Abstract: A method of coloring hair comprises: treating hair with an oxidizing agent; and applying to the hair either during or after treatment with the oxidizing agent a composition comprising a compound which is capable of acting as a substrate for endogenous transglutaminase in and/or on the hair and which comprises a chromophore that is capable of absorbing and/or emitting light in the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Products for use in the method comprise the oxidizing agent packaged separately from the compound.

Abstract: A process for making a concentrated cold water soluble tea product. The process involves extracting tea material with water to give a tea extract, deleafing the tea extract, concentrating the deleafed tea extract, decreaming the concentrated tea extract, concentrating the decreamed tea extract to give a concentrated cold water soluble tea product. An anionic colloidal material is added between the deleafing step and the decreaming step to generate colour and minimise haze. The tea concentrate can be dried to give an instant tea powder or used to make ready to drink tea with good colour and clarity.

Abstract: An edible, reduced fat oil-in-water type emulsion (o/w emulsion) having rheological and sensorial properties resembling those of mayonnaise or spreads. This is achieved by using a water-soluble casein salt in combination with controlled homogenisation and acidification.

Abstract: A composition useful as a blowing agent having no flash point or reduced combustibility comprising 2-chloropropane and a gas selected from the group consisting of a fluorohydrocarbon, perfluorocarbons, fluoroethers, hydrofluoropolyethers and mixtures thereof is disclosed. A polyisocyanurate foam or a polyurethane modified polyisocyanurate foam having a mainly closed cell structure and also a method for preparing this foam, the latter comprising closed cells wherein a foam blowing agent consisting of a mixture of 2-chloropropane and one or more HFC compounds including pentafluoropropane, pentafluorobutane, heptafluoropropane, hexafluoropropane or pentafluoroethane are disclosed. Pentanes can be added if desired. Azeotropic mixtures in which 2-chloropropane is an ingredient are disclosed.

Abstract: A water soluble package and a substantially non-aqueous liquid rinse conditioning composition therein, wherein the water soluble package comprises a polymeric film provided one or more modifying protective functional groups. The modifying protective functional groups are arranged to protect the active functional groups that may be present in the film so as to prevent decomposition of the film during the wash cycle but to allow or accelerate decomposition of the film during the rinse cycle.

Abstract: The speed of disintegration of tablets containing a water-softening agent, especially water-insoluble, water-softening agent intended as detergency builder for fabric washing is enhanced by incorporating granules containing acetate (sodium acetate and/or potassium acetate) along with at least one other ingredient. Such tablets are provided, as are, methods of making the granules.

Abstract: An aerated frozen product comprising less than 8% fat by weight and characterized in that the aerated frozen product comprises fat platelets, and after it has been melted and cooled, comprises fat platelets and spherical fat globules at a platelet to sphere ratio of greater than 0.05.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid cleaning composition having a pH of at least 7, preferably from 7 to 11, more preferably from 7 to 10 and comprising from 1% to 90% by weight of surfactant, a proteolytic enzyme and a primary stabiliser therefor, the composition further comprising an organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal, the complex being capable of catalysing bleaching of a substrate by atmospheric oxygen.

Abstract: A particulate zeolite-built laundry detergent composition having a bulk density of at least 550 g/l comprising at least two different granular components containing both surfactant and builder, preferably one prepared by non-tower granulation and another spray-dried, also contains from 1 to 10 wt % citric acid admixed as a separate particulate component. The admixed citric acid improves dispensing and dissolution properties, whether or not separately admixed sodium carbonate is present.

Abstract: Using an homogenizer operating at higher pressures (ca. 2000 bar) than those conventionally used in ice cream manufacturing, it is possible to generate smaller oil droplet sizes (ca. 0.3 &mgr;m) in an ice cream premix. It allows stabilization of a larger air:water interface, leading to smaller discrete gas cells which in turn modify the organoleptic quality of the ice cream.

Abstract: A method for producing an electrode for a non-aqueous electrolyte battery which improves charge/discharge characteristics such as a discharge capacity and a charge/discharge cycle life and which provides improved physical properties of a coating film. The method includes the steps of wet-kneading a slurry containing an active material having a composition of LixNiyMzO2 (0.8<x<1.5, 0.8<y+z<1.2, 0≦z<0.35; M is at least one element selected from Co, Mg, Ca, Sr, Al, Mn and Fe), an electrically conductive agent, a binder and an organic solvent, and then performing a dispersion process on the wet-kneaded slurry by means of a narrow-gap-type dispersing apparatus to prepare a mixture coating material, which is then applied onto a collector.

Abstract: There is provided a flameless catalytic burner system employing a catalytic bed assembly (20) for catalyzing the oxidation of a fuel stream. The catalytic bed assembly (20) includes first and second retaining members (122, 124) which define a compartment therebetween. The catalytic bed assembly (120) also includes a plurality of catalytic members (126) disposed within the compartment. The first retaining member (122) is formed with an upstream face portion (1220) transversely extending relative to the fuel stream to describe a convex peripheral contour about at least a portion of the compartment. The second retaining member (124) is formed with a downstream face portion (1240) transversely extending relative to the fuel stream to describe a concave peripheral contour about at least a portion of the compartment. The upstream face portion (1220) is greater in surface area than the downstream face portion (1240).

Abstract: An aqueous shampoo composition comprising, in addition to water, a cleansing surfactant, preferably an anionic surfactant, a dispersed non-volatile, water-insoluble, oily conditioning agent, the average D3,2 droplet size of which is in the range from 0.4 to 10 &mgr;m, and a cationic polymer.

Abstract: A backpack for dispensing a semi-frozen material comprising discrete granules by gravity flow comprising; a) an insulated hopper for storage of the material before it is dispensed which includes in its operative position i) a housing for receiving the granular material and ii) a funnel disposed to receive the granular material from the housing under the action of gravity; b) mounting means for mounting the hopper on a person in said operative position; c) an insulated valve operative to control release of the granular material from an opening in the funnel; d) an elongate flexible feed tube having in operative connection with the funnel opening such that when the valve allows release of the granular material form the opening, the material falls under gravity into the feed tube, and e) an outlet port at end of the feed tube and configured to allow directed dispensing of the granular material.

Abstract: A mousse forming hair treatment composition, which may be a cleansing and/or conditioning composition, comprising a foamable concentrate comprising at least one surfactant, an aqueous carrier, and which is substantially free of anionic surfactants, and an aerosol propellant.

Abstract: A method of treating fabric comprising the step of applying to the fabric a fabric treatment composition comprising a coated particles comprising:

Abstract: The present application relates to the inclusion of one or more wrinkle reducing ingredients in a laundry detergent product. The benefits are delivered to the laundered item during the cleaning step and, therefore, reduces the need for further wrinkle reducing steps when the items are taken from the dryer or after hang drying.

Abstract: A swab product is provided which includes a swab defined by an elongate stem and a fibrous absorbent covering such as cotton on at least one end of the stem. The fibrous absorbent covering is held together by a film-forming polymer. A treatment composition is dispersed onto the fibrous absorbent covering. Particularly preferred is a highly viscous hydrophobic treatment composition consisting of at least about 80% of petrolatum, which may serve to deliver actives such as bacitracin ointment or by itself serve as an occlusive therapeutic covering of skin to prevent infection.

Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea impatiens cultivar named Balcelbupi, characterized by its large blush pink flowers, dark green foliage, compact upright and mounded habit and excellent basal branching.