Abstract: An anti-stick agent that may be incorporated into an aqueous medium to assist in the prevention of soils and bodily exudates adhering to the skin. A substrate may be utilized to assist in delivering the anti-stick agent to the skin.

Abstract: Non-pressurized shaving compositions are described that provide a warm/hot sensation during use as the result of an exothermic redox reaction. The compositions are post-foaming via nascent gas release in situ due to the generation of carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide induced foam is maintained for several minutes after the compositions are dispensed, whereby the compositions are capable of providing both a warm sensation and sustained lather, a balance which heretofore has been a significant challenge.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is disclosed containing amorphous rosuvastatin calcium and at least one of the following stabilizing agents: magnesium hydroxide, calcium acetate, calcium gluconate, calcium glycerophosphate, or aluminum hydroxide, together with at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved copper-based fungicide/bactericide composition. The improved composition offers higher biological activity over typical copper-based products, while requiring significantly less copper in the composition. The present invention also discloses methods of making the improved copper-based fungicide/bactericide composition. The present invention further discloses methods of using the improved copper-based fungicide/bactericide composition.

Abstract: A silica-based nanoformulation and method is used to treat citrus canker, inhibit the growth of mold and mildew, and add nutrients to soil used for agricultural purposes. The nanotechnology-enabled copper-loaded, silica nanoformulation (CuSiNP/NG) design is a “revolutionary re-invention” of Cu for safe application because it provides a formulation with maximum abundance of ionic Cu, provides sustained and optimal Cu ion release for long-term disease protection, better adherence to plant surfaces and structural surfaces due to gel-based nanostructure of CuSiNG, thus avoiding multiple spray applications and reducing the amount of Cu used in comparison to existing Cu compounds without compromising antibacterial activity.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a method of sequestering micronutrients when used to provide the micronutrients to a plant, which comprises applying to an area of the plant or soil/substrate surrounding the plant an effective amount of a plant fertilizer composition comprising a surfactant, such as general formula (III), that is capable of forming coordinate bonds with micronutrients.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method which enables the user to select a suitable soya variety as a subsequent crop to maize when weed control in that maize crop has been carried out using HPPD inhibitor herbicides in a manner that “carry-over” damage to the soya crop is thereby avoided. The method includes the step of first selecting a “reference soya” that exhibits a visually determinable phytotoxicity with respect to the HPPD inhibitor herbicide used to carry out weed control on the maize crop. Next, the phytotoxicity of various soya varieties is determined in relation to the reference soya variety in the form of a factor. This factor can be expressed, for example, in letters, numbers, symbols, colors or other visual or acoustic signals or in words. These soya varieties are then labeled with the factor and can be made accessible to the user. For example, the factor can be indicated on or inside the product packaging or in an accompanying leaflet.

Abstract: The present invention discloses fungal isolates of Phoma spp. or extracts obtained therefrom, useful for the control of broad leaf weeds, including Canada thistle, perennial sowthistle, dandelion, scentless chamomile, false cleavers, chickweed, wild buckwheat, and field bindweed. Te present invention also discloses biological control compositions comprising fungal isolates formulated in a growth medium for maintaining the viability of the fungal isolates when the biological control composition is applies to soil.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method to use synergistic composition made of a herbicidally effective amount of a propanil-based product, such as Super Wham® (propanil) and the at least one ACCase inhibitor herbicide such as Clincher® (cyhalofop) in an amount sufficient to facilitate the herbicidal activity of the propanil-based herbicide. It has been found that this synergistic composition, when applied to a field of rice, allows a reduction in the amount of herbicide needed, greater flexibility in timing of the application and broad spectrum of weed control.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for attracting and thereby controlling bedbugs. One volatizes a synthetic pheromone and generates infrared radiation adjacent the location and exposes bedbugs thereto. The pheromone volatizer and/or radiation generator are preferably incorporated into traps, bait stations and monitoring stations.

Abstract: A method for rejuvenating a reverse osmosis (RO) membrane which is subject to biofilm and other contaminants in an aqueous system through the use of a free molecular iodine solution at a pH of about 2.2 to 4.0.

Abstract: A composition that provides a combination of bactericidal, fungicidal, insecticidal, hormonal and nutritional activity when treating plants in an effective amount. The composition is an aqueous ammonium salicylate, potassium salicylate, and potassium acetate solution consisting essentially of: a first reaction product of salicylic acid and ammonium hydroxide reacted in an aqueous media with ammonium hydroxide and further reacting with a second reaction product made by combining potassium acetate and potassium hydroxide. Urea and primary nutrients, secondary nutrients and micronutrients can be subsequently added to the composition.

Abstract: Methods for preventing damage to the epidermis during PDT induced using a pre-photosensitizing agent are provided. The methods of the present invention utilize spatial confinement to control formation of a photoactive species from a topically-applied pre-photosensitizing agent. In one embodiment, thermal inhibition is used to prevent the metabolism of a pre-photosensitizing agent in epithelial tissue surrounding a treatment site. In another embodiment, a chemical inhibitor can be applied to the epithelial tissue to inhibit the conversion of a pre-photosensitizing agent into a phototoxic species.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for screening compounds having the ability to prevent, treat or reduce malodor development on body surfaces. In particular, the method allows to efficiently screen for compound having the ability of preventing sweat malodor development caused by volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs). The present invention is based on the finding of the direct precursor of naturally VSCs, which is present in human sweat and which will be metabolized by Staphylococci to VSCs.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for improving plant health. In particular, application of dicamba or another substrate of DMO, or metabolites thereof including DCSA, to a plant confers tolerance to, or defense against, abiotic or biotic stresses such as oxidative stress including herbicide application, and plant disease, and enhances crop yield. Such application may be in combination with the application of another herbicide such as glyphosate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of selective insecticidal compositions, characterized in that they comprise an effective amount of an active compound combination comprising (a) at least one compound of the formula (I) in which CKE, W, X, Y and Z are as defined in the description, and (b) at least one crop plant compatibility-improving compound, from the group of compounds mentioned in the description, for controlling insects and/or arachnids, and to a method for controlling insects and/or arachnids using the compositions.

Abstract: A mixed composition for weeding useful as a herbicide which is effective against a wide spectrum of weeds, is highly active, has excellent residual activity, and is highly safe for useful plants. It is characterized by containing as an active ingredient a combination of (A) a compound selected among a difluoromethanesulfonylanilide compound represented by the general formula (I): (wherein R1 is hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, or C2-6 alkoxyalkyl) and salts of the compound and (B) at least one member selected among herbicidal aromatic-ring-containing compounds, e.g., indanofan, and herbicidal nitrogenous heterocyclic compounds, e.g., TH-547, nicosulfuron, Flutiacet-methyl, and atrazine.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to stable S-(+)-abscisic acid liquid and soluble granule formulations and methods of making and using such formulations.

Abstract: A dry spreadable or broadcast granule having an applied composition comprising an active chemical agent capable of forming a microemulsion upon dilution with water.

Abstract: This invention relates to a carotenoid composition comprising the carotenoid as particles of size smaller than 100 nanometers in an oil medium, a method of preparing the composition by milling the carotenoid in an oil medium, and therapeutic compositions containing the carotenoid.