Abstract: The present invention relates to a food composition prepared by a method of sterilizing. More specifically to a sterilizing process designed to be used in an aseptic process that comprises the steps of: providing a food composition; passing an electric current through said composition; maintaining a voltage range by adjusting the electric current; and wherein said composition comprises a composite material having a Volume from about 0.001 ml to about 16 ml.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of sterilizing food composition. More specifically to a sterilizing process designed to be used in an aseptic process that comprises the steps of: providing a food composition; passing an electric current through said composition; maintaining a voltage range by adjusting the electric current; and wherein said composition comprises a composite material having a Volume from about 0.001 ml to about 16 ml.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food composition prepared by a method of sterilizing. More specifically to a sterilizing process designed to be used in an aseptic process that comprises the steps of transferring said food composition into a heating unit; passing an electric current through said composition; maintaining a power to mass flow rate range through said heating unit from about 125 kJoules/kg to about 750 kJoules/kg; adjusting a flow rate to maintain said food composition temperature exiting the heating unit from about 75° C. to about 175° C.; and cooling said food composition to a final temperature from about 5° C. to 100° C.

Abstract: The method comprises the steps consisting in: lining a mold (30) of elongate shape and substantially U-shaped section with a pastry dough (50) covering the bottom of the mold and its side walls over a fraction only of their height up from the bottom, pouring a confectioner's mix (58) onto the dough, covering the dough and the confectioner's mix with a trimming of fruit or pieces of fruit (62) mixed with a gelling composition by pouring the trimming into the mold up to the top thereof, and baking the dough and the confectioner's mix with the trimming in the mold.

Abstract: With the process for producing rice-based expandable pellets, an intermediary product is manufactured that is capable of being stored for up to about six months. These pellets can be later expanded into a food product, particularly a rice based snack product that has improved flavor qualities and decreased oil pick up. To form the pellets, a rice meal is passed through a low shear extruder. The extrudate produced is then cut into pellets.

Abstract: A machine for making homemade ice-cream and similar having an outer casing, a mixing bowl housed inside the machine and projecting outwards of the casing, and a movable lid hinged to the casing and movable to and from an operating position in which it closes the top end of the bowl completely; the movable lid having a supporting arm which is hinged to the casing and is provided with a through opening positioned over the top end of the bowl when the supporting arm is in a lowered position, and a cover fixed to the supporting arm so as to be positioned closing the top end of the bowl when the supporting arm is in the lowered position; the cover having a cup-shaped body fixed upside down to the supporting arm with the bottom of the cup-shaped body located at the through opening, a threaded tubular sleeve which engages a through hole formed in the bottom of the cup-shaped body so as to project from the supporting arm on back through the through opening, and a lock nut screwed to the end portion of the tubular sle

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and means for regulating gene expression and to CodY target sequences. CodY represses its target genes by binding to specific DNA sequences upstream of the respective genes. A conserved target site was identified by analyzing upstream sequences of derepressed genes in a delta codY L. lactis MG1363 derivative, as identified in a DNA micro-array study. Also, CodY target sequences from other gram-positive bacteria, like B. subtilis and Streptococcus are disclosed. Hence, the invention provides CodY target sequences that may be used in different applications to repress or derepress gene expression.

Abstract: A synergistic composition consisting of Omega-3 fatty acids, Honey and Natural antioxidants, and a process to prepare such a composition is disclosed. The composition is flavored if desired. The synergistic preparation abounds in antioxidants to prevent the omega-3 fatty acid from being oxidized and to provide additional antioxidants to the body. The composition is biocompatible and stable for six months. The composition can be used as a vehicle to incorporate other essential nutrients and herbal extracts having medicinal properties.

Abstract: The device (1) for producing a milk-based drink comprises a steam or water dispenser (5) and a container (2) for the milk that is connected, directly or indirectly, to a collector body (3) that defines an inner recess (300) into which a connection pathway (401) to said dispenser, a milk suction pathway (7) present in the container and an air suction pathway (10) open, the container (2) being removably associated with the dispenser (5) so as to be able to be separated from it for conservation of the milk present in the container (2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vegetable oil comprising a mixture of cereal oils and fruit oils. These are selected from: corn oil, rice oil, wheat germ oil, barley oil, oat oil, rye oil, sorgum oil and millet oil and walnut oil, blackcurrant oil, almond oil, hazelnut oil, apricot oil, peach oil, avocado oil, cherry oil, watermelon oil, melon oil, blueberry oil and orange oil.

Abstract: The present invention includes a food oil composition comprising a blend of a first oil comprising an LC PUFA and a second oil comprising substantially no LC PUFA. The first oil can preferably comprise an omega-3 LC PUFA, an omega-6 LC PUFA or mixtures thereof. The present invention also provides methods of food preparation, more particularly, methods for skillet-frying, deep-frying, methods for preparing edible lipid-containing food sauces, methods for preparing extruded food products, and methods for enhancing the LC PUFA content of a food product, particularly previously cooked food products, and food products prepared in accordance with such methods. Such compositions and methods are useful, for example, for increasing intake of LC PUFAs.

Abstract: A stable trans fat free emulsifier composition is provided that may have other functional ingredients incorporated to form a base for a flour-based dough preparation to hold the ingredients together. A glyceride emulsifier is heated above its melting point and blended with a non-hydrogenated vegetable oil, or a quantity of glyceride emulsifier is blended with non-hydrogenated vegetable oil and the mixture then heated to a temperature above its melting point. The ratio of emulsifier to vegetable oil is selected to cause the composition, upon cooling, to form a solid plastic mass. The hardness value of the plastic mass is within a range especially applicable to bakery dough applications.

Abstract: To provide minced and heated fish meat material having a texture like meat of livestock, and foods utilizing the material. Fish meat, preferably fish meat wherein the decomposition of trimethylamine N-oxide is inhibited and the denaturation of protein is reduced, is chopped while keeping a frozen state, is heated until denaturation and coagulation of protein while keeping a frozen state and followed by seasoning. Alternatively, the seasoning is carried out simultaneously with the heating. According to the procedure, minced and heated fish meat material having a texture like meat of livestock, can be obtained. The material can be provided as it is, or can be provided as an ingredient of food produced from minced meat of livestock.

Abstract: A composition of cold pressed botanic oils exhibiting antioxidant activity. The composition is a combination of at least two oils, which can be black cumin oil, black raspberry oil, red raspberry oil, pomegranate oil, pumpkin oil, or sesame, flax, chardonnay grape seed oil or any other fruit, herb, vegetable, grain or nut oil. The composition exhibits total antioxidant activity greater than the sum of the weighted average of the antioxidant activities of the individual oils. A method of producing a composition of botanic oils exhibiting antioxidant activity, comprising extracting oil in an oxygen deprived environment from fruits and vegetables and combining the extracted oils. The composition exhibits total antioxidant activity greater than the sum of the weighted average of the antioxidant activities of the individual oils.

Abstract: A pet food product for promoting comprehensive weight management in companion animals. The pet food includes, on a dry matter basis, about 35 to about 70% by weight of a protein, about 4 to about 10% by weight of a fat, about 5 to about 25% by weight of a fiber, about 10 to about 35% by weight of a digestible carbohydrate, and about 0.1 to about 1% by weight of a functional ingredient. In a preferred embodiment a diacylglyceride is the functional ingredient.

Abstract: A method is described for forming a porous coating on the surface of a substrate such as an implantable prosthesis wherein a microstructure appliqué is made in the shape and depth of the area to be coated, adhesively attached to that area and subsequently bonded to the substrate through the application of an appropriate sintering treatment. Manufacture of the microstructure appliqué is accomplished through the transfer and deposition of one or more packed layers of uniformly-sized, metallic particles onto a shaped pattern followed by the addition of a binder solution for preserving the packing of particles and the integrity of the shaped piece. The method disclosed herein provides a means of making uniform and reproducible structures possessing uniform porosity and is adaptable to automation for producing larger quantities of appliqués, which may help in reducing costs associated with prosthetic implant production.

Abstract: There is provided a method of manufacturing a radiation image conversion panel in which a stimulable phosphor layer is formed on a substrate by performing film deposition through vacuum evaporation. The thickness of the stimulable phosphor layer is measured during the film deposition with a layer thickness measurement device or devices to obtain layer thickness measurements, and heating of the film forming material is controlled based on the thus obtained layer thickness measurements. Thus, film deposition can be performed at a proper vapor deposition rate to form a stimulable phosphor layer having an accurate thickness.

Abstract: A color region in which the difference of a bronzing between different colors is to be decreased is set in accordance with preset printing conditions, and a bronzing of a printing medium with a predetermined chromaticity is measured. The measured bronzing measurement value is held, and color separation data to decrease the difference of the measurement value between the different colors in the color region is generated based on the held bronzing measurement value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the resultant products, the method and apparatus to produce electrochemical cell parts using a material deposition process or processes and specially developed inks appropriate to the specific application requirements at each location on the bipolar plate and can include the gas diffusion layer and the specific deposition of the catalyst and the seals.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in one aspect, the present invention provides, in one embodiment, a method of conditioning a deposition chamber 100. This method comprises placing an undercoat on the walls of a deposition chamber 100 and depositing a pre-deposition coat over the undercoat with a plasma gas mixture conducted at a high pressure and with high gas flow.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) and method are provided for thermally processing substrates (108) held in a carrier (106). The apparatus (100) includes a vessel (101) having a top (134), side (136) and bottom (138), and a heat source (110) with heating elements (112-1, 112-2, 112-3) proximal thereto. The vessel (101) is sized to enclose a volume substantially no larger than necessary to accommodate the carrier (106), and to provide an isothermal process zone (128) extending throughout. In one embodiment, the bottom wall (138) includes a movable pedestal (140) with a bottom heating element therein (112-1), and the pedestal can be lowered and raised to insert the carrier (106) into the vessel (101). The apparatus (100) can include a movable shield (146) that is inserted between the pedestal (140) and the carrier (106) to shield the substrates (108) from the heating element (112-1) and to maintain pedestal temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing coated electrical wires for which coating is carried out using UV-curable baking enamels which comprise a) one or more oxirane-based binders, b) one or more UV crosslinking catalysts, c) if desired, reactive diluents, d) chain transfer agents, and e) further customary additives.

Abstract: A system is provided for the manufacture of carbon based electrical components including, an ultraviolet light source; a substrate receiving unit whereby a substrate bearing a first layer of carbon based semiconductor is received and disposed beneath the ultraviolet light source; a mask disposed between the ultraviolet light source and the carbon based semiconductor layer; a doping agent precursor source; and environmental chemical controls, configured such that light from the ultraviolet light source irradiates a doping agent precursor and the first carbon layer.

Abstract: A high-capacity enclosed nickel-zinc primary battery excellent in characteristics such as capacity maintenance factor, energy density, and high-efficient discharge characteristics, an anode using it, and a production method for them. An enclosed nickel-zinc primary battery which uses as an anode an anode active material of nickel hydroxide compound, such as nickel oxyhydroxide, particles and uses zinc alloy gel as a cathode material, wherein a ratio of anode theoretical capacity to cathode theoretical capacity is 1.0-1.6, and a ratio of alkali electrolyte to anode theoretical capacity is 1.0-1.6 ml/Ah.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous bitmen emulsion, comprising bitumen and a surfactant agent, made from esters or amides of glycine betaine, produced by reaction of glycine betaine with a sulphonic acid and an alcohol or amine with a fatty chain derived from vegetable oils. Said bitmen emulsion may be used in the production of road surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention can increase the number of instances where foils can be fed into a coating module for transferring imaging layers from a transfer foil onto a material that is to be printed. A transfer foil is provided that carries image elements to the foil-guiding mechanism. The image elements are transferred in the coating module from the transfer foil onto the material that is to be printed. The transfer foil can be guided past a pressure roll in an approximately tangential direction.

Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide a method of manufacturing a cube-corner type retroreflective element and a cube-corner type retroreflective element manufactured thereby. The method of the current invention includes (a) laminating a thermosetting resin having a predetermined thickness on an upper surface of a base film (200), and then forming a plurality of triangular pyramidal cube-corner type retroreflectors (101), each of which has three congruent surfaces, other than a retroreflective surface attached to the base film; (b) coating the three surfaces, other than the retroreflective surface, of each of the plurality of cube-corner type retroreflectors (101) formed on the base film (200) with a metal film (C) having a predetermined thickness, to manufacture a plurality of cube-corner type retroreflective elements (100); and (c) stripping the cube-corner type retroreflective elements (100) from the base film (200) , and then individually collecting the cube-corner type retroreflective elements.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a composite porous membrane, which has not only excellent filtration capacity, but also excellent adhesion between a porous membrane and a braid and mechanical properties, and a method for producing the composite porous membrane. The present invention relates to a composite porous membrane comprising a braid, and a membrane material; wherein the membrane material comprises a first porous layer comprising a dense layer which is arranged on the outer surface of the braid, and a second porous layer comprising a dense layer which is arranged on the first porous layer, and a method for producing the composite porous membrane.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for executing efficient and cost-effective Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) at low temperatures are presented. ALD films such as oxides and nitrides are produced at low temperatures under controllable and mild oxidizing conditions over substrates and devices that are moisture- and oxygen-sensitive. ALD films, such as oxides, nitrides, semiconductors and metals, are efficiently and cost-effectively deposited from conventional metal precursors and activated nonmetal sources. Additionally, substrate preparation methods for optimized ALD are disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for synthesizing ultra long carbon nanotubes comprising one or more metal underlayer platforms that allow the nanotube to grow freely suspended from the substrate. A modified gas-flow injector is used to reduce the gas flow turbulence during nanotube growth. Nanotube electrodes are formed by growing arrays of aligned nanotubes between two metal underlayer platforms.

Abstract: In the film forming method of the present invention, a substrate is first received in a processing vessel. Then, a film-forming gas including an organic silicon and an additive gas including a paraffin hydrocarbon gas and/or a hydrogen gas are introduced into the processing vessel, and the film-forming gas and the additive gas are then converted into plasma. In this manner, a carbon-hydrogen-added silicon oxide film (SiCOH film) is formed on the substrate. Alternatively, the film-forming gas is first introduced into the processing vessel containing the substrate and is then converted into plasma to form the SiCOH film on the substrate. Subsequently, the additive gas is introduced into the processing vessel and is then converted into plasma to post-treat the substrate having the SiCOH film formed thereon.

Abstract: A p-type semiconductor zinc oxide (ZnO) film and a process for preparing the film are disclosed. The film is co-doped with phosphorous (P) and lithium (Li). A pulsed laser deposition scheme is described for use in growing the film. Further described is a process of pulsed laser deposition using transparent substrates which includes a pulsed laser source, a substrate that is transparent at the wavelength of the pulsed laser, and a multi-target system. The optical path of the pulsed laser is arranged in such a way that the pulsed laser is incident from the back of the substrate, passes through the substrate, and then focuses on the target. By translating the substrate towards the target, this geometric arrangement enables deposition of small features utilizing the root of the ablation plume, which can exist in a one-dimensional transition stage along the target surface normal, before the angular width of the plume is broadened by three-dimensional adiabatic expansion.

Abstract: An immersion lithographic apparatus has a barrier member surrounding a space between the projection system and the substrate so as to at least partly confine liquid in the space. A jet of liquid is directed radially inwardly in a gap between the barrier member and the substrate and/or between the barrier member and the projection system, to help prevent escape of liquid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a manufacturing method of a liquid discharge head having a discharge port which discharges a liquid, a flow path which communicates with the discharge port, a heating portion which is disposed correspondingly to the flow path and which generates heat energy for use in discharging the liquid from the discharge port and a protective layer which prevents the heating portion from being brought into contact with the liquid, the method comprising: forming porous silicon from a surface to an inner portion of a silicon substrate; sealing pores present in the surface of the porous silicon to smoothen the surface of the porous silicon; forming the protective layer on the smoothened surface of the porous silicon; forming the heating portion on the protective layer; forming the discharge port; and removing the porous silicon to form the flow path.

Abstract: A dispersion that includes (A) an ethylene-acid copolymer; (B) a neutralizing agent; and (C) water, wherein the neutralizing agent is present in an amount sufficient to neutralize greater than 55% by weight of the carboxyl groups in component (A) is disclosed. Also, a dispersion that includes (A) an ethylene-acid copolymer; (B) a strong base, having a pKa of about 10 or greater; (C) water, wherein the strong base is the sole neutralizing agent and is present in an amount sufficient to neutralize greater than 55% by weight of the carboxyl groups in component (A) is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel sealing composition for the manufacture of an electrophoretic or liquid crystal display, and a sealing process using the composition. The composition allows electrophoretic or liquid crystal cells to be seamlessly sealed and the sealing layer free of any defects.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a film stack in which a first film including a first polymer is formed on a substrate. A second film, which can include a second polymer other than the first polymer, is formed to have an inner surface disposed on the first film. The second film can have a thickness at which a free energy of the second film would be negative if the second film were disposed directly on the substrate. Desirably, the resulting second film is substantially free of dewetting defects.

Abstract: A composition that includes isocyanate group containing compounds that include on average i) a NCO functionality less than or equal to 3.5; and ii) from 1.5 to 8 percent by weight, based on the isocyanate containing compound, of allophanate groups; and which is substantially free of uretdione groups. The composition can be used in two component elastomeric coating compositions that include a component A the above-described composition and a component B that includes a compound containing one or more functional groups that are reactive with isocyanate groups. The elastomeric coating compositions can be used to coat substrates.

Abstract: A composite powder for a deposition of a composite coating comprises a nonmetallic component and a metallic component, the metallic component having an amorphous structure or a nanocrystalline structure. The metallic component may include an amorphous metallic alloy. The metallic alloy may include constituents having the amorphous structure. The metallic component may include a combination of the metallic alloy existing in the amorphous state and constituents of the amorphous metallic alloy in the amorphous state. The composite metal-ceramic powders are used for depositing composite coatings on a selected surface. Disclosed are several methods and systems for producing such composite powders. Disclosed are also several methods and systems for depositing composite coatings. Advantageously, the deposited coatings exhibit high corrosion resistance, high wear resistance, and excellent structural properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation-curable precious-metal preparation, in particular a bright-gold preparation, that contains—in addition to a gold compound, which in particular is soluble in the printing medium, and further customary organometallic compounds—a radiation—curable, in particular UV-curable, printing medium, the polymerisation being initiated by the UV radiation and proceeding in accordance with a cationic mechanism which may optionally be assisted by y process that takes place simultaneously in accordance with a radical mechanism. The invention also relates to a transfer picture containing the precious-metal preparation, and to a process for decorating substrates that are suitable for decoration firing by direct application/printing and indirect printing (decalcomania).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a plane-parallel structure (a platelet-shaped body, or flake), comprising at least one dielectric layer consisting of oxides of one or more metal selected from groups 3 to 15 of the periodic table, which method comprises: (a) optionally applying a layer of release material on a substrate, (b) applying a composition comprising one or more precursors of one or more desired metal oxides to said release layer, or directly to a substrate with no layer of release material, (c) subjecting the one or more precursors of one or more desired metal oxides to microwave radiation to form a metal oxide layer on the substrate or on the layer of release material; and (d) separating the resulting metal oxide layer from the substrate as plane-parallel structures.

Abstract: A plasma deposition apparatus for making solar cells comprising a conveyor having a longitudinal axis for supporting at least one substrate; at least two modules each having at least one plasma torch for depositing a layer of a reaction product on the at least one substrate, the at least one plasma torch located a distance from the at least one substrate; a chamber for containing the conveyor and the at least two modules; and an exhaust system. In another embodiment, the plasma deposition apparatus for making solar cells comprises: means for supporting a substrate; means for supplying reactants; plasma torch means for depositing a product on the substrate, the plasma torch means located a distance from the substrate; and means for oscillating the plasma torch means relative to the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical film comprising a layer containing preformed porous polymer particles with a specific surface area of 10 m2/g or greater and a median diameter from 1-20 ?m in a radiation cured binder. Such a film provides an improved antiglare film with a minimal transmission haze penalty.

Abstract: A modified polymer which can serve as a raw material of novel reverse dispersion retardation films is provided, the modified polymer having no need to select a plurality of monomers or polymers in order to realize a reverse dispersion and having no problems concerning glass transition temperature or the like in drawing treatment. A polymer having a polyol skeleton as its main chain is caused to react with a compound for modification such as an aromatic carboxylic acid hydride. Through this reaction, a modified polymer in which a chemical group such as an aromatic carbonyl group is bonded to an oxygen atom in a side chain of the polyol skeleton is prepared. For example, polyvinyl alcohols and benzoyl chloride can be used as the polymer and the compound for modification, respectively. The chemical group may be a benzoyl group. When this modified polymer is formed into a film and then subjected to drawing treatment, a retardation film which exhibits a reverse wavelength dispersion characteristic can be obtained.

Abstract: The base material for a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet of the present invention is a different-colored laminated base material having a layered structure in which a plurality of film layers having different colors are laminated adjacently, and is used as a base material in a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet having a base material and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer disposed on at least one surface of the base material. The base material for a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet is capable of providing the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet with a light-reflective property and/or a light-shielding property without requiring the formation of an ink layer and with an excellent tear resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to photo-tunable dopant compositions comprising a photo-reactive chiral compound capable of undergoing a photochemical reaction resulting in the loss of chirality, and a triplet sensitizer. The present invention also relates to a display comprising a substrate, a liquid crystalline layer thereon, wherein the liquid crystalline layer comprises a nematic host, at least one chiral dopant, a photo-reacted compound, and a triplet sensitizer, and at least one transparent conductive layer. The present invention also relates to a method of tuning a cholesteric liquid crystal material comprising providing at least one mesogenic compound, at least one triplet sensitizer, and at least one photo-reactive chiral compound; combining the at least one mesogenic compound, at least one triplet sensitizer, and at least one photo-reactive chiral compound to form a mixture; and irradiating the mixture for a period of time.

Abstract: The object the present invention is to provide an exterior molding body for automobile which is reinforced by a long fiber, is excellent in mechanical properties such as bending elastic modulus and bending strength, chemical resistance and heat resistance, is lightened, has high designability and is reduced in the anisotropy of linear expansion coefficient of molding body caused by the fiber orientation at filling thereof to a mold.

Abstract: Normal simultaneous multi-layer coating can be accomplished without allowing the coating liquids to increase in viscosity before and during their. application, and inter-layer mixing can be prevented by increasing the viscosity after the application. In a method of manufacturing an information recording material in which at least one out of a plurality of layers formed by simultaneous multi-layer application of a plurality of coating liquids over a running supporting base 14 with a slide bead coating device 16 is an information recording layer, and the multi-layer coats so formed are dried by a drying device 20, at least one of the plurality of coating liquids contains PVA and boric acid whose mutual contact or mixing causes the coating liquids to increase in viscosity.

Abstract: A folding protective cover structure is used to cover and protect a heat-conductive medium disposed on the bottom surface of a heat sink device. An unfoldable plate body is employed and has a hollow portion, a folding portion, and an adhesive area; wherein the hollow portion is used for surrounding the heat-conductive medium with a frame-fixing plate extending from its edge, which is folded towards an opposite direction of the heat-conductive medium, so as to keep an upright state; the folding portion is folded towards the hollow portion, so that the frame-fixing plate passes through the folding portion to clip and fix the folding portion, thus forming an accommodating space for protecting the heat-conductive medium; and the adhesive area is located at the edge of the hollow portion, facing the surface of the heat sink device, for adhering and securing the plate body to the heat sink device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for biodegradable starch bowl consisting of unmodified starch of 20-60 wt. %, pulp fiber powder of 5-30 wt. %, solvent of 30-60 wt. %, photo catalyst of 0.1-2.0 wt. %, preservative of 0.01-1 wt. % and releasing agent of 0.5-5 wt. %. In the present invention, further disclosed is a biodegradable starch bowl being prepared by heating and pressurizing said composition for biodegradable starch bowl so as to have a desired shape. The composition for a biodegradable starch bowl and the biodegradable starch bowl using the same according to the present invention have improved sterilizing, deodorizing, preservative and releasing properties.