Abstract: Fire retardant and fuel decomposition compositions that include at least one compost accelerator, at least one deliquescent, at least one polymer, at least one fire retardant, at least one polymer, and at least one wetting agent are provided. In one example, the composition includes at least one fire retardant is in a range of 50-75 weight percent, at least one deliquescent is in a range of 5-20 weight percent, at least one polymer is in a range of 0.5-2 weight percent, at least one compost accelerator is in a range of 0.5-2 weight percent, and at least one wetting agent is in a range of 0.1-1 weight percent.

Abstract: Fire retardant and fuel decomposition compositions that include at least one compost accelerator, at least one deliquescent, at least one polymer, at least one fire retardant, at least one polymer, and at least one wetting agent are provided. In one example, the composition includes at least one fire retardant is in a range of 50-75 weight percent, at least one deliquescent is in a range of 5-20 weight percent, at least one polymer is in a range of 0.5-2 weight percent, at least one compost accelerator is in a range of 0.5-2 weight percent, and at least one wetting agent is in a range of 0.1-1 weight percent.

Abstract: Fire retardant and fuel decomposition compositions that include at least one compost accelerator, at least one deliquescent, at least one polymer, at least one fire retardant, at least one polymer, and at least one wetting agent are provided. In one example, the composition includes at least one fire retardant is in a range of 50-75 weight percent, at least one deliquescent is in a range of 5-20 weight percent, at least one polymer is in a range of 0.5-2 weight percent, at least one compost accelerator is in a range of 0.5-2 weight percent, and at least one wetting agent is in a range of 0.1-1 weight percent.

Abstract: Fire retardant and fuel decomposition compositions that include at least one compost accelerator, at least one deliquescent, at least one polymer, at least one fire retardant, at least one polymer, and at least one wetting agent are provided. In one example, the composition includes at least one fire retardant is in a range of 50-75 weight percent, at least one deliquescent is in a range of 5-20 weight percent, at least one polymer is in a range of 0.5-2 weight percent, at least one compost accelerator is in a range of 0.5-2 weight percent, and at least one wetting agent is in a range of 0.1-1 weight percent.

Abstract: Fire retardant and fuel decomposition compositions that include at least one compost accelerator, at least one deliquescent, at least one polymer, and at least one plant nutrient are provided. In one example, the composition includes at least one compost accelerator is in the range of 0.01-0.5 weight percent, at least one polymer in the range of 0.25-15 weight percent, at least one deliquescent in the range of 0.5-40 weight percent, and at least one plant nutrient in the range of 0.25-10 weight percent.

Abstract: Fire retardant and fuel decomposition compositions that include at least one compost accelerator, at least one deliquescent, at least one polymer, and at least one plant nutrient are provided. In one example, the composition includes at least one compost accelerator is in the range of 0.01-0.5 weight percent, at least one polymer in the range of 0.25-15 weight percent, at least one deliquescent in the range of 0.5-40 weight percent, and at least one plant nutrient in the range of 0.25-10 weight percent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a paper product for use in sterilizing an area. The paper product contains at least one paper sheet or pellet containing one or more dry chemical materials, one or more dry deliquescent materials, or mixtures thereof. The dry chemical materials are either inactive antimicrobial or biocidal chemical materials or are capable of reacting with another chemical material to produce one or more active antimicrobial or biocidal chemical materials. When the paper product is placed in an atmosphere containing water vapor, the deliquescent material(s) attracts water and dissolves, thereby either hydrating and rendering active the inactive antimicrobial or biocidal chemical material(s), or providing a medium in which the chemical materials will react to produce one or more active antimicrobial or biocidal chemical materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides a porous paper product impregnated with at least one chemical species. The porous paper product can be in the form of sheets, or compressed pellets. The porous paper can be prepared from a variety of sources, including wood pulp, kenaf, flax, or hemp. The chemical species impregnating the paper react and/or diffuse out of the paper to accomplish a variety of desired results. For example, diffusion of a volatile biocidal chemical out of pores in the paper create a no-growth zone on and immediately surrounding the impregnated paper. In this manner the impregnated paper can provide a sterile environment for activities such as food packaging/storage, the treatment of illness/injury, or waste disposal.

Abstract: A method for protecting wood and wood products from mold and sapstaining fungi for periods of at least about seven months is provided. The method employs a non-toxic mold inhibitor, which has been found to be unusually effective in providing resistance to mold and sapstaining fungi. Mold and fungi resistant wood and wood products are also provided.

Abstract: A method for protecting wood and wood products from mold and sapstaining fungi for periods of at least about seven months is provided. The method employs a non-toxic mold inhibitor, which has been found to be unusually effective in providing resistance to mold and sapstaining fungi. Mold and fungi resistant wood and wood products are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a paper product for use in sterilizing an area. The paper product contains at least one paper sheet or pellet containing one or more dry chemical materials, one or more dry deliquescent materials, or mixtures thereof. The dry chemical materials are either inactive antimicrobial or biocidal chemical materials or are capable of reacting with another chemical material to produce one or more active antimicrobial or biocidal chemical materials. When the paper product is placed in an atmosphere containing water vapor, the deliquescent material(s) attracts water and dissolves, thereby either hydrating and rendering active the inactive antimicrobial or biocidal chemical material(s), or providing a medium in which the chemical materials will react to produce one or more active antimicrobial or biocidal chemical materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides a porous paper product impregnated with at least one chemical species. The porous paper product can be in the form of sheets, or compressed pellets. The porous paper can be prepared from a variety of sources, including wood pulp, kenaf, flax, or hemp. The chemical species impregnating the paper react and/or diffuse out of the paper to accomplish a variety of desired results. For example, diffusion of a volatile biocidal chemical out of pores in the paper create a no-growth zone on and immediately surrounding the impregnated paper. In this manner the impregnated paper can provide a sterile environment for activities such as food packaging/storage, the treatment of illness/injury, or waste disposal.

Abstract: The present invention represents an automatic produce hydration system of improved efficiency and design. The system is self-contained, and adaptable for use in both pre-existing and new produce display racks. The system first includes a filter unit designed to remove foreign particulate materials from incoming water. In fluid communication with the filter unit is an automatic filter cleaning system for ejecting collected foreign particulate materials from the system at selected time intervals. After filtration, the water is introduced into a pressurization system. Once the pressure has been increased, pressurized water is delivered through an external water delivery line having a plurality of spray heads associated therewith. The spray heads have restriction means therein to ensure that a fine mist-like spray is delivered to the produce materials.