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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6914146 | Methods of using esterquats having acyl groups derived from short-chain monocarboxylic acids and short-chain dicarboxylic acids to improve cosmetic compositions Methods of improving the stability of a composition containing a long-chain esterquat and methods of improving the microbicidal properties of a cosmetic composition are described wherein a short-chain esterquat having acyl groups derived from a mixture of at least o... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6911237 | Hydrophilic polyurethanes, preparation thereof and fiber sizes containing the same Water-soluble polyurethanes prepared by reacting a polyisocyanate and a polyalkylene oxide polyol at a molar ratio sufficient to form an isocyanate-terminated polymer, and reacting the isocyanate-terminated polymer with an epoxy alcohol to form a water-soluble, epox... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6903231 | Processes for producing esters of unsaturated carboxylic acids and polyhydric alcohols with limited polymerization, and apparatus therefor Processes and apparatus for producing esters are described. The processes include: (a) providing a liquid reaction mixture comprising (i) an unsaturated carboxylic acid having a boiling point greater than water, (ii) a polyhydric alcohol, and (iii) a first polymeriz... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6903066 | Processes for preparing light-colored alk(en)yl oligoglycoside mixtures Processes for preparing light-colored alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside mixtures are disclosed. The processes disclosed include providing an initial mixture of an alk(en)yl oligoglycoside and a rheology-modifying agent, the mixture having a viscosity of from 10 to... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6897342 | Method for producing aldehydes A process for making aldehydes involving: (a) providing a fatty alcohol; (b) providing an oxidic copper/zinc catalyst; and (c) continuously dehydrogenating the fatty alcohol, in the presence of the oxidic copper/zinc catalyst, at a temperature of from about 200 to 2... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6897328 | Process for deacidifying natural fats and oils A single stage process for deacidifying glycerides involving: (a) providing a glyceride having an acid value of from about 5 to 20; (b) providing a lower alcohol; (c) providing an enzyme catalyst i... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6897325 | Method of producing branched fatty substances Branched fatty compounds are made by a process which comprises reacting an unsaturated fatty compound and an α-olefin in the presence of a transition metal catalyst and a solvent mixture wherein the solvent mixture is a single liquid phase above 20° C. and is two ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6897193 | Hydroxy mixed ethers and polymers in the form of solid preparations as a starting compound for laundry detergents, dishwashing detergents and cleaning compositions Solid composition useful for the production of dishwashing, laundry or cleaning compositions are comprised of (a) a hydroxy mixed ether of the formula (I) wherein R1 is a linear or branched alkyl group havin... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6890967 | Method for producing radically post-cross-linked polymers Radically post-crosslinked polymers are made by a process comprising the steps of: (1) forming a polyurethane (a*) by reacting a compound (a) with an aliphatic and/or an aromatic isocyanate and a compound (c) wherein compound (a) is the product of the reaction of an... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6881359 | Processes for the preparation of low dust, limited particle size distribution, surfactant granules Processes for preparing surfactant granules, wherein the processes comprise: (a) passing a water-containing surfactant preparation through a casting plate, wherein the casting plate vibrates, such that droplets of the preparation are formed; and (b) contacting the d... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6881813 | Epoxy resin hardener compositions The invention relates to epoxy resin hardener compositions containing at least one mercaptan hardener and at least one metal salt of C8-24 carboxylic acids. These hardeners are distinguished in particular by the fact that catalyzed resins containing epoxy... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6878780 | Acrylic powder coating resin having low volatility Powder coating compositions having reduced volatility and improved processibility compared to conventional powder coatings consist essentially of a copolymer having pendant functionalities or pendant groups capable of reacting with a dicarboxylic acid such as the gl... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6878379 | Cosmetic preparations A pearlescent composition containing: (a) a dialkyl ether corresponding to formula (I): R1—O—R2 (I) wherein R1 and R2 independently of one another represent linear or branched alkyl and/or alke... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6872946 | Method and sampling device for detection of low levels of a property/quality trait present in an inhomogeneously distributed sample substrate A process for detecting low levels of a predetermined quality trait present in an inhomogeneously distributed particulate substrate involving the steps of: (a) providing a particulate substrate to be analyzed; (b) providing a spectrometer with an electromagnetic det... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6867337 | Process for producing glycerin A process for producing glycerin is comprised of the steps of: (1) contacting a fat with water at a temperature and pressure sufficient to produce hydrolyzed fat and a sweet water stream comprised of water, fat and glycerin; (2) introducing the sweet water stream in... | 03/15/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6851433 | All purpose spray cleaner compositions and concentrates therefor Aqueous liquid concentrates for use when diluted as all purpose spray cleaners comprising the following components: A) from about 3 to about 10% by weight of at least one base-catalyzed reaction product comprised of the following r... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6846796 | Method for producing non-ionic tenside granulates Surfactant granules are made by the process comprising the steps of (1) mixing an aqueous nonionic surfactant paste and an aqueous solution of an organic polymeric carrier; (2) simultaneously granulating and drying the mixture from step (1) in a fluidized bed to for... | 01/25/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6835700 | Highly concentrated free-flowing pearly lustre concentrates A highly concentrated flowable pearlizing concentrate is comprised of: (a) from about 25 to about 45% by weight of a pearlizing wax; (b) from about 25 to about 40% by weight of nonionic, amphoteric, zwitterionic and/or cationic emulsifier and; (c) from about 0.5 to ... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6835765 | Use of fatty acid alkanolamine esters as antistatics Antistatic properties are imparted to thermoplastics by contacting the thermoplastics with fatty acid alkanolamine esters and/or fatty acid partial glycerides. Thermoplastics having these antistatic properties provided by the compounds according to the invention are... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6835701 | Cleaning towels for hair care A cleaning cloth impregnated with a composition comprising: (a) a fibrous web; (b) an alkyl or alkenyl oligoglycoside; (c) a mixture comprising an alcohol polyglycol ether, a hydroxy mixed ether, or a combination thereof are useful for cleansing hair. ... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6833479 | Antimisting agents Alkoxylated compounds of formula I R((AO)nH)mHp (I) wherein each AO group is independently an alkyleneoxy group selected from ethyleneoxy, 1,2-propyleneoxy, 1,2-butyleneoxy, and styryleneoxy groups; n is an i... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6831052 | Cleaning compositions containing hydroxy mixed ethers, methods of preparing the same, and uses therefor Cleaning compositions containing hydroxy mixed ethers of the general formula (I) are described: R1O[CH2CHR4O]x[CH2CHR3O]yCH2CH(OH)R2 (I) where... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6828287 | Biodegradable two-cycle engine oil compositions and ester base stocks Lubricant compositions comprising biodegradable ester base stocks are provided for water-cooled or air-cooled two-cycle engines. ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6828452 | Method for producing acyl amino acids Acylamino acids are made by a process which comprises the steps of: (1) introducing a mixture comprised of at least one amino acid or amino acid salt and an alkali source into a reaction zone; (2) adding a mixture comprised of a fatty acid halide of the formula (I):... | 12/07/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6825242 | Method for production of radically post-cured polymers by addition of diallyl phthalates Radically post-crosslinked polymers are made by a process comprising the steps of: (1) forming a polyurethane (at) by reacting a compound (a) with an aliphatic and/or an aromatic isocyanate and a compound (c) wherein compound (a) is the product of the reaction of an... | 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 |
| 6818296 | Microcapsules A microcapsule having a mean diameter of from about 0.1 to about 5 mm, a membrane and a matrix containing at least one active principle wherein the microcapsule is the product of the process comprising the steps of (a) forming an aqueous matrix by heating an aqueous... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6814880 | Water based liquid foam extinguishing formulation A liquid foam extinguishing formulation comprising a water soluble ammonium salt, a film-forming amphoteric fluorine surfactant, a foam-forming amphoteric co-surfactant, and a frostproofing agent, wherein the formulation is a stable, storable, ready to use, and fros... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6815551 | Processes for concentrating tocopherols and/or sterols A process for concentrating sterols and/or tocopherols from mixtures of fats and fatty derivatives and from residues left after they have been worked up is described. After splitting of the glycerides by hydrolysis and subsequent removal of the free fatty acids by d... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6812201 | Low-foaming, nonionic surfactant mixtures, and laundry detergents containing the same Surfactant mixtures comprising (a) a nonionic surfactant mixture present in an amount greater than 60% by weight, based on the weight of the surfactant mixture, the nonionic surfactant mixture comprising: (i) at least one alk(en)yl oligoglycoside of the general form... | 11/02/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6805141 | Mixtures of gemini surfactants and fatty alcohol alkoxylates in rinse agents A rinse agent composition containing: (a) a gemini surfactant corresponding to formula I: R—CHOH—CH2—[OCH2CH2]x—O—CH2—CHOH—R (I) wherein R is a linear or branched alkyl and... | 10/19/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6800293 | Cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations A composition containing an emulsifier component having: (a) a hydroxycarboxylic acid alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside ester; and (b) a fatty alcohol. ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6797399 | Wet wipes (III) A cleansing article having a substrate capable of absorbing and retaining a fluid therein, the substrate being impregnated with a cleaning composition containing a mixed ether. ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6797687 | Gemini surfactant compositions Mixtures comprising: (a) a gemini surfactant of the formula (I) R1—CHOH—CH2—[OCH2CH2]x—O—CH2—CHOH—R (I) wherein each of R and R1 is a linear or branc... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6797400 | Moist wipes (II) A cleansing article having a substrate capable of absorbing and retaining a fluid therein, the substrate being impregnated with a cleaning composition containing a linear and/or branched alcohol polyglycol ether. ... | 09/28/2004 |
