Abstract: Processes for producing conjugated linoleic acid are described which comprise: (a) isomerizing a linoleic acid lower alkyl ester in the presence of an alkali metal alcoholate to form a conjugated linoleic acid lower alkyl ester; (b) saponifying the conjugated linoleic acid lower alkyl ester in the presence of an aqueous lye to form a saponification product; and (c) neutralizing the saponification product with phosphoric acid.

Abstract: Fatty acid esters of which the fatty acid constituents are fatty acids containing a total of 12 to 22 carbon atoms and of which the alcohol constituents are saturated and/or mono- or polyolefinically unsaturated monoalcohols containing a total of 1 to 22 carbon atoms, with the additional proviso that the fatty acid constituents of the esters contain saturated and/or mono- or polyolefinically unsaturated fatty acids and have a branched structure, isostearic acid being excluded as the fatty acid constituent of the esters, are suitable as solvents for printing inks.

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: Fatty (meth)acrylates having a %-EpO content of below 0.6, which are reaction products of epoxidized compounds selected from the group consisting of epoxidized fatty acid esters, epoxidized triglycerides and mixtures thereof, and acids selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid and mixtures thereof, wherein the %-EpO content of the epoxidized compound is above 6.4, wherein the epoxidized compound is an epoxidation product of fatty acid moieties having one or more carbon-carbon double bonds, wherein less than 20 mole % of the fatty acid moieties contain three or more carbon-carbon double bonds, and wherein greater than 60 mole % of the fatty acid moieties contain two carbon-carbon double bonds are useful as pigment dispersants. Pigment dispersant concentrates, aqueous pigment dispersions and methods of dispersing pigments with the fatty (meth)acrylates are described.

Abstract: A cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical composition containing: (a) a polycarbonate having a molecular weight of from about 300 to 100,000; (b) optionally, an oil component; (c) optionally, an emulsifier; and (d) optionally, water.

Abstract: Unsaturated palm oil fatty alcohols with an iodine number in the range from 65 to 85, which contain substantially 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 14 to 20 carbon atoms, are obtained by (a) fractionating palm oil fatty acid methyl esters into a mainly saturated C16-distillate and a mainly unsaturated C16/18-bottom product; and (b) hydrogenating the bottom product with retention of the double bonds to give the corresponding alcohols.

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 sterol and/or stanol esters of ethercarboxylic acids corresponding to general formula (I):R(OAlk)nOCH2COOH, in which R is a C1-50 alkyl, alkenyl and/or alkylphenyl group derived from an alcohol, OAlk stands for ring-opened ethylene oxide, propylene oxide and/or butylene oxide units and n is a number of 0 to 100, and to a process for making said sterols and stanols. The inventive sterols and stanols have a number of uses, including as steroid precursors, as emulsifiers and as a hypocholesterolaemic active component of foods.

Abstract: Processes for preparing conjugated fatty acid products are described wherein (a) a composition which comprises a fatty acid ester having at least two unconjugated, carbon-carbon double bonds is provided; (b) the fatty acid ester is conjugated in the presence of a water-free base; (c) phosphoric acid is added to the conjugated fatty acid ester such that phosphate salts are precipitated; and (d) the precipitated phosphate salts are removed.

Abstract: Processes for preparing conjugated linoleic acid triglycerides are described which comprise: (a) providing a conjugated linoleic acid alkyl ester, wherein the alkyl group is linear or branched and has from 1 to 5 carbon atoms; and (b) subjecting conjugated linoleic acid alkyl ester to transesterification with triacetin to provide a conjugated linoleic acid triglyceride.

Abstract: Processes for producing conjugated linoleic acid are described which comprise: (a) isomerizing a linoleic acid lower alkyl ester in the presence of an alkali metal alcoholate to form a conjugated linoleic acid lower alkyl ester; (b) saponifying the conjugated linoleic acid lower alkyl ester in the presence of an aqueous lye to form a saponification product; and (c) neutralizing the saponification product with phosphoric acid.

Abstract: Compositions comprising at least one conjugated linoleyl alcohol component selected from the group consisting of cis- and trans-isomers of 6,8-octadecadienol, 7,9-octadecadienol, 8,10-octadecadienol, 9, 11-octadecadienol, 10,12-octadecadienol and 11,13-octadecadienol are described along with their use in oral and topical applications for humans and animals.

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: Processes for preparing conjugated linoleic acid triglycerides are described which comprise: (a) providing a conjugated linoleic acid alkyl ester, wherein the alkyl group is linear or branched and has from 1 to 5 carbon atoms; and (b) subjecting conjugated linoleic acid alkyl ester to transesterification with triacetin to provide a conjugated linoleic acid triglyceride.

Abstract: Fatty acid esters of which the fatty acid constituents are saturated and/or mono- or polyolefinically unsaturated fatty acids containing a total of 12 to 22 carbon atoms and of which the alcohol constituents are saturated and/or mono- or polyolefinically unsaturated monoalcohols containing a total of 1 to 22 carbon atoms, with the additional proviso that the fatty acid constituents of the esters contain an alicyclic group which may optionally be substituted by an aliphatic group, are suitable as solvents for printing inks.

Abstract: Compositions containing esters based on linear fatty acids, esters based on branched fatty acids, esters based on fatty acids containing alicyclic structural elements and esters based on fatty acids containing aromatic structural elements are suitable as solvents for printing inks.

Abstract: The invention relates to new sun protection compositions with improved water resistance which are distinguished by the fact that they have an effective content of diol dimer fatty acid esters and, more particularly, dimer diol dimer fatty acid esters.

Abstract: Fatty acid esters of which the fatty acid constituents are fatty acids containing a total of 12 to 22 carbon atoms and of which the alcohol constituents are saturated and/or mono- or polyolefinically unsaturated monoalcohols containing a total of 1 to 22 carbon atoms, with the additional proviso that the fatty acid constituents of the esters contain saturated and/or mono- or polyolefinically unsaturated fatty acids and have a branched structure, isostearic acid being excluded as the fatty acid constituent of the esters, are suitable as solvents for printing inks.

Abstract: Fatty acid esters of which the fatty acid constituents are saturated and/or mono- or polyolefinically unsaturated fatty acids containing a total of 12 to 22 carbon atoms and of which the alcohol constituents are saturated and/or mono- or polyolefinically unsaturated monoalcohols containing a total of 1 to 22 carbon atoms, with the additional proviso that the fatty acid constituents of the esters contain an aryl group which may optionally be substituted by an aliphatic group, are suitable as solvents for printing inks.

Abstract: A cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical composition containing: (a) a polycarbonate having a molecular weight of from about 300 to 100,000; (b) optionally, an oil component; (c) optionally, an emulsifier; and (d) optionally, water.