Abstract: The present inventions provides a process for preparing a C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid alkaline earth metal salt product which is essentially free of C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid or C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid glyceride. The glyceride content of C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid starting material is hydrolyzed with a water-soluble basic compound such as sodium carbonate in the first step of the process. The C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid salt aqueous dispersion formed in the first step is converted to an alkaline earth metal salt in a subsequent process step. A biologically active constituent such as methionine hydroxy analog can be incorporated as an additional ingredient during the processing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for controlling fungal disease in cultivated crops. The aqueous fungicide formulation which is applied to pre-harvest and post-harvest crops contains ingredients which are biocompatible for purposes of agricultural and horticultural applications. Illustrative of a formulation which is harmless to animals and humans is an aqueous solution having a content of potassium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, nonionic surfactant and xanthan gum. The combination of nonionic surfactant and xanthan gum functions as an effective spreader-sticker medium for forming a film-like coating on plant surfaces. The adherent coating exhibits both immediate and long duration fungicidal activities.

Abstract: Zinc oxide particles, preferably agglomerated, are added to dentifrices such as toothpastes, tooth gels, or tooth powders to inhibit the formation of plaque. The dentifrices contain sodium bicarbonate and other conventional ingredients such as thickeners, anti-calculus agents such as a pyrophosphate salts, anti-caries agent such as sodium fluoride, flavorings, sweetening agents, and/or secondary abrasives.

Abstract: An improved wet blasting process is disclosed wherein the liquid carrier medium contains a dispersed particulate abrasive to enhance the blast cleaning efficiency and wherein the particulate abrasive is soluble in the carrier liquid. To minimize dissolution of the soluble particulate abrasive, the liquid carrier comprises a saturated solution such as the dissolved particulate abrasive in the liquid.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved process for the production of a fatty acid alkaline earth metal salt product which have little or no content or glyceride ingredient. An essential feature of the process is the pre-blending of glyceride-containing fatty acid feedstock and basic alkaline earth metal compound, before mixing with water and heating the mixture to initiate salt-forming and glyceride-hydrolyzing reactions. The fatty acid alkaline earth metal salt product can be recovered in the form of tackless free-flowing dust-free granules.

Abstract: A blast media for stripping contaminants from a solid surface comprises abrasive particles and a surfactant in the form of a granular surfactant-clathrate compound formed of a surfactant and a water soluble compound having clathration capability such as urea. The surfactant reduces the amount of water soluble residues which remain on the targeted surface and enhances the removal of dirt, grease and oil from the targeted surface.

Abstract: This invention provides a high purity particulate fatty acid salt product, which is a calcium salt derivative of a fatty acid mixture such as those obtained from vegetable oil and animal tallow sources.In a preferred embodiment, the invention fatty acid calcium salt product is substantially free of glyceride ingredient and odorant impurities, and optionally contains a flavor and aroma enhancing additive.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved process for producing an antiperspirant-deodorant cosmetic stick product. An essential aspect of the process improvement is a phased order of ingredient addition and blending of formulation ingredients under controlled temperature conditions. A bicarbonate salt deodorant is added as the last ingredient during the processing, in order to minimize degradation of the bicarbonate salt under the elevated temperature conditions of the ingredient blending operation.

Abstract: A powdered laundry detergent composition is provided comprising an active surfactant, at least about 70 wt. % of a water soluble alkaline carbonate salt, e.g., sodium carbonate, about 0.1 to 2 wt. % of a phosphorus-containing sequestering agent, e.g., sodium tripolyphosphate, about 0.1 to 2 wt. % of a polymeric polycarboxylate, e.g., a polyacrylate, and about 1-12 wt. % water.Use of the foregoing detergent composition provides excellent cleaning and whitening of fabrics while avoiding the problem of eutrophication which occurs when a substantial amount of a phosphorus containing builder such as STPP is present in the composition, and while minimizing the problem of fabric encrustation often present when the composition contains a large amount of carbonate builder.

Abstract: This invention provides a homogeneous antiperspirant cosmetic stick or roll-on product containing a deodorant ingredient which consists of particles that contain multiple fine crystallites of a bicarbonate compound encapsulated with a hydrophilic polymer coating that lowers the relative density of the particles and improves the dimensional stability of the cosmetic product.

Abstract: A blast media for stripping contaminants from very soft and sensitive substrates comprises compacted abrasive particles which are formed by compacting very fine particles of the abrasive into larger particles which are friable and which will break apart into fine particles upon contacting the substrate surface.

Abstract: Toothpastes containing sodium bicarbonate and an alkali metal pyrophosphate salt dissolved in an aqueous sorbitol solution inhibit the formation of tartar. The toothpastes contain conventional ingredients such as thickeners, anti-caries agents, flavoring agents, and/or sweetening agents.

Abstract: This invention provides a stable hydrogen peroxide-releasing formulation in liquid or gel form, having a content of sodium percarbonate which is stabilized by a specific proportion of deionized water. The formulation can be incorporated as a constituent of detergent or dentifrice compositions.

Abstract: A process for blast cleaning a surface with a blast media which is softer and more friable than sand such as sodium bicarbonate is provided and which comprises passing the blast media in pressurized air through a blast nozzle including an inlet section which contains a passageway which converges substantially along only one direction to a rectangular venturi orifice and a fan-shaped outlet section which contains a passageway which diverges along substantially only one direction perpendicular to the direction of convergence of the converging passageway, the inlet passageway being greater than twice the diameter of the inlet of the nozzle so as to provide streamlined flow and reduce turbulent flow of the friable blast media in the blast nozzle.

Abstract: A container with a reclosable lid is disclosed as including upper and lower frames and a childproof latching device having finger grips operable to release a retainer from a keeper to open the lid wherein the finger grips require a movement to free the retainer and a movement to displace the retainer away from the keeper.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved process for producing an antiperspirant-deodorant cosmetic stick product. An essential aspect of the process improvement is a phased order of ingredient addition and blending of formulation ingredients under controlled temperature conditions. Another essential aspect is the incorporation of particulate antiperspirant and alkali metal bicarbonate ingredients, at least one of which has ingredient particle surfaces coated with a hydrophilic organic polymer.

Abstract: The aqueous effluent from the wash cycle of a process for cleaning electronic circuit assemblies of rosin flux and other organic residues with an aqueous alkaline cleaning solution comprises evaporating the effluent to cause separation of an aqueous vapor phase and a solid phase comprising residues of the rosin flux and residues of the cleaning solution including alkaline salts such as alkali metal carbonates and bicarbonates and organic adjuvants such as surfactants which do not vaporize.

Abstract: This invention provides a dry pulverulent composition which is comprised of (1) a particulated agrochemical ingredient such as a herbicide; and (2) an inorganic salt ingredient such as sodium, potassium or ammonium bicarbonate or a mixture thereof, which is adsorbed on the surface of the agrochemical particles. The agrochemical ingredient can be a mixture of two or more biologically active organic compounds. The adsorbed inorganic salt ingredient also can be in a blend with a water-soluble or water-dispersible organic polymer ingredient as a film coating, and the coating of ingredients can function as a slow-release medium in the presence of moisture.

Abstract: A blast nozzle is provided for cleaning a surface with a blast media which is softer and more friable than sand such as sodium bicarbonate and which comprises an inlet section which contains a passageway which converges substantially along only one .[.planar axis.]. .Iadd.direction .Iaddend.to a rectangular venturi orifice and a fan-shaped outlet section which contains a passageway which diverges along substantially only one .[.planar axis.]. .Iadd.direction .Iaddend.perpendicular to the .[.planar axis.]. .Iadd.direction .Iaddend.of convergence of the converging passageway, the inlet passageway being .[.greater.]. .Iadd.longer .Iaddend.than twice the diameter of the inlet of the nozzle so as to provide streamlined flow and reduce turbulent flow of the friable blast media in the blast nozzle. The passageways in the blast nozzle are formed by opposed modular structures which are releasably secured to the nozzle and can be changed to change the length and angle of convergence and expansion ratio of the nozzle.