Abstract: The Use, as a UV filter, of a compound of formula (I), wherein 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 (I) are suitable especially as UV filters in cosmetic preparations.

Abstract: The use of benzotriazole UV absorbers of formula wherein A is a radical of formula B is a radical of formula R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each independently of the others hydrogen, C1-C16alkyl; C5-C7cycloalkyl; halogen; R9 is hydrogen, C1-C12-alkyl; or C5-C7cycloalkyl; R7, R8 and R10 are each independently of the others hydrogen, C1-C12alkyl, C5-C7cycloalkyl, C1-C12hydroxyalkyl; X is halogen; a radical of formula (1s) ?sulfate, phosphate, lactate, citrate, tartrate; R11 is C1-C12alkyl; or C5-C7cycloalkyl; R12 and R13 are each independently of the other hydrogen; or C1-C5alkyl; x is from 0 to 10; and y is from 1 to 20; in the cosmetic treatment of human hair for protection against UV radiation is described.

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: UV absorber compositions are described, comprising (a) from 1 to 99% by weight of a hydroxyphenyltriazine compound of formula (I) wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently of the others C1-C18 alkyl; C2-C10,alkenyl; or phenyl-C1-C4 alkyl; R4 is hydrogen; or C1-C5alkyl; and (b) from 99 to 1% by weight of a further UV absorber selected from the group of (b) hydroxyphenyltriazines that are different from component (a), (b2) benzotriazoles, (b3) dibenzoylmethane derivatives and (b4) camphor derivatives. The compositions are suitable as UV filters in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of the compounds of formula 1

Abstract: Disclosed is a fabric rinse composition comprising a) 0.1 to 10% by weight of a UV absorber of formula(1), wherein A is a radical of formula (1a); B is a radical of formula (1c); (1d); (1e); (1f), (1g); (1h); (1i); (1k); (1l); or (1m); R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each independently of the others hydrogen, C1-C18alkyl; C5-C7-cycloalkyl; halogen; R9 is hydrogen, C1-C12alkyl; or C5-C7cycloalkyl; R7, R8 and R10 are each independently of the others hydrogen, C1-C12alkyl, C5-C7cycloalkyl, C1-C12hydroxyalkyl; X is halogen; a radical of formula (1s); or (1u); sulfate, phosphate, lactate, citrate, tartrate; R11 is C1-C12alkyl; C5-C7cycloalkyl or phenyl: x is from 0 to 10; and y is from 1 to 20; b) 5 to 25% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition of a fabric softener agent; and c) the remainder being substantially water.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fabric rise composition comprising a) 0.

Abstract: The use of silylated compounds as precursors of skin self-tanning substances in self-tanning compositions is described.

Abstract: This invention relates to a topical composition for treating amino acid based substrates comprising a protected thiol compound having the formula R—(S—Pr)m where R is a functional group, S is sulfur, and Pr is a heterocyclic protecting group, and m is an integer between 1 and 100. The invention further relates to systems which comprise this protected thiol compound and an activating mechanism. The protected thiol compounds of the present invention may be used in hair care compositions, textile care compositions, cosmetic compositions, oral care compositions, skin care, nail care, laundry care, acne care and animal care compositions. Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a modified UV absorber and a modified antioxidant, methods for making them and compositions conprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nitrogen-containing complexing agents for deodorization and antimicrobial treatment of the skin and of textile fiber materials. The complexing agents employed according to the invention have the formula in which Q1, is Carb1; Carb2,; or a radical of the formula —(CH2)m1—OH; Q2 is hydrogen or Carb2; and Q3 is Carb3; an amino acid radical; or a radical of the formula where Carb1, Carb2 and Carb3 independently of one another are the radical of a C1-C8-mono- or -dicarboxylic acid and m1 is 1 to 5. The complexing agents according to the invention show a pronounced bacteriostatic action against Corynebacterium xerosis (bacteria which cause body odour) and are therefore suitable as the antimicrobial active substance in body care compositions and antimicrobial fabric finishing of textile materials.

Abstract: Described are diester amine adducts of formula (1) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 are each independently of one another C4-C22alkyl; C2-C22alkenyl; or C5-C7cycloalkyl; X1 and X2 are each independently of the other hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl; C2-C4hydroxyalkyl or C2-C4hydroxyhaloalkyl; Y is a radical of formula (1b); A1 is C2-C3alkylene or 2-hydroxy-n-propylene; X3 is hydrogen; C1-C4alkyl, C2-C4hydroxyalkyl; or C2-C4hydroxyhaloalkyl; (A) is an asymmetrical carbon atom in the R- or S-configuration, wherein, if C1=R, C2=R; C1=S, C2=S; and C1=R; C2=S; m1 is 1 or 2; and n is an integer from 1 to 4; p is 0 or 1; which adducts may be in the form of free bases or ammonium salts. Said compounds are precursors of compounds having good complex-forming properties and are thus able to effectively bind heavy metal ions such as iron, zinc, magnesium or copper ions and to prevent metal-initiated oxidations after enzymatic or chemical cleavage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nitrogen-containing complexing agents for deodorization and antimicrobial treatment of the skin and of textile fibre materials.

Abstract: This invention relates to a topical composition for treating amino acid based substrates comprising a protected thiol compound having the formula

Abstract: A description is given of symmetrical triazine derivatives of formula (1), wherein R1 and R2 are each independently of the other hydrogen; C1-C12alkyl, C1-C12alkoxy; and R3 is C1-C12alkyl; or C1-C12alkoxy. The easily accessible triazine derivatives are suitable for protecting ultraviolet-sensitive materials, in particular skin and hair of humans and animals, from the harmful effects of UV radiation.

Abstract: The invention relates to diresorcinyl-alkoxy- and -aryloxy-triazines of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.30 alkyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.30 alkenyl; unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl-mono- or polysubstituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl; amino-C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 monoalkylamino-C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 dialkylamino-C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl; a radical of the formula ##STR2## R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, independently of one another, are hydrogen, hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 alkenyl,R.sub.5 is hydrogen; or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl;m.sub.1 is 0 or 1; andn.sub.1 is 1 to 5.The novel compounds are suitable as cosmetic UV-A absorbers.

Abstract: Accordingly, the present invention provides a method for the fluorescent whitening of paper comprising contacting the paper surface with a coating composition comprising a fluorescent whitening agent having the formula: ##STR1## wherein M is hydrogen, an alkali metal, preferably sodium, ammonium or magnesium; or comprising contacting the paper in the size press with a combination of the compound of formula (1) and an auxiliary selected from a sequestering agent and a dispersing agent and/or an emulsifier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hydrates of the disodium salt or dipotassium salt of 4,4'-bis(2-sulfostyryl)biphenyl characterized by their water of hydration content, to the crystal forms associated therewith, characterized by their X-ray diffraction pattern, to processes for the preparation, and to their use for the preparation of concentrated formulations of fluorescent whitening agents.