Abstract: An industrial microbicidal/microbistatic composition which comprises (1) 4,5-dichloro-1,2-dithiol-3-one and (2) N-dodecylguanidine hydrochloride or N-dodecylguanidine acetate and a method of killing or inhibiting the growth of microbe or controlling slime formation using said composition.

Abstract: A veterinary drug delivery system suitable for oral administration to animals comprising a suitable medication, a nonvolatile oil, silicone dioxide, capric/caprylic triglyceride and/or capric/caprylic/stearic triglyceride. Flavorings can be added to enhance the taste, however, even without extra flavorings the drug delivery system in administrable form is palatable. At room temperature ay and physical analysis demonstrated no significant changes in active ingredient quality. Additionally, no separation of ingredients and no changes in overall physical appearance were noted.

Abstract: A water-based nail polish, which comprises 12 to 50 percent by weight of polyurethane and/or a polyurethane copolymer in dispersed form as a binder, 0.1 to 1 percent by weight of a thickener and water as well as further additives, as required.

Abstract: A transparent cosmetic stick composition having a lamellar structure comprising:(a) from 5 to 95% by weight of an alcohol,(b) from 3 to 20% by weight of a soap,(c) from 0.1 to 10% by weight of a soap crystal growth inhibitor, and(d) from 0 to 30% by weight of water.

Abstract: An aqueous permanent waving composition containing as a reducing agent a quaternary ammoniomercaptan or its salt of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are an alkyl group or a hydroxyalkyl group, A is an alkylene group, and X is a halogen atom, NO.sub.3, 1/2SO.sub.4, OH or R.sup.4 OSO.sub.3 in which R.sup.4 is an alkyl group, which can be used under an acidic, neutral or alkaline condition and can impart good waves to hairs with a little damage of the hairs and a little foul smell.

Abstract: The alkyl esters of N-carboalkyloxy-11-aminoundecanoic acids have the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is linear or branched C.sub.7-30 alkyl, linear or branched C.sub.4-22 alkenyl or a radical of formula: ##STR2## wherein n is 0 to 5R" is H or linear or branched C.sub.1-9 alkyl, andR' is linear C.sub.10-18 alkyl.These esters, and esters wherein R is additionally hydrogen or C.sub.1-6, have an application as thickening agents in organic media particularly in the cosmetic field.

Abstract: A method and compositions for the irradication and treatment of diaper dermatitis and related skin disorders whereby the skin is first cleansed with a non-irritating agent. The cleansed area is then treated with a specially formulated topical ointment which contains at a minimum, but is not limited to, a skin conditioning agent, a barrier agent, and an antimicrobial agent combined with other vehicles which are chemically capable of ensuring delivery of the above agents in, at least minimum inhibitory concentration.

Abstract: A hair treating method for imparting curl retention to hair in which at least one film forming ingredient is applied to the hair. The improvement utilizes as the film forming ingredient an organosilicon compound which is a hydrocarbon solvent free water soluble pre-hydrolyzed organofunctional silane having silsesquioxane characteristic. Hair care and fixative compositions including the silane are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns 2-hydroxyalkenoic acids within a general formula ##STR1## where R' is chosen from:a. C.sub.w H.sub.2w,b. C.sub.y H.sub.2y-1, andc. C.sub.y H.sub.2y OZwherez is chosen from H, R" and (CH.sub.2).sub.n OR"R" is chosen from C.sub.m H.sub.2m+1 and (CH.sub.2).sub.n OC.sub.m H.sub.2m+1 ;w is an integer of from 1 to 25y is an integer of from 2 to 25m is an integer of from 1 to 4n is an integer of from 1 to 6Many compounds within the formula are novel and are claimed as such. The invention also provides a process for making the compounds, and compositions for topical application to human skin, hair or nails which contain compounds of the above formula and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.

Abstract: An oily composition comprising a dextrin fatty acid ester, a glycerol fatty acid ester having a melting point of higher than 20.degree. C., and a liquid oil is disclosed. The oily compositions for external application are transparent or semi-transparent, and possess excellent extendibility, adhesive c apability, and retentivity on the skin. The compositions are useful for various oily cosmetics and oily medicines for external application.

Abstract: A single phase emulsion nail enamel for coating and hydrating human nails as well as a method for coating and hydrating human nails with the composition of the invention.

Abstract: Methods for the therapy of cystic fibrosis, Bartter's syndrome, and secretory diarrheas, and for diuretic treatment, by administering to a patient dodecahydro-7,14-methano-2H,6H-di-pyrido[1,2-a:1',2'-e][1,5]diazocine or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof are disclosed. The formulations include an aerosol formulation comprising the active ingredient in association with an aerosol propellant.

Abstract: The aqueous hair- and body-treatment composition having physiological and dermatological compatibility properties as well as a germ-inhibiting effect contains from 0.1 to 50 percent by weight of a surfactant or a surfactant mixture, from 0.01 to 2.0 percent by weight of sodium formate, ammonium formate, potassium formate or magnesium formate, from 0.05 to 2.0 percent by weight of a sorbic acid element selected from the group consisting of sorbic acid and salts of sorbic acid, including alkali metal salts of sorbic acid, particularly sodium sorbate, and from 0.1 to 1.5 percent by weight of phosphoric acid or an aliphatic organic acid containing from 2 to 6 carbon atoms and being free of amino and halogen substituents. A method of preserving an aqueous hair- and body-cleaning composition is also described.

Abstract: The present invention describes compositions that are useful for making artificial fingernails, in particular such compositions that are odorless, non-toxic, self-curing, and demonstrate good working properties as described above.Compositions in accordance with this invention consist of two parts:(a) an odorless, non-toxic liquid binder comprising one or more methacrylate monomer(s) of the following formula:R--O--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --O--CO--C(CH.sub.3).dbd.CH.sub.2where R is CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.n and n=0-3together with one or more di-,tri-, or multi-functional methacrylates, and a teriary-amine type accelerator; and(b) a polymeric powder containing a finely divided methacrylate polymer or copolymer, and a peroxide polymerization initiator.

Abstract: A lipstick composition comprising by weight from 8% to 20% of waxes, 30% to 80% of oils, 3% to 30% of colorants, 8% to 20% of cetearyl isononanoate, 1% to 10% of a sesquistearate and 2% to 20% of isopropyl hydroxystearate. The lipstick has the aesthetic performance characteristics of a regular lipstick but more effectively soothes and protects the lips.

Abstract: Diarylacetylenes of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each hydrogen or, when R.sup.1 is hydrogen, together form a --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --B--C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 -- group (where B is --CH.sub.2 Ch.sub.2 -- or --CH(CH.sub.3)--) or --OC(Ch.sub.3) (Z)CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- group (where Z is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkyl) or R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy and R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl or, when R.sup.2 is hydrogen, R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are each alkyl as defined above, R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl and n is 0, 1 or 2, are prepared as described and used as active compounds in drugs and cosmetics.

Abstract: Compositions having improved anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis activity comprise a synergistic combination of a) a morpholinoamino alcohol or salt thereof, such as 3-(4- propylheptyl)-4-(2-hydroxyethyl) morpholine, and b) a metal salt, such as the salts of divalent zinc, copper and magnesium.

Abstract: A cosmetic emulsion suitable for topical application to the lips comprises in addition to oil and water, an emulsifier system comprising:i) as a first emulsifier, a phospholipid, andii) a second emulsifier having a melting point of from -5.degree. C. to 80.degree. C.Preferred emulsions are lipsticks and lip gloss product which can additionally comprise wax.

Abstract: A cosmetic product is disclosed in the form of a gelatin walled capsule encompassing a cosmetic composition that includes a carrier which is a silicone polymer and an antioxidant. The antioxidant operates to inhibit degradation of the gelatin wall to prevent malodors from being generated. Retinoic acid derivatives such as retinyl palmitate are especially effective as antioxidants.