Abstract: Flexible laminates are prepared using a room temperature curable, water-borne laminating adhesive. The adhesive consists essentially of a copolymer emulsion of an alkyl acrylate, alkyl methacrylate, styrene or vinyl ester, or mixtures thereof, and an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, and optional selected comonomers, combined with an epoxy resin emulsion and a polyfunctional amine. The flexible laminates are characterized by rapid room temperature curing, high bond strength, superior heat resistance and chemical and water resistance.

Abstract: An aqueous solution comprises a fat-soluble substance, a phosphatide, a polyhydric alcohol and a basic amino acid, a salt thereof or Meglumin. It is uniformly emulsified and solubilized for the pharmaceutical use.

Abstract: A sustained release, reservoir-type subcutaneous implant device for the sustained administration to a subject of a biologically active compound comprises:an effective amount of a biologically active compound;an amount of a solid hydrophilic polymer sufficient to cause swelling of the device by osmotic pressure after implantation;an effective amount of a solubilizing agent; anda sufficient amount of a non-porous rate-controlling membrane which completely encapsulates said biologically active compound, wherein said rate-controlling membrane is permeable to said biologically active compound, but is impermeable to said solubilizing agent. This device is particularly advantageous for the administration of growth promoting compounds to livestock.

Abstract: Enzymes and other biologically produced materials are recovered from the fermentation broth or other liquor in which they are provided initially and simultaneously distributed throughout particles of a polymeric matrix by dissolving the polymer in the liquor, dispersing the resultant polymer solution in a non-aqueous liquor in the presence of a stabiliser, and azeotroping the dispersion to produce either dry beads or a dispersion of small particles in the non-aqueous liquid.

Abstract: A noncompacted powder composition for make-up or for the care of the body and face contains hollow microspheres made of a synthetic thermoplastic material and having a specific mass less than 0.1 g/cm.sup.3.

Abstract: A peroral preparation of an acid-unstable compound comprises (1) a core containing the acid-unstable compound, (2) a first layer, coated on the core, comprising a hardly water-soluble, film-forming material and fine particles of a hardly water-soluble substance, suspended in the material, and (3) a second layer, coated on the first layer, of enteric film. The acid-unstable compound is a benzimidazole compound.

Abstract: Molded polyurethanes and/or polyureas are filled with a mica filler having a thickness of less than about 1.5 micrometer and an aspect ratio of greater than about 40. The surfaces of these compositions exhibit a distinctness of image when painted that is within about 10 DOI units of the distinctness of image of similarly painted steel. The compositions also exhibit improved physical properties.

Abstract: A method is provided for reducing the force required to move a pipe through a J-tube attached to an offshore platform by coating the pipe with hydrophilic polymer and then moving the pipe through the J-tube, or by introducing a solution of hydrophilic polymer and water into the J-tube and then moving the pipe through the J-tube.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin containing composition can be heated to reduce its viscosity and used as a liquid in a liquid injection molding method. It has a phenolic resin content of about 80% to about 90% solids by weight, and contains about 5% to about 40% of a polyglycol. The composition may also contain resorcinol as a compatibilizing agent and a polyalkylene glycol as the polyglycol agent. In a novel method the resin containing composition is heated to reduce its viscosity and introduced into a heated mold in a liquid injection molding method.

Abstract: A hair conditioning shampoo composition comprising an emulsion of water; about 5 to about 65 percent by weight of an anionic cleaning surfactant, such as ammonium lauryl sulfate; from about 0.1 to about 20 percent by weight of a cationic di-long chain alkyl quaternary nitrogen-containing conditioning agent, wherein the long alkyl chains bonded to the nitrogen atom have from about 12 to about 22 carbon atoms per alkyl chain, such as distearyl dimethyl ammonium chloride; from about 0.5 to about 10 weight percent of a long chain fatty alcohol having about 8 to about 32 carbons in the long chain, such as stearyl alcohol; from about 0.5 to about 10 weight percent of a non-volatile silicone; and about 0.1 to about 5% of an anionic cross-linked polymeric suspending agent, such as polyacrylic acid.

Abstract: A topical agent and method for the treatment and prevention of pseudofolliculitis barbae, commonly known as "razor bumps", is effected by the topical application to beard areas of the face of a combination of acetylsalicylic acid, corn starch, isopropyl alcohol, and aloe vera.

Abstract: A solid composite air freshening article is provided which comprises a granular foam phase dispersed throughout a gelled phase in an amount effective to provide a sustained release of an effective amount of volatile air freshening ingredients present in both the foam and gelled phases. The foam phase comprises granules of a hydrophilic, polyurethane foam incorporating a volatile air freshening ingredient, a surfactant, and a solid filler material, while the gelled phase comprises water, a gelling agent, an organic solvent, and the same or a different air freshening ingredient as the granular foam phase.

Abstract: A hair conditioning composition which when applied to color-treated hair prior to perming with formulations based on thioglycolate or sulfite minimizes the reduction in tensile strength of the hair comprising about 0.1 to about 4.0 weight-percent of a water-dispersible dialkyl (C.sub.12-18) dimethyl ammonium halide; about 0.1 to about 2.5 weight-percent of alkyl (C.sub.12-18) dimethyl benzyl ammonium halide; about 0.1 to about 2.0 weight-percent of a homopolymer of diallyl dialkyl ammonium halide; optionally a thickener, a moisturizer, an emulsifier, a protein conditioner, a preservative, a colorant, and/or a perfume; and the remainder to 100 weight-percent water; and a method of conditioning color-treated hair therewith.

Abstract: An anhydrous cosmetic makeup composition for the lips and skin contains crosslinked poly .beta.-alanine microspheres impregnated with a polyhydric alcohol.

Abstract: An anhydrous, three-phase powder-like cosmetic product comprisinga) 10 to 60 weight % of a gel phase comprising ethylene/acrylate copolymer and an ester having the formula ROCOR, wherein R is an alcohol or fatty alcohol having a molecular weight of 60-400 and R.sub.1 is a fatty acid having a molecular weight of 120-500;b) 30 to 60 weight % of a powder phase comprising filler, color, preservative and substantially spherical silica particles having an average particle size of less than 15 microns; andc) 10 to 20 weight % of an oil phase comprising cosmetically acceptable alcohol esters of fatty acids.

Abstract: A delivery system is disclosed for delivering a beneficial agent to an animal. The delivery system comprises a wall that surrounds a lumen, said wall comprising a composition that limits the passage of fluid into the system and a composition that permits the passage of fluid into the system. The lumen comprises a beneficial agent and an expandable member. The delivery system comprises an exit means for delivering the beneficial agent.

Abstract: A composition for conditioning nails and nail cuticles, containing, in weight percent based on the total weight of the composition,(A) 53.0%-70.7% of anhydrous lanolin,(B) 12.0%-26.6% of peanut oil,(C) 2.9%-11.6% of olive oil,(D) 5.2%-16.4% of rose water, and(E) 0.9%-2.5% of vanilla extract.

Abstract: The description is given of a composition, which can be added to the bituminous binder during the preparation of the bituminous conglomerate used for paving roads, for giving the conglomerate high mechanical characteristics and resistance to high and low temperatures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transdermal therapeutic system in the form of a multilayer plaster for the administration of active substances which are able to permeate, in the form of a matrix system containing at least three layers:(a) a covering layer which is impermeable for the constituents of the reservoir b);(b) a reservoir layer which is able to deliver active substance and which consists of optionally crosslinked block copolymer based on styrene, alkadienes and optionally alkenes mixed with adhesive polymers and is optionally provided with an additional adhesive membrane layer and contains at least one active substance capable of skin permeation, at least one agent promoting the skin permeability of active substances and optionally further pharmaceutical auxiliaries, and(c) a protective film which can be pulled off the reservoir layer.

Abstract: The novel compound, 3-hydroxy-N-methylpyrrolidone, is effective as a transdermal enhancer for the absorption of drugs through the skin of humans and animals. The 3-hydroxy-N-methylpyrrolidone is prepared from delta-butyrolactone which is converted to methyl 2,4-dibromobutyrate, this intermediate is reacted with methylamine to form N-methyl-2,4-dibromobutyramide, this intermediate is converted to 3-bromo-N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone by ring closure, and the 3-bromo-N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone is reacted with an alkaline earth metal carbonate or alkaline metal carbonate to form 3-hydroxy-N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone.