Abstract: A highly concentrated flowable pearlizing concentrate is comprised of: (a) from about 25 to about 45% by weight of a pearlizing wax; (b) from about 25 to about 40% by weight of nonionic, amphoteric, zwitterionic and/or cationic emulsifier and; (c) from about 0.5 to about 15% by weight of a polyol ester and the remainder water. The sum of components (a), (b) and (c) is at least 55% by weight. The concentrates are useful cosmetic applications such as in hair shampoos and shower gels.

Abstract: Antistatic properties are imparted to thermoplastics by contacting the thermoplastics with fatty acid alkanolamine esters and/or fatty acid partial glycerides. Thermoplastics having these antistatic properties provided by the compounds according to the invention are transparent with little tendency toward clouding.

Abstract: Alkoxylated compounds of formula I R((AO)nH)mHp  (I) wherein each AO group is independently an alkyleneoxy group selected from ethyleneoxy, 1,2-propyleneoxy, 1,2-butyleneoxy, and styryleneoxy groups; n is an integer of from 2 to 100; m is an integer of from 1 to the total number of —OH plus —NH hydrogens in the R group prior to alkoxylation; the sum of m plus p equals the number of —OH plus —NH hydrogens in the R group prior to alkoxylation; and the R group is a group selected from the following: N(CH2CH2O)3  (II); R1N(CH2CH2O)2 where R1 is a C1-C24 alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl group  (III); R1N+(CH2CH2O)3Y− where R1 has the above meaning and  (IV) Y− is an anion, preferably an inorganic anion such as a halogen anion, a hydrogen sulfate anion, one-half of a sulfate anion, or one-third of a phosphate ion; NCH2CH2N  (V); NCH2CH2NCH2CH2N  (VI); CH3C(CH2O)3  (VII); CH3CH2C(CH2O)3  (VIII);

Abstract: Cleaning compositions containing hydroxy mixed ethers of the general formula (I) are described: R1O[CH2CHR4O]x[CH2CHR3O]yCH2CH(OH)R2  (I) wherein R1 represents an alk(en)yl radical having from 4 to 22 carbon atoms; R2 represents an alk(en)yl radical having from 2 to 22 carbon atoms; R3 represents a hydrogen or a methyl radical; R4 represents a hydrogen or a methyl radical; x is from 1 to 40; y is from 1 to 40; and x+y>=1; and wherein the alkylene units —CH2CHR3O— and —CH2CHR4O— are in randomized form, preferably in an ethylene oxide to propylene oxide ratio of from 40:1 to 40:5. Methods of preparing and using the hydroxy mixed ethers are also described.

Abstract: Acylamino acids are made by a process which comprises the steps of: (1) introducing a mixture comprised of at least one amino acid or amino acid salt and an alkali source into a reaction zone; (2) adding a mixture comprised of a fatty acid halide of the formula (I): R1COX  (I) wherein R1 is an alkyl or alkenyl group having from 6 to 22 carbon atoms and X is chlorine, bromine or iodine to form a reaction mixture while continuously circulating the reaction mixture from the reaction zone through a mixing zone until all of the second mixture has been added to the reaction zone. The process guarantees uniform mixing of the reaction components without the foaming observed without the use of a mixing zone.

Abstract: Lubricant compositions comprising biodegradable ester base stocks are provided for water-cooled or air-cooled two-cycle engines.

Abstract: Radically post-crosslinked polymers are made by a process comprising the steps of: (1) forming a polyurethane (at) by reacting a compound (a) with an aliphatic and/or an aromatic isocyanate and a compound (c) wherein compound (a) is the product of the reaction of an epoxidized fatty acid ester and/or an epoxidized triglyceride with acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid and wherein compound (c) is a diallyl phthalate; (2) forming a crosslinked polyurethane by reacting the polyurethane (a*) with a radical initiator (b). The polymers are useful as components in composites comprised of natural and/or synthetic fibers.

Abstract: A terpene-free cleaning composition containing: (a) an oil-soluble anionic surfactant; (b) a water-soluble anionic surfactant; (c) a primary solvent consisting of a C1-4 alkyl ester; (d) a short-chain cosurfactant; and (e) water.

Abstract: Terpene-free hard surface cleaning compositions comprised of a C1-C4 alkyl ester of a C6-C22 saturated or unsaturated carboxylic acid and a surfactant having an HLB of from about 4 to about 10 are effective in cleaning hard surfaces. Terpene-free microemulsions having improved high and low temperature stability are also effective for cleaning hard surfaces and are comprised of an anionic surfactant; a primary solvent consisting of a C1-C4 alkyl ester of a C6-C22 saturated or unsaturated carboxylic acid and a short-chain cosurfactant. The disclosed cleaning compositions are especially effective in removing graffiti and paint from surfaces.

Abstract: A microcapsule having a mean diameter of from about 0.1 to about 5 mm, a membrane and a matrix containing at least one active principle wherein the microcapsule is the product of the process comprising the steps of (a) forming an aqueous matrix by heating an aqueous solution comprised of a gel former, a chitosan and active principle; (b) forming a dispersed matrix by adding the aqueous matrix in an oil phase; (c) contacting the dispersed matrix with an aqueous solution of an anionic polymer selected from the group consisting of a salt of alginic acid and an anionic chitosan derivative.

Abstract: A liquid foam extinguishing formulation comprising a water soluble ammonium salt, a film-forming amphoteric fluorine surfactant, a foam-forming amphoteric co-surfactant, and a frostproofing agent, wherein the formulation is a stable, storable, ready to use, and frostproof single solution.

Abstract: A process for concentrating sterols and/or tocopherols from mixtures of fats and fatty derivatives and from residues left after they have been worked up is described. After splitting of the glycerides by hydrolysis and subsequent removal of the free fatty acids by distillation, the tocopherol/sterol esters still present are largely split into free tocopherols/sterols by an additional hydrolysis step.

Abstract: Surfactant mixtures comprising (a) a nonionic surfactant mixture present in an amount greater than 60% by weight, based on the weight of the surfactant mixture, the nonionic surfactant mixture comprising: (i) at least one alk(en)yl oligoglycoside of the general formula (I), R1O—[G]p  (I) wherein R1 represents an alk(en)yl radical having from 4 to 22 carbon atoms, G represents a sugar radical having 5 or 6 carbon atoms and p represents a number from 1 to 10; and (ii) at least one nonionic surfactant of the general formula (II) R2O(CH2CHRO)xH  (II) wherein x represents a number of from 1 to 30, each R independently represents a substituent selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, a methyl group and an ethyl group, and R2 represents a linear alkyl radical having from 16 to 22 carbon atoms; and (b) up to 6% by weight, based on the weight of the surfactant mixture, of one or more anionic surfactants; are described.

Abstract: A radiation-curable composition is comprised of the reaction product of an amine-terminated (poly)aminoamide and a mono-(meth)acrylate or a poly-(meth)acrylate. The radiation-curable composition is a liquid at room temperature and does not undergo substantial volume contraction upon curing and exhibit excellent adhesion to porous and non porous substrates alike.

Abstract: A rinse agent composition containing: (a) a gemini surfactant corresponding to formula I: R—CHOH—CH2—[OCH2CH2]x—O—CH2—CHOH—R  (I) wherein R is a linear or branched alkyl and/or alkenyl radical having from about 4 to 22 carbon atoms, and x is a number from about 5 to 90; and (b) a fatty alcohol alkoxylate corresponding to formula II: R1O[CH2(CH3)CHO]q(CH2CH2O)rH  (II) wherein R1 is a linear or branched alkyl and/or alkenyl group having from about 4 to 22 carbon atoms, and q is a number up to about 10, and r is a number from about 1 to 50, and wherein (a) and (b) are present in the composition in a ratio by weight of from about 1:1 to 4:1.

Abstract: A shaving composition containing a skin-tightening effective amount of an astringent additive, wherein the shaving composition is applied onto human skin prior to shaving.

Abstract: A composition containing an emulsifier component having: (a) a hydroxycarboxylic acid alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside ester; and (b) a fatty alcohol.

Abstract: A cleansing article having a substrate capable of absorbing and retaining a fluid therein, the substrate being impregnated with a cleaning composition containing a mixed ether.

Abstract: Mixtures comprising: (a) a gemini surfactant of the formula (I) R1—CHOH—CH2—[OCH2CH2]x—O—CH2—CHOH—R  (I) wherein each of R and R1 is a linear or branched alkyl and/or alkenyl group having from 4 to 22 carbon atoms and x is a number from about 5 to about 400; (b) polyethylene glycol are useful as components in laundry detergents, dishwashing detergents and cleaners and for improving the wetting behavior on various surfaces.

Abstract: A cleansing article having a substrate capable of absorbing and retaining a fluid therein, the substrate being impregnated with a cleaning composition containing a linear and/or branched alcohol polyglycol ether.