Isocycloseram Formulation Viscosity Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional millbase approaches for isocycloseram face challenges in large-scale processing due to poor wetting and increased viscosity when exposed to temperature changes, such as freeze/thaw cycles.
Innovation Solution
A composition comprising isocycloseram, a polyoxyalkylene copolymer, an acrylic graft copolymer, and an oxygenated hydrocarbon compound, which improves processing ease and temperature stability by enhancing wetting and maintaining viscosity stability across temperature variations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional millbase approaches are used for isocycloseram, then the formulation can be produced, but the wetting is poor and large-scale processing is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a composite surfactant system combining three different types of surfactants (nonionic, anionic, and cationic) to achieve synergistic wetting effects. This composite approach overcomes the limitations of single surfactant systems and enables reliable large-scale processing of isocycloseram millbases with consistent wetting performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent optimizes specific parameters including surfactant concentrations (0.1-5% nonionic, 0.05-2% anionic, 0.05-2% cationic), pH range (4-9), and temperature range (-10 to 50°C) to maintain both ease of manufacture and wetting performance across different production scales and environmental conditions.
2Stability of the object's composition
If conventional millbase formulations are used, then the formulation can be prepared, but viscosity increases when exposed to changing temperatures such as freeze/thaw cycles
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates freeze/thaw stable surfactants and additives that pre-protect the formulation against temperature-induced viscosity changes. These ingredients are selected specifically to maintain low viscosity during freeze/thaw cycles, preventing the harmful effect of thickening before it occurs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent formulates the millbase with specific pH ranges (4-9) and temperature stability parameters that prevent viscosity increase during temperature fluctuations. The surfactant combination is designed to maintain optimal solubility and dispersion characteristics across the temperature range of -10 to 50°C.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The combination effectively addresses the processing difficulties and temperature stability issues, enabling efficient large-scale production and use of isocycloseram-based formulations without viscosity increases at varying temperatures.
Implementation Method 1
conventional millbase approaches present a number of problems, such as for example millbases are difficult to make at large-scale processing (especially at a manufacturing site) due to the poor wetting of isocycloseram
Implementation Method 2
it was observed that millbases increased in viscosity when exposed to changing temperatures (for example when exposed to freeze/thaw cycles)
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AI summary
This invention relates to a composition comprising: (a) isocycloseram, (b) a polyoxyalkylene copolymer, (c) an acrylic graft copolymer, and (d) an oxygenated hydrocarbon compound.