Abstract: The effectiveness and/or hydrating ability of body care compositions, such as moisturizers, skin creams, body lotions, shampoo, hair conditioner, styling gel, styling mist, hair dye, bath additives, pedicure and manicure products, facial cleanser, facial mist, suntan lotions, and sunscreen lotions, are enhanced by the addition thereto of an aqueous suspension containing small concentrations of colloidal silica. The colloidal silica particles are charged and of a size between about 10 angstroms and 100 angstroms. An aqueous solution of colloidal silica particles is prepared by circulating the solution through a magnetic field so that the particles cut the field flux lines and build up a net negative charge thereon. It is preferred that the solution be passed through a magnetic void after passing through a magnetic field to allow the particles to configure themselves without the influence of external magnetic fields.

Abstract: The penetration or absorption of water, oils, collagen, and other materials into the hair is greatly increased by adding a small quantity of inorganic charged colloidal silica to provide an aqueous suspension of the charged colloidal silica particles along with the material to be absorbed into the hair. In coloring hair, dye components can be absorbed into the hair without the use of alkaline solutions which damage the hair, and in perming hair, the disulfide bonds in the hair can be broken by tension caused by swelling due to water absorption in the hair, again without the use of damaging alkaline solutions. It is believed that the porosity and stable hydration of the hair can be varied through altering the electrostatic charge on the hair. The aqueous suspension of charged silica particles applied to the hair appears to alter this charge.

Abstract: Carriers comprising silica-based glass providing for the controlled release of biologically active molecules, their methods of preparation, and methods of use are disclosed. The carriers are prepared using a sol-gel-derived process. Biologically active molecules are incorporated within the matrix of the glass during production.

Abstract: A wood modifier composition containing a mixture of a water-soluble, low molecular weight chitosan substance and colloidal silica is disclosed. The mixture contains from about 15 to about 300 parts by weight of SiO.sub.2 per part of the low molecular weight chitosan substance, and may also contain one or more compounds capable of improving wood quality, selected from boron, copper, silver, aluminum, titanium, manganese and black lead. The wood modifier composition is preferably used as an aqueous solution having a pH of about 5 to about 12. The wood modifier composition according to the present invention can be used as a neutral aqueous solution having a low viscosity which can easily penetrate into wood cells and be safely fixed therein.

Abstract: A method for treating or preventing Alzheimer's disease in a mammal is described. A silicon compound for inhibiting interaction between aluminum and .beta.-amyloid or neurofilament protein is provided. The silicon compound is administered to a mammal in need of such treatment to cause this inhibition to occur.

Abstract: Cosmetic preparations revitalizing the skin which use products for external usage on the human body and a product for internal usage on the human body. The products for external usage are comprised by two creams and one solution, which stimulate the epidermal cells and the fibroblasts of the derma, while protecting the epidermis, and the product for internal usage is comprised by small gelatin capsule which carry to the fibroblasts of the derma amino acids and aligo-elements.

Abstract: An effervescent granulate consisting of a solid water-soluble acidic substance, potassium carbonate and/or potassium hydrogen carbonate and one or more water-insoluble substances that are capable of absorbing water, a pesticidal active ingredient concentrate that is in the form of effervescent tablets and contains the effervescent granulate, and the preparation of the effervescent granulate and of the pesticidal active ingredient concentrate are described.

Abstract: A composition containing caffeine solubilized with para-amino benzoic acid is described. Preferably the caffeine is delivered in the form of an aqueous microdispersion including a non-metallic microparticulate carrier. Still more preferably, there is present in the aqueous microdispersion niacin. When administered orally, in small volumes, containing small doses of these agents, this composition has been demonstrated to have stimulant and antisoporific actions that result in elevated mood, decreased fatigue and increased capacity for work that is apparent almost immediately.

Abstract: Titanium oxide particles comprising particulate titanium oxide substrate having a zinc oxy compound or a combination of a zinc oxy compound and a silicon oxy compound supported thereon. They can be produced by adding a zinc compound or a combination of a zinc compound and a silicon compound together with an alkali to a dispersion of particulate titanium oxide substrate to neutralize the zinc compound or the combination of the zinc compound and the silicon compound in said dispersion, then separating and drying the resultant product. They are useful for pigments, catalysts, catalyst supports and adsorbents, and particularly excellent in deodorizing performance by removing malodorous gases such as ammonia, methyl mercaptan, hydrogen sulfide, trimethylamine, methyl sulfide and acetaldehyde through decomposition and adsorption thereof, so that they are useful as white deodorants for sanitary objects such as paper diaper and sanitary napkins which come to directly contact with the skins of human beings.

Abstract: A method for reducing the visible size of facial skin pores by applying a novel composition which comprises an oil absorbing powder, a botanical astringent and a biological compound that alters the structure of the skin and/or the function of the sebaceous glands.

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 inventor found for the first time that an extracted material from coral sand occurring in nature contains physiological activating substances. Based on this observation, in a process according to the present invention, physiological activating substances are extracted from coral sand by an appropriate extraction method. The extracted physiological activating substances are used as ingredients of cosmetics, food, and medicines. According to the present invention, physiological activating substances can be extracted in an industrially available form.

Abstract: This invention provides a composition, device and method for the treatment or prevention of septic shock syndrome or other conditions evidenced by the presence of cytokines in a patient by contacting the patient's whole blood with a composition comprising silica and a surface treatment material, such as heparin, but preferably human serum albumin (HSA). The treatment lowers the cytokine concentration of the blood.

Abstract: Dimethylpolysiloxane of the general formula ##STR1## is used for the treatment of inflammatory disorders of the oesophagus and of inflammatory and ulcerous disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.

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 method for reducing the visible size of facial skin pores by applying a novel composition which comprises an oil absorbing powder, a botanical astringent and a biological compound that alters the structure of the skin and/or the function of the sebaceous glands.

Abstract: Zinc-compatible silica particulates, useful for the formulation of a wide variety of improved dentifrice compositions, have an effective compatibilizing amount of zinc values chemically bonded to surface area sites of the particles.

Abstract: Compositions comprise carbon particles combined with white odor-controlling agents by means of binders. The preferred particle form of the compositions is substantially lighter in color than the original carbon, and the resulting particles are preferred for use in the manufacture of catamenials, diapers, bandages, and the like. Particles comprising carbon coated with zeolites are not only desirably lighter in color, but also control a broad spectrum of malodors associated with body fluids.

Abstract: A highly absorptive, topical, dusting powder which contains two safe and effective antimicrobial agents such as chlorhexidine diacetate and chloroxylenol, sodium and potassium alumino silicate, a unique, odor-eliminating molecular sieve. The natural cornstarch base of the powder has been supplemented with Magnesium-L-Lactate for its anti-pruritic properties.

Abstract: A water-soluble glass treating agent consisting essentially of, by weight: 55 to 80% of SiO.sub.2, 19.5 to 42% of Na.sub.2 O and 0.5 to 3% of Ag.sub.2 O (conversion for AgNO.sub.3) is disclosed. Also disclosed is a water-soluble glass treating agent further containing, by weight: 0.5 to 30% of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 in the above compositions. These glass water treating agents are glass free from boron constituent but which functions to kill or suppress bacteria and micro-organisms and are low in cost because it is simple in the composition of glass which is composed principally of three constituents at max. That agent which contains Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 functions to increase concentration of Ag in glass and to decrease the deliquescent property of glass.

Abstract: Dimethylpolysiloxane is effective for the treatment of gastritis.

Abstract: A defoaming or antifoaming composition comprises a free flowing granular combinate of 50 to 90 weight percent of a water soluble carbohydrate-based agglomerate selected from the group consisting of maltodextrin agglomerates, maltodextrin/dextrose co-agglomerates, dextrose agglomerates, maltodextrin/sucrose co-agglomerates, maltodextrin/fructose co-agglomerates, sucrose agglomerates, fructose agglomerates, mannitol agglomerates, sorbitol agglomerates, agglomerates of hydrolyzed cereal solids, and agglomerates of corn syrup solids and about 10 to 50 weight percent of a liquid, nonaqueous, defoaming or antifoaming composition such as simethicone, hydrocarbon-based oils or silicone oils. The composition may be combined with one or more suitable excipients and prepared as a unit dosage in the form of a compressed tablet, filled capsule, packet, or granule for various defoaming applications.

Abstract: A calcium phosphate ceramic such as hydroxyapatite or calcium tertiary phosphate or calcium carbonate is used as a carrier, and the carrier is caused to carry silicon in addition to silver, or silicon and zinc in addition to silver. The result is an antibacterial ceramic exhibiting an ultra high degree of whiteness and suppressed discoloration. This ceramic material may be heat-fired at a temperature above 960.degree. C. to obtain a further improvement.

Abstract: The invention relates to an environment-protective agent consisting of silicon-containing minerals for adsorbing radiactive metal isotopes and toxic heavy metals, which comprises as silicon-containing minerals with a particle size of 0.001 to 0.5 mm; a natural diatomaceous earth and at least two natural zeolite minerals of the general formulaM.sub.x O.Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.YSiO.sub.2.7H.sub.2 OwhereinM stands for sodium, potassium or calcium;x is a number between 1 and 2 inclusive of both extreme values;Y is 3 or 10; andZ is 6 or 7treated by dilute acid, washed to neutral, dried to a constant weight at a temperature up to 115.degree.0 C. and then heat-treated at 150.degree. to 350.degree. C., preferably at 250.degree. C., where the amount of each mineral ingredient independently of each other is at least 0.1% by weight up to 99.8% by weight calculated to the total weight of the agent.

Abstract: An external preparation is characterized by comprising calcium silicate. The calcium silicate controls the release rate and percutaneous absorbability of a drug.

Abstract: An insecticidal bait composition and method of making same, the composition comprising between about 92.5% to 98% by weight of a member selected from the group consisting of diatomaceous silica, crushed clamshells and mixtures thereof, the diatomaceous silica and/or clamshells being crushed to particles of a size of less than about 45 microns; between about 1.3% to 5% by weight honey; and between about 0.7% to 2.5% by weight paste yeast, the composition being prepared by agitating the ingredients of the composition together with water and drying the agitated ingredients to evaporate the water and crystallize the paste yeast and honey onto the particles. This composition is a safe insecticide, made from natural ingredients. It retains its potency well under external conditions including heat, cold and rain.

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 veterinary drug delivery system suitable for oral administration to animals comprising a suitable medication, a nonvolatile oil, silicone dioxide, capric/caprylic triglyceride and/or capric/caprylic/stearic triglyceride. Flavorings can be added to enhance the taste, however, even without extra flavorings the drug delivery system in administrable form is palatable. At room temperature ay and physical analysis demonstrated no significant changes in active ingredient quality. Additionally, no separation of ingredients and no changes in overall physical appearance were noted.

Abstract: Dimethylpolysiloxane is effective in the treatment of ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: A powdery pharmaceutical composition comprising a benzoyl urea compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a halogen atom or a nitro group, Y is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group or a trifluoromethyl group, Z.sub.1 is a halogen atom or a trifluoromethyl group, Z.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, and A is CH or a nitrogen atom, as an active ingredient, a nonionic surfactant as a dispersant, at least one member selected from the group consisting of sugar, sugar-alcohol and a nonionic surfactant as a disintegrant, and anhydrous silicic acid as a fluidizer.

Abstract: Methods and materials are provided for coating hydrogel capsules containing botanic tissue with an inert substance that decrease capsule surface adhesiveness and facilitates singulation and flowability of the hydrogel capsules. The coating may be composed of at least one hydrophobic powder capable of forming a discontinuous film about the capsule surface.

Abstract: A consumable antigas or antiflatulent composition is produced by combining a water soluble agglomerated maltodextrin and a fluid, nonaqueous, defoaming or antifoaming composition such as simethicone or silicone, mineral or other oils containing silica to form a granular mixture. The granular mixture may be prepared in a unit dose in granular form or as a compressed tablet or capsule.

Abstract: The mineral composition is useful for treatment of blood acidosis, peritoneal ascites and anemia. It is a combination of particulate wood ash and calcium carbonate.

Abstract: Silicic acid modulates (i.e. enhances or inhibits) adenylate cycloase activity. This effect appears to be a general one, inasmuch as the modulation has occurred in all tissues studied. The results suggest that silicic acid can be used in human and veterinary medicine to modulate hormone or neurotransmitter response. The results also indicate that silicic acid can be used to prevent, treat, or delay the onset of calcium-related bone disease, or to improve bone strength in an vertebrate having a bone strength less than desired.