Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing compositions containing a biocidal compound or adsorbent and/or catalyst compound and the compositions thereof. The invention also relates to a method for reducing or eliminating the amount of a bioactive agent or contaminant from an environment by contacting the environment with the composition of for a sufficient time to reduce or eliminate the amount of the bioactive agent or contaminant in the environment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising an amine oxide and an aqueous copper amine complex. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method for preserving and/or waterproofing a wood substrate by contacting the composition with the wood substrate. Yet another embodiment is an article comprising a wood substrate and the composition of the present invention. This composition has high efficacy against fungi, including copper tolerant fungi such as brown rot and soft rot, and is phase stable at high concentrations. Additionally, the amine oxide in the composition may impart waterproofing properties. The composition of the present invention is halide free and is environmentally friendly.

Abstract: In a method for giving a biocidal property to a coolant in a fluid cooling circulation, the fluid cooling circulation has at least one device that exhibits at least one metal oxide that is in contact with the coolant, the coolant has a substance added to it that causes an acidic pH value of the coolant, at least for a time, and as a result of the acidic pH value of the coolant, metal ions are released from the metal oxide, these metal ions giving the coolant the biocidal property.

Abstract: A method for stabilizing dilute solutions of 3-isothiazolone compounds against the formation of unwanted brown precipitate in the presence of low levels of copper, by the addition of 2 to 50% of selected water-soluble organic solvents, is disclosed. Preferably, the aqueous solutions are substantially free of metal nitrate, metal nitrite and magnesium salt stabilizers.

Abstract: A water soluble fixed copper-borax wood preservative composition which comprises a fixed copper compound chosen from the group consisting of copper oxides, copper hydroxide, basic copper carbonate, basic copper sulfate, and copper oxychloride combined in water with sodium tetraborate decahydrate wherein the fixed copper compound concentration ranges from 0.01 parts to 0.20 parts for each part of sodium tetraborate decahydrate, plus a method for preparing the composition described above which comprises milling the fixed copper compound with the sodium tetraborate decahydrate in water.

Abstract: Wood preservatives contain a copper compound, an alkanolamine, a triazole, an emulsifier and/or a phosphonium compound and are used for impregnating wood.

Abstract: Disclosed are biocidal compositions comprising mixtures of formaldehyde-releasing imidazolidines, such as 1,3-dimethylol-5,3-dimethylhydantoin, and 3-isothiazolones stabilized with low levels of copper salts.

Abstract: A water soluble copper salt, preferably cupric sulfate pentahydrate, is mixed with water. A small quantity of an acidic flocculant is added to the copper sulfate solution to acidify the water and promote dissolving of the copper sulfate in the water. A 25-50% water solution of an acidic flocculant, with or without a cationic polymeric flocculant aid, is prepared and pumped into a processing vessel or tank. The acidified copper sulfate solution is added to the tank and mixed with the acidic flocculant. The algicide-flocculant solution is transported to a municipal water plant and added to raw water in the clarifier to drop out particulates in the incoming water and control algae in the clarifier.

Abstract: Stable microbicidal compositions containing a 3-isothiazolone compound, organic oxidants, copper salts and water are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of stabilizing 3-isothiazolone compositions.

Abstract: Metal amino acid chelates for animals are beneficial for facilitating and promoting growth by increasing desired metallic ion uptake. The present invention is directed to a process for providing an animal fed additive by preparing metal amino acid chelates, and the metal amino acid chelate growth facilitator, promoter and enhancer prepared by the process.

Abstract: The use of a wood preservative for the afterprotection of wood, comprising a copper compound, a polyamine and an inorganic fungicide, and a bandage for the afterprotection of wood, which contains this wood preservative, is described.

Abstract: The invention described here concerns the unique utility of fatty acids and their derivatives to eradicate existing fungal and bacterial infections in plants. Also, described herein are combination treatments whereby fatty acids are used to enhance or augment the activity of fungicides, bactericides, and biological control agents.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a biocidal water treatment composition, water treatment apparatus, and method of treating water to reduce levels of pathogens. The composition contains sources of copper, zinc, and silver metal ions within a crosslinked polymer matrix. Examples of these ion sources include copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, and silver nitrate. An example of the crosslinked polymer matrix is crosslinked chitosan, which also serves to clarify the water and release the metal ions over time. The product is easy to manufacture, and allows the use of decreased halogen sanitizer, as well as decreased copper ion, thereby decreasing the likelihood of staining. The product simultaneously provides good bactericidal and algaecidal properties, despite low levels of copper ion and low chlorine levels.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of inhibiting the growth of disease organisms on and in plants by directly applying an aqueous solution comprising urea and at least one water-soluble salt of a divalent cation and a monovalent anion to the seeds, stems, bark, leaves, seed heads or sub-surface root zones of said plants. The weight percent ratio of urea to divalent cation in these solutions should be from about 0.25-10.0 to 1.0. Preferred divalent cations include those of the alkaline earth metals and the transition metals. Most preferred are calcium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, copper, iron, cobalt, nickel and mixtures thereof. Preferred anions include nitrate, chloride, bromide and mixtures thereof. In more preferred solutions, the ratio of urea to divalent cation is from about 2.0-7.0 to 1.0. Particularly preferred solutions include calcium chloride as the water-soluble salt. Optionally, a second water-soluble salt of a divalent cation and a monovalent anion may be included.

Abstract: Provided are methods for maintaining or enhancing the antimicrobial activity of antimicrobial peptides, lytic peptides, and peptide-derived antibiotics by the use of metal ions. Also provided are pharmaceutical and other compositions comprising such peptides and/or at least one metal ion. Also provided are therapeutic and other methods for controlling the growth of undesirable or pathogenic microorganisms in various loci or milieu in, on, or outside the body employing these peptides and metal ions. Also provided are kits comprising containers containing a peptide and a metal ion(s), respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed is a stable dilute solution composition of a 3-isothiazolone compound selected from the group consisting of 5-chloro-2-methyl-3-isothiazolone, 2-methyl-3-isothiazolone, 5-chloro-2-ethyl-3-isothiazolone, 2-ethyl-3-isothiazolone, 4,5-dichloro-2-methyl-3-isothiazolone, and mixtures thereof in water having extremely low levels of copper ion and an oxidant.

Abstract: A solidified water soluble wood preservative characterized by a solidified elongate body of a boron compound known as having beneficial effects as a wood preservative, in combination with copper oxide. The method of making the solidified water soluble wood preservative includes the following steps. Firstly, mixing powder-form copper oxide (CuO) and a powder-form boron compound known as having beneficial effects as a wood preservative to form a powder mixture. Secondly, heating the powder mixture at temperatures in excess of 700 degrees celsius until the powder mixture melts to form a homogeneous liquid mixture. Thirdly, forming the homogeneous liquid mixture into a body. Fourthly, annealing the body at temperatures of between 300 and 550 degrees celsius.

Abstract: A composition and method for reducing the incidence of Poult Enteritis Mortality Syndrome in young turkeys, flushing in mature turkeys, and scours in swine. The composition of the present invention comprises, in combination, a simple copper (II) salt, a hydroxycarboxylic acid, and a buffering agent solubilized within the drinking water of turkeys and/or swine in an antidiarrheal effective dosage as preventative maintenance in avoiding the diarrheal conditions associated with PEMS, flushing, and scours. In a preferred embodiment, the simple copper (II) salt comprises copper sulfate pentahydrate, the hydroxycarboxylic acid comprises anhydrous citric acid, and the buffering, agent comprises ammonium carbonate.

Abstract: An underwater anti-fouling agent contains as an effective component a hexacyano compound, preferably a hexacyanoferrate. The anti-fouling agent is useful for the preparation of an anti-fouling paint.

Abstract: Stable microbicidal compositions containing a 3-isothiazolone compound, chlorate or perchlorate salts, copper salts and water are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of preventing or reducing precipitate formation in 3-isothiazolone compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of inhibiting the growth of marine organisms on a marine structure, by applying diphenyldiones. These compounds may be directly incorporated into the marine structure during manufacture, directly applied to the structure, or applied to the structure by means of a coating.

Abstract: Wood preservatives contain a copper compound, an alkanolamine, a triazole, an emulsifier and/or a phosphonium compound and are used for impregnating wood.

Abstract: When used in admixture with mancozeb, chlorothalonil, a copper salt, folpet, fluazinam or cymoxanil (it being possible for the latter to be used also together with one of the other five components), metalaxyl having a high R-enantiomer content of more than 70% by weight, or pure R-metalaxyl, exhibits a markedly increased fungicidal action against plant diseases as compared with a similar mixture in which metalaxyl is used in the form of the racemate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of inhibiting the growth of marine organisms on a marine structure, by applying onto or into the marine structure a phenylamide compound. These compounds may be directly incorporated into the marine structure during manufacture, directly applied to the structure, or applied to the structure by means of a coating.

Abstract: Respiratory viral infections may be effectively prevented or treated by administering an aerosol spray comprising a polyoxometalate to the lungs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of supplementing the dietary needs of women whereby an effective amount of a life stage appropriate dietary supplement is administered to a woman at each of her life stages throughout her life.

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: An antimicrobial agent containing at least one of an oxide solid solution of the formula (1),?(M.sub.1.sup.2+).sub.y (M.sub.2.sup.2+).sub.1-y !.sub.1-x M.sup.3+.sub.x-a O (1)wherein M.sub.1.sup.2+ is Zn.sup.2+ and/or Cu.sup.2+, M.sub.2.sup.2+ is Mg.sup.2+ and/or Ca.sup.2+, M.sup.3+ is at least one trivalent metal selected from Al.sup.3+, Fe.sup.3+, Co.sup.3+, Cr.sup.3+, In.sup.3+ and Bi.sup.3+, x is a number in the range of 0.01.ltoreq.x<0.5, y is a number in the range of 0<y.ltoreq.1, and x-a shows that the number of M.sup.3+ is decreased by a due to a lattice defect,and a hydrotalcite compound of the formula (2),?(M.sub.1.sup.2+).sub.y (M.sub.2.sup.2+).sub.1-y !.sub.1-x M.sub.x.sup.3+ (OH).sub.2 A.sup.n-.sub.x/n.mH.sub.2 O (2)wherein M.sub.1.sup.2+, M.sub.2.sup.2+ and M.sup.3+ are as defined in the formula (1), A.sup.n- is an anion having a valence of n, x is as defined in the formula (1), y is a number in the range of 0<y<0.5, and m is a number in the range of 0.ltoreq.m.ltoreq.

Abstract: A composite cuprous oxide powder is provided comprising at least about 80% by weight of cuprous oxide particles and substantially the balance cupric oxide adhering to cuprous oxide particles. The composite cuprous oxide powder is produced by surface oxidizing cuprous oxide particles to form a black coating or layer thereon. The composite powder is produced by subjecting particles of cuprous oxide to surface oxidation at a temperature ranging from about 400.degree. F. to less than about 900.degree. F. for a time period sufficient to surface oxidize the particles of cuprous oxide and produce a black coating thereon of cupric oxide. The method is applicable to the production of black pigment grade cuprous oxide powder.

Abstract: An oral hygiene composition comprises an effective amount of an antimicrobial agent in the form of a particulate non-ion-exchanging support material combined with a metal source providing antimicrobial metal ions in use. Preferably the antimicrobial agent is particulate titanium dioxide coated with silver chloride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dietary supplements for supplementing the dietary needs of women and preventing or reducing life stage associated health risks during each of their principal adult life stages (pre-perimenopause, perimenopause and menopause, or post-menopause).

Abstract: Wood preservatives contain a copper compound, an alkanolamine, a triazole, an emulsifier and/or a phosphonium compound and are used for impregnating wood.

Abstract: Antibacterial and antifungal polyacetal resin compositions include a polyacetal base resin, and an antibacterial and/or antifungal effective amount between about 0.1 to about 5 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the polyacetal base resin, of at least one antibacterial and antifungal agent which contains a metal ion selected from among silver, copper and zinc ions.

Abstract: This invention provides a co-micronized bicarbonate salt composition which is a blend of ingredients having a particle size between about 0.01-1.0 micron. The composition is produced by mill co-micronization of a crystalline bicarbonate ingredient and a crystalline inorganic compound ingredient having a Mohs hardness value between about 3-7. A co-micronized blend such as sodium bicarbonate and zinc oxide is free-flowing and essentially free of agglomerated particles.

Abstract: The invention is directed to synergistic biocidal compositions that combine a copper salt and an organic biocide selected from the group of tribromophenol, its salts and chelates, and sodium-omadine, its salts and chelates. Wood treated with the preservative compositions have improved fungi resistance.

Abstract: Wood preservatives contain a copper salt, a polyamine and a fatty amine and are used for preserving wood from fungi and termites.

Abstract: This invention describes an electromagnetic wave-absorbing surface modified magnetic particle for use in medical applications. The magnetic particles are coated with an amphipathic organic compound and an amphipathic vesicle forming lipid. These particles may be used in a method of treatment of cancer, as well as for the treatment of infectious disease. For cancer treatment the invention comprises providing a patient said coated particles, absorbing the coated particle intracellularly into the cancer cell, and subjecting the patient to an alternating electromagnetic field to inductively heat the magnetic core particle along with the cancer cells. The inductive heating of the magnetic core particle is then continued so as to achieve an increase in intracellular temperature which selectively kills the cancer cells.

Abstract: A coating varnish composition comprising (A) a polymer obtained by polymerizing one or more unsaturated carboxylic acids (a) with one or more unsaturated monomers (b), and (B) at least one additive selected from triazole derivatives, thiadiazole derivatives, and benzothiazole derivatives, and an antifouling coating composition comprising (i) said coating varnish and (ii) an antifouling agent containing a copper compound as a major component, do not show a danger of organotin copolymers, but provide a coating excellent in coating consuming properties and antifouling properties for a long period of time without causing gelation when mixed with a copper compound.

Abstract: A coating varnish composition comprising (A) a polymer obtained by polymerizing (a) at least one unsaturated acid anhydride and (b) at least one other unsaturated monomer, and (B) at least one additive selected from triazole derivatives, benzothiazole derivatives, thiadiazole derivatives, polyethers and carboxylic acid anhydride derivatives, is capable of forming a coating which has no danger of poisoning like the organotin copolymers, shows a coating consuming property and antifouling performance comparable with those of the organotin copolymers and does not gel even when mixed with a copper compound.

Abstract: This invention provides a co-micronized bicarbonate salt composition which is a blend of ingredients having a particle size between about 0.01-1.0 micron. The composition is produced by mill co-micronization of a crystalline bicarbonate ingredient and a crystalline inorganic compound ingredient having a Mohs hardness value between about 3-7. A co-micronized blend such as sodium bicarbonate and zinc oxide is free-flowing and essentially free of agglomerated particles.

Abstract: A liposome composition which comprises a substantially uniform sized inorganic core coated with an amphipathic organic compound and further coated with a second amphipathic vesicle forming lipid. Also disclosed are novel phenyl lipid compounds which serve as the amphipathic vesicle forming lipid and methods are described for delivering a drug for slow release into the blood stream, and for targeting a selected tissue or cells with the inorganic core liposome compositions.

Abstract: A anti-microorganism agent completely or nearly free of toxicity, insoluble or sparingly soluble in water or an organic solvent so as not to contaminate the environment and highly effective as such, which is composed of at least one of a composite metal hydroxide of the formula (1),(M.sub.1.sup.2+).sub.1-x (M.sub.2.sup.2+).sub.x (OH).sub.2 ( 1)wherein M.sub.1.sup.2+ is at least one of Mg.sup.2+ and Ca.sup.2+, M.sub.2.sup.2+ is at least one of Cu.sup.2+ and Zn.sup.2+, and x is defined by 0.001.ltoreq.x<0.9,anda composite metal oxide of the formula (2),(M.sub.1.sup.2+).sub.1-y (M.sub.2.sup.2+).sub.y O (2)wherein M.sub.1.sup.2+ is at least one of Mg.sup.2+ and Ca.sup.2+, M.sub.2.sup.2+ is at least one of Cu.sup.2+ and Zn.sup.2+, and y is defined by 0.001.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.0.5, and an anti-microorganism resin or rubber composition containing said anti-microorganism agent.

Abstract: Wood preservatives contain a copper salt, a polyamine and a fatty amine and are used for preserving wood from fungi and termites.

Abstract: Agents for controlling fungi or bacteria, based on an aqueous solution which contains a polycarboxylic acid, ammonia and more than 10% of copper, and a process for their preparation.

Abstract: Wood preservatives which contain a mixture of an N-organyldiazeniumdioxy-metal salt and a complex-forming polymeric nitrogen compound are used for preserving wood.

Abstract: Water-soluble wood preservatives which contain mixtures of a metal compound, a metal-fixing acid and a complexing polymeric nitrogen compound, and methods for protecting wood with such mixtures.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition comprising an inorganic particle with a first coating providing antimicrobial properties and a second coating providing a protective function, method for preparing the same and uses; further processes for producing polymeric articles and a method for controlling microorganisms.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition and method for the protection of vines against disease are provided. The composition which is applied to vines contains as active material a mixture of 1 part by weight of a monoester salt of a phosphorous acid of the formula ##STR1## in which R is an alkyl radical having 2 to 4 carbon atomsMe is an alkali metal, alkaline earth, or aluminum atomn is a whole number from 1 to 3 equal to the valence of Meand from 0.05 to 8 parts of at least one contact fungicide selected from the group consisting of compounds having a base of copper, the metallic ethylene bisdithiocarbamates, and the derivatives of phthalimide.

Abstract: There is described a fungicidal composition which comprises a synergistic amount of(a) propyl 3-(dimethylamino)propylcarbamate or an acid addition salt thereof, and(b) a compound selected from the group consisting of zinc propylenebis(dithiocarbamate) polymer (propineb). zinc ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate) polymer (zineb). manganese ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate) polymer (maneb). zinc ammoniate ethylbenebis(dithiocarbamate)-poly(ethylenethiuramdisulphide) (metiram), tetrachloroisophthalonitrile (chlorothalonil) and copper(I)oxide, as well as carriers and/or other additives,the ratio of component A to compnent B being preferably from about 1:0.1-3.

Abstract: A novel agricultural and horticultural fungicide is disclosed. It contains as an active ingredient at least one crystalline zeolite selected from the group consisting of faujasite group, chabazite group and phillipsite group represented by the formula,aCuO.(1-a)M.sub.2 O.Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.bSiO.sub.2.cH.sub.2 Owherein M represents a sodium and/or potassium atom, and a, b and c fall in the following ranges,0<a.ltoreq.1, 3<b.ltoreq.12, 0.ltoreq.c.ltoreq.20.The fungicide shows a high activity against various diseases of fruits trees, vegetables, etc. and can be safely applied to crops.