Abstract: Processes for controlling pollution by: (a) devolatizing vapor phase chemical pollutants (VP's) found in effluents and other bodies and streams of gases and liquids, and (b) stabilizing substrates from which the VP's are released. The offending VP's are converted to less offensive or inoffensive materials by interaction with an appropriately formulated treating agent (VTA/C) containing a primary halogen and at least one additional ingredient selected from the following classes of constituents (optional if bromine is the primary halogen and otherwise required): oligodynamically active metals, cohalogens, adjuncts, and facilitators. The major constituent(s) may be supplied as such, or a source of the constituent may be provided. Actinic radiation can be employed to promote reactions between the VP and the VTA/C, which is often formulated as an aqueous scrubbing medium.

Abstract: The present invention provides water-soluble, extended-release chemical formulations, in tablet form, for urine pretreatment, that require minimal, if any, use of a binder component, yet are non-dusting, pliable, structurally strong, and not weakened by exposure to aqueous streams. The present invention also provides a simple and reliable method for controlled dispensing of such tableted formulations into a liquid stream that is particularly advantageous for use in micro-gravity environments, such as spacecraft urinal systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of one or more oxidoreductases in combination with a mediator for the reduction of malodour. Malodour reducing compositions and products comprising such composition are also claimed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for reducing malodor impression. The composition comprises from about 0.01% to about 1%, by weight of the composition, of perfume wherein the perfume preferably comprises ingredients having a Clog P of 3 or smaller. Optionally, but preferably, the composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition of, water-soluble cyclodextrin, from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the composition, of water-soluble metallic salt, from about 0% to about 3%, by weight of the composition, of solubilizing aid. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric and contains less than about 5%, by weight of the composition of low molecular weight monohydric alcohols.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of one or more oxidoreductases in combination with a mediator for the reduction of malodor. Malodor reducing compositions and products comprising such composition are also claimed.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and means of enhancing urine based lures by using zeolite to absorb nitrogen and ammonia found in the urine. The method includes several steps of mixing zeolite with urine from the collection stage to the packaging of the urine. The present invention also includes a method and means for enhancing urine based lures that are already packaged and on the shelf for resale.

Abstract: A deodorizing dispersion effective for reducing the odor intensity of an odorous material, the dispersion including effective amounts of tea tree oil and eucalyptus oil, preferably dispersed in an aqueous carrier phase. The dispersion optionally includes dispersing agents, such as thickeners, surfactants, and solvents, to promote the stability and uniformity of the dispersion and provide cleaning and detergency attributes.

Abstract: This invention concerns a method useful for reducing odor where odoriferous amine-containing compound is present, comprising: applying an alkylene carbonate to a source of the amine-containing compound under conditions such that the alkylene carbonate forms a reaction product with odoriferous amine-containing compounds such that odor is reduced. Sources of such amine-containing compounds include chicken coops, dumps, land fills, cat litter, stagnant water, water treatment ponds and plants, garbage cans and dumpsters, dog kennels, zoos, rendering plants food processing plants, slaughter houses, wool plants, fish canneries (cleaning and processing plants), underground sewers, paper mills, paper processing, outhouses and toilets that have no running water, and public restrooms.

Abstract: A method and composition are provided for controlling odor from waste products. The composition comprises a combination of chlorite salt and nitrate salt. The method includes the step of contacting the waste products or their surrounding airspace with the composition.

Abstract: A particulate deodorant resin composition comprising a water-absorbent resin and powdery zeolite dispersed within the resin particles. The composition exhibits the effect of deodorizing the absorbed body fluid while retaining the water-absorbent function inherent in water-absorbent resins. When, therefore, used as sanitary materials such as paper diaper or sanitary goods, it is featured by not only the inherent absorbent effect, but also the deodorant effect.

Abstract: A solid combination of compounds capable of being packaged in a single, air tight container, and capable of forming an odor barrier for trapping/blocking odors, especially in relation to a toilet, urinal or other aqueous based waste container/vehicle/pipe/drain is provided, as is a method for its use. The combination comprises (i) a first component comprising an alkaline effervescent compound in solid form, (ii) a second component comprising an acid in solid form, and (iii) an oxidizing agent in solid form, and at least one of the first component and second components comprise a stable foam-forming surfactant in solid form. The first component reacts with the second components to form a stable foam odor barrier which traps/blocks odors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition which donates an odoriferous substance and absorbs moisture, and can preferably be employed in wardrobes and similar containers, and in small rooms, for keeping the atmosphere dry.

Abstract: A dispenser for space spraying an aerosol composition comprising a container for containing the aerosol composition and a metering device for space spraying a metered amount of he composition. The composition comprises active ingredient and propellant wherein the propellant is dissolved in the active ingredient. In preferred form, the composition comprises a non-aqueous solution containing 10-85% w/w active ingredient, 1-25% w/w co-solvent and 15-80% w/w propellant.

Abstract: In order to effectively utilize a paper diaper waste having a high calorific value as a raw material for forming a mammalian excrement treating article having a calorific value enough to enable the article to be incinerated or burnt up even after being used, the mammalian excrement treating article is produced in a granular form from a paper diaper waste powder having a particle size of 5 mm or less, and an organic compounding material.

Abstract: Scatalogical and other offensive odors are neutralized by prior deposit into a receptacle of drops of an alcoholic solution of menthol, peppermint oil and a pleasant smelling oil such as lemon oil. The menthol is present in an amount of 10% by weight, the lemon oil is present in an amount of 7.5% by weight, and the peppermint oil is present in an amount of 1% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention provides water-soluble, extended-release chemical formulations, in tablet form, for urine pretreatment, that require minimal, if any, use of a binder component, yet are non-dusting, pliable, structurally strong, and not weakened by exposure to aqueous streams. The present invention also provides a simple and reliable method for controlled dispensing of such tableted formulations into a liquid stream that is particularly advantageous for use in micro-gravity environments, such as spacecraft urinal systems.

Abstract: Imides reduce odors. Imides are especially efficient at reducing the odors of odoriferous an amine or ammonia. The imides may be incorporated in pads which are the recipients of odoriferous waste materials, dispersed in holding tanks or lagoons or dispersed over human and animal wastes. Polysuccinimide, copolymers of polysuccinimide, polyglutarimide and mixtures thereof are especially useful for the reduction of odors, especially of ammonia and an amine.

Abstract: Imides reduce odors. Imides are especially efficient at reducing the odors of odoriferous an amine or ammonia. The imides may be incorporated in pads which are the recipients of odoriferous waste materials, dispersed in holding tanks or lagoons or dispersed over human and animal wastes. Polysuccinimide, copolymers of polysuccinimide, polyglutarimide and mixtures thereof are especially useful for the reduction of odors, especially of ammonia and an amine.

Abstract: Malodorous substances resulting from the decomposition of organic products derived from living organisms, such as acrolein, ammonia, aldehydes, cadaverine, indole, alkaloids including primary and/or secondary amines, butyric acid and skatole, separately or in combination, which may be included in polluted air escaping from rendering plants or cooks, poultry and seafood processing plants, food canneries, tanneries, sewage treatment plants or excrement receptacles, or which may be carried by or impregnated in fabrics, can be rendered unobjectionable by treatment of such air, facilities or products with metallic material including inorganic metal salts such as chlorides, sulfates, nitrates and phosphates, oxides and hydroxides. Suitable metals include aluminum, copper, iron, nickel and zinc. Usually the metallic material is carried by or contained in a liquid vehicle, but in some instances may be used in powder form.

Abstract: Zirconium compounds reduce odors. Zirconium hydroxide and sulfated zirconium are especially efficient at reducing the odors of primary, secondary and tertiary amines or ammonia. Zirconium hydroxide and/or sulfated zirconium may be incorporated in pads which are the recipients of odoriferous waste materials, dispersed in holding tanks or lagoons or dispersed over human and animal wastes.

Abstract: A rapid disintegrating and dispersing composition for thickening liquid waste into a thixotropic gel comprises a polymeric acrylic resin and a colloid-forming mixture of microcrystalline cellulose and sodium carboxymethylcellulose. Additional ingredients preferably used in making a tableted form of the composition include microcrystalline cellulose per se, polyvinylpolypyrrolidone, magnesium stearate and amorphous silica. The tablet is placed in suitable containment means such as a containment bag. The thixotropic properties of the composition enable the gelled waste to be restored to a liquid when small amounts of hand pressure are applied to the waste containment bag, thereby providing a convenient and simple means for disposal.

Abstract: Deodorant compositions containing at least two aldehydes include at least one aldehyde selected from acyclic aliphatic aldehydes, non-terpenic aliphatic aldehydes, non-terpenic alicyclic aldehydes, terpenic aldehydes, aliphatic aldehydes substituted by an aromatic group and bifunctional aldehydes; and one aldehyde selected from aldehydes possessing a non-aromatic unsaturation carried by the carbon which is alpha to the aldehyde, aldehydes possessing an unsaturation alpha to the aldehyde function conjugated with an aromatic ring, and the aldehydes in which the aldehyde group is on an aromatic ring.

Abstract: Biowaste treatment agents for treating biowastes in a manner which: (a) keeps noxious and toxic substances from being released from the biowaste, and (b) neutralizes such substances released during the course of stabilizing the biowaste. The treatment agents include a surfactant in an amount of from 1.0 to 99 percent of the treatment agent, a metal component in an amount from 0.5 to 85 percent of the treatment agent, the metal component including a source of zinc, or copper, or a combination of copper with aluminum or iron, and an aldehyde in an amount from 0.1 to 80 percent of the treatment agent.

Abstract: Liquid and powdered media for active ingredients, and specifically biostatic substrates or bases for the application of anti-microbial compositions, insecticides, and the like. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a composition for use as a substrate that includes powdered clinoptilolite in solution, polyethelenimine in solution, glycerol in solution, and starch in solution. Ingredients such as anti-microbial compounds, insecticides, and/or fragrances can be added to the substrate. In another embodiment, a synthetic zeolite can be substituted for the powdered clinoptilolite. The present invention also provides several methods for making liquid and powdered media, and a method and apparatus for controlling the emission of bacterial odors from a volume of material. Also disclosed are compositions that act as a compatible base or substrate for anti-microbial and other solutions.

Abstract: The present invention provides water-soluble, extended-release chemical formulations, in tablet form, for urine pretreatment, that require minimal, if any, use of a binder component, yet are non-dusting, pliable, structurally strong, and not weakened by exposure to aqueous streams. The present invention also provides a simple and reliable method for controlled dispensing of such tableted formulations into a liquid stream that is particularly advantageous for use in micro-gravity environments, such as spacecraft urinal systems.

Abstract: Provided by the present invention are novel diguanamine derivatives, led by 2,5/2,6-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanes and 1,3/1,4-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-cyclohexanes, and derivatives thereof, applications of these compounds in fields such as adhesives and paints, utilization of these compounds in flame-retarding, thermal stabilization and compatibilization methods of resins, thermosetting molding compositions and thermosetting expansion-molding compositions making use of these compounds, as well as polymeric microspheres also using these compounds. These compounds are expected to find wide spread industrial utility as various excellent properties can be obtained by using them.

Abstract: The method of disinfecting and solidifying an aqueous liquid medical waste containing microorganisms is provided in which dry glutaraldehyde is used as the disinfectant. In preparing the product for use in the method dry glutaraldehyde is mixed with a superabsorbant to partially transfer an aqueous solution from the dry glutaraldehyde to the superabsorbant.

Abstract: A composition and method for reducing odor and septicity from animal waste consisting of glyoxal is disclosed. One or more aldehydes can optionally be added to the glyoxal. The aldehydes are selected from the group consisting of benzaldehyde, glycollic aldehyde, acetaldehyde, cinnamaldehyde, salicylaldehyde, citral and propionaldehyde.Most preferably, the aldehyde is benzaldehyde or citral. The preferred amounts are between about 0.1 percent and super saturation of glyoxal, and between about 5 percent and about 10 percent benzaldehyde and/or citral. The most preferred amounts are about 40 percent glyoxal and about 10 percent benzaldehyde and/or citral.One or more ketones can optionally be added to the glyoxal.

Abstract: The compound of the invention comprises a combination of four ingredients: a superabsorbent polymer, particularly sodium polyacrylate; a chemical disinfectant, particularly potassium peroxymonosulfate; an organic deodorant, particularly from herbal extracts; and a chelating agent, particularly malic acid. This blood gelifying compound can be used by medical staff in surgery rooms and the like, when wasted blood from the patient is collected in waste bags, to solidify the fluid inside the bag so as to prevent accidental leaks and contamination. Urine or blood spills, which are often accidentally spilled on the hospital floors, can also be recuperated and disposed of in a timely fashion with the present compound, so as not to compromise the hygienic integrity of the hospital.

Abstract: Biowaste treatment agents for treating biowastes in a manner which: (a) keeps noxious and toxic substances from being released from the biowaste, and (b) neutralizes such substances released during the course of stabilizing the biowaste. The treatment agents include a surfactant in an amount of from 1.0 to 99 percent of the treatment agent, a metal component in an amount from 0.5 to 85 percent of the treatment agent, the metal component including a source of zinc, or copper, or a combination of copper with aluminum or iron, and an aldehyde in an amount from 0.1 to 80 percent of the treatment agent.

Abstract: Biowaste treatment agents for treating biowastes in a manner which: (a) keeps noxious and toxic substances from being released from the biowaste, and (b) neutralizes such substances released during the course of stabilizing the biowaste. The treatment agents include a surfactant in an amount of from 1.0 to 99 percent of the treatment agent, a metal component in an amount from 0.5 to 85 percent of the treatment agent, the metal component including a source of zinc, or copper, or a combination of copper with aluminum or iron, and an aldehyde in an amount from 0.1 to 80 percent of the treatment agent.

Abstract: A method of reducing malodor in the environment by using a (1:1) dialkali monometal polyfunctional organic ligand chelate is disclosed. The 1:1 metal complex functions as an oxidation catalyst in the presence of oxygen to neutralize odor causing materials. The odor is chemically neutralized by the 1:1 metal complex, not just masked by a stronger scent.

Abstract: A dispenser for space spraying an aerosol composition comprising a container for containing the aerosol composition and a metering device for space spraying a metered amount of he composition. The composition comprises active ingredient and propellant wherein the propellant is dissolved in the active ingredient. In preferred form, the composition comprises a non-aqueous solution containing 20-85% w/w active ingredient, 0-25% w/w co-solvent and 15-80% w/w propellant.

Abstract: The present invention provides for enhanced bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated soils and waters by treating soil or water with a composition comprising a phosphorous source, a diluent and a compound or mixtures thereof represented by the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a linear or branched alkane having about 8 to about 22 carbons, a linear or branched alkene having about 4 to about 22 carbon atoms; T.sub.1, T.sub.2, T.sub.3 are independently ethylene, trimethylene, or CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 (NHCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.x, where x is an integer from 1 to 10; Q is HNO.sub.3 or H.sub.3 PO.sub.4 ; and, n is an integer from 0 to 10.

Abstract: Biowaste treatment agents for treating biowastes in a manner which: (a) keeps noxious and toxic substances from being released from the biowaste, and (b) neutralizes such substances released during the course of stabilizing the biowaste. The treatment agents include a surfactant in an amount of from 1.0 to 99 percent of the treatment agent, a metal component in an amount from 0.5 to 85 percent of the treatment agent, the metal component including a source of zinc, or copper, or a combination of copper with aluminum or iron, and an aldehyde in an amount from 0.1 to 80 percent of the treatment agent.

Abstract: A method for the reduction of hydrogen sulfide in an enclosure which is involved in processing sewage and where workmen are present wherein methyl benzoate is used an additive to the sewage is described. The methyl benzoate is preferably in the form of a dilute aqueous emulsion. The emulsifier is preferably a polyoxyethylene derivative of a sorbitan fatty acid ester and most preferably, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate.

Abstract: A method of controlling odors from a hydrocarbon-containing sludge including the steps of mixing a quaternary ammonium compound with water, adding a surface-active agent to the mixture of the quaternary ammonium compound and water, and dispersing the mixture into the hydrocarbon-containing sludge. A masking agent may be introduced to the mixture of the water, the quaternary ammonium compound, and the surface-active agent. A pH control agent is added to this mixture, along with a quantity of a polyglycol ether. The quaternary ammonium compound is benzalkonium chloride. The surface-active agent is butyl cellosolve. The masking agent is limonene. The step of dispersing the mixture includes spraying the mixture onto the hydrocarbon-containing sludge.

Abstract: A deodorant consisting of deodorizing ingredients respectively extracted from plants and capable of performing deodorization with respect to a relatively wide range of odors, and performing as a whole the deodorization over a relatively wide range covering one or both sulfur and nitrogen compound odors. The plants are selected from a group consisting of Osmanthus, Forsythia, Paulownia, Syringa, Fartugium, Petasites, Loropetalum, Houttuynia, and Oxaslis.

Abstract: Animal litters having deodorizing properties are made from particulate moisture absorbent material and aluminum salts.

Abstract: The solid granular deodorant consists of a porous granular CaSO.sub.4.2H.sub.2 O base, a portion of essential oils adsorbed on said porous granular base and microcapsules filled with another portion of the essential oils. The portion of the essential oils adsorbed on the granular base is present in an amount of from 2% to 18% by weight and the other portion of the essential oils in the microcapsules is present in an amount of from 0.5% to 4% by weight. The microcapsules are breakable by impacts, crushing or heating. This granular deodorant is packed in a sealed pouch which has micro-holes on one side covered by a removable, repositionable adhesive tape.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for reducing odor perceived by a nearby community from an odor-emitting system, e.g., sewage treatment, etc., by adsorbing on core particles, as described, condensible components present in the system. The malodorous components then cannot adsorb in a film of condensible components on the aerosol to be carried by the aerosol plume into the surrounding community, but remain with the humid gas plume to be dispersed upward into the atmosphere. The process is useful for any system which contains condensible components and malodorous components and whose emissions form aerosols.

Abstract: A white colored deodorizer comprising zinc oxide and at least one oxide selected from the group consisting of aluminium oxide and silicon oxide and a method for preparation of it are disclosed.

Abstract: A white colored deodorizer comprising titanium oxide and zinc oxide and a method for its preparation are disclosed.

Abstract: A white colored deodorizer comprising titanium oxide and at least one alkaline earth metal oxide selected from the group consisting of magnesium oxide and calcium oxide and a method for preparation of it are disclosed.

Abstract: Improved odor-reducing compositions, and corresponding methods, are disclosed wherein a substrate or area exhibiting undesirable odors is treated with an odor-reducing composition including respective quantities of citric acid and a salt of citric acid. Preferably, the odor-reducing composition in particulate form includes from about 0.1-20% by weight citric acid, at least about 50% by weight of a salt of citric acid (e.g. sodium citrate) and an anti-caking agent. The compositions of the invention may be used to good effect in the treatment of substrates such as human skin, cloth or other absorbents; or in deodorizing areas exhibiting offensive odors.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a water-absorbing resin composition composed of a water-absorbing resin and a metallophthalocyanine, and a method for utilizing the water-absorbing resin composition as a deodorant in the presence of water.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for reducing odor perceived by a nearby community from an odor-emitting system, e.g., sewage treatment, etc., by adsorbing on core particles, as described, condensible components present in the system. The malodorous components then cannot adsorb in a film of condensible components on the aerosol to be carried by the aerosol plume into the surrounding community, but remain with the humid gas plume to be dispersed upward into the atmosphere. The process is useful for any system which contains condensible components and malodorous components and whose emissions form aerosols.

Abstract: A new deodorant composition in the form of gel is now provided, which comprises 2% to 30% by weight of sodium polyacrylate or ammonium polyacrylate having a molecular weight of form 40,000 to 300,000, 1% to 10% by weight of diglycidyl ether or polyglycidyl ether, 5% to 40% by weight of deodorizer containing as active ingredients ethanaminium N-(carboxymethyl)-2-hydroxy-N, N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)choride, diethanolamine, triethanolamine and glyoxal, and the remainder of water.The gel typed deodorant composition according to this invention may effectively be used to deodorize acidic and alkaline bad odors in the enclosed areas.

Abstract: Disclosed are deodorants containing the hydrolyzed ene-adducts and Diels-Alder adducts of ricinene fatty acids and maleic anhydride, which preferably additionally contain(a) zinc ricinoleate with zinc compounds of multiply hydroxylated higher fatty acids, oxamines and resin acids and(b) solvents taken from the group of alcohols, optionally with the addition of water, triethanolamine and organic acids.

Abstract: A deodorant composition comprising (A) a compound having an acid anhydride group in a molecule and (B) a copper compound, said deodorant composition being useful as a deodorant composite material comprising a substrate (such as a paper, a fabric, a foamed sheet, a pulp, fibers or an inorganic substance) and the deodorant composition included therein, a deodorant resin composition composed of a thermoplastic resin and the deodorant composition, or a shaped article produced by processing the deodorant resin composition.