Abstract: Fungicidal compounds having the formula (I): ##STR1## in which any two of K, L and M are nitrogen and the other is CE; X and Y are independently hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-4 alkenyl, C.sub.2-4 alkynyl, C.sub.2-4 alkynyloxy, phenyl, benzyloxy, cyano, isocyano, thiocyanato, isothiocyanato, nitro, NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, NR.sup.1 OR.sup.2, N.sub.3, NHCOR.sup.1, NR.sup.1 CO.sub.2 R.sup.2, NHCONR.sup.1 R.sup.2, N.dbd.CHNR.sup.1 R.sup.2, NHSO.sub.2 R.sup.1, OR.sup.1, OCOR.sup.1, OSO.sub.2 R.sup.1, SR.sup.1, SOR.sup.1, SO.sub.2 R.sup.1, SO.sub.2 OR.sup.1,SO.sub.2 NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, COR.sup.1, CR.sup.1 .dbd.NOR.sup.2, CHR.sup.1 CO.sub.2 R.sup.2, CO.sub.2 R.sup.1, CONR.sup.1 R.sup.2, CSNR.sup.1 R.sup.2, CH.sub.3 O.sub.2 C.C:CH.OCH.sub.

Abstract: A process for the production and use of a xylanase enzyme, having a high specific activity, of use in the treatment and/or biobleaching of chemical pulps is described. The enzyme provides for a more commercially feasible process for the treatment of pulps, and lignocellulosic materials in general, which process provides improved results in delignification and brightening over conventional bleaching process, together with reduced bleaching chemical consumption and environmental impact.

Abstract: Substituted benzyl carbamates of the formula ##STR1## in which: R is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, trifluoromethyl, cyano, NO.sub.2, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkyloxy, phenoxy, pyridyloxy, and substituted phenoxy and substituted pyridyloxy substituted with one or more members of the group consisting of halogen and trifluoromethyl;R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; andR.sub.2 is a member selected from the group consisting of pyridyl, phenyl and substituted pyridyl and substituted phenyl substituted with one or more of the group consisting of H, cyano, halogen,C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl;and their use as herbicides are disclosed herein.

Abstract: It has now been discovered that the undesirable odor in thiocarbamate compounds can be suppressed or mostly eliminated by the process of this invention. Generally, the process of this invention involves mixing an aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite or chloramine-B with the odorous thiocarbamate compound for a sufficient period of time, followed by a second step of mixing citric acid, maleic acid or oxalic acid with the treated thiocarbamate compound to eliminate chlorodialkylamine compounds produced in the first step.

Abstract: Phenyl substituted heterocyclic compounds having insecticidal activity have the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted pyridone, thiopyridone, pyrimidinthione, pyrimidinone, pyrazole, imidazole or triazole group; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, haloalkyl, nitro, cyano or a group --CX--NY.sup.1 Y.sup.2 ; R.sup.3 and R.sup.5 are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sup.4 is halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy or S(O).sub.n R.sup.6 ; and Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 are independently selected from hydrogen, nitro, amino or optionally substituted alkyl or Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an aliphatic heterocyclic group or form the group .dbd.CHY.sup.3 or Y.sup.1 is hydrogen and Y.sup.2 is alkoxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, optionally substituted aralkyl or --S(O).sub.n R.sup.6.

Abstract: A particulate composition comprising an isothiazolinone or isothiazolothione or a salt or complex thereof and a water soluble metal salt. The salt is typically a metal salt, for example the sodium salt of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one and the water soluble metal salt is particularly an alkali metal salt such as disodium hydrogen phosphate. A preferred composition can be obtained by stirring together an isothiazolinone or isothiazolothione, a base and an alkali metal phosphate in the presence of water until a dry particulate product is obtained. The particulate product is typically highly and rapidly soluble in water and may be stored in a container formed from a water soluble material, for example a bag formed from polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: An interactive sculptural composition comprising a support member and at least one design member matingly attached thereto. The support member defines a plurality of parallel channels and possesses a multiplicity of projections arranged into rows parallel to the channels with at least one row of projections being present between each adjacent channel. The design member is matingly attached to the support member by either: (1) inserting at least one of the projections of the support member through a hole in the design member or (2) inserting a first edge of the design member into a first channel of the support member and inserting a second edge of the design member into a second, adjacent channel of the support member.

Abstract: A composition comprising a chelating compound which is a macrocyclic compound containing at least two coordinating centers in the ring, at least one of which is a neutral base moiety, and an organic acid containing at least one alkyl or alkenyl group containing 8 or more carbon atoms. The macrocyclic compound contains at least 10 ring atoms and especially at least 12 ring atoms. The neutral base moiety is typically a nitrogen moiety. Preferably there are at least four coordinating centers at least two of which are neutral base moities. The acid can be an alkyl or alkenyl substituted acid for example a long chain carboxylic acid. The composition can be used as an extractant system for the selective extraction of metals from an aqueous phase into an organic phase.

Abstract: An herbicide compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy, nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl, or R.sup.a SO.sub.n -- wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms;R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are oxo;R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.6 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms;R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n -- wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A compound is a condensate of 1,2,3-trihydroxybenzene with an aldehyde. The condensate is a macrocyclic compound such as a cyclic tetramer. The aldehyde is preferably a long-chain aldehyde such as hexanal, dodecanal or tetradecanal. The condensate can be used as an anti-wear additive in hydrocarbon liquids such as liquid paraffin or as an anti-corrosion additive. The condensate can be prepared by reacting 1,2,3-trihydroxybenzene with an equimolar quantity of an aldehyde in the presence of an acid.

Abstract: Novel fungicidal pyridyl cyclopropane carboxamidines having the general structural formula ##STR1## and tautomers thereof wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, pyridyl, substituted pyridyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, acyl, carbamoyl, sulfonyl and cyano;R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy and C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkenyloxy;R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl;R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl;and fungicidally acceptable organic and inorganic salts thereof.

Abstract: Melt cocrystallized sorbitol/xylitol offers improved processing properties relative to blends of crystalline sorbitol and crystalline xylitol. Also disclosed are ingestible compositions, such as tablets and chewing gum, comprising melt cocrystallized sorbitol/xylitol as well as a process for the production thereof.

Abstract: A composition for external use contains at least one active ingredient and a capped ethoxylated alcohol of the formula RO(EO).sub.x R.sup.1 where R and R.sup.1 are both hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon and x is at least two. R is preferably a higher alkyl group and R.sup.1 is a lower alkyl group. X is preferably at least 4. The ethoxylated alcohol is typically used in an amount to provide a soothing effect. The ethoxylated alcohol may be incorporated into cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions such as shaving cream, pre- and after-shave lotions, sunburn lotions, lotions and creams for chapped lips etc., insect bite lotions etc., mouth wash, and anti-perspirant.

Abstract: A composition comprises an isothiazolinone or an isothiazolothione and a substituted urea or a halogen-containing aromatic alkyl sulphoxide or sulphone. The isothiazolinone derivative can be 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one. The substituted urea may be 3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1-1-dimethylurea. The sulphoxide or sulphone may be a sulphone derivative such as di-iodomethyl-4-methylphenyl sulphone. A useful composition comprises 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one and the specified urea or sulphone derivative. The composition may include other materials including other compounds having anti-microbial properties.

Abstract: A compound of the general formula ##STR1## or a salt or complex thereof, in which X, Y and Z are all optionally substituted carbon atoms and R is hydrogen, optionally substituted hydrocarbyl or acyl or --COOR.sup.7 and R.sup.7 is hydrocarbyl has anti-microbial properties. Particular examples are compounds in which X is --CH.sub.2 -- or --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 -- and Y and Z are both --CH.sub.2 -- or X is is --CH.sub.2 -- and Y and Z are carbon atoms of a benzene ring. The zinc complexes have useful properties.

Abstract: Polymers having pendent cationic quaternary nitrogen containing groups form salts with allantoin which provide for a film forming moisture barrier in skin conditioning lotions, ointments, cosmetics conditioning treatments, and pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: A bromo-nitro compound of the general formula ##STR1## where R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can be hydrogen, or a hydrocarbyl group and R can also be R.sup.3 CO or R.sup.3 NHCO and n has a value of at least one. R and R.sup.1 can both be hydrogen. The value of n is typically one. Compounds of this type have anti-microbial properties, expecially anti-bacterial properties. The compounds can be used as industrial biocides, especially in water treatment.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is an aralkyl group and R.sup.2 is COOR.sup.2 hydrogen or a monovalent organic group attached through a carbon atom and preferably is a hydrocarbon group, and n is one or two. Typically R.sup.2 is a lower alkyl group. The compound is prepared from the corresponding sulphide compound by oxidation, for example using hydrogen peroxide. The compound can be directly amidated to the corresponding amide which is a precursor for tri- and tetramethyleneisothiazolin-3-ones.

Abstract: Sunscreen compositions are described which contain certain bis-1,3-diketone derivatives of cyclohexane when incorporated in a carrier in amounts ranging from 0.1-50% by weight.

Abstract: A process for extracting metal values such as gallium and/or indium from aqueous solutions by contacting said solutions with a water immiscible organic solvent having dissolved therein a heterocyclic thione.