Abstract: Unit dose packs and methods of producing and using the same are provided, where the unit dose packs have reduced efflorescence. In accordance with one embodiment, the unit dose pack includes a wash composition encapsulated within a film. The wash composition includes a reverse poloxamer present in an amount of from about 8 to about 20 weight percent, glycerin present in an amount of from about 0 to about 30 weight percent, polyethylene glycol present in an amount of from about 0 to about 30 weight percent, an anionic surfactant present in an amount of from about 9 to about 18 weight percent, a non-ionic surfactant present in an amount of from about 15 to about 30 weight percent, and a linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid present in an amount of from about 4 to about 8 weight percent, all based on a total weight of the wash composition.

Abstract: A system and a method for generating a liquid mixture are provided. The system may comprise: a plurality of reservoirs, wherein the reservoirs are configured to hold a plurality of viscous liquids; at least one mixing device, wherein the mixing device is configured to mix at least two liquids from the plurality of reservoirs, and wherein the mixing device includes a static mixer; a plurality of peristaltic pumps configured to deliver the liquids from the reservoirs to the mixing device; at least one electronic system, wherein the electronic system is configured to receive at least one user-specific information regarding a mixing ratio of the at least two liquids from a computer app on at least one mobile device, and wherein the system is configured to mix the at least two liquids according to the predefined mixing ratio by employing the plurality of peristaltic pumps and the static mixer.

Abstract: A method for detecting differences in surface properties of one or more components is provided wherein the infrared radiation emitted by the component at a specific temperature of the component is detected as irradiance on a selected receiver surface relative to the component. When detecting at different positions or on a plurality of components, the solid angle covered by the receiver surface and the distance from the component surface is almost unchanged and differences in the detected irradiance can then be equated with differences in the surface properties of the components. The invention further relates to use of such methods for monitoring and optionally adjusting the surface quality of a component, as well as to a device for adjusting the surface properties in the series production of components.

Abstract: Hair care products and methods are provided. A hair care product includes: a single-phase hair care composition emulsifiable with water before use, and a measuring vessel for measuring the hair care composition and/or the water for an application, wherein the measuring vessel is provided with a scale or marking or is correspondingly limited in size, which enables measuring the hair care composition and/or the water for the application, or instructions that enable a person to measure the desired quantities.

Abstract: An agent for dyeing keratinous material (e.g. human hair) is disclosed. The agent comprises at least one amino-functionalized silicone polymer; at least one color-imparting compound; and at least one addition product of C1-C6 alkylene oxide(s) to the esters of C12-C30 fatty acids and C1-C12 aromatic alcohols. A method for dyeing keratinous material is also disclosed, and comprises applying the agent to keratinous material, exposing the agent to the keratinous material, and rinsing the keratinous material to remove the agent.

Abstract: A method for determining a hair coloration treatment that changes hair from an initial color into a desired color is provided. A model for predicting hair lightening results for a bleaching agent or UV treatment is used. The model associates the lightening treatment with sets comprising a starting color and a corresponding lightened color achieved when applying the treatment onto hair having the starting color. The model determines a lightened hair color achieved when applying the lightening treatment onto the hair of the user, when the lightened hair color is close to the desired color. Otherwise an intermediate hair color is determined, such that the intermediate hair color corresponds to a starting hair color for which there exists at least one coloration composition adapted for changing the intermediate hair color into the desired color. Based thereon, a hair coloration treatment is provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are stretchable conductive inks consisting of a continuous polymer phase with dispersed silver flakes and a low melting metal or alloy, wherein initial resistivity is measured before elongation and the resistivity of the stretchable conductive ink composition is less than 10 times the initial resistivity at 50% elongation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a multi-layer substrate, said substrate comprising a multifunctional coating, and to the use of the substrate produced by this method.

Abstract: A cleaning agent portion including a water-soluble wrapping and at least one composition for cleaning and/or caring for an automatic dishwasher, the composition containing at least i) an acid and/or ii) a buffer system consisting of at least one acid and at least one base, wherein the composition includes at least two parts, at least one part A being a compressed part and at least one part B being a non-compressed part or a further compressed part, an optionally compressed part B being compressed to a lesser extent than part A. The invention also relates to a method for producing the cleaning agent portions. The invention further relates to a method for cleaning and/or caring for an automatic dishwasher using the cleaning agent portion. The invention also relates to the use of and/or a method using the cleaning agent portion for cleaning and/or caring for an automatic dishwasher.

Abstract: A dispensing system including a container and a dispenser. In some embodiments, the container includes a container body, a dispensing opening, and a seal over the dispensing opening. In some embodiments, the dispenser includes a base, a drawer, a piercing tube, and a dispensing tap. In some embodiments, the base is configured to receive the container. In some embodiments, the drawer is moveable relative to the base between a first position and a second position. In some embodiments, the piercing tube is coupled to and moveable with the drawer. In some embodiments, the dispensing tap is in fluid communication with the piercing tube. In some embodiments, the piercing tube is configured to pierce the seal of container when the container is received in the base and the drawer is moved from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing cyanoacetates using aspartic acid as a precursor.

Abstract: An object of the present disclosure is a process for coloring keratinous material, in particular human hair. The process includes applying on the keratinous material a first composition (A). The first composition (A) includes (A1) one or more organic C1-C6 alkoxy silanes and/or condensation products thereof, and (A2) at least one colorant compound selected from the group of pigments and/or direct dyes. The process further includes applying a second composition (B) on the keratinous material. The second composition (B) includes (B1) at least one alkalizing agent.

Abstract: The subject of the present disclosure is a process for dyeing keratinous material, in particular human hair, comprising the following steps: Application of an agent (v) to the keratinous material, the agent (v) comprising: (v1) at least one quaternary ammonium compound, Application of an agent (a) to the keratinous material, wherein the agent (a) comprises: (a1) at least one organic silicon compound selected from the group of silanes having one, two or three silicon atoms, and application of an agent (b) to the keratinous material, wherein the agent (b) comprises: (b1) at least one sealing reagent, wherein at least one of the agents (a) and (b) further comprises at least one colorant compound selected from the group of pigments and/or direct dyes.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to pumps and, more particularly, to progressive cavity pumps.

Abstract: A device for use in a household appliance is disclosed, the device comprising: at least one casing, wherein the casing is configured to be placed in a treatment chamber of a household appliance; wherein the casing comprises at least one output module, which is configured to dispense at least one preparation into the treatment chamber of the household appliance and/or to trigger an output; and at least one sensor module, which is configured to determine sensor data characteristic of the condition of the treatment chamber of the household appliance and/or of the device; wherein the sensor module comprises at least one sensor, wherein the sensor data at least partially represents information determined by employing the at least one sensor; wherein the data determined by sensor is at least partially indicative of a load condition of the treatment chamber of the household appliance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are stretchable conductive ink compositions comprising a polymer, conductive flake, an additive, and optionally conductive beads, wherein the initial resistivity is measured before elongation, and wherein the resistivity at 50% elongation is about 10 times or less of the initial resistivity.

Abstract: A method for the dosing of cleaning agents in cleaning machines, including the steps: receiving control information items, wherein the control information items are dependent on information about a cleaning machine; determining the progress of a cleaning operation; dosing of cleaning agent depending on the received control information items and the determined progress of the cleaning operation; wherein the information about the cleaning machine can be determined via a sensor-based automatic recognition.

Abstract: In various exemplary embodiments a hair condition determining device and a method for providing hair condition information may be provided. The device may comprise a first area and a second area configured in such a way that hairs of a user are movable between the first area and the second area, wherein in the first area at least one optical sensor for detecting light of a light source is positioned, wherein the second area includes at least one carrier, and wherein the first area and the second area are coupled by employing a connecting element in such a way that the first area and the second area face each other in such a way that a sensor main measuring direction of the at least one sensor is aligned at a predefined angle to a surface of the carrier.