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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7850772 | Product stability enhancement with phosphonium salts The present invention provides a beverage surfactant composition that includes a surfactant, a phosphonium compound, and a carrier; wherein the beverage surfactant composition exhibits stability as a solution or as a dispersion at a temperature of about 0 EC to abou... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7252706 | Inhibition of calcium and magnesium precipitation from wood preservatives A wood preservative that contains a copper salt complex and a precipitation inhibitor is provided. The wood preservative may contain copper carbonate, an alkanolamine such as monoethanolamine and precipitation inhibitor such as a phosphonate or ethylene diamine comp... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7211293 | Methods, systems and compositions for fire retarding substrates A closed-loop system and process is used for applying fire retardant chemicals to fibers. Fibers are preferably positioned in a vessel such as a dye machine which circulates the fire retardant chemicals. After absorption of the fire retardant composition, non-absorb... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7186455 | White flame-resistant uv-stable film made from a crystallizable thermoplastic, a method for production and the use thereof The invention relates to a white, biaxially oriented film which comprises a crystallizable thermoplastic as main componet and is characterized by further comprising at least one UV-stabilizer, at least one white pigment and at least one flame-proofing agent, which i... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7090856 | Anti-fouling exopolysaccharides isolated from cultures of and An anti-fouling agent derived by culturing Vibrio alginolyticus in a suitable aqueous solution as well as a newly isolated strain of V. alginolyticus (DSM 15590) for producing the anti-fouting agent. The anti-fouling agent can be used as a component to... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7074766 | Substantially cell membrane impermeable compound and use thereof The present invention relates to a compound according to Formula (I): A-(L-Y)p, wherein A comprises at least one substantially cell-membrane impermeable pendant group; L comprises any suitable linker and/or spacer group; Y comprises at least one arsenoxid... | 07/11/2006 |
| 6926836 | Treatment of iron sulphide deposits Treating a water system containing or in contact with a metal sulphide scale to inhibit, prevent, reduce, dissolve or disperse iron sulphide deposits. A solution of tris(hydroxyorgano)phosphines (THP) and tetrakis(hydroxyorgano)phosphonium salts (THP+ sal... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6905639 | Fire retardant compositions with reduced aluminum corrosivity Corrosion-inhibited fire retardant compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The corrosion-inhibited fire retardant compositions are comprised of at least one fire retardant component, at least one biopolymer having a particle size diameter... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6884285 | Delivery system for wood treatment chemicals A wood treatment concentrate includes, by weight; (a) 0.1-10% of an active wood treatment chemical, (b) 50-99% of a microemulsion concentrate including: (i) 0.03-80%, preferably 40-70%, of a castor oil ethoxylate or tri... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6881470 | Transparent, sealable, flame-retardant polyester film, method for the production and use thereof Biaxially oriented, co-extruded polyester films comprising a base layer consisting of at least 90 wt. % thermoplastic polyester, preferably polyethylene terephthalate (PET), at least one sealable outer layer and a second non-sealable outer layer and, optionally, oth... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6872461 | Matt, flame-retardant, co-extruded polyester film, a method for the production thereof and the use of the same The invention relates to a co-extruded, biaxially oriented polyester films containing a flame-retardant agent which can be dissolved in the polyester. The film has a matt outer layer which contains a mixture and/or a blend of two components (I) and (II), whereby com... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6852853 | Methods for preparation of biopolymer thickened fire retardant compositions Fire retardant compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The fire retardant compositions are comprised of at least one fire retardant component, including at least one ammonium polyphosphate and at least one biopolymer having a weight avera... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6841222 | White, sealable, flame-retardant, biaxially oriented polyester film, its use and process for its production The invention relates to a white, sealable, flame-retardant coextruded, biaxially oriented polyester film composed of at least one base layer B and of outer layers A and B applied to the two sides of this base layer. The film also comprises at least one flame retard... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6828437 | Use of biopolymer thickened fire retardant composition to suppress fires Fire retardant compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The fire retardant compositions are comprised of at least one fire retardant component, including at least one ammonium polyphosphate and at least one biopolymer having a weight avera... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6780991 | Biopolymer thickened fire retardant compositions Fire retardant compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The fire retardant compositions are comprised of at least one fire retardant component, including at least one ammonium polyphosphate and at least one biopolymer having a weight avera... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6752867 | Antibacterial agent for concrete, concrete compositions and concrete products The invention provides an antibacterial agent for concrete comprising a silver compound, a copper compound and an ion-retaining compound; a concrete composition comprising the antibacterial agent; and a concrete product produced from the concrete composition. | 06/22/2004 |
| 6730406 | Matt, UV stable, flame-retardant co-extruded polyester film, a method for the production thereof and the use of the same The invention relates to a co-extruded, biaxially oriented polyester film consisting of a base layer and at least one outer layer. The film contains at least one flame-retardant agent, at least one UV-stabilizer and has a matt outer layer which contains a mixture an... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6709731 | Unilaterally mat, sealable, UV-stabilized, flame-resistant, co-extruded, biaxially oriented polyester film, method for the production and the use thereof The invention relates to a sealable, UV-resistant and flame-retardant, coextruded, biaxially oriented polyester film with one matt side and composed of at least one base layer B and of, applied to the two sides of this base layer, a sealable outer layer A and matt o... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6689454 | White flame-resistant UV-stable thermoformable film made from a crystallizable thermoplastic, a method for production and the use thereof The invention relates to a white, flame-resistant, UV-stable, thermoformable, oriented film made from a crystallizable thermoplastic, the thickness of which lies in the range of from 10 μm to 350 μm. Said film comprises at least one white pigment, a fla... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6649247 | Sealable, flame-resistant, co-extruded, biaxially oriented foil that is mat on one side and a method for producing and using same The invention relates to a sealable, flame-retardant, coextruded, biaxially oriented polyester film with one matt side, and composed of at least one base layer B and of, applied to the two sides of this base layer, a sealable outer layer A and a matt oute... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6579622 | Acidic copper salt-fatty amine salt wood preservative composition and method A wood preservative composition which comprises water soluble acidic copper salts plus water soluble fatty amine salts in a weight ratio of from 0.1 to 10 parts water soluble fatty amine salt for each part of water soluble acidic copper salt. Methods for ... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6569531 | Additive-containing molded resin and process for producing the same An additive-containing resin molded article which suffers from little exudation or vaporization of an additive and sustains the effect of the additive for a long period of time and in which reductions in various physical properties due to molecular weight... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6475631 | Antimicrobial agent, antimicrobial resin composition and antimicrobial artificial marble The present invention provides an antimicrobial agent consisting of glass which comprises 50 to 60 mole % of ZnO, 20 to 30 mole % of at least one member selected from the group consisting of B2 O3 and P2 O5, 1 t... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6352786 | Fire resistant cellulosic materials A process for preparing a fire-resistant cellulosic material which comprises contacting cellulosic material with an aqueous solution of aluminum phosphate wherein the molar ratio of aluminum to phosphorous is less than 1:1, optionally containing a metal o... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6352583 | Wood preservative for subsequent application Use of a wood preservative for the supplemental protection of wood, comprising a copper compound, an alkanolmonoamine and a complexing organic carboxylic acid or its ammonium or alkali metal salts, and a wrap for the supplemental protection of wood which ... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6333095 | Flame-retardant adhesive film and flat cable A flame-retardant adhesive film comprises an insulating substrate film, a flame-retardant interlayer provided on the insulating substrate film, and a flame-retardant adhesive layer provided on the flame-retardant interlayer. The flame-retardant interlayer... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6294006 | Anticorrosive and antifouling additive for paints and paint containing the same An anticorrosive and antifouling additive for paints, which is effective to protect structures such as steel ships and pipes from rust, and prevent the adhesion of marine organisms and algae to the structures used in seawater without adversely affecting t... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6248160 | Flame retardant for mesh sheets and flameproof mesh sheet A flame retardant for flameproof mesh sheets which does not generate halogen gas at the time of combustion and a flameproof mesh sheet comprising the same. Also disclosed is a flame retardant for mesh sheets comprising 1.5 to 15 wt % of red phosphorus and... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6235347 | Fire resistant cellulosic materials and rendering such cellulosic materials leach resistant A process for preparing a fire-resistant cellulosic material which comprises contacting cellulosic material with an aqueous solution of aluminum phosphate wherein the molar ratio of aluminum to phosphorous is less than 1:1, optionally containing a metal o... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6110263 | Timber preserving agent for maintenance purposes The use of a wood preservative for the afterprotection of wood, comprising a copper compound, a polyamine and an inorganic fungicide, and a bandage for the afterprotection of wood, which contains this wood preservative, is described.... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6066198 | Process and product for rendering a substance flame resistant A process and product for increasing the flame resistance and thermal insolation properties of chemically treated substances, in some cases providing the treated substance with flame resistance at temperatures higher than 1800° C. (direct fire), with no ... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6022401 | Biodegradable modified polyaspartic polymers for corrosion and scale control Several copolymers of aspartic acid and another monomer provide effective mild steel corrosion inhibitors and scale formation inhibitors under oil field conditions. The copolymers are polymers of modified polyaspartic acid mer units and polyaspartic acid ... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6001158 | Dry biocide A method has been discovered for controlling bacterial growth using a dry biocide. Tetra-kis-hydroxymethyl-phosphonium sulfate (THPS) is adsorbed on a solid, particulate substrate through a spraying technique. The THPS in a dry form eliminates or reduces ... | 12/14/1999 |
| 6000189 | Fire-resistant rear-ventilated cladding Rear-ventilated cladding is provided with intumescent compositions in the region of the rear ventilation.... | 12/14/1999 |
| 6001157 | Additive for antifouling paint An additive for antifouling paint uses a mixture made from a negative ion emitting compound powder, such as monazite powder, and tourmaline powder.... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5951748 | Compositions and methods for inhibiting fouling of vinyl monomers Methods and compositions for inhibiting fouling in vinyl monomers are disclosed. Alkylphosphonate esters or acids thereof are added to vinyl monomers, particularly ethylene dichloride, that are undergoing processing to inhibit fouling.... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5948148 | Process and product for rendering a substance flame resistant A process and product for increasing the flame resistance and thermal insulation properties of chemically treated substances, in some cases providing the treated substance with flame resistance at temperatures higher than 1800° C. (direct fire), with no ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5938824 | Supersaturated solutions and a method of preparing supersaturated solutions The invention provides a method of preparing a supersaturated solution of an inorganic solute in an aqueous solvent, to such solutions and to a method of treating wood by impregnating it with such solutions. The method of preparing the solution involves m... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5874025 | Timber preservative containing a copper compound Novel wood preservatives comprising at least one copper compound and polyaspartic acid or a derivative of the same, a triazole compound and if appropriate at least one synergistically complementing other fungicide and/or insecticide if appropriate an emulsifie... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5853766 | Wood preservatives Wood preservatives contain a copper compound, an alkanolamine, a triazole, an emulsifier and/or a phosphonium compound and are used for impregnating wood.... | 12/29/1998 |
