Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for inactivating a virus on a surface, especially in relation to a SARS-CoV-2 virus, to a composition capable of inactivating a virus on a surface as well as to the use of such a composition for the inactivation of a virus on a surface.

Abstract: Disclosed are pigment powders containing only coated BiOCl flakes, which flakes area) BiOCl flakes having a coating containing yellow iron oxide Fe2O3*xH2O, optionally a colorant, optionally an adjuvant, and optionally SiO2, b) BiOCl flakes having a coating containing SiO2, optionally a colorant, and optionally an adjuvant, c) BiOCl flakes having a coating containing a colorant, SiO2, optionally yellow iron oxide Fe2O3*xH2O, and optionally an adjuvant, or d) BiOCl flakes having a coating containing Fe3O4 and optionally SiO2, to a process for the preparation of the pigment powders, and to the use thereof especially in cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: Disclosed are pigment mixtures containing at least two components, where component A contains bismuth oxychloride (BiOCl) or boron nitride (BN) and component B contains synthetic flakes treated with at least one metal soap or mineral flakes treated with at least one metal soap and to the use thereof especially in cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: A method of producing mixtures of interference pigments having special effects comprises mixing at least one large particle size interference pigment with at least one normal size interference pigment of predetermined colors and in proportions desired to obtain a unique effect.

Abstract: Disclosed are pigment powders containing only coated BiOCl flakes, which flakes area) BiOCl flakes having a coating containing yellow iron oxide Fe2O3*xH2O, optionally a colorant, optionally an adjuvant, and optionally SiO2, b) BiOCl flakes having a coating containing SiO2, optionally a colorant, and optionally an adjuvant, c) BiOCl flakes having a coating containing a colorant, SiO2, optionally yellow iron oxide Fe2O3*xH2O, and optionally an adjuvant, or d) BiOCl flakes having a coating containing Fe3O4 and optionally SiO2, to a process for the preparation of the pigment powders, and to the use thereof especially in cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: A method of producing mixtures of interference pigments having special effects comprises mixing at least one large particle size interference pigment with at least one normal size interference pigment of predetermined colors and in proportions desired to obtain a unique effect.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition preferably in powder form comprising pigments having color travel effect, wherein said composition contains a sufficient amount of large particle size color travel pigments having a D50 particle size of at least 40 ?m up to about 150 ?m to retain the color travel effect upon application to skin.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method of laser-marking. The method can include exposing a precursor to a laser creating a mark. The precursor can include a polymer or plastic loaded with a laser-marking additive in an amount of or greater than about 1 wt. %. The additive can include: at least one compound of the formula: MOCl where M is, independently, As, Sb, or Bi; or a compound of the formula BiONO3, Bi2O2CO3, BiOOH, BiOF, BiOBr, Bi2O3, BiOC3H5O7, Bi(C7H5O2)3, BiPO4, Bi2(SO4)3, Pb(OH)2.2PbCO3, or Pb(OH)2.PbCO3.

Abstract: Disclosed are pigment mixtures containing at least two components, where component A contains bismuth oxychloride (BiOCl) or boron nitride (BN) and component B contains synthetic flakes treated with at least one metal soap or mineral flakes treated with at least one metal soap and to the use thereof especially in cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: A method of producing mixtures of interference pigments having special effects comprises mixing at least one large particle size interference pigment with at least one normal size interference pigment of predetermined colors and in proportions desired to obtain a unique effect.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition preferably in powder form comprising pigments having a color travel effect, wherein said composition contains a sufficient amount of large particle size color travel pigments having a D50 particle size of at least 40 ?m up to about 150 ?m to retain the color travel effect upon application to skin.

Abstract: A composite sheet, and a process of making the same, including cured modified urea formaldehyde reinforced by glass fibers. The modifier is an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer. A roofing shingle, formed by coating the composite sheet with filled asphalt, represents a major application of the composite sheet.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method of laser-marking. The method can include exposing a precursor to a laser creating a mark. The precursor can include a polymer or plastic loaded with a laser-marking additive in an amount of or greater than about 1 wt. %. The additive can include: at least one compound of the formula: MOCl where M is, independently, As, Sb, or Bi; or a compound of the formula BiONO3, Bi2O2CO3, BiOOH, BiOF, BiOBr, Bi2O3, BiOC3H5O7, Bi(C7H502)3, BiPO4, Bi2(S04)3, Pb(OH)2.2PbCO3, or Pb(OH)2.PbCO3.

Abstract: A method of producing mixtures of interference pigments having special effects comprises mixing at least one large particle size interference pigment with at least one normal size interference pigment of predetermined colors and in proportions desired to obtain a unique effect.

Abstract: Enhanced tear strength asphalt roofing composites, e.g., roofing shingles which can meet the current ASTM D-3462 standard for tear strength, include an adhesion modifier treated, preferably a polysiloxane treated, glass fiber mat.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition preferably in powder form comprising pigments having a color travel effect, wherein said composition contains a sufficient amount of large particle size color travel pigments having a D50 particle size of at least 40 ?m up to about 150 ?m to retain the color travel effect upon application to skin.

Abstract: A composite sheet, and a process of making the same, including cured modified urea formaldehyde reinforced by glass fibers. The modifier is an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer. A roofing shingle, formed by coating the composite sheet with filled asphalt, represents a major application of the composite sheet.

Abstract: A surface treated pearlescent pigment obtained by a process comprising hydrolyzing an amine of the formulae (R)2N—(CH2)n)—SIR? R=alkyl or aryl or A?(R)3—N—(CH2)n—SiR? R?=alkoxy, C1-C3 n=3-5 A?=an anion to obtain silanol groups and contacting a pearlescent pigment with resultant hydrolyzate.

Abstract: A coated fiber mat of improved tear strength upon dividing pieces of the coated mat and the coating is provided. The coated mat is a cured, non-woven mat including a mixture of fibers having different fiber lengths. The fibers contain a polysiloxane compound and are fixedly distributed in a binder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated fiber mat of improved tear strength upon dividing pieces of the coated mat and the coating which comprises a cured, non-woven, fiber glass mat containing a polysiloxane wherein the fibers are fixedly distributed in a formaldehyde type binder containing a binder modifier which is a crosslinked styrene/acrylic polymer, and to a process for the preparation of the mat.