Abstract: A novel aqueous dispersion including a plurality of microcapsules and which contains high fragrance loadings. The dispersion is suitable for inclusion into non-edible consumer goods products, laundry products, personal care products and cosmetic products. The dispersion can be obtained in an economic and efficient manner by polymerizing an emulsion so that emulsion droplets are finally encapsulated into polymeric shells.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for processing and/or modifying surfaces, in particular hard surfaces. The composition includes a synthetic copolymer that comprises cationic units and units derived from a vinyl-lactam.

Abstract: A microcapsule having an average particle size of from 7.5 to 50 microns. The microcapsule contains a core and a polymeric shell enclosing the core. The core contains a core material containing an emulsifiable fragrance. The polymeric shell contains, in polymerized form, a monomer blend containing: the specific monomer (i) in an amount of from 30% to 80% by weight over the combined weight of monomers (i) and (ii); and the specific monomer (ii) in an amount of 20% to 70% by weight over the combined weight of monomers (i) and (ii).

Abstract: Polymer combinations which contain: at least one first polymer (PZ) containing zwitterionic structural units; and at least one other polymer (P) carrying charged substituents and capable of bonding with the at least one first polymer (PZ), are applied onto the face surface(s) of solid materials to modify the surface properties thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to high foaming composition comprising a surfactant, and an agent enhancing foaming properties. The agent is a random copolymer comprising cationic units.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for processing and/or modifying surfaces, in particular hard surfaces. The composition includes a synthetic copolymer that comprises cationic units and units derived from a vinyl-lactam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hard surface cleaning composition comprising a copolymer, wherein said copolymer comprises a zwitterionic unit A or a mixture thereof and another unit B or a mixture thereof, wherein said unit A comprises a betaine group or a mixture thereof and wherein said betaine group of said unit A is a sulphobetaine group or a mixture thereof, and wherein said unit B is derived from vinyl-pyrrolidone.

Abstract: Polymer combinations which contain: at least one first polymer (PZ) containing zwitterionic structural units; and at least one other polymer (P) carrying charged substituents and capable of bonding with the at least one first polymer (PZ), are applied onto the face surface(s) of solid materials to modify the surface properties thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a formulation comprising an ionic compound and a polyionic polymer. The invention more specifically relates to an improved formulation thereof, further comprising a copolymer. The improved formulation avoids phase-separation of colloidal particles comprising the ionic compound and the polyionic polymer. The formulation comprises a copolymer comprising two moieties A and B, wherein moiety A is polyionic in the pH conditions of the formulation, and moiety B is neutral in the pH conditions of the formulation.

Abstract: Detergent composition that generate foams in aqueous media, which foams have improved rheology and appearance (whiteness), contain at least one surfactant (S) selected from the group consisting of anionic and nonionic surfactants and mixtures thereof, and at least one C8-C22 aliphatic alcohol (AA).

Abstract: The invention relates to novel emulsions comprising a dendritic polymer. The invention also relates to the use of a dendritic polymer as an emulsification agent. The inventive emulsions are suitable for use in the cosmetics, detergents, paint and coatings industries.

Abstract: A subject matter of the invention is a process for the preparation of particles comprising at least one metal ion, which comprises the stage of bringing into contact a precursor a metal cation, optionally partially hydrolyzed, with at least one water-soluble comb copolymer. The invention also relates to the use of such particles in the mechanical polishing of hard objects, in the preparation of pigments or mixed ceramics for the electronic industry, in the reinforcing of polymeric matrices, in fungicidal or biocidal dispersions, in the scavenging of sulfur derivatives or the scavenging of unpleasant smells and to the use of such particles in the mechanical polishing of hard objects, in the preparation of pigments or mixed ceramics for the electronics industry.

Abstract: The invention concerns a formulation designed to be applied on keratinous material such as the skin, the hair, and to be rinsed with an aqueous rinsing medium, in the form of a stable dispersion for a pH ranging between 3 and 5.

Abstract: The invention relates to a formulation comprising an ionic compound and a polyionic polymer. The invention more specifically relates to an improved formulation thereof, further comprising a copolymer. The improved formulation avoids phase-separation of colloidal particles comprising the ionic compound and the polyionic polymer. The formulation comprises a copolymer comprising two moieties A and B, wherein moiety A is polyionic in the pH conditions of the formulation, and moiety B is neutral in the pH conditions of the formulation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a formulation comprising an ionic compound and a polyionic polymer. The invention more specifically relates to an improved formulation thereof, further comprising a copolymer. The improved formulation avoids phase-separation of colloidal particles comprising the ionic compound and the polyionic polymer. The formulation comprises a copolymer comprising two moieties A and B, wherein moiety A is polyionic in the pH conditions of the formulation, and moiety B is neutral in the pH conditions of the formulation.

Abstract: A subject matter of the invention is a process for the preparation of particles comprising at least one copper ion, which comprises the stage of bringing into contact a precursor a copper cation, optionally partially hydrolyzed, with at least one water-soluble comb copolymer. Likewise, a subject matter of the invention is particles capable of being prepared according to the process of the invention, said particles exhibiting a mean size of between 2 and 500 nm and preferably between 2 and 300 nm. Finally, it relates to the use of such particles in the mechanical polishing of hard objects, in the preparation of pigments or mixed ceramics for the electronic industry, in the reinforcing of polymeric matrices, in fungicidal or biocidal dispersions, in the scavenging of sulfur derivatives or the scavenging of unpleasant smells.

Abstract: A subject matter of the invention is a process for the preparation of particles comprising at least one metal ion, which comprises the stage of bringing into contact a precursor a metal cation, optionally partially hydrolyzed, with at least one water-soluble comb copolymer. Likewise, a subject matter of the invention is particles capable of being prepared according to the process of the invention, said particles exhibiting a mean size of between 2 and 500 nm and preferably between 2 and 300 nm. Finally, it relates to the use of such particles in the mechanical polishing of hard objects, in the preparation of pigments or mixed ceramics for the electronic industry, in the reinforcing of polymeric matrices, in fungicidal or biocidal dispersions, in the scavenging of sulfur derivatives or the scavenging of unpleasant smells.

Abstract: The invention relates to a formulation comprising an ionic compound and a polyionic polymer. The invention more specifically relates to an improved formulation thereof, further comprising a copolymer. The improved formulation avoids phase-separation of colloidal particles comprising the ionic compound and the polyionic polymer. The formulation comprises a copolymer comprising two moieties A and B, wherein moiety A is polyionic in the pH conditions of the formulation, and moiety B is neutral in the pH conditions of the formulation.

Abstract: Aqueous composition and method for the biocidal treatment of surfaces, the said composition comprising: (a) water, (b) a cationic surfactant having a biocidal effect and/or a cationic polymer having a biocidal effect, (c) a film-forming polymer forming a transparent film, (d) at least one water-soluble block copolymer comprising at least one anionic hydrophilic block and at least one nonionic hydrophilic block, and, (e) optionally, a nonionic surfactant. Use of the composition as a biocidal composition with a persistent effect for the treatment of surfaces, the biocidal effect on the surface to be treated being retained after several rinses.

Abstract: Process for preparing mineral particles in the form of colloids in aqueous dispersion of controlled size from a precursor, comprising: a) the step of putting the said precursor, which is a mineral salt of a metal cation, into aqueous solution; b) the complexation of the product obtained in a) with at least one water-soluble block copolymer having at least one complexing anionic hydrophilic block and at least one stabilizing nonionic hydrophilic block; and c) the partial or complete hydrolysis of the said precursor in order to obtain controlled growth of the mineral particles in the form of an aqueous dispersion. Use of said colloids, especially as reinforcing fillers for a polymer.