Abstract: An epoxy resin composition for semiconductor encapsulation use comprising an epoxy resin, a phenol resin, and an inorganic filler is improved by blending therein a component which is obtained by copolymerizing or homopolymerizing a reactive monomer having a vinyl group and an epoxy or phenolic hydroxyl group in a molecule thereof with or preferably in the presence of a thermoplastic elastomer or organic synthetic rubber. Alternatively, the modifying component (C) is obtained by copolymerizing a reactive monomer and a silane monomer with or preferably in the presence of a thermoplastic elastomer or organic synthetic rubber. The composition cures to products having improved thermal shock resistance and adherence.

Abstract: A hair strengthening relaxing composition comprising a cationic polyquaternary polymer that is the product of a condensation reaction of a lower dialkylamine (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), a difunctional epoxy compound and a third reactant selected from the group consisting of ammonia, primary amines, alkylene diamines having two to six carbon atoms, and polyamines; and a high-alkalinity hair relaxing agent.

Abstract: Taste masked effervescent microcapsules are provided each microcapsule containing an effervescent admixture of sodium bicarbonate and citric acid microencapsulated with ethylcellulose, the effervescent microcapsules being useful in formulating taste masked effervescent chewable tablets also containing microencapsulated, unpleasant tasting drugs such as non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory, NSAID drugs.

Abstract: The invention provides oral controlled-release preparations suitable to deliver drugs to different sites of gastrointestinal tract and suitable to control the release rate of drugs. As a first function, targeting of drugs to the lower part of the small intestine or colon is possible with two technologies. One is a time-controlled release system comprising adjusting the balance of the tolerability and thickness of a water-insoluble material membrane and the amount of a swellable substance. The other one is an intestinal pressure controlled-release system comprising adjusting the thickness of a water-insoluble material membrane. As a second function, by adjusting pore number, pore size and the amount of gel-forming substance, a sustained-release preparation of extremely water-soluble, hydrophilic, low-molecular weight drug is possible.

Abstract: The cosmetic or topical use of an aqueous dispersion at least of a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium containing an acrylamide homopolymeric or copolymer cross-linked methacryloyloxyethyl trimethylammonium chloride polymer, and a non-volatile organopolysiloxane selected from polyalkylsiloxanes, polyarylsiloxanes, polyalkylarylsiloxanes, silicone resins and gums, and organomodified polysiloxanes, with the exception of polysiloxanes comprising polyethyleneoxy and/or polypropyleneoxy, carboxylate or bisulfite groupings, is disclosed.

Abstract: Paperboard having a water-repellant coating which includes a polymer matrix/wax/pigment mixture and is applied to the paperboard as an aqueous formulation. The polymer matrix includes polymer chains which are ionically cross-linked through pendant carboxylic acid groups to provide, together with the wax and pigment components, a substantially continuous, water-repellant film which more readily breaks down under the alkaline conditions of repulping. The coated board also exhibits low slip and resistance to blocking, and is particularly well-suited in corrugated box constructions used in shipping containers for perishable food items such as meats, poultry, fishery products, fruits and vegetables. The pigmented or unpigmented coating formulations are also used as an overcoat over preprinted paperboard surfaces to simultaneously provide scuff and water resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of increasing the contractile performance of a compromised myocardium in a mammal. The methods include administering a therapeutically affective amount of an adenosine A.sub.2 receptor agonist. Also disclosed are methods that include administering in conjunction with an adenosine A.sub.2 receptor agonist a second compound which potentiates the beneficial effect of the adenosine A.sub.2 receptor agonist, e.g., an adenosine transport inhibitor, an inhibitor of adenosine metabolism or an adenosine A.sub.1 receptor antagonist.

Abstract: This invention relates to an adhesive composition, comprising: (A) at least one multifunctional epoxy; and (B) the composition derived from (B-1) at least one difunctional epoxy resin and (B-2) at least one compound represented by the formulaR--(G).sub.n (1)wherein in Formula (I): R is an aromatic, alicyclic or heterocyclic group; G is a functional group selected from the group consisting of COOH, OH, SH, NH.sub.2, NHR.sup.1, (NHC(.dbd.NH)).sub.m NH.sub.2, R.sup.2 COOH, R.sup.2 OH, R.sup.2 SH, R.sup.2 NH.sub.2 and R.sup.2 NHR.sup.1, wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrocarbon group, R.sup.2 is an alkylene or alkylidene group and m is a number in the range of 1 to about 4; and n is a number ranging from 3 up to the number of displaceable hydrogens on R; with the proviso that when at least one G is NH.sub.2 or R.sup.2 NH.sub.2, n is a number ranging from 2 up to the number of displaceable hydrogens on R, and when at least one G is (NHC(.dbd.NH)).sub.m NH.sub.

Abstract: A process with whose aid active substances of low solubility can be processed together with phospholipids to give a homogeneous solution, which comprisesa) mixing the active substance with a phospholipid,b) adding an acidic aqueous solution of a carbohydrate to the residue at elevated temperature, and stirring this mixture at elevated temperature until a homogeneous colloidal solution is produced, andc) cooling the solution, and adjusting to a pH of 4-5 and sterilizing is described.

Abstract: The specification discloses paperboard having a water-repellant coating which includes a polymer matrix/wax mixture and is applied to the paperboard as an aqueous formulation. The polymer matrix includes polymer chains which are ionically cross-linked through pendant carboxylic acid groups to provide, together with the wax, a substantially continuous, water-repellant film which more readily breaks down under the alkaline conditions of repulping. The coated board also exhibits improved release characteristics and resistance to blocking, and is particularly well-suited in corrugated box constructions used in shipping containers for perishable food items such as meats, poultry, fishery products, fruits and vegetables.

Abstract: An aqueous silicone emulsion which yields an elastomer upon removal of the water comprises a polydiorganosiloxane having alkoxysilyl endblocking groups with at least two alkoxy groups attached to the silicon atom, titanium catalyst, and optionally, a filler.

Abstract: A composition comprising a seed-derived proteinaceous particulate material for reducing the formation of sunburn cells in skin exposed to ultraviolet irradiation and method of using same, where the seed-derived material has a protein content of between about 1% and 50% and an average particle size of between about 1.0 .mu.m and about 600 .mu.m. Seed-derived proteinaceous particulate material is applied to skin in a topically acceptable carrier and reduces the formation of sunburn cells upon exposure of the skin to ultraviolet irradiation.

Abstract: The invention is an erodible antimicrobial caulk composition having a sanitizer and a hardener which controls the consistency and the dissolution rate of the composition once subjected to an aqueous flow. Also disclosed is a method of preparing the erodible caulk composition. These caulks are useful in institutional food preparation and food serving environments including restaurants, hospitals, day care facilities, nursing homes, and the like as well as institutional food harvesting and processing environments including food and beverage processing plants, dairy farms and dairy plant operations, red meat, poultry and fish preparation and processing environments, and the like, including post process food transport and distribution channel environments such as trucks and grocery or foodstuff retailers.

Abstract: A modified liquid epoxy resin composition is provided by reacting a crystalline epoxy resin, from about 3 to about 20 parts by weight, based on the epoxy resin, of a compound having two or more phenolic hydroxyl groups and/or carboxyl groups in one molecule and from about 3 to about 20 parts by weight of a compound having one phenolic hydroxyl group or carboxyl group in one molecule. The crystalline epoxy resin is preferably selected from various glycidylethers of biphenol compounds. The modified liquid epoxy resin composition has a low viscosity and good liquid stability at low temperatures, resulting in cured resins having excellent heat resistance and water resistance.

Abstract: A resin composition is provided that is suitable for impregnating sheet material, including fabrics, films, paper and tapes of the type employed to form prepregs, such as tapes used to form electrical insulation layers on electrical components. The resin composition includes a solid or semi-solid epoxy resin having an epoxide functionality of at least 2.5, a metal acetylacetonate for catalyzing the epoxy resin, and an accelerator of bisphenol A-formaldehyde novolac catalyzed by an acidic catalyst and having a hydroxyl equivalent weight of 120. The resin composition is essentially unreactive at room temperature and at elevated temperatures sufficient to enable permeation of the sheet material by the resin in its manufacture, is essentially unreactive at temperatures required to remove moisture and volatiles during processing of articles wrapped or taped with the sheet material, and cures at a higher temperature without adversely affecting the cure characteristics of the resin composition.

Abstract: Binders for cathodic electrodeposition coatings based on epoxy resin-amine adducts are obtained by incorporation of oxazolidone structures in combination with diamine bridges built up in a specific manner. The modified epoxy resin-amine adducts are used in electro-dipping coatings together with crosslinking components. The stoved coating films have excellent corrosion protection, especially at the edges of workpieces.

Abstract: Liquid cultures of bacteria of the genus XENORHABDOUS strains NEMATOPHILUS Im/1 and 19061/1 made up on LB broth and cultured for up to 24 hours and applied directly to mounds of the imported fire ant SOLENOPSIS INVICTA have been found effective in killing the pest. The liquid cultures are applied in a density of about 1.times.10.sup.7 bacteria per ml by either low pressure spray, high pressure spray or pouring directly on the mounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a substantially solventless curable resin composition, in particular for the fabrication of prepregs, which contains more than 45% by weight of substances which are solid at ambient temperature at least or at lower temperature, and which, in addition to comprising customary modifiers, comprises solid epoxy resins or a mixture of liquid and solid epoxy resins, at least one initiator which is sensitive to UV radiation for the polymerisation of the epoxy resins and has the formula I ##STR1## wherein a and b are each independently of the other 1 or 2, R.sup.1 ist a .pi.-arene, R.sup.2 is a .pi.-arene, an indenyl anion or a cyclopentadienyl anion, [X].sup..crclbar. is an anion [LQ.sub.m ].sup..crclbar.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced resin plate comprising a fibrous base material and a matrix bonding the fibers contained in the fibrous base material, the matrix being formed by curing a resin composition comprising a highly reactive modified phenolic resin (A) prepared by polycondensing a petroleum heavy oil or pitch, a formaldehyde polymer and a phenol in the presence of an acid catalyst to thereby prepare a modified phenolic resin and-reacting the resultant modified phenolic resin with a phenol in the presence of an acid catalyst to thereby lower the molecular weight of the modified phenolic resin, and an epoxy resin (B). Also, a prepreg and a process for producing the fiber-reinforced resin plate.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of combinations of active substances, consisting of (a) a cationic derivative of a protein hydrolyzate and (b) a carbohydrate and/or (c) a cationic, anionic or ampholytic polymer, in hair-cleaning and hair-care agents, thus improving the qualities of the hair, in particular its brittleness and its ease of combing when dry.