Abstract: This invention relates to an article of manufacture consisting of a toy having a plurality of synthetic fibers capable of spontaneously transporting water on the surface thereof, said fibers satisfying the following equation(1-X cos .theta..sub.a)<0,wherein.theta..sub.a is the advancing contact angle of water measured on a flat film made from the same material as the fiber and having the same surface treatment, if any,X is a shape factor of the fiber cross-section that satisfies the following equation ##EQU1## wherein P.sub.w is the wetted perimeter of the fiber and r is the radius of the circumscribed circle circumscribing the fiber cross-section and D is the minor axis dimension across the fiber cross-section.

Abstract: Coating compositions containing medium density, low molecular weight polyethylene wax and a tackifying resin. The coating composition coats a fertilizer core such as urea to result in an improved fertilizer release profile.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for treatment of pigments and the compositions of treated pigments using the disclosed process. Particularly, this invention describes a process for producing non-dusty, free flowing, granular pigment materials in which the pigment is treated by a water-dissipatable polyester. The treated pigment materials generally exhibit high dispersibility in water and polar solvent systems. Dispersions of such materials provide film-forming characteristics, water-resistivity and excellent adhesion when applied to the skin. The pigment materials prepared by the disclosed process are suitable for incorporation in paints, inks, cosmetic bases, liquid make-ups or other cosmetic preparations such as mascara.

Abstract: Coating compositions and pellets coated therewith which are adaptable for oral administration to ruminants are disclosed. The coating protects the core material of the pellets in the rumen and releases it postruminally. The coating is a specific mixture of a film-forming polymeric material, hydrophobic material and flake material.

Abstract: A post-rumen effective composition for oral administration to ruminants containing a bioactive substance molecularly dispersed with a basic polymer. The bioactive substance is miscible with the polymer and may be a vitamin, antibiotic, peptide or anti-inflammatory agent. The basic polymer contains from about 1 percent to about 25 percent by weight of nitrogen and is resistant to a pH of greater than about 5 and soluble or swellable at a pH of less than about 3.5.