Abstract: The invention relates to transparent softening agents containing: (a) ester quaternaries, which are obtained by reacting alkanolamines with a mixture consisting of fatty acids and of dicarboxylic acids, whereby the resulting esters are optionally alkoxylated and subsequently quaternized in a known manner, and containing; (b) auxiliary agents selected from the group formed by: (b1) fatty acid amidoamines and/or quaternization products thereof; (b2) betaines; (b3) nonionic surfactants; (b4) polyols and/or derivatives thereof; (b5) alcohols and/or; (b6) hydrotropes.

Abstract: The invention relates to loaded microspheres with a mean diameter of 0.001 to 1 mm, and loaded with one or more absorbed or adsorbed active principles, which are obtained by mixing fine-particle polymethyl methacrylate or methyl methacrylate cross polymer with lipophilic or hydrophilic active principles until they have been absorbed or adsorbed by the surface of the polymer and a dry powder, granules or a paste is obtained. When applied to textile or fiber finishing, the loaded microspheres provide extended release of active cosmetic or pharmaceutical active principles.

Abstract: The invention relates to loaded microspheres with a mean diameter of 0.001 to 1 mm, and loaded with one or more absorbed or adsorbed active principles, which are obtained by mixing fine-particle polymethyl methacrylate or methyl methacrylate cross polymer with lipophilic or hydrophilic active principles until they have been absorbed or adsorbed by the surface of the polymer and a dry powder, granules or a paste is obtained. When applied to textile or fiber finishing, the loaded microspheres provide extended release of active cosmetic or pharmaceutical active principles.

Abstract: Nanoemulsions having a droplet diameter of less than 3 &mgr;m and which exhibit good temperature stability are comprised of: (a) water; (b) a mineral oil, a Guerbet alcohol or a combination thereof; (c) an alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside; (d) an alkyl ether phosphate.

Abstract: The invention relates to transparent softening agents containing: (a) ester quaternaries, which are obtained by reacting alkanolamines with a mixture consisting of fatty acids and of dicarboxylic acids, whereby the resulting esters are optionally alkoxylated and subsequently quaternized in a known manner, and containing; (b) auxiliary agents selected from the group formed by: (b1) fatty acid amidoamines and/or quaternization products thereof; (b2) betaines; (b3) nonionic surfactants; (b4) polyols and/or derivatives thereof; (b5) alcohols and/or; (b6) hydrotropes.