Abstract: The invention is directed to the functionality and performance of superdisintegrants in orally disintegrating tablets (ODT). The invention can be an aged direct compression ODT having between about 0.3% to about 2% (wt/wt) sodium croscarmellose relative to the total weight of the ODT, a polyol matrix, optionally a lubricant, and an active pharmaceutical or nutraceutical ingredient, in which after storage for four months the ODT has a disintegration time using an excess water test that is less than 30 seconds and a tensile strength greater than 0.5 MPa. The invention is also directed to a direct compression ODT, consisting essentially of about 0.5% to 2.0% sodium croscarmellose, from 0.1% to 2.0% lubricant, an API, up to 10% (wt/wt) microcrystalline cellulose, optionally one or more colorants, sweeteners, fragrances, flavor compounds, and/or flavor blockers, and the balance spray-dried mannitol.

Abstract: Compositions containing calcium phosphate and microcrystalline cellulose are useful as excipients in the preparation of solid dosage forms containing active pharmaceutical ingredients, particularly those prepared by processes involving multiple compaction steps. The recompactibility performance of such compositions is improved through the use of calcium phosphate having a relatively small particle size, e.g., a median particle size of not more than about 20 microns or not more than about 10 microns.

Abstract: Certain novel N-(heteroarylalkyl)alkanediamine derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal and acaricidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula I: wherein Ar, a, b, c, T, W, Y, R, Rf, Rg, Rh, Ri, Rj, Rk, Rm, Rn, and R7 are fully described herein. In addition, compositions comprising an insecticidally effective amount of at least one compound of formula I, and optionally, an effective amount of at least one of a second compound, with at least one insecticidally compatible carrier are also disclosed; along with methods of controlling insects comprising applying said compositions to a locus where insects are present or are expected to be present.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bed bug capturing device comprising: (a) a bed bug attractant element comprising (i) a heavier than air organic chemical which attracts bed bugs; and (ii) a means for producing air flow such that the air movement from the device has a face velocity of between about 5 and about 50 ml/cm2/min; and (b) a trap element. Preferably, such means of producing air flow is a fan.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an ampoule for the storage and dispersion of a volatile liquid comprised of (a) an outer shell composed of an impermeable material and defining at least one opening; (b) a porous diffusion member defining an internal reservoir positioned inside said outer shell; (c) a volatile liquid contained within such internal reservoir; and (d) a film member adhered to said outer shell and covering said at least one opening; wherein said film member is disposed such that an air space is present between said porous diffusion member and said film member; and wherein said porous diffusion member is configured such that molecules of the volatile liquid can only enter into said air space via diffusion through said porous diffusion member. Such ampoules are particularly suited for the storage and dispersion of organic chemicals useful as bed bug attractants, especially where such attractants are formulated in a highly volatile liquid, such as a C8-C12 alkane.

Abstract: Ant foods mixed together in a matrix suitable to be used as baits for ants are provided. This ant matrix is preferred by ants over naturally-occurring foods such as other known ant matrices. It comprises protein, carbohydrate, fat and sterol as ant-preferred nutrients and uric acid as a bait enhancing agent is carried in a unique gel system that is specifically attractive to insects. Methods of controlling ants using such matrices to deliver ant toxins are also provided.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a seamless alginate capsule having a film encapsulating a fill material, in which the film comprises alginate, noncrystallizing plasticizer, and glycerol and in which a ratio by weight of noncrystallizing plasticizer to glycerol in the film is between about 1:1 and about 8:1. The invention is also directed to a method of making the seamless alginate capsules and to capsules made by the method. The capsules have excellent breaking strength and are resistant to oxidation of the fill material.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dried seamless capsule comprising an alginate shell membrane encapsulating fill material, wherein: (i) said alginate shell membrane comprises a polyvalent metal ion alginate having: (a) an average M content of from 50%-62% by weight based on the weight of the M and G content, and (b) a viscosity of 35 to 80 cps when measured as a monovalent metal ion alginate in a 3.5% water solution at 20° C. using a Brookfield LV viscometer at 60 rpm and spindle #1; (ii) said alginate shell membrane encapsulates an oil present in an amount of at least 50% by weight of said fill material; (iii) said dried seamless capsule has a disintegration time of less than 12 minutes in an intestinal buffer after pretreatment for 20 minutes in a solution of 0.1 M NaCl and HCl, pH of 3, at 37° C.; and (iv) said dried seamless capsule has a dry break force strength of at least 7 kg. The present invention is also directed to methods of making and using such dried seamless capsules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insecticidal composition of bifenthrin and acetamiprid with significantly improved knockdown and mortality characteristics when applied to general household pests.

Abstract: Dispersions that comprise insoluble alginate/gelling ion particles in an alginate solution, wherein the dispersion exhibits less than 10% of final gel storage modulus after one minute in the absence of addition of non-gelling cations are disclosed. Kits and compositions for making such dispersions are disclosed and methods for making and using the dispersions, and the components used in the dispersions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bed bug capturing device comprising: (a) a bed bug attractant element; and (b) a deadfall capturing element comprising at least one pathway comprising: (i) an upwardly sloped segment; (ii) a downwardly sloped segment having an outer portion; and (iii) a deadfall trap area: characterized in that the upwardly sloped segment and at least the outer portion of the downwardly sloped segment possesses an average surface roughness of at least about 2.5 micrometers.

Abstract: Compositions containing microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose ether, and salt are provided together with methods for making them. Additionally, there are also described edible food products and industrial suspensions formed from these compositions.

Abstract: Problems with incipiently gelling alginate or low-methoxy pectate sols in a bath of an aqueous solution containing calcium ions are reduced by having in the bath a perforated support surface which can be oscillated. The surface is preferably oscillated horizontally and vertically and preferably these oscillations are synchronised. Transport means to remove the product from the bath can be provided at one end of the bath. It is advantageous to ensure that at the beginning of the vertical oscillation the horizontal oscillation is in the direction of such transport means. Portions of the sol can be formed by extrusion either below or above the surface of the bath. The process is particularly useful for sols which have a sugar content greater than 10%. The invention also provides equipment comprising such a perforated support surface.

Abstract: Combustion flue gas containing SOX is treated to remove SOX using a dry particulate sorbent injection procedure in which a sodium-based sorbent precursor is calcined immediately prior to its introduction into the flue gas stream, to activate the sorbent for reaction with SOX. The sorbent precursor is a NaHCO3-containing compound, and trona is preferred as the sorbent precursor.

Abstract: Ultra-fine microcrystalline cellulose compositions are disclosed which comprise co-attrited microcrystalline cellulose and a hydrocolloid. The compositions have a mean particle size of less than 10 microns. The compositions are prepared by subjecting a high solids mixture of microcrystalline cellulose and a hydrocolloid to high shear forces in the presence of an anti slip agent preferably an aqueous solution of an inorganic salt. The compositions are especially useful in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic and industrial applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides an herbicidal composition comprising a first herbicide and a second herbicide in which the first herbicide is 2,4-dinitro-N3,N3-dipropyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-benzenediamine and N-[2,4-dichloro-5-[4-(difluoromethyl)-4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl]phenyl]methanesulfonamide and a method of use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling carpenter ants comprising applying an insecticidally effective amount of a composition comprising: 1) a solid granular support and 2) a mixture of zeta-cypermethrin and bifenthrin to a locus where ant control is needed or expected to be needed. The insecticidal solid granular compositions exhibit quick knockdown of carpenter ants and harvester ants.

Abstract: The present invention provides an herbicidal method for selective pre- and post-emergence control of broadleaf and grass weeds by applying a synergistic herbicidal composition, wherein the composition comprises a mixture of sulfentrazone and dithiopyr.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of protecting a man made structure containing wood and cellulose materials from subterranean termite damage, including reducing termite tubing on building surfaces, comprising applying a termiticidal composition in a band to the lowest portions of the interior and/or exterior surfaces of the structure, wherein the composition comprises a bifenthrin component.

Abstract: The present invention provides an herbicidal method for selective post-emergence control of broadleaf weeds by applying a synergistic herbicidal composition, wherein the composition comprises a mixture of sulfentrazone and metsulfuron methyl.