Abstract: Photolabile fragrance storage substances capable of the photo-induced release of cyclic compounds having semi-cyclic double bonds are described. Further described is a method for sustained scenting of surfaces and a method for production of said fragrance storage substances.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is reduce the damage to material containing cellulose during the bleaching thereof, by using bleaching catalysts, without significantly affecting the bleaching performance. This is achieved essentially by a method for the bleach treatment of material containing cellulose in the presence of a bleaching agent containing peroxygen and a bleach-enhancing transition metal complex, said method being carried out in the presence of a saccharide polymer carrying carboxy groups.

Abstract: An agent, and a method that uses the agent, reduces the damage to material containing cellulose during the bleaching thereof, by using a bleaching agent containing peroxygen, a bleach-enhancing transition metal complex, and creatine.

Abstract: Due to toxicological concerns, it may be desirable to replace the fragrance compound lilial with less problematic compounds without losing the creative power and quality regarding perfumes. The present invention addresses this need by using selected oxazolidines described herein.

Abstract: Photolabile fragrance storage substances capable of photo-induced release of odorant aldehydes and odorant ketones are described in addition to a process for long-lasting fragrancing of surfaces and a process for producing said fragrance storage substances.

Abstract: Reduction of damage to textiles caused when bleach active catalysts are used when washing the textiles, without influencing bleaching performance. The invention relates to a method for washing textiles in the presence of a peroxygenated bleaching agent and a bleach boosting transition metal complex, wherein the method is carried out when water hardness is between 0° dH-3° dH.

Abstract: Photolabile fragrance storage substances capable of the photo-induced release of cyclic compounds having semi-cyclic double bonds are described. Further described is a method for sustained scenting of surfaces and a method for production of said fragrance storage substances.

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula I, wherein A1 is O or NH; A2 is O or S; each of R1 and R2 is independently hydrogen, a methyl or C2-C8-saturated or mono- or doubly unsaturated, branched or linear hydrocarbon group; and R3 is a C1-C18-saturated or mono- or doubly unsaturated, branched or linear hydrocarbon group wherein, each of R1, R2 and R3 comprises a heteroatom selected from the group consisting of O and S in the chain and/or is mono- or multiply-substituted by a substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, C1-C6-alkyl, trifluoromethyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, C6-C10-aryl, and C1-C6-alkyl-C6-C10-aryl are useful for controlling the interaction process between microorganisms such as in the development and/or maturation of biofilms; multicellular swarm behavior; the concerted development of antibiotic resistances; the concerted synthesis of antibiotics; the concerted synthesis of pigments; the concerted production of extracellular enzymes; or the concerted production of virulence factors.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition comprising at least one compound from advanced glycation end products (‘AGEs’) and/or precursors thereof as an agent for skin treatment, especially for protection and/or care of the skin. The present invention further provides a cosmetic composition comprising at least one compound from the group of the AGEs and/or precursors thereof, wherein the AGEs are prepared by reacting sugars with the amino acids lysine and/or arginine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of superoxide dismutases to remove Amadori and Maillard products, and to washing and cleaning agents that contain superoxide dismutases.

Abstract: Silicic acid esters to which fragrances are bound, preferably as 1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3,3,0]octane compounds or as monocyclic oxazolidines and that are suitable for adding fragrance to detergents and cleaning agents because they release the bound fragrances in hydrolysis.

Abstract: 1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane compounds, process for their preparation, their use as pro-fragrances, and washing and cleaning compositions, fabric softeners and cosmetics comprising them, and a process for prolonging the odor perception of such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for restructuring keratin fibers, whereby a keratin fiber is contacted with (a) an aqueous preparation of at least one polysulfide of formula (I), wherein R<3> represents hydroxy or the group (II), R<4> represents hydrogen or the group (III), A is a bond or a bivalent saturated or mono- or polyunsaturated aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, which can be substituted by one or more halogen, hydroxy or carboxy groups and whereby the shortest bond between the carbonyl groups adjacent to group A consists of up to 12 carbon atoms, and wherein R<1> and R<2> are the same or different and are selected from R<5>O— and (IV), wherein R<5> represents hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, n is an integer of from 1 to 100, and whereby one or more carboxyl groups may be present in the form of one or more of its/their salts, and, either simultaneously or successively, a reducing agent, and then (b) with an o

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for restructuring keratin fibers during which a keratin fiber is brought into contact with cystine and with at least one dicarboxylic acid having 2 to 10 carbon atoms. The invention also relates to preparations for use in this method.

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula I, wherein A1 is O or NH; A2 is O or S; each of R1 and R2 is independently hydrogen, a methyl or C2-C8-saturated or mono- or doubly unsaturated, branched or linear hydrocarbon group; and R3 is a C1-C18-saturated or mono- or doubly unsaturated, branched or linear hydrocarbon group wherein, each of R1, R2 and R3 comprises a heteroatom selected from the group consisting of O and S in the chain and/or is mono- or multiply-substituted by a substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, C1-C6-alkyl, trifluoromethyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, C6-C10-aryl, and C1-C6-alkyl-C6-C10-aryl are useful for controlling the interaction process between microorganisms such as in the development and/or maturation of biofilms; multicellular swarm behavior; the concerted development of antibiotic resistances; the concerted synthesis of antibiotics; the concerted synthesis of pigments; the concerted production of extracellular enzymes; or the concerted production of virulence factors.