Methods of inhibiting microbes from attaching to a surface and anti-adherent compositions are disclosed. One method can include providing an anti-adherent composition that includes an anti-adherent agent configured to inhibit microbes from attaching to the surface. The anti-adherent agent can be: Acrylates Copolymer, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin crosspolymer, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkylmethacrylate Copolymer, Octocrylene, Ethylene Oxide/Propylene Oxide Block Copolymer, Polyquaternium-101, or any combinations thereof. The method can include applying the composition to the surface and allowing at least some of the composition to remain on the surface such that the anti-adherent agent inhibits microbes from attaching to the surface. The anti-adherent composition can include a humectant and can be non-antimicrobial.

A compound represented by the formula below:

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wherein R is selected from the group consisting of benzyl, C.sub.3-11 alkyl, C.sub.3-11 alkenyl, C.sub.2-9 branched alkenyl, C.sub.3-9 branched alkyl, and CH.sub.2OAc.

A compound represented by the formula below:

##STR00001##

wherein R is selected from the group consisting of benzyl, C.sub.3-11 alkyl, C.sub.3-11 alkenyl, C.sub.2-9 branched alkenyl, C.sub.3-9 branched alkyl, and CH.sub.2OAc.

Copolymers comprising recurring units of a phenyl glycidyl ether and alkylene oxides are disclosed. Some of the copolymers comprise a di- or polyfunctional nucleophilic initiator and recurring units of the phenyl glycidyl ether and an alkylene oxide. The di- or polyfunctional nucleophilic initiator is an alcohol, phenol, amine, thiol, thiophenol, sulfinic acid, or deprotonated species thereof. Other copolymers comprise a monofunctional nucleophilic initiator selected from thiols, thiophenols, aralkylated phenols, sulfinic acids, secondary amines, C.sub.10-C.sub.20 terpene alcohols, and deprotonated species thereof. Pigments dispersions comprising the copolymers are also disclosed. The copolymers meet the growing needs of the industry with their ease of manufacture, diverse structures, and desirable performance attributes for dispersing a wide range of organic and inorganic pigments. Agricultural applications for the copolymers are also disclosed.

Copolymers comprising recurring units of a phenyl glycidyl ether and alkylene oxides are disclosed. Some of the copolymers comprise a di- or polyfunctional nucleophilic initiator and recurring units of the phenyl glycidyl ether and an alkylene oxide. The di- or polyfunctional nucleophilic initiator is an alcohol, phenol, amine, thiol, thiophenol, sulfinic acid, or deprotonated species thereof. Other copolymers comprise a monofunctional nucleophilic initiator selected from thiols, thiophenols, aralkylated phenols, sulfinic acids, secondary amines, C.sub.10-C.sub.20 terpene alcohols, and deprotonated species thereof. Pigments dispersions comprising the copolymers are also disclosed. The copolymers meet the growing needs of the industry with their ease of manufacture, diverse structures, and desirable performance attributes for dispersing a wide range of organic and inorganic pigments. Agricultural applications for the copolymers are also disclosed.

Disclosed is a composition for improving stress tolerance of plants including at least one hydroxycinnamic derivative oligomer, and optionally a water-solubilizing agent. Also disclosed is a method for improving stress tolerance of a plant including applying such composition on the plant.

Disclosed is a composition for improving stress tolerance of plants including at least one hydroxycinnamic derivative oligomer, and optionally a water-solubilizing agent. Also disclosed is a method for improving stress tolerance of a plant including applying such composition on the plant.

The present invention proposes a composition for controlling pest rodents, the composition comprising: a) at least one direct coagulation factor inhibitor and b) at least one P-glycoprotein inhibitor (p-GP inhibitor). Through the composition, it is possible to achieve that existing resistances in pest rodents can be circumvented and at the same time a good effect can be achieved with a lower dosage, which can result in a comparatively more environmentally friendly application.

The present invention proposes a composition for controlling pest rodents, the composition comprising: a) at least one direct coagulation factor inhibitor and b) at least one P-glycoprotein inhibitor (p-GP inhibitor). Through the composition, it is possible to achieve that existing resistances in pest rodents can be circumvented and at the same time a good effect can be achieved with a lower dosage, which can result in a comparatively more environmentally friendly application.

To provide a compound highly active against pests, a pesticide using the compound, and a method for controlling pests by applying the compound. A phenoxyalkylbenzamide compound represented by the formula (I) or its salt; a pesticide containing it as an active ingredient, and a controlling method, which comprises applying an effective amount of the compound: ##STR00001##
wherein R.sup.1, Y and R.sup.3 are a hydrogen atom or the like, and Ar is as follows: ##STR00002##
wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.7 are halogen or the like, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are a hydrogen atom or the like, m is from 0 to 5, and n is from 0 to 3.