Abstract: An oil-in-water aqueous emulsion of a high-viscosity organo-polysiloxane compound, which is suitable as an adjuvant in a hair-care treatment toiletry preparation, is disclosed. The emulsifier ingredient in the aqueous emulsion is a combination of a fatty acid amidoamine compound, e.g., dimethylaminopropyl stearamide, and an organic acid, e.g., lactic acid and amino acids, jointly forming a water-soluble fatty acid amidoamine salt compound having surface activity further in combination with a polyoxyalkylene-modified organopolysiloxane as a surface activity promoter.

Abstract: A polishing lap which is resistant to attack from corrosive and reactive ishing media and which has a surface which is sufficiently resilient to provide good finishes without hindering dimensional controlling and accuracy of the texturing comprises: a lap substrate wherein the surface of the lap substrate has an overall shape and a localized texture; and a replaceable lap film applied to the lap substrate surface and which is deformed to correspond to the localized texture of the lap substrate surface. The polishing lap can be easily reconditioned if contaminated or easily modified for use with different abrasives and polishing media.