Abstract: An elastomeric seal for use in semiconductor manufacturing apparatus comprising an ink on at least a portion of the upper surface thereof, wherein the ink comprises a barrier material, the barrier material being operable to prevent or reduce degradation of the elastomeric seal from ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Abstract: A method of treating hypoxic tissue such as wound tissue comprises contacting a composition to the hypoxic tissue in a hypoxia-treatment effective amount, the composition comprising a biodegradable polymer and an inorganic peroxide incorporated into the polymer.

Abstract: A composition of matter is provided for testing smoke detectors. The composition includes an oligopolymeric siloxane and a fluorinated, propene-based propellant. The composition is non-flammable under all reasonably foreseeable conditions of use. The oligopolymeric siloxane may comprise phenyl trimethicone (INCI) (International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook), as typified by Dow Corning 556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid, Dow Corning 558 Fluid and equivalent siloxane compounds. The fluorinated propene-based propellant may comprise trans 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene. The trans 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene may comprise Honeywell Fluorine Products Division's HFO1,2,3,4ze(E) product. The fluorinated propene-based propellant may be present at from about 94% to 99% by weight. The oligopolymeric siloxane may be present at from about 1% by weight to about 6.0% by weight, ideally 1.5% to 2.0% by weight.

Abstract: A gas storage container, such as a gas cylinder, is filled with a gas mixture comprising a first gas and a second gas under pressure by feeding a liquid/solid mixture comprising liquefied first gas and solidified second gas into the gas storage container; closing the gas storage container to the passage of gas into or out from the container; and allowing said liquefied first gas and said solidified second gas to become gaseous within said closed gas storage container. Such a process is easier and more energy efficient as compared to direct compression processes, and is safer and results in less wastage as compared to direct liquid injection processes.

Abstract: An aerosol generator includes a saturator having an enclosure for passing a gas therethrough, and a porous substrate being adapted for retaining a non-vaporized form of an aerosol material, wherein the porous substrate is further adapted to release a vaporized form of the aerosol material for introduction into the gas within the enclosure, and a condenser adapted for receiving the gas containing the vapor from the saturator to produce an aerosol containing the aerosol material.

Abstract: An adhesive composition of between 10-70% by weight of a latex emulsion, between 30-80% by weight of an acrylic, between 0.05-5% by weight of a surfactant, and between 1-50% by weight of water, and an adhesive application system for applying the adhesive composition having the adhesive, a propellant, a pressure container for containing the adhesive and the propellant under pressure, and a valve system to regulate the flow of the adhesive and propellant out of the pressure container.

Abstract: A method for generating an aerosol includes the step of guiding a gas which flows at supersonic velocity and which has input particles suspended therein in such a way that a compression shock occurs. The input particles are broken down into smaller output particles upon crossing the compression shock. A device for generating an aerosol is also provided.

Abstract: A washable spray formulation that includes a decorative component is provided. The decorative component may be glitter, pigment, dye, other materials that provide special effects or coloration, or combinations thereof. The preferred embodiment of the spray formulation also includes a solvent that functions as a carrier vehicle, two adhesives, a defoamer, glycol, an amine solvent, and a surfactant. The formulation is able to be pumped through a spray pump.

Abstract: An aqueous spray composition comprising about 0.0001 to 1 wt/wt % of a water-soluble poly(ethylene oxide) having a molecular weight greater than about 5×105 Daltons and at least about 0.05 wt/wt % of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of a sulfonate surfactant and a sulfate surfactant. Said compositions exhibit reduced spray drift. Said compositions are employed in methods for increasing the median diameter of spray droplets and have utility in agricultural spray applications.

Abstract: A sprayable composition in a pump spray bottle includes a fragrance oil and reflective material. The reflective material is sized to pass through the atomizer of the pump spray bottle. Linens or clothing can be sprayed with the composition to provide a pleasant smell and sparkling appearance to the surfaces sprayed.

Abstract: A chemical composition is disclosed herein for effectuating a complex detoxification of fumes, chemical fogs, and a reduction of visibility obscuration caused by fumes and dispersed extinguishing agents in confined areas of fire origin.The composition includes four solid, crystalline components: two chemical nucleators for cooling and rapid condensation of water vapors, two oxides for converting carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide; and includes two clathrates in aqueous solution, for inclusion complexation of primary toxic gases and components of the dispersion mediums in smokes, and dispersed phase in the water vapors.