Abstract:
The present invention relates to a composition comprising triethylene glycol disorbate and triethylene glycol monosorbate, at a disorbate to monosorbate weight-to-weight ratio of from 19:1 to 99: 1. The composition of the present invention is useful as a low VOC coalescent in coatings formulations.
Abstract:
Alkoxylated fatty acids are disclosed herein, as well as methods of making and using such compounds. In some embodiments, the alkoxylated fatty acids are formed from monomers derived from natural oils. In some embodiments, the alkoxylated fatty acids are used as surfactants for making synthetic latex by emulsion polymerization. In some other embodiments, the alkoxylated fatty acids are used as surfactants for making synthetic rubber, such as styrene-butadiene rubber. In some other embodiments, the alkoxylated fatty acids are used as surfactants in a composition for treatment of gas or oil wells, for cleaning applications, for use in various laundry-related applications, for use in personal care compositions, or for use as solvents for coating applications, such as reactive and non-reactive waterborne coating applications.
Abstract:
The present invention is a process for preparing a sorbate ester comprising the steps of: a) contacting together in a reaction vessel a first organic solvent, sorbic acid, a catalytic amount of TiCl 4 , an anti-oxidant, and an alkylene oxide under conditions sufficient to form a mixture of the sorbate ester and residual water-soluble impurities; then b) separating the sorbate ester from the residual water-soluble impurities by washing. Sorbate esters can be prepared in an efficient and cost-effective manner by the process of the present invention.
Abstract:
Conjugated diene acids and derivatives thereof, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the conjugated diene acids and derivatives thereof are derived from the metathesis of a natural oil followed by isomerization. Uses of conjugated diene acids and derivatives thereof in various compositions are also disclosed herein.
Abstract:
The invention refers to a process and catalyst for obtaining fatty acid methyl esters, by the chemical processing of fats with content of free fatty acids, in order to be used as diesel biofuel, also referred to as biodiesel, intermediates for synthetic biofuels for aviation, or environmental-friendly solvents. The process according to the invention consists of treating the fats with methanol and with super-acid solid catalyst S0427Ti02-La203j at temperatures of 68±2°C, the water resulting din esterification reaction of the fatty acids is separated from methanol in a rectification column and is removed, and methanol is recirculated, until the acidity index of the reaction mass drops under 2 mg KOH/g, the super-acid solid catalyst is removed by filtration, and the filtrate is treated in the next step with a heterogeneous alkaline catalyst, at temperatures of 67±2°C, for 60-90 minute, the catalyst is removed by filtration or centrifugation, glycerine is separated from the methyl esters of fatty acids by decantation or centrifugation, and is then treated with the heterogeneous alkaline catalyst separated before, at temperatures of 67±2°C, for 60-90 minute, the catalyst is removed by filtration or centrifugation, and excess methanol is removed by distillation, first at atmospheric pressure and then under vacuum, glycerine is separated from the methyl esters of fatty acids by decantation or centrifugation, which is finally filtered through an inorganic filtering layer. The heterogeneous alkaline catalyst according to the invention has the molecular formula: CH2,464- 2.5350o,428-o,528No.o3i-o.o43Clo.o3 i-o.o43Cao. io5-o.i29Sio.o64-o.o73, and the process for obtaining it consists of treating the calcium oxide with methanol with a molar ratio of 1 :4, at a temperature of 65°C for 60 minutes, treating the mixture with glycerine with a molar ratio of 1 : 1 to the calcium oxide, at temperatures of 65-70°C for 60 minutes, methanol is removed by distillation from the reaction mass, which is treated with a solvent, with triethanolamine with a molar ratio of 1 :2 to the calcium oxide, and with trialkylchlorosilane with a molar ratio of 1 :2 to the calcium oxide, at ambient temperature, for 60-120 minutes, the resulting suspension is filtered, and the solvent is removed by drying.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is an ophthalmic formulation comprising a compound of formula (I) wherein R1 is a linear or branched C9-C33 alkyl or a linear or branched C9-C33 alkenyl with 1 to 4 double bonds; R2 is a linear or branched C9-C19 alkyl or a linear or branched C9-C19 alkenyl with 1 to 4 double bonds; and an ophthalmologically acceptable carrier.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for producing biodiesel comprising a step of generating fatty acid alkyl ester and glycerol by a transesterification of animal and vegetable oils and fats and fatty acid alcohols in the presence of porous materials. The method is characterized by a high response speed and high FAME conversion, and can be performed in a consecutive process. Further, according to the method, a high-purity fatty acid alkyl ester and glycol can be produced irrespective of the content of free fatty acids (FFAs). Further, since the method does not use a catalyst, the total processing time and cost can be reduced, and the method is environmentally friendly.
Abstract:
This invention relates to the production of docosahexaenoic acid ethyl ester from a mixture of essential fatty acids ethyl esters in which it is present as a minor constituent. The isolated stearidonic acid is used to prepare pharmaceutical compositions, which are administered to treat inflammatory conditions and to prepare costneceutical compositions for treatment of skin.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the field of flavours. More particularly, it concerns the use of a monoglyceride of conjugated linoleic acid as flavouring ingredient. Particularly preferred is the use of the 9,11 isomer of the CLA monoglyceride, such as the 9cis,lltrans isomer. CLA monoglycerides enhance or modify butter or beef flavour, for instance.