Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090146106 | FLUORESCENT POLY(ALKYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) COMPOSITIONS - Fluorescent poly(alkylene terephthalate) compositions are provided. The fluorescent poly(alkylene terephthalate) compositions contain fluorescent poly(alkylene terephthalate)s and are made from fluorescent compounds and poly(alkylene terephthalate) oligomers, or by polymerizing amine and acid monomers in the presence of fluorescent compounds. | 06-11-2009 |
20090218541 | Deicing and Anti-Icing Compositions Comprising Renewably-Based, Biodegradable 1,3-Propanediol - Disclosed herein are deicing and anti-icing compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol, wherein the 1,3-propanediol in said deicing or anti-icing composition has a bio-based carbon content of about 1% to 100%. In addition, it is preferred that the 1,3-propanediol be biologically-derived, and wherein upon biodegradation, the biologically-derived 1,3-propanediol contributes no anthropogenic CO | 09-03-2009 |
20090281220 | PLASTICIZERS COMPRISING POLY(TRIMETHYLENE ETHER) GLYCOL ESTERS - Plasticizers comprising monoesters and/or diesters of poly(trimethylene ether) glycol are provided. The plasticizers can be used in plasticizing a variety of base polymers. | 11-12-2009 |
20090325853 | DETERGENT AND LIQUID SOAP COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING BIOLOGICALLY-BASED MONO AND DI ESTERS - A process for providing detergent compositions comprising synthesizing mono and di esters from biologically derived 1,3-propanediol an incorporating said esters into detergent formulations. The basic process involves producing and purifying biologically derived 1,3-propanediol, synthesizing mono and di esters by the condensation of 1,3-propanediol with an acid using a catalyst, recovering the ester and incorporating said ester into a detergent formulation. The compositions made from the biologically derived 1,3-propanediol are also encompassed by the invention. | 12-31-2009 |
20100034761 | PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETICS COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING BIOLOGICALLY-BASED MONO AND DI ESTERS - Personal care compositions comprising esters of 1,3-propanediol and acceptable carriers are provided. The esters can have at least 3% biobased carbon, and the compositions can further comprise 1,3-propanediol that is biologically-derived. Also provided are processes for producing personal care compositions comprising esters of 1,3-propanediol and acceptable carriers. The processes comprise providing biologically produced 1,3-propanediol, contacting the 1,3-propanediol with organic acids, which produces the esters, recovering the esters, and incorporating the esters into personal care formulations. Also provided are processes of making a personal care composition comprising providing an ester of 1,3 propanediol and mixing the ester with an acceptable carrier to form a personal care composition. | 02-11-2010 |
20100159767 | (METH)ACRYLIC ESTERS OF POLY(TRIMETHYLENE ETHER) GLYCOL AND USES THEREOF - Processes and products utilizing (meth)acrylic esters of poly(trimethylene ether) glycol are provided. Products that can be made include ceramic materials, personal care products, inks, coatings, fabrics, and other articles that can be made from reaction products of (meth)acrylic ester of poly(trimethylene ether) glycol with certain monomers. | 06-24-2010 |
20100160538 | ACRYLIC AND METHACRYLIC ESTERS OF POLY(TRIMETHYLENE ETHER) GLYCOL - Novel (meth)acrylic ester of poly(trimethylene ether) glycol compositions are provided. The compositions comprise an ester (a monoester, a diester or mixtures thereof) of a polytrimethylene ether glycol and at least one polymerization inhibitor. | 06-24-2010 |
20100160672 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ACRYLIC AND METHACRYLIC ESTERS OF POLY(TRIMETHYLENE ETHER) GLYCOL - Processes are provided for producing novel (meth)acrylic esters of poly(trimethylene ether) glycol. The processes include reacting poly(trimethylene ether) glycol with (meth)acrylic acid or equivalents thereof. | 06-24-2010 |
20100233300 | BIO-DERIVED 1,3-PROPANEDIOL AND ITS CONJUGATE ESTERS AS NATURAL AND NON IRRITATING SOLVENTS FOR BIOMASS-DERIVED EXTRACTS, FRAGRANCE CONCENTRATES, AND OILS - Compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol and an extraction product are provided, and the 1,3-propanediol in the composition is biologically derived. Also provided are processes for extracting an extract from a source. These processes comprise providing an ester of 1,3-propanediol and mixing the 1,3-propanediol ester with the source. This serves to extract the extract from the source into the ester. The processes also include separating the source from the ester and extract. Also provided are compositions comprising an ester of 1,3-propanediol and an extraction product. In these compositions, the ester can have at least 3% biobased carbon. | 09-16-2010 |
20100261932 | POLYTRIMETHYLENE ETHER GLYCOL ESTERS - Disclosed are processes for making polytrimethylene ether glycol esters that are substantially free of residues from the catalyst used to produce the polytrimethylene ether glycol esters. | 10-14-2010 |
20110224307 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING TRIMETHYLENE GLYCOL OLIGOMER AND METHODS OF USING THE COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are antimicrobial compositions, and methods for killing, inhibiting, or preventing the growth of microbes, using trimethylene glycol oligomers or dimers. The trimethylene glycol oligomers and dimers have the formula R(CH | 09-15-2011 |
20110274630 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR EXTRACTING FLAVOR AND FRAGRANCE COMPOUNDS AND SOLUBILIZING ESSENTIAL OILS - Provided are methods for extracting flavor and fragrance materials from natural plant materials, using poly(trimethylene ether) glycol homopolymers and copolymers. The poly(trimethylene ether) glycol homopolymers and copolymers act as solubilizers for essential oils, and can be used to provide compositions having a variety of uses in applications such as cosmetics, personal care products, and industrial cleaning products. | 11-10-2011 |
20120071390 | DETERGENT COMPOSITION CONTAINING BIO-DERIVED 1,3-PROPANEDIOL AND ITS CONJUGATE ESTERS - Biodegradable detergent compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol are provided, and the 1,3-propanediol in the composition is biologically derived. The compositions exhibit a lower anthropogenic CO | 03-22-2012 |
20120225964 | BRANCHED POLY(TRIMETHYLENE ETHER) POLYOLS - Disclosed is branched poly(trimethylene ether)polyols prepared from the acid catalyzed polycondensation reaction of 1,3-propanediol, and at least one triol comonomer selected from 1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane and 1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)propane. Also disclosed is a branched poly(trimethylene ether)polyol with an equivalent hydroxyl functionality of about 2.1 to about 3.2 and a M | 09-06-2012 |
20120322907 | POLYURETHANE FOAMS CONTAINING BRANCHED POLY(TRIMETHYLENE ETHER) POLYOLS - Disclosed is branched poly(trimethylene ether) polyols prepared from the acid catalyzed polycondensation reaction of 1,3-propanediol, and at least one triol comonomer selected from 1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl) ethane and 1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl) propane. Also disclosed is a branched poly(trimethylene ether) polyol with an equivalent hydroxyl functionality of about 2.1 to about 3.2 and a M | 12-20-2012 |
20130071535 | FOOD AND FLAVORANT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING RENEWABLY-BASED, BIODEGRADABLE 1,3-PROPANEDIOL - Disclosed herein are food and flavorant compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol, wherein the 1,3-propanediol in said compositions has a bio-based carbon content of about 1% to 100%. In addition, it is preferred that the 1,3-propanediol be biologically-derived, and wherein upon biodegradation, the biologically-derived 1,3-propanediol contributes no anthropogenic CO | 03-21-2013 |
20130210934 | FLAVORING AGENTS CONTAINING BIO-DERIVED 1,3-PROPANEDIOL AND ITS CONJUGATE ESTERS - Biodegradable flavoring agent compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol are provided, and the 1,3-propanediol in the composition is biologically derived. The compositions exhibit a lower anthropogenic CO | 08-15-2013 |
20130220663 | MULTILAYER STRUCTURE USEFUL FOR ELECTRICAL INSULATION - The present invention is directed to a multilayer structure comprising: (a) a first layer containing polyester and cellulose wherein (i) the polyester is present in an amount of 0 to 50 weight percent floc and 50 to 100 weight percent fibrid, (ii) the cellulose is present in the form of cellulosic pulp fiber and; (iii) the polyester is present in an amount of 0.5 to 75 weight percent and the cellulose is present in an amount of 25 to 99 weight percent, said percentages on the basis of the polyester and cellulose and; (b) a second layer containing cellulosic pulp fiber with the proviso that the second layer does not contain polyester. The first layer may further comprise an aramid. The multilayer structure is particularly useful in a transformer. | 08-29-2013 |
20130273184 | COMPOSITIONS FOR EXTRACTING FLAVOR AND FRAGRANCE COMPOUNDS AND SOLUBILIZING ESSENTIAL OILS - Provided are poly(trimethylene ether) glycol homopolymers and copolymers suitable for use as solubilizers for essential oils. The polymers can be used to provide compositions having a variety of uses in applications such as cosmetics, personal care products, and industrial cleaning products. | 10-17-2013 |
20130303423 | ENZYME STABILIZED DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS - Biodegradable detergent compositions comprising enzymes and 1,3-propanediol are provided. The 1,3-propanediol in the composition is biologically derived and enhances the stability of the enzymes in the composition. The compositions also exhibit a low anthropogenic CO | 11-14-2013 |
20130337249 | Insulating Material Comprising Nonwoven Webs - Insulating materials are provided, the insulating materials comprising a nonwoven web comprising a plurality of continuous spunbonded polyester bicomponent fibers. Each of the plurality of bicomponent fibers comprises a) from about 20% by weight to about 80% by weight of poly(ethylene terephthalate) in a core, and b) from about 80% by weight to about 20% by weight of poly(trimethylene terephathalate) in a sheath surrounding the core, wherein the amounts in percent by weight are based on the total weight of each of the plurality of bicomponent fibers. Also provided are electrical apparatuses comprising the insulating materials and a dielectric fluid, as well as a dielectric material comprising the nonwoven web impregnated with at least 10 weight percent of a dielectric fluid. | 12-19-2013 |
20140326923 | Agricultural Compositions Comprising Renewably-Based Biodegradable 1,3-Propanediol - Biodegradable agricultural compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol and its esters are provided. The 1,3-propanediol and its esters in the agricultural composition are biologically derived, and as such, the agricultural compositions exhibit a low anthropogenic CO | 11-06-2014 |
20140328938 | Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Renewably-Based Biodegradable 1,3-Propanediol - Biodegradable pharmaceutical compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol and its esters are provided. The 1,3-propanediol and its esters in the pharmaceutical composition are biologically derived, and as such, the pharmaceutical compositions exhibit a low anthropogenic CO | 11-06-2014 |