Abstract:
A process comprising reacting a benzoic acid with a glycol ether in the presence of phosphoric acid to produce a glycol ether ester product having low color, low odor, and low VOC content.
Abstract:
A process comprising reacting a mono- or di-carboxylic acid and/or acid anhydride with a glycol ether in the presence of phosphoric acid to produce a glycol ether ester product having low color and low VOC content.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention relate to compositions, aqueous coating compositions, and methods for improving the freeze/thaw stability of aqueous coating compositions. In one aspect, a method for improving the freeze/thaw stability of an aqueous coating composition comprising an aqueous polymeric dispersion, the method comprising adding the following compound to the aqueous coating composition: (Formula (I)) wherein n=4 to 8.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to azeotropic blends and pseudoazeotropic blends and to coating compositions including such blends. In one aspect, an azeotropic blend or a pseudoazeotropic blend consists essentially of hexamethyldisiloxane and a second component selected from the following: isobutanol, n-propyl acetate, n-butanol, and 1-methoxy-2-propanol.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention relate to compositions, aqueous coating compositions, and methods for improving the freeze/thaw stability of aqueous coating compositions. In one aspect, a method for improving the freeze/thaw stability of an aqueous coating composition comprising an aqueous polymeric dispersion, the method comprising adding the following compound to the aqueous coating composition: (Formula (I)) wherein n=4 to 8.
Abstract:
Glycol ether benzoates, glycol benzoates and methyl benzoate facilitate the dyeing of the meta-aramid article, e.g., fibers, at or near neutral pH. The addition of an anionic surfactant, such as sodium lauryl sulfate, enhances the performance of the benzoates.
Abstract:
Glycol ether benzoates, glycol benzoates and methyl benzoate facilitate the dyeing of the meta-aramid article, e.g., fibers, at or near neutral pH. The addition of an anionic surfactant, such as sodium lauryl sulfate, enhances the performance of the benzoates.