation. The melt extruded mixtures of layered materials and additives are highly useful to prepare polymer nanocomposites.

Abstract: Compounds comprising multiple hydrophilic heads and a lipophilic tail may be employed into fluids to inhibit agglomeration of hydrates, among other things. Suitable hydrophilic heads may include secondary, tertiary, and/or quaternary ammonium cation moieties, phosphonium cation moieties, and combinations thereof. Such LDHI compounds may provide enhanced interactivity with hydrate crystals and/or hydrate-forming molecules. These compounds may be employed in fluids in various environments, such as a conduit penetrating a subterranean formation, or a conduit carrying fluid in an industrial setting.

Abstract: A prophylactic cream, ointment or deodorant for the prevention of the formation of yeast infections.

Abstract: Compounds comprising multiple hydrophilic heads and a lipophilic tail may be employed into fluids to inhibit agglomeration of hydrates, among other things. Suitable hydrophilic heads may include secondary, tertiary, and/or quaternary ammonium cation moieties, phosphonium cation moieties, and combinations thereof. Such LDHI compounds may provide enhanced interactivity with hydrate crystals and/or hydrate-forming molecules. These compounds may be employed in fluids in various environments, such as a conduit penetrating a subterranean formation, or a conduit carrying fluid in an industrial setting.

Abstract: There is provided a gel sheet that has high biocompatibility and safety, can contain both a hydrophilic medicinal agent and a hydrophobic medicinal agent, and provides an excellent feel in use during the application onto human skin or others. A gel sheet including: a lipid peptide gelator including a low molecular weight lipid peptide having a molecular weight of 1,000 or less or a pharmaceutically usable salt of the lipid peptide; and a polymeric compound, wherein the polymeric compound is included in an amount of more than 1% (w/w) and less than 50% (w/w) with respect to the total mass of the gel sheet.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions for stimulating the formation of one or more extracellular matrix components that contain a lipoaminoacid derivative of the tripeptide carnosine such as N-Octanoyl Carnosine. Also provided are compositions containing N-Octanoyl Carnosine in combination with selected tripeptide and/or tetrapeptides as well as pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic compositions containing such compositions. The invention further provides methods of using the compositions and compositions of the invention to treat, alleviate, and/or ameliorate a symptom, condition, disorder, or disease of the skin or mucosa, wherein the symptom, condition, disorder, or disease is associated with changes in extracellular matrix components.

Abstract: A spray base material containing an aqueous medium that is gelled by a low-molecular gelator in the medium, wherein the low-molecular gelator includes one or more compounds selected from low-molecular compounds capable of gelling the aqueous medium via self-assembly.

Abstract: A gelator that includes a lipid peptide of Formula (1) wherein R1 is a C9-23 aliphatic group, R2 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 alkyl group optionally having a C1-2 branched chain, R3 is a —(CH2)n—X group, n is a number from 1 to 4, and X is an amino group, a guanidino group, a —CONH2 group, or a 5-membered ring optionally having 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms, a 6-membered ring optionally having 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms, or a fused heterocycle including a 5-membered ring and a 6-membered ring that optionally has 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms; or a pharmaceutically usable salt of the lipid peptide.

Abstract: There are provided an oxygen scavenger composition and the like, which are excellent in economy in which the amount of oxygen absorbed per unit volume of the oxygen scavenger composition is large, and rusting at high humidity is inhibited. The oxygen scavenger composition of the present invention comprises (A) an iron powder, (B) a metal bromide and/or a metal iodide, and (C) a thiosulfate.

Abstract: A flexible compound comprising PVC or its co-polymers; greater than 10 to 200 parts by weight of at least one bio-based primary plasticizer comprising epoxidized fatty acid esters, wherein the fatty acids are derived from natural oils and animal fats, based on 100 parts by weight of PVC or its co-polymers; and 0.001 to 10 parts by weight of a mixed metal stabilizer comprising a zinc compound and at least one metal compound where the metal is selected from Li, Na, K, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Cd, Al, La, Ce or rare earth metals, based on 100 parts by weight of PVC or its co-polymers, wherein an atomic ratio of metal/Zn for the mixed metal stabilizer is less than 1.0.

Abstract: Hydrophilic coating compositions and methods to make and use the compositions are disclosed. The compositions include a photocatalytic pigment material made up of an inorganic pigment and a monomeric anti-oxidants and free radical scavenger that is contacted to the surface of the inorganic pigment.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions useful for biomolecule storage comprising a water soluble inorganic compound, a stabilizer, or a combination thereof. The present invention also provides methods of using the compositions of the invention to store biomolecules in the dry state and in solution, as well as sample carriers and kits comprising compositions of the invention.

Abstract: Wood preservatives, methods for protecting wood and wood-based products and/or structures utilizing the preservatives, and treated wood and wood-based articles and/or structures incorporating the preservatives are described. Methods are also provided for remediating structures already infected with mold. The subject wood preservative formulation includes a borate compound and a fatty acid. The addition of an emulsifier to the formulation further facilitates application of the treatment. The combination of a borate compound and fatty acid combination typically provide a synergistic effect compared to the additive result provided by the combination's individual components.

Abstract: The method of inhibiting free radical polymerization of styrene includes adding multi-walled carbon nanotubes are added to the styrene monomer. The addition of the multi-walled carbon nanotubes at a concentration of 5% by weight is found to provide effective inhibition of the polymerization of the styrene. Greater decreases in the conversion rate of styrene to polystyrene are found through the addition of multi-walled carbon nanotubes functionalized with a carboxylic group (COOH). Still greater decreases in the conversion rate of styrene to polystyrene are found through the addition of multi-walled carbon nanotubes functionalized with octadecylamine (C18H39N). The multi-walled carbon nanotubes may also be functionalized with other functional groups, such as octadecanoate, polyethylene glycol or phenol. The functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes only require addition at a concentration of 1% by weight to be effective in polymerization inhibition.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods of supplying a corrosion inhibitor including placing a corrosion inhibitor attached to a nanostructure carrier, placing the nanostructure carrier containing the corrosion inhibitor at a location and the nanostructure carrier is capable of releasing the corrosion inhibitor.

Abstract: On the other hand, the possibility of estimating the dopant ratio of a metal element to each ceria crystalline particle using integral-width or half-width obtained by XRD was considered as follows: an XRD peak is shifted depending on the dopant ratio of La to ceria; when La increases, an XRD peak is shifted to a lower angle; in XRD performed on a raw material obtained by mixing ceria crystalline particles having different dopant ratio, peaks corresponding to the respective dopant ratio exist close to each other; as a result, a peak width is widened; accordingly, the dopant ratio of a metal element to each ceria crystalline particles are supposed to vary when integral-width and half-width obtained by XRD are large. Thus, it was revealed for the first time that integral-width and half-width obtained by XRD indicate variations in dopant ratio. It should be noted that from the direct proportional relationship between the dopant ratio x and the integral-width for dopant ratio ranging from 0.35 to 0.

Abstract: A nano-clay material that exhibits improved compatibility with polymers is described. The nano-clay material may be mixed with polymers to produce a nano-clay polymer nanocomposite material including reduced levels of clay loading. Methods for making the nano-clay nanocomposite material and articles of manufacture from the nanocomposite material are also described.

Abstract: The present invention refers to new active nanocomposite materials, comprising a matrix and additives. The present invention also describes a process for obtaining these nanocomposite materials and their use in various industry sectors.

Abstract: A composition comprises at least one carrier fluid, precursors of a phosphate glass, and a plurality of filler nanoparticles having a mean aspect ratio of at least about 100. The composition can be applied to a composite substrate to form an oxidation protection coating including at least one phosphate glass barrier layer with a plurality of filler nanoparticles. A related method for limiting a catalytic oxidation reaction of a composite substrate is also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nanocomposite materials comprising nanoclays as support of metal oxide particles which give the materials multi-functional properties. Said properties are obtained through the formulation of a specific type of additives based on layers of natural and/or synthetic clays which are intercalated with metal oxides with antimicrobial and/or oxygen sequestrating and/or catalytic and/or self-cleaning and/or anti-abrasive capacity; and which may optionally contain other organic, metal, inorganic compounds or combination thereof which may exercise a role of compatibilization and/or dispersion and/or increase in the functionality of the metal oxides and/or providing new functionalities, both passive of physical strengthening and active such as biocide character, antioxidant and chemical-species absorbers. Furthermore, the present invention discloses the use of said materials for multi-sector applications.

Abstract: An oxygen-scavenging mixture comprising: (I) an oxidizable metal component; (II) an electrolyte component selected from the group consisting of KCl and CaCl2, and (III) a non-electrolytic, acidifying component.

Abstract: A process for inhibiting polymerization of an aromatic vinyl compound during the stage of producing, purifying, storing or transporting the aromatic vinyl compound which not only inhibits an initial polymerization but also inhibits polymerization efficiently over a long period of time and which is excellent in handleability. The process involves the step of adding a nitrogenous aromatic compound in combination with a sulfonic acid compound to the aromatic vinyl compound during the production, purification, storage of transportation thereof.

Abstract: This disclosure refers to the fabrication of an active oxygen-absorbing compound composed of a sodium erythorbate and a non-organic salt of a transition metal encapsulated through the sol-gel method in a silica matrix. This compound can be part of the package's structure for oxidation-sensitive products or contained in the surrounding atmosphere to decrease the oxygen concentration. This application describes the method for the fabrication of the oxygen-absorber, as well as its encapsulation and incorporation in polymeric matrixes.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a granule mass containing an antioxidant as a main component, which is excellent in flowability, produces little dust from an additive, and can be prepared by a simple facility when an additive such as an antioxidant is added to a plastic such as polyolefin, and affords a plastic having thermal stability which is hardly ununiformized, and a process for producing the same. There is provided a granule mass comprising a granule containing a phenol-based antioxidant represented by the following formula (1) and a sulfur-based antioxidant represented by the following formula (2), wherein a content of the sulfur-based antioxidant (2) relative to a total of 100 parts by weight of phenol-based antioxidant (1) and the sulfur-based antioxidant (2) is 3 to 70 parts by weight.

Abstract: Methods for protecting fruit, vegetables and ornamentals against post harvest microbial decay by applying systemic acquired resistance inducers in combination with sorbic acid, and/or one or more of its alkali metal salts, and/or phosphorous acid, and/or one or more of its alkali metal salts.

Abstract: There are provided an oxygen scavenger composition and the like, which are excellent in economy in which the amount of oxygen absorbed per unit volume of the oxygen scavenger composition is large, and rusting at high humidity is inhibited. The oxygen scavenger composition of the present invention comprises (A) an iron powder, (B) a metal bromide and/or a metal iodide, and (C) a thiosulfate.

Abstract: An oxygen-scavenging mixture comprising the components (I) a nano-sized oxidizable metal component wherein the average particle size of the metal is 1 to 1000 nm and wherein the metal is unsupported or supported by a carrier material, (II) an electrolyte component, and (III) a non-electrolytic, acidifying component.

Abstract: There is provided an antioxidant agent capable of preventing scale from being produced on the surface of a heated metallic starting material more effectively than the conventional antioxidant agent. The antioxidant agent according to the present invention contains a plurality of glass frits having different softening points and an inorganic compound having a melting point not higher than 600° C. The inorganic compound mainly softens in the low-temperature range of about 600° C. The plurality of glass frits mainly soften in the low-temperature range of about 600 to 1300° C. Therefore, the antioxidant agent covers the surface of metallic starting material in a broad temperature range, oxidizes the surface of metallic starting material, and prevents the production of scale.

Abstract: A copper wiring material surface protective liquid is provided that is used in production of a semiconductor circuit device containing copper wiring, and consists of an aqueous solvent and an acetylene alcohol compound containing at least 3-phenyl-2-propyn-1-ol. A method for producing a semiconductor circuit device is provided that contains: forming an insulating film and/or a diffusion preventing film on a silicon substrate; then forming a copper film by a sputtering; then forming a copper film or a copper alloy film containing 80% by mass or more of copper thereon by a plating method; and flattening the film by a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) method, thereby providing a semiconductor substrate containing a flattened copper wiring, in which the semiconductor substrate having an exposed surface of a copper wiring material is treated by making in contact with the copper wiring material surface protective liquid.

Abstract: The present invention relates a metal passivator additive comprising: a rare earth component; alumina; clay; colloidal silica; and a zeolite having high silica to alumina ratio.

Abstract: The invention provides a protein-free solution for cell cryopreservation, which comprises 1-23 w/v % of cell membrane protectant, 1.0-16 w/v % of permeable intracellular protectant, 3.0-28 w/v % of cell sedimentation stabilizer, and the balance of pH buffer solution. The cell cryopreservation solution of the invention consists of chemical substances only, without any protein content. The components are stable and controllable. The cell cryopreservation solution has long shelf life, high stability between different batches and good protection of cells, and has no effect on the characteristics, normal growth and differentiation of cells; besides, the recovery rate of the cells cryopreserved by the cell cryopreservation solution is high.

Abstract: Methods of incorporating an antioxidant into a medical device including a polymer are described, and methods of packaging medical devices.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods of supplying a corrosion inhibitor including placing a corrosion inhibitor attached to a nanostructure carrier, placing the nanostructure carrier containing the corrosion inhibitor at a location and the nanostructure carrier is capable of releasing the corrosion inhibitor.

Abstract: A method for preserving and processing cell-free nucleic acids located within a blood sample is disclosed, wherein a blood sample containing cell-free nucleic acids is treated to reduce both blood cell lysis and nuclease activity within the blood sample. The treatment of the sample aids in increasing the amount of cell-free nucleic acids that can be identified and tested while maintaining the structure and integrity of the nucleic acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for isolating and purifying nucleic acids, preferably comprising genomic DNA, from biological samples comprising the steps of lysing the sample using a lysis buffer comprising a source of anionic surfactant ions, optionally disintegrating the RNA present in the lysate, precipitating the surfactant ions from the lysate, and separating the nucleic acids from the precipitate and further contaminants by size-exclusion chromatography. The invention furthermore relates to a lysis buffer, a method of lysing cells and a kit for the isolation and purification of nucleic acids.

Abstract: Methods of improving the oxidation stability of a lubricating engine oil composition comprising the step of (i) bringing the lubricating engine oil composition into contact with a solid state antioxidant. An engine and an oil filter comprising a solid state antioxidant are also disclosed. A dipstick which is coated with a solid state antioxidant is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions useful for biomolecule storage comprising a water soluble inorganic compound, a stabilizer, or a combination thereof. The present invention also provides methods of using the compositions of the invention to store biomolecules in the dry state and in solution, as well as sample carriers and kits comprising compositions of the invention.

Abstract: A process for inhibiting polymerization of an aromatic vinyl compound during the stage of producing, purifying, storing or transporting the aromatic vinyl compound which not only inhibits an initial polymerization but also inhibits polymerization efficiently over a long period of time and which is excellent in the handleability. The process involves the step of adding a nitrogenous aromatic compound in combination with a sulfonic acid compound to the aromatic vinyl compound during the production, purification, storage of transportation thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stabilizer system comprising a thermal stabilizer and a supported, at least partly calcined dolomite of the formula Mt1X1*CaX2 where Mt1=Mg or Zn; X1=O or (OH)2; X2=O; (OH)2 or CO3, wherein the calcined dolomite has been supported with a metal perchlorate of the formula Mt2(ClO4)m*nH2O where Mt2=Li, Na, K, Mg, Ca, Ba, Zn, Al, La, Ce; m=1, 2 or 3, m being selected so as to compensate for the charge of the metal ion Mt2; n=0 to 3 and wherein the stabilizer system does not comprise any of the compounds selected from the group consisting of (B) and (C) when Mt1 is Mg, and wherein (B) at least one nitrogen-containing organic compound is selected from the group consisting of (B1) and (B2), (B1) being a tert-alkanolamine and (B2) being an enaminone or a urea, and (C) an alkaline earth metal aluminohydroxocarbonate of the formula (C) (M1?xZnx)yAl2(OH)4+2y CO3* zH2O (C) where M=magnesium or/and calcium; x=0 to 0.5; y=2 to 8 and z=0 to 12.

Abstract: The invention relates to nitrogen-containing inorganic carrier materials, more particularly to inorganic carrier materials containing organically bonded nitrogen, to their preparation and also to their use for stabilizing iodine-containing compounds, and also to binder formulations comprising them and to the use thereof for protecting industrial materials.

Abstract: A method for producing a granular composition including the steps of: stirring and granulating a mixture containing not less than 3 parts by weight and not more than 80 parts by weight of a phenol compound represented by the formula (1): wherein R1 is an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, X is an n-valent alcohol residue having 1 to 18 carbon atoms optionally containing a heteroatom, a cyclic group, or a heteroatom and a cyclic group, and n is an integer of 1 to 4, and not less than 20 parts by weight and not more than 50 parts by weight of a binder to obtain a granular agglomerate; and cracking the granular agglomerate at a temperature equal to or lower than the melting point of the binder and equal to or higher than the temperature which is 10° C. lower than the melting point, through a cracking machine equipped with a separation mechanism capable of recovering a granule having a particle size of not more than 5 mm, and a cracking mechanism, to obtain a granule.

Abstract: A method for producing a granular composition including the steps of: stirring and granulating a mixture containing not less than 3 parts by weight and not more than 80 parts by weight of a phenol compound represented by the formula (1): wherein R1 is an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, X is an n-valent alcohol residue having 1 to 18 carbon atoms optionally containing a heteroatom, a cyclic group, or a heteroatom and a cyclic group, and n is an integer of 1 to 4, and not less than 3 parts by weight and less than 20 parts by weight of a binder to obtain a granular agglomerate; and cracking the granular agglomerate at a temperature of not lower than 25° C. and lower than the temperature which is 10° C. lower than the melting point of the binder, through a cracking machine equipped with a separation mechanism capable of recovering a granule having a particle size not more than 5 mm, and a cracking mechanism, to obtain a granule.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a white turbid dispersion liquid of a chemical for rubber, containing the chemical for rubber at a concentration of 1% by mass or more; a method for producing the white turbid dispersion liquid of a chemical for rubber, containing mixing a solution containing a chemical for rubber dissolved in a good solvent for the chemical for rubber, with a poor solvent for the chemical for rubber; and a wet master batch containing a chemical for rubber, containing a liquid mixture containing the white turbid dispersion liquid of a chemical for rubber, and a rubber latex, or a rubber latex and a filler slurry, the liquid mixture being coagulated, and thus provides: the dispersion liquid of a chemical for rubber that is for making various chemicals for rubber be contained in a rubber wet master batch with good dispersibility; the method for producing the same; and the rubber master batch that provides a rubber composition enhanced in thermal aging resistance, reinforcing property, elastic mod

Abstract: A granular composition comprising an organic compound having a melting point of 30 to 100° C., and a compound represented by the formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a C1-8 alkyl group, or a C5-8 cycloalkyl group, R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-8 alkyl group, and X represents a single bond, a sulfur atom, an oxygen atom, a C1-8 alkylidene group or a C5-8 cycloalkylidene group.

Abstract: A degrading agent composition for use in manufacturing a tissue product generally includes a degrading agent, a degradation inhibiting carrier, and a non-ionic surfactant. The non-ionic surfactant stabilizes the viscosity of the composition as a function of time. The degrading agent composition can be used in combination with a temporary wet strength agent to produce a tissue product exhibiting high initial wet tensile strength and desirable decay properties. Processes for forming the tissue product and pumpable fluids containing the degrading agent composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: Mixtures comprising inorganic compounds and effect substances, where the inorganic compounds are present as agglomerates and these agglomerates have a specific surface area greater than 10 m2/g, a particle size of from 1 to 20 ?m, a loss on ignition of from 1 to 20%, a carbon content of from 0.1 to 5%, a methanol wettability of from 10 to 90% and an effect substance absorption of from 100 g to 4000 g, based on 100 g of inorganic compound. These mixtures comprise, as effect substances, UV absorbers, stabilizers, antioxidants, flame retardants, antifogging additives, lubricants, plasticizers, antistats, dyes, optical brighteners, IR dyes or biocides. The inorganic compounds are selected from the group of oxides, carbonates, hydrogencarbonates, phosphates, sulfates, hydroxides, silicates and sulfides and comprise alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or transition metals.

Abstract: Under the presence of at least one out of copper, manganese, nickel, cobalt, iron, zinc, and compounds thereof, a tetravalent titanium salt solution and a basic solution are reacted together to form a hydroxide of titanium and the above metal, and then the titanium hydroxide is peroxidated with an oxidizing agent to manufacture an aqueous liquid or dispersion having therein titanium oxide fine particles having peroxy groups; by using this alone to form a coating film adjacent to a coating film of an organic dye or pigment, or using this to form a coating film together with an organic dye or pigment, a drop in decorativeness of color due to fading or discoloration of a coating material, a printed article, a building material, a fiber, an organic polymer resin product or the like can be prevented, and moreover surface anti-soiling and hydrophilic properties can be realized.

Abstract: A novel class of agents has been identified to serve as cell-guard agents and/or target-specific supplements to increase cell quality and yield, as well as select for target cell populations. Laboratory experiments have demonstrated the use of cell-guard agents and/or target-specific supplements in the bioprocessing of cells as well as in selecting out a desired cell population. Several potential additive agents (both natural and synthetic) have been identified during these studies, including Vitamin D3, NAC, resveratrol, salubrinal, AKT, and tunicamycin (among others) that hold promise for application in cell models. In one embodiment, hypothermic stress regimes are utilized. In another embodiment, normothermic conditions are utilized while other stressors are tested in the processing. The methods of maintaining mass cell cultures and/or selecting out particular cell populations for further research and clinical use represents an important step in therapeutic discovery.

Abstract: A stabilized composition consists essentially of unsaturated hydrocarbon-based materials, and a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of a hydroxybenzophenone and a nitroxyl radical based stabilizer. A method for stabilizing unsaturated hydrocarbon-based precursor material against the polymerization comprises providing a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of a hydroxybenzophenone and a nitroxyl radical based stabilizer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wood preservative, which wood preservative contains vegetable oils processed from crude tall oil, such as resin acids and fatty acids. The wood preservative according to the invention is characterized by that the wood preservative is crude tall oil, from which have been removed neutral components contained by the crude tall oil, especially compounds acting as the breeding ground and nutriment of rot fungi and/or compounds causing esterification reactions, such as fatty alcohols and/or steroid groups, such as sitosterol and sitostanol. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing wood preservative according to the invention.