Abstract: An improved process can be used for depolymerization of polyurethanes under mild conditions. Polyether polyols and polyamines can be recovered in high yields.

Abstract: A new and improved process can be used for depolymerization of polyurethanes with a strong inorganic base. Polyether polyols and polyamines can be recovered in high yields.

Abstract: The invention relates to specific active compositions for producing highly viscous laundry and cleaning formulations, particularly laundry fabric softeners, to a method for the production thereof and to said laundry and cleaning formulations. High viscosity can be achieved in the products according to the invention despite a low concentration of active compositions and without using additional thickeners.

Abstract: The invention provides for the use of specific microemulsions comprising quaternary ammonium compounds for production of clear fabric softener formulations having improved performance properties, and also the corresponding formulations and a process for production thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel concentrates containing polysiloxanes having improved stability and improved performance properties and to the use thereof in laundry and cleaning formulations, preferably in fabric care compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a granulate comprising an inorganic solid carrier with at least one biosurfactant contained thereon, as well as to formulations containing this granulate and to the use of same.

Abstract: The invention relates to specific active compositions for producing highly viscous laundry and cleaning formulations, particularly laundry fabric softeners, to a method for the production thereof and to said laundry and cleaning formulations. High viscosity can be achieved in the products according to the invention despite a low concentration of active compositions and without using additional thickeners.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel concentrates containing polysiloxanes having improved stability and improved performance properties and to the use thereof in laundry and cleaning formulations, preferably in fabric care compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides for the use of specific microemulsions comprising quaternary ammonium compounds for production of clear fabric softener formulations having improved performance properties, and also the corresponding formulations and a process for production thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a granulate comprising an inorganic solid carrier with at least one biosurfactant contained thereon, as well as to formulations containing this granulate and to the use of same.

Abstract: A fabric softener active composition, comprising at least 50% by weight of a bis-(2-hydroxypropyl)-dimethylammonium methylsulphate fatty acid ester having a molar ratio of fatty acid moieties to amine moieties of from 1.5 to 1.99, wherein the average chain length of the fatty acid moieties is from 16 to 18 carbon atoms and the iodine value of the fatty acid moieties, calculated for the free fatty acid, is from 0.5 to 50, and from 0.5 to 5% by weight fatty acid provides high softening performance and good storage stability in aqueous dispersion and can be handled and processed in a liquid state without addition of a flammable solvent.

Abstract: A fabric softener active composition, comprising at least 50% by weight of a bis-(2-hydroxypropyl)-dimethylammonium methylsulphate fatty acid ester having a molar ratio of fatty acid moieties to amine moieties of from 1.5 to 1.99, wherein the average chain length of the fatty acid moieties is from 16 to 18 carbon atoms and the iodine value of the fatty acid moieties, calculated for the free fatty acid, is from 0.5 to 50, and from 0.5 to 5% by weight fatty acid provides high softening performance and good storage stability in aqueous dispersion and can be handled and processed in a liquid state without addition of a flammable solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing amino- or hydroxybenzonitriles during which, within the scope of an ammonolysis, the corresponding amino- or hydroxybenzoic acid compounds are reacted with ammonia in the presence of a phosphate-containing supported catalyst at temperatures between 250° C. and 500° C. The production step is carried out in a reaction gas without an organic solvent followed by at least a 2-stage purification step.

Abstract: By introducing droplets of an aqueous suspension, in which particles of a diacyl peroxide are suspended and in which at least one polysaccharide crosslinkable by metal ions is dissolved, into a solution, which comprises metal ions crosslinking the polysaccharide, it is possible to prepare pellets which comprise particles of a diacyl peroxide embedded into a matrix. The pellets are suitable as a bleaching component in cleaning compositions.

Abstract: Urine-absorbing compositions comprising a liquid-absorbing solid absorbent and an organopolysiloxane betain ester of a fragrance alcohol selectively release the fragrance alcohol upon contact with urine. The urine-absorbing compositions are useful for animal litter and disposable sanitary products to mask urine scents.