Abstract: Lubricant composition formulations comprising at least one biodegradable plastic, such as polyhydroxyalkanoate and/or polybutylene succinate, and at least one lubricant, such as a vegetable oil.

Abstract: Lubricant composition formulations comprising at least one biodegradable plastic, such as polyhydroxyalkanoate and/or polybutylene succinate, and at least one lubricant, such as a vegetable oil.

Abstract: Lubricant composition formulations comprising at least one biodegradable plastic, such as polyhydroxyalkanoate and/or polybutylene succinate, and at least one lubricant, such as a vegetable oil.

Abstract: Lubricant composition formulations comprising at least one biodegradable plastic, such as polyhydroxyalkanoate and/or polybutylene succinate, and at least one lubricant, such as a vegetable oil.

Abstract: Metal oxide area decontamination apparatus (10) is provided which is designed for rapid, emergency situation decontamination of areas contaminated with potentially harmful or lethal chemical and/or biological warfare agents or other hazardous substances. The apparatus (10) preferably includes a pressurizable metallic container (12) equipped with a valve-type delivery nozzle assembly (16), so that upon a manipulation of the assembly (16), a spray of metal oxide and/or metal hydroxide particles is generated; the particles are selected and sized in order to destroy or chemisorb the contaminating agents. The preferred decontamination agent is MgO aggregated to an average aggregate size of from about 50 nm-10 microns. The particles are mixed with a gaseous or liquid propellant within the container (12) allowing rapid and thorough particle cleanout when the nozzle assembly (16) is actuated.

Abstract: Metal oxide-containing dispersions and methods of producing the same are provided. Generally, dispersions according to the invention comprise respective quantities of surfactant, metal oxide, and carrier. Methods according to the invention generally comprise providing a quantity of metal oxide particles of having a desired size suitable for being dispersed in a carrier with the aid of a surfactant. If necessary, the metal oxide particles may be mixed with the carrier and then undergo a pulverization step whereby the average particle size is reduced to the desired level, or the metal oxide particles may be pulverized prior to addition of the carrier. Dispersions made in accordance with the present invention generally exhibit excellent stability in that the metal oxide particles remain suspended in the dispersion for at least about one month.