Abstract: The present invention provides a ground surface structure for prevention of weed growing. The structure includes a germination-preventing sheet (2) resistant to penetration of buds of a plant and laid over the surface of a selected ground (1). The structure also includes a surface layer (3) formed by accumulating a water-repellent earth material on the germination-preventing sheet (2). The earth material includes material grains formed with silicone coating. Typically, the germination-preventing sheet (2) is made of a nonwoven fabric material and resistant to penetration of buds of a plant. Further, the sheet blocks the passage of light, but exhibits water permeability and air permeability.

Abstract: Methods for treating toxic chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin-contaminated media by photolytic degradation are disclosed. Soil contaminated wiht such toxins are contacted with a photolysis-activating agent such as 1-hexadecylpyridinium chloride and irradiated with UV radiation in the presence of one or more hydrogen donors.

Abstract: Described are the compounds, alkyl and alkenyl phenethylether derivatives, defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R represents C.sub.3 or C.sub.6 secondary alkyl (2.sup.o -alkyl) or C.sub.4 alkenyl which have, individually or in combination, been found to be useful in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles as well as colognes and, in addition, in combatting tobacco beetles of the species Lasioderma serricorne (F.).

Abstract: Wet soil containing up to about 40% by wet weight of water is stabilized into a relatively dry, compactable soil mass for use as backfill in excavations by admixing lime and an alkali metal salt of a starch-polyacrylonitrile or starch-polymethacrylonitrile graft copolymer with the soil, allowing the resulting admixture to stand for a short period of time to produce a relatively dry, compactable soil mass, and thereafter using the soil mass as backfill. The aforementioned graft copolymer can also be used as backfill around electrically conductive, grounding members by combining the graft copolymer with a binder or relatively water impervious material, such as a bentonite clay, and interposing the clay/graft coploymer mixture between the grounding member and the surrounding soil.

Abstract: An improved method and composition for consolidating a porous and permeable subterranean particulated formation into a high strength water resistant mass is provided by a particular combination of vinyl monomers, catalyst system and optional features such as solvent, particulate filler, chelates and binders.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising water, a polymer capable of being crosslinked by polyvalent metal cations, a reducible species containing said polyvalent metal in a higher oxidation state, and a reducing agent selected from among KI, MnCl.sub.2, Mn(NO.sub.3).sub.2, and K.sub.4 Fe(CN).sub.6 which composition is capable of forming a gel by crosslinking is provided. A method is also provided for in situ gel formation using this crosslinking composition. In one of its embodiments a method is provided for increasing the rate of gel formation by the addition of H+ ion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a soil stabilization composition comprising a rubber latex of solids content at least 40% by weight and a compatible oil which is prepared by admixing the oil and the latex in the presence of additional emulsifier and in the substantial absence of added water. The composition may be applied as such and optionally rotovated into the soil after application. If desired, a bitumen emulsion may be included in the composition.

Abstract: In a method for producing a polymer composition by contactingA. a polymer component selected from the group consisting of chlorinated polyethylene and a mixture consisting of a major amount of chlorinated polyethylene and a minor amount of copolymer selected from an ethylene-propylene copolymer rubber an, ethylene-propylene-nonconjugated diene terpolymer rubber and an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer rubber, withB. a monomer mixture comprisingB.sub.1. at least one of styrene, alpha-methyl styrene, tertiary butyl styrene and chlorostyrene, andB.sub.2. at least one of acrylonitrile and methacrylonitrileUnder polymerization conditions to form an interpolymer of the components (A) and (B), the improvement which comprises suspending polymer component (A) and monomer component (B) in the form of fine particles in an aqueous medium.

Abstract: The specification describes a method for the consolidation of coal and/or rock in mines by injection of a liquid which subsequently hardens made up of magnesium chloride solution, having a specific gravity above 1.22, magnesium oxide and bentonite. Before transport the bentonite is suspended in the magnesium chloride solution and the suspension is stabilised by an agent which stiffens the consistency.

Abstract: A soil treating composition for mixing with water to form an aqueous solution for treating soil is characterized by including a synthetic latex material in a mixture including hydroxy ethyl cellulose, metal salts and powdered citric acid. For compacting earthen type soils, the mixture also includes fermented wort, non-ionic surfactants and vanilla extract. For erosion control, the fermented wort, non-ionic surfactants and vanilla extract are not essential.