Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the recovery of cobalt ions and tungstic acid and/or its derivatives from aqueous solutions, such as in particular the spent catalytic waters deriving from processes for the oxidative cleavage of vegetable oils. In particular this invention relates to a process for the recovery of cobalt ions and tungstic acid and/or its derivatives which provides for the use of cation-exchange resins.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the recovery of cobalt ions and tungstic acid and/or its derivatives from aqueous solutions, such as in particular the spent catalytic waters deriving from processes for the oxidative cleavage of vegetable oils. In particular this invention relates to a process for the recovery of cobalt ions and tungstic acid and/or its derivatives which provides for the use of cation-exchange resins.

Abstract: Aqueous cosmetic compositions comprising at least 20% by weight of an aqueous component and a lipophilic component characterized in that the lipophilic component comprises at least one ester selected from neopentylglycol dipelargonate, glycerol tripelargonate, pentaerythritol tetrapelargonate or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Aqueous cosmetic compositions comprising at least 20% by weight of an aqueous component and a lipophilic component characterized in that the lipophilic component comprises at least one ester selected from neopentylglycol dipelargonate, glycerol tripelargonate, pentaerythritol tetrapelargonate or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Cosmetic lipophilic composition comprising less than 20% by weight of an aqueous component and an oily component characterized in that the oily component comprises at least one ester selected from neopentylglycol dipelargonate, glycerol tripelargonate, pentaerythritol tetrapelargonate or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyol esters that are particularly suitable for use as insulating oils in electrical equipment where an effective cooling action is required, such as electrical transformers. In particular the invention relates to esters of trimethylolpropane with monocarboxylic acids of nine and/or ten carbon atoms, wherein the monocarboxylic acids of nine and/or ten carbon atoms comprise 5-15 mol % of branched acids and 85-95 mol % of linear acids with respect to the total moles of the monocarboxylic acids.

Abstract: Cosmetic lipophilic composition comprising less than 20% by weight of an aqueous component and an oily component characterized in that the oily component comprises at least one ester selected from neopentylglycol dipelargonate, glycerol tripelargonate, pentaerythritol tetrapelargonate or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention concerns cosmetic compositions comprising diglycerol tetrapelargonate, or a mixture of diglycerol tetrapelargonate with one or more esters selected from neopentylglycol dipelargonate, glycerol tripelargonate, pentaerythritol tetrapelargonate, and their use for the care of the skin and hair, and in make-up and in hygiene products.

Abstract: Mixture of at least two esters selected from neopentylglycol dipelargonate, glycerol tripelargonate, pentaerythritol tetrapelargonate, and use thereof in cosmetic compositions for the care, the make-up, the protection from the sun and for the cleansing of the skin and skin appendages.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved hydrolysis process for the preparation of dicarboxylic acids in which an organic phase comprising triglycerides of carboxylic acids having more than one acid functional group and a mixture comprising dicarboxylic acids, glycerine and partial esters of glycerine are mixed with water and hydrolysed at temperatures of between 50 and 350° C., and at pressures of or above the equilibrium vapor pressure. This process makes it possible to obtain high hydrolysis yields, even in short times.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of a composition of aliphatic esters having the following general formula: R1—O—C(O)—R4—C(O)—[—O—R2—O—C(O)—R5—C(O)—]m—O—R3, in which: R1 is selected from one or more of the groups consisting of H, linear and branched saturated and unsaturated alkyl residues of the C1-C24 type, and polyol residues esterified with C1-C24 monocarboxylic acids; R2 comprises —CH2—C(CH3)2—CH2— and C2-C8 alkylene groups, and comprises at least 50% in moles of the said —CH2—C(CH3)2—CH2— groups; R3 is selected from one or more of the groups consisting of H, linear and branched saturated and unsaturated alkyl residues of the C1-C24 type, and polyol residues esterified with C1-C24 monocarboxylic acids; R4 and R5 comprise one or more C2-C22 alkylenes and comprise at least 50% in moles of C7 alkylenes; and m lies between 1 and 20, as plasticizers for polymer compositions, for example, vinyl polymers of the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) type, thermoplastic elastomers, and hydroxy acid polyesters, for example polyesters of l

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved hydrolysis process for the preparation of dicarboxylic acids in which an organic phase comprising triglycerides of carboxylic acids having more than one acid functional group and a mixture comprising dicarboxylic acids, glycerine and partial esters of glycerine are mixed with water and hydrolysed at temperatures of between 50 and 350° C., and at pressures of or above the equilibrium vapor pressure. This process makes it possible to obtain high hydrolysis yields, even in short times.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition comprising at least 35% by weight of a powder component and a binding component characterized in that it comprises at least one ester selected from neopentylglycol dipelargonate, glycerol tripelargonate, pentaerythritol tetrapelargonate and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the hydrogenation of vegetable oils that selectively converts polyunsaturated fatty acids into mono-unsaturated fatty acids, and to the products obtained therefrom. Vegetable oils obtained by the process according to the invention have a particularly high content of monounsaturated fatty acids and are suitable for use as raw materials for the synthesis of chemical intermediates.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the purification of dicarboxylic acids obtained from the hydrolysis of carboxylic acid triglycerides having more than one acid functional group. The process comprises in particular the separation of at least some of the glycerine from the hydrolysis product in an aqueous phase, evaporating and/or distilling the resultant organic phase and recovering at least some of the evaporated and/or distilled dicarboxylic acids through at least one crystallisation operation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the recovery of cobalt ions and tungstic acid and/or its derivatives from aqueous solutions, such as in particular the spent catalytic waters deriving from processes for the oxidative cleavage of vegetable oils. In particular this invention relates to a process for the recovery of cobalt ions and tungstic acid and/or its derivatives which provides for the use of cation-exchange resins.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the recovery of cobalt ions and tungstic acid and/or its derivatives from aqueous solutions, such as in particular the spent catalytic waters deriving from processes for the oxidative cleavage of vegetable oils. In particular this invention relates to a process for the recovery of cobalt ions and tungstic acid and/or its derivatives which provides for the use of cation-exchange resins.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for obtaining monocarboxylic and dicarboxylic acids from unsaturated carboxylic acids and/or their derivatives. The said process comprises an oxidative cleavage reaction of vicinal diols into which are fed at least some of the aqueous phase separated out at the end of the reaction itself and at least one base so that the pH of the aqueous solution at the start of the oxidative cleavage reaction is between 4 and 7.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the purification of dicarboxylic acids obtained from the hydrolysis of carboxylic acid triglycerides having more than one acid functional group. The process comprises in particular the separation of at least some of the glycerine from the hydrolysis product in an aqueous phase, evaporating and/or distilling the resultant organic phase and recovering at least some of the evaporated and/or distilled dicarboxylic acids through at least one crystallisation operation.

Abstract: The invention concerns cosmetic compositions comprising diglycerol tetrapelargonate, or a mixture of diglycerol tetrapelargonate with one or more esters selected from neopentylglycol dipelargonate, glycerol tripelargonate, pentaerythritol tetrapelargonate, and their use for the care of the skin and hair, and in make-up and in hygiene products.