Abstract: The invention relates to a varnished banknote comprising from 0.0015 to 2.5 wt. % of a lactam; and to the use of a lactam to either impart anti-biofilm properties to a banknote or to inhibit biofilm growth on a banknote substrate.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition, more particularly to a method and a composition to prevent or treat malodour, especially body malodor. This is achieved through a composition that comprises alkyl substituted dihydroxy benzene in combination with thymol or terpineol. The composition is also seen to have anti-acne benefits.
Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-phase personal care composition comprising an aqueous phase, and an oil phase comprising volatile silicone, fatty acid amide and retinoid, wherein the aqueous phase is visually distinct from and in physical contact with the oil phase.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 21, 2021
Publication date:
May 11, 2023
Applicant:
Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
Inventors:
Lanhua LIU, Chandersekar LOGANATHAN, Qiang QIU, Yang ZHANG
Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-phase personal care composition comprising an aqueous phase comprising an alcohol being an diol; and an oil phase comprising volatile silicone, wherein the aqueous phase is visually distinct from and in physical contact with the oil phase, the amount of the alcohol is 2 to 40% by weight of the composition and the composition is substantially free of polysorbate 20.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a plurality of particles, wherein said particles comprise: 30 to 95 wt. % polyethylene glycol, wherein the polyethylene glycol has a weight average molecular weight from 4000 to 12000; 0.1 to 60 wt. % secondary carrier, wherein the secondary carrier is provided in the form of particles, the particles having a volume average particle size of 35 to 75 ?m; and 0.1 to 30 wt. % perfume materials. The present invention also relates to a method of producing the particles and use of particles the particles.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 25, 2021
Publication date:
May 11, 2023
Applicant:
Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
Inventors:
Stephen Thomas KENINGLEY, Andrew Peter ROSE
Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-phase personal care composition comprising an aqueous phase, and an oil phase comprising fatty ester and resorcinol derivative, wherein the weight ratio of the fatty ester to the resorcinol derivative is from 10:1 to 1000:1 and the aqueous phase is visually distinct from and in physical contact with the oil phase.
Abstract: A unit dose or non-unit dose machine dishwash detergent composition comprising: bleach; bleach activator; from 0.001 to below 0.010 wt. % of a bleach catalyst comprising a manganese complex of formula (A): [LnMnmXp]zYq; wherein Mn is manganese, which can be in the II, III, IV or V oxidation state or mixtures thereof; n and m are independent integers from 1-4; X represents a co-ordination or bridging species; p is an integer from 0-12; Y is a counter-ion, the type of which is dependent on the charge z of the complex which can be positive, zero or negative; q=z/[charge Y]; and L is a ligand being a macrocyclic organic molecule, as well as to a process for washing dishware in a machine dishwasher using said composition and to the use of said composition in a machine dishwasher.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 9, 2021
Publication date:
May 4, 2023
Applicant:
Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
Inventors:
Liam Edward DAVIES, Alexandre François BOUX DE CASSON, Robert John CARSWELL, Marina MIXTRO SERRASQUEIRO
Abstract: The present invention is in the field of personal care compositions, in particular compositions comprising antiperspirant actives. The present invention more particularly relates to compositions which do not contain the conventional and well established metal based actives, yet exhibit similar efficacy. This is achieved through use of a combination of a film forming polymer, a specific solvent and a plasticizer.
Abstract: A laundry liquid composition in a container, the composition comprising a surfactant, said surfactant comprising C18 alkyl-containing anionic or non-ionic surfactant, a free fragrance and wherein the container comprises at least 50% wt. post-consumer recycled resin (PCR) comprising polyolefin or polyester.
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cosmetic composition precursor that is rapidly hydratable and conducive to creating a personalized end-product. This invention thus relates to a cosmetic composition precursor having fatty acid, inorganic base, and high HLB surfactants and methods of using said precursors in creating the end-product. The invention also relates to end-use compositions made from the hydratable cosmetic composition precursor of the invention.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 1, 2021
Publication date:
April 27, 2023
Applicant:
Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
Inventors:
Hasiba BEKTO, Brian Andrew CROTTY, Teanoosh MOADDEL, Alan Michael WEST
Abstract: The present invention is in the field of personal care compositions, in particular compositions comprising antiperspirant actives. The present invention more particularly relates to compositions which do not contain the conventional and well established metal based actives, yet exhibit similar efficacy. This is achieved through use of a combination of a film forming polymer, a specific solvent and a particulate filler.
Abstract: A cleansing composition comprising a sulfate surfactant; a fatty acid soap; a silver compound; a thickening agent; and a nitrate. A pH of the cleansing composition is 5 to 10. Another cleansing composition comprising a sulfate surfactant; a silver compound; a thickening agent; a nitrate; and a preservative. A pH of this cleansing composition is 4 to 5.5.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 29, 2021
Publication date:
April 20, 2023
Applicant:
CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVER
Inventors:
Joseph Oreste CARNALI, Prem CHANDAR, Connor Patrick WALSH
Abstract: The invention provides a method of inhibiting lipase activity in a detergent composition, said method involving incorporation of from 0.25 to 40 wt. % of a saponin into said lipase containing composition, wherein said detergent composition preferably is a home care detergent composition, more preferably a laundry detergent composition; and to the use of saponin to inhibit lipase activity in a detergent composition, preferably a laundry detergent composition, wherein the saponin is present in the detergent formulation at a level of from 0.25 to 40 wt. %, wherein said detergent composition preferably is a home care detergent composition, more preferably a laundry detergent composition.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 16, 2021
Publication date:
April 13, 2023
Applicant:
Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
Inventors:
Sarah Louise HOSKING, Dietmar Andreas LANG, Mark Lawrence THOMPSON, Ian Malcolm TUCKER
Abstract: A frozen confection comprising: 25 wt% to 40 wt% freezing point depressants having a number average molecular weight of 200 g mol-1 to 275 g mol-1; distilled monoglycerides in an amount of 0.04 wt% to 1 wt%; and soluble fibre in an amount of 1.4 wt% to 15 wt%.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 15, 2021
Publication date:
April 13, 2023
Applicant:
Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
Inventors:
Dorothy Margaret CHAMBERLAIN, Rafaella SAMMOUTI, Paul Leonard SHERWOOD
Abstract: The present invention is in the field of machine dishwashing compositions. More particularly, it relates to machine dishwashing compositions comprising a phosphonate and polycarboxylate comprising acrylic acid monomers. The invention also relates to a method of washing kitchenware in a machine dishwasher with a machine dishwashing composition comprising a phosphonate and a polycarboxylate comprising acrylic acid monomers and a process for making said composition.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 12, 2021
Publication date:
April 6, 2023
Applicant:
Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
Inventors:
Marina Mixtro Serrasqueiro, Alexandre François Boux De Casson, Jane Howard, Amanda Jane Adams
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a composition to prevent or treat acne by selective inhibition of P. acnes bacteria. This is delivered using a composition comprising P. acnes phage-derived endolysins where the actives are maintained at conditions like use of non-ionic polymers and specific pH and electrolytes range that ensure maximal inhibition efficacy.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a soap bar composition. It more particularly relates to a soap bar composition which comprises low amount of soap where high amount of water can be incorporated. This is achieved by including a selective polymer therein. The soap bars of the invention are easy to extrude and stamp.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 23, 2021
Publication date:
March 30, 2023
Applicant:
Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
Inventors:
Rodrigo ALVES DE MATTOS, Gislene Splendore BORTOLAI, Nikhil J. FERNANDES, Lyndsay M. LEAL, Uwe HAGEMANN, Sergio Roberto LEOPOLDINO, Yuriy Konstantinovich YAROVOY
Abstract: A frozen confection comprising 20 wt % to 40 wt % freezing point depressants having a number average molecular weight of 200 g mol?1 to 275 g mol?1; and 0.5 wt % to 10 wt % protein comprising pulse protein and milk protein in a weight ratio of 1:2 to 1:6.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 15, 2021
Publication date:
March 30, 2023
Applicant:
Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
Inventors:
Dorothy Margaret CHAMBERLAIN, Fabien Frédéric Raymond Marie JOUSSE, Damiano ROSSETTI, Rafaella SAMMOUTI
Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising C16:2-C18:2 soap; and C16:1-C18:1 soap; wherein a weight ratio of C16:2-C18:2 soap to C16:1-C18:1 soap in the composition is higher than 0.7. Also contemplated are end use compositions comprising the same.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 26, 2021
Publication date:
March 9, 2023
Applicant:
Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
Inventors:
Rafael ASTOLFI, Sergio Roberto LEOPOLDINO, Daniel DaRin PONTE, Yuriy Konstantinovich YAROVOY
Abstract: The invention related to high glycerol compositions comprising blends of alkyl isethionate and alkyl taurate. Selecting specific ratios of isethionate to taurate allows preparation of high glycerol liquids while minimizing amphoteric, all while retaining clear, isotropic liquid.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 20, 2022
Publication date:
February 23, 2023
Applicant:
Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
Inventors:
Joseph Oreste Carnali, Rajendra Mohanlal Dave