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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7323119 | Color stabilization of hydroquinone hydroxyethyl ether products The present invention relates to the color stabilization of hydroquinone hydroxyethyl ethers by phosphite compounds containing the bis-cyclic structure of spiro phosphites, both rings being attached to the same tertiary carbon atom in the phosphite molecule. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 6994804 | Color stabilization of hydroquinone hydroxyethyl ether products The present invention relates to the color stabilization of hydroquinone hydroxyethyl ethers by phosphite compounds containing the bis-cyclic structure of spiro phosphites, both rings being attached to the same tertiary carbon atom in the phosphite molecule. ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6858761 | Process for preserving resin catalyst for addition reaction of alkylene oxide and utilization of this process The present invention provides a process and its utilization in a process comprising the step of carrying out an addition reaction of an alkylene oxide to an addition-receiving substance in the presence of a resin catalyst, thereby producing the addition reaction pr... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6770782 | Process for the production of potassium hydroxy citric acid, and compositions containing the potassium hydroxy citric acid The present invention provides a new process for the isolation of hydroxy citric acid in the form of a potassium salt from Garcinia fruit. The present invention also provides compositions containing the potassium hydroxy citrate for use as appetite suppressants.... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6753402 | Polyester-polyether block copolymers Polyester-polyether block copolymers can be prepared by catalytic addition of alkylene oxides onto H-functional initiator substances, using polyester alcohols as H-functional initiator substances and multimetal cyanide compounds as catalysts. ... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6376588 | Water soluble mold release composition for elastomeric compounds Disclosed is a composition useful as a mold release agent, exhibiting viscosities, lubricities and melting points which cover a wide range and fit a variety of types of molding equipment, comprising: a) 5 to 40% by weight one or more water soluble copolymers o... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6245947 | Treatment for polyether polyols A process for treating polyether polyols prepared in a conventional manner by base-catalyzed reaction of H-functional initiator substances with alkylene oxides comprises a combination of a thermal-reactive step at a pH of less than 7 and a temperature abo... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6160172 | Soluble double metal salt of group IA and IIA of (-) hydroxycitric acid, process of preparing the same and its use in beverages and other food products without effecting their flavor and properties The present invention is directed to a new soluble double metal salt of group IA and IIA of (-) hydroxycitric acid of general formula I: where X is IA group metal: Li or Na or K or Rb or Cs or Fr where Y is IIA group metal: Be or Mg or Ca or Sr or Ba or Ra where th... | 12/12/2000 |
| 5840994 | Process for producing ditrimethylolpropane A process for producing ditrimethylolpropane which comprises reacting trimethylolpropane, 2-ethylacrolein, and formaldehyde in the presence of a basic catalyst. Ditrimethylolpropane is produced efficiently and industrially advantageously.... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5831102 | Chemiluminescent 3-(substituted adamant-2'-ylidene) 1,2-dioxetanes Enzymatically cleavable chemiluminescent 1,2-dioxetane compounds capable of producing light energy when decomposed, substantially stable at room temperature before a bond by which an enzymatically cleavable labile substituent thereof is intentionally clea... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5691462 | Stabilized vinyl ether composition This invention relates to a stabilized hydrocarbon vinyl ether or hydroxy substituted hydrocarbon vinyl ether containing between 3 and 20 carbon atoms which contains between about 0.005 and about 0.75 weight % of an alkali metal salt of a C1 to... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5670140 | Photostable cosmetic filter composition containing a UV-A filter and a substituted dialkylbenzalmalonate, the use of substituted dialkylbenzalmalonates in cosmetics as broad-band solar filters and novel substituted dialkylmalonates A photostable cosmetic filter composition for protecting human skin against UV radiation at wavelengths between 280 and 380 nm comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable support medium containing at least one oily phase, 1 to 3% by weight of a dibenzoylmetha... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5476646 | X-ray contrast compositions containing iodophenoxyalkanes and pharmaceutically acceptable clays Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising a nonionic x-ray producing agent in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable clay in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and met... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5443814 | X-ray contrast compositions containing iodophenoxyalkanes and cellulose derivatives Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising a nonionic x-ray producing agent in combination with a cellulose derivative in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and methods for the... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5352785 | Continuous process for purifying perfluorochemical compositions A process for the purification of a perfluorochemical composition comprises continuously mixing the perfluorochemical composition, comprising a liquid mixture of inert perfluorochemicals (e.g., perfluoroalkanes, perfluoroethers, perfluoroaminoethers, or p... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5318768 | Polymeric x-ray contrast compositions containing an organic crystalline x-ray contrast agent Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising a polymeric material in combination with a divalent cation capable of forming a coating on the gastrointestinal tract and a crystalline c... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5260049 | X-ray contrast compositions comprising alkoxyphenols Disclosed are aqueous compositions containing a contrast agent of the formula ##STR1## and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract, wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group containing from 2 to ... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5166452 | Process for inhibiting and destroying peroxides in dialkyl ethers A process for inhibiting and destroying peroxides in dialkyl ethers having the general formula R1 OR2 in which R1 and R2 are alkyl groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, which comprises adding, as inhibitor, a quate... | 11/24/1992 |
| 4737314 | Stabilized alkylene oxide adduct containing lactic acid or a lactate A stabilized alkylene oxide adduct of a hydroxyl group-containing organic compound, having at least one compound selected from the group consisting of lactic acid and lactates and added to said alkylene oxide adduct of said hydroxyl group-containing organ... | 04/12/1988 |
| 4624299 | Method of indirect liquid-phase heat transfer A method of indirect liquid phase heat transfer which comprises continuously circulating between a heat generating and a heating source or water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer having a viscosity of less than about 100 centistokes at 100° F., of the... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4617984 | Method of indirect liquid-phase heat transfer A method of indirect liquid phase heat transfer utilizing as a heat transfer fluid a composition comprising polytetra(methylene oxide) or poly(trimethylene oxide) homopolymers having molecular weights of from about 300 to about 1,000.... | 10/21/1986 |
| 4582943 | Stabilization of polyalkylene glycols A stabilizer system containing at least one compound of the formula I ##STR1## and one compound of the formula II ##STR2## the substituents R1, R2, R and R' having the meanings defined in the text, and x being 1 to 3. This ... | 04/15/1986 |
| 4526711 | High refractive index fluid and melt mounting media Formulations for use as mounting media in microscopy and also useful as optical coupling materials for fibers and lens systems having a wide range of refractive index between 1.58 to 1.73 and exhibiting a range in viscosity from a very viscous fluid to a ... | 07/02/1985 |
| 4410869 | Dielectric impregnating fluid and its use Compositions containing ditolyl ethers have outstanding dielectric properties. They are particularly suitable for use as impregnating agents in condensers.... | 10/18/1983 |
| 4374970 | Sulfur-modified copolyether glycols, a method for preparing them, and polyurethanes prepared therefrom Copolyether glycols are modified so that they contain 1-25%, by weight of ଲ,ଲ'-dihydroxyalkyl sulfide moieties. These modified copolyether glycols have enhanced resistance to degradation by heat and oxygen. The invention also relates to a method of... | 02/22/1983 |
| 4373084 | Sulfur-modified polypropylene ether glycols, a method for preparing them, and polyurethanes prepared therefrom Polypropylene ether glycol is modified so that it contains 1-25%, by weight of ଲ,ଲ'-dihydroxyalkyl sulfide moieties. These modified polypropylene ether glycols have enhanced resistance to degradation by heat and oxygen. The invention also relates t... | 02/08/1983 |
| 4371687 | Sulfur-modified polytetramethylene ether glycols, a method for preparing them, and polyurethanes prepared therefrom Polytetramethylene ether glycol is modified so that it contains 1-25%, by weight of ଲ,ଲ'-dihydroxyalkyl sulfide moieties. These modified polytetramethylene ether glycols have enhanced resistance to degradation by heat and oxygen. The invention also... | 02/01/1983 |
| 4326978 | Soap bar with antimicrobial action A soap bar which contains, as antimicrobial compound, a halogenated o-hydroxydiphenyl ether, as well as a colorless silicate which is virtually insoluble in water and wich diminishes the discoloration of the soap caused by the antimicrobial compound on ex... | 04/27/1982 |
| 4320026 | Alkaline detergent composition and method of inhibiting discoloration of said detergent composition An improved alkaline detergent composition is provided having a reduced tendency to discolor upon aging at room temperature and/or elevated tempertures. The detergent composition contains: (a) an alkali material such as alkali metal hydroxides, alkali metal ... | 03/16/1982 |
| 4304682 | Diol compositions A polyol composition consisting essentially of a homogenous liquid admixture of propylene glycol and a diol obtained by alkoxylating a propylene glycol dispersion of 3,3',5,5'-tetrabromobisphenol A with ethylene oxide, propylene oxide or mixtures thereof.... | 12/08/1981 |
| 4298491 | Process for making detergent compositions The autoxidation of aqueous detergent slurries containing major quantities of nonionic surfactant during spray-drying is inhibited by the use of a charge-transfer agent. The charge-transfer agent may be a charge-transfer acceptor or a charge-transfer dono... | 11/03/1981 |
| 4271031 | Color stabilized nonionic surfactants and alkaline cleanser formulations containing these surfactants Color-stabilized nonionic surfactants which contain chemically bonded poly(alkylene oxide) groups with terminal hydroxyl groups, wherein the color stabilizer is from 0.1 to 5% by weight, based on surfactant, of one or more compounds of the formula ##... | 06/02/1981 |
| 4244876 | Acetal-acid compositions A storage stable composition of glutaraldehyde acetals and an organic acidic catalyst, which can be converted to glutaraldehyde at the site and upon demand, by the addition of water.... | 01/13/1981 |
