Abstract: The present invention is directed towards biopolymer salts and biopolymer compositions comprising a biopolymer salt having an endotoxin content less than about 100 endotoxin units per gram. Because of their low endotoxin content, the biopolymer salts and biopolymer compositions of this invention may be administered parenterally to a patient. The present invention is also directed to methods of preparing the compositions of this invention.

Abstract: Acid-stable and cationic-compatible reticulated bacterial cellulose compositions, containing co-agents and/or cationic surfactants, that are useful rheological modifying agents and stabilizing agents for suspensions, emulsions and foams, and their methods of preparation are disclosed.

Abstract: Polysaccharide fibers are produced by hot extrusion of a gelling polysaccharide into air or a gelling salt bath. Optionally, other polysaccharides, including non-gelling types, may be co-extruded with the gelling polysaccharide. The fibers are useful for the production of wound dressings and catamenial devices, and many other devices.

Abstract: Low viscosity heteropolysaccharides, e.g., xanthan gum, S-194, and guar gum, are disclosed. These gums are especially useful in preparing herbicidal compositions.

Abstract: Low viscosity heteropolysaccharides, e.g., zanthan gum, S-194, and guar gum, are disclosed. These gums are especially useful in preparing herbicidal compositions.

Abstract: Bipyridinium quaternary salt compositions are prepared which are dry, free-flowing, wettable powders. The solid compositions are complexes of the bipyridinium salts and algin.

Abstract: Derivatized anionic gums and compositions thereof are disclosed. The gum derivatives are prepared by reacting non-derivatized gum with quaternary ammonium compounds in an amount equal to or greater than the stoichiometric amount required for complete derivatization. The derived gums are soluble in organic solvents.

Abstract: Viscous solutions of NMP are described which comprise up to about 90% NMP. The viscosifying agent is rhamsan gum.

Abstract: Partially derivatized anionic gums are disclosed. The gum derivatives are prepared by reacting non-derivatized gum with quaternary ammonium compounds in less than the stoichiometric amount required for complete derivatization. The partially derived gums are water soluble and resistant to bacterial degradation.

Abstract: An aqueous slurry containing ground coal and a biosynthetic polysaccharide is disclosed.

Abstract: Deacetylated Polysaccharide S-60, prepared by deacetylating the polysaccharide S-60 produced by fermentation of Pseudomonas elodea, ATCC 31461, has valuable properties in both the clarified and non-clarified form, and is useful as an agar substitute or a shapeable room deodorant.The non-clarified deacetylated gum contains about 17% protein and principally carbohydrate, which comprises glucuronic acid (.about.13% based on wt. gum) and the neutral sugars rhamnose and glucose in the approximate molar ratio 3:2.The clarified, deacetylated gum contains mostly carbohydrate and no more than about 2% protein.

Abstract: Polysaccharide S-119 is used as a desensitizer in lithographic fountain solutions to maintain non-image areas on a lithographic printing plate in a hydrophilic condition in order to prevent scumming or ink pickup in said areas. S-119 is prepared in aqueous solution which is added to phosphoric acid etch in water plus alcohol to provide a gum concentration of 20-1000 ppm by weight in the fountain solution.

Abstract: Deacetylated Polysaccharide S-60, prepared by deacetylating the polysaccharide S-60 produced by fermentation of Pseudomonas elodea, ATCC 31461, has valuable properties in both the clarified and non-clarified form, and is useful as an agar substitute or a shapeable room deodorant.The non-clarified deacetylated gum contains about 17% protein and principally carbohydrate, which comprises glucuronic acid (.about.13% based on wt. gum) and the neutral sugars rhamnose and glucose in the approximate molar ratio 3:2.The clarified, deacetylated gum contains mostly carbohydrate and no more than about 2% protein.

Abstract: Cold-water soluble tamarind gum is used to prepare portland cement compositions having improved anti-sag control.

Abstract: This invention relates to the recovery of oil from underground deposits. The invention relates to novel gel compositions consisting of water, a polysaccharide polymer, an acid generating salt and a melamine resin. The invention also relates to the method of utilizing said composition to recovery underground oil.

Abstract: This invention relates to a gelled explosive and a method for its preparation. More specifically, the invention relates to a gelled explosive composition containing water, at least one member selected from the group of a polysaccharide colloid and synthetic polymer; water-soluble melamine resin and a water-soluble explosive salt.

Abstract: Fermentation broths and other aqueous suspensions containing a dissolved xanthan gum and suspended solids resulting from the fermentation producing the xanthan gum are clarified by treatment with a minor amount of a protease enzyme. The injectivity of aqueous solutions containing xanthan gum so clarified is improved, in oil well flooding operations, over solutions not so treated.

Abstract: Fermentation broths and other aqueous suspensions containing a dissolved xanthan gum and suspended solids resulting from the fermentation producing the xanthan gum are clarified by treatment with a minor amount of a protease enzyme. The injectivity of aqueous solutions containing xanthan gum so clarified is improved, in oil well flooding operations, over solutions not so treated.