Abstract: 4-CHLOROBENZYL-N,N-hexamethylenethiolcarbamate has been found to be uniquely active and selective in the control of weeds, particularly in crop cultivations such as rice paddies.

Abstract: Compounds are prepared of the formula ##STR1## The compounds of the invention possess valuable pharmacodynamic properties. They especially have a positive inotropic effect which is particularly noted in oral or enteral application. In contrast to the known compounds the compounds of the invention have more favorable pharmacological or pharmaceutical properties.

Abstract: An osmotic device for releasing a useful agent at different release rate patterns from the device in a selected environment is disclosed. The device is comprised of a wall surrounding and forming a compartment as a means for containing a useful agent and having a passageway for releasing the agent. The wall is comprised in at least a part of a material permeable to an external fluid and impermeable to the agent. A layer of a pattern rate controlling material that erodes in a selected environment for changing the release rate pattern of the device is carried on the semipermeable wall distant from the compartment. The agent is soluble in the fluid and exhibits an osmotic pressure gradient across the semipermeable wall against the fluid, or the agent has limited solubility and is admixed with an osmotically effective solute soluble in the fluid that exhibits an osmotic pressure gradient across the semipermeable wall against the fluid.

Abstract: Visually clear dentifrice comprising a water-insoluble aluminosilicate sodium salt complex in which the proportion of alumina is up to 3.3% by weight and in which the mole ratio of silica to alumina is at least about 45:1, as a polishing agent having a refractive index of about 1.44-1.47 and a gel vehicle for said polishing agent having about the same refractive index as said polishing agent, said polishing agent being substantially invisible in said gel vehicle.

Abstract: The process of the invention is directed to separating a racemic mixture of L- and D-phenyl-glycine amide, by treatments of the racemate with an optically active form of 2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The rate of solubility of a material of low solubility is increased by mixing the material with beta-1, 4-glucan and pulverizing the mixture. This simultaneously pulverizing both ingredients is found to produce a substantially different effect than when the ingredients are separately pulverized and then mixed together.

Abstract: Certain N-thiolcarbonyl derivatives of N-phosphonomethylglycine are novel chemical compounds having desirable herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Mixture of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen or methyl group,R.sub.2 is lower alkyl group;And S-ethyl hexahydro-1H-azepine-1-carbothioate have greater herbicidal activity.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for inhibiting the swelling of aluminium tubes containing toothpastes comprising alumina trihydrate, in which process there is incorporated in the toothpaste a silica sol of which the silica particles are negatively charged.

Abstract: A tooth whitening cosmetic composition of the type applied temporarily to the dry tooth surface and removable by solvent. The cosmetic composition is characterized by its lustrous white appearance, extended wearing time, thicker viscosity and ease of removal with solvent.

Abstract: Dialkyl peroxydicarbonates are prepared in aqueous reaction media, washed with water, and then dried with sodium sulfate, calcium chloride, or the like. Peroxydicarbonates, particularly heat-sensitive peroxydicarbonates, may be dried safely and more effectively with the use of molecular sieves by contacting substantially phase water free peroxydicarbonate with sieves. Contact between heat-sensitive peroxydicarbonate and sieves should be effected in a way that avoids abrupt, excessive warming of peroxydicarbonate.

Abstract: An algaecide composition having an improved ability to withstand photodecomposition comprising an aqueous solution containing a complex of a copper salt with an alkanolamine and an ammonium compound.

Abstract: Phenoxybenzonitriles, halo-substituted on the phenoxy ring and halo- or alkyl-substituted on the benzonitrile ring ortho to the para-cyano position, form a new class of herbicides. These substituted phenoxybenzonitriles and herbicidal compositions containing them are highly effective as pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicides, especially at low use concentrations. They are highly effective against Crabgrass, Yellow Foxtail grass and Barnyard grass, annual grass weeds which reproduce by seed. They are also highly effective against Johnson grass, a perennial grass weed which reproduces by seed and underground rhizomes, and Pigweed, an annular broadleaf weed which reproduces by seed.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel cyclopenteno[b]pyridine derivatives which have a group X on the 7-position and related tricyclic compounds. X is CONHR.sup.3, or CO.sub.2 R.sup.5 wherein R.sup.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl and R.sup.5 is hydrogen or a lower alkyl or lower aralkyl group which may be substituted by alkyl, alkoxy, halogen, nitro or trifluoromethyl; other substituents may be present. The compounds are intermediates for compounds wherein X is CSNHR.sup.3 which are anti-ulcer agents.

Abstract: There are described pharmaceutical compositions useful for the treatment of gingivitis. Such a composition contains, as active ingredient from 0.5 to 25% by weight of at least one carraghenin in combination with a suitable vehicle. The compositions, which may contain various auxiliary components, can be in the form of toothpaste, mouthwash and like products. Even a short, but regular, use of a toothpaste containing the aforesaid composition results in a substantial improvement of gums and dental surfaces.

Abstract: Dehydroxylation of aminoglycoside antibiotics is carried out by halogenation of phosphorylated aminoglycoside antibiotics followed by reduction of thus halogenated antibiotics. The dehydroxylation process is entirely new and gives the final product in a high yield. The resulting deoxyaminoglycoside antibiotics are effective against microorganisms including aminoglycoside antiobiotics-resistant microorganisms.

Abstract: Radio-iodine derivatives of digoxin and digitoxin are provided having the formula IV, whereR is H or lower alkyln is 1, 2 or 3Y is H or carboxylm is 0 to 5, andQ is a phenolic or imidazole ring,To which radio-iodine atoms are attached. Novel intermediates in the preparation of the radio-iodine derivative are described. The derivatives are useful for the radioimmunoassay of digoxin and digitoxin.

Abstract: Novel substituted pyridinylalkoxy-, pyridinylalkylsulfonyl- and pyridinylalkylthio- phenyl ureas and certain novel intermediates are provided. The compounds of the instant invention are useful as herbicides and can be formulated to provide herbicidal compositions.

Abstract: Antistaphylococcous human immunoglobulin consisting of gamma globulin fraction isolated from the plasma of man immunized with staphylococcous toxoid, containing staphylococcous .alpha.-antitoxin in the titre from 50 to 640 Units per ml and agglutinins against staphylococci in the titre to 1:20480 in a physiological or isotonic solution.The method for preparing said antistaphyloccus human immunoglobulin consists in that the plasma isolated from the blood of donors immunized with staphylococcus toxoid in the doses of 1, 1 and 2 ml, injected at 7-day intervals, is fractionated with ethyl alcohol at subzero temperatures with subsequent isolation of the gamma globulin fraction, its purification, drying and dissolution in physiological or isotonic solution. This immunoglobulin is useful in treating staphylococcal infections.

Abstract: A method for synthesizing daunosamine hydrochloride from methyl .alpha.-D-mannopyranoside. The major features of the preparative route involve the formation of a 2-deoxy-3-keto intermediate, whose oxime is reduced with high stereoselectivity to the D-ribo-3-amino compound, followed by a stereospecific step late in the sequence to introduce the terminal C-methyl group with inversion at C-5, to generate the required L-lyxo stereochemistry. The synthesis procedure affords daunosamine hydrochloride in 40% overall yield, with no chromatographic procedures for isolation being required in any of the steps.