Abstract: A process for making aggregate granules comprising encapsulates or microcapsules of liquid benefit agent, preferably perfume, the process comprising the steps of: a) providing a powdered and/or granulated laundry composition comprising detergent particles selected from surfactants, fabric softeners and/or detergency builders; b) preparing a slurry comprising water, optional soluble materials, and encapsulates of liquid benefit agent; c) spraying the slurry prepared in step b) onto the laundry composition provided in step a) using a high rate of spray to create droplets larger than 70 micron in order to form aggregate granules of liquid benefit agent encapsulates anchored to detergent particles. Also, to particulate detergent compositions including the aggregate granules obtainable by the process and use of the compositions in laundry processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry machine. The laundry machine includes a drum rotatably mounted in a cabinet, a hot air heater to heat air and supply hot air into the drum, a steam generator to supply steam into the drum, a water supply source detachably mounted in the cabinet to supply water into the steam generator, and a water leakage preventing unit to prevent water leakage when the water supply source is detachably mounted.

Abstract: A treated oxidizing agent is provided according to the invention. The treated oxidizing agent includes an oxidizing agent that is solid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, and a chemical barrier composition provided on the oxidizing agent. The chemical barrier composition includes a hydrocarbon component having about 10 to about 85 carbon atoms, and wherein the chemical barrier composition is provided as a liquid at 25° C. A solid detergent composition is provided including the treated oxidizing agent. Methods for manufacturing are provided.

Abstract: Water-soluble detergents and enzymes are used for mechanically cleaning textiles or crockery. According to the invention, enzymes with a catalytic effect on typical stains are added to the washing or cleaning process, only for as long as their catalytic effect is desired. This avoids superfluous removal of the enzymes that have been used in a washing or cleaning process.

Abstract: The present application relates to perfume compositions, delivery systems comprising such perfumes products comprising such perfumes and/or delivery systems, and processes for making and using same. Such perfumes and delivery systems provide improved perfume performance under high soil conditions and in cold water washing and a shell that at least partially surrounds said core.

Abstract: Microcapsule for use in a liquid detergent composition, the microcapsule having a core and a polymeric polyanion-polycation complex shell wherein the polyanion component is capable of gelling in the presence of calcium and has a storage modulus when gelled with 0.05 moles/litre of calcium of less than about 150 Pa at an angular frequency of about 0.5 rad/s and a polyanion concentration of about 3.8% by weight at 25° C. The invention also relates to a process for making the microcapsules, liquid detergents comprising the microcapsules and cleaning methods using the liquid detergents.

Abstract: A coated granule including a core. The core includes a uniform mixture of a detergent enzyme having an alkaline pH activity optimum, and an acidic buffer component. The acidic buffer component has a pH of 1 to below 7 when measured as a 10% aqueous solution with a pKa in the range of 4 to 9.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an enzyme composition comprising enzyme containing polymer particles, which is useful for detergent compositions, in particular for liquid detergent compositions. In these enzyme containing particles, the particles comprise i) at least one enzyme, and ii) at least one polymer P, which is selected from homo- and copolymers having a backbone, wherein the C—C-backbone carries carboxylgroups, which may be present in the acidic form or in the neutralized form, and wherein the C—C-backbone comprises hydrophobic repeating units.

Abstract: A microcapsule which is able to stably retain a benefit agent such as a volatile substance for an extended period, and which is also suitable for encapsulating fragrances and the like. Such capsule encapsulates a mixture comprising a volatile substance, and an additive that has a higher melting point than the volatile substance and is able to undergo mutual dissolution with the volatile substance, wherein the mixture exhibits a melting point range, and a portion of, or all of, that melting point range falls within a range from ?20 to 60° C. The present invention also relates to consumer products including cleaning and/or treatment compositions comprising such microcapsules, and processes of making and using same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to particles, compositions comprising said particles, and processes for making and using the aforementioned particles and compositions. When employed in compositions or alone such particles provide controlled dosing and improved performance without the negatives that are associated with fluid products.

Abstract: The present application relates to high efficiency particles and compositions, such as consumer products, comprising such high efficiency particles as well as processes for making and using such high efficiency particles and compositions comprising such high efficiency particles. Such high efficiency particles and compositions provide enhanced benefit agent delivery to a situs that is treated with such high efficiency particles and compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benefit agent containing delivery particles, compositions comprising said particles, and processes for making and using the aforementioned particles and compositions. When employed in compositions, for example, personal care, cleaning or fabric care compositions, such particles increase the efficiency of benefit agent delivery, there by allowing reduced amounts of benefit agents to be employed. In addition to allowing the amount of benefit agent to be reduced, such particles allow a broad range of benefit agents to be employed.

Abstract: The present application relates to benefit agent delivery compositions comprising a material selected from the group consisting of agglomerates comprising chelant and an encapsulated benefit agent; agglomerates comprising an encapsulated benefit agent having a shell comprising chelant; agglomerates comprising an encapsulated benefit agent having a core comprising chelant and combinations thereof, and processes for making and using such benefit agent delivery compositions.

Abstract: The present application relates to high efficiency particles and compositions, such as consumer products, comprising such high efficiency particles as well as processes for making and using such high efficiency particles and compositions comprising such high efficiency particles. Such high efficiency particles and compositions provide enhanced benefit agent delivery to a situs that is treated with such high efficiency particles and compositions.

Abstract: Laundry-detergent and cleaning-product additives in particle form, comprising a water-soluble or water-dispersible carrier and active ingredient microcapsules. These particles allow a user to obtain particular advantages with respect to fragrancing and care of the articles treated in conventional laundering and cleaning operations, such as, in particular, in automatic laundering of fabrics.

Abstract: This invention provides a triggered response composition in the form of a barrier material and a delivery device that includes one or more polyelectrolytes in contact with an aqueous system that is stable and insoluble in an aqueous system and that exhibits one or more chemical/physical responses in the aqueous system, wherein the chemical/physical response of the composition is triggered upon one or more changes in ionic strength of the aqueous system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benefit agent containing delivery particles, compositions comprising said particles, and processes for making and using the aforementioned particles and compositions. When employed in compositions, for example, cleaning or fabric care compositions, such particles increase the efficiency of benefit agent delivery, there by allowing reduced amounts of benefit agents to be employed. In addition to allowing the amount of benefit agent to be reduced, such particles allow a broad range of benefit agents to be employed.

Abstract: A microcapsule which is able to stably retain a benefit agent such as a volatile substance for an extended period, and which is also suitable for encapsulating fragrances and the like. Such capsule encapsulates a mixture comprising a volatile substance, and an additive that has a higher melting point than the volatile substance and is able to undergo mutual dissolution with the volatile substance, wherein the mixture exhibits a melting point range, and a portion of, or all of, that melting point range falls within a range from ?20 to 60° C. The present invention also relates to consumer products including cleaning and/or treatment compositions comprising such microcapsules, and processes of making and using same.

Abstract: This invention relates to non-bleeding and quick color releasing colored speckles for use in granular laundry detergents and other consumer products. The speckles are comprised of a porous carrier, a releasing agent, and a coloring agent.

Abstract: Microcapsules for use in liquid detergents having a core and a polyelectrolyte complex shell in the form of a semipermeable membrane comprising a particulate permeability-regulator. The invention also relates to a process for making the microcapsules and liquid detergents comprising said microcapsules.

Abstract: The invention relates to encapsulated bleaching agent particles. Said particles consist of a core that contains a bleaching-agent active ingredient and a coating of water-soluble material that at least partially surrounds said core, the core containing peroxocarboxylic acid and the coating material containing polyvinyl alcohol. The particles can be produced by introducing a particulate peroxocarboxylic acid into a fluidized bed, by spraying an aqueous solution containing polyvinyl alcohol onto said bed and by subsequent drying or spray drying.

Abstract: A shelf-stable liquid agent or detergent containing a bleaching agent in the form of a finely particulate bleaching agent encapsulated in a crosslinkable polymer matrix.

Abstract: A solid laundry detergent composition having: (a) detersive surfactant; and (b) from 0.05 wt % to 20 wt % carboxymethyl cellulose particle, wherein the carboxymethyl cellulose particle: (i) from 70 wt % to 98 wt % carboxymethyl cellulose having an average degree of carboxymethyl substitution of from 0.6 to 0.9; (ii) from 2 wt % to 12 wt % water; (iii) optionally from 0 wt % to 4 wt % sodium glycolate; and (iv) optionally from 0 wt % to 4 wt % sodium chloride.

Abstract: Detergents and cleaning agents containing porous polyamide particles that allow larger amounts of liquids such as scented oil to be absorbed such that liquid active substances can easily be incorporated into corresponding detergents and cleaning agents. The porous polyamide particles allow the incorporated liquids to be released in a delayed manner.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to benefit agent delivery particles containing at least one benefit agent and at least one cellulosic polymer. The disclosure further relates to fabric care compositions containing benefit agent delivery particles and processes for making and using such compositions. The disclosure further relates to methods of imparting a benefit delivery capability to a fabric care composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymers whose water solubility may be triggered by changes in pH, salt concentration, concentration of surfactant or a combination of both. The polymer is a copolymer or terpolymer containing from 2 to 60 mole percent of an amine functionality that has been neutralized with a fixed acid. Specifically films formed from these polymers will be insoluble at a higher pH, but will become soluble at a lower pH. The polymers are also insoluble at a higher salt concentration, but become soluble at a lower salt concentration. The polymers can be used to coat or encapsulate active ingredients, that are released based on changes in the environment, such as in the rinse cycle of a dishwasher or laundry washing machine.

Abstract: A particle (preferably a core-shell encapsulate) comprising a benefit agent (preferably a perfume), said particle being bound to a non-cationic deposition aid which is substantive to polyester, wherein the non-cationic deposition aid is a polymer derivable from dicarboxylic acids and polyols. Preferably the polymer comprises units derived from (poly)ethylene glycol and terephthalate, most preferably selected from the group comprising PET/POET, PEG/POET, PET/PEG and phthalate/glycerol/ethylene glycol polymers. The invention also provides a method for producing improved benefit agent particles which comprises the step of covalently linking or co-polymerising a deposition aid which is substantive to polyester to a particle comprises the benefit agent.

Abstract: An article comprising: a functionalized substrate comprising: a composition susceptible to aqueous attack, comprising a water-soluble material, a partially water soluble material, a water-dispersible materials, a water-disintegrating materials, and mixtures thereof; a plurality of microcapsules encapsulating a perfume, wherein said plurality of microcapsules is incorporated with said functionalized substrate; and a total perfume loading level of from about 1% to about 95% by weight of said functionalized substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microcapsules, microcapsule preparations, and detergents and cleaners comprising these, where the microcapsules comprise, in their core, one or more scents or fragrance(s) whose release behavior from the core of the microcapsules is considerably slowed through the use of more than one crosslinker.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-surfactant active containing delivery particles, cleaning compositions comprising said particles, and processes for making and using the aforementioned particles and cleaning compositions. When employed in cleaning compositions, such particles provide more uniform active delivery. Thus, resulting in improved cleaning performance without the increased cleaning negatives that may be associated with higher levels of certain active levels.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved powder cleaning compositions and methods for cleaning textile substrates, especially carpet and upholstery fabrics. More particularly, this invention relates to powder cleaning compositions that contain absorbent particulate materials in a flowable form, which dries to a soil ladened powder, that can be removed by vacuum, brushing, and/or laundering methods. The improvement lies in the ability of the composition to remain a flowable powder, while containing a higher water content than previous-powder cleaning compositions. The composition comprises an absorbent particulate material, a super absorbent polymer, and other ingredients.

Abstract: The polymeric nanoparticles including olfactive components have a glass temperature of >50° C. They are obtainable by continuously adding a monomer component and an olfactive component to an aqueous solution. The aqueous solution comprises a first initiator and an emulsifier. The added components are distributed in the aqueous solution to obtain reaction mixture while the polymerization of the monomer component is started at the first temperature. The liquid monomer component and the olfactive component are added continuously while a second initiator is added dropwise to the reaction mixture and the first temperature is maintained. After terminating the addition of liquid monomer component and the olfactive component the temperature of the reaction mixture is increased to a second temperature and a third initiator is added dropwise.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a particulate textile treatment composition comprising silicone, clay and anionic surfactant, wherein the composition comprises at least three particulate components: wherein the first particulate component comprises silicone, clay and a first anionic surfactant; wherein the second particulate component comprises a second anionic surfactant; and wherein the third particulate component comprises a third anionic surfactant; wherein the concentration of the second anionic surfactant in the second particulate component is greater than the concentration of the third anionic surfactant in the third particulate component.

Abstract: A particulate detergent composition or component therefor which comprises a bi- or tri-valent carboxylic acid salt, preferably magnesium stearate, which, without the carboxylic acid salt being present, has a hygroscopicity value of greater than 25%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-surfactant active containing delivery particles, cleaning compositions comprising said particles, and processes for making and using the aforementioned particles and cleaning compositions. When employed in cleaning compositions, such particles provide more uniform active delivery. Thus, resulting in improved cleaning performance without the increased cleaning negatives that may be associated with higher levels of certain active levels.

Abstract: The present application relates to encapsulated benefit agents, compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents and processes for making and using compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents that do not require or require a reduced amount of scavenger materials. Such encapsulated benefit agents, compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents are processed such that no or lower levels of scavenger materials are required.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a particle comprising: (a) solid film-forming polymeric material; (b) liquid fabric-softening component; and (c) cationically charged polymeric material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a colored particles and to detergent compositions containing them that can be used to impart a hueing effect to fabrics contacted with these colored particles in aqueous solution. The invention enables the effective hueing while alleviating problems of staining or spotting by combining in the color particle, hueing agent, preferably pigment, binding agent and suspending agent.

Abstract: Aqueous washing and cleaning agents that contain capsules in addition to other constituents, the capsules each encompassing an active ingredient in a matrix. The introduction of a combination of aluminum silicate and silicic acid into the matrix improves the solubility characteristics of the capsules in a washing operation.

Abstract: The invention provides an encapsulate comprising a benefit agent core (preferably containing perfume), one or more inner shells (preferably of melamine urea or melamine formaldehyde) and an outer shell comprising a polymer (for example locust bean gum, tamarind xyloglucan, guar gum or mixtures thereof) which is substantive to cellulose (preferably in the form of cotton), at least one of said shells being impermeable to the benefit agent.

Abstract: A method of making a granulated composition that comprises frangible microcapsules containing at least one active ingredient, such as a fragrance, comprising the application of discrete droplets of an aqueous slurry of the microcapsules on to a non-fluidised bed of powdered material, and then drying, the powdered material having a surface tension as defined by an initial contact angle of slurry with powder of at least 40°, which contact angle does not change by more than 10% within the first 3 seconds of application of slurry to powder material. The granulates made by this method are unusually resilient and can withstand rough treatment (for example, during manufacture of products in which they are incorporated), yet can readily release their contents when required. They are also able to be electrically charged.

Abstract: Particles which comprise a specified inorganic carrier material, perfume and nonionic surfactant(s) in quantities of at least 0.1% by weight, a method for producing the particles, a detergent composition comprising the particles, and a method for washing textiles with the aid of the detergent composition.

Abstract: Compositions comprising (A) an organosilicon compound of the formula Ra(R1O)bR2cSiO(4-a-b-c)/2??(I) in which R2 independently denotes a monovalent, SiC-bonded, optionally substituted, aliphatic cyclic or aliphatic branched hydrocarbon radical having at least 3 carbon atoms, R, and R1 are hydrogen or hydrocarbon radicals, the sum a+b+c?3, the organosilicon compound has at least one unit of the formula (I) with c other than 0, and in at least 50% of all of the units of the formula (I) in the organosilicon compound the sum a+b+c is 2; at least one additive (B) selected from (B1) filler particles and/or (B2) organopolysiloxane resin(s) and optionally (C) an organosilicon compound which has units of the formula (III), R5g(R6O)hSiO(4-g-h)/2 where R5 and R6 are hydrogen or a hydrocarbon radical, g+h?3 and in at least 50% of the units (III), g+h=2, are highly effective and long lasting defoamers.

Abstract: Granulates for washing- or cleaning agents, containing (a) a sensitive washing- or cleaning agent component, (b) an adsorbent carrier material, (c) a binder that is different from (b), and (d) optional additional substances that are different from (b) and (c). The granulates display a disintegration index of at least 50 percent after 24 hours. These granulates are particularly suited for use in liquid- or gel-forming aqueous washing- or cleaning agents. Also, a procedure for the manufacture of such granulates, in regards to washing- or cleaning agents.

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition comprising a liquid matrix having dispersed therein a plurality of visibly distinct beads and wherein the visibly distinct beads comprise a hueing agent.

Abstract: A gel capsule, loaded with at least one organic percarboxylic acid is manufactured by the process comprising the steps of: (a) providing an oil having a melting point below 35° C. at atmospheric pressure and that is inert towards the organic percarboxylic acid; (b) contacting the oil with at least one stabilizer at a temperature of from 25° C. to 50° C.

Abstract: A fabric treatment composition comprising from about 0.0001% to about 0.01% by weight of a fabric substantive dye loaded onto a particle carrier having an average particle size of less than 100 ?m is disclosed. The process for making the fabric treatment composition is described. A fabric substantive dye-loaded particle carrier having an average particle size of less than 100 ?m and comprising from about 0.001% to about 1% by weight of a fabric substantive dye is described.

Abstract: The articles, compositions, and kits of the present invention are useful for conditioning fabric.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a detergent auxiliary composition comprising: (i) a liquid or liquefiable active component; and (ii) a water-insoluble solid support component and (iii) a water-soluble and/or water dispersible encapsulating material; and (iv) optionally one or more adjunct components, characterised in that the composition further comprises (v) a surface deposition enhancing cationic polymer or oligomer having cationic groups such that fewer than 50% are de-activated when a 1% by weight solution of the polymer or oligomer (prepared in deionised water and then adjusted to pH 7.0 with sodium carbonate or citric acid) is stored at 25° C.

Abstract: A particulate washing or cleaning composition containing (A) a phosphate-free water-soluble builder component and (B) alkali metal percarbonate particles having a coating containing alkali metal silicate.