Abstract: A container (1) for applying a spreadable product (4) such as an adhesive, having an inner tube (3) that is removably mounted in an outer tube (5). A piston-like plunger (12) is disposed in the inner tube (3) and is moveable axially within the inner tube (3), for moving the spreadable material therein to a position projecting from the tubes, for application to a surface. A removable closure cap is provided to enclose the spreadable material within the two tubes.

Abstract: Oxidation colorants which contain at least one secondary intermediate and at least one derivative of 5,6-dihydroxyindoline corresponding to formula (I): ##STR1## in which--independently of one another--R.sup.1 is hydrogen, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group or a C.sub.1-4 hydroxyalkyl group,R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a --COOH group which may even be present as a salt with a physiologically compatible cation,R.sup.3 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group,R.sup.4 is hydrogen, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group or a group --CO--R.sup.6 where R.sup.6 is a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group andR.sup.5 is one of the groups mentioned for R.sup.4,or a physiologically compatible salt of these compounds with an organic or inorganic acid in an aqueous carrier and which are free from oxidation dye precursors of the primary intermediate type enable hair to be colored in particular in black tones with no tinges of red. In particular, completely or partly grey hair can be colored in tones which come very close to the color of the hair before greying.

Abstract: A process for phosphating metal surfaces in which a nitrite- and nickel-free zinc-containing phosphating solution is applied to the metal surfaces which, if desired, are then rinsed and subsequently after-rinsed with an aqueous solution with a pH value of 3 to 7 which contains 0.001 to 10 g/l of one or more of the cations of Li, Cu and Ag.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of oil-in-water creams comprising the steps ofI forming a low-viscosity, very fine particle oil-in-water emulsion by heating the following composition to a temperature within or above its phase inversion temperature range:A) 1 part by weight of liquid oil component,B) from about 0.1 to about 0.5 parts by weight of at least one nonionic emulsifier having an HLB value of from 11 to 15,C) from about 0.1 to about 0.2 parts by weight of at least one co-emulsifier selected from saturated fatty alcohols containing 16 to 22 carbon atoms and partial esters of polyols containing 3 to 6 carbon atoms with saturated fatty acids containing 143 to 22 carbon atoms, andD) from about 1 to about 6 parts by weight of water; andII thickening the emulsion from step I to the consistency of a cream by adding thereto at least one consistency generator selected from co-emulsifiers defined in step I C) above and water-soluble polymers, wherein the thickened emulsion exhibits plastic behavior at 20.degree. C.

Abstract: A process for making fire-resistant gel pads comprising: (a) providing a fire-resistant liquid polyol ester; (b) providing a gellant; (c) mixing components (a) and (b) to form a fire-resistant gel; (d) providing a flexible, elastic casing; and (e) encasing the fire-resistant gel in the flexible, elastic casing.

Abstract: A laminate bulkhead comprises an expandable polymer sandwiched between two stiff members which are of a structure so that the expandable polymer is flared out or thicker in the area or along the line where the polymer expands and is bonded to the walls of a hollow structure in which the bulkhead is placed. The direction of expansion of the polymer results from the polymer being constrained by the stiff members on either side of the expanding polymer.

Abstract: In a gear arrangement for driving the spool core (11) of a take-up spool for a transfer tape (5) through the spool core (3) of a feed spool arranged laterally of and radially offset from the take-up spool in the housing (2) of a transfer dispenser or in a refill cassette (1) for a transfer dispenser, comprising a first gearwheel (28) which is driven by the feed spool and which meshes with a second gearwheel (26,27) designed to drive the take-up spool (11), the pitch diameter of the second gearwheel (27) being smaller than that of the first gearwheel (28), a slipping clutch (16) being provided between the spool core (11) of one of the two spools and the associated gearwheel (27) and a radially projecting annular disc (13;14) being disposed on each spool core (3;11) and its side facing the other spool, the two spool cores (3,11) bear partly against one another through their mutually opposite annular discs (13,14).

Abstract: A composition containing: (a) a peroxygen compound; and (b) an activator compound corresponding to formula I: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, an aryl, alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl group containing 1 to 17 carbon atoms, n is a number from 1 to 8, A, B and Y, independently of one another, represent hydrogen, an aryl, alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl group containing 1 to 17 carbon atoms or a hydrophilic group selected from the group consisting of --SO.sub.3 H, --OSO.sub.3 H, --PO(OH).sub.2, --OPO(OH).sub.2, --CO.sub.2 H and anions thereof and --N.sup.+ R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 X.sup.-, where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, independently of one another, represent hydrogen, an aryl, alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl group containing 1 to 17 carbon atoms and X.sup.- represents a charge-equalizing anion, and wherein at least one of the substituents A, B or Y in the molecule is one of the hydrophilic groups.

Abstract: To inhibit the blackening of zinciferous metal-plated steel sheet while also generating a good corrosion resistance, fingerprint resistance, and chromium fixation ratio for the steel sheet, it is coated with an aqueous liquid composition that has a pH not exceeding 2.5 and contains hexavalent chromium ion, trivalent chromium ion, nickel ion, inorganic acid (preferably phosphoric acid), and film-forming resin, with a weight ratio between the nickel content and the total chromium content of 0.05 to 1, and the liquid coating is dried onto the treated metalsurface to form a blackening resistant coating that contains from 0.1 to 10 g/m.sup.2 resin and from 2 to 150 mg/m.sup.2 of total chromium.

Abstract: Amide compositions useful for softening textile materials, such as fabrics. A concentrate composed of the amide softener and an alkylpolyglycoside is diluted to provide a softening solution of low viscosity stable over extended periods, which on application to a fabric provide improved hand (softeners) and scorch resistance.

Abstract: Aqueous liquid treatment compositions comprising as active ingredients boric acid and condensed phosphate ions can form iron phosphate containing conversion coatings on ferriferous substrates at rates of at least 0.3 g/m.sup.2 /min. The coatings are useful as cold working lubricants, either as such or after overcoating with a supplemental lubricant.

Abstract: The joint reinforcement member for a hollow structure of an automotive vehicle has a carrier portion with an outer surface. The carrier portion has a base portion with a first extension having a first longitudinal axis and a second extension having a second longitudinal axis. The first longitudinal axis and second longitudinal axis correspond to the hollow structure. A thermally expandable adhesive layer is disposed on the outer surface of the carrier portion and substantially covers the outer surface. A method for forming the joint member includes providing a carrier having a plurality extensions extending from a base portion that correspond to the hollow structure a layer of thermally expandable adhesive materials applied to the carrier portion. The carrier portion is heated to activate the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is cooled so that the adhesive layer is bonded to the structural member.

Abstract: An adjuvant containing: (a) a C.sub.6 -C.sub.22 fatty acid methyl ester ethoxylate having from 1 to about 200 moles of ethylene oxide; and (b) a component selected from the group consisting of nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, alkyl esters, phytobland mineral oils, water soluble silicone surfactants, fatty acid dialkyl ethers, fatty acid dialkyl carbonates, vegetable oils, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A reinforced beam has an internal I-beam structure with opposed adhesive foam layers. The foam layers are extruded, cut to length and placed on opposed surfaces of the I-beam. When the reinforced beam is heated, the adhesive layers expand to secure the I-beam in place.

Abstract: A cleaning composition containing: (a) from about 1 to about 60% by weight of a surfactant component consisting essentially of: (i) a fatty alkyl ether sulfate; (ii) a linear alcohol ethoxylate; and (iii) a nonionic sugar surfactant, having a ratio by-weight of (i):(ii):(iii) in a range of about 0.5 to 1.0:1.5 to 2.5:0.5 to 1.5; and (b) from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight of an enzyme component selected from the group consisting of proteases, amylases, lipases, cellulases, peroxidases, and mixtures thereof, all weights being based on the weight of the composition.

Abstract: Process for post-sealing anodized metal surfaces, characterized in that the anodized metal is contacted with an aqueous solution for a period of between 0.5 and 2 minutes per micrometer of anodized coating thickness, which solution is at a temperature of between 75.degree. C. and its boiling point and has a pH of from 5.5 to 8.5 and which contains:(a) a total of 0.0004 to 0.05 g/l of one or more cationic, anionic or non-ionic surfactants; and(b) a total of 0.0005 to 0.5 g/l of one or more organic acids selected from cyclic polycarboxylic acids having 3 to 6 carboxyl groups and/or phosphonic acids.Non-ionic surfactants are preferred as the surfactants while polyphosphinocarboxylic acids are preferred as the acids. Alkali and/or alkaline earth metal cations, preferably Li and/or Mg ions, are optionally present in quantities of 0.0001 to 5 g/l.

Abstract: The invention concerns an aqueous corrosion-protective cleaning solution for tin-plated steel, in particular for tin-plated steel cans, the solution containing complex fluorides of the elements boron, titanium, zirconium, and hafnium; non-ionic surfactants; and corrosion inhibitors and having a pH within the range from 3 to 6. The invention also concerns an aqueous concentrate for preparing the solution by dilution with water and a method of cleaning tin-plated cans using the solution.

Abstract: A surface of aluminiferous metal is brought into contact at 25 to 65.degree. C. for 2 to 100 seconds with a surface treatment bath with a pH of 1.0 to 6.0 that contains phosphate ions, dissolved titanium and/or zirconium compounds, dissolved fluorine-containing anions, and a water soluble polymer in the following weight proportions: 1-100:1-50:1-200:1-200. This is followed by a water rinse and drying. The water soluble polymer has a chemical structure conforming to formula (I), in which each of X.sup.1 and X.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 alkyl group, or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 hydroxyalkyl group; each of Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a moiety "Z" that to formula (II) or (III), wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 represents a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 alkyl group or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 hydroxyalkyl group; the average value for the number of Z moieties substituted on each aromatic ring in the polymer molecules is from 0.2 to 1.

Abstract: A packaging system for non-rigid materials includes various embodiments. In one embodiment the blocks of material are separated from each other by a partially wrapped liner with a partition extending between the blocks. In another embodiment pairs of blocks are partially wrapped with a liner and separated from each other by a distance which permits additional blocks to be inserted in an alternating manner in the spacing in between the blocks. In a third embodiment the cells are created by a support which is of generally inverted T-shape with each block being placed in an individual cell.