Abstract: The use of depolymerized scleroglucan alone, or in combination with one or more active ingredients as a moisturizer, and as anti-inflammatory active ingredient for protecting and for restoring a healthy skin barrier in the field of cosmetic or dermatological skincare is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: a) Salicyloyl-sphingoidbases and/or derivatives thereof and b) a dermatologically acceptable carrier for treating and/or preventing cellulitic skin by increasing dermal structural proteins (collagen and fibrillin) and reducing the levels of MMP-1 activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the treatment of polyoxyalkylene-polysiloxane block copolymers or alkylpolysiloxane-polyoxyalkylenepolysiloxane block copolymers in which the polysiloxane blocks are bonded to the polyether blocks or alkyl radicals by SiC bonds, wherein the polyoxyalkylene-polysiloxane block copolymers or alkylpolysiloxane-polyoxyalkylenepolysiloxane block copolymers or the solutions thereof are treated with flowing hydrogen gas and optionally a further inert gas in the presence of a combination of hydrogenation catalysts known per se and acid-activated carrier materials and water at temperatures of from 20 to 200° C. and atmospheric pressure over a period of from 0.5 to 10 hours.

Abstract: The use of block copolymers which were prepared by polymerization of a poly(alkylene oxide) compound (A) with at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer compound (B), as dispersants for aqueous suspensions of solids, in particular based on hydraulic binders, such as, for example, cement, lime, gypsum or anhydrite, is described. Surprisingly, these block copolymers have a substantially better water-reducing power at the same dose in comparison with conventional superplasticizers based on comb polymers. Moreover, the slump loss can also be reduced in comparison with conventional superplasticizers by modification of the adhesive block.

Abstract: The invention describes novel silicone-containing graft copolymers and processes for their preparation. In particular, it relates to silicone-containing graft copolymers P, which are obtained by grafting olefinic monomers M onto polyether-containing radicals of polyoxyalkylene-polysiloxane block copolymers S with (AB)n structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to dermatological compositions including at least one oligopeptide with a sequence of 4, 5 or 6 amino acids and/or a derivative thereof as means for increasing the sensitivity of skin, wherein the amino acid sequence comprises the dipeptide sequence Ile-Pro and/or Pro-Ile.

Abstract: The invention provides low surface tension surfactants based on ether alcohol and provides for their use as surfactants in aqueous coating formulations, said surfactants being preparable by reacting at least one hydroxy compound of formula (I): with at least one epoxide of formula (II): and/or at least one epoxide of formula (V): in substantially equivalent amounts of hydroxyl and epoxide groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to acrylate dispersion adhesives containing at least one UV absorber selected from the group consisting of benzoate esters and benzoic ester derivatives, cinnamic esters and cinnamic ester derivatives, benzophenone and benzophenone derivatives, octocrylene, avobenzene and camphor derivatives, and also to the laminates produced using these adhesives. It additionally relates to a process for producing these laminates and to their use for producing no-label-look labels.

Abstract: The invention provides low surface tension surfactants based on amino alcohol and also provides for their use in aqueous coating formulations, said surfactants being preparable by reacting at least one secondary amine of formula (I): with at least one diepoxide of formula (IV): and/or with at least one triepoxide of formula (IV): in essentially equivalent amounts of amine hydrogen atoms and epoxide groups.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions comprising microfine metal oxide particles and dispersion auxiliaries, wherein, as dispersion auxiliaries, at least one of the compounds of the general formula (I) in which M is hydrogen, monovalent or divalent metal cation, ammonium ion, organic amine radical; a is 1, or where M is a divalent metal cation, is ½; X is likewise —OMa or —O—(CpH2pO)q—Rl where R1?H, aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having 1-20 carbon atoms, cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radical having 5 to 8 carbon atoms, optionally substituted aryl radical having 6 to 14 carbon atoms, p=2 to 4, q=0 to 100, —NHR2 and/or —NR22 where R2?R1 or —CO—NH2; Y is O, NR2; A1 is ethylene radical, propylene radical, isopropylene radical, butylene radical; m is 10 to 30; n is 0 to 50; and k is 10 to 30, where the summ+k is in the range from 20 to 60, is co-used.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing homogeneous and storage-stable pastes, inks, paints, coverings, coatings and coating materials which comprises using ionic liquids as dispersing additives.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing amino acid esters and/or their acid addition salts from monomeric or polymeric amino acids, peptides, proteins and alcohols, which comprises carrying out the reaction in supercritical alcohols, preferably at pressures and temperatures which are at least 5% above the critical parameters, the alcohols serving both as the solvent and as reactants.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing SiOC-bonded polyorganosiloxanes by reacting, by processes known per se, hydroxyl-containing compounds with a stoichiometric excess of polyorganosiloxanes which contain —Si(H) units and are of the general formula (I) in the presence of one or more element compounds of main group III and/or of transition group 3 as a catalyst, wherein the reaction, on completion of conversion of the compounds containing hydroxyl groups, is continued until no further ?Si—H groups are detectable by gas volumetric means, and also the compounds prepared in this way and their use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of SiOC-linked, linear polydimethylsiloxane-polyoxyalkylene block copolymers having (AB) repeat units, via reaction by methods known per se of polyetherdiols with a stoichiometric excess of ?,?-dihydropolydimethylsiloxanes, in the presence of one or more compounds of elements of main group 13 and/or of transition group 3 as catalyst, which comprises, after completed reaction of the alcohol component, continuing the reaction until no remaining ?Si(H) groups are detectable by a gas-volumetric method, and also to the compounds thus prepared, and to their use as surfactant additives for the production of polyurethane ether foams.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of SiOC-linked, linear polydimethylsiloxane-polyoxyalkylene block copolymers having (AB) repeat units, via reaction of one or more polyetherdiols with a stoichiometric excess of ?,?-dihydropoly-dimethylsiloxanes and at least one tertiary amine as catalyst, which comprises, after completed reaction of the alcohol component, continuing the reaction in the presence of small amounts of water until no remaining ?Si(H) groups are detectable by a gas-volumetric method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous cold-cure flexible foam stabilizer formulations for use in the production of highly elastic cold-cure polyurethane foams or for use in the production of cold-cure flexible foam activator blends for highly elastic cold-cure polyurethane foams, wherein the aqueous cold-cure flexible foam stabilizer formulation comprises the following components a) from ?0.1 to ?80% by weight of at least one water-insoluble polysiloxane compound having a molecular weight of from ?300 g/mol to ?10 000 g/mol, b) ?2% by weight of water, c) ?0.1% by weight of surfactant, d) from ?0 to 10% by weight of additives selected from the group consisting of thickeners, antifreezes, organic solvents and biocides, e) ?0% by weight of water-soluble siloxane(s), with the proportion by weight of the abovementioned components being selected so that the sum of the proportions by weight of the components is not more than 100% by weight, based on the aqueous cold-cure flexible foam stabilizer formulation.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula and to the use thereof for controlling microorganisms are provided.

Abstract: Compositions are provided for lightening skin and toning down pigment disorders which include, as active substances, at least one of the compounds of the general formula (I) and/or salts thereof in which R1 is H, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, or a carboxyalkyl radical having 2 to 30 carbon atoms; and R2 is H or a hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 30 carbon atoms which may be branched or unbranched and may or may not contain double bonds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing rigid polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foams by reacting an isocyanate with a polyol in the presence of urethane and/or isocyanurate catalysts, water, optionally further blowing agents, optionally flame retardants and optionally further additives (e.g. fillers, emulsifiers, purely organic stabilizers and surfactants, viscosity reducers, dyes, antioxidants, UV stabilizers, antistatics) using foam stabilizers of the general formula (I) R—Si(CH3)2—O—[—Si(CH3)2—O—]n—[—Si(CH3)(R)—O—]m—Si(CH3)2—R, where R=—(CH2)x—O—(CH2—CHR?—O)y—R?.

Abstract: The invention provides for the use of ionic liquids or solutions of metal salts in ionic liquids and, if desired, diols and/or polyols as antistatics for plastics.