Abstract: A novel combination of five queen-produced mandibular gland substances which can be used for controlling worker retinue formation around or in place of a honey bee queen Apis mellifera L. is disclosed. The composition comprises: 9-keto-2(E)-decenoic acid, R-(-)- and S-(+)-9-hydroxy-2(E)-decenoic acid, methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, and 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylethanol. Each component more or less is generally weakly active alone, but the blend of five compounds in a ratio corresponding to their occurrence in gland extracts imparts activity equivalent to queen mandibular extract at a level as low as 10.sup.-7 of that present in a queen. This blend of compounds initiates the retinue response, which includes the licking and antennating behaviour that signals the presence of a dominant reproductive queen, and thereby establishes and stabilizes the social fabric of the colony.

Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of 1,1-dichloro-1,2,2-trifluoropropane and alkanol having 1 to 4 carbon atoms are stable and have utility as degreasing agents and as solvents in a variety of industrial cleaning applications including cold cleaning and defluxing of printed circuit boards.

Abstract: The invention relates to process, composition, and kit for the oxidative dyeing of keratinous fibers with couplers and/or rapid oxidation dyes combined with iodide ions.

Abstract: Azeotropic mixtures of 1-chloro-1,2,2-trifluorocyclobutane and methanol are useful in solvent cleaning applications and as refrigerants, aerosol propellants and polymer blowing agents.

Abstract: Novel azeotrope-like compositions comprising octafluorocyclobutane and ethylene oxide which are particularly useful as sterilizing gases.

Abstract: Thixotropic aqueous liquid automatic dishwashing detergent composition with improved anti-filming properties and method of using the detergent composition. The detergent composition comprises alumina or titanium dioxide anti-filming agent, inorganic builder salts, chlorine bleach, bleach-stable detergent and a thixotropic thickener. The compositions provide reduced filming on dishware, glassware, china and the like, particularly in hard water, and remain stable against phase separation.

Abstract: A bonding adhesive for dentistry and a method for preparing the surface of dentin, enamel, or other natural or industrial substrates containing or capable of binding metallic ions, for adhesion of composite materials or resins. First, an aqueous solution of phosphoric acid or a mixture of phosphoric and nitric acids along with aluminum oxalate, or phosphoric acid alone, is applied to the surface.

Abstract: A water-soluble diammonium compound, such as N-methyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-tallowalkyl-N'-methyl-N'-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) -propylene-diammonium methosulfate, is homogeneously and finely dispersed in a spray-dried detergent bead or granule. The spray-dried bead is blended with a clay mineral fabric softener. The final composition exhibits antistatic action even at low levels (e.g. less than 2%) of the antistat without adversely effecting softening, cleaning or whitening. In a typical formulation, the spray-dried beads include linear alkyl benzene sulfonate or other anionic surfactant, an inorganic polyphosphate and/or other inorganic and/or organic detergent builder salt, diammonium compound antistatic agent, and other heat stable and pH insensitive detergent additives and fillers.

Abstract: New meta-phenylenediamines, process for preparation thereof, intermediate compounds and use of these metaphenylenediamines as couplers for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibres and especially human hair.The invention relates to the compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 denote, independently of one another, a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical or a C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 mono- or polyhydroxyalkyl radical,Z and Z' denote, independently of one another, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl radical, with the proviso that, when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 simultaneously denote a hydrogen atom, Z and Z' do not simultaneously denote a methyl radical, and to their addition salts with an acid, to a process for preparation thereof and also to their use, by way of couplers, in an aqueous vehicle, in combination with at least one oxidation dye percursor of the para type, for the dyeing of human hair.

Abstract: A superconductive material with a superconducting critical temperature of at least 77.degree. K. comprising 20 at. % Nb, 10 at. % Si, 10 at. % Al and 60 at. % O is provided by simultaneous vapor-phase physical deposition or sputtering of Nb, Si and Al onto a heated sapphire substrate under oxygen-containing atmosphere, followed by a rapid quenching or post-oxidization of Nb-Si-Al ternary system composition having an Nb/Si/Al atomic ratio of 2/1/1. The high critical temperature allows abundantly existing, cheap available liquid nitrogen to be used as a cryogen for developing superconductivity.

Abstract: The new (meth)acrylic acid derivatives containing urethane groups can be prepared by reaction of a (meth)acrylic acid ester with diisocyanates and subsequent reaction with polyols. The compounds can be used for dental materials.

Abstract: A sealer for filling a dental root canal which can seal the apex of the root and the root canal perfectly and can be removed with the gutta percha points when refilling is necessary.The sealer of the invention consists of the same basic material as the gutta percha point, so it adheres to the point initimately and firmly and can seal the apex of the root perfectly. The softening temperature of the sealer is about 40.degree.-45.degree. C., so the points and the sealer can be removed same time by heating at low temperature with a heat carrier when refilling is necessary.

Abstract: A dental gypsum composition in the low-dusting powdery form contains (a) hemihydrate gypsum, (b) a setting controlled agent comprising one or more of setting accelerators, setting retarders and setting expansion inhibitors, (c) one or more wetting agents selected from the group consisting of liquid hydrophobic hydrocarbons, liquid hydrophobic fatty acid esters and liquid hydrophobic fatty acids showing a vapor pressure of 3.15 mmHg or below at 20.degree. C., and (d) one or more anionic surface active agents selected from the group consisting of alkylbenzene sulfonates and alkyl sulfates.

Abstract: A dental investement composition in the low-dusting powdery form contains (a) a mixture of a soluble phosphate with magnesium oxide or hemihydrate gypsum as a binder, (b) quartz and/or christobalite as a refractory material, (c) one or more wetting agents selected from the group consisting of hydrophobic liquid hydrocarbons, liquid hydrophobic fatty acid esters and liquid hydrophobic fatty acids showing a vapor pressure of 3.15 mmHg or below 20.degree. C., and (d) one or more anionic surface active agents selected from the group consisting of alkylbenzene sulfonates and alkyl sulfates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dyeing composition for keratinous fibres, and especially for human hair, containing at least one oxidation dye precursor and at least one water-soluble bio-heteropolysaccharide in a cosmetically acceptable medium, and not containing an oxidizing agent with develops the oxidation dye precursors.

Abstract: New nitroaminophenols, the process for preparation thereof and their use in dyeing keratinous fibres, and new intermediate nitroaminobenzenes and their use in dyeing keratinous fibres.The invention relates to a nitroaminophenol of formula: ##STR1## in which Z denotes -CH.sub.2 W, W denoting H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 polyhydroxyalkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)hydroxyalkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl and R denotes H, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 hy-droxyalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 polyhydroxyalkyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)-alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl, and the process for preparation thereof, and the intermediate compound of formula: ##STR2## in which R' denotes C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 hydroxyalkyl, C.sup.2 -C.sub.6 polyhydroxyalkyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl and the process for preparation thereof.

Abstract: Aqueous peroxide bleaching compositions that include surfactant, fluorescent whiteners and dyes are effectively stabilized by the addition of a heavy metal chelating agent and a free radical scavenging agent. Both agents must be present to achieve maximum stability. Particularly preferred chelating agents are the amino polyphosphonates. Particularly preferred free radical scavenging agents are the hydroxybenzenes and especially substituted phenols. Not only is the peroxide oxidizing agent stabilized, but surfactant, fluorescent whitener, and dye as well.

Abstract: Fabric softener particles comprising an inner core of fabric softening composition and an outer coating completely surrounding said core. The outer coating is substantially water-insoluble and protects the inner core from dissolving when present in a typical fabric laundering operation, but releases the softener composition to the fabrics when the fabrics are dried in a heated dryer.

Abstract: The specification discloses a process for coloring hair in which certain polysiloxanes including siloxane units having a silicon bonded hydroxy group are employed to provide improved depth of color or color retention. Preferably the polysiloxanes are employed as a treatment on hair prior to or after application of colorant.

Abstract: Compositions that are useful and unique as dental remineralizers and dental cements, as well as methods for their use, are disclosed. The compositions are mixtures of at least two sparingly soluble calcium phosphates that are present in excess and a dilute aqueous solution approximately saturated withThe invention described herein was made in the course of research partially supported by a grant from the National Institute of Dental Research.