Abstract: A container for liquid floor treatment preparations adapted to be mounted at its back to the handle of a long-handled floor wiper, wherein the container includes a return flow cutoff funnel with an inlet, and a lower outlet tube with an exit port coupled to one end of a flexible hose that is selectively kinked to prevent fluid flow from the container to the floor, or unkinked to obtain such fluid flow.

Abstract: Aqueous cleaning preparations for hard surfaces containing surfactants and from 1 to 20% by weight propylene glycol tert.-butyl ether as an essential component.

Abstract: A laundry pretreatment composition comprising an invertmicellar ternary mixed phase containing from 5 to 15% by weight of at least one anionic surfactant or from 25 to 45% by weight of at least one nonionic surfactant, and from 50 to 55% by weight of at least one cosurfactant in the presence of an anionic surfactant or from 35 to 50% by weight of at least one cosurfactant in the absence of anionic surfactant, and from 45 to 30% by weight of water in the presence of anionic surfactant and from 40 to 5% by weight of water in the absence of anionic surfactant.

Abstract: Improved mouldability and surface smoothness is provided for moulded detergent compositions, for example bar soaps, containing from 30 to 70% by weight of a sodium C.sub.12 -C.sub.18 alkyl sulfate, from 5 to 25% by weight of a C.sub.12 -C.sub.18 fatty alcohol, from 5 to 25% by weight palmitic and/or stearic acid, optionally partially saponified, and from 1 to 30% by weight of an .alpha.-sulfofatty acid salt corresponding to the following formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a linear C.sub.9 -C.sub.21 alkyl group, A is an alkali metal, ammonium or alkanolammonium cation, and B is hydrogen or has one of the meanings of A.

Abstract: An agglomerate containing sodium sulfate and as layer silicate, a synthetic layer silicate which has a smectite-like crystal phase, increased contents of bound alkali metal and silicate and a distinctly reduced swelling power compared with pure smectites. The agglomerate can take up significant quantities of an additional liquid component in its pores, resulting in a free-flowing agglomerate which outwardly feels dry. This high adsorption capacity may be used, for example, to take up a liquid detergent component which may then be mixed in combination with powder-form or granular detergent components to form a free-flowing detergent composition.

Abstract: Process for the production and purification of SH-terminated prepolymers by reaction of polyhydroxy compounds with thioalkane carboxylic acids, wherein one or more adducts of ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide with triols or tetraols corresponding to the following general formula ##STR1## in which m=1, 2 or 3,n=0, 1 or 2 andp=0 or 1,and having a molecular weight of from 400 to 10,000 are reacted with one or more thioalkane carboxylic acids corresponding to the following general formulaHS--R--COOH (II)in which R is a straight-chain or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymers of formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent optionally substituted alkylene, cycloalkylene or phenylene radicals, A represents hydrogen or carboxyl groups, B represents hydrogen or groups derived from carboxylic acids or isocyanates. The invention also relates to aqueous epoxy resin dispersions containing one or more polymers of general formula (I) in addition to bases, acid, one or more emulsifiers and, optionally, other active substances and auxiliaries typically used in epoxy resin dispersions and also water.The invention also relates to a process for the production of such aqueous epoxy resin dispersions and to the use of such resins in processes for the autophoretic coating of metallic surfaces.

Abstract: This invention encompasses compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently are hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or C.sub.2-4 hydroxyalkyl; one of R.sup.3 to R.sup.7 is --SO.sub.3 H or --COOH; and the remaining of R.sup.3 to R.sup.7 independently are hydrogen, chlorine, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, or --NR.sup.8 R.sup.9, where R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 independently are hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.2-4 alkoxy, or where --NR.sup.8 R.sup.9 is piperidine, morpholine, piperazine, or pyrrolidone; or a water soluble salt thereof; hair dye preparation containing these compounds, and methods for dyeing hair using such preparation.

Abstract: Air-drying lacquer binder of a ring-opening product of (I) an epoxidized polyoctenylene or cylco-octene-cycloene copolymer having an average molecular weight of from 600 to 3000 and (II) one or more of (a) an unsaturated carboxylic acid containing from 6 to 22 carbon atoms, (b) an alcohol containing from 2 to 6 hydroxy groups (c) a hydroxyalkylamine containing at least one hydroxyalkyl group, the hydroxy groups of the alcohols (b) and the hydroxyalkylamines (c) being esterified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid containing from 6 to 22 carbon atoms to an OH number of less than 25, and wherein the ring opening product has an average molecular weight of from 1500 to 10,000 and an acid number of from 0.1 to 20. The invention also relates to a process for producing this lacquer binder and to its use in high-solids lacquer systems.

Abstract: A lubricant and surface conditioner for formed metal surfaces, particularly beverage containers, which reduces the coefficient of static friction of said metal surfaces and increases their mobility without adversely affecting the adhesion of paints or lacquers applied thereto. The conditioner is a water-soluble organic material selected from a phosphate ester, alcohol, fatty acid including mono-, di-, tri-, and poly-acids; fatty acid derivatives such as salts, hydroxy acids, amides, esters, ethers and derivatives thereof; and mixture thereof.

Abstract: A lubricant system for emulsion PVC of high K-value comprising:I. at least one ester from each of sections (A) and (B):A. a neutral ester substantially free from hydroxyl and carboxyl groups which is:(1) a mixed ester of an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, or aromatic C.sub.2 -C.sub.22 -dicarboxylic acid, or a mixture thereof; an aliphatic polyol containing from 2 to 6 hydroxyl groups; and an aliphatic C.sub.12 -C.sub.30 -monocarboxylic acid; or is(2) a fatty acid fatty alcohol ester containing a total of 36 to 44 carbon atoms; or is(3) a mixture of (1) and (2); andB. a partial ester containing on average at least one free hydroxyl or carboxyl polar group which is:(1) a mixed ester of an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, or aromatic C.sub.2 -C.sub.22 -dicarboxylic acid, or a mixture thereof; an aliphatic polyol containing from 2 to 6 hydroxyl groups; and an aliphatic C.sub.12 -C.sub.

Abstract: Alkoxysilane-terminated, moisture-hardening polyurethanes obtained by reaction of OH-terminated diols and/or triols with diisocyanates to form NCO-terminated polyurethanes having an NCO functionality of at least 2, and reaction of some of the NCO groups with aliphatic alcohols to form a polyurethane having an NCO functionality of at least 1 and less than 2, or by reaction of the OH-terminated linear diols or triols with a mixture of mono- and diisocyanates to form NCO-terminated polyurethanes having an NCO functionality of at least 1 and less than 2, followed by a reaction of substantially all the free NCO functions of the polyurethanes obtained with aminoalkyl, mercaptoalkyl or epoxyalkyl alkoxysilanes. The polyurethanes thus obtained are particularly suitable as a basis for moisture-hardening one-component sealing compounds and adhesives.

Abstract: A radially expandable hair curler comprising a generally cylindrical hollow body, a detachable holding strap stretching from one longitudinal end of the body to the other, and internal mechanical device for expanding and contracting the curler body.

Abstract: Process for the production of a new copper (II) chromite spinel catalyst using colloidal silica gel and to its use for the direct fixed-bed hydrogenation of fatty acids to fatty alcohols of corresponding chain length.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for the care of contact lenses in which the process comprises supporting contact lenses on a lens holder within a treatment container provided with a motor-driven stirrer and introducing into the container a liquid, e.g.

Abstract: Aqueous low-foam cleaning compositions containing at least one surfactant which is a water-soluble or water-emulsifiable polyalkylene glycol ether of a long-chain alcohol, and at least one diethanolamine derivative of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radicals containing 8 to 14 carbon atoms for R.sub.1 and 9 to 17 carbon atoms for R.sub.2, andr, s, t, u, v and w are integers of from 1 to 3.

Abstract: In chromium-free aqueous acidic washing solutions for cleaning the surfaces of aluminum and aluminum-alloy particles, so as to remove therefrom smut and lubricating oil left on the surfaces thereof after metal forming operations, which solutions contain from 0.2 to 4 g/l ferric ion and sufficient sulfuric and/or nitric acid to impart a pH of 2 or less to the solutionh (and which optionally may also contain fluoride ions up to a concentration of 0.5 g/l) there is provided a method of controlling the effectiveness of the washing solution in which the ferric ion concentration therein is monitored, conveniently by the oxidation-reduction potential of the washing solution, as shown in FIG. 3, and is controlled within the desired limits by adding when appropriate suitable amounts of oxidant capable of oxidizing ferrous ions to ferric ions and, separately or in conjunction therewith, a replenisher containing a source of iron ions.

Abstract: Process for the conversion of an organophosphonic acid of the formula ##STR1## in which n=3-5 and R=H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, into an alkali metal or ammonium salt comprising reacting the moist filter cake which accumulates during the production of organophosphonic acids by known processes (water content 10 to 40% by weight) with anhydrous or concentrated aqueous alkali metal hydroxide or ammonia and exposing the paste formed, which has a water content of from 20 to 80% by weight, to intense shear forces in mixing, dispersing, or kneading units, water being removed from the paste under reduced pressure and with application of heat until the paste changes into a free-flowing powder.

Abstract: Acid cleaning/pickling compositions for metal surfaces containing (A) at least one protein-derived polymer, sugar-derived polymer, sorbitol, tannin, or vinyl-based polymer, (B) at least one iodine or iodine-affording compound; acids solutions prepared therefrom; and methods for their use.