Abstract: A method of stimulating the growth of desirable plants comprising applying a plant growth stimulatory amount of certain 2-methylhalide or 2-methylthiophosphate substituted 1,3,4-oxadiazole compounds.

Abstract: Adhesive tapes comprised of a curable composition comprising: (A) at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of ethylene/alphaolefin copolymer, ethylene/alphaolefin/nonconjugated polyene terpolymer, polyacrylate, polymethacrylate, polyisoprene, polyacrylonitrile, polymethacrylonitrile and polybutadiene, said polymer having a number average molecular weight of between about 500 and about 14,000; (B) an effective amount of curative having an activation temperature of at least about 100.degree. C; and (C) (optionally) a blowing agent possess admirable qualities for use as insulating compositions. Also disclosed are composites comprised of a substrate having cured insulating tape compositions adhered thereto.

Abstract: Compositions comprised of (A) certain substituted carboxamidothiazoles and (B) one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of imidazoles, triazoles, guanadines, halonitrobenzenes, manganese and zinc salts of ethylene-bis(dithiocarbamate), pyrimidines, dicarboxamides, pyrrolidines and thiurams exhibit synergistic fungicidal activity. Also, a method for protecting plants from fungal disease comprising treating such plants with a fungicidally effective amount of said composition is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel low profile additive (LPA) for uncured polyester resins and the resultant molding compositions. The low profile additive is the reaction product of an ethylene/alphaolefin copolymer with a carboxylic acid or anhydride, to thereby form a non-thermoplastic carboxyl modified polyolefin. The novel LPA is a remarkably effective dimensional stabilizer and has displayed the ability to achieve net expansion in a cured polyester resin molding composition.