Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for preparing a biodegradable and eco-friendly organic-inorganic hybrid microcapsule having few toxic substances with high versatility and economical efficiency by using a pickering emulsion method with a specific outer wall reinforcing material, a reactive material, and inorganic nanoparticles, and allowing polymerization of the outer wall reinforcing material and the reactive material to proceed at the interface. Specifically, the organic-inorganic hybrid microcapsule can stably support an active ingredient and then effectively express its activity by pressure, and exhibit a characteristic of gradually releasing the active ingredient at room temperature.

Abstract: A water-rinsable, aqueous cleansing formulation may include a cosmetic oily component. The formulation may foam and remain stable despite the presence of a cosmetic oily component, even when the oily component is present in potentially substantial amounts.

Abstract: The invention relates to medical aids, in particular compression products, such as compression stockings or bandages. More specifically, the invention relates to compression products comprising fibre forming polyurethane polymers showing a delayed continuous relaxation behaviour. The invention furthermore relates to polyurethane polymers containing N-diol and corresponding quaternised polyurethane polymers, to a process of producing the polyurethane polymers, to blends with elastane, as well as to uses.

Abstract: Provided herein are color protectant compositions for dyed human hair, and methods for determining the same.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a personal care composition comprising from about 10% to about 25% of one or more surfactants; from about 0.1% to 10% of sulfur; wherein the sulfur has a mean particle size (D50) of from about 5 ?m to about 150 ?m; from about 0.05% to about 10% of one or more stabilizing polymers; and from about 0.01% to about 4% of a suspending wax.

Abstract: Provided herein long lasting cosmetic compositions and markers for selecting the same.

Abstract: A process of preparing an aqueous solution of a cycloimide-containing polymer includes heating an aqueous solution of a cycloanhydride-containing polymer with a first neutralizing agent at a ratio of cycloanhydride to neutralizing agent of about 1:1 to about 1:1.5 at a temperature and for a time sufficient to form the aqueous solution of the cycloimide-containing polymer having a cycloimide to acid group ratio of about 1:2 to about 1.5:2.

Abstract: A dialkyl amidoamine which is the reaction product of a polyamine, a monocarboxylic acid, or a triglyceride or derivative thereof, and optionally an epoxide-containing compound is described. The dialkyl amidoamine may be used as a conditioning agent or anti-frizz agent useful in personal care applications, particularly in the conditioning of hair. The preparation and use of a conditioning agent and an anti-frizz agent comprising the dialkyl amidoamine are also described.

Abstract: Core-shell microcapsules comprising a hydrophobic core surrounded by a shell comprising a thermosetting resin comprising moieties derived from polyisocyanates, substantially unprotonated chitosan and another amine different from chitosan, characterized in that the substantially unprotonated chitosan is delivered in the solid, powder form to the locus of the encapsulation reaction. The core-shell microcapsules are provided in the form of a slurry comprising 10 to 50 wt % of microcapsules, based on the total weight of the slurry, and the shell of the microcapsules comprises from 0.1 to 20 wt % of moieties derived from chitosan, based on the total weight of the shell.

Abstract: A radon-free ceramic panel includes a mixture including two or more types of stone dust selected from among granite, basalt, limestone, dolomite, elvan, black stone, feldspar, and sandstone, along with waste slag and a non-phenolic adhesive. The ceramic panel is lightweight and has excellent fire resistance, heat insulation, corrosion resistance, water resistance, and ability to act as a bather to radon gas.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to a composition for topical application in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, characterized in that it comprises at least one noncrosslinked amphiphilic polymer, the globules of the said emulsion exhibiting a mean size ranging from 15 to 500 microns and the oily phase being present in an amount of less than 35% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: Stable cream gel dermatological/cosmetic compositions useful, e.g., for the treatment of acne vulgaris, contain, formulated into a physiologically acceptable medium, a homogeneous dispersion of at least one dispersed retinoid, dispersed benzoyl peroxide, at least one lipophilic compound and at least one gelling agent.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous gelling agent composition, including: compound (A) represented by the general formula (1); and compound (B) represented by the general formula (2), wherein a mass ratio of compound (A) to compound (B), (A): (B), is from 95:5 to 85:15: where R1, R2, R8, R9, R10, R11, R15, and R16 each independently represent a hydrocarbon group having 4 to 20 carbon atoms, R3, R5, R7, R12, and R14 each independently represent a divalent hydrocarbon group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, R4, R6, and R13 each independently represent a divalent hydrocarbon group having 3 to 16 carbon atoms, a, e, j, and m each independently represent a number of 10 to 100, d represents a number of 100 to 500, and g represents a number of 1 to 10.

Abstract: Process for treating keratin fibres with an ethylenicpolymer bearing a maleic anhydride group and a polyol The invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin fibres, comprising the application to the keratin fibres of a mixture of a maleic anhydride ethylenic polymer, a liposoluble polyol and an amine catalyst; said maleic anhydride ethylenic polymer being obtained by polymerization of: (a) 25% to 95% by weight, relative to the total weight of monomers, of an ethylenic monomer bearing an at least C8 linear or branched alkyl group; (b) 5% to 25% by weight of maleic anhydride; (c) 0% to 50% by weight of additional (meth)acrylate monomer; and a step of heating the keratin fibres to a temperature ranging from 90° C. to 250° C. The invention also relates to the crosslinked polymer obtained by reacting said ethylenic polymer with said liposoluble polyol. The treated keratin fibres have good water-resistant fixing properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing perfume- or flavor-containing polyurea microcapsules with improved deposition of encapsulated actives on targeted surfaces such as fiber, hair and skin, which can be used in home or personal care products, as well as to microcapsules obtainable by such a process and consumer products comprising these microcapsules.

Abstract: Provided are skin care compositions that are useful as SPF and UV absorption boosters in formulations containing inorganic metal oxides. The compositions comprise (a) (a) copolymer particles; (b) voided latex particles; (c) inorganic metal oxide particles; and (d) one or more dermatologically acceptable carriers. Also provided are methods of protecting skin from UVA and UVB damage comprising topically administering such compositions to the skin, and methods of boosting the SPF or UV absorption of a sunscreen composition containing inorganic metal oxide particles comprising including such copolymer particles and voided latex particles in the composition.

Abstract: Fragrance control is provided by articles of manufacture including various solid state fragrancing objects, methods of using such objects, and systems that employ one or more such objects. The fragrancing object can be easy to manufacture, long lasting, provide fragrance that is consistently released over time, provide an indication to the user that the object needs to be replaced, and can hold a desired ratio of fragrance. The solid state fragrancing object can be coupled to an air vent to inconspicuously provide fragrance to a user in an environment, such as the interior of a vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of preparing an aminimide. An epoxy compound is reacted with a hydrazine compound comprising a trivalent nitrogen, and an anhydride functional material or a cyclic compound containing a carbonyl group and at least one heteroatom alpha to the carbonyl group at a temperature greater than 20° C. to form the aminimide. At least one of the epoxy compound and the anhydride functional material or the cyclic compound is polymeric.

Abstract: Amide compounds are defined and are polymerized to create polyesters and polyurethanes having amide units bearing a pendant functional group, where the nitrogen atom of the amide group is part of the polymer backbone. The pendant functional group of the functionalized amide polymer may be modified or added by post polymerization functionalization of the functionalized amide polymer. The pendant functional group of the functionalized amide polymer may include a protecting group that may be removed after polymerization. The pendant functional groups of the functionalized amide polymers may be used to modulate the physical, chemical and biological properties of the polymers.

Abstract: Methods for styling, in particular for straightening, keratin fibers, in particular human hair, in which (i) a styling agent comprising carbocisteine and/or a salt thereof is applied to the keratin fibers and left there, (ii) the fibers, after a leave-in time, —are not rinsed, —are optionally dried, (iii) the fibers are mechanically deformed from exposure to heat, significantly minimize the negative consequences of styling and reduce in particular electrostatic charging and hydrophilization of the hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral and dental care and cleaning agents comprising an aqueous dispersion of a phosphate-containing and/or phosphonate-containing polyurethane polymer and anionic surfactant(s), to tooth cleaning methods using these agents, and to the use of oral and dental care and cleaning agents comprising an aqueous dispersion of a phosphate-containing and/or phosphonate-containing polyurethane polymer and anionic surfactant(s) to reduce the restaining of teeth and/or to reduce biofilm development on dental surfaces and/or to reduce the adhesion of bacteria to dental surfaces and/or to extend the antibacterial action of antibacterial substances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pigment paste comprising at least one aqueous dispersion comprising at least one copolymer, said copolymer being preparable by (i) initially charging an aqueous dispersion of at least one polyurethane, and then (ii) polymerizing a mixture of olefinically unsaturated monomers in the presence of the polyurethane from (i), in which (a) a water-soluble initiator is used, (b) the olefinically unsaturated monomers are metered in such that a concentration of 6.0% by weight, based on the total amount of olefinically unsaturated monomers used for polymerization, in the reaction solution is not exceeded over the entire reaction time, and (c) the mixture of the olefinically unsaturated monomers comprises at least one polyolefinically unsaturated monomer, and further comprising a pigment, where the weight ratio of pigment to copolymer is at least 1.5. The invention further relates to the use of the copolymer for dispersion of pigments.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ethylene cationic polymer comprising at least one primary, secondary or tertiary protonable amine function which is at least partially neutralized by a polymer organic acid neutralizing agent which contains at least one carboxylic, sulphonic and/or phosphonic acid function. Said invention also relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising said neutralized polymer in a physiologically acceptable medium, in particular, cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable medium. A method for cosmetically treating keratinic materials, such as a body of face skin, nails, hairs, eyebrows and/or eyelashes, consisting in applying the inventive cosmetic composition to said keratinic materials is also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are inter alia novel compositions and methods having application in a variety of fields including the field of enhanced oil recovery, the cleaning industry as well as groundwater remediation. In particular, the alkoxy carboxylate compounds and mixtures thereof presented herein can be used, inter alia, for the recovery of a large range of crude oil compositions from challenging reservoirs.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition containing in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium: one or more non-silicone fatty substances, one or more surfactants, one or more vinylformamide/vinylamine copolymers, and one or more silicones. Can be used for the styling of the hair and can make possible to obtain a lasting hold of the hairstyle and also hair conditioning properties.

Abstract: A water-soluble copolymer comprising, by mass relative to the total mass of the copolymer: 5 to 45% of at least one cationic monomer whose cationicity comes exclusively from one or more quaternary ammonium functional groups; 50 to 95% of at least one monomer of formula (I); in which: R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical; Z is a divalent group —C(?O)—O—, or —C(?O)—NH—; n is an integer between 2 and 200; R2 is a hydrogen atom or a carbon-containing radical which is saturated or unsaturated, optionally aromatic, linear, branched or cyclic, comprising 1 to 30 carbon atoms, and from 0 to 4 heteroatoms chosen from the group comprising O, N and S; the copolymer having a cationic charge density of between 0.3 and 2.6 meq/g.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a transfer resistant and long wear cosmetic composition having a unique gel-like texture with good pickup, payoff, and spreadability properties, as well as a silky smooth feel containing: (a) at least one polyamine; (b) at least one oil-soluble polar modified polymer; (c) water; (d) at least one volatile solvent; (e) at least one non-volatile solvent; (f) at least one water soluble surfactant; (f) at least one colorant; and (g) at least one oil absorbing powder.

Abstract: Agent for treating fibers containing keratin, particularly human hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (a) at least one amphiphilic, cationic polymer having at least one structural unit of formulae (I) to (IV), wherein; R1 and R4 are independently hydrogen or a methyl group, X1 and X2 are independently oxygen or an NH group, A1 and A2 are independently an ethane-1,2-diyl, propane-1,3-diyl or butane-1,4-diyl group, R2, R3, R5 and R6 are independently a (C1 to C4)-alkyl group, R7 is a C8 to C30)-alkyl group and; (b) at least one film-forming cationic and/or stabilizing cationic polymer. The invention also relates to use of agents for temporarily styling hair and for haircare, particularly as an aerosol hairspray or mousse.

Abstract: A cleansing composition for cosmetic or household use may include an ampholytic polymer; a crosslinked cationic polymer; a surfactant component selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, cationic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, and zwitterionic surfactants; and an aqueous and/or organic carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed is a personal care composition comprising cooling active and copolymer comprising acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride, wherein the weight ratio of the amount of the cooling active to the amount of the copolymer is in the range from 1:5 to 100:1. The copolymer improves deposition of the cooling active during topical application of the product to skin.

Abstract: Rinse-off of the volumizing compositions, having an acidic pH, and in the form of a lotion, gel or cream are disclosed. The compositions include one or more linear hairstyling polymers which exhibit polar behavior in acidic pH, such as polyvinylpyrrolidone, together with a selected group of polycationic hairstyling polymers, such as polyquaternium-37. The compositions not only provide a strong hair volumizing effect, but that effect is durable, being retained after two or more shampooing operations of the hair. The compositions are used by applying an effective amount to wet hair, leaving the composition for at least about three minutes, and rinsing the composition out of the hair.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for imparting water repellency to the hair. The compositions generally comprise a first hydrophobic particulate material having a coefficient of dynamic friction of 0.5 or greater in combination with a second hydrophobic particulate material having a coefficient of dynamic friction less than 0.5.

Abstract: Described is a homogeneous gel composition with at least antimicrobial, antibacterial, and/or anti-viral properties comprising; a combination of a stable and homogeneous aqueous and/or polyol solution based chelated metal oxide liquid complex suspension and a gel composition free of chelated metal oxides comprising water, polyquaternium, glycerine and hyaluronic acid, wherein the homogeneous gel composition contains chelated metal oxide particles homogeneously suspended in the homogeneous gel composition such that a concentration of the chelated metal oxide particles contained within the homogeneous gel are in a concentration of at least 0.001 weight percent.

Abstract: Hair care and styling compositions that can provide shine, frizz control and temporary styling benefits. More specifically, it relates to hair treatment compositions that comprise of viscoelastic particles in an aqueous carrier or a mixture of water with organic or silicone carrier.

Abstract: A composition for enhancing fluid viscosity including a mixture of at least one cationic or cationizable polymer and at least one anionic or anionizable (hydrolysable) polymer. The composition has a zeta potential at 25° C. in the range of 0.5 to 100 mV or ?0.5 to ?100 mV, typically 1 to 60 mV or ?1 to ?60 mV, or is a precursor convertible at a temperature of 100 to 250° C. to the composition having a zeta potential at 25° C. of 0.5 to 100 mV or ?0.5 to ?100 mV, typically 1 to 60 mV or ?1 to ?60 mV. Typically the compositions exhibit salt tolerance and interaction of both polymers at very high temperatures (>300° F.) such that the system exhibits an increase of viscosity at extreme temperatures. The compositions are useful for hydraulic fracturing, enhanced oil recovery, subterranean acidization, personal care as well as home and industrial cleaners.

Abstract: Personal care products exhibiting superior conditioning and/or color fastness can be obtained by use of mixtures of certain phosphate esters and polyquats.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel optionally quaternized or protonated condensation polymers having at least one heterocyclic end-group connected to the polymer backbone through a unit derived from an alkylamide, the connection comprising an optionally substituted ethylene group and to the use thereof in body care products and household products.

Abstract: Disclosed herein a cosmetic composition for treating keratin fibers, for instance, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one cationic poly(vinyllactam) polymer, at least one fatty alcohol, and at least one polyol with a molecular weight of greater than 80.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer ic thickener compositions comprising at least one water-swellable crosslinked copolymer, a process for preparing such compositions and their use as a thickener, e.g., in cosmetic, dermatologic, pharmaceutical or veterinary formulations. The water-swellable crosslinked copolymer according to the present invention is prepared from a mixture comprising (a) acrylamide, (b) an acrylamidoalkylsulfonic acid and/or a salt thereof and (c) an amine-based polyfunctional crosslinking agent comprising at least three allylic functions.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex polyurethane polymers, wherein at least one latex polyurethane polymer is a film-forming polymer, and at least one component chosen from thickening agents. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex polyurethane polymers, wherein at least one latex polyurethane polymer is a film-forming polymer, and at least one component chosen from coalescing agents and plasticizers. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: Agents for treating keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, are provided. The agents comprise, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, (a) at least one amphiphilic cationic polymer comprising respectively at least one structural unit of the formulae (I) to (IV), as provided herein, and (b) at least one copolymer comprising at least one structural unit of formula (A1) and at least one structural unit of formula (A2), as provided herein, the use of said agent for temporarily styling hair and for hair care, in particular as an aerosol hairspray or an aerosol hair mousse.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex polyurethane polymers, wherein at least one latex polyurethane polymer is a film-forming polymer. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to hair care compositions comprising an effective amount of a condensation polymer having at least one, optionally quarternized or protonated, dialkylamide end-group connected through the polymer backbone to a unit derived from an alkylamide, the connection comprising at least one ester linkage.

Abstract: A shampoo composition with improved in use hair feel, comprising associative thickeners and liquid crystals formed from anionic surfactants and polyDADMAC and wherein the liquid crystals have a particle size greater than about 1 micrometer.

Abstract: Provided is a method for increasing hair shaft diameter, the method including applying a hair care composition to a region of the hair, wherein the hair care composition includes from about 0.01% to about 10% of hops, wherein the hops is first extracted in glycerin; and from about 0.1% to about 10% of a rheology modifier.

Abstract: Provided is a method for increasing hair shaft diameter, the method including applying a hair care composition to a region of the hair, wherein the hair care composition includes from about 0.01% to about 5% of chlorinated resorcinol; and from about 0.1% to about 10% of a rheology modifier.

Abstract: Provided is a method for increasing hair shaft diameter, the method including applying a hair care composition to a region of the hair, wherein the hair care composition includes from about 1.5% to about 3% resorcinol and from about 0.1% to about 10% of a rheology modifier.

Abstract: Provided is a method for increasing hair shaft diameter, the method including applying a hair care composition to a region of the hair, wherein the hair care composition includes from about 0.05% to about 0.5% resorcinol and from about 1% to about 1.7% of a rheology modifier.

Abstract: A method for cleaning, benefiting, or deodorizing skin or hair utilizing a body wash, skin cleaner, soap, shampoo or deodorizer formulation containing a controlled release skin benefit or deodorizing salt, a hydrophilic moisturizing polymer and surfactants is described. The method imparts benefits or deodorizing agents to the skin or hair and maintains effective levels for an extended period.