Abstract: This invention relates to substituted dihydropyridazinones, pyridazinones and related compounds, of the formula ##STR1## wherein A, Q, D and R.sup.1 are as defined within, compositions containing these compounds and methods of controlling agricultural and mammalian fungal diseases.

Abstract: New and improved compositions comprising particulates and an effective amount of manganese chloride to reduce significantly the wetting time and/or the dispersion time of said particulates relative to said time(s) in the absence of said salt(s) have been discovered. Methods for reducing the wetting time of particulates in liquid have also been discovered.

Abstract: Certain N-acetonyl-substituted-amides of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is a heterocycle, a phenylalkyl, a phenylalkoxy, naphthyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkyl, haloalkyl or alkenyl group; X, Y and Z are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, cyano, thiocyano, isothiocyano, methylsulfonyloxy, thio(C.sub.1 -C.sub.2)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2)alkoxy, carbamoyl, dithiocarbamoyl, hydroxy, azide, trifluoromethylcarboxy, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylcarbonyloxy, phenylcarbonyloxy, phenoxy, thiophenyl, imidazolyl or triazolyl group as described herein; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl group; and compositions containing these amides are fungicidally active, particularly against phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for improving the water-whitening resistance of a pressure sensitive adhesive containing an aqueous latex emulsion and water-soluble ions by removing the water-soluble ions and adjusting the pH of the pressure sensitive adhesive formulation to at least about 6.0. The preferred method of removing the water-soluble ions is to contact either the aqueous latex emulsion, the formulated pressure sensitive adhesive containing the aqueous latex emulsion, or both with ion exchange resin. The product produced by the process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for dispersing ceramic materials in aqueous media is disclosed. The method uses water-soluble polymers as dispersants and may be used for dispersing various classes of ceramic materials, including oxide, carbide, and nitride ceramics. The method is useful for dispersing ceramic materials known to present difficulties in forming aqueous dispersions. The polymeric dispersant may be made using conventional polymerization techniques such as solution polymerization.

Abstract: Certain N-acetonyl-substituted-amides of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is a heterocycle, a phenylalkyl, a phenylalkoxy, naphthyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkyl, haloalkyl or alkenyl group; X, Y and Z are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, cyano, thiocyano, isothiocyano, methylsulfonyloxy, thio(C.sub.1 -C.sub.2)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2)alkoxy, carbamoyl, dithiocarbamoyl, hydroxy, azide, trifluoromethylcarboxy, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylcarbonyloxy, phenylcarbonyloxy, phenoxy, thiophenyl, imidazolyl or triazolyl group as described herein; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl group; and compositions containing these amides are fungicidally active, particularly against phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: A device for coupling light from a light source to one or more light pipes is described. The device allows for direction of light from a single source through multiple light pipes with minimal loss of light. The device also minimizes heating of the light pipes and provides for an even light intensity distribution over several light pipe surfaces. Potential applications include automotive lighting and interior lighting.

Abstract: 2-aryl-2-cyano-2-(aryloxyalkyl)ethyl-1,2,4-triazoles of the formula ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.2 are optionally substituted aryl groups which may or may not be different, R is hydrogen or alkyl, n is an integer of at least one, and the agronomically acceptable enantiomorphs, acid addition salts and metal salt complexes thereof, compositions containing these compounds and their uses as fungicides, particularly against phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: New and improved compositions comprising particulates and an effective amount of one or more effective salt(s) to reduce significantly the wetting time and/or the dispersion time of said particulates relative to said time(s) in the absence of said salt(s) have been discovered. Methods for reducing the wetting time of particulates in liquid have also been discovered.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for the production of triazoles of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Z is an optionally substituted (C.sub.6 -C.sub.10)aryl group; R is a hydrogen atom, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkyl group, a (C.sub.3 -C.sub.8) cycloalkyl group, a (C.sub.2 -C.sub.8)alkenyl group, a (C.sub.5 -C.sub.8) cycloalkenyl group, a (C.sub.2 to C.sub.8)alkenyl group, an optionally substituted (C.sub.7 to C.sub.14)aralkyl group, a (C.sub.2 to C.sub.4)alkynoxy group, an optionally substituted (C.sub.6 to C.sub.10)aryloxy group or a hydroxy group;Q is an optionally substituted 1-(1,2,4-triazolyl) or 4-(1,2,4-triazolyl);X is hydrogen or CN;m is zero or one;n is one or twothe triazoles are provided in higher yields than previously obtained. The improved yields are obtained by the incremental or continuous addition of triazole salts to compounds having the formula: ##STR2## and m, n, R, X, Y, and Z are the same as defined above.

Abstract: This invention relates to glutarimide compounds exhibiting herbicidal activity having the structure ##STR1## wherein A is carbonyl, thiocarbonyl or methylene, Al is carbonyl or methylene, Q is O or (CH.sub.2).sub.n where n is 0 or 1, D is CH or N and R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, T, X, Y and Z are as defined within, compositions containing these compounds and methods of using these compounds as herbicides and algicides.

Abstract: A crosslinkable polymeric emulsion has a pH from about 1.5 to about 8.5 and includes a carboxyl-substituted latex polymer dispersed in an aqueous medium, an Iron (III) compound and an amount of a stabilizer, selected from the group consisting of nonionic surfactants and protective colloids, effective to sterically stabilize the emulsion. A method for making a crosslinked polymer film includes forming a layer of the crosslinkable polymer emulsion and drying the layer to form the crosslinked polymer film wherein the film is ionically crosslinked between carboxyl substituent groups of the polymer by Iron (III) cations. A crosslinking agent for carboxyl-substituted polymers includes particles of a water-insoluble Iron (III) compound having an average maximum characteristic linear dimension of less than or equal to about 5 microns.

Abstract: A class of novel heterocyclicacetonitriles which is useful in the control of fungi, especially bitunicate asci and unitunicate asci, has been discovered. These compounds are of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2 are substituted or unsubstituted aryl groups; Het is a six-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring; n is the integer 2 or 3; and the agronomically acceptable enantiomorphs, acid addition salts and metal complexes thereof.

Abstract: 2-Aryl or 2-heterocyclyl-2, 2-disubstituted ethyl-1,2,4-triazoles have been shown to have fungicidal activity.

Abstract: This invention provides hydrolytically labile polyamide compositions and articles containing an ester derived moiety in the polymer backbone which will degrade after exposure to water over long periods of time.

Abstract: Fungicidal heterocyclic silyl compounds of the general formula ##STR1## have been discovered wherein Het is a six membered heterocyclic moiety; R is hydrogen or a trisubstituted silyl group; R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, arylalkyl or pyridyl groups; m is 0 or 1 and n is zero, one or two.

Abstract: The invention describes plastic automobile windows that are safe during side impact collisions, including a method for installing the windows into the motor vehicle. The mounting system and window material will contain an occupant in a vehicle at low to moderate head impact velocities. The occupant is not subjected to head injuries. The occupant is not subject to lacerations.The window design uses a high modulus transparent thermoplastic, having an abrasion resistant coating. The window is attached to the window opening in a motor vehicle by using one of several mounting techniques as described herein. For fixed windows, the mounting systems will bond the window to the vehicle under normal operating conditions and provide a weather seal. For a movable window, the window frame will be equipped with a sliding track and provide a weather seal. A groove or notch in the window material inward from the edge in combination with the mounting systems enhance a safe release of the plastic window.

Abstract: A class of novel heterocyclicacetonitriles which is useful in the control of fungi, especially bitunicate asci and unitunicate asd, has been discovered. These compounds are of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2 are substituted or unsubstituted aryl groups; Het is a six-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring; n is the integer 2 or 3; and the agronomically acceptable enantiomorphs, add addition salts and metal complexes thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to glutarimide compounds exhibiting herbicidal activity having the structure ##STR1## wherein A is carbonyl, thiocarbonyl or methylene, A.sup.1 is carbonyl or methylene, Q is O or (CH.sub.2).sub.n where n is 0 or 1, D is CH or N and R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, T, X, Y and Z are as defined within, compositions containing these compounds and methods of using these compounds as herbicides and algicides.

Abstract: Novel and improved fungicidal dithiocarbamate particulate compositions comprising one or more components selected from dithiocarbamates and bisdithiocarbamoyl disulfides and an effective amount of moisture content to significantly enhance the flowability of the particulate composition, reduce the dustiness of the composition, increase the bulk density of the composition and/or reduce the ethylenethiourea content of the composition. Methods for producing such particulate compositions are presented wherein controlled slurry production and spray-drying are effective in producing such compositions.