Abstract: A disposable absorbent article, such as a diaper. The disposable absorbent article has a first region juxtaposed with the front of the wearer and a second region juxtaposed with the back of the wearer. The disposable absorbent article includes a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet joined to the topsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet. Since the first region is juxtaposed with the of the wearer it should be superior in the handling of urine while the second region which is juxtaposed with the back of the wearer should be superior in the handling of low-viscosity fecal material. The first region has a PACORM value of less than 120 mg and the second region has a trans-topsheet capacity of at least 0.2 grams per square inch.

Abstract: Disclosed are styling shampoo compositions with improved styling performance, and which comprise (a) from about 5% to about 50% by weight of a surfactant component selected from the group consisting of a combination of an anionic surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant, and a combination of an anionic surfactant and a zwitterionic surfactant; (b) from about 0.025% to about 3% by weight of a cationic deposition polymer having a cationic charge density of from about 0.2 meq/gram to about 2 meq/gram and which is selected from the group consisting of cationic cellulose polymers, cationic guar gum derivatives, and mixtures thereof, (c) from about 0.5% to about 10% by weight of an organic cationic hair styling polymer having a cationic charge density of greater than about 2 meq/gram to less than about 4.75 meq/gram; and (d) from about 27% to about 94.5% by weight water.

Abstract: A disposable wiping article is disclosed having at least a first layer and a second plastic film layer. The first layer has a wet extensibility greater than that of the second, layer. The first layer can be a dry creped web of cellulosic fibers, and the second layer can be an apertured, three dimensional plastic film. Selected portions of the first layer are bonded to the second layer to inhibit wet extension of the first layer in the plane of the first layer. In one embodiment, the wiping article comprises a third layer which can be a dry creped, apertured web of cellulosic fibers having a wet extensibility greater than that of the second layer. The second plastic film layer is disposed between the first layer and the third layer and inhibits wet extension of both the first and third layer when wetted.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair shampoo compositions which provide cleaning and styling performance, which comprise dispersed water insoluble, polymer latex particles, wherein the polymer latex particles have a selected glass transition temperature (Tg) of between about −20° C. and about 10° C. The shampoo compositions will generally contain one or more compatible surfactants, one or more optional materials, and a water or water-containing carrier as an aqueous carrier.

Abstract: A hair styling composition comprising: (a) from about 0.1% to about 15%, by weight, of an adhesive polymer, said polymer being characterized by an organic polymeric backbone wherein said polymer is substantially free of silicone; (b) from about 0.1% to about 15%, by weight, of a silicone grafted adhesive polymer, said polymer being characterized by an organic polymeric backbone, compatible with said adhesive polymer of (a) wherein said silicone grafted adhesive polymer has silicone macromers grafted to said backbone and wherein the number average molecular weight of said silicone macromers is greater than about 500; (c) from about 0.1% to about 15%, by weight, of a hydrocarbon solvent selected from the group consisting of C10-C14 branched chain hydrocarbons, and mixtures thereof having a boiling point of from about 105° C. to about 260° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to breathable perspiration pads such as underarm-, wrist- and head-perspiration pads, collar inserts, and shoe inserts, having a breathable backsheet, and an odor control system. The combination of breathability and the odor control system delivers an improved odor control performance of the perspiration pad.

Abstract: Disclosed are conditioning shampoo compositions which provide improved hair or skin conditioning performance. These compositions comprise a detersive surfactant, select ethoxylated fatty alcohols having a fatty alcohol moiety containing from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms and an ethoxylate chain containing from about 5 to about 150 moles of ethoxylation, a nonvolatile conditioning agent, preferably a nonvolatile silicone conditioning agent, having an average particle size of from about 5 um to about 2000 um, and water. The select ethoxylated fatty alcohols provide improved hair or skin conditioning by improving silicone deposition of large particle conditioning agents onto the hair or skin.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant cream compositions that have improved wash-off performance and good antiperspirant efficacy, which compositions have a penetration force value of from about 75 gram·force to about 500 gram·force, a delta stress value of from about 300 dyne/cm2 to about 8,000 dyne/cm2 as measured after extrusion of the composition through a shear force delivery means, and a static yield stress value of at least about 1,000 dyne/cm2 as measured after extrusion of the composition through a shear force delivery means. These compositions comprise from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of a crystalline gellant, from about 10% to about 80% by weight of an anhydrous liquid carrier for the crystalline gellant wherein the anhydrous liquid carrier has a solubility parameter of from about 3 to about 13, from about 5% to about 35% by weight of a particulate antiperspirant active, and from about 0.

Abstract: The present invention provides a disposable wiping article. The wiping article may be single-layer (single-ply), or multi-layer (multi-ply). At least one layer (the only layer in a single-layer wiping article) is a primary layer and is wet extensible. A discontinuous coating is applied to selected portions of the wet extensible primary layer and cured to form a constraining component which inhibits wet extension of the primary layer in the plane of the primary layer. As a result, the primary layer deforms, such as by buckling or puckering, in the Z-direction (perpendicular to the plane of the primary layer), resulting in increased caliper, bulk, and texture. In one embodiment, more than one primary layer may be used in a single wiping article.

Abstract: The present invention provides an absorbent composite web comprising a primary material having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of apertures extending from the top surface to the bottom surface. Furthermore, a secondary material is positioned adjacent to the primary material bottom surface. The secondary material extends into the plurality of apertures in the primary material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable, disposable article for repelling insects. The article includes a fibrous substrate which can be impregnated with the insect repellent. In one embodiment, the fibrous substrate is disposed intermediate a porous cover and a barrier layer, and comprises fibers having external capillary channels. The porous cover can comprise an apertured plastic film having tapered apertures. The insect repellent can be contained in a breakable packet, such that when the breakable packet is broken, the insect repellent is directed through the fibrous substrate for release through the apertured film.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous and anhydrous deodorant compositions which comprise from about 0.1% to about 89.9% by weight of a cyclodextrin odor controlling agent, from about 0.1% to about 30% by weight of a solid non-polymeric gellant and from about 10% to about 90% by weight of an aqueous or anhydrous liquid carrier. Also disclosed are methods of using and making the compositions. The disclosed compositions are especially effective at preventing or eliminating malodors resulting from perspiration.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair shampoo compositions which provide cleaning and styling performance, and which contain latex polymer particles, water-soluble cationic polymer as a latex deposition aid, organic oil as a latex deposition aid, and typically one or more surfactants, an aqueous carrier and one or more optional ingredients. The organic oil is a hydrocarbon oil or fatty ester, and is present in an amount effective to enhance deposition of the latex polymer particles onto hair in the presence of cationic polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant cream compositions that have improved fragrance longevity. These compositions have a penetration force value of from about 75 gram.multidot.force to about 500 gram.multidot.force and comprise (a) antiperspirant active, and (b) a perfume/cyclodextrin inclusion complex. Also disclosed are packaged anhydrous antiperspirant cream compositions which comprise (a) antiperspirant active; (b) a perfume/cyclodextrin inclusion complex; and (c) a dispensing package containing the composition, wherein the dispensing package comprises (i) a container body having an interior chamber and a dispensing end, and (ii) a perforated dome attached to the dispensing end of the container body and having a plurality of openings extending through the thickness of the perforated dome and covering from about 15% to about 80% of the total surface area of the perforated dome.

Abstract: Emulsion compositions, suitable for personal care applications such as hair styling, and other applications, are disclosed. The compositions comprise:a) a silicone functional polymer having the formula selected from the group consisting of:(AB).sub.n ; ABA; BAB; ##STR1## and mixtures thereof; wherein B is a silicone moiety comprising repeating units of: ##STR2## R is independently, C1-C30 alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, haloalkyl, H, or C1-C6 alkoxy, wherein the weight average molecular weight of each silicone moiety B is independently from about 1500 to about 50,000;A is a polar polymeric moiety which is soluble or dispersible in mixtures of ethanol and water containing less than 60% ethanol by weight; andn is an integer of 1 or greater;wherein the molecular weight of the silicone functional polymer is at least about 2,000.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous aerosol package compositions which comprise (a) a Lewis acid having a pKa of less than about 5.0; (b) from about 5% to about 95% by weight of a fluorinated hydrocarbon propellant; (c) a hydrogen bonded water source; and (d) a rust inhibition means. The aerosol package compositions are preferably anhydrous aerosol antiperspirants which comprise an antiperspirant active, a fluorinated hydrocarbon propellant such as 1,1-difluroethane, and a rust inhibition means, wherein the antiperspirant active acts as a Lewis acid and contains hydrogen bonded water. It was found that aerosol package compositions containing fluorinated hydrocarbons, a strong Lewis acid, and a hydrogen bonded water source are surprisingly susceptible to corrosion or rust formation of any metal surface within the package, unless a known or otherwise effective rust inhibition means is added to or used in association with the packaged aerosol composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to deodorant compositions, and methods of using such compositions, wherein the compositions comprise from about 0.1% to about 99.9% by weight of a deodorant active, fragrance or combination thereof, and from about 0.1% to about 99.9% by weight of a carrier comprising 1,2-hexanediol. The deodorant composition preferably further comprises a suitable gellant or structurant to provide the desired product form, including a deodorant gel solid stick. The 1,2-hexanediol carrier is a highly effective coupling agent and is milder to the skin when applied topically to the axilla or other areas of the skin as compared to many other polyol-containing deodorant compositions. The present invention also relates to the use of triclosan/triclocarban combinations for improved deodorant efficacy.

Abstract: Relatively low VOC hair styling compositions which provide good style retention without unacceptable stickiness or stiffness are disclosed. The compositions comprise from about 0.01% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of a hair styling polymer; and a carrier comprising at least about 0.5% to about 99.9%, by weight of the composition, of a first solvent selected from the group consisting of water; water soluble organic solvents; organic solvents which are strongly to moderately strong in hydrogen bonding parameter; and mixtures thereof; wherein the first solvent is other than C1-C3 monohydric alcohol, C1-C3 ketone, and C1-C3 ether; and from about 0% to about 55%, by weight of the composition, of a second solvent selected from the group consisting of C1-C3 monohydric alcohols, C1-C3 ketones, C1-C3 ethers, and mixtures thereof; wherein the composition is characterized by having a Stiffness Value (SV) and a Curl Retention Index (CRI), wherein SV.gtoreq.[(0.703.times.CRI)-0.425)].

Abstract: Hair compositions which provide improved styling and conditioning properties are disclosed. The compositions comprise from about 0.01% to about 20% of an anionic hair styling polymer comprising acrylate groups; from about 0.01% to about 10% of a zwitterionic hair conditioning polymer; and from about 0.5% to about 99.9% of a carrier comprising a solvent (for the hair styling polymer and the hair conditioning polymer) selected from the group consisting of water; water soluble, organic solvents; organic solvents which are strongly to moderately strong in hydrogen-bonding parameter; and mixtures thereof. These compositions provide superior style achievement and improved long lasting hold even though anionic polymer based wet styling products typically result in poor wet combing.

Abstract: Disclosed are personal care compositions, especially hair styling compositions, containing silicone microemulsions, and corresponding applications of such compositions. The disclosed invention further relates to stable, hair styling compositions containing a silicone microemulsion and lower monohydric alcohol. A preferred personal care composition comprises from about 0.01% to about 20% of a non-silicone containing polymer suitable for hair styling; an organopolysiloxane microemulsion comprising an organopolysiloxane dispersed as particles in the microemulsion having an average particle size of less than about 80 nanometers, and a surfactant system which is compatible with the hair styling polymer; and a carrier comprising from about 3% to about 99% of a first solvent selected from the group consisting of water; water soluble organic solvents; organic solvents which are strongly to moderately strong in hydrogen-bonding parameter; and mixtures thereof; wherein the first solvent is other than C.sub.1 -C.sub.