Abstract: The present invention relates to a molded article which is shaped of a polymer composition comprising 100 parts by weight of an olefin-based polymer, and 0.01 to 100 parts by weight of a C10-90 saturated chain hydrocarbon and/or liquid paraffin and 0.01 to 200 parts by weight of a releasable active compound per 100 parts by weight of said olefin-based polymer, and which is drawn at a draw ratio of 2 or more.

Abstract: Biogenic sulfide production is synergistically inhibited by treating sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) with a biocide and a metabolic inhibitor. The biocide directly kills a first portion of the SRB. The metabolic inhibitor inhibits sulfate-reducing growth of a second portion of the SRB without directly killing the second portion of the SRB. The treatment of SRB with both a biocide and a metabolic inhibitor provides effective biogenic sulfide inhibition at significantly lower concentrations than would be required if the biocide or metabolic inhibitor was used alone.

Abstract: 4-Hydroxybenzomorphans containing carboxamide or thiocarboxamide at the 3-position are useful as analgesics, anti-diarrheal agents, anticonvulsants, antitussives and anti-addiction medications. A compound of formula is disclosed, as are pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, such as acetic, benzenesulfonic (besylate), benzoic, camphorsulfonic, citric, ethenesulfonic, fumaric, gluconic, glutamic, hydrobromic, hydrochloric, isethionic, lactic, maleic, malic, mandelic, methanesulfonic, mucic, nitric, pamoic, pantothenic, phosphoric, succinic, sulfuric, tartaric acid or p-toluenesulfonic acid salts. These compounds are useful for the treatment of pain.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for prevention and treatment of alopecia or for hair growth, comprising a phytosphingosine-1-phosphate derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient. Also, a medicine comprising the composition and a quasi-drug comprising the composition are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are insecticidal compositions and associated methods that comprise pyrethrum, pyrethrins, one or more pyrethrin, or pyrethroid and mineral oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molded article which is shaped of a polymer composition comprising 100 parts by weight of an olefin-based polymer, and 0.01 to 100 parts by weight of a C10-90 saturated chain hydrocarbon and/or liquid paraffin and 0.01 to 200 parts by weight of a releasable active compound per 100 parts by weight of said olefin-based polymer, and which is drawn at a draw ratio of 2 or more.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition useful for making homogeneously mineralized self assembled peptide-amphiphile nanofibers and nanofiber gels. The composition is generally a solution comprised of a positively or negatively charged peptide-amphiphile and a like signed ion from the mineral. Mixing this solution with a second solution containing a dissolved counter-ion of the mineral and/or a second oppositely charged peptide amphiphile, results in the rapid self assembly of the peptide-amphiphiles into a nanofiber gel and templated mineralization of the ions. Templated mineralization of the initially dissolved mineral cations and anions in the mixture occurs with preferential orientation of the mineral crystals along the fiber surfaces within the nanofiber gel. One advantage of the present invention is that it results in homogenous growth of the mineral throughout the nanofiber gel.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising (a) a propylene-alpha-olefin copolymer comprising at least about 50%, by weight of the propylene-alpha-olefin copolymer, of propylene-derived units and about 5% to about 35%, by weight of the propylene-alpha-olefin copolymer, of units derived from at least one of ethylene or a C4-10 alpha-olefin, wherein the polypropylene-alpha-olefin copolymer has a heat of fusion of about 75 J/g or less, melting point of about 100° C. or less, and crystallinity of about 2% to about 65% of isotactic polypropylene; and (b) a pesticide, preferably a pyrethroid; films, filaments, fibers, sheets, molded objects, extruded articles, woven or non-woven materials, yarns, or mosquito nets made therefrom; and methods of their manufacture.

Abstract: Biogenic sulfide production is synergistically inhibited by treating sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) with a biocide and a metabolic inhibitor. The biocide directly kills a first portion of the SRB. The metabolic inhibitor inhibits sulfate-reducing growth of a second portion of the SRB without directly killing the second portion of the SRB. The treatment of SRB with both a biocide and a metabolic inhibitor provides effective biogenic sulfide inhibition at significantly lower concentrations than would be required if the biocide or metabolic inhibitor was used alone.

Abstract: A material having insecticidal and acaricidal properties comprising: A) From 99.95 by weight to 70.0% by weight a propylene based polymer having the following properties: iii) a Melt Flow Rate (MFR) (ISO 1133) comprised between 11 and 40; iv) Isotactic pentads (mmmm) higher than 90%; B) From 0.05% to 30% by weight of an adduct of formula T1-T2 resulting from the condensation of T1 and T2, wherein T1 comprises at least one pyrethroid substance, which is substantially stable up to a temperature of at least 150° C.; T2 is an ethylenically unsaturated substance chooses from the group consisting of: (a) a surfactant (b) vinyl phospates and (c) mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Aerosol insecticidal sprays are disclosed that contain butylhydroxytoluene, limonene, and sodium benzoate, in addition to water, hydrocarbon solvent, propellant, surfactant, and insecticidal active. The sprays are resistant to discoloration even during long term storage.

Abstract: Oil-in-Water emulsion vaccines induce higher biliary IgA responses which decrease mucosal/internal organ invasion and fecal shedding, increase specific activity of serum IgG subpopulations, and increase the relative avidity index of serum IgG subpopulations, resulting in increased protection from disease in animals.

Abstract: An insect repellent substrate (10) includes a fabric base material (12) made of felt which is impregnated with a repellent carrier composition (14). The carrier composition (14) includes a mixture of wax and a naturally occurring insect repellent such as pyrethrum oil. The carrier composition (14) may also include scented or aromatic oils such as citronella oil, rosemary oil, eucalyptus oil and neem oil. Strips of the fabric base material may be attached to headwear such as a headband or cap so that it is in contact with the wearer's hair or body. Active constituents of the carrier composition (14) provide effective treatment and prevention of headlice and other parasitic insects.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for killing mammalian ectoparasites and eggs. The present invention provides compositions comprising active ingredients, such as, for example, terpenes, such as dipentene and/or D limonene; and/or terpene-ols, such as, for example, terpineol and 1-terpinen-4-ol; and/or 1,2,3,4,-tetrahydronaphthalene; and/or aromatic alcohols; and/or essential oils. The present invention also provides, compositions and methods for killing mammalian ectoparasites and eggs which are resistant to ingredient(s) in established insecticides, such as for example, malathion, permethrin and/or lindane.

Abstract: Compositions comprising lycopene, Serenoa repens, Pygeum africanum, and Urtica dioica are provided. The compositions are preferably formulated with an alcohol extract of the dried, cut plant parts. Methods of using such compositions for treating various conditions and diseases, including benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostate cancer are also provided.

Abstract: A wasp controlling liquid formulation, which comprises a pesticidal compound as an active ingredient and at least 30% by weight of a saturated hydrocarbon that has a boiling point from 90° C. to 200° C., provides superior potency and an ability to knock down or kill wasps before the wasp has a chance to formidably sting someone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to insect repellant compositions containing, based upon the total weight of the composition, from about 6 to about 30 percent by weight of insect repellant active material having functionality selected from ester, amide, urethane or combinations thereof; from about 5 to about 30 percent by weight of alcohol, and from about 1 to about 10 percent by weight of nonionic surfactant. The compositions of the invention exhibit reduced rates of degradation of the active material in solution and are less drying and irritating to sensitive skin.

Abstract: A method of using a chimeric molecule made up of an antisense oligonucleotide attached to a 2',5'-oligoadenylate molecule to specifically cleave a sense strand of RNA, wherein the antisense oligonucleotide of the chimeric molecule is hybridized to the sense strand of RNA in the presence of 2',5'-dependent RNase.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insecticidal composition which comprises at least one pyrethroid, at least one UV absorbing agent and at least one antioxidant from the group consisting of tocopherol derivatives and citric acid esters. This insecticidal composition can in particular be used as an emulsion or on a powdery carrier for the control of flying and crawling insects such as flies and cockroaches.

Abstract: Stable pyrethroid microemulsion compositions having from 0.1% to 95% by weight/weight of at least one pyrethroid in liquid form; from 2% to 90% by weight/weight of a three-component surfactant system having at least one anionic surfactant, at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one co-surfactant chosen from aliphatic alcohols, cycloaliphatic alcohols, arylaliphatic alcohols, ether-alcohols and aliphatic carboxylic acids; and water.The ratio by weight of anionic surfactant/nonionic surfactant is from 10/90 to 90/10, and the ratio by weight of co-surfactant/anionic and nonionic surfactants is from 0.1 to 1.5.The microemulsion compositions are applied directly or after dilution with water to plants (crops) or wood for controlling insects.

Abstract: A combination of pyrethrum and fatty acid salt materials has been formulated which produces a stable, commercially useful, and environmentally safe pesticide. The specific composition comprises an aqueous solution having a pH within the range of 7.5 to 8.8; an aqueous solution comprising at least about 0.5 percent by weight of monocarboxylic acids and their alkali metal salts, where the acid mixture is at least 70% oleic acid and 6% linoleic acid; a pyrethrum extract; a solvent for the pyrethrum, which is preferably a 2-6 carbon alcohol; a trace amount of an antioxidant. The composition is effective against insects of at least the orders Homoptera, Coleoptera, Dermaptera, Hemiptera, and Lepidoptera, and against crustacea of the order Isopoda.

Abstract: A combination of pyrethrum and fatty acid salt materials has been formulated which produces a stable, commercially useful, and environmentally safe pesticide. The specific composition comprises an aqueous solutioon having a pH within the range of 7.5 to 8.8; an aqueous solution comprising about 50% by weight of monocarboxylic acids and their alkali metal salts, where the acid mixture is at least 70% oleic acid and 6% linoleic acid; a pyrethrum extract; a solvent for the pyrethrum, which is preferably a 2-6 carbon alcohol; a trace amount of an antioxidant. The composition is effective against insects of at least the orders Homoptera, Coleoptera, Dermaptera, Hemiptera, and Lepidoptera, and against crustacea of the order Isopoda.