Abstract:
The invention relates to a fire resistant composition and a method of making fire resistant cellulosic materials comprising the fire resistant composition. More specifically, the invention relates to liquid compositions, including liquid compositions comprising urea and a boron- containing compound for imparting fire resistance to cellulosic products. The boron-containing compound typically compries boric acids; borates (i.e., boric acid salts); boric oxides (i.e., any compound containing boron and oxygen), and mixtures thereof.
Abstract:
The invention provides compositions and methods for preventing and treating osteochondrosis, lameness, and leg weakness by administration of supplemental boron and vitamin C containing compounds to animals and humans. The supplemental boron and vitamin C containing compounds are provided in animal feed compositions or as supplements for animal feed. Also provided by this invention are animal feed compositions that are supplemented with boron and vitamin C containing compounds and which have reduced phosphorus content. The invention also provides a method for decreasing the amount of phosphorus excreted by an animal, a method of increasing the efficiency of absorption of phosphorus by an animal, a method of reducing environmental phosphorus pollution by administering supplemental boron and vitamin C to the animal. The invention also provides a method of reducing pre-weaning mortality in an animal by feeding pregnant, nursing or lactating animals by administering supplemental boron and vitamin C containing compounds.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for preventing and treating osteochondrosis by administration of supplemental boron containing compounds to animals and humans. The supplemental boron containing compounds are provided in animal feed compositions or as supplements for animal feed. Also provided by this invention are animal feed compositions that are supplemented with boron containing compounds and which have reduced phosphorus content. The invention also provides a method for treating or preventing osteochondrosis in animals or humans by the administration of supplemental boron containing compounds. The invention also provides a method for decreasing the amount of phosphorus excreted by an animal, a method of increasing the efficiency of absorption of phosphorus by an animal, a method of reducing environmental phosphorus pollution by administering supplemental boron to the animal. The invention also provides a method of reducing pre-weaning mortality in an animal by feeding pregnant, nursing or lactating animals by administering supplemental boron containing compounds.
Abstract:
The addition of zinc borate alone or together with a hindered amine light stabilizer and ultra-violet light absorber to organic materials such as thermoplastic polyolefin resin, as is common in wood-plastic composites, provides a substantial reduction in the ultra-violet light degradation of the resin in comparison with similar materials made without zinc borate. This could provide substantial improvements in the long term durability of wood-plastic composites and other organic materials which are used in exterior environments and subject to ultra-violet exposure from the sun.
Abstract:
An agglomerated particulate product comprising zinc oxide, boric acid and at least 3 wt.% of 3ZnO.5B2O3.14H2O based on the total weight of zinc oxide, boric acid, and 3ZnO.5B2O3.14H2O is provided. This product may be used as a frit for the production of ceramics.
Abstract:
The invention provides a liquid biocidal or preservative composition which is enzyme free and comprises (i) as active ingredient at least one borinic, boronic, or diboronic acid, (ii) at least one surfactant, and (iii) an aqueous or organic solvent or carrier. The liquid compositions are highly effective in protecting porous substrates, particularly cellulosic substrates such as timber, from attack by fungi, bacteria or insects.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a process. In an embodiment, the process includes providing a stable aqueous suspension composed of from 30% (w/w) to 60% (w/w) suspended particles of potassium pentaborate, and spraying the suspension on a plant at a rate from 0.20 lbs/acre to 0.70 lbs/acre.
Abstract:
A method of forming lithium carbonate from a lithium-bearing solution including: evaporating the lithium-bearing solution to precipitate a first group of impurities; removing the first group of impurities to form a first purified solution; and performing a flash crystallisation step within a predetermined temperature range to crystallise a second group of impurities from the first purified solution; removing the second group of impurities from the first solution to form a second purified solution, wherein at least 90wt% of lithium is recovered from the first purified solution; and reacting the second purified solution with a metal carbonate to form lithium carbonate of at least 90wt% purity.
Abstract:
A process for recovering valuable products from ore containing boron and lithium, such as jadarite ore, includes an acid digestion step and downstream steps that recover valuable boron-containing and lithium-containing products.
Abstract:
This invention relates to an ammonium magnesium borate and its use in applications. Some applications involve the release of borate into solution. The release of the borate may be rapid or slow. This invention also relates to a method for making the ammonium magnesium borate.