Abstract: A solid, non-particulate, non-flowable, non-repellant insecticide bait composition for consumer household control of cockroaches, comprises a pentadienone hydrazone insecticide compound, a food attractant system, and a binder.

Abstract: A method for producing heterocyclic aluminum compounds of the formula:[(C.sub.3 H.sub.8 O.sub.2).sub.x (Al).sub.y (Cl).sub.z ]nwhere X=1, Y=1, Z=1-2, and n=1-20, by reacting aluminum chloride with a short chain alkanol or polyol in the presence of an inert solvent, and the composition obtained in the reaction which is useful as an anti-perspirant compound.

Abstract: A clear, hydroalcoholic solution that contains sodium lactate to moisturize, quaternium 26 to condition, contains chamomile as an anti-irritant with niacinamide to refresh the skin. This product provides extended protection against drying and is an improved topically applied base composition that provides enhanced refreshment and conditioning for personal care products.

Abstract: Improved antiperspirant compositions having an astringent material suspended in a hydrophobic medium, and emulsions of aqueous solutions of astringent materials in a hydrophobic medium, said compositions having added thereto from 1 to 5% by weight of a C.sub.3 to C.sub.8 alkanediol compound.

Abstract: A clear or translucent cosmetic stick containing an acidic material and a reactive solvent, using dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal as the gelling agent an N-(2-hydroxyethyl) acetamide as the stabilizing agent. In particular are included antiperspirant sticks with an astringent metal salt and also containing lower aliphatic mono- and dihydric alkanols.

Abstract: Method for preparing an antiperspirant composition of the water-in-oil emulsion type having improved application and aesthetic properties which comprises emulsyfing the aqueous phase in the oil phase in the presence of about 1 to 3% by weight of at least one C.sub.12 to C.sub.20 saturated fatty acid ester of polyglycerol containing about 2 to 10 repeating glycerol units.

Abstract: A method for producing solid gel antiperspirant sticks at a lower processing temperature, said sticks containing an acidic antiperspirant metal active compound, dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal as the gelling agent and at least one alcohol, a solvent which is an organic compatible, small organic compound of not greater than about five carbon atoms and is a good hydrogen bond donor or acceptor, and a stabilizing compound which is a basic metallic salt, and the gelled antiperspirant sticks formed by the process.

Abstract: Wax-like antiperspirant composition sticks having uniformly distributed astringent salt suspension throughout the stick composition.

Abstract: Clear gel antiperspirant sticks comprising (a) about 37 to 94 percent by weight of a non-reactive alkanol, (b) about 1 to 10 percent of dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal, (c) 0 to 25 percent of an emollient, (d) about 5 to 25 percent of an antiperspirant active compound, and (e) about 0 to 3 percent of a C.sub.12 to C.sub.20 fatty acid.

Abstract: A method for producing solid gel antiperspirant sticks at a lower processing temperature, said sticks containing an acidic antiperspirant metal active compound, dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal as the gelling agent and at least one alcohol, wherein a novel solvent is added which is an organic compatible, small compound of not greater than about five carbon atoms and is a good hydrogen bond donor or acceptor, and the gelled antiperspirant sticks formed by the process.

Abstract: Method for making an antiperspirant composition of the water-in-oil emulsion type having improved application properties and aesthetic appeal which comprises emulsifying the aqueous phase in the oil phase in the presence of from 1 to 3% by weight of a non-ionic surfactant having a resultant HLB value in the range of 6 to 9.

Abstract: An improvement in a device to measure the moisture content of the stratum corneum of human skin by means of a stray field capacitance transducer, the measurement of the stray field being accomplished by using an oscillating electronic circuit, in which said stray field capacitance being measured is a frequency determining element of the circuit, and a signal proportional to the period of oscillation of the circuit is a measurement of the relative moisture content of the outer layer of the object being measured.

Abstract: A method of removing undesirable organic matter, such as food soil, paint, or the like, comprises contacting the organic matter with imidazole, pyrazole, an alkyl or aryl substituted imidazole, an alkyl or aryl substituted pyrazole, or a mixture of two or more thereof. Compositions containing these compounds as the active ingredient are also disclosed.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions containing an aqueous solution of an astringent compound as a discontinuous or dispersed phase in a solid matrix of a volatile silicone, a solid alkanol containing at least 12 carbon atoms, a C.sub.4 to C.sub.8 alkylene diol, and a saturated C.sub.12 to C.sub.20 fatty acid ester of at least one polyglycerol emulsifying agent having a resultant HLB value of 6 to 9. The compositions may also contain an alkanoic acid having at least 12 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a wax-like cosmetic stick having an improved contour on its upper surface, by filling at the open bottom of the case with the stick material in a molten state, the case having a cap which provides the contour, allowing the stick to partially solidify, while maintaining the upper surface molten, placing a push-up device in the bottom of the case, seating the push-up device against the molten upper surface, said push-up being designed to allow substantially all of the air to escape during seating, then allowing final solidification of the stick.