Abstract: A process for preparing an insect-repellent and insecticidal article for breeding plants including forming a clathrate compound consisting of an organophosphorus or a pyrethroid insecticide included in cyclodextrin; mixing the clathrate compound with a synthetic resin compound and molding the mixture into an article for breeding plants.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the treatment of allergic rhinitis that manifests itself as rhinorrhea, nasal itching, sneezing, congestion and postnasal drip. The method comprises the administration from a nasal aerosol dispenser an effective amount of micronized triamcinolone acetonide suspended in dichlorodifluoromethane into the nasal cavity of a patient suffering from allergic rhinitis.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to mold release compositions based on a solution which is liquid at room temperature and contains(i) at least one zinc salt of a straight or branched chain, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid containing 8 to 24 carbon atoms in(ii) at least one organic compound containing tertiary nitrogen atoms which is liquid at room temperature,the zinc salt being present in a quantity of about 10 to 75% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, characterized in that component (ii) is based on at least one compound corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein R', R", R"' and R.sup.iv, which may be identical or different, denote alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms or any two of the groups R' and R" or R"' and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention includes novel pharmaceutical compositions for topical use in the therapy or prophylaxis of inflammatory skin diseases, a method of treating one or more such diseases, a novel, optically active N-substituted-isobutyramide as an active ingredient and a process for the manufacture of said novel active ingredient.

Abstract: Herein are disclosed polyurethane elastomers comprising a charge-control agent of the formula: ##STR1## The elastomers are useful in making shaped articles.

Abstract: This invention presents new water-based adhesives suitable for use in thermoforming lamination systems. More particularly, this invention presents water-based adhesive-forming compositions comprising an aromatic polyurethane in water dispersion or emulsion and a compatible cross-linking agent; also includable in the compositions are thickening agents and pigments. These new adhesives, it has been found, exhibit bonding strengths and temperature resistance far superior to the solvent and water-based adhesives currently used in industrial applications, and are useful in thermoforming lamination processes. Also disclosed is a one-step thermoform lamination edge-folding process using the adhesive.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for the production of polyurethanes suitable for thermoplastic processing comprising mixingI. at least 75% by weight of preformed thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers, or of a blend of(A) substantially bifunctional, compounds(B) substantially bifunctional chain-extending agents(C) organic diisocyanates and optionally(D) lubricants or other known additivessaid blend characterized in that it contains no peroxides and polymerization initiators which decompose into radicals under the effect of actinic light and further in that the molar ratio of the sum of said (A) and said (B) to said (C) is between 0.9 to 1.1, withII. (E) from 4 to 24% by weight of a crosslinking agent andIII. (F) from 0.01 to 3% by weight of a polymerization inhibitor and/or an antioxidant,by adding said II and said III to said I at a temperature below 230.degree. C., and the cooling the mixture to below 130.degree. C.

Abstract: It has been found that certain derivatives of poly(diallylmethylamine) are therapeutically effective serum cholesterol lowering agents.

Abstract: A storage-stable premix composition for use in a foam-forming reaction with an organic polyisocyanate in the manufacture of a polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam comprising(a) at least one polyol,(b) at least one halogenated organic blowing agent,(c) at least one amine catalyst, and(d) a stabilizing amount of at least one polyvalent metal-containing organometallic compound.Some organometallic compounds of the invention have a slight catalytic effect but do not have the pronounced activity of conventional urethane and isocyanurate catalysts such as dibutyltin dilaurate and stannous octoate.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus for the production of high molecular weight linear polyester is proposed, in which a pumpable material is produced in particular terephthalic acid and an alkaline diol which is esterified in a two or multi-stage reactor arrangement and is subsequently condensed in vacuo in at least one vacuum reactor. The waste heat of the esterification reactor arrangement is used for producing the vacuum in the vacuum reactors. The water for condensing the steam is also obtained from the process steam.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel polyol blends comprising a polyester polyol, a tertiary amine polyurethane catalyst, and an organic carboxylic acid having a dissociation constant less than 1.times.10.sup.-3 and which does not readily decarboxylate wherein the carboxylic acid is present in the proportions that its equivalent weight is at least equal to the equivalent weight of the tertiary amine. Also disclosed is the method for stabilizing blends of the above polyester polyols and tertiary amines by adding the carboxylic acid in at least equal equivalent weight to the amine present in the blend. Both polyurethane and polyurethane-polyisocyanurate foams prepared from the novel blends are also disclosed.

Abstract: A two-pot vapor curable acrylic polymer formulation which is crosslinkable with a diisocyanate crosslinking agent. The solvent used is water free and has a good evaporation rate in an acrylic urethane polymer system. The preferred acrylic polymer has a molecular weight below 10,000 and a content of 15 to 50% by weight of an hydroxy unsaturated acrylic monomer. The remaining acrylic or unsaturated monomers are selected to provide the final polymer with a glass transition temperature in the preferred range of -10.degree. C. to 30.degree. C. These two-pot formulations exhibit high initial hardness as well as forming tough coatings within 24 hours of curing.

Abstract: This invention is an active hydrogen-containing composition comprising(A) a relatively high equivalent weight liquid active hydrogen-containing material or mixture thereof having at least 50% of its active hydrogen containing groups in the form of primary and/or secondary amine groups;(B) a chain extender having an equivalent weight of about 31 to about 250 and about 2 active hydrogen-containing groups per molecule; and(C) from about 1 to about 30 parts, per 100 parts by weight of the composition, of an amide formed by the reaction of a C.sub.2 -C.sub.30 monocarboxylic acid with a relatively high equivalent weight amine-terminated polyether.

Abstract: Polyurethane dispersions based on reaction products from (A) bismethylolated urethanes having at least 2 urethane groups and (B) polyhydroxyl compounds which contain groups which are capable of ion formation, these groups being present in neutralized form, and a process for the preparation thereof. The use of the dispersions for the surface-coating of metal, plastics, glass, leather and paper.

Abstract: The present invention provides a therapeutic toilet solution effective for the eradication and prevention of skin lesions or warts associated with condylomata acuminata, and a method of dispersion thereof.

Abstract: An open celled, dimensionally stable, flexible urethane foam and method of preparing such foam, which method comprises adding a cell opening dimensionally stabilizing amount of an additive to a foamable urethane composition, and thereafter foaming the composition containing such additive to provide a dimensionally stable, flexible urethane foam product. The additive mixture employed comprises an ester reaction product of a long chain acid with polyethylene or polypropylene glycols and/or contains free acid to provide for a desired acid value. The dimensionally stable, flexible foam product produced is particularly useful in the automotive industry as a flexible molded-type foam for use as cushions and seats.

Abstract: Polyether polyols are decolorized by heating to a temperature in excess of 95.degree. C. in the presence of water and air. The resulting polyols have minimal residual color, and can be used to prepare polyurethanes having low color.

Abstract: A liquid composition is provided suitable for use as a flame retardant additive for polyurethane foams. The composition overcomes the problems of high viscosity and precipitates forming in formulations of phosphate esters and polybromodiphenyl oxides and avoids scorch and smoldering while preparing polyurethane foams meeting the California 117 standard. In addition, the composition provides an unexpected advantage of improved efficacy and heat stability. The process for preparing the flame retarded polyurethane foam and the foam itself are also claimed.

Abstract: A sag resistant two component polyurethane adhesive comprising a first polyisocyanate component and a second component comprising a polyol, a poly(alkylene oxide) polyamine and a polyurethane catalyst is described.

Abstract: Two pack structural adhesive compositions are disclosed which in addition to exhibiting long pot life and rapid cure possessing exceptional bond strength. The adhesive system comprises a mixture of organic isocyanate, a polymeric polyol comprised of a graft copolymer of poly(alkylene oxide) polyol and acrylonitrile or a acrylonitrile and styrene and a latent catalyst.