Abstract: Compositions which greatly diminish, or eliminate, unpleasant smells associated with the use of underwear and diapers are described. These compositions are composed of superabsorbent polymers of the p6lyacrylic type and of certain boron derivatives, in particular sodium tetraborate pentahydrate. The sanitary articles which incorporate these compositions do not develop unpleasant smells, ammoniacal or otherwise.

Abstract: Compositions which greatly diminish, or eliminate, unpleasant smells associated with the use of underwear and diapers are described. These compositions are composed of superabsorbent polymers of the polyacrylic type and of certain boron derivatives, in particular sodium tetraborate. The sanitary articles which incorporate these compositions do not develop unpleasant smells, ammoniacal or otherwise.

Abstract: A method for oxidatively breaking down organic compounds that have low biodegradability and are difficult to oxidize chemically in aqueous effluents, by using a water-soluble peroxide oxidant in the presence of a water-soluble iron or manganese metallophthalocyanine immobilized on an ionic resin consisting of a cross-linked insoluble copolymer derived from a vinylaromatic monomer comprising cationic or anionic groups. The method is particularly suitable for oxidatively decomposing polyhalogenophenols and halogenated hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A method is provided for delignifying and bleaching a lignocellulose material, wherein an aqueous solution of a redox catalyst and an oxidant is reacted with the material. The catalyst comprises an organometallic cation of the general formula [(1)Mno.sub.2 Mn(L)].sup.n+, wherein Mn is manganese (III) or (IV) oxide, the two Mn's of this cation may form a pair in a III-III, III-IV or IV-IV oxidative state, n is 2, 3 or 4, O is oxygen, and L is a ligand comprising 4 nitrogen atoms co-ordinating the manganese.

Abstract: Method for the chemical modification of proteins using a reagent of general formula ##STR1## obtained from the diene ##STR2## and maleic anhydride by Diels-Alder addition.

Abstract: A method is provided which involves a catalytic treatment using oxidation to degrade aqueous effluent which contains toxic, cyclic hydrocarbons and in particular chlorous, compounds. The method utilizes a catalytic system consisting of an oxygen donor agent, water-soluble peroxide, and a water-soluble metallo (Fe,Mn)phenyl-substituted mesotetraphenylporphyrin.

Abstract: There is disclosed a catalyst for the liquid phase oxidation of functional groups comprising metalloporphyrins carrying anionic groups as substituents in which the metalloporphyrins are immobilized on a support which is made of a polymer containing nitrogenous groups used as a Lewis base and to a process of making the same.

Abstract: The subject-matter of the present invention is a process for obtaining irone by enzymatic route.The precursors extracted from fresh iris rhizomes are subjected to the action of a peroxidizing enzymatic composition comprising oxygen and a lipoxidase or hydrogen peroxide and a peroxidase.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the electrochemical regeneration of pyridine cofactors.The process of the invention is characterized by carrying out a doubly mediated catalysis by means of a flavin and an oxidoreductase enzyme.

Abstract: Enzymes are fixed on carriers with a bis-dithioester capable of combining with the enzyme and with the carrier. The bis-dithioester has at each of its ends a group capable of reacting with an aimine function. The enzyme may be contacted with the bis-dithioester before the enzyme and carrier are combined. The carrier is an inorganic or organic solid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fractionating and observation cel of a liquid analysis device comprising a rotor, a central distribution cup or container for said liquid, and an assembly of cells on the periphery of the rotor, wherein the cells and the duct are formed by welding of two plastic pieces comprising said rotor, the liquid feed and gas evacuation duct is provided by the space existing between the two plastic pieces welded to each other by two welding seams along the edges of each duct, the opposite faces of the said pieces that constitute the duct with the said seams being left rough from molding.

Abstract: In a photochemical process, halogeno-alkanes are produced by irradiation of an ethylenic compound and of an excess amount of bromhydric acid, the reaction being advantageously carried out in the presence of a certain amount of the halogeno-alkane compound to be obtained. The ethylenic compound concentration is of 1 mole to 1.5 mole per liter in the reaction medium; the reaction is continued until a 90% conversion is reached. 3-bromo-1-chloro-propane is obtained with a good yield by irradiation of allyl chloride and HBr. Apparatus is provided for carrying out the process batchwise and in continuous operation.

Abstract: Enzymes are fixed to cellulose containing 5 to 25% lignin to form an enzyme-cellulose complex by a process involving treating cellulose pieces with an alkaline solution to remove lignin on the surface of the pieces, treating the resultant cellulose pieces with a sulfochlorinating or a chlorinating agent in an excess of pyridine until sulfur and/or chlorine is combined with the cellulose, washing the sulfur and/or chlorine-containing cellulose pieces and treating the pieces with an aqueous enzyme solution to attach enzymes thereto. A very important application is preparation of a rennet-cellulose complex and using the complex for coagulating milk in making cheese.