Abstract: A composition for use in the dyeing of keratinous fibres, particularly human hair, in order to produce a true dark black color, comprises an aqueous, substantially oxygen-free solution of the dye-precursors 2-methoxy-p-phenylenediamine and 2,4-diaminophenol, the composition having a pH value of from 6 to 12. The molar concentration of one dye precursor to the other is preferably from 1:10 to 10:1, and together they form from 0.25 to 15% by weight of the composition. Optionally, the composition can also contain a detergent and/or a thickening agent.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a topical treatment for herpes simplex comprising a solution of 0.15.0.3% zinc sulfate in camphor water. Optionally, an anti-infective agent, such as benzalkonium chloride, may be added to the solution.

Abstract: Mixtures containing (Z)-5-dodecenyl-acetate optionally combined with other compounds are shown to have a high attracting power for the male insects of the species Cossus cossus.Said mixtures may be employed in traps both for a monitoring action on the population density in a certain area and for mass-captures, or they may be employed for permeating the air in a certain zone, thus preventing the insects from mating.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel method for controlling various kinds of pests harmful against sanitation and agriculture by applying an organosilicon compound, never used hitherto for such a purpose, to the body of the pest or distributing the compound over the site or field infested therewith. The organosilicon compound which is an organosilane or organopolysiloxane compound, is characterized by at least one (poly)oxyalkylene group bonded to the silicon atom in a molecule and advantageously has no toxicity against human body.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel method for controlling various kinds of pests harmful against sanitation and agriculture by applying an organosilicon compound, never used hitherto for such a purpose, to the body of the pest or distributing the organosilicon compound over the site or field infested therewith. The organosilicon compound is a cyclic organopolysiloxane compound represented by the general formula ##STR1## in which each of the groups R is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group independently from the others, at least one of the groups denoted by R in a molecule being a monovalent hydrocarbon group, and n is an integer in the range from 3 to 7.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a compound of Formula I ##STR1## (including its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters) which has potent antihistamine activity which is substantially free from sedative effects and which has little or no anticholinergic effects.

Abstract: The compound consists of a mixed salt of glucosamine sulphate and sodium chloride corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## and is in the form of a crystalline powder with a melting point above 300.degree. C. The salt is stable at ambient temperatures and humidities and has pharmacological properties practically identical to those of glucosamine sulphate.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a compound of Formula 1 ##STR1## (including its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters) which has potent antihistamine activity which is substantially free from sedative effects and which has little or no anticholinergic effects.

Abstract: A process for dyeing keratin fibres is disclosed which involved applying:(a) at least one dyestuff of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently designate hydrogen, amino, alkylamino, --NH--aliphatic--(X).sub.m, dialkylamino or --N--(aliphatic-(X).sub.m).sub.2, R.sub.3 designates hydrogen, OH, alkoxy or --O--aliphatic-(X).sub.m "aliphatic" designates an aliphatic radical having 2 to 4 free valencies, m designates an integer from 1 to 3 such that if m=1 X represents OH, Cl, OCH.sub.3 or OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH, or, if m designates 2 or 3, X designates OH, and R.sub.4 designates hydrogen, alkyl or halogen, with the proviso that at least one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is other than hydrogen, and that, if R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are both other than hydrogen, R.sub.3 designates hydrogen,(b) at least one dyestuff of the formula: ##STR2## in which R.sub.5 designates hydrogen, amino, aminoalkyl, NH-aliphatic-(X).sub.m, N-(alkyl).sub.2, N-(aliphatic(X).sub.m).sub.2, or NHCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 NH.sub.

Abstract: A coated ubidecarenone-containing liposome which comprises the ubidecarenone-containing liposome and a polysaccharide fatty acid ester applied on the surface of the membrane of said liposome, whereby the ubidecarenone can be selectively transferred in high concentrations to the lungs, spleen and kidneys.

Abstract: Nails, particularly fingernails, are strengthened and their growth is enhanced by treating them with sour cherry juice. Also the cuticles benefit by this treatment.

Abstract: Aqueous depilatory compositions containing biguanide and active thiol agent(s) which provide for faster hair removal are disclosed.

Abstract: A skin and/or fragrance mousse or foam is provided which is in the form of a light airy stable foam which does not readily break down, and which contains a unique combination of three moisturizers, an alkoxylated methyl glucose derivative such as polypropylene glycol-20 methyl glucose ether, an alkoxylated lanolin derivative such as polyethylene glycol-85 lanolin and acetylated lanolin alcohol.

Abstract: A method of attracting Periplaneta americana L comprising positioning a composition comprising an attractant-ingestion stimulant in a location wherein it is desired to attract Periplaneta americana L, said stimulant comprising an amount of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ar-.alpha.-tetralol, ar-.beta.-tetralol, ac-.alpha.-tetralol, .alpha.-naphthol, .beta.-naphthol and iristectorumin's alcohol effective to attract Periplaneta americana L.

Abstract: According to the present invention 1-hydroxyethyl azole compounds are provided for in a process characterized by reacting an oxirane of the general formula ##STR1## in which R represents an alkyl radical, an optionally substituted cycloalkyl radical or an optionally substituted phenyl radical,Y represents a grouping --OCH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.dbd.CH--,Z represents a halogen atom, an alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy or halogenoalkylthio radical, an optionally substituted phenyl radical, an optionally substituted phenoxy radical, an optionally substituted phenylalkyl radical or an optionally substituted phenylalkoxy radical andm is 0, 1, 2 or 3,with an azole of the general formula ##STR2## in which X represents a nitrogen atom or a CH group.

Abstract: An emulsifiable concentrate of Imidan, an acrylic or styrene resin, a surfactant and an aliphatic organic solvent functions as a controlled release insecticide when applied to plant foliage. The organic solvent is a solvent for the resin and the surfactant but is a non-solvent for the Imidan.

Abstract: A number of pyrethroid insecticides are photolabile, thus limiting their use outdoors. The non-photolabile pyrethroids often have the disadvantage of lasting too long when used outdoors. Herein, certain toxicologically acceptable compounds are designated which stabilize the normally photolabile pyrethroids and allow them to be used for an extended time period out of doors. The stabilizers have an electron deficient .pi. system and serve to decrease the rate of the photochemical decomposition of the pyrethroid at a given light level.

Abstract: Local anesthesia is induced using microdroplets of a general anesthetic in liquid form. As an example, microdroplets of the general anesthetic methoxyfluorane coated by a unimolecular layer of dimysistoyl phosphatidylcholine are prepared by sonication. The microdroplets so prepared remain stable in physiologically-compatible solution, and are suitable for injection, typically intradermally or intraveneously, into a patient for inducing local anesthesia. These methoxyflurane-containing microdroplets have been demonstrated to cause long-term local anesthesia when injected intradermally, giving duration of anesthesia 28 times longer than with other anesthetics, such as lidocaine and 11 times longer than with bupivacaine.

Abstract: Methods are provided for making certain m-aminophenols using a sulfonation/alkali fusion procedure. The aminophenols are key intermediates in the synthesis of dyes, particularly efficient, stable dyes for laser application. Preparations of some rhodamine and phenoxazone dyes from the m-aminophenols are described.

Abstract: A composition for oxidative dyeing of hair is disclosed, having at least one compound of the general formula ##STR1## wherein X is CH.sub.2, O, S, NH, NR', CH(OH), CHR', CH(NH.sub.2), or CH(CH.sub.3),Y is O, NH,Z is O, S, NH,R is H, OH, R', OR', NR'.sub.2, NO.sub.2, halogen, andR' is an alkyl group with one to five carbon atoms.