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Cn envious " Plastics hA. MONSANTO'S NEW SOIL CONDITIONER I*-"GIVES WORN SOIL NEW LIFE o BENTHAL IMPROVES BLOND FURNITURE FINISHES Here'* q demorutrotion of fhe effecUvenett of Montonio't now joil conditioner. The sample o! the left is untreated. Notice how the soil has become pocked, in the section at the right. Identical soil hoi been treated with Krilium. The treated soil remains crumbly and will mainloin Ihls 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 arc 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 ill. This is the result of improved soil structure obtained through the use of the soil conditioner. Krilium improves 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 |hmnJ of the >oil conditioner Co 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 |Kor soils is indicated, along with comidciable ineiease in sields. Test plots show inet eases o! GO*t to 200%, 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 possible thoi otigli, all-tlie-waythrough dyeing. Without benzoic acid, thr.se new tilxrs could be dyed only on the surfaces. The uscofben/oir acid has a swelling cITcct on the new fibcis. This permits the dye to penetrate, giving level, long.lasting color. Because it gives paler original color and im parts excellent color retention, Monsanto Bcnihal* is being ued to make better fin ishes for blond furniture. Bcnihal replaces up to 20% of the cocoanut fatty acids in these finishes. In addition to its use in blond finishes, Bentha), a monobasic acid, is employee! (o improve many short-oil modified resins in these eight ways: 1. Retail acid value. 2. Reduced viscosity, ov 3. Improved color. r*. 4. Less yellowing on Irijh-tcmpeialure. baking. 2 5. Less alter-bodyiny. 6. Better flow. 7. Better film adhesion o! penta- eryllrrilrrl types. B. Greater flexibility cl dried films. Bcnihal 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 P-N2 . . . They contain helpful inhumation on formulating various insec ticides, fungicides and herbicides. 52MC-32 Chemical Engineering, Chemical Processing, Industrial ft Engineering Chemist' TOWOLDMON0047896 WATER PCB-00035115