Abstract: Disclosed are hydrogel composition, method for preparing the same and use thereof. The hydrogel composition comprises a guar gum derivative which is crosslinked, a mint-based component, water, and optionally, an amphiphilic core-shell nanoparticle having a hydrophobic core and a hydrophilic shell, wherein the amount of the mint-based component is in the range of 1-6 wt % and the amount of the water is in the range of 65-95 wt %, based on the total weight of the hydrogel composition. The hydrogel composition is safe and can provide symptomatic relief for patients with symptoms such as severe and intractable pruritus associated with hypertrophic scars. The symptomatic relief effect of the hydrogel composition is reproducible, and is independent of the etiology of the burn trauma, extent of the scarring and duration of the scar formation, while tachyphylaxis is not observed. Also disclosed is a medical device comprising the hydrogel composition.

Abstract: In a gel-like mass having natural or synthetic polymers, preferably polygalactomannans, at least one cross-linking agent and further ingredients, according to this invention that the at least one cross-linking agent is of amphiphilic core-shell nanoparticles. This invention further refers to a method for producing a gel-like mass, a composition for producing a gel-like mass comprising natural or synthetic polymers, preferably polygalactomannans and amphiphilic core-shell nanoparticles and the use of a gel-like mass as drug delivery system for topical medication.

Abstract: In a gel-like mass having natural or synthetic polymers, preferably polygalactomannans, at least one cross-linking agent and further ingredients, according to this invention that the at least one cross-linking agent is of amphiphilic core-shell nanoparticles. This invention further refers to a method for producing a gel-like mass, a composition for producing a gel-like mass comprising natural or synthetic polymers, preferably polygalactomannans and amphiphilic core-shell nanoparticles and the use of a gel-like mass as drug delivery system for topical medication.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, with an eye swab for cleaning eyes of vertebrate animals, for example dog's eyes, is provided. The eye swab consists of a gel-like putty, wherein the gel-like putty is held together from a reversibly bonded, three-dimensional network formed of at least one natural or synthetic polymer, at least one cross-linking agent and glycerol.

Abstract: A manual device for cleaning surfaces that can be operated with one hand has an integrated spraying unit, a reservoir for a cleaning fluid that can be sprayed using the spraying device, and a cleaning element that is suitable for wiping the surfaces to be cleaned. The manual device has a pen-like or flat rectangular shape, and the cleaning element is a hydrophilic microfibre cloth (4), comprising a flat cleaning surface, which is connected to the manual device and arranged longitudinally thereupon. The manual device is also advantageously multi-functional and has, in addition to its cleaning function, at least one additional function in the form of a pen tip (5) for operating temperature-sensitive display devices and/or a laser diode (6) for use as a laser pointer.

Abstract: A means consisting of a first and a second kneadable and shapeable compound to be used separately is proposed for cleaning interdental toothbrushes. The two compounds have the same basic composition, namely comprising hydroxypropylated polygalactomanan and 75% by weight to 97% by weight bound water and a liquid antiseptic solvent component, wherein the first kneadable and shapeable compound contains primarily active ingredients with a sterilizing effect, while the second kneadable and shapeable compound contains active ingredients for dental care having disinfectant and antiseptic properties. The first kneadable and shapeable compound serves to clean the interdental toothbrush and picks up the solid particles adhering to the toothbrush. It also serves to sterilize the interdental toothbrush while the second kneadable and shapeable compound contains mainly antiseptic means, such that the active ingredients are dispensed to the interdental toothbrush before its use and/or reuse.

Abstract: A means is suggested for cleaning domestic animal paws, by means of which solid particles can be removed from the domestic animal paws. This consists of a highly viscous modelling mass with a viscosity of 50 000-150 000 mPa·s, preferably of 80-120 mPa·s. This compound is formed from natural polygalactomannans and also 75-95% by weight of bound water and contains a disinfecting solution from the group of saturated monovalent alcohols. Preferably, the compound additionally contains lubricating, anti-inflammatory, disinfecting, antiseptic and regenerative agents. The compound is created such that contaminations can be kneaded into the compound by means of a few kneading movements. For use, the compound (3) is introduced into a container (1) which has a flat recess for accommodating the domestic animal paw cleaning means. The compound is protected from drying out by means of a lid (4), preferably made of a soft plastic, which covers the recess in a positive-fitting manner.

Abstract: A malleable compound according to the invention for use as a disinfectant comprises water, 25 to 40% by weight of a solvent component comprising low-molecular, water-miscible alcohols, 1 to 10% by weight of an active bactericidal component, 3 to 6% by weight hydroxypropylated polygalactomannan with an etherification level of between 0.3 and 1.5 and 0.1 to 0.5% by weight boracic acid or an equivalent amount of boron ions.

Abstract: A malleable compound according to the invention for use as a disinfectant comprises water, 25 to 40% by weight of a solvent component comprising low-molecular, water-miscible alcohols, 1 to 10% by weight of an active bactericidal component, 3 to 6% by weight hydroxypropylated polygalactomannan with an etherification level of between 0.3 and 1.5 and 0.1 to 0.5% by weight boracic acid or an equivalent amount of boron ions.

Abstract: To clean the inside of shoes, a means is proposed in the form of a highly viscous modelling material, consisting of native guar and 75% to 95% by weight combined water and disinfectant with a liquid antiseptic action and aluminium chloride-containing cleaning agents, as well as antimicrobial and anti-fungicidal agents, wherein the consistency is such that the agent is able to adapt to the inside and the inner and outer surfaces of open and closed-toe shoes under the effect of gravity.

Abstract: The invention relates to an agent for removing solid particles form surfaces, containing polymers, surfactants and other constituents. The above-mentioned polymers are naturally polygalactomanans. The agent exists in the form of a gel and runs together or can be mixed together so that the contaminated particles are embedded in the material and new surfaces are formed for receiving other contaminated particles. The invention also relates to the use of agents such as gel cleaners, cold cleaners, neutral cleaners, textile cleaners, disinfectives and/or technical cleaners.

Abstract: The invention relates to an agent for removing solid particles form surfaces, containing polymers, surfactants and other constituents. The above-mentioned polymers are naturally polygalactomanans. The agent exists in the form of a gel and runs together or can be mixed together so that the contaminated particles are embedded in the material and new surfaces are formed for receiving other contaminated particles. The invention also relates to the use of agents such as gel cleaners, cold cleaners, neutral cleaners, textile cleaners, disinfectives and/or technical cleaners.

Abstract: A single inflatable ring-shaped body that can be drawn together and secured at the chest by a closure mechanism so as to form a neck loop and a back loop. The inflatable body can be subdivided into several air compartments, each of which can be inflated using an inflation nozzle.