Abstract: The invention relates to a modified beeswax and to a process for this modification. The modification consists of a treatment of beeswax to remove free acids. According to the invention this can be accomplished by reacting the free acid present in beeswax with glycidol at a temperature of 80.degree. C. to 120.degree. C. in the presence of a basic catalyst. This modification results in an improvement of the properties of the beeswax. The modified beeswax being outstandingly suitable for use in cosmetic preparations whereby it does not cause any crystallization in the fatty phase. The modified beeswax has so called self-emulsifying characteristics and displays an outstanding dispersant action for solid substances. The compatibility with pigmented products and mixtures of mineral products in an oil phase is good.

Abstract: A new deodorant composition is now provided, which comprises as an active ingredient for deodorization a reaction product which is obtained for reacting either polyethyleneimine or ethyleneimine-alkylene oxide copolymer having a molecular weight in the range of from 100 to 5,000 with monochloroacetic acid in a weight ratio of 1:0.3 to 1.0, optionally in association with conventional additives used for deodorizing utility. The deodorant composition according to this invention may efficiently be used to deodorize all bad odors evolved from a wide variety of sources.

Abstract: The invention provides a pour-on formulation comprising a pyrethroid insecticide at a concentration of 7.5 to 75 kg/m.sup.3, a C.sub.6-15 alkanol diester of adipic or phthalic acid at a concentration of 150 to 800 kg/m.sup.3, a spreading agent at a concentration of 25 to 300 kg/m.sup.3, other additives at a concentration of 0 to 55 kg/m.sup.3, the balance being at least 67.5 kg/m.sup.3 of a veterinarily-acceptable mineral or vegetable oil having a kinematic viscosity at 40.degree. C. not greater than 35.times.10.sup.-6 m.sup.2 /s (35 cSt); a process for the preparation of the formulation; and its application onto a localized region of the skin or coat of an animal for combating ectoparasites.

Abstract: A fumigant composition comprising a pressurized mixture of a diluent gas and phosphine in predetermined proportions within a container adapted for release of gaseous fumigant. A method of preparing the composition comprises the steps of pumping a predetermined quantity of phosphine under pressure into the container and filling the container with a liquified diluent gas. A method of fumigating a substantially closed space by liberating the composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: Liquid, controlled release formulations are provided by emulisifying an aqueous active ingredient-polymer complex, an organic solution of a film-forming polymer and an organic solvent, and a surfactant to form a first emulsion. An aqueous solution of a surfactant is emulsified with the first emulsion to produce a second emulsion and the organic solvent is subsequently removed to produce a liquid controlled release formulation. The formulation so produced includes an aqueous dispersion of microcapsules having permeable shells of the film-forming polymer and aqueous cores of the aqueous active ingredient-polymer complex.

Abstract: A composition comprising squalene and saturated normal aliphatic hydrocarbons which is very effective in the treatment of acne, minor skin irritations and minor skin wounds, burns, inflammation and soreness when applied topically to the skin. Basically, the product comprises from about 5 to 40 volume percent squalene and from about 5 to 25 volume percent n-decane, n-dodecane or mixtures thereof with the balance being normal aliphatic hydrocarbons with chain lengths in the C10 to C35 range or a water-polysorbate emulsion. If desired, certain other ingredients such as zinc oxide or a filler may be added to the mixture. The product may be applied as a spray, cream or gel.

Abstract: An antimicrobial agent and its use together with an acid provides a composition that possesses synergistic effects. More particularly, there is provided a synergistic antimicrobial composition in the form of a quaternary ammonium compound and an acid such as boric, citric, and malic.

Abstract: An aerosol antiperspirant composition comprising:(a) from about 2% to about 10% of a hydrophobic liquid;(b) from about 20% to about 95% of a propellant;(c) from about 2% to about 30% of an enhanced efficacy metallic antiperspirant material, containing at least about 30% of a high efficacy metallic species (by weight of all metallic species in said antiperspirant material);(d) from about 0.1% to about 3.0% of a hydrophobically-treated hectorite clay;(e) from about 0.1% to about 3% of a hydrophobically treated bentonite clay; and(f) from about 0.01% to about 0.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel cosmetic powder composition exhibiting superior smoothness and adhesion to the skin, comprising in its preferred version a combination of ultrafine silica, talc coated with acylamino acid, sericite, polyethylene, and a novel binder comprising a combination of polydimethylsiloxane, distearyl malate and pentahydrosqualene.

Abstract: A method for the removal of ticks and leeches from the skin of mammals including man, dogs, cats, sheep and cattle, wherein the tick or leech is directly sprayed with a compressible liquid refrigerant, in aerosol form, in an amount sufficient to freeze, ill and dislodge the tick or leech from the skin.

Abstract: A cosmetic formulation comprising a cosmetically compatible adjuvant and particles of at least one colored pigment is improved by using as the colored pigment a synthetic platelet-shaped iron oxide pigment. The resulting pigment enables improved skin feel in cosmetic preparations.

Abstract: Foamable cosmetic creams for application onto the skin, comprising a selected creamy oil-in-water emulsion and a selected propellant, which may be and advantageously is a single propellant gas, are disclosed. Improvement of the froth properties is effected by predetermined control of the ingredients of the composition and their proportions, comprising specific percentage ranges of nonionic emulsifier, oil portion, consistency-providing agent, and water, a viscosity of the starting cream emulsion formed therefrom between about 200 and 500 mPas, and the propellant employed, which consists essentially of nitrous oxide or carbon dioxide, preferably nitrous oxide.