Abstract: A solid hard-surface cleaning composition contains from about 20 to about 40% by weight of a fatty acid component; from about 10 to about 25% by weight of a polyol component; from about 2 to about 6% by weight of a base component; from about 2 to about 15% by weight of a foaming agent; and remainder, water, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition. The cleaning composition is particularly useful in combination with an abrasive substrate such as in abrasive scouring pads, providing lubricity, sudsing and improved detergency over untreated pads.

Abstract: A method for the temporary protection of metal surfaces from corrosion is provided in which the metal surface to be temporarily protected from corrosion is coated with a guanidinium salt of an unsaturated fatty acid containing 6 to 44 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A scatterable dry cleaning formulation for textiles containing cellulose powder, colloidal silicon dioxide, and water.

Abstract: A container for a free-flowing product, in particular typographic correction fluid, includes a tubular neck with an application aperture with a valve closure for the controlled application of metered quantities of the fluid to a substrate. The container remains, over an extended period, perfectly capable not only of applying spots of fluid precisely at a given point but also of applying the fluid over large areas. This is achieved by fitting the container with a second tubular neck with a second aperture and fitted with a removable closure cap with an integral applicator brush. Both tubular necks are disposed in the upper part of the container in such a way that the far end of the tubular neck with the application aperture projects out beyond the cap when the cap is in place over the second aperture.

Abstract: An adhesive and sealing material contains a) at least one reactive prepolymer which is liquid at room temperature and b) at least one further component which is solid at room temperature, liquid at a slightly raised temperature and at least partially incompatible with the liquid prepolymer(s). Component b) is preferably liquid at a temperature of max. 50.degree. C.

Abstract: Heavy metals are efficiently removed from contaminated soil by a process which comprises leaching or washing the soil with a mild leachant solution. The leachant solution is comprised of an aqueous solution of an acid and a salt. The anion of the acid forms a water-soluble salt with the heavy metals which contaminate the soil. The salt component is comprised of at least one alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, or an ammonium salt having one or more anions which also form a water-soluble salt with the heavy metals leached from the contaminated soil.

Abstract: Water-based stamping lubricants are comprised of: (1) water; (2) a polyester that is water-soluble or readily emulsifiable made by reacting one or more dicarboxylic acids and a polyalkylene glycol; (3) one or more ethoxylated alkylalcohols; (4) the salt of a phosphate ester of an ethoxylated alkyl alcohol; (5) an alkanolamine.

Abstract: The process of coloring keratin-containing fibers by contacting the fibers with an isatin derivative corresponding to formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a hydroxy group, an optionally C.sub.1-4 -alkyl- or phenyl-substituted amino group, a C.sub.3-8 alkenyl, dihydroxy-(C.sub.3-6)-alkyl, trihydroxy-(C.sub.4-6)-alkyl, tetrahydroxy-(C.sub.5-6)-alkyl, pentahydroxy-C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2-4 -aminoalkyl, C.sub.1-4 -sulfoalkyl group, an optionally C.sub.1-4 -alkyl-substituted 2-furylmethyl, 2-thienylmethyl, 2-pyridylmethyl, 3-pyridylmethyl, 4-pyridylmethyl group or an aralkyl group corresponding to formula (II): ##STR2## in which R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 independently of one another represent hydrogen, halogen atoms, hydroxy groups, amino groups optionally substituted by C.sub.1-4 alkyl or phenyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy groups, carboxy groups or sulfo groups and R.sup.8 is hydrogen, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group or a C.sub.2-4 hydroxyalkyl group and x=0, 1 or 2, and R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.

Abstract: Described is a single-component adhesive made from a radical-polymerized olefinically unsaturated monomer and an air-activated initiator system and characterized in that the adhesive also contains isocyanate and/or silane groups. This makes a dual curing mechanism possible. The more rapid of the two curing reactions gives specific characteristics in the initial stage, e. g. high initial strength, high adhesive strength or high contact strength. The slower of the two reactions produces the definitive characteristics, e.g. final strength or resistance to heat.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for forming a hydrotrope which effectively reduces the likelihood of phase separation in a liquid cleaning composition and simultaneously enhancing its cleaning properties by combining an alkyl polyglycoside having the formula IR.sub.7 O(Z).sub.a (I)wherein R.sub.7 is a monovalent organic radical having from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms; Z is saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; a is a number having a value from 1 to about 6 and an amphoteric surfactant, in a percent actives ratio of about 1:1.The amphoteric surfactants to be used are preferably selected from the group consisting of N-alkyl beta-alanines, amino betaines, amido betaines, imidazoline betaines, amino oxides, as well as mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to acoustically active sprayable plastisol compositions based on styrene copolymers and/or alkyl methacrylate homopolymers and/or copolymers of methyl methacrylate which, in addition to the favorable abrasion properties and corrosion-preventing properties of the plastisols, have a good vibration-damping effect and distinctly reduce the noise caused by particle impact (chippings, water, sand).

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of water-dispersible and/or water-emulsifiable amphiphilic co-oligomer of fatty crotonates and radical-copolymerizable hydrophilic ethylenically unsaturated acids and/or anhydrides thereof which may also contain small quantities of other copolymerizable comonomers, for the oiling and optionally waterproof finishing of leathers and skins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermosetting resin compositions which may be used in the automotive industry as sealants to coat steel substrates. The thermosetting resin composition contains an epoxy resin, a rosin, an organometallic compound and, optionally, an elastomeric and/or thermoplastic polymeric binder.

Abstract: In the production of granules containing anionic surfactants and having a bulk density above 450 g/l by granulation of a surfactant preparation containing a non-surface-active liquid component, the water demand and hence the energy demand for evaporating the water can be reduced if the anionic surfactant in its acid form or a mixture containing one or more anionic surfactants in their acid form and an aqueous alkaline solution are separately treated with a gaseous medium, subsequently sprayed in substantially stoichiometric quantities into the granulation and drying zone either separately or together under a high propellant gas pressure and then granulated and, at the same time, dried, optionally with addition of one or more inorganic or organic solids.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel polyglycerine polyricinoleates as emulsifiers obtained by the esterification of polyricinoleic acid with a natural condensation rate of from 2 to 10 with a polyglycerine mixture comprising 5-35 wt. % glycerine, 15-40 wt. % diglycerines, 10-30 wt. % triglycerines, 8-20 wt. % tetraglycerines, and 3-10 wt. % pentaglycerines, and the remainder being oligoglycerines. The materials have improved emulsifying capacity.

Abstract: A container for storing adhesive and sealant materials comprising (a) a container having a closed bottom end and an open top end, (b) an insert in the form of a disk interposed between the closed bottom end of the container and the adhesive and sealant materials contained in the container, the disk having a diameter slightly smaller than that of the container, and (c) a sheath superimposed over one face of the disk to provide overlapping perimeter edges which are folded onto an exposed face of the disk.

Abstract: An improved alkylpolyglycoside surfactant composition, and method of preparing same, by selecting an average chain length of the alkyl moiety of the composition and mixing two or more of at least binary components having an average alkyl chain lengths such that when mixed, the amounts thereof are effective to provide the predetermined, selected average alkyl moiety of the surfactant composition. The improved alkylpolyglycoside composition is used in a variety of end-use applications, including hard surface cleaners, laundry detergents, and personal care products, such as shampoos, soaps, facial cleansers, foam baths, toothpaste, mouthwashes, antiperspirants and the like.

Abstract: Solvent assisted alkaline paint stripping can be speeded by using mixtures of (i) glycol and/or oligoglycol monoethers with (ii) unetherified glycols and oligoglycols and/or alkanolamines.

Abstract: A highly corrosion-resistant, paint-adherent, and lubricating polymer-containing coating on a metal surface can be formed by contact with an aqueous solution (pH=2.0 to 6.5) that contains an acidic compound and polymer with the following formula (I): ##STR1## in which the X bonded to the phenyl ring in formula (I) represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 hydroxyalkyl group, a C.sub.6 to C.sub.12 aryl group, a benzil group, a benzal group, an unsaturated hydrocarbon moiety condensed to the phenyl ring so as to form a naphthalene ring, or a group corresponding to formula (II): ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 in formula (II) each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 alkyl group, or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 hydroxyalkyl group; the Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.