Abstract: The invention relates to a method for filling and evacuating a dispenser unit for paste-like, foam-form or liquid media. In the known methods, a storage container is evacuated via a suction pump, which otherwise serves for the delivery of the medium, after filling. The risk exists hereby that medium is drawn in. In order to make the drawing-off process more effective and more reliable, a method and a filling insert for a dispenser unit are proposed according to the invention, wherein at least one air duct is provided parallel to the suction pump. The evacuation takes place by the application of a pressure difference between storage container and the environment, which is just so great that air can in fact be drawn through the air duct but no viscous medium can be drawn.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for filling and evacuating a dispenser unit for paste-like, foam-form or liquid media. In the known methods, a storage container is evacuated via a suction pump, which otherwise serves for the delivery of the medium, after filling. The risk exists hereby that medium is drawn in. In order to make the drawing-off process more effective and more reliable, a method and a filling insert for a dispenser unit are proposed according to the invention, wherein at least one air duct is provided parallel to the suction pump. The evacuation takes place by the application of a pressure difference between storage container and the environment, which is just so great that air can in fact be drawn through the air duct but no viscous medium can be drawn.

Abstract: The invention relates to skin cleansers/hand cleaners, particularly coarse hand cleaners, containing at least 0.1 wt. % of at least one hydrophilic emollient having an HLB value of ?10. Said skin cleansers/ hand cleaners especially contain, relative to the entire composition of the cleanser/cleaner, a.) at least 0.1 wt. % of at least one hydrophilic emollient, preferably a polyol ester, b.) 2 to 40 wt. % of at least one surfactant selected from among the group comprising fatty alcohol ethoxylates, fatty alcohol ether sulfates, and salts of sulfated and/or sulfonated fatty acids, c.) 30 to 90 wt. % of water, d.) 0 to 30 wt. % of one or more cleaning promoters selected from among the group comprising polyols, polyether, polyphosphates, and phosphates, e.) 0 to 30 wt. % of one or more abrasive agents, f.) 0 to 1.0 wt. % of propoxylated fatty alcohols, g.) one or more optional viscosity-forming agents, h.) other optional cosmetic auxiliary agents, additives, and/or active substances, the total of components a.

Abstract: The invention relates to a silicone-free skin protection composition, in particular a composition to protect against cold, containing the components a.) at least one oil with a pour point in accordance with DIN ISO 30 16 of ??10° C., b.) at least one polyol c.) at least one emulsifier d.) optionally at least one wax, where the viscosity difference in the temperature interval from +4° C. to +50° C. of highest and lowest viscosity of the skin protection composition has a value in the range from 0 to ?20 000 mPas.

Abstract: The present invention covers zwitterionic, non-surface-active compounds in the form of carboxymethylated, short-chain dialkylaminoalkylamides and use thereof as therapeutic agent.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula and to the use thereof for controlling microorganisms are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing highly concentrated flowable and pumpable aqueous solutions of betaines by quaternization of compounds containing tertiary amine nitrogen with ?-halocarboxylic acids by known processes, wherein 0.1 to less than 3% by weight, preferably 0.1 to 1% by weight, based on the end product, of one or more micellar thickeners are added to the reaction mixture before or during the quaternization reaction.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and test-kits for rapidly detecting and/or quantifying a group of organism, cultivable or not cultivable, sharing the same enzymatic activity. In particular, the methods and kits can be used for example in the field of cosmetics, where the activities of (microbial) enzymes, which are responsible for malodor or dandruff, are detected as an indicator for the presence of particular groups of microorganisms. Furthermore, the effect on substances acting on the causative microbes can be determined rapidly, easily and at low cost.

Abstract: The invention provides liquid, cold-processable oil-in-water emulsifier systems comprising a liquid, PEG-free emulsifier base consisting of A) one or more polyol partial esters, Ba) one or more acid partial esters carrying neutralizable acid functions, or Bb) one or more acid partial esters carrying at least partially neutralized acid functions, and C) optionally, polar liquid solubility promoters.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing highly concentrated flowable and pumpable aqueous solutions of betaines by quaternization of compounds containing tertiary amine nitrogen with ?-halocarboxylic acids by known processes, wherein 0.1 to less than 3% by weight, preferably 0.1 to 1% by weight, based on the end product, of one or more micellar thickeners are added to the reaction mixture before or during the quaternization reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing highly concentrated flowable and pumpable aqueous solutions of betaines by quaternization of compounds containing tertiary amine nitrogen with ?-halocarboxylic acids by known processes, wherein 0.1 to less than 3% by weight, preferably 0.1 to 1% by weight, based on the end product, of one or more micellar thickeners are added to the reaction mixture before or during the quaternization reaction.

Abstract: Low-viscosity, finely divided oil-in-water emulsions with long-term stability, comprising an emulsifier combination of noncarbohydrate polyol partial esters of linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated fatty acids having 6 to 22 carbon atoms (emulsifier component A) and emulsifiers based on carbohydrate (emulsifier component B), one or more oils, and preservative are provided. Additionally, the present invention provides for the preparation of the emulsions from concentrates, the corresponding concentrates, and the use of the emulsions according to the invention for producing cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical preparations, in particular for producing impregnation emulsions for wet wipes.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for controlling microorganisms comprising an effective content of mixtures of fatty acid esters of a polyol and of short-chain monocarboxylic acids and/or salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyglycerol partial esters of polyricinoleic acid and polyfunctional carboxylic acids, obtainable by esterification of a a) polyglycerol mixture with b) at least one polyricinoleic acid and c) at least one di- and/or tricarboxylic acid and optionally d) at least one fatty acid having 6 to 22 carbon atoms by methods known per se, and to the use thereof for producing cosmetic or pharmaceutical emulsions or dispersions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing highly concentrated flowable and pumpable aqueous solutions of betaines by quaternization of compounds containing tertiary amine nitrogen with ?-halocarboxylic acids by known processes, wherein 0.1 to less than 3% by weight, preferably 0.1 to 1% by weight, based on the end product, of one or more micellar thickeners are added to the reaction mixture before or during the quaternization reaction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyglycerol partial esers of polyhydroxystearic acid and polyfunctional carboxylic acids which are obtainable by esterification of a polyglycerol mixture with polyhydroxystearic acid where N=1 to 10, preferably 2 to 8, in particular 3 to 5 units and dimer fatty acids which have been obtained by catalytic dimerization of unsaturated fatty acids having 12 to 22 C atoms and have an average functionality of 2 to 3, and/or with aliphatic, linear or branched dicarboxylic acids having a chain length of 2 to 16 C atoms and additionally saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched fatty acids having 6 to 22 C atoms, preferably 12 to 18 C atoms, the degree of esterification of the polyglycerol mixture being between 20 and 75%, preferably 40 to 70%.

Abstract: A shaving liquid in a hair removal device is described. The shaving liquid includes one or more alcohols, one or more emollients, one or more emulsifiers, and/or other additives and active substances.