Abstract: The invention includes a method of treating a mammal comprising topically applying an aqueous composition to a target site on the mammal, wherein the aqueous composition comprises: active ingredients comprising i) a cosmetic dye selected from a violet, blue or green dye, or combinations thereof, and ii) an enhancing ingredient, wherein the relative weight percentage of the cosmetic dye to the enhancing ingredient is about 1:2 to about 40:1, wherein the cosmetic dye interacts with keratinous material thereby i) substantially staining the target site and ii) inhibiting the active ingredients from significantly leaching from the target site.

Abstract: The invention includes a method of treating a mammal comprising topically applying an aqueous composition to a target site on the mammal, wherein the aqueous composition comprises: active ingredients comprising i) a cosmetic dye selected from a violet, blue or green dye, or combinations thereof, and ii) an enhancing ingredient, wherein the relative weight percentage of the cosmetic dye to the enhancing ingredient is about 1:2 to about 40:1, wherein the cosmetic dye interacts with keratinous material thereby i) substantially staining the target site and ii) inhibiting the active ingredients from significantly leaching from the target site.

Abstract: The invention includes a method of treating a mammal comprising topically applying an aqueous composition to a target site on the mammal, wherein the aqueous composition comprises: active ingredients comprising i) a cosmetic dye selected from a violet, blue or green dye, or combinations thereof, and ii) an enhancing ingredient, wherein the relative weight percentage of the cosmetic dye to the enhancing ingredient is about 1:2 to about 40:1, wherein the cosmetic dye interacts with keratinous material thereby i) substantially staining the target site and ii) inhibiting the active ingredients from significantly leaching from the target site.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogel composition capable of preventing the intrusion of micro-organisms into body cavities or body openings of mammals comprising of a poly(N-vinyl lactam), a polysaccharide and water.

Abstract: The invention provides a network composition comprising a plurality of associated saccharide chains wherein a chain comprises at least one saccharide component; and at least one first monomer, at least one second monomer, or combinations of both; wherein the first monomer is linked to the saccharide component by ester linkages; ether linkages; amide linkages; ketone linkages; or combinations thereof; wherein the second monomer is linked to the saccharide component by ester linkages; ether linkages; amide linkages; ketone linkages; urea linkages; carbamate linkages, aluminum oxide linkages; siloxane linkages; or combinations thereof; wherein first monomers are linked to each other by ester linkages; ether linkages; amide linkages; ketone linkages; or combinations thereof; wherein the first monomer is linked to the second monomer by ester linkages; ether linkages; amide linkages; ketone linkages; urea linkages; carbamate linkages; aluminum oxide linkages; siloxane linkages or combinations thereof; wherein the s

Abstract: Surface-active, non-leaching antimicrobial film forming compositions and methods for their application to preferably medical device surfaces are provided. The compositions form durable coatings with long-lasting antimicrobial efficacy without formation of a zone of inhibition. Optionally the films can be hydrophilic. Specific long-chain molecules of certain chemical reactivity are covalently bonded into a polymeric matrix. They maintain a long-term anti-microbial efficacy without being leached out into the aqueous environment. The polymeric matrix of the compositions contain functional groups, which covalently bond to an amine, thiol, carboxyl, aldehyde or hydroxyl active group of selected long chain quaternary ammonium compounds. Upon formation of a covalent bonding with the polymeric matrix the long chain compounds become immobilized but still maintain antimicrobial efficacy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogel composition capable of preventing the intrusion of micro-organisms into body cavities or body openings of mammals comprising of a poly(N-vinyl lactam), a polysaccharide and water.

Abstract: A coating composition is disclosed which comprises an aqueous polymeric matrix, a hydrophilic polymer, a colloidal metal oxide and a crosslinker. The coating composition when applied on medical devices is hydrophilic, shows improved lubricity, abrasion resistance and substrate adhesion on metallic or plastic substrates. The coating also shows improved water sheeting thus providing the coated substrates with anti-fog properties. The coating absorbs aqueous dye or stain solutions making the substrate suitable for printing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogel composition capable of preventing the intrusion of micro-organisms into body cavities or body openings of mammals comprising of a poly(N-vinyl lactam), a polysaccharide and water.

Abstract: A coating composition is disclosed which comprises an aqueous polymeric matrix, a hydrophilic polymer, a colloidal metal oxide and a crosslinker. The coating composition when applied on medical devices is hydrophilic, shows improved lubricity, abrasion resistance and substrate adhesion on metallic or plastic substrates. The coating also shows improved water sheeting thus providing the coated substrates with anti-fog properties. The coating absorbs aqueous dye or stain solutions making the substrate suitable for printing.

Abstract: A method for preparing iodoalkynylcarbamates exhibiting little or no discoloration or yellowing when incorporated into coating compositions, such as paint compositions, and exposed to sunlight. An alkynol is reacted with freshly distilled isocyanate prepared within 24 to 120 hours prior to reaction with the alkynol, and the resulting product is iodinated to form an iodoalkynylcarbamate that exhibits little or no discoloration or yellowing when incorporated into coating compositions, such as paint compositions, and exposed to ultraviolet light.

Abstract: A composition for preservation of wood and wood-based materials, comprising 0.001%-5% by weight of 1-[[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl]methyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole, 0.001%-3% by weight, of at least one of cyano-(4-fluoro-3-phenoxyphenyl)-methyl-3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimeth ylcyclopropylcarboxylate, ((pentafluorophenyl)-methyl)-1R,3R-3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyc lopropylcarboxylate, methylbisthiocyanate, and N,N-dimethyl-N'-phenyl-N'-(fluorodichloromethyltolyl-N'-(dichlorofluoromet hylthio)sulfamide and suspending agent comprising at least one of a diluent, an emulsifier, and a wetting agent, is provided together with a process for preparing such compositions.

Abstract: A synergistic composition of biocides for the preparation of anti-fouling paint preferably containing at least one of the group of 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl-cyclohexyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl phenyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynylbenzyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl propyl carbamate and 4-iodo-3-butynyl propyl carbamate and at least one of the group of tributyltin compounds consisting of bis(tributyltin) oxide, tributyltin fluoride, tributyltin methacrylate, tributyltin phosphate and tributyltin naphthenate. Said composition is more effective in protecting ship bottoms or underwater constructions than each component itself.

Abstract: A synergistic composition of biocides for the preparation of anti-fouling paint preferably containing at least one of the group of 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl-cyclohexyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl phenyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynylbenzyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl propyl carbamate and 4-iodo-3-butynyl propyl carbamate and at least one of the group of tributyltin compounds consisting of bis(tributyltin) oxide, tributyltin fluoride, tributyltin methacrylate, tributyltin phosphate and tributyltin naphthenate. Said composition is more effective in protecting ship bottoms or underwater constructions than each component itself.

Abstract: A composition for preserving wood or composite wood materials and for treating soil containing a compound selected from the group consisting of 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl hexyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl cyclohexyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl phenyl carbamate, and mixtures thereof, and at least one pyrethroid-type insecticide selected from the group consisting of cyano-(4-fluoro-3-phenoxyphenyl)-methyl-3-(2,2-dichloroethyl)-2,2-dimethyl -cyc lopropanecarboxylate, 3-phenoxyphenyl)-methyl-3-( 2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethyl-cyclo-propanecarboxylate, cyano-(3-phenoxyphenyl)-methyl-3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethyl-cyclop rop anecarboxylate, cyano-(3-phenoxyphenyl)-methyl-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-methylbutyrate, and mixtures thereof.