Abstract: A water-soluble substrate, and more particularly a water-soluble substrate that is resistant to contact with small amounts of water, and methods of making the same are disclosed. At least one of the substrate's surfaces comprises first discrete zones having a water-solubility which is less than the water-solubility of said water-soluble substrate. The first discrete zones represent from 10% to 90% of the surface area of said first or second surface.

Abstract: A water-soluble substrate, and more particularly a water-soluble substrate that is resistant to contact with small amounts of water, and methods of making the same are disclosed. The water-soluble substrate comprises a first surface and a second surface, and has glass beads applied to at least one of said first and second surfaces, said glass beads having an average diameter of from 1 micrometer to 5000 micrometers. Articles, such as pouches, made from the water-soluble substrate, are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A water-soluble substrate, and more particularly a water-soluble substrate that is resistant to contact with small amounts of water, and methods of making the same are disclosed. A coating which is less water-soluble than the water-soluble substrate and in the form of particles, is applied to and substantially covers at least one surface of the water-soluble substrate. The weight ratio of coating to water-soluble substrate is higher than 0.8. Articles, such as pouches, made from the water-soluble substrate, are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A water-soluble substrate, and more particularly a water-soluble substrate that is resistant to dissolution, and methods of making the same are disclosed. The water-soluble substrate comprises a first surface and a second surface. A coating is applied to, and substantially covers at least one of said first and second surfaces. The elongation ratio between said coating and said water-soluble substrate is at least 1. Articles, such as pouches, made from the water-soluble substrate, are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A water-soluble substrate, and more particularly a water-soluble substrate that is resistant to dissolution, and methods of making the same are disclosed. The water-soluble substrate has a first and second surface. Water-insoluble particles are applied to and partially embedded in at least one of said first and second surfaces, thereby forming protruberances on said first and/or second surface. The protruberances have an average height of from 10 nanometer to 100 micrometer, and the average distance between adjacent peaks of said protruberances is from 10 nanometer to 200 micrometer. Articles, such as pouches, made from the water-soluble substrate, are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: An article comprising: a functionalized substrate comprising: a composition susceptible to aqueous attack, wherein said composition is selected from water-soluble materials, partially water soluble materials, water-dispersible materials, water-disintegrating materials, and mixtures thereof; and a plurality of microcapsules encapsulating a functional composition, wherein said plurality of microcapsules is incorporated with said functionalized substrate.

Abstract: Functionalized substrates, comprising microcapsules, are an effective means of dosing perfume or other actives to fabric during the laundering process.

Abstract: Bleaching product in the form of a coated substrate comprising a water-soluble film and a coating comprising a bleaching agent.

Abstract: Process for making a functionalized substrate in the form of a water-soluble film carrying a coating of a functional composition, the process comprising applying to at least one side of the film an aqueous solution comprising one or more functional materials to form the coating wherein the coating is formed from a plurality of layers in a stepwise manner and/or the aqueous solution comprises a film insolubilizer agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cleaning sheet for cleaning a surface which includes an additive applied on at least one of the outer surfaces of the sheet. The additive can have a penetration value at 25° C. between 20 dmm and about 100 dmm. The additive can have a “relative tack” between 55% and 94%. The additive can be applied at a level between 0.1 g/m2 and about 2.3 g/m2. The cleaning sheet leaves low levels of residue on the surface which is cleaned with the sheet.

Abstract: Roller for providing benefits to fabric. The present invention relates to utilizing one or more benefit agents in conjunction with a hand-held roller in order to provide one or more benefits to fabrics. The present invention also relates to a method for applying one or more benefit agents to the roller.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning article, preferably a cleaning wipe, comprising a water-insoluble substrate and a cleaning composition, characterised in that the water-insoluble substrate is printed, coated or has applied thereto, an active graphic.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cleaning sheet for cleaning a surface which includes an additive applied on at least one of the outer surfaces of the sheet. The additive can have a penetration value at 25° C. between 20 dmm and about 100 dmm. The additive can have a “relative tack” between 55% and 94%. The additive can be applied at a level between 0.1 g/m2 and about 2.3 g/m2. The cleaning sheet leaves low levels of residue on the surface which is cleaned with the sheet.

Abstract: A static mixer having one or more stages and/or elements. The static mixer may be scaled from bench size to any commercially desired size. During scale-up the surface area to void volume ratio is maintained constant. Maintaining this ratio constant may be accomplished by increasing the number of bars in each element of the static mixer.

Abstract: A static mixer having one or more stages and/or elements. The static mixer may be scaled from bench size to any commercially desired size. During scale-up the surface area to void volume ratio is maintained constant. Maintaining this ratio constant may be accomplished by increasing the number of bars in each element of the static mixer.

Abstract: A method of making high internal phase emulsions is described. The method forms high internal phase emulsion (HIPE) using a single pass through the static mixer. In alternative embodiments, the HIPE may be further processed to farther modify the size of dispersed phase droplets, to incorporate additional materials into the HIPE, to alter emulsion temperature, and the like.