Abstract: Method for assessment of electrostatic properties of fibers or substrates, this method being particularly useful for demonstrating the efficacy of a composition for minimizing the accumulation of particles onto fiber or substrate, and for supporting advertising claims about this efficacy.

Abstract: A method for sorting and/or orienting caps using an automated capping line can comprise providing a single cap to a cap-receiving cavity defined in a body of a puck. In various embodiments, the body can be vibrated to settle and/or orient the cap to a properly oriented position within the cap-receiving cavity. In at least one embodiment, the vibrating can include applying horizontal vibration and/or vertical vibration to the body. As a result, the properly oriented caps can be conveyed to a capping machine configured to apply each cap to a cap-receiving portion of a container.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising an effective amount of a zinc containing material having an aqueous solubility within the composition of less than about 25% by weight at 25° C.; from about 5% to about 50% of a surfactant; and from about 40% to about 95% water; wherein the pH of the composition is greater than about 7. Further disclosed are compositions comprising an effective amount of a zinc containing material having an aqueous solubility within the composition of less than about 25% by weight at 25° C.; from about 5% to about 50% of a surfactant; and from about 0.1% to about 5% of a zinc ionophoric material; from about 40% to about 95% water; and wherein the pH of the composition is greater than about 7.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising by weight: (a) from about 0.2% to about 10% of a cationic surfactant which is a salt of: (i) primary, secondary, and tertiary amines wherein the amines have one long alkyl or alkenyl group of from about 20 to about 24 carbon atoms; and (ii) acids such as 1-glutamic acid and lactic acid; (b) from about 1% to about 15% of a high melting point fatty compound; (c) from about 0.00005% to about 0.5% of a direct dye; and (d) an aqueous carrier. The composition of the present invention provide coloring benefits especially color enhancing and/or preventing color fade of colored hair, while providing improved conditioning benefits.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising a silicone system comprising three types of silicones, and a gel matrix, wherein the silicone system comprising a first silicone having a high viscosity, a second silicone having a low viscosity, and a third silicone which is an aminosilicone, and wherein the composition is prepared by the steps of: the three types of silicones are mixed to form the silicone system; and the silicone system is mixed with the gel matrix. The composition of the present invention can provide improved conditioning benefits such as smooth feel and reduced friction.