Abstract: This invention provides a mouthwash composition which is in the form of a concentrated aqueous ethanolic formulation of ingredients. An essential aspect of an invention mouthwash is an alkali metal bicarbonate ingredient which is present as a suspension phase of ultrafine particles. The suspension phase also can have a content of colloidal zinc oxide. Oral hygiene is practiced by diluting an invention mouthwash concentrate with water, and rinsing the oral cavity with the diluted liquid medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to environmentally safe aqueous saponifier compositions for cleaning electronic circuit assemblies, such as printed circuit or printed wiring boards, during their fabrication. Alkali metal carbonate and bicarbonate salts are utilized preferably with various adjuvants, such as a reducing agent, antioxidant, or antifoam agent, to achieve a variety of objectives, among which are the removal of solder flux, oils, waxes, and greasy substances and adhesive and other residues.

Abstract: There is disclosed a solid particulate deodorizing additive composition for a water-absorbent animal litter comprising sodium bicarbonate (SBC) or potassium bicarbonate (KBC), the particles of which are substantially coated with a mineral oil, mixed with a powdered siliceous material, e.g., expanded perlite, having a bulk density significantly lower than the density of SBC or KBC, the coated particles of SBC or KBC being stably adhered to and agglomerated with the particles of the siliceous material.

Abstract: Dentifrices, including toothpastes or dental creams, gels and tooth powders, incorporating alkali metal pyrophosphate salts and sodium bicarbonate in amounts effective to inhibit calculus formation on teeth. The sodium bicarbonate improves the calculus inhibiting properties of the pyrophosphate salts, permits the use of smaller quantities of pyrophosphate than required in the absence of the bicarbonate adjuvant, allows the formulation of pyrophosphate containing dentifrices without the need to use unpleasant tasting potassium pyrophosphates to prevent grittiness, and salts-out the pyrophosphate as undissolved tetrasodium pyrophosphate decahydrate in the form of relatively small particles which do not impart a gritty mouth feel upon use of the dentifrice.

Abstract: A blast nozzle apparatus for directing abrasive particles against a surface to remove therefrom adherent materials includes a flow straightener intermediate the blast nozzle and flexible supply hose so as to rehomogenize the abrasive particles throughout the total area of the blast nozzle inlet and counteract the nonuniform concentrating effect on the blast media as the abrasive particles are being carried through the bends and turns of the flexible supply hose. The flow straightener includes a rigid longitudinal bore between the supply hose and blast nozzle inlet.

Abstract: The present invention is based upon the discovery that a low-phosphate automatic dishwashing composition comprising from about 2.0 to 50.0 percent by weight of alkali metal carbonate salts such that it contains a weight ratio of about 1:1 to 20:1 carbonate to bicarbonate, from about 2.0 to 60.0 percent by weight of a water-soluble organic complexing agent comprising one or more hydroxycarboxylic acids or the salts thereof, a sufficient amount of an alkaline condensed phosphate salt to provide from about 0.1 to 1.7 percent by weight of (P.sub.2 O.sub.5) ion, from about 0.5 to 8.0 percent by weight of about a 2:1 to a 6:1 blend of an acrylic polymer comprising a salt or ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 to 25,000, with a copolymer of a substituted or unsubstituted maleic anhydride and lower olefin having a molecular weight of from about 1,000 to 50,000, and from about 0.5 to 8.

Abstract: The present invention is based upon the discovery that a non-phosphate automatic diswashing composition comprising from about 2.0 to 50.0 percent by weight of alkali metal carbonate salts such that it contains a weight ratio of about 1:1 to 20:1 carbonate to bicarbonate, from about 2.0 to 60.0 percent by weight of a water-soluble organic complexing agent comprising one or more hydrocarboxylic acids or the salts thereof, from about 0.5 to 8.0 percent by weight of about a 2:1 to a 6:1 blend of an acrylic polymer comprising a salt or ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 to 25,000, with a copolymer of a substituted or unsubstituted maleic anhydride and lower olefin having a molecular weight of from about 1,000 to 50,000, and from about 0.5 to 8.0 percent by weight of a nonionic surfactant provides satisfactory cleaning without unacceptable spotting and filming and without the need to add phosphates and/or a chlorinated agent.

Abstract: A strap handle for a package and being capable of attachment to the sidewall of the package comprises a longitudinal slit sufficiently long to divide the strap handle into a lower attachment portion which is secured to the package and an upper free ribbon portion which can be pulled away from the sides of the package and lifted over the top of the package for transport. The strap handle is a flexible sheet or film which can be glued to the package.

Abstract: A method for preserving a harvested crop product contained in a storage enclosure. The method involves introducing carbon dioxide and ammonia gases into the storage enclosure to form an ammonium carbonate salt on the moist surfaces of the crop product. The ammonium carbonate salt exhibits pesticidal activity, and is effective for inhibiting fungus growth and preventing spoilage of the crop product.

Abstract: The present invention is based upon the discovery that high levels of carbonate salts can be formulated with minor concentrations of phosphates (e.g., about 0.1 to 0.3 percent by weight as expressed as (P.sub.2 O.sub.5) ion) together with low levels of polycarboxylate homopolymers and copolymers (i.e., about 0.5 to 5.0 percent by weight) in a dishwashing detergent formulation while providing satisfactory cleaning without unacceptable spotting and filming and without the need to add a chlorinating agent.

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 to a rectangular venturi orifice and a fan-shaped outlet section which contains a passageway which diverges along substantially only one planar axis perpendicular to the planar axis 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. 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.

Abstract: The present invention relates to environmentally safe aqueous flux removing compositions for cleaning electronic circuit assemblies, such as printed circuit or printed wiring boards, during their fabrication. Alkaline salts are utilized preferably with various adjuvants, such as an anti-corrosion agent and antifoam agent to achieve a variety of objectives, among which are the removal of solder flux, oils, waxes, and greasy substances and adhesive and other residues.

Abstract: The present invention relates to environmentally safe aqueous cleaning compositions comprising alkaline salts, organic adjuvants and a hydrotrope comprised of alkali metal salts of carboxylic acids having a chain length of 7-13 carbon atoms so as to maintain the organic adjuvant in solution.

Abstract: A method of removing rosin soldering flux or other residues from a printed wiring board comprises directly adding to the wash water which contacts the boards a powdered cleaning composition which comprises water soluble alkaline salts. The method of directly adding the cleaning composition to the water supply in the form of a powder eliminates the need to incorporate organic stabilizers which previously have been required to maintain surfactants and the like in solution in aqueous concentrates. By reducing the organic content of the cleaning compositions, the aqueous effluents from the cleaning method have substantially reduced biological oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) levels.

Abstract: This invention relates to cosmetic stick antiperspirants which provide the user with smooth application, excellent antiperspirant efficacy plus deodorization, reduced residue when the composition is first applied to the skin after dry down, high temperature stability, and excellent cosmetics and aesthetics.

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a process for preparing a dietary fatty acid salt supplement composition which contains a combination of additional nutrient or medicament ingredients.The dietary composition can function as a rumen bypass animal feed supplement, and permit a beneficial increase in the nutrient fat content of the feed.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved process for the production of fatty acid metal salts. An essential feature of the process is the use of a combination of basic alkaline earth metal and alkali metal compounds as salt-forming reagents.

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a liquid nutrient formulation which is an aqueous suspension with a high content of nutrient ingredients, and optional ingredients such as medicaments.A primary ingredient of an invention formulation is one or more C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid alkali metal or ammonium salts suitable as a high energy supplement for ruminant feedstock.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment this invention provides an animal feed block which has a high content of C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid alkaline earth metal salt and nutrient carbohydrate.An invention feed block is suitable for free choice consumption by ruminants and other animals such as horses and house pets.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved process for the production of fatty acid metal salts. An essential feature of the process is the use of a combination of basic alkaline earth metal and alkali metal compounds as salt-forming reagents.A product of the invention process is a fatty acid salt dietary supplement composition which contains one or more additional biologically active nutrient or medicament ingredients.