Abstract: An electrical control unit which is supplied in operation with an operating voltage, has: a non-volatile memory for storing operating parameter values and/or program code of the control unit, a control device which is coupled to the memory and controls an operation of the control unit depending on the stored operating parameter values and/or the stored program code as long as the control unit is supplied with the operating voltage, and a passive radio-frequency identification transponder, which is coupled to the memory and, regardless of whether the control unit is or is not supplied with the operating voltage, is designed to store operating parameter values transferred from an RFID read/write device and/or program code transferred from the RFID read/write device in the memory and/or to transfer operating parameter values stored in the memory and/or program code stored in the memory to the RFID read/write device.

Abstract: A liquid cleaning composition comprising a soil dispersant and a microcapsule that comprises a cationically charged coating. The composition provides improved delivery efficiency of microcapsules. Also, the use of such a liquid cleaning composition for pretreating a fabric is disclosed.

Abstract: An electrical control unit which is supplied in operation with an operating voltage, has: a non-volatile memory for storing operating parameter values and/or program code of the control unit, a control device which is coupled to the memory and controls an operation of the control unit depending on the stored operating parameter values and/or the stored program code as long as the control unit is supplied with the operating voltage, and a passive radio-frequency identification transponder, which is coupled to the memory and, regardless of whether the control unit is or is not supplied with the operating voltage, is designed to store operating parameter values transferred from an RFID read/write device and/or program code transferred from the RFID read/write device in the memory and/or to transfer operating parameter values stored in the memory and/or program code stored in the memory to the RFID read/write device.

Abstract: The use of a laundry detergent composition for providing an anti-microbial benefit. The laundry detergent composition comprises at least 2.9%, preferably from 3.2% to 30%, more preferably from 4.3% to 20%, by weight of the composition, of a linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS), and the laundry detergent composition is capable of delivering a free LAS monomer level of more than 60 ppm, preferably from 67 ppm to 500 ppm, more preferably from 88 ppm to 300 ppm, in a laundry washing liquor.

Abstract: An apparatus, notably, an automatic self-service filling machine, for providing cleaning composition, preferably, a liquid laundry detergent composition and a method of dispensing liquid composition using said machine.

Abstract: A fabric softening composition including from about 1% to about 90% by weight of a fabric softening active, optionally from about 1% to about 25% by weight of a principal solvent having a ClogP of less than about 3, from about 0.05% to about 15% by weight of a malodor controlling agent, and the balance being adjunct ingredients. The malodor controlling agent is selected from the group consisting of a quaternary ammonium antimicrobial agent, cyclodextrin or mixtures of these ingredients. The present invention also relates to a method for reducing malodor by applying such a composition to a fabric article, and drying the fabric article as well as the use of such a composition on fabric articles to reduce malodor impression. An article for reducing and inhibiting the expression of malodor impression is also provided.

Abstract: A fabric softening composition including from about 1% to about 90% by weight of a fabric softening active, optionally from about 1% to about 25% by weight of a principal solvent having a ClogP of less than about 3, from about 0.05% to about 15% by weight of a malodor controlling agent, and the balance being adjunct ingredients. The malodor controlling agent is selected from the group consisting of a quaternary ammonium antimicrobial agent, cyclodextrin or mixtures of these ingredients. The present invention also relates to a method for reducing malodor by applying such a composition to a fabric article, and drying the fabric article as well as the use of such a composition on fabric articles to reduce malodor impression. An article for reducing and inhibiting the expression of malodor impression is also provided.

Abstract: A corticoid-containing pharmaceutical preparation adapted for topical application, comprising 0.005-2% by weight of a corticoid having antiinflammatory activity, a fatty phase, an aqueous phase, an emulsifier, a preservative, and, optionally, a fragrant substance, or an additional hydrophilic or lipophilic cosmetically active ingredients, wherein the fatty phase, and the aqueous phase are present in the form of a dispersed mixture of an oil/water emulsifier and a preservative, and a water/oil emulsion containing a water/oil emulsifier, the particle size of the inner phase of the emulsions being 2-50 .mu.m.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I ##STR1## wherein the bond is a single bond or a double bond,X is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, or bromine,R.sub.1 is formyl, alkanoyl or alkoxyalkyl each of which contains 2-8 carbon atoms, or benzoyl, andY is chlorine, hydroxy, formyl, alkanoyloxy of 2-8 carbon atoms, or benzoyloxy,have valuable anti-inflammatory properties.

Abstract: 6.alpha.-Methyl corticoids of formula I ##STR1## wherein is a single bond or a double bond, R is acyloxy of up to 8 carbon atoms, and X is chlorine, hydroxy, or acyloxy of up to 8 carbon atoms, are pharamacologically effective substances.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I ##STR1## wherein the bond is a single bond or a double bond,X is hydrogen, flourine, chlorine, or bromine,R.sub.1 is formyl, alkanoyl or alkoxyalkyl each of which contains 2-8 carbon atoms, or benzoyl, andY is chlorine, hydroxy, formyl, alkanoyloxy of 2-8 carbon atoms, or benzoyloxy,have valuable anti-inflammatory properties.

Abstract: Corticoids of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is fluorine, chlorine andR is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkanoyl, benzoyl or --OCO--A--COOHwhereinA is a carbon-to-carbon bond or a C.sub.1-6 hydrocarbon chain,or whenR is --OCO--A--COOH, the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with a base,have high effectiveness, e.g., antiinflammatorily but with attendant low side effects.

Abstract: Novel corticoids of formula I ##STR1## wherein X is .beta.-hydroxymethylene, .beta.-fluoromethylene or carbonyl; Y is fluorine, chlorine, hydroxy, or acyloxy of 1-10 carbon atoms; and R.sub.1 is acyloxy of 1-10 carbon atoms, possess strong anti-inflammatory activity when administered topically and display only minor systemic side effects.

Abstract: Corticoids of the formula ##STR1## wherein represents a single bond or a double bond;X is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or methyl;Y is hydrogen and Z is hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine, orY and Z together are a carbon-to-carbon bond;V is .beta.-hydroxymethylene, .beta.-chloromethylene or carbonyl;W is methylene, ethylidene or vinylidene;Q is oxygen or sulfur;R.sub.1 is alkyl of 1-8 carbon atoms, alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms with an oxygen atom between two of the carbon atoms or benzyl, and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1-4 carbon atoms, orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 collectively are trimethylene or tetramethylene; andR.sub.3 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, hydroxy, or hydroxy esterified by a C.sub.1-16 hydrocarbon carboxylic acid have valuable pharmacological properties, e.g., anti-inflammatory activity.

Abstract: Novel corticoids of formula I ##STR1## wherein X is .beta.-hydroxymethylene, .beta.-fluoromethylene or carbonyl; Y is fluorine, chlorine, hydroxy, or acyloxy of 1-10 carbon atoms; and R.sub.1 is acyloxy of 1-10 carbon atoms, possess strong anti-inflammatory activity when administered topically and display only minor systemic side effects.

Abstract: Inhalants comprising at least one corticoid of the general formula ##STR1## wherein --B--A-- is CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, CH=CH-- or CCl=CH--; X is a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, or methyl; Y is a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom; Z is methylene, hydroxymethylene, fluoromethylene, a chloromethylene, or carbyl; R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or methyl and R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 collectivey are isopropylidenedioxy; and R.sub.3 is hydrocarbon of 1-12 carbon atoms, are useful for the treatment of allergic diseases of the respiratory tract.

Abstract: Benzimidazoles of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is o-hydroxyphenyl, a p-chlorophenyl, or p-fluorophenyl, and R.sub.2 is an alkyl of 2-4 carbon atoms, and physiologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof possess topical anti-inflammatory activity.

Abstract: Pregnane-21-oic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein THE LINKAGE REPRESENTS A SINGLE BOND OR A DOUBLE BOND;X is hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine;Y is methylene, hydroxymethylene, alkanoyloxymethylene, carbonyl, fluoromethylene or chloromethylene;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, phenyl or naphthyl substituted with 0-3 lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or chlorine; andR.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom, the cation of a physiologically compatible base or the residue of a physiologically acceptable alcohol of 1-18 carbon atoms.These compounds exhibit useful antiinflammatory activity when topically applied to inflamed skin.

Abstract: Steroids of the formula ##SPC1##Wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or methyl; Y is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; Z is carbonyl, .beta.-acyloxymethylene or, when Y is a hydrogen atom, also methylene; R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or methyl; R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal atom or optionally substituted hydrocarbon; and --A--B-- is --CH=CH--, --CCl=CH-- or when at least one of X, Y and R.sub.1 is other than a hydrogen atom, --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, which can be produced by oxidizing a corresponding 20-hydroxy steroid or a corresponding 21-aldehyde, possess topical anti-inflammatory activity.