Abstract: The present invention relates to an agent or concentrate for protecting sawn timber against wood-discolouring fungi, containing a fungicide on phenol basis and a fungicide on organo-iodine basis, optionally fungicides and insecticides, dissolved in an organochemical solvent or solvent mixture or in a mixture of water and organochemical solvent or solvent mixture and at least one emulsifier.

Abstract: Weakly acidic colloidal dispersions of cerium (IV) compounds in aqueous media, the colloidal solids of which having the general formula Ce(A).sub.x (NO.sub.3).sub.y (OH).sub.4-x-y, in which A is the anion of a water-soluble monovalent carboxylic acid having a pK.sub.a of from 2.5 to 5.0, are produced by (a) reacting and destabilizing an aqueous colloidal dispersion of a cerium (IV) compound with a water-soluble salt of such monovalent acid, (b) separating the precipitate which results, and (c) dispersing the precipitate thus separated in an aqueous medium, e.g., distilled water.

Abstract: Fire-retardant compositions are disclosed. The compositions include at least one nitrogen-liberating compound which will release nitrogen gas during burning, a primary fire-retardant agent; casein resin, and an activator of the casein resin. In the preferred embodiment, there are two nitrogen-liberating compounds, dicyandiamide and nitro-urea, the primary fire-retardant agent is diammonium phosphate, and a filler, titanium dioxide, is also included. The compositions are prepared in a mixing tank and can be applied in a known manner, optionally under high pressure, to cellulosic products such as cloth, yarn, paper, wood and wood substrates in order to impart a fire-retardant quality thereto. Fire-retardant glue and wood laminate structures produced using the glue are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for controlling foam in high temperature hydrocarbons during processing animal oils, exemplified by mink oil, are added to the hydrocarbon to control foam.

Abstract: An oxygen scavenging composition comprising an intimate mixture of (A) a compound having a skeleton of the following formula (1), ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, m is an integer of 3 to 5, and n is an integer of 1 to 3, provided that m+n equals 6,(B) a transition metal compound and (C) a phosphorus compound. This composition is useful in a variety of fields requiring prevention of rust formation on metal, prevention of oxidation and decay of an organic substance, preservation of foods, prevention of insects and prevention of mold.

Abstract: Boronic acid adducts of technetium-99m and radioactive rhenium dioxime complexes, each of which include biochemically active groups, are useful as diagnostic and therapeutic agents, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ferroelectric liquid-crystalline medium having improved low-temperature behavior, pronounced bistability and a phase sequence containing the phases isotropic, cholesteric, smectic A and chiral smectic C, comprising an achiral base material having a broad smectic C phase and at least one chiral dope which induces a spontaneous polarization of from 5 to 40 nCcm.sup.-2 in the achiral base material, characterized in that the medium has a chiral smectic C phase which is stable at least to -30.degree. C., and to the use thereof in electro-optical devices.

Abstract: A test for determining hepatic function has been developed. This test uses oral administration of isotope labeled phenylalanine or tyrosine, particularly .sup.13 C-phenylalanine, in a rapid breath test. In the preferred mode, the breath sample is analyzed using a mass spectrometer and compared with a standard. The breath test provides a dynamic rather than static determination of hepatic function and can be used for both early and late stage liver problems.

Abstract: The present invention deals with compositions utilized to demulsify wash liquors, tramp oils or coolants. The compositions of the present invention are useful per se as cleaning compositions. The ability to rapidly demulsify from a waste liquor solution allows rapid recovery of fats, organic components, paint residues, greases and oils and rapid passage of the effluent to a sewage treatment facility.

Abstract: A mesomorphic compound of the formula (I) according to claim 1 is suitable as a component for liquid crystal composition providing improved response characteristics.

Abstract: Gold sol coated with alkanethiols and alkanethiol derivatives, which provide groups on the sol available for the linking of binding moieties such as antibodies, antigens or ligands to the gold sol. Di- and tri-thiol compounds bound to gold sol also facilitate the adsorption of antibodies, antigens or ligands to the sol. The coating process, and test kits incorporating the coated sols are also included.

Abstract: A radioactive diagnostic agent which comprises (1) the unit of a polyformyl compound having at least three formyl groups per molecule, (2) at least two units of an amino group-containing chelating compound bonded to the polyformyl compound with intervention of a methyleneimine linkage (--CH.dbd.N--) or a methyleneamine linkage (--CH.sub.2 NH--) formed by the condensation between the formyl group in the polyformyl compound and the amino group in the chelating compound, optionally followed by reduction, (3) at least one unit of an amino group-containing physiologically active substance bonded to the polyformyl compound with intervention of a methyleneimine linkage or a methyleneamine linkage formed by the condensation between the formyl group in the polyformyl compound and the amino group in the physiologically active substance, optionally followed by reduction, and (4) at least two radioactive metallic elements of which each is bonded to the chelating compound through a chelating bond.

Abstract: Gentisic acid and its derivatives substantially inhibit peptide autoradiolysis. Gentisic acid or its derivatives may also be used in combination with other stabilizers such as inositol and ascorbic acid to inhibit autoradiolysis of radiolabeled peptides.

Abstract: A diagnostic composition suitable for administration to a warm-blooded animal comprising somatostatin or a molecule capable of interacting with the somatostatin receptor labeled with a radionuclide by means of a chelate ligand capable of administration to an animal to produce reliable visual imaging of tumors or therapeutic effects on tumors.

Abstract: Mouldings containing expanded expandable graphite are characterised in that they additionally contain acid phosphates of metals of group 2 and/or 3 of the periodic table of the elements and/or pyrolysis products thereof. Such mouldings are distinguished by the fact that they have low odour and are mechanically stable, and, when in contact with water, do not have pH values which are too low.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of stable oil in water emulsions which comprises (a) mixing an oil with effective emulsifying concentration of a silicone based phosphate ester (b) subsequently adding water and in a final step (c) homogenizing the resulting mixture to obtain an surprisingly stable emulsion.

Abstract: The invention provides novel bleaching compositions comprising peracid precursors having oxynitrogen leaving groups. Peracid precursors containing these leaving groups provide new, proficient and cost-effective compounds for fabric bleaching.These compounds have the general structures: ##STR1## wherein R is a straight or branched chain C.sub.1-20 alkyl, alkoxyl, cycloalkyl and mixtures thereof; R.sup.1 contains at least one carbon atom which is singly bonded directly to N; n is an integer from 1 to 6 and X is methylene or a heteroatom; or ##STR2## wherein n is the same as in (I); but R.sup.2 contains a carbon atom doubly bonded directly to N, and, either X is a heteroatom or nothing R is C.sub.4-17 alkyl or both.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting corrosion of metal surfaces in an aqueous medium, comprising incorporating into the medium a corrosion inhibitor in an amount sufficient to inhibit corrosion, the corrosion inhibitor comprising a water-soluble agent selected from the group consisting of compositions of the formula ##STR1## compositions of the formula and mixtures thereof, wherein R is R.sup.2 --(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.x --wherein R.sup.2 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl group of from about five to about fifteen carbon atoms, each carbon atom having at least one hydrogen and x is an integer of from about one to about ten, and R'N is a basic nitrogen compound that is at least water-dispersible.

Abstract: A process for removing halogen gases from a gas stream containing carbon dioxide such as flue gas from an industrial waste incinerator burning chlorinated organic wastes, the process includes seven steps. The first step is to flow fresh absorption liquor to a gas-liquid contactor (such as a column packed with pall rings) the fresh absorption liquor containing water, base and thiosulfate (such as sodium carbonate and sodium thiosulfate). The second step is to flow the gas stream to the gas-liquid contactor. The third step is to contact the fresh absorption liquor and the gas stream in the gas-liquid contactor to form a contacted gas stream and a contacted absorption liquor. The fourth step is to flow the contacted gas stream from the gas-liquid contactor to form an exhaust gas stream from the process. The fifth step is to flow the contacted absorption liquor from the gas-liquid contactor to form used absorption liquor.

Abstract: It is herein provided a polymer composition having and exhibiting improved bonding to incompatible materials comprising functionalized high melt flow polyolefins and unfunctionalized polyolefins. More specifically, these compositions have and exhibit improved adhesion to polar materials, and improved dyeability and printability.