Abstract: A method paring a stable, dilute aqueous solution of at least one 3-isothiazolone compound comprising 5-chloro-2-methyl-3-isothiazolone, the concentration of said compound(s) in said solution being about 0.5 to 5% by weight based on solution, comprising introducing about 0.1 to 5% by weight based on said solution, of a ferric salt as the stabilizer is disclosed. Dilute aqueous solutions of about 0.5 to 5.0 parts by weight of at least one 3-isothiazolone compound comprising 5-chloro-2-methyl-3-isothiazolone, about 0.1 to 2.5 parts by weight of a stabilizing, water soluble, non-chelated ferric salt, and about 92 to 99 parts by weight of aqueous solvent, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A peristaltic infusion pump. According to one embodiment, the pump comprises a tubing set and a pump adapted to receive the tubing set. The tubing set includes an elbow with indicating tabs for indicating the size of the tubing set. The pump determines the size of the tubing set from the indicating tabs on the tubing set.

Abstract: A waste decomposition system, having a container and an air circulation system integrated into the container. The air circulation system has a positive air pressure source; and a negative air pressure source. Also a method for decomposition of liquid and solid organic waste, including the steps of: (a) providing a container for collecting the waste; (b) forcing air through the waste with a positive air pressure source; (c) withdrawing air from the container with a negative air pressure source.

Abstract: A process for preventing precipitation of cimetidine from cimetidine injectables which involves thermally treating the cimetidine injectables, which are substantially free of precipitate, is described.

Abstract: A process for epoxidizing unsaturated polymers comprising reacting an unsaturated polymer with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of (a) tungstic acid or its metal salts, (b) phosphoric acid or its metal salts, and (c) at least one phase transfer catalyst.

Abstract: A method of providing curable elastomers crosslinked with the aid of metal salts of .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids and, optionally an alkyl aminoalkyl phenol vulcanization inhibitor, having improved adhesive properties is provided. The method of the invention yields cured rubber articles with markedly improved adhesion to metals and synthetic fibers, curable and cured elastomers prepared by the method, and articles comprising at least one polar surface and an adhering cured elastomer, are also provided.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 32 H, CH.sub.3 ;R.sub.2 =H, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl; andx=1-20; andprocess for preparing such compounds by reacting a compound of the formula ##STR2## with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of (a) tungstic acid or its metal salts, (b) phosphoric acid or its metal salts, and (c) at least one phase transfer catalyst.

Abstract: Curable and cured water based compositions having improved substrate adhesion, methods for their preparation and uses are provided. The coating and adhesive compositions comprise a water soluble compound, a metal salt of an .alpha., .beta.-ethylenically unsaturated compound, and a cure initiator. The compositions of the present invention are useful as substrate coating and adhesive compositions.

Abstract: An aqueous polymer dispersion containing polymer particles formed of at least two polymers, the polymer particles of the dispersion having a minimum film-forming temperature below 60.degree. C. and being formed of two different polymers namely polymer A having a glass transition temperature (T.sub.gA) of not more than 10.degree. C., and forming from 5 to 65% by weight of the total polymer; and polymer B having a glass transition temperature (T.sub.gB) of more than 25.degree. C., and forming from 5 to 65% by weight of the total polymer; together with a multifunctional material (C) present in an amount of from 5 to 70% by weight of the total polymer system.

Abstract: Solid, stable forms of 3-isothiazolone microbicidal compositions and articles using a carrier which functions to stabilize the microbicide against chemical decomposition at room temperature and at applications temperature.

Abstract: Curable and cured elastomer compositions, and methods for the preparation thereof, in which vulcanization is retarded by incorporating the acid salts of certain methyl substituted aminoalkyl phenols into the compositions to be vulcanized. The compositions include an elastomer, a scorch retarding effective amount of a phenolic scorch retarder acid salt, and a cure effective amount of a free radical generating compound.

Abstract: Synergistic microbicidal compositions are disclosed, comprising 4,5-dichloro-2-octyl-3-isothiazolone and one or more known microbicides for more effective, and broader control of microorganisms in various systems.

Abstract: Immunoassay for isothiazolones based on monoclonal antibodies that react with isothiazolones, particularly, 5-chloro-2-methyl-3-isothiazolone, hybridomas that produce such antibodies, especially ATCC HB 11435, a method of preparing an immunogenic conjugate of isothiazolones and a macromolecule carrier, a method of producing monoclonal antibodies reactive with isothiazolones, and compositions comprising monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies reactive with isothiazolones.

Abstract: The invention concerns a wood preservative composition consisting essentially of (a) 4,5-dichloro-2-n-3-isothiazolone and optionally one or more other preservative compounds; (b) a surfactant system consisting of at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of sulfates anionics, sulfonated anionics, sulfosuccinated anionics, quaternary ammonium cationics, and amphoterics; and (c) at least one non-polar organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of stabilizing solutions of 3-isothiazolone compounds using a stabilizing compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; and compositions which comprise 3-isothiazolone compound, solvent and stabilizing compound.

Abstract: Insecticidal compositions comprising a cytochrome P450 enzyme inhibitor compounds and an N,N'-dibenzoyl-N'-tert-alkyl-hydrazine have been discovered which exhibit enhanced efficacy over composition with an N,N'-dibenzoyl-N'-tert-alkylhydrazine alone.

Abstract: This invention relates to antimicrobial compounds of formula I, II, or III ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be taken together with the carbons to which they are attached to form a 5 to 7-membered carbocyclic ring and the ring may be aromatic;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8)alkyl, (C.sub.2 -C.sub.8)alkenyl, (C.sub.5 -C.sub.8)alkynyl, (C.sub.5 -C.sub.7)cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, (C.sub.7 -C.sub.10)aralkyl or substituted (C.sub.7 -C.sub.10)aralkyl, or a 5 to 8-membered heteroaryl having one or more heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen;R.sub.4 is an electron-withdrawing group selected from CN, NO.sub.2, P(O)(OR.sub.7).sub.2, P(S)(OR.sub.7).sub.2, COOR.sub.6, COR.sub.6, CONHR.sub.6, SOR.sub.6, SO.sub.2 R.sub.6, where R.sub.6 is hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8)alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, (C.sub.7 -C.sub.

Abstract: Insecticidal compositions comprising a cytochrome P450 enzyme inhibitor compounds and an N,N'-dibenzoyl-N'-tert-alkyl-hydrazine have been discovered which exhibit enhanced efficacy over composition with an N,N'-dibenzoyl-N'-tertalkylhydrazine alone.

Abstract: Synergistic microbicidal compositions are disclosed, comprising 2-methyl-3-isothiazolone and one or more of seven known microbicides for more effective, and broader control of microorganisms in various systems.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method of stabilizing of 3-isothiazolone solutions using bromate compounds by buffering the pH of the solution in the range of 4 to 5.1, and compositions which comprise 3-isothiazolone compound, bromate compound stabilizer, and sufficient buffer to maintain the pH in said range.