Abstract: An anti-viral wash composition composed of approximately 0.005% to 1.0% (wt.) aluminum hydroxide, approximately 0.1% to 0.001% (wt) sodium bicarbonate and approximately 0.1% to 0.001% (wt) trisodium phosphate.

Abstract: A rubber latex composition is disclosed having reduced allergenicity. Methods for producing a rubber latex composition having reduced allergenicity are also disclosed.

Abstract: A rubber latex composition is disclosed having reduced allergenicity. Methods for producing a rubber latex composition having reduced allergenicity are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for reducing allergenicity of natural latex rubber. The natural latex rubber, prior to its vulcanization, is admixed with aluminum hydroxide to denature the antigenic protein thus reducing the total protein level considerably. Lignin or fumed silica can also be mixed with the aluminum hydroxide to reduce the protein value in latex. Ideally, the aluminum hydroxide is characterized as having a density of approximately 2.42 g/cm3 and molecular weight of 78.00.

Abstract: A rubber latex composition is disclosed having reduced allergenicity. Methods for producing a rubber latex composition having reduced allergenicity are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for reducing allergenicity of natural latex rubber. The natural latex rubber, prior to its vulcanization, is admixed with silica compounds dissolved an alkali solution to denature the antigenic protein thus reducing the total protein level. Alternatively, liquid sodium silicate is added directly to natural rubber latex to reduce antigenic protein value. Ideally, when fumed silica is used as the silica compound, it is characterized as having a density of approximately 2.2 g/cm2 and surface area of 255 m2/g.

Abstract: A method for reducing allergenicity of natural latex rubber. The natural latex rubber, prior to its vulcanization, is admixed with aluminum hydroxide to denature the antigenic protein thus reducing the total protein level considerably. Lignin or fumed silica can also be mixed with the aluminum hydroxide to reduce the protein value in latex. Ideally, the aluminum hydroxide is characterized as having a density of approximately 2.42 g/cm3 and molecular weight of 78.00.

Abstract: A method for reducing allergenicity of natural latex rubber. The natural latex rubber, prior to its vulcanization, is admixed with aluminum hydroxide to denature the antigenic protein thus reducing the total protein level considerably. Lignin or fumed silica can also be mixed with the aluminum hydroxide to reduce the protein value in latex. Ideally, the aluminum hydroxide is characterized as having a density of approximately 2.42 g/cm3 and molecular weight of 78.00.

Abstract: A device and method for determining mercury levels in a biological sample containing mercury. The biological sample is at least partially dissolved in an acidic solution to release at least a portion of the mercury contained therein. The partially dissolved biological sample is exposed to an anode and cathode under an electromotive force causing at least a portion of the mercury released from the biological sample to adhere to a surface of the cathode. The cathode being exposed to an alkaline metal salt to create a mercury-alkaline metal amalgam. This cathode is then electrically connected to a reference electrode whereby the extent of the amalgam is a measure of the level of mercury in the biological sample.

Abstract: A method for reducing allergenicity of natural latex rubber. The natural latex rubber, prior to its vulcanization, is admixed with mineral oil and extracted to reduce protein levels therein. Ideally, the mineral oil is characterized as having a density of approximately 0.818 to 0.880 and a viscosity of approximately 33.5 cf at 40° C.

Abstract: A method of desulphurizing and cracking of hydrocarbons to produce fuel oil. The fuel oil is first admixed with a sensitizer and solid source of hydrogen and, preferably, with a catalyst and a desulphurizing agent. The admixture is then subjected to microwave energy. The method acts to reduce the sulphur content of the fuel oil and cracks the fuel oil into a useful source of clean, burnable energy.

Abstract: A method of extracting hydrocarbon fuel from oil sand or shale. The oil sand or shale is admixed with a sensitizer and subjected to exposure to microwave energy. This acts to remove the hydrocarbon fuel from the oil sand or shale and can also crack the hydrocarbon, lower sulfur content as well as water content.

Abstract: A method for reducing allergenicity of natural latex rubber. The natural latex rubber, prior to its vulcanization, is admixed with mineral oil and extracted to reduce protein levels therein. Ideally, the mineral oil is characterized as having a density of approximately 0.818 to 0.880 and a viscosity of approximately 33.5 cf at 40° C.

Abstract: A method of desulphurizing and cracking of hydrocarbons to produce fuel oil. The fuel oil is first admixed with a sensitizer and solid source of hydrogen and, preferably, with a catalyst and a desulphurizing agent. The admixture is then subjected to microwave energy. The method acts to reduce the sulphur content of the fuel oil and cracks the fuel oil into a useful source of clean, burnable energy.

Abstract: A method of increasing the efficiency of a fuel cell having an anode electrode for receiving a reducing agent, cathode electrode for receiving an oxidizing agent, and a proton-conducting membrane separating the anode and cathode electrodes. The method includes exposing at least one of the reducing agent or oxidizing agent to a microwave generator for applying microwave energy thereto.