Abstract: The invention is directed to a cosmetic composition which contains at least one poly-?-olefin produced by subjecting at least one primary alcohol to dehydrating polymerization at a temperature of 60° C. to 340° C. in the presence of acidic alumino layer silicates. The primary alcohol is an alcohol from the group of unsaturated monofunctional alcohols, branched monofunctional alcohols and difunctional alcohols. The poly-?-olefin is a high-spreading oil component which imparts an almost instantaneous and relatively long-lasting feeling of smoothness to the skin and has good dermatological compatibility.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing at least one branched oligo-?-olefin, characterized in that the side chains at one branch point at least are ethyl, propyl or longer branched alkyl chains, the branched oligo-?-olefin being obtainable by oligomerization of a) at least one branched ?-olefin containing 5 to 18 carbon atoms, b) at least one linear ?-olefin containing 4 to 10 carbon atoms, c) a mixture of a branched ?-olefin containing 4 to 18 carbon atoms and a linear ?-olefin containing 3 to 18 carbon atoms or d) a mixture of various branched ?-olefins containing 4 to 18 carbon atoms and linear ?-olefins containing 3 to 18 carbon atoms in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of organic acids, cationic ion exchangers, silica gels, layer silicates, inorganic acids or Lewis-acid-based catalysts.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cosmetic composition which contains at least one poly-?-olefin produced by subjecting at least one primary alcohol to dehydrating polymerization at a temperature of 60° C. to 340° C. in the presence of acidic alumino layer silicates. The primary alcohol is an alcohol from the group of unsaturated monofunctional alcohols, branched monofunctional alcohols and difunctional alcohols. The poly-?-olefin is a high-spreading oil component which imparts an almost instantaneous and relatively long-lasting feeling of smoothness to the skin and has good dermatological compatibility.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cosmetic composition which contains at least one poly-?-olefin produced by subjecting at least one primary alcohol to dehydrating polymerization at a temperature of 60° C. to 340° C. in the presence of acidic alumino layer silicates. The primary alcohol is an alcohol from the group of unsaturated monofunctional alcohols, branched monofunctional alcohols and difunctional alcohols. The poly-?-olefin is a high-spreading oil component which imparts an almost instantaneous and relatively long-lasting feeling of smoothness to the skin and has good dermatological compatibility.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crosslinked glycerol or oligoglycerol ester which can be obtained by crosslinking a non-crosslinked glycerol or oligoglycerol ester which can be obtained by reacting an (A) acid phase comprising (a1) a fatty acid, (a2) a dicarboxylic acid, (a3) a dimeric fatty acid, (a4) an oligomeric fatty acid, (a5) a hydroxy fatty acid or (a6) a mixture of at least two thereof, with a (B) alcohol phase comprising (b1) monoglycerol, (b2) diglycerol, (b3) triglycerol, (b4) oligoglycerol made up of more than three glycerol units, (b5) an alkoxylate of glycerols (b1), (b2), (b3) or (b4), or (b6) a mixture of at least two thereof, forming a full or partial ester and crosslinking the full or partial ester by means of a crosslinking agent, wherein the crosslinking can take place during or after the formation of the full or partial ester.

Abstract: The use of oligoglycerol fatty acid esters, prepared from (a) an acid component chosen from (a1) fatty acids of the general formula (I) R—COOH??(I) in which R represents a saturated or unsaturated, branched or linear alkyl or alkenyl radical having 7 to 21 C atoms, and/or (a2) dicarboxylic acids and/or (a3) dimer fatty acids and/or (a4) oligomer fatty acids and/or (a5) hydroxy fatty acids with (b) a polyol component which is chosen from oligoglycerols or alkoxylates of oligoglycerols, as an additive in water-based drilling mud compositions for improving the lubricating action of these mud systems, is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crosslinked glycerol or oligoglycerol ester which can be obtained by crosslinking a non-crosslinked glycerol or oligoglycerol ester which can be obtained by reacting an (A) acid phase comprising (a1) a fatty acid, (a2) a dicarboxylic acid, (a3) a dimeric fatty acid, (a4) an oligomeric fatty acid, (a5) a hydroxy fatty acid or (a6) a mixture of at least two thereof, with a (B) alcohol phase comprising (b1) monoglycerol, (b2) diglycerol, (b3) triglycerol, (b4) oligoglycerol made up of more than three glycerol units, (b5) an alkoxylate of glycerols (b1), (b2), (b3) or (b4), or (b6) a mixture of at least two thereof, forming a full or partial ester and crosslinking the full or partial ester by means of a crosslinking agent, wherein the crosslinking can take place during or after the formation of the full or partial ester.

Abstract: The use of oligoglycerol fatty acid esters, prepared from (a) an acid component chosen from (a1) fatty acids of the general formula (I) R—COOH??(I) in which R represents a saturated or unsaturated, branched or linear alkyl or alkenyl radical having 7 to 21 C atoms, and/or (a2) dicarboxylic acids and/or (a3) dimer fatty acids and/or (a4) oligomer fatty acids and/or (a5) hydroxy fatty acids with (b) a polyol component which is chosen from oligoglycerols or alkoxylates of oligoglycerols, as an additive in water-based drilling mud compositions for improving the lubricating action of these mud systems, is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing 1,2-propanediol by hydrogenation of glycerol by means of hydrogen gas, wherein glycerol is reacted with hydrogen in at least “i” fluidically interconnected reactors R1 to Ri each having a hydrogenation catalyst to form 1,2-propanediol, wherein the process comprises sequential steps from reactors R1 through Rn, wherein n as used hereinafter is an integer in the range from 2 to i. The process includes introducing hydrogen gas and a glycerol phase into the first reactor R1 and a first 1,2-propanediol containing phase and a first hydrogen phase are formed in the reactor, and introducing sequentially the 1,2-propanediol containing phase formed in the preceding reactor and hydrogen into each of the subsequent reactors wherein the glycerol phase containing at least 60% by weight, based on the total weight of the glycerol phase of glycerol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a compound having at least one ether group, at least one ester group, at least one amino group or at least one urethane group by a1) preparing 1,2-propanediol by means of a process wherein glycerol is hydrogenated in the presence of a catalyst, glycerol being reacted to at most 95% and a 1,2-propanediol phase obtained and a2) reacting the 1,2-propanediol phase with a compound having at least one active hydrogen atom, at least one epoxide group, at least one ester group or at least one isocyanate group. The present invention relates to the compounds which can be obtained using this process and the chemical products, emulsions, cosmetic formulations, plastics material compositions and drilling compositions prepared using the compound and the use and preparations thereof.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid esters which contain as the alcohol component trimethylolpropane and as the acid component a mixture of (i) linear saturated fatty acids having 8 to 18 C atoms and (ii) linear mono- or polyunsaturated fatty acids having 12 to 22 C atoms, wherein the molar ratio of (i):(ii) is in the range of from 3:1 to 1:3, show a good stability to oxidation and are suitable as base oils for hydraulic oils.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): wherein each of R1-R12 is independently hydrogen or a linear C1-20 alkyl group each of A1 and A2 is a 1, 2 or 3 ring carbon atom wherein A1 is substituted by R9 and R10 and A2 is substituted by R11 and R12; and wherein at least one of R1-R12 is a linear alkyl group having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms are emollients for use in cosmetics, lubricants and pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: The invention relates to the ether lactone of formula (I) which is characterized by interesting and original odor characteristics, which diffuses extremely well and is suitable for use as a fragrance, for example in cosmetic preparations, technical products or in alcoholic perfumery.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of glycerol carbonate esters corresponding to formula (I): in which R is hydrogen or an alkyl or alkenyl group containing 1 to 23 carbon atoms, which may be linear or branched, characterized in that a compound corresponding to formula (II): in which Y is a group —O—CO—Z and Z is hydrogen or an alkyl or alkenyl group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms, which may be linear or branched, is transesterified with dimethyl carbonate or diethyl carbonate and an alkyl ester corresponding to formula (IV): in which R is as defined above and X is an alkyl or alkenyl group containing 1 to 8 carbon atoms, which may be linear or branched, with the proviso that the group R of compound (IV) is different from the group Z of compound (II), in the presence of a transesterification catalyst.

Abstract: Unsaturated coconut and/or palm nut fatty alcohols having an iodine number in the range from 65 to 85, which essentially comprise unsaturated fatty alcohols and mixtures of saturated fatty alcohols of the formula (I): R1OH ??(I) in which R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched alkyl radical having 12 to 20 carbon atoms, obtainable by fractionating coconut and/or palm nut fatty acid methyl esters to obtain a fraction containing predominantly C16-C18 portions, fractionating the C16-C18 fatty acid methyl ester fraction into a predominantly saturated distillate and a predominantly unsaturated bottom product, and hydrogenating the bottom product with retention of the double bonds to give the corresponding alcohols; are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for the production of cellulose/plastic composites, characterized in that cellulose, more particularly wood, a plastic, more particularly polyvinyl chloride, a compatibilizer containing carboxylic anhydride groups, and a catalyst from the group of heteroaromatic compounds are combined, mixed together, preferably at a temperature in the range from 50° to 130° C., and the dry blend obtained is subsequently heated to a temperature above the melting temperature of the plastic, subjected to the desired shaping process, and allowed to cool.

Abstract: Reaction products of maleic anhydride and/or itaconic anhydride with one or more olefinically-unsaturated fatty compounds as compatibilizers for cellulose/plastic composites.

Abstract: Fuel compositions containing fuels and glycerol are disclosed. The addition of glycerol increases the combustion value of the fuels, and enables combustion to take place more uniformly and with less slag formation. The use of glycerol for improving the combustion value and combustion efficiency of liquid or solid fuels is thus also disclosed.

Abstract: Process for producing poly-?-olefins are described wherein the processes comprise: (a) providing a primary alcohol; and (b) polymerizing the primary alcohol in the presence of an acidic alumino layer silicate to form a poly-?-olefin. Water formed during the polymerization can be removed, optionally during the polymerization, and subsequent hydrogenation may be performed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of glycerol carbonate esters of the formula: in which R is hydrogen or an alkyl or alkenyl group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms, which may be linear or branched, wherein, a compound of the formula: in which Y is a group —O—CO-Z and Z is hydrogen or an alkyl or alkenyl group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms, which may be linear or branched, is reacted with dimethyl carbonate or diethyl carbonate, to form a compound CH3—O—CO-Z or CH3—CH2—O—CO-Z in the course of the transesterification reaction which is continuously removed from the reaction mixture.