Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions containing suspended antiperspirant actives in a water-immiscible carrier leave visible deposits on skin or clothing unless the actives are masked. The carrier mixture in compositions herein comprise an alkylsiloxane which is substituted by a group R4 of formula —CH2—C(Ph) (RB)—R5-Ph in which RB represents H or methyl and R5 represents an alkylene group containing 0 to 3 carbons, and in which the proportion of aryl carbon atoms is at least 60% of all carbon atoms in the molecule. Preferably, the substituent comprises diphenylethyl. Optionally, the siloxane can be capped by the residue of a substituted vinyl group other than R4 or an alkyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl alcohol.

Abstract: This invention relates to agricultural compositions that find particular use as a fungicide composition. The fungicide composition can include one or more fatty acids and one or more organic acids different from the fatty acid. The organic acid can but need not exhibit any fungicidal activity; however, when combined with a fatty acid, the organic acid functions as a potent synergist for the fatty acid as a fungicide. Additionally, the fungicide composition can include other components such as emulsifiers, adjuvants, surfactants and diluents. The fungicide composition significantly reduces or prevents the fungal infection of cash crops including vegetables, fruits, berries, seeds, grains and at higher application rates, can also be used as a harvest aid or desiccant for harvested crops such as potatoes.

Abstract: A method of contraception in mammalian females, which method comprises the oral administration of an estrogenic component and a progestogenic component to a female of childbearing capability in an amount effective to inhibit ovulation, wherein the estrogenic component is selected from the group consisting of substances represented by the following formula (1) in which R1, R2, R3, R4 independently are a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or an alkoxy group with 1-5 carbon atoms; each of R5, R6, R7 is a hydroxyl group; and no more than 3 of R1, R2, R3, R4 are hydrogen atoms; precursors capable of liberating a substance according to the aforementioned formula when used in the present method; and mixtures of one or more of the aforementioned substances and/or precursors. Another aspect of the invention concerns a pharmaceutical kit comprising oral dosage units that contain the aforementioned estrogenic component and/or a progestogenic component.

Abstract: A stabilized latex with improved antimicrobial features is disclosed. In preferred embodiments, this latex comprises a mixture of 2-bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol and 4,4-dimethyl-oxazolidine or 2-bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol and 1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a cleansing composition that imparts sun protection for the skin through normal daily use during bathing, washing, or cleaning of the body or face. The cleansing composition of the present invention comprises a unique combination of ingredients that provides therapeutic and restorative properties for the skin.

Abstract: A method of improving cumulative embryo score may comprise administering an androgen to a human female, for example, DHEA, for at least about four consecutive months followed by harvesting and fertilizing oocytes and forming embryos. Between about 50 mg and about 100 mg of DHEA may be administered to a human female per day. Moreover, a method of increasing the quantity of fertilized oocytes in one cycle of in vitro fertilization may comprise administering an androgen to a human female for at least about four consecutive months, harvesting and fertilizing the oocytes. Furthermore, a method of increasing the quantity of day 3 embryos from one cycle of in vitro fertilization may comprise administering an androgen for at least about four consecutive months, harvesting and fertilizing the oocytes and forming day 3 embryos. A method of normalizing ovarian DHEA also may include administering an androgen for at least about four consecutive months.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a cleansing composition that imparts sun protection for the skin through normal daily use during bathing, washing, or cleaning of the body or face. The cleansing composition of the present invention comprises a unique combination of ingredients that provides therapeutic and restorative properties for the skin.

Abstract: The invention is a liquid composition, and method of use, for a pre-rice-seed-germination herbicide for dry or drill seeded rice. The composition includes pendimethalin and pinolene. It is applied in a spray volume of about 18.9-75.7 L per ha (5-20 gal per acre) of rice. After applying the herbicide, the field is flush irrigated with water. The composition is not phytotoxic and significantly reduces the amount of weed germination.