Abstract: A magnetic confinement arrangement for confining plasma in a fusion reactor. The confinement arrangement comprises fixed coils disposed around and equidistantly distributed along an outer surface of a confinement chamber in a toroidal configuration, and pairs of overlapping pivotable coils equidistantly distributed along the outer surface of the confinement chamber. Each coil of the pairs is disposed around the outer surface in a substantially toroidal configuration. The pivotable coils a same pair are mounted about a common pivot axis transverse to a channel of the confinement chamber. The fixed coils produce a primary confinement of the plasma and the pivotable coils produce a secondary confinement of the plasma which is adjustable by varying an angle between the pivotable coils of a given pair.

Abstract: There is disclosed a composition for the local treatment of acne containing from 0.5 to 20% by weight of benzoyl peroxide in association with at least one sun filter that is benzylidenecamphor and its derivatives, 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid and its salts, 2-hydroxybenzenophenone and its derivatives, C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkyl p-dimethylaminobenzoates, salicylic acid esters, dibenzoylmethane derivatives and cinnamic acid derivatives.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the oily appearance of hair and skin so as to reduce or eliminate said oily appearance comprises in a suitable cosmetic vehicle at least one compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is either ##STR2## wherein r' and r" can be hydrogen, 2-hydroxy ethyl, 2-hydroxy propyl or 2,3-dihydroxy propyl, R.sub.2 is ##STR3## wherein R.sub.4 is ##STR4## wherein R.sub.5 is --OH, --OCH.sub.3, --OC.sub.4 H.sub.9 or --OCH.sub.2 COOH and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together form ##STR5## wherein m is 3-5 and n is 2-5.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds which are particularly valuable for use as the active ingredient in sun tan lotions and creams and the like. These compounds have the general formula: ##STR1## in which Y denotes hydrogen or the radical SO.sub.3 H or a salt thereof with an organic or inorganic base, and Z denotes the radical --CH.sub.2 Br or --CHBrBr or a radical Z' which denotes the radical --CH.sub.2 I, --CH.sub.2 R, --CHR'R', --CHO or --COOR", in which R denotes --NR.sub.1 R.sub.2, --N.sup.+ R.sub.1 R.sub.2 R.sub.3, --OR.sub.4, --OCOR.sub.5, --SR.sub.6, --CN, -COOR" or --SSO.sub.3 Na, in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently denote hydrogen, C.sub.1-18 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, denote a heterocyclic ring, R.sub.3 denotes C.sub.1-4 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl or sulphonatopropyl, R.sub.4 denotes hydrogen, alkyl, polyoxyethylene, aryl which is optionally substituted, menthyl or dialkylaminoalkyl, R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to oxybenzylidene-bornanones which correspond to the general formula: ##STR1## in which Z and Z' denote hydrogen or a radical SO.sub.3 H, at least one of the two radicals Z and Z' denoting hydrogen, R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen, an alkyl radical having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, an alkenyl radical having 3 to 18 carbon atoms, a radical ##STR2## in which R denotes H or an alkyl radical, --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 SO.sub.3 H or a divalent radical --(CH.sub.2).sub.m or --CH.sub.2 --CHOH--CH.sub.2, m having the values 1 to 10, n having the values 1 to 20 and p having the values 1 to 6, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 representing hydrogen or an optionally branched or hydroxylic alkyl radical, or forming an amino-aliphatic heterocyclic ring with the nitrogen atom, R.sub.2 denotes a hydrogen atom, an alkoxy radical or a divalent radical --O-- bonded to the radical R.sub.1 if the latter is also divalent, and q denotes 1 or 2; if q has the value 2, R.sub.1 is a divalent radical, and, if R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen, R.sub.

Abstract: A process for reinforcing fragile or brittle nails comprises applying to the nail surface a composition containing a cationic polymer.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition for hardening nails is formed from trimethylolmelamine or tris-(hydroxy-methylamino)-2, 4, 6 s triazine; at least one non-cationic cosmetic resin and/or at least one cationic resin; a plasticizer and an acid.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the oily appearance of hair and skin so as to reduce or eliminate said oily appearance comprises in a suitable cosmetic vehicle at least one compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is either ##STR2## wherein r' and r" can be hydrogen, 2-hydroxy ethyl, 2-hydroxy propyl or 2,3-dihydroxy propyl, R.sub.2 is --CH.sub.3, --CO.sub.2 H, --C.sub.6 H.sub.5 P-OCH.sub.3, --C.sub.6 H.sub.5, ##STR3## wherein R.sub.4 is --CH.sub.2 COOH or --COCH.sub.3 or ##STR4## wherein R.sub.5 is --OH, --OCH.sub.3, --OC.sub.4 H.sub.9 or --OCH.sub.2 COOH and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together form --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --or ##STR5## wherein m is 3-5 and n is 2-5.

Abstract: A composition for treating oily hair or skin to reduce the oily appearance thereof comprises in an appropriate vehicle an active compound having the formula, ##STR1## wherein n is a whole number from 1-10 inclusive, p is 0, 1 or 2, and R.sub.1 is ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 is ##STR3## or --CO.sub.2 H wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represent hydrogen, 2-hydroxy ethyl, 2-hydroxy propyl or 2,3-dihydroxy propyl; (iii) --(CH.sub.2 --CHR.sub.5) OH wherein R.sub.5 is hydrogen, methyl or hydroxy methyl; ##STR4## wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 have the meanings given above; or (v) ##STR5## wherein q is 1 or 2 and A represents hydrogen, acyl, succinoyl, nictinoyl or thenoyl; with the proviso that p is other than 0 and n is other than 2-4 when R.sub.1 is (iv) or (v).

Abstract: An anti-solar cosmetic composition contains as the anti-solar agent a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a halogen selected from the group consisting of chlorine and fluorine and alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms; R' and R" each independently represent a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and SO.sub.3 M wherein M represents a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, organic ammonium group and a metal, wherein at least one of R' and R" is other than hydrogen, and R" is a substituent at the para or meta position relative to the bornylidene ring. The anti-solar agent is present in amounts of 0.5-10 percent by weight of said composition.

Abstract: An anti-solar cosmetic composition contains as the anti-solar agent a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a halogen selected from the group consisting of chlorine and fluorine and alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms; R' and R" each independently represent a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and SO.sub.3 M wherein M represents a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, organic ammonium group and a metal, wherein at least one of R' and R" is other than hydrogen, and R" is a substituent at the para or meta position relative to the bornylidene ring. The anti-solar agent is present in amounts of 0.5-10 percent by weight of said composition.

Abstract: An anti-solar cosmetic composition contains as the anti-solar agent a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a halogen selected from the group consisting of chlorine and fluorine and alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms; R' and R" each independently represent a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and SO.sub.3 M wherein M represents a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, organic ammonium group and a metal, wherein at least one of R' and R" is other than hydrogen, and R" is a substituent at the para or meta position relative to the bornylidene ring. The anti-solar agent is present in amounts of 0.5-10 percent by weight of said composition.

Abstract: A composition for strengthening and revitalizing brittle or damaged nails comprises in a cosmetic vehicle for application to the nail an effective amount of a salt of a mineral or organic acid of 2-benzylthio ethylamine.

Abstract: An anti-solar cosmetic composition contains as the anti-solar agent a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a halogen selected from the group consisting of chlorine and fluorine and alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms; R' and R" each independently represent a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and SO.sub.3 M wherein M represents a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, organic ammonium group and a metal, wherein at least one of R' and R" is other than hydrogen, and R" is a substituent at the para or meta position relative to the bornylidene ring. The anti-solar agent is present in amounts of 0.5-10 percent by weight of said composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to oxybenzylidenebornanones which correspond to the general formula: ##STR1## in which Z and Z' denote hydrogen or a radical SO.sub.3 H, at least one of the two radicals Z and Z' denoting hydrogen, R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen, an alkyl radical having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, an alkenyl radical having 3 to 18 carbon atoms, a radical --(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n H, ##STR2## --(CH.sub.2).sub.m CO.sub.2 R, in which R denotes H or an alkyl radical, --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 SO.sub.3 H or a divalent radical --(CH.sub.2).sub.m or --CH.sub.2 --CHOH--CH.sub.2, m having the values 1 to 10, n having the values 1 to 20 and p having the values 1 to 6, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 representing hydrogen or an optionally branched or hydroxylic alkyl radical, or forming an aminoaliphatic heterocyclic ring with the nitrogen atom, R.sub.2 denotes a hydrogen atom, an alkoxy radical or a divalent radical --O-- bonded to the radical R.sub.1 if the latter is also divalent, and q denotes 1 or 2; if q has the value 2, R.sub.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions which have a slimming and anti-cellulitis action when applied to the body, topically with massage or using trans-cutaneous electrophoresis. The compositions contain, in combination, a thioether and a xanthine derivative.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of bis-(N-oxypyridyl-thio) derivatives of aluminum sulfonates by reacting a bis-isopropylate aluminum derivative of an organic sulfonate with two equivalents of the N-oxide of pyridine-2 thiol. The bis-isopropylate aluminum derivative of the organic sulfonate is formed by reacting the organic sulfonic acid precursor with aluminum isopropylate.

Abstract: An anti-solar cosmetic composition contains as the anti-solar agent a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a halogen selected from the group consisting of chlorine and fluorine and alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms; R' and R" each independently represent a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and SO.sub.3 M wherein M represents a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, organic ammonium group and a metal, wherein at least one of R' and R" is other than hydrogen, and R" is a substituent at the para or meta position relative to the bornylidene ring. The anti-solar agent is present in amounts of 0.5-10 percent by weight of said composition.

Abstract: Aluminum tris(N-oxypyridine-2-thiolate) is useful in the prophylaxis or treatment of any pathological manifestation in which the presence of a microorganism is involved. It is a new compound made by the reaction of aluminum isopropylate with the N-oxide of pyridine-2-thiol.

Abstract: An anti-solar cosmetic composition contains as the anti-solar agent a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a halogen selected from the group consisting of chlorine and fluorine and alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms; R' and R" each independently represent a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and SO.sub.3 M wherein M represents a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, organic ammonium group and a metal, wherein at least one of R' and R" is other than hydrogen, and R" is a substituent at the para or meta position relative to the bornylidene ring. The anti-solar agent is present in amounts of 0.5-10 percent by weight of said composition.