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protective

Economics of, relating to, or intended for protection of domestic industries
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As a flavor protectant and carrier, the donut shape of the molecule is the key to the system.
However, spinosad has not yet been registered as a grain protectant in Pakistan.
Derma Shield is a non-greasy, non-toxic, temporary skin protectant that can be applied to any area of the skin.
Another important reason to get in early is that all sclerotinia fungicides are protectant in their activity.
Armadillo is a polymer protectant that applies easily to any metal or wood surface and effectively repels water.
The patent claim is based on combining an OTC anti-inflammatory product, such as aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen, with a synergistic formulation of select antioxidants, such as green tea, astragalus root, elderberry and a liver protectant, such as milk thistle.
What's hot: New biological soybean seed protectant; two new seed-applied insecticides for corn; new labels for stored grain protectant, Storcide, for use directly on the grain and for bin treatment.
AtheroGenics currently has 4 vascular protectant programs in development.
Stainmaster, primarily used for carpets, is a stain-resistance formula, while Teflon, used in pots and pans as a stain protectant, is in a variety of home textiles products such as shower curtains, bedspreads and upholstery.
MetalJacket dual-action primer and protectant for rubber-to-metal parts offers unrivaled simplicity, aesthetics and cost savings, according to the literature.
A possible compromise would be to make the protectant repellent to liquid water but permeable to water vapor, Brinker suggests.
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