Abstract: An improved beverage can includes a GRAS antimicrobial wipe contained in a low profile pouch that is adhered to the side of the can. The low profile pouch is constructed of a substantially planar substrate that retains the wipe directly to the exterior surface of the can. The pouch includes a perforated tab that is removed to access the wipe. To use, the perforated tab is ripped off, the user reaches into the pouch and pulls out the antimicrobial wipe, and wipes the can as desired, typically focusing on the drinking region of the can.

Abstract: Methods which increase the bioavailability of beneficial gases in the circulatory system are provided. The methods involve administering agents that changes the binding affinity of a medicinal gas such as NO, CO, H2S, N2O, SO, SO2 and O2 for Hb and/or hemoglobin based oxygen carriers (HBOCs). The change results in increased release of gases carried by Hb and HBOCs. As a result, the concentration of the OH gases in circulation is raised, and they are more available to exert their beneficial effects, e.g. in the treatment of disease or conditions caused by low levels of the gases. The methods are optionally used together with administration of medicinal gases and/or administration of HBOCs and/or other non-HBOC gas carriers such as PFC, and as (or in conjunction with) diagnostic methods.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for the prevention of citrus greening disease. In one embodiment, there is provided a method for repelling or killing insect vectors of citrus greening disease comprising exposing the vectors to an effective amount of at least one volatile compound set forth in Tables 1 and 2 herein. In one embodiment, the volatile compound is dimethyl disulfide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved anti-fungal composition, to a process for preparing it and to its use as a preservative.

Abstract: A rodenticidal mixture comprising a) 0.0015 to 99.89% by weight of at least one rodenticide, b) 10?8 to 95% by weight of at least one painkiller and c) 0.01 to 99.9984% by weight of at least one biocide, where the percentages by weight are based on the total of components (a), (b) and (c), is suitable for the preparation of rodenticidal bait formulations which are employed for controlling rodent pests.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for the prevention of citrus greening disease. In one embodiment, there is provided a method for repelling or killing insect vectors of citrus greening disease comprising exposing the vectors to an effective amount of at least one volatile compound set forth in Tables 1 and 2 herein. In one embodiment, the volatile compound is dimethyl disulfide.

Abstract: A polymeric body covering article that generates and releases gas upon activation by electromagnetic energy and/or moisture. The gas provides antimicrobial and/or antiodor protection to objects in contact or in proximity to the interior surface of the article and/or to objects in contact or in proximity to the exterior surface of the article.

Abstract: A mineral supplement or feed for ruminant animals, especially deer, contains effective amounts of sulfur and garlic to repel insects from the animals. By inducing the repellant into the animal via ingestion of the mineral supplement or feed, disease and stress in the animals as caused by the insects is reduced.

Abstract: An oxidizing species is described herein as a reaction product through an in situ preparation combining a protonizable phosphorus or sulfur compound, and a halide source at controlled proportions in an aqueous, non-aqueous, gel, aerosol, solid-phase or powdered media. The oxidizing species can be used to reduce microbial and viral populations on a surface or object or in a body or stream of water. The invention thus finds applications as a bleach, sanitizer, oxidant, or in any other application in which an oxidizing agent can be beneficially used alone or in a formulation.

Abstract: Ionically cross-linked silicone polymers of a thickened gel-like consistency are made by reacting a diamino containing polysiloxane with an acid containing reactant selected from itaconic acid or the ester derivative thereof; substituted or unsubstituted cyclic and ankydride; substituted or unsubstituted conjugated olefinic acid or mixtures of the same at an elevated temperature in the presence of a low molecular weight silicone oil or other solvent until an ionically cross-linked zwitterionic siloxane polymer of a gel-like consistency is formed.

Abstract: Pharmaceutically active combination comprising an ionic vanadium compound and thiosulphate or sulfite compound and optionally selenium, pharmaceutical compositions containing same and method for treating malignant tumors, arteriosclerosis and mental syndromes in the elderly.