Abstract: There are disclosed non-phytotoxic biocompatible compositions comprising tea tree oil (TTO), as well as their use and methods for their production. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for pre-treating a metal surface with a corrosion inhibitor prior to painting, a method for inhibiting corrosion in a cooling system, wherein the cooling system includes a metal surface and a coolant; and a method for inhibiting corrosion of a reinforcement steel in concrete wherein the method comprising the step of adding to a concrete mixture an anti-corrosive mixture.

Abstract: A novel method of producing soaps from organic residues, in which otherwise valueless organic residues are saponified, is disclosed. The method comprises steps of (a) preparing a solution of a base in water; (b) reacting said solution with stearic acid; (c) adding glycerol; (d) adding a borate; (e) adding a surface-active agent; (f) dispersing an organic residue within the mixture; and (g) reacting said organic residue until a homogeneous soap composition is obtained. A novel soap made by this process is also disclosed.

Abstract: There are disclosed non-phytotoxic biocompatible compositions comprising tea tree oil (TTO), as well as their use and methods for their production. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: A novel method of producing soaps from organic residues, in which otherwise valueless organic residues are saponified, is disclosed. The method comprises steps of (a) preparing a solution of a base in water; (b) reacting said solution with stearie acid; (c) adding glycerol; (d) adding a borate; (e) adding a surface-active agent; (f) dispersing an organic residue within the mixture; and (g) reacting said organic residue until a homogeneous soap composition is obtained. A novel soap made by this process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for removing Hg (mercury) from waste gases is disclosed, the removing of the mercury (Hg) gas (vapors) is by contacting the waste gas with a scrubbing agent being organic sulfoxides either in pure form or as with an emulsion of water-in-organic sulfoxides. The waste gas can be any waste gas containing mercury gases or mercury vapors, such as combustion flue gas and waste gases generated in various chemical and industrial processes.

Abstract: The present invention describes insecticidal compositions comprising spores of entomopathogenic fungi suspended in oil in water emulsions comprising fatty acid salts, polyhydric alcohols, and additional emulsifiers. A method of producing such emulsions is presented. Methods for use of the compositions for preventing and controlling insect infestation in animals and natural areas, particularly tick infestations, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses olive pomace vinegar, wherein the pomace is obtained during the olive oil processing. The invention also discloses a method for producing olive pomace vinegar comprising admixing olive pomace, water, carbohydrate source and fermenting microorganisms.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for pre-treating a metal surface with a corrosion inhibitor prior to painting, a method for inhibiting corrosion in a cooling system, wherein the cooling system includes a metal surface and a coolant; and a method for inhibiting corrosion of a reinforcement steel in concrete wherein the method comprising the step of adding to a concrete mixture an anti-corrosive mixture.

Abstract: The present invention discloses soap obtained by dispersing synthetic and/or natural soap and liquid organic residues by hydrolyzing at least one natural oil so as water-soluble soap is obtained; and dispersing organic residues in a water miscible solution until a homogeneous soap composition phase is obtained and a method of producing such soaps from organic residues.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for depositing a stable anti-corrosive metal oxide and/or metal hydroxide layer onto a metal surface. The invention further provides a stable anti-corrosive coating layer on a metal object, which layer comprises metal oxide and/or metal hydroxide.

Abstract: A non-phytotoxic fungicidal composition comprising an alkali or ammonium salt of a high MW organic fatty acid forming an emulsion, and tea tree essential oil, terpinen-4-ol oil solubilized in the emulsion, and a method of producing the aforesaid non-phytotoxic biocide, including the steps of admixing alkali or ammonium salts with organic fatty acids so an emulsion is obtained, and admixing terpinen-4-ol oil in the emulsion until full solubilization is obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a paint and/or a coating composition including anti-corrosive pigment comprises a metal salt comprising a metal cation and an anion and a metal oxide or a metal hydroxide where the molar ratio of the total metal to the anion is in the range of 1:4 to 1:120.

Abstract: A method for removing Hg (mercury) from waste gases is disclosed, the removing of the mercury (Hg) gas (vapors) is by contacting the waste gas with a scrubbing agent being organic sulfoxides either in pure form or as with an emulsion of water-in-organic sulfoxides. The waste gas can be any waste gas containing mercury gases or mercury vapors, such as combustion flue gas and waste gases generated in various chemical and industrial processes.

Abstract: A novel fungicidal emulsion is presented. This emulsion comprising tea tree essential oil and a water emulsion wherein the emulsifier is a water solution of a reaction product of a high molecular weight organic fatty acid and an alkali or ammonium compound.

Abstract: A non-phytotoxic biocide composition comprising inter alia alkali or ammonium salts of organic fatty acids forming an emulsion, and terpinen-4-ol oil solubilized in the emulsion. A novel method is disclosed of producing the aforesaid non-phytotoxic biocide, including the steps of admixing alkali or ammonium salts with organic fatty acids so an emulsion is obtained, and admixing terpinen-4-ol oil in the emulsion until full solubilization is obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a paint and/or a coating composition including anti-corrosive pigment comprises a metal salt comprising a metal cation and an anion and a metal oxide or a metal hydroxide where the molar ratio of the total metal to the anion is in the range of 1:4 to 1:120.

Abstract: The invention provides a solid sorbent composition for removal of carbon dioxide and other acidic components from a gaseous stream, said composition being a product of a reaction of a mixture of at least one liquid absorbent material selected from the group consisting of amino alcohols and amino alcohols in combination with a sodium carbonate, a sodium bicarbonate, a potassium carbonate, a potassium bicarbonate and mixtures thereof, with at least one hardener selected from the group consisting of at least one metal oxide, wherein said metal is selected from the group consisting of zinc, aluminum, magnesium, alkaline earth metal oxides and mixtures thereof, said absorbent being capable of absorbing carbon dioxide and other acidic components and said reaction product being formed by heating the above mixture to effect a chemical reaction between the components of the above mixture with formation of a reaction product wherein said liquid absorbent material and said hardener combine upon heating to form said soli

Abstract: The invention relates to a paint and/or a coating composition comprising anti-corrosive composition comprises at least one oxyaminophosphate pigment and at least one oxynitrite, oxymetalphosphate, oxyborate or oxysilicate. A method for the oxyaminophosphate pigment is provided.