Use of hydrophobically modified polyalkanolamines obtainable by condensing at least one trialkanolamine and optionally further condensable monomers and reacting at least one of the terminal OH groups with suitable reactants capable of reacting with OH groups and comprising long chain hydrocarbon groups as wax inhibitor, pour point depressant and additive for lubricants.

A polyamide composition with improved melt flow containing (A) 20 to 99.9 wt % of one or more polyamides independently selected from the group consisting of aliphatic polyamide, semi-aromatic polyamide, aromatic polyamide and their blends, (B) 0.1 to 10 wt % of one or more polyether polyols having a melting temperature below room temperature, (C) 0 to 70 wt % of one or more reinforcing agents, and (D) 0 to 50 wt % of one or more other additives, each based on the whole composition. A molding article produced from the polyamide composition also is disclosed.

A polyamide composition with improved melt flow containing (A) 20 to 99.9 wt % of one or more polyamides independently selected from the group consisting of aliphatic polyamide, semi-aromatic polyamide, aromatic polyamide and their blends, (B) 0.1 to 10 wt % of one or more polyether polyols having a melting temperature below room temperature, (C) 0 to 70 wt % of one or more reinforcing agents, and (D) 0 to 50 wt % of one or more other additives, each based on the whole composition. A molding article produced from the polyamide composition also is disclosed.

Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an active pharmaceutical ingredient, a high viscosity liquid carrier material, a hydrophobic solvent, and a hydrophilic solvent are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing and using the compositions. The compositions are suitable for use, e.g., as depot formulations.

Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an active pharmaceutical ingredient, a high viscosity liquid carrier material, a hydrophobic solvent, and a hydrophilic solvent are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing and using the compositions. The compositions are suitable for use, e.g., as depot formulations.

The invention contemplates certain polyethers, polyether derivatives, and methods of making and using those same polymers. For example, the starting materials can, e.g., citronellol, prenol, isocitronellol and isoprenol.

A silicone-polyether copolymer has the formula X.sub.g[Z.sub.jY.sub.o].sub.c, where each X is an independently selected silicone moiety having a particular structure, each Y is an independently selected polyether moiety, each Z is an independently selected siloxane moiety, subscript c is from 1 to 150, subscript g is >1, and each subscript j and o are independently >0 and <2, with the proviso that j+o=2 in each moiety indicated by subscript c. A method of preparing the silicone-polyether copolymer is also disclosed, and comprises reacting a polyether compound, a chain extending organosilicon compound, and an endcapping organosilicon compound in the presence of a hydrosilylation catalyst. A sealant is also disclosed, the sealant comprising the silicone-polyether copolymer and a condensation-reaction catalyst.

A silicone-polyether copolymer has the formula (X-D.sup.2).sub.g-Y, where each X is an independently selected silicone moiety having a particular structure, D.sup.2 is a divalent hydrocarbon group, subscript g is greater than 1, and Y is a linear or branched polyether moiety. A method of preparing the silicone-polyether copolymer comprising reacting a polyether compound and an organosilicon compound in the presence of a hydrosilylation-reaction catalyst. A sealant is also disclosed, the sealant comprising the silicone-polyether copolymer and a condensation-reaction catalyst.

The invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising certain polyethers, polyether derivatives (e.g., polymeric alcohols and derivatives thereof), and methods of making and using the same, specifically in the field of cosmetic or personal care compositions applied to the skin or the hair.

The invention relates to a process for preparing polymeric particles, based on the use of a polyester polymer (PE) comprising units from a dicarboxylic acid component and a diol component, wherein at least 2 mol. % of the diol component is a poly(alkylene glycol). The process comprises the melt-blending of the aromatic polymer (P) with the PE, the cooling the blend and the recovery of the particles by dissolution of the PE into water. The present invention relates to polymeric particles obtained therefrom and to the use of these particles in SLS 3D printing, coatings and toughening of thermoset resins.