Colloid systems and wetting agents; subcombinations thereof; processes of inventions 02/06

20060041026 - Oil-in-water emulsions of aminosiloxanes: P

20060041027 - Antifoam compositions containing fatty and rosin acids or derivatives thereof: The invention relates to compositions that are capable of preventing foam from forming in media as well as methods of making and using the same....

20060041028 - Metal-mediated viscosity reduction of fluids gelled with viscoelastic surfactants: Fluids viscosified with viscoelastic surfactants (VESs) may have their viscosities reduced (gels broken) by the direct or indirect action of a composition that contains at least one metal ion source and optionally at least one second source. An optional second source may be a chelating agent where at least one...

20060030628 - Emulsion based oil simulant and associated methods: A crude oil simulant is disclosed that is an emulsion of an organic continuous phase, an aqueous dispersed phase, and an emulsifier. To enhance the biodegradability rate of the simulant various strains of bacteria can be added to the aqueous phase. Nutrients can be added to the aqueous phase to...

20060030629 - Emulsions for composite materials: Emulsions are provided which are useful in imparting water-resistance to lignocellulosic composite products. In one embodiment, the emulsions comprise at least one wax, an alkyl phenol, a salt of polynaphthalenesulfonic acid, and a complexed starch. Emulsions of this embodiment may be added to hot, even boiling, water without the emulsion...