Abstract: Esters of general formula R1—COOR2, where R1=9 to 23 C alkyl and R2=methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or i-propyl are suitable as coalescing agents, in particular for the production of all types of coating from an aqueous polymer or latex dispersion.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to dialkyl carbonates of branched alcohols and their use in cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions. The disclosure more particularly relates to dialkyl carbonates in which the alkyl groups are both 2-propyl-1-heptyl groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrocarbon mixture that contains at least two hydrocarbons that are different from each other, the number of carbons thereof differing by more than one, wherein said two hydrocarbons that differ from each other make up at least 60% by weight, preferably at least 70% by weight of the total of the hydrocarbons. The invention also relates to the use of said hydrocarbon mixtures and to cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations containing said hydrocarbon mixtures.

Abstract: Esters of general formula R1—COOR2, where R1=9 to 23 C alkyl and R2=methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or i-propyl are suitable as coalescing agents, in particular for the production of all types of coatings from an aqueous polymer or latex dispersion.

Abstract: A cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition is provided. The composition contains a mixture of oils prepared by Kolbe electrolysis of branched chain fatty acids and mixtures of branched chain fatty acids with straight chain fatty acids. The fatty acids containing from 3 to 26 carbon atoms. The oils are a mixture of oils with different spreading rates (spreading cascade).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a skin-whitening agent comprising at least one sugar fatty acid ester and at least one plant extract selected from the group consisting of extracts of Waltheria indica, extracts of Pisum sativum and mixtures thereof. The invention is further directed to cosmetic compositions comprising such a skin-whitening agents.

Abstract: Suggested is the use of a mixture, comprising (a) fatty acid alkyl esters according to general formula (I) R1COO—R2 (I) in which R1CO represents an unsaturated acyl radical having 16 to 22 carbon atoms and 1, 2 or 3 double bonds, and R2 represents a C1-C4 alkyl radical; (b) at least two non-ionic sugar or polyol surfactants, and optionally (c) polyols as an additive for agricultural compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures of alkyl sulfosuccinate monoesters of general formulas (I) and/or (II), in which R represents a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl group having 6 to 22 C atoms, and X and Y independently represent a hydrogen atom or a cation that can form a water-soluble salt and is selected from among the group composed of alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonia, and organic ammonia. The invention is characterized in that the mixture contains 30 to 70 percent by weight of C16 alkyl sulfosuccinate monoester and 30 to 70 percent by weight of C18 alkyl sulfosuccinate monoester, the percentages by weight being in relation to the total amount of alkyl sulfosuccinate monoesters of formulas (I) and (II). The invention also relates to the use of said mixtures in cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: A process is provided for the production of linear saturated alkanes from one or more primary alcohols, wherein the carbon chain of the one or more primary alcohols has one carbon atom more than the alkane, including conducting reductive dehydroxymethylation of one or more primary fatty alcohols containing 8 to 24 carbon atoms, at a temperature ranging from 100 to 300° C. and pressures from 1 to 250 bar in the presence of hydrogen and a catalyst, and removing water formed during the reaction.

Abstract: A lubricant composition characterized as having a viscosity of less than about 150,000 cP at ?40° C., a kinematic viscosity of less than about 150,000 cSt at ?40° C., and a kinematic viscosity of at least about 18.5 cSt at 100° C. for use in association with a device involving metal to metal contact of moving parts comprising: (a) base-stock comprising (i) at least one relatively low viscosity polyalphaolefin, (ii) at least one ester, and at least one Group III base oil; (b) viscosity improver comprising (i) at least one relatively high viscosity polyalphaolefin, and (ii) a least one olefin copolymer; (c) a performance additive comprising at least one additive effective to improve at least one property of the lubricant and/or the performance of the equipment in which the lubricant is to be used; (d) at least one pour-point depressant; and, optionally, (e) at least one antifoam agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an emulsion concentrate containing water-insoluble oil components (A), hydrophilic non-ionic emulsifiers (B), lipophilic co-emulsifiers (C), polyols (D) and water; which comprises less than 50% by weight of water-insoluble oil component (A), based on the total weight of the concentrate, and comprises components (A), (B) and (C) and (D) in a ratio by weight A:B:C:D=1:(0.25-0.6):(0.25-0.6):(0.45-0.65). The invention further relates to the use of these emulsion concentrates, and also to preparations and paper products, non-woven products or textile products for body care and personal cleansing, which comprise water-insoluble oil components (A), hydrophilic non-ionic emulsifiers (B), lipophilic co-emulsifiers (C), and polyols (D) in a ratio by weight A:B:C:D=1:(0.25-0.6):(0.25-0.6):(0.45-0.65).

Abstract: A process for the production of carbohydrate partial esters by transesterification of glycoses with fatty acid esters in the presence of emulsifiers and a catalyst mixture, to produce products with utility in the production of foods, cosmetic preparations, and in superabsorbancy applications.

Abstract: Provided are microemulsions comprising: (a) at least one alkyl (oligo)glycoside, (b)at least one cosurfactant different from (a), (c)at least one non-water-soluble organic oil component, (d) at least one moisturizing agent, (e) and water. These microemulsions may be used for producing cleaning compositions and also cosmetic cleaning compositions,comprising: (A) any microemulsion provided herein, (B) one or more anionic surfactants, (C) one or more cationic polymers; (D) optionally further surfactants; (E)optionally cosmetic additives, and (F) water.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the use of compounds of specific structure as defoaming wetting agents for aqueous coating systems, for example paints and varnishes. The disclosure is more particularly related to methods of reducing the surface tension and/or increasing the density of an aqueous coating system, which methods include adding alcohol propoxylates to an aqueous coating system. The alcohol propoxylates have the general structure R—O—(PO)xH, in which R is a saturated alkyl radical having 7 to 10 C atoms, PO is a propylene oxide unit, and x is a number in the range from 4 to 6. The resulting aqueous coating composition has good wetting properties, but is low in foam, so it does not disrupt processing operations of the coating system.

Abstract: Esters of general formula R1—COOR2, where R1=9 to 23 C alkyl and R2=methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or i-propyl are suitable as coalescing agents, in particular for the production of all types of coatings from an aqueous polymer or latex dispersion.

Abstract: Suggested are alkoxylation products of 2-isopropyl-5-methyl-hexan-1-ol in which AO stands for an ethylene oxide, propylene oxide or butylenes oxide unit or their mixtures and n denominates an integer of from 1 to 100.

Abstract: A process for the extrusion of a composition from an extruder, which composition is suitable for use in a food product, is disclosed. The process provides a composition which is comprised of a hydrophilicized carrier and surface-active compound which is extruded. The process describes adding the surface-active compound after the carrier is hydrophilicized.

Abstract: Provided are lubricants containing a synthetic ester, one or more additional base stocks and an additive package along with methods of making and using the same. Lubricant compositions comprise a synthetic ester that is a reaction product of at least one hindered organic polyol with one or more carboxylic acid where at least some (20%) up to 100% of the acids are branched. The lubricant compositions can provide improved oxidation stability and extended service life, as compared to a lubricant whose ester component is the reaction product of one or more hindered organic polyols and one or more carboxylic acids that are all linear, in applications that involve exposure to air, moisture, and/or high temperatures. These lubricant compositions are suited to a variety of lubricant applications, including, but not limited to air compressors, gear boxes, bearing sets, hydraulic systems, and chain drives.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to cosmetic compositions comprising Manilkara multinervis, or an extract of Manilkara multinervis, and methods of using such compositions for skin and/or hair care, including skin and/or hair protection, and/or skin and/or hair regeneration.

Abstract: Agrochemical compositions comprising (a) one or more branched alkyl polyglycosides, and (b) one or more biocides are disclosed. The compositions display improved solubility in water, and reduced foam generation.