Abstract: Hydraulically applied fiber matrix compositions for use on soils include a water-soluble, crosslinkable, hydratable gum, and a compound capable of crosslinking the water-soluble, crosslinkable, hydratable gum. The compositions may further include hydrocolloids and mulch. The hydraulically applied fiber matrix compositions are useful for hydroseeding and soil stabilization.

Abstract: Hydraulically applied fiber matrix compositions for use on soils include a water-soluble, crosslinkable, hydratable gum, and a compound capable of crosslinking the water-soluble, crosslinkable, hydratable gum. The compositions my further include hydrocolloids and mulch. The hydraulically applied fiber matrix compositions are useful for hydroseeding and soil stabilization.

Abstract: A method of binding leaves or other organic debris utilizing an adhesive composition comprising a water soluble or dispersible polymer. The method includes the step of coating upwardly facing leaves and/or other organic debris with an adhesive composition to bond them together into larger sections. The adhesive composition includes an anti-slip additive to counter slipperiness of the pile when wet.

Abstract: A modified starch polymer derived from an unmodified starch having an amylopectin content of at least 80% by weight. The starch is modified by crosslinking with epichlorohydrin, the amount of epichlorohydrin crosslinking being equivalent to that which is obtained when a crosslinking reaction is subjected to a Brabender viscosity which reaches a maximum value and then is reduced with further crosslinking from its maximum to a value which is no more than 50% of the maximum value, and is carboxymethylated with a degree of substitution of at least 0.1 carboxymethyl groups per anhydroglucose unit. Fermentation stability is obtained when the degree of carboxymethyl substitution is about 0.4 or more. The modified starch polymer may also be hydroxypropylated. The modified starch polymers provide improved high temperature fluid loss performance when incorporated into well drilling fluids.