Abstract: A noble gas-chlorine gas mixture having broad-spectrum effectiveness against bacteria, viruses, mold, fungi, algae including spore forming microorganisms, termites, roaches, mice and other organisms. The noble gas, preferably argon/chlorine gas mixture (Chloragon) is introduced into an enclosed area where the bacteria, virus, mold, fungi, etc., are found and allowed to remain so that the gas composition can penetrate completely into the space including cracks and crevices. After the remediation is complete, the enclosed space should be ventilated or air movement increased to disperse the remaining gas composition.

Abstract: A clear, transparent highly stable skin moisturizing and lubricating composition is provided comprising the product obtained by combining polyglyceryl methacrylate with a pharmaceutically acceptable silicone, in the presence of a suitable emulsifier under application of pressure in the range of about 13,000 to about 50,000 psi. The compositions are adapted for use as cosmetics and/or carriers for active drugs and serve in this form for treatment of skin irritations, burns, skin infections and the like. A method of preparing the compositions of the invention is disclosed. The invention also contemplates methods for lubricating and moisture replenishment of the skin, treating burns, skin infections and the like by topically applying the disclosed skin treatment compositions of the invention.

Abstract: A gamma radiation stable gel consisting mainly of the complex of polyglyceryl methacrylate and at least one alkali metal or ammonium sulfite, bisulfite or metabisulfite.This gel is sterilizeable, bland water soluble, clear and colorless, washable, non-staining lubricating jelly. It is harmless to skin, delicate tissues and mucous membranes. It will not affect surgical instruments or rubber appliances. The gel of the invention may also be used as a drug delivery vehicle.A method of preparing the gel is also disclosed.

Abstract: Anti-microbial compositions in the form of dry powders substantially instantly soluble in water, which exhibit stability for prolonged periods of time even at elevated temperatures of up to about 130.degree. F., obtained by admixing an organic surfactant in which substantially all of the available oxidizable groups have been replaced with fluorine to form a perfluoro surfactant, with a chlorinated isocyanuric acid. Preferably the anti-microbial compositions are obtained by admixing the following: trichloroisocyanuric acid, potassium hydroxide in an amount sufficient to neutralize the trichloroisocyanuric acid to its potassium salt, a fluorinated anionic surfactant, potassium monohydrogen phosphate and potassium bicarbonate.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of stabilized B-carotene wherein polysorbate is heated under an inert atmosphere to about 100.degree. to about 120.degree. C. in the presence of butylated hydroxytoluene for a period of time sufficient to allow substantially all of the water present in the polysorbate to be driven off. The temperature is then increased to about 160.degree. to about 180.degree. C. and the resultant polysorbate product further heated at this temperature while maintaining the inert atmosphere and under strong stirring for 1 to 11/2 hours. The thus heated polysorbate is then cooled rapidly to about 100.degree. to about 120.degree. C. and 2.0 to 4.0% by weight of B-carotene, based on the weight of the polysorbate, introduced under strong stirring in the presence of para-aminobenzoic acid and a conventional antioxidant such as butylhydroxyquinone under containued maintenance of the inert atmosphere. The resulting liquid composition is cooled to room temperature.

Abstract: An iodophor having biocidal activity is disclosed which is a polyethylene glycol alkylarylsulfonate iodine complex. The complex is formed by reacting polyethylene glycol, alkylarylsulfonate and iodine, in the presence of water and propylene glycol as solvent under reflux conditions. This iodophor is characterized by a low iodine content, high sudsing properties, high biocidal activity, reduced vapor pressure, reduced odor and substantially non-existent staining.

Abstract: A method is improved for producing highly stable non-pyrogenic solutions of magnesium gluconocitrate. According to this process a specially prepared non-pyrogenic magnesium hydroxycarbonate or magnesium carbonate, gluconic acid anhydride and citric acid are first admixed to form a powder. The admixed powder is then added to an aqueous medium and heated to a temperature of at least about 80.degree. C. to rapidly drive out substantially all of the carbon dioxide. Alternatively, the aqueous medium may be heated to a temperature of at least 80.degree. C. prior to the addition of the powder. The magnesium hydroxycarbonate or magnesium carbonate is prepared by heating to 165.degree. C. for about 18 hours in thin layers in the presence of steam and an oxidizing atmosphere whereby any and all traces of organic material which could be pyrogen forming is eliminated by oxidation thereof.

Abstract: Anti-microbial compositions in the form of dry powders substantially instantly soluble in water, which exhibit stability for prolonged periods of time even at elevated temperatures of up to 130.degree. F., obtained by admixing an organic surfactant in which substantially all of the available oxidable groups have been replaced with fluorine to form a perfluoro surfactant, with a chlorinated isocyanuric acid. Preferably the anti-microbial compositions are obtained by admixing the following: trichloroisocyanuric acid, potassium hydroxide in an amount sufficient to neutralize the trichloroisocyanuric acid to its potassium salt, a fluorinated anionic surfactant, potassium monohydrogen phosphate and potassium chloride.

Abstract: An iodophor having biocidal activity is disclosed which is a polyethylene glycol alkylarylsulfonate iodine complex. The complex is formed by reacting polyethylene glycol, alkylarylsulfonate and iodine, in the presence of water and propylene glycol as solvent under reflux conditions. This iodophor is characterized by a low iodine content, high sudsing properties, high biocidal activity, reduced vapor pressure, reduced odor and substantially non-existent staining.

Abstract: A ternary alloy consisting of sodium, copper and lead, especially in the form of a slurry in oil, is useful for decontaminating halogenated hydrocarbons by reacting with the halogen therein.

Abstract: Process for removing chlorinated hydrocarbons such as ethylene dibromide and PCBs from a material containing the same such as a fuel, hazardous waste material, fuel containing a hazardous waste material, which comprises forming a ternary alloy of sodium, copper and lead by dispersing sodium metal in oil and reacting the same with a catalytic amount of copper and at least the same amount of lead to provide a slurry of said alloy; contacting the material containing the halogenated hydrocarbon with said slurry using an amount of alloy whereby the sodium is present in excess with respect to halogen present; carrying out said contacting at a temperature of about 250.degree.-300.degree. F. under intense mixing and separately recovering the sodium halide, copper-lead and unreacted sodium-copper-lead alloy from the substantially halogen free material.The invention also contemplates as novel the ternary alloy of Na, Cu and Pb and the oil slurry containing the same.

Abstract: A process for the production of depleted uranium metal particles comprising heating depleted uranium metal to red heat, rapidly chilling the heated metal, grinding the resulting brittlized metal to form powder size particles, annealing the particles and coating the particles with silver, copper, or lead, wherein the grinding and annealing are carried out in an inert argon atmosphere. The invention also contemplates the resulting depleted uranium metal powder, compositions containing the same as well as the liners for shaped charges formed therefrom.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for management of hazardous materials and namely chlorinated hydrocarbons including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) as found in fuels, textile dyes, printing inks, paints, carbonless copy paper, fireproofing agents, electrical capacitors, electrical insulation, transformer fluids, hydraulic systems, heat exchangers, hazardous wastes and the like. More particularly, this invention relates to a process for assuring protection against and specifically elimination of the potential health effects of the chlorinated hydrocarbons including polychlorinated biphenyls in the wide range of materials noted above, but particularly in so-called toxic wastes or hazardous waste materials and even more particularly in the hazardous wastes used as fuels or the fuels per se.

Abstract: A stabilized composition of matter comprising a fuel oil, such as gasoline, ethanol, small amounts of water and a stabilizing amount of an additive which is substantially insoluble in water, but which is soluble in ethyl alcohol and gasoline and is effective to prevent the separation of the gasoline-ethyl alcohol solution into two distinct phases; said additive being n-hexylalcohol, hereinafter, n-hexanol. The invention also includes a method for stabilizing gasoline, that is, for preventing or retarding the phase separation of gasoline-ethanol mixtures in the presence of small amounts of water, and this being the case when the temperature of the gasoline-ethanol mixture has been reduced to below 20.degree. F.

Abstract: A process for the recovery of bituminous tar like materials from tar sands containing the same; the process includes mixing the tar sands with water, mildly heating the same in the presence of an alkali metal bicarbonate, gently mixing the mixture and while the mixture is warm, removing the recovered bituminous materials therefrom.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a polymerized (hydrated amideamine) complex, a method of making the same, fire extinguishing compositions containing the same as active agent and a method for extinguishing fires therewith.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a polymerized (hydrated amide-amine complex), a method of making the same, fire extinguishing compositions containing the same as active agent and a method for extinguishing fires therewith.