Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions containing amine and acid terminated polyamide resins, optionally curable when combined with epoxy resins, wherein the amine component of the polyamide resin contains (i) 1,2-diaminopropane, (ii) a piperazine-containing diamine, and optionally, (iii) polyetherdiamines; the polyamide resins may be acid or amine terminated, and are characterized by having an acid plus amine number of up to 40, preferably up to 30, and more preferably up to 20; the adhesive compositions are useful in a number of applications and have good strength while exhibiting flexibility and low tackiness.

Abstract: A flavor enhancing composition including benzyl benzoate and neryl acetate is provided in accordance with the invention. The flavor enhancing composition can be provided in either solid, i.e. powder, or liquid form and is used to enhance the flavor of mints, gums, candy, oral hygiene products and the like.

Abstract: A jelly-type substance incorporating a water-insoluble color is provided. The colored jelly-type substance can be incorporated in a liquid composition having an acidic pH between about 2.5 and 6.0 and the color will remain incorporated in the jelly-type substance. A liquid composition including the jelly-type substances and a method for incorporating the water-soluble colors in the jelly-type substance are also provided.

Abstract: A method for suspending inclusions in an acidic or alcoholic liquid composition is provided. The method includes the steps of preparing a pre-gel solution including gellan gum in water, providing a liquid composition having inclusions, and incorporating the pre-gel solution into the liquid composition. Alternatively, the liquid composition can be provided without inclusions and the inclusions may be added after the pre-gel solution is incorporated into the liquid composition. Upon standing, the pre-gel solution will cause the inclusions to suspend in the liquid composition. Acidic or alcoholic liquid compositions having suspended particulates or inclusions are also provided.

Abstract: A starter corner for use in constructing a shingled roof is provided. The starter corner is adapted to be positioned in the corner of a roof during construction for the purpose of preventing ice formation and backup damage to the finished roof.

Abstract: Flavor emulsions prepared by encapsulating a flavoring agent in leucaena gum are disclosed. The flavor emulsions can be used to prepare beverages in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: A brow shaver including a handle portion and a blade complex portion is provided. The blade complex portion includes a lower holding member, a blade member, and an upper holding member. Provision is made for the flow of cut hair away from the cutting edge of the blade when the shaver is in use, thereby allowing for safe, convenient and easy operation.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for sterile disposal of used syringes is provided. The apparatus includes a heat conductive container for maintaining used syringes and a means for applying heat to the heat conductive container in an amount sufficient to melt the plastic of the syringes. The melted plastic can encapsulate the non-plastic portions of the syringe and form a molten mass. The molten mass is rendered sterile by the heat. The process for sterile disposal of used syringes in this manner is also provided.

Abstract: Here is disclosed a glass fiber product for use in the reinforcement of fluororesin which is improved in the adhesiveness to fluororesin. Thus, a glass fiber product for use in the reinforcement of fluororesin pre-treated with perfluoroalkylsilane represented by the following formula:CF.sub.3 --CH.sub.2 --Ch.sub.2 --SiX.sub.3(X is a hydrolyzable group such as alkoxy groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms) retains an excellent electrical insulation resistance.

Abstract: An antifouling coating composition comprising a settable resin and a non-metallic algicide that does not react with the resin. The composition can be applied to flexible and rigid substrates and does not contain heavy metals.

Abstract: Herbicidally active thiolcarbamates are employed in combination with certain 4-phenyl-1,2,3-thiadiazoles having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.4 is selected from the group consisting of trifluoromethyl and ##STR2## in which R.sup.5 is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, phenyl, and phenyl substituted with one or more members selected from the group consisting of halogen and trifluoromethyl. In a typical application, the 4-phenyl-1,2,3-thiadiazole is included in sufficient quantity to lessen the rate of soil degradation of the thiolcarbamate. As a result, the herbicidal effectiveness of the thiolcarbamate is enhanced and prolonged, rendering a single application of the herbicide effective over a longer period of time.

Abstract: A protective colloid for use in an interfacial polymerization process comprising a graft copolymer of polyvinyl alcohol and methyl vinyl ether/maleic acid.

Abstract: An herbicide antidote composition comprising:(a) an herbicidally effective amount of a pyrrolidone compound of the formula ##STR1## in which X is hydrogen, chlorine, or methyl;Y is hydrogen, chlorine or bromine;Z is chlorine or bromine;R is hydrogen, alkyl, acetyl, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, iodine, trifluoromethyl, nitro, cyano, alkoxy having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, inclusive, alkylthio having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, inclusive, alkylsulfinyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, inclusive, alkylsulfonyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, inclusive, trifluoromethylthio, trifluoromethylsulfinyl, trifluoromethylsulfonyl, pentafluoropropionamido, or 3-methylureido;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, inclusive, chlorine or trifluoromethyl; andR.sub.

Abstract: An herbicide antidote composition comprising:(a) an herbicidally effective amount of a pyrrolidone compound of the formula ##STR1## in which X is hydrogen, chlorine or methyl;Y is hydrogen, chlorine, or bromine;Z is chlorine or bromine;R is hydrogen, alkyl, acetyl, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, iodine, trifluoromethyl, nitro, cyano, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, trifluoromethylthio, trifluoromethylsulfinyl, trifluoromethylsulfonyl, pentafluoropropionamido, or 3-methylureido;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, chlorine, or trifluoromethyl; and,R.sub.

Abstract: Herbicidally active thiolcarbamates are employed in combination with certain amine oxanilic acid salts having the formula ##STR1## in which R is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, phenyl and benzyl, and a and b are both integers from zero to four such that the sum of a and b is four. In a typical application, the amine oxanilic acid salts are included in sufficient quantity to lessen the rate of soil degradation of the thiolcarbamate. As a result, the herbicidal effectiveness of the thiolcarbamate is enhanced and prolonged, rendering a single application of the herbicide effective over a longer period of time.

Abstract: An herbicide antidote composition comprising:(a) an herbicidally effective amount of a pyrrolidone compound of the formula ##STR1## in which X is hydrogen, chlorine or methyl;Y is hydrogen, chlorine, or bromine;Z is chlorine or bromine;R is hydrogen, alkyl, acetyl, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, iodine, trifluoromethyl, nitro, cyano, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, trifluoromethylthio, trifluoromethylsulfinyl, trifluoromethylsulfonyl, pentafluoropropionamide, or 3-methylureido;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, chlorine, or trifluoromethyl; and,R.sub.

Abstract: Antidote compounds for use with acetanilide herbicides having the formula ##STR1## in which X and X' are halogens, independently selected from the group consisting of chlorine, bromine, and iodine; andR is selected from the group consisting of alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms, inclusive; halophenyl wherein halo is selected from the group consisting of chlorine, bromine and iodine; and substituted alkoxy carbonyl wherein the alkoxy group has 1-8 carbon atoms, inclusive and the substituents are halogen selected from the group consisting of chlorine, bromine and iodine; or dioxane.

Abstract: An animal systemic insecticide having the formula ##STR1##

Abstract: Herbicide antidote compounds having the formula: ##STR1## in which X is halomethyl, wherein halo is selected from the group consisting of chlorine, bromine, and iodine and the methyl group is mono-, di-, or tri-substituted; andR.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, inclusive, and alkenyloxy having from 2-6 carbon atoms, inclusive, provided that, if R.sub.1 is alkyl the haloacetylaminomethyl moiety is attached to the ring at the 2-position.

Abstract: Herbicide antidote compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R is halomethyl wherein halo refers to chlorine, bromine or iodine and the methyl group is mono- or di-substituted;R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, inclusive; phenyl, and methylaminocarboxyethyl;R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl, and,R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, inclusive; p-toluenesulfonyl; p-chlorophenylsulfonyl; halophenyl wherein halo refers to a member of the group consisting of chlorine, bromine and iodine and wherein said phenyl group may be mono-, di-, or tri-halosubstituted on the same or different substituents; and, halomethylphenyl wherein halo refers to a member of the group consisting of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine and said methyl group may be mono-, di-, or tri-substituted.