Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrolysis resistant, high molecular weight polymer represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkylene having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms which is optionally substituted with lower alkyl; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each hydrogen or methyl; wherein R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are each alkylene having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms and are optionally substituted with alkyl; the sum of r and t is one or two; R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are each independently lower alkyl; R.sub.6 is alkyl, aralkyl or alkaryl having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms or N-alkylene lactam having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms; X.sup.- is an anion derived from the group of halogen, SO.sub.3, SO.sub.4, HSO.sub.4 and R.sub.6 SO.sub.

Abstract: Cosmetic emulsions of the oil-in-water type which are pourable at 20.degree. C. contain as an oil component dialkyl ethers corresponding to the formula R.sup.1 --O--R.sup.2, in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another represent a linear or single-branch C.sub.6-22 alkyl. Even a content of only 0.5 to 5% by weight of dialkyl ethers can considerably reduce the viscosity of the emulsions. Preferred emulsions contain from 1 to 30% by weight of discontinuous lipophilic phase and from 70 to 99% by weight of continuous aqueous phase.

Abstract: Compositions for topical use having melanin synthesis-inhibiting activity comprising kojic acid or its esters and vitamin C or its derivatives. The compositions have excellent human skin-whitening effect and anti-suntan effect.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and aqueous composition for hardening and strengthening the keratinized appendages of mammals, and the nail keratin of humans, in particular. The aqueous keratin hardening and strengthening composition includes an effective amount of fluoride ion. The topical application of the fluoride ion is effected from an aqueous cosmetic vehicle capable of maintaining moist contact with the keratin for a sufficient period of time in the method practiced. Auxiliary keratin-strengthening agents are also disclosed.

Abstract: A novel shaving composition containing glyoxal, urea and soaping compositions for providing excellent lubrication and conditioning for facial hair areas. The compositions of this invention are stable over an indefinite period of time. Addition of an aged diethyleneglycol monoethyl ether composition which is believed to be oxidized allows the compositions to remain potent and stable over an indefinite time period.

Abstract: An improved X-ray generating tube having anode and cathode, the anode being a target track assembly rotatably mounted upon a shaft within a tube and including a plurality of pyrolytic graphite fins configured to accept heat from the target and to transfer the heat to a point external to the X-ray tube.

Abstract: A single formula, mild, alkaline permanent wave conditioning composition provides a strong, long lasting curl like an alkaline permanent wave composition but leaves the hair soft like an acid permanent wave composition while minimizing further damage to already damaged hair. The composition contains a water-soluble alkali salt of thioglycolic acid, such as ammonium thioglycolate in an amount of about 2% to about 22% by weight; a water-soluble alkaline dithiodiglycolate, such as diammonium dithiodiglycolate in an amount of about 0.1% to about 18% by weight; a hair softening and/or moisturizing agent, such as glycerine in an amount of about 0.1% to about 20% by weight; and sufficient additional alkali, if necessary, to bring the pH of the composition to about 7.5 to 8.7. This composition is easy to use and apply without damaging the hair while providing a strong, tight curl and leaving the hair unexpectedly soft. The composition can be lotion or water wrapped and can be used with or without heat.

Abstract: A method for treating hair with an aqueous clay-based conditioning composition that involves applying the composition to hair and exposing the hair to heat for a period of time sufficient to dry the composition to a hard and flaky state. The conditioning composition includes effective amounts of a reconstruction component (protein), a moisturizer component having hyaluronic acid and a shine imparting component having henna extract.

Abstract: A hair treatment which replaces properties of hair which has been treated with a chemical treatment such as perming, coloring or straightening is disclosed. The present invention may be formulated with a neutral base solution for use with present cream moisturizers for home use. Also, the present invention may be formulated with an acidic base for use by professionals in finishing chemical treaments such as permanents and coloring.

Abstract: A w/o-type emulsion cosmetic containing as its effective components, in a specific portion, (a) a specific type of dimethylpolysiloxanepolyoxyalkylene copolymer, (b) oil compounds, which contained at least one kind of polysiloxane, (c) a cosmetic powder of which the surface is treated to produce water-repellence, and (d) an aqueous solution of ethyl alcohol. The cosmetic is of a liquid or creamy type which produces a refreshing feeling upon wise, does not generate an oily, sticky feel, and prevents the make-up from breaking down by water or sweat. Thus, one of the advantageous application of the cosmetic as a liquid foundation for summer use.

Abstract: An additive for hair treatment compositions includes soluble animal keratin in admixture with hydrolyzed animal collagen and silk amino acids.

Abstract: New perfuming ingredient represented by the formula ##STR1## or 2-methoxy-4-propyl-1-cyclohexanol. The compound possesses useful odor properties and can therefore be used advantageously for the preparation of perfuming compositions and perfumed products. The process for its preparation comprises the catalytic hydrogenation of eugenol.

Abstract: Free-flowing plural extrudates of a polar ethylene interpolymer, and method of preparing the same. The extrudates are essentially coated with about 0.001-2 percent, by weight of the composition, fumed silica, preferably about 0.025-0.05 weight percent. The fumed silica has an average primary particle size of about 5-25 millimicrons, a surface area of about 200-250 m.sup.2 /g, and is substantially amorphous and non-porous. The interpolymer has interpolymerized therein polar monomer, such as acrylic acid, n-butyl acrylate, vinyl acetate, or the like, in an amount so that the untreated extrudates have high block. The extrudates are treated by admixture with the silica or by contact with an aqueous dispersion of about 0.01-10 wt. % silica. When the interpolymer contains .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, the extrudates are optionally surface neutralized with a base.

Abstract: Hair care compositions which give both improved style retention and hair conditioning properties. The compositions comprise from about 0.01% to about 10% of a rigid silicone polymer and a volatile carrier.

Abstract: A composition for the regeneration of hair split-ends in an aqueous or aqueous/alcoholic solution or emulsion containing panthenol, at least one mono- or di-saccharide, and optionally polyvinylpyrrolidone and/or a triol; as well as a method for using such composition.

Abstract: An aqueous or aqueous-alcoholic composition useful for washing or rinsing hair which contains a water-soluble ionic polymer and from about 0.1 to 20% by weight of a water soluble salt of a di- or tri-carboxylic acid containing from 6 to 44 carbon atoms. The ionic polymers may be cationic, anionic, amphoteric or zwitter-ionic. Preferred di- or tri-carboxylic acids are those in which two of the carboxyl groups are separated from one another by at least 3 carbon atoms. The composition further includes a quaternary ammonium compound as a preferred component. Hair rinses preferably contain as an additional ingredient from about 0.1 to 10% by weight of a water-insoluble cosmetic oil or fat component, while shampoos additionally contain from about 1 to 25% by weight of anionic, ampholytic, zwitter-ionic or nonionic surfactant.

Abstract: A no-base type, aqueous alkali-based hair-straightening composition having a pH between 12 and about 14 initiates and enhances the permanent hair-straightening effect. The hair-straightening composition comprises, as an active hair-straightening agent, a strong alkali, and a water-soluble hair-straightening initiating agent. The initiating agent is a mercapto (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6) dicarboxylic acid having a sulfhydryl functional group on a carbon atom alpha to one or both of the carboxy acid groups, salt thereof or derivative thereof, and is a hair keratin-disulfide reducing agent. The initiated composition particularly augments and enhances the permanent hair-straightening benefits of sodium hydroxide, yet substantially overcomes negative hair conditioning problems normally associated therewith. Thiomalic acid and 2,5-dimercaptoadipic acid are preferred initiating agents. Also disclosed is a hair-straightening system and method for straightening hair with the foregoing compositions.

Abstract: A deodorant consisting of deodorizing ingredients respectively extracted from plants selected from the group consisting of Osmanthus, Forsythia, Paulownia, Syringa, Diospyros, Quercus, Fartugium, Petasites, Pinus, Tsuga, Ginko, Nandina, Loropetalum, Houttuynia, and Oxalis and capable of performing deodorization with respect to a relatively wide range of odors, and performing as a whole the deodorization over a relatively wide range covering one or both sulfur and nitrogen compound odors.

Abstract: A thermal insulating and/or sound absorbing structure comprising a batting of resilient, elongatable, non-flammable non-linear carbonaceous fibers, said fibers having a reversible deflection ratio of greater than 1.2:1, an aspect ratio greater than 10:1 and an LOI value greater than 40.

Abstract: A fingernail cosmetic composition containing at least one resin and at least one organic solvent, characterized by incorporating therein water and a water-incorporating compound having at least one hydrophilic moiety and at least one lipophilic moiety, and, if desired, a moisturizing agent and a fragrance-maintaining agent.