Abstract: Disclosed is the use of benzylidene malonates of formula (1), wherein R1 and R2, independently from each other are hydrogen; OH; C1-C12alkyl; C1-C12alkoxy; C1-C12alkylamino; C1-C12dialkylamino; water-solubilizing groups, selected from carboxylate, sulfonates or ammonium radicals; R3 is COOR5; COR5; CONR5R6; CN; or SO2R7, R4 is COOR8; COR9; CONR8R9; CN; or SO2R10; R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 independently from each other are C1-C18alkyl; unsubstituted or by one or more than one C1-C4alkyl substituted C3-C12-cycloalkyl; unsubstituted or C1-C6alkyl-substituted C6-C20aryl; organosilanyl, or organosiloxanyl; A is —C1-C20alkylene-, —CH2CH(OH)CH2—, —C5-C20cycloalkylene, —C2-C20alkenylene-, —C5-C10arylene-, or —C5-C10arylene-(C1-C10alkylene)- which are unsubstituted or substituted, straight-chain or branched, optionally interrupted by one or more than one heteroatoms selected from —O, —S— or —NH—; for the protection of human and animal hair and skin against UV radiation.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic formulation comprising (a) particulates having an absorption in the range of 400 to 800 nm; and (b) UV filters selected from (b1) particulate organic UV-filters; and (b2) soluble organic UV filters.

Abstract: A method of preparing a composition, comprising (a) a micronised insoluble organic UV absorber, which method comprises grinding the insoluble organic UV absorber, in coarse particle form, in a grinding apparatus, in the presence of a grinding aid selected from the groups (b1) carboxylic acids and their salts; (b2) fatty acid esters (b3) alkyl phosphates or phosphoric acid esters; (b4) ethoxylated carboxylic acids or polyethyleneglycol (PEG) esters; (b5) fatty alcohol polyethyleneglycol (PEG) ethers of fatty alcohols; (b6) polyethylene/polypropylene -glycol ethers of saturated or unsaturated C4-C28 fatty acids; (b7) ethoxylated alkylphenols or ethoxylated alkylphenyl ethers; (b8) esters of polyol and mono-, di- or tri-glycerides; (b9) esters of fatty acids and saccharose; (b10) sorbitan mono- and di-esters of saturated and/or unsaturated C6-C22 fatty acids and ethylene oxide groups; and (b11) surfactants which are mainly acting as detergent or cleansing agents.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of merocyanine derivatives of formula Q is hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; —OH; —OR7; —NR7R8; or —N?R9; R1 is hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; —OR7, —SR7; —NR7R8; C1-C22alkyl; C2-C12 alkenyl; C2-C12alkinyl; C3-C12cycloalkyl; C3-C12cycloalkenyl; C7-C12aralkyl; C1-C12heteroalkyl, C2-C11heteroaralkyl; C6-C10aryl; or C1-C9heteroaryl; R4 is cyano; COR7, COOR7; CONR7R8; SO2(C6-C12)aryl; C2-C12alk-1-enyl; C3-C12cycloalk-1-enyl; C2-C12alk-1-inyl; C2-C12heteroalkyl; C3-C5heterocycloalkyl; C6-C10aryl; or C1-C9heteroaryl; R5 is —COR7; —COOR7; —OR7; —SR7, —NHR7, —NR7R8; C1-C22alkyl; C2-C12alkenyl; C2-C12alkinyl; C3-C12cycloalkyl; C3-C12cycloalkenyl; C7-C12aralkyl; C1-C12alkylphenyl; C1-C12alkoxy-C6-C10aryl; C1-C12heteroalkyl; C2-C11heteroaralkyl; C3-C12cycloheteroalkyl; C6-C10aryl; C1-C12alkoxy-C6-C10aryl; or C1-C9heteroaryl; R6 is hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; C1-C22alkoxy; or COR7; R7 and R8 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; C2-C12alkenyl; C2-C12alkinyl; C3-C12cycloalkyl; C3-C12cycloalkenyl; —(CH2

Abstract: Disclosed are naphthalinamidinimide of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 independently from each other are hydrogen; or C1-C37alkyl; wherein—one to 10 of the CH2 units of C1-C37alkyl independently from each may be substituted by carbonyl groups; oxygen atoms; sulphur atoms; selenium atoms; tellurium atoms; cis- or trans-CH?CH— groups; acetylenic C?C— groups; 1,2-, 1,3- or 1,4-substituted phenyl radicals; 2,3-, 2,4-, 2,5-, 2,6-, 3,4- or 3,5-disubstituted pyridine radicals; 2,3-, 2,4-, 2,5- or 3,4-disubstituted thiophene radicals; 1,2-, 1,3-, 1,4-, 1,5-, 1,6-, 1,7-, 1,8-, 2,3-, 2,6- or 2,7-disubstituted 1,2-, 1,3-, 1,4-, 1,5-, 1,6-, 1,7-, 1,8-, 1,9-, 1,10-, 2,3-, 2,6-, 2,7-, 2,9-, 2,10- or 9,10-disubstituted anthracene radicals; wherein one or 2 CH— groups of the CH?CH— groups, the naphthalene radicals and the anthracene radicals may be substituted by nitrogen atoms; —up to 12 single hydrogen atoms of the CH2— groups independently from each other may be substituted at the same carbon atoms by fluor

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of the compounds of formula ?wherein Q is —OH; —OR7; —NH2; —NHR7; —NR7R8; or —N?R9; T is —COR5; —CN; or —SO2—(C6-C12)aryl; R1 is hydrogen; —OR7, —SR7; —NHR7; —NR7R8; C1-C22alkyl; C2-C12Alkenyl; C2-C12alkinyl; C3-C12cycloalkyl; C3-C12cycloalkenyl; C7-C12aralkyl; C1-C12heteroalkyl, C2-C11heteroaralkyl; C6-C10aryl; or C1-C9heteroaryl; R2 and R3 independently from each other are C1-C22alkyl; C2-C12alkenyl; C2-C12alkinyl; C3-C12cycloalkyl, C3-C12cycloalkenyl; C7-C12aralkyl; C1-C12heteroalkyl; C3-C12cycloheteroalkyl; C2-C11heteroaralkyl, C6-C10aryl; or C1-C9heteroaryl; R4 is cyano; COR7, COOR7; CONH2; CONHR7; CONR7R8; SO2(C6-C12)aryl, C2-C12alk-1 -enyl; C3-C12cycloalk-1-enyl; C2-C12alk-1-inyl; C2-C12heteroalkyl, C3-C5heterocycloalkyl, C6-C10aryl; or C1-C9heteroaryl; R5 is —COR7; —COOR7; —OR7; —SR7, —NHR7, —NR7R8; C1-C22alkyl; C2-C12alkenyl; C2-C12alkinyl; C3-C12cycloalkyl; C3-C12cycloalkenyl; C7-C12aralkyl; C1-C12alkylphenyl; C1-C12alkoxy-C6-C10aryl; C1-C12heteroalkyl; C2-C11heteroaralk

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of amines and amides for the stabilization of a cosmetic composition comprising: (a) an organic micronized UV absorber selected from a benzophenone derivative and (b) a dibenzoylmethane derivative. The use of the amines and amides results in the stabilization of the end-product formulations.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of an aqueous dispersion comprising (a) a micronized sparingly soluble organic benzophenone derivative of formula (1), selected from the crystal modifications (B) and (C), wherein the crystal modification (B) is characterized by a peak in the X-ray diffraction pattern at a d-spacing of about 7.70; and wherein the crystal modification (C) is characterized by a peak in the X-ray diffraction pattern at a d-spacing of about 7.06; and (b) a dispersing agent selected from anionic, non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants; for protecting the human skin from browning and skin aging. The new crystal modification (C) represents a thermodynamically stable compound of formula (1) at 25° C. This modification is therefore suitable in dispersions comprising micro-fine particles.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of merocyanine derivatives of formula (1) for stabilizing UV-sensitive active ingredients like dibenzoylmethane derivatives.

Abstract: A description is given of the use of light stabilizers of formulae (1) and/or (2) for protecting body-care and household products from photolytic degradation.

Abstract: Use of benzotriazole derivatives of formula (1), wherein R1 is C1-C30alkyl; C1C5alkoxy; C1-C5alkoxycarbonyl; C5-C7cycloalkyl; C6-C10aryl; aralkyl; —SO3M; a radical of formula (1a) R3 is hydrogen; C1C5alkyl; C1C5alkoxy; halogen, preferably Cl; or hydroxy; R4 and R5 are each independently of the other hydrogen; or d-C5alkyl; m is 1 or 2; n is O or 1; if m=1, R2 is hydrogen; unsubstituted or phenyl-substituted d-C1-C12alkyl; or C6-C10aryl; if m=2, R2 is the direct bond; or —(CH2)p—; and p is 1 to 3; for enhancing the photostability of cosmetic or dermatologic compositions comprising at least one further organic UV absorber.

Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula (1) and/or (1?) [LnMemXp]zYq??(1), [L?nMemXp]zYq??(1?), wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims, as catalysts for oxidation reactions, and also novel metal complex compounds and novel ligands.

Abstract: Disclosed are hydroxyphenylbenzophenone derivatives of formula (1), wherein R1 and R2 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C20alkenyl; C3-C10cycloalkyl; or R1 and R2 together with the linking nitrogen atom form a 5- 6-membered heterocyclic ring; R3, R4 and R5 independently from each other are C1-C4alkyl; C1-C4alkoxy; or a radical of formula (1a) R6 is C1-C6alkyl; and A is a straight-chain or branched C3-C6alkylene, which is optionally interrupted by one or more *—O—*, or *—O—(CO)—* groups; and m is 0; or a number from 1 to 5. The compounds are useful as cosmetic UV filters with outstanding solubility properties in cosmetic oils.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of an aqueous dispersion comprising (a) a micronized sparingly soluble organic compound which has a UV-Vis spectrum with a maximum from 380 to 420 nm; and (b) an anionic dispersing agent for protecting the human skin from browning and skin aging.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the colouration of skin or a keratinic fibre, characterized in that the skin or keratinic fibre is contacted with a formulation containing a dispersion of solid particles of a tanning substance selected from a compound of the formula (I) wherein i is 0 or 1 and each of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 independently of each other is selected from group consisting of hydrogen, OH, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6hydroxyalkyl and C2-C6al-kenyl; in an organic liquid of low polarity or non-polar organic liquid.

Abstract: Described are merocyanine derivatives of formula wherein R2 is hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; cyclo-C3-C8alkyl; unsubstituted or C1-C6alkyl- or C1-C6alkoxy-substituted C6-C20aryl; a cyano group; or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom linking them form a —(CH2)m— ring which is optionally interrupted by —O— or by —NR7—; R4 is a cyano group; or -Q1-R5; Q1 is —COO—; —CONH—; —CO—; —SO2—; or —CONR6—; R5 is C1-C22alkyl; cyclo-C3-C8alkyl; or unsubstituted or C1-C6alkyl-substituted C6-C20aryl; R6 is hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; cyclo-C3-C8alkyl; unsubstituted or C1-C6alkyl- or C1-C6alkoxy-substituted C6-C20aryl; R7 is hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; cyclo-C3-C8alkyl; unsubstituted or C1-C6alkyl- or C1-C6alkoxy-substituted C6-C20aryl; the cyclohexene radical C is not substituted or substituted by one or more C1-C5alkyl; m is from 3 to 7; n is from 2 to 4; and o is from 2 to 4.

Abstract: Disclosed are triazine derivatives of formula X1 is a bivalent radical of formula A and A? independently from each other are unsubstituted or substituted, straight-chain or branched C1-C12alkylene, which is optionally interrupted by C5-C12cycloalkylene, N, O or S; C5-C12cycloalkylene; biphenylene; C6-C10arylene; or C5-C10arylene-(C1-C12alkylene); R1 is a radical of formula R2 and R3 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C12alkyl; OR7; NR7R8; C6-C10aryl; X2 is O, or NH; W1 is C1-C20alkyl; or a group Sp-Sil; Sp is a straight-chain or branched saturated or single or multiple unsaturated C3-C12 hydrocarbon; Sil is a silane; an oligosiloxane; or a polysiloxane moiety; and R4, R5 R6, R7, R8 and R9 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C12alkyl; or C3-C12cycloalkyl.

Abstract: Described are merocyanine derivatives of formula (1a) or (1b) wherein n and o are integers from 2 to 4 and aminocyclohexenone intermediates. They are used in protecting human and animal hair and skin from UV radiation.

Abstract: The Use, as a UV filter, of a compound of formula R1 and R2 are each independently of the other hydrogen; unsubstituted or halo-, amino-, mono- or di-C1-C5alkylamino-, cyano- or C1-C5alkoxy-substituted C1-C22alkyl, C5-C10cycloalkyl, carboxy-C1-C22alkyl, carboxy-C6-C10aryl, C6-C10aryl, C6-C10aryl-C1-C5alkyl; carbamoyl; or sulfamoyl; or R1 and R2, together with the nitrogen atom linking them, form a 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic radical; and R3 is hydrogen; or C1-C22alkyl; and R4 is hydrogen; hydroxy; C1-C22alkyl; or C1-C22alkoxy; is described. The compounds of formula (1) are suitable especially as UV filters in cosmetic preparations.

Abstract: The Use, as a UV filter, of a compound of formula R1 and R2 are each independently of the other hydrogen; unsubstituted or halo-, amino-, mono- or di-C1-C5alkylamino-, cyano- or C1-C5alkoxy-substituted C1-C22alkyl, C5-C10cycloalkyl, carboxy-C1-C22alkyl, carboxy-C6-C10aryl, C6-C10aryl, C6-C10aryl-C1-C5alkyl; carbamoyl; or sulfamoyl; or R1 and R2, together with the nitrogen atom linking them, form a 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic radical; and R3 is hydrogen; or C1-C22alkyl; and R4 is hydrogen; hydroxy; C1-C22alkyl; or C1-C22alkoxy; is described. The compounds of formula (1) are suitable especially as UV filters in cosmetic preparations.