Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.6 and Ar are as defined in the description, by reaction of a compound of formula (I) with a compound of formula (II) according to the following reaction scheme: ##STR2## The compounds of formula (IV) are useful as pesticides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a synergistic pesticidal composition comprising:(a) a pesticidally effective amount of a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine or bromine, Y is trifluoromethyl or trifluoromethoxy and R.sub.1 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; and(b) a synergistic amount of piperonyl butoxide.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hair conditioning composition comprising as the active ingredient, a homopolymer of the formula. ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently lower alkyl;R.sub.4 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.25 alkyl or aryl group;n is 1-6; andX is lower alkyl sulfate or aryl sulfonate and to the use thereof for treating hair.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of measuring the ability of a compound to bind to the GABA recognition site of an insect GABA receptor. The invention further provides host cells that express a nucleic acid encoding the GABA receptor subunit LCCH3 and a nucleic acid encoding the GABA receptor subunit Grd, and cell membranes obtained from the host cells.

Abstract: Aerial spray or discharge drift is reduced, deposition improved and bioefficacy enhanced in aqueous compositions via the use of selected non-visco-elastic amounts of guar, one or more derivatives of guar or combinations thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel arylpyrazoles of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.3, R.sub.7, R.sub.14, R.sub.15, R.sub.16, and R.sub.17 are as defined in the description, and to their use as pesticides.

Abstract: The invention relates to 1-arylpyrazoles of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X, Y and R.sub.1 are as defined in the description, and to their use as pesticides.

Abstract: This invention relates to activated charcoal granule compositions which can be dry spread and "watered-in" to a site to reduce undesirable biological activity of deleterious organic compounds. When wet, these granules disperse very rapidly with a large dispersion area to original granule diameter ratio. The granules have high loadings of charcoal, i.e., from about 60 to about 95 weight percent and contain from about 5 to about 40 weight percent of a surfactant system which exhibits excellent dispersing; rewetting; and binding properties.

Abstract: Mixed oxides of cerium and zirconium as well as solid solutions and cerium oxides are produced having improved thermal stability. The process involves the formation of cerium and zirconium oxides, mixed oxides and solid solutions by methods such as co-thermohydrolysis and co-precipitation, followed by washing or impregnating with an alkoxylated compound having greater than 2 carbon atoms. After the washing or impregnating step, the mixture is calcined to form oxides having very high surface area and oxygen storage capacity. The improved thermal stability of the oxides makes them advantageous for use in applications such as catalytic converters.

Abstract: Imadazoline-based amphoacetates of higher purity, containing essentially negligible amounts of unalkylated amido amines, lower amounts of glycolic acid salts and monochloroacetate salts, superior to currently available conventional amphoacetates, are provided. This is demonstrated by their improved surface-active properties. Lower inherent irritation properties may be expected due to improved purity. The higher purity amphoacetates can be obtained via processes utilizing precise pH control during the reaction of imidazoline, or its open-chain derivatives, with alkylating agents, e.g. sodium monochloroacetate. The pH can be controlled by adding the base slowly or automatically in response to a pH metering device to maintain a constant pH, or by a series of staged additions which are calculated to maintain pH within a stated range. The reaction may also be carried out by conducting the initial hydrolysis of the imidazoline ring structure, followed by alkylation.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of activated charcoal granule compositions which, when dry spread and "watered-in" to a site, reduces undesirable biological activity of deleterious organic compounds. When wet, these granules disperse very rapidly with a large dispersion area to original granule diameter ratio. The granules have high loadings of charcoal, i.e., from about 60 to about 95 weight percent and contain from about 5 to about 40 weight percent of a surfactant system which exhibits excellent dispersing; rewetting; and binding properties.

Abstract: A detergent composition useful for cleaning and/or conditioning human hair or skin or cleaning dishes or clothing which contains NaCl or NH.sub.4 Cl and further contains a nonionically and cationically derivatized polygalactomannan, the molecular substitution of the nonionic substituent being between about 0.4 and about 1.2 and the degree of substitution of the cationic substituent being between about 0.20 to about 1.0, said detergent composition having a viscosity of greater than about 500 centipoises and said composition having greater than 75% light transmission at a wavelength of from about 500-600 nanometers is provided. Also disclosed is the use of an amphoteric and nonionic substituted derivatized polygalactomannan for such uses.

Abstract: A composition comprising a mixture of xanthan gum, a surfactant and a chelating salt, wherein said surfactant is present in an amount of from about 0.1% to about 3.0% by weight of the total weight of the composition, and wherein said chelating salt is present in an amount of from about 0.1% to about 3.0% by weight of the total weight of the composition is provided.

Abstract: Process for preparing complex pesticidal 1-(haloaryl)heterocyclic compounds by reacting 1-(nitroaryl)heterocycles with metallic halide salts. 1-(Nitroaryl)pyrrole intermediates useful in said process.

Abstract: Mixed oxides of cerium and zirconium as well as solid solutions and cerium oxides are produced having improved thermal stability. The process involves the formation of cerium and zirconium oxides, mixed oxides and solid solutions by methods such as co-thermohydrolysis and co-precipitation, followed by washing or impregnating with an alkoxylated compound having greater than 2 carbon atoms. After the washing or impregnating step, the mixture is calcined to form oxides having very high surface area and oxygen storage capacity. The improved thermal stability of the oxides makes them advantageous for use in applications such as catalytic converters.

Abstract: A composition comprising a water-in-oil polymer emulsion wherein the polymer is the reaction product of the following:(a) an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylate having between about 3 and about 6 carbon atoms;(b) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer which is nonionic in nature;(c) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing one or more sulfonate or sulfoalkyl groups;(d) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer having surface active properties; and(e) a crosslinking agent is provided. The composition has a multiple number of uses, such as in ink, pigment or dye thickening.

Abstract: A wallcovering material comprising a substrate having a water remoistenable adhesive on at least one of its surfaces, said adhesive comprising a composition which is a mixture of:(1) an aqueous emulsion including an acidic polymer which is capable of swelling when in contact with an alkaline material; and(2) an alkaline material;wherein said composition has a viscosity of less than about 10000 cps at 25.degree. C. and wherein said composition provides adhesive properties is provided.

Abstract: Mild and environmentally benign bis-alkylphenol alkoxylated gemini surfactants of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R independently represents alkyl, R.sub.1 independently represents hydrogen and alkyl, R.sub.2 independently represents hydrogen, --SO.sub.3 M, --P(O) (OM).sub.2, --CH.sub.2 COOM, --CH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 --SO.sub.3 HM, wherein M represents hydrogen, alkyl or alkaline earth metal, ammonium or an organic base salt; R.sub.3 represents alkylene of from one to about 10 carbon atoms or --C(O)--R.sub.4 --C(O)-- wherein R.sub.4 represents alkylene or aryl, and --O--R.sub.5 --O-- wherein R.sub.5 represents aliphatic or aromatic moieties with the proviso that when R.sub.3 is alkylene, then R.sub.2 is not hydrogen, and a and b are numbers ranging from zero to about 100, with the proviso that when R.sub.2 is hydrogen, b is not zero.

Abstract: Stable, concentrated nonaqueous suspensions of water-soluble solids are prepared by using water-miscible organic liquid carriers, preferably lower alkadiols in conjunction with a specific three component surfactant system, i.e., a system comprising a nonionic polymeric viscosity improver surfactant; an anionic surfactant; and a nonionic surfactant having a bulky hydrophobic substituent group.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new method of plant growth regulation whereby a 1-phenylpyrazole such as fipronil is applied to a crop or a seed.