Abstract: A one step process for preparing cellulose diacetates from processed film having cellulose triacetate as a base. The process involves use of an organic acid such as acetic acid and a solvolysis agent such as an alkanol or water. Hydrogen and a hydrogenation catalyst are optionally employed. The process allows for a simple way of recycling a material that presently is not recycled to any appreciable extent.

Abstract: Certain pyrazolines have been found to be useful as aphicides and fungicides.

Abstract: Modified cellulose esters are described that are prepared by grafting melamine moieties onto the backbone of cellulose esters. The resulting materials are useful in coating applications for wood, leather, and metal substrates and yield highly solvent-resistant coatings with enhanced properties when heated in the presence of an acid catalyst.

Abstract: A composition for increased bioavailability of Vitamin E. The composition contains a Vitamin E material, a surface active agent, an inert carrier, and, optionally, a flow agent.

Abstract: A method of controlling plant growth is provided comprising applying to the plants or to a habitat thereof a herbicidally effective amount of a compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of carboxy, cyano, ester ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of a straight-chained alkyl group or a branched-chained alkyl group, of about 1 to 8 carbon atoms.R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of about 1 to 8 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of about 5 to 6 carbon atoms, and heterocyclyl of about 5 to 6 carbon and hetero atoms, or,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 taken together with the nitrogen atoms to which they are attached form a heterocyclyl group having 5 to 6 carbon and hetero atoms. Also, novel compounds having the above structure are provided.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for preparing a treated blend which contains pigment material dispersed in a continuous phase of water and a polyester material. The invention also concerns compositions prepared from such process. The polyester material of the treated blend is linear, contains a sulfomonomer, and has an average particle size of less than 1 .mu.m.