Assignee: Stepan Company

Location: Northfield, IL
No. of patents: 96

Number	Title	Issue Date
8148308	Liquid cleansing compositions 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 preferab...	04/03/2012
8129328	Compositions comprising sulfonated estolides and alkyl ester sulfonates, methods of making them, and compositions and processes employing them 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...	03/06/2012
8124577	Personal care compositions of sulfonated estolides and other derivatives of fatty acids and uses thereof Formulations of personal care compositions and personal care concentrate compositions containing sulfo-estolides are described. Personal care compositions of the present technology include liquid hand soaps, bath and shower washes, shampoos, 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 shampoo...	02/28/2012
8119588	Hard surface cleaner compositions of sulfonated estolides and other derivatives of fatty acids and uses thereof Sulfo-estolides and formulations of sulfo-estolides in and as hard surface cleaners, glass cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, carpet cleaners, all purpose cleaners, floor cleaners, and others are described. Further details of cleaning performance, stability of diluted ...	02/21/2012
8101707	Process for the direct manufacture of polyglycerol polyricinoleate A process for manufacturing polymers of glycerin and hydroxyl fatty acids, for example, polyglycerol polyricinoleates, which mix a polyglycerol with a hydroxyl fatty acid directly to form a reaction mixture, and then heat the reaction mixture to a temperature suffic...	01/24/2012
8058223	Automatic or machine dishwashing compositions of sulfonated estolides and other derivatives of fatty acids and uses thereof Sulfo-estolides and methods of making them are described. Useful methods include acid side bleaching, partial hydrogenation of the fatty acid, pretreatment of the fatty acid to provide color inhibition, acid side hydrolysis of the sulfo-estolides, or conversion of S...	11/15/2011
8053400	Liquid cleansing composition comprising a ternary mixture of anionic surfactants 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 cle...	11/08/2011
8026206	Low solids, high viscosity fabric softener compositions and process for making the same Disclosed are low solids and high viscosity fabric softener compositions and processes for preparing them. The composition contains from about 0.05% to about 10% by weight of a rheology modifying fabric softening active comprising at least one long chain amine of th...	09/27/2011
7998920	Sulfonated estolide compositions containing magnesium sulfate and processes employing them Formulations of sulfo-estolides, sulfo-estolide derivatives and salts of sulfo-estolides that contain magnesium ions are described. Methods of manufacture and the various applications and/or processes of utilizing magnesium ion containing formulations of sulfo-estol...	08/16/2011
7947633	Polycationic viscoelastic compositions Viscoelastic compositions are disclosed herein containing an effective amount of one or more random or structurally defined polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds for controlling the viscoelasticity of the composition. In at least one aspect, the present technol...	05/24/2011
7884064	Light duty liquid detergent compositions of sulfonated estolides and other derivatives of fatty acids Light duty liquid detergent formulations that contain sulfo-estolide surfactants, sulfo-estolide derivatives and salts of sulfo-estolides are disclosed. The compositions of the presently described technology are useful for soil removal applications including, but no...	02/08/2011
7884057	Polycationic viscoelastic compositions Viscoelastic compositions are disclosed herein containing an effective amount of one or more random or structurally defined polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds for controlling the viscoelasticity of the composition. In at least one aspect, the present technol...	02/08/2011
7879790	Mixed salts of sulfonated estolides and other derivatives of fatty acids, and methods of making them Sulfo-estolides and methods of making them are described. Also described are phase-stable compositions formed from mixtures of different salts of sulfo-estolides, particularly mixtures of sodium and potassium salts of sulfo-estolides, and methods of obtaining phase-...	02/01/2011
7879769	Polycationic viscoelastic compositions Viscoelastic compositions are disclosed herein containing an effective amount of one or more random or structurally defined polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds for controlling the viscoelasticity of the composition. In one aspect, the present technology provi...	02/01/2011
7867951	Viscoelastic cationic carbohydrate ether compositions A viscoelastic composition containing an effective amount of at least one cationic carbohydrate ether having one or more cationic fragments and one or more carbohydrate fragments connected through one or more linker fragments for controlling the viscoelasticity of t...	01/11/2011
7833956	Water compatible emollient for cleansing products A cleansing composition comprising a water-compatible emollient that provides enhanced skin-feel characteristics, as well as viscosity-building properties. The water-compatible emollient is an alkoxylated derivative of glyceryl cocoate containing both propylene oxid...	11/16/2010
7774978	Method of controlling the release of agricultural active ingredients from treated plant seeds A method of controlling the release rate of an agricultural active ingredient from a seed that has been treated with that active includes providing a seed that has been treated with the active ingredient, applying to the treated seed a film that includes an emulsion...	08/17/2010
7759096	Process for enzymatic production of triglycerides A process for enzymatic production of glyceride compositions, specifically industrially practicable production of triglycerides, including conjugated linoleic and linolenic acid triglycerides, and the compositions produced by such process. An enzymatic reaction zone...	07/20/2010
7732506	Radiation-curable compositions for improved weather resistance Disclosed are radiation-curable compositions comprising at least one ortho-phthalate (meth)acrylate, and optionally a (meth)acrylate monomer, a stabilizing package, an adhesion promoter, and/or a photoinitiator. The compositions maintain physical integrity when cure...	06/08/2010
7666828	Sulfonated estolides and other derivatives of fatty acids, methods of making them, and compositions and processes employing them Sulfo-estolides and methods of making them are described. Useful methods include acid side bleaching, partial hydrogenation of the fatty acid, pretreatment of the fatty acid to provide color inhibition, acid side hydrolysis of the sulfo-estolides, or conversion of S...	02/23/2010
7423167	Ethylenically unsaturated amine salts of sulfonic, phosphoric and carboxylic acids Disclosed are ethylenically unsaturated amine salts of sulfonic, phosphoric and carboxylic acids. The salts are surface active agents which are useful in a variety of applications as primary and/or secondary surfactants. The salts are especially useful as surfactant...	09/09/2008
7256306	Arylalkylsulfonic acids and methods for producing same This invention relates new and improved processes for the preparation of arylalkylsulfonic acids derived from aromatic or substituted aromatic molecules and AOS acid (generally a mixture of alkenesulfonic acid and sultones, produced from the sulfonation of alpha ole...	08/14/2007
7026418	Emulsion polymerization process utilizing ethylenically unsaturated amine salts of sulfonic, phosphoric and carboxylic acids Disclosed is an improved method of making polymers. The method utilizes at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and at least one polymerizable surface active agent. The polymerizable surface active agent is capable of co-polymerization with traditional monome...	04/11/2006
7001879	Articles and methods for treating fabrics based on acyloxyalkyl quaternary ammonium compositions Disclosed are automatic dryer added fabric conditioning articles and methods utilizing fabric conditioning compositions comprising from about 20 percent to about 80 percent by weight of a mixture of quaternary ammonium compounds, and between about 80 percent to abou...	02/21/2006
6906025	Articles and methods for treating fabrics based on acyloxyalkyl quaternary ammonium compositions Disclosed are automatic dryer added fabric conditioning articles and methods utilizing fabric conditioning compositions comprising from about 20 percent to about 80 percent by weight of a mixture of quaternary ammonium compounds, and between about 80 percent to abou...	06/14/2005
6900265	Antimicrobial polymer latexes derived from unsaturated quaternary ammonium compounds and antimicrobial coatings, sealants, adhesives and elastomers produced from such latexes An improved method of making CASE materials is provided, wherein the method utilizes a polymer latex derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and at least one polymerizable surface active agent. The polymerizable surface active agent is capable of...	05/31/2005
6897327	Manufacture of conjugated linoleic salts and acids A process to manufacture conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)-containing materials such as conjugated linoleic salts and acids that are enriched in desirable cis-9, trans-11- and trans-10, cis-12-CLA isomers and are low in certain undesirable isomers. The process generall...	05/24/2005
6855844	Phtalic anhydride based polyester-ether polyols and double metal cyanide catalyst system for preparing same Disclosed are polyester-ether polyols and their use in urethane prepolymers, urethane foams and non-foam urethane coatings, adhesives, sealants and/or elastomers. Methods for producing such polyester-ether polyols using double metal cyanide catalysts are disclosed, ...	02/15/2005
6822105	Method of making alkyl esters using glycerin A method for making alkylesters, or methylester specifically, such as biodiesel, from an oil source is described. The method involves converting the free fatty acids of the oil source into a mixture of mono-, di-, and tri-glycerides and subsequently transesterifying...	11/23/2004
6768015	Method of making alkyl esters using pressure A method for making alkyl esters, or methylester specifically, such as biodiesel, from an oil source is described. The method involves simultaneously reacting the free fatty acids and glycerides of the oil source with methanol, under pressure up to 500 psia, into fa...	07/27/2004
6664363	Low viscosity polyester polyols and methods for preparing same The present invention relates to low viscosity aromatic polyester polyols having an average functionality of two and methods for preparing such polyols. In particular, the invention relates to low viscosity aromatic polyester polyols prepared by reacting ...	12/16/2003
6569352	Phthalic anhydride based polyester-ether polyols and urethane prepolymers produced therefrom Disclosed are polyester-ether polyols and their use in urethane prepolymers, urethane foams and non-foam urethane coatings, adhesives, sealants and/or elastomers. Methods for producing such polyester-ether polyols are disclosed, along with methods for pro...	05/27/2003
6528070	Emulsion comprising a ternary surfactant blend of cationic, anionic, and bridging surfactants, oil and water, and methods of preparing same The present invention relates to emulsions comprising an emulsification system comprising a mixture of at least one cationic surfactant, at least one anionic surfactant, at least one "bridging surfactant", an oil and water, along with methods for preparin...	03/04/2003
6506804	Ethylenically unsaturated amine salts of sulfonic, phosphoric, and carboxylic acids Disclosed are ethylenically unsaturated amine salts of sulfonic, phosphoric and carboxylic acids. The salts are surface active agents which are useful in a variety of applications as primary and/or secondary surfactants. The salts are especially useful as...	01/14/2003
6492445	Antimicrobial polymer latexes derived from unsaturated quaternary ammonium compounds and antimicrobial coatings, sealants, adhesives and elastomers produced from such latexes Antibacterial CASE materials comprising a latex comprising polymer particles and a surfactant component. Also disclosed are components and methods for forming such materials....	12/10/2002
6423326	Cold-mix water-in-oil emulsions comprising quaternary ammonium compounds and process for producing same The present invention relates to stable cold-mix water-in-oil emulsions and methods for preparing such emulsions. The cold-mix water-in-oil emulsions comprise oil (i.e., an emollient), water and an emulsification system comprising a quaternary ammonium-ba...	07/23/2002
6423303	Water-in-oil emulsions containing increased amounts of oil and methods for preparing same Water-in-oil emulsions are disclosed that comprise (a) water; (b) from about 10 to 65% by weight of an oil; and (c) an emulsification system comprising a polysiloxane polyalkyl polyether copolymer and a phthalic anhydride derivative, substantially permanently ...	07/23/2002
6407162	Emulsion polymerization process utilizing ethylenically unsaturated amine salts of sulfonic, phosphoric and carboxylic acids Disclosed is an improved method of making polymers. The method utilizes at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and at least one polymerizable surface active agent. The polymerizable surface active agent is capable of co-polymerization with traditi...	06/18/2002
6359022	Pentane compatible polyester polyols Disclosed are aromatic polyester polyols, polyol based resin blends, and rigid closed-cell polyisocyanate-based foams made using the polyol based resin blends. The resin blends generally comprise: (a) an aromatic polyester polyol reaction product formed by ...	03/19/2002
6359079	Durable hydrophilic polymer coatings Polyoxypropylamines, polypropylene oxide polymers endcapped on one or both ends with carbamate groups, di- or tri-carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid halides, or esters or mixtures comprising one of the above with a hydrophilic polyester copolymer having re...	03/19/2002

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