Abstract: Hot melt adhesive consisting of a core of a pressure sensitive adhesive comprising at least one polymer selected from polyester, polyacrylate, polyolefin, polyurethane, ethylene vinyl acetate polymers, styrene blockcopolymers or mixtures, at least one tackifier and optionally additives, the core material has a softening point of 80 to 150° C. and a tacky surface at 25° C., the hot melt adhesive having the form of pellets, each pellet of adhesive has an outer shell of a film forming material, whereby i) the film forming material is a thermoplastic polymer with a melting point of less than 120° C., ii) each pellet being completely surrounded by the film material, iii) the film is applied as continuous film so that the pellets have a non-blocking surface and are free flowing at a temperature of less then 45° C. Such pellets can be used as feed for automated feeder devices for the supply hot melt application systems.

Abstract: A hydrolytic enzyme is stabilized in a liquid surfactant preparation by using a component that stabilizes the hydrolytic enzyme and includes a monosaccharide glycerate.

Abstract: A hydrolytic enzyme is stabilized in a liquid surfactant preparation using a component that stabilizes the hydrolytic enzyme and encompasses an oligoaminobiphenyl oligocarboxylic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a textile treatment agent having an organic acid, an inorganic acid, a nonionic surfactant, and a deodorizing compound, which removes or reduces the occurrence of incrustations, discolorations, and unpleasant odors in textiles resulting from the application of deodorants.

Abstract: A hydrolytic enzyme is stabilized in a liquid surfactant preparation using a component that stabilizes the hydrolytic enzyme and includes a phenylalkyldicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A hydrolytic enzyme is to be stabilized in a liquid surfactant preparation. This is achieved by using a component that stabilizes the hydrolytic enzyme and encompasses an aminophthalic acid.

Abstract: A hydrolytic enzyme is to be stabilized in a liquid surfactant preparation. This is achieved by using a component that stabilizes the hydrolytic enzyme and encompasses a phthaloylglutamic acid and/or a phthaloylaspartic acid.

Abstract: A hydrolytic enzyme is to be stabilized in a liquid surfactant preparation. This is achieved by using a component that stabilizes the hydrolytic enzyme and encompasses a multiply substituted benzenecarboxylic acid that has a carboxyl group on at least two carbon atoms of the benzene residue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing an adhesive by extrusion, wherein the adhesive comprises at least one degraded polypropylene(co)polymer and at least one additional additive.

Abstract: An agent in foam form for coloring keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, under induction by atmospheric oxygen and methods for coloring keratin-containing fibers using such agent is provided. In an embodiment, the agent comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at an alkaline pH of 8 to 10.5, (a) as a color-forming component in the form of a dye precursor of a nature-analogous dye an indole and/or indoline derivative, (b) an alkalizing agent, and (c) a propellant, the agent containing no additional oxidizing agent for the color-forming components.

Abstract: Hair treatment agents contain selected alcohols and selected silicones, and are used for treating hair. The agents are preferably packaged as a non-aerosol spray application.

Abstract: Delivery unit for an application system for an industrial application of an adhesive and/or sealant comprising a line system for the adhesive and/or sealant and an input suitable for the connection of a storage container to the delivery unit and an output suitable for the connection of a dispensing means to dispense the adhesive and/or sealant and a feed pump and a measuring unit to collect data especially about the amount of fed adhesive and/or sealant and an interface to tap the data collected by the measuring unit.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive, having a viscosity from 10,000 mPas to 150,000 mPas at 140° C., containing at least 75 wt % of a thermoplastic polyurethane having an average molecular weight from 5000 to 40,000 g/mol and method of making a composite film using this adhesive.

Abstract: Water-containing agents for the permanent deformation of keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, that has a pH from about 8.0 to about 8.5 and contains no more than about 0.1 mmol ammonia per 100 g of the agent, containing (a) about 0.5 to about 20 wt % cysteine, (b) about 0.5 to about 10 wt % of a (C2 to C6) alkanolamine as an alkalizing agent, exhibit an outstanding waving effect and are gentle on the skin and less odor-intensive.

Abstract: An aqueous adhesive dispersion containing 25 to 70 wt % acrylate block copolymers and/or styrene block copolymers that have a molecular weight of more than 15,000 g/mol and at least two different glass transition temperatures, one glass temperature (Tg) being above 50° C., the other glass transition temperature below +10° C., as well as additionally further additives, the dispersion containing less than 0.5 wt % organic solvent.

Abstract: A thickened fabric softener includes 1 to 5 wt % textile-softening compound and a selected C16 fatty material as a thickening agent.

Abstract: A coating composition and a method for coating metallic substrates for corrosion resistance. In at least one embodiment, the coating composition comprises acid, metal acetate, organosilane and water.

Abstract: An acoustic baffle device for sealing a cavity of a vehicle body at a predetermined cross section of the cavity is provided. The device has a carrier having an opening therein, a heat expandable sealing material affixed to the carrier, and a flap assembly having a flap normally held in place by a spring so as to close off the opening, wherein the flap is capable of being deflected by insertion of a tube through the opening.

Abstract: Foil applicators for selective lightening of keratinic fibers and methods for selective lightening of keratinic fibers are provided. In an embodiment, a foil applicator contains a first layer comprising a leaf-like substrate and a second layer comprising a bleaching preparation containing a solid peroxodisulfate salt applied to the leaf-like substrate. The bleaching preparation is embedded in a nonwoven supporting material.

Abstract: A liquid cleaning agent containing: a) 20 to 70 wt % water, b) at least one amylase preparation, c) at least one Ca2+-ion source, d) lactic acid or a lactic acid salt, is notable for elevated amylase stability and improved cleaning performance.