Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A polyether derivative prepared by gradual addition of a long-chain aliphatic 1,2-epoxy with a chain length of 10 to 32 carbon atoms, at temperatures from 100° to 200° C., to an alcohol ethoxylate, in the presence of 0.1 to 1% by weight of alkali hydroxide, based on the total quantity of said 1,2-epoxy and said alcohol ethoxylate, said alcohol ethoxylate being either (1) a polyethylene glycol monoalkylether, the average molecular weight of which amounts to 400 to 2500 and the alkyl group of which contains 1 to 3 carbon atoms; or (2) a polyethylene glycol-polypropylene glycol monoalkylether with an average molecular weight of 450 to 3100, the repeating ethylene oxide and propylene oxide units of which form one block each, whereby the polypropylene glycol block has an average molecular weight of at most 600 and the alkylether group of which forms the end of the polyethylene glycol block and contains 1 to 3 carbon atoms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A polyether derivative prepared by gradual addition of a long-chain aliphatic 1,2-epoxy with a chain length of 10 to 32 carbon atoms, at temperatures from 100° to 200° C., to an alcohol ethoxylate, in the presence of 0.1 to 1% by weight of alkali hydroxide, based on the total quantity of said 1,2-epoxy and said alcohol ethoxylate, said alcohol ethoxylate being either (1) a polyethylene glycol monoalkylether, the average molecular weight of which amounts to 400 to 2500 and the alkyl group of which contains 1 to 3 carbon atoms; or (2) a polyethylene glycol-polypropylene glycol monoalkylether with an average molecular weight of 450 to 3100, the repeating ethylene oxide and propylene oxide units of which form one block each, whereby the polypropylene glycol block has an average molecular weight of at most 600 and the alkylether group of which forms the end of the polyethylene glycol block and contains 1 to 3 carbon atoms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The polyether derivative as set forth in claim 1, characterized in that the chain length of the long-chain epoxy is on the average of from 12 to 20 carbon atoms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The polyether derivative as set forth in claim 1, wherein the alkyl group is a methyl group.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The polyether derivative as set forth in claim 2, wherein the alkyl group is a methyl group.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
162 words
An oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsion, wherein said emulsion is emulsified by an emulsifier, said emulsifier being a polyether derivative prepared by gradual addition of a long-chain aliphatic 1,2-epoxy with a chain length of 10 to 32 carbon atoms, at temperatures from 100° to 200° C. in the presence of 0.1 to 1% by weight of alkali hydroxide, based on the total quantity of the initial materials, to either (1) a polyethylene glycol monoalkylether, the average molecular weight of which amounts to 400 to 2500 and the alkyl group of which contains 1 to 3 carbon atoms; or to (2) a polyethylene glycol-polypropylene glycol monoalkylether with an average molecular weight of 450 to 3100, the repeating ethylene oxide and propylene oxide units of which form one block each, whereby the polypropylene glycol block has an average molecular weight of at most 600 and the alkylether group of which forms the end of the polyethylene glycol block and contains 1 to 3 carbon atoms.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
162 words
An oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsion, wherein said emulsion is emulsified by an emulsifier, said emulsifier being a polyether derivative prepared by gradual addition of a long-chain aliphatic 1,2-epoxy with a chain length of 10 to 32 carbon atoms, at temperatures from 100° to 200° C. in the presence of 0.1 to 1% by weight of alkali hydroxide, based on the total quantity of the initial materials, to either (1) a polyethylene glycol monoalkylether, the average molecular weight of which amounts to 400 to 2500 and the alkyl group of which contains 1 to 3 carbon atoms; or to (2) a polyethylene glycol-polypropylene glycol monoalkylether with an average molecular weight of 450 to 3100, the repeating ethylene oxide and propylene oxide units of which form one block each, whereby the polypropylene glycol block has an average molecular weight of at most 600 and the alkylether group of which forms the end of the polyethylene glycol block and contains 1 to 3 carbon atoms.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The emulsion as set forth in claim 5, wherein the chain length of said long-chain epoxy is on the average 12 to 20 carbon atoms.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The emulsion as set forth in claim 5, wherein the alkyl group is a methyl group.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The emulsion as set forth in claim 6, wherein the alkyl group is a methyl group.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
159 words
A water-in-oil emulsion, wherein said emulsion is emulsified by an emulsifier, said emulsifier being a polyether derivative prepared by gradual addition of a long-chain aliphatic 1,2-epoxy with a chain length of 10 to 32 carbon atoms, at temperatures from 100° to 200° C. in the presence of 0.1 to 1% by weight of alkali hydroxide, based on the total quantity of the initial materials, to either (1) a polyethylene glycol monoalkylether, the average molecular weight of which amounts to 400 to 2500 and the alkyl group of which contains 1 to 3 carbon atoms; or to (2) a polyethylene glycol-polypropylene glycol monoalkylether with an average molecular weight of 450 to 3100, the repeating ethylene oxide and propylene oxide units of which form one block each, whereby the polypropylene glycol has an verage molecular weight of at most 600 and the alkylether group of which forms the end of the polyethylene glycol block and contains 1 to 3 carbon atoms.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
159 words
A water-in-oil emulsion, wherein said emulsion is emulsified by an emulsifier, said emulsifier being a polyether derivative prepared by gradual addition of a long-chain aliphatic 1,2-epoxy with a chain length of 10 to 32 carbon atoms, at temperatures from 100° to 200° C. in the presence of 0.1 to 1% by weight of alkali hydroxide, based on the total quantity of the initial materials, to either (1) a polyethylene glycol monoalkylether, the average molecular weight of which amounts to 400 to 2500 and the alkyl group of which contains 1 to 3 carbon atoms; or to (2) a polyethylene glycol-polypropylene glycol monoalkylether with an average molecular weight of 450 to 3100, the repeating ethylene oxide and propylene oxide units of which form one block each, whereby the polypropylene glycol has an verage molecular weight of at most 600 and the alkylether group of which forms the end of the polyethylene glycol block and contains 1 to 3 carbon atoms.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The emulsion as set forth in claim 9, wherein the chain length of said long-chain epoxy is on the average 12 to 20 carbon atoms.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The emulsion as set forth in claim 9, wherein the alkyl group is a methyl group.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The emulsion as set forth in claim 10, wherein the alkyl group is a methyl group.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
164 words
An oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsion, wherein said emulsion is emulsified by 0.5% to 10% (weight) of an emulsifier, said emulsifier being a polyether derivative prepared by gradual addition of a long-chain aliphatic 1,2-epoxy with a chain length of 10 to 32 carbon atoms, at temperatures from 100° to 200° C., to either (1) a polyethylene glycol monoalkylether, the average molecular weight of which amounts to 400 to 2500 and the alkyl group of which contains 1 to 3 carbon atoms; or to (2) a polyethylene glycol-polypropylene glycol monoalkylether with an average molecular weight of 450 to 3100, the repeating ethylene oxide and propylene oxide units of which form one block each, whereby the polypropylene glycol block has an average molecular weight of at most 600 and the alkylether group of which forms the end of the polyethylene glycol block and contains 1 to 3 carbon atoms, utilizing 0.1 to 1% by weight of alkali hydroxide, referred to the total quantity of the initial materials.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
164 words
An oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsion, wherein said emulsion is emulsified by 0.5% to 10% (weight) of an emulsifier, said emulsifier being a polyether derivative prepared by gradual addition of a long-chain aliphatic 1,2-epoxy with a chain length of 10 to 32 carbon atoms, at temperatures from 100° to 200° C., to either (1) a polyethylene glycol monoalkylether, the average molecular weight of which amounts to 400 to 2500 and the alkyl group of which contains 1 to 3 carbon atoms; or to (2) a polyethylene glycol-polypropylene glycol monoalkylether with an average molecular weight of 450 to 3100, the repeating ethylene oxide and propylene oxide units of which form one block each, whereby the polypropylene glycol block has an average molecular weight of at most 600 and the alkylether group of which forms the end of the polyethylene glycol block and contains 1 to 3 carbon atoms, utilizing 0.1 to 1% by weight of alkali hydroxide, referred to the total quantity of the initial materials.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
The emulsion as set forth in claim 13, wherein the chain length of said long-chain epoxy is on the average 12 to 20 carbon atoms.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The emulsion as set forth in claim 13, wherein the alkyl group is a methyl group.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The emulsion as set forth in claim 14, wherein the alkyl group is a methyl group.