Abstract: Compositions containing at least one compound of formula I where R1 is a phenolic compound (e.g., simple phenol, creosote, thymol, or carvacrol), and where R2 is a polyamine (e.g., ethylenediamine (EDA), diethylenetriamine (DETA), triethylenetetramine (TETA), tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA), hexamethylenediamine (HDA)); and optionally a carrier; the compositions may additionally contain at least one epoxy resin. Methods for killing microorganisms involving contacting the microorganisms with an effective microorganism killing amount of the above composition. Compositions containing at least one compound produced by a method involving reacting phenolic-branched chain fatty acid methyl ester with at least one polyamine.

Abstract: An agricultural co-formulation comprising: an effective amount of at least one plant growth regulator, or at least one plant growth regulator and an additional biologically active ingredient, in a comminuted form having an average particle size in the range of from 1 to 12 microns; at least one oil; at least one oil-soluble surfactant dispersing agent; and at least one emulsifying agent, wherein the final concentration of the at least one plant growth regulator, or at least one plant growth regulator and an additional biologically active ingredient, is optionally adjusted by adding additional oil and one or more rheology modifiers and/or activation agents as required to substantially stabilise the co-formulation; and wherein the efficacy of the plant growth regulator is substantially maintained or improved; and one or more methods of making the co-formulation.

Abstract: A drinking straw having an internal coating for delivery of an active agent when the straw is used to consume a beverage is provided. The active agent includes sweetener, flavour, a nutrient and/or a pharmaceutical and optionally colour. The coating is prepared by mixing a modified cellulose with water to form a paste or gel. The coating is then used to coat the inside surface of a drinking straw to a thickness of up to 1 mm. The coating is dried to reduce the water content to less than 5% by weight. Liquid drawn through the straw breaks down the modified cellulose releasing the active agent into the liquid, for consumption.