Abstract: A thickening agent based upon a polyether ester compound having the formula: ##STR1## Wherein: R.sub.1 is H or ##STR2## R.sub.2 is a hydrocarbon chain having greater than 5 carbon atoms; and (W+X+Y+Z) is greater than 60.The thickening agents are useful in formulating various topical preparations, for example, shampoos, sunscreen lotions, cosmetics and the like.

Abstract: Novel dielectric compositions, well adapted for low temperature applications, include admixture of benzyltoluene, benzylbenzene and the higher homologs thereof, and optionally contain triphenylmethane, ditolylphenylmethane, tolyldiphenylmethane and the higher homologs thereof; the subject novel compositions are prepared by chlorinating a mixture of toluene and benzene and then treating the product of reaction with an inorganic halide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing keratinous fibres, comprising the simultaneous or sequential application of a composition (A) containing a compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen, alkyl, acetyl, benzoyl, phenyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 carboxyalyl (sic);R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 denote hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxyalkyl, amino, halogen, nitro, alkylphenyl, phenyl, alkylamino, hydroxyalkylamino;and a composition (B) containing at least one compound of formula (II): ##STR2## in which: R.sub.4 and R.sub.6 denote hydrogen, alkyl;R.sub.5 denotes hydrogen, alkyl, COOR' where R' is hydrogen or alkyl;Z.sub.1 represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy or hydroxyl;Z.sub.2 represents hydrogen or alkyl or a compound of formula (III): ##STR3## in which: R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 denote hydrogen or alkyl;X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 represent hydrogen or an NH.sub.2 radical;R.sub.9 denotes hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy;as well as the compositions used.

Abstract: A new class of sulfonated 2-(2'-hydroxyaryl)-2H-benzotriazole compounds and method for using them and other sulfonated hydroxyaryl benzotriazoles on nylon fibers to improve stain resistance and dye lightfastness has been discovered. A process is provided for improving stain resistance of nylon fibers by treatment with sulfonated aromatic-formaldehyde condensate and fluorinated dry soil resist agents.

Abstract: A high-speed spinning oil composition is disclosed, which comprises following components (A) and (B):(A) an organophosphoric ester salt of formula (1):M.sup.30 X.sup.- (1)wherein M.sup.+ is an alkali metal ion, ammonium ion or an amine ion; X.sup.- is an organophosphoric ester anion of formula (2): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl or alkenyl group of 8 to 22 carbon atoms; A is an alkylene group of 2 to 4 carbon atoms; a is a whole number of 0 to 22; and b is equal to 1 or 2; and(B) an oxyalkylene polymer of formula (3):R.sub.11 --O--(AO).sub.n H (3)wherein R.sub.11 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl or alkenyl group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an acyl group of 2 to 22 carbon atoms, an aryl group, a polyhydric alcohol group or a silyl group; A is an alkylene group of 2 to 4 carbon atoms; the oxyalkylene polymer has a molecular weight of 2,000 to 40,000.

Abstract: Disclosed are formulations for producing chemical solvent admixtures that can be employed to clean a surface for further work; and that can be applied to cloths for the cleaning operation yet alleviate problems with solvent evaporation into the atmosphere to cause many legal and environmental problems, and a method of storing and disposing of cloths soaked with the formulation that alleviates current problems.

Abstract: An electroconductive resin paste suitable for bonding a semiconductor element onto a substrate and exhibiting a superior adhesion strength and processability when heated to 200.degree. C. to 350.degree. C., and a process for producing a semiconductor device using the electroconductive resin paste are provided, which electroconductive resin paste comprises.(A) a mixed epoxy resin of a phenolic novolac type epoxy resin with an epi-bis type epoxy resin,(B) a phenolic novolac resin and/or phenol aralkyl resin,(C) organic borate,(D) a diluent containing a silane compound having one glycidyl group as at least one component therein, and(E) an electroconductive metal powder.

Abstract: A colored polymer containing repeat units derived from at least one azo dye which is free from water-solubilizing groups and contains at least one polymerizable olefinically unsaturated group and has the formula:A--N.dbd.N--Ewherein A represents the residue of a carbocyclic or heterocyclic diazotisable amine containing at least one electron-withdrawing substituent and E represents the residue of a carbocyclic or heterocyclic coupling component with the proviso that when both A and E are carbocyclic, the residue of the diazotisable amine does not contain a nitro or chloro substituent except when another different electron-withdrawing substituent is also present, the or each polymerizable group being attached to a carbon atom forming part of residue A or E.

Abstract: By combining a fluoroscein-based dye with a mercaptan based permanent waving composition and maintaining the pH of the resulting composition between about 2.5 and 4.5, a composition is achieved which simultaneously colors and permanently waves the hair. In addition, even if no coloring or dying of the hair is desired, the use of a colorless or complimentary fluoroscein-based dye with the mercaptan based permanent waving composition achieves a composition which imparts a substantially improved curl configuration to the hair as well as substantially longer lasting curls. Preferably, the mercaptan based permanent waving composition employed comprises an ester of either thioglycolic acid, thiolactic acid, or the amide of 2-aminoethanethiol.

Abstract: A surface erodible controlled releasing, free standing cleaning block for domestic water closets comprises controlled releasing agent, erosion rate modifier, processing aid, acidic chelating agent, color indicator, density modifier and internal lubricant.

Abstract: This invention provides:(A) an anti-icing composition comprising a silicone resin which is at least one condensate selected from the group consisting of:(i) a condensate of an alkoxydimethylsiloxane compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 l is a methyl group or an ethyl group, A is an oxygen atom, an ethylene group or a 1,3-propylene group, a is an integer of 5 to 150, b and e are different or the same and each represent an integer of 1 to 3, c is an integer of 3-b and d is an integer of 3-e,(ii) a condensate of the compound of the formula (I) and an alkoxysilane compound represented by the formula(R.sub.3)h--Si--(OR.sub.2)j (II)wherein R.sub.2 is a methyl group or an ethyl group, R.sub.

Abstract: A linear viscoelastic aqueous liquid automatic dishwasher detergent composition comprising water; up to about 2% by weight of long chain fatty acid or salt thereof; from about 0 to 5% by weight of organic detergent; from about 5 to 40% by weight of alkali metal detergent builder salt; up to about 20% by weight of a chlorine bleach compound; and 0.1 to 5.0% of a cross-linked copolymer of methyl vinyl ether and maleic anhydride which is crosslinked with at least about 0.5 weight % of an aliphatic diene having about 6 to about 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Dispersants of increased bioeliminability or biodegradability for use in dye and pigment preparations, as tanning aids, in plastics production and in crop protection formulations contain from 3 to 50% by weight of one or more aromatic or long-chain aliphatic carboxylic acids, salts thereof or anhydrides thereof or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: N.sup.1 -Trifluoroalkyl substituted 2-nitro-p-phenylenediamines, compositions containing same, and their use as direct dyes for keratinous fibers are disclosed.

Abstract: A granular fabric softening composition, which can be added to water to form an aqueous concentrated emulsion, comprising nonionic fabric softener, preferably a fatty alkyl ester of a polyhydric alcohol, and a mono-long-chain alkyl cationic surfactant. In particular, the use of a sorbitan ester with a mono-long-chain alkyl cationic surfactant provides a granular softening agent which can be used to form a highly dispersed, concentrated, aqueous composition which, when added to, e.g., a rinse cycle of a typical washing process, effectively deposits onto fabric from the aqueous bath.

Abstract: Liquid fabric conditioning compositions of an aesthetically pleasing green color. The compositions incorporate a cationic fabric softening compound and 1 ppm to 1000 ppm of selected green colorants.

Abstract: Described herein are heat-sensitive sublimation transfer cyan dyes represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxyl group, an alkylcarbonylamino group, a formylamino group or a halogen atom, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represent an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkoxyalkyl group, an aralkyl group, an aryl group, a halogenoalkyl group or a cyanoalkyl group or are coupled together to form a ring, and X represents any one of the following groups: ##STR2## Heat-sensitive sublimation transfer sheets containing one or more dyes selected from the group of the above dyes are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds useful as biodegradable fabric softeners, of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl containing up to 22 carbon atoms, alkyl containing up to 22 carbon atoms and one or more ethylenic bonds, acyl containing 2 to 22 carbon atoms, or H;R.sub.1 is ##STR2## Z.sub.1, Z.sub.2, and Z.sub.3 are each alkylene containing 2-8 carbon atoms in the principal chain and a total of up to 15 carbon atoms;Y is an integer from 1-3;R.sub.3 is methyl, ethyl or H;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are each alkyl containing up to 22 carbon atoms, alkyl containing up to 22 carbon atoms and one or more ethylenic bond, or --Z.sub.2 --OR;R.sub.5 is methyl, ethyl, hydroxymethyl, hydroxyethyl, or H;R.sub.6 is methyl, ethyl, hydroxymethyl, hydroxyethyl, or benzyl;R.sub.7 is ##STR3## X--is a salt forming anion.

Abstract: Anionic, sulfobenzoyl end-capped esters useful as soil release agents in granular detergent compositions. The terephthalate esters contain oxyethyleneoxy and oxy-1,2-propyleneoxy units, and are substantially amorphous in form.

Abstract: Processes for improving the thermal and/or photochemical stability of undyed and dyed polyamide fibers by treatment with an agent from an aqueous bath containing (A) a compound of the formula (I) defined in claim 1 and (B) a UV absorber.