Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing, as an active ingredient, a water-soluble polyester or polycarbonate based on one or more polyetherglycols of Formula (I) as defined in the specification. Also included in the invention is the use of said compositions for their tumor-inhibiting action.

Abstract: Oligomeric esteramides having recurring structural units of the formula ##STR1## where G is a hindered amine radical of formula I or II ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, allyl, benzyl, acetyl, acryloyl or cyano, Z.sub.1 is a direct bond, --NHCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --NHCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- or --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, Z.sub.2 is ethylene or trimethylene, E is a divalent aliphatic, aromatic or alicyclic radical and L is unsubstituted or substituted alkylene, are useful light stabilizers for plastics.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for forming marine anti-fouling surface coatings comprise a polymer (e.g. maleinized polybutadiene) capable of cross-linking with amines, a hydrocarbyl polyisocyanate and a hydrocarbyl tin oxide or sulphide. The composition is preferably in two packs, which are combined on the surface to be coated, one pack containing the polymer and tin oxide or sulphide, and the other the polyisocyanate. A (thio) carbamate is formed as an intermediate which then hydrolyzes to an amine.A method of coating surfaces and surface coatings so produced are also claimed.

Abstract: A method and manufacture for orthodontic bracket application and removal, employing an orthodontic bracket adhesive containing a non-toxic, inorganic filler which is insoluble in mouth fluids and has a Mohs hardness less than about 4.5, together with an abrasive for removal of the adhesive. The abrasive is a non-toxic, inorganic material having a Mohs hardness greater than that of the adhesive filler but less than about 5.

Abstract: Wear-resistant, high compressive strength permanent dental restorations are prepared from novel compositions comprising (a) a liquid monomer system comprised of one or more monoethylenically unsaturated monomers and one or more polyethylenically unsaturated monomers, (b) a solid particulate system insoluble in the liquid monomer system (a) comprised of a mixture of both organic and inorganic particulate substances, and (c) a free radical initiator system.

Abstract: A composite laminate dental veneer is provided for attachment to the labial enamel surface of a human tooth. In one form of the invention the dental veneer comprises an outer lamination composed of stain-resistant, chemical-resistant and erosion-resistant material and an inner lamination composed of a material having the capability of efficient bonding to the labial enamel surface of the tooth and having the capability of permanent attachment to the outer lamination in such manner as to define an integral veneer mass. The outer lamination may be composed of dense, stain-resistant materials such as cross-linked polymer and various vitreous materials such as ceramic material, glass and the like. The inner lamination may be composed of a noncross-linked polymer or a porous and cellular ceramic, glass or vitreous substance.

Abstract: The invention provides a denture liner composition for a composite denture based on a phosphonitrilic fluoroelastomer (poly(fluoroalkoxy)phosphazene) curable at atmospheric pressure at temperatures of 100.degree. C. or less, conveniently by immersing the packed denture flask in a water bath at the appropriate temperature. The composition includes filler materials for increasing the hardness of the cured liner, interpenetrating polymers for increasing firmness and bond strength, and cross-linking agents for increasing the tensile strength and bond strength of the cured liner. The composite denture is preferably prepared in a one-step process wherein the liner composition material of a single firmness is cured in situ with the denture base material.

Abstract: Aggregate-containing products bonded by an aluminosilicate hydrogel are disclosed. A system of two-part mixing and blending of binder components with various granular-like aggregates, modifiers and/or fillers is described in which the resulting compositions are temporarily fluid and formable for short, controllable periods of time but which thereafter become strong, rigid, adherent, erosion resistant composites, requiring little or no external heat supply to achieve full set. The compositions can be formulated for molding on suitable forms or patterns, and may also be prepared in slurry form suitable for spray coating or sealing applications. A wide variety of products can be manufactured of the compositions, including investment molds and cores for foundry use, as well as non-foundry products such as heat and electrical insulators, construction blocks, panels, coating slurries, etc. which may be of essentially solid or foamed (cellular) construction.

Abstract: Resin-forming dental restorative material comprising a blend of dipentaerythritol penta- and hexa-acrylate or -methacrylate optionally, tetramethylolmethane tri- or tetra-acrylate or tetramethylolmethane tri- or tetra-methacrylate and a filler having a Mohrs' hardness of at least 5.

Abstract: A lubricant composition for coating a tire curing bladder comprising, in aqueous medium, polydimethylsiloxanes, bentonite clay, polyalkylene glycols surfactants an optionally stabilizers, defoamers and corrosion inhibitors.

Abstract: Precision dental tools, models, appliances, prostheses, and attachments are produced by providing a glass body of selected conformation, and then heat treating the glass body to yield a glass-ceramic component of superior characteristics wherein tetrasilicic fluormica constitutes the predominant crystal phase.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibiting paint comprises a resin vehicle containing a water soluble glass which, on dissolution in water, releases corrosion inhibiting materials. The glass itself, or the combination of the glass and the paint, are so constituted that conditions of low acidity, i.e. above pH 4.0, are presented to a metal surface to which the print is applied. The glass may contain phosphorus pentoxide as the glass forming oxide together with one or more Group IIA or IIB metal oxides as the glass modifying oxide or oxides.

Abstract: The use of open-chain acetals or ketals corresponding to the following general formula ##STR1## as non-discoloring anti-ozonants for natural and/or synthetic rubber.

Abstract: Thermoplastic moulding compositions of co-graft polymers which are obtained by the polymerization of vinyl monomers, in particular by the polymerization of unsaturated esters, in the presence of mixtures consisting of the following:1. elastomers having glass transition temperatures .ltoreq.0.degree. C.,2. polyesters, polyethers, polyesterurethanes, polyurethanes, polycarbonates or mixtures thereof, and optionally3. cellulose esters of aliphatic C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 carboxylic acids,and moulding compositions consisting of mixtures of these co-graft polymers with organic cellulose esters.

Abstract: An oil-based corrosion inhibitor containing an aliphatic amine, a fatty acid and its ester, and an organotin compound provides improved corrosion resistance to metals and is easily removed when the metals are to be processed.

Abstract: A marine paint capable of becoming smoother in relatively moving sea-water comprises a film-forming copolymer and a metalliferous pigment which is sparingly soluble in sea-water. The copolymer comprises 20-80 percent by weight of units of a quinolinyl or substituted quinolinyl ester of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid with the balance of the copolymer being units of at least one olefinically unsaturated comonomer or comprises 10 to 80 percent by weight of (a) units of a quinolinyl or substituted quinolinyl ester of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid, up to 60 percent by weight of (b) units of a triorgano tin salt of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid, with (a) and (b) together forming 20 to 80 percent by weight of the copolymer, and the balance of the copolymer being units of at least one olefinically unsaturated comonomer.

Abstract: A thermochromic material is described which comprises (a) an electron-donating, chromatic organic compound, (b) a compound capable of reversibly accepting an electron or electrons from the electron-donating, chromatic organic compound, (c) a compound controlling the temperature and sensitivity of coloration/decoloration of the thermochromic material and (d) a N-radical, P-radical, O-radical or S-radical cationic compound having an aromatic ring or rings which improves by light-fastness.

Abstract: A granulating apparatus comprising a device which adds a binder of an epoxy resin or the like into a powder to-be-treated, a screw feeder which conveys the powder to-be-treated containing the binder, and rolls which compression-molds it. By rotating the screw feeder and the rolls, the powder to-be-treated is caused to induce internal friction and to generate heat, thereby to temporarily dissolve the binder, whereupon the powder to-be-treated is pelletized. In order to temporarily dissolve the binder, the granulating apparatus is equipped with a device for measuring the temperature of the powder to-be-treated, and a controller for controlling the stirring speed of the screw feeder and the molding speed of the rolls on the basis of the measured value so as to establish a desired temperature.

Abstract: An aqueous fluid ink particularly well suited for use in an ink jet printer is provided. The aqueous fluid ink compositions include a humectant in combination with urea for efficiently lowering the freezing point without a significant increase in viscosity. Aqueous fluid ink compositions prepared in accordance with the invention include at least one humectant selected from the group consisting of aliphatic polyhydric alcohols, alkyl ether derivatives of the aliphatic polyhydric alcohols and acetate ester derivatives of the aliphatic polyhydric alcohols, urea, a water-soluble dye and water. Viscosity is maintained between about 2 and 3 centipoises at 20.degree. C. and a quick drying ink is provided by adjusting the pH to between about 12 and 13.5.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibited composition containing an aqueous gas conditioning solution such as an alkanolamine with small amounts of soluble trivalent bismuth compounds. The compositions are useful to separate acid gases such as carbon dioxide from feed streams in gas conditioning apparatus with minimum amounts of corrosion of the stainless steel.