Abstract:
Compositions comprising sulfo-estolides and alkyl ester sulfonates are described. Detergent formulations, such as laundry detergents, softeners, and other materials, containing any of these materials are disclosed, as well as personal care formulations, hard surface cleaner formulations, and automatic dishwasher detergent formulations. Laundry methods employing these formulations are also disclosed. These formulations are useful as laundry detergents and can be biodegradable, heavy duty liquids, 2× or 3× and up to 6× concentrates, low foaming, and/or effective in a high efficiency washing machine.
Abstract:
A liquid cleansing composition comprising a glyceryl caprylate/caprate ester that provides excellent viscosity-building properties, as well as enhanced foaming properties. The glyceryl caprylate/caprate ester is preferably glyceryl caprylate/caprate, and is preferably obtained by esterifying glycerin with C8-C10 fatty acids derived from coconut or palm kernel oil. The cleansing composition also comprises one or more surfactants, and optional additives, and can be formulated into a body wash, shampoo, 2-in-1 shampoo, facial cleanser, or liquid hand soap.
Abstract:
A personal cleansing composition exhibiting enhanced skin feel (i.e., enhanced skin softness, reduced skin irritation, reduced residue, and reduced greasy, tacky, or tight skin feel), enhanced foaming and lather, and good cleansing, more specifically, a personal cleansing composition comprising a mixture of alpha sulfonated alkyl esters or sulfonated fatty acids, or salts thereof, with an alkyl sulfoacetate or ethoxylated alkyl sulfoacetate, or salts thereof, secondary surfactants, and optional additives.
Abstract:
A resin blend composition is provided containing a polyol, an ethoxylate propoxylate surfactant initiated by a short chain compound, and a hydrocarbon blowing agent. The solubility and/or compatibility of the hydrocarbon carbon blowing agent in the polyol is increased and the phase stability of the resin blend composition is improved by the ethoxylate propoxylate surfactant. The resin blend is suitable for reaction with polyfunctional organic isocyanates to make cellular polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams.
Abstract:
A method for determining the glycerin content of a biodiesel sample is provided which utilizes the conversion of the glycerin content of the biodiesel sample into a colored compound, preferably quinoneimine dye. The concentration of the colored compound, preferably quinoneimine dye, in the biodiesel sample may then be measured and converted to a concentration of glycerin in the biodiesel sample.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods and compositions for preparing polyurethane foams using emulsified polyol mixture comprising: (a) a polyol formulation comprising a polyester polyol having an OH value of from about 150 to 350; and (b) a cell opening agent.
Abstract:
Compositions useful for imparting durable hydrophilic polymer coatings to polyester, polypropylene or polyethylene fibers or fabrics comprising A) an aqueous dispersion of 1) a hydrophilic copolyester having repeating segments of a polyoxyethylene diester and a polyalkylene diester, and 2) a polypropylene oxide polymer capped on one or both ends with an alkyl or ester group, said polymer having more than 4 propylene oxide units and an average molecular weight of at least about 300; B) a mixture of 1) an organic solvent, 2) a hydrophilic copolyester having repeating segments of a polyoxyethylene diester and a polyalkylene diester, and 3) a polypropylene oxide polymer capped on one or both ends with an alkyl or monoester group, said polymer having more than 4 propylene oxide units and an average molecular weight of at least about 300; C) an aqueous dispersion of 1) a hydrophilic copolyester having repeating segments of a polyoxyethylene diester and a polyalkylene diester, and 2) a polypropylene glycol having an average molecular weight greater than 1100; or D) a mixture of 1) an organic solvent, 2) a hydrophilic copolyester having repeating segments of a polyoxyethylene diester and a polyalkylene diester, and 3) a polypropylene glycol having an average molecular weight greater than 1100 are disclosed.
Abstract:
Disclosed are detergent compositions comprising critical amounts of divalent cations and a minimum amount of a mixture of a salt of alpha-sulfonated methyl ester of a fatty acid, anionic surfactants and foam stabilizing auxiliary surfactants.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods and compositions for preparing rigid foams by contacting a polyisocyanate with a polyol mixture comprising(a) from about 40-95% by weight of a polyester or polyether polyol;(b) a catalytic amount of a catalyst system comprising a primary catalyst and an amino acid salt catalyst derived from sarcosine; and(c) a non-chlorofluorocarbon blowing agent.
Abstract:
A class of N-phenylphthalisoimides is provided which demonstrate broad spectrum ultraviolet radiation absorbing capacities for protecting various substrate materials including plastics, fibers, human skin, hair and the like, from the effects of such radiation. Such compounds can be incorporated either into coating compositions for such substrates or into the substrates themselves, depending upon the substrate materials, use conditions, etc.