Abstract: An additive for controlling the growth of spores of a fungi growth which is adapted to be added to an aqueous system comprising a salt of formic acid. The salt of formic acid is a metal salt or an organic salt. Additive comprises a salt of formic acid and a different second salt of formic acid.

Abstract: A building material adapted for controlling growth of vegetative fungi from spores having a compressed calcium sulfate layer, a paper layer over the sulfate layer, an adhesive for securing the paper layer to the sulfate layer; an amount of between about 30 wt % to 50 wt % of a salt of formic acid disposed on the paper layer thereby forming sheet rock with an ionic lattice on the surface to prevent vegetative growth from fungi spores, and a paint, an adhesive, a sealant, and an insulation each containing an antifungal amount of a salt of formic acid, such as potassium formate.

Abstract: The invention is a method for controlling growth of spores of specific fungi to the vegetative state by introducing a salt of formic acid to an aqueous system forming a mixture, applying the mixture to a surface where fungal spore growth control is desired, and drying the surface with the mixture disposed thereon, thereby forming an ionic lattice on the surface that prevents fungal spore growth to a vegetative state.

Abstract: A building material adapted for controlling growth of vegetative fungi from spores having a compressed calcium sulfate layer, a paper layer over the sulfate layer, an adhesive for securing the paper layer to the sulfate layer; an amount of a salt of formic acid disposed on the paper layer thereby forming drywall with an ionic lattice on the surface to prevent vegetative growth from fungi spores, and a paint, an adhesive, a sealant, and an insulation each containing an antifungal amount of a salt of formic acid, such as potassium formate.

Abstract: The invention is a method for controlling growth of spores of specific fungi to the vegetative state by introducing a salt of formic acid to an aqueous system forming a mixture, applying the mixture to a surface where fungal spore growth control is desired, and drying the surface with the mixture disposed thereon, thereby forming an ionic lattice on the surface that prevents fungal spore growth to a vegetative state.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition for controlling fungal growth comprising a carrier and a salt of formic acid.

Abstract: The topical application of formate to treat common skin ailments such as acne, alopecia, psoriasis, eczema, seborrhea, dermatitis, chronic itching, tinea infections, and insect bites.

Abstract: This invention is a composition and a method for treating animal skin ailments by a topical application of the composition to the animal in which the composition is a liquid or gel having potassium formate, sodium formate, or cesium formate in water in an effective concentration. Typically, the skin ailments treated are those caused by pyotraumatic dermatitis, chronic itching, scratching and chewing, and flea and insect bites in dogs, cats, horses and other animals.

Abstract: A manually operated dispensing device for ejecting perfume sampling strips of varying length and thickness. Interchangeable septums are provided to form properly sized stacking channels. A resilient lip prevents more than one sample strip from being ejected during a single activation. A tapered exit opening accommodates the leading edge of strips of varying thickness and possible misalignment.

Abstract: A drilling mud comprises water, a gelling agent, a defoamer and at least 6% by volume of a glycerine selected from the group consisting of glycerine, polyglycerine and mixtures thereof. The drilling mud is normally prepared by adding to a pre-existing water based mud having therein the gelling agent, caustic soda, lignite and lignosulfonate. A completion fluid comprises water, a defoamer and at least 6% by volume of a glycerine selected from the group consisting of glycerine, polyglycerine and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A modular solid state x-radiation detector. A detector array is made up of a plurality of collimator plates having pockets formed in the planar surfaces thereof to carry scintillator bars, and dimensioned so that the edges of the scintillators are shielded by the pockets, yielding several advantages. Wider scintillator bars are thus possible, increasing quantum detection efficiency while guarding against energy dependent punch through at the edges of the scintillator, thereby to enhance spectral linearity. The arrangement also prevents x-rays from bypassing the scintillator, thus protecting the adhesive which bonds the scintillator to the plate and the photodiodes mounted behind the scintillator. A further benefit is an increase in optical transfer of light to the rear of the scintillator where the diode is mounted since there is a less severe aspect ratio of depth to width, reducing the number of reflections encountered by light travelling to the photodiode.