| DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC Patent applications |
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| 20160142008 | Photovoltaic Devices With Improved Connector and Electrical Circuit Assembly - Photovoltaic devices | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160130206 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF LIGHTLY-BRANCHED HYDROPHOBES AND THE CORRESPONDING SURFACTANTS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - Processes to prepare lightly branched surfactant products comprise combining at least one olefin and a coordination-insertion catalyst under conditions such that at least one oligomer product is formed. The surfactant products comprise a main carbon chain containing an average of between 0.5 and 2.5 branches, wherein more than 50% of the branches are ethyl branches, wherein the branches are located more than one carbon away from each end of the main carbon chain in more than 20% of surfactant product molecules | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160130160 | PROCESS FOR REDUCING THE TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON IN WASTEWATER - The present invention relates to a process for reducing the total organic carbon (TOC) in an aqueous mixture M1 obtained as wastewater from a process for the preparation of an olefin oxide, the process for reducing the TOC comprising: (a) contacting the mixture M1 which contains at least one oxygenate having from 1 to 16 carbon atoms with an adsorbing agent and adsorbing at least a portion of an oxygenate at the adsorbing agent; (b) separating an aqueous mixture M2 from the adsorbing agent, the mixture M2 being depleted of the oxygenate adsorbed in (a); and (c) separating an oxygenate from the mixture M2 obtained in (b) by subjecting the mixture M2 to reverse osmosis in at least one reverse osmosis unit containing a reverse osmosis membrane obtaining an aqueous mixture M3 being depleted of this oxygenate. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160122259 | HYPERBRANCHED ETHYLENE-BASED OILS AND GREASES - A process to prepare a relatively inexpensive utility fluid comprises contacting together ethylene and a coordination-insertion catalyst and, optionally, an alpha-olefin, in a continuously-fed backmixed reactor zone under conditions such that a mixture of a hyperbranched oligomer and a branched oligomer is formed. The hyperbranched oligomer has an average of at least 1.5 methine carbons per oligomer molecule, and at least 40 methine carbons per one-thousand total carbons, and at least 40 percent of the methine carbons is derived from the ethylene, and the average number of carbons per molecule is from 25 to 100, and at least 25 percent of the hyperbranched oligomer molecules has a vinyl group and can be separated from the branched oligomer, which has an average number of carbons per molecule of up to 20. The coordination-insertion catalyst is characterized as having an ethylene/octene reactivity ratio up to 20 and a kinetic chain length up to 20 monomer units. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160121311 | NOVEL IRON-BASED CATALYSTS AND TREATMENT PROCESS THEREFOR FOR USE IN FISCHER-TROPSCH REACTIONS - A Fischer-Tropsch catalyst, useful for conversion of synthesis gas to olefins, is prepared from a catalyst precursor composition including iron oxide and an alkali metal on a substantially inert support, and then treated by a process including as ordered steps (1) reduction in a hydrogen-containing atmosphere at a pressure of 0.1 to 1 M Pa and a temperature from 280° C. to 450° C.; (2) carburization in a carbon monoxide-containing atmosphere at a pressure from 0.1 to 1 M Pa and a temperature from 200° C. to less than 340° C.; and (3) conditioning in a hydrogen- and carbon monoxide-containing atmosphere at a pressure from 0.1 to 2 MPa and a temperature from 280° C. to 340° C. The resulting catalyst exhibits at least one improvement selected from (1) increased overall activity; (2) reduced break-in time; (3) slowed rate of deactivation; and (4) increased time to onset of deactivation; when compared to an otherwise identical catalyst precursor composition treated by one or some, but not all, of the given steps and/or under different conditions. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160120199 | LOW-FAT NON-PROTEIN WHIPPABLE TOPPING COMPOSITION - A low-fat whippable topping composition comprising: (a) 7 to 24% by weight of water-soluble carbohydrates, (b) 8 to 16% by weight of fat, (c) 0.3 to 1.5% by weight of emulsifier, (d) 0.2 to 1% by weight of optionally methylated hydroxypropyl cellulose, preferably hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, (e) 0.05 to 0.5% by weight of carboxymethyl cellulose, (f) 0 to 1% by weight of non-protein hydrocolloid stabilizer different from components (a), (d) and (e), (g) 0 to less than 0.2% by weight of protein, and (h) 53 to 84% by weight of water, wherein the weight ratio of optionally methylated hydroxypropyl cellulose (d) to carboxymethyl cellulose (e) is within the range of from 1.7:1 to 3.5:1. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160115140 | PART-STREAM DISTILLATION - A continuous process for the preparation of propylene oxide, comprising (a) reacting propene, optionally admixed with propane, with hydrogen peroxide in a reaction apparatus in the presence of acetonitrile as solvent, obtaining a stream S0 containing propylene oxide, acetonitrile, water, at least one further component B, optionally propene and optionally propane, wherein the normal boiling point of the at least one component B is higher than the normal boiling point of acetonitrile and wherein the decadic logarithm of the octanol-water partition coefficient (log K | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160114047 | COMPOSITION FOR APPLICATION TO A MUCOSA COMPRISING A METHYLCELLULOSE - A composition designed for application to a mucosa comprises a tonicity-adjusting agent, a methylcellulose, and a liquid diluent, wherein the methylcellulose has anhydroglucose units joined by 1-4 linkages wherein hydroxy groups of anhydroglucose units are substituted with methyl groups such that s23/s26 is 0.36 or less, wherein s23 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 3-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups and wherein s26 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 6-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160108239 | POLYOLEFIN ELASTOMER AND POLYSILOXANE BLENDS - Crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising (a) a polyolefin elastomer having hydrolysable silane groups, (b) a hydroxyl-terminated polysiloxane, (c) a polyalkoxy silane compatibilizer, and (d) a condensation catalyst. Also described are methods for preparing such crosslinkable polymeric compositions, processes for crosslinking such polymeric compositions, and the resulting crosslinked polymeric compositions themselves. Such compositions can be employed in a variety of articles of manufacture, particularly in the wire and cable industry. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160106296 | FILTER MODULE WITH END CAPS INCLUDING INTEGRAL VALVES - Provided is a filter module which includes: i) an elongated housing extending along an axis between a first and second end and defining an inner chamber; ii) a plurality of hollow fiber membranes comprising a semi-permeable cylindrical wall enclosing a lumen, wherein the membranes extend axially within the inner chamber between the first and second end; iii) a first end cap assembly comprising: a base secured to the first end of the housing, a feed port defining a passageway in fluid communication with the inner chamber, and a gas port adapted for connection to a source of pressurized gas and defining a passageway in fluid communication with the inner chamber; and iv) a second end cap assembly comprising: a base secured to the second end of the housing, a permeate port defining a passageway in fluid communication the lumens of the hollow fiber membranes, and a purge port defining a passageway in fluid communication with the inner chamber. The first end cap assembly includes an integral valve for controlling fluid flow through at least one of the gas port and feed port, and the second end cap assembly includes an integral valve for controlling fluid flow through at least one of the permeate port and purge port. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160102153 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING LITHIUM CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE - Prepare lithium carboxymethyl cellulose by treating sodium carboxymethyl cellulose with a weak acid to form an acid from of carboxymethyl cellulose and then treating the acid form of the carboxymethyl cellulose with lithium chloride. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160090476 | LOW DENSITY ETHYLENE-BASED POLYMER COMPOSITIONS WITH HIGH MELT STRENGTH AND MID-HIGH DENSITY CONTROL - The invention provides a composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, and a second ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, such composition comprising the following properties: a) a melt index (12) from 2.0 to 10 dg/min; b) a density from 0.922 to 0.935 g/cc; and wherein the second ethylene-based Hyper polymer is present in an amount from 60 to 95 weight percent, based on the sum of the weight of the first polymer and the second polymer; and wherein the second ethylene-based polymer has a density greater than, or equal to, 0.924 g/cc; and wherein the first ethylene-based polymer has a melt index less than 2.5 dg/min | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160083908 | A PAPER COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A new paper composition comprising, a) from 15 wt. % to 70 wt. % a hiding composite comprising based on the total weight of the hiding composite, from 30 wt. % to 75 wt. % pigment particles and from 25 wt. % to 70 wt. % a thermoplastic polymer. The pigment particles are hydrophobically treated with the surface tension of the pigment particles being from 0.1 to 50 mN/m, and the surface tension difference between the pigment particles and the thermoplastic polymer being less than 40 mN/m; and b) from 30 wt. % to 85 wt. % a paper pulp. Process of making such a new paper composition. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160083643 | ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY METHOD EMPLOYING A BIODEGRADABLE BRINE TOLERANT FOAM-FORMING COMPOSITION - This invention relates to a foam-forming composition and method of use thereof for enhanced oil recovery. Said foam-forming composition comprises an anionic sulfonate surfactant wherein the anionic sulfonate surfactant is biodegradable and has low aquatic toxicity. The method for recovering oil from a reservoir comprises the periodic injection of gas and said foam-forming composition into the reservoir and contacting the oil in the reservoir with the foam so as to assist in the recovery of oil from the reservoir. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160083571 | A POLYOLEFIN BLEND COMPOSITION AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - The instant invention provides a polyolefin blend composition, process for producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The polyolefin blend composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) from 75 to 97 percent by weight of one or more random propylene copolymers having a DSC melting point in the range of from 120° C. to 160° C., and a melt flow rate (MFR) in the range of from 1 to 120 g/10 minutes; (b) from 3 to 25 percent by weight of one or more ethylene ?-olefin copolymers having a melt index (I2) in the range of from 100 to 1500 g/10 minutes, a density in the range of 0.860 to 0.910 g/cm3, and a molecular weight (Mw) in the range of from 10,000 to 50,000 g/mole, wherein said ethylene ?-olefin copolymer is homogenously branched copolymer, and wherein said ethylene ?-olefin copolymer is linear or substantially linear; (c) optionally from 5 to 15 percent by weight of one or more propylene ?-olefin interpolymers having a DSC melting point in the range of less than 110° C., a heat of fusion in the range of less than 50 Joules/gram, and a crystallinity in the range of from at least 1 percent by to 40 percent by weight, and a melt flow rate in the range of less than 80 g/10 minutes. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160081384 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF A METHYLCELLULOSE - A process for preparing an aqueous solution of a methylcellulose having anhydroglucose units joined by 1-4 linkages wherein hydroxy groups of anhydroglucose units are substituted with methyl groups such that s23/s26 is 0.36 or less, wherein s23 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 3-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups and wherein s26 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 6-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups, comprises the step of mixing the methylcellulose with an aqueous liquid at a temperature of not higher than 10° C. at a shear rate of at least 1000 s | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160052183 | Method to Manufacture Multi-Layer Electrical Article - A process for making a multilayered article, the process comprising the steps of: (A) Providing a mold comprising: (1) A mold housing comprising (a) at least one injection port, and (b) defining a mold cavity within which are positioned two deformable, pre-molded polymeric sheets; and (2) A removable, hollow core equipped with at least one vent, the removable, hollow core positioned between and space apart from the two polymeric sheets; (B) injecting under high pressure a viscous, crosslinkable, thermoplastic polymer into the mold cavity between the two polymeric sheets and around the removable core, (C) Drawing a vacuum on the mold cavity through both the vent in the mold housing and the vent in the removable, hollow core before, during and/or after the polymer has been injected into the mold; (D) Forming a less than fully cured multilayered article in the mold cavity; and (E) Removing the less than fully cured multilayer article from the mold cavity. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160046749 | PHOTOACID GENERATOR COMPOUND, POLYMER COMPRISING END GROUPS CONTAINING THE PHOTOACID GENERATOR COMPOUND, AND METHOD OF MAKING - A compound has formula (I): | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160031765 | POLYURETHANE ENCAPSULATE - Embodiments relate to a polyurethane coating film that has improved water barrier properties combined with mechanical strength. According to embodiments, a polyurethane encapsulate includes a polyurethane film that is a reaction product of an aromatic isocyanate and a polyol, and the polyol includes a butylene oxide based polyether polyol in an amount of at least 35 wt % based on a total weight of the polyol. The polyurethane encapsulate further includes a particulate material that is enclosed by the polyurethane film. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160017384 | FERMENTATION BASED ON HYDROLYZED CORN AND/OR SUGAR CANE MASH TO PRODUCE PROPIONIC ACID - A process to prepare propionic acid comprises preparing a fermentation broth of water; at least 30 weight percent hydrolyzed corn mash solids, hydrolyzed sugar cane mash solids, or a combination thereof, based on the combined weight of the fermentation broth as a whole; and | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160002394 | GLYCOLIDE-BASED POLYESTERS - A polymer comprises reaction product of (a) one or more diacid, diester thereof, glycolide, and (b) one or more polyol, wherein component (a) comprises glycolide or combinations thereof, and component (b) comprises one or more polyol comprising a mixture of 1,3-cyclohexanedimethanol and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, or 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, or combinations thereof. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20150376333 | METHOD FOR EXTRACTING OIL FROM A POWDER - A process includes: (a) providing a powder containing hydrophilic particulates and hydrocarbon liquid; (b) providing polyolefin beads; and (c) forming a combination by combining the polyolefin beads with the powder. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20150375482 | FILM COMPOSITION FOR PAPER THERMAL LAMINATION APPLICATION - Provided is a multilayer film comprising a skin layer comprising an anhydride and/or carboxylic acid functionalized ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer having a melting point in the range of from 50 to 89 ° C., wherein the anhydride and/or carboxylic acid is present in an amount of from 0.02 to 0.3 percent by weight of the polyethylene based resin. The multilayer film further comprises a substrate layer comprising a resin selected from the group consisting of polypropylene or polyethylene terephthalate. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20150374831 | NOVEL ESTERIFIED CELLULOSE ETHERS OF LOW VISCOSITY - Esterified cellulose ethers which comprise (i) aliphatic monovalent acyl groups or (ii) groups of the formula —C(O)—R—COOA, wherein R is a divalent aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon group and A is hydrogen or a cation, or (iii) a combination of aliphatic monovalent acyl groups and groups of the formula —C(O)—R—COOA, which have a viscosity of up to 2.33 mPa·s, measured as a 2.0 wt % solution of the esterified cellulose ether in 0.43 wt % aqueous NaOH at 20° C., and which have a viscosity of up to 13 mPao·s, measured as a 10 wt % solution of the esterified cellulose ether in acetone at 20° C. are useful for preparing solid dispersions comprising drugs. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20150369822 | METHOD T0 MAKE AN AQUEOUS POUR POINT DEPRESSANT DISPERSION COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to an aqueous pour point depressant dispersion composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer, preferably ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA); a dispersing agent; water; optionally an aqueous freezing point depressant; and optionally a stabilizing agent wherein the volumn average particle size of the dispersed thermoplastic polymer is equal to or less than 1 micrometers and a method to make and use said composition. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150368431 | EPOXIDIZED-FATTY-ACID-ALKYL-ESTER PLASTICIZERS FROM NATURAL-OIL SOAP STOCK AND METHODS FOR MAKING SUCH EPOXIDIZED-FATTY-ACID-ALKYL-ESTER PLASTICIZERS - Epoxidized fatty acid alkyl esters produced, at least in part, from a natural-oil soap stock and methods for making such epoxidized fatty acid alkyl esters. Epoxidized fatty acid alkyl esters can be employed in plasticizer compositions in combination with at least one epoxidized natural oil. Such plasticizers can be employed in preparing polymeric compositions comprising a polymeric resin, such as polyvinyl chloride, and the plasticizer. Such polymeric compositions can, in turn, be employed in making various articles of manufacture, such as coatings or jackets for wires and cables. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150368427 | A Composition, Connector, Process for Improving Bonding Between Two or More Means for Conveying Fluids, and System for Conveying Fluids - A composition comprising: (a) a thermoplastic polymer; (b) a plurality of particles, each said particle having core-shell structure and comprising, (i) a core comprising one or more magnetic materials and (ii) a shell comprising silicon dioxide; wherein the composition comprises particles (b) in an amount from 2 to 15 wt % is provided. Further provided is a connector comprising the composition, a system comprising the connector and a process for improving bonding between two or more means for conveying fluids. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150367288 | COMPOSITE POLYAMIDE MEMBRANE INCLUDING DISSOLVABLE POLYMER COATING - A thin film composite membrane including a thin film polyamide layer positioned between a porous support and an outer coating, and a humectant; wherein the membrane has an A-value of at least 8 l/m | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150367287 | SPLICED FIBER-REINFORCED OUTER SHELL FOR CYLINDRICAL FILTRATION ELEMENT - A filtration element with a fiber-reinforced shell and a method for fabricating the same. The fabrication method including the steps of: i) coating a multi-strand fiber with a liquid resin, ii) winding the coated fiber about the cylindrical filtration element, and iii) solidifying the resin to form a fiber-reinforced shell. The method is characterized by utilizing a spliced fiber formed by: a) aligning an end of a first multi-strand fiber with an end of a second multi-stand fiber such that the aligned fibers extend along a common axis (X), b) wrapping a layer of a heat-shrinkable film about the outer diameter of the aligned ends of the fibers wherein heat-shrinkable film includes a layer of adhesive that contacts the overlapping strands of the fibers, and c) heating the film so that the film draws inward upon the aligned ends of each fiber and forms an integral bond such that the effective cross-sectional area of a section of fiber. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150367258 | FILTRATION ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ABUTTING FILTRATION ELEMENTS WITH END CAPS FORMING COMMON ANNULAR GROOVE - A filter assembly ( | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150361312 | WATERBORNE ADHESIVES - Provided is an adhesive composition comprising a continuous aqueous medium and further comprising (i) particles of a polymer dispersed in said aqueous medium; and (ii) particles comprising fatty amide and one or more fatty acid, wherein 50 mole % or more of said fatty acid is in the carboxylate form, and wherein the weight ratio of said fatty amide to said fatty acid is from 0.12:1 to 2.3:1, wherein said particles comprising fatty amide and one or more fatty acid are dispersed in said aqueous medium. Also provided is a method of bonding substrates using such an adhesive composition and a bonded structure made by such a method. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150353810 | CEMENTING COMPOSITION COMPRISING NONIONIC HYDROPHOBICALLY-MODIFIED CELLULOSE ETHERS AND ITS USE - Disclosed is a composition and a method for cementing a casing in a borehole of a well using an aqueous cementing composition comprising (a) water, (b) a cementing composition comprising (i) a hydraulic cement, (ii) a hydrophobically modified polymer, (iii) a dispersant, and optionally (iv) one or more other additives conventionally added to aqueous cementing compositions useful in cementing casings in the borehole of wells. Preferably the hydrophobically modified hydroxyethyl cellulose has an ethylene oxide molar substitution of from 0.5 to 3.5, a hydrophobe degree of substitution of from 0.001 to 0.025, and a weight-average molecular weight of from 500,000 to 4,000,000 Daltons and the dispersant is sulfonated polymer, melamine formaldehyde condensate, a naphthalene formaldehyde condensate, a branched or non-branched polycarboxylate polymer. Preferably, the aqueous cementing composition is pumped downwardly into said casing, pumped upwardly into the annulus surrounding said casing until said aqueous composition fills that portion of the annular space desired to be sealed, and then maintaining said aqueous cementing composition in place until the cement sets. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150353674 | EPOXY RESIN HARDENER COMPOSITIONS AND EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SUCH HARDENER COMPOSITIONS - An epoxy resin hardener composition including a reaction product of (i) a compound having at least one vicinal epoxy group, and (ii) an amino alcohol; an epoxy resin composition including the epoxy resin hardener composition and a compound having at least one vicinal epoxy group; and a powder coating composition including particles of the epoxy resin hardener composition and particles of a compound having at least one vicinal epoxy group. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150352509 | AQUEOUS DISPERSION OF FATTY AMIDE - A composition is provided comprising dispersed particles in an aqueous medium, wherein said dispersed particles comprise fatty amide and one or more fatty acid, wherein 50 mole % or more of said fatty acid in is the carboxylate form, and wherein the weight ratio of said fatty amide to said fatty acid is from 0.12:1 to 2.3:1. Also provided is method of making that composition, comprising the step of applying shear to a mixture that comprises said fatty amide, said fatty acid, and water, wherein said applying shear is performed at a temperature above 59° C., and wherein the amount of water in said mixture is 70% or less by weight based on the weight of said mixture. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150352506 | SWEPT MEMBRANE EMULSIFICATION - A method for making an emulsion using a rotating membrane device ( | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150345691 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYMERIC FOAM PIPE INSULATION - An article with at least two extruded thermoplastic polymer foam pieces that fit together to form a length of foam having a generally annular cross section, each piece having a concave surface such that the concave surfaces adjoin to form an internal edge defining a hole within the generally annular cross section; wherein each piece has a density less than 36 kilograms per cubic meter, a product of density times average cell size that is less than 17 millimeters*kilogram per cubic meter, and a thermal conductivity of 35 milliwatts per meter*Kelvin or less. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150344796 | THPE ETHERS - A method for marking a petroleum hydrocarbon or a liquid biologically derived fuel. The method comprises adding to a petroleum hydrocarbon or a liquid biologically derived fuel at least one compound having formula (I), | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150344718 | COATING COMPOSITIONS - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards coating compositions comprising from 20 to 85 percent of an aqueous dispersion based on a total weight of the coating composition, a basic water composition, and a crosslinker, wherein the aqueous dispersion comprises a melt blending product of (a) a base polymer comprising a polyolefin, (b) a polymeric performance improving agent (c) a polymeric stabilizing agent, and (d) a polymeric coupling agent. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150344667 | SUPPORTED CATALYST WITH IMPROVED FLOWABILITY - Catalyst systems and methods for making and using the same are provided. The catalyst system can include a catalyst support, wherein the catalyst support has an average particle size of about 2 microns to about 200 microns. Nanoparticles are adhered to the catalyst support, wherein the nanoparticles have an average particle size of about 2 to about 200 nanometers. A catalyst is supported on the catalyst support. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150344601 | An Ethylene Based Polymer - The instant invention provides an ethylene based polymer. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150344599 | ETHYLENE-BASED POLYMERS WITH IMPROVED MELT STRENGTH AND PROCESSES FOR THE SAME - The invention provides an ethylene-based polymer formed from at least the following: ethylene and a monomeric chain transfer agent (monomeric CTA) selected from Structure 1: wherein L is selected from a saturated hydrocarbon, a substituted saturated hydrocarbon, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, or a substituted unsaturated hydrocarbon; R1 is selected from hydrogen, a saturated hydrocarbon, a substituted saturated hydrocarbon, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, or a substituted unsaturated hydrocarbon; R2 is selected from hydrogen, a saturated hydrocarbon or a substituted saturated hydrocarbon; R3 is selected from hydrogen, a saturated hydrocarbon or a substituted saturated hydrocarbon; and R4 is selected from a saturated hydrocarbon, a substituted saturated hydrocarbon, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, or a substituted unsaturated hydrocarbon. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150344387 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CHLORINATED PROPENES - Processes for the production of chlorinated propenes are provided. The present processes make use of 1,2-dichloropropane, a by-product in the production of chlorohydrin, as a low cost starting material. 1,1,1,2,2-pentachloropropane produced by the process is subjected to catalytic dehydrochlorination and build-up of the same within the process is avoided. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150344386 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CHLORINATED PROPENES - Processes for the production of chlorinated propenes are provided. The processes make use of 1,2-dichloropropane as a starting material and subject a feedstream comprising the same to an ionic chlorination process. At least a portion of any tri- and tetrachlorinated propanes not amenable to ionic chlorination conditions are removed from the ionic chlorination product stream, or, are subjected to chemical base dehydrochlorination step. In this way, recycle of intermediates not amenable to ionic chlorination reactions is reduced or avoided, as is the buildup of these intermediates within the process. Selectivity and, in some embodiments, yield of the process is thus enhanced. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150343334 | HYDROCLONE WITH VORTEX FLOW BARRIER - A hydroclone ( | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150337140 | A COATING COMPOSITION AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - The present disclosure includes a waterborne polyolefin based coating layer that has improved features as compared to epoxy coatings. The coating composition of the present disclosure include 40 to 80 weight percent (wt. %) of a base polymer; 10 to 30 wt. % of a polymeric stabilizing agent; 5 to 15 wt. % of a polymeric coupling agent; 0 to 35 wt. % of a polymeric performance improving agent; a neutralizing agent that partially or fully neutralize the polymeric stabilizing agent; and a fluid medium, where the wt. % values are based on the total weight of the base polymer, the polymeric coupling agent, the polymeric stabilizing agent and, when present, the polymeric performance improving agent (as used herein, this total weight of the base polymer, the polymeric coup ling agent, the polymeric stabilizing agent and, when present, the polymeric performance improving agent may be referred to as the “solid content” of the coating composition). | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150336848 | CEMENT GRINDING AID COMPOSITION - A grinding aid composition for improving the efficiency of cement grinding. The grinding aid composition comprises: an alkanolamine compound that is a primary alkanolamine compound, a secondary alkanolamine compound, or a mixture thereof; and a glycol. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150329691 | FLAME RETARDANT FOAM FORMULATIONS - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a flame retardant foam formulation. As an example, the flame retardant formulation can include a mono-phosphonate having a hydroxyl group, a polyisocyanate having a functionality in a range from 2.0 to 10.0, wherein the polyisocyanate is present in an amount to provide for an isocyanate index of from 100 to 320, a compound having active hydrogen groups capable of reacting with the polyisocyanate, a blowing agent, and a catalyst. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150322253 | REDISPERSIBLE POLYMER POWDER - The present invention relates to a water redispersible polymer powder (RDP) which comprises a co-dried admixture of a water-insoluble film forming polymer, a colloidal stabilizer and rubber particles. The presence of rubber within the RDP does not significantly affect redispersibility and may, when incorporated into hydraulically-binding compositions, provide an improvement in the physical properties of the resultant hydraulically bound composition. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150322025 | PROCESS AND ASSEMBLY FOR PRODUCTING ALKYLENE OXIDES AND GLYCOL ETHERS - There is provided a process for manipulating the amount of alkyl alcohol in a product stream, e.g., such as an alkylene oxide product stream. More particularly, and in contrast to conventional processes wherein substantially all of the alkyl alcohol must be separated and desirably recycled, in the present process, a greater amount of alkyl alcohol may be allowed to remain in a partially refined alkylene oxide product stream. The residual alkyl alcohol is subsequently substantially entirely reacted to form a downstream product, e.g., a glycol ether, which is more easily separated from the alkylene oxide product stream. Indeed, the amount of alkyl alcohol in the partially refined alkylene oxide product stream can be selected based upon the output of glycol ethers, if desired. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150321915 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCTION OF DICHLORINE - The present disclosure provides a process and a system for producing dichlorine (Cl | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150321823 | MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGE FOR BANANAS - There is provided an enclosure comprising: a polymeric film; wherein said polymeric film comprises one or more copolymers of ethylene with a polar monomer; and wherein the oxygen transmission rate of said enclosure is 8,000 to 16,000 cm3/hour. Also provided is a method of handling bananas comprising: (a) harvesting green bananas; (b) then placing said green bananas into such an enclosure; (c) then storing said enclosure at 20° C. or lower for 1 week or longer; (d) then ripening said bananas or allowing said bananas to ripen. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150315308 | Methods of Integrating Aluminoxane Production Into Catalyst Production - Methods for integrating aluminoxane production into catalyst production are disclosed. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150307710 | HARDENER COMPOUND FOR EPOXY SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present disclosure include a hardener compound for curing with an epoxy resin, where the hardener compound includes a copolymer having a first constitutional unit of the formula (I), a second constitutional unit of the formula (II), and a third constitutional unit of the formula (III), where each q, n and m is independently a positive integer; each b is independently selected from the group of 6, 8, 10 and 12; each Y is independently an organic group; and each R is independently selected from the group of a hydrogen, an organic group and a halogen. Embodiments of the present disclosure include an epoxy system that includes the hardener compound and an epoxy resin. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150307651 | EPOXY COMPOSITION - An epoxy composition that includes an epoxy-terminated prepolymer, an alkanolamine hardener having at least one hydroxyl group and an organometallic compound, where amine groups of the alkanolamine hardener react with epoxy groups of the epoxy-terminated prepolymer in a stoichiometric ratio to form a cured epoxy composition. The epoxy-terminated prepolymer is formed from a reaction product of an amine terminated polymeric polyol and a molar excess of epoxy groups in an epoxy monomer, relative to a molar amount of amine groups in the amine terminated polymeric polyol. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150306730 | CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING PAD WITH CLEAR ENDPOINT DETECTION WINDOW - A chemical mechanical polishing pad is provided containing a polishing layer having a polishing surface; and, an endpoint detection window; wherein the endpoint detection window comprises a reaction product of ingredients, comprising: an isocyanate terminated urethane prepolymer having 5.5 to 9.5 wt % unreacted NCO groups, wherein the isocyanate terminated urethane prepolymer is a reaction product of ingredients comprising: an aliphatic polyfunctional isocyanate; and, a prepolymer polyol; and, a curative system, comprising: 0 to 99 wt % of a difunctional curative; and, 1 to 100 wt % of an amine initiated polyol curative having at least one nitrogen atom per molecule and an average of at least three hydroxyl groups per molecule. Also provide are methods of making and using the chemical mechanical polishing pad. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150306018 | SILICONE MODIFIED POLYOLEFINS IN PERSONAL CARE APPLICATIONS - The present invention provides personal care formulations containing silicone modified polyolefins and having improved sensory feel, as well as being non-tacky and easily spreadable. The present invention also provides a method for treating body surfaces such as skin, hair, nails, etc., by applying the aforesaid personal care formulations externally to such a surface. The present invention also provides a method for improving the sensory feel of personal care formulations by including one or more silicone modified polyolefins in the formulations. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150299495 | COATING COMPOSITIONS - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards coating compositions comprising from 50 to 85 percent of an aqueous dispersion based on a total weight of the coating composition, an abrasion reducing composition, a solvent, a basic water composition, and a crosslinker. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150299456 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING STABLE AQUEOUS EPOXY RESIN DISPERSIONS - The present invention relates to a process for preparing stable aqueous epoxy resin dispersions with polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) in finely divided, solid, or granular form as a primary dispersant, and stable aqueous epoxy resin dispersions made thereof. Specifically, the process is a solvent free continuous extrusion dispersion process. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150299455 | Thermoplastic Vulcanizate with Crosslinked Olefin Block Copolymer - The present disclosure provides a composition comprising or obtained from a reaction mixture comprising a first propylene-based polymer, an olefin block copolymer, and a cure component. The cure component comprises (i) a second propylene/α-olefin copolymer, (ii) a scorch retardant, and (iii) a crosslinking agent. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150299379 | Thiol-Cured Elastomeric Epoxy Resins - Elastomers are formed by curing a reaction mixture that includes an polyepoxide-terminated polyether having a linear or branched polyether chain that has a molecular weight of at least 2000, at least two epoxide groups that has an epoxide equivalent weight of at least 400 2) a curing agent containing at least one polythiol compound having at least two thiol groups and an equivalent weight per thiol group of up to 500, and 3) at least one base catalyst. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150291783 | POLYETHYLENE BLEND-COMPOSITION SUITABLE FOR BLOWN FILMS, AND FILMS MADE THEREFROM - The instant invention provides a polyethylene blend-composition suitable for blown films, and films made therefrom. The polyethylene blend-composition suitable for blown films according to the present invention comprises the melt blending product of: (a) from 0.5 to 6 percent by weight of a bimodal linear low density polyethylene having a density in the range of from 0.935 to 0.970 g/cm | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150291723 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF POLYURETHANE FOAM USING TETRAALKYLSTANNOXY BASED CATALYST - A process for the production of a polyurethane foam product includes reacting a polyisocyanate component and a polyol component in the presence of a tetraalkylstannoxy based catalyst. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150284527 | POLYHEDRAL OLIGOMERIC SILSESQUIOXANE GRAFTED POLYMER IN POLYMERIC FOAM - A polymeric foam article with a polymer matrix defining multiple cells therein has a polymer component with a first polymer that is a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane grafted polymer that has a weight-average molecular weight of two kilograms per mole or higher and 200 kilograms per mole or lower. | 10-08-2015 |
| 20150274915 | ORGANOPHOSPHORUS COMPOUNDS FOR FLAME RETARDANT POLYURETHANE FOAMS - An organophosphorus compound useful in a phosphorus containing flame retardant and a flame retardant polyurethane foam, where the organophosphorus compound is shown in Formula (I) where Y is selected from the group consisting of an —OH group, an —NH | 10-01-2015 |
| 20150274856 | LOW DENSITY ETHYLENE-BASED POLYMERS WITH HIGH MELT STRENGTH - The invention provides a composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, and comprising the following properties: a) a Mw(abs) versus 12 relationship: Mw(abs)| 10-01-2015 | |
| 20150274682 | Preparation of Dihydroxyethyl Piperazine - A process for selectively preparing dihydroxyethyl piperazine by reacting hydroxyethyloxazolidinone with an acid catalyst wherein the selectivity of hydroxyethyloxazolidinone to dihydroxyethyl piperazine is at least 55%. | 10-01-2015 |
| 20150274406 | NON-UNIFORMLY PERFORATED PLASTIC BAG - Provided is a perforated plastic bag wherein the volume of said bag is 100 liters or more; wherein the average perforation diameter is 500 micrometers or less; wherein said plastic bag comprises a lower zone and a top zone, wherein the perforation density of said lower zone is greater than the perforation density of said top zone. Also provided is a method of using such a plastic bag. | 10-01-2015 |
| 20150267020 | CELL SIZE ENLARGING AGENT FOR STYRENIC FOAM - A styrenic polymer foam contains a polymer composition in the form of a continuous matrix defining multiple cells therein, the polymer composition contains a first polymer and second polymer, the first polymer being a maleic anhydride-grafted high density polyethylene and the second polymer being a styrenic polymer resin that is free of grafted maleic anhydride. The first polymer contains on average 0.05 or more weight-parts of grafted maleic anhydride based on total weight of the first polymer and the concentration of first polymer in the polymer composition is sufficient to provide at least six weight-parts of grafted maleic an hydride per million weight parts of the polymer composition. | 09-24-2015 |
| 20150266798 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CHLORINATED PROPENES - Processes for the production of chlorinated propenes are provided. The present processes make use of 1,2-dichloropropane, a by-product in the production of chlorohydrin, as a low cost starting material, alone or in combination with 1,2,3-trichloropropane. At least one dehydrochlorination is conducted in the gas phase, and is the first process step. The present processes can also generate anhydrous HCl as a byproduct that can be removed from the process and used as a feedstock for other processes, providing further time and cost savings. | 09-24-2015 |
| 20150259851 | POLYURETHANE BASED SYNTHETIC LEATHERS COMPRISING NANOPARTICLES AND HAVING IMPROVED PEEL STRENGTH - Disclosed herein are methods of producing externally stabilized, poromeric synthetic leathers having improved peel strength, the methods comprising: preparing a prepolymer from a mixture comprising at least one polyester polyol, at least one polyether polyol, at least one isocyanate and optionally in a solvent; mixing the prepolymer, water, and a first surfactant; optionally add a second chain extender to form a PUD; preparing a mixture comprising said PUD, at least one surfactant, and at least one thickener; frothing said mixture; applying the frothed mixture to a fabric and thereby forming a coated fabric; adjusting the thickness of the frothed mixture on the coated fabric; drying the coated fabric. Methods of improving the peel strength of poromeric synthetic leathers are also disclosed. Externally stabilized synthetic leathers having improved peel strength are also disclosed. | 09-17-2015 |
| 20150259466 | ADDUCT COMPOSITIONS - An amine endcapped adduct composition including an amine endcapped adduct formed from a monofunctional epoxide and a polyether amine. The monofunctional epoxide and the polyether amine are combined in a molar ratio of 1.0:2.0 to 1.0:8.0 moles of epoxide functionalities to moles of polyether amine functionalities. | 09-17-2015 |
| 20150259445 | LINEAR LOW DENSITY COMPOSITION SUITABLE FOR FILM APPLICATIONS AND FILMS MADE THEREFROM - The instant invention provides a linear low density polyethylene composition suitable for film applications, and films made therefrom. The linear low density polyethylene composition suitable for film applications comprises: (a) less than or equal to 100 percent by weight of the units derived from ethylene; and (b) less than 35 percent by weight of units derived from one or more α-olefin comonomers; wherein said linear low density polyethylene composition has a density in the range of 0.905 to 0.925 g/cm | 09-17-2015 |
| 20150259204 | OZONE GENERATOR DEVICE - An ozone generator cartridge | 09-17-2015 |
| 20150259107 | DISSOLVABLE FILM CONTAINER - Described are kits, comprising at least two dissolvable films, and a container for receiving and storing the dissolvable films, comprising a lid, a bottom portion, and a hinging means connecting the lid to the bottom portion, wherein the lid and the bottom portion move between an open position for accessing the dissolvable films, and a closed position where the lid and the bottom portion sealingly engage through a discontinuous system, comprising a set of corresponding grooves on the lid and the bottom portion, and cooperating surfaces disposed on the lid and the bottom portion. | 09-17-2015 |
| 20150252183 | POLYMER PARTICLE DISPERSIONS WITH EPOXY HARDENERS - A process for producing a dispersion comprising: dispersing a) a core shell rubber into b) a hardener component selected from the group consisting of anhydrides, amines, phenol novolacs, and mixtures thereof in a dispersion zone under dispersion conditions wherein said dispersion zone does not contain a solvent and wherein said dispersion conditions comprise a dispersion temperature of 40° C. to 100° C., a Reynolds Number greater than 10, and a dispersion time of from 30 minutes to 80 minutes is disclosed. | 09-10-2015 |
| 20150251982 | METHOD TO PRODUCE ALCOHOLS FROM ORGANIC ACIDS - A method of producing an alcohol compound from an organic acid compound including the step of heating a solution of the organic acid compound in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst including transition metal supported upon a cross-linked functional polymer. | 09-10-2015 |
| 20150246377 | WASHING MACHING INCLUDING INTEGRAL FILTER MODULE AND AERATOR - A washing machine and a corresponding method for cleaning ware or laundry items are provided. The machine comprises: a wash tub ( | 09-03-2015 |
| 20150239807 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CHLORINATED PROPENES - Processes for the production of chlorinated propenes are provided. The present processes make use of 1,2-dichloropropane, a by-product in the production of chlorohydrin, as a low cost starting material, alone or in combination with 1,2,3-trichloropropane. At least one chlorination step is conducted in the gas phase. The present processes can also generate anhydrous HCI as a byproduct that can be removed from the process and used as a feedstock for other processes, providing further time and cost savings. | 08-27-2015 |
| 20150237852 | ALKOXYLATE COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR USE AS AGRICULTURAL ADJUVANTS - Provided is a surfactant blend and its use as an adjuvant in agricultural compositions. The surfactant blend comprises: (a) an alkoxylate of formula I: R | 08-27-2015 |
| 20150235742 | Metallized Optical Fiber - A metallized optical fiber comprises: A) An optical fiber, and B) A conductive metal over and in contact with the optical fiber and having a thickness that is at least 0.15 times the thickness of the optical fiber. The metallized optical fiber can form a component of a hybrid optical fiber/coaxial cable, and it provides good protection against interference with the data signal traveling along the optical fiber from electrical current from an adjacent or near-by electrical conductor. | 08-20-2015 |
| 20150232776 | AMINE ALKOXYLATE COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR USE AS LUBRICANT ADDITIVES - Provided are compositions and their use as dispersant and/or detergent additives for lubricants. The compositions comprise an amine alkoxylate of the formula I: (I) wherein R | 08-20-2015 |
| 20150231586 | REACTOR AND FEED DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY - Embodiments include a reactor and feed distribution assembly. The reactor and feed distribution assembly can include a reactor vessel, a gaseous feed conduit, a catalyst feed conduit, a catalyst feed conduit housing, and a catalyst backflow diverter. | 08-20-2015 |
| 20150231295 | AQUEOUS FRAGRANCE RELEASE GELS - Described are aqueous gel compositions for forming a fragrance-containing gels, comprising a gel network blend, comprising a) methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, or mixtures thereof, and b) alginic acid, alginates, or mixtures thereof, in a weight ratio ratio of from 1:8 to 8:1; from 1 to 40 wt. % of a fragrance oil; and from 0.01 to 10 wt. % of a salt, thereby cross-linking the alginic acid, alginates, or mixtures thereof; provided that fragrance-containing gel is heat resistant up to 50° C. | 08-20-2015 |
| 20150230500 | METHODS FOR REDUCING OIL AND/OR FAT UPTAKE OF FRIED FOODS - An edible composition comprising starch and cellulose ether particles, wherein the cellulose ether particles have a median Equivalent Projected Circle Diameter (EQPC 50,3) of up to 110 micrometers and a Crystallinity Index, CI, of not more than 0.43, wherein CI=(I | 08-20-2015 |
| 20150230460 | MICROBICIDAL COMPOSITION - A synergistic microbicidal composition containing 2-(decylthio)ethanamine or its hydrochloride salt and 2,2-dibromomalonamide in a weight ratio from 64/1 to 1/16. | 08-20-2015 |
| 20150225603 | WEATHERABLE COATINGS - An adduct including a reaction product of (a) at least one cycloaliphatic amine compound, and (b) at least one cycloaliphatic epoxy resin compound; a curable epoxy resin coating composition including (i) the above adduct; and (ii) at least one thermosetting epoxy resin compound; and a cured weatherable coating prepared from the above curable composition. | 08-13-2015 |
| 20150225546 | PHOSPHOROUS-CONTAINING ALUMINUM CARBOXYLATE SALT FLAME RETARDANTS - Aluminum carboxylate salt having a formula of Al[OCO(CH | 08-13-2015 |
| 20150225526 | CROSSLINKED FOAMS HAVING HIGH HARDNESS AND LOW COMPRESSION SET - A foamable formulation composition comprises at least 50 weight percent of an ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer having a Comonomer Distribution Constant in the range of from 15 to 250; a density in the range of from 0.875 to 0.963 g/cm | 08-13-2015 |
| 20150225520 | LINEAR LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITION SUITABLE FOR CAST FILM - The instant invention provides a linear low density polyethylene composition suitable for cast film, films made therefrom, and packaging devices comprising one or more such film layers. The linear low density polyethylene composition suitable for cast film according to the present invention comprises an ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer composition having a Comonomer Distribution Constant (CDC) in the range of from 40 to 200, for example from 40 to 150, a vinyl unsaturation of less than 0.12 vinyls per one thousand carbon atoms present in the backbone of the ethylene-based polymer composition; a zero shear viscosity ratio (ZSVR) in the range from 1.2 to 5, for example from 1.5 to 4; a density in the range of from 0.910 to 0.935, for example from 0.915 to 0.925, g/cm | 08-13-2015 |
| 20150224747 | Film Barrier to Isocyanate Monomer Migration - The invention provides a multilayer film comprising at least two layers A1 and B: A1. a first film layer A1 formed from a composition A1 comprising at least one of the following: an hydroxyl (OH) functionalized ethylene-based polymer and/or a amine-functionalized ethylene-based polymer; and B. a second film layer B formed from a composition B comprising at least one isocyanate. The invention also provides a multilayer film comprising at least two layers A2 and B: A2. A first film layer A2 formed from a composition A2 comprising an anhydride functionalized ethylene-based polymer; and B. A second film layer B formed from a composition B comprising at least one isocyanate. | 08-13-2015 |
| 20150224517 | HYDROCLONE - A hydroclone including: a vortex chamber ( | 08-13-2015 |
| 20150224462 | ANIONIC SURFACTANT COMPOSITIONS AND USE THEREOF - Provided are surfactant compositions that are useful as alternatives to alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs) type surfactants in emulsion polymerization. The surfactant compositions comprise: an alkyl alkoxylate sulfate of formula (I): R | 08-13-2015 |
| 20150223497 | METHODS FOR REDUCING OIL AND/OR FAT UPTAKE OF FRIED FOODS - An edible composition comprising starch and cellulose ether particles, wherein at least 10 volume percent of the cellulose ether particles have a particle length LEFI of less than 40 micrometers, is useful for preparing a batter by mixing the edible composition with water. The batter is contacted with a food to prepare a battered food. The battered foods have a reduced oil and/or fat uptake when fried, as compared to fried non-battered food. | 08-13-2015 |
| 20150222224 | FLEXIBLE BUILDING INTEGRATED PV DEVICE - An article of manufacture includes at least two solar active elements separated by a gap, with a flexible material provided to define the gap. The article provides for enhanced resilience and conformity to an installation surface. | 08-06-2015 |
| 20150218431 | METHOD OF USING A CARBON-MICHAEL COMPOUND - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards using a carbon-Michael compound. As an example, a method of using a carbon-Michael compound to reduce heat transfer can include locating the carbon-Michael compound between a heat provider and a heat receptor, where the carbon-Michael compound is a reaction product of a multifunctional acrylate compound with a multifunctional Michael donor, and the heat provider has a temperature from 100 C to 290 C. | 08-06-2015 |
| 20150218364 | CURABLE EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITIONS - A curable composition including (a) at least one epoxide compound comprising: (i) at least one solid or semi-solid epoxy resin; and (ii) at least one divinylarene dioxide resin compound; and (b) at least one hardener; wherein the curable composition being cured comprises a cured thermoset product having a Tg of greater than about 120° C. A thermoset can be prepared from the above curable composition. | 08-06-2015 |
| 20150218330 | RADIATION CURED MEMBRANES DERIVED FROM POLYMERS THAT ARE CO-REACTIVE WITH AZIDE CROSSLINKING AGENT(S) - The present invention appreciates that compounds comprising nitrogen-containing moieties that are at least divalent (e.g., urea, urethane, amide, etc.) can be reacted with azides using at least radiation energy to initiate the reaction between at least a portion of the compounds and the azides to form membranes that have surprisingly high selectivities for acid gases relative to nonpolar gases such as hydrocarbons. The membranes are also resistant to CO2 plasticization and have high acid gas flux characteristics. The resultant membranes can be extremely thin (e.g., 10 micrometers or less), which promotes high permeability for the acid gas and can translate into high productivity on a scaled-up, industrial level. | 08-06-2015 |
| 20150217256 | WEIR QUENCH AND PROCESSES INCORPORATING THE SAME - The present invention provides a weir quench, an apparatus comprising a reactor and the weir quench and processes incorporating the same. The weir quench incorporates an inlet having an inner diameter (Di) and an upper chamber having an inner diameter (Duc), wherein the inlet inner diameter (Di) is at least 90% of the upper chamber inner diameter (Duc). The apparatus comprises a reactor having an outlet with an inner diameter fluidly coupled with the weir quench inlet, wherein the ratio of the reactor outlet inner diameter (Dr) to the weir quench inlet diameter (Di) is greater than one. The weir quench, and apparatus comprising a reactor and the weir no quench, are advantageously utilized in processes utilizing a limiting reagent. | 08-06-2015 |
| 20150217247 | SURFACTANT COMPOSITION WITH LOW DYNAMIC SURFACE TENSION - Provided are surfactant compositions that are useful as wetting agents in aqueous formulations. The compositions comprise (a) a dialkyl sulfosuccinate compound of formula (I); and (b) a secondary alcohol alkoxylate compound of formula (II): wherein R, M, R | 08-06-2015 |
| 20150210938 | STABILIZED AQUEOUS WATER CLARIFIER COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF USE - Oil-water dispersions and emulsions derived from petroleum industry operations are demulsified and clarified using an aqueous water clarifier composition. Formation of such oil-water dispersion and emulsions is inhibited and mitigated using the aqueous water clarifier composition comprising a latex dispersion of an anionic polymer, an alcohol, and a base. The latex dispersion of an anionic polymers comprise an anionic polymer comprising: A) 2-80% by weight of at least one C | 07-30-2015 |
| 20150210906 | TOUGHENED, CURABLE EPOXY COMPOSITIONS FOR HIGH TEMERATURE APPLICATIONS - A composition comprising: (a) an epoxy resin composition comprising: (i) a first epoxy component comprising an epoxy resin having at least one oxazolidone ring structure; and (ii) a second epoxy component selected from the group consisting of a liquid epoxy resin, a divinylarene dioxide, and combinations thereof; (b) a core-shell rubber comprising a rubber particle core and a shell layer, and (c) a hardener, is disclosed. | 07-30-2015 |
| 20150210846 | CURABLE EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITIONS AND COMPOSITES MADE THEREFROM - A curable epoxy resin composition containing (a) from 60 to 85 weight percent of a cycloaliphatic epoxy resin, (b) from 15 to 40 weight percent of an oxazolidone ring containing epoxy resin, (c) at least one anhydride hardener, and (d) at least one toughening agent, where weight percent values are relative to total weight of epoxy resins in the curable epoxy resin composition; a process for preparing the curable epoxy resin composition; a composite containing a continuous reinforcing fiber embedded in a reaction product of the curable epoxy resin composition and a cable comprising the composite as a core. | 07-30-2015 |
| 20150210840 | POLYOLEFIN BLEND COMPOSITION, AND FILMS MADE THEREFROM - The instant invention provides a polyolefin blend composition suitable for film applications, and films made therefrom. The polyolefin blend suitable for film applications according to the present invention comprises: (a) a linear low density polyethylene composition comprising: g: (i) less than or equal to 100 percent by weight of the units derived from ethylene; and (ii) less than 35 percent by weight of units derived from one or more ?-olefin comonomers; wherein said linear low density polyethylene composition has a density in the range of 0.905 to 0.925 g/cm | 07-30-2015 |
| 20150210627 | DYE FIXATIVE AGENTS AND METHODS - Described are dye fixative agents, comprising an ether compound, including salts, of Formula I: wherein, R | 07-30-2015 |
| 20150204065 | Method for Making Fire-Resistant Foam Insulation Panels - A continuous process for preparing insulation panels having thick (0.2 mm to 1 mm) metal facing panels and a fiber-reinforced polymer foam core is disclosed. In the process, a bottom metal facing panel ( | 07-23-2015 |
| 20150203701 | CROSS-LINKABLE POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS, METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - Cross-linkable polymeric compositions comprising an ethylene-based polymer, an organic peroxide, and a polyallyl cross-linking coagent, where the polyallyl cross-linking coagent and the organic peroxide are present in amounts sufficient to provide an allyl-to-active oxygen molar ratio of at least 1.6, based on the allyl content of the polyallyl cross-linking coagent and the active oxygen content of the organic peroxide. Such cross-linkable polymeric compositions can be employed in forming coated conductors. | 07-23-2015 |
| 20150203665 | Fire Retardant and/or Antistatic, Non-Mercury Catalyzed Polyurethane Elastomer - A fire retardant and antistatic polyurethane elastomer free of mercury and having a Shore A hardness of at least 30 is prepared from a polyol component and a prepolymer (e.g., an isocyanate) component. The polyol component comprises (A) a saturated polyester polyol of ethylene/butane/adipate of a nominal molecular weight and with a functionality of 2 or more, (B) a polyester polyol of ethylene/trimethylol propane/neopentyl adipate of nominal molecular weight and with a functionality of 2.5 or more, (C) an optional glycol chain extender, (D) an optional polymethyl alkyl siloxane defoamer, (E) an optional desiccant paste, (F) an optional polybutadiene oligomer, (G) an antistatic agent, (H) an optional surface modified fumed silica, (I) tris(2-chloro-1-methylethyl)phosphate flame retardant, (J) ammonium polyphosphate flame retardant, and (K) an organometallic catalyst other than a mercury-based organometallic catalyst, e.g., a tin-based catalyst. | 07-23-2015 |
| 20150203647 | NANOCELLULAR THERMOPLASTIC FOAM AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Prepare a thermoplastic polymer foam having a porosity of 70% or more and at least one of: (i) an average cell size of 200 nanometers or less; and (ii) a nucleation density of at least 1×1015 effective nucleation sites per cubic centimeter of foamable polymer composition not including blowing agent using a foamable polymer composition containing a thermoplastic polymer selected from styrenic polymer and (meth)acrylic polymers, a blowing agent comprising at least 20 mole-percent carbon dioxide based on moles of blowing agent and an additive having a Total Hansen Solubility Parameter that differs from that of carbon dioxide by less than 2 and that is present at a concentration of 0.01 to 1.5 weight parts per hundred weight parts thermoplastic polymer. | 07-23-2015 |
| 20150203628 | EPOXY RESIN SYSTEM CONTAINING POLYETHYLENE TETRAMINES AND TRIETHYLENE DIAMINE CATALYST FOR RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING PROCESSES - A two-component curable epoxy resin system is disclosed. The resin system includes an epoxy resin component containing at least 80% by weight of a polyglycidyl ether of a polyphenol. The system also includes an hardener mixture containing mainly polyethylene tetraamines. The system include triethylene diamine in specific amounts as a catalyst. The system has beneficial curing characteristics that make it useful for producing fiber-reinforced composites in a resin transfer molding process. | 07-23-2015 |
| 20150203625 | HARDENERS FOR COLD CURING EPOXY SYSTEMS - A hardener composition comprising: a) a non-isolated adduct of i) a monofunctional epoxy; and ii) a first amine; b) a second amine; c) a modifier; and d) an accelerator, is disclosed. The hardener composition can be combined with an epoxy resin to make a composition useful to prepare primers. | 07-23-2015 |
| 20150203602 | METHOD OF MAKING AN OLEFIN POLYMERIZATION CATALYST ACTIVATOR - A method for preparing ammonium tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)borate salt comprising reacting a secondary amine with an aldehyde to form an iminium ion; hydrogenating the iminium ion by reaction with a reducing agent to form a tertiary amine; reacting the tertiary amine with a mineral acid to form an amine salt; and reacting the amine salt with K[B(C | 07-23-2015 |
| 20150203595 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AN ESTER OF A CELLULOSE ETHER IN THE PRESENCE OF AN ALKALI METAL CARBOXYLATE - Two or more esters of a cellulose ether, each having the same ether and ester substituents but different weight average molecular weights are prepared in a process which comprises the steps of esterifying a cellulose ether with (i) an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid anhydride or (ii) a dicarboxylic acid anhydride or (iii) a combination of an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid anhydride and a dicarboxylic acid anhydride in the presence of an alkali metal carboxylate in two or more separate reactions, wherein in each reaction a different molar ratio [alkali metal carboxylate/anhydroglucose units of cellulose ether] is used to produce esters of the cellulose ether of different weight average molecular weights. | 07-23-2015 |
| 20150202301 | NOVEL ESTERIFIED CELLULOSE ETHERS OF HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT AND HOMOGENEITY - Esterified cellulose ethers which have i) a combination of aliphatic monovalent acyl groups and groups of the formula —C(O)—R—COOA wherein R is a divalent aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon group and A is hydrogen or a cation, ii) a weight average molecular weight Mw of from 80,000 Dalton to 350,000 Dalton, iii) a Polydispersity Mw/Mn of from 1.3 to 4.1, and iv) a viscosity of up to 4.0 mPa s, measured as a 2.0 wt % solution of the esterified cellulose ether in 0.43 wt % aqueous NaOH at 20° C., are useful as enteric polymers for pharmaceutical dosage forms. | 07-23-2015 |
| 20150197590 | ETHYLENE-BASED POLYMERS AND PROCESSES FOR THE SAME - The invention provides an ethylene-based polymer formed from reacting at least the following: ethylene and at least one asymmetrical polyene, comprising an “alpha, beta unsaturated end” and a “C—C double bond end,” and wherein the reaction takes place in the presence of at least one free-radical initiator. | 07-16-2015 |
| 20150191638 | CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR ALCOHOL DEHYDRATION - Provided is a process for preparing a diaryl ether compound through the dehydration of an aromatic alcohol compound in the presence of a dehydration catalyst. The dehydration catalyst comprises a mixture of two or more of (a) an oxide of a light rare earth element, (b) an oxide of a medium rare earth element, (c) an oxide of a heavy rare earth element, or (d) an oxide of yttrium. | 07-09-2015 |
| 20150191577 | ONE COMPONENT SPRAY POLYURETHANE APPLICATION - Apply a one component spray polyurethane foam formulation through a dispensing accessory that has a removable nozzle by independently feeding the one component spray polyurethane foam formulation and a supplementary propellant into the dispensing accessory so that they combine in the removable nozzle and are expelled from the removable nozzle at a flow rate that is greater than 40 grams of foam formulation per 15 seconds. | 07-09-2015 |
| 20150190790 | CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR ALCOHOL DEHYDRATION - Provided is a process for preparing a diaryl ether compound through the dehydration of an aromatic alcohol compound in the presence of a dehydration catalyst. The dehydration catalyst is an oxide of a medium rare earth element, wherein the medium rare earth element is samarium, europium, gadolinium, or mixtures thereof. | 07-09-2015 |
| 20150183976 | TOUGHENING MASTERBLENDS - A masterblend comprising a solvent and a core shell rubber which is formed by dispersing a core shell rubber in the solvent in a dispersion zone is disclosed. The masterblend can then be admixed with a thermosetting resin to form a curable composition. | 07-02-2015 |
| 20150183638 | METHOD FOR GENERATION OF HYDROGEN GAS - A method for generation of hydrogen by adding a liquid containing water and at least one organic acid to a solid composition containing at least one alkali metal borohydride and at least one carbon selected from activated carbon derived from coal and carbon black derived from peat. | 07-02-2015 |
| 20150182918 | MULTI-PASS HYPERFILTRATION SYSTEM - The present invention is directed toward a multi-pass hyperfiltration system ( | 07-02-2015 |
| 20150182649 | STERILISATION AND DECONTAMINATION DEVICE - A sterilisation, sanitisation and/or decontamination device | 07-02-2015 |
| 20150179467 | Methods of Forming Patterns - Some embodiments include methods of forming patterns. A first mask is formed over a material. The first mask has features extending therein and defines a first pattern. The first pattern has a first level of uniformity across a distribution of the features. A brush layer is formed across the first mask and within the features to narrow the features and create a second mask from the first mask. The second mask has a second level of uniformity across the narrowed features which is greater than the first level of uniformity. A pattern is transferred from the second mask into the material. | 06-25-2015 |
| 20150162110 | INSULATING COMPOSITES FOR POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION - An insulating composite for powder transmission and distribution containing a continuous reinforcing fiber embedded in a thermoset resin, wherein the thermoset resin is a reaction product of a curable epoxy resin composition comprising (a) at least one bisphenol A-type epoxy resin, (b) at least one oxazolidone ring containing epoxy resin, and (c) at least one anhydride hardener and wherein the curable epoxy resin composition has a viscosity of 6,000 millipascals·second or less at 25° C.; and a process for preparing the insulating composite. | 06-11-2015 |
| 20150151517 | FILMS CONTAINING FUNCTIONAL ETHYLENE-BASED POLYMER COMPOSITION - The invention provides a film comprising at least two layers, a first layer and a second layer; and wherein the first layer is formed from a first composition comprising a polyester, a polylactic acid, or a combination thereof; and wherein the second layer is formed from a second composition comprising at least the following: A) functionalized ethylene-based polymer, and B) ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer; and wherein the first layer is adjacent to the second layer. | 06-04-2015 |
| 20150151255 | COMPOSITE POLYAMIDE MEMBRANE - A method for making a composite polyamide membrane comprising a porous support and a thin film polyamide layer, wherein the method includes the step of applying a polyfunctional amine monomer and polyfunctional acyl halide monomer to a surface of the porous support and interfacially polymerizing the monomers to form a thin film polyamide layer, wherein the step of applying the polyfunctional acyl halide monomer to the porous support includes the step of combining the polyfunctional acyl halide monomer with a non-polar solvent at a concentration of at least 0.18 weight percent to form a coating solution which is applied to the surface of the porous support, and wherein the interfacial polymerization is conducted in the presence of a tri-hydrocarbyl phosphate compound which is provided in a molar ratio of at least 0.5:1 with the polyfunctional acyl halide monomer. Many additional embodiments are described including membranes made from the subject method and applications for such membranes. | 06-04-2015 |
| 20150150817 | FILM COMPOSITION FOR HARD CAPSULE SHELLS - A film-forming composition comprising (a) a cellulose derivative such as HPMC and (b) a urea additive selected from urea, urea derivatives and mixtures thereof; the use of the film-forming composition as a shell material for hard capsules; and films and hard capsules prepared from the film-forming composition. | 06-04-2015 |
| 20150148504 | FREE-RADICAL PROCESSES TO MAKE ETHYLENE-BASED POLYMERS USING ALKLYATED PHENOLS - The invention provides a process to form an ethylene-based polymer, said process comprising polymerizing ethylene in presence of at least the following: A) a free-radical agent; B) an alkylated phenol selected from Formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are each, independently, hydrogen or an alkyl; and C) a “metal alkyl-containing compound” selected from the group consisting of the following: i) at least one “Group II metal alkyl-containing compound,” ii) at least one “Group III metal alkyl-containing compound,” and iii) a combination of i) and ii). | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150148502 | NON-CYCLOPENTADIENYL-BASED CHROMIUM CATALYSTS FOR OLEFIN POLYMERIZATION - Provided is a non-cyclopentadienyl-based chromium-ligand complex, preferably a chromium-ligand complex of formula (J): LCr(R | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150148491 | POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION - The instant invention provides a polyolefin composition suitable for injection molding applications, and method of making such injection molded articles. The polyolefin composition suitable for injection molding applications comprises: an ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer composition comprising: (a) from 25 to 50 percent by weight of a first ethylene/α-olefin copolymer fraction having a density in the range of from 0.924 to 0.937 g/cm | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150148490 | POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION - The instant invention provides a polyolefin composition suitable for packaging applications, films, multilayer structures and packaging devices made therefrom. The polyolefin composition according to the present invention comprises: an ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer composition comprising (a) from 50 to 75 percent by weight of a first ethylene/α-olefin copolymer fraction having a density in the range of 0.894 to 0.908 g/cm | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150147502 | AQUEOUS BASED BLEND COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - The instant invention is an aqueous based blend composition and method of producing the same. The aqueous based blend composition comprises (a) an aqueous polyolefin dispersion comprising the melt blending product of one or more base polymers and one or more stabilizing agents in the presence of water and optionally one or more neutralizing agents, wherein the polyolefin dispersion has an average volume particle size diameter in the range of from 400 to 1500 nm; and a pH range from 8 to 11; and (b) an acrylic emulsion acrylic solids having an average weight particle size diameter in the range of from 75 to 450 nm; an acid level in the range of from 0.25 to 5 percent by weight of acid monomers based on the weight of the acrylic monomer, and a weight average molecular weight in the range of from 200,000 to 5,000,000 g/mole, and a glass transition temperature (T | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150147470 | THIN FILM COMPOSITE MEMBRANE DERIVED FROM TETRA-FUNCTIONAL ACYL HALIDE MONOMER - A method for making a composite polyamide membrane including a porous support and a thin film polyamide layer, wherein the method includes the step of applying a polyfunctional amine monomer and a tetraacyl acyl halide monomer represented by Formula (I) to a surface of the porous support and interfacially polymerizing the monomers to form a thin film polyamide layer; wherein A is selected from: oxygen (—O—); carbon (—C—); silicon (—Si—); each of which may be unsubstituted or substituted, e.g. with alkyl groups of 1-4 carbon atoms; or a carbonyl group (—C(O)—), X is the same or different and is selected from a halogen, and Y is selected from halogen and hydroxide. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150141731 | Process For The Treatment Of Liquefied Hydrocarbon Gas Using 3-(Amino) Propane-1,2-Diol Compounds - A method for treating liquefied hydrocarbons including acid gases to remove the acid gases while minimizing loss of amine species, said method comprising the step of contacting the liquefied hydrocarbons with an absorbent aqueous solution of a first amine compound, the first amine compound having the structure | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150141609 | POLYESTER - POLYURETHANE ELASTOMERS FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES - Embodiments of the invention encompass polyurethane elastomers which are a reaction product of a reaction mixture that includes a) at least one polyester made using a dicarboxylic acid having a carbon chain of from 9 to 20; b) at least one chain extender; and c) at least one polyisocyanate. At least 20% of the total carbon content of the polyurethane elastomer is from renewable carbon. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150140243 | POLYMERIC FOAM INSULATION SYSTEM FOR PIPES - A pipe insulation system that serves as insulation for a length of pipe contains section of thermoplastic polymer foam that fit circumferentially around a length of pipe, rings of melt barrier material that fit circumferentially around the length of pipe and abut adjacent sections of thermoplastic foam, mesh around the sections of thermoplastic polymer foam and rings of melt barrier material, a metallic covering enclosing the thermoplastic polymer foam, melt barrier material and mesh, and a support band that fits circumferentially around the metallic covering and that holds the pipe insulation system against a length of pipe around which the pipe insulation resides. A ring of melt barrier material is present at the top and bottom of non-horizontal length of pipe and within any 250 centimeter distance along the length of pipe. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150140091 | SOLID DISPERSION COMPRISING A HIGHLY SUBSTITUTED HYDROXYALKYL METHYLCELLULOSE - A solid dispersion comprising at least one active ingredient in at least one hydroxyalkyl methylcellulose having a DS of from 1.0 to 2.7 and an MS of from 0.40 to 1.30, wherein DS is the degree of substitution of methoxyl groups and MS is the molar substitution of hydroxyalkoxyl groups, can be produced by extrusion or spray-drying. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150139890 | PROCESS FOR SYNTHESIS OF MOLYBDENUM SULFIDE-BASED CATALYSTS - A process for preparing a molybdenum sulfide-based catalyst comprises drying a precipitated molybdenum sulfide-based catalyst precursor, for example, a wet filter cake, such that a particulate catalyst precursor, containing from 12 to 15 percent by weight water, is formed. The particulate catalyst precursor is desirably in the form of free-flowing particles. The particulate catalyst precursor is then auto-reduced. A rotary furnace that subjects the catalyst precursor to at least two zones having distinct temperatures may be conveniently used for drying, auto-reduction, or both. The staged drying and auto-reduction steps reduce the tendency of the precursor to self-heat, which is undesirable because it reduces both the activity and selectivity of the final catalyst. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150136397 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY BASED ON SUPERCRITICAL CARBON DIOXIDE AND A NONIONIC SURFACTANT - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards oil recovery compositions. As an example, an oil recovery composition can include a dimeric non-ionic surfactant and carbon dioxide. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150132514 | POLYETHYLENE BLEND-COMPOSITION SUITABLE FOR BLOWN FILMS, AND FILMS MADE THEREFROM - The instant invention provides a polyethylene blend-composition suitable for blown films, and films made therefrom. The polyethylene blend-composition suitable for blown films comprises the melt blending product of: (a) from 0.5 to 4 percent by weight of a low density polyethylene having a density in the range of from 0.915 to 0.935 g/cm | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150129485 | COMPOSITE POLYAMIDE MEMBRANE WITH INCREASED CARBOXYLIC ACID FUNCTIONALITY - A thin film composite membrane including a porous support and a thin film polyamide layer characterized by having a dissociated carboxylate content of at least 0.45 moles/kg at pH 9.5 and a method for making a composite polyamide applying a polar solution comprising a polyfunctional amine monomer and a non-polar solution comprising a polyfunctional amine-reactive monomer to a surface of the porous support and interfacially polymerizing the monomers to form a thin film polyamide layer, wherein the method is characterized by the non-polar solution comprising at least 0.025 wt % of an acid compound including at least one carboxylic acid moiety and at least one amine-reactive moiety selected from acyl halide and anhydride. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150129279 | ACETYLATED POLYOL HYDROXYSTEARATE PLASTICIZERS AND PLASTICIZED POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS - Plasticizers comprising an acetylated polyol hydroxystearate and plasticized polymeric compositions comprising such plasticizers. Such plasticized polymeric compositions can be employed in forming various articles of manufacture, such as coated conductors. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150126793 | Process For The Treatment Of Liquefied Hydrocarbons Using 3-(Piperazine-1-YL)Propane-1,2-Diol Compounds - A method for treating liquefied hydrocarbons including acid gases to remove the acid gases while minimizing loss of amine species, the method comprising the step of contacting the liquefied hydrocarbons with an absorbent aqueous solution of a first amine compound, the first amine compound having the structure | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150126671 | COATING DISPERSION - A dispersion having from one to sixty percent by weight of total dispersion of a solids component dispersed in an organic continuous phase is useful as a coating for substrates. The solids component contains 40-95 weight-percent of a polyolefin containing only carbon and hydrogen and that has a number average molecular weight that is greater than 400 gram per mole, 5-40 weight-percent of an amine salt of a functionalized polyolefin; and 0-20 weight-percent of optional additives, wherein weight-percent is based on total weight of solids and wherein the dispersed particles have an average particle size of less than 35 micrometers and the organic phase is a dispersion support medium for the polyolefin and amine salt of a functionalized polyolefin. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150126419 | LUBRICANT COMPOSITION FOR AN ENGINE - The present disclosure relates to lubricant compositions for an engine, including at least one base oil, at least one polymer for improving the viscosity index, at least one organomolybdenum compound, and at least one polyalkylene glycol, obtained by polymerizing or copolymerizing alkylene oxides including from 3 to 8 carbon atoms, at least of which is butylene oxide, the polyalkylene glycol content being from 1 to 28% by weight relative to the total weight of lubricant composition. The use of at least one polyalkylene glycol, obtained by polymerizing or copolymerizing alkylene oxides including 3 to 8 carbon atoms, at least one of which is butylene oxide, in a base oil enables a reduction in the wear of the connecting-rod bearings of the thermal internal combustion engines of vehicles with hybrid and/or micro-hybrid engines. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150126087 | BIODEGRADABLE LINERLESS ADHESIVE TAPES AND LABELS - A linerless label or tape comprises a substantially biodegradable, natural or synthetic, woven or non-woven substrate impregnated with a formulation including at least 90 weight percent of a polyester amide segmented block copolymer. This label or tape may be conveniently prepared above the melt temperature of the copolymer and is printable. It offers the advantage of being able to be prepared such that it is substantially non-tacky at room or storage temperatures, and yet may be easily affixed to a substrate when heated to a temperature above the melt temperature of the impregnant, preferably ranging from 60° C. to 150° C. “Linerless” is defined as not requiring a separable, wastable layer, and a release coating to facilitate rolling or stacking is also not required. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150122878 | USING TRACER TECHNOLOGY TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTION DETAILS - The present invention is a method of tagging resin product such that it can be identified. The method involves adding a series of tracer elements to a resin in specific amounts. The relative amounts of one or more of such tracer elements for each desired unit of production are varied, such that each unit of production has a unique combination of ratios of the various tracer elements. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150122152 | METHOD FOR REDUCING AGGLOMERATION IN GYPSUM PLASTER OR FILLING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CELLULOSE ETHER - The present invention relates to a method for providing modified gypsum plaster or filling compositions having reduced agglomeration in comparison to gypsum plaster or filling compositions comprising cellulose ether in a specific amount from 0.1 to 1.0 weight percent, based on the total dry weight of said composition. Also provided are dry mortars comprising cellulose ether, gelatin and gypsum for use in such methods, and gypsum-free mixtures comprising cellulose ether and gelatin which may be added to gypsum binder for use a for use in such methods. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150119500 | EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITION FOR MARINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR COATINGS WITH IMPROVED OVERCOATABILITY - This invention relates to an epoxy resin composition and its application in marine maintenance and repair coating with improved overcoatability. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150119499 | EPOXY RESINS FOR WATERBORNE DISPERSIONS - The present invention relates to compounds comprising the epoxide functional reaction product of: (a) at least one molecule comprising two terminal epoxy-reactive moieties; with (b) two molecules comprising two epoxide moieties; wherein, said compound comprises, pendent to the residue of (a) (i.e. as a side chain of the molecule), one or more polyoxyalkylene or polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether radical(s) having a weight average molecular weight of at least 400. Also provided are aqueous coating compositions comprising such compounds. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150119303 | ENGINE LUBRICANT COMPOSITION - The present disclosure concerns engine lubricant compositions including at least one base oil, at least one viscosity index improver polymer and at least one polyalkylene glycol, obtained by polymerization or copolymerization of alkylene oxides comprising from 3 to 8 carbon atoms, including at least one butylene oxide, the quantity of polyalkylene glycol being from 1 to 28% by mass with respect to the total mass of lubricant composition. Using at least one polyalkylene glycol, obtained by polymerization or copolymerization of alkylene oxides including from 3 to 8 carbon atoms, further including at least one butylene oxide in a base oil improves engine cleanliness while not increasing, or indeed while decreasing, the consumption of petrol or diesel fuels by the engine. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150118476 | PRODUCTION OF POLYISOCYANURATE FOAM PANELS - The present invention discloses the production of panels by a discontinuous process. The panels are produced by injecting a polyisocyanurate foam forming composition into the mold cavity at reduced pressure. The combination of certain polyisocyanurate foam forming formulation and the reduced pressure in the mold cavity allows production of and resulting sandwich panels in a discontinuous process where the produced panels are characterized by improved fire resistance. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150114546 | FILMLESS BACKSHEETS WITH GOOD BARRIER PROPERTIES - A multilayer nonwoven structure is described where the nonwoven structure comprises at least two spun bond layers and at least one easily meltable layer. The easily meltable layer is located between the at least two spunbond layers. The easily meltable layer is comprised of a polymer having a melting point at least 20° C. less than the melting point of the polymer which comprises the surface of the fibers which comprise the spun bond layer, or is made from a polymer which is readily absorbs some form of radiation. Under bonding conditions, the fibers which make up the easily meltable layer can be melted to form a film, thereby improving bather properties of the nonwoven structure. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150112113 | Process For The Treatment Of Liquefied Hydrocarbon Gas Using 2-Amino-2-(Hydroxyethyl) Propane-1,3-Diol Compounds - A method for treating liquefied hydrocarbons comprising acid gases to remove said the gases while minimizing loss of amine species, the method comprising the step of contacting the liquefied hydrocarbons with an absorbent aqueous solution of a first amine compound, the first amine compound having the structure | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150111001 | FOAM WALL INSULATION SYSTEM - A wall insulation system includes a thermoplastic polymer foam board, ribs of melt barrier material extending horizontally across the width of the thermoplastic polymer foam board and a metallic facing bonded to the outside surface of the thermoplastic polymer foam board and covering the outside primary surface of the thermoplastic polymer foam board and any ribs exposed along the outside primary surface of the thermoplastic polymer foam board. A rib of melt barrier material extends across the width of the thermoplastic polymer foam board in any 50 centimeter distance along the height of the foam board. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150110695 | AQUEOUS ALKANOLAMINE COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR THE REMOVAL OF ACID GASES FROM GASEOUS MIXTURES - The present invention relates to an aqueous alkanolamine solution for the removal of hydrogen sulfide from gaseous mixtures. The aqueous alkanolamine solution comprises (i) an amino compound with the formula: R | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150105523 | EPOXY RESIN HARDENER COMPOSITIONS AND EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SUCH HARDENER COMPOSITIONS - An epoxy resin hardener composition including a reaction product of (i) a compound having at least one vicinal epoxy group, and (ii) an amino alcohol; an epoxy resin composition including the epoxy resin hardener composition and a compound having at least one vicinal epoxy group; and a powder coating composition including particles of the epoxy resin hardener composition and particles of a compound having at least one vicinal epoxy group. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150099831 | COATING COMPOSITIONS - A curable resin composition including (I) at least one thermoset resin composition; and (II) at least one hardener; wherein the powder coating has a balance of properties including a combination of high glass transition temperature and low water absorption. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150096412 | NICKEL AND COBALT RECOVERY USING CONTINUOUS ION EXCHANGE - A method for recovering nickel and cobalt from a product liquor solution by processing the product liquor solution through a continuous ion exchange process including a plurality of ion exchange beds containing nickel selective ion exchange resin that pass through individual process zones as part of a nickel recovery circuit, wherein the method includes the following steps: (a) passing the product liquor solution through an ion exchange bed to load nickel onto the ion exchange resin and produce a cobalt-containing raffinate solution, (b) passing a sulfuric acid solution through the loaded ion exchange bed to strip nickel from the exchange resin and produce a nickel-containing eluate, (c) passing a rinse solution through the stripped ion exchange bed, (d) adjusting the pH of the cobalt-containing raffinate solution to a pH of at least 2.3, (e) passing the cobalt-containing raffinate solution through an ion exchange bed to pre-load cobalt on the ion exchange resin, (f) repeating step (a) though (e) until the cobalt concentration of the cobalt-containing raffinate solution increases to at least twice that of the product liquor solution, and (g) removing a first portion of the cobalt-containing raffinate solution of step (d) from the nickel recovery circuit for subsequent cobalt recovery, and (h) passing a second portion of the cobalt-containing raffinate solution from step (d) to step (e). | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150087787 | POLYPROPYLENE BLENDS AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS - Polymer blends of polypropylene homopolymer and propylene-α-olefin interpolymer. Processes for producing polymeric compositions comprising control-cooling heated blends of polypropylene and propylene-α-olefin interpolymer. Such polymeric compositions can be employed in forming coated wires and cables. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150087749 | CURABLE COMPOSITIONS - A curable composition including (a) at least one divinylarene dioxide; (b) at least one phenol, wherein the phenol is unsubstituted at a 2-, 4-, or 6-phenolic ring position; and (c) at least one acid compound-related cure catalyst; and a cured product made from the above curable composition. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150083651 | CROSS-FLOW FILTRATION SYSTEM INCLUDING PARTICULATE SETTLING ZONE - Cross-flow filtration systems and corresponding methods for separation particulate matter from liquids. A representative system includes a cross-flow filtration zone ( | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150083197 | INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC CLADDING TO STANDARD CLADDING - The present invention is premised upon a system and method for an improved photovoltaic cladding device array with an interface member ( | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150080512 | LOW VOC GLYCOL ETHER COALESCENTS FOR WATER BASED COATINGS - A coalescent composition comprising at least one glycol ether of the formula R1(0-CH | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150080497 | EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITION FOR MARINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR COATINGS WITH IMPROVED OVERCOATABILITY - This invention relates to an epoxy resin composition and its application in marine maintenance and repair coating with improved overcoatability. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150079367 | FIRE RESISTANT COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - Fire resistant composite structures. As an example, a fire resistant composite structure can have a foam material, a geopolymer thermal protection layer adhered to the foam material, and a facing adhered to the geopolymer layer. The geopolymer thermal protection layer can be formed by curing geopolymer precursors having a silicon to aluminum ratio in a range of 1.0:0.1 to 1.0:3.3. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150076061 | COKING WASTEWATER TREATMENT - A process for treating coking wastewater contains the steps of passing the coking wastewater in such an order through coagulation, particles removal, and ion-exchange resin. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150075839 | ETHYLENE POLYMER CONDUCTOR COATINGS PREPARED WITH POLYBUTADIENE CROSS-LINKING COAGENTS - Processes for producing coated conductors with a polymeric coating composition and a cable resulting therefrom. The polymeric coating composition comprises an ethylene polymer, an organic peroxide, and a polybutadiene. The processes comprise coating conductors with the polymeric coating composition, cross-linking the polymeric coating composition, and degassing the resulting cross-linked polymeric coating composition. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150073191 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF HYDROGENATED HYDROCARBON COMPOUNDS - A process for the dehydrogenation of a paraffinic hydrocarbon compound, such as an alkane or alkylaromatic hydrocarbon compound to produce an unsaturated hydrocarbon compound, such as an olefin or vinyl aromatic compound or mixture thereof, in which a dehydrogenation catalyst contacts gaseous reactant hydrocarbons in a reactor at dehydrogenation conditions. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150073134 | Metal Oxide Particles with Uniform Multilayer Polymer Coatings - The present invention is a multilayered composite comprising porous metal oxide particles that are covalently bonded by way of inorganic ether groups to one or more sites of a first polyhydroxyl-functionalized polymer. This first polymer is in turn covalently bonded by way of inorganic ether groups to one or more sites of a second polyhydroxyl-functionalized polymer. The multilayered composites can be prepared by contacting porous inorganic-oxide particles with a sufficient amount of OH-reactive crosslinking agent to form metal oxide particles imbibed with the crosslinking agent, and then contacting the inorganic-oxide particles with a solution of polyhydroxyl-functionalized polymer under reactive conditions. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150073115 | OXAZOLIDONE RING CONTAINING ADDUCTS - Embodiments include oxazolidone ring containing adducts obtainable by combining an aliphatic epoxy compound, an aromatic epoxy compound, and a diisocyanate. Embodiments further include a curable powder coating composition including a resin component and a hardener component, where the resin component includes the oxazolidone ring containing adduct. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150072541 | CONNECTOR DEVICE FOR BUILDING INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - The present invention is premised upon a connector device and method that can more easily electrically connect a plurality of PV devices or photovoltaic system components and/or locate these devices/components upon a building structure. It also may optionally provide some additional sub-components (e.g. at least one bypass diode and/or an indicator means) and may enhance the serviceability of the device. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150065638 | POLYOLEFIN ADHESIVE COMPOSITION - The invention provides an adhesive formulation comprising an olefin block copolymer comprising hard blocks and soft blocks wherein the hard blocks comprise 4-8 mol % comonomer; and are present in an amount of 20 wt %-45 wt %. This formulation is particularly advantageous for use in hot melt adhesives but may be used in other applications as well. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150065592 | LOW DENSITY FULL WATER BLOWN POLYURETHANE RIGID FOAM - A formulation for preparing a low density, full water blown polyurethane rigid foam includes an isocyanate component; an isocyanate-reactive component comprising from 30-50 wt % of a first polyether polyol having a functionality greater than 5 and an OH value from 350-550 mg | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150065547 | ESTERIFIED CELLULOSE ETHERS HAVING A SPECIFIC SUBSTITUENT DISTRIBUTION - An esterified cellulose ether comprises (i) aliphatic monovalent acyl groups or (ii) groups of the formula —C(O)—R—COOA wherein R is a divalent aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon group and A is hydrogen or a cation or (iii) a combination of aliphatic monovalent acyl groups and groups of the formula —C(O)—R—COOA, wherein the cellulose ether has anhydroglucose units joined by 1-4 linkages and has methyl groups, hydroxyalkyl groups, and optionally alkyl groups being different from methyl as substituents such that the esterified cellulose ether has an MS (hydroxyalkyl) of 0.05 to 1.00, and hydroxyl groups of anhydroglucose units are substituted with methyl groups such that [s23/s26−0.2*MS(hydroxyalkyl)] is 0.36 or less, wherein s23 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxyl groups in the 2- and 3-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with a methyl group and wherein s26 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxyl groups in the 2- and 6-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with a methyl group. The esterified cellulose ether is useful as an excipient for poorly water-soluble drugs. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150057471 | CHLORINATING AGENTS - The use of sulfuryl chloride, either alone or in combination with chlorine, as a chlorinating agent is disclosed. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150053079 | HOLLOW FIBER CARBON MOLECULAR SIEVE MEMBRANE AND PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF - A hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve membrane, a process for preparing the hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve membrane, and a process for effecting separation of an olefin from a gaseous mixture that comprises the olefin in admixture with its corresponding paraffin and optionally one or more gaseous components selected from hydrogen, an olefin other than the olefin and a paraffin other than the corresponding paraffin. The process and membrane may also be used to effect separation of the olefin(s) from remaining feedstream components subsequent to an olefin-paraffin separation. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150052689 | ADHESIVE REMOVER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention is directed to adhesive remover compositions and methods of their use. The adhesive remover compositions generally comprise a glycol ether solvent system comprising an aliphatic glycol ether, an aromatic glycol ether, a hydrophobic glycol ether, and a hydrophilic glycol ether, and a surfactant system. In further embodiment of the invention, the surfactant system may comprise three surfactants. In another aspect of the invention, the composition effectively removes medical adhesives from healthcare textiles. In a particular embodiment of the invention, the surfactant system may comprise one or more nonionic surfactants | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150050486 | GEOPOLYMER PRECURSOR-AEROGEL COMPOSITIONS - Geopolymer precursor-aerogel compositions. As an example, a geopolymer precursor-aerogel composition can include an aluminosilicate reactant, an alkaline activator, an aerogel additive, and a continuous medium. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150045592 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CHLORINATED ALKANES - Processes for the production of chlorinated alkanes are provided. The present processes comprise reacting one or more mono- and/or dichloroalkanes to form tri-, tetra- and/or pentachloroalkanes, with high regioselectivity. In those embodiments wherein a dichloroalkane is desirably utilized, it may advantageously be a vicinal dichloroalkane. Further, only one catalyst is utilized. The present processes make use of sulfuryl chloride as a chlorinating agent, rather than a gaseous chlorinating agent such as chlorine gas. Finally, the process uses lower intensity process conditions than at least some conventional processes, and thus, operating costs are saved. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150045320 | METHODS AND COMPOSITION FOR INDUCING SATIETY - A flowable or spoonable medicament, food, food ingredient or food supplement is useful for inducing satiety. It comprises (a) one or more mono-, di- and/or oligosaccharides and (b) a methylcellulose, wherein the methylcellulose has anhydroglucose units joined by 1-4 linkages wherein hydroxy groups of anhydroglucose units are substituted with methyl groups such that s23/s26 is from 0.17 to 0.36, wherein s23 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 3-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups and wherein s26 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 6-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150045292 | METHODS AND COMPOSITION FOR INDUCING SATIETY - A flowable or spoonable medicament, food, food ingredient or food supplement is useful for inducing satiety. It comprises a protein and a methylcellulose (MC), wherein the weight ratio w(protein)/w(MC) is at least 0.7/1.0 and the methylcellulose has anhydroglucose units joined by 1-4 linkages wherein hydroxy groups of anhydroglucose units are substituted with methyl groups such that s23/s26 is 0.36 or less, wherein s23 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 3-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups and wherein s26 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 6-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150044407 | COMPOSITE VESSELS - A barrier liner for a composite vessel, the barrier liner including (A) a polymeric substrate; and (B) a gas barrier coating layer attached to at least a portion of the polymeric substrate; a composite vessel containing the above barrier liner; and a UV curable composition for producing the above barrier liner. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150038670 | Process for Preparing Polycarbamate and Reaction Product Thereof - A first process to produce polycarbamate comprising providing urea in liquid form; and adding the liquid urea to a polyol is provided. A second process for producing polycarbamate comprising adding solid urea to a polyol in liquid form to form a reaction mixture is provided. Also provided is a reaction product produced by the first process or second process. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150038669 | Process to Produce Polycarbamate Using a Gradient Feed of Urea - A process to produce polycarbamate comprising providing urea in liquid form; and adding the urea in liquid form to a polyol in a reduced gradient profile to form polycarbamate product is provided. Also provided are: (a) a reaction product of the process and (b) an apparatus for operating the process. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150038629 | POLYOLEFIN BASED FORMULATIONS FOR MEMBRANES AND FABRICS - The invention provides halogen-free, flame-retardant flexible polyolefin-based formulations. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150031926 | METHODS FOR LIQUID-PHASE REACTIONS - Methods and assemblies for improving the reaction kinetics of, conserving reactants utilized in, and/or producing a more pure reaction product of, liquid-phase reactions that involve volatile reactants and products are provided. The methods and assemblies herein provide for a feed of reaction liquid to two or more absorption zones, wherein the temperature and/or feed rate of the liquid is independently adjusted prior to introduction into at least one of the two or more absorption zones. More particularly, the temperature and feed rate of the liquid as delivered to each absorption zone can be adjusted independently to optimize the absorption of at least a portion of any gaseous reactants and byproducts from the gaseous product stream and/or to optimize reaction zone conditions. Reaction kinetics may thus be improved, or substantially maintained. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150031873 | PROCESS OF PREPARING AN ESTER OF A CELLULOSE ETHER - A reaction product mixture is obtained from a reaction of (a) a cellulose ether with (b) an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid anhydride or with a di- or tricarboxylic acid anhydride or with a combination of an aliphatic mono-carboxylic acid anhydride and a di- or tri-carboxylic acid anhydride in the presence of (c) an aliphatic carboxylic acid. A process for precipitating an esterified cellulose ether from this reaction product mixture comprises the step of contacting the reaction product mixture with water and subjecting the combination of water and the reaction product mixture to a shear rate of at least 800 s | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150031846 | POLYMERS HAVING CHELATING FUNCTIONALITY - The present invention provides novel polymers having chelating functionality and comprising units derived from a vinyl aminocarboxylate monomer which comprises units derived from iminodiecetic acid, iminodisuccinic acid, or a salt thereof, and a vinyl epoxy benzene monomer. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150031815 | ESTER CARBONATE POLYOLS FOR HYDROLYTICALLY STABLE ADHESIVES - A two-component curable adhesive or sealant composition is provided. The first component may comprise a mixture of at least one polyol selected from the group comprising a polyester polyol, a polyester-polycarbonate copolymer polyol, and combinations thereof, a resin, and optionally a solvent. The second component may comprise a prepolymer obtained by reacting a polyester-polycarbonate copolymer polyol which is the reaction product of a polyester polyol which is the reaction product of one or more organic acids, and one or more glycols having a functionality of two or more and one or more polycarbonate polyols, at least one organic polyisocyanate component, and at least one chain extending agent and optionally a solvent. Alternatively, the first component may comprise a polyester-polycarbonate copolymer polyol, a resin, and optionally a solvent. The second component may comprise a polyisocyanate curative and optionally a solvent. The cured adhesive exhibits improved hydrolytic properties while maintaining excellent processability and adhesive properties. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150028526 | COMPOSITION FOR EXTRUSION-MOLDED CERAMIC BODIES COMPRISING A CELLULOSE DERIVATIVE OF CERTAIN MEDIAN PARTICLE LENGTH - A composition which is suitable for extrusion molding comprises a) a ceramic-forming material, and b) a cellulose derivative that has a median particle length of from 110 to 300 micrometers. Advantageously a cellulose ether is used that has been obtained by providing a moist cellulose derivative having a moisture content of from 35 to 90 percent, based on the total weight of the moist cellulose derivative, and drying-grinding the moist cellulose derivative in a gas-swept impact mill to a median particle length of from 110 to 300 micrometers. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150025280 | LIGANDS FOR RHODIUM CATALYZED REDUCTIVE CARBONYLATION OF ALCOHOLS - A catalytic system for reductive carbonylation of an alcohol that includes a rhodium complex, an iodide-containing catalyst promoter, and a supporting phosphorus-containing bidentate ligand for the rhodium complex containing at least one aromatic substituent covalently attached to at least one phosphorus of the supporting phosphorus-containing bidentate ligand in an ortho position with an alkoxy substituent or an aryloxy substituent. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150025217 | YIELD OPTIMIZATION OF POLYCARBONATE POLYOLS - Embodiments of the invention provide for methods of producing a polycarbonate polyol. The method includes charging a vessel with butanediol, charging the vessel with a polymerization catalyst, and adding to the vessel dimethyl carbonate at a rate of at least 2.0 g of DMC per minute per kg of BDO to produce polycarbonate polyol at a polycarbonate polyol yield of at least 80% of a theoretical yield. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150025165 | FOAMABLE COMPOSITIONS, FOAMS AND ARTICLES THEREOF - A foamable composition comprising at least an olefin block copolymer, an olefin copolymer, an oil, a blowing agent and a crosslinking agent is provided. The olefin block copolymer has a Mw/Mn from 1.7 to 3.5, and at least one melting point, Tm, in degrees Celsius, and a density, d, in gram/cubic centimeter, wherein the numerical values of Tm and d correspond to the relationship: Tm>−2002.9+4538.5(d)−2422.2(d) | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150025164 | POLYURETHANE RIGID FOAMS - The present invention relates to polyurethane rigid foams formulations. More particularly, the present invention relates to polyurethane rigid foams formulations, prepared from aromatic polyester polyols, which show improved compressive strength. The formulations include an isocyanate reacting mixture, at least one polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate, having a functionality of at least 2.7, and at least one blowing agent; such that the stoichiometric index of the polyisocyanate to the isocyanate reacting mixture is 1.0-1.8. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150018514 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING OLEFIN OXIDE POLYMERIZATION CATALYSTS - A process for the production of an olefm oxide polymerization catalyst comprising: admixing at least one alkaline earth metal, liquid ammonia, an alkylene oxide, which is optionally substituted by aromatic radicals, and an organic nitrile having at least one acidic hydrogen atom to prepare a slurry of modified alkaline earth hexammine in liquid ammonia; continuously transferring the slurry of modified alkaline earth hexammine in liquid ammonia into a stripper vessel and continuously evaporating ammonia, thereby accumulating the modified catalyst in the stripper vessel; and upon complete transfer of the slurry of modified alkaline earth hexammine into the stripper vessel, aging the modified catalyst to obtain the final olefm oxide polymerization catalyst, and a catalyst obtainable by this process. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150018478 | HIGH FREQUENCY WELDABLE POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ZEOLITES - A dielectrically-heatable inventive method employing a polyolefin-based formulation including at least 5 weight percent of a zeolite, ion exchanged with a Group I or II metal, wherein the zeolite includes 21 or less wt % of water, based on zeolite weight, measured as LOI at 575° C. for 1 hour; and a base polymer selected from certain homogeneously branched linear or substantially linear ethylene/α-olefin or homogeneously branched propylene/?-olefin copolymers copolymers, provided that the base polymer has a melt temperature less than 100° C. This formulation may be used to prepare a high frequency (HF) welded article having improved failure and welding strength properties, particularly a weld strength in excess of 7 lb/in (1.23 N/mm). | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150011681 | CURABLE COMPOSITIONS - A curable epoxy resin formulation useful for making an insulator for a high-voltage gas insulated switchgear, the curable formulation including (A) an epoxy resin composition comprising a mixture of: (A1) at least one solid epoxy resin, (A2) at least one novolac epoxy resin, and (A3) at least one cycloaliphatic epoxy resin; (B) at least one anhydride hardener; (C) at least one filler; and (D) optionally, at least one catalyst or at least one accelerator. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150011674 | MICROCAPSULES - A composition is provided, comprising microcapsules,
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| 20150010765 | POLYOLEFIN ELASTOMER FORMULATIONS - Disclosed are olefin block copolymer formulations comprising polyethylene and polypropylene that provide improved adhesion properties to polypropylene while maintaining desired flexural modulus characteristics and are particularly suited for overmolded goods. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20140378729 | REDUCTIVE DEHYDROXYLATION OF VICINAL POLYOLS TO OLEFINS USING AN IODINE-BASED CATALYST HAVING ENHANCED SOLUBILITY - Olefins may be produced by the reductive dehydroxylation of vicinal polyols and/or their respective esters, in an aqueous reaction medium, under a hydrogen atmosphere, under suitable conditions, and in the presence of a halogen-based, preferably iodine-based, catalyst, wherein a solubility enhancing agent is employed to increase the solubility of the iodine-based catalyst in the aqueous reaction medium. | 12-25-2014 |
