Abstract: The invention relates to clear, liquid preservatives, which contain a) one or several 1-hydroxy-4-methyl-6-alkyl-2(1H)-pyridones and/or one or several salts thereof, wherein alkyl represents a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group having 1-12 carbon atoms, and b) one or several alcohols containing one or several aromatic groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to clear, liquid preservatives, which contain a) one or several 1-hydroxy-4-methyl-6-alkyl-2(1H)-pyridones and/or one or several salts thereof. wherein alkyl represents a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group having 1-12 carbon atoms, and b) one or several alcohols containing one or several aromatic groups.

Abstract: The invention provides water-soluble or water-swellable copolymers obtained by free-radical copolymerization of A) acryloyldimethyltaurine and/or acryloyldimethyltaurates, B) optionally, one or more olefinically unsaturated, optionally crosslinking comonomers containing at least one oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur or phosphorus atom and possessing a molecular weight of less than 500 g/mol, C) one or more at least monofunctional, silicon-containing components capable of free-radical polymerization, the copolymerization D) taking place in the presence of at least one polymeric additive having number-average molecular weights of from 200 g/mol to 109 g/mol. The water-soluble or water-swellable copolymers of the present invention are useful in paper processing, laundry detergents, textile processing, petroleum extraction and formulating cosmetics.

Abstract: The invention provides water-soluble or water-swellable copolymers obtained by free-radical copolymerization of A) acryloyldimethyltaurine and/or acryloyldimethyltaurates, B) optionally, one or more other olefinically unsaturated, noncationic, optionally crosslinking comonomers containing at least one oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur or phosphorus atom and possessing a molecular weight of less than 500 g/mol, C) one or more mono- or polyolefinically unsaturated, optionally crosslinking macromonomers each possessing at least one oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur or phosphorus atom and having a number-average molecular weight of greater than or equal to 200 g/mol, and D) one or more olefinically unsaturated, cationic comonomers containing at least one oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur or phosphorus atom and possessing a molecular weight of less than 500 g/mol, the copolymerization E) taking place in the presence or absence of at least one polymeric additive having number-average molecular weights of from 200 g/mol to 109 g/mol.

Abstract: Cosmetic, dermatological and pharmaceutical compositions containing quaternary ammonium compounds, particularly for hair-treatment, require low setting points, good solubility and dispersibility in aqueous media and a low flash point. It has now been found that such compositions can be formulated with quaternary ammonium compounds and polyhydric alcohols. The invention provides compositions comprising a) at least one quaternary ammonium compound, b) at least one branched alcohol having 8 to 36 carbon atoms or a mixture of at least one branched alcohol and at least one unbranched alcohol having 8 to 36 carbon atoms, and c) at least one polyhydric alcohol having 2 to 6 carbon atoms. The resulting compositions have a low setting point or melting point, good solubility and dispersibility in aqueous media and a low flash point.

Abstract: The invention provides water-soluble or water-swellable copolymers obtained by free-radical copolymerization of A) acryloyldimethyltaurine and/or acryloyldimethyltaurates, B) optionally, one or more olefinically unsaturated, optionally crosslinking comonomers containing at least one oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur or phosphorus atom and possessing a molecular weight of less than 500 g/mol, C) one or more at least monofunctional, silicon-containing components capable of free-radical polymerization, the copolymerization D) taking place in the presence of at least one polymeric additive having number-average molecular weights of from 200 g/mol to 109 g/mol. The water-soluble or water-swellable copolymers of the present invention are useful in paper processing, laundry detergents, textile processing, petroleum extraction and formulating cosmetics.

Abstract: Cosmetic, dermatological and pharmaceutical compositions containing quaternary ammonium compounds, particularly for hair-treatment, require low setting points, good solubility and dispersibility in aqueous media and a low flash point. It has now been found that such compositions can be formulated with quaternary ammonium compounds essentially free of short-chain alcohols such as isopropanol. The novel composition comprises: a) at least one quaternary ammonium compound and b) at least one branched alcohol having 8 to 36 carbon atoms or a mixture of at least one branched alcohol and at least one unbranched alcohol having 8 to 36 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising a) at least one quaternary ammonium compound, and b) at least one polyhydric alcohol having 5 to 12 carbon atoms. The compositions have low setting points, good solubility and dispersibility in aqueous media and a low flash point.

Abstract: The invention provides water-soluble or water-swellable copolymers obtained by free-radical copolymerization of A) acryloyldimethyltaurine and/or acryloyldimethyltaurates, B) optionally, one or more other olefinically unsaturated, noncationic, optionally crosslinking comonomers containing at least one oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur or phosphorus atom and possessing a molecular weight of less than 500 g/mol, C) one or more mono- or polyolefinically unsaturated, optionally crosslinking macromonomers each possessing at least one oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur or phosphorus atom and having a number-average molecular weight of greater than or equal to 200 g/mol, and D) one or more olefinically unsaturated, cationic comonomers containing at least one oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur or phosphorus atom and possessing a molecular weight of less than 500 g/mol, the copolymerization E) taking place in the presence or absence of at least one polymeric additive having number-average molecular weights of from 200 g/mol to 109 g/mol.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous hair-treatment compositions comprising one or more quaternary ammonium compounds which are sparingly soluble in water and which contain at least one long-chain alkyl or alkenyl group having at least 18 carbon atoms, one or more water-soluble quaternary ammonium compounds, one or more nonionic, amphoteric and/or zwitterionic solubility promoters and optionally one or more thickeners. The compositions according to the invention are distinguished by a clear and translucent appearance. In particular, the compositions are hair cures and hair rinses.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising

Abstract: Cosmetic, dermatological and pharmaceutical compositions containing quaternary ammonium compounds, particularly for hair-treatment, require low setting points, good solubility and dispersibility in aqueous media and a low flash point. It has now been found that such compositions can be formulated with quaternary ammonium compounds and polyhydric alcohols.

Abstract: Cosmetic, dermatological and pharmaceutical compositions containing quaternary ammonium compounds, particularly for hair-treatment, require low setting points, good solubility and dispersibility in aqueous media and a low flash point. It has now been found that such compositions can be formulated with quaternary ammonium compounds essentially free of short-chain alcohols, such as isopropanol.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous hair-treatment compositions comprising one or more quaternary ammonium compounds which are sparingly soluble in water and which contain at least one long-chain alkyl or alkenyl group having at least 18 carbon atoms, one or more water-soluble quaternary ammonium compounds, one or more nonionic, amphoteric and/or zwitterionic solubility promoters and optionally one or more thickeners. The compositions according to the invention are distinguished by a clear and translucent appearance. In particular, the compositions are hair cures and hair rinses.

Abstract: The invention provides hair-treatment compositions which comprise at least one quaternary ammonium compound and a pearly luster concentrate comprising a lusterizing component and nonionic, amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactants and water. In a preferred embodiment, the pearly luster concentrates comprise titanium dioxide.