Abstract: A detergent having improved detergency particularly with respect to greasy soil comprising (a) a mixture of water-insoluble nonionic surfactants, (b) a water-soluble anionic surfactant of the sulfonate or sulfate type, (c) a detergent builder and (d) other standard detergent ingredients. The nonionic surfactant comprises a mixture of (i) an ethoxylated C.sub.16 -C.sub.18 alcohol with 4 to 6 glycolether groups, (ii) an ethoxylated C.sub.10 -C.sub.14 alcohol with 4 to 6 glycolether groups and (iii) an ethoxylated C.sub.10 -C.sub.18 alkylamine with 1 to 3 glycolether groups. The nonionic surfactant is adsorbed on a granular carrier material which is soluble or dispersible in water. The weight ratio of constituent (i) to constituent (ii) to constituent (iii) is within the range of 1:2(2-6):(0.8-2.5) and the weight ratio of the nonionic surfactant to the anionic surfactant is within the range of 4:1 to 4:3.

Abstract: An adhesive composition and a method for its use in bonding rigid PVC elements. The adhesive composition comprises: (1) a first dissolved PVC polymer having a K-value of about 58 .+-. and a second dissolved PVC polymer having a K-value of about 45 to about 52; (2) at least one cyclic organic solvent; and (3) at least one non-cyclic organic solvent.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the preparation of .alpha.-sulfofatty acid esters. More particularly, this invention is directed to a process for the simplified preparation of light-colored, wash-active esters of .alpha.-sulfofatty acids with monovalent C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 alcohols or their salts from fats and oils of vegetable and/or animal origin comprising re-esterification with the monovalent alcohols or saponification and esterification with the monovalent alcohols, separation of the fatty acid ester formed, hydrogenation of the fatty acid ester, sulfonation, and bleaching, wherein a fatty acid ester fraction from which accompanying fatty acid glycerides have been removed to the extent of about 1 percent by weight or less, based upon the weight of the material to be sulfonated, is introduced into the sulfonation stage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new primer for pretreating glass in readiness for waterproof bonding to other substrates. The primer contains resins, functional silanes, solvents, and organosilazanes and, if desired, polyfunctional isocyanates and other additives. Compared with conventional primers, the resistance of the bond to hydrolysis is significantly improved.

Abstract: Phosphonic acid esters obtained by reacting organophosphonic acids corresponding to the general formula R--PO.sub.3 H.sub.2, in which R is preferably an alkyl group containing from 6 to 18 C-atoms, with from 1 to 10 moles and preferably with from 1 to 5 moles of ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide. These esters are useful as additives to hair treatment preparations, preferably to shampoos based on anionic surfactants and, preferably, ampholytic or betaine surfactants for improving the wet combability of hair. They are added in amounts between 0.1 to 10% by weight to hair treatment preparations, and between 1 and 5% by weight to shampoos.

Abstract: Aqueous concentrates of alkali metal salts of .alpha.-sulfonated fatty acid alkyl esters (ester sulfonate salts) which are pumpable at temperatures of at least 60.degree. C. are obtained without the addition of viscosity regulators by preparing pastes containing at least about 60% by weight of ester sulfonate salts derived from C.sub.16 and/or C.sub.18 fatty acids. More particularly, the concentrates contain less than 10 mole % of ester sulfonate salts with fatty acids containing fewer than 16 carbon atoms. The concentrates are obtained by neutralizing the crude ester sulfonates with concentrated alkali hydroxide solution with intensive cooling at temperatures of at most 90.degree. C.

Abstract: Substituted benzyl alcohols and substituted phenyl ethanols which are novel and the use of these and related compounds known per se, as sebosuppressives.

Abstract: A pour point depressant composition and a method for its use. The pour point depressant is a predominantly butadiene polymer epoxidized and then ring-opened with a C.sub.12-24 carboxylic acid, or ring-opened with an alcohol followed by esterification.

Abstract: The use is disclosed of at least one acylcyanamides of the formula ##STR1## in which the symbol R represents a straight or branched chain alkyl or alkenyl group having from 5 to 21 carbon atoms, such group being unsubstituted or substituted by a OH, O--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH, O--R' group or a mixture thereof, in which R' represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; in which M is a monovalent or divalent metal cation; and in which n represents the valency of the metal cationto stabilize, thermoplastic molding compositions containing a homopolymer or a copolymer of vinylchloride or a mixture thereof. There is also disclosed heat stabilized thermoplastic molding compositions comprising polyvinylchloride, or a polymer of vinylchloride, and at least one acylcyanamide of Formula I.

Abstract: Hair-cosmetic compositions for improving the structure, resilience and strength of hair comprising a content of onic acids derived from aldohexoses or disaccharides containing a free aldehyde function and/or their .gamma.- or .delta.-lactones and a method of improving the structure and strength of hair, particularly hair which has been adversely affected by cosmetic treatments such as dyeing, bleaching, permanent waving, etc.

Abstract: A composition of matter, preferably a liquid cleaning preparation for hard surfaces, comprising from 1 to 30, preferably 2 to 30, parts by weight of:(a) adducts of ethylene oxide, preferably from 3 to 20 moles, with aliphatic hydroxyamines, preferably vicinal internal or terminal hydroxyamines, having a linear alkyl chain (C.sub.10-20) and containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkylamine residue; and(b) linear alkylaryl, preferably alkylbenzene, sulfonates or alkane sulfonates wherein (a) and (b) are in a ratio of from 1:1 to 1:18. The liquid preparation may contain water and other suitable cleaning ingredients.

Abstract: A free-flowing washing powder of low specific gravity (powder density 300 to 500 g/l) and containing large quantities of nonionic surfactants is produced by spray-drying an aqueous suspension containing on the spray-dried basis (A) from 15 to 30% by weight of nonionic tensides, (B) from 8 to 18% by weight of sodium silicate, (C) from 25 to 55% by weight of finely crystalline zeolite, (D) from 0 to 25% by weight of sodium tripolyphosphate, (E) no more than 3% by weight of soap and synthetic anionic tensides, and from 35 to 50% by weight of water. The suspension, which has a temperature of from 75.degree. C. to 90.degree. C., is sprayed through nozzles into a drying zone under a pressure of from 35 to 100 bar. The drying gas flowing in countercurrent has an entry temperature of from 160.degree. C. to 240.degree. C. and an exit temperature of from 80.degree. C. to 95.degree. C. The spray-dried product contains from 9 to 16% by weight of water which is removable at a drying temperature of 130.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention is directed to oxaspirododecane derivatives, the preparation thereof, and perfume compositions containing same.

Abstract: Preservatives for aluminum surfaces in the form of a polymer dispersion based on an acid-group-containing acrylate copolymer which is cross-linked with divalent metal salts, which contains plasticizers and surfactants, and which, optionally, contains oxidized polyethylene and/or a copolymer of styrene and maleic acid anhydride. The preservatives are suitable for the preserving aftertreatment of aluminum, particularly electrolytically oxidized aluminum.

Abstract: Phosphonocarboxylic acids, such as phosphonosuccinic acid and especially 2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid, and aminopolycarboxylic acids, advantageously tetrasodium trimethylene diamine tetracetate or trisodium nitrilotriacetate, are added to aqueous or aqueous solvent-containing disinfectant solutions based on aldehydes and quaternary ammonium compounds for corrosion inhibition and pH-adjustment to 3.5-4.0, respectively. The corrosion inhibiting effect of the two salts is synergistic.

Abstract: Powder-form compositions containing as its principal components cellulose powder, organic solvents, and water. The compositions are suitable for cleaning textiles, particularly carpets, and are distinguished by high cleaning power and minimal dust generation.

Abstract: A process for the selective production of defined, partial reaction products of polyfunctional N-glycidyl compounds with hydrohalic acids, pseudohydrohalic acids or acids of phosphorus; mono- or di-ring opening products are obtainable as required. The process is carried out at a pH of from about 2 to 10 which is kept constant within a band of at most 2 units on the pH-scale. N,N'-diglycidyl-N"-(halohydroxypropyl)-urazoles and N-glycidyl-N,N"-bis(halohydroxypropyl) urazoles having pharmaceutical utility are produced in good yield.

Abstract: The use of alkyl glycosides of C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 alkanols and reducing sugars, in which one sugar chain containing on average from 1 to 10 sugar residues attached to one another by glycoside bonds is present for every alkyl group, as co-emulsifiers or emulsifiers in the emulsion polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers.

Abstract: The formation of troublesome microfoams in aqueous lacquer and synthetic resin dispersions, particularly in gloss lacquers, is prevented by the addition of from about 0.01 to about 1.5% by weight of a silicone-free foam inhibitor mixture. This mixture consists of (a) from about 70 to about 98% by weight of a mineral oil liquid at room temperature or a mixture of such mineral oil with a C.sub.16 -C.sub.30 branched alcohol of the following formulaR.sup.1 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CHR.sup.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 OH (I)in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are C.sub.4 -C.sub.16 alkyl radicals, (b) from about 0.2 to about 5% by weight of a microcrystalline wax, (c) from about 0.5 to about 20% by weight of hard paraffin, (d) from 0.05 to 5% by weight of hydrophobized finely divided silica, and (e) from 0 to about 10% by weight of a soft paraffin (M.p. 32.degree.-42.degree. C.). Component (a) preferably consists of a mixture of mineral oil and branched alcohol (I) in a ratio of from 50:1 to 1:1.