Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising a polymeric material capable of forming a coating on the gastrointestinal tract and an x-ray producing agent of the formula ##STR1## and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract whereinZ=H, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, cyano, where the alkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo-lower-alkyl groups;R=C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, or halo-lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, aryl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy, lower-alkoxy carbonyl or lower-alkoxycarbonyloxy, (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p-- (CR.sub.3 .dbd.CR.sub.4).sub.m Q, or (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --C.tbd.C--Q;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: Clear, stable, efficacious, aqueous microemulsions of an active triazole fungicide, e.g. penconazole, optionally with another agriculturally active chemical, are provided herein. The aqueous microemulsions are obtained by providing an inert matrix composition comprising a defined mixture of nonionic surfactants, including a C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 alkylpyrrolidone, e.g. octylpyrrolidone, an alkylphenol ethoxylated alcohol having an HLB.gtoreq.6, preferably 10-20, e.g. nonylphenol ethoxylated alcohol with 9 EOs, and an anionic surfactant selected from a salt of dodecyl sulfate, dodecylbenzene sulfonate, dodecyltoluene sulfonate and lignin sulfonate, preferably sodium dodecyl sulfate, and water, optionally with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylpyrrolidone, e.g. N-methylpyrrolidone, and water. The inert matrix composition is admixed with a triazole fungicide, present in a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylpyrrolidone, if not already present in the inert matrix composition, to form a microemulsion concentrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for washing keratinous materials, in particular the hair and/or the skin, comprising, in an aqueous medium, at least one hydrocarbon oil, at least one surface-active agent possessing detergent properties and at least one alcohol having 17 to 44 carbon atoms and containing one or two ether and/or thioether or sulphoxide groups, of the formula (I):R.sub.1 --X--[C.sub.2 H.sub.3 (OH)]--CH.sub.2 --Y--R.sub.2 (i)in whichR.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which are identical or different, denote linear C.sub.12 to C.sub.20 alkyl groups;X denotes an oxygen atom, a sulphur atom or a sulphoxide group;Y denotes an oxygen atom, a sulphur atom, a sulphoxide group or a methylene group;in the case where Y denotes a methylene group, the sum of then umber of carbon atoms in R.sub.1 to R.sub.2 ranges from 24 to 40, and when Y does not denote a methylene group, the sum of the carbon atoms in R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising a polymeric material in combination with a divalent cation capable of forming a coating on the gastrointestinal tract and a crystalline contrast agent in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising a polymeric material capable of forming a coating on the gastrointestinal tract and an x-ray producing agent of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z=H, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, cyano, where the alkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo-lower-alkyl groups;R=C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, or halo-lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, aryl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy, lower-alkoxy carbonyl or lower-alkoxycarbonyloxy, (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --(CR.sub.3 .dbd.CR.sub.4).sub.m Q, or (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --C.tbd.C--Q;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo;x is 1-3y is 1-4;n is 1-5;m is 1-15;p is 1-10; andQ is H, lower-alkyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene, aryl, or aryl-lower alkyl.

Abstract: R=C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, ##STR2## or halo-lower-alkyl, each of which may be optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, aryl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy, lower-alkoxy carbonyl or lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy, (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --(CR.sub.3 =CR.sub.4).sub.m Q ,or (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --C.tbd.C--Q;R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently H, or lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo;x is 1-4;n is 1-4;m is 1-15;p is 1-20; andQ is H, lower-alkyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene, aryl, or aryl-lower alkylThese compounds are combined in a polymer for use as an X-ray contrast agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous compositions containing a contrast agent of the formula ##STR1## and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract, wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group containing from 2 to 8 carbon atoms, wherein said substituents are selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, hydroxy and alkoxy; and n is 1 to 5.

Abstract: Stable diphase emulsions consisting of:a) perfluoropolyethers having perfluoroalkyl end groups;b) a conventional surfactant,dispersed inc) a continuous dispersing phase consisting of glycerol or of a polyhydroxylated compound containing at least three hydroxyl groups, selected from polyalcohols and saccharides, dissolved in a hydrophile solvent and/or water.

Abstract: Disclosed are pesticide formulations containing oil-free chemical compositions as wetting agents and the oil-free wetting agents produced by reacting a tall oil fatty acid or ester with an anhydride compound and an amino sulfonic acid compound in water alone to produce an acid amide salt, an imide salt, or the adduct thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of fine-particled, stable, pharmaceutical or cosmetic dispersions consisting of an aqueous phase and an organic phase which is insoluble or not completely soluble in water (oily phase), in which a pre-emulsion is first prepared from the two phases by known emulsifying methods and is then further processed to the end product. The invention furthermore relates to apparatus for carrying out the process.

Abstract: An environmentally acceptable cleaning liquid for use in the graphic industry consisting of 90-99% of a vegetable oil, in particular soy oil, and 1-10% of a surfactant emulsifier. The liquid is suitable for removing ink from printing machines where it is capable of replacing the traditional cleaning liquids based on petroleum spirit and aromatic solvents. As the liquid does not contain any health hazardous components it is completely safe to work with, and due to its bio-decomposable character it is disposable without problems. Because of its excellent penetration properties the liquid is also suitable for cleaning off machine parts which otherwise are difficult to clean, e.g. rubber sheets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of fine-particled, stable, pharmaceutical or cosmetic dispersions consisting of an aqueous phase and an organic phase which is insoluble or not completely soluble in water (oily phase) in which a pre-emulsion is prepared from the two phases by known emulsifying methods and in then pumped through a jet disperser, the temperature, the proportion of the aqueous and organic phases, and the pressure at the jet disperser being adjusted so that phase inversion of the emulsion is effected in the jet disperser at the same time as homogenization and fine dispersion, and in the course of which all the pressure energy is consumed in the dispersing zone and the dispersion leaves as a non-directional stream.

Abstract: A water rinsable petroleum jelly formulation, which is a water-in-oil preferably translucent emulsion, is described which comprises an aqueous phase containing a humectant, as a preferable component, and a surface active detergent effective to confer rinsable characteristics on the emulsion, an oil phase comprising a petroleum jelly component, and a water-in-oil emulsifying agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plant-protective solution containing 2.5 to 40 % by weight of one or more water-insoluble plant-protective ingredient(s) 20 to 71.5 % by weight of dimethylformamide and/or dimethylsulfoxide and/or acetone as water-miscible solvent, 10 to 71.5 % by weight of furfurol and/or furfuryl alcohol as partially water-miscible solvent, 1 to 15 % by weight of commonly used additives such as anionic and/or nonionic surface active agents and macromolecules.The invention also relates to the ready-for-use plant-protective suspension containing 0.2 to 10 % by weight of one or more water-insoluble plant-protective ingredient(s) with a particle size of 0.1 to 50 .mu.m, 0 to 60 % by weight of a fertilizer, 0.2 to 10 % by weight of dimethylformamide and/or dimethylsulfoxide and/or acetone as water-miscible solvent, 0.2 to 10 % by weight of furfurol and/or furfuryl alcohol as partially water-miscible solvent, 0.05 to 2.

Abstract: Cosmetic screening composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising a UV-A screening compound and a UV-B screening compound and its use for the protection of the skin against ultraviolet radiation.The invention relates to a cosmetic composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion which screens out UV rays of wavelengths of between 280 and 400 nm, which comprises partially or completely neutralized benzene-[1,4-bis(3-methylidenecamphomethylsulphonic acid)], in combination with N-(2-ethylhexyl)-4-(3-methylidenecamphor)benzenesulphonamide.The sun protection composition of this kind possesses a high index of protection, enabling it to be used on skins that are very sensitive or continually exposed to solar radiation.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing immunological adjuvants (which are unusual in that they do not contain mycolic acids, mycolic acid esters or lipopolysaccharides, and can increase the immune response in animals of soluble and particulate antigens without the presence of oil or oily vehicles, and without inducing adjuvant arthritis or other undesirable side effects) by solvent extraction from a species of Amycolata, a genus of filamentous branching bacteria known as Amycolata, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such adjuvants, and a process for increasing the immune response of antigens in animals by administration of such adjuvants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biocidal fine powder with increased biocidal activity and an agricultural suspension containing the biocidal fine powder and an adjuvant selected from the group consisting of polyoxyalkylene-type nonionic surface active agents and polyoxyalkylene alkyl or alkylaryl ether phosphates or their salts.

Abstract: A two-phase liquid cosmetic composition is provided comprising an oil phase, an organic liquid/water phase, and insoluble solid particles absorbed on the interface between the two phases wherein the solid particles comprise the in situ precipitation product of at least first and second salt solutions added to the oil phase and organic liquid/water phase during blending thereof. The insoluble salt precipitates facilitate dispersion of the oil phase in the form of "spheres" or "droplets" within the organic liquid/water phase thereby producing a liquid cosmetic having an aesthetically desirable appearance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the production of a sulfomethylated lignin amine salt from the lignin by-product of the black liquor residue of a kraft pulping process and the use of lignin amine salts as additives in other chemical compositions. The lignin amine salt is produced by precipitating lignin from the black liquor and reacting the precipitated lignin slurry with formaldehyde. Thereafter, the lignin slurry is acidified to a pH of about 2 to 3 and water-washed to remove inorganic salts and other impurities therefrom. The washed methylolated lignin is reacted with an organic amine and a sulfur-oxygen-containing compound, such as sulfur dioxide to form the sulfomethylated lignin amine salt.The sulfomethylated lignin amine salt products are disclosed as an additive in dyestuff and printing ink compositions, as well as a sequestrant in pesticide compositions, with improved results over certain lignin salts heretofore employed as additives in such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid, transparent, multicomponent systems for use in pharmaceutical products for cutaneous, peroral, vaginal and parenteral administration of pharmaceutical active agents. The multicomponent systems according to the invention contain the active agents in a solution of an oily and optionally an aqueous component in the presence of certain physiologically acceptable surfactants and cosurfactants. Under certain conditions, the cosurfactants can serve as oil components or the latter can optionally take over the cosurfactant function. The biological availability of the active agents applied in the form of the multicomponent systems according to the invention is much better than that of active agents applied in the form of known multicomponent systems.

Abstract: A detergent composition for cleaning hair and skin is a mixture of:(a) a major amount of one or more oils of the group comprising mineral, vegetal, animal and synthetic oils, and(b) a minor amount of at least one emulsifying agent, preferably a mixture of emulsifying agents, one of which is a saccharose ester,whereby cleaning action is improved while a protecting lipid layer is left onto the skin. The composition may also contain a bentonite or montmorillonite clay to improve the hydrating and restoring effects thereof.

Abstract: Aqueous composition for the dispersion of hydrophobic substances, constituted by a microemulsion of one or more hydrocarbons, ketones and alcohols and/or glycol ethers or esters in the presence of a surfactant compound, in water, characterized in that the water has a pH of 8 to 14 and that the molar ratio of the carbonyl groups (--CO--) present to the hydrocarbon is from 0.2 to 1.Application of this composition to the removal of various paints, in particular to washing brushes; washing can be finished with water.