Abstract: A lightweight concrete composition containing from 10 to 90 volume percent of a cement composition, from 10 to 90 volume percent of particles having an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.03 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3, and from 0 to 50 volume percent of aggregate, where the particles contain an antimicrobial agent; where the sum of components used does not exceed 100 volume percent, and where after the lightweight concrete composition is set it has a compressive strength of at least 1700 psi as tested according to ASTM C39 after seven days. The concrete composition can be used to make concrete masonry units, construction panels, dining tables, counter surfaces, bench tops, and/or examination tables as well as other articles.

Abstract: Novel water soluble polymers in solution or water-in-oil emulsion form are disclosed containing quaternary ammonium monomers; and optionally (meth)acrylic acid or 2-(meth)acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid; methylene bis-acryamide and the like; and a C1-C3 alkyl (meth) acrylate acrylamide or methacrylamide and the use thereof in hair, skin and nail conditioning; papermaking; and subterranean well drilling and well cementing operations.

Abstract: Novel water soluble polymers in solution or water-in-oil emulsion form are disclosed containing quaternary ammonium monomers; and optionally (meth)acrylic acid or 2-(meth)acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid; methylene bis-acryamide and the like; and a C1-C3 alkyl (meth)acrylate acrylamide or methacrylamide and the use thereof in hair, skin and nail conditioning; papermaking; and subterranean well drilling and well cementing operations.

Abstract: Novel branched or crosslinked polymers containing (meth)acrylamidopropyltrimethyl ammonium halide; (meth)acrylic acid or 2-(meth)acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid; methylene bis-acryamide and the like; and a C4-C22 alkyl (meth) acrylate and the use thereof in papermaking, subterranean well drilling and well cementing operations is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of dispersing a solid particulate material in an aqueous medium by addition to the aqueous medium of a dispersing agent wherein the solid particulate material is to be used as a filler or pigment in a sheet material which is required to come into contact with foodstuffs, wherein the dispersing agent is a composition comprising:

Abstract: Disclosed are novel aqueous modified starch solutions, such solutions can contain high levels of the modified starch and remain stable such that on standing, the solution does not form a precipitate, become a non pourable gel, separate or spoil due to attack from microorganisms. The use of the novel aqueous modified starch solutions in a cosmetically acceptable medium for the treatment of a keratin-containing substrate is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of dispersing a solid particulate material in an aqueous medium by addition to the aqueous medium of a dispersing agent wherein the solid particulate material is to be used as a filler or pigment in a sheet material which is required to come into contact with foodstuffs, wherein the dispersing agent is a composition comprising: (1) up to 0.25% by weight, based on the dry weight of the particulate solid material, of a water-soluble salt of a poly(acrylic acid) having a weight average molecular weight not greater than 20,000, and (2) from 0.02% to 1.5% by weight, based on the dry weight of the particulate solid material, of either (a) an anionic polyelectrolyte which comprises a water-soluble salt of a copolymer of acrylic acid with acrylamide; or (b) a water-soluble condensed phosphate salt.

Abstract: A hair conditioning shampoo composition is disclosed that contains (a) a surfactant component that can contain anionic surfactants and/or amphoteric surfactants (optionally including zwitterionic and nonionic surfactants), (b) a dispersed, insoluble, nonionic silicone hair conditioning agent, (c) a water soluble, organic, ampholytic polymer hair conditioning agent; and (d) an aqueous carrier. The conditioning shampoo composition optionally contains an organic, water insoluble, liquid.

Abstract: A keratin conditioning composition is disclosed that contains (a) a surfactant component that can contain anionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, cationic surfactants, nonionic surfactants and/or zwitterionic, (b) a water soluble, organic, ampholytic polymer conditioning agent, (c) a water soluble, organic, cationic polymer conditioning agent; (d) optionally a water insoluble liquid; and (e) an aqueous carrier. The conditioning composition optionally contains a silicone and/or an organic, water insoluble, liquid. The conditioning composition according to the present invention is useful in cleaning and/or conditioning keratin based substrates, such as hair, skin, and nails.

Abstract: Novel conditioning polymers containing (meth)acrylamidopropyltrimethyl ammonium chloride, meth(acrylic acid) or 2-(meth)acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid and, optionally, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.22 alkyl (meth) acrylate and the use thereof in a cosmetically acceptable medium for the treatment of a keratin-containing substrate are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel conditioning polymers containing (meth)acrylamidopropyltrimethyl ammonium chloride, meth(acrylic acid) or 2-(meth)acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid and, optionally, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.22 alkyl (meth) acrylate and the use thereof in a cosmetically acceptable medium for the treatment of a keratin-containing substrate are disclosed.

Abstract: An aqueous, correction fluid that includes a suspending agent, a binding resin, water, and an opacifying pigment, The suspending agent is preferably a gum or hydrocolloid, e.g., xanthan gum, and the composition preferably has a shear-thinning index (n) of from about 0.08 to 0.50.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition comprising the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group having a distribution of carbon atoms from about eight to eighteen carbon atoms and wherein from about 40 to 60 weight % of the alkyl group having about twelve carbon atoms and wherein X is hydrogen or a halide is disclosed. The antimicrobial composition is storage stable below about 5.degree. C. and, further, preferably, also has a flash point above about 38.degree. C. A process for making this antimicrobial composition is disclosed resulting in an antimicrobial composition comprising from about 25 to 35 weight % of the alkyl guanidine halide salt of the above formula, from about 10 to 60 weight % of a solvent and from about 10 to 65 weight % water.

Abstract: An aqueous, correction fluid that includes a suspending agent, a binding resin, water, and an opacifying pigment. The suspending agent is preferably a gum or hydrocolloid, e.g., xanthan gum, and the composition preferably has a shear-thinning index (n) of from about 0.08 to 0.50.

Abstract: Polyether polyamino methylene phosphonates possess high calcium tolerance and have been found to give excellent inhibition of the formation, deposition and adherence of scale-forming salts, especially calcium carbonate, under severe conditions which include elevated pH, high dissolved solids content, and high saturation levels of calcium carbonate.

Abstract: Polyether polyamino methylene phosphonates possess high calcium tolerance and have been found to give excellent inhibition of the formation, deposition and adherence of scale-forming salts, especially calcium carbonate, under severe conditions which include elevated pH, high dissolved solids content, and high saturation levels of calcium carbonate.

Abstract: An aqueous, correction fluid that includes a suspending agent, a binding resin, water, and an opacifying pigment. The suspending agent is preferably a gum or hydrocolloid, e.g., xanthan gum, and the composition preferably has a shear-thinning index (n) of from about 0.08 to 0.50.

Abstract: Terpolymers with more than one constituent cationic monomer, further copolymerized with acrylamide, are conditioning additives for hair, skin and nail care products which, with regard to hair, improve wet and dry hair combability, especially detangling and reduced static flyaway, sheen, and fixative properties, especially curl retention, and with regard to skin and nails, improve softening or lubricating (lubricity), moisture retention and attraction (moisturizing), feel, and reduction of irritation. The dual cationic polymers may have a weight average molecular weight of from about 10 thousand to 10 million, and comprise (a) from at least 30 to as much as 75 weight percent of acrylamide (AM), (b) from at least 25 to as much as 80 weight percent of the cationic monomer dimethyldiallylammonium chloride (DMDAAC), and (c) from at least 5 to as much as 35 weight percent of a second cationic monomer of the formula: ##STR1## where Y is --O--A-- or --NH--A--, where A is ethyl or propyl; R.sup.1 is H or CH.sub.3 ; R.

Abstract: Novel conditioning polymers containing (meth) acrylamidopropyltrimethyl ammonium chloride, meth (acrylic acid) or 2-(meth)acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid and, optionally, a C1-C22 alkyl (meth) acrylate and the use thereof in a cosmetically acceptable medium for the treatment of a keratin-containing substrate are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel conditioning polymers containing (meth) acrylamidopropyltrimethyl ammonium chloride, meth (acrylic acid) or 2-(meth)acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid and, optionally, a C1-C22 alkyl (meth) acrylate and the use thereof in a cosmetically acceptable medium for the treatment of a keratin-containing substrate are disclosed.