Dispersions are prepared by dispersing a polymer precursor such as a polyol into a non-aqueous fluid. The resulting droplets of the polymer precursor is partially polymerized to produce liquid or partially gelled droplets, and then sized to a target particle size. The sized particles are then cured to form solid particles. The process allows for close control of particle size, allows for good control of temperature, and is amenable to batch, semi-continuous or even continuous operation. The resulting dispersions are useful as electrorheological fluids.

Provided is a lubricant including a silicon-containing ionic liquid represented by formula (1).

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(In the formula, R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 represents an alkyl group having 8 to 20 carbon atoms, and R.sup.3 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms. Herein, it is provided that the number of carbon atoms in R.sup.2 is greater than the number of carbon atoms in R.sup.1.)

Lubricating compositions are provided. The lubricating compositions can include a lubricating agent, a flexibilizer, a dispersing agent, and a charge imparting agent. The lubricating compositions can optionally include a carrier.

A volatile methyl siloxane lubricant for use in the process of laminating lithium sheets into lithium films is disclosed.

Described herein are durable coatings, i.e. for medical devices, and methods of forming the coatings.

A composition comprising: (a) at least one active component; and (b) a carrier in an amount effective to at least partially solvate or at least partially emulsify said active component, said carrier comprising monochloro, trifluoropropene.

The invention relates to a lubricating member for a razor cartridge comprising a lipophilic structurant and a silicone polyether block copolymer and optionally a liquid phase, which can be manufactured in a simple one batch process without thermal degradation and exhibiting improved lubricating and skin care properties over a sustained period.

The invention provides a silicone grease composition where the high friction properties are improved, with no decrease of the wear preventive characteristics. The silicone grease composition contains a thickener, a base oil containing a silicone oil in an amount of 50 mass % or more of the total mass of the base oil, and a metallic oxide with a Mohs hardness of 6 or less as a friction modifier.

Described herein are durable coatings, i.e. for medical devices, and methods of forming the coatings.

A system and method/apparatus is provided which includes a fluid mix that when mixed together, creates a blend that matches a refractive index of a transparent material with which the fluid is in contact such as borofloat 33, borosilicate, float glass or fused silica, or transparent polymers, arid to have a kinematic viscosity in a certain range.