Abstract: Microbicidal preparations containing a) at least one 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one or its derivatives; b) at least one 2-mercaptopyridine N-oxide, or its salts and derivatives; c) at least one aromatic alcohol; and d) at least one alkalinizing agent, or a preparation prepared by mixing components a) to d), and having a pH of at least 11, are provided. The microbicidal preparations are clear and storage-stable, and are suitable for use as preservatives.

Abstract: A camera for capturing video images in a series of frames includes an image sensor having an array of pixels. Each pixel receives an image and accumulates an electrical charge representative of the image during a frame. The camera also includes a pixel processor to sample a pixel output for each of the pixels of the image sensor during an intermediate portion of the frame to produce a signal representative of the image.

Abstract: A composition which includes a) ferulic acid ethyl ester and b) one, two or more aryl alkanols. The combination of components a) and b) has an antimicrobial effect on products such as cosmetics.

Abstract: A process of producing a partially hardened metallic formed part comprises: heating a semi-finished product of hardenable hot-formable steel sheet to a hardening temperature; hot-forming the heated semi-finished product in a combined hot-forming cutting device into a three-dimensional formed part; cutting the formed part in the combined hot-forming cutting device; pressure-hardening the formed part in the hot-forming cutting device into a hardened formed part such that a first partial region is hardened by rapid cooling and that a second partial region of the formed part is heat-treated so as to comprise a greater ductility and a lower strength than the first partial region, wherein the operation of cutting the formed part takes place at least in one of the first and second partial region,. A combined hot-forming cutting device can be used to produce a metallic formed part.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions containing (i) at least one zinc compound selected from zinc salt and zinc oxide; (ii) at least one glycerine monoalkyl ether, R—O—CH2—CHOH—CH2O, wherein R is a branched or unbranched C1-C24 alkyl group that can be substituted with one or more hydroxy and/or C1-C4 alkoxy group(s) and/or the alkyl chain can be interrupted by up to four oxygen atoms; (iii) at least one antioxidant; and optionally (iv) one or more alkanediols; the weight ratio of (ii) to (iii) is at least 10:1. The compositions are used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals and have broad anti-microbial activity, in particular against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, at active contents of only about 3 wt. %.

Abstract: The invention concerns a security element for a security document comprising a structure layer and diffractive first and second relief structures, wherein the relief structures viewed parallel to the plane of the structure layer are arranged in different planes of the security element, wherein the first relief structure adjoins a partial first reflection layer and the second relief structure adjoins a partial second reflection layer, and wherein—if the first reflection layer is towards a viewer—a second item of information generated by the second relief structure is at least partially concealed and—if the second reflection layer is towards the viewer—a first item of information generated by the first relief structure is at least partially concealed, and processes for the production of such security elements and security documents formed therewith.

Abstract: A liquid concentrate which includes: a) from 20 to 70% by weight of 3-phenylpropan-1-ol, b) from 10 to 50% by weight of 1,2-octanediol, c) from 15 to 60% by weight of 1,3-propanediol, and d) where necessary up to 2000 ppm of one or more antioxidants; and a composition for topical application, including such liquid concentrate.

Abstract: A camera for capturing video images in a series of frames includes an image sensor having an array of pixels. Each pixel receives an image and accumulates an electrical charge representative of the image during a frame. The camera also includes a pixel processor to sample a pixel output for each of the pixels of the image sensor during an intermediate portion of the frame to produce a signal representative of the image.

Abstract: Disclosed is an antimicrobial composition that includes a) one or more C3 to C5 alkane dioles-1,3, b) one or more aromatic alcohols and c) one or more C8 to C14 alkanols. A preferred component a) is propane diol-1,3. Preferred components b) are phenoxyethanol and phenethyl alcohol. A preferred component c) is undecanol-1. Optionally, an antioxidant c) is present, which is preferably Vitamin E. In a preferred embodiment the composition is a concentrate and is suitable for the antimicrobial finishing of dermatological, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: Method for reducing the formaldehyde emission of a composition containing a formal by adding urea, urea derivatives, amino acids, guanidine or guanidine derivatives.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a 1-alkyl glycerol ether of the formula (I) in which: (a) an alkyl glycidyl ether of the formula (II) in which R is an unbranched or branched C1- to C24-alkyl group, where the alkyl group may be substituted with one or more hydroxy and/or C1- to C4-alkoxy group(s) and/or the alkyl chain may be interrupted by up to four oxygen atoms, is added to: (x) a carboxylic acid having 1-10 carbon atoms; (y) an ester of a carboxylic acid having 1-10 carbon atoms; and/or (z) an anhydride of a carboxylic acid having 1-10 carbon atoms. The low-water reaction mixture containing a catalytic amount of a strong acid is reacted at a temperature of more than 40° C. to give an acylated alkyl glycerol ether; and (b) the acylated alkyl glycerol ether is reacted in order to obtain the alkyl glycerol ether of the formula (I).

Abstract: A stabilizer composition having (a) one or more 1- or 2-(C1- to C24-alkyl) glycerol ethers (glycerol monoalkyl ethers) and (b) a mixture of at least two different aromatic alcohols (b1, b2) chosen from the groups of i) aryloxyalkanols, ii) arylalkanols and iii) oligoalkanol aryl ethers, where the two different aromatic alcohols belong to different groups i), ii) and iii).

Abstract: Cooling lubricant (concentrate or solution) comprising a cooling lubricant base based on mineral and/or synthetic oil and preservative comprising (a) one or more 1- or 2-(C3 to C24 alkyl)glyceryl ethers.

Abstract: A method of preserving a cosmetic product by adding to the cosmetic product a concentrate, which may be in anhydrous form, which includes (a) 1-(2-ethylhexyl) glycerol ether, and (b) one or more aromatic alcohols, (a) and (b) having a weight ratio of (a)/(b) is less than or equal to 0.15.

Abstract: Method for reducing the formaldehyde emission of a composition containing a formal by adding urea, urea derivatives, amino acids, guanidine or guanidine derivatives.

Abstract: A preservative and a process for the preparation of a preservative with reduced formaldehyde emission which comprises: a) at least one formal; and b) at least one emission-reducing additive which is selected from urea, urea derivatives, amino acids, guanidine and guanidine derivatives, and wherein the preservative: (i) comprises no iodopropynyl compound; and (ii) no derivative of 1H-benzimidazol-2-carbamic acid.

Abstract: A method of preserving a cosmetic product by adding to the cosmetic product a concentrate, which may be in anhydrous form, which includes (a) 1-(2-ethylhexyl) glycerol ether, and (b) one or more aromatic alcohols, (a) and (b) having a weight ratio of (a)/(b) is less than or equal to 0.15.

Abstract: A liquid concentrate for preserving cosmetic products which includes a combination of carboxylic component being sodium benzoate and an alcohol component being a mixture of phenoxy ethanol and benzyl alcohol, in a water, where the combination is greater than 45% by weight of the liquid concentrate.

Abstract: Disinfectant which has activity towards mycobacteria and has (a) 1-(2-ethylhexyl} glycerol ether and (b) one or more aromatic alcohols group including aryloxyalkanols, ethers and arylalkanols.

Abstract: Methods for preserving technical products such as fuels and lubricants with a microbicidal composition. The composition is made up of at least one formaldehyde donor compound and at least one antioxidant. The antioxidant is either a gallic ester, a phenol derivative, a L-ascorbic acid, including salts and derivatives thereof, a tocopherol or one of its associated derivatives.