Abstract: Antibacterial and antigungine compositions which comprise a carrier base and at least one branched alcohol containing (11) carbon atoms in a concentration higher than 0.0005% by weight.

Abstract: Detergent composition with a softening and protective action of natural fibers, preferably keratinic, characterized in that it has no cationic surface-active agents, and comprises:

Abstract: A detergent composition with a softening and protective action of natural fibers, wherein the composition has no cationic surface-active agents, and contains: (a) surface-active agents selected from the group including anionic, nonionic and amphoteric surface-active agents and relative mixtures; (b) esters having the formula (I): R1—CO—O—(—CH2—CH2—O—)a—R2  (I)  wherein: a is between zero and 20; R2 is a mono-functional hydrocarbon radical, having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms; R1 is a mono-functional hydrocarbon radical defined in the claims.

Abstract: Aqueous surfactant compositions, with a high viscosity, comprising an anionic surfactant or a mixture of anionic surfactants, an alkyl ester of lactic acid or a mixture of alkyl esters of lactic acid and, optionally, an electrolyte. The above compositions can be used for the preparation of liquid detergents, either transparent or translucent, opaque or pearly, for use as "personal care" products, domestic detergents, car detergents.

Abstract: Deodorant and/or antiperspirant cosmetic compositions comprising:(a) an alkyl ester or a mixture of alkyl esters having general formula (I): ##STR1## (b) one or more carrying agents. The above compositions can be used in body deodoration of the armpits and feet and as body detergents, both for normal and sensitive subjects.

Abstract: Oil-based gels are described containing tartaric or malic acid diesters possibly mixed with oils, and other components such as silica and polyalcohols. The gels are characterized by a wide viscosity range and can find application in the preparation of formulations for cosmetics and pharmaceutical use.

Abstract: A hybrid fuel composition in the form of a stable water-in-oil microemulsion comprises a liquid hydrocarbon fuel, water, a glycolipid surfactant and a vicinal aliphatic diol co-surfactant. The hydrocarbon fuel can be a liquid fuel for autotraction such as gasoline or diesel fuel, or a liquid hydrocarbon fuel for domestic or industrial heating, such as gas oil, naphtha, kerosene and fuel oils in general.

Abstract: A process for separating and recovering paraffin sulphonic acids from mixtures with water and sulphuric acid is described, consisting of: bringing such a mixture into contact under extraction conditions with a saturated aliphatic or cycloaliphatic liquid hydrocarbon; separating an aqueous liquid phase containing sulphuric acid from an organic liquid phase consisting of the extraction solvent containing the paraffin sulphonic acids; and recovering the paraffin sulphonic acids from said organic liquid phase. The process is particularly applicable to products obtained from processes involving the sulphoxidation of paraffins with sulphur dioxide and oxygen, catalyzed by U.V. radiation.

Abstract: A hybrid diesel fuel composition in the form of a microemulsion stable with time over a wide temperature range comprises a diesel fuel, water, a glycolipid surfactant and an aliphatic alcohol co-surfactant.

Abstract: A hybrid diesel fuel composition consisting of a conventional diesel fuel, at least one surface-active agent, water, and a consistent proportion of fusel oil.