Abstract: Translucent soap compositions comprising soap base and a translucency-enhancing amount of benzoate ester are disclosed. The benzoate ester has the general structure: where R is a C12-C15 Alkyl, an alkyl group of C8 to C20, or a phenylethyl group. The translucent soap composition may further comprise a surfactant, namely, nonoxynol-10 carboxylic acid. Also disclosed is a method of making translucent soap compositions and a method of improving the translucency of opaque, translucent and transparent soap base.

Abstract: Translucent soap compositions comprising soap base and a translucency-enhancing amount of benzoate ester are disclosed.

Abstract: A lubricant seal is provided for use in the lubrication of rotating or reciprocating members which are subject to very severe ambient conditions, such as the stems of inlet or exhaust valves of internal combustion engines. The lubricant seal comprises a tubular member of elastomeric material having a first portion surrounding the movable member and a second portion that fits tightly on a bushing guiding the movable member. The first and second portions are connected by a flexible bellows element which compensates any misalignment between the movable member and the bushing. A metering ring made of a self-lubricating material is anchored in the first portion of the tubular member and has a bore closely fitting the periphery of the movable member.