Abstract: A process for producing a 2-(unsubstituted or carbon-substituted)-1-carbapen-2-em-3-carboxylic acid derivative, which comprises reacting a 2-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-1-carbapen-2-em-3-carboxylic acid derivative or the 1-carbapen-2-em-3-carboxylic acid derivative derived from a 2-oxo-1-carbapenam-3-carboxylic acid derivative and trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride, and a stannane derivative in an inert solvent in the presence of a palladium compound and a salt.

Abstract: A combination of a variety of herbicides with safening agents which are substituted 1,8-naphthyridines of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is mercapto, hydroxyl, halogen, benzylthio, amino or NR.sup.2 R.sup.3, whereR.sup.2 is a group ##STR2## where A is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, XR.sup.4, where X is oxygen or sulfur and R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl,R.sup.5 and R.sup.7 are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, hydroxyl, halogen, mercapto, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, dialkylamino where each alkyl is of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, phenoxy or phenylthio, halo-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)-alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)-alkyl, andR.sup.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, carboxyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl or the plant-tolerated salts thereof.

Abstract: A disinfectant composition comprising an aqueous solution or an alcoholic aqueous solution in a concentration of 83 v/v % or less which contains hydroxypropyl cellulose in a concentration of from 0.5 to 10 w/v %, iodine in a concentration of from 0.01 to 1.0 w/v %, and an iodide in a concentration of not more than 0.5 w/v %. The composition has reduced skin irritation while exhibiting sufficient bactericidal and viricidal activity.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to a novel means of producing a toxin. The subject invention further concerns a novel means for introducing phytotoxin, disrupting nutrient flow, and inducing selective mortality for population control of a pest plant species.

Abstract: There is disclosed methods and compositions for preventing and treating bacterial infections, including mastitis, in the udder of a mammal. The compositions include chlorine dioxide in an amount ranging from 5 ppm to 1000 ppm, and have a chlorine dioxide to chlorite ratio of at least 5:1. Methods of the present invention include the infusion of the composition into the mammal's udder, and the formation of the compositions immediately prior to infusion.

Abstract: Described is the use of 1-octen-4-ol having the structure: ##STR1## in repelling house flies (Musca domestic L. (Diptera:Muscidae)) from an area inhabitable by said house flies.

Abstract: An environmentally compatible, non-phytotoxic anti-fungal composition is provided having an active ingredient which comprises a fatty acid metal salt having from 4 to 18 carbon atoms. The metal salt may be formed from metals including calcium, copper, magnesium, and zinc. Additional formulation enhancing agents, such as dispersants, wetting agents and gums, are typically included within the composition. The composition is advantageous in that it exhibits a residual fungicidal effect lasting up to 2 months.

Abstract: Method for the protection of plant tissue from damage upon exposure to chilling temperatures, and to assist plant tissue in recovering from chilling injury, include the application of an effective amount of chilling-protectant compositions selected from the group consisting of tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, tetrahydrofurfuryl amine and mixtures thereof. The compositions are applied as aqueous solutions containing between about 0.005 and about 25 wt % of the chilling-protectant compositions to plant tissue injured due to exposure to chilling temperature.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition which comprises as the active ingredients (a) 2-[7-fluoro-3,4-dihydro-3-oxo-4-(2-propynyl)-2H-1,4-benzooxazin-6-yl]-4,5, 6,7-tetrahydro-1H-isoindol-1,3(2H)-dione and (b) N-methoxymethyl-2',6'-diethyl-2-chloroacetanilide or 2-chloro-6'-ethyl-N-(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl)acet-o-toluidide, and an inert carrier or diluent, which exerts a synergistically enhanced herbicidal potency.

Abstract: A medical ultrasound contrast agent and method of using the same wherein the contrast agent comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier in combination with a substantially solid, radioactively opaque, biodegradable particle. The particle is of a size allowing it to be passed through the lungs to the left side of the heart where it may be visualized by conventional medical ultrasound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal agents which contain an effective amount of a compound of the formula I, its salt or its stereoisomers ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 =a heterocyclic radical of the formulae ##STR2## R.sup.2 =H, (subst.) alkyl or (C.sub.2 -C.sub.4) alkynyl, R.sup.3 =Cl or CF.sub.3,R.sup.4 =H or Cl andR.sup.5 =F or Cl,in combination with a sulfonylurea compound of formula II, which is more specifically set forth in the specification.

Abstract: A process for producing a stable, bactericidal and fungicidal composition which consists essentially of bubbling air or oxygen into limonene, to produce an oxidized limonene having a rapid bactericidal activity as evidenced by the capability of killing substantially all of the bacteria in a suitable culture medium inoculated with 10.sup.6 colony forming units of Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 per ml. of said broth, containing not more than 0.06 ml of said oxidized limonene per ml. of said broth and incubated at 37.degree. C. in air for 60 minutes.

Abstract: An insect repellent is provided and includes terpineol, citronella, and one or both of rhodinol extra and geraniol as actives provided in a conveying medium. The actives are used in small percentages, e.g. as little as 0.01%, preferably at between 0.05% and 0.08%, and preferably less than 1%, yet are synergistically efficacious, particularly against ticks carrying Lyme disease. The conveying medium can be a cosmetic moisturizer lotion, with or without a sun screen. For a spray, the conveying medium can be water or alcohol based. An attractive fragrance is preferably provided as approximately 0.4% of the insect repellent. The lotion or spray is safely applied in liberal quantities to humans and animals without unpleasant side effects such as stinging.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a process for preparing concentrated aluminum-zirconium-glycine solutions by forming a zirconium chloride complex, adding glycine to the complex and forming coordinate bonds between the zirconium chloride complex and the glycine and blending the resulting mixture with an aqueous aluminum chlorohydrate solution. Solutions which contain 45-50% solids can be produced. The solutions have shown to be stable at room temperature for greater than 3 months.

Abstract: A novel aqueous solution for use in electrochemical cleaning and disinfecting is disclosed. The aqueous solution comprises hydrogen peroxide, a blend of a first ionizable salt and second ionizable salt, and a buffer, with the first ionizable salt being sodium chloride and the second ionizable salt including a metal of Group IA or IIA of the Periodic Table. Preferably a surfactant is included which is a non-ionic surfactant. Also, the preferred buffer is a phosphate buffer system. The preferred second ionizable salt is disclosed as being sodium sulfate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting the six toothed spruce bark beetle Pityogenes chalcographus, by preventing aggregation and/or infestation of spruce, whereby one applies an inhibitory active amount of verbenone on spruce.

Abstract: Aqueous plant cryoprotectant composition containing between about 0.005 and 25 wt.% tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, tetrahydrofurfuryl amine or mixtures thereof and method of increasing the resistance of plant tissue to damage caused by freezing conditions comprising applying to the plant tissue surfaces at ambient non-freezing temperatures an aqueous solution containing an effective amount of tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, tetrahydrofurfuryl amine or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Compositions that contain, in admixture with one another, as active ingredient, on the one hand N-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)-phenylsulphonyl]-N'-(4,6-dimethoxy-1,3,5-triazin-2- yl)-urea of the formula ##STR1## and on the other hand one or two of the active ingredients of the formulae II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV and XV defined herein exhibit synergistic herbicidal action in rice.

Abstract: A sodium-free composition suitable for use as a substitute for common table salts and a method for preparing the same. The sodium-free composition has as its primary components potassium citrates, calcium citrates, and mixtures of the two components. The material can be prepared by drying and pulverizing crystalline solids derived from a solution containing sufficient citric acid to provide an initial solution pH less than about 3.5, sufficient hydrogen ions to provide a secondary solution pH greater than about 5 and sufficient ions derived from inorganic acids selected from the group consisting of hydrogen chloride, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, admixtures thereof to yield a final solution pH between about 3 and about 7.8.

Abstract: Oleaginous ointment compositions for topical antibacterial treatment containing about 0.5 to about 1.5% yellow mercuric oxide by weight and additionally containing organic acids selected from the group consisting of alkanoic acids of formula CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.n COOH, wherein n is an integer from 4 to 22, and arylalkanoic acids of formula C.sub.6 H.sub.5 (CH.sub.2).sub.n COOH, wherein n is an integer from 0 to 17, to increase the color stability of the compositions. A method of making the novel stabilized ointment compositions is also disclosed.