Abstract: A solid, particulate composition having at least one water-soluble carrier material, at least one fragrance and at least one rheology modifier, wherein the carrier material is a water-containing salt (hydrate) whose water vapor partial pressure at a specific temperature in the range from 30 to 100° C. corresponds to the H2O partial pressure of the saturated solution of this salt, such that the salt melts at this temperature in its own crystal water. The invention further relates to processes for producing the solid composition, and to a washing or cleaning product including the solid composition. In addition, the present invention also relates to the use of a washing or cleaning product of this kind for cleaning of textiles or hard surfaces, and corresponding methods of cleaning textiles or hard surfaces using a washing or cleaning product of this kind.

Abstract: A fragrance premix composition that includes a silicone polymer, an aminofunctional material characterized by a molecular weight of less than about 1000 Daltons and having at least one primary or secondary amine moiety, and a fragrance material that includes one or more perfume raw materials having an aldehyde or ketone moiety, where the silicone, the aminofunctional material, and the fragrance material are reasonably miscible. Consumer products that include such fragrance premix compositions. Related methods of making and using such premixes and products.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition, such as a refrigerant composition comprising 1,1-difluoroethene (vinylidene fluoride, R-1132a); trifluoromethane (R-23); and one or more compound selected from hexafluoroethane (R-116), ethane (R-170) and carbon dioxide (R-744, CO2).

Abstract: A nonflammable aerosol cleaning composition is formulated with trans 1,2 dichloroethylene, 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane, 1,1,1,3,3 pentafluoropropane, HFC-134a, and carbon dioxide. The aerosol cleaning composition is formulated for heavy duty, high pressure, and high output cleaning applications for cleaning aviation parts, such as jet engines located about 10 feet away from a user.

Abstract: A solid particulate composition including, based on the total weight of the composition, a) 20 to 95 wt. % of at least one water-soluble carrier material selected from hydrous salts of which the water vapor partial pressure corresponds, at a specific temperature in the range from 30 to 100° C., to the H2O partial pressure of the saturated solution of salt; b) 0.1 to 20 wt. % fragrance; and c) 0.1 to 30 wt. % of at least one textile-care compound. The invention further relates to the use and a method for the preparation of a solid particulate composition.

Abstract: Antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial compositions, sanitizing compositions and other compositions combining use of a propoxylated EO/PO block copolymer surfactant and/or propoxylated polymer in combination with at least one additional anionic and/or nonionic surfactant to provide concentrated compositions having a desired viscoelasticity at an active level of at least 18% are disclosed. Non-antimicrobial applications combining use of a propoxylated surfactant and/or propoxylated polymer in combination with at least one additional anionic and/or nonionic surfactant to provide compositions having a desired viscoelasticity are also disclosed. Methods of using concentrated and use compositions having desired foaming enhancement and stabilization are also disclosed.

Abstract: An object is to provide a mixed refrigerant having three types of performance, i.e., a refrigerating capacity that is equivalent to that of R410A, a sufficiently low GWP, and a lower flammability (Class 2L) according to the ASHRAE standard. Provided is a composition comprising a refrigerant, the refrigerant comprising trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), difluoromethane (R32), and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene (R1234yf), wherein when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments AC, CF, FD, and DA that connect the following 4 points: point A (71.1, 0.0, 28.9), point C (36.5, 18.2, 45.3), point F (47.6, 18.3, 34.1), and point D (72.0, 0.0, 28.0), or on these line segments; the line segment AC is represented by coordinates (0.0181y2?2.2288y+71.

Abstract: Disclosed is an environmentally friendly near-azeotropic mixed refrigerant, consisting essentially of HFO-1234 yf, HFE-143a and a third component, with the mass percentage of each component being: 70%-98% of HFO-1234yf, 1%-15% of HFE-143a and 1%-15% of the third component. The refrigerant of the present invention is environmentally friendly, excellent in thermodynamic properties, can directly realize drop-in substitution in an original system using HFC-134a without changing any parts, and can be used as a long term alternative to HFC-134a.

Abstract: Described herein, are in-wash fabric conditioning compositions, comprising: from about 0.5 to about 40 wt % of an aminopolysiloxane; and water, wherein the aminopolysiloxane and water are present in the form of an emulsion. In-wash fabric conditioning compositions comprising an emulsion comprising from about 0.1 to about 5 wt % of an aminopolysiloxane, based upon the total weight of the in-wash fabric conditioning composition, wherein the aminopolysiloxane comprises amino substituted alkyl moieties, an effective amount of a solvent, and a synthetic wax, are also disclosed. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.

Abstract: A hydrofluoroolefin ether represented by the general Formula (I), compositions that include such compounds, and apparatuses and methods for use that include such compositions and compounds, wherein Formula (I) is represented by: Rf—O—CH2CH?CHCH2—O—Rf (I) wherein each Rf group is independently a linear, branched, and/or cyclic perfluoroalkyl group having 2 to 9 carbon atoms and optionally further including 1 to 3 nitrogen and/or oxygen catenary heteroatoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a refrigerator oil for a mixed refrigerant containing less than 40% by mass of an unsaturated fluorinated hydrocarbon compound (HFO) on a basis of the whole amount of the mixed refrigerant, the refrigerator oil containing a base oil (P) including at least one selected from the group consisting of a polyvinyl ether (PVE), a polyalkylene glycol (PAG), a copolymer (ECP) of a poly(oxy)alkylene glycol or a monoether thereof and a polyvinyl ether, and a polyol ester (POE), with a hydroxy value of the base oil (P) being 15 mgKOH/g or less; and a refrigerator oil composition containing the foregoing refrigerator oil and a specified refrigerant.

Abstract: A process for conditioning air, by means of a main circuit, the main circuit being a vapor compression circuit, wherein a first refrigerant circulates, and a secondary circuit with no compressor, wherein a non-flammable second refrigerant including a hydrofluoroolefin and/or a hydrochlorofluoroolefin circulates, the main circuit and the secondary circuit being coupled to one another; the process including a heat exchange between the surroundings and the first refrigerant, a heat exchange between the first and second refrigerants, and a heat exchange between the second refrigerant and the air to be conditioned. Also, an air conditioning plant for implementing the process.

Abstract: Methods for cleaning surfaces are provided. Such a method may comprise contacting a surface with a fluid comprising a compound of Formula I for a period of time; and removing the fluid from the surface, thereby providing a cleaned surface. Vapor phase degreasing systems for cleaning a surface of a component are also provided. Such a system may comprise a boil sump comprising liquid comprising a compound of Formula I; and a holder configured to hold a component in a vapor formed from the liquid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for enhancing fragrance or perfume longevity of a composition by adding to the composition (a) a quaternary ammonium compound; (b) a cationic polysaccharide; (c) a nonionic polysaccharide; and (d) a fragrance material or perfume. In particular, the quaternary ammonium compound is a biodegradable quaternary ammonium compound. The composition has improved perfume longevity.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of using cyclic oxy ether compounds of formula in a form of any one of its stereoisomers or a mixture thereof, where the dotted line represents a carbon-carbon single or double bond; p represents 0 to 3; n represents 0 to 2; R represents, independently from each other hydrogen, a C1-C6 alkyl or C2-C6 alkenyl group each optionally substituted by an ester group; and R1 represents, independently from each other, a hydrogen atom or a C1-C3 alkyl group, the method including using the compound of formula (I) as a perfuming ingredient.

Abstract: Described herein is a compound of formula (I) in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or a mixture thereof, and wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 independently from each other, represent a hydrogen atom or a C1-2 alkyl group. The use of compound of formula (I) as perfuming ingredients of floral type and the compounds as part of a perfuming composition or of a perfuming consumer product are also described.

Abstract: Method for treating a textile under industrial and institutional fabric care conditions to impart softness within a single wash and/or rinse cycle are disclosed. More particularly, the present invention relates to a combination of a liquid or solid fabric conditioning composition and a softening booster for treating a textile to impart softness within a single wash and/or rinse cycle.

Abstract: Compositions, systems and methods for introducing lubricants, and additives, that are designed to work with environmentally friendly refrigerants into vehicle heat management systems including passenger compartment air conditioning (A/C) systems are disclosed. Methods for charging lubricants and specific additives using environmentally desirable (low GWP) refrigerant or refrigerant blend compositions into an environmentally friendly system, such as a system that uses HFO-1234yf, are also disclosed.

Abstract: An immersion cooling system includes a housing having an interior space; a heat-generating component disposed within the interior space; and a working fluid liquid disposed within the interior space such that the heat-generating component is in contact with the working fluid liquid. The working fluid comprises a compound having Structural Formula (IA) Each Rf1 and Rf2 is, independently, (i) a linear or branched perhalogenated acyclic alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms and optionally contains one or more catenated heteroatoms selected from O or N; or (ii) a perhalogenated 5-7 membered cyclic alkyl group having 3-7 carbon atoms and optionally contains one or more catenated heteroatoms selected from O or N.

Abstract: A composition comprising: (i) 1,1-difluoroethene (vinylidene fluoride, R-1132a); (ii) carbon dioxide (CO2, R-744); (iii) pentafluoroethane (R-125); and (iv) one or more of trifluoromethane (R-23) and hexafluoroethane (R-116).