Abstract: The invention relates to the use of nanoscalar, cationic compounds with particle diameters of between 10 and 300 nm for producing cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations.

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: The invention relates to the use of nanoscale polymers having a particle diameter ranging from 10-500 nm in the production of surface active preparations.

Abstract: A process for treating washed hair to provide hair with improved combability, comprising contacting hair with a water based composition comprising 0.1-3% by weight of a zwitterionic polymer; 0.01-10% by weight of an alkylpolyglycoside; 0.5-20% by weight of a fatty alcohol and the balance water.

Abstract: Hair-colorant compositions containing (a) from 0.2 to 25% by weight of an alkoxylated carboxylic acid ester; (b) from 0.5 to 25% by weight of a fatty acid partial glyceride; and (c) from 0.1 to 15% by weight of a hair dye; wherein all percentages by weight are based on the total composition, are disclosed. Methods of reducing cloudiness in hair-colorant compositions by combining a hair dye and a mixture of an alkoxylated carboxylic acid ester and a fatty acid partial glyceride are also disclosed.

Abstract: An aqueous cosmetic phase-inversion temperature emulsion containing: (a) a wax ester; (b) a triglyceride; (c) a partial glyceride; and (d) a fatty alcohol polyglycol ether.

Abstract: The invention relates to nanoscale active anti-dandruff ingredients having a particle diameter ranging from 10-500 nm in the production of hair-cosmetic preparations.

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: A process for making neutral sugar surfactant granules involving: (a) providing a water-containing alkaline sugar surfactant selected from the group consisting of an alkyl oligoglycoside, an alkenyl oligoglycoside, a fatty acid-N-alkyl polyhydroxyalkylamide, and mixtures thereof; (b) providing a thin-layer evaporator or dryer having rotating internals; (c) neutralizing the water-containing alkaline sugar surfactant to a pH of from 6.8 to 7.5 to form a neutralized water-containing sugar surfactant; (d) introducing the neutralized water-containing alkaline sugar surfactant into the thin-layer evaporator or dryer; and (e) drying the water-containing alkaline sugar surfactant in the thin-layer evaporator or dryer until it has a residual water content below 2% by weight.

Abstract: Compositions having refatting properties for use in and as cosmetic preparations wherein the compositions contain (a) monoglyceride (ether) sulfates, and (b) fatty acid partial glycerides; and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: A soap composition containing: (a) from 1 to 60% by weight of a fatty acid polyglycol ester sulfate; (b) from 10 to 35% by weight of a fatty acid salt; and (c) remainder, to 100%, water, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: Highly foaming detergent mixtures comprising: (a) at least one fatty acid polyglycol ester sulfate of the general formula (I): R1COO(AO)xSO3X  (I) wherein R1CO represents an acyl group and R1 is selected from the group consisting of linear, branched, saturated and unsaturated chains having from about 6 to about 22 carbon atoms, x is an integer having a value of from 1 to 3, each AO independently represents a CH2CH2O, CH2CH(CH3)O or CH(CH3)CH2O group, and X is selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, ammonium, an alkylammonium, an alkanolammonium or a glucammonium; and (b) at least one additional surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionics, nonionics, cationics, amphoterics and zwitterionics are disclosed. The disclosed detergent mixtures exhibit advantageous foaming performance and a high level of foam stability even in the presence of hard water and/or oil.

Abstract: A water-based composition for treating hair wherein the composition contains(a) a polymer selected from cationic, amphoteric, zwitterionic and nonionic polymers,(b) an alkyl polglycoside corresponding to formula (I):RO--(Z).sub.x (I)in whichR is an alkyl radical containing 6 to 22 carbon atoms,Z is a mono- or oligosaccharide,x is a number of 1.1 to 5,or adducts thereof with 1 to 10 moles of ethylene oxide or propylene oxide, and(c) a fatty alcohol.

Abstract: The invention relates to new syndet soaps which contain alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycosides as surfactant component and starch as builder. The products are distinguished by a particularly rich and creamy foam and by an optimized feeling on the skin.

Abstract: Pumpable water-containing surfactant concentrates with a solids content of 30 to 60% by weight containing(a) alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycosides and(b) amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactantsin a ratio by weight of 10:90 to 90:10, based on the solids content; processes for their preparation and their use in the production of surface-active formulations.

Abstract: Pumpable water-containing surfactant concentrates containing alkyl glycosides, sulfosuccinates and amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactants, and to their use for the production of surface-active formulations.

Abstract: A cationic sugar surfactant made by a process involving: (a) reacting an alkyl or alkenyl oligoglycoside of the formula (I):R.sup.1 O--?G!.sub.p (I)wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl or an alkenyl radical having from 4 to 22 carbon atoms, G is sugar unit having 5 or 6 carbon atoms and p is a number from 1 to 10, with either a chloroacetic acid, chloroacetic anhydride or chloroacetic acid methyl ester; and (b) reacting the product from step (a) with a tertiary amine of the formula (II): ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is an alkyl or alkenyl radical having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Foaming emulsions comprising:(A) oily mixture comprising fatty alcohols polyglycol ethers, Guerbet alcohols, and fatty acid esters selected from the group consisting of:(a) a fatty ester of formula III,R.sup.2 CO--OR.sup.3 (III)wherein R.sup.2 CO is an aliphatic acyl radical containing 6 to 22 carbon atoms and 0, 1, 2 or 3 double bonds and R.sup.3 is a linear or branched alkyl radical containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and(b) a polyol partial ester of glycerol, oligoglycerol or oligoglycerol polyglycol ether with fatty acids containing 12 to 22 carbon atoms; dialkyl ethers and paraffin hydrocarbons,(B) fatty alcohol sulphates and/or fatty alcohol polyglycol ether sulphates,(C) an anionic polymer,(D) an alkyl oligoglycosides,(E) a cationic surfactant or polymers,(F) an electrolytic salt, and(G) water.These emulsions have a cosmetically elegant appearance and are suitable for example for producing two-in-one shower baths.

Abstract: Described are acidic hair care agents containing quaternary fatty acid trialkanolamine ester salts of formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 CO is a linear or branched aliphatic acylradical containing 6 to 22 carbon atoms and 0 or 1 double bond, {Z} is an ethylene, propylene or isopropylene group and X is chloride, bromide, sulfate, methosulfate or phosphate. Such agents improve hair combability, have antistatic properties, arc easy to rinse out, impart an agreeable feel and have very little polluting action.

Abstract: A process for the production of a mixture of substantially odorless fatty alcohol ethersulfate salts corresponding to formula (I):R.sup.1 --(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.n --O--SO.sub.3 X (I)in whichR.sup.1 is an alkyl radical containing from 6 to 18 carbon atoms,n is a number of from 1 to 10, andX is an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium, or alkanolammonium ion,comprising the steps ofA) ethoxylating a fatty alcohol mixture in which the content of components having a boiling point below 235.degree. C. is not more than 0.5% by weight, based on the weight of the fatty alcohol mixture;B) sulfating the fatty alcohol ethoxylate mixture from step A; andC) neutralizing the sulfated fatty alcohol ethoxylate mixture from step B to form said mixture of substantially odorless fatty alcohol ethersulfate salts.