Abstract: A polyHIPE-based substance-releasing system capable of releasably encapsulating a highly concentrated solution and/or a room temperature solid while minimizing or avoiding burst release from the closed-cell microstructure of an elastic polyHIPE.

Abstract: A solar tower system is disclosed in which the heat transfer media is a molten salt at a temperature greater than 650° C. The components that carry or hold the molten salt are made from commercially available alloys made by Haynes International and sold under the designations HR-120 alloy, 230® alloy and 233™ alloy whose compositions are described herein. The molten salt preferably is MgCl2—KCl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Carnallite salt preparation useful in edible products, such as a food, beverage, dietary supplement, oral care, nutraceutical pet food, animal feed, pharmaceutical and other edible products. The Carnallite salt preparation of the invention is without high levels of sodium chloride and notably low in bromide. The Carnallite salt preparation may be a food grade product with dietary acceptable bromide levels. The present invention further relates to edible products comprising the Carnallite salt preparation, such as reduced sodium food products.

Abstract: A portable or wheeled fire extinguishing apparatus which is operable by water or foam, comprising a pressure resistant extinguishing medium container, a pressurized gas bottle for pressurizing the extinguishing medium container for expelling the extinguishing medium, and an extinguishing medium gun which is connected to the extinguishing medium container by a pressure resistant hose, wherein additional pressurized gas can be introduced into the extinguishing medium supplied to the extinguishing medium gun.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Carnallite salt preparation useful in edible products, such as a food, beverage, dietary supplement, oral care, nutraceutical pet food, animal feed, pharmaceutical and other edible products. The Carnallite salt preparation of the invention is without high levels of sodium chloride and notably low in bromide. The Carnallite salt preparation may be a food grade product with dietary acceptable bromide levels. The present invention further relates to edible products comprising the Carnallite salt preparation, such as reduced sodium food products.

Abstract: The present invention provides biocide compositions, containing DBNPA encapsulated or absorbed in ceramic powders or xerogels, for preventing the formation of biofilms and for incorporating into paints, coatings, plasters, and plastics.

Abstract: Provided is a method of selectively enzymatically esterifying or selectively enzymatically solvolyzing epimers of analogs of vitamin D having a stereogenic center at C-24 that has a free or esterified OH group. The metod can be used, for example, for separating mixed epimers of the vitamin D analog.

Abstract: A method for the selective enzymatic acetylation of a bimatoprost intermediate is provided.

Abstract: In a process and device for extinguishing metal fires, a totally water-free liquid which reacts with the extinguished metal to form a silicate covering the metal fire source is used as extinguishing agent.

Abstract: In a method for the removal of deposits from the inner walls of industrial furnaces and bunkers or for the destruction of material accumulations by shelling with an industrial cannon, the shells include an explosive charge and an impact detonator and are driven out of the cannon by compressed air with a controllable travel speed.

Abstract: Provided is a method of general applicability of epimerizing a vitamin-D analog having an asymmetric allylic carbon atom at the C-24 position. The method is of particular utility in making calcipotriene.

Abstract: In a compressed air gun for use by police and firefighting forces for breaking open doors, including a compressed air cannon with an ammunition ball, wherein the compressed air cannon has a compressed air chamber, a barrel extending from the compressed air chamber and a discharge valve for releasing the pressurized air from the compressed air chamber into the barrel the ammunition ball consists of a hollow plastic ball which is filled with a heavy material providing, upon being shot out of the barrel by the compressed air, an impact force sufficient to break down a door to be opened without rebounding or generating shrapnel that could endanger a person using the gun.

Abstract: A method for the selective enzymatic acetylation of a bimatoprost intermediate is provided.

Abstract: In a grease fire extinguisher which is operated with a pressurized fire extinguishing liquid, a nozzle body having a plurality of atomizing nozzles is provided, wherein each atomizing nozzle includes a twist member arranged in a nozzle plate ahead of the nozzle discharge opening for applying a spin to the extinguishing agent before it reaches the nozzle opening.

Abstract: In a process and device for extinguishing metal fires, a totally water-free liquid which reacts with the extinguished metal to form a silicate covering the metal fire source is used as extinguishing agent.

Abstract: Provided is a method of general applicability of epimerizing a vitamin-D analog having an asymmetric allylic carbon atom at the C-24 position. The method is of particular utility in making calcipotriene.

Abstract: Provided is a method of selectively enzymatically esterifying or selectively enzymatically solvolyzing epimers of analogs of vitamin D having a stereogenic center at C-24 that has a free or esterified OH group. The metod can be used, for example, for separating mixed epimers of the vitamin D analog.

Abstract: In a portable foam fire extinguisher with pressurized foam stabilization, including a container for the fire extinguishing medium, a pressurized gas bottle in communication with the container and a fire extinguisher gun connected to the container by a hose for supplying the fire extinguishing medium to the fire extinguisher gun, a mixing device is connected, by way of a pressure hose, to the pressurized gas bottle for admixing pressurized gas to the flow of the fire extinguishing medium to the fire extinguisher gun to provide therein pressurized gas bubbles, which expand when the mixture is discharged from the gun thereby accelerating the flow from the gun while forming a foam which adheres to the surfaces covered thereby.

Abstract: In a portable foam fire extinguisher with pressurized foam stabilization, including a container for the fire extinguishing medium, a pressurized gas bottle in communication with the container and a fire extinguisher gun connected to the container by a hose for supplying the fire extinguishing medium to the fire extinguisher gun, a mixing device is connected, by way of a pressure hose, to the pressurized gas bottle for admixing pressurized gas to the flow of the fire extinguishing medium to the fire extinguisher gun to provide therein pressurized gas bubbles, which expand when the mixture is discharged from the gun thereby accelerating the flow from the gun while forming a foam which adheres to the surfaces covered thereby.

Abstract: Mixtures of 2-methyl-isothiazolin-3-one (5H-MIT) and 5-chloro-2-methylisothiazolin-3-one (5Cl-MIT), are prepared by the chlorination of N-methyl-3-mercaptopropionamide (MMPA) with chlorine in a halogenated solvent in continuous operation.