Abstract: The invention relates to a fragrance composition for use in cosmetic, toiletry, personal care and cleansing, household cleaning and laundry products which comprises two to ten well characterized fragrance materials having a cosmetic function, of which at least two are selected from: allyl caproate, benzyl acetate, benzaldehyde, dihydroisojasmonate, ethyl phenethylacetal, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl methyl phenyl glycidate, ethyl vanillin, 2-heptylcyclopentanone, geranyl acetate, heliotropine, cis-hex-3-en-1-ol, ethylene brassylate, nonalactone gamma, camphylcyclohexanol, undecalactone gamma, 2-t-butylcyclohexylacetate, pentyl salicylate, 2-phenylethanol, hinokitiol and 2-phenylethyl acetate, and comprises at least 20% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: An oil containing starch granule is provided comprising: (a) a starch to form an effective matrix for said granule; (b) a perfume oil comprising ingredients having a calculated Clog P of at least 3; and (c) an effective amount of an organic compound as herein described for inhibiting the migration of said oil to the surface of said starch granule.

Abstract: A substrate care product, such as a fabric conditioner, that provides to the substrate a primary benefit (such as fabric conditioning) and at least one secondary benefit thereto (such as fragrance), the secondary benefit being provided by at least one encapsulated volatile substance that is encapsulated in a capsule having a hydrogel shell and an oily core, the volatile substance having been loaded to blank capsules in the presence of water. The product is storage-stable, and the secondary benefit especially long-lasting.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of enhancing an organoleptic property of a composition by solubilizing the organoleptic additive in the composition using one or more solubilizing agent. An exemplary solubilizing agent has the general formula: wherein a, b and c are integers independently selected from 0 and 1. Z is a member selected from a sterol, a tocopherol, a ubiquinol and derivatives or homologues thereof. Y1 and Y2 are hydrophilic moieties, which are members independently selected from polyethers, polyalcohols and derivatives thereof, and L1 and L2 are linker moieties independently selected from substituted or unsubstituted alkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions, methods, systems and kits for the controlled delivery of an active agent within a polymeric network upon the binding of a molecule that decreases the structural integrity of the polymeric network at one or more micro- or nanovacuoles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making starch encapsulated ingredients where a mixture of starch, water, acid and ingredient for encapsulation is prepared. The mixture is atomised and dried to provide encapsulates that can retain high levels of encapsulated ingredient. When the encapsulated ingredient comprises oil, the invention reduces the levels of free oil on the outside of the encapsulates and surprisingly reduces explosivity of fines produced during the manufacturing process. The preferred acid is citric acid.

Abstract: A particle containing a carbonate, a sulfate, a perfume, and a layered silicate, the particle having a weight ratio of layered silicate to carbonate and sulfate combined of ?1:2. The particles, having a desirable fragrance profile, are useful in detergents, fabric softeners, and textile treatments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a perfuming ingredient for body-care, detergents or softeners type consumer products that is made of microcapsules having a mean diameter of >1 to 500 ?m with a guanidine-based polyurea or polyurea/polyurethane wall that contain a perfume and to the products that contain such perfuming ingredients and microspheres.

Abstract: Conventional perfumed consumer products are characterized by a uniform odor throughout the entire product. Consumer products are described that comprise at least two differently smelling perfume oils which are not evenly distributed in the product in proportion to one another. This allows the consumer to produce, using one and the same product, a variety of odors during applications and overcome the monotony of the olfactory experience associated with conventional perfumed consumer products.

Abstract: Objectionable odors from agrichemicals can be masked by adding one or more terpene or their oxygenated derivatives to the formulation before, during, or after application. A particularly preferred formulation is a granulated insecticide that includes an insecticidal amount of a phosphoroamido(di)thioate in solid form, a polymeric binder, a small amount of an anticking aid, and a masking agent containing an essential oil that is either mixed throughout the granule or sprayed onto its surface. The essential oil masks objectionable odors from the active ingredient without adversely affecting the storage stability or efficacy of the active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fragrance composition to be incorporated into the core of a core shell capsule comprising: I) 60-100% by weight of at least 5 fragrance compounds, 20-100% by weight of said fragrance compounds comprising at least 3 bulky molecules having a molecular weight of less than 325 atomic mass units, conforming to the following structures: a) molecules containing more than one ring, each ring having between 3 and 8 atoms of any of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur in any ring and atoms being shared by any of the rings; b) molecules having at least two rings, each ring having between 3 and 8 atoms of any of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur in which any rings share a common atom; c) molecules having at least two rings, each ring having between 3 and 8 atoms of any carbon, oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur in which any two rings share at least two adjacent common atoms; d) molecules containing a single alicyclic ring which contains at least 5 atoms, but no more than 8 atoms, of any of ca

Abstract: The present invention provides an emulsion comprising an organic discontinuous phase which is distributed throughout a continuous aqueous phase, wherein the organic phase comprises, a) an organic solvent which is a liquid at 25° C. and/or, b) an organic phase stabilising material that comprises hydrophobic moieties and is a material which is more soluble in the organic phase than the aqueous phase, and the emulsion further comprises an encapsulated fragrance, said fragrance is encapsulated in microparticles. The present invention also relates to personal care compositions comprising emulsions containing encapsulated fragrances for improved fragrance delivery. The present invention also relates a method of use that comprises application of an effective amount of a liquid or solid personal care composition comprising an emulsion that contains a fragrance encapsulated in microparticles to at least one part of the body.

Abstract: Bathing tablets having multiple layers to create different phases in the user experience. As a layer melts away in the shower or bath tub, a new layer having at least one different property lets the user know that a change in the bathing tablet has occurred. Different properties include visual, aromatherapy, effervescent, and exothermic.

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, compositions for cleaning, fabric care, or coating onto various substrates, textiles or surfaces, such particles increase the efficiency of benefit agent delivery, thereby 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: Articles and method for utilization of aromatherapeutic agents in both entertainment and therapeutic situations or a combination thereof, the invention contemplates the disposition of aromatherapeutic agents on or in substrates of varying description such that pressure applied to such substrates causes release of the aromatherapeutic agents to thereby cause aromas from said aromatherapeutic agents to be sensed at least by a user of the articles. Aromatherapeutic agents can be encapsulated and caused to adhere to a substrate having low-tack adhesive on at least portions thereof such that the substrate can be removable and replaceably attached to an object intended to be struck or peeled by a user to release the encapsulated aromatherapeutic agent. Aromatherapteutic agents carried by an appropriate carrier can be placed in or on a projectile to be thrown against an object causing release for an intended affect.

Abstract: Compositions are provided that contain fragrance compounds and fragrance fixatives selected from C4-C8 alkyl terephthalates. Scented compositions and scented articles containing such compositions are also provided. Also disclosed are methods for imparting a fragrance to a location and methods for formulating the compositions of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a controlled release system that can be incorporated in cosmetic, personal care, and household products to effectively encapsulate wide range of active ingredients and sensory markers and release them in response to moisture or over an extended period of time. The controlled release system of the present invention consists of oil absorbing polymer nanospheres coated with water sensitive surface active polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal treatment compositions, which contain encapsulated perfume compositions, which release a burst of fragrance a period of time after initial topical application. According to the present invention, the burst of fragrance is released with the application of mechanical pressure on the encapsulated perfume composition. Further, the present invention relates to hair and skin compositions, which release a burst of fragrance a period of time after initial topical application by rubbing the skin or brushing the hair.

Abstract: A polymeric encapsulated fragrance is disclosed which is suitable for use in personal care and cleaning products. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the fragrance is encapsulated by a first polymer material to form a fragrance encapsulated polymer, the polymer encapsulated shell is then coated with a cationic polymer, preferably a cationic starch and guar.

Abstract: Methods of forming clear fragrances and formulations are described herein. The method includes providing a commercial fragrance formulation including a first concentration of a fragrance component and a second concentration of a nonessential component. The method further includes identifying the nonessential component, wherein the nonessential component includes an alcohol, an ester, a hydrocarbon, an aldehyde, a resin, other crystalline aroma chemicals, a first essential oil or combinations thereof, determining the second concentration and removing at least a portion of the nonessential component from the commercial fragrance formulation to form a first formulation, wherein the portion of the nonessential component is from about 5 wt. % to about 95 wt. % of the commercial fragrance formulation.

Abstract: A perfume encapsulate comprises an aminoplast capsule, the capsule shell comprising urea-formaldehyde or melamine-formaldehyde polymer and a second polymer comprising a polymer or copolymer of one or more anhydrides, preferably ethylene/maleic anhydride copolymer. The second polymer improves the stability of the capsules with respect to surfactant, thus improving perfume retention properties and enabling use of the capsules in aqueous surfactant-containing products in a way that has not hitherto been possible.

Abstract: Reaction mixtures that include exothermic generating particles having a water soluble coating encasing a portion of the particles, a volatile component and, optionally an aqueous solution, and a buffer. The reaction mixtures are especially suited to generate heat in a controllable manner. In one such controlled reaction, the reaction components are mixed together and the mixture increases in temperature to a Set Temperature within a predetermined time, and the mixture remains at the Set Temperature for a longer period of time. In this manner, volatile components can be controllably released to the surrounding environment. The volatile components can be, for example, a perfume, a fragrance, an insect repellent, a fumigant, a disinfectant, a bactericide, an insecticide, a pesticide, a germicide, an acaricide, a sterilizer, a deodorizer, a fogging agent and mixtures of these. Apparatuses and methods that use these reaction mixtures are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved controlled delivery system that can be incorporated in soap bars to enhance deposition of active ingredients and sensory markers onto skin. The carrier system also provides controlled release or prolonged release of these actives from the skin over an extended period of time. The controlled delivery system of the present invention comprises substantially free-flowing, powder formed of solid hydrophobic, positively charged, nanospheres of encapsulated active ingredients, that are encapsulated in moisture sensitive microspheres. The high cationic charge density of the nanosphere improves deposition of active ingredients onto skin.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for improving release, on a surface, of a fragrance from an entrapment structure of at least one fragrance oil and at least one entrapment material. The method destabilizes the entrapment structure by providing at least one trigger molecule which preferentially associates with the entrapment material; and/or at least one release agent which at least partially disrupts the entrapment structure. The invention also provides a composition for improving release of a fragrance from a surface. The composition comprises at least one fragrance oil; at least one entrapment material, the at least one fragrance oil and the at least one entrapment material being capable, in use, of forming an entrapment structure on the surface.

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: Perfuming or flavoring microcapsules that include a fireproofing agent in addition to a perfuming or flavoring ingredient and a carrier material, so that the microcapsules can reduce the occurrence or an explosion of reduced violence when suspended in hot air during their preparation. Also, methods of making these microcapsules and their use in perfumed, food, beverage or pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: A polymeric encapsulated fragrance is disclosed which is suitable for use in personal care and cleaning products. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the fragrance is encapsulated by a first polymer material to form a fragrance encapsulated polymer, the polymer encapsulated shell is then coated with a mixture of cationic polymers, in a preferred embodiment the coating polymers are a reaction product of polyamines and (chloromethyl) oxirane or (bromomethyl) oxirane.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for stabilization of a fragrance ingredient in a salt mixture, comprising the steps of encapsulating the fragrance ingredient in a first encapsulating material, which is water soluble and insoluble in a volatile organic solvent, to form a first encapsulated material; encapsulating a salt in a second encapsulating material which is dissolved in a volatile organic solvent to form a second encapsulated material, and then partially drying the second encapsulated material; mixing the first encapsulated material with the second encapsulated material before the volatile, organic solvent completely evaporates from the second encapsulated material; and removing remaining volatile organic solvent to form a free flowing salt and fragrance containing powder.

Abstract: Compositions, articles and methods are provided for supplying fabric care benefits to clothing or fabrics in an automated washing machine and by manual washing. The fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% detergent surfactants, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. Similarly, the fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% fabric softener actives, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. The laundry articles can take a variety of forms in a variety of physical states all of which will rapidly dispense a unitized amount of one or more selected fabric care agents to a wash and/or rinse bath solution during the laundering process under a variety of conditions. The invention also pertains to laundry kits that contain a variety of such articles and instructions concerning their use.

Abstract: Non-aqueous based fragrance compositions containing a siloxane material are disclosed. The fragrance compositions are suitable for many applications including cosmetics, laundry care and personal care items. The fragrance compositions can also be used in air fresheners, particularly those air fresheners that contain heating elements.

Abstract: Described are bicyclic lactones, both fused ring lactones defined according to the generic structure: and spiro lactones defined according to the generic structure: uses thereof in augmenting, enhancing or imparting aromas in or to perfume compositions, perfumed articles, colognes and perfumed polymers; processes for preparing such bicyclic lactones and intermediates therefor. In the structure: Z is one of the moieties: one of R1 or R3 is methyl and the other is hydrogen; and R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 hydrogen or nonadjacent C1–C3 alkyl.

Abstract: Compositions, articles and methods are provided for supplying fabric care benefits to clothing or fabrics in an automated washing machine and by manual washing. The fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% detergent surfactants, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. Similarly, the fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% fabric softener actives, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. The laundry articles can take a variety of forms in a variety of physical states all of which will rapidly dispense a unitized amount of one or more selected fabric care agents to a wash and/or rinse bath solution during the laundering process under a variety of conditions. The invention also pertains to laundry kits that contain a variety of such articles and instructions concerning their use.

Abstract: A method for bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal and insecticidal treatment of ambient air includes circulating air through a permeable container having at least a treating agent therein. The treating agent is used as bactericide, fungicide, virucide and insecticide additionally to mechanical air filtering, and is distributed uniformly inside the container so as to prevent micro-organisms from developing on the container itself. The method may be applied to caloric-exchanging and air-recycling installations and appliances, and to coating elements of building surfaces.

Abstract: A composition for disinfecting contaminated drinking water. The composition can include a disinfecting agent for disinfecting or sanitizing the water and a masking agent for masking or minimizing undesired characteristics of the disinfecting agent, such as taste and odor. The disinfecting agent can be a halogen-based disinfecting agent, such as a chlorine-based disinfecting agent. The masking agent can be a chlorine-compatible masking agent or flavorant, such as a citrus fruit derived flavor. The composition can also include a substrate. The substrate can be a clay, zeolite, water-soluble carrier, water-insoluble carrier, or mixtures thereof. The flavorant can be loaded onto the substrate. The composition can include other components, such as a primary coagulant, a coagulant aid, a bridging flocculant, a polymeric material, an alkali agent, an autocatalytic oxidant, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention concerns a gel composition capable of bringing a benefit or effect by diffusing into its surrounding environment an active volatile. The compositions according to the invention include a water based medium, comprising an active volatile, a super-absorbent polyacrylate based polymer and a polymeric cross-linking agent having a high molecular weight and being able to be polarized with positive charges. The invention also concerns the consumer article containing, or associated with, the composition, in particular a device intended to diffuse a volatile liquid, more specifically an air-freshener.

Abstract: A polymeric encapsulated fragrance is disclosed which is suitable for use in personal care and cleaning products. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the fragrance is encapsulated by a first polymer material to form a fragrance encapsulated polymer, the polymer encapsulated shell is then coated with a mixture of cationic polymers, in a preferred embodiment the coating polymers are a reaction product of polyamines and (chloromethyl) oxirane or (bromomethyl) oxirane.

Abstract: A polymeric encapsulated fragrance is disclosed which is suitable for use in personal care and cleaning products. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the fragrance is encapsulated by a first polymer material to form a fragrance encapsulated polymer, the polymer encapsulated shell is then coated with a mixture of cationic polymers, in a preferred embodiment the coating polymers are a reaction product of polyamines (including 1H-imidazole) and (chloromethyl) oxirane or (bromomethyl) oxirane.

Abstract: A polymeric encapsulated fragrance is disclosed which is suitable for use in personal care and cleaning products. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the fragrance is encapsulated by a first polymer material to form a fragrance encapsulated polymer, the polymer encapsulated shell is then coated with a cationic polymer, preferably a cationic starch and guar.

Abstract: Described is a process for imparting a fragrance to, and/or eliminating a malodour from solid or semi-solid surfaces through the use of polymeric particles. The polymeric particles have infrastructures composed of ethylene-vinyl copolymers, polymethyl methacrylate, polystyrene and/or ethylcellulose. Also described are aqueous treatment compositions for use in such processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel controlled release carrier system for pH or salt triggered release and targeted delivery of fragrances and other active ingredients onto fabric, hair, skin, and other biological surfaces and which provides prolonged release of fragrances and other active ingredients over an extended period of time, or yields a high impact fragrance “burst” upon treating the target surface with heat (blow drying the hair, ironing the fabric). The controlled delivery system of the present invention is substantially a free-flowing powder formed of solid hydrophobic nano-spheres comprising the fragrance and other active ingredients that are encapsulated in a pH or salt sensitive micro-spheres. Also described are processes for preparing such compositions and processes for using same.

Abstract: Compositions and personal care articles are described comprising a complexed perfume and a coating material which acts to retain the perfume in the complexed state and to keep out other competing materials.

Abstract: There is provided a process for producing amine reaction product, in particular suitable for industrial process, whereby high yields of the amine reaction product is obtained. This is achieved by having a selected temperature range upon the contacting of the amine containing compound with the active aldehyde and/or ketone.

Abstract: Particles suitable for inclusion in a dry product or article, typically a laundry powder, comprise a core of swellable material, e.g. an organic polymer, containing perfume absorbed therein, the core being coated with water-soluble encapsulating material impervious to the perfume. The coating of the particles acts to prevent premature evaporation or dissipation from the particles of the loaded perfume until the coating is dissolved on contact with water in use.

Abstract: A detergent composition that includes a fragment reaction product, having a Dry Surface Odor Index of more than 5, is disclosed. Such fragment reaction product can be produced by reacting a primary amine compound and a perfume component selected from the group consisting of C6-C14 aliphatic aldehydes, C6-C14 acylic terpene aldehydes and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a perfume composition for delivery of high impact accord perfume ingredients, encapsulated embodiments of such compositions and their use in laundry and cleaning applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides solid complexes of urea and flavor and fragrance chemicals as well as methods of providing the complexes. The complexes are advantageously incorporated in powdered detergent and bleach products. The urea complexes protect the flavor or fragrance molecules from chemical reaction with other elements of the products. When added to water the urea complex is quickly removed from the flavor or fragrance molecule thereby delivering the material at the desired time.

Abstract: The present invention provides a VOC-free crystal-clear oil-in-water microemulsion containing up to 30% w/w of an oil, a surfactant svstemn containing a majority of ionic surfactants and a minority of non-ionic surfactants, a w/w oil/surfactant system ratio above 1, up to 10% w/w of a solubilizing-aid ingredient, and at least 60% of water. The present invention concerns also the articles associated with these microemulsions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to particles that may be used to deliver materials, including but not limited to, laundry additives such as perfume materials; and detergent composition that contain such particles.

Abstract: A method of making a fragrance delivery system comprising forming fused microspheres and incorparting a fragrance therein. The method relates to the mixing together of two separate factions comprising a silicate part and a modifier part, drying the mixture, heating the mixture to form an agglomeration, removing any free-flowing spheres from the agglomeration, soaking the agglomeration in fragrances or essential oils, and then drying the agglomeration.

Abstract: A polymeric encapsulated fragrance is disclosed which is suitable for use in personal care and cleaning products. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the fragrance is encapsulated by a first polymer material to form a fragrance encapsulated polymer, the polymer encapsulated shell is then coated with a mixture of cationic polymers, in a preferred embodiment the coating polymers are a reaction product of polyamines (including 1H-imidazole) and (chloromethyl) oxirane or (bromomethyl) oxirane.