Abstract: The present invention relates to composite absorbent structures suitable for incorporation into absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, diapers, training pants and the like. Such structures comprise webs of entangled blown microfibers, substantially non-absorbent crimped staple fibers, particles of certain types of hydrogel-forming polymeric gelling agents and hydrophilizing agent. Such composite web structures of this construction have especially desirable comfort, integrity and absorbency characteristics.

Abstract: This invention provides novel, highly absorbent pectin-containing vegetable materials, and a process for making these materials by incorporating into pectin-containing vegetable materials substituents which contain cation exchange groups. The present invention further provides absorbent structures containing these materials, as well as disposable absorbent procuts containing the materials or absorbent structures of the present invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral compositions comprising certain organic peroxy acid antigingivitis agents and a source of F.sup.- fluoride ions as an anticaries agent. Organic peroxy acid-based antigingivitis agents useful in the present invention include monoperphthalic acid and its derivatives, and 1,12-dodecanedioic peroxy acid and its derivatives. Sources of F.sup.- fluoride ions for use in the present invention include sodium fluoride, stannous fluoride, strontium fluoride, indium fluoride, and amine fluorides.The present invention further relates to methods for treating or preventing diseases of the oral cavity in humans or lower animals with reduced staining of the teeth or dentures. These methods comprise topically applying to the oral surfaces of the human or lower animal a safe and effective amount of a composition of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel specifically-substituted phenyl compounds, especially substituted di-tert-butyl phenol derivatives, which are effective as anti-inflammatory, analgesic and/or antipyretic agents. These phenyl compounds are substituted with a low molecular weight alkyl chain which terminates in a specific unsaturated functional group. These unsaturated functionalities are --C.tbd.CH, C.dbd.CH.sub.2, C.dbd.C.dbd.CH.sub.2, and aldehydes in the form of their acetals.The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions which contain an anti-inflammatory agent of the present invention and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier.Finally, the present invention relates to methods for treating diseases characterized by inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, in humans or lower animals.

Abstract: Absorbent articles containing both pH control agents and substantially water-insoluble, highly neutralized hydrogel material as a fluid-absorbing polymer are disclosed. By placing pH control agents and hydrogel in distinct discrete zones within the article, absorbent products such as diapers can be realized which are highly effective for absorbing discharged body fluids and which also serve to prevent or reduce diaper rash.

Abstract: The present invention provides absorbent articles, such as disposable diapers, which utilize substantially water-insoluble hydrogel material to enhance the absorbent capacity of such articles. In these articles, the hydrogel material, combined in particulate form with hydrophilic fiber material, is primarily placed in a lower fluid storage layer of the absorbent core of the article. Such a fluid storage lower layer of the absorbent core is placed underneath an upper, preferably larger, fluid acquisition/distribution layer containing little or no hydrogel. This lower fluid storage layer is positioned in such a manner that at least about 75% of the hydrogel in the lower layer is found in the front two-thirds of the absorbent article and such that at least about 55% of the hydrogel in the lower layer is found in the front half of the absorbent article. Absorbent articles of this type make especially effective and efficient use of the hydrogel material and may also provide a diaper rash control benefit.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for treating or preventing anaerobe infections in humans and lower animals. This invention further relates to compositions and kits useful for treating or preventing anaerobe infections according to the method of the present invention.

Abstract: Provided herein are ether carboxylate builder compositions comprising a combination of tartrate monosuccinic acid (or salts thereof) and tartrate disuccinic acid (or salts thereof). Such mixtures can be prepared by reacting water-soluble, mixed maleic acid salts with mixed tartaric acid salts. Both components of the resulting ether carboxylate mixture act as sequestering agents and are useful as detergency builders. Detergent and laundry additive compositions incorporating these ether carboxylates can be prepared without use of detergent builder components containing phosphorus or nitrogen.

Abstract: Disposable absorbent articles having an ion-exchanging topsheet are disclosed. By using topsheets which release protons upon exposure to body fluids, absorbent articles such as diapers can be realized which are effective for absorbing discharged body waste and which also are effective for lowering skin pH within the acid range. Lowering of skin pH to values within the range of from about 3.0 to 5.5, can serve to prevent or reduce diaper rash.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved hydrogel-forming polymer compositions which can be used as absorbents in absorbent structures and absorbent articles such as diapers, sanitary napkins and the like. Such hydrogel-forming polymer compositions are substantially water-insoluble, slightly cross-linked, partially neutralized polymers which are prepared from unsaturated polymerizable, acid group-containing monomers and cross-linking agents. These hydrogel-forming polymer materials, upon imbibing fluids, form hydrogels. Such polymer materials have relatively high gel volume and relatively high gel strength as measured by shear modulus of the hydrogel which forms therefrom. Such polymer materials also contain relatively low levels of extractable polymer material which can be extracted therefrom by contact with synthetic urine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to textile treating compositions which are especially useful for treating textiles in the rinse cycle of a textile laundering operation to provide improved fabric softening and conditioning benefits. The textile treatment compositions comprise a substantially water-insoluble cationic fabric softening agent in combination with a substantially saturated lipid component containing one or more phosphoglycerides. The present invention further relates to a method for softening and conditioning textiles by treating the textiles, preferably during the rinse cycle of a textile laundering operation, with a combination of the softening agent and substantially saturated lipid component.

Abstract: Improved topical pharmaceutical compositions containing a pharmaceutically-active agent and the penetration enhancing agent 1-dodecylazacycloheptan-2-one are disclosed. This agent is used at selected levels in combination with certain C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 diols or a 1-substituted azacycloalkyl-2-one. This composition provides marked transepidermal and percutaneous delivery of the selected pharmaceutically-active agent. A method of treating certain pathologies and conditions responsive to the selected active, systemically or locally, is also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for the treatment and prevention of diaper rash and diaper dermatitis caused by the prolonged contact of human skin with body waste are disclosed. The methods of the present invention employ the topical application of a minimum inhibitory concentration of a pharmaceutically-acceptable lipase-inhibiting agent to the area in need of such treatment, or the area where prevention is desired. The lipase-inhibiting agent is preferably a water-soluble metallic salt, such as ZnCl.sub.2, and is preferably applied in combination with a barrier-like vehicle. The effectiveness of these methods is surprising in light of the present confusion and controversy surrounding the actual causes of diaper rash, and the heretofore unrecognized role of lipase as a factor in the cause of diaper rash and diaper dermatitis.

Abstract: Topical pharmaceutical compositions containing a corticosteroid component and a penetration-enhancing vehicle are disclosed. The vehicle comprises a binary combination of a C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 diol and a "cell-envelope disordering compound". The vehicle provides marked transepidermal and percutaneous delivery of corticosteroids. A method of treating certain rheumatic and inflammatory conditions, systemically or locally, is also disclosed.

Abstract: Topical pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pharmaceutically-active agent and a novel, penetration-enhancing vehicle or carrier are disclosed. The vehicle or carrier comprises a binary combination of N-(2-Hydroxyethyl) pyrrolidone and a "cell-envelope disordering compound". The compositions provide marked transepidermal and percutaneous delivery of the active selected. A method of treating certain pathologies and conditions responsive to the selected active, systemically or locally, is also disclosed.

Abstract: Organic compound mixtures enriched in meta-isopropylphenol are prepared by alkylating phenol with isopropanol or propylene to form mixtures of isopropylphenol isomers and by subsequently selectively cracking the para-isopropylphenol isomer from such a mixture over a ZSM-5 type cracking catalyst. Concentration of the para-isomer is thereby selectively reduced relative to the meta-isomer and the meta-isopropylphenol isomer can be further separated from the remaining mixture by fractionation procedures.

Abstract: A process is disclosed whereby benzene is brought into contact with propylene, in the presence of a specified type of crystalline zeolite catalyst, to produce isopropylbenzene. The preferred zeolite catalysts are those having a silica to alumina ratio of at least about 12 and a constraint index, as herein defined, within the approximate range of 1-12. The process may be carried out in the liquid or the vapor phase at temperatures of from about 100.degree. C. to about 300.degree. C. and pressures ranging from 10.sup.5 N/m.sup.2 to 6.times.10.sup.6 N/m.sup.2.

Abstract: A zeolite catalyst composition suitable for para-selective conversion of substituted aromatic compounds, e.g., to dialkylbenzene compounds rich in the 1,4-dialkylbenzene isomer. Such a composition comprises a zeolite catalyst having a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least 12 and a constraint index of about 1-12, and a minor amount, e.g., at least at 0.25 weight percent of one or more of the alkali metals (e.g., Li, Na, K, Cs) and optionally phosphorus, said alkali metals and phosphorus being present in the catalyst at least in part in the form of their oxides.

Abstract: Phenol is catalytically alkylated with an isopropanol or propylene alkylating agent to form high yields of an isopropylphenol product enriched in the para-isomer of isopropylphenol. Such an alkylation process is carried out under catalytic alkylation conditions including a temperature of from about 200.degree. C. to 300.degree. C. and contact with a crystalline zeolite catalyst having a silica to alumina molar ratio of at least about 12 and a constraint index of about 1 to 12.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved hydrogel-forming polymer compositions which can be used as absorbents in absorbent structures and absorbent articles such as diapers, sanitary napkins and the like. Such hydrogel-forming polymer compositions are substantially water-insoluble, slightly cross-linked, partially neutralized polymers which are prepared from unsaturated polymerizable, acid group-containing monomers and cross-linking agents. These hydrogel-forming polymer materials, upon imbibing fluids, form hydrogels. Such polymer materials have relatively high gel volume and relatively high gel strength as measured by shear modulus of the hydrogen which forms therefrom. Such polymer materials also contain relatively low levels of extractable polymer material which can be extracted therefrom by contact with synthetic urine.