Abstract: The present invention relates to nonionic, flowable pearlescent dispersions which comprise 5 to 30% by weight of a fatty acid glycol ester of the formula I as a pearlescence-forming agent, 0.1-20% by weight of a nonionic surfactant of the formula II and water in the amount lacking to make up 100% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to alkyl ether carboxylic acid taurides of the formulaR.sup.2 --(OC.sub.2 H.sub.4).sub.n --O--CH.sub.2 --CO--NR.sup.1 --C.sub.2 H.sub.4 --SO.sub.3 M,in which n is greater than 0, R.sup.1 =H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sup.2 =C.sub.5 -C.sub.22 alkyl and M=H, Na, K, Ca/2 or Mg/2.Processes for their preparation and their use as surface-active substances, especially as mild cleaning agents for cosmetic purposes, are also described.

Abstract: High molecular weight protein/fatty acid condensation products obtained by reaction of one mole of a protein hydrolysate of average molecular mass 3,000 to 7,000 with 0.5 to 3, preferably 2 to 2.5, moles of a C.sub.12 -C.sub.18 -fatty acid chloride in aqueous medium at a pH of 7 to 12. These protein/fatty acid condensation products are distinguished by eliciting no mucosal irritation whatever. They are therefore outstandingly suitable as surfactants for mild washing and cleansing agents.

Abstract: Fatty acid-modified polysters composed of polyalkylene oxide and dimerized fatty acids, of the formula ##STR1## in which R is C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 -alkyl or C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 -alkenyl, preferably C.sub.12 -C.sub.18 -alkyl, R.sup.1 is the alkyl skeleton of a dimerized fatty acid having 22 to 42, preferably 34 carbon atoms, A is --C.sub.2 H.sub.4 -- or --C.sub.3 H.sub.6 --, n is a number from 1 to 5, preferably 1 to 3, and x is a number from 20 to 150, preferably 23 to 140. These are prepared by simultaneous reaction of the underlying dimerized fatty acid, polyalkylene oxide and fatty acid. The polyesters obtained are used as agents for increasing the viscosity of surfactant-containing cosmetic, pharmaceutical and industrial products.

Abstract: An agent for treatment of hair and skin, containing a quarternary ammonium compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be identical or different and denote C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 -alkyl or C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 -alkenyl, R.sub.3 denotes C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, x denotes a number from 1 to 3, and A.sup..crclbar. denotes the anion of C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -carboxylic acid, which may contain 1 to 3 hydroxyl groups, or the hydrogen phosphate anion.

Abstract: Pearl luster dispersions comprising a fatty acid glycol ester, a fatty acid alkanolamide, a nonionic surfactant of the formulaR.sub.5 --O--(A--O).sub.m --(B--O).sub.n --R.sub.6where R.sub.5 denotes C.sub.8 -C.sub.30 -alkyl or alkenyl, R.sub.6 denotes hydrogen or a group of the formula --CH.sub.2 O--R.sub.7, R.sub.7 denotes C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl or alkenyl, A and B, independently of each other, denote a group of the formula --C.sub.2 H.sub.4 -- or --C.sub.3 H.sub.6 --, and m and n each denote a number from 1 to 30, and water to 100%.Pearl luster dispersions based on this nonionic surfactant have the advantage that they are fluent even at temperatures below 20.degree. C.

Abstract: Pearlescent dispersions consisting of a fatty acid glycol ester, a fatty acid alkanolamide, one or more surfactants of the formulae ##STR1## in which the individual symbols of these formulae have the meanings given in the description, salts and water in the amount to make up to 100%. Pearlescent dispersions based on these surfactants have the advantage that they already have good flow properties at temperatures below 20.degree. C.

Abstract: Novel quaternary oxalkylated polyesters prepared from oxalkylated fatty amines by polycondensation with a dicarboxylic acid and subsequent reaction with an alkylene oxide and a carboxylic acid or a mineral acid or with a quaternizing agent such as methyl chloride, are described. The compounds are suitable for use as cosmetic active compounds, in particular for cosmetic care of the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel O/W emulsifiers obtainable by reacting one mole of esters of wool wax acids and glycerol, in particular partial esters, with 0.5 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide, a process for the preparation of these novel products and cosmetic agents containing these in an amount of 1 to 15% by weight, based on the total formulation.

Abstract: Betaine-amine oxides of the formula ##STR1## in which R denotes alkyl, alkenyl or hydroxyalkyl, each of which has 8-22 carbon atoms, R.sup.1 denotes hydrogen or methyl, R.sup.2 denotes ethylene, propylene or 2-hydroxypropylene, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 can be identical or different and denote C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl or a group of the formula ##STR2## or R.sup.3 denotes a group of the formula --R.sup.2 --BR.sup.4 R.sup.5, X denotes a direct bond or a group of the formula--CO--,A and B denote a group of the formulae ##STR3## it being necessary for at least one amine oxide group and at least one betaine group to be present, a denotes 0 or 1, b denotes 1, 2 or 3, n denotes a number from 0 to 10 and m denotes 1, 2 or 3. These compounds are obtained by partially quaternizing the parent polyamines with the alkali metal salt of an .omega.-halogenocarboxylic acid and then oxidizing the non-quaternized nitrogen atoms. These betaine-amine oxides are suitable for use as surfactants in cleansing agents.

Abstract: Hair shampoo and body cleansing agent having a content of alkyl-sulfatobetaine of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 alkyl or C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 alkenyl, preferably C.sub.12 -C.sub.18 alkyl, R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, preferably methyl, R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl or a group of the formula --(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n H and n is an integer of from 1 to 10.

Abstract: Bis-betaine-amine oxides of the formula ##STR1## in which R is a saturated or an olefinically unsaturated hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 3 double bonds and 8 to 22 carbon atoms,n.sup.1 and n.sup.2 each is an integer of from 2 to 3, n.sup.1 and n.sup.2 optionally being identical or different,m.sup.1 and m.sup.2 each is an integer of from 1 to 4, m.sup.1 and m.sup.2 optionally being identical or different, anda, b, c and d, being identical or different, each is a number of from 1 to 5, with the proviso that the sum (a+b+c+d) is at most 10.The compounds are prepared from primary amines of the formula RNH.sub.2, by dicyanoalkylation, hydrogenation, ethoxylation, reaction with alkali metal salts of .omega.-halocarboxylic acids, and subsequent oxidation with hydrogen peroxide. They are surfactants of mild action and suitable for formulating cosmetic and industrial cleaning agents.

Abstract: Triamine-trioxides of the formula ##STR1## in which R denotes a saturated or an olefinically unsaturated hydrocarbon radical which has 1 to 3 double bonds and 8 to 22 carbon atoms, n.sup.1 and n.sup.2 represent an integer from 2 to 3, and n.sup.1 and n.sup.2 can be identical or different, and a, b, c and d, which are identical or different, each is a number from 1 to 5, with the proviso that the sum (a+b+c+d) should be at most 10.The compounds are prepared from primary amines of the formula RNH.sub.2 by dicyanoalkylation, hydrogenation, ethoxylation and oxidation with hydrogen peroxide. They are suitable for formulating industrial and also cosmetic cleaning agents.

Abstract: Bis-betaines of the formula ##STR1## in which R denotes a saturated or an olefinically unsaturated hydrocarbon radical which has 1 to 3 double bonds and 8 to 22 carbon atoms,n.sup.1 and n.sup.2 represent an integer from 2 to 3, and n.sup.1 and n.sup.2 can be identical or different,m.sup.1 and m.sup.2 represent an integer from 1 to 4, and m.sup.1 and m.sup.2 can be identical or different, anda, b, c and d, which are identical or different, each is a number from 1 to 5, but the sum (a+b+c+d) should be at most 10.The compounds are prepared from primary amines of the formula RNH.sub.2, by dicyanoalkylation, hydrogenation, ethoxylation and reaction with alkali metal salts of .omega.-halogenocarboxylic acids. They are suitable for formluating cosmetic and industrial cleaning agents.

Abstract: Use of cross-linked polymers for increasing the viscosity in cosmetic, pharmaceutical and technical compositions, wherein the polymer chains have the following composition:k - p molar % of groups of the formula ##STR1## p molar % of groups of the formula ##STR2## from 0 to 45 molar % of groups of the formula ##STR3## and from 0.1 to 20 molar % of a cross-linking agent, whereinR.sup.1 represents as a statistical mean value from 0 to 100 molar % of hydrogen and from 100 to 0 molar %, each calculated on the proportion of (k-p) molar %, of CH.sub.2 OH groups,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen, or one of the radicals R.sup.2 and R.sup.

Abstract: Hair-treatment agents having a content of branched copolyesters dispersible or soluble in water and an apparent molecular weight of 600 to 5000, and having a content of SO.sub.3 M groups, wherein M represents an alkali metal ion or ammonium ion or the cationic radical of an organic amine.

Abstract: Quaternary ammonium compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.8 -C.sub.24 alkyl, cyclohexyl or aryl, X and Y are hydrogen or methyl, only one X or Y being methyl at the same time, n is an integer of from 1 to 20, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are lower alkyl or benzyl and A is an anion. These compounds are made by common alkylation reaction of the corresponding non-quaternized compounds. They are used as surfactants, especially in hair care compositions.