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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7405063 | Biooxidation capabilities of sp A bioprocess for producing carboxylic acids, alcohols and aldehydes is provided by culturing Candida sp. in a fermentation medium containing various defined substrates. ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7385078 | Energy-curable composition for making a pressure sensitive adhesive An energy-curable polymer-forming composition for making a pressure sensitive adhesive includes an unsaturated oligomer resin and an adhesive promoter which increases the peel strength of the adhesive without reducing its tack. The composition also includes a tackif... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7211140 | Low temperature plasticizers for flexible polyvinyl chloride resin applications Aliphatic diesters of unsaturated aliphatic C10-30 dicarboxylic acids are low temperature plasticizers for PVC. PVC is plasticized by contacting it with a plasticizing effective amount of an aliphatic diester of an unsaturated aliphatic C10-30 ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7208144 | Stabilized dispersion of behenyl alcohol IR 6 (Cosmetics, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, Inc., 7th ed. 1997). Viscosities are measured using Brookfield viscometers (1,000–20,000 cps, Spindle No. 5, 20 rpm, 60 second run, 25 degrees C.) unless otherwise indicated. 967-00—IR # 6961-00-1-A... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7169858 | Polyfluorinated compounds useful as surfactants, foam control agents and/or rheology modifiers Reaction products prepared by processes which comprise reacting: A) at least one compound having the general formula I: R1(X)3 (I) wherein each X group independently represents a halog... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7166144 | Interlaced series parallel configuration for metal solvent extraction plants An interlaced series parallel configuration for the extraction of metal values from an metal value containing aqueous is a special series parallel configuration wherein the stripped organic is first contacted in a second extraction stage with the partially copper de... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7145023 | Processes for preparing solid tocopherol succinate calcium and magnesium salts Processes for preparing salts of alcohol polybasic acid partial esters are described wherein an alcohol polybasic acid partial ester is reacted with a compound selected from the group consisting of metal oxides, metal hydroxides, metal carbonates and mixtures thereo... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7138532 | Color-stable, low impurity tocopherol compositions and processes for preparing the same Processes for preparing color-stable, low-impurity tocopherol compositions are described, wherein the processes comprise: (a) providing a protecting group-substituted tocopherol compound, for example an acetate of a natural-source tocopherol compound; (b) purifying ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7026435 | Water-dispersible, hydrophobic polyalkyleneimine polyamide fiberglass lubricant, process for producing the same, and method of use therefor Polymer derivatives based upon polyalkyleneimine backbones having from about 20% to about 60% of their reactive amino functionalities substituted by C14-20 carboxylic acids, are disclosed. Fiber lubricants and/or sizing compositions comprising such polyme... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7025899 | Concentrated solutions of oxime metal extractants and method of formulating extractant compositions therefrom The preparation of concentrated solutions of oxime metal extractants, such as aldoximes and ketoximes, or mixtures of aldoxime and ketoxime, and the use thereof in formulating or preparing extraction reagent compositions for use in an extractant organic phase in a p... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7018969 | Thickeners for methyl ester microemulsions A cleaning composition containing: (a) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of an anionic surfactant; (b) from about 3 to about 50% by weight of a C6–C14 methyl ester primary solvent; (c) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of a short-... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7017490 | Lithographic fountain solutions Lithographic fountain solutions containing a surfactant-effective quantity of at least one reaction product comprising the following reactants: (A) at least one compound of formula I R1(X)3 (I) wherein each X group is ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6982244 | Methyl ester-based microemulsions for cleaning hard surfaces A cleaning composition containing: (a) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of a monoethanolamine salt of an alkyl sulfonic acid; (b) from about 3 to about 50% by weight of a C6–C14 methyl ester primary solvent; (c) from about 1.0 to about... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6855327 | Pesticide dispersant Free-flowing granular dispersing agents for use in water-dispersible granule (WDG) agricultural chemical formulations are a composite substance comprised of an alkyl polyglycoside and a polymeric anionic dispersant. The granular composite dispersing agents can be us... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6838087 | Cosmetic compositions having improved tactile and wear properties An anhydrous powder composition for use in personal care products containing a solid particulate component and chitosan having a particle size of from about 0.1 to about 50 microns. ... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6824623 | Graffiti remover, paint stripper, degreaser A terpene-free cleaning composition containing: (a) an oil-soluble anionic surfactant; (b) a water-soluble anionic surfactant; (c) a primary solvent consisting of a C1-4 alkyl ester; (d) a short-chain cosurfactant; and (e) water. ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6821937 | Hard surface cleaning composition Terpene-free hard surface cleaning compositions comprised of a C1-C4 alkyl ester of a C6-C22 saturated or unsaturated carboxylic acid and a surfactant having an HLB of from about 4 to about 10 are effective in cleaning har... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6809127 | Radiation curable compositions with enhanced adhesion A radiation-curable composition is comprised of the reaction product of an amine-terminated (poly)aminoamide and a mono-(meth)acrylate or a poly-(meth)acrylate. The radiation-curable composition is a liquid at room temperature and does not undergo substantial volume... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6803032 | Astringent shave preparations A shaving composition containing a skin-tightening effective amount of an astringent additive, wherein the shaving composition is applied onto human skin prior to shaving. ... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6784326 | Process for improving stability of glycerin A process for inhibiting the oxidative degradation of glycerin involving adjusting the pH of glycerin to a range of either: (a) from about 3.5 to about 5.0; or (b) to from about 10.0 to about 12.0. ... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6777003 | Iodine complex of alkyl polyglycosides An iodine complex concentrate containing (a) from about 0.5 to about 30% by weight of iodine; (b) from about 0.2 to about 14% by weight of an iodide component selected from the group consisting of iodide salt, iodide acid and mixtures thereof; and (c) from about 2% ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6777213 | Isolation of carboxylic acids from fermentation broth A process for recovering carboxylic acids from an aqueous mixture such as a fermentation broth using a solvent containing at least one olefin without the need for first removing the spent microorganism cells is provided. A co-solvent which increases the partition co... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6751576 | On-site agricultural product analysis system and method of analyzing A method of characterizing an agricultural product at a location, and analysis system, comprising a sensor 2 for generating data, a central processor 4 for receiving the generated data and manipulating the data to calculate a value of at least one prop... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6719961 | Use of chitosan to decrease skin irritation caused by shaving A process for decreasing skin irritation caused by shaving involving contacting the skin with a composition containing chitosan. ... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6576603 | Process for making low viscosity ether sulfates A surfactant composition containing: (a) from about 30 to about 70% by weight of an alkyl ether sulfate; (b) from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight of an alkyl polyglycoside of formula I: R1 O(R2 O)b (Z)a I wherein R... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6566317 | Process for inhibiting gel formation of hydrated detergent tablets containing nonionic surfactant ethoxylates A process for inhibiting gel formation of a tablet-form detergent composition upon hydration, the process involving: (a) providing a detergent composition containing a surfactant component selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, a non... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6491839 | Process for making a textile finish composition having anti-sling properties A process for making a fiber finish composition having anti-sling properties involving: (a) providing a lubricant component; (b) providing water; (c) providing a powder-form polyethylene oxide having a weight average molecular weight of more than 106... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6479441 | Process for enhancing the transparency of transparent soap bars A process for inhibiting the formation of surface haze on finished transparent soap bars involving the steps of: (a) providing a finished transparent soap bar; (b) providing a coating component selected from the group consisting of water, a C1 ... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6451773 | Chitosan formulation with azelaic acid and other actives for the treatment of acne A composition for treating acneiform eruption containing: (a) a chitosan having a molecular weight ranging from about 500,000 to about 5,000,000 g/mole and a degree of deacylation greater than 80%; (b) an acid-form active ingredient for treating acne; and... | 09/17/2002 |