terms useful herein are defined below . additionally , terms used in the art , as well as general concepts , are further described in schramm , the language of colloid and interface science , american chemical society , ( 1993 ), incorporated herein by reference . the term “ pourable liquid ” as used herein means the physical state of the compositions of the present invention prior to formation of a gel . the term “ moistened surface ” as used herein means any living or non - living surface having sufficient moisture in or on it to trigger rapid conversion of a pourable liquid to a gel . the term “ in situ gelation ” as used herein means the conversion of a pourable liquid to a gel at a designated site or surface . as used herein , the term “ gel ” describes the substance resulting from the combination of the pourable liquid and water , or bodily fluid containing mostly water . the gel is sufficiently viscous to remain at the site applied to , or ultimately targeted for , over a period of time sufficient for the compositions , materials and substances in the gel to bring about a desired result at the site they are delivered to . the term “ triggering device ” as used herein means a stimulus external to the composition that induces the conversion of a pourable liquid to a gel . the term “ shear ” as used herein is the rate of deformation of a fluid when subjected to a mechanical shearing stress . in simple fluid shear , successive layers of fluid move relative to each other such that the displacement of any one layer is proportional to its distance from a reference layer . the relative displacement of any two layers divided by their distance of separation from each other is termed the “ shear ” or the “ shear strain ”. the rate of change with time of the shear is termed the “ shear rate ”. a certain applied force is needed to produce deformation in a fluid . for a plane area around some point in the fluid and in the limit of decreasing area the component of deforming forces per unit area that acts parallel to the plane is the “ shear stress ”. the “ viscosity ” of a viscous material , also called viscosity index , is defined as the ratio of the shear stress applied into the material , divided by the rate of shear which results . materials of a higher viscosity have a higher resistance to flow , or to forces which can induce flow , than a lower viscosity material . all viscosities listed herein are at a shear rate of about 50 per second unless otherwise indicated . all of the rheologic characteristics given herein can be measured in a controlled rate or a controlled stress rotational viscometer capable of some operation in a controlled rate mode , for example haake rs 150 by haake gmbh , karlsruhe , germany ; carrimed csl 500 controlled stress rheometer by ta instruments , new castle , delaware ; and rheometric sr5 , by rheometric scientific , piscataway , n . j . specifically , when subject to constant shearing rate of about 50 per second at normal ambient temperature ( approx . 25 ° c . ), the present liquid compositions have a viscosity of less than about 7 pascal seconds , preferably less than about 2 pascal seconds , more preferably less than about 1 pascal seconds . the value of a composition &# 39 ; s triggered viscosity ratio (“ t ”) is useful in determining the degree to which a composition exhibits the above described gelling characteristic . the formula and procedure for determining the triggered viscosity ratio is set forth below . it is desirable for the compositions of the present invention to exhibit a triggered viscosity ratio of at least about 1 . 3 , preferably at least about 2 , more preferably at least about 5 , and most preferably at least about 10 wherein the triggered viscosity is defined by the following formula or ratio : the pourable liquid vehicle of the present invention must be selected and formulated so that the contacting and mixing said vehicles to a mucosal surface of the body , or with some other fluid in the body , triggers the conversion of the pourable liquid vehicle to a more viscous gel - like mixture . examples of these fluids are saliva , gastric fluid , intestinal fluid , extracellular fluid present under the skin at the site of a subcutaneous injection , or in muscle tissue at the site of an intramuscular injection , cerebrospinal fluid , vaginal fluid , fluid exudate from an open wound or ulcer , tear fluid , rectal fluid , or any other bodily fluid of an animal which contains in large measure water . in other words , after the pourable liquid vehicle contacts with the bodily fluid , the viscosity of the pourable liquid vehicle becomes greater than the viscosity of either the pourable liquid vehicle itself prior to mixing , or the bodily fluid alone . the triggered viscosity ratio of a pourable liquid vehicle can be determined by one skilled in the art using appropriate viscosity measuring instruments , and is exemplified by the following method . first , the viscosity of the pourable liquid vehicle ( η f ) is determined in a rheometer using a shear rate of 50 per second at 25 ° c . for the determination of η f , 1 ml of the pourable liquid vehicle is placed onto the plate of a haake rs 150 rheometer . the temperature is controlled in the range of typical room temperature , about 25 ° c . a cover is used on the measuring system and a solvent - saturated atmosphere provided to prevent evaporation of water , ethanol , or other volatile components from the sample during the test . a 35 mm diameter parallel plate measuring system is lowered onto the sample , leaving a gap of about 1 millimeter , and an equilibration shearing of approximately 10 per second is applied for 10 seconds . then , a constant shearing rate of 50 per second is applied for 30 seconds . the viscosity η f is read from the instrument at the 30 second time point . for the determination of η g , two dilutions of the pourable liquid vehicle are made with water . the first dilution is made to contain 75 % by weight of the pourable liquid vehicle , and 25 % by weight of additional water . the second dilution is made to contain 50 % by weight of pourable liquid vehicle and 50 % by weight of additional water . the pourable liquid vehicle and water are combined in a vial and a tight seal applied to prevent evaporation of components . the vial contents are mixed in an unusual manner , by repeated centrifugation . this is necessary since some of the combinations are very viscous gels . specifically , the vials are centrifuged ( using for example a beckman gs - 6r centrifuge , available from beckman instruments , palo alto , calif .) 20 minutes at 3000 rpm and 25 ° c . for at least four separate centrifuge runs . after each run the vials are inverted . additional runs are conducted in the centrifuge to ensure complete mixing . 1 ml of the gelled sample is then loaded onto the plate of the same rheometer used for the measurement of η f , except that the temperature is controlled at the normal body temperature of a human , 37 ° c . an identical rheometer measurement program is used as for determination of η f . the triggered viscosity factor for both the 25 % and 50 % dilution of the sample is calculated from η f and η g as described by the formula above . these two dilutions have been found to be useful for measuring the gelling functionality of the pourable liquid vehicles of the invention in a standardize method , because some of the pourable liquid vehicles may require a greater or lesser amount of water in order to trigger the gelling character . the use of other water dilutions for determination of η g , ranging from about 5 % up to about 70 %, would also be expected to provide a demonstration of the unique , gelling character of the invention , but the dilution which yields a maximal value of t varies depending upon the exact pourable liquid vehicle being tested . all percentages of the components comprising the invention are herein referred to their weight in the pourable liquid vehicle as a whole . wherein said vehicle is used to deliver compositions , materials and substances to moistened surfaces and aqueous environments said vehicle has a viscosity value η f less than or equal to 7 pascal - seconds and the value t greater than or equal to about 1 . 3 . polyoxyalkylene block copolymers herein referred to as “ poloxamers ” are nonionic block copolymers of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide corresponding to the following structure : wherein x , y , and x ′ have a value wherein the pourable liquid vehicle has a viscosity value n f less than or equal to 7 pascal - seconds and the value t greater than or equal to about 1 . 3 . preferable polyoxyalkylene block copolymers useful in the present invention include wherein x has a value from about 1 to about 130 , y has a value from about 1 to about 72 , and x ′ has a value from 0 to about 130 , wherein the average molecular weight of said copolymer is from about 3000 to about 15 , 000 . more preferred is wherein x equals 37 , y equals 58 , and x ′ equals 37 , and the copolymer has an average molecular weight of about 6500 . most preferred is wherein x equals 100 , y equals 70 , and x ′ equals 100 , and the copolymer has an average molecular weight of about 12 , 600 . the poly ( oxyethylene ) segment is hydrophilic and the poly ( oxypropylene ) segment is hydrophobic . the level of the poloxamers useful in the present invention ranges from about 26 % to about 100 %, preferably from about 27 . 8 % to about 95 %, more preferably 30 % to about 90 % by weight of the pourable liquid vehicle . in other words , providing the poloxamer has the critical viscosities above , it can be used itself or when combined with other compositions , materials and substances . a family of poloxamers are available and vary in the number of blocks , the overall average molecular weight , and in the percentage of the molecule which is hydrophilic . a block refers to a single polyoxyethylene or polyoxypropylene segment . di - block and tri - block polymers have been described . in the case of tri - block copolymers , the blocks can be arranged in the format of one polyoxypropylene block surrounded by 2 polyoxyethylene blocks , that being the most common poloxamer structure , or alternatively as one polyoxyethylene block surrounded by 2 polyoxypropylene blocks , the latter sometimes referred to as a reverse poloxamer . poloxamers are available under the trade names of lutrol , monolan , or pluronic . the chemical structure , synthesis , and properties have been described [( poly ( ethylene oxide )/ poly ( propylene oxide )] block copolymer surfactants , paschalis alexandridis , current opinions in colloid and interface science , vol 2 , pp . 478 - 489 ( 1997 ) herein incorporated by reference . for applications in the health care area , compositions embodying the present invention utilize a specific group of pharmaceutically acceptable block copolymers or poloxamers . these poloxamers are selected from the group consisting of pluronic f127 , p105 , f108 and mixtures thereof , all available from basf corp . in addition to the poloxamers , it is desirable in some of the pourable liquid vehicles of the present invention to combine glycols with the poloxamers for controlling the viscosity of the pourable liquid vehicles , these glycols permit the pourable liquid vehicle to remain pourable while containing very high levels of the poloxamer so that administration is convenient , or so that the composition can readily pass through the bore of a syringe or other dosing apparatus , additionally , these glycols provide solvent capacity for pharmaceutical actives or other composition components . the level of glycols in the present invention is from 0 % to about 70 %, preferably from about 10 % to about 70 % and most preferably from about 7 % to about 62 % of the pourable liquid vehicle . glycols are low molecular weight polyols and are selected from the group consisting of monosaccharides such as glucose ( dextrose ), fructose ( levulose ); disaccharides such as sucrose , lactose , maltose , cellobiose and other sugars , ribose , glycerin , sorbitol , xylitol , inositol , propylene glycol , galactose , mannose , xylose , rhamnose , glutaraldehyde , invert sugars , ethanol , honey , mannitol , polyethylene glycol , glycerol and mixtures thereof . preferred glycols are selected from the group consisting of ethanol , glycerol and propylene glycol , and mixtures thereof . absolute ethanol is available from aaper alcohol & amp ; chemical co ., shelbyville , ky . in addition to the poloxamers , and , or the glycol , it is desirable in some of the pourable liquid vehicles of the present invention to include water . water is useful at a level from 0 % to about 50 %, preferably about 1 % to about 46 %, most preferably from about 2 % to about 41 % of the pourable liquid vehicle . preferred embodiments of the present invention utilizing the combination of poloxamers , polyols and water include the following : 1 . from about 26 % to about 65 % pluronic f127 , from about 22 % to about 38 % ethanol and from about 8 % to about 45 % water . 2 . from about 52 % to about 60 % pluronic f108 , from about 20 % to about 25 % ethanol and from about 17 % to about 27 % water . 3 . from about 25 % to about 50 % pluronic p105 , from about 45 % to about 65 % propylene glycol and from about 5 % to about 20 % water . 4 . from about 37 % to about 77 % pluronic p105 , from about 12 % to about 28 % ethanol , and from about 10 % to about 45 % water 5 . from about 26 % to about 49 % pluronic f127 , from about 2 % to about 12 % ethanol , from about 30 % to about 68 % propylene glycol , and from about about 7 % to about 40 % water . as previously stated , the pourable liquid vehicles of the present invention are useful as delivery vehicles for desired compositions , materials and substances that may be dispersed into them . this could range from compositions , materials and substances that are desired to remain on an applied surface for a period of time to deliver a benefit . examples include antimicrobials for cleansing surfaces including sinks , toilets and shower tile ; to body wounds ; oral treatment of gingival and buccal tissues as well as teeth surfaces ; agricultural uses including elimination of undesirable plants , animals , viruses , bacteria insects , and the like . the present invention is particularly useful for the delivery of health care compositions , materials , and substances . these materials can range from dietary compositions to promote nutrition or weight loss to pharmacologically effective amounts of agents selected from the group consisting of antibacterial substances , antihistamines , antitussives , anti - inflammatories , expectorants / mucolytics , mast cell stabilizers , leukotriene antagonists , methylxanthines , antioxidants , steroids , bronchodilators , antivirals , biologics , analgesics , anesthetics , antiarthritics , antiasthmatics , urinary tract disinfectives , anticoagulants , anticonvulsants , antidepressants , antidiabetics , antineoplastics , antipsychotics , antihypertensives , muscle relaxants , antiprotozoals , and mixtures thereof . preferred embodiment of the present invention relates to compositions including pharmaceutically acceptable polyoxyalkylene block copolymer and glycols in combination with a pharmacologically active agent . suitable classes of agents that can be administered by embodiments of the present invention include : antibacterial substances such as β - lactum antibiotics , such as cefoxitin , n - formamidoyl thienamycin and other thienamycin derivatives , tetracyclines , chloramphenicol , neomycin , gramicidin , bacitracin , sulfonamides ; aminoglycoside antibiotics such as gentamycin , kanaranycin , amikacin , sisomicin and tobramycin ; nalidixic acids and analogs such as norfloxacin and the antimicrobial combination of fluoroalanine / pentizidone ; nitrofarazones , and mixtures thereof . antihistamines , including , hydroxyzine , pyrilamine , phenindamine , dexchlorpheniramine , clemastine diphenhydramine , azelastine , acrivastine , levocarbastine , mequitazine , astemizole , ebastine , loratadine , cetirizine , terfenadine , promethazine , dimenhydrinate , meclizine , tripelennamine , carbinoxamine , cyproheptadine , azatadine , brompheniramine , triprolidine , cyclizine , thonzylamine , pheniramine , and mixtures thereof . antitussives , including , hydrocodone , noscapine , benzonatate , diphenhydramine , chlophedianol , clobutinol , fominoben , glaucine , pholcodine , zipeprol , hydromorphone , carbetapentane , caramiphen , levopropoxyphene , codeine , dextromethorphan , and mixtures thereof . antiinflammatories preferably non - steroidal anti - inflammatories ( nsaids ) including , ketoprofen , indoprofen , indomethacin , sulindac , diflunisal , ketorolac , piroxicam , meclofenamate , benzydamine , carprofen , diclofenac , etodolac , fenbufen , fenoprofen , flurbiprofen , mefenamic , nabumetone , phenylbutazone , pirprofen , tolmetin , ibuprofen , naproxen , sodium naproxen , aspirin , and mixtures thereof . expectorants / mucolytics , including , ambroxol , bromhexine , terpin , guaifenesin , potassium iodide , n - acetylcysteine , and mixtures thereof . mast cell stabilizers , preferably intranasally , or orally administered mast cell stabilizers , including , cromolyn , oxatamide , ketotifen , lodoxamide , nedocromil , and mixtures thereof . methylxanthines , including , caffeine , theophylline , enprofylline , pentoxifylline , aminophylline , dyphylline , and mixtures thereof . antioxidants or radical inhibitors , including , ascorbic acid , tocopherol , pycnogenol , and mixtures thereof . steroids , preferably intranasally administered steroids , including , beclomethasone , fluticasone , budesonide , mometasone , triamcinolone , dexamethasone , flunisolide , prednisone , hydrocortisone and mixtures thereof . bronchodilators , preferably for inhalation , including , albuterol , epinephrine , ephedrine , metaproterenol , terbutaline , isoetharine , terbutaline , isoetharine , pirbuterol , bitolterol , fenoterol , rimeterol , ipratroprium , and mixtures thereof . antivirals , including , amantadine , rimantadine , enviroxime , nonoxinols , acyclovir , alpha - interferon , beta - interferon , and mixtures thereof . biologics , including , cytokine and celladhesion molecule inhibitors , icam antagonists , interleukin agonists or antagonists , hormones , polypeptides , amino acids , nucleotides , antibodies , and mixtures thereof . analgesics such as aspirin , acetaminophen , diflunisal , and mixtures thereof . anesthetics such as lidocaine , procaine , benzocaine , xylocaine , and mixtures thereof . antiarthritics such as phenylbutazone , indomethacin , sulindac , dexamethasone , ibuprofen , allopurinol , oxyphenbutazone , probenecid , and mixtures thereof . antiasthma drugs such as theophylline , ephedrine , beclomethasone dipropionate , epinephrine , and mixtures thereof . urinary tract disinfectives such as sulfamethoxazole , trimethoprim , nitrofurantoin , norfloxacin , and mixtures thereof . antidepressants such as amitriptyline , chlordiazepoxide , perphenazine , protriptyline , imipramine , doxepin , and mixtures thereof . antidiabetics such as insulin , tolbutamide , tolazamide , acetohexamide , chlorpropamide , and mixtures thereof . antipsychotics such as prochlorperazine , lithium carbonate , lithium citrate , thioridazine , molindone , fluphenazine , trfluoperazine , perphenazine , amitriptyline , triflupromazine , and mixtures thereof . antihypertensive such as spironolactone , methyldopa , hydralazine , clonidine , chlorothiazide , deserpidine , timolol , propranolol , metoprolol , prazosin hydrochloride , reserpine , and mixtures thereof . muscle relaxants such as melphalan , dantrolene , cyclobenzaprine , methocarbamol , diazepam , and mixtures thereof . for treatment of vaginal and urethral conditions requiring antifungal , amoebicidal , trichomonoacidal agents or antiprotozoals , the following agents can be used : polyoxyethylene nonylphenol , alkylaryl sulfonate , oxyquinoline sulfate , miconazole nitrate , sulfanilamide , candicidin , sulfisoxazole , nystatin , clotrimazole , metronidazole and mixtures thereof ; antiprotozoals such as chloramphenicol , chloroquine , trimethoprim , sulfamethoxazole and mixtures thereof ; antiviral effective compounds such as acyclovir and interferon . spermicidals can be used such as nonoxynal . add the dextromethorphan base , sodium saccharin , and monoammonium glycerizzinate into a clean vessel . add ethanol and then the poloxamer and water . mix until clear and uniform . mill and screen the menthol and tienzoocaine to reduce the product particle size . add the menthol , benzocaine , sodium saccharin , and monoammonium glycerizzinate into a clean vessel . add eucalyptus oil , ethanol to the vessel . subsequently add the poloxamer and water to the vessel . mix until uniform . mill and screen the menthol and benzocaine to reduce the product particle size . add the menthol , benzocaine , sodium saccharin , and monoammonium glycerizzinate into a clean vessel . add eucalyptus oil , ethanol to the vessel . subsequently add the poloxamer and water to the vessel . mix until uniform . mill and screen the acetaminophen to reduce the particle size . add the acetaminophen into a clean vessel . add propylene glycol to the vessel . subsequently add the poloxamer and water to the vessel . mix until uniform . screen the ketoprofen to reduce the particle size . add the ketoprofen into a clean vessel . add ethanol to the vessel . subsequently add poloxamer and water to the vessel . mix until uniform . screen the ibuprofen to reduce the particle size . add the ibuprofen into a clean vessel . add ethanol to the vessel . subsequently add the poloxamer and water to the vessel . mix until uniform . mill and screen the menthol and triclosan monophosphate to reduce particle size . add the menthol , triclosan monophophate , sodium saccharin , and monoammonium glycerizzinate into a clean vessel . add propylene glycol to the vessel . subsequently add the poloxamer and water to the vessel . mix until uniform . add the dibasic sodium phosphate , monobasic potassium phosphate , disodium edta , benzalkonium chloride and oxymetazoline hcl into a clean vessel . add tyloxapol , chlorhexidine gluconate , and ethanol to the vessel . subsequently add , the poloxamer and water to the vessel . mix until uniform . add the beta estradiol and propylene glycol into a clean vessel . subsequently add the poloxamer and water to the vessel . mix until uniform . 1 vehicle contains 100 . 0 % ( w / w %) pluronic l62 ( basf specialty chemicals , mount olive , n . j .) mill and screen the promethazine hcl to reduce particle size . add the poloxamer and the promethazine hcl into a clean vessel . mix until uniform . 1 vehicle contains 100 . 0 % ( w / w %) pluronic l62 ( basf specialty chemicals , mount olive , n . j .) 2 carbopol 974 available from b . f . goodrich company , brecksville , ohio mill the promethazine hcl to reduce particle size . sieve the carbomer and promethazine hcl and add to a clean vessel . add the poloxamer . mix until uniform . add propylene glycol and poloxamer to a clean vessel ( main mix ). while stirring , heat the mixture as appropriate to sufficiently melt the poloxamer . once a uniform solution is obtained remove from heat source and continue mixing . in a separate vessel ( alcohol pre - mix ) add alcohol , dextromethorphan base and monoammonium glycerizzinate and mix until uniform . in another vessel ( water pre - mix ), add water , edta , sodium saccharin , acesulfame and sodium metabisulfite . mix until all materials are dissolved . add the alcohol containing premix to the main mixing vessel containing the poloxamer . mix until uniform . while stirring , add the water containing premix to the main vessel and continue to mix until uniform . subsequently , add desired flavor component and mix until uniform . the preparation has a viscosity ( η f ) of 0 . 67 pascal seconds and a triggered viscosity ratio at a 50 % dilution with water of 10 . 5 . add propylene glycol and poloxamer to a clean vessel ( main mix ). while stirring , heat the mixture as appropriate to sufficiently melt the poloxamer . once a uniform solution is obtained remove from heat source and continue mixing . in a separate vessel ( alcohol pre - mix ) add alcohol , dextromethorphan base and monoammonium glycerizzinate and mix until uniform . in another vessel ( water pre - mix ), add water , edta , sodium saccharin , acesulfame and sodium metabisulfite . mix until all materials are dissolved . add the alcohol containing premix to the main mixing vessel containing the poloxamer . mix until uniform . while stirring , add the water containing premix to the main vessel and continue to mix until uniform . subsequently , add desired flavor component and mix until uniform . the preparation has a viscosity ( η f ) of 0 . 97 pascal seconds and a triggered viscosity ratio at a 50 % dilution with water of 4 . 95 . add propylene glycol and poloxamer to a clean vessel ( main mix ). while stirring , heat the mixture as appropriate to sufficiently melt the poloxamer . once a uniform solution is obtained remove from heat source and continue mixing . in a separate vessel ( alcohol pre - mix ) add alcohol , dextromethorphan base and monoammonium glycerizzinate and mix until uniform . in another vessel ( water pre - mix ), add water , edta , sodium saccharin , acesulfame and sodium metabisulfite . mix until all materials are dissolved . add the alcohol containing premix to the main mixing vessel containing the poloxamer . mix until uniform . while stirring , add the water containing premix to the main vessel and continue to mix until uniform . subsequently , add desired flavor component and mix until uniform . the preparation has a viscosity ( η f ) of 2 . 14 pascal seconds and a triggered viscosity ratio at a 50 % dilution with water of 6 . 05 . weigh the dextomethophan into a clean vessel , add the ethanol and begin mixing . add propylene glycol and mix until uniform and clear . add pluraflo and mix . add glycerin and mix until uniform . subsequently , add desired flavor component and mix until uniform . add propylene glycol , pluraflo , glycerine and ethanol to a clean vessel . while stirring , add ofloxacin . stir unit a clear solution is obtained . subsequently , add perfume and mix until uniform . add glycerine , ethanol and pluraflo to a clean vessel . add timolol . cover tightly and stir until a clear solution is obtained . add propylene glycol and poloxamer to a clean vessel ( main mix ). while stirring , heat the mixture as appropriate to sufficiently melt the poloxamer . once a uniform solution is obtained remove from heat source and continue mixing . in a separate vessel ( alcohol pre - mix ) add alcohol , omeprazole base and monoammonium glycerizzinate and mix until uniform . in another vessel ( water pre - mix ), add water , edta , sodium saccharin , acesulfame and sodium metabisulfite . mix until all materials are dissolved . add the alcohol containing premix to the main mixing vessel containing the poloxamer . mix until uniform . while stirring , add the water containing premix to the main vessel and continue to mix until uniform . subsequently , add desired flavor component and mix until uniform . add alcohol , propylene glycol , edta , sodium metabisulfite and phenylpropanolamine to a clean vessel and begin mixing . subsequently , add , pluraflo and glycerine to the vessel . mix until uniform . this liquid may be filled into hard gelatin capsules that are then banded to prevent leakage , or it may be used as the fill for a soft elastic gelatin capsule . one capsule is made to contain 0 . 75 ml of the liquid , and taken 3 times daily provides controlled release of the phenylpropanolamine active . after swallowing , the gelatin shell dissolves in the gastrointestinal tract and the liquid fill immediately transforms in to a slow dissolving gel that provides controlled release of the phenylpropanolamine . add propylene glycol , ethanol , glycerine and morphine sulfate into a clean vessel and begin mixing . subsequently , add poloxamer ( pluraflo ) and mix until uniform . the composition provides pain relief when 1 ml is injected intramuscularly .
the present invention covers pourable liquid vehicles that can be combined with compositions , materials and substances . among the benefits of such pourable liquid vehicles is the compositions are retained on the moistened surface for a period of time sufficient to allow compositions , materials and substances to act on said surface , resisting erosion or run - off from additional moisture being applied . such pourable liquid vehicles have a number of utilities including but not limited to cleaning and treating surfaces of objects as well as biological or living organisms , including living creatures .