Abstract: Compositions and method for coloring keratin fibers consisting of derivatives of benzo[b]furan-3-one and/or benzo-[b]-thiophen-3-one compounds with special reactive components. These compositions form intensely colored compounds when applied to keratin fibers. The compositions may also be used with substantive dyes and/or oxidation colorants.

Abstract: An agent for dyeing keratin-containing fibers, in particular, human hair, to give the fibers fashionable bright colors. The agent comprises A) an oxidizing agent, B) a CH-acidic compound and C) a reactive carbonyl compound. The invention also includes a process for dyeing keratin-containing fibers with the agent.

Abstract: A coloring composition and a method of coloring keratin-containing fibers are provided. The coloring composition contains a mixture of and/or a reaction product of at least one aromatic aldehyde or ketone and at least one CH-active compound. In the method of the present invention, the aromatic aldehyde or ketone and the CH-active compound may be applied to keratin-containing fibers simultaneously or successively.

Abstract: A coloring composition and a method of coloring keratin-containing fibers are provided. The coloring composition contains a mixture of and/or a reaction product of at least one aromatic aldehyde or ketone and at least one CH-active compound. In the method of the present invention, the aromatic aldehyde or ketone and the CH-active compound may be applied to keratin-containing fibers simultaneously or successively.

Abstract: A coloring composition and a method of coloring keratin-containing fibers are provided. The coloring composition contains a mixture of and/or a reaction product of at least one heteroaromatic aldehyde or ketone and at least one aromatic and/or heteroaromatic nitroamine. In the method of the present invention, the heteroaromatic aldehyde or ketone and the nitroamine may be applied to keratin-containing fibers simultaneously or successively.

Abstract: Compositions and method for coloring keratin fibers consisting of derivatives of benzo[b]furan-3-one and/or benzo-[b]-thiophen-3-one compounds with special reactive components. These compositions form intensely colored compounds when applied to keratin fibers. The compositions may also be used with substantive dyes and/or oxidation colorants.

Abstract: The invention relates to the utilization of onium aldehydes and onium ketones of formula (1) or the derivatives thereof. In the formula, R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C4)-alkyl group, an aryl group or a heteroaryl group. R2, R3, R4, independent of one another, each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a (C1-C4)-alkyl group, a (C1-C4)-alkoxyl group, hydroxy-(C1-C4)-alkoxyl group, hydroxyl group, nitro group, aryl group, trifluoromethyl group, amino group or (C1-C4)-acyl group. Said amino group can be substituted by (C1-C4)-alkyl groups. Two of the residuals can be combined to form a fused benzene ring. R5 represents a (C1-C4)-alkyl group, aryl group, alkylaryl group or heteroaryl group.

Abstract: A colorant composition for coloring keratin-containing fibers is disclosed having (a) at least one isatin derivative corresponding to the formula I: where R1 and R2 independently of one another represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxy group, a (C1-4)-alkyl, hydroxy-(C1-4)-alkyl, tertiary amino-(C1-4)-alkyl, (C1-4)-alkoxy group, an amino group optionally substituted by one or two (C1-4)-alkyl or hydroxy-(C1-4)-alkyl groups, a nitro, carboxy, or sulfo group, and Y is a hydroxy group, a (C1-4)-alkoxy group or an amino group which may be substituted by (C1-4)-alkyl, (C1-4)-alkoxy-(C1-4)-alkyl, carboxy-(C1-4)-alkyl, sulfo-(C1-4)-alkyl or hydroxy-(C1-4)-alkyl groups or which may be part of a heterocyclic 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring, or physiologically compatible salts thereof, and (b) at least one compound containing a primary or secondary amino group or hydroxy group selected from the group consisting of primary or secondary aliphatic or aromatic amines, nitrogen-containing heterocyclic

Abstract: In machine dishwashing using low-alkaline detergents, the protection of silver was to be guaranteed. This was achieved by using 3-amino-5-alkyl-1,2,4-triazoles and salts thereof as silver protectors in machine dishwashing detergents. In addition, the dishwashing detergents may contain bleaching agents and builders.

Abstract: The process of coloring keratin-containing fibers by contacting the fibers with an isatin derivative corresponding to formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a hydroxy group, an optionally C.sub.1-4 -alkyl- or phenyl-substituted amino group, a C.sub.3-8 alkenyl, dihydroxy-(C.sub.3-6)-alkyl, trihydroxy-(C.sub.4-6)-alkyl, tetrahydroxy-(C.sub.5-6)-alkyl, pentahydroxy-C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2-4 -aminoalkyl, C.sub.1-4 -sulfoalkyl group, an optionally C.sub.1-4 -alkyl-substituted 2-furylmethyl, 2-thienylmethyl, 2-pyridylmethyl, 3-pyridylmethyl, 4-pyridylmethyl group or an aralkyl group corresponding to formula (II): ##STR2## in which R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 independently of one another represent hydrogen, halogen atoms, hydroxy groups, amino groups optionally substituted by C.sub.1-4 alkyl or phenyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy groups, carboxy groups or sulfo groups and R.sup.8 is hydrogen, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group or a C.sub.2-4 hydroxyalkyl group and x=0, 1 or 2, and R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of acylated sugar monoacid amides in cosmetic preparations corresponding to formula I: ##STR1##

Abstract: A composition for coloring keratin-containing fibers containing:(a) at least one isatin derivative corresponding to formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 can represent hydrogen, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, a C.sub.2-4 hydroxyalkyl group, a C.sub.2-20 acyl group, a phenyl group, and a benzoyl group, and R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 independently of one another can represent hydrogen, hydroxy, halogen, nitro groups, sulfo groups, carboxyl groups, C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy groups or NR.sup.6 R.sup.7 groups and where R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 independently of one another represent hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups or C.sub.2-4 hydroxyalkyl groups, and wherein two adjacent groups R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.

Abstract: A process for coloring keratin-containing fibers by contacting the fibers with a composition containing an isatin derivative corresponding to formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, a C.sub.2-4 hydroxyalkyl group, a C.sub.2-20 acyl group, a benzyl or phenyl group, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, a C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group, a hydroxy, halogen or nitro group, X is a sulfo group --SO.sub.3 H or a carboxyl group --COOH and n is an integer from 0 to 3, including water-soluble salts thereof.

Abstract: Novel alkyl aryl ether derivatives corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a C.sub.8 -C.sub.20 alkyl group with one or more branches, E is a group --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.dbd.CH-- and R.sup.2 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl group, an alkoxyalkyl group containing 1 to 4 C atoms in the alkoxy group and 2 to 4 C atoms in the alkyl group, hydrogen or a salt-forming cation, are highly effective sebosuppressive agents in cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparations for topical application to the hair and to the skin.

Abstract: Alkyl and alkenyl aryl ether derivatives corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a saturated cycloaliphatic C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 alkyl group or a mono- or polyunsaturated, linear, branched or cycloaliphatic C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 alkyl group and R.sup.2 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl group, a C.sub.3 or C.sub.4 hydroxyalkenyl group, a group --COOR.sup.3, --CH.sub.2 --COOR.sup.3, --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --COOR.sup.3 or --CH.dbd.CH--COOR.sup.3, are suitable as sebosuppressive agents in cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparations for topical application to the hair and to the skin.

Abstract: 3-acylamino-1,2,4-triazoles corresponding to the following general formula ##STR1## and 1-acyl-3-amino-1,2,4-triazole corresponding to the general formula ##STR2## in which R is a linear or branched C.sub.1-11 alkyl or phenyl, and mixtures thereof are used as corrosion inhibitors for non-ferrous metals in aqueous systems, oils and oil-containing emulsions.

Abstract: Sebosuppressive compositions comprising a cosmetically- and pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier and an antiseborrheic agent consisting essentially of a 4-alkoxy- or 4-(4-alkylbenzyloxy)-benzoic acid and a purine compound corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## or the purine 1,3,7,9-tetramethyluric acid; or a physiologically-acceptable salt thereof. The antiseborrheic action of the 4-alkoxy- or 4-(4-alkylbenzyloxy)-benzoic acids is potentiated by the purine compounds. Preferred purine compounds are theophylline, theobromine and caffeine.

Abstract: Oxidation hair-dyeing preparations which contain as couplers N-(2-4dihydroxbenzylidene)-amino compounds corresponding to the following formula ##STR1## in which A is a group corresponding to one of the following formulae ##STR2## or salts thereof and the developers normally present in oxidation hair dyes. p-Phenylenediamine and derivatives thereof are particularly suitable as developers. Yellow to olive-brown colors of high fastness are obtained.

Abstract: A new process for the production of salts of 1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylic acid corresponding to the following formula ##STR1## using as a starting material an isomer mixture of a 4-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolane and a 5-hydroxy-1,3-dioxane obtained by reacting glycerin with an aldehyde or ketone having the formula R.sup.1 R.sup.2 CO. The 4-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolane may be selectively oxidized from the isomer mixture in the presence of a platinum metal catalyst at an alkaline pH. The unreacted 5-hydroxy-1,3-dioxane may be extracted from the reaction mixture and the 1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylic acid salt isolated in pure form.

Abstract: Oral and dental preparations containing as an active ingredient an anti-caries effective amount of a C.sub.2-4 alkoxylated trihydric to hexahydric C.sub.3-12 aliphatic polyol wherein at least one hydroxyl moiety is esterified with phosphoric acid, or a physiologically compatible water soluble salt thereof.