Abstract: Disclosed is a composition including microcapsules, which include: a core composition including at least one hydrophobic active ingredient; and a wall partially or completely surrounding the core, wherein the wall includes at least one wall material that is a reaction product of a wall-forming reaction selected from: (A) a Type A reaction including: (i) reacting an amine moiety containing material with an epoxy and optionally an isocyanate; and (ii) reacting the isocyanate and at least one polyol; (B) a Type B reaction of a hydrolyzed protein with at least one of an epoxy and an organofunctional silane, and optionally an isocyanate; and (C) a Type C reaction of an amine moiety containing material with at least one of an epoxy and an oil soluble dialdehyde, and optionally an isocyanate. A method for preparing the composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition including controlled release particles, wherein each of the controlled release particles includes: (a) a core including at least one hydrophobic active ingredient; and (b) a wall at least partially surrounding the core and including the reaction products of: (i) an organofunctional silane; (ii) an epoxy; (iii) an amine; (iv) an isocyanate; (v) an epoxide curing agent; wherein the controlled release particles are effective to retain the at least one hydrophobic active ingredient upon exposure to water and effective to release the at least one hydrophobic active ingredient in response to friction. A method for preparing the composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition including controlled release particles, wherein each of the controlled release particles includes: (a) a core including at least one hydrophobic active ingredient; and (b) a wall at least partially surrounding the core and including the reaction products of: (i) an organofunctional silane; (ii) an epoxy; (iii) an amine; (iv) an isocyanate; (v) an epoxide curing agent; wherein the controlled release particles are effective to retain the at least one hydrophobic active ingredient upon exposure to water and effective to release the at least one hydrophobic active ingredient in response to friction. A method for preparing the composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition including controlled release particles, wherein each of the controlled release particles includes: (a) a core including at least one hydrophobic active ingredient; and (b) a wall at least partially surrounding the core and including the reaction products of: (i) an organofunctional silane; (ii) an epoxy; (iii) an amine; (iv) an isocyanate; (v) an epoxide curing agent; wherein the controlled release particles are effective to retain the at least one hydrophobic active ingredient upon exposure to water and effective to release the at least one hydrophobic active ingredient in response to friction. A method for preparing the composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: A hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a main body housing a suction motor. An air treatment member has an assembly air inlet provided at the upper end of the assembly. The assembly is removably mounted to the main body as a sealed unit.

Abstract: There is provided a head hair dyeing method using a two-part hair dye composition which contains a first part containing an alkali agent, a second part containing hydrogen peroxide and a non-aerosol type foamer container for discharging a mixture solution of the first part and the second part as foam, the composition containing a surfactant in at least one of the first part and the second part, the method including discharging the mixture solution as foam, applying the foam to the head hair, and then re-foamed on the head hair.

Abstract: A granulated colorant as a granulation product of a powdery nigrosine dye, that has a bulk density of 0.4 to 0.7 g/ml and a hardness of 1 to 20 N. A high-concentration master batch obtained by blending a granulated colorant and a thermoplastic resin, which comprises 25 to 100 parts by weight of a nigrosine dye in the granulated colorant per 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic resin. A colored composition comprising a granulated colorant or high-concentration master batch and a thermoplastic resin or thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: A soluble solid hair coloring article having zwitterionic direct dye and one or more soluble porous solids containing nonionic surfactant, cationic surfactant, or a mixture thereof, such that the one or more soluble porous solids have a density of from about 0.03 g/cm3 to about 0.15 g/cm3; and methods of applying the soluble solid hair coloring article to hair.

Abstract: A soluble solid hair coloring article having anionic direct dye and one or more soluble porous solids containing nonionic surfactant, anionic surfactant, or a mixture thereof, such that the soluble porous solid has a density of from about 0.03 g/cm3 to about 0.15 g/cm3; and methods of applying the soluble solid hair coloring article to hair.

Abstract: A soluble solid hair coloring article having cationic direct dye and one or more soluble porous solids containing nonionic surfactant, cationic surfactant, or a mixture thereof, such that the one or more soluble porous solids have a density of from about 0.03 g/cm3 to about 0.15 g/cm3; and methods of applying the soluble solid hair coloring article to hair.

Abstract: There is provided a head hair dyeing method using a two-part hair dye composition which contains a first part containing an alkali agent, a second part containing hydrogen peroxide and a non-aerosol type foamer container for discharging a mixture solution of the first part and the second part as foam, the composition containing a surfactant in at least one of the first part and the second part, the method including discharging the mixture solution as foam, applying the foam to the head hair, and then re-foamed on the head hair.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a two-part hair cosmetic for hair dyeing or bleaching which includes a first agent containing an alkaline agent and a second agent containing hydrogen peroxide and a squeeze container for discharging a mixed solution of the first agent and the second agent. The first agent or second agent contains a foaming agent. The mixed solution thereof has a viscosity (25° C.) of from 1 mPa·s to 100 mPa·s. The ratio between the total volume of the first and second agents and the inner volume of the container body is in the range of from 0.30 to 0.60.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of alkanolamines for thickening oxidative coloring compositions. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of alkanolamines for thickening ready to use oxidative coloring composition based on mixing two compositions wherein one comprises at least one oxidative dyeing precursor and the other comprises as least one oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Provided is a hair-treatment composition containing an amphoteric surfactant having a structure represented by general formula (1) below, and a sugar nonionic surfactant. In general formula (1), R1 represents an alkyl group the carbon number of which is 6 to 20; R2 represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, or a hydroxyethyl group; R3 represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, or a —CH2COOH group; and n is an integer from 1 to 3.

Abstract: The present invention concerns cosmetic compositions for coloring hair comprising at least one direct hair dye and a carrier system for the at least one direct hair dye, the use of such compositions in cosmetic formulations for coloring hair and processes for the production of the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention concerns cosmetic compositions for coloring hair comprising at least one direct hair dye and a carrier system for the at least one direct hair dye, and the use of such compositions in cosmetic formulations for coloring hair. To provide a possible way with which the permanence of the bond of direct hair dyes to the hair can be improved, with the aim of direct dyes remaining on the hair for as long as possible to deliver the desired hair color in the desired quality for as long as possible, according to the invention there are proposed compositions of the aforementioned kind in which the carrier system is vesicular and comprises vesicles which are made up from hydrophobised polysaccharides and have a particle size of between 10 and 1000 nm as well as a positive surface charge with a zeta potential in the range of between 1 and 150 mV.

Abstract: There is provided a head hair dyeing method using a two-part hair dye composition which contains: a first part containing a first part stock solution and a propellant, the first part stock solution containing an alkali agent and a surfactant; a second part containing a second part stock solution and a propellant, the second part stock solution containing hydrogen peroxide and a surfactant; and two aerosol containers for respectively discharging the first part and the second part as foam, the method including respectively discharging the first part and the second part as foam from the containers, applying the foam mixture to the head hair, and then re-foaming the mixture on the head hair.

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: Agents for coloring keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, that contain encased oxidation dye precursor products. More-uniform coloring, which is independent of which strands are wetted first or last with the coloring product, is thereby ensured. The casing of the oxidation dye precursor products is made up of an encapsulating material made of methacrylic-acid, methacrylic acid-ester, or vinyl-acetate homo- or copolymers, or shellac, as well as at least one release agent. Contact time is equalized over time and shortened overall, resulting in a reduction in hair damage due to excessively long contact times. A method for manufacturing coloring agents for keratinic fibers, containing coated particles is also provided.

Abstract: A two-part foam hair dye having a first agent containing an alkali agent, a second agent containing hydrogen peroxide, and a non-aerosol foamer container, wherein the first agent contains (A), from 0.20 to 2.00 mol/kg of (B), and 0.05 mol/kg or greater of (C1); a total concentration of (C1) and (C2) in the first agent is from 0.16 to 0.50 mol/kg: and a mixture of the first agent and the second agent has a viscosity of from 1 to 300 mPa·s; (A) a water-soluble cationic polymer, (B) an alkali metal ion, (C1) an oxidation dye having a phenolic hydroxyl group, and (C2) an anionic surfactant.

Abstract: Provided is a two-part hair dye composition, including a first part containing an alkali agent, a second part containing hydrogen peroxide, and a non-aerosol type foamer container for discharging a mixture solution of the first part and the second part as foam, in which the mixture solution contains the following components (A) and (B): (A) 0.1 to 10% by mass of a nonionic surfactant, and (B) 0.1 to 5% by mass of a cationic surfactant, and the mass ratio of the component (A) to the component (B) (content of the component (A)/content of the component (B)) is 1 to 100.

Abstract: A two-part hair dye including a first part containing an alkali agent, a second part containing hydrogen peroxide, and a non-aerosol foamer vessel to discharge in the form of foam a liquid mixture of the first part and the second part, wherein the liquid mixture contains anionic surfactant (s) selected from the following components (A): (A) a carboxylic type anionic surfactant selected from salts of a C8 to C22 fatty acid; and wherein the content of component (A) in the first part or the second part is 0.1 to 30% by mass.

Abstract: A two-part hair dye including a first part containing an alkali agent, a second part containing hydrogen peroxide, and a non-aerosol foamer vessel to discharge in the form of foam a liquid mixture of the first part and the second part, wherein at least one of the first part and the second part contains a surfactant, 90% by mass or more of the total amount of which being a nonionic surfactant component.

Abstract: A two-part hair dye composition, including a first part containing an alkali agent, a second part containing hydrogen peroxide, and a non-aerosol type foamer container for discharging a liquid mixture of the first part and the second part as a foam, wherein the liquid mixture contains the following components (A) to (D): (A) 0.1 to 5% by mass of an alkyl sulfate or polyoxyalkylene alkyl sulfate; (B) 0.1 to 10% by mass of an alkyl polyglucoside; (C) 0.01 to 3% by mass of a dimethyldiallyl ammonium chloride-acrylamide copolymer or a dimethyldiallyl ammonium chloride-acrylamide-acrylic acid copolymer; and (D) 0.01 to 0.8% by mass of a higher alcohol.

Abstract: A two-part hair dye including a first part containing an alkali agent, a second part containing hydrogen peroxide, and a non-aerosol foamer vessel to discharge in the form of foam a liquid mixture of the first part and the second part, wherein the liquid mixture contains anionic surfactant(s) selected from the following components (A1) to (A3), or the following components (A4) and (A5): (A1) a carboxylate type anionic surfactant; (A2) a sulfonate type anionic surfactant; (A3) a phosphate type anionic surfactant; (A4) an ionic surfactant; and (A5) a fatty acid alkanolamide.

Abstract: The invention herein provides for an improved fill composition for encapsulation in casing structures adapted for projectile motion and rupture upon contact with a target surface, such as paintballs. The fill composition adapted for use in an impact-rupturable capsule of the invention comprises a water soluble dye and soy oil. The invention further provides for an improved shell composition for an impact-rupturable capsule containing the fill composition.

Abstract: A near infrared dye composition includes a microcapsule that includes an inner core region and an outer shell. The inner core region includes a cross-linked polymer-near infrared dye aggregate. The outer shell includes nanoparticles.

Abstract: The dust-free coated dye-containing pellet is a granulated carrier material that is encapsulated with a dye-containing coating material. The dye-containing coating material contains a mixture of a water-soluble or water-dispersible film-former with at least one direct dye and/or at least one oxidation dye precursor. Preferred carrier materials include dextrose, oligosaccharides and cellulose compounds. The dust-free coated dye-containing pellet is preferably made by granulating the carrier material together with optional antioxidants and auxiliary agents, heating the resulting granulate at no more than 34° C., subsequently coating the granulate by spraying it with a solution or dispersion of the coating material and optionally drying as needed.

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: The present application relates to a multicomponent kit for dyeing keratin fibers which consists of (i) a dye carrier mass (A) which is free from dyes and dye precursors; (ii) a granular composition (B) which comprises at least one oxidation dye precursor and/or at least one direct dye and optionally at least one keratin-lightening or bleaching substance; and optionally (iii) a suitable oxidizing agent (C); to a method for dyeing keratin fibers and to the use of a combination of a dye-free dye carrier mass (A) and a granular dye-containing and optionally bleaching-agent-containing composition (B) and optionally an oxidizing agent (C) for the individual preparation of colorants for keratin fibers directly prior to dyeing or bleaching the keratin fibers.

Abstract: According to a first aspect of the invention, a process is provided for the preparation of amorphous particles comprising a homogeneous distribution of one or more dyes encapsulated by an amorphous, siliceous encapsulating agent, the process comprising: (a) providing a precursor of the encapsulating agent in liquid form; (b) providing the one or more dyes in liquid form; (c) mixing the liquid forms; (d) aerosolizing the mixture to form droplets comprising the one or more dyes and encapsulating agent; and (e) heating the droplets to form the particles comprising the one or more dyes encapsulated by the siliceous encapsulating agent; wherein at least one of the liquid forms provided is aqueous and the or each aqueous liquid form is acidic. According to a second aspect of the invention, encapsulated dyes made by the process of the first aspect of the invention are provided.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to dye-containing pellets obtained by (a) homogeneous mixing of a starting material containing at least one natural and/or synthetic dye with a suitable carrier material and then coating with a suitable encapsulation material or (b) coating a suitable carrier material with a mixture of at least one natural and/or synthetic dye and at least one suitable encapsulation material, to the use of said pellets for preparing colorants for keratin fibers and to the colorants based on said pellets.

Abstract: A shaped body is provided that contains from 5 weight percent to 80 weight percent of at least one disintegration auxiliary, and from 5 weight percent to 40 weight percent of at least one thickener. The shaped body is particularly useful for forming cosmetic preparations such as hair coloring preparations.

Abstract: Devices configured to permit the application of color to hair from a solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition and methods relating to use of such devices are disclosed. The device includes a support, and a solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition fixedly disposed on the support. The solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition includes a soap gelling agent such that the hair coloring composition retains its shape, and can be provided as a block having a predefined shape. These devices are not attendant with dripping as has been associated with prior art hair color applicators.

Abstract: Dual colorants are disclosed. The colorants of the present invention include at least one compound, which exhibits a first color outside an aqueous environment and a second color after placement into an aqueous environment. In some cases, the colorant includes an oil-soluble dye capable of exhibiting the first color and a water-soluble dye capable of exhibiting the second color. In certain embodiments, such colorants may be used in toilets. In these embodiments, the first color corresponds to a color associated with a fragrance, such as red for rose, while the second color corresponds to a color associated with cleanliness in a toilet, such as blue or green.

Abstract: A novel crystal form of C.I. Solvent Orange 60 gives a higher space-time yield in dye synthesis and is more easily finished.

Abstract: The invention relates to the compacted granular products of a mixture of (A) at least one water-soluble dye, (B) at least one extender, and (C) at least one compound of formula:  wherein R is a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic residue with 12 to 22 carbon atoms, R1, R2, R3 and R4 independently of one another are each hydrogen or a residue of formula—(OCH2CH2)nH in which n is a number from 20 to 100, and B and B1 independently of one another are each C1-C4alkylene, and optionally (D) a dust-binding oil and/or (E) further additives, their production and their use.

Abstract: The invention herein provides for an improved dye composition for encapsulation in casing structures adapted for projectile motion and rupture upon contact with a target surface, such as paint balls. The dye composition adapted for use in an impact-rupturable capsule of the invention comprises a water-soluble dye and a lipophilic carrier having an oil and an emulsifier, said emulsifier comprising ethoxylated mono- and diglycerides. The invention further provides for an impact-rupturable capsule containing the dye composition. Advantages of the dye composition of the invention include improved consistency and reduced separation of ingredients; greater viscosity and thickness; greater “smearability” and splattering of dye on target surface upon impact and rupture of the casing; and greater water solubility and improved machine washability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing dye from natural materials. The dye derived from the method of the present invention may be used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industries.

Abstract: A water-insoluble monoazo dye represented by the following structural formula [I] having a crystal modification characterized by an X-ray diffraction pattern (CuK&agr;) showing one strong peak at a diffraction angle (2&thgr;) of 11.1±0.1° and also four intermediate peaks at 8.1±0.1°, 21.8±0.1°, 23.1±0.1° and 25.2±0.1°.

Abstract: A liquid dyestuff composition comprising from 4 to 50 wt % of a basic or cationic water soluble dyestuff, an organic or inorganic acid and 0.1 to 15.0 wt % of a phenolic derivative, the dyestuff having a solubility in water in the presence or absence of a phenolic derivative of at least 1 g/liter at a temperature of 25° C. and the composition being made up to 100 wt % by water and optionally a water-miscible solvent and/or a dissolving auxiliary; a process of dyeing a substrate like paper with such composition; a powder or granulate form of such composition and the use of such a composition or powder or granulate thereof in a dyeing process.

Abstract: A dye-delivery structure for introducing a leak detection dye into a climate control system is described. The dye-delivery structure is formed by compression or molding a leak detection dye and a binding agent into a dye-delivery structure such as a tablet, sphere, pellet, or disk, which can be inserted into appropriate locations within the system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the two-step direct dyeing of keratin fibres, comprising bleaching the keratin fibres; and applying to the keratin fibres a dye composition comprising at least one partially dissolved basic direct dye and an aqueous medium, wherein the dye composition is ready to use or results from mixing, at the time of use, at least one pulverulent composition (P) comprising at least one basic direct dye and an aqueous composition (A).

Abstract: A liquid dyestuff composition comprising from 4 to 50 wt % of a basic or cationic water soluble dyestuff, an organic or inorganic acid and 0.1 to 15.0 wt % of a phenolic derivative, the dyestuff having a solubility in water in the presence or absence of a phenolic derivative of at least 1 g/liter at a temperature of 25.degree. C. and the composition being made up to 100 wt % by water and optionally a water-miscible solvent and/or a dissolving auxiliary; a process of dyeing a substrate like paper with such composition; a powder or granulate form of such composition and the use of such a composition or powder or granulate thereof in a dyeing process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the .beta. and .gamma. modifications of the dye of the formula (I) ##STR1## as well as to a process for their preparation and their use for dyeing and printing textile materials of polyester and/or cellulose esters or blended fabrics of these materials and wool or cellulose.

Abstract: Granular leuco vat-dye preparations containing, as essential components, leuco vat-dye, reducing agents and alkaline metal hydroxide, and the production of said preparations and their use in dyeing cellulose-containing textile materials.

Abstract: A long lasting hair-dye composition in solid stick form is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the dyestuff of the formula I ##STR1## modifications of this dyestuff which are stable during dyeing, processes for the preparation thereof and their use for dyeing and printing synthetic fiber materials.

Abstract: To prevent dusting of a solid such as a crop protection agent, a pharmaceutical or a dyestuff, there is added thereto as a dustproofing agent a compound of the formula I ##STR1## in which Z represents Z.sub.1 or Z.sub.2 whereZ.sub.1 denotes a bivalent radical of the formula ##STR2## in which W represents a direct bond or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 unit, andZ.sub.2 represents unsubstituted arylenedioxy, wherein the remaining variables are defined herein.

Abstract: Benzimidazole-isoindolenines of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein A represents N or a cyanomethylene radical,R.sup.1 represents a saturated or unsaturated, optionally substituted aliphatic radical having 4 to 20 C atoms, in particular 5 to 8 C atoms, which is optionally interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms andR.sup.2 denotes hydrogen, halogen, in particular Cl and Br, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic oxyradical having 1 to 4 C atoms which is optionally substituted by C.sub.1 C.sub.4 -alkoxy, CN or NO.sub.2, R.sup.2 not being hydrogen if R.sup.1 represents n-butyl,are outstandingly suitable for dyeing fully synthetic or semi-synthetic high molecular weight substances, in particular fiber materials, such as polyester.