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CHEAUOVLS-PLVSTICS N/1__J MONSANTO'S NEW SOIL CONDITIONER GIVES WORN SOIL NEW LIFE o BENTHAL IMPROVES BLOND FURNITURE FINISHES Here's a demonstration of the effectiveness of Monsonto's new soil conditioner. The sample o> the left is untreated. Notice how the soil has become pocked. In the section at the right, identical soil hos been treated with Krilivm, The treated soil remains crumbly and will mainloin this condition indefinitely. Extensive demonstrations of Monsanto Krilium* soil conditioner will be con ducted in 1952. Two years of experimental applications indicate its possibilities in reviving worn land, making marginal farms profitable and increasing production of ground where poor soil structure causes low yields. In addition to its agricultural uses, Krilium may be used profitably by the ceramics and oil-well drilling industries. Production of the soil conditioner in 1952 will l>c no more than enough to conduct the demonstrations which are planned for various parts of the country. It is expected to be available for general use by planting time in 1953. The soil conditioner, a synthetic resin, contains no plant nutrients. It shows prom ise of making commercial fertilizers more readily available to plant grow lit. This is the result of improved soil structure obtained through the use of the soil conditioner. Krilium improve* soil tilth, makes it more porous and easier to work. Tire ratio of im provement of soil structure with Krilium is on the order of one pound of lire oi! conditioner to between 100 and 1000 pounds of compost or other tvpes of plant residues. The resin is quick-acting, giving observable results in 24 hours or less. Improvement of jsoor soils is indicated, along with conwdctable incu.we in \ields. Test plots show im t eases ol 00'j to 2O0^J . Increases result from better stands, faster germination, earlier maturity and greater plant structure. Treated soils show less tendency to crust, making *t easier for seedlings to break through. The treated soil being more porous allows more oxygen to reach the roots and allows roots to penetrate more deeply into the ground. Treated soils retain 30% to 40% more moisture, thus helping crops through drought periods. Greater resistance to ero sion is obtained through the application of Krilium to soil. Evaporation is retarded. For information on the use of Krilium in agriculture, mail the coupon or contact the nearest Monsanto Sales Office. Benzoic acid improves dyeing of new synthetic fibers Mill runs on several of the newer synthetic fibers indicate that Monsanto Benzoic Acid makes |xdb!c thoiougli.all-thowaytlirouch dyeing. Without benzoic acid, these new hlxrs could be dyed only on the surfaces. The use of benzoic acid has a swelling effect on the new fibeis. This permits the dye to penetrate, giving level, long-lasting color. Because it gives paler original color and im parts excellent color retention, Monsanto Bcnthal* is being ued to make better fin ishes for blond furniture. Bcnthal replaces up to 20% of the cocoanut fatty acids in these finishes. In addition to its use in blond finishes, Bcnthal, a monobasic acid, is cmploycel to improve many short-oil modified resins in these eight ways: 1. Reduced acid value. 2. Reduced viscosity, m 3. Improved color. !* 4. Less yellowing oo hijh-tcmperalnre. baking, o 5. Less alter-bodyiiry. 6. Better flew. 7. Belter lilm adhesion o! penta- erythritol types B. Greater flexibility of dried films. Bcnthal does not retard air drying or baking. It may improve the dried films' resistance to water or chemicals. DO YOU USE EMULSIFIERS? Write for Monsanto Technical Bulletins P-123 and IM42 . . . They contain helpful infoimatinn on formulating various insectiiidcs, fungicides and herbicides. 52MC-32 Chemical EnRinevrinR, Chemical Proetv ising. Industrial ft llnp,`mccnnj CYtennst TOWOLDMONOQ47896