Abstract: An oxidation dye composition for keratin fibre, in particular human hair, comprising at least one 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine as coupler, in combination with at least one suitably selected oxidation base, as well as the dyeing process using this composition with an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Solutions comprising at least one polyamino disuccinic acid and one or more polyamino monosuccinic acids are useful in gas conditioning (preferably as the iron chelate). The copper chelates are also useful in electroless copper plating. Another aspect of the invention includes the use of the aminosuccinic acid mixtures in laundry detergent compositions.

Abstract: A solid, block detergent containing an alkali metal salt of nitrilotriacetic acid, an acid, alkali metal containing hydroxides and silicates, and alkali metal containing carbonates and sulfates is taught. A process for producing the block detergent is also taught.

Abstract: A spray dried phosphate-free ultra concentrated powdered automatic dishwashing detergent composition containing a mixture of protease enzyme and an amylase enzymes have been found to be very useful in the cleaning of dishware. The compositions contain nonionic surfactants, a builder salt system, a zeolite and an alkali metal silicate and optionally bleaching agent and bleaching activator.

Abstract: A method of preparing a fabric softening material which comprises a quaternary ammonium material and at least on C.sub.8-28 alkyl or alkenyl group connected to the molecule via an ester linkage, said method comprising the step of reacting a base material with an alkyl or alkenyl group containing material, such that at least one alkyl or alkenyl group is connected to the base material via an ester linkage, wherein the reaction between the base material and the alkyl or alkenyl group containing material is carried out in the presence of an excess of alkyl or alkenyl groups, said excess being effective to lower the pour point of the softener material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid, lotion-like aqueous oil-in-water dispersion compositons including emulsions containing large amounts of oil or oil/wax mixtures, a volatile organic foam-producing liquid, alone or in combination with foam suppressing agents, if necessary, to and surface active agent or agents which increase the solubility of the foam-producing liquid in the oil or oil/wax mixture. The present compositions are dispersions including mixtures which do not foam or self-dispense from a non-pressurized container at temperatures from RT to 120.degree. F., then can be poured onto a wet surface at room temperatures and spread to form a thin cleansing coating which will foam under ambient conditions to leave a residue of the oil or oil/wax mixture for cosmetic, medicinal, aesthetic, protection or other purposes.

Abstract: Cationic non-silicate layer compounds corresponding to general formula (I)Mg.sub.x Al(OH).sub.y A.sub.z. NH.sub.2 O (I)in which A represents an equivalent of a non-silicate anion, x has a value of from 1 to 5, y>z and (y+Z)=2X+3 and n is a number of 0 to 10, are used in phosphate-reduced detergents for reducing fabric incrustation.

Abstract: A superconducting material and a process for producing a superconducting material comprising a compound oxide represented by the general formula:(Ba, .gamma.).sub.x (.alpha.,.beta.).sub.1 -.sub.x .epsilon..sub.y Cu.sub.1-y O.sub.3-zin which".gamma." represents an element of the IIa group of the periodic table except Ba, and atomic ratio of .gamma. to Ba, being selected in a range between 1% and 90%,".alpha." represents Y or La,".beta." represents an element of the IIIa group of the periodic table but is different from .alpha., an atomic ratio of .beta. to .alpha. being selected in a range between 1 and 90%,".epsilon." represents a metal element of the IIIb group of the periodic table, x, y and z are numbers each satisfies ranges of 0.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.1, 0.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.1, and 0.ltoreq.z.ltoreq.1 respectively, andthe expression of (Ba, .gamma.) and (.alpha.,.beta.) mean that the respective elements occupy predetermined sites in a crystal in a predetermined proportion.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions containing alkyl oligoglycosides, unsaturated carboxymethylated oxyethylates, electrolyte and additives, which demonstrate a synergistic thickening effect. The aqueous compositions are useful as the basis of shampoos, bath and shower gels as well as other cosmetic formulations with increased viscosity.

Abstract: A superconducting material and a process for producing a superconducting material comprising a compound oxide represented by the general formula:(Ba, .gamma.).sub.x (.alpha.,.beta.).sub.1-x .epsilon..sub.y Cu.sub.1-y O.sub.3-zin which".gamma." represents an element of the IIa group of the periodic table except Ba, an atomic ratio of .gamma. to Ba, being selected in a range between 1% and 90%,".alpha." represents Y or La,".beta." represents an element of the IIIa group of the periodic table but is different from .alpha., and atomic ratio of .beta. to .alpha. being selected in a range between 1 and 90%,".epsilon." represents a metal element of the IIIb group of the periodic table, x, y and z are numbers each satisfies ranges of 0.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.1, 0.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.1, and 0.ltoreq.z.ltoreq.1 respectively, andthe expression of (Ba, .gamma.) and (.alpha., .beta.) mean that the respective elements occupy predetermined sites in a crystal in a predetermined proportion.

Abstract: This invention provides a paint stripping composition comprising N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone. The composition does not include any halogenated hydrocarbons, acids, caustics or waxes and is not harmful to a wide variety of substrates.

Abstract: A deicing composition for use in removing ice from a surface such as the windshield of an automobile, which consists essentially of one or more monohydric alcohols, one or more polyhydric alcohols, and one or more anionic fluorinated surfactants in combination.

Abstract: Reactive dyes of the formula ##STR1## in which Fa is the radical of an organic dye of the monoazo or polyazo, metal complex azo, anthraquinone, phthalocyanine, formazan, azomethine, dioxazine, phenazine, stilbene, triphenylmethane, xanthene, thioxanthone, nitroaryl, naphthoquinone, pyrenequinone or perylene-tetracarbimide series, X.sub.1 and X.sub.2, independently of one another, are each halogen, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sub.2 is substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and r is the number 1 or 2, produce on hydroxyl- or nitrogen-containing textile materials dyeings which have good fastness properties.

Abstract: Novel superconducting materials in the form of compounds, structures or phases are formed by performing otherwise known syntheses in a highly oxidizing atmosphere rather than that created by molecular oxygen at atmospheric pressure or below. This leads to the successful synthesis of novel superconducting compounds which are thermodynamically stable at the conditions under which they are formed. The compounds and structures thus formed are substantially nonsusceptible to variations in their oxygen content when subjected to changing temperatures, thereby forming a temperature-stable substantially single phase crystal.

Abstract: Water-dilutable printing ink binder system based on a binder in the form of a clear, dilute, ammoniacal or amine-containing solution, the binder being a product of reacting a natural resin acid and formaldhyde in at least one stage, the amount of (100% strength) formaldehyde being 1 to 25% by weight, based on the natural resin acid, and the reaction having been carried out under atmospheric or superatmospheric pressure in the absence or in the presence of 0.1 to 2% by weight of a lewis catalyst. A variant comprises partially esterifying the natural resin acid/formaldehyde reaction product with at least one polycarboxylic acid unit of the group (a) an ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid and/or the anhydride thereof and (b) a hydroxycarboxylic acid. The binder system has added to it as solubilizers monohydric and/or polyhydric alcohols, and the pH value is preferably set to 7.5 to 10.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dental appliance system having use as an orthodontic retainer, bridge, space maintainer, splint and the like, the improvement wherein a structural component thereof is formed from an effective fiber-reinforced composite material comprising a polymeric matrix and a reinforcing fiber component embedded within the matrix, the reinforcing fiber component comprising at least 20% by weight of the composite material and being substantially fully wetted by the polymer matrix, the composite material being substantially free of voids and having a modulus of elasticity greater than 0.5 x 10.sup.6 psi.

Abstract: A non-aqueous liquid heavy duty laundry detergent composition in the form of a suspension of builder salt in liquid nonionic surfactant is stabilized against phase separation by the incorportation of a small amount of a vicinal-hydroxy compound. A low density filler to equalize the densities of the continuous liquid phase and the dispersed phase may be used in conjunction with the vicinal-hydroxy compound.

Abstract: Described is a composition of wood, or wood-derived matrix and one or more lanthanide elements of lanthanide element derivatives bonded to the matrix, a method of making the composition and a method of use. The composition is useful as an antifouling additive in paints.

Abstract: Stable easily pourable aqueous fabric softening compositions based on all natural ingredients, including lecithin as the fabric softening agent and sorbic acid as preservative and saponin as emulsifier are provided. The softening component comprises from about 2 to 20% by weight of the composition. Sorbic acid and saponin are present in amounts of 0.1 to 5% and 0.1 to 2%, respectively. The compositions are stable at pH's ranging from 4.5 to 5 and higher. Methods for making the composition are also described. Softening performance is comparable to that obtained by using quaternary ammonium compound softeners. The softener compositions are primarily intended for use in the rinse cycle of an automatic washing machine.

Abstract: A paste-form glass cleaning preparation having the composition:(a) from 2 to 30% by weight of gasoline having a boiling point in the range of from 120.degree. to 250.degree. C.(b) from 0 to 10% by weight of organic solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohols, ketones and glycol ethers having a boiling point in the range of from 55.degree. to 250.degree. C., the organic solvent content making up less than half the gasoline content,(c) from 5 to 40% by weight of microcrystalline calcium carbonate wherein more than 98% by weight of the particles are smaller than 300 .mu.m,(d) from 0.2 to 2.5% by weight of silicone oil having a viscosity of from 20 to 1000 mPas,(e) from 0.05 to 2% by weight of nonionic and/or anionic emulsifier for oil-in-water emulsions,(f) from 0.1 to 3% by weight of polyacrylic acid having an average molecular weight of from 0.8.times.10.sup.6 to 5 .times.10.sup.