Abstract: A fabric softener formulation according to one embodiment includes 70-80 wt % methyl bis (canola amidoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate; 2-4 wt % dicocoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium CL; >0-12 wt % of a glycol; >0-10 wt % solvent; 0-5 wt % methyl laurate; 0-5 wt % alcohol; and 0-5 wt % fragrance. A fabric softener formulation according to another embodiment includes 20-30 wt % solvent; >0-2 wt % coco methyl ester ethoxylate; >0-3 wt % glycerin; >0-3 wt % dicocoethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate with propylene glycol; 1-5 wt % alcohol; 35-45 wt % methyl bis(canolaamideoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate with propylene glycol; 0-5 wt % fragrance; 0-2 wt % acid; and 20-30 wt % water.

Abstract: A fabric softener formulation according to one embodiment includes 70-80 wt % methyl bis (canola amidoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate; 2-4 wt % dicocoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium CL; >0-12 wt % of a glycol; >0-10 wt % solvent; 0-5 wt % methyl laurate; 0-5 wt % alcohol; and 0-5 wt % fragrance. A fabric softener formulation according to another embodiment includes 20-30 wt % solvent; >0-2 wt % coco methyl ester ethoxylate; >0-3 wt % glycerin; >0-3 wt % dicocoethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate with propylene glycol; 1-5 wt % alcohol; 35-45 wt % methyl bis(canolaamideoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate with propylene glycol; 0-5 wt % fragrance; 0-2 wt % acid; and 20-30 wt % water.

Abstract: There is provided an applicator brush that has bristles (filaments) made from a polymeric material derived from plants. Such bristles can provide improved mechanical and aesthetic characteristics compared to conventional bristles made from petrochemical-based synthetics. Bristles made from plant-based polymeric material are also more biodegradable compared to petrochemical-based synthetics. Preferably, the polymeric material is a polylactide polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair shampoo compositions comprising from about 5% to about 30% of a surfactant, from about 0.2% to about 20% of certain hair styling polymers, and from about 0.2% to about 20% of a solvent for said hair styling polymer. These compositions provide hair cleaning and styling benefits from a single product. Preferred compositions of the present invention additionally comprise from about 0.01% to about 10% of a silicone hair conditioning agent. These compositions provide hair conditioning, cleaning and styling benefits from a single product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rinse off hair conditioner compositions comprising from about 0.2% to about 20% of certain hair styling polymers, from about 0.2% to about 20% of certain non-aqueous solvents for said hair styling polymers, and from about 0.05% to about 25% of a hair conditioning agent, in an aqueous base, wherein the polymer and solvent are present in the composition as a dispersed fluid phase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair styling compositions comprising from about 0.2% to about 20% of certain hair styling polymers, from about 0.2% to about 20% of certain non-aqueous solvents for said hair styling polymers, and the balance, an aqueous base; wherein the hair styling polymer and the solvent therefor are dispersed as a separate fluid phase in the aqueous base of the hair styling composition.