Abstract: An emulsifier mixture for use in a wax-based opacifier composition is comprised of: (a) an alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside; (b) a fatty acid partial glyceride and optionally (c) at least one amphoteric surfactant, with the proviso that the ratio by weight of (a) and optionally (c) to (b) is between 6:1 and 3:1 and wherein the composition is free from anionic surfactants.

Abstract: A pearlizing composition containing: (a) from about 20 to 45% by weight of a pearlizing wax; (b) from about 0.1 to 6% by weight of an anionic surfactant; (c) from about 0.1 to 8% by weight of a polyol ester; (d) optionally, a surfactant selected from the group consisting of a zwitterionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, and mixtures thereof; and (e) water, all weights being based on the weight of the composition, and wherein (a) and (c) are present in the composition in a ratio by weight of from about 12:1 to 7:1, and wherein (c) and (b) are present in the composition in a ratio by weight of from about 2:1 to 0.8:1.

Abstract: A pearlizing composition containing: (a) from about 30 to 55% by weight of a pearlizing wax; (b) a nonionic emulsifier; (c) optionally, a zwitterionic emulsifier; (d) from about 0.1 to 5% by weight of a polyol ester; and (e) water, all weights being based on the weight of the composition, and wherein the sum of (a)+(b)+(c) is at least about 55% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, and wherein the sum of (b)+(c) is less than about 25% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, and wherein (b) and (d) are present in the composition in a ratio by weight of from about 5:1 to 10:1.

Abstract: Compositions, which can be used in cosmetic applications, comprising: (a) at least one wax selected from the group consisting of dialkyl(ene) alkoxy ethers corresponding to formula (I): R1-(OCnH2n)x-O-(CmH2mO)y-R2 ??(I) in which R1 and R2 independently of one another represent alkyl and/or alkylene groups containing 16 to 36 carbon atoms, n and m independently of one another represent numbers of 2 to 4 and x and y independently of one another represent numbers of 0 to 10, the sum of x and y being a number of 1 to 10; and dialkyl(ene) carbonates corresponding to formula (II): R3O-CO-OR4 ??(II) in which R3 and R4 independently of one another represent optionally hydroxyfunctionalized alkyl and/or alkenyl groups containing 16 to 36 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; (b) at least one silicone; (c) at least one amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactant; and (d) at least one cationic polymer.

Abstract: A pearlizing composition containing: (a) from about 20 to 45% by weight of a pearlizing wax; (b) from about 0.1 to 6% by weight of an anionic surfactant; (c) from about 0.1 to 8% by weight of a polyol ester; (d) optionally, a surfactant selected from the group consisting of a zwitterionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, and mixtures thereof; and (e) water, all weights being based on the weight of the composition, and wherein (a) and (c) are present in the composition in a ratio by weight of from about 12:1 to 7:1, and wherein (c) and (b) are present in the composition in a ratio by weight of from about 2:1 to 0.8:1.

Abstract: The invention relates to wax dispersions with an average particle size of 30 ?m to 100 nm containing (a) 15 to 30% by weight of a wax phase selected from dialkyl(ene)ethers, dialkyl(ene) alkoxyethers, dialkyl(ene) carbonates, fatty alcohols, ethylene glycol distearate, stearic acid monoalkyl esters, stearic acid alkoxyalkyl esters, dicarboxylic acid distearyl esters, tricarboxylic acid tristearyl esters or a mixture of these substances, (b) 1 to 10% by weight of at least one amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactant, (c) 7 to 15% by weight of an oil selected from di-n-octyl ether, di-n-octyl carbonate and/or a C12 Guerbet alcohol and (d) water, the non-aqueous part of the dispersion making up at most 50% by weight.

Abstract: A cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical composition containing: (a) a fruit acid ester; (b) a surfactant selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, and mixtures thereof; (c) a fatty alcohol; and (d) optionally, water.

Abstract: The invention relates to wax-based opacifier preparations containing (a) at least one amphoteric surfactant, (b) at least one fatty acid partial glyceride, (c) at least one fatty acid polyglycol ester and optionally (d) a polyol, with the proviso that the ratio by weight of (a) to (b) is between 10:1 and 4:1 and the ratio by weight of (b) to (c) is between 1:1 and 5:1 and the preparations are free from anionic surfactants.

Abstract: A highly concentrated flowable pearlizing concentrate is comprised of: (a) from about 25 to about 45% by weight of a pearlizing wax; (b) from about 25 to about 40% by weight of nonionic, amphoteric, zwitterionic and/or cationic emulsifier and; (c) from about 0.5 to about 15% by weight of a polyol ester and the remainder water. The sum of components (a), (b) and (c) is at least 55% by weight. The concentrates are useful cosmetic applications such as in hair shampoos and shower gels.

Abstract: IR 6 (Cosmetics, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, Inc., 7th ed. 1997). Viscosities are measured using Brookfield viscometers (1,000-20,000 cps, Spindle No. 5, 20 rpm, 60 second run, 25 degrees C.) unless otherwise indicated. 967-00—IR # 6967-00-1-A low viscosity, stable dispersion of behenyl alcohol comprising: (a) 10-40 weight % on an actives basis of behenyl alcohol; (b) 1.0-8.0 weight % of an anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of sodium lauryl ether sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, magnesium lauryl ether sulfate, magnesium lauryl sulfate, calcium lauryl ether sulfate, calcium lauryl sulfate, ammonium lauryl ether sulfate, and ammonium lauryl sulfate; and (c) 1.0-3.0 weight % (on an actives basis) of a betaine selected from the group consisting of C12-18 amidopropylbetaine; wherein the dispersion has a stability of at least 3 months at a temperature of 49 degrees C., a viscosity in the range of 1,000-20,000 centipoise, and no more than 0.2 weight % of cationic material.

Abstract: A pearlizing concentrate containing: (a) from about 30 to 60% by weight of a wax component, the wax component containing: (i) at least 15% by weight, based on the weight of the wax component, of amorphous particles; and (ii) at most 85% by weight, based on the weight of the wax component, of crystalline particles; (b) from about 5 to about 25% by weight of a surfactant component selected from the group consisting of a nonionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, and mixtures thereof; and (c) remainder, to 100%, water.

Abstract: Pearlescent surfactant compositions are prepared at a temperature of from about 10° C. to about 45° C. by providing an aqueous surfactant solution and then contacting the aqueous surfactant solution with a composition comprised of a pearlizing wax and a polyol ester.

Abstract: An emulsifier mixture for use in a wax-based opacifier composition is comprised of: (a) an alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside; (b) a fatty acid partial glyceride and optionally (c) at least one amphoteric surfactant, with the proviso that the ratio by weight of (a) and optionally (c) to (b) is between 6:1 and 3:1 and wherein the composition is free from anionic surfactants.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic preparations that consist of a continuous phase and active agents dispersed therein and are characterized in that the continuous phase consists of pearly luster waxes.

Abstract: New toilet soaps contain: (a1) 4 to 7% by weight alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycosides and/or (a2) 2 to 7% by weight fatty acid N-allcylpolyhydroxyalkylamide; (b) 45 to 95% by weight soap and (c) 0 to 10% by weight anionic surfactants selected from the group of alkyl sulphates, isethionates, taurides, sarcosinates, mono- and dialkylsulfosuccinates, ether carboxylic acids, sulphotriglycerides and alkyloligoglucoside sulphates. These new soaps are characterized among others by an improved creaminess, a high foaming power, remarkable cosmetic compatibility with the skin and mechanical firmness.

Abstract: 2-Ethylhexyl esters of fatty acids, optionally mixed with emulsifiers, solubilizers, corrosion inhibitors, and/or water, are useful as low viscosity agents for the cold cleaning of metal surfaces contaminated mainly with oil. Such agents are non-toxic when inhaled and completely biodegradable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid mixture of propylene oxide-ethylene oxide derivatives of alcohols corresponding to the following formulaR--O--C.sub.3 H.sub.5 O.sub.1-2 --(C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.6-8 --Hin which R is a linear alkyl or alkenyl radical which may be methyl-branched in the 2-position, and which has the following chain distribution: C.sub.8 =0 to 5%, C.sub.9-10 =75 to 90%, C.sub.11-12 =5 to 15%, C.sub.13-14 =4 to 10%, C.sub.15-16 =0 to 3%. By virtue of its physical and washing-active properties, the mixing is suitable as a readily biodegradable substitute for alkylphenol ethoxylates.