Abstract: Process for the production of modified triglycerides which contain epoxide groups, secondary hydroxyl groups and ether groups. The invention particularly relates to the production of reaction products of epoxidized triglycerides, for example epoxidized soy oil, with polyfunctional alcohols, for example glycols. The products so prepared are valuable starting materials, particularly for the production of alkyd resins.

Abstract: The invention is a process for the separation of biotechnologically produced valuable materials from a fermenter broth by crossflow microfiltration and/or ultrafiltration, in which at least two modules arranged in series and fitted with porous membranes are used per stage, to produce concentrate and a permeate which contains the valuable material. The pressure of the permeate is controlled so that the absolute pressure on the permeate side is at different absolute pressure in each module.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for smoothing textile fibers which compositions are characterized in that they contain as lubricants an aliphatic polyether corresponding to the following general formula:R.sup.1 --X--O--R.sup.2in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are linear and/or branched, saturated and/or saturated, OH-containing or OH-free C.sub.6 -C.sub.24 alkyl radicals of natural and/or synthetic origin and X is a homopolymer or copolymer containing one or more C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkylene oxides having a degree of polymerization of 1 to 25, either alone or in admixture with other smoothing agents.The other smoothing agents include paraffins, polyethylenes, fatty acid ethers, silicones or polyalkylene glycols. The compositions may be applied to textile fiber in the form of solutions, emulsions or aqueous dispersions.

Abstract: A rotatable liquid hair treatment medium applicator comprising a container having a distal face surrounding its opening which is at an angle to its verticle axis, a conical applicator head rotatably mounted around the mouth, and an applicator mouth co-rotatably projecting from the applicator head at an angle to the common central axis of the opening and applicator head.

Abstract: Monomer compositions crosslinkable by photoinitiators and stabilizers and containing liquid polymerizable monomers having one or more ethylenic double bonds, camphor quinone, an aryl sulfinate, thickeners, and, optionally, adhesion promoters and/or accelerators as photoinitiated adhesives hardening in darkness for the bonding of non-transparent surfaces. Bonds having excellent tensile shear strengths are obtained.

Abstract: Silicate- and magnesium-free stabilizer mixtures for stabilizing aqueous peroxide bleaching baths based on organic acids and/or salts thereof comprising:(A) polyhydroxy and/or hydroxycarboxylic acids, and their alkali metal and/or ammonium salts;(B) polyacrylic acids, and their partially neutralized form; and(C) polyamine and/or amine polyphosphonic acids, and their alkali metal and/or ammonium salts;(D) 35% hydrogen peroxide solution with the proviso that the ratio by weight of components A:B:C is 1 to 6:0.2 to 1:0.4 to 4.

Abstract: Water-soluble polycondensates of dialkanolamides, fatty acid diethylaminopolyglycolates and fatty acid diethyl ammonium alkyl polyglycolates, which are first reacted with maleic anhydride in a molar ratio of 1:0.5 to 1:2, followed by reaction of substantially all the olefinic double bonds in the .alpha.-position to carboxyl groups with sulfites, are excellent plasticizers for hydraulic compositions.

Abstract: Liquid cleaning preparations for hard surfaces containing(a) 0.5 to 40% by weight, preferably 5 to 20% by weight, of a surfactant or a surfactant mixture;(b) 0.01 to 1% by weight, preferably 0.05 to 0.5% by weight, of cleaning enhancer;(c) 0 to 6% by weight, preferably 1.0 to 6% by weight, of at least one organic and/or inorganic builder;and up to a total of 100% by wiehgt, based on the total weight, of water, and optionally, one or more of solubilizers (solvents, hydrotropes), preservatives, antimicrobial agents, viscosity regulators, pH regulators, perfumes, and dyes. Component (b) is a mixture of (i) at least one polyacrylamide and (ii) at least one highly polyethoxylated monofunctional or polyfunctional alkanol.

Abstract: 3-R.sup.1 -3-oxoprop-1-ene-1,1-diphosphonic acids corresponding to the following general formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a tertiary substituted alkyl group, an optionally substituted cycloalkyl group, or an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl group, andM is hydrogen or the cation of a base;to a process for their production in which 3-R.sup.1 -3-oxo-1-aminopropane-1,1-diphosphonic acids corresponding to the following general formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 is as defined above, are reacted with an aqueous or alcoholic alkali metal hydroxide solution; then water followed by an alcohol infinitely miscible with water is added to the reaction mixture, and the pure olefinic diphosphonic acids are obtained by addition of an acid; to the use of the above compounds of formula III as complexing agents and as thresholders; and to compositions containing one or more compounds of formula (III).

Abstract: Textile treatment preparations are obtained by reaction of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids or amide-forming derivatives thereof with hydroxyalkylpolyamines and subsequent neutralization of unreacted amino groups and which contain monosaccharides or polyhydroxy compounds derived therefrom by hydrogenation and also synthetic or natural polymers as dispersion accelerators which may be dispersed particularly rapidly, even in cold water, if the dispersion accelerator is present in the reaction mixture during the actual reaction.

Abstract: A process for the electrolytic coloring of anodized surfaces of aluminum or aluminum alloys using alternating current or direct current superimposed on alternating current, the electrolytic coloring being carried out with an electrolyte which contains cationic organic dyes and, optionally, conducting salts.

Abstract: A cleaning preparation containing from 2 to 40% by weight ethoxylated fatty alcohol and/or oxoalcohol and from 10 to 90% by weight of a fatty acid ester. In addition, the cleaning preparation may contain water, a monohydric alcohol and liquid hydrocarbons. The cleaning preparation is used for the pretreatment of heavily soiled fabrics before washing.

Abstract: Clear, aqueous liquid preparations of sodium lauryl sulfate and myristyl sulfate comprising from 5 to 20% by weight of sodium lauryl sulfate and/or myristyl sulfate, from 10 to 30% by weight of a nonionic surface-active ethylene oxide adduct having an HLB-value of from 12 to 18, from 10 to 20% by weight of a polyol containing from 3 to 6 carbon atoms and from 2 to 6 hydroxyl gropus or a polyethylene glycol, and from 30 to 75% by weight of water, are distinguished by low cloud points and are suitable for use as a surfactant component in the production of oral hygiene products such as toothpastes.

Abstract: A reaction medium of ethanol condensed with 1-20, most preferably 4-6 moles, of ethylene or propylene oxide per mole of ethanol greatly improves the practicality of the preparation of azacycloalkane-2,2-diphosphonic acids of the general formula I: ##STR1## where R means a hydrogen or a lower alkyl radical with from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and n means an integer between 3 and 11, by phosphonylating the corresponding lactams with phosphonic acid and phosphorous trihalides in the presence of water.

Abstract: Quaternary ammonium compounds corresponding to the formula ##STR1## are produced by esterification of ether amines corresponding to the formula ##STR2## with a fatty acid of the formula R.sup.2 --COOH and quaternization of the product obtained with an alkyl halide or a dialkyl sulfate. They are suitable for use as conditioning and revitalizing agents in hair-cosmetic preparations.

Abstract: For the production of solid, substantially anhydrous alkali metal salts of .alpha.-sulfofatty acid alkyl esters containing from 8 to 22 carbon atoms in the fatty acid chain and from 1 to 6 carbon atoms in the ester alkyl radical, solid or molten .alpha.-sulfofatty acid alkyl esters are simltaneously mixed with an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide or an H.sub.2 O.sub.2 -yielding compound and with solid alkali metal carbonate at a temperature of from 20.degree. to 80.degree. C. optionally in the presence of aqueous alkali metal hydroxide, the ratio by weight of ester of H.sub.2 O.sub.2 being from 1:0.01 to 1:0.06 and the molar ratio of ester to alkali metal carbonate being in the range of from 1:0.5 to 1:0.75, the foam formed through the release of CO.sub.2 is mechanically destroyed under a pressure of from 0.2 to 1.0 bar and at a temperature of from 50.degree. to 70.degree. C.

Abstract: In the production of monoalkylphosphoric acid esters, at least one fatty alcohol or mixtures of fatty alcohols containing from 8 to 18 carbon atoms and preferably from 12 to 14 carbon atoms in a straight chain is/are reacted with a 0.2 to 2 molar excess of polyphosphoric acid at a temperature of 60.degree. to 130.degree. C.; following an after-reaction time of 120 to 300 minutes at a temperature of 95.degree. to 105.degree. C., the product of this reaction is slowly hydrolyzed at 90.degree. to 100.degree. C. with 0.5 to 1.0 mole water, based on the quantity of phosphorus atoms in the reaction mixture, the hydrolysis product is neutralized to a level of from 40 to 65% and preferably to a level of from 50 to 60%, based onthe acid number, with dilute alkali metal hydroxide, and the two phases formed are separated from one another after a residence time of 30 to 180 minutes at a temperature in the range of from 50.degree. to 95.degree. C.

Abstract: 3-acylamino-1,2,4-triazoles corresponding to the following general formula ##STR1## and 1-acyl-3-amino-1,2,4-triazole corresponding to the general formula ##STR2## in which R is a linear or branched C.sub.1-11 alkyl or phenyl, and mixtures thereof are used as corrosion inhibitors for non-ferrous metals in aqueous systems, oils and oil-containing emulsions.

Abstract: A spinning preparation, for the melt spinning of synthetic fibers, containing a smoothing agent, an emulsifier, a wetting agent, an antistatic agent, and an epoxidized compound containing at least 8 carbon atoms to produce a cohesion promoting effect on the fibers.