Abstract:
The invention provides an aqueous bleaching solution for substrate treatment comprising a source of oxidant and a suspended polymer matrix having a plurality of optically functional particles associated with one or more copolymers present in the polymer matrix. The plurality of optically functional particles are associated with the copolymer during polymerization of at least one hydrophobic and at least one hydrophilic monomer so as to form a polymer matrix useful to impart an aqueous bleaching solution with optically functional properties providing a benefit to the solutions during storage, use and application to substrates for treatment. In accordance with various embodiments of the invention, the suspended polymer matrix forms a substantially stable dispersion of the optically functional particles in the aqueous bleaching solution, and provides compositions, methods and kits for employing aqueous bleaching solutions having optically functional properties that are maintained over substantially long storage times.
Abstract:
A self-stabilizing dispersion composition having a copolymer having at least one polymerizable acid-containing moiety, wherein the at least one acid-containing moiety is at least partially neutralized before or during polymerization, and at least one hydrophobic moiety. A process for producing such compositions is also provided, as well as a process for encapsulating water-insoluble actives in such copolymers.
Abstract:
The invention relates to polymers whose water solubility may be triggered by changes in pH, salt concentration, concentration of surfactant or a combination of both. The polymer is a copolymer or terpolymer containing from 2 to 60 mole percent of an amine functionality that has been neutralized with a fixed acid. Specifically films formed from these polymers will be insoluble at a higher pH, but will become soluble at a lower pH. The polymers are also insoluble at a higher salt concentration, but become soluble at a lower salt concentration. The polymers can be used to coat or encapsulate active ingredients, that are released based on changes in the environment, such as in the rinse cycle of a dishwasher or laundry washing machine.
Abstract:
The invention provides an aqueous bleaching solution for substrate treatment comprising a source of oxidant and a suspended polymer matrix having a plurality of optically functional particles associated with one or more copolymers present in the polymer matrix. The plurality of optically functional particles are associated with the copolymer during polymerization of at least one hydrophobic and at least one hydrophilic monomer so as to form a polymer matrix useful to impart an aqueous bleaching solution with optically functional properties providing a benefit to the solutions during storage, use and application to substrates for treatment. In accordance with various embodiments of the invention, the suspended polymer matrix forms a substantially stable dispersion of the optically functional particles in the aqueous bleaching solution, and provides compositions, methods and kits for employing aqueous bleaching solutions having optically functional properties that are maintained over substantially long storage times.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a method for treating a material to impart wrinkle reduction and temporary crease resistance thereto, and improve feel. The method involves: applying to said material a solution of a treatment composition in an amount effective to impart temporary crease and stain resistance, said fabric treatment composition comprising a hydroxy urea or hydroxy amide compound; and allowing said treatment composition to dry at ambient temperature, wherein said hydroxy urea compound comprises one urea and at least one hydroxyl group and said hydroxy amide compound comprises at least one amide group and at least one hydroxyl group. The material treatment is useful in reducing wrinkles in clothing, improving the feel of fabrics, and increasing the moisture adsorbence and retention in natural and synthetic fabrics.
Abstract:
A powder detergent composition which exhibits improved soil suspending properties on organic non-polar and polar soils in wash liquors. The powder detergent comprises a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer having pendant acid functionality and a terminal fragment of a chain transfer agent, wherein the polymer is the polymerization product of a ethylenically unsaturated acid monomer and a C1 to C24 chain transfer agent. The polymers also boost the cleaning performance of hard surface and dishware detergent compositions.
Abstract:
A low color or colorless polymaleate as determined by a Gardner color number of 8 or less, said polymaleate is prepared by aqueous solution polymerization of 70 to 99.9 weight percent of maleic acid, 0.1 to 30 weight percent of an allylic sulfonate monomer, and 0.5 to 50 &mgr;m, based on the moles of monomer, of a polyvalent transition metal ion selected from group consisting of Group IVA, VA, VIA, VIIA, VIIIA, IB, IIB, and combinations thereof, wherein the weight percents are based on the total weight of monomer, provided that 10 to 60 mole percent of the carboxylic acid groups on the maleic acid are neutralized prior to polymerization. The low color or colorless polymaleates provide permanent press properties to textiles treated therewith and increases the resistance of such textiles to laundering abrasion. The polymaleates also may be used in cleaning compositions to disperse and suspend soils.
Abstract:
A water-soluble quaternary polyvinylpyrridinium derivative which inhibits dye transfer in detergent compositions without adversely affecting stain or soil removal or soil redeposition. The quaternary polyvinylpyrridinium derivative contains a quaternary nitrogen and an anionic moiety selected from a sulfonate and/or a carboxylate functionality, said quaternary polyvinylpyrridinium derivative having the structure
Abstract:
A water-soluble polyvinylpyrridinium derivative containing a quaternary nitrogen and an anionic moiety selected from a sulfonate and/or a carboxylate functionality, said polyvinylpyrridinium derivative having the structure wherein a is a repeating unit of 1 to 100; b is a repeating unit of 0 to 99; c is a repeating unit of 0 to 99; d is a repeating unit of 0 to 99; R is selected from the group consisting of (CR1R2)m1, benzene, and substituted benzene; Y is selected from the group consisting of (CR3R4)m2, benzene, and substituted benzene; substituted benzene is independently a benzene substituted with a group selected from the group consisting of amino moeity, nitro moiety, halogen moiety, and combinations thereof; Z is derived from an ethylenically unsaturated monomer; m1 and m2 are independently 0 to 10; M+ is independently a cation wherein M is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, ammonia, alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, zinc, copper, organic amines, amino acids, and amino saccharides; R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkyl having C1 to C6, aryl having C6 to C18, and alkaryl having C7 to C18; and X− is independently a halide, with the proviso that if Y is benzene or substituted benzene then a is 0 to 99 and b is 1 to 100. The polyvinylpyrridinium derivatives inhibit dye transfer in detergent compositions having a high level of anionic surfactants without adversely affecting stain or soil removal or soil redeposition.
Abstract translation:含有季氮和选自磺酸酯和/或羧酸酯官能团的阴离子部分的水溶性聚乙烯基吡啶鎓衍生物,其中a所示结构的聚乙烯吡啶鎓衍生物为1〜100重复单元; b为0〜99的重复单元; c为0〜99的重复单元; d为0〜99的重复单元; R选自(CR 1 R 2)m1,苯和取代的苯; Y选自(CR 3 R 4)m 2,苯和取代的苯; 取代苯独立地是被选自氨基甲酰基,硝基部分,卤素部分及其组合的基团取代的苯; Z衍生自烯属不饱和单体; m1和m2独立地为0至10; M +独立地是阳离子,其中M选自氢,氨,碱金属,碱土金属,锌,铜,有机胺,氨基酸和氨基糖; R1,R2,R3和R4独立地选自氢,羟基,具有C1至C6的烷基,具有C6至C18的芳基和具有C7至C18的烷芳基; X是独立的卤化物,条件是如果Y是苯或取代的苯,那么a是0到99,b是1到100.聚乙烯基吡啶鎓衍生物抑制染料在具有高含量阴离子表面活性剂的洗涤剂组合物中的转移 影响污渍或污垢去除或土壤再沉积。
Abstract:
A functionalized polyamine effective to retard the setting rate of a slurry of hydraulic cement is disclosed. A slurry of hydraulic cement in water which includes the functionalized polyamine, which is a polyethylene amine having attached thereto moieties selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acid groups and phosphonic acid groups, is useful to cement a conduit in a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore wherein it is desirable to retard the setting rate of the cement to enable placement of the slurry.