Abstract: Sodium sulfate, the compound commonly used as a filler in detergent compositions, is in short supply, and a suitable substitute for use in detergent compositions is calcium sulfate dihydrate coated with a substantially water-insoluble calcium salt selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, calcium silicate, calcium sulfite, calcium orthophosphate, hydroxyapatite and a calcium salt of an alkanoic acid having about 12 to about 22 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The triamide, tri(N-alkylamides) and tri(N-alkanolamides) of 2-oxabutane-1,3,4-tricarboxylic acid are novel compounds variously having utility in the fields of (a) corrosion prevention, being particularly useful as anti-corrosion agents in lubricants; (b) sizing of textiles; and (c) lubrication, being particularly useful as lubricants in cutting oils, in textile sizing, in the manufacture of cord, rope, twine, and the like, and as general lubricating compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides emulsions, particularly margarine and low fat spreads of the water-in-oil type containing substantially non-lypolytic and non-proteolytic oxygen-consuming yeasts in a concentration of 10.sup.3 to 10.sup.7 cells per gram of emulsion, strains of Kluyveromyces lactis and Debaryomyces hansenii being particularly preferred.

Abstract: A method is disclosed wherein selectively halogenated ketals and ultimately, halogenated ketones are prepared by treating secondary ethers with halogen in an organic solvent under conditions of ordinary temperature and pressure. This method obviates the need for extreme times, temperatures, and complex equipment.

Abstract: The menthyl ester of N-acetylglycine, which is prepared by esterification of glycine with menthol and acetylation, is used in compositions containing it and an orally-acceptable carrier, especially dentifrices, to give a refreshing effect in the mouth.

Abstract: A toilet soap bar having improved lathering properties contains as superfatting agent a clathrate of urea and a free fatty acid, the amount of urea and free fatty acid present being not more than about 40% by weight of the total soap, urea and free fatty acid.

Abstract: A non-mushing high lathering synthetic toilet bar comprising, based on the total weight of the actives, 40-85% of C.sub.12 alkane sulfonate, 5-35% of a C.sub.12 natural or synthetic fatty acid, and 5-30% of an additive selected from the group consisting of hydroxyalkane sulfonates, alkylmethyl taurides, hydroxyalkylmethyl taurides, alkyl phosphates, mono-alkyl succinates and maleates, alkane disulfonates, acyl isethionates, alkyl sulfates and alkene sulfonates.

Abstract: Dihydrochalcone glucosides are reacted with certain quaternary ammonium compounds to give the corresponding quaternary ammonium derivatives. These new derivatives have a sweet taste and are bactericidal in nature: they can be used in oral products such as dentifrice.

Abstract: The present invention provides certain mixtures of vincamine and ergot alkaloids, in particular their dihydro derivatives and the like, such as e.g. 9,10-dihydroergocristine and vincamine, which show a surprising beneficial combination of pharmacological properties in particular in blood circulation disorders.The novel mixture of vincamine and an ergot alkaloid, preferably a dihydro ergot alkaloid contains these alkaloids generally in relative weight ratios of 10:1 to 40:1 (calculated as free bases).

Abstract: Proteinaceous elements are produced by adding discrete portions, particularly drops of a coagulable protein solution, to a coagulating medium under conditions such that the material added is drawn out to form a product with a greatly increased surface area.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a class of novel compounds having utility as surfactants in detergent compositions and also to detergent and other compositions employing said novel compounds.

Abstract: A method is disclosed wherein selectively halogenated ketals, and ultimately, halogenated ketones are prepared by treating secondary alcohols or halohydrins with halogen in an organic solvent under conditions of ordinary temperature and pressure. This method obviates the need for extreme times, temperatures and complex equipment while resulting in higher yields than obtained heretofore.

Abstract: Particles of a fluidizable substance are coated with a complete and continuous coating by a process wherein a non-aqueous solution of a coating substance is sprayed from a nozzle downwardly on a fluidized bed of the particles to be coated, the nozzle height being adjusted so that the liquid droplets of coating material would just cover the cross-sectional area of the upper surface of the bed, if sprayed on the unexpanded bed. When the aforementioned coating is a fatty acid having 12-20 carbon atoms applied to particles of a chlorine-releasing agent, and when a second coating is applied by treatment with a solution of a fixed alkali hydroxide, i.e., sodium, potassium, or calcium hydroxide, an effective, completely encapsulated, non-pinholing bleach product is obtained.

Abstract: Dentifrices containing an abrasive cleaning agent and a lustre agent impart an enhanced lustre to the teeth through the use as lustre agent of pyrogenic alumina.

Abstract: Finely divided calcium carbonate used in a detergent composition containing sodium carbonate as a detergency builder, is treated before drying with a water-insoluble dispersing aid. This decreases the tendency of the calcium carbonate particles to aggregate and be deposited on fabrics during washing.

Abstract: A manifold for dividing a stream of plasticised material into a plurality of sub-streams as a main channel terminating in an inwardly tapering end wall. A plurality of sub-channels are symmetrically arranged in the inwardly tapering end wall and are provided with transition passages inwardly tapering away from the main channel, adjoining transition passages intersecting to form intersection edges havin knife like edges facing the main channel. The vertex angle of the inwardly tapering end wall and of the transition passages is less than 90.degree. and where there are three or more sub-channels the end wall of the main channel merges substantially tangentially with the intersection edges. A manifold is particularly useful for dividing a main stream of heat sensitive plasticized material such as PVC into a plurality of sub-streams.

Abstract: Dentifrices containing an abrasive cleaning agent and a luster agent impart an enhanced luster to the teeth through the use as luster agent of fumed silica obtained by vaporizing and recondensing silica.

Abstract: Foodstuffs with improved flavor properties are obtained by incorporation of a diester of monothiocarbonic acid containing radicals characteristic of a flavoring thiol, a secondary or tertiary alcohol and carbonic acid.These diesters were found to be excellent precursors of flavoring thiols, releasing the thiols at a controlled rate under mild conditions. Particularly suitable diesters have the general formula R.sup.1 --S--CO--O--R.sup.2, in whichR.sup.1 represents an optionally substituted alkyl, homo- or heterocyclic radical which contains 1-10, preferably 3-7 carbon atoms and not more than 2 hetero atoms which are either oxygen or sulphur andR.sup.2 represents a secondary or tertiary hydrocarbyl group containing 3-20 carbon atoms, preferably an alkyl group containing 3-8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A detergent composition incorporates a synthetic anionic, nonionic, amphoteric or zwitterionic detergent active compound and a water soluble or dispersible salt of an alkane (C.sub.18 -C.sub.22)-1,2-sulphinic-sulphonic acid or an alkane (C.sub.18 -C.sub.22)-1,2-disulphonic acid detergency builder. The ratio by weight of the detergent active compound to the detergency builder is preferably from about 3:1 to 1:10, for example from about 1:1 to 1:5.

Abstract: Cake batter is prepared by mixing separate aqueous and fat phases previously heat-treated, the aqueous phase being first aerated mechanically. The batter is packaged and can be stored at refrigerator temperatures for considerable periods without deterioration.