Abstract: Defoamer granules containing support materials and silicones for solid laundry detergent, dishwashing detergent and cleaning compositions, obtainable by applying silicones in the form of aqueous emulsions to an added intermediate product of support materials and simultaneously drying and granulating the products in a fluidized bed, with the proviso that at least 85% by weight of the particles have a mean diameter below 1.5 mm, are described.

Abstract: Methods of preparing polyolefin-based molded materials with improved adhesive/coating compatibility by incorporating aromatic carboxylic acid amides and transition metal compounds in the polyolefin-based material prior to molding are described. Methods of producing coated or bonded polyolefin-based, molded materials are also described.

Abstract: Cosmetic preparations which contain (a) an ester of a hydroxycarboxylic acid and an alk(en)yl oligoglycoside, and (b) a UV protection factor; are described. The correspond to the general formula (I): wherein X represents a hydrogen or a —CH2COOR3 substituent, Y represents a hydrogen or a hydroxyl substituent, R1, R2, and R3 each independently represents a substituent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, ammonium, alkyl ammoniums, hydroxyalkyl ammoniums, glucammonium, and residues of alk(en)yl oligoglycosides; wherein at least one of R1, R2 and R3 represents a residue of an alk(en)yl oligoglycosides, and with the proviso that, where X represents a —CH2COOR3 group, Y is hydrogen.

Abstract: Solubilizates containing a water-insoluble substance, an aqueous phase and a solubilizer, wherein the solubilizer comprises (i) an alk(en)yl oligoglycoside; and (ii) a polyol component, are described. Methods of solubilizing water-insoluble substances with combinations of alk(en)yl oligoglycosides and polyol components are also described.

Abstract: The use of aldehydes as odorous materials, which can be produced through partial or total hydroformylation of cyclooctadienes, except cyclooctane aldehydes, is described. The fragrance enhancing capacity of the compounds is described in methods for their use both as perfumes and perfume enhancers or boosters.

Abstract: The use of tricyclic aldehydes as odorous materials, which can be produced through partial or total hydroformylation of tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]-dec(adi)enes, except saturated monoaldehydes, is described. The fragrance enhancing capacity of the compounds is described in methods for their use both as perfumes and perfume enhancers or boosters.

Abstract: The use of monocyclic aldehydes as odorous materials, which can be produced through partial or total hydroformylation of (di)methyl-substituted cyclooct(adi)enes, is described. The fragrance enhancing capacity of the compounds is described in methods for their use both as perfumes and perfume enhancers or boosters.

Abstract: The use of bicyclic aldehydes as odorous materials, which can be produced through partial or total hydroformylation of bicyclo[3.3.0]-oct(adi)enes, is described. The fragrance enhancing capacity of the compounds is described in methods for their use both as perfumes and perfume enhancers or boosters.

Abstract: A process for recovering isoflavone values from a biomass in which the isoflavone values are extracted from the biomass with a selective solvent for the isoflavone values, solid isoflavone values and the selective solvent are contacted with a nonsolvent or antisolvent for the isoflavone value which is miscible with the selective solvent. Optionally the nonsolvent or antisolvent is admixed with water during the contact with the solid isoflavone values to improve the purity and recovery of the solid isoflavone values.

Abstract: A method of producing alkylene glycol esters of unbranched aliphatic dicarboxylic acids with limited homolog distribution, and the use of the esters produced as monomer structural units for producing polymers are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to new cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical formulations containing (a) dialkyl carbonates corresponding to formula (I): in which R1 is a linear alkyl and/or alkenyl group containing 6 to 22 carbon atoms, a 2-ethylhexyl, isotridecyl or isostearyl group or a group derived from a polyol containing 2 to 15 carbon atoms and at least two hydroxyl groups, R2 has the same meaning as R1 or is an alkyl group containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms and n and m independently of one another stand for 0 or numbers of 1 to 100, and (b) emulsifiers. The formulations are distinguished by particular sensorial properties, the dialkyl carbonates proving to be as effective as the silicone oils which they are intended to replace.

Abstract: Processes for preparing linear polyesters by reacting a dicarboxylic acid having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, a polyol having from 2 to 15 carbon atoms, a low-boiling primary alcohol and a catalytic-effective amount of a lipase, wherein the reaction mixture is free of additional solvents; are described. The use of such linear polyesters in cosmetics is also described.

Abstract: Methods of preparing cellulose materials, which methods comprise (a) reacting a cellulosic material with a first basic component to form alkli cellulose; (b) reacting the alkali cellulose with carbon disulfide and a second basic component to form a cellulose xanthate solution; and (c) extruding the cellulose xanthate into an aqueous coagulation bath; wherein a reaction product of an epoxide of the general formula (I): wherein R1 represents a linear or branched aliphatic alkyl group having from about 1 to about 22 carbon atoms, and an amine compound of the general formula (II): wherein R2 and R3 each independently represent a substituent selected from the group consisting of —CnH2n—O)m—H, alkyl groups having from about 1 to about 22 carbon atoms, and hydrogen, wherein n represents 2 or 3 and m represents a number of from about 1 to about 20; is present in at least one of the cellulose xanthate solution and the aqueous coagulation bath, are described.

Abstract: Odoriferous compounds containing from 70 to 90% by weight of 2-methylene-3-(4-methlycyclohex-3-enyl)-butanal and from 10 to 30% by weight of limonene aldehyde, are described. The fragrance providing capabilities of the compounds are described in methods for their use, and perfumed compositions containing such compounds are also described.

Abstract: Processes for preparing alkylene glycol esters of dimer fatty acids according to the general formula (I): H—(OR)n—O(O)C—R1—C(O)O—(RO)n—H  (I) wherein R1 represents a hydrocarbon radical of a dimer fatty acid having from about 24 to about 44 carbon atoms, and each R independently represents an alkyl radical having from about 2 to about 3 carbon atoms, and each n independently represents a number of from about 0.25 to about 3.0, are described. The processes include: (a) providing dimer fatty acids; (b) providing an alkylene oxide; and (c) reacting the dimer fatty acids and the alkylene oxide, in the presence of a catalytically-effective amount of at least one alkanolamine.

Abstract: Processes for purifying compounds are disclosed which include reacting (i) a mixture of at least one tocopherol compound or sterol compound, and an alcohol having from about 10 to 30 carbons with (i) one or more boron-containing compounds to form a second mixture of orthoborate esters, wherein the mole ratio of tocopherol, sterol and alcohol to boron is at least about 2.5:1; heating the second mixture to form a residue containing the orthoborate esters; contacting the residue with a compound capable of solvolyzing the orthoborate esters to form a third mixture including the boron-containing compound(s), the alcohol and the tocopherol and/or sterol compound(s); and recovering the tocopherol and/or sterol compound(s).

Abstract: A method of inhibiting carcinogen mediated conversion of melanocyte cells and protecting DNA against carcinogen-mediated damage by administering a composition comprising a water insoluble carotenoid such as beta-carotene is disclosed.

Abstract: A process for destroying or preventing the proliferation of microorganisms involving contacting the microorganisms with a quaternary carboxylic acid alkanolamine ester salt corresponding to formula I: wherein R1CO is an acyl group having from 2 to 18 carbon atoms, R2 and R3, independently of one another, represent an alkyl group containing from 1 to 16 carbon atoms, or a group corresponding to CH2CH2OR5, R4 is an alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R5 is hydrogen and/or R1CO, and X is an anion; is disclosed.

Abstract: Self-dispersing, hardenable epoxy resins produced by reacting one or more &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated carboxylic acid esters with one or more aminopolyalkylene oxide compounds, reacting the thus formed intermediate with one or more polyhydroxy compounds, and reacting the thus formed intermediate with one or more polyepoxide compounds, are described. Processes for their production, aqueous dispersions containing the same and methods for their use are also described.

Abstract: Polymer derivatives based upon polyalkyleneimine backbones having a color stabilizing-effective amount of their reactive amino functionalities substituted by either a carboxylic acid or an amino-protecting group such as urea, are disclosed. Methods for preparing said derivatives are also disclosed. Fiber lubricant compositions comprising said polymer derivatives, and the resistance to yellowing associated with such lubricants are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for treating fibers using the polymer derivatives.