Abstract: Insect-repelling compositions comprise from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of plant essential oils. The balance of the composition to 100% by weight includes deionized water, vanillin powder, isopropanol, glycerin, an emulsifier (such as polyglycerol oleate and/or sodium lauryl sulfate), and an aqueous chitosan formulation. The chitosan formulation comprises ?8% volume of chitosan and ?8% volume of acetic acid or vinegar.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an extruded product, extrudable compound, and an extrusion method using a polymer, a cellulosic fiber, and at least one lubricant selected from the group consisting of ethoxylated esters of hydantoins, ethoxylated esters of sorbitol or sorbitan, or N, N?-bisalkanoylethylenediamines containing from 8 to 14 carbons of the alkanoyl group and compositions manufactured through such processes which simulate conventional wood products. The N,N?-bisalkanoylethylenediamines are new compositions of matter containing from 8 to 14 carbons of the alkanoyl group having a particle size range from about 90 to 150 ?m, preferably from about 120 to 140 ?m.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer-cellulosic fiber composition comprising a polymer, a cellulosic fiber, and a quaternary ammonium alkyl salt wherein the latter imparts antimicrobial properties to the composition and functions as a lubricant during the formation of the composition. The quaternary ammonium alkyl salts may be alkyl carboxylate, alkyl sulfate, alkyl sulphonate, alkyl phosphate, or alkyl phosphite. Certain of the salts are new compositions of matter. The method of extruding and the extrudate are also claimed.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an extrudable compound, an extrusion method using a polymer, a cellulosic fiber, and at least one lubricant selected from the group consisting of ethoxylated esters of hydantoins, ethoxylated esters of sorbitol and sorbitan, and ethylene bisamides made from fatty acids containing 6–10 carbons and composites manufactured through such processes which simulate conventional wood products. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to a composition containing polymer, a cellulosic fiber from an agricultural waste product and a lubricant containing a mixture of an alkylene bisamide derived from a C10–C18 is fatty acid and an alkaline earth salt of a fatty acid.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an extrudable compound, an extrusion method using a polymer, a cellulosic fiber, and at least one lubricant selected from the group consisting of ethoxylated esters of hydantoins, ethoxylated esters of sorbitol and sorbitan, and ethylene bisamides made from fatty acids containing 6-10 carbons and composites manufactured through such processes which simulate conventional wood products.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to processing aid compositions which are particularly useful in the melt extrusion of single site catalyzed polymers, such as linear low density polyethylene. The processing additives include one or more C8-C22 saturated fatty acid esters of a polyhydroxy alkane, wherein the alkane has from 2-6 carbon atoms and mixtures of one or more of an aforesaid saturated fatty acid ester of a polyhydroxyl alkane and one or more saturated fatty acid esters of a poly(oxyalkylene) polymer The invention is also directed to methods of melt extruding polymers containing one or more fatty acid esters of the present invention.

Abstract: An airborne monitoring system for measuring conditions in the lower atmospheric boundary layer of a tropical cyclone or other concerted atmospheric systems. The system flies on the wind. In the case of a tropical cyclone it flies over the sea, into the eye and tracks the storm, transmitting meteorological data and receiving commands from a remote base station. The system includes a hybrid lifting body tethered from a line contacting the surface of the sea. It is maintained in aerodynamic and hydrodynamic balance at a substantially constant altitude.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with a new class of flame retardant polycarbonate compositions. More particularly, the invention is concerned with admixtures of an aromatic polycarbonate and a flame retardant additive combination consisting of a halogenated organic compound and an alkali or alkaline earth metal salt of an inorganic sulfur compound. The flame retardant polycarbonates can be molded or formed into flame retardant articles such as films, sheets, fibers, laminates or reinforced plastics by conventional techniques.

Abstract: A flame retardant polycarbonate composition comprising in admixture an aromatic carbonate polymer and a minor amount of a mixture of a metal salt of an organic sulfonate or organic carboxylate, and an organic halogenated compound.This invention relates generally to flame retardant polycarbonate compositions and more particularly to flame retardant compositions containing an aromatic carbonate polymer and a minor amount of a mixture of a metal salt of an organic sulfonate or organic carboxylate, and an organic halogenated compound.

Abstract: A flame retardant thermoplastic composition comprising an organic sulfonate flame retardant additive in admixture with a composition selected from the group comprising a polyarylsulfone, a polyarylethersulfone, a polyphenylsulfide, blends of a polyarylethersulfone and a polyarylsulfone, blends of a polyarylethersulfone and a polyphenylsulfide, blends of a polyarylsulfone and a polyphenylsulfide, blends of a polyarylenecarbonate and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS), blends of a polyarylenecarbonate, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS) and a polyarylsulfone, blends of a polyarylenecarbonate, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS) and a polyarylethersulfone, blends of a polyarylenecarbonate, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS) and a polyphenylsulfide, and blends of a polyarylenecarbonate, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS), together with two or more compounds selected from the group comprising polyarylsulfones, polyarylethersulfones and polyphenylsulfi

Abstract: A thermal oxidative stabilized polycarbonate composition comprises in admixture (a) a high molecular weight aromatic carbonate polymer and (b) a minor amount of an end-blocked polyorganohydrogen siloxane and, optionally, an organic phosphite or phosphonite and/or epoxy compound.

Abstract: A flame retardant polycarbonate composition comprising in admixture an aromatic carbonate polymer and a flame retardant additive chosen from the group comprising melamine-formaldehyde, phenol-formaldehyde, urea formaldehyde, lignin, lignosulfonates and mixtures thereof. The composition may additionally contain an organic halogen-containing flame retardant additive.

Abstract: A thermal oxidative stabilized polycarbonate composition comprises in admixture (a) a high molecular weight aromatic carbonate polymer and (b) a minor amount of an oligomeric or polymeric hydrocarbonoxy siloxane and, optionally, an organophosphite or organophosphonite and/or an epoxy compound.