Diss.--München (Technische Hochschule).

A b s t r a c t. Shea nut butter was extracted from shea nut by cold press method and was investigated as feedstock for the production of biodiesel. Biodiesel yield was used to verify the optimization, while density and viscosity were chosen to serve as an indicator for the effectiveness and completeness of the ester conversion process. Based on the amount of shea butter used, the final product yield obtained was 94.55% mass and the percentage conversion of FFA in shea butter to biodiesel was 92.3% using a methanol/oil ratio of 6:1 and 1.0% mass KOH at 60 min and 55°C, respectively. The important properties of the biodiesel (density, kinematic viscosity, cloud point, pour point, cetane number, neutralization number, iodine value, methyl ester content and high heating value) were compared to those of ASTM and EN standards for biodiesel. The comparison shows that the shea butter methyl ester could be used as an alternative to diesel.

Thesis (M.A. in anthropology)--Washington State University, May 2009. / Title from PDF title page (viewed on July 28, 2009). "Department of Anthropology." Includes bibliographical references (p. 91-103).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1995. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 207-230).

Os mecanismos endógenos de proteção frente aos danos promovidos pelas radiações solares são insuficientes, tornando importante a utilização de formulações fotoprotetoras, corporais e labiais, para reduzir as lesões promovidas por tais radiações. Protetores labiais são preparações que protegem os lábios de fatores ambientais adversos e evitam o ressecamento. Citam-se, como exemplos, os fotoprotetores labiais, que protegem a mucosa labial das radiações ultravioleta A e B. Estes são compostos por filtros solares (compostos ativos), aditivos e agentes graxos, dentre outros, os quais podem exercer influência na eficácia fotoprotetora da preparação. Deste modo, estudar a influência da alteração quali e quantitativa de determinados componentes da fórmula na fotoproteção conferida pelo produto final é de grande valia para a melhoria da eficácia do fotoprotetor labial. Portanto, este trabalho objetivou o desenvolvimento de fotoprotetores labiais contendo manteiga de karitê (butyrospermum parkii) como composto bioativo, ethylhexyl methoxicinnamate como filtro solar orgânico e titanium dioxide como filtro solar inorgânico; a avaliação da estabilidade das preparações por meio da Avaliação Preliminar da Estabilidade; a caracterização organoléptica e física das preparações; e a determinação da eficácia fotoprotetora in vitro por espectrofotometria de refletância difusa com esfera de integração. Todas as balas foram consideradas estáveis. Dentre as variáveis estudadas, o titanium dioxide exerceu influência na maioria das respostas avaliadas (ponto de fusão por equipamento de ponto de fusão; valor de L*; valor de b*; distância máxima no teste de dureza; força máxima no cantilever test; valor de slope no cantilever test; razão UVA/UVB; fator de proteção solar; e porcentagem de transmitância). A manteiga de karitê exerceu influência nas respostas: distância máxima no teste de dureza; força máxima no cantilever test; e valor de slope no cantilever test (apenas a 25°C). O ethylhexyl methoxicinnamate influenciou nas respostas: distância máxima no teste de dureza; força máxima no cantilever test; valor de slope no cantilever test (apenas a 25°C); razão UVA/UVB; fator de proteção solar; e porcentagem de transmitância. Nenhuma das variáveis influenciou as respostas: valor de ponto de gota, DSC e a distância máxima no cantilever test. / The endogenous protection mechanisms against the damages promoted by solar radiations are insufficient. Therefore, the use of photoprotective formulations both corporal and labial, become important for the minimization of the lesions caused by these radiations. Lip protectors are preparations that protect the lips against adverse environmental conditions and avoid their dehydration. Photoprotective lipsticks may be cited as examples. These formulations protect the mucosa against ultraviolet A and B radiations. They are composed by solar filters (active compounds), addictives and fatty agents, amongst others, which may exert influence on the formulation\'s photoprotective efficacy. Therefore, the study of the influence of qualitative and quantitative alterations of certain components of the formula on the photoprotection supplied by the final product is greatly valuable for the efficacy improvement of a photoprotective lipstick. Hence, this research work aimed at the development of photoprotective lipsticks containing shea butter (butyrospermum parkii) as bioactive compound, ethylhexyl methoxicinnamate as organic filter and titanium dioxide as inorganic filter; the evaluation of formulations\' stability through the Preliminary Stability Test; physical and organoleptical characterization of the formulation; and the determination of the in vitro photoprotective efficacy by diffuse reflectance spectroscopy with integration sphere. All formulations were considered stable. Amongst the studied variables, titanium dioxide influenced the majority of the evaluated responses (melting point using melting point equipment; L* value; b* value; maximum distance on the hardness test; maximum strength on cantilever test; slope value on cantilever test; UVA/UVB ratio; sun protection factor; and transmittance percentage). Shea butter influenced: maximum distance on the hardness test; maximum strength on cantilever test; and slope value on cantilever test (only at 25°C). Ethylhexyl methoxicinnamate influenced: maximum distance on the hardness test; maximum strength on cantilever test; slope value on cantilever test (only at 25°C); UVA/UVB ratio; sun protection factor and transmittance percentage. None of the variables influenced drop point, DSC and maximum distance on the cantilever test.

Os mecanismos endógenos de proteção frente aos danos promovidos pelas radiações solares são insuficientes, tornando importante a utilização de formulações fotoprotetoras, corporais e labiais, para reduzir as lesões promovidas por tais radiações. Protetores labiais são preparações que protegem os lábios de fatores ambientais adversos e evitam o ressecamento. Citam-se, como exemplos, os fotoprotetores labiais, que protegem a mucosa labial das radiações ultravioleta A e B. Estes são compostos por filtros solares (compostos ativos), aditivos e agentes graxos, dentre outros, os quais podem exercer influência na eficácia fotoprotetora da preparação. Deste modo, estudar a influência da alteração quali e quantitativa de determinados componentes da fórmula na fotoproteção conferida pelo produto final é de grande valia para a melhoria da eficácia do fotoprotetor labial. Portanto, este trabalho objetivou o desenvolvimento de fotoprotetores labiais contendo manteiga de karitê (butyrospermum parkii) como composto bioativo, ethylhexyl methoxicinnamate como filtro solar orgânico e titanium dioxide como filtro solar inorgânico; a avaliação da estabilidade das preparações por meio da Avaliação Preliminar da Estabilidade; a caracterização organoléptica e física das preparações; e a determinação da eficácia fotoprotetora in vitro por espectrofotometria de refletância difusa com esfera de integração. Todas as balas foram consideradas estáveis. Dentre as variáveis estudadas, o titanium dioxide exerceu influência na maioria das respostas avaliadas (ponto de fusão por equipamento de ponto de fusão; valor de L*; valor de b*; distância máxima no teste de dureza; força máxima no cantilever test; valor de slope no cantilever test; razão UVA/UVB; fator de proteção solar; e porcentagem de transmitância). A manteiga de karitê exerceu influência nas respostas: distância máxima no teste de dureza; força máxima no cantilever test; e valor de slope no cantilever test (apenas a 25°C). O ethylhexyl methoxicinnamate influenciou nas respostas: distância máxima no teste de dureza; força máxima no cantilever test; valor de slope no cantilever test (apenas a 25°C); razão UVA/UVB; fator de proteção solar; e porcentagem de transmitância. Nenhuma das variáveis influenciou as respostas: valor de ponto de gota, DSC e a distância máxima no cantilever test. / The endogenous protection mechanisms against the damages promoted by solar radiations are insufficient. Therefore, the use of photoprotective formulations both corporal and labial, become important for the minimization of the lesions caused by these radiations. Lip protectors are preparations that protect the lips against adverse environmental conditions and avoid their dehydration. Photoprotective lipsticks may be cited as examples. These formulations protect the mucosa against ultraviolet A and B radiations. They are composed by solar filters (active compounds), addictives and fatty agents, amongst others, which may exert influence on the formulation\'s photoprotective efficacy. Therefore, the study of the influence of qualitative and quantitative alterations of certain components of the formula on the photoprotection supplied by the final product is greatly valuable for the efficacy improvement of a photoprotective lipstick. Hence, this research work aimed at the development of photoprotective lipsticks containing shea butter (butyrospermum parkii) as bioactive compound, ethylhexyl methoxicinnamate as organic filter and titanium dioxide as inorganic filter; the evaluation of formulations\' stability through the Preliminary Stability Test; physical and organoleptical characterization of the formulation; and the determination of the in vitro photoprotective efficacy by diffuse reflectance spectroscopy with integration sphere. All formulations were considered stable. Amongst the studied variables, titanium dioxide influenced the majority of the evaluated responses (melting point using melting point equipment; L* value; b* value; maximum distance on the hardness test; maximum strength on cantilever test; slope value on cantilever test; UVA/UVB ratio; sun protection factor; and transmittance percentage). Shea butter influenced: maximum distance on the hardness test; maximum strength on cantilever test; and slope value on cantilever test (only at 25°C). Ethylhexyl methoxicinnamate influenced: maximum distance on the hardness test; maximum strength on cantilever test; slope value on cantilever test (only at 25°C); UVA/UVB ratio; sun protection factor and transmittance percentage. None of the variables influenced drop point, DSC and maximum distance on the cantilever test.

This diploma thesis is focused on the study olephylic formulations – ointments and cream type of V/O. This thesis gives out information about production, use and properties 3 cosmetic ointments and about properties baby´s skin cream and the study of stability of these products in the presence of antioxidants - tocopherol acetate and rosemary extract. Ointments are made from hemp oil, olive oil and shea butter and chamomile extract. Each ointment is produced in two versions. Once the use of vitamin E as an antioxidant, a second is used as an antioxidant extract from rosemary. Among other important substances with positive effects on human skin include, for example, saturated fatty acids such as palmitic acid and stearic acid, unsaturated fatty acids such as oleic, linoleic, and more. Ointments are suitable for greasing dry to very dry skin hands, face and other body parts. The thesis also discusses the current legislation, which producer of cosmetics must comply, the details which must be placed on the label of a cosmetic product and it contains proposals of cosmetic labels Further thesis includes studying methods for determination of lipid characterizations were used for study of behaviour of ointments during time and during storage at different temperatures. They include iodine, acid, peroxide and saponification values. The ester value and the content of glycerol were counted.