Abstract: An aqueous emulsion contains a copolymer having three components: a) to c). Component a) has at least one biuret or isocyanurate substructure. Component b) is selected from polysiloxanes and polyhydrocarbons, preferably polysiloxanes. Component c) contains a hydrocarbon which is different from component b) and has at least 6 carbon atoms and not more than 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O, and S. Component b) is joined to 2 different or identical components a) via at least two positions.

Abstract: Disclosed are organomodified polysiloxanes, compositions, in particular fuel compositions, that include these organomodified polysiloxanes, and the use of the organomodified polysiloxanes for the defoaming of fuels.

Abstract: Disclosed are organomodified polysiloxanes, compositions, in particular fuel compositions, that include these organomodified polysiloxanes, and the use of the organomodified polysiloxanes for the defoaming of fuels.

Abstract: Specific siloxanes, compositions containing these specific siloxanes, and processes for preparation thereof, are useful for treatment of fabrics, in cleaning and care formulations for the household and for industrial purposes, and in cosmetic, pharmaceutical and dermatological compositions, especially in cosmetic cleansing and care formulations, hair treatment products and hair aftertreatment products, and for cleaning and care of hard surfaces, preferably for cleaning and care of motor vehicles, especially as additive in drying aids for carwash facilities.

Abstract: The invention relates to copolymers comprising or consisting of, preferably consisting of three components: component a) having at least one biuret or isocyanurate substructure, component b) selected from polysiloxanes and polyhydrocarbons, preferably polysiloxanes, component c) comprising a hydrocarbon which is different from component b) and has at least 6 carbon atoms and not more than 3 heteroatoms selected from the group of N, 0, S, where component b) is joined to 2 different or identical components a) via at least two positions; and to the preparation and use thereof for finishing of fabrics.

Abstract: Crosslinked aminosiloxanes obtainable by reaction of identical or different aminosiloxanes with identical or different epoxide components which are water-soluble hydrocarbons, the hydrocarbons comprising oxygen as well as carbon, and optionally further elements selected from nitrogen, sulphur and phosphorus, the hydrocarbon having on average more than one terminal epoxy group, the epoxy group being a carbooxirane radical, and, further, not more than 50% of all the amino groups having undergone reaction with an epoxide group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cellulose fiber materials containing 0.01 to 0.5% by weight of ammonia compound comprising oxyalkyl radicals consisting of at least 3 carbon atoms which are biodegradable at a degree of at least 60% according the OECD 301F method and a process for producing debonded cellulose fibers.

Abstract: Crosslinked aminosiloxanes obtainable by reaction of identical or different aminosiloxanes with identical or different epoxide components which are water-soluble hydrocarbons, the hydrocarbons comprising oxygen as well as carbon, and optionally further elements selected from nitrogen, sulphur and phosphorus, the hydrocarbon having on average more than one terminal epoxy group, the epoxy group being a carbooxirane radical, and, further, not more than 50% of all the amino groups having undergone reaction with an epoxide group.

Abstract: The present invention further relates to a biosurfactant-containing formulation including A) at least one biosurfactant, and B) at least one additional surfactant selected from the group of betaines, alkoxylated fatty alcohol sulphates and alkylamine oxides, wherein the biosurfactant-containing formulation may be used on hard surfaces.

Abstract: A dispersion, comprising 0.1 to 25% by weight hydrophobized silica, 8 to 90 wt % of at least one alcohol selected from the group consisting of ethanol, 1-propanol and 2-propanol, 7 to 89 wt % of water, 0 to 30% by weight solvent immiscible with water, and 0.04 to 5 wt % of at least one carboxyvinyl polymer present in neutralized form, can be applied to a surface using a non-drip application method and, by modifying the surface with hydrophobized silica, imparts water-repelling and self-cleaning properties to the surface.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to an odor-absorbing superabsorbing composition, a process for production of an odor-absorbing superabsorbing composition, a composite comprising an odor-absorbing superabsorbing composition, a hygiene article comprising a composite, chemical products comprising or based on an odor-absorbing superabsorbing composition or a composite, as well as the use of an odor-absorbing superabsorbing composition or of a composite in chemical products.

Abstract: A dispersion, comprising 0.1 to 25% by weight hydrophobized silica, 8 to 90 wt % of at least one alcohol selected from the group consisting of ethanol, 1-propanol and 2-propanol, 7 to 89 wt % of water, 0 to 30% by weight solvent immiscible with water, and 0.04 to 5 wt % of at least one carboxyvinyl polymer present in neutralised form, can be applied to a surface using a non-drip application method and, by modifying the surface with hydrophobized silica, imparts water-repelling and self-cleaning properties to the surface.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to an odor-absorbing superabsorbing composition, a process for production of an odor-absorbing superabsorbing composition, a composite comprising an odor-absorbing superabsorbing composition, a hygiene article comprising a composite, chemical products comprising or based on an odor-absorbing superabsorbing composition or a composite, as well as the use of an odor-absorbing superabsorbing composition or of a composite in chemical products.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous detergent concentrates based on nonionic, anionic, amphoteric surfactants, with or without the use of customary auxiliaries and additives, said concentrates comprising as cleaning enhancers at least one sorbitan ester of the general formula (I) where R can be an optionally branched, optionally substituted and/or heteroatom-containing saturated or unsaturated acyl radical having 6 to 22 carbon atoms, R1 and R2 independently of one another can be hydrogen or R, Alk is at least one radical from the group consisting of ethylene-, isopropylene-, and butylene-, and a, b and c independently of one another can be values between 0 to 25, where the sum of a+b+c=0 to 25.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing highly concentrated flowable and pumpable aqueous solutions of betaines by quaternization of compounds containing tertiary amine nitrogen with ?-halocarboxylic acids by known processes, wherein 0.1 to less than 3% by weight, preferably 0.1 to 1% by weight, based on the end product, of one or more micellar thickeners are added to the reaction mixture before or during the quaternization reaction.

Abstract: Preparations with deodorizing action are provided. The preparations include the zinc salt of ricinoleic acid; amino-functional amino acids; solubility promoters; organic and/or inorganic acids; and, optionally, water.

Abstract: Preparations with deodorizing action are provided. The preparations include the zinc salt of ricinoleic acid; amino-functional amino acids; solubility promoters; organic and/or inorganic acids; and, optionally, water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing highly concentrated flowable and pumpable aqueous solutions of betaines by quaternization of compounds containing tertiary amine nitrogen with ?-halocarboxylic acids by known processes, wherein 0.1 to less than 3% by weight, preferably 0.1 to 1% by weight, based on the end product, of one or more micellar thickeners are added to the reaction mixture before or during the quaternization reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing highly concentrated flowable and pumpable aqueous solutions of betaines by quaternization of compounds containing tertiary amine nitrogen with ?-halocarboxylic acids by known processes, wherein 0.1 to less than 3% by weight, preferably 0.1 to 1% by weight, based on the end product, of one or more micellar thickeners are added to the reaction mixture before or during the quaternization reaction.

Abstract: Solid odor absorbers including a solid carrier with a nanostructured surface and, incorporated therein, active zinc ricinoleate as an odor absorber are provided.