Abstract: A piece of internal tissue of the sclerotium of Poria cocos (Fr.) Wolf is transplanted into an artificial culture medium to subject it to pure culture of hyphae of said microorganism, thereby obtaining mycelia, and the thus obtained mycelia are extracted with at least one medium selected from the group consisting of water and water-soluble organic media. The resultant substance has an excellent ani-tumor activity and is low in toxicity.

Abstract: A new medicament which stimulates non-specific immunity and contains a phenol-soluble extract of micro-organisms, wherein the phenol-soluble extract or fraction thereof of bacteria, yeasts and/or protozoa is rendered water soluble and free from endotoxin, substantially free from phenol and used in a portion for stimulating the receiving organism.

Abstract: A cosmetic product such as a hair makeup product comprising a waxy base, one or more color additives, a volatile solvent, and a film-forming resin composition comprising pentaerythritol rosinate in combination with either ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose or a polyvinyl alkyl ether or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Phthalides enhance propionate production and inhibit methane production in the rumen and are thus useful for improving feed utilization efficiency in ruminant animals.

Abstract: Novel meta-phenylenediamines are provided for use as couplers with dye bases in hair dye compositions. These meta-phenylenediamines have the formula: ##STR1## in which n is 2, 3 or 4. Their acid addition salts may also be used.

Abstract: A novel hair conditioning composition having lathering action and more particularly, it relates to a hair conditioning composition which provides long-lasting conditioning action and cleaner feeling hair.

Abstract: Preparation of an insect attractant comprising the pyrolyzate of N-methylnicotinic acid and starch syrup for the control of insects such as cockroaches.

Abstract: An improved styptic composition which effectively curtails bleeding while administering a soothing sensation on the injured area. The styptic composition is in the form of a stable lotion or cream having the following general formula:(1) from about 2% to about 12% by weight of a long chain fatty acid;(2) from about 0.4% to about 3.5% by weight of a wax filler;(3) from about 1% to about 10% by weight of polyethylene glycol stearate;(4) from about 1% to about 5% by weight of polyethylene glycol sorbitan beeswax; and,(5) from about 0.5% to about 25% by weight of an acidic metallic salt,(6) the balance being water.Optionally, from about 1% to about 4% by weight of glycerin may be added as a humectant.Any conventional antiseptic may also be added to the composition.The styptic composition may be packaged in any convenient form including jars, bottles, tubes, pump applicators, aerosol canisters and can also be impregnated into pre-packaged bandages.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for application to the hair contains either (a) at least one compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein:R is hydrogen, alkyl or halogen; andR' is hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, carbamylalkyl, mesylaminoalkyl, aminoalkyl, acylaminoalkyl, monoalkylaminoalkyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, piperidinoalkyl, morpholinoalkyl, carbamoyl, acyl or carbalkoxy; or (b) at least one of said compounds having formula I above and at least one benzene or heterocyclic oxidation base. The invention also relates to new couplers of formula I as well as to new indo compounds which result from the coupling of said compounds with an oxidation base. These cosmetic compositions for application to the hair are useful in direct dyeing, oxidation dyeing or simultaneous oxidation and direct dyeing of said hair.

Abstract: A homogeneous liquid nonionic based antimicrobial conditioning shampoo which includes about 0.5 to 2.5% of the antimicrobial agent, 1-imidazolyl-1-(4-chlorophenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one, solubilized in an aqueous solution of critical amounts of a four component mixture of the following specific non-ionic ingredients:a. about 2-20% by weight of a polyoxyethylene hexitan mono-higher fatty acid ester,b. about 4-10% by weight of a tertiary amine oxide,c. about 1-7% by weight of a fatty acid mono- or di-ethanolamide,d. about 0.05-1.0% by weight of a polyacrylamide having a molecular weight of 100,000 to 3,000,000. This shampoo is transparent in appearance and should preferably contain 65-80% water.

Abstract: A homogeneous liquid anionic-amphoteric based antimicrobial conditioning shampoo which includes about 0.5 to 2.5% of the antimicrobial agent, 1-imidazolyl-1-(4-chlorophenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one, solubilized in an aqueous solution of critical amounts of a mixture of the following specific ingredients:a. about 10-40% by weight of an anionic sulfate or sulfonate surface active agent,b. about 0.1-7.5% by weight of an amphoteric surfactant selected from the group consisting of cocobetaine, cocosulfobetaine, cocoamidopropylbetaine, cocoamidopropylsulfobetaine or combinations thereof.c. about 1-6% by weight of a fatty acid mono- or di-ethanolamide, and preferablyd. about 1.1-5% by weight of a nonionic surface active agent selected from the group consisting of a tertiary amine oxide, a polyoxyethylene hexitan mono-higher fatty acid ester, and mixtures thereof, ande. about 0.5-2% by weight of a lower aliphatic monohydric or polyhydric alcohol or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A homogeneous liquid amphoteric-nonionic based antidandruff conditioning shampoo which includes about 0.5 to 2.5% of the antimicrobial agent, 1-imidazolyl-1-(4-chlorophenoxy)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one, solubilized in an aqueous solution of critical amounts of a four component mixture of the following specific ingredients:a. about 6-30% by weight of cocobetaine, cocosulfobetaine, cocoamidobetaine, cocoamidosulfobetaine or combinations thereof,b. about 1-7.5% by weight of a tertiary amine oxide,c. about 1-7% by weight of a fatty acid mono- or di-ethanolamide,d. about 0.1-5.0% by weight of a polyoxyethylene hexitan mono-higher fatty acid ester, and preferablye. about 0.01-0.1% by weight of a polymerized quaternized ammonium compound. This shampoo is transparent in appearance and should preferably contain 65-80% water.

Abstract: Described are the compounds, alkyl and alkenyl phenethylether derivatives, defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R represents C.sub.3 or C.sub.6 secondary alkyl (2.sup.o -alkyl) or C.sub.4 alkenyl which have, individually or in combination, been found to be useful in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles as well as colognes and, in addition, in combatting tobacco beetles of the species Lasioderma serricorne (F.).

Abstract: A process for production of an anti-tumor agent which comprises subjecting the culture cells of the strains belonging to Streptococcus pyogenes in sequence to pasteurization treatment (the first step) and penicillin treatment (the second step), followed by a primary lyophilization (the third step) to obtain an intermediary preparation, and then subjecting the intermediary preparation to penicillin removal treatment (the fourth step), followed by a secondary lyophilization (the fifth step).

Abstract: There are disclosed solid formulations containing, as an active substance, a sex pheromone; as main vehicles, a carrier having absorbing properties and another carrier having adsorbing properties, and, furthermore, a wetting agent, a dispersant, a sticker, an ultraviolet (U.V.) stabilizer, an antioxidant and, optionally, a film-forming resin. Such formulations are utilized to control insects.In particular, the disclosed formulations contain, as an active substance, a sex pheromone of insects and, as a main vehicle, a mixture composed of a carrier having absorbing properties, and of another carrier having adsorbing properties, and are utilized to prevent insects from mating (mating disruption).

Abstract: This invention is directed to a composition of the developer-coupler type for the dyeing of hair, consisting essentially of, as coupler, at least on N-benzyl-m-phenylenediamine derivative of general formula ##STR1## wherein Ar is a radical selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## or an inorganic or organic acid salt thereof, and, as developer component, one or more of the conventional developer components used in oxidation dyes.

Abstract: A cosmetic oil comprises a mixture of at least jojoba oil, turnsole oil and a non-saponifiable fraction.

Abstract: A composition for imparting warmth to the skin, especially to the feet. The composition includes about 30% to about 80% by volume powdered cayenne pepper, about 10% to about 50% by volume powdered ginger, 0 to about 40% by volume powdered mustard and 0 to about 20% by volume of at least one powdered aromatic substance.