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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8076378 | Dispersants A dispersant comprising a polyester chain obtainable by polymerising a hydroxy carboxylic acid or lactone thereof such as ε-caprolactone with a cyclic alkylene carbonate such as 5,5-dimethyltrimethylene carbonate. The dispersant may be in the form of a phosphate es... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7354529 | 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluro-4-methoxybutane refrigerant compositions comprising hydrofluorocarbon, and uses thereof Disclosed herein are refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions further comprising fluoroether, 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluoro-4-methoxybutane, and hydrofluorocarbon, which are useful in refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus or as heat transfer fluids. The ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 6828352 | Neutralization of phosphate esters, compositions based upon and methods using same The present invention relates to synthetic, novel, preferably fatty phosphoric acid esters which, when neutralized with a neutralizing agent, is revealed as a new surface active agent. Formulations are presented which demonstrate a method for using the disclosed sur... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6548557 | Neutralization of phosphate esters, compositions based upon and methods using same The present invention relates to synthetic, novel, preferably fatty phosphoric acid esters which, when neutralized with a neutralizing agent, is revealed as a new surface active agent. Formulations are presented which demonstrate a method for using the di... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6531229 | Silicon resin aqueous emulsion for damp-proofing building materials The invention concerns an aqueous emulsion comprising (1) at least one resin comprising at least one unit T, of formula Ma Db Tc (O1/2 R)e or Db Tc (O1/2 R)e, (2... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6448297 | Alkyl phosphate and aqueous emulsions thereof The invention relates to alkyl phosphates, in particular their mixtures, of the formula ##STR1## in which R is C12 -C22 -alkyl, preferably C14 -C18 -alkyl, X is a group of the formulae NH3 R1 | 09/10/2002 |
| 6432885 | Well treatment fluids and methods for the use thereof This invention relates to a well treatment fluid and a method to treat an/or fracture a subterranean formation comprising: injecting a well treatment fluid into the formation at sufficient pressure to fracture the formation wherein the fluid comprises: (a) one... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6417238 | Neutralization of phosphate esters, compositions based upon and methods using same The present invention relates to synthetic, fatty phosphoric acid esters which, when neutralized with a neutralizing agent, is revealed as a new surface active agent, having emollient characteristics. Formulations are presented which demonstrate a method ... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6127430 | Microemulsions containing water and hydrofluroethers The invention provides a microemulsion that comprises from 0.1 to 99.0 parts by weight hydrofluoroether, from 1.0 to 99.9 parts by weight water, the sum of the parts of hydrofluoroether and water being 100 parts, and fluorinated surfactant. The microemuls... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6069173 | Synergistic insecticidal compositions comprising capsicum and synthetic surfactant and use thereof Insecticidal compositions comprising a synthetic surfactant and capsaicin or other capsaicinoid exhibit synergistic effects against numerous insects, not only as to activity-enhancement effect but more importantly as to activity-extending effect, especial... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6004908 | Rapid gel formation in hydrocarbon recovery Method and composition for gel formation in hydrocarbon recovery, in which an organic phosphate ester is gelled by a novel activator composition comprising iron sulfate, dibutylaminoethanol, and a phosphate surfactant.... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5589515 | Cosmetic composition and an emulsion composition A cosmetic composition and an emulsion composition respectively comprising 0.1 to 99 weight % of an oily component and 99.9 to 1 weight % of a watery component are provided and the oily component in the compositions comprises 85 or more weight % of cis-Ɗ... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5427699 | Low viscosity acid-in-oil emulsions and methods The present invention provides low viscosity acid-in-oil emulsions, surfactant systems and methods of using the emulsions and surfactants for stimulating the production of hydrocarbons from subterranean producing formations. The low viscosity acid-in-oil ... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5425804 | Water-repellent glazing agent A novel water-repellent glazing agent is disclosed. The agent contains a modified organic silicone oil, which is represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein X1, X2 and X3 respectively stand for CH3 or a ... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5380465 | Emulsifiers for polymerization process The invention provides a process for producing a water-in-oil emulsion of a water-soluble polyacrylamide or polyacrylic acid polymer or copolymer by the inverse emulsion process characterised in that there is used as the emulsifying agent for the water-in... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5238604 | Crop oil concentrates Crop oil concentrates are disclosed which increase the herbicidal efficacy of herbicides from diverse chemical classes. These crop oil concentrates comprise an anionic polyoxyalkylene surfactant or salt thereof, an adjuvant which is exclusively a fatty ac... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5207891 | Composition of matter for oligomeric aliphatic ether asphaltenes as asphaltene dispersants A composition of matter useful as an asphaltene dispersant, comprising a mixture of: (a) poly[P,P'-(propylene oxide-400)phosphite) poly[di(propylene oxide--400)diol)]]-P,P diasphalenate; (b) poly[P,P'-(propylene oxide-400)phosphite -poly[di(propylene oxid... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5129972 | Emulsifiers and explosive emulsions containing same Emulsifiers are disclosed which comprise the reaction product of component (I) with component (II). Component (I) comprises the reaction product of certain carboxylic acids or anhydrides, or ester or amide derivatives thereof, with ammonia, at least one a... | 07/14/1992 |
| 5008037 | Emulsifier for water-in-oil emulsions A unique and improved emulsifier for water-in-oil emulsions is provided by heating lecithin for a period of time sufficient to altar its composition such that the improved emulsifier is obtained. For example, the lecithin can be heated at a temperature in... | 04/16/1991 |
| 4971714 | Detersive system with an improved hardness ion complexing agent An improved softening agent dispersed in an aqueous detergent comprising droplets having an exterior organic phase containing a complexing agent and an inner aqueous phase comprising an acid or salt. The ability of the softening agent to remove hardness i... | 11/20/1990 |
| 4954467 | Passivation of metal contaminated cracking catalysts using aqueous suspensions of antimony oxide This invention comprises improvements to processes for the catalytic cracking of hydrocarbon feedstocks. One such improvement to catalytic cracking processes provides compositions comprising metals passivating agents having an increased degree of stabilit... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4943389 | Emulsifier for water-in-oil emulsions A unique and improved emulsifier for water-in-oil emulsions is provided by heating lecithin for a period of time sufficient to alter its composition such that the improved emulsifier is obtained. For example, the lecithin can be heated at a temperature in... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4897259 | High oil phase pharmaceutical vehicles and sunscreen compositions having waterproof sun protection factors High oil phase pharmaceutical vehicles in the form of an emulsion system having an oil phase content of from about 35% to about 65%, wherein the emulsion system comprises from about 1% to about 13% of an alkylated PVP copolymer, from about 1% to about 7% ... | 01/30/1990 |
| 4786681 | Polymerization process The invention provides a process for producing a water-in-oil emulsion of a water-soluble polyacrylamide or polyacrylic acid polymer or copolymer by the inverse emulsion process characterized in that there is used as the emulsifying agent for the water-in... | 11/22/1988 |
| 4753754 | Concentrated aqueous surfactant compositions Surfactant mixtures are prepared in a fluid "G" phase of more than 50% concentration, the mixtures comprise different surfactant products selected respectively from at least two of the following classes, that is to say alkyl sulphates, alkyl ether sulphat... | 06/28/1988 |
| 4748098 | Emulsion for post-treating planographic printing plates prepared by electrophotographic means and process for producing the printing plates An emulsion for post-treating planographic printing plates prepared by electrographic means can be used to improve the print quality of treated plates. The emulsion comprises (i) about 25% to 60% by weight of an aqueous phase comprising a phosphonic acid ... | 05/31/1988 |
| 4708753 | Water-in-oil emulsions A water-in-oil emulsion is disclosed which comprises: (A) a continuous oil phase; (B) a discontinuous aqueous phase; (C) a minor emulsifying amount of at least one salt derived from (C)(I) at least one hydrocarbyl-substituted carboxylic acid or anhydride, or ester ... | 11/24/1987 |
| 4540448 | Microemulsion-based acid composition and its uses, particularly for cleaning operations Composition comprising a hydrophobic liquid, an aqueous acid solution, a surfactant agent and a cosurfactant, a microemulsion being formed between the hydrophobic liquid and the aqueous solution; the surfactant comprises one or more surface-active phospho... | 09/10/1985 |
| 4517102 | Method of breaking an emulsion and an emulsion-emulsion breaker composition This invention relates to a composition of matter and to a method for producing a controllable, residue-free break of an emulsion or a dispersion of a water-in-oil emulsion. An emulsion breaker is incorporated into the emulsion. It is temporarily-protecte... | 05/14/1985 |
| 4510070 | Emulsifying composition Disclosed herein is an emulsifier or emulsifying composition which comprises one or more of the hydroxyalkyl or hydroxyalkenyl phosphates represented by the general formula (I) and/or (II): ##STR1## in which R represents an alkyl or alkenyl group of ... | 04/09/1985 |
| 4504409 | Emulsifying composition Disclosed herein is an emulsifying composition which comprises one or more of the alkyl or alkenyl glyceryl ether phosphate compounds represented by the formula (I) and/or (II): ##STR1## in which R represents a linear saturated or unsaturated hydroca... | 03/12/1985 |
| 4446055 | Modifier for effecting physical properties of food and food grade compositions There is provided a food-grade modifier comprising a substantially water-insoluble neutralized solid complex precipitate of calcium, phosphorous and at least one amino acid selected from tyrosine, lysine and aspartic acid. Optionally, the complex may incl... | 05/01/1984 |
| 4446165 | Oleaginous compositions Stable emulsions characterized by pseudo-"melting" properties are comprised of an oil phase, an aqueous disperse phase, and particles containing an immobilized water-in-oil emulsion destabilizing agent. The emulsions are suitable for use as drug delivery ... | 05/01/1984 |
| 4247424 | Stable liquid detergent compositions Liquid detergent compositions are disclosed which contain an ethoxylated alcohol or ethoxylated alkyl phenol nonionic surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant, a water-soluble detergency builder, a hydrophobic emulsifier and water, said liquid detergent comp... | 01/27/1981 |
| 4191666 | Stable aqueous emulsions of trichlorotrifluoroethane and method A stable emulsion comprising from about 70% to 98.5% by weight of trichlorotrifluoroethane, from about 1% to 20% by weight of water, and from about 0.5% to 10% by weight of a mixture of: at least one hydrophilic amine phosphate ester selected from the neu... | 03/04/1980 |
| 4162143 | Emulsifier blend and aqueous fuel oil emulsions The present invention is directed to water-in-oil type fuel oil emulsions which are particularly useful in firing boilers in ships, locomotives and industrial power plants. Furthermore, the invention is directed to aqueous particulate slurries dispersed i... | 07/24/1979 |
| 4115313 | Bile acid emulsions The invention is directed to emulsion compositions of, or including, bile acids, their conjugates, lower alcohol esters or salts of said acids or conjugates; water to effect solution of one or more of said defined bile acids; and at least one of: glycerid... | 09/19/1978 |
| 4034124 | Emulsions Emulsions comprising an oil phase, an aqueous phase and a phospholipo-protein which has been subjected to a treatment with phospholipase A as emulsion stabilizer. These emulsions have an increased stability, especially heat stability, compared with emulsi... | 07/05/1977 |
| 4009117 | Method of making invert water-in-oil emulsion A simplified procedure for making a water-in-oil emulsion involving passing the water and oil through an open face centrifugal pump, passing the pump effluent through a nozzle, and repeating these two steps until an emulsion is formed.... | 02/22/1977 |
