Abstract: A topical insecticide is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. The insecticide contains an insecticide and an insect growth regulator effective for killing fleas, flea larvae and flea eggs. The insecticide is formulated by dissolving an insecticidal (tetrahydro-3-furanyl) methylamine derivative and an insect growth regulator (IGR) in a solvent containing N-octyl pyrrolidone and/or N-methyl pyrrolidone to increase the solvency of the IGR component, thereby providing an insecticide having high insecticidal activity.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating or preventing a skin condition, an inflammation, an irritation or an allergy associated with an ectoparasitic infection or infestation on an animal.

Abstract: A topical formulation having significant parasiticidal activity effective against endoparasites and/or ectoparasites such as heartworms, mites, fleas, ticks, flies is provided, which can be safe to use and avoids the many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical formulations. The topical formulations comprise a combination of a macrocyclic lactone, a neo-nicotinoid and optionally, an insect growth regulator. The topical formulation can be packaged together or packaged so that the macrocyclic lactone and the neo-nicotinoid are stored separately prior to administering the topical insecticide formulation to the animal.

Abstract: A topical insecticide is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the active ingredient of the insecticide formulation is an amine derivative, having a nitro-methylene group, a nitroamino group or a cyanoamino group, which can be formulated to have low toxicity and excellent insecticidal activity. One particularly suitable insecticide is 1-{(tetrahydro-3-furanyl)methyl}-2-nitro-3-methylguanidine (dinotefuran), an aldulticide that will kill adult fleas dissolved in ethyl lactate.

Abstract: A topical insecticide preparation is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. The topical insecticide contains a combination of a first pyrethroid insecticide effective for killing fleas, a second pyrethroid insecticide effective for killing ticks, and an insect growth regulator (IGR). The topical insecticide preparation can be packaged together or packaged so that the first and second pyrethroid insecticides are stored separately prior to administration of the insecticide preparation to the animal. The combination of the first and second pyrethroid insecticides with an insect growth regulator results in an insecticide preparation formulated to have enhanced insecticidal activity against fleas and ticks compared to the effectiveness of the first and second insecticides used alone.

Abstract: A topical insecticide is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. The insecticide contains an insecticide and an insect growth regulator effective for killing fleas, flea larvae and flea eggs. The insecticide is formulated by dissolving an insecticidal (tetrahydro-3-furanyl) methylamine derivative or a chloronicotinyl insecticide and an insect growth regulator (IGR) in a solvent containing a quaternary ammonium salt to increase the solvency of the IGR component, thereby providing an insecticide having high insecticidal activity.

Abstract: A thickener-rheology modifier system for use in hair care and skin care compositions comprising: a) a hydrophobically modified, alkali-soluble copolymer thickener comprising an aqueous emulsion copolymer of: i) from about 5 to 70 weight percent of ?, ? ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer of the formula: where R is H and R1 is H, C1–C4 alkyl, or —CH2COOX; R is —COOX and R1 is H or —CH2COOX; and R is CH3 and R1 is H, C1–C4 alkyl or —CH2COOX; and X is H or C1–C4 alkyl; ii) from about 10 to 90 weight percent of a nonionic, copolymerizable, ?, ? ethylenically unsaturated monomer of the formula: CH2?CYZ where Y is H or CH3 and Z is where R is C1 to C4 alkyl; and iii) from about 1 to 30 weight percent of a hydrophobically modified, ?, ? ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer of the formula: where R is an alkyl group of 6 to 22 carbon atoms or an alkaryl of 8 to 22 carbon atom, x is an average number of from about 6 to 200, y is an average number of from

Abstract: A topical insecticide is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. The insecticide contains an insecticide and an insect growth regulator effective for killing fleas, flea larvae and flea eggs. The insecticide is formulated by dissolving an insecticidal (tetrahydro-3-furanyl) methylamine derivative and an insect growth regulator (IGR) in a solvent containing a quaternary ammonium salt to increase the solvency of the IGR component, thereby providing an insecticide having high insecticidal activity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a low VOC, non-aerosol, polyacrylic acid containing hair cosmetic compositions which contain stabilized starches, particularly those derivatized by alkylene oxides, about 01.-0.0% polyacrylic acid, up to about 15% solvent, and water. The derivatized starch may be hydrolyzed, particularly enzymatically hydrolyzed by at least one endo-enzyme. In addition, the starch may be cationically modified with a low degree of substitution. Use of such starches is novel and advantageous in that they are compatible with polyacrylic acid, providing a clear, solution with a stable viscosity. Further, the resultant composition provides a clear film which is not tacky, good stiffness, and improved humidity resistance.

Abstract: A thickener-rheology modifier system for use in hair care and skin care compositions comprising:

Abstract: An improved disposable absorbent article, such as a waste collection pad, is provided. The article or pad includes a liquid permeable top sheet and a liquid impermeable back sheet. The pad also includes an absorbent layer disposed between the top sheet and the back sheet. The absorbent layer exclusively comprises super absorbent polymer, or SAP, granules, which are adhered directly to the back sheet by an adhesive.

Abstract: A selected thickener-rheology modifier system comprising the combination of a hydrophobically, modified alkali-soluble thickener and a polysaccharide hydrocolloid or gum or polyalkylene glycol, preferably with a surfactant and more preferably with boric acid is especially useful in personal care compositions such as hair care and skin care compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to low VOC, non-aerosol hair cosmetic compositions, which contain nonionically modified starches. The starch may be additionally hydrolyzed, particularly enzymatically hydrolyzed. Further, the starch may be modified using ionic substituents. Use of such starches is novel and advantageous in that they provide a clear solution with a low viscosity, and good pump spray characteristics. Further, the resultant composition provides a clear film which is not tacky, good stiffness, and improved humidity resistance.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to low volatile organic compound aerosol hair cosmetic compositions which contain nonionically derivatized starches optionally hydrolyzed and/or ionically modified, about 5-55% propellant, up to 50% solvent, and water. Such compositions provide a clear solution with a low viscosity, good spray caracteristics, a clear, non-tacky film, good stiffness, and improved humidity resistance.

Abstract: This invention involves skin cleaning products and tapes for removing keratotic plugs, dirt and other debris found on the skin and in skin pores and comprising a poly(vinyl acetamide) polymer based adhesive composition applied to a substrate backing material.

Abstract: A composition for treating keratin substances comprising selected amphoteric polysaccharide derivatives, preferably guar gum which contain a cationic group comprising an amino, ammonium, imino, sulfonium or phosphonium group and an anionic group comprising a carboxyl, sulfonate, sulfate, phosphate or phosphonate group.

Abstract: A novel fracturing fluid composition comprising:(1) a carboxyalkyl derivatized polygalactomannan having a degree of substitution of between about 0.01 and about 3.0;(2) a zirconium salt crosslinking agent;(3) one or more thermal stabilizing agents;(4) one or more pH buffers; and(5) water;wherein said fluid is capable of maintaining at least 10 percent of its original cross-linked viscosity after three hours at a temperature greater to or equal to 250.degree. F. is provided.

Abstract: A solid composition of matter comprising one or more polysaccharides which has been cross-linked with either titanium or zirconium cross-linking agents is provided. The composition demonstrates absorbent properties and is useful in absorbent articles of manufacture. Also provided is a method for preparing the compositions.

Abstract: A method for increasing the water-solubility of highly insoluble organic compounds by forming a complex product from the reaction between the organic compound and an aqueous solution of solid polyvinylpyrrolidone. The solubility of the organic compound can be increased at least 25-fold and the complex formed is highly stable at ambient conditions.

Abstract: A method for increasing the water-solubility of highly insoluble organic compounds by forming a novel complex product from the reaction between the organic compound and an oligomer of vinylpyrrolidone. The complex is highly stable and results in solubilities of the organic compounds in excess of 25-fold.