Abstract: A faced fibrous insulation assembly includes: a fibrous insulation blanket whose fibers, preferably, are bonded together with a formaldehyde free binder; a facing formed by a kraft paper sheet material; and an asphalt coating layer on the inner surface of the facing that bonds the facing to the fibrous insulation blanket. The asphalt coating layer contains an odor-reducing additive in an amount sufficient to substantially eliminate odor that would otherwise be emitted by the asphalt coating layer without adversely affecting the adherent qualities of the asphalt coating layer. Preferably, the facing and the asphalt coating layer are fungi growth resistant.

Abstract: Coating compositions suitable for use as coatings or inks for metallic foils, such as aluminum foil, as well as for use on other materials, such as papers and plastics resin films, are disclosed. These compositions comprise a water dispersible polyester resin, an alkylated amino resin, a water dispersible epoxy resin and water. They may optionally include a pigment and other optional modifying ingredients. These compositions, being water-based, provide improved environmental compatibility and may be dried under relatively low temperatures without objectional ammonia residue odor.

Abstract: Coating compositions suitable for use as coatings or inks for metallic foils, such as aluminum foil, as well as for use on other materials, such as papers and plastics resin films, are disclosed. These compositions comprise a water dispersable polyester resin, an alkylated amino resin and water. They may optionally include a pigment and other optional modifying ingredients. These compositions, being water-based, provide improved environmental compatibility and may be dried under relatively low temperatures without objectional ammonia residue odor.

Abstract: 20'-Hydroxy derivatives of VLB, leurosidine and vincristine, antimitotic agents.

Abstract: Vindesine is prepared by converting 4-desacetyl VLB C-3 carboxhydrazide to the corresponding azide with a nitrite such as n-butyl nitrite in THF and then reacting the thus formed azide with triphenylphosphine to yield an intermediate acyl iminophosphorane, which compound is decomposed with acid to yield vindesine of high purity and in good yield.

Abstract: 4-Desacetoxy-4.alpha.-hydroxyvinblastine, prepared by reduction of 4-desacetoxy-4-oxovinblastine, and derivatives thereof, useful as antimitotic agents.

Abstract: 5'-Hydroxyleurosine, 5'-hydroxyleuroformine and related compounds, useful in inhibiting the growth of experimental tumors.

Abstract: 4'-Deoxyvincristine, 4'-deoxy-1-formylleurosidine and the corresponding 4-desacetyl derivatives, useful in inhibiting the growth of experimental tumors.

Abstract: 5'-Hydroxyleurosine, 5'-hydroxyleuoformine and related compounds, useful in inhibiting the growth of experimental tumors.

Abstract: 3'-hydroxy and 3'-keto derivatives of 4'-deoxy VLB (deoxy VLB "A"), 4'-deoxyleurosidine (deoxy VLB "B"), 4'-deoxyvincristine and 4'-deoxy-1-desmethyl-1-formylleurosidine and related 4-desacetyl and C-3 carboxamide derivatives, useful as anti-tumor agents in mammals.