Abstract: A process is provided for producing a biomass-derived rheology modifier, comprising: providing a pretreated feedstock comprising cellulose-rich solids; refining the cellulose-rich solids in a first high-intensity refining unit, generating refined cellulose solids; gelling the refined cellulose solids in a second high-intensity refining unit, thereby generating gelled cellulose solids; and homogenizing the gelled cellulose solids in a high-shear homogenizer, thereby generating a biomass-derived rheology modifier. The pretreated feedstock may include kraft pulp, sulfite pulp, AVAP® pulp, soda pulp, mechanical pulp, thermomechanical pulp, and/or chemimechanical pulp, derived from wood or lignocellulosic biomass. The pretreated feedstock may be GP3+® pulp, obtained from steam or hot-water extraction of lignocellulosic biomass. These rheology modifiers may be utilized in a wide variety of applications, including water-based or oil-based hydraulic fracturing fluid formulations, as gelling agents.

Abstract: Methods are provided for enhanced production of one or more microbial biopolymers, the methods comprising co-cultivating Stigmatella aurantiaca and Acinetobacter venetianus. In certain embodiments, the one or more biopolymers are emulsan. In certain embodiments, other microbial growth by-products are produced, such as biosurfactants. Microbe-based products produced according to the subject methods are also provided, as well as their uses in, for example, oil and gas recovery, agriculture, and health care.

Abstract: Hydrophobic nanoparticle compositions include silica nanoparticles capped with asphaltene succinimide alkoxy silane (ASAS). The nanoparticles can have a particle size ranging from about 20 nm to about 10000 ?m. The nanoparticle compositions can be used as a coating for raw sand to provide a super-hydrophobic sand. The nanoparticle compositions can be used as a coating for a polyurethane (PU) sponge to provide a super-hydrophobic sponge. The super-hydrophobic sand and/or super-hydrophobic sponge can be used to collect crude oil deposited in aquatic environments as a result of petroleum crude oil spills.

Abstract: An aqueous delivery system is described including at least one surfactant and at least one water insoluble wetting agent. Further described are low surface energy substrates, such as microporous polytetrafluoroethylene, coated with such an aqueous solution so as to impart a change in at least one surface characteristic compared to the surface characteristics of the uncoated low surface energy substrate.

Abstract: The invention is directed towards methods and compositions for improving the sizing of paper using PAE. Proper sizing of paper requires that a sizing agent adequately disperse so as to evenly distribute on the paper. Proper sizing also requires that the agent not cause runnability or chemical problems with other materials or equipment used in the papermaking process. PAE displays unexpected attributes that allow it to disperse sizing agents. Best of all it is not subject to the same overdose effect of typical emulsifiers such as cationic starch. As a result PAE is an excellent option for use in sizing paper.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions including a discontinuous oil phase containing an ultraviolet radiation-absorbing polymer stabilized in a continuous aqueous phase, an oil-gelling polymer, and which are substantially free of non-polymeric ultraviolet radiation-absorbers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of emulsifiers E1 which are obtained by (a) reacting a polyol with propylene oxide or a mixture of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, to give an intermediate Z1, (b) reacting the intermediate Z1 with epichlorohydrin, forming an intermediate Z2, (c) reacting the intermediate Z2 with an adduct of ethylene oxide or a mixture of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, with a C1-C22 monoalcohol, provided that on average at least one epoxide function of the intermediate Z2 is reacted and on average at least one epoxide function originating from the intermediate Z2 is retained. Compounds E1 are suitable as emulsifiers for preparing aqueous emulsions or dispersions of epoxy resins.

Abstract: The use is described of oligoglycerol fatty acid esters, produced from (a) an acid component, selected from (a1) fatty acids of the general formula (I) R—COOH??(I) in which R stands for a saturated or unsaturated, branched or linear alkyl- or alkenyl radical with 7 to 21C atoms, and/or (a2) dicarboxylic acids and/or (a3) dimer fatty acids and/or (a4) oligomer fatty acids and/or (a5) hydroxy fatty acids with (b) a polyol component, which is selected from oligoglycerols or alkoxylates of oligoglycerols, as additive to oil-based drilling mud compositions to improve the lubricating effect of these mud systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous silicone emulsion comprising polyorganosiloxanes (POS) with Si-vinyl units and POS with SiH units, cross-linkable by polyaddition in the presence of a platinum catalyst. The emulsion also contains an agent (e.g., buffer) for setting and maintaining pH between 5 and 9 in an amount sufficient to eliminate or significantly reduce foam or gel formation; an emulsifying agent; optionally a polyaddition inhibitor and other additives such as a filler, biocide, antifoam, anti-freeze, coloring agent, synthetic latex. The emulsions can comprise three different families of dispersed silicone phase droplets (e.g., polyorganosiloxane (A), polyorganosiloxane (B) and catalyst). Such emulsions can be used in the preparation of anti-adherent coating on fibrous or non fibrous supports. The invention also concerns a method for preparing said emulsions and methods for coating supports, for example paper, using said emulsion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crosslinked glycerol or oligoglycerol ester which can be obtained by crosslinking a non-crosslinked glycerol or oligoglycerol ester which can be obtained by reacting an (A) acid phase comprising (a1) a fatty acid, (a2) a dicarboxylic acid, (a3) a dimeric fatty acid, (a4) an oligomeric fatty acid, (a5) a hydroxy fatty acid or (a6) a mixture of at least two thereof, with a (B) alcohol phase comprising (b1) monoglycerol, (b2) diglycerol, (b3) triglycerol, (b4) oligoglycerol made up of more than three glycerol units, (b5) an alkoxylate of glycerols (b1), (b2), (b3) or (b4), or (b6) a mixture of at least two thereof, forming a full or partial ester and crosslinking the full or partial ester by means of a crosslinking agent, wherein the crosslinking can take place during or after the formation of the full or partial ester.

Abstract: A composition of a microemulsion including a mixture of a combination of surfactants and co-surfactants, an oil phase and an aqueous phase is described. In addition, a method for the advanced recovery of heavy oils is described which includes the steps of injecting a bank containing a microemulsion composition, injecting a bank of a polymer solution, and injecting water. The microemulsion composition can be applied in arenitic and carbonatic reservoirs, containing oils with API below 22.3° API, in both onshore and offshore fields.

Abstract: Oligoglycerol esters of fatty acids, preferably of unsaturated fatty acids, can be used as thickeners in oil-based drilling mud compositions. The oligoglycerides are preferably employed in invert drilling muds, the oily phase of which contains paraffins.

Abstract: The use of oligoglycerol fatty acid esters, prepared from (a) an acid component chosen from (a1) fatty acids of the general formula (I) R—COOH??(I) in which R represents a saturated or unsaturated, branched or linear alkyl or alkenyl radical having 7 to 21 C atoms, and/or (a2) dicarboxylic acids and/or (a3) dimer fatty acids and/or (a4) oligomer fatty acids and/or (a5) hydroxy fatty acids with (b) a polyol component which is chosen from oligoglycerols or alkoxylates of oligoglycerols, as an additive in water-based drilling mud compositions for improving the lubricating action of these mud systems, is described.

Abstract: A cosmetic oil-in-water emulsion which comprises 1,2-hexanediol and a method of preparing same.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion, including (a) a dialkylamide; and (b) a non-ionic surfactant, is provided. An emulsion, including (a) about 30% b.w. to about 70% b.w. of a dialkylamide; (b) about 5% b.w. to about 25% b.w. of a non-ionic surfactant; and (c) 0% b.w. to about 15% b.w. of an anionic surfactant, where the amounts, with water added and optional auxiliary agents, add to 100% b.w., is also provided. A method for reducing pitch in the production of paper includes adding the emulsion to pulp.

Abstract: Provided are new compounds based on salts of aromatic acids containing perfluoroalkyl substituents. The compounds can be used as surfactants.

Abstract: A method comprising contacting a zwitterionic surfactant, co-surfactant, and water to form a microemulsifier, and contacting the microemulsifier with an oleaginous fluid under low shear conditions to form a microemulsion. A method comprising introducing a first wellbore servicing fluid comprising at least one oleaginous fluid into a wellbore, wherein the first wellbore servicing fluid forms oil-wet solids and/or oil-wet surfaces in the wellbore, and contacting the oil-wet solids and/or oil-wet surfaces in the wellbore with a second wellbore servicing fluid comprising a zwitterionic surfactant, a co-surfactant, and a brine to form a microemulsion.

Abstract: A well treatment microemulsion for use in a subterranean formation is disclosed, the microemulsion comprises a solvent blend comprising a solvent and a co-solvent; a surfactant blend comprising a surfactant, wherein the surfactant blend is able to give formation intermediate wettability properties; an alcohol; and a carrier fluid; wherein the alcohol, the solvent and surfactant blends are combined with the carrier fluid to produce the well treatment microemulsion. By intermediate wettability it is meant that the water has an advancing contact angle on the surface between 62 and 133 degrees. The associate method of treating a subterranean formation of a well with the microemulsion and the associate method of modifying the wettability of the formation with the microemulsion are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method comprising contacting a zwitterionic surfactant, co-surfactant, and water to form a microemulsifier, and contacting the microemulsifier with an oleaginous fluid under low shear conditions to form a microemulsion. A method comprising introducing a first wellbore servicing fluid comprising at least one oleaginous fluid into a wellbore, wherein the first wellbore servicing fluid forms oil-wet solids and/or oil-wet surfaces in the wellbore, and contacting the oil-wet solids and/or oil-wet surfaces in the wellbore with a second wellbore servicing fluid comprising a zwitterionic surfactant, a co-surfactant, and a brine to form a microemulsion.

Abstract: A description is given of coating compositions comprising at least one strongly basic agent to set a pH of at least 10, at least one selected vinyl ester copolymer, if desired, pigment and/or filler, and, if desired, further additives customary per se. The coating compositions can be stored without use of additional preservatives and can be used to coat substrates of all kinds.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of alkyl amido quaternary ammonium salts, and formulations thereof, as thickening agents in aqueous based fluids, especially those used in oil field applications. The quaternary ammonium salts of the present invention exhibit improved gelling characteristics.

Abstract: A process of producing a highly stable liquid crystal emulsion composition with improved qualities, in which a conventional complicated and costly process that requires specific equipment is streamlined into a simple and less costly process. A method of producing a liquid crystal emulsion composition having liquid crystal structure, comprising the steps of admixing 3 to 8 parts by weight of a hydrophilic surfactant which is a polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene alkyl ether having an HLB of 10 to 20 with 2 to 6 parts by weight of a lipophilic surfactant; admixing 5 to 10 parts by weight of the resulting admixture with 5 to 30 parts by weight of an oil component; admixing the obtained admixture with a mixture of 40 to 80 parts by weight of a water-soluble polyvalent alcohol and 8 to 40 parts by weight of water; and heating, homogeneously mixing and then cooling the thus obtained admixture.

Abstract: A monohydric-alcohol-containing emulsion that is more stable than prior art emulsions. An emulsion with tolerance to alcohol comprising a monohydric alcohol or a solution in a monohydric alcohol as a solvent; and an emulsifier; (1) the content of the monohydric alcohol or the solution thereof being 10 wt % or more, based on the total weight of the emulsion; (2) the content of the emulsifier being 0.1 to 50 wt %, based on the total weight of the emulsion; and (3) the emulsion being in the form of an O/W emulsion, W/O/W emulsion, O/W/O emulsion, or S/O/W emulsion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the treatment of hydrogen sulfide. The method preferably includes forming a solvent-surfactant blend, preparing a microemulsion by combining the solvent-surfactant blend with a carrier fluid and contacting the hydrogen sulfide with the microemulsion. In preferred embodiments, the solvent-surfactant blend includes a surfactant and a solvent selected from the group consisting of terpenes and alkyl or aryl esters of short chain alcohols.

Abstract: A method of producing a liquid crystal emulsion composition which has a viscosity of 30,000 mPa·sec or more at a 2-hold dilution and an improved stability, includes admixing a hydrophilic surfactant which is a polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene alkyl ether having an HLB of 10 to 20 with a hydrophilic surfactant having an HLB of 13 or more which is comprised of a polyoxyethylene fatty acid derivative; admixing the resulting admixture with a mixture of 5 to 10 parts by weight of the thus combined surfactants with 5 to 30 parts by weight of an oil component; admixing the resulting admixture with a mixture of 40 to 80 parts by weight of a water-soluble polyvalent alcohol and 8 to 40 parts by weight of water; and heating, homogeneously mixing and then cooling the thus obtained admixture.

Abstract: The invention concerns an oil-in-water emulsion wherein the oil droplets of a diameter in the range of 5 nm to hundreds of micrometers exhibit a nano-sized self-assembled structure with hydrophilic domains having a diameter size in the range of 0.5 to 200 nm, due to the presence of a lipophilic additive, and the oil-in-water emulsion contains a thickener or gelling agent in order to create new product consistencies and textures.

Abstract: Paper is made by providing an anionic aqueous emulsion of a size, usually a reactive anhydride size, and mixing it into a cellulosic suspension prior to drainage of the suspension to form a sheet which is then dried to provide paper (including paper board). The emulsion is preferably stabilised wholly or mainly by 0.5 to 30 parts by weight (per part by weight size) of water soluble, anionic, polymeric stabiliser, which is preferably anionic starch. Alternatively, the emulsion may be added to the cellulosic suspension while it is anionic, before mixing retention into it. The emulsion may be added to the cellulosic suspension after cationic retention aid has been added to it, the emulsion being added with, before or after mixing anionic microparticulate material or other anionic bridging aid, prior to drainage of the suspension.

Abstract: A microemulsion, including an aqueous component, a lipid, a saccharide, an alcohol, and an emulsifier is described. A process for producing a microemulsion is also described. Food or beverage products including a microemulsion are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing a solubilized composition containing an oil-soluble substance having both acid and heat resistance, including: the step of dissolving an oil-soluble substance and two or three emulsifiers selected from (1) an emulsifier E1 comprising an ester of a fatty acid having an HLB of not less than 10 and not more than 14 carbon atoms with a polyglycerol having a polymerization degree of not less than 3, (2) an emulsifier E2 comprising an ester of a fatty acid having an HLB of not less than 10 and not more than 14 carbon atoms with sucrose, or (3) an emulsifier E3 comprising lecithin in which phosphatidylcholine accounts for not less than 50% and/or lysolecithin in which lysophosphatidylcholine accounts for not less than 50% of a phospholipid content in (a) ethanol or (b) a mixed solvent of ethanol with at least one selected from the group consisting of acetone, hexane, and ethyl acetate to prepare a transparent solution; and the step of distilling the solvent off f

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a biliquid foam which does not rely upon the initial formation of a gas foam, in which a stirrer having a single or a multiplicity of blades is used, the stirrer being operated in a manner such that at least one part of the stirrer mechanism breaks the interface between the continuous polar phase used to form the biliquid foam and the air, the non-polar phase being added dropwise at least initially whilst stirring the continuous polar phase and the rate of addition of the non-polar phase being controlled so that a biliquid foam composition is formed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing finely divided oil-in-water emulsions which comprise oil, water and at least one emulsifier, which comprises a step A) producing a mixture 2, which has oil, water, at least one emulsifier and at least one cosmotropic substance, by mixing oil, water, at least one emulsifier and at least one cosmotropic substance, where the phase inversion temperature PIT2 of this mixture (Winsor IV system) is less than the phase inversion temperature PIT1 of a mixture 1 (Winsor IV system) which has no cosmotropic substances and otherwise the same composition as mixture 2, and subsequently a step B) addition of a diluent to mixture 2 to convert this mixture to an emulsion 3, where the amount of added diluent is chosen so that the resulting emulsion 3 at a pregiven temperature is not in the Winsor IV phase region.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable emulsion of an immiscible fluid and of an aqueous phase having a determined pH value. The emulsion is optimized in that it comprises an ionic surfactant and a polyampholytic polymer whose charge depends on the pH value. The respective amounts of surfactant and of polymers are determined according to the charges. Stabilization or destabilization of the emulsion is adjusted by controlling the pH value. The invention also relates to a method of stabilizing and destabilizing an emulsion comprising a surfactant combined with an ampholytic polymer.

Abstract: Improved fuel compositions and fuel additive packages are disclosed which serve to increase the combustion efficiency of conventional fuels while reducing the level of CO2 emissions generated upon the combustion of the fuels. The fuels may be essentially water-free hydrocarbon fuels such as gasoline or diesel fuel, or may be in the form of hydrosols. The additive packages of the invention include sorbitan oleate, a polyoxyethylene alcohol, an alkylene glycol, and an amine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel oil-in-water dispersions which comprise a) at least one water-insoluble oxygen-containing organic substance which is solid at room temperature and b) at least one amide compound of the formula I, ?in which the variables R, R1, R2, A, B, X and Z have the meanings given in the description and the claims, and to the use thereof as antifoams and/or deaerators in aqueous systems which have a tendency toward foam formation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition comprising ubiquinone having superior dispersion-stability in an aqueous solution and high bioavailability. The ubiquinone(s) is dispersed and emulsified in an aqueous solution of a water-soluble material in the presence of an organic acid(s) to form a protective colloid, the average particle size of the suspended particles being not more than 5 ?m. The liquid composition can be adsorbed in or carried on an excipient, or dried.

Abstract: Antifoams and/or deaeraters based on oil-in-water dispersions contain, in the hydrophobic oil phase, 3-thiaalkan-1-ols, 3-thiaoxoalkan-1-ols, 3-thiadioxoalkan-1-ols, esters of said compounds or mixtures thereof as compounds having an antifoam and/or deaerating effect, and 3-thiaalkan-1-ols, 3-thiaoxoalkan-1-ols, 3-thiadioxoalkan-1-ols, esters of said compounds or mixtures thereof are used as antifoams and/or deaeraters.

Abstract: The invention relates to an alcohol-free translucent perfuming composition in the form of a low viscosity, vaporizable oil-in-water emulsion containing at least a perfuming ingredient, a surfactant system having a hydrophilic-lipophilic ratio not less than 10 and water. The composition has been optimized so as to include significant amounts of perfume. The emulsion is also characterized by the variation of the average size of its drops during the month following its formulation, at a temperature of 45° C. and ranging between 0.1 and 30 nm.

Abstract: Furniture polishes, and methods for their use, are disclosed. The polishes are liquids in the form of a dispersion which is a biliquid foam with a thickener, where the foam is structured as an oil-in-water complex. The dispersion has an oil portion having a polysiloxane and/or a hydrocarbon oil such as a mineral oil. There is also surfactant such as one nonionic surfactant and one more polar surfactant. Water is also provided. The polish is preferably essentially free alcohols.

Abstract: The present invention relates to emulsions which remain perfectly stable over time, prepared from an emulsifier comprising at least one polyglycoside, i.e. polypentoside with or without pohexoside, in which the aliphatic radical has 16 to 18 carbon atoms, and at least one fatty alcohol having 12 to 22 carbon atoms; a process for stabilizing the emulsions; and an emulsifying agent.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymer composition for flexibilizing building materials, in the form of their aqueous dispersion or of powder redispersible in water, containing a) at least one water-insoluble, film-forming polymer of one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers capable of free radical polymerization, b) at least one compound from the group consisting of the water-soluble polymers of one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers capable of free radical polymerization, and the ionic and nonionic emulsifiers, and c) a mixture of at least two organosilicon compounds, at least one of which is an amino-functional organosilicon compound present in salt form.

Abstract: A process for metal cutting using a water-mixed cutting compound and subsequent cleansing and corrosion protective treatment wherein an oil in water emulsion is used as a cutting compound which contains; (I) an amount emulsifier system consisting of: (a) ethyoxylates/propoxylates of fatty alcohols having 8 to 18 carbon atoms in the alcohol, which contains 2 to 6 ethylene oxide units and 4 to 8 propylene oxide units; (b) fatty alcohols and/or fatty alcohols propoxylates having 12 to 24 carbon atoms in the alcohol and 0 to 3 propylene oxide units and/or distillation residues of such fatty alcohols; In a ratio by weight, a:b=1:0.2 to 0.2:1; and (ii) corrosion inhibitory; and an aqueous solution or suspension is used for cleansing an anti-corrosion treatment which contains the same emulsifier system and the corrosion inhibitors as the cutting compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions based on alkyl polyglycosides and fatty alcohols, comprising:

Abstract: Defoamers are the products of the reaction of epichlorohydrin and compounds having the formula II R3(EO)n(PO)mOH  (II) wherein R3 is an alkyl, alkenyl or arenyl group having from 4 to 22 carbon atoms; a substituted alkyl or alkenyl group having from 4 to 22 carbon atoms wherein; n is a number from 0 to 50 and m is a number from 0 to 10; wherein the mole ratio of epichlorohydrin to (II) is from about 0.60/1 to about 2/1 are extremely efficient defoamers for aqueous surfactant systems. The defoamers are added to a surfactant in an amount sufficient to reduce or eliminate foam and have the advantage of being totally dispersible in water, are readily biodegradable, contain no organic solvents and do not affect the detergency of surfactants with which they are used because they are nonionic surfactants in themselves.

Abstract: An alkyl polyglycoside and fatty alcohol composition useful as an emulsifier includes: a) 8 to 40% by weight of an alkyl polyglycoside component consisting essentially of: 0 to 20% by weight of at least one alkyl polyglycoside of formula (I): R1O(G1)x1  (I)  in which R1 is a linear or branched alkyl radical having 16 or 18 carbon atoms, G1 is a saccharide residue and x1 is between 1 and 5; 0 to 100% by weight of an alkyl polyglycoside of formula (II): R2O(G2)2  (II)  in which R2 is a linear or branched alkyl radical having 14 carbon atoms, G2 is a saccharide residue and x2 is between 1 and 5; and 0 to 100% by weight of at least one alkyl polyglycoside of formula (III): R3O(G3)x3  (III)  in which R3 is a linear or branched alkyl radical having 20 or 22 carbon atoms, G3 is a saccharide residue and x3 is between 1 and 5; and b) 60 to 92% by weight of a linear or branched aliphatic alcohol having from 14 to 22 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A natural gum is used to provide emulsification of alkenyl succinic anhydride (ASA) sizing agents for paper products. The natural gum can be nonionic, cationic, anionic, amphoteric, oxidized, derivatized or modified. The alkenyl succinic anhydride size emulsion formed with the natural gum improves stability and the film formed is evenly distributed, thereby promoting more uniform sizing of the paper product. The ratio of the ASA to natural gum in the emulsion ranges from 0.01:1 to 100:1, and preferably 0.1:1 to 20:1. The amount of ASA size is 1 lb./ton to 10 lbs./ton of finished paper product. A surfactant may be used to further improve the stability of the emulsion.

Abstract: A stable oil-in-water emulsion for use in cosmetic compositions comprising an oil phase which contains the combination of a polysaccharide such as animo-mullticarboxylate starch derivative and a dimethicone copolyol as emulsifier, and a water phase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions based on alkyl polyglycosides and fatty alcohols which enable stable fluid emulsions to be produced, and which contain These compositions generally comprise: 5 to 60% by weight of a mixture of alkyl polyglycosides essentially consisting of: 10 to 25% by weight of an alkyl polyglycoside of formula (I) R1O(G1)X1  (I) 10 to 30% by weight of an alkyl polyglycoside of formula (II) R2O(G2)X2  (II) 0 to 10% by weight of a mixture of alkyl polyglycosides of formulae (III) and (IV): R3O(G3)X3  (III) R4O(G4)X4  (IV) 40 to 80% by weight of a mixture of alkyl polyglycosides of formulae (V) and (VI): R5O(G5)X5  (V) R6O(G6)X6  (VI) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 each represent a linear or branched aliphatic radical having 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 carbon atoms respectively, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5 and G6 each represent a saccharide residue, x1, x2, x3, x4, x5 and x6 each represent a number between 1 and 5;

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions based on alkyl polyglycosides and fatty alcohols, characterized in that they comprise: *5 to 60% by weight of a mixture of alkyl polyglycosides constituted essentially of: −30 to 95% by weight of a mixture of alkyl polyglycosides of formulae (I) and (II): R1O(G1)x1  (I) R2O(G2)x2  (II) in which R1 and R2 each represent a linear or branched aliphatic radical having 16 and 18 carbon atoms respectively, G1 and G2 each represent a saccharide residue, and x1 and x2 each represent a number between 1 and 5; −70 to 5% by weight of a mixture of alkyl polyglycosides of formulae (III) and (IV): R3O(G3)x3  (III) R4O(G4)x4  (IV) in which R3 and R4 each represent a linear or branched aliphatic radical having 20 and 22 carbon atoms respectively, G3 and G4 each represent a saccharide residue, x3 and x4 each represent a number between 1 and 5; *95 to 40% by weight of one or more alcohols of formula R′OH, in which R&pr

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions, paper, thermoplastic sheets, and medical paper containing cellulose ester alkylpolyglycoside (APG) or a mixture of APG and polyether glycol, and, optionally, cellulose. The process of incorporating APG or a mixture of APG and polyether glycol in paper composed of cellulose ester fibers and cellulose fibers and to calendaring of such paper is also disclosed.

Abstract: A homogeneous, essentially nonaqueous adjuvant composition containing at least one spray oil selected from the group consisting of: (a) vegetable oils; (b) fatty acids and blends thereof; (c) esterified fatty acids or blends thereof; (d) saponified fatty acids or blends thereof; (e) N,N-dimethylamide of the formula RCON(CH3)2 (f) polybutenes of the following formula  a surfactant in an effective amount to emulsify said composition and a buffering agent in amount sufficient to reduce the pH to below about 7.