Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition suitable for cosmetic applications, especially suitable for styling hair or for skin care purposes, comprising at least two of the components konjac gum, xanthan gum and algin, wherein the weight ratios of these components are within a specified range. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a raw material composition consisting of at least two of the said components, wherein this raw material composition can be used to make the composition according to the present invention. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of the composition for styling hair or for skin care.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition suitable for cosmetic applications, especially suitable for styling hair or for skin care purposes, comprising at least two of the components konjac gum, tara gum and algin, wherein the weight ratios of these components are within a specified range. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a raw material composition consisting of at least two of the said components, wherein this raw material composition can be used to make the composition according to the present invention. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of the composition for styling hair or for skin care.

Abstract: The invention refers to an apparatus (120) for accessing hair characteristic while brushing hair of a subject, wherein the apparatus comprises a vibration measurement providing unit (121) for providing a vibration signal indicative of a result of a vibration measurement performed by one or more vibration sensors (112) integrated into a hairbrush (110) comprising a plurality of bristles (111). The vibration measurements are performed by the vibration sensors during a brushing of the hair using the hairbrush and are indicative of vibrations of the bristles of the hairbrush during the brushing. A hair characteristic determination unit (122) then determines a hair characteristic based on the vibration signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making an extract of Linum usitatissimum seeds. Furthermore, it relates to the extract itself and to a cosmetic composition comprising this extract. Furthermore, it relates to the use of this extract or of the cosmetic composition comprising this extract for hair styling or for conditioning or for protection against UV radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a polymer, wherein this polymer is water-soluble and has a melting point of at least 145° C. and comprises sulfonic acid groups, and an organic amine having at least two amino groups, and optionally further cosmetic ingredients. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process for restyling human hair comprising applying to the human hair a composition comprising a polymer, wherein this polymer is water-soluble and has a melting point of at least 145° C. and comprises sulfonic acid groups, and an organic amine, and optionally further cosmetic ingredients, thereafter heat-treating the hair, together with the composition on its surface, thereafter allowing the hair to cool down to a temperature of below 100° C., and thereafter changing the hair style by heat-treating the hair. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of the said polymer or of the said composition for restyling human hair.

Abstract: A process for finishing textiles, including spraying, onto a textile, an aqueous microcapsule dispersion, including water; microcapsules; one or more polymeric dispersants; and one or more anionic wetting agents, where the wetting agents are different from the one or more polymeric dispersants is provided.

Abstract: Described is a process for washing, cleaning or aftertreatment of laundry comprising treating the laundry with compounds of formula (II): wherein R?, independently of each other, represent a hydrogen atom or a sulfur-containing group selected from the group consisting of OC—CH2—S—SO3M, SO3M, and wherein at least one R? has to be one of the sulfur-containing groups, AO, independently of each other, represent C2H4O—, C3H6O— or C4H8O—, the indices x, y and z, independently of one another, are 0 or their sum have a value of from 1 to 500, M is a cation having at least one charge, and wherein if x, y or z is zero, than its corresponding substituent R? is a hydrogen atom; and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A dispersion including anionic softeners and a process for producing compositions of anionic softeners is provided and obtainable by (a) reacting partial glycerides with maleic anhydride at a temperature above 53° C., wherein maleic anhydride is used in stoichiometric or below stoichiometric quantities to form a reaction product; and, (b) reacting the reaction product with an aqueous solution of sodium sulphite, wherein a quantity of water is selected to form a final product in the form of a 5 to 50 wt % aqueous solution. Powder compositions of anionic softeners may be obtained by drying the final product.

Abstract: Processes for producing branched compounds are described wherein a carbonyl compound is condensed in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of acids and bases, to form an ?,?-unsaturated condensation product; and the ?,?-unsaturated condensation product is hydrogenated.

Abstract: A dispersion including anionic softeners and a process for producing compositions of anionic softeners is provided and obtainable by (a) reacting partial glycerides with maleic anhydride at a temperature above 53° C., wherein maleic anhydride is used in stoichiometric or below stoichiometric quantities to form a reaction product; and, (b) reacting the reaction product with an aqueous solution of sodium sulphite, wherein a quantity of water is selected to form a final product in the form of a 5 to 50 wt % aqueous solution. Powder compositions of anionic softeners may be obtained by drying the final product.

Abstract: Acylamino acids are made by a process which comprises the steps of: (1) introducing a mixture comprised of at least one amino acid or amino acid salt and an alkali source into a reaction zone; (2) adding a mixture comprised of a fatty acid halide of the formula (I): R1COX  (I) wherein R1 is an alkyl or alkenyl group having from 6 to 22 carbon atoms and X is chlorine, bromine or iodine to form a reaction mixture while continuously circulating the reaction mixture from the reaction zone through a mixing zone until all of the second mixture has been added to the reaction zone. The process guarantees uniform mixing of the reaction components without the foaming observed without the use of a mixing zone.

Abstract: A composition containing an ingredient selected from the group consisting of a compound corresponding to formula I:

Abstract: Acylamino acids are made by a process which comprises the steps of: (1) introducing a mixture comprised of at least one amino acid or amino acid salt and an alkali source into a reaction zone; (2) adding a mixture comprised of a fatty acid halide of the formula (I):

Abstract: Processes for producing branched compounds are described wherein a carbonyl compound is condensed in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of acids and bases, to form an &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated condensation product; and the &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated condensation product is hydrogenated.

Abstract: A composition useful as a parting agent for concrete formwork is provided. The composition comprises water; a completely or predominantly unsaturated fatty alcohol containing 6 to 22 carbon atoms and with an iodine value of 40 to 200; and an alkyl or alkenyl oligoglycoside having an alkyl or alkenyl group containing 4 to 22 carbon atoms, a sugar unit containing 5 or 6 carbon atoms and a degree of oligomerization of 1 to 10. The parting agent is particularly storage-stable at low temperatures.

Abstract: A composition and process for producing a storable, pumpable alkaline cleaning concentrate comprising an aqueous alkali metal hydroxide having dispersed therein alkaline builder and surfactants, and a stabilizer therefor comprising the combination of:(a) polyacrylic acid or alkali metal polyacrylate; and(b) glycerol or polyglycerol.