An ergonomic wax pen has an ergonomic case (1) with optionally finger-squeeze control of pressure to force out molten wax (7) from a wax chamber (6) through an extrusion nozzle at an extrusion end (3) to which predetermined application tips (21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) can be attached for predetermined wax applications. The ergonomic case includes a contoured taper from a major periphery (2) proximate the extrusion end to an oppositely disposed minor periphery (4) that is proximate a base end (5). A...

A method for inhibiting the deposition of wax onto a solid surface from wax-containing petroleum and other wax-containing oils in contact with such solid surface comprising adding to such oils a synergistic mixture of a copolymer of ethylene and a monoethylenically unsaturated ester and one or more fatty derivatives, such as a high molecular weight alcohol, a natural wax, or a fatty acid.

A dispersion comprised of a wax and a hydrophilic polyester stabilizer.

White, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax is effectively stabilized against discoloration and fading by the incorporation therein of a triazine-based piperazinone stabilizer in combination with a UV absorber and/or an antioxidant.

Emulsions, useful for imparting water resistance to gypsum products are disclosed. The emulsions of the invention include at least one wax, an alkyl phenol and a hydrophyllic metallic salt, preferably magnesium sulfate. The emulsions of the invention do not require the addition of a starch compound and therefore exhibit enhanced stability even at higher solids content then compared to prior art emulsions.

A water based spray wax composition containing a microemulsion of a cationic wax nanoparticles, a quaternary silicone compound and zinc oxide nanoparticles providing long lasting protection of paint, glass, and metal, plastic, rubber, or elastomeric trim surfaces. The use of microemulsions or nanometer sized particles in the primary ingredients provides a transparent spray wax composition, which provides excellent coverage due to a significantly larger surface area, due to the nanoparticles used...

Dry electrographic toner compositions are provided comprising a plurality of dry toner particles, wherein the toner particles comprise polymeric binder comprising at least one amphipathic copolymer comprising one or more S material portions and one or more D material portions. The dry electrographic toner composition comprises a wax associated with the dry toner particles, wherein substantially all of the wax is associated with the toner particle at the surface thereof. Methods of making electro...

A wax-tethered photoinitiator that is a photoinitiator compound including a wax chain therein, wherein the photoinitiator compound is activated by ultraviolet radiation, and method of making the same is described. The wax-tethered photoinitiator may be used in a curable wax composition for incorporation into a toner. The wax-tethered photoinitiator exhibits an affinity for the wax phase, thereby insuring its presence in the wax for the initiation of curing thereof.

Dry electrographic toner compositions are provided comprising a plurality of dry toner particles, wherein the toner particles comprise polymeric binder comprising at least one amphipathic copolymer comprising one or more S material portions and one or more D material portions. The dry electrographic toner composition comprises a wax associated with the dry toner particles, wherein a substantial portion of the wax is entrained in the toner particle and a substantial portion of the wax is associat...

A method of manufacture of a multilayer ceramic shell mould out of a master pattern includes the steps of dipping the master pattern in a first slip containing ceramic particles and a binder, depositing sand particles to form a contact layer, dipping the master pattern in a second slip containing ceramic particles and a binder, depositing sand particles to form an intermediate layer, dipping the master pattern in at least a third slip containing ceramic particles to form a reinforcing layer. The...