Abstract: A topical preparation for treating an epidermal area of a human being infected with Herpes simplex virus comprising a stable solution or emulsion of from approximately 30% by volume to approximately 50% by volume of anhydrous ethyl ether in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier oil of vegetable origin of about C.sub.6 to C.sub.20, having most of the free fatty acids thereof removed, said emulsion having a boiling point of at least 100.degree. F. The oils are preferably lauric acid oils. The method for treating in vivo an epidermal area of a human being infected with Herpes simplex virus includes the step of applying to the infected area in an amount sufficient to cover the infected area the topical preparation. In another embodiment of the method heat subsequently is applied to the area to which the topical preparation is applied.

Abstract: A topical preparation for treating an epidermal area of a human being infected with Herpes simplex virus comprising a stable emulsion having from approximately 30% by volume to approximately 50% by volume of anhydrous ethyl ether in a pharmaceutically acceptable coconut oil carrier having most of the free fatty acids thereof removed, said emulsion having a boiling point of at least 100.degree. F. The method for treating in vivo an epidermal area of a human being infected with Herpes simplex virus includes the step of applying to the infected area in an amount sufficient to cover the infected area the topical preparation. In another embodiment of the method heat subsequently is applied to the area to which the topical preparation is applied. In one preferred mode of this embodiment of the method the heat is applied approximately three minutes after the topical preparation is applied and the application of heat maintained for a period of between about 3 and 15 minutes.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed which comprise resin, generally synthetic resin and a biologically effective amount of ortho-benzyl-para-chlorophenol. Preferred compositions include a phthalic acid derivative plasticizer-solvent to facilitate distribution of the ortho-benzyl-para-chlorophenol throughout the resinous body of articles formed of the composition.

Abstract: A photographic film and print processing tank having a bottom drain valve which in a preferred embodiment coacts with a tank support stand whereby the valve and stand cooperate to facilitate rapid substantial draining of processing solution and recovery thereof for reuse. The size of the tank is selectively variable to enable the volumetric capacity, and vertical extent, of the tank to be adjusted to minimize the amount of processing solution required for processing varying amounts and sizes of photographic film or print material.

Abstract: A dye-binding method for the rapid and accurate colorimetric determination of the percentage of protein in meat. The method is accurate irrespective of the degree of denaturization of the protein or coarseness of the meat to be analyzed.