| Eastman Chemical Company Patent applications |
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| 20160137877 | THERMOSETTING COMPOSITIONS BASED ON PHENOLIC RESINS AND CURABLE POLEYESTER RESINS MADE WITH DIKETENE OR BETA-KETOACETATE CONTAINING COMPOUNDS - A thermosetting composition having:
| 05-19-2016 |
| 20160130244 | OXIDATION PROCESS TO PRODUCE A PURIFIED CARBOXYLIC ACID PRODUCT VIA SOLVENT DISPLACEMENT AND POST OXIDATION - Disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA). The process comprises oxidizing at least one oxidizable compound selected from the following group: 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (5-HMF), 5-HMF esters (5-R(CO)OCH | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160115348 | THERMOSETTING COMPOSITIONS BASED ON UNSATURATED POLYESTERS AND PHENOLIC RESINS - A thermosetting composition having:
| 04-28-2016 |
| 20160115347 | RESOLE PHENOLIC RESINS CURABLE WITH FUNCTIONAL POLYESTERS - This invention relates to a resole phenolic resin comprising the residues of
| 04-28-2016 |
| 20160115345 | CURABLE POLYESTERS AND THERMOSETTING COMPOSTIONS CONTAINING RESOLE PHENOLIC RESINS - There is now provided a variety of curable polyester resins that cure well with phenolic crosslinking agents. The curable polyester resins include polyester resins that have both carboxyl and hydroxyl functionalities and a high ratio of carboxyl functionalities to hydroxyl functionalities; unsaturated curable polyester having residues of an α,β-unsaturated polycarboxylic acid compound with at least one unsaturation in a position that is α,β relative to a carbonyl group and not located on an aromatic ring; and a curable polyester resin containing beta-ketoacetate moieties without vinyl unsaturation. The curable polyester resin can be dispersed in water or dissolved in a solvent and is suitable for waterborne or solventborne coating compositions. Phenolic based crosslinking coating compositions that contain these curable polyester resins cure well with phenolic resin crosslinking compounds with a wide variety of reactive curable polyester resins or other kinds of polyester resins. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160115274 | CARBOXYL FUNCTIONAL CURABLE POLYESTERS CONTAINING TETRA-ALKYL CYCLOBUTANEDIOL - A curable polyester resin composition containing residues of:
| 04-28-2016 |
| 20160108137 | REGIOSELECTIVELY SUBSTITUTED CELLULOSE ESTERS PRODUCED IN A HALOGENATED IONIC LIQUID PROCESS AND PRODUCTS PRODUCED THEREFROM - This invention relates to novel compositions comprising regioselectively substituted cellulose esters. One aspect of the invention relates to processes for preparing regioselectively substituted cellulose esters from cellulose dissolved in ionic liquids. Another aspect of the invention relates to the utility of regioselectively substituted cellulose esters in applications such as protective and compensation films for liquid crystalline displays. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160107994 | HETEROCYCLIC AMPHOTERIC COMPOUNDS - Disclosed are a variety of amphoteric compounds having a heterocyclic quaternary nitrogen group. The heterocycle includes pyridines, piperidines, and pyrrolidines, and is linked to the hydrophobe via either an amide or an ester linkage. These heterocyclic amphoteric compounds can be advantageously prepared in high yield and purity by a two-step chemoenzymatic process, and have excellent surfactant properties. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160107134 | AMPHOTERIC ESTER SULFONATES - Disclosed are a variety of amphoteric ester sulfonates, including 3-(N,N-dimethyl-cocoylpropylammonio-1-yl)-2-hydroxypropanesulfonate. These amphoteric ester sulfonates can be advantageously prepared in high yield and purity by a two-step chemoenzymatic process, and have excellent surfactant properties. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160075905 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED NOISE SUPPRESSION - Disclosed is a method for improving vibration damping of a substrate, such as the underbody of an automobile. The method comprises applying a plastisol which comprises a polymeric component and a polymeric plasticizer. The fused plastisol has improved damping behavior as determined using Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis. Novel plastisols are also disclosed. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160075891 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED NOISE SUPPRESSION - Disclosed is a method for improving vibration damping of a substrate, such as the underbody of an automobile. The method comprises applying a plastisol which comprises a polymeric component and a plasticizer. The fused plastisol has improved damping behavior as determined using Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis. Novel plastisols and novel plasticizers are also disclosed. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160075890 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED NOISE SUPPRESSION - Disclosed is a method for improving vibration damping of a substrate, such as the underbody of an automobile. The method comprises applying a plastisol which comprises a polymeric component and a plasticizer. The fused plastisol has improved damping behavior as determined using Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis. Novel plastisols and novel plasticizers are also disclosed. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160075858 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED NOISE SUPPRESSION - Disclosed is a method for improving vibration damping of a substrate, such as the underbody of an automobile. The method comprises applying a plastisol which comprises a polymeric component and a plasticizer. The fused plastisol has improved damping behavior as determined using Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis. Novel plastisols and novel plasticizers are also disclosed. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160075857 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED NOISE SUPPRESSION - Disclosed is a method for improving vibration damping of a substrate, such as the underbody of an automobile. The method comprises applying a plastisol which comprises a polymeric component and a plasticizer. The fused plastisol has improved damping behavior as determined using Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis. Novel plastisols and novel plasticizers are also disclosed. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160075856 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED NOISE SUPPRESSION - Disclosed is a method for improving vibration damping of a substrate, such as the underbody of an automobile. The method comprises applying a plastisol which comprises a polymeric component and a plasticizer. The fused plastisol has improved damping behavior as determined using Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis. Novel plastisols and novel plasticizers are also disclosed. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160075855 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED NOISE SUPPRESSION - Disclosed is a method for improving vibration damping of a substrate, such as the underbody of an automobile. The method comprises applying a plastisol which comprises a polymeric component and a plasticizer. The fused plastisol has improved damping behavior as determined using Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis. Novel plastisols and novel plasticizers are also disclosed. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160075622 | PROCESS FOR THE SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION OF A MIXED DIOL STREAM - Disclosed is a process for the purification of a mixed diol stream. The mixed diol stream comprising two-, three-, and four-carbon diols is separated into component diols by extraction with a hydrophobic solvent mixture. The diols recovered in the extractant may be removed from the extractant stream by back extraction with water or by distillation with an azeotrope-forming agent present, preferably an azeotroping agent already present in the extractant mixture. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160075091 | ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OBJECT REMOVAL - An object can be produced by depositing a material, layer-by-layer by an additive manufacturing process, onto a surface of a substrate. Removal of the object from the substrate may be accomplished without mechanically contacting the object with a device or chemically contacting the object. In an example, removal of the object from the substrate can be accomplished by flexing or bending the substrate. The substrate can be configured to elastically deform in response to a load applied to the sheet causing a deflection at a center of the sheet in an amount of at least about 12 mm and/or the sheet to have a radius of curvature that is less than or equal to about 305 mm. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160068658 | INHIBITION OF POLYMER SURFACE OXIDATION UTILIZING TWO PRIMARY ANTIOXIDANTS IN CERTAIN POLYMERS - This invention relates to a polymer composition comprising:
| 03-10-2016 |
| 20160068657 | INHIBITION OF POLYMER SURFACE OXIDATION UTILIZING TWO PRIMARY ANTIOXIDANTS IN ACRYLIC POLYMERS - This invention relates to a polymer composition comprising:
| 03-10-2016 |
| 20160068655 | INTEGRATED PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BENZOATE PLASTICIZERS - The invention relates to a process that integrates the oxidation of toluene to benzoic acid with the production of benzoate plasticizers. Toluene is fed to an oxidation vessel in the presence of oxygen and an oxidation catalyst wherein benzoic acid serves as the solvent for the oxidation. The crude benzoic acid produced is not purified and is then reacted with an alcohol in the presence of an esterification catalyst to produce the crude benzoate ester. The oxidation catalyst, esterification catalyst, and other impurities can be mostly removed from the crude benzoate ester in subsequent washing and filtering steps. The benzoate esters produced through this method can be made in fewer steps with both yields and purities above 80%. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160060202 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING TEREPHTHALIC ACID - Processes for producing terephthalic acid are disclosed, the processes including a step of combining in a reaction medium para-xylene, a solvent comprising water and a saturated organic acid having from 2-4 carbon atoms, and an oxygen-containing gas, at a temperature for example from about 145° C. to about 175° C., in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising cobalt, manganese, zirconium, and bromine, wherein the zirconium is present in the reaction medium in an amount, for example, from 1 ppm to 50 ppm with respect to the weight of the liquid in the reaction medium. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160060196 | CRYSTALLIZED HYDROQUINONE AND METHODS OF MAKING - Crystallized hydroquinone particles and methods for making the same are provided. Cooling profiles applied during crystallization of the hydroquinone from solution may be optimized to provide crystallized particles having suitable properties and that exhibit reduced agglomeration tendencies, even after long periods of time and/or transportation over long distances. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160039194 | ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USING MISCIBLE MATERIALS - An object can be formed in an additive manufacturing process, such as FDM, by providing a substrate having at least a surface that is made of a first material, and forming one or more layers of a second material on the surface of the substrate, wherein a Hildebrand solubility parameter of the second material is within about 5% of a Hildebrand solubility parameter of the first material. In this manner, the object part formed by the one or more layers of the second material may be incorporated into the object. In an example, the object includes a first portion comprised of the one or more layers of the second material and a second portion comprised of the substrate, the first portion having a first haze value and the second portion having a second haze value, wherein a percent difference between the first haze value and the second haze value is equal to or greater than about 165%. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160024273 | LOW-VOLATILITY PLASTICIZER BLENDS - Disclosed is a plasticizer comprising xylylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate. The plasticizer can comprise xylylene glycol di-2ethylhexanoate and a second plasticizer. Also disclosed is a plastisol comprising a PVC resin dispersed in the liquid phase and a plasticizer comprising xylylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate and a second plasticizer. Additionally disclosed, an article can comprise the fused plastisol. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160017385 | ENZYME-CATALYZED POLYOXYALKYLENE ESTERS - One aspect of the present invention is a polyoxyalkylene ester composition comprising the reaction product of a polyoxyalkylated alcohol or polyol reactant and an acyl donor wherein the ester has greater than about 85 weight percent of a fully acylated polyoxyalkylene ester, less than about 15 percent of a partially acylated polyoxyalkylene ester, less than about 5 parts per million 1,4-dioxane and an acid number of less than about 20. Another aspect of the invention is a process for making the polyoxyalkylene ester composition that includes the steps of contacting a reaction mixture of an polyoxyalkylated alcohol or polyol reactant and an acyl donor reactant in a reactor and in the presence of an enzymatic catalyst under esterification conditions and recovering the polyoxyalkylene ester. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160017125 | POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS WHICH COMPRISE CYCLOBUTANEDIOL AND CERTAIN THERMAL STABILIZERS, AND/OR REACTION PRODUCTS THEREOF - Described as one aspect of the invention are polyester compositions containing:
| 01-21-2016 |
| 20150379903 | FIBERS WITH SURFACE MARKINGS USED FOR CODING - Disclosed are fibers comprising one or more branded fibers which exhibit surface markings in a repeated pattern along the length of the branded fibers. The branded fibers can be incorporated into yarns or fiber bands to represent supply chain information of the yarns, fiber bands, and/or articles made from the yards or fiber bands. In a specific example, branded fibers can be incorporated into an acetate tow band. The branded fibers can be recovered from a cigarette filter, the repeated pattern decoded, and supply chain information associated with the acetate tow used to make the cigarette filter, such as manufacturer, customer, ship to location, and even the acetate tow bale, can be obtained. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20150379703 | METHOD FOR CHARACTERIZING FIBERS WITH SHAPE AND SIZE USED FOR CODING - Disclosed is a method of characterizing a fiber sample comprising standard fibers and identification fibers which can be used for tracking and tracing fibers through at least part of the supply chain. Each identification fiber exhibits at least one distinct feature. Each group of distinguishable identification fibers can exhibit a taggant cross-section shape, a taggant cross-section size, or combination of the same taggant cross-section shape and same taggant cross-section size. The distinct features and the number of fibers in each group of distinguishable identification fibers can represent at least one supply chain component of the fibers. The fiber sample can include a portion of an acetate tow band or a filter made from the acetate tow band, and the supply chain information can include the manufacturer of the acetate tow band and the customer of the acetate tow band. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20150379312 | FIBERS WITH PHYSICAL FEATURES USED FOR CODING - Disclosed are fibers which contains identification fibers. The identification fibers can contain a plurality of distinct features, or taggants, which vary among the fibers and/or along the length of the identification fibers, a fiber band, or yarn. The disclosed embodiments also relate to the method for making and characterizing the fibers. Characterization of the fibers can include identifying distinct features, combinations of distinct features, and number of fibers with various combinations of distinct features and correlating the distinct features to supply chain information. The supply chain information can be used to track the fibers, fiber band, or yarn from manufacturing through intermediaries, conversion to final product, and/or the consumer. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20150377854 | FIBERS WITH CHEMICAL MARKERS USED FOR CODING - Disclosed are fibers which contain identification fibers. The identification fibers can comprise one or more chemical markers, or taggants, which may vary among the fibers or be incorporated throughout all of the fibers. The disclosure also relates to the method for making and characterizing the fibers. Characterization of the fibers can include identifying chemical markers and correlating the chemical markers and a taggant chemical marker amounts of at least one of the chemical markers to manufacturer-specific taggants to determine supply chain information. The supply chain information can be used to track the fibers from manufacturing through intermediaries, conversion to final product, and/or the consumer. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20150377841 | FIBERS WITH CHEMICAL MARKERS AND PHYSICAL FEATURES USED FOR CODING - Disclosed are fibers which contain identification fibers. The identification fibers can contain a one or more of chemical markers and one or more distinct features, or taggants, which may vary among the fibers or be incorporated throughout all of the fibers. The chemical markers and distinct features can be representative of specific supply chain information. The supply chain information can be used to track the fibers from manufacturing through intermediaries, conversion to final product, and/or the consumer. The disclosed embodiments also relate to the method for making and characterizing the fibers. Characterization of the fibers can include identifying chemical markers and distinct features and correlating the chemical markers and distinct features to manufacturer-specific taggants to determine supply chain information. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20150377792 | FIBERS WITH MULTICOMPONENT FIBERS USED FOR CODING - Disclosed are fibers which contains identification fibers. The identification fibers can contain a plurality of distinct features, or taggants, which vary among the fibers and/or along the length of the identification fibers of the fibers, a fiber band, or. The disclosed embodiments also relate to the method for making and characterizing the fibers. Characterization of the fibers can include identifying distinct features, combinations of distinct features, and number of fibers with various combinations of distinct features to supply chain information. The supply chain information can be used to track the fibers, fiber band, or yarn from manufacturing through intermediaries, conversion to final product, and/or the consumer. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20150376819 | FIBERS WITH SHAPE AND SIZE USED FOR CODING - Disclosed are fibers comprising identification fibers which can be used for tracking and tracing fibers, yarns, fiber bands, and/or articles comprising the fibers through at least part of the supply chain. Each identification fiber exhibits at least one distinct feature. Each group of distinguishable identification fibers can exhibit a taggant cross-section shape, a taggant cross-section size, or combination of the same taggant cross-section shape and same taggant cross-section size. The distinct features and the number of fibers in each group of distinguishable identification fibers can represent at least one supply chain component of the fibers. The distinct features can be detectable in an article comprising the fibers. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20150376818 | METHOD FOR MAKING AN ACETATE TOW BAND WITH SHAPE AND SIZE USED FOR CODING - Disclosed is a method of making an acetate tow bands comprising identification fibers which can be used for tracking and tracing the acetate tow band through at least part of the supply chain. Each identification fiber exhibits at least one distinct feature. Each group of distinguishable identification fibers can exhibit a taggant cross-section shape, a taggant cross-section size, or combination of the same taggant cross-section shape and same taggant cross-section size. The distinct features and the number of fibers in each group of distinguishable identification fibers can represent at least one supply chain component of the acetate tow band, including the manufacturer of the acetate tow band and the customer of the acetate tow band. The identification fibers can be produced on a cellulose acetate tow line using one or more spinnerets with spinneret holes to produce the taggant cross-section shapes and/or taggant cross-section sizes. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20150376662 | BETAINE ESTERS AND PROCESS FOR MAKING AND USING - A variety of betaine esters, including dialkylaminoalkyl cocoate betaines and dialkylaminoalkyl hydrogenated cocoate betaines are disclosed. These betaines can be advantageously prepared in high yield and purity by a three-step transiterification chemoenzymatic process or a two-step direct esterficiation chemoenzymatic process. These betaine esters have excellent surfactant properties. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20150375149 | ACETATE TOW AND FILTERS WITH SHAPE AND SIZE USED FOR CODING - Disclosed are acetate tow bands comprising identification fibers which can be used for tracking and tracing the acetate tow band through at least part of the supply chain. Each identification fiber exhibits at least one distinct feature. Each group of distinguishable identification fibers can exhibit a taggant cross-section shape, a taggant cross-section size, or combination of the same taggant cross-section shape and same taggant cross-section size. The distinct features and the number of fibers in each group of distinguishable identification fibers can represent at least one supply chain component of the acetate tow band, including the manufacturer of the acetate tow band and the customer of the acetate tow band. The distinct features are detectable in a filter comprising the acetate tow band. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20150368219 | Process for Purifying Crude Furan 2,5-Dicarboxylic Acid Using Hydrogenation - A process to produce a dry purified furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) is described. After oxidation of 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (5-HMF), a crude FDCA stream is produced that is fed to a crystallization zone followed by a solid-liquid displacement zone to form a low impurity slurry stream. The solids in the low impurity slurry stream are dissolved in a dissolution zone to produce a hydrogenation feed that is hydrogenated in a hydrogenation reactor to generate a hydrogenated FDCA composition. The hydrogenated FDCA composition is routed to a crystallization zone to form a crystallized produce stream that is separated from liquid in a solid-liquid separation zone to generate a purified wet cake stream containing FDCA that can be dried in a drying zone to generate a dry purified FDCA product stream. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150368171 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING POLYOLS - A process for producing polyols (such as neopentyl glycol) is disclosed which comprises reacting formaldehyde and another aldehyde in the presence of a trialkylamine catalyst and a base promoter to form an Aldol condensation reaction product. The base promoter improves removal of nitrogen containing salts prior to hydrogenation of the hydroxy aldehyde to produce the polyol. The improved process also reduces trialkylamine catalyst usage, improves trialkylamine catalyst recovery, and reduces nitrogen-containing salts prior to hydrogenation. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150335065 | SURFACE ATTACHMENT OF PARTICLES TO CELLULOSE ESTER FIBERS - This invention pertains to the surface attachment of particles, such as metal oxides, to cellulose ester fibers. The particles are applied to the surface of the cellulose ester fibers using a protic liquid that is substantially free of plasticizer. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150322029 | FURAN-2,5-DICARBOXYLIC ACID PURGE PROCESS - Disclosed is an oxidation process to produce a crude carboxylic acid product carboxylic acid product. The process comprises oxidizing a feed stream comprising at least one oxidizable compound to generate a crude carboxylic acid slurry comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and compositions thereof. Also disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product by utilizing various purification methods on the crude carboxylic acid. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150322028 | FURAN-2,5-DICARBOXYLIC ACID PURGE PROCESS - Disclosed is an oxidation process to produce a crude carboxylic acid product carboxylic acid product. The process comprises oxidizing a feed stream comprising at least one oxidizable compound to generate a crude carboxylic acid slurry comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and compositions thereof. Also disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product by utilizing various purification methods on the crude carboxylic acid. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150321180 | FURAN-2,5-DICARBOXYLIC ACID PURGE PROCESS - Disclosed is an oxidation process to produce a crude carboxylic acid product carboxylic acid product. The process comprises oxidizing a feed stream comprising at least one oxidizable compound to generate a crude carboxylic acid slurry comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and compositions thereof. Also disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product by utilizing various purification methods on the crude carboxylic acid. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150321119 | FURAN-2,5-DICARBOXYLIC ACID PURGE PROCESS - Disclosed is an oxidation process to produce a crude carboxylic acid product carboxylic acid product. The process comprises oxidizing a feed stream comprising at least one oxidizable compound to generate a crude carboxylic acid slurry comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and compositions thereof. Also disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product by utilizing various purification methods on the crude carboxylic acid. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150258536 | PHOSPHOROUS COMPOUNDS USEFUL AS LIGANDS AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS REGARDING THEM - This describes bidentate ferrocene-linked phosphine-phosphoramidate compounds. Hydroformylation catalyst compositions and methods of hydroformylation using the compounds are also disclosed. Methods of making the compounds are also disclosed. | 09-17-2015 |
| 20150252122 | METHOD FOR MAKING AN INFUSIBLE POLYMER FROM A POLYOLEFIN - A process for making an infusible polyolefin includes the steps of: a) contacting the polyolefin in a sulfonation reactor with a sulfonation mixture comprising sulfur trioxide to produce the infusible polyolefin; b) recovering from the sulfonation reactor a recovery stream having sulfur dioxide; c) oxidizing at least a portion of the recovered sulfur dioxide to produce a recycle stream; and d) combining at least a portion of the recycle stream with the sulfonation mixture of step (a). | 09-10-2015 |
| 20150233888 | ON-LINE DETECTION OF DEFECTS IN FIBROUS MEMBERS - An on-line defect detection system for detecting a defect in a fibrous member and related processes are disclosed. The defect detection system may include first and second fiber contacting members where at least one of the contacting members is shiftable relative to the other contacting member. | 08-20-2015 |
| 20150232400 | PROCESS FOR ISOLATING CRYSTALLIZED 2,2,4,4-TETRAMETHYL-1,3-CYCLOBUTANEDIOL (TMCD) PARTICLES UTILIZING PRESSURE FILTRATION - A method for isolating 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (TMCD) solids from an isolated feed slurry formed in a TMCD process comprising TMCD, a liquid phase, and impurities by (a) treating the isolated feed slurry in a product isolation zone to produce an isolated TMCD product wet cake, a mother liquor, and impurities; wherein the product isolation zone can comprise at least one rotary pressure drum filter. | 08-20-2015 |
| 20150225622 | AMORPHOUS PROPYLENE-ETHYLENE COPOLYMERS - Amorphous propylene-ethylene copolymers are described herein that can include high amounts of ethylene and exhibit desirable softening points and needle penetrations. The desirable combinations of softening points and needle penetrations in these propylene-ethylene copolymers allow them to have a broad operating window. Due their broad operating window, the propylene-ethylene copolymers can be utilized in a wide array of applications and products, including hot melt adhesives. | 08-13-2015 |
| 20150225621 | AMORPHOUS PROPYLENE-ETHYLENE COPOLYMERS - Amorphous propylene-ethylene copolymers are described herein that can include high amounts of ethylene and exhibit desirable softening points and needle penetrations. The desirable combinations of softening points and needle penetrations in these propylene-ethylene copolymers allow them to have a broad operating window. Due their broad operating window, the propylene-ethylene copolymers can be utilized in a wide array of applications and products, including hot melt adhesives. | 08-13-2015 |
| 20150225620 | AMORPHOUS PROPYLENE-ETHYLENE COPOLYMERS - Amorphous propylene-ethylene copolymers are described herein that can include high amounts of ethylene and exhibit desirable softening points and needle penetrations. The desirable combinations of softening points and needle penetrations in these propylene-ethylene copolymers allow them to have a broad operating window. Due their broad operating window, the propylene-ethylene copolymers can be utilized in a wide array of applications and products, including hot melt adhesives. | 08-13-2015 |
| 20150225619 | AMORPHOUS PROPYLENE-ETHYLENE COPOLYMERS - Amorphous propylene-ethylene copolymers are described herein that can include high amounts of ethylene and exhibit desirable softening points and needle penetrations. The desirable combinations of softening points and needle penetrations in these propylene-ethylene copolymers allow them to have a broad operating window. Due their broad operating window, the propylene-ethylene copolymers can be utilized in a wide array of applications and products, including hot melt adhesives. | 08-13-2015 |
| 20150225543 | BLENDS OF POLYESTERS CONTAINING CYCLOBUTANEDIOL WITH FLUOROALKYL ADDITIVES AND DEVICES MADE THEREROM - This invention relates to polymer compositions comprising:
| 08-13-2015 |
| 20150225542 | POLYMERS COMBINED WITH CERTAIN ADDITIVES AND DEVICES MADE THEREROM - This invention relates to polymer compositions comprising: (1) at least one polymer selected from the groups consisting of: | 08-13-2015 |
| 20150225490 | AMORPHOUS PROPYLENE-ETHYLENE COPOLYMERS - Amorphous propylene-ethylene copolymers are described herein that can include high amounts of ethylene and exhibit desirable softening points and needle penetrations. The desirable combinations of softening points and needle penetrations in these propylene-ethylene copolymers allow them to have a broad operating window. Due their broad operating window, the propylene-ethylene copolymers can be utilized in a wide array of applications and products, including hot melt adhesives. | 08-13-2015 |
| 20150183712 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ISOLATING DICARBOXYLIC ACID - Disclosed is a method for purifying aromatic dicarboxylic acid such as isophthalic acid or terephthalic acid. The process treats a crude carboxylic acid (CCA) composition by:
| 07-02-2015 |
| 20150183711 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ISOLATING DICARBOXYLIC ACID - Disclosed is a method for purifying aromatic dicarboxylic acid such as isophthalic acid or terephthalic acid. The process treats a crude carboxylic acid (CCA) composition by:
| 07-02-2015 |
| 20150183706 | PROCESSES FOR MAKING CYCLOHEXANE COMPOUNDS - This invention relates to hydrogenation processes for making cyclohexane compounds. More specifically, this invention relates to hydrogenation processes in the presence of tertiary amide solvent compounds, as well as compositions that can result from such processes. The invention thus provides processes for making cyclohexanecarboxylic acid compounds and processes for making hydroxymethylcyclohexane compounds. | 07-02-2015 |
| 20150183699 | PROCESSES FOR MAKING CYCLOHEXANE COMPOUNDS - This invention relates to hydrogenation processes for making cyclohexane compounds. More specifically, this invention relates to hydrogenation processes in the presence of tertiary amide solvent compounds, as well as compositions that can result from such processes. The invention thus provides processes for making cyclohexanecarboxylic acid compounds and processes for making hydroxymethylcyclohexane compounds. | 07-02-2015 |
| 20150182957 | CARBONYLATION CATALYST AND PROCESS USING SAME - Carbonylation catalysts and methods for using them are disclosed. In some embodiments, the carbonylation catalyst includes the contact product of:
| 07-02-2015 |
| 20150141668 | PRODUCTION OF CYCLIC ACETALS OR KETALS USING LIQUID-PHASE ACID CATALYSTS - A process for making a cyclic compounds such as cyclic acetal or cyclic ketones by feeding aldehyde or ketone compounds and polyhydroxyl compounds to a reaction vessel at a molar ratio of polyhydroxyl compounds to aldehyde or ketone compounds of at least 3:1, reacting these compounds in the presence of a homogeneous acid catalyst to generate a liquid phase homogeneous reaction mixture containing the acid catalyst without separating water from the reaction mixture as it is being formed in the reaction mixture, withdrawing the liquid phase homogeneous reaction mixture from the reaction vessel as a liquid product stream, and feeding the liquid reaction product stream to a distillation column to separate cyclic acetal compounds from unreacted polyhydroxyl compounds, and optionally recycling back the unreacted polyhydroxyl compounds and/or acid catalyst to the reaction vessel. The process produces cyclic acetal compounds in high yields. The process is also suitable to make cyclic ketals from ketone compounds. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150133683 | Production of Terephthalic Acid Di-Esters Using Alcohol-Amine Promoters - The invention is directed to a process for preparing a terephthalic acid di-ester. The process includes contacting terephthalic acid with a C | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150126759 | HYDROXYTYROSOL DERIVATIVES, THEIR METHOD OF PREPARATION AND USE IN PERSONAL CARE - Hydroxytyrosol derivative compositions, methods for their manufacture, and their use in personal care products are disclosed. Lipophilic hydroxytyrosol carbonate ester compound can be made by oxidizing a substituted hydroxybenzaldehyde compound with an oxidizing agent such as hydrogen peroxide under mild conditions. The process involves enzymatic esterification of 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenol to form the corresponding ester, the introduction of a formyl group ortho to the phenolic hydroxyl group of the ester to form a lipophilic formyltyrosol ester; oxidation of the lipophilic formyltyrosol ester with a peroxide compound to form a lipophilic hydroxytyrosol ester compound; and reaction of lipophilic hydroxytyrosol ester compound with carbonic acid ester derivatives to form a lipophilic hydroxytyrosol carbonic ester compound. These compounds are useful is a wide variety of personal care compositions as anti-aging compounds that are stable against oxidation. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150110996 | EXTRUSION-COATED STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS HAVING INTEGRATED HARDWARE ELEMENTS - The present disclosure relates to extrusion-coated hardware integrated structural systems, as well as methods of making and using the same. Hardware integrated structural systems of the present invention may exhibit enhanced strength, functionality, and/or durability, while being simpler to assemble and more aesthetic than similar conventional systems. Structural systems according to embodiments of the present invention can be suitable for use in a variety of applications, including as ready-to-assemble furniture or cabinetry or as building and construction materials such as wall board, flooring, trim, and the like. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150110995 | EXTRUSION-COATED STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS HAVING REINFORCED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS - The present disclosure relates to extrusion-coated structural systems including one or more reinforced structural members, as well as methods of making and using the same. Structural systems of the present invention that include at least one reinforced member may exhibit enhanced strength, functionality, and/or durability, while being simpler to assemble and more aesthetic than similar conventional systems. Structural systems according to embodiments of the present invention can be suitable for use in a variety of applications, including as ready-to-assemble furniture or cabinetry or as building and construction materials such as wall board, flooring, trim, and the like. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150110988 | EXTRUSION-COATED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS HAVING EXTRUDED PROFILE MEMBERS - The present disclosure relates to extrusion-coated structural systems including at least one extruded profile member coupled to and extending outwardly from an extrusion-coated structural member, as well as methods of making and using the same. Structural systems of the present invention that include at least one extruded profile member may exhibit enhanced flexibility, functionality, and/or durability. Structural systems according to embodiments of the present invention can be suitable for use in a variety of applications, including in ready-to-assemble furniture or cabinetry applications or as building and construction materials such as wall board, flooring, trim, and the like. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150110986 | EXTRUSION-COATED STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS WITH COATING-COUPLED MEMBERS - The present disclosure relates to extrusion-coated structural systems including at least one bridging member coupling two or more substrates to one another, as well as methods of making and using the same. Structural systems of the present invention that include at least one bridging member may exhibit enhanced flexibility, functionality, and/or durability. Structural systems according to embodiments of the present invention can be suitable for use in a variety of applications, including in ready-to-assemble furniture or cabinetry applications or as building and construction materials such as wall board, flooring, trim, and the like. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150107175 | COATED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS HAVING IMPROVED RESISTANCE TO CRACKING - Structural systems having coated structural members with enhanced durability are provided, along with methods of making and using the same. Structural members including at least one coating material applied to a substrate that comprises at least one protrusion may exhibit increased strength and/or durability and may be less likely fail during use. For example, structural members as described herein exhibit an improved resistance to cracking when a force is applied to the protrusion. Structural systems according to embodiments of the present invention can be suitable for use in a variety of applications, including in ready-to-assemble furniture or cabinetry applications or as building and construction materials such as wall board, flooring, trim, and the like. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150087860 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING ISOPHTHALIC ACID - Processes for producing isophthalic acid are disclosed, the processes including a step of combining in a reaction medium meta-xylene, a solvent comprising water and a saturated organic acid having from 2-4 carbon atoms, and an oxygen-containing gas, at a temperature for example from about 145° C. to about 175° C., in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising cobalt, manganese, zirconium, and bromine, wherein the zirconium is present in the reaction medium in an amount, for example, from about 1 ppm to 50 ppm with respect to the weight of the liquid in the reaction medium. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150087859 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING TEREPHTHALIC ACID - Processes for producing terephthalic acid are disclosed, the processes including a step of combining in a reaction medium para-xylene, a solvent comprising water and a saturated organic acid having from 2-4 carbon atoms, and an oxygen-containing gas, at a temperature for example from about 145° C. to about 175° C., in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising cobalt, manganese, zirconium, and bromine, wherein the zirconium is present in the reaction medium in an amount, for example, from 1 ppm to 50 ppm with respect to the weight of the liquid in the reaction medium. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150080628 | CATALYST AND PROCESS FOR THE CO-DIMERIZATION OF ETHYLENE AND PROPYLENE - Disclosed are novel catalyst solutions comprising an organic complex of nickel, an alkyl aluminum compound, a solvent, and a phosphine compound, that are useful for the preparation of butenes, pentenes and hexenes by the co-dimerization or cross-dimerization of ethylene and propylene. Also disclosed are processes for the dimerization of ethylene and propylene that utilize these catalyst solutions. The catalyst systems described herein demonstrate that, depending on the choice of phosphine compound used with the catalytically active nickel, it is indeed possible to lower the concentration of hexene olefins relative to butenes and pentenes, even in the presence of excess propylene. The selectivity to the linear or branched pentene product can also be controlled by the selection of the phosphine compound. The catalyst solutions may be used with mixtures of olefins. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150051412 | OXIDATION PROCESS TO PRODUCE A CRUDE AND/OR PURIFIED CARBOXYLIC ACID PRODUCT - Disclosed is an oxidation process to produce a crude carboxylic acid product carboxylic acid product. The process comprises oxidizing a feed stream comprising at least one oxidizable compound to generate a crude carboxylic acid slurry comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and compositions thereof. Also disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product by utilizing various purification methods on the crude carboxylic acid. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150038734 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ALKYL 3-HYDROXYBUTYRATE - A method for making an alkyl 3-hydroxybutyrate is provided. The method can include reacting an alkyl alcohol with diketene to form an alkyl acetoacetate and then hydrogenating the alkyl acetoacetate to form the alkyl 3-hydroxybutyrate. The method of the present invention may also include separating one or more impurities an alkyl acetoacetate stream and subjecting the purified acetoacetate mixture to hydrogenation to form the alkyl 3-hydroxybutyrate. Methods of the present invention can be carried out on a lab, pilot, or commercial scale. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150038391 | AQUEOUS CLEANING COMPOSITIONS HAVING ENHANCED PROPERTIES - Cleaning compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The cleaning compositions of the present invention are both non-toxic and environmentally benign, and are effective at removing both hydrophobic and hydrophilic soils from a wide range of substrate types, including metal, glass, painted wall board, vinyl, concrete, and many others. The cleaning compositions of the present invention may be useful in a variety of domestic, industrial, and/or institutional applications. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150038389 | AQUEOUS CLEANING COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING AN ALKYL 3-HYDROXYBUTYRATE - Cleaning compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The cleaning compositions of the present invention may include at least one alkyl 3-hydroxybutyrate and water, optionally including at least one surfactant and one or more additional additives. The cleaning compositions of the present invention, which are non-toxic and environmentally benign, can be useful to remove many types of soils from a range of different substrates in a variety of domestic, industrial, and/or institutional applications. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150034866 | COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING AN ALKYL 3-HYDROXYBUTYRATE - Compositions comprising an alkyl 3-hydroxybutyrate and one or more additional components are provided. The compositions of the present invention may include at least one alkyl 3-hydroxybutyrate having at least 3 and not more than 5 carbon atoms, along with one or more additional components including, for example, alkyl butyrates, alkyl acetates, alkyl alcohols, and dimers and/or trimers of the alkyl 3-hydroxybutyrate. Such compositions may be products of, for example, the hydrogenation of an acetoacetate-containing composition. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150025272 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING MODIFIED V-TI-P CATALYSTS FOR SYNTHESIS OF 2,3-UNSATURATED CARBOXYLIC ACIDS - The invention relates to a catalyst composition comprising a mixed oxide of vanadium, titanium, and phosphorus modified with alkali metal. The titanium component is derived from a water-soluble, redox-active organo-titanium compound. The catalyst composition is highly effective at facilitating the vapor-phase condensation of formaldehyde with acetic acid to generate acrylic acid, particularly using an industrially relevant aqueous liquid feed. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150011783 | OXIDATION PROCESS TO PRODUCE A CRUDE AND/OR PURIFIED CARBOXYLIC ACID PRODUCT - Disclosed is an oxidation process to produce a crude carboxylic acid product carboxylic acid product. The process comprises oxidizing a feed stream comprising at least one oxidizable compound to generate a crude carboxylic acid slurry comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and compositions thereof. Also disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product by utilizing various purification methods on the crude carboxylic acid. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150007955 | PROCESSES TO PRODUCE SHORT-CUT MICROFIBERS - A process for producing a microfiber product stream, the process comprises: (A) contacting cut multicomponent fibers having a length of less than 25 millimeters with a treated aqueous stream in a fiber slurry zone to produce a cut multicomponent fiber slurry; (B) contacting the cut multicomponent fiber slurry with a heated aqueous stream in a mix zone to produce a heated multicomponent fiber slurry; (C) routing the heated multicomponent fiber slurry to a fiber opening zone to remove a portion of the water dispersible sulfopolyester to produce an opened microfiber slurry; wherein the opening zone comprises a pipe reactor; and (D) routing the opened microfiber slurry to a primary solid liquid separation zone to produce the microfiber product stream and a first mother liquor stream. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20140378716 | PROCESS FOR ISOLATING CRYSTALLIZED 2,2,4,4 TETRAMETHYL-1,3-CYCLOBUTANEDIOL (TMCD) PARTICLES UTILIZING PRESSURE FILTRATION - A method for isolating 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (TMCD) solids from an isolated feed slurry formed in a TMCD process comprising TMCD, a liquid phase, and impurities by (a) treating the isolated feed slurry in a product isolation zone to produce an isolated TMCD product wet cake, a mother liquor, and impurities; wherein the product isolation zone can comprise at least one rotary pressure drum filter. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20140371484 | HALOGEN-FREE CATALYST SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING BENZOIC ACID - Disclosed is a halide-free catalyst system and method for oxidizing toluene to form benzoic acid in benzoic acid solvent. The catalyst system contains Co, at least one of Zr and Hf, and an alkali metal basic salt. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140370218 | FOAMED ARTICLES WITH DEEP UNDERCUTS - The present invention relates generally to thermoformed articles having one or more deep undercuts and to processes for making such articles. The undercuts produced using the process described herein exhibit superior properties compared to undercuts present in conventional articles. The thermoformed articles can be produced using a foamed polyester-containing material which facilitates the production of undercuts exhibiting superior properties. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140364633 | PURIFYING CRUDE FURAN 2,5-DICARBOXYLIC ACID BY HYDROGENATION - A process for purifying a crude furan 2,5-dicarboxylic acid composition (cFDCA) by hydrogenation of a FDCA composition dissolved in a hydrogenation solvent such as water, and hydrogenating under mild conditions, such as at a temperature within a range of 130° C. to 225° C. by contacting the solvated FDCA composition with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst under a hydrogen partial pressure within a range of 10 psi to 900 psi. A product FDCA composition is produced having a low amount of tetrahydrofuran dicarboxylic acid, a low b*, and a low amount of 5-formyl furan-2-carboxylic acid (FFCA). | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140361109 | MULTILAYERED FILM ROLL WITH REDUCED DEFECTS - Devices, systems, and methods for preventing or reducing raised edges in wound films are disclosed herein. This improvement can be accomplished by employing a roll spacer that is narrower than the film and/or by entrapping a gas between the layers in the wound film. One or more embodiments of the present invention concern a multilayered wound film roll. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140357875 | PRODUCTION OF CYCLIC ACETALS BY REACTIVE DISTILLATION - Cyclic acetals can be produced in a reactive distillation apparatus by combining a polyhydroxyl compound and an aldehyde. High concentrations of cyclic acetals are removed as liquid products from the column while water is removed as an overhead vapor stream. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140357789 | SULFOPOLYESTER HAVING A CHARGE DENSITY GREATER THAN ONE AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM - A sulfopolyester includes the reaction product of a diacid and a diol wherein the diacid includes at least 30 mole percent of one difunctional sulfomonomer containing at least one sulfonate group bonded to an aromatic ring wherein the functional groups are carboxyl or esters thereof and a diacid moiety which is not a sulfonated aromatic moiety. The sulfopolyester composition of the present invention has a charge density of greater than 1.0 meq/g polymer solids. Another aspect of the invention is a coating composition containing from 1 to 50 weight percent of the sulfopolyester. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140343271 | REGIOSELECTIVELY SUBSTITUTED CELLULOSE ESTERS PRODUCED IN A TETRAALKYLAMMONIUM ALKYLPHOSPHATE IONIC LIQUID PROCESS AND PRODUCTS PRODUCED THEREFROM - This invention relates a cellulose solution comprising cellulose and at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate and processes to produce the cellulose solution. Another aspect of this invention relates to shaped articles prepared from a cellulose solution comprising cellulose and at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate. Another embodiment of this invention relates to compositions comprising derivatives of cellulose prepared from a cellulose solution comprising at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate. Another embodiment of this invention relates to compositions comprising regioselectively substituted cellulose esters prepared from a cellulose solution comprising cellulose and at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate. In another embodiment of the invention, the cellulose esters of the present invention are used as protective and compensation films for liquid crystalline displays. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140330029 | PRODUCTION OF CYCLIC ACETALS OR KETALS USING SOLID ACID CATALYSTS - A process for making a cyclic compounds such as cyclic acetal or cyclic ketones by feeding aldehyde or ketone compounds and polyhydroxyl compounds to a reaction zone at a molar ratio of polyhydroxyl compounds to aldehyde or ketone compounds of at least 3:1, reacting these compounds in the presence of a solid acid such as an acidic ion exchange resin, to generate a liquid reaction mixture without separating water from the reaction mixture as it is being formed in the reaction mixture, withdrawing the liquid reaction mixture from the reaction zone as a liquid product stream, and feeding the liquid reaction product stream to a distillation column to separate cyclic acetal compounds from unreacted polyhydroxyl compounds, and optionally recycling back the unreacted polyhydroxyl compounds to the reaction zone. The process produces cyclic acetal compounds in yields of at least 90% with long catalyst life. The process is also suitable to make cyclic ketals from ketone compounds. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140318591 | SELF-CORRUGATING LAMINATES USEFUL IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THERMOELECTRIC DEVICES AND CORRUGATED STRUCTURES THEREFROM - Self-corrugating laminates useful in the manufacture of thermoelectric devices are disclosed. The laminates include an upper and a lower shrinkable film layer and a non-shrinkable core with a thermoelectric pattern formed thereon bonded between said upper and lower shrinkable film along bond lines arranged parallel, substantially parallel, radially, or annularly. The bond lines that bond the upper shrinkable film layer to top surface of the nonshrinkable core are staggered relative to the bond lines that bond the lower shrinkable film layer to the bottom surface of the non-shrinkable core such that upon shrinkage of the shrinkable film layers, structural corrugations are formed in the non-shrinkable core. Thermoelectric modules or devices and methods for forming them from the self-corrugating laminates are also described. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140311695 | PAPER AND NONWOVEN ARTICLES COMPRISING SYNTHETIC MICROFIBER BINDERS - A process of making a paper or nonwoven article is provide. The process comprising:
| 10-23-2014 |
| 20140311694 | PAPER AND NONWOVEN ARTICLES COMPRISING SYNTHETIC MICROFIBER BINDERS - A paper or nonwoven article is provided comprising a nonwoven web layer, wherein the nonwoven web layer comprises a plurality of fibers and a plurality of binder microfibers, wherein the binder microfibers comprise a water non-dispersible, synthetic polymer; wherein the binder microfibers have a length of less than 25 millimeters and a fineness of less than 0.5 d/f; and wherein the binder microfibers have a melting temperature that is less than the melting temperature of the fibers. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140303404 | NICKEL MODIFIED CATALYST FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROXY ETHER HYDROCARBONS BY VAPOR PHASE HYDROGENOLYSIS OF CYCLIC ACETALS AND KETALS - Catalyst compositions of alumina supports containing palladium and nickel are selective in a vapor phase hydrogenolysis reaction to convert cyclic acetal compounds and/or cyclic ketal compounds in the presence of hydrogen to their corresponding hydroxy ether hydrocarbon reaction products. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140296407 | ALIPHATIC POLYESTER COATING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING TETRAMETHYL CYCLOBUTANEDIOL - Disclosed are aliphatic polyester resins containing 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol and solvent borne, thermosetting coating compositions prepared therefrom. The aliphatic polyesters exhibit good hardness and flexibility when formulated into thermosetting coatings compositions. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140296406 | COATING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ACRYLIC AND ALIPHATIC POLYESTER BLENDS - Disclosed are solvent borne thermosetting coating compositions containing curable, aliphatic polyesters, acrylic copolymers, crosslinkers, and nonaqueous solvents. The aliphatic polyesters contain 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol. Blends of acrylic copolymers with these aliphatic polyesters exhibit good compatibility, viscosity reduction, and good Tg retention. Coating compositions formulated from these blends exhibit high gloss, hardness with flexibility; solvent and chemical resistance; and outdoor durability. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140256964 | OXIDATION PROCESS TO PRODUCE A CRUDE DRY CARBOXYLIC ACID PRODUCT - Disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA). The process comprises oxidizing at least one oxidizable compound selected from the following group: 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (5-HMF), 5-HMF esters (5-R(CO)OCH | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140243435 | Production of Methanol and Ethanol from CO or CO2 - This invention relates to a process for making methanol and ethanol from carbon dioxide and hydrogen. The process includes contacting a mixture of carbon dioxide and hydrogen with a catalyst system containing a ruthenium compound—and optionally, a chloride or bromide-containing compound—dispersed in a low-melting tetraorganophosphonium chloride or bromide salt under conditions effective to produce methanol and ethanol. The invention also relates to a process for making methanol and ethanol from carbon monoxide and water using the same catalyst system. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140238585 | RADIO-FREQUENCY SEALABLE POLYMER AND ARTICLES THEREOF - The present invention relates to a reactor-grade copolyester composition having radio-frequency sealing capability. The present invention further relates to films and thermoformable packaging prepared from the reactor-grade copolyester composition and the methods for making such films and articles therefrom. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140235880 | PROCESS FOR PURIFYING CRUDE FURAN 2,5-DICARBOXYLIC ACID USING HYDROGENATION - A process to produce a dry purified furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) is described. After oxidation of 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (5-HMF), a crude FDCA stream is produced that is fed to a crystallization zone followed by a solid-liquid displacement zone to form a low impurity slurry stream. The solids in the low impurity slurry stream are dissolved in a dissolution zone to produce a hydrogenation feed that is hydrogenated in a hydrogenation reactor to generate a hydrogenated FDCA composition. The hydrogenated FDCA composition is routed to a crystallization zone to form a crystallized produce stream that is separated from liquid in a solid-liquid separation zone to generate a purified wet cake stream containing FDCA that can be dried in a drying zone to generate a dry purified FDCA product stream. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140213827 | PREPARATION OF HYDROXY ALDEHYDES - An improved process for preparing hydroxy aldehydes, such as hydroxypivaldehyde, is provided. Specifically, the process employs an alkaline additive for separating by-product amine salts from a hydroxy aldehyde and other reaction products formed in the process of preparing a hydroxy aldehyde using an amine catalyst. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140187812 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING VARIABLE ACETYL STREAMS - The invention provides systems and processes for concentrating acetic acid and acetic anhydride streams. The systems allow operation of equipment used for such concentrations in two or more modes of operation. At least one mode is intended to produce a concentrated or purified acetic acid stream. At least one other mode is intended to produce a concentrated or purified acetic anhydride stream. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140182247 | PACKAGES, PACKAGING SYSTEMS, METHODS FOR PACKAGING AND APPARATUS FOR PACKAGING - The present invention relates to the use of vacuum packaging and vacuum packaging techniques. Embodiments of the present invention include bales and packages comprising a sealed chamber having an internal volume at a pressure less than ambient atmospheric pressure. In alternate embodiments of the present invention, the internal volume of the package comprises a bulk material, a bulk fiber material, fibers or fibrous materials. Also disclosed are methods for packaging, packaging systems and apparatus for packaging. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140175025 | GENERATION OF LOW-SOLIDS SECOND MOTHER LIQUOR FROM TEREPHTHALIC ACID PRODUCTION FILTER - Disclosed is a process for separating solids from liquid in a slurry. The process is characterized by using two filtration media. One filtration medium contains less than 10 mm in thickness of a filter cake containing the solids, and the other filtration medium contains at least 10 mm in thickness of a filter cake containing the solids. The second filtration medium has a higher separation efficiency that the first filtration medium. The process is particularly useful for separating terephthalic acid solids from an oxidation product slurry. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140174461 | Surface Attachment of Particles to Cellulose Ester Fibers - This invention pertains to the surface attachment of particles, such as metal oxides, to cellulose ester fibers. The particles are applied to the surface of the cellulose ester fibers using a protic liquid that is substantially free of plasticizer. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140170309 | Solvent Alloying of Cellulose Esters to Modify Thickness Retardation of LCD Films - The invention relates to miscible blends of cellulose acylates, films made therefrom and methods of making the miscible blends of cellulose acylates and films made therefrom. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140168770 | MULTILAYER AND SINGLE LAYER CELLULOSE ESTER FILMS HAVING REVERSED OPTICAL DISPERSION - The present invention relates to a single layer mixed cellulose ester film having a reversed optical dispersion. The mixed cellulose ester material has a DS | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140162042 | COPOLYESTERS PLASTICIZED WITH POLYMERIC PLASTICIZER FOR SHRINK FILM APPLICATIONS - Disclosed is a shrink film containing a copolyester having a minimum crystallization half-time of at least 8.6 minutes and a polyester plasticizer having a weight-average molecular weight of 900 to 12,000 g/mol. The polyester plasticizer includes (i) a polyol component comprising residues of a polyol having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, and (ii) a diacid component comprising residues of a dicarboxylic acid having 4 to 12 carbon atoms. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140162015 | EXTRUSION COATING OF ELONGATED SUBSTRATES - The present disclosure relates to extrusion coating systems, extrusion coated substrates, and processes for making the same. In some aspects, extrusion coating systems as described herein may include an at least partially insulated outlet wall, which may facilitate production of coated substrates exhibiting a very desirable surface texture and appearance. Coated substrates of the present invention may be utilized in a variety of end applications, including, but not limited to, interior and exterior construction materials for homes, buildings, and furniture. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140150691 | SULFITE SOFTWOOD BASED CELLULOSE TRIACETATE FOR LCD FILMS - The invention provides a way of using cellulose triacetate (CTA) made from softwood pulp to make films suitable for use in liquid crystal displays (LCDs). It has been surprisingly found that a combination of certain additives in the film casting dope and of metal and sulfur content of the CTA allow a softwood CTA to exhibit peeling characteristics from the casting substrate that are similar to those of lint-based CTA of similar sulfur content. The additives include a combination of acid scavengers and chelating agents. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140142328 | OXIDATIVE PURIFICATION METHOD FOR PRODUCING PURIFIED DRY FURAN-2,5-DICARBOXYLIC ACID - Disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA). The process comprises oxidizing a feed stream comprising at least one oxidizable compound to generate a crude carboxylic acid slurry comprising FDCA, removing impurities from a crude carboxylic acid slurry via oxidative purification in a low temperature post-oxidation zone to form a low impurity slurry stream. The low impurity slurry stream is further treated in a high temperature post oxidation zone to produce a secondary oxidation slurry stream which is routed to a crystallization zone to from a crystallized slurry stream. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140142327 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING DRY PURIFIED FURAN-2,5-DICARBOXYLIC ACID WITH OXIDATION OFF-GAS TREATMENT - Disclosed is a process for producing a dry, purified carboxylic acid product comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA). Also disclosed is a method for treating an oxidation off-gas stream from such a process. The method features solvent as well as energy recovery from the off-gas stream. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140142326 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING DRY PURIFIED FURAN-2,5-DICARBOXYLIC ACID WITH OXIDATION OFF-GAS TREATMENT - Disclosed is a process for producing a dry, purified carboxylic acid product comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA). Also disclosed is a method for treating an oxidation off-gas stream from such a process. The method features solvent as well as energy recovery from the off-gas stream. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140128624 | METHOD OF SYNTHESIZING LOW COLOR FURAN DIESTERS - The present invention relates to a method of making low colored bis(2-ethylhexyl) furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (BEHFD) plasticizer via mild hydrogenation of highly colored BEHFD. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140128623 | Method of Synthesizing Low Color Furan Diesters - The present invention relates to a method of synthesizing a low colored furan-2,5-dicarboxylate derivative plasticizer by utilizing purified FDCA (pFDCA), which has very low level 5-formyl furan-2-carboxyic acid (FFCA) and very low level colored bodies, and an alcohol. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140128537 | 1,3-Diketoamide Functional Polymers and Compositions Employing the Same - A 1,3-diketoamide functional monomer represented by the following formula (1): | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140121400 | PROMOTED RUTHENIUM CATALYST FOR THE IMPROVED HYDROGENATION OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDS TO THE CORRESPONDING ALCOHOLS - The invention relates to ruthenium-rhenium-tin and ruthenium-rhenium catalysts effective for the reduction of carboxylic acids to the corresponding alcohols and processes for the reduction of carboxylic acids to the corresponding alcohols using the ruthenium-rhenium-tin and ruthenium-rhenium catalysts. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140113094 | COPOLYESTERS CONTAINING NEOPENTYL GLYCOL AND 2,2,4,4-TETRAALKYL 1,3-CYCLOBUTANEDIOL - There is provided an article comprising a copolyester containing residues of neopentyl glycol, 2,2,4,4-tetraalkyl 1,3-cyclobutanediol such as 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl 1,3-cyclobutanediol, tin atoms, aluminum atoms, an alkali or alkaline earth metal atoms such as lithium atoms, optionally phosphorus atoms, and having an It.V. of at least 0.55 dL/g, and Tg of at least 90° C. Such higher It.V. copolyesters can now be made having high Tg, good thermal stability, and higher insertion of 2,2,4,4-tetraalkyl 1,3-cyclobutanediol. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140088326 | DUAL CATALYST SYSTEM FOR THE SELF-CONDENSATION OF ALCOHOLS - Disclosed is a process for the production of higher aldehydes from lower alcohols using a two-stage vapor phase heterogeneous catalyst system. Ethanol feeds afford aldehydes such as butyraldehyde and crotonaldehyde while butanol feeds yield 2-ethylhexanal and 2-ethylhexenal. Higher product selectivities are obtained when the alcohol is first dehydrogenated in the upper catalyst stage followed by aldol condensation of the resulting lower aldehyde to a higher aldehyde. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140087147 | SELF-CORRUGATING LAMINATES AND METHODS OF MAKING THEM - Self-corrugating laminates are disclosed that include first and second shrinkable film layers, each having a primary axis of shrinkage, bonded together in a grid of spaced bond points arranged substantially linearly along perpendicular horizontal and vertical bond lines such that the axes of shrinkage are substantially perpendicular to one another. Upon shrinkage of the shrinkable film layers, a structural corrugate is formed that includes first and second corrugated layers each with structural corrugations therein arranged along lines of corrugation. At the interface of the two corrugated layers, the lines of corrugation in the first corrugated layer are substantially perpendicular to the lines of corrugation in the second corrugated layer. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140087146 | SELF-CORRUGATING LAMINATES AND CORRUGATED STRUCTURES FORMED THEREFROM - Self-corrugating laminates are disclosed that include first and second non-shrinkable core layers bonded together in a grid of spaced bond points arranged substantially linearly along perpendicular horizontal and vertical bond point lines; and upper and lower shrinkable film layers, each having a primary axis of shrinkage and each bonded to one of the non-shrinkable core layers along bond lines that are substantially perpendicular to the primary axis of shrinkage of the immediately adjacent shrinkable film layer. Upon shrinkage of the upper and lower shrinkable film layers a corrugated structure is formed that includes first and second core layers each having spaced structural corrugations formed therein. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140087145 | SELF-CORRUGATING LAMINATES AND METHODS OF MAKING THEM - A self-corrugating laminate is disclosed. The self-corrugating laminate includes an upper and a lower shrinkable film layer each having at least one axis of shrinkage and a non-shrinkable core bonded between the upper and lower shrinkable film layers along bond lines. The bond lines that bond the upper shrinkable film layer to the non-shrinkable core are staggered relative to the bond lines that bond the lower shrinkable film layer to the non-shrinkable core such that upon shrinkage of the shrinkable film layers, structural corrugations are formed in the non-shrinkable core. The shrinkable film layers of the invention exhibit a percent shrinkage along an axis of shrinkage from about 10 to about 45 percent. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140069458 | PROCESSES AND COMPOSITIONS FOR REMOVING SUBSTANCES FROM SUBSTRATES - Processes associated apparatus and compositions useful for removing organic substances from substrates, for example, electronic device substrates such as microelectronic wafers or flat panel displays, are provided. Processes are presented that apply a minimum volume of a composition as a coating to the inorganic substrate whereby sufficient heat is added and the organic substances are completely removed by rinsing. The compositions and processes may be suitable for removing and, in some instances, completely dissolving photoresists of the positive and negative varieties as well as thermoset polymers from electronic devices. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140066639 | OXIDATION PROCESS TO PRODUCE A CRUDE DRY CARBOXYLIC ACID PRODUCT - Disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA). The process comprises oxidizing at least one oxidizable compound selected from the following group: 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (5-HMF), 5-HMF esters (5-R(CO)OCH | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140065400 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND FILMS - Electrically conductive polymer compositions are described herein that can be used to produce coatings and films for use in electronic devices. The electrically conductive polymer compositions generally comprise an intrinsically conductive polymer, a UV curable resin, at least one solvent, and a photoinitiator. The coatings and films produced from the electrically conductive polymer compositions can exhibit superior wettability, superior solvent resistance, high levels of visible light transmission, low levels of haze, and ideal electrical resistivity. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140065340 | MOISTURIZED ACETYLATED WOOD AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - The invention provides flat-packed bundles of wooden boards in which at least some of the internal boards that contain acetylated wood possess certain moisture levels. The invention further provides flat-packed bundles of wooden boards in which at least some of the internal boards that contain acetylated wood have certain degrees of widthwise swelling. Although swelling can occur in several board dimensions, widthwise swelling provides a convenient measure. The invention also provides methods for moisturizing acetylated wood boards prior to assembling them into flat-packed bundles. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140034658 | EXTRUSION BLOW MOLDING SYSTEM HAVING ENHANCED PINCH GEOMETRY - Extrusion blow mold assemblies, extrusion blow molded articles exhibiting increased strength and enhanced processability, and processes for making said articles. In some aspects, the articles produced herein can include relatively rigid bottles and other containers that exhibit high drop impact performance, while still being relatively easy to deflash. Such containers can be efficiently produced on a commercial scale and are widely usable in a variety of applications, including those in the food, beverage, cosmetic, and medical industries. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140024844 | OXIDATION PROCESS TO PRODUCE A PURIFIED CARBOXYLIC ACID PRODUCT VIA SOLVENT DISPLACEMENT AND POST OXIDATION - Disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA). The process comprises oxidizing at least one oxidizable compound selected from the following group: 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (5-HMF), 5-HMF esters (5-R(CO)OCH | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140024843 | OXIDATION PROCESS TO PRODUCE A PURIFIED CARBOXYLIC ACID PRODUCT VIA SOLVENT DISPLACEMENT AND POST OXIDATION - Disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA). The process comprises oxidizing at least one oxidizable compound to generate a crude carboxylic acid slurry comprising FDCA, removing impurities from a crude carboxylic acid slurry in a liquid displacement zone to form a low impurity slurry stream. The low impurity slurry stream is further treated in a secondary oxidation zone to produce a secondary oxidation slurry stream which is routed to a crystallization zone to form a crystallized slurry stream. The crystallized slurry stream is cooled in a cooling zone and the resulting cooled crystallized slurry stream is routed to a solid-liquid separation zone to generate a purified wet cake stream comprising FDCA that is dried in a drying zone to generate a dry carboxylic acid product stream comprising purified FDCA (pFDCA). | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140018496 | SULFOPOLYESTER POLYMER COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED WATER DISPERSIBILITY - A sulfopolyester containing residues of 2,2,4,4-tetralkylcyclobutane-1,3-diol such as 2,2,4,4-tetramethylcyclobutane-1,3-diol is highly dispersible in water. This allows one to reduce the content of sulfonate groups or reduce the amount of ethylene glycol or other hydrophilic glycols to retain good water resistance in cured coatings. The sulfopolyester may also be a reaction product of a 2,2,4,4-tetralkylcyclobutane-1,3-diol along with 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, neopentyl glycol, or a mixture thereof with an acid component. Coating compositions may also contain these sulfopolyesters along with water and a polymer resin. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20130345452 | PURIFYING CRUDE FURAN 2,5-DICARBOXYLIC ACID BY HYDROGENATION - A process for purifying a crude furan 2,5-dicarboxylic acid composition (cFDCA) by hydrogenation of a FDCA composition dissolved in a hydrogenation solvent such as water, and hydrogenating under mild conditions, such as at a temperature within a range of 130° C. to 225° C. by contacting the solvated FDCA composition with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst under a hydrogen partial pressure within a range of 10 psi to 900 psi. A product FDCA composition is produced having a low amount of tetrahydrofuran dicarboxylic acid, a low b*, and a low amount of 5-formyl furan-2-carboxylic acid (FFCA). | 12-26-2013 |
| 20130345451 | PROCESS FOR PURIFYING CRUDE FURAN 2,5-DICARBOXYLIC ACID USING HYDROGENATION - A process to produce a dry purified furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) is described. After oxidation of 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (5-HMF), a crude FDCA stream is produced that is fed to a crystallization zone followed by a solid-liquid displacement zone to form a low impurity slurry stream. The solids in the low impurity slurry stream are dissolved in a dissolution zone to produce a hydrogenation feed that is hydrogenated in a hydrogenation reactor to generate a hydrogenated FDCA composition. The hydrogenated FDCA composition is routed to a crystallization zone to form a crystallized produce stream that is separated from liquid in a solid-liquid separation zone to generate a purified wet cake stream containing FDCA that can be dried in a drying zone to generate a dry purified FDCA product stream. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20130345449 | ESTERIFICATION OF FURAN-2,5-DICARBOXYLIC ACID TO A DIALKYL-FURAN-2,5-DICARBOXYLATE VAPOR WITH RECTIFICATION - A process for the manufacture of dialkyl furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (DAFD) vapor composition by feeding furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (“FDCA”) to an esterification reactor and in the presence of an alcohol compound such as methanol, conducting an esterification reaction to form an esterification vapor containing DAFD, unreacted alcohol compound, 5-(alkoxycarbonyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid (ACFC), and water, and continuously passing the esterification vapor through an ACFC condensing zone, that can be integral with the esterification reactor, in which at least a portion of the ACFC in the esterification vapor is converted to a liquid phase condensate, and continuously discharging the esterification vapor from the ACFC condensing zone as a DAFD vapor. There is also a DAFD vapor composition containing DAFD, water, unreacted alcohol, and by-products. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20130345448 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PURIFIED DIALKYL-FURAN-2,5-DICARBOXYLATE BY PHYSICAL SEPARATION AND SOLID LIQUID SEPARATION - A process to produce a purified dimethyl-furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (DMFD) by feeding furan dicarboxylic acid and methanol to an esterification zone to generate a crude diester composition, and purifying the crude diester composition with a physical separation process followed by crystallization, solid liquid separation, and optionally drying to produce a purified DMFD composition. A portion of the stream generated by solid liquid separation can be dissolved and subjected to crystallization and solid liquid separation repeatedly. The process is useful to produce a purified DMFD composition having a low b*, at least 98 wt. % DAFD solids, and a low concentration of 5-(methoxycarbonyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid (MCFC) and methyl 5-formylfuran-2-carboxylate (MFFC). | 12-26-2013 |
| 20130345447 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PURIFIED DIALKYL-FURAN-2,5-DICARBOXYLATE VAPOR - Disclosed is a process to produce a purified vapor comprising dialkyl-furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (DAFD). Furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and an alcohol in an esterification zone to generate a crude diester stream containing dialkyl furan dicarboxylate (DAFD), unreacted alcohol, 5-(alkoxycarbonyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid (ACFC), and alkyl furan-2-carboxylate (AFC). The crude diester stream is fed to a flash evaporation zone to produce a vapor alcohol composition and a first liquid DAFD rich composition. At least a portion of the remaining alcohol can be separated from the first liquid DAFD rich composition to produce a second alcohol vapor and a second liquid DAFD rich composition, followed by separating AFC from the second liquid DAFD rich composition to product an AFC vapor and a partially purified DAFD rich composition, followed by separating a portion of the DAFD from the partially purified DAFD rich composition to produce a purified DAFD vapor. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20130338275 | FLAME RETARDANT COPOLYESTER COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to the combination of halogen-free flame retardant additives in a copolyester to improve the flame retardant properties of the copolyester composition while retaining impact properties, methods of making the copolyester composition and articles made from the copolyester composition. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of a nitrogen containing flame retardant and a metal phosphorous-containing compound in copolyester compositions to improve the flame retardant properties while retaining impact properties, methods of making said copolyester compositions and articles therefrom. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130331605 | HYDROCARBOXYLATION OF AQUEOUS FORMALDEHYDE USING A DEHYDRATING RECYCLE STREAM TO DECREASE WATER CONCENTRATION - Disclosed is a process for the production and purification of glycolic acid or glycolic acid derivatives by the carbonylation of aqueous formaldehyde. The water in the hydrocarboxylation zone is reduced via reaction with the ester bonds in a recycle stream comprising glycolic acid oligomers and/or methyl glycolate oligomers. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130324767 | CATALYSTS AND PROCESSES FOR PREPARING ALDEHYDES - Use of a unique supramolecular assembly of a pyridylphosphine ligand and a metal centered porphyrin complex is shown to give unprecedented selectivities to branched aldehydes via rhodium catalyzed hydroformylation of unsubstituted linear alpha-olefins such as propylene and 1-octene. Increasing the syngas pressure is shown to have a beneficial effect on branched aldehyde selectivity as is increasing the ratio of carbon monoxide to hydrogen used in the hydroformylation reaction. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130324766 | CATALYSTS AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ALDEHYDES - Modification of a unique supramolecular assembly of a pyridylphosphine ligand and a metal centered porphyrin complex is shown to give unprecedented selectivities to branched aldehydes via rhodium catalyzed hydroformylation of propylene and 1-octene. Use of magnesium in the porphyrin center provides the highest reported concentrations of iso-butyraldehyde and 2-methyl-octanal. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130324713 | CATALYST AND METHOD HAVING SELECTIVITY TO ISOBUTYRALDEHYDE VIA CATALYST INDUCTION - Industrially relevant product selectivities and reaction rates are obtained from rhodium catalyzed hydroformylation of propylene via the use of a novel induction period in which the supramolecular ligand assembly, the rhodium precatalyst and an initial substrate are allowed to form a hydroformylation catalyst that is more selective toward branched aldehydes. Upon heating this incubated mixture and addition of propylene, iso-butyraldehyde is obtained in higher concentrations and rates that are otherwise unattainable. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130310608 | PROCESS FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS FROM THE KETONIZATION OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDS - Disclosed is a process for reducing the emission of volatile organic compounds that are produced during the ketonization of carboxylic acids to ketones. The ketonization of carboxylic acids produces a gaseous by-product stream containing carbon dioxide and volatile organic compounds. This gaseous by-product stream can be fed to a direct-fired furnace used to heat the ketonization reaction feed streams where the volatile organic compounds are destroyed by combustion in the furnace. The carbon dioxide stream further acts as a diluent for the fuel to the furnace. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130310598 | Reactive Distillation of a Carboxylic Acid and a Glycol - Disclosed is a process for producing glycolate ester oligomers. The process comprises reacting ethylene glycol and glycolic acid to produce a stream of glycolate ester oligomers and glycolic acid oligomers while simultaneously removing water. The stream of glycolate ester oligomers and glycolic acid oligomers has a low concentration of water and glycolic acid-ends, and thus is useful in a subsequent hydrogenation reaction to produce ethylene glycol. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130292305 | FILMS CONTAINING FOAMABLE INKS OR COATINGS AND PROCESS FOR SEPARATING SIMILAR DENSITY MATERIALS - The present invention is directed to films that are deposited with foamable inks or coatings. One purpose is to facilitate their separation for recycling purposes. The films are particularly useful as packaging labels. The inks/coatings are designed so that foaming is activated when the film is in the hot-wash stage of a typical recycle process. This provides added buoyancy to the film allowing it to float to the surface and be removed, thereby significantly improving the efficiency of the recycle process. A feature of the invention is that, prior to this hot wash, the inks/coatings remain substantially unfoamed and thereby do not negatively affect the aesthetics of labeled package. The foamable inks/coatings can be used with any type of film. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130287960 | PRESSURIZATION COATING SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES - Exemplary pressurization and coating systems, methods, and apparatuses are described herein. In certain embodiments, pressurization systems, methods, and apparatuses are used in conjunction with coating systems, methods, and apparatuses to control pressure about a substrate after a coating material is applied to a surface of the substrate. An exemplary system includes a die tool configured to apply a coating material to a substrate passing through the die tool and a pressurization apparatus attached to the die tool and forming a pressurization chamber. The pressurization apparatus is configured to receive the substrate from the die tool and control pressure about the substrate in the pressurization chamber. In certain embodiments, the die tool forms a coating chamber and is configured to apply the coating material on at least one surface of the substrate in the coating chamber. In other embodiments, the pressurization chamber further includes one or more sprayers which are configured to apply a coolant to one or more outer surfaces of the coated substrate. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130273479 | PROCESSESS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR REMOVING SUBSTANCES FROM SUBSTRATES - Processes associated apparatus and compositions useful for removing organic substances from substrates, for example, electronic device substrates such as microelectronic wafers or flat panel displays, are provided. Processes are presented that apply a minimum volume of a composition as a coating to the inorganic substrate whereby sufficient heat is added and the organic substances are completely removed by rinsing. The compositions and processes may be suitable for removing and, in some instances, completely dissolving photoresists of the positive and negative varieties as well as thermoset polymers from electronic devices. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130273183 | 2-Pyrimidine Thioesters and Thiocarbonates as Skin Brightening Agents - 2-Pyrimidine thioesters and thiocarbonates are disclosed as effective skin brightening agents. These compounds may be formulated with dermatologically acceptable carriers to form skin brightening compositions. Methods for brightening skin and for inhibiting melanogenesis using these agents are also disclosed. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130261337 | HYDROCARBOXYLATION OF METHYLENE DIPROPIONATE IN THE PRESENCE OF PROPIONIC ACID AND A HETEROGENEOUS CATALYST - Disclosed is a process for the production and purification of glycolic acid or glycolic acid derivatives by the carbonylation of methylene dipropionate in the presence of a solid acid catalyst and propionic acid. This invention discloses hydrocarboxylations and corresponding glycolic acid separations wherein the propionic acid stream is readily removed from the glycolic acid and the propionic acid is recycled. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130261333 | HYDROCARBOXYLATION OF FORMALDEHYDE IN THE PRESENCE OF A HIGHER ORDER CARBOXYLIC ACID AND HETEROGENEOUS CATALYST - Disclosed is a process for the production and purification of glycolic acid or glycolic acid derivatives by the carbonylation of formaldehyde in the presence of a solid acid catalyst and a carboxylic acid. This invention discloses hydrocarboxylations and corresponding glycolic acid separations wherein the glycolic acid stream is readily removed from the carboxylic acid and the carboxylic acid is recycled. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130261329 | HYDROCARBOXYLATION OF METHYLENE DIPROPIONATE IN THE PRESENCE OF A PROPIONIC ACID AND A HOMOGENEOUS CATALYST - Disclosed is a process for the production and purification of glycolic acid or glycolic acid derivatives by the carbonylation of methylene dipropionate in the presence of a homogeneous acid catalyst and propionic acid. This invention discloses hydrocarboxylations and corresponding homogeneous acid catalyst and glycolic acid separations. The homogeneous acid catalyst is readily separated from the hydrocarboxylation reaction effluent and recycled and the propionic acid is readily removed from the glycolic acid and the propionic acid is recycled | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130261328 | HYDROCARBOXYLATION OF FORMALDEHYDE IN THE PRESENCE OF A HIGHER ORDER CARBOXYLIC ACID AND A HOMOGENEOUS CATALYST - Disclosed is a process for the production and purification of glycolic acid or glycolic acid derivatives by the carbonylation of formaldehyde in the presence of a homogeneous acid catalyst and a carboxylic acid. This invention discloses hydrocarboxylations and corresponding homogeneous acid catalyst and glycolic acid separations. The homogeneous acid catalyst is readily separated from the hydrocarboxylation reaction effluent and recycled and the carboxylic acid is readily removed from the glycolic acid and the carboxylic acid is recycled. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130253232 | METHODS FOR RECOVERY AND RECYCLE OF RUTHENIUM HOMOGENOUS CATALYSTS - Disclosed is a process for the extractive recovery of a homogeneous ruthenium catalyst from the reaction product of the hydrogenation of glycolic acid, glycolate esters, and/or glycolic acid oligomers with an extractant comprising a hydrophobic solvent and an optional hydrophilic solvent. The ruthenium catalyst, which can include 1,1,1-tris(diaryl- or dialkylphosphinomethyl)alkane ligands, can be recovered from the hydrophobic extract phase by back extraction with a hydrophilic solvent and recycled to a process for the preparation of ethylene glycol by the hydrogenation of glycolic acid and glycolic acid derivatives. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130253230 | PASSIVATION OF A HOMOGENEOUS HYDROGENATION CATALYST FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL - A process for making ethylene glycol by feeding reactants including 1,2-dioxygenated organic compounds, an organometallic homogeneous catalyst, and hydrogen to a hydrogenation reactor, reacting at least a portion of the reactants with hydrogen in the presence of the organometallic homogeneous catalyst to produce a reaction product mixture containing ethylene glycol, and passivating the catalyst by contacting the catalyst with a carbon monoxide to thereby suppress the formation of by-product diols other thatn the ethylene glycol primary product, and suppress the formation of by-product tetrols and by-product glycolaldehyde acetals; and separating at least a portion of the ethylene glycol from the reaction product mixture. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130237724 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING V-Ti-P CATALYSTS FOR SYNTHESIS OF 2,3-UNSATURATED CARBOXYLIC ACIDS - The invention relates to a catalyst composition comprising a mixed oxide of vanadium, titanium, and phosphorus. The titanium component is derived from a water-soluble, redox-active organo-titanium compound. The catalyst composition is highly effective at facilitating the vapor-phase condensation of formaldehyde with acetic acid to generate acrylic acid, particularly using an industrially relevant aqueous liquid feed. Additionally, the catalyst composition is catalytically active towards the formation of acrylic acid from methylene diacetate and methacrylic acid from methylene dipropionate; both reactions are carried out with high space time yields. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130225873 | Promoted Ruthenium Catalyzed Conversion of Syngas to Alcohols - This invention concerns a promoted catalyst system for making one or more alkanols from synthesis gas. The catalyst system contains a ruthenium compound and a halogen promoter dispersed in a low-melting tetraorganophosphonium salt. The halogen promoter is a compound capable of generating HX (where X═Cl, Br, or I) under reaction conditions. The invention also concerns a process for selectively preparing one or more alkanols from synthesis gas using the promoted catalyst system. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130225762 | POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING CYCLOBUTANEDIOL HAVING A CERTAIN COMBINATION OF INHERENT VISCOSITY AND HIGH GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURE AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - Described are polyester compositions comprising at least one polyester which comprises terephthalic acid residues, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, wherein the inherent viscosity and the Tg of the polyester provides for certain polyester properties. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles or sheets. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130225751 | LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYSTYRENE RESIN AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A low z-average molecular weight, high softening point polystyrene resin having a narrow molecular weight distribution, as well as methods of making and using the same, are provided. The use of an inert solvent and/or the order of addition of reactants during polymerization may contribute to the unique properties of the final homopolymeric resin. The polystyrene resin can be partially or fully hydrogenated and may have particular use as a tackifying agent in a variety of hot melt adhesive and rubber compositions. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130217830 | Clear Semi-Crystalline Articles with Improved Heat Resistance - The present invention relates to a clear, semicrystalline article comprising a polyester comprising terephthalic acid residues as the dicarboxylic acid component, and 1 to 15 mole % of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues and 85 to 99 mole % of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues as the glycol component. The article may be in the form of a film or sheet, a bottle, or a fiber. The article, when produced by a process involving strain-induced crystallization, is characterized with high crystallinity. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130203982 | CELLULOSE INTERPOLYMERS AND METHOD OF OXIDATION - This invention provides cellulose ester interpolymers, and methods of oxidizing cellulose interpolymers and cellulose ester interpolymers. The invention also provides routes to access carboxylated cellulose ester derivatives with high acid numbers wherein the carboxyl group is attached directly to the cellulose backbone by a carbon-carbon bond. Through functionalization of an intermediate aldehyde, the corresponding cationic or zwitterionic cellulose ester derivatives can also be accessed. The interpolymers of the present invention have a number of end-use applications, for example, as binder resins in various types of coating compositions and as drug delivery agents. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130202789 | METHODS OF ACETYLATION OF WOOD INVOLVING MULTIPLE ACETYLATION CYCLES - This invention relates to acetylation of wood. In particular, the invention provides methods of acetylation of solid wood in which at least some of the solid wood is processed in multiple acetylation cycles. The invention further provides wood acetylation methods that include sorting solid wood pieces based on density-indicating parameters. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130193086 | PROCESSES TO PRODUCE SHORT CUT MICROFIBERS - A process for producing a microfiber product stream is provided comprising:
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| 20130193085 | PROCESSES TO PRODUCE SHORT CUT MICROFIBERS - A process for producing a microfiber product stream is provided comprising: | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130193036 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR ADSORPTIVE BUBBLE SEPARATION - Process and apparatus are described for adsorptive bubble separation of hydrophobic particles from liquid dispersions. When a gas-liquid-particle dispersion is introduced into a separation vessel, a baffle directs the rising bubbles toward the perimeter of the apparatus. At the liquid surface, bubbles with attached hydrophobic materials form a floating froth layer, which is directed toward a froth collection launder. Also disclosed is an improvement for froth flotation processes comprising using a vacuum to pull froth and/or collapsed froth into and through the froth collection launder and froth drain line. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130192780 | PROCESSES TO PRODUCE SHORT CUT MICROFIBERS - A process for producing a microfiber product stream, the process comprising:
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| 20130192779 | PROCESSES TO PRODUCE SHORT CUT MICROFIBERS - A process for producing a microfiber product stream, the process comprising:
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| 20130190485 | REGIOSELECTIVELY SUBSTITUTED CELLULOSE ESTERS PRODUCED IN A HALOGENATED IONIC LIQUID PROCESS AND PRODUCTS PRODUCED THEREFROM - This invention relates to novel compositions comprising regioselectively substituted cellulose esters. One aspect of the invention relates to processes for preparing regioselectively substituted cellulose esters from cellulose dissolved in ionic liquids. Another aspect of the invention relates to the utility of regioselectively substituted cellulose esters in applications such as protective and compensation films for liquid crystalline displays. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130184425 | LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYSTYRENE RESIN AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A low z-average molecular weight, high softening point polystyrene resin having a narrow molecular weight distribution, as well as methods of making and using the same, are provided. The use of an inert solvent and/or the order of addition of reactants during polymerization may contribute to the unique properties of the final homopolymeric resin. The polystyrene resin can be partially or fully hydrogenated and may have particular use as a tackifying agent in a variety of hot melt adhesive and rubber compositions. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130177951 | CHEMO-ENZYMATIC PROCESS FOR PREPARING QUATERNARY AMMONIUM ESTERS - A process for producing surface-active quaternary ammonium esters is provided. These esters are advantageously prepared in high yield and purity by a chemo-enzymatic process. These compounds have excellent surfactant properties. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130172601 | IRIDIUM CATALYSTS FOR CARBONYLATION - A solid catalyst comprising an effective amount of iridium and at least one second metal selected from gallium, zinc, indium and germanium associated with a solid support material is useful for vapor phase carbonylation to produce carboxylic acids and esters from alkyl alcohols, esters, ethers or ester-alcohol mixtures. The iridium and at least one second metal are deposited on a support material. In some embodiments of the invention, the catalyst is useful for vapor phase carbonylation. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130172526 | WOOD TREATMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS EMPLOYING LATERALLY SHIFTABLE TRANSPORTATION SEGMENTS - A wood treatment method and apparatus that includes a laterally shiftable transportation segment adjacent a door of a wood treatment vessel. When retracted, the shiftable transportation segment accommodates the opening and/or closing of the door. When aligned, the shiftable transportation segment can support the weight of a cart that transports a bundle of wood into and/or out of the wood treatment vessel. Wood treatment systems described herein may also include a bundle adjustment system for applying an aligning force to at least a portion of the bundle during its loading and/or unloading from the wood treatment vessel. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171372 | WOOD TREATMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS EMPLOYING ENHANCED WOOD-TRANSPORTING CART DRIVE SYSTEM - A wood treatment method and apparatus that includes a cart drive system for enabling the movement of at least one wood-transporting cart into and/or out of a wood treatment vessel. The wood-transporting cart can have a length greater than the maximum internal dimension of the wood treatment vessel. The cart drive system can include at least one active drive component and at least one passive drive component. The active drive component can be physically separate from the cart and permanently fixed outside the interior of the wood treatment vessel. The passive drive component can be physically coupled to the cart and operable to move with the cart as it transports the bundle of wood into and/or out of the wood treatment vessel. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171365 | WOOD TREATMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS EMPLOYING BUNDLE LIFT SYSTEM - A wood treatment system that includes at least one wood treatment vessel and a bundle lift system for loading and unloading a bundle of wood from a cart used to transport the bundle into and/or out of the treatment vessel. The lift system vertically disengages the bundle of wood from the cart within the interior of the vessel, thereby allowing the cart to be removed from the vessel prior to initiating treatment. The lift system, which can be physically separate from or physically coupled to the cart, is entirely disposed within a lower portion of the interior volume of the wood treatment vessel. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171364 | WOOD TREATMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS EMPLOYING DETACHABLE BUNDLE SUPPORT - A wood treatment method and apparatus employing a bundle support structure to support a bundle of wood during transportation and treatment of the bundle. The bundle support structure rests on a movable cart during transportation of the bundle, but is detached from the movable cart during treatment of the bundle. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171358 | WOOD TREATMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS EMPLOYING VESSEL WITH BUNDLE STABILIZATION SYSTEM - A wood treatment method and apparatus utilizing a treatment vessel having an integrated bundle hold-down system for securing a bundle of wood within the interior of the vessel during treatment. The bundle hold-down system can be operable to counteract large buoyant forces associated with submersing the bundle of wood in a liquid reagent and/or can be used to maintain the shape and/or position of the bundle during treatment, even if a liquid reagent is not present. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130168387 | WOOD TREATMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS EMPLOYING MULTIPLE VESSELS AND MULTIPLE WOOD-TRANSPORTING CARTS - A wood treatment method and apparatus that utilizes at least two carts for transporting bundles of wood into, out of, and between at least two wood treatment vessels. In certain situations, each of the carts can move along a dedicated path and can be located exterior to the vessels during treatment. As a result, the process can have a minimal cycle time, while maximizing throughput from the facility. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130150501 | CELLULOSE ESTERS IN HIGHLY-FILLED ELASTOMARIC SYSTEMS - An elastomeric composition is provided comprising at least one primary elastomer, one or more fillers, and at least one non-fibril cellulose ester, wherein the elastomeric composition exhibits a dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) strain sweep modulus as measured at 5% strain and 30° C. of at least 1,450,000 Pa and a molded groove tear as measured according to ASTM D624 of at least 125 lbf/in. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130150499 | CELLULOSE ESTERS IN HIGHLY-FILLED ELASTOMERIC SYSTEMS - A process to produce an elastomeric composition is provided. The process comprises blending at least one cellulose ester, at least one primary elastomer, and one or more fillers to produce an uncured elastomeric composition, wherein the blending occurs at a temperature exceeding the Tg of the cellulose ester and curing the uncured elastomeric composition to produce a cured elastomeric composition, wherein the cured elastomeric composition exhibits a dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) strain sweep modulus of at least 1,450,000 Pa and a molded groove tear as measured according to ASTM D624 of at least 120 lbf/in. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130150498 | CELLULOSE ESTERS IN PNEUMATIC TIRES - A process for producing a tire component is provided. The process comprises blending an elastomeric composition containing at least one non-fibril cellulose ester, at least one primary elastomer, and one or more fillers, wherein the elastomeric composition exhibits a dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) strain sweep modulus as measured at 5% strain and 30° C. of at least 1,450,000 Pa and a molded groove tear as measured according to ASTM D624 of at least 120 lbf/in. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130150497 | CELLULOSE ESTERS IN HIGHLY-FILLED ELASTOMERIC SYSTEMS - A process to produce an elastomeric composition is provided. The process comprises blending at least one cellulose ester, at least one non-nitrile primary elastomer, and at least 70 phr of one or more fillers to produce the elastomeric composition, wherein at least a portion of the blending occurs at a temperature exceeding the Tg of said cellulose ester, and wherein the elastomeric composition exhibits a Mooney viscosity at 100° C. as measured according to ASTM D1646 of not more than 110 AU. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130150496 | CELLULOSE ESTERS IN PNEUMATIC TIRES - A process for producing a tire component is provided. The process comprises: (a) blending at least one cellulose ester, at least one non-nitrile primary elastomer, and at least 70 phr of one or more fillers to produce an elastomeric composition, wherein at least a portion of the blending occurs at a temperature exceeding the Tg of the cellulose ester, wherein the elastomeric composition exhibits a Mooney viscosity at 100° C. as measured according to ASTM D1646 of not more than 110 AU; and (b) forming the tire component with the elastomeric composition. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130150495 | PROCESS FOR DISPERSING CELLULOSE ESTERS INTO ELASTOMERIC COMPOSITIONS - A process to produce a cellulose ester concentrate is provided. The process comprising mixing at least one cellulose ester with one or more carrier elastomers to produce the cellulose ester concentrate, wherein at least a portion of the mixing occurs at a temperature that exceeds the Tg of the cellulose ester, wherein at least a portion of the mixing operates at a shear rate of at least 50 s | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130150494 | CELLULOSE ESTERS IN PNEUMATIC TIRES - A tire component is provided comprising an elastomeric composition containing at least one non-fibril cellulose ester, at least one non-nitrile primary elastomer, optionally a starch, and at least 70 parts per hundred rubber (phr) of one or more fillers, wherein the weight ratio of the cellulose ester to the starch is at least 3:1, and wherein the cellulose ester is in the form of particles having an average diameter of not more than 10 μm. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130150493 | PROCESS FOR DISPERSING CELLULOSE ESTERS INTO ELASTOMERIC COMPOSITIONS - A cellulose ester concentrate is provided comprising at least one non-nitrile carrier elastomer and at least one non-fibril cellulose ester, wherein said cellulose ester concentrate comprises at least 15 weight percent of said cellulose ester. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130150492 | PROCESS FOR DISPERSING CELLULOSE ESTERS INTO ELASTOMERIC COMPOSITIONS - A process to produce an elastomeric composition is provided. The process comprising:
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| 20130150491 | CELLULOSE ESTERS IN HIGHLY-FILLED ELASTOMERIC SYSTEMS - An elastomeric composition is provided comprising at least one non-fibril cellulose ester, at least one non-nitrile primary elastomer, optionally a starch, and at least 70 parts per hundred rubber (phr) of one or more fillers, wherein the weight ratio of the cellulose ester to the starch is at least 3:1, wherein the cellulose ester is in the form of particles having an average diameter of not more than 10 μm. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130150484 | CELLULOSE ESTERS IN PNEUMATIC TIRES - A tire component is provided comprising an elastomeric composition containing at least one non-fibril cellulose ester, at least one primary elastomer, and one or more fillers, wherein said composition exhibits a dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) strain sweep modulus as measured at 5% strain and 30° C. of at least 1,450,000 Pa and a molded groove tear as measured according to ASTM D624 of at least 120 lbf/in. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130143052 | ENCAPSULATION OF ELECTRICALLY ENERGIZED ARTICLES - In one aspect the present invention relates to a method of making an encapsulated electrically energized device, the method comprising: providing a first layer and a second layer each independently comprising a copolyester, a polycarbonate, a polyacrylate, polycarbonate/polyester miscible blends, or mixtures thereof, providing the electrically energized between the first and second layer, thermocompressively fusing the first layer and the second layer to encapsulate the electrically energized device by applying pressure at a temperature, sufficient to form the article, to a perimeter of the surface of the first and second layers, wherein the perimeter does not overlap the electrically energized device, wherein the temperature at the interface of the first and second layers is equal to or greater than Tg of the first layer and the second layer, and wherein the polyester layers have a flow during encapsulation less than the flow that induces fractures in the electrically energized device. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130137789 | POLYVINYL CHLORIDE COMPOSITIONS - A polyvinyl chloride composition having polyvinyl chloride resin and a plasticizer ester selected from di-butyl terephthalate, di-isobutyl terephthalate, or mixtures thereof. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130131333 | CELLULOSE INTERPOLYMERS AND METHOD OF OXIDATION - This invention provides cellulose ester interpolymers, and methods of oxidizing cellulose interpolymers and cellulose ester interpolymers. The invention also provides routes to access carboxylated cellulose ester derivatives with high acid numbers wherein the carboxyl group is attached directly to the cellulose backbone by a carbon-carbon bond. Through functionalization of an intermediate aldehyde, the corresponding cationic or zwitterionic cellulose ester derivatives can also be accessed. The interpolymers of the present invention have a number of end-use applications, for example, as binder resins in various types of coating compositions and as drug delivery agents. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130131221 | CELLULOSE ESTER/ELASTOMER COMPOSITIONS - A cellulose ester composition is provided comprising at least one cellulose ester and at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a compatibilizer, and a plasticizer. Processes for producing the cellulose ester composition are also provided. In another embodiment, a cellulose ester/elastomer composition is provided comprising at least one elastomer, at least one cellulose ester; and at least one additive; wherein the additive is at least one selected from the group consisting of a compatibilizer and a plasticizer. Processes for producing the cellulose ester/elastomer composition is also provided as well as articles comprising the cellulose ester/elastomer composition. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130123411 | Compositions and Methods for Removing Organic Substances - Compositions and methods useful for the removal of organic substances from substrates, for example, electronic device substrates such as microelectronic wafers or flat panel displays, are provided. A method is presented which applies a minimum volume of the composition as a coating to the inorganic substrate whereby sufficient heat is added and immediately rinsed with water to achieve complete removal. These compositions and methods are particularly suitable for removing and completely dissolving photoresists of the positive and negative varieties as well as thermoset polymers from electronic devices. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130123409 | SOLVENT-BORNE PRODUCTS CONTAINING SHORT-CUT MICROFIBERS - Solvent-borne products enhanced with short-cut microfibers and processes for making such enhanced solvent-borne products are disclosed. The short-cut microfibers can function to impart enhanced physical properties (e.g., enhanced thixotropy) to the solvent-borne products. Solvent-borne products suitable for enhancement with short-cut microfibers include flowable products (e.g., coatings, sealants, caulks, mastics, and adhesives) that can be applied to a substrate and that adhere to the substrate when dried and/or cured. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130116427 | CELLULOSE INTERPOLYMERS AND METHOD OF OXIDATION - This invention provides cellulose ester interpolymers, and methods of oxidizing cellulose interpolymers and cellulose ester interpolymers. The invention also provides routes to access carboxylated cellulose ester derivatives with high acid numbers wherein the carboxyl group is attached directly to the cellulose backbone by a carbon-carbon bond. Through functionalization of an intermediate aldehyde, the corresponding cationic or zwitterionic cellulose ester derivatives can also be accessed. The interpolymers of the present invention have a number of end-use applications, for example, as binder resins in various types of coating compositions and as drug delivery agents. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130116426 | CELLULOSE INTERPOLYMERS AND METHOD OF OXIDATION - This invention provides cellulose ester interpolymers, and methods of oxidizing cellulose interpolymers and cellulose ester interpolymers. The invention also provides routes to access carboxylated cellulose ester derivatives with high acid numbers wherein the carboxyl group is attached directly to the cellulose backbone by a carbon-carbon bond. Through functionalization of an intermediate aldehyde, the corresponding cationic or zwitterionic cellulose ester derivatives can also be accessed. The interpolymers of the present invention have a number of end-use applications, for example, as binder resins in various types of coating compositions and as drug delivery agents. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130116425 | CELLULOSE INTERPOLYMERS AND METHOD OF OXIDATION - This invention provides cellulose ester interpolymers, and methods of oxidizing cellulose interpolymers and cellulose ester interpolymers. The invention also provides routes to access carboxylated cellulose ester derivatives with high acid numbers wherein the carboxyl group is attached directly to the cellulose backbone by a carbon-carbon bond. Through functionalization of an intermediate aldehyde, the corresponding cationic or zwitterionic cellulose ester derivatives can also be accessed. The interpolymers of the present invention have a number of end-use applications, for example, as binder resins in various types of coating compositions and as drug delivery agents. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130112727 | PROCESSES FOR RECYCLING CARPET AND PRODUCTS OF SUCH PROCESSES - Methods for the recycling of carpet are disclosed that produce clean face fiber suitable for industrial use. The methods allow the recovery of face fiber material, for example a polyester or a polyamide, from carpets that includes a face fiber material and a backing material, and include the steps of heating the carpet to a temperature lower than the melting point of the face fiber material, but higher than the initial thermal decomposition temperature of the backing material, for a time and at a temperature sufficient to thermally decompose, pyrolyze, or oxidize at least a portion of the backing material, rendering the backing material friable, that is more friable than the untreated backing; and applying mechanical force to the carpet so as to liberate the friable backing material from the face fiber material. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130101773 | CONTAINERS COMPRISING POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS WHICH COMPRISE CYCLOBUTANEDIOL - Described are container(s) comprising polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130095272 | POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FURANDICARBOXYLIC ACID OR AN ESTER THEREOF, CYCLOBUTANEDIOL AND ETHYLENE GLYCOL - Described are polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues and/or modifying aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues and ethylene glycol. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles, coatings, or sheets. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130095271 | POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FURANDICARBOXYLIC ACID OR AN ESTER THEREOF, ETHYLENE GLYCOL AND CYCLOHEXANEDIMETHANOL - Described are polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues and/or modifying aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues, ethylene glycol residues, and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles, coatings, or sheets. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130095270 | POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FURANDICARBOXYLIC ACID OR AN ESTER THEREOF, CYCLOBUTANEDIOL AND CYCLOHEXANEDIMETHANOL - Described are polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues and/or modifying aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles, coatings, or sheets. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130095269 | POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FURANDICARBOXYLIC ACID OR AN ESTER THEREOF AND ETHYLENE GLYCOL - Described are polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues and/or modifying aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues and ethylene glycol residues. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles, coatings, or sheets. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130095268 | POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FURANDICARBOXYLIC ACID OR AN ESTER THEREOF AND CYCLOHEXANEDIMETHANOL - Described are polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues and/or modifying aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles, coatings, or sheets. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130095263 | POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FURANDICARBOXYLIC ACID OR AN ESTER THEREOF, AND 2,2,4,4-TETRAMETHYL-1,3-CYCLOBUTANEDIOL - Described are polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues and/or modifying aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues and 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles, coatings, or sheets. | 04-18-2013 |
