Abstract: A biocidal film-forming composition, preferably a paint, is disclosed, comprising hydrated lime and a non-ionic polyolefinic latex resistant to hydrated-lime induced coagulation and phase separation. Also disclosed is the method of making certain such composition wherein hydrated lime is admixed with a non-ionic polyolefinic ester latex with agitation and continuing such agitation until hydrolysis of the ester is substantially completed and rheology of the composition is stabilized.

Abstract: The present invention prolongs the biocidal activity of hydrated lime in a paint or coating by using a sufficient amount of a binder in the paint or coating to block carbon dioxide from reacting with the hydrated lime while still producing a coating that is durable and adhesive upon drying and not unduly friable due to the amount of hydrated lime in said coating.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition adapted to be applied to coat a surface area of a vegetable in order to retard environmental degradation thereof. The composition comprises a film-former, a fungicide and a thickener distributed in a carrier liquid. The fungicide may be present in less than one percent (1%) by weight. The composition may include a pH buffer operative to maintain the pH of the mixture between 8.5-10.5. The film-former is operative to coalesce to form a film covering the surface area of the vegetable which is operative to retard dehydration thereof. The fungicide is entrapped throughout the film and is operative to inhibit mildew and fungus growth thereon. The present invention also provides a method of formulating a composition according to the present invention, as well as a method of protecting a decorative vegetable material using a composition according to the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention prolongs the biocidal activity of hydrated lime in a paint or coating by using a sufficient amount of a binder in the paint or coating to block carbon dioxide from reacting with the hydrated lime while still producing a coating that is durable and adhesive upon drying and not unduly friable due to the amount of hydrated lime in said coating

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a rosin compound, a polymer containing organosilyl ester groups, and an antifoulant as essential components is disclosed. This rosin-based coating composition gives a coating film which forms no residue layer on the surface thereof over long-term immersion, is hence free from physical defects such as cracks and peeling and capable of maintaining a sufficiently high rate of film erosion and preventing the attachment of marine organisms over a long period of time has satisfactory suitability for recoating, and has the satisfactory ability to prevent marine-organism attachment over the out-fitting period.

Abstract: This invention is related to glucoxide derivatives for enzyme modification of the following general formula (1), to provide a lipid-coated enzyme showing high activity in organic solvents; antifouling paint compositions containing a lipid-coated enzyme being stable in organic solvents by coating with a C.sub.6 to C.sub.30 lipid, and a paint resin, to be capable of forming paint films having good antifouling activity and durability and allowing an enzyme to retain good stability in the paint and in paint films; and self-polishing antifouling paint compositions containing an enzyme-susceptible resin and a lipid-coated enzyme capable of catalyzing the degradation of said resin and being stable in organic solvents by coating with a C.sub.6 to C.sub.30 lipid, to retain the antifouling effect for a prolonged period of time without adversely affecting the environment.

Abstract: For preventing microbial growth on surfaces, there is proposed a method for the application of a growth-inhibiting substance, as well as a substance which has as active ingredient a stone flour with a catalyst precipitated on or bound to the latter as active substance. The catalyst is at least one substance of the group including brownstone (manganous oxide), finely divided elementary palladium and finely divided elementary ruthenium.

Abstract: Novel aerated fibrous slurry comprising fibrous material, foaming agent, stabilizer, water and gas, which when dried to a water content of not more than 10% by weight, forms a dry, resilient fibrous foam composition. The dry, resilient fibrous foam composition is useful as an inexpensive cushioning filler, as a heat insulating material and as an absorbent of liquids.

Abstract: A paint for application to the exterior surface of waterborne vehicles indes a high molecular weight water soluble polymer with drag reducing properties which time releases into the fluid boundary layer immediately adjacent the vehicle surface to reduce turbulence and promote laminar flow.

Abstract: A wood protection composition comprising whey saponified with an alkali. The saponification may be carried out using caustic soda solution or sodium carbonate. In particular, diluted whey is used. The wood protection composition is suitable primarily for the treatment of wood shavings for use as insulating material in building construction. A method of manufacturing a wood protection composition according to the present invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fungicide containing, as an active ingredient, a metal complex of the formula (I),[M{W--Si(OA.sup.1).sub.k A.sub.3-k.sup.2 }.sub.g ]Z.sub.f (I)wherein M, W, A.sup.1, A.sup.2, k, f, g and Z are as defined in the bore formula (I) of claim 1; and use thereof for various fungicidal substances.

Abstract: Aqueous wood treating compositions, containing compounds which contain elements selected from copper, chromium and arsenic and oxyalkylene polymer additives, provide improved stability to CCA solutions containing additives. In addition, the compositions of the present invention have been found to retard hardening effects associated with wood treated with commercial CCA solutions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an underwater anti-fouling composition which contains at least one indole compound represented by the Formula (1) which serves as an underwater anti-fouling agent: ##STR1## wherein Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl and phenyl; and wherein X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, X.sup.4, X.sup.5 and X.sup.6 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, nitro, cyano, cyano lower alkyl, halogenated lower alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, aralkyl, aralkyloxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, aliphatic lower acyl, aliphatic lower acyloxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl-lower alkyl, aromatic acyl, lower-cycloalkylamino-lower alkyl, nitrovinyl, pyridyl lower alkyl, carbamoyl lower alkyl, carbamoyl, diallylamino lower alkyl and di-lower-alkylamino-lower alkyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to paint and paint base and, more specifically, to a process and composition for providing a stable gel-free dispersion of zinc pyrithione plus cuprous oxide in paint. In accordance with the process of the present invention, the paint or paint base contains a carboxylic acid in order to impart desired gelation inhibition to the paint.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to paints and paint bases, and, more specifically to a process and composition for providing a stable gel-free dispersion of zinc pyrithione plus cuprous oxide biocide in paint. In accordance with the process of the present invention, the paint or paint base contains an amine treated wood rosin in order to impart desired gelation-inhibition to the paint.

Abstract: Growth of zebra mussels on a surface is inhibited by making the surface from an unsaturated polyester having copolymerized therein about 1-40% N-phenyl maleimide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antifouling coating composition comprising:(a) a vehicle comprising a hydrophobic resin (A), a slightly soluble resin (B) and a hydrophilic resin (C), and(b) a copper alloy powder as an antifouling agent comprising from 3 to 25% by weight of nickel and/or manganese, from 0.1 to 1.5% by weight of iron and the rest being copper, and(c) if necessary, one of zinc oxide, germanium oxide and a flake pigment.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to paints and paint bases, and, more specifically to a process for providing a stable gel-free dispersion of biocidal amounts of 2,2'-dithiobis(pyridine-1-oxide) or its metal salt adducts of the formula (C.sub.5 H.sub.4 NOS).sub.2 MY.sub.t or their hydrates plus cuprous oxide biocide in paint, where M is an alkaline earth metal, Y is the anion of an organic or inorganic acid, and t is 1 or 2. The resulting paint is storage stable and remains gel-free after several months of storage at room temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to paints and paint bases, and, more specifically to a process for providing in situ generation of copper pyrithione biocide in a paint or paint base which comprises incorporating a metal salt of pyrithione, cuprous oxide and a controlled amount of water into the paint or paint base either during or after formulation of the paint or paint base.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to paints and paint bases, and, more specifically to a process for providing in situ generation of copper pyrithione biocide in a paint or paint base which comprises incorporating a compound of pyrithione, cuprous oxide and a controlled amount of water into the paint or paint base either during or after formulation of the paint or paint base.

Abstract: An antifouling coating composition comprising a binder comprising a non-volatile amine and rosin or maleinised or fumarised rosin. The non-volatile amine is preferably an amine of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group derived from a diterpene and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen, alkyl or aryl, preferably present in a proportion by weight of 9:1 to 1:9 relative to the rosin or maleinised or fumarised rosin.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to paints and paint bases, and, more specifically to a process and composition for providing a stable gel-free dispersion of zinc pyrithione plus cuprous oxide biocide in paint. In accordance with the process of the present invention, the paint or paint base is essentially water-free, and preferably contains a desiccant in order to impart desired gelation-inhibition to the paint.

Abstract: A ceramic composition for forming a ceramic dielectric body having a dielectric constant of less than about 5.5 and a TCE of less than about 4.5 ppm/.degree. C. The composition comprises a mixture of finely divided particles of 25-50 vol. % borosilicate glass 40-75 vol. % silica glass and 1-40 wt. % of a material selected from the group consisting of Ga.sub.2 O.sub.3, Ga.sub.2 SiO.sub.5, Ga.sub.2 TiO.sub.5, GaAs, GaPO.sub.4 and any gallium-contained compounds to inhibit the formation of crystalline forms of silica. The composition can be used with a polymeric binder to produce an unfired green tape which is co-fireable with high conductivity metallurgies such as gold, silver and silver/palladium.

Abstract: A synergistic composition of biocides for the preparation of anti-fouling paint preferably containing at least one of the group of 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl-cyclohexyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl phenyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynylbenzyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl propyl carbamate and 4-iodo-3-butynyl propyl carbamate and at least one of the group of tributyltin compounds consisting of bis(tributyltin) oxide, tributyltin fluoride, tributyltin methacrylate, tributyltin phosphate and tributyltin naphthenate. Said composition is more effective in protecting ship bottoms or underwater constructions than each component itself.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to paints and paint bases, and, more specifically to a process for providing a stable gel-free dispersion of copper pyrithione or pyrithione disulfide plus cuprous oxide biocide in paint. The resulting paint is storage stable and remains gel-free after several months of storage at room temperature.

Abstract: An adhesive composition useful for bonding various substrates which contain an alkoxy silane compound and an unsaturated acid compound. A preferred embodiment of the invention is an aqueous formulation containing a low molecular weight alkoxy silane compound, a low molecular weight unsaturated acid compound, and water. An example of the alkoxy silane compound is aminopropyl triethoxysilane while an example of the unsaturated acid compound is methacrylic acid. The adhesive composition is particularly effective in bonding non-sulfurcured elastomeric materials such as polyol- and peroxide-cured elastomers to metal surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to paints and paint bases, and, more specifically to a process and composition for providing a stable gel-free dispersion of zinc pyrithione plus cuprous oxide biocide in paint. In accordance with the process of the present invention, the paint or paint base contains a metal salt of wood rosin in order to impart desired gelation-inhibition to the paint.

Abstract: A method for the formulation and preparation of a heterochromatic paint comprises reacting one or more base mediums containing an anionic cellulose thickener in emulsion with an inorganic salt of a heavy or trivalent metal contained in a reactive medium emulsion. The heterochromatic paint comprises an emulsion containing non-soluble precipitated color particles, and each of the base mediums are of a different color. The inorganic salt is used in an amount sufficient to form dispersed phase reaction products contained in a dispersing phase emulsion and consisting essentially of a non-soluble precipitated color particles. The weight ratio of the dispersed phase to the dispersing phase in the heterochromatic paint is not greater than 0.4:1.

Abstract: A method for the formulation and preparation of a heterochromatic paint comprises reacting one or more base mediums containing an anionic cellulose thickener in emulsion with an inorganic salt of a heavy or trivalent metal contained in a reactive medium emulsion. The heterochromatic paint comprises an emulsion containing non-soluble precipitated color particles, and each of the base mediums are of a different color. The inorganic salt is used in an amount sufficient to form dispersed phase reaction products contained in a dispersing phase emulsion and consisting essentially of non-soluble precipitated color particles. The ratio of the dispersed phase to the dispersing phase in the heterochromatic paint is not greater than 0.4:1.

Abstract: Fouling of a ship's hull is inhibited by an amine of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group derived from a diterpene and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently hydrogen, an alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms or an aryl group having 6 to 12 carbon atoms. The amine acts as a paint binder and as a marine biocide. An antifouling coating composition may comprise a pigment with the said amine as binder. Alternatively an antifouling coating composition comprises as binder an acid-functional polymer whose acid groups are blocked by a monoamine group which forms an organic-solvent-soluble salt of the polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to paints and paint bases, and, more specifically to a process and composition for providing a stable gel-free dispersion of zinc pyrithione plus cuprous oxide biocide in paint. In accordance with the process of the present invention, the paint or paint base contains an amine compound or esterified wood rosin in order to impart desired gelation-inhibition to the paint.

Abstract: There is disclosed a dyed, spin-on glass composition with a high carbon content for use in providing antireflective planarizing layers on substrates such as semiconductor silicon wafers. These layers can be used as hard masks by etching patterns therein. These hard masks can be used in multilayer resists and in making lithography masks. Methods for producing these hard-masks are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to paints and paint bases, and, more specifically to a process for providing a stable gel-free dispersion of zinc pyrithione plus cuprous oxide biocide in paint. In accordance with the process of the present invention, the zinc pyrithione is purified to a purity assay of at least 98% in order to provide gellation-inhibition in the paint.

Abstract: A synergistic composition of biocides for the preparation of anti-fouling paint preferably containing at least one of the group of 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl-cyclohexyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl phenyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynylbenzyl carbamate, 3-iodo-2-propynyl propyl carbamate and 4-iodo-3-butynyl propyl carbamate and at least one of the group of tributyltin compounds consisting of bis(tributyltin) oxide, tributyltin fluoride, tributyltin methacrylate, tributyltin phosphate and tributyltin naphthenate. Said composition is more effective in protecting ship bottoms or underwater constructions than each component itself.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved paint or paint base composition characterized by enhanced biocidal efficacy. The paint or paint base composition is essentially free of tin, lead, and vanadium and contains a biocide comprising pyrithione salt and a copper salt. The pyrithione salt is present in the paint in an amount of between about 5% and about 50%, and the copper salt is present in an amount of between about 5% and about 50%, the total amount of biocide being between about 10% and about 75%, based upon the total weight of the paint composition.

Abstract: There is disclosed an antiseptic polish for covering highly touched surfaces which contain a solution comprising Povidone-Iodine of approximately 7.5 to 10 percent by volume dispersed in a liquid polish.

Abstract: A resin composition useful for coating electrically conductive wires which comprises(A) a halogen containing polyester having a halogen content of 0.5 to 30 wt. % and being a polycondensation product of:(a) a component composed mainly of an aromatic dicaroxylic acid or an ester forming derivative thereof,(b) a component composed mainly of an aliphatic glycol or an ester forming derivative thereof, and(c) a component composed of an ester forming compound containing a halogen, and(B) 0.1 to 10 wt. %, based on the total composition, of a bisepoxy compound.

Abstract: A composition for treating dental infections, e.g. dental caries caused by Strep. mutans, comprises a varnish containing a dentally acceptable antimicrobial agent such as chlorhexidine acetate and benzoin gum in an orally acceptable liquid. The composition can be painted on teeth, allowed to dry thereon to give a transparent, translucent or tooth colored film which is effectively invisible but provides sustained release of the antimicrobial agent to the site of infection over a period of at least four days. The film can be removed at will, e.g. by application of the liquid varnish base.To sustain further the antimicrobial agent in situ and hinder its egress into the oral cavity, a sealing composition may be applied over the varnish layer. The sealing composition is preferably solvated polyurethane which cures by evaporation of solvent.

Abstract: Described is a composition of wood, or wood-derived matrix and one or more lanthanide elements of lanthanide element derivatives bonded to the matrix, a method of making the composition and a method of use. The composition is useful as an antifouling additive in paints.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a film forming binder and an antifoulingly effective amount of at least one of 3,3,4, 4-tetrachlorotetrahydrothiophene-1,1,-dioxide and 3,3, 4-trichlorotetrahydrothiophene-1,1-dioxide as an effective ingredient is highly useful as an underwater antifouling agent.

Abstract: There is disclosed a net antifouling composition for use on nettings and comprised of from 2 to 10 percent, preferably 3-6 percent by weight of a tri-n-butyl tin ester selected from the group consisting of tri-n-butyl tin linoleate, bis(tri-n-butyl) tin succinate, tri-n-butyl tin benzoate, bis tri-n-butyl tin salicylate and mixtures thereof in an organic solvent system or a water base system, perferably a water base system, for controlling algae and invertebrate growth.

Abstract: A method of producing an algae growth-repellent underwater coating and the resultant product is to be such that it can be operated and performed without causing environmental pollution.For that purpose, there is added to an underwater paint or the like, a zinc-bearing additive comprising (CN).sub.6 -complex salts of hydrocyanic acid, in particular hexacyano iron(II) acid or hexacyano iron(III) acid. Zinc ferrocyanide and/or zinc ferricyanide is/are added to a colorless underwater paint, as a sole or additional pigment, in particular mixed with potassium ferrocyanide or ferricyanide or yellow soda or yellow calcium.

Abstract: A novel polymeric binder for use in an antifouling paint includes an acrylic or methacrylic ester monomer having selected substituted aryl or arylalkyl substituent groups in the ester moiety so that the ester is hydrolyzable at a suitable rate in seawater, and a copolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer unit.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions finding particular utility for coating access systems, lead devices including shunts, cannulae, catheters, catheter adapters, wires and other solid or hollow tubular devices used for a variety of medical purposes is provided. The composition comprises a material selected from the group consisting of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymers, polyvinyl chloride, mixtures thereof, polyesters, polyurethanes, styrene-block copolymers, natural and synthetic rubbers, polycarbonates, nylon and silicone rubber mixed with an oligodynamic material consisting essentially of compounds of physiological, antimicrobial metals.

Abstract: A marine anti-fouling paint which is gradually dissolved in sea water comprises a binder which is a resin produced by the reaction of rosin and an aliphatic polyamine containing at least one primary or secondary amine group. The resin contains an amidoamine or imidazoline group. The anti-fouling paint comprises the binder, a marine biocide and a pigment having a solubility in sea water of not more than 10 parts per million by weight. The pigment may itself be the marine biocide of the paint.

Abstract: An antimicrobial latex composition is disclosed. The antimicrobial latex composition comprises (1) at least one cationic latex component selected from a cationic natural rubber latex and a cationic synthetic polymer latex and (2) a cationic antimicrobial agent incorporated in said cationic latex (1). The resulting composition is antimicrobial latex compositions suitable for use in the manufacture of medical devices and appliances, sanitary products, equipment and furnishings for use in food manufacture and processing, and so forth, in particular antimicrobial latex compositions retaining good stability over a long period of storage.

Abstract: A novel stable, homogeneous aqueous solution for application to wood surfaces is provided herein. The aqueous solution consists essentially of creosote, a conventional inorganic wood preservative component, ammonia and an oil. The oil and the creosote are present in specified proportions in the aqueous solution. When the solution is applied to wood, and the wood dried, a creosote-treated wood surface which may be painted is provided.

Abstract: A marine anti-fouling paint capable of becoming smoother in use on a ship's hull moving through sea water comprises an effective amount of marine biocide and, as the film-forming binder, a polymer containing diorganotin moities linked to the polymer by carboxylate linkages. The binder is preferably a copolymer of units of a diorganotin salt of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid of the formula: ##STR1## where R' is an olefinically unsaturated group, each group R is a monovalent organic radical linked to the tin atom by a carbon-tin bond and X represents an electronegative group linked to the tin atom by an atom other than carbon, together with units of at least one olefinically unsaturated comonomer.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions finding particular utility for coating access systems, lead devices including shunts, cannulae, catheters, catheter adapters, wires and other solid or hollow tubular devices used for a variety of medical purposes is provided. The composition comprises a material selected from the group consisting of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymers, polyvinyl chloride, mixtures thereof, polyesters, polyurethanes, styrene-block copolymers, natural and synthetic rubbers, polycarbonates, nylon and silicone rubber mixed with an oligodynamic material consisting essentially of compounds of physiological, antimicrobial metals.

Abstract: A novel polymeric binder for use in an antifouling paint includes an acrylic or methacrylic ester monomer having selected substituent groups in the ester moiety so that the ester is hydrolyzable at a suitable rate in seawater, and a copolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer unit.