Abstract: System for fixing an insulation blanket (2) to a panel (1). It comprises buttons (8), loops (9) with ends twisted together, and hooks (12) that can easily accommodate the loops (9) when the blanket (2) is already laid.

Abstract: An alkyl 3-oxoalkanoate, a process for preparation and use for the synthesis of fatty hydroxylated amino acids, fatty amino alcohols and ceramides.

Abstract: The invention is characterized by the use in cosmetic compositions of one or more lipophilic derivatives of amino deoxyalditols corresponding to the general formula: in which: R1 is a saturated linear C14-C40 aliphatic radical; R2 is a hydrogen atom or a linear C1-C6 alkyl radical; X is an oxygen atom or a methylene radical; and n is an integer from 1 to 5; with the proviso that when X is a methylene radical R1 contains from 19 to 39 carbon atoms. Application to the preparation of cosmetic compositions for the treatment of keratinous substances and for buccodental hygiene.

Abstract: This invention includes an alkyl 3-oxoalkanoate, and processes for its preparation and use for the synthesis of fatty hydroxylated amino acids, fatty amino alcohols and ceramides.

Abstract: The present invention concerns hydrofluorocarbon compound with formula (I):R.sub.F --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --X--[C.sub.3 H.sub.5 (OH)]--(Y).sub.x --R.sub.H(I)whereC.sub.3 H.sub.5 (OH) represents the structures: ##STR1## R.sub.F represents a perfluorinated, linear or branched C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 alkyl radical or a mixture of perfluorinated, linear or branched C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 alkyl radicals;R.sub.H represents a linear or branched C.sub.23 -C.sub.36 alkyl radical or a mixture of linear or branched C.sub.23 -C.sub.36 alkyl radicals; ##STR2## It also concerns their use in cosmetic compositions and cosmetic compositions containing these compounds.

Abstract: Use in cosmetics of lipophilic derivatives of amino deoxyalditols, cosmetic compositions containing them, and novel alkyl carbamates.The invention is characterized by the use in cosmetic compositions of one or more lipophilic derivatives of amino deoxyalditols corresponding to the general formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sup.1 is a saturated linear C.sub.14 -C.sub.40 aliphatic radical;R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a linear C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl radical;X is an oxygen atom or a methylene radical; andn is an integer from 1 to 5;with the proviso that when X is a methylene radical R.sup.1 contains from 19 to 39 carbon atoms.Application to the preparation of cosmetic compositions for the treatment of keratinous substances and for buccodental hygiene.

Abstract: The ceramides according to the invention are compounds corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 is a C.sub.11 to C.sub.21 alkyl or alkenyl radical; R.sub.2 is a linear or branched C.sub.1 to C.sub.29 hydroxyalkyl radical or a C.sub.7 to C.sub.29 hydroxyaralkyl radical, these compounds being in the form of a racemic mixture of the erythro and threo diastereoisomers for the aminodiol part ##STR2## in erythro:threo ratios of from 85:15 to 20:80. Application to cosmetic and dermopharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: New compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents a C.sub.4 -C.sub.18 alkyl or alkylene radical, R.sub.2 represents a C.sub.2 -C.sub.16 alkyl or alkylene radical, R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl radical, and A represents a non-ionic hydrophilic group, as well as a cosmetic composition containing these compounds and the use of such a cosmetic composition in hair treatment.

Abstract: The use of alkyl N-(hydroxyalkyl)carbamates in a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition provided in the form of an aqueous lotion, a gel, an emulsion, a cream, a foam or a paste.

Abstract: Fluorinated hydrocarbon compounds have formula (I):R.sub.F --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --X--?C.sub.3 H.sub.5 (OH)!--(Y).sub.x --R.sub.H ,in which C.sub.3 H.sub.5 (OH) represents structures (Ia) or (Ib): ##STR1## R.sub.F is a perfluorinated C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 alkyl radical or a mixture of perfluorinated C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 radicals; R.sub.H is a straight or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.22 alkyl radical or a mixture of straight or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.22 alkyl radicals or an aryl or aralkyl radical; n is from 0 to 4; X stands for O, S, ##STR2## x stands for 0 or 1; Y stands for O, S, (a) or (b); with the proviso that when X.dbd.S, (a) or (b), Y is not S, (a) or (b). The use of said compounds as amphiphilic compounds, the method of preparing them, and the cosmetic compositions containing them are also disclosed.

Abstract: New compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents a C.sub.4 -C.sub.18 alkyl or alkylene radical, R.sub.2 represents a C.sub.2 -C.sub.16 alkyl or alkylene radical, R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl radical, and A represents a non-ionic hydrophilic group, as well as a cosmetic composition containing these compounds and the use of such a cosmetic composition in hair treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to new hydrocarbon compounds containing a fluorinated chain of formula I ##STR1## and to their process of preparation. The invention also relates to the use of these new compounds as thickening agents, in particular for non-aqueous media, such as cosmetic compositions, and to the cosmetic compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of hydrofluorocarbon compounds with formula (I):R.sub.F -(CH.sub.2).sub.n -X-?C.sub.3 H.sub.5 (OH)!-Y-(CH.sub.2).sub.m -R'.sub.F (I')whereC.sub.3 H.sub.5 (OH) represents the structures: ##STR1## R.sub.F and R.sub.F', which may be identical or different, represent a perfluorinated linear or branched C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 alkyl radical or a mixture of perfluorinated linear or branched C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 alkyl radicals;m and n, which may be identical or different, are 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;X and Y, which may be identical or different, represent O or S. It also concerns certain of these compounds and cosmetic compositions containing these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use in a cosmetic composition of a hydrofluorocarbon compound with formula (I):R.sub.F --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --X--?C.sub.3 H.sub.5 (OH)!--Y--R.sub.H(I)whereC.sub.3 H.sub.5 (OH) represents the structures: ##STR1## R.sub.F represents a perfluorinated C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 alkyl radical or a mixture of perfluorinated C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 alkyl radicals;R.sub.H represents a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.22 alkyl radical or a mixture of linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.22 alkyl radicals, an aryl radical or an aralkyl radical;n is between 0 and 4;X and Y represent ##STR2## It also concerns certain sulfoxide and sulfone compounds and cosmetic compositions including the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: The use of natural or synthetic ceramides as agents for thickening a medium, particularly a non-aqueous medium, and a thickened medium containing such a thickening agent The medium thus thickened may be used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, paint, varnish, lubricant, combustible, and food industries.

Abstract: The ceramides according to the invention are compounds corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 is a C.sub.11 to C.sub.21 alkyl or alkenyl radical;R.sub.2 is a linear or branched C.sub.1 to C.sub.29 hydroxyalkyl radical or a C.sub.7 to C.sub.29 hydroxyaralkyl radical, these compounds being in the form of a racemic mixture of the erythro and threo diastereoisomers for the aminodiol part ##STR2## in erythro:threo ratios of from 85:15 to 20:80. Application to cosmetic and dermopharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula: ##STR1## in which: w is 0, 1 or 2;x is between 2 and 10;y is between 0 and 5;R denotes a methyl, ethyl, hydroxyethyl or benzyl radical;X.sup..crclbar. denotes an inorganic or organic anion; andn is an integer or decimal number between 1 and 15;the [C.sub.5 H.sub.6 N.sub.2 R.sup.+ ] group representing the following structures, taken as a mixture or individually: ##STR2## as well as their use as a biocidal agent or preservative.

Abstract: The invention is characterized by the use in cosmetic compositions of one or more lipophilic derivatives of amino deoxyalditols corresponding to the general formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sup.1 is a saturated linear C.sub.14 -C.sub.40 aliphatic radical;R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a linear C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl radical;X is an oxygen atom or a methylene radical; andn is an integer from 1 to 5;with the proviso that when X is a methylene radical R.sup.1 contains from 19 to 39 carbon atoms.Application to the preparation of cosmetic compositions for the treatment of keratinous substances and for buccodental hygiene.

Abstract: Fluorine-containing, polyglycerolated amphiphilic sulphur compounds, cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing them, preparation process and vesicles formed. The present invention relates to compound of formula (I)R.sub.f --(CH.sub.2 .paren close-st..sub.m --S--G.sub.n --H(1)in which:R.sub.f denotes a linear or branched C.sub.6 to C.sub.20 perfluoroalkyl radical or a mixture of linear or branched C.sub.4 to C.sub.20 perfluoroalkyl radicals;m represents 0, 1 or 2;n represents a statistical value or integer between 2 and 10; ##STR1## it being possible for each of the oxygen atoms to be linked to a hydrogen atom or to another unit G, to their use as surfactants and also to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions and vesicles containing them, and to a process for preparing them.