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Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150218436 | BIODEGRADABLE CHELANT FOR SURFACTANT FORMULATION - The present disclosure provides a surfactant composition for use in treating and recovering oil from an oil-bearing subterranean formation. The surfactant composition includes a primary surfactant and a biodegradable chelant comprising ethylenediamine disuccinc acid and/or sodium salts thereof. The composition may be injected into one or more injection wells and into the subterranean formation and oil can then be subsequently recovered from one or more producing wells | 08-06-2015 |
20150094387 | Use of Thickening Agents as Polyurethane Amine Catalyst Diluents - The present disclosure relates to an amine catalyst composition for producing polyurethane foam. The amine catalyst composition includes an amine catalyst and a diluent containing a thickening agent and water. The use of such a diluent, in place of conventional glycols, reduces raw material and processing costs as well as environmental concerns during the production of polyurethane foam. | 04-02-2015 |
20150051132 | Emulsifier for Lubricating Oil Concentrate - The present disclosure provides a lubricating oil concentrate containing an ethoxylated ether amine and a base oil. The lubricating oil concentrate is capable of forming a stable, low foaming emulsion when added to an aqueous medium and may be useful in metalworking and cleaning fluids. | 02-19-2015 |
20140249032 | Crop Oil Concentrate Adjuvants Containing Amine Surfactants - In agricultural practice it is known to use emulsifiable oils (commonly referred to a Crop Oil Concentrates, COC) as bioefficacy enhancers for pesticides, especially herbicides. Cationic surfactants are widely known to be particularly effective bio-active enhancers for herbicides, especially for glyphosate-type herbicides. The present invention includes two novel aspects: 1) While the vast majority of COCs are petroleum-based paraffinic oils or esterified seed oils, this invention embodies a new oil phase, a hydrocarbon oil such exemplified by EXXON-MOBIL'S D-130, which when combined with the surfactants described herein, exhibits surprising enhancement of herbicidal activity in field tests; and 2) COC's are designed to form stable emulsions in water. The combination of cationic surfactants and phosphate esters in this invention not only form very stable emulsions in water, but, surprisingly, also form extremely stable emulsions in concentrated liquid fertilizers, including 32-0-0 fertilizer. | 09-04-2014 |
20140194631 | High Pore Volume VPO Catalyst for Maleic Anhydride Production - Embodiments of the present invention disclose improved micro-pore catalyst structures containing catalytic material comprised of mixed oxides of vanadium and phosphorus and using such improved micro-pore catalyst structures for the production of maleic anhydride. | 07-10-2014 |
20140081036 | Solvent for Recovery of Maleic Anhydride from a Gas Stream - A process is described for producing crude maleic anhydride from a reactor effluent stream containing maleic anhydride. The reactor effluent stream is contacted with a solvent having a normal boiling point between about 250° C. and about 350° C., solubility of fumaric acid at least about 0.06 wt % at 60° C., solubility of maleic anhydride at least about 10 wt % at 60° C., solubility in water no higher than about 100 mg/L, density different from the density of water by at least about 0.020 g/mL, and water soluble hydrolysis products with molecular weight no higher than the molecular weight of pentanol. The solvent may be non-cyclic, non-aromatic, linear, and/or branched, and may have the general structure R | 03-20-2014 |
20130280155 | Sterically Hindered Amines and Associated Methods - Amine compositions comprising sterically hindered amines and associated methods are provided. In some embodiments, amine compositions of the present disclosure may be useful for selective removal of H | 10-24-2013 |
20130217897 | VPO CATALYST WITH LOW VANADIUM OXIDATION STATE FOR MALEIC ANDHYDRIDE PRODUCTION (D#81,745) - An oxidation catalyst comprising vanadium, phosphorus, and oxygen having average vanadium valence less than about 4.10, and a method of preparing such catalyst, is provided. The catalyst has side crush strength of at least about 5 lbs. and improved yield of maleic anhydride from n-butane between about 1% and about 6% absolute. The catalyst is formed by exposing a conventional active VPO catalyst having average vanadium valence between about 4.10 and about 4.40 to an organic solvent having a dielectric constant between about 5 and about 55 under conditions that facilitate an oxidation-reduction reaction, reducing the valence of the vanadium below 4.10. | 08-22-2013 |
20130203894 | CYCLOALIPHATIC CARBONATES AS REACTIVE DILUENTS IN EPOXY RESINS - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method for limiting peak exotherm temperatures in epoxy systems comprising the step of: combining an amine hardener, an epoxy and a diluent to form an epoxy system, wherein the diluent is selected from the group consisting of: ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate, butylene carbonate, delta-valerolactam, delta-valerolactone, gamma valerolactone, butyrolactam, beta butyrolactone, gamma butyrolactone, and combinations thereof. | 08-08-2013 |
20130172589 | Surface Active Agents Derived from Biodiesel-Based Alkylated Aromatic Compounds - A surface active agent comprising an arylated methyl ester of a fatty acid, or mixture of fatty acids, derived from biodiesel or a triglyceride source is disclosed. The fatty acid mixture is condensed to methyl esters and alkylated with aromatic substituents under Friedel-Crafts conditions. The alkylated methyl esters may be alkoxylated using a catalyst derived from fatty acids, alkaline earth salts, and strong acids. The resulting nonionic surfactant may also be sulfonated to produce one class of anionic surfactants. The alkylated methyl esters may also be directly sulfonated to produce another class of anionic surfactants. | 07-04-2013 |
20130165669 | Reactive Recovery of Dimethyl Carbonate from Dimethyl Carbonate/Methanol Mixtures - A method of producing a carbonate product including mixing a DMC and methanol mixture with an alcohol, reacting the DMC with the alcohol to form carbonate product, and removing a substantial portion of unreacted DMC and methanol. In one embodiment, the method may be repeated to reach a desired alcohol conversion by adding more DMC and methanol mixture. | 06-27-2013 |
20130165620 | ETHERAMINES CONTAINING FLEXIBLE AND RIGID SEGMENTS AND THEIR USE AS INTERMEDIATES FOR POLYMER SYNTHESIS - The present invention relates to an etheramine mixture containing a monoether diamine and its method of production by alkyloxating an initiator with an alkylene oxide to produce a precursor polyol and reductively aminating the precursor polyol to form the etheramine mixture. The etheramine mixture may be used in variety of applications including as a curing agent for an epoxy resin or as a reactant in the production of polyurea materials. | 06-27-2013 |
20130150241 | SPRAY DRIFT REDUCTION AGENTS COMPRISING LOW HYDROPHILIC-LIPOPHILIC BALANCE SURFACTANTS - Embodiments of the present invention disclose using low hydrophilic-lipophilic balance surfactants as spray drift reduction agents and methods of using such agents. | 06-13-2013 |
20120309884 | PREPARATION AND USE OF POLYMERIC DISPERSANT COMPOSITIONS - Embodiments of the present invention disclose polymeric dispersants that are the reaction product of a polymeric acid and a hydrophilic amine. | 12-06-2012 |
20120283405 | ETHERAMINES CONTAINING FLEXIBLE AND RIGID SEGMENTS AND THEIR USE AS INTERMEDIATES FOR POLYMER SYNTHESIS - The present invention relates to an etheramine mixture containing a monoether diamine and its method of production by alkyloxating an initiator with an alkylene oxide to produce a precursor polyol and reductively aminating the precursor polyol to form the etheramine mixture. The etheramine mixture may be used in variety of applications including as a curing agent for an epoxy resin or as a reactant in the production of polyurea materials. | 11-08-2012 |
20120269707 | USE OF 2-(3-AMINOPROPOXY)ETHAN-1-OL AS AN ABSORBENT TO REMOVE ACIDIC GASES - The present disclosure provides a scrubbing composition containing an aqueous solution of 2-(3-aminopropoxy)ethan-1-ol. The scrubbing composition is especially suited for use in removing acid gases, such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, from gas streams. | 10-25-2012 |
20120264610 | Comb Polymer Derivatives of Polyetheramines Useful as Agricultural Dispersants - This invention concerns novel dispersants that are the reaction products of succinic anhydride-containing resins with certain amines. These water soluble dispersants have been found to be unique and highly effective dispersants for water insoluble agricultural suspension concentrate formulations. | 10-18-2012 |
20120259075 | ETHERAMINES AND THEIR USE AS INTERMEDIATES FOR POLYMER SYNTHESIS - The present invention relates to an etheramine mixture containing a monoether diamine and its method of production by alkoxylating an initiator with an alkylene oxide to produce a precursor polyol and reductively aminating the precursor polyol to form the etheramine mixture. The etheramine mixture may be used in variety of applications including as a curing agent for an epoxy resin or as a reactant in the production of polyurea. | 10-11-2012 |
20120094890 | Process Compositions and Production of Acyl Alkylisethionate Compositions - Methods and compositions are provided for forming ester based compositions. The ester based compositions may be used in consumer products. In one aspect, a method is provided for producing acyl alkylisethionate esters by the esterification of a sulfonate composition having two or more sulfonate isomers with fatty acid(s). In another aspect, a method is provided for forming an ester based composition including a blend of acyl alkylisethionate and acylisethionate esters. | 04-19-2012 |
20120040831 | NITROGEN CONTAINING ISETHIONIC ACID SALTS IN FIELD READY SPRAY AND TANK MIXES - Embodiments of the present invention disclose an agricultural composition that is a field ready spray or a tank mix that includes at least one nitrogen containing isethionic acid salt, at least one agriculturally active ingredient, and at least one surfactant. | 02-16-2012 |
20120028802 | NITROGEN CONTAINING ISETHIONIC ACID SALT IN REGISTERABLE, STABLE AGRICULTURAL FORMULATIONS - Embodiments of the present invention disclose an agricultural composition that is a registerable, stable agricultural formulation that includes at least one nitrogen containing isethionic acid salt, at least one plant protection product, at least one surfactant and optionally at least one inert ingredient. | 02-02-2012 |
20110232489 | METHOD TO DECREASE DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS IN SOLUTIONS THAT ABSORB ACIDIC GASES SUCH AS CARBON DIOXIDE AND THE LIKE IN THE PRESENCE OF OXYGEN - An amine solvent solution that is useful in absorbing acid gases from a liquid or gas feed stream may have an amine additive added thereto. Additionally or alternatively, the amine additive may be added to a liquid or gas feed stream. The addition of the amine additive decreases the presence of amine-derived contaminants and/or degradation of amine in the amine solvent solution. As such, the amine solvent solution is available for effective reuse in treating the liquid or gas feed stream and there may be a decrease in the corrosion within an amine treating system. | 09-29-2011 |
20110207873 | PREPARATION OF DI(AMINOACETONITRILE)S - A process for preparing a diaminoacetonitrile which includes reacting by contacting an amine comprising two primary amine groups with a cyanohydrin. The diaminoacetonitrile produced may subsequently be used in the production of polymers and/or as a curing agent for epoxy resins. | 08-25-2011 |
20110201830 | HIGH PORE VOLUME VPO CATALYST FOR MALEIC ANHYDRIDE PRODUCTION - Embodiments of the present invention disclose improved micro-pore catalyst structures containing catalytic material comprised of mixed oxides of vanadium and phosphorus and using such improved micro-pore catalyst structures for the production of maleic anhydride. | 08-18-2011 |
20110201829 | MODIFIED TRILOBE SHAPE FOR MALEIC ANHYDRIDE CATALYST - Embodiments of the present invention include improved shaped catalyst structures containing catalytic material comprised of mixed oxides of vanadium and phosphorus and using such shaped catalyst structures for the production of maleic anhydride. | 08-18-2011 |
20110166367 | REACTOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL USING PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to temperature control of a reactor using probability distribution of temperature measurements. In one embodiment, a method of controlling a temperature of a chemical reaction includes injecting a reactant stream into a reactor and through a catalyst bed of the reactor. The reactant stream includes a hydrocarbon and oxygen. Injection of the reactant stream into the catalyst bed causes an exothermic chemical reaction. The method further includes circulating a coolant through the reactor, thereby removing heat from the catalyst bed. The method further includes measuring temperature at a plurality of locations in the catalyst bed. The method further includes calculating a fraction of the catalyst bed greater than a predetermined maximum temperature limit using a probability distribution generated using the temperature measurements. | 07-07-2011 |
20110124482 | SINTERING AIDS - Embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein include a sintering aid composition that has a material useful for sintering, an amine, and optionally a carboxylic acid. | 05-26-2011 |
20110118432 | NATURAL OIL BASED AUTOCATALYTIC POLYOLS - The present invention relates to a vegetable oil based autocatalytic polyol derived from the reaction product of an epoxidized vegetable oil and an alkanolamine. The autocatalytic polyol according to the present invention may be used as a replacement for all or a portion of petroleum derived polyols generally used in the production of polyurethane materials. The polyurethane materials produced may be used in a variety of applications, such as, foam, elastomer and coating applications. | 05-19-2011 |
20110112335 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION AND PURIFICATION OF PROPYLENE GLYCOL - The present invention relates to a process for producing an odorless and colorless industrial grade propylene glycol from glycerol obtained during the manufacturing of biodiesel. The process includes hydrogenating the glycerol to form a hydrogenated product, distilling the hydrogenated product to form a glycol product, and contacting the glycol product with a treatment bed. The propylene glycol may be used in various industrial and consumer applications and products such as personal care products. | 05-12-2011 |
20110009670 | CYCLOHEXANEDIMETHANAMINE BY DIRECT AMINATION OF CYCLOHEXANEDIMETHANOL - Embodiments of the present invention include methods for producing a cyclohexanedimethanamine by a reductive amination process. | 01-13-2011 |
20110009512 | REDUCTION OF ALDEHYDES IN AMINES - A tertiary amine, such as a tertiary amine catalyst that is useful in the production of polyurethanes, may undergo decomposition, which may result in the production of undesirable products. These tertiary amines, however, may be treated with a primary amine containing material to reduce the presence of the undesirable products to an acceptable level. Thus, a foam made from a treated tertiary amine will also have a reduction in the presence of the same undesirable products. | 01-13-2011 |
20100294499 | OIL RECOVERY EMPLOYING ALKYLENE CARBONATES - The present invention discloses an enhanced oil recovery method that contacts a gas and an alkylene carbonate with a subterranean formation. | 11-25-2010 |
20100279870 | METHOD OF PREPARING AMIDOAMINE ALKOXYLATES AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - A method of producing an amidoamine alkoxylate is disclosed that involves reacting a triglyceride, a carboxylic acid, or a combination of triglyceride and carboxylic acid with an alkyleneamine to produce an amidoamine and alkoxylating the amidoamine with an alkylene oxide. Also disclosed are amidoamine alkoxylate compositions and their use in agricultural formulations. | 11-04-2010 |
20100130715 | REACTIVE AMINE CATALYSTS FOR POLYURETHANE FOAM - A process for the separation of a first amine having a tertiary amine group and a secondary amine group such as N,N,N′-trimethylbis(aminoethyl)ether from a di-tertiary amine such as N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylbis(aminoethyl)ether, comprising: contacting a mixture of the first amine and the di-tertiary amine with a carbonyl compound capable of forming an enamine such that the carbonyl compound reacts with the first amine to form an enamine; separating the enamine from the di-tertiary amine; and subsequently converting the enamine to the first amine. | 05-27-2010 |
20100105966 | ETHYLENE GLYCOL REMOVAL OF RESIDUAL GLYCOL IMPURITIES - A process includes receiving a process stream including at least about 80.0% by weight propylene glycol, and contacting the process stream with an absorbent material to produce a product stream. The absorbent material is configured to preferentially absorb ethylene glycol relative to propylene glycol. | 04-29-2010 |
20100069672 | HIGH FUNCTIONALITY AMINE COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREFOR - In another exemplary embodiment, an amine functional curing agent has an Amine Hydrogen Functionality (AHF) of at least 7 and an Amine-Hydrogen Equivalent Weight (AHEW) of at least about 50. | 03-18-2010 |