Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for permanent shaping and dyeing carried out one after another with compositions providing improved and milder shaping and dyeing of hair, especially human hair. The inventors of the present invention have unexpectedly found out that when commonly used permanent shaping and dyeing compositions are mixed with another composition comprising predominantly carboxylic acids, the permanent shaping and dyeing effects of the compositions are improved, homogeneous permanent shaping and dyeing of hair fibers is achieved and natural cosmetic properties of hair are maintained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for semi-permanent straightening and permanent shaping hair, especially human hair, for improved and milder semi-permanent straightening and permanent shaping. It is found out that when commonly used permanent shaping reducing composition is mixed with another composition comprising predominantly carboxylic acids, the permanent shaping effect of the composition is improved, homogeneous shaping of hair fibers is achieved and natural cosmetic properties of hair is maintained and hair may be semi-permanently straightened before such process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair dyeing process for improved and milder dyeing of hair, especially human hair. The ready-to-use dyeing composition comprises carboxylic acids in addition to dyeing agents and oxidizing agents in order to improve dyeing efficiency with less loss of natural hair properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating hair, especially human hair, wherein the hair is bleached and dyed in a subsequent order with compositions providing improved and milder bleaching and dyeing of hair. The inventors of the present invention have unexpectedly found out that when commonly used bleaching compositions and oxidative dyeing compositions are mixed with another composition comprising predominantly carboxylic acids, the bleaching and dyeing effects of the compositions are improved, homogeneous bleaching and dyeing of hair fibers is achieved and natural cosmetic properties of hair is maintained.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair straightening composition with improved ease of use and reduced smoke development during the application of a straightening iron. The composition comprises at least one carboxylic acid of the formula (I) in combination with at least one polymeric thickening agent selected from non-ionic, anionic, cationic and amphoteric polymers having a viscosity of at least 500 mPa-s measured at a polymer concentration of 1% by weight, in water and at 20° C. with a Brookfield viscometer: R—CO—COOH ??Formula (I) In further aspects, the present invention concerns a process for semi-permanent straightening of the hair, utilizing said composition, the use of the composition for straightening hair, and a kit comprising the composition and a straightening iron.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for permanent shaping and dyeing carried out one after another with compositions providing improved and milder shaping and dyeing of hair, especially human hair. The inventors of the present invention have unexpectedly found out that when commonly used permanent shaping and dyeing compositions are mixed with another composition comprising predominantly carboxylic acids, the permanent shaping and dyeing effects of the compositions are improved, homogeneous permanent shaping and dyeing of hair fibers is achieved and natural cosmetic properties of hair are maintained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair dyeing process for improved and milder dyeing of hair, especially human hair. The ready-to-use dyeing composition comprises carboxylic acids in addition to dyeing agents and oxidizing agents in order to improve dyeing efficiency with less loss of natural hair properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating hair, especially human hair, wherein the hair is bleached and dyed in a subsequent order with compositions providing improved and milder bleaching and dyeing of hair. The inventors of the present invention have unexpectedly found out that when commonly used bleaching compositions and oxidative dyeing compositions are mixed with another composition comprising predominantly carboxylic acids, the bleaching and dyeing effects of the compositions are improved, homogeneous bleaching and dyeing of hair fibers is achieved and natural cosmetic properties of hair is maintained.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair straightening composition with improved ease of use and reduced smoke development during the application of a straightening iron. The composition comprises at least one carboxylic acid of the formula (I) in combination with at least one polymeric thickening agent selected from non-ionic, anionic, cationic and amphoteric polymers having a viscosity of at least 500 mPa-s measured at a polymer concentration of 1% by weight, in water and at 20° C. with a Brookfield viscometer: R—CO—COOH Formula (I) In further aspects, the present invention concerns a process for semi-permanent straightening of the hair, utilizing said composition, the use of the composition for straightening hair, and a kit comprising the composition and a straightening iron.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair straightening composition with improved ease of use and reduced smoke development during the application of a straightening iron. The composition comprises at least one carboxylic acid of the formula (I) in combination with at least one polymeric thickening agent selected from non-ionic, anionic, cationic and amphoteric polymers having a viscosity of at least 500 mPa-s measured at a polymer concentration of 1% by weight, in water and at 20° C. with a Brookfield viscometer: R—CO—COOH Formula (I) In further aspects, the present invention concerns a process for semi-permanent straightening of the hair, utilizing said composition, the use of the composition for straightening hair, and a kit comprising the composition and a straightening iron.

Abstract: An aqueous liposome system comprises at least one phospholipid, a non-phospholipidic substance which is a bile acid or derivative thereof, and, optionally, a non-toxic organic solvent. The mass ratio of phospholipid to the non-phospholidic substance is in the range between 1:0.001 and 1:0.1. The diameter of the liposomes formed in this liposome system is in the range between 35 and 90 nm. The liposome system is stable over large periods of time, e.g., several months or years, and is highly transparent. The liposomes may be loaded with a pharmaceutically active ingredient.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical, orally applicable composition is disclosed, whereby the composition contains at least one antacid active substance as well as more than 45% by weight of a sugar and/or sugar alcohol and between 12% and 35% by weight of water. The composition has a liquid or a semisolid consistency and is substantially free of preservatives.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical, orally applicable composition is described, whereby the solid composition contains at least one antacid active ingredient and/or at least one H.sub.2 -antagonist, at least one disintegrant, as well as at least one usual pharmaceutical additional ingredient. Furthermore said composition contains at least one ingredient that accelerates the decomposition of said composition in the mouth or in a liquid, whereby said ingredient is a water-soluble amino acid, a water-soluble amino acid derivative and/or a water-soluble amino acid salt.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical, orally applicable composition is described, whereby the solid composition contains at least one active ingredient, at least one disintegrant, as well as at least one usual pharmaceutical additional ingredient. Furthermore said composition contains at least one ingredient that accelerates the decomposition of said composition in the mouth or in a liquid, whereby said ingredient is a water-soluble amino acid, a water-soluble amino acid derivative and/or a water-soluble amino acid salt.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical, oral composition of a liquid to semisolid consistency is disclosed, wherein the composition, substantially free of preservatives, contains at least one antacid active substance as well as more than 45% by weight, a sugar and/or sugar alcohol, relative to the ready-to-use composition, and up to 40% by weight, a pharmaceutically harmless solvent, relative to the ready-to-use composition.

Abstract: An aqueous liposome system which contains at least one phospholipid and selectively a non-toxic organic solvent. In addition to the at least one phospholipid the liposome system contains at least one phospholipidic charge carrier.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising as active principle, docetaxel or a taxoid derived from docetaxel, one or more unsaturated phospholipids and a small amount of one or more negative phospholipids, allow the active principle to be formulated in high concentration and are suitable for administration by injection.

Abstract: An electrical circuit module in which structural elements of the circuit module are foamed or cast over with synthetic resin. At least one component is located in the interior of the resin and has an actuating shaft allowing adjustment of the component. An extension shaft that is rotationally symmetrical and has a driver is coupled to the actuating shaft. The extension shaft has a rotation-symmetrical bead and is embedded in the synthetic resin in a positive-fitting manner. The extension shaft also has an adjustment and protruding to the outside of the resin, and a surface which forms a separation layer toward the resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to apparatus for the heat treatment of fine-grained material using a calcination zone which is arranged between a preheating zone and a final combustion zone, and after passing through the calcination zone a proportion of the material is introduced into exhaust air from the cooling zone and delivered therewith back to the calcination zone for the purpose of recirculation. In this way a good burn-out of the fuel used in the calcination zone and a high degree of deacidification of the material are achieved.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus and to a method for the heat treatment of fine-grained material using a multi-stage cyclone preheater and a combustion chamber supplied with tertiary air from the cooler, in which the branched part of the tertiary air pipe extends upwards and the material discharged from the second-lowest stage of the cyclone preheater is introduced into one branch pipe at a point which lies lower than the point at which this branch pipe is connected to the combustion chamber. In this way good dispersal of the material which is delivered pneumatically to the combusion chamber and excellent combustion conditions are achieved at the same time as a considerable reduction in the overall height of the entire cyclone preheater.