Abstract: There is provided a method for preventing, alleviating symptoms or treating a skin condition comprising topically administering to the skin of a subject a cosmetic or pharmaceutical topical formulation comprising an effective skin-penetrating amount of one or more phosphate derivatives of one or more electron transfer agents.

Abstract: There is provided a composition comprising the reaction product of: (a) one or more phosphate derivatives of one or more hydroxylated actives; and (b) one or more complexing agents selected from the group consisting of amphoteric surfactants, cationic surfactants, amino acids having nitrogen functional groups and proteins rich in these amino acids.

Abstract: There is provided a composition comprising the reaction product of: a) one or more phosphate derivatives of one or more hydroxylated actives; and b) one or more complexing agents selected from the group consisting of amphoteric surfactants, cationic surfactants, amino acids having nitrogen functional groups and proteins rich in these amino acids.

Abstract: There is provided a method for preventing, alleviating symptoms or treating a skin condition comprising topically administering to the skin of a subject a cosmetic or pharmaceutical topical formulation comprising an effective skin-penetrating amount of one or more phosphate derivatives of one or more electron transfer agents.

Abstract: There is provided a composition comprising the reaction product of: a) one or more phosphate derivatives of one more hydroxylated actives; and b) one ore more complexing agents selected from the group consisting of amphoteric surfactants, cationic surfactants, amino acids having nitrogen functional groups and proteins rich in these amino acids.

Abstract: There is provided a composition comprising the reaction product of:

Abstract: This invention relates to pouch or pledget delivery system having an apertured film or fabric covering which assists in evenly and safely distributing topical medicaments.

Abstract: There is provided a method for the detection of leaks of an electrophilic gas from a system, such as chlorodifluoromethane or carbon dioxide, which comprises applying to an exterior surface of the system a gel consisting essentially of a Lewis base capable of removing a proton from the gas or reacting therewith in a similar electrophilic manner; a dye capable of visibly indicating a color change on protonation or deprotonation; a solvent for the dye, the base and the gas; and a rheology modifier capable of producing a non-newtonian gel of all of these components which is sufficiently translucent to permit visual detection of change of color of the dye and of sufficient pseudoplasticity/thixotropy to provide adhesion to vertical and horizontal surfaces.

Abstract: There is provided a composition for the detection of an electrophilic gas, such as chlorodifluoromethane or carbon dioxide, which comprises a Lewis base capable of removing a proton from the gas or reacting therewith in a similar electrophilic manner; a dye capable of visibly indicating a color change on protonation or deprotonation; a solvent for the dye, the base and the gas; and a rheology modifier capable of producing a non-newtonian gel of all of these components which is sufficiently translucent to permit visual detection of change of color of the dye and of sufficient pseudoplasticity/thixotropy to provide adhesion to vertical and horizontal surfaces.

Abstract: This invention relates to detergent compositions comprising at least one surfactant, at least one water-soluble nitrogen-containing polymer and a water-soluble, non-particulate substance capable of imparting a desired residual effect to a specific substrate such as the scalp or skin.

Abstract: An aerosol mousse skin care composition comprising mineral oil, an emulsifier, water and a suitable propellant which exhibits desirable foam characteristics, good feel and is non-greasy.

Abstract: Detergent and cleansing compositions comprising at least one sulfated polyoxyalkylene condensation product and at least one amphoteric surfactant are provided.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions comprising a bis-biguanide compound and an amidoamine oxide.

Abstract: Novel amphoteric-fatty acid complexes are described as well as detergent compositions containing said complexes.

Abstract: Novel amphoteric-alkoxylated carboxylate complexes are described as well as detergent compositions containing said complexes.

Abstract: An improved low irritating detergent and cleansing composition exhibiting good foam properties is disclosed. The composition is a synergistic mixture of an amphoteric-fatty acid complex and an anionic surfactant containing at least one carboxylic acid moiety.

Abstract: Novel amphoteric and zwitterionic betaine compounds containing at least one anion having a phosphorus-oxygen-phosphorus bond and processes for their preparation are described.

Abstract: Phosphobetaine Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is selected from O.sup.-, OM and O--Y--R+B is selected from O.sup.- and OH.sup.31X is an anionZ is an interger from 0 to 2 with the proviso that only one of A and B can be O.sup.- and Z is a value necessary for charge balance and R is an amidoamine reactant moiety.

Abstract: Detergent and cleansing compositions are provided containing a pyrophosphobetaine compound and preferably at least one other surfactant.

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition exhibiting good cleansing characteristics and low ocular and skin irritancy comprising as the active ingredients a binary mixture of a sulfobetaine and an anionic detergent.