Abstract: A process is provided for the production of linear saturated alkanes from one or more primary alcohols, wherein the carbon chain of the one or more primary alcohols has one carbon atom more than the alkane, including conducting reductive dehydroxymethylation of one or more primary fatty alcohols containing 8 to 24 carbon atoms, at a temperature ranging from 100 to 300° C. and pressures from 1 to 250 bar in the presence of hydrogen and a catalyst, and removing water formed during the reaction.

Abstract: What are described are textile treatment compositions comprising hydroxylated lecithin, at least one dispersant, preferably an alkyl(oligo)glycoside, at least one wax and water, and optionally further assistants and additives.

Abstract: A process for finishing textiles with oil components is provided, and includes preparing an aqueous oil-in-water emulsion of one or more oil components using one or more alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal soaps of one or more C6-24 fatty acids as emulsifiers; introducing a textile into the aqueous oil-in-water emulsion; and reducing the pH of the aqueous oil-in-water emulsion by adding an acid.

Abstract: Provided are the application of waxes, preferably in the form of aqueous wax dispersions comprising a dispersing agent (a) and a wax component (b) and optionally additional auxiliary and additive materials (c). The mechanical properties of textile fibers treated with these aqueous wax dispersion compositions are improved. In particular, the tear resistance of the textile fibers are improved.

Abstract: A process for finishing textiles with skin-care oils including spraying, onto a textile, an aqueous emulsion with a Brookfield viscosity below 200 mPas at 20° C., including (a) water; (b) one or more skin-care oils; and (c) one or more emulsifiers is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of aqueous emulsions and/or dispersions in the form of foam for the reloading of textiles. These aqueous emulsions and/or dispersions contain (a) 0-25% by weight of one or several skin-protecting oils, (b) 0-25% by weight of microcapsules loaded with active ingredients, (c) 0-20% by weight of one or several emulsifiers, (d) 0.1-25% by weight of one or several foam-producing agents, (e) 0-10% by weight of one or several foam stabilizers, and (f) the remainder at 100% by weight of water, with the condition that at least one of the components (a) or (b) must be present in a quantity of more than 0% by weight, and the further condition that the foam must fulfill the following conditions: the foam density is in the range of 50 to 300 g/l and the foam disintegration time is in the range of 2 to 30 min.

Abstract: A process for finishing textiles with oil components is provided, and includes preparing an aqueous oil-in-water emulsion of one or more oil components using one or more alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal soaps of one or more C6-24 fatty acids as emulsifiers; introducing a textile into the aqueous oil-in-water emulsion; and reducing the pH of the aqueous oil-in-water emulsion by adding an acid.

Abstract: A process for removing odors from hydrocarbons is disclosed. Odor-free hydrocarbons obtained by the process are described, which hydrocarbons are particularly suitable for use in cosmetic applications. Cosmetic formulations which contain the odor-free hydrocarbons are also described.

Abstract: A process for finishing textiles with skin-care oils including spraying, onto a textile, an aqueous emulsion with a Brookfield viscosity below 200 mPas at 20° C., including (a) water; (b) one or more skin-care oils; and (c) one or more emulsifiers is provided.

Abstract: A process is provided for the production of linear saturated alkanes from one or more primary alcohols, wherein the carbon chain of the one or more primary alcohols has one carbon atom more than the alkane, including conducting reductive dehydroxymethylation of one or more primary fatty alcohols containing 8 to 24 carbon atoms, at a temperature ranging from 100 to 300° C. and pressures from 1 to 250 bar in the presence of hydrogen and a catalyst, and removing water formed during the reaction.

Abstract: An aqueous microcapsule dispersion, including water; microcapsules charged with one or more ingredients or active components; and one or more polymeric dispersants, where the polymers are homopolymers or copolymers, and the polymers comprise at least five monomer units is provided. A method for finishing textiles, including applying, to a textile, an aqueous microcapsule dispersion comprising: water; microcapsules charged with one or more ingredients or active components; and one or more polymeric dispersants, where the polymers are homopolymers or copolymers, and the polymers comprise at least five monomer units is also provided.