Abstract: The present invention provides composition comprising a metal oxide semiconductor nanomaterial.

Abstract: The present invention provides composition comprising a metal oxide semiconductor nanomaterial coated or dispersed with a hemostatic polymer.

Abstract: Compositions comprising complexes of 1-methylcyclopropene and ?-cyclodextrin, and articles including the composition, are provided. Methods for using the compositions and articles in delaying the maturation of fruits, vegetables, and plants are also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to novel detergents for use in various procedures including, for example, nucleic acid amplification reactions such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Methods for preparing the modified detergents are also described.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to novel compounds for use in various compositions, kits and methods, including, for example, use in polymerase storage buffers and in nucleic acid synthesis or amplification reactions such as a polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Methods for preparing the novel compounds are also described.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to novel detergents for use in various procedures including, for example, nucleic acid amplification reactions such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Methods for preparing the modified detergents are also described.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for alleviating discogenic pain by administering a therapeutic agent that disrupts neuronal and/or vascular elements in the disc, which is typically a degenerated disc. Disruption of neuronal elements in the disk includes destroying nerve endings without substantially affecting the central body of the nerve, suppressing activation of the nerve endings, and inhibiting the growth of nerve endings into the disk. Disruption of vascular elements includes causing the vascular extensions to retract from the disk, or suppressing the formation of such extensions. The therapeutic agent may be administered locally via an interbody pump, a bolus or a depot, or may be administered systemically.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to novel detergents for use in various procedures including, for example, nucleic acid amplification reactions such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Methods for preparing the modified detergents are also described.

Abstract: The present invention related to a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of ammonium salt as an anti-inflammation agent thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition, a functional cosmetic composition, a health food, health beverages, a food additive and animal feeds containing the same.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition concentrate that is suitable for treating wood upon dilution with water in a weight ratio of concentrate to water of between 1:10 and 1:100. The concentrate contains copper ammonium cations, zinc ammonium cations, arsenate and/or hydrogen arsenate anions; carbonate and/or bicarbonate anions, ammonia and water, wherein the total amount of copper and zinc is from 17% to about 22% by weight based on the total volume of the concentrate. Also disclosed is a process for producing ammoniacal copper zinc arsenate concentrate.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition prepared by mixing a polymer-ammonium salt formulation comprising one or more polymers and one or more ammonium salts with alkali and a chlorine source in a molar ratio of chlorine (as Cl2) to ammonium ion of about 1:10 to about 10:1 and methods of using the composition to control biofouling of aqueous systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to boosting the action of crop protection compositions comprising in particular spiroheterocyclically substituted tetramic acid derivatives of the formula (I) by addition of ammonium or phosphonium salts and optionally penetrants, to the corresponding compositions, to processes for their preparation and to their use in crop protection as insecticides and/or acaricides and/or for preventing unwanted vegetation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new composition of matter that is a compound which also is presented as a dispersion with broad UVA and UVB spectral absorption stability, heat absorption, and insulation properties, anti-microbial, water resistance, and high SPF properties. The composition of matter is a zinc oxide complex that is provided with distilled water buffered to a pH of greater than 10 using ammonium hydroxide, L-arginine, or other buffering agents, and zinc oxide particles. The zinc oxide complex may be dried and rinsed to increase stability. An emollient, such as glycerine, and/or an emulsifier such as a combination of cetearyl alcohol and cetearyl glucoside and/or sodium stearoyl glutamate and/or cetearyl glucoside may also be added to the zinc oxide complex. The zinc oxide complex is made from natural-based, earth-derived, Ecocert® certified ingredients is non-toxic, and may be used or combined with any compound in which UVA/UVB stability is desired.

Abstract: An aqueous composition with a higher-than-neutral pH includes a significant amount of one or more surfactants and large amounts of osmotically active solutes. This composition, as well as an acidic counterpart and solid materials, can be used in a variety of applications such as wound care, oral care, medical equipment reprocessing, healthcare acquired infection and implant treatment.

Abstract: An automotive surface treatment system can include an aqueous antimicrobial composition which is formulated for use with automotive surfaces and has a volatile organic content no greater than 0.5% by weight. The aqueous antimicrobial composition includes an antimicrobial agent which is a combination of quaternary ammonium salts, a combination of surfactants which is at least one polyoxyalkylene surfactant, a fragrance, water, and at least one of a glycol solvent, a conditioner, a shine enhancer, a moisturizer, and UV protectant. The system also includes a dispense container which is adapted to retain the antimicrobial composition within the container and instructions attached to the dispenser. The instructions include directions to apply the antimicrobial composition to an automotive surface.

Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): and processes associated therewith.

Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): and processes associated therewith.

Abstract: Methods of using a non-irritant, low pH acidic composition to destroy undesirable microorganisms are described. The methods may be used on food products, food processing equipment, and in aqueous solutions.

Abstract: Composition for control of insect pests includes an ammonium phosphate containing formulation effective for the kill and/or control of a hatched insect pest and/or an insect pest egg. Provided in a second aspect is a method for kill or control of an insect pest, which includes providing the composition; and applying it so as to contact an insect pest and/or an insect pest egg in an amount effective to kill or control the insect pest and/or insect pest egg. Protocol methodology for inspection of premises that may contain the insect pest and/or insect pest egg, and, if necessary, for kill or control of the same, which may include by employment of the method for control of the insect pest, is also provided. Bedbugs and/or their eggs are a special target effectively killed or controlled.

Abstract: There are provided methods for controlling microbial or biofilm growth, comprising mixing a hypochlorite oxidant and at least one nitrogen-containing compound or salt thereof selected from a particular group of nitrogen-containing compounds and salts to form a biocide, and applying the biocide. Apparatus for practicing the methods are also provided.

Abstract: The present technology, in general, relates to antimicrobial and biocidal compositions, for example bucket dilutable biocidal compositions, and the various applications and/or processes of utilizing them as hard surface disinfectants and/or cleaners. The biocidal composition of the present technology comprises hydrogen peroxide, a quaternary ammonium compound, an appropriate acid and an amine oxide in specific concentrations to provide a 5 minute or less microbial contact kill time for at least one biocidal target.

Abstract: This invention provides novel antimicrobial peptides and formulations thereof. The peptides and/or formulations are effective to kill or to inhibit the growth and/or proliferation of various bacteria, yeast, and fungi.

Abstract: A method of reducing the contamination amount of mycotoxin in cereals wherein one or more compounds A selected from the group consisting of ammonium salts, primary to quaternary ammonium salts, alkali metal salts, alkaline earth metal salts and polyvalent metal salts of phosphorous acid and phosphite ester are given to the cereals.

Abstract: The present invention concerns boosting the activity of crop protection materials comprising active ingredients from the class of the phenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols through the addition of ammonium salts and/or phosphonium salts or through the addition of ammonium salts and/or phosphonium salts and penetrants, the corresponding materials, processes for preparing them, and their use in crop protection.

Abstract: The invention disclosed in this document concerns controlling mealybugs.

Abstract: The application describes synergistic microbicidal compositions comprising: 2,2-dibromomalonamide and an oxidizing biocide selected from the group consisting of: monochloramine, bromochlorodimethylhydantoin, hypobromite ion or hypobromous acid, hydrogen peroxide, dichloroisocyanurate, trichloroisocyanurate and chlorine dioxide and a method for controlling microorganism growth in an aqueous or water-containing system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the use of compounds from the Hofmeister series coupled with specific pH and temperature to provide rapid physico-chemical-managed killing of penicillin-resistant static and growing Gram-positive and Gram-negative vegetative bacteria. The systems and methods represent the more general physico-chemical enhancement of susceptibility for a wide range of pathological macromolecular targets to clinical management by establishing the reactivity of those targets to topically applied drugs or anti-toxins.

Abstract: An object of the present invention to obtain a blood flow improving agent composed of natural components, which increase activity or circulation of blood flow and accelerate decomposition, detoxication and elimination of toxic substances and supplement each other, and the production method thereof. The blood flow improving agent of the present invention is prepared by blending a nano-colloidized marine organic compound, more than one of trace elements containing minerals extracted from a mineral ore and nano-colloidized plant minerals and amino acids derived from a fuvic acid in nano-bubble water containing dissolved oxygen.

Abstract: Structures treated with a microbiological interception enhancing agent comprising of a water-soluble cationic material having a counter ion associated therewith at specific sites on the cationic material, in combination with a biologically active metal salt, wherein the counter ion associated with the cationic material preferentially precipitates with at least a portion of the cation of the biologically active metal salt such that precipitation of the biologically active metal cation and the counter ion associated with the cationic material occurs in proximity to the cationic material are disclosed herein. The microbiological interception enhancing agent may be incorporated into articles of commerce by treating the starting materials of the structure or by applying the microbiological interception enhancing agent on to at least one surface of the article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous compositions of associative polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs), optionally containing surfactants, biocidal agents and/or oxidants, which can provide a cleaning benefit and surface protection to treated articles including reduced soiling tendency, reduced cleaning effort and improved soil repellancy, as well as providing bacteriostatic properties to treated surfaces that thereby gain resistance to water, environmental exposure and microbial challenge.

Abstract: A composition of matter and the method of making that provide a low pH acidic composition that is useful for destroying microorganisms that are undesirable and useful for destroying or reducing melanoma on human skin. The composition and method include a strong, low pH acid combined with distilled water and urea or an ammonium compound, such as ammonium sulfate or other metallic sulfates, including but not limited to, sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, and copper sulfate, under at least 15 psi pressure in pressurized container, all of which is heated to approximately 800° F. or more for at least 3 hours. The final cooled mixture is stabilized with 10 to 15 percent of the original mixture. The resultant composition is useful for preserving food, such as fresh fish, and for skin treatment of melanoma and as bactericides, fungicides, or viricides.

Abstract: Synergistic mixtures of haloamines and their use to control the growth of microorganisms in aqueous systems are disclosed. The method of using the synergistic mixtures entails adding an effective amount of a monohaloamine and an effective amount of a dihaloamine to an aqueous system. The ratio of monohaloamine to dihaloamine is selected to result in a synergistic biocidal effect.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of cleaning a hard surface with a nonwoven anti-microbial hard surface wipe, and more specifically to an anti-microbial hard surface wipe that more readily releases a disinfectant or anti-microbial agent, that includes coating a nonwoven wipe having a fibrous nonwoven substrate with a non-ionic and cationic binder mixture to provide a first coated nonwoven wipe, coating the first coated nonwoven wipe with a cationic dual quaternary ammonia anti-microbial agent to provide a second coated nonwoven wipe, providing a water source, and introducing the second coated nonwoven wipe to the water source wherein the cationic dual quaternary ammonia anti-microbial agent is readily released upon the second coated nonwoven wipe being introduced to the water source.

Abstract: Provided are topical antimicrobial compositions for application to the epidermis, e.g., hands, arms, legs, face, scalp as well as other body areas which are characterized in being free of conventional anionic soaps and conventional anionic surfactants, which preferably exhibits an acidic pH. The compositions exhibit at least 3 log kill efficacy, preferably at least 4 log kill efficacy at 60 seconds contact time of at least two, preferably at least three and most preferably at least four of microorganisms selected from the group consisting of: S. aureus, E. coli. P. aeruginosa and E. hirae, according to the known-art protocols EN 12054 (Chemical Disinfectants and antiseptics—Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of antimicrobial activity), EN 1276 (Evaluation of Bactericidal Activity in Suspension—Dilution Neutralisation Method) and EN 1499 (Chemical Disinfectants and Antiseptics—Hygienic Handwash).

Abstract: There is presented an alkaline disinfectant in the form of a multi-component composition, with each component being relatively benign until mixed with the other components in a ready-to-use solution. The invention further relates to the use of the composition in a variety of applications and apparatus for mixing and dispensing thereof. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of components that synergistically provide effective biocidal activity in a broad spectrum of organisms, including germs, molds, viruses, bacteria, bacteria spores, or other microbes or pathogens. The composition provides a chemical system that kills all known plants, animals and microbes by raising pH and rapidly, but indirectly, transporting hydroxide into cells by use of ammonia compounds and/or amine compounds as neutral transporters. The composition components synergistically operate together to provide a disinfecting/cleaning composition useful for many different applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in the form of a phase-stable oil-in-water emulsion useful for topical skin care products, where the composition includes a quaternary ammonium salt, from about 0.5 to about 4.5 percent by weight of a starch; and at least 20 percent by weight of a hydrophobic agent, where the concentration of the quaternary ammonium salt plus the starch is from about 1.75 to about 5.5 weight percent, based on total weight of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition for attracting blood sucking arthropods and fruit flies. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to a method of attracting blood sucking arthropods and fruit flies and to a kit or trap, comprising the components of said composition.

Abstract: A low odor, liquid disinfectant composition comprising multiple components, which, upon mixing, provide an aqueous solution comprising low levels of peracetic acid for use in decontaminating articles and surfaces contaminated with bacteria, viruses, fungi and other chemical and biological contaminants including, but not limited to, spores, such as Clostridium difficile (C. diff), Clostridium sporogenes, and anthrax, mouse parvo virus, and mustard, nerve and other chemical and biological warfare agents. The disinfectant composition is prepared just prior to use by combining two or more separately packaged components, one component which is an acetyl donor comprising TAED or DAMA, and the other component which is a hydrogen peroxide solution.

Abstract: Microbicidal compositions for aqueous systems are provided that include (a) a nitrogenous compound activated by an oxidant or an enzyme and (b) 1,4-bis(bromoacetoxy)-2-butene (BBAB). The components are present in a combined amount synergistically effective to control the growth of at least one microorganism. Methods for controlling the growth of microorganisms in aqueous systems with the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling microbial growth in an aqueous system containing sulfite and/or bisulfite residues by addition of a peroxy compound at a pH of greater than 5. Also disclosed is a method for stabilizing an active halogen biocide in an aqueous system containing peroxide residues by addition of an N-hydrogen compound to the active halogen biocide before combining it with the peroxide containing aqueous system. Further disclosed is an optimized papermaking biocide program consisting of initially treating sulfite bleached pulp with peroxide followed by application of an N-hydrogen-stabilized active halogen compound to the paper producing white waters and an analytical method for determining peroxide concentrations in aqueous systems in the presence of sulfite and/or bisulfite.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the agricultural use of hexanoic acid and monocarboxylic acids with similar chain structure having from 5 to 8 carbon atoms, their derivatives, their salts, and aqueous mixtures thereof containing modified hexoses and/or amines. These compounds are useful as plant growth stimulants, anti-senescents, and as resistance inducers to biotic and abiotic stresses. The invention also refers to the use of caproic (hexanoic) acid as an inhibitor of spore germination and mycelium growth of phytopathogenic fungi. The use of hexanoic acid as a fungicide in both pre- and post-harvest treatments is also suggested. The inducing activity of hexanoic acid on plant defenses against phytopathogenic fungi at non-phytotoxic concentrations has been shown.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleansing composition comprising an anti-microbial agent and a sulphur binding and/or oxidising agent, and wherein the pH of the composition is 7 or lower, to a method for preparing the cleansing composition and its use.

Abstract: An oxidizing liquid (20), such as hydrogen peroxide, is vaporized (18) and the vapor is used to deactivate nerve gas, blistering gas, or other biologically active substances such as pathogens, biotoxins, and prions. A second chemical compound (42) in vapor, mist, or fog form is used in conjunction with the oxidizing vapor. In one embodiment, the second chemical preconditions the biologically active substances to be deactivated more efficiently by the oxidizing vapor. In another embodiment, the second chemical boosts the reactivity of the oxidizing vapor. In another embodiment, the other chemical reacts with the oxidizing vapor to form an intermediate compound that deactivates at least some of the biologically active substances.

Abstract: Thermally-conductive laboratory bath media can be used to replace conventional wet media or dry solid blocks in existing thermal baths for heating or cooling samples with advantageous maintenance and microbial control benefits. The media is typically in the form of metallic or metallic-coated pellets that have rounded edges, hardened surface, a smooth polished finish, and are sized small for efficient thermal communication between pellets and samples. Laboratory bath improvements are disclosed with various advanced controls and adaptations for thermal control as well as infection control.

Abstract: A moisturizing liquid liner composition comprising a hydrophobic moiety and an emulsifier is described. Further, a substrate comprising a barrier layer and a moisturizing liquid liner composition comprising a hydrophobic moiety and an emulsifier is described. The substrate may be incorporated into an article.

Abstract: An amino acid composition comprises alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, threonine, tryptophan, tyrosine, valine, and glutamine. The amino acid composition of the present invention has such an effect that it can improve the action of promoting the process wherein the body fat is converted into the energy required for the physical exercise during and/or after the anoxic motions performed under an extremely high load.

Abstract: The invention is related to gel preparations capable of absorbing as well as releasing liquid, and the use of such gel preparations in the treatment of wounds.

Abstract: An effective formulation for the treatment and prevention of pseudofolliculitis barbae, commonly called razor bumps, and the skin irritation associated with the condition. The treat formulation can be used as the last step in a multi-step shaving system consisting of a shaving gel, aftershave balm and the aforementioned treat. The treat can also be used as a standalone product and is formulated to treat and prevent shaving symptoms day and night.

Abstract: The present invention describes compositions and methods for sorbing and/or destroying dangerous substances such as chemical and biological warfare agents. The present invention relates to dendritic polymers, specifically, to quaternary ammonium functionalized dendritic polymers and N-Halamine functionalized dendritic polymers. Such dendrimers are useful for the capture and neutralization of biological and chemical warfare agents.

Abstract: A microbicidal composition comprising relatively high levels of a mixture of 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one; a metal nitrate; and water. The composition optionally contains magnesium chloride.