Abstract: Fabric care compositions comprising bi-modal water continuous emulsions are disclosed. In particular, the fabric care compositions comprise a bi-modal water continuous emulsion (E) comprising at least 70 weight percent of: a first dispersed phase containing a hydrophobic oil, wherein the hydrophobic oil is provided as a non-emulsified hydrophobic oil, and a second dispersed phase containing a silicone, wherein the silicone is provided from a water continuous silicone emulsion containing at least one surfactant. The fabric care compositions further comprise at least one fabric care ingredient (F). Optionally, the fabric care ingredient (F) is in an acceptable medium. Preparation methods and uses of the fabric care compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of microbeads of an at least partially water-soluble pesticide by polycondensation of complementary organic reagents R1 and R2 in a liquid two-phase system, the reagent(s) R1 being placed with the pesticide in a polar liquid phase (?p) and the reagent(s) R2 being placed in an oily liquid phase (?o) comprising a solvent (S) that is immiscible with the polar phase and at least one surfactant for dispersing the polar phase (?p) in the said oily phase (?o) with stirring, characterized in that the pair of reagents R1 and R2 is chosen in such a way that the polycondensation occurs in the polar liquid phase (?p).

Abstract: A ligand adapted for use in a process for enantioselective reduction of unsaturated compounds carrying functional groups by a hydrogen transfer method including an optically active N-substituted chiral derivative of norephedrine and the associated process.