Abstract: Described herein are hemi-aminal ethers and thioethers of N-alkenyl cyclic compounds that may be produced through a reaction comprising: (A) at least one first reactant represented by a structure (I), wherein X is a functionalized or unfunctionalized C1-C5 alkylene group optionally having one or more heteroatoms, and each R1, R2, and R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and functionalized and unfunctionalized alkyl groups optionally having one or more heteroatoms, and (B) at least one second reactant having at least one hydroxyl moiety or thiol moiety. The hemi-aminal ethers and thioethers of N-alkenyl cyclic compounds may comprise a polymerizable moiety, in which case they may be left as-is or used to create homopolymers or non-homopolymers, or they may not comprise a polymerizable moiety. A wide variety of formulations may be created using the hemi-aminal ethers and thioethers of N-alkenyl cyclic compounds, including personal care, oilfield, and construction formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to the cosmetic use of a peptide hydrolysate of pea (Pisum sativum L.), as skin-moisturizing active agent. The invention also relates to the use of a cosmetic composition comprising an effective amount of active agent according to the invention in a physiologically acceptable medium, for preventing dryness of the skin or restoring moisturization of the skin. The invention also relates to the use of this novel active agent for preparing a pharmaceutical, in particular dermatological, composition intended for treating pathological dryness of the skin.

Abstract: What is described herein is an environment-friendly, biodegradable, non-corrosive aqueous solution of isothiazolin-3-one comprising: (i) at least about 5 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT); (ii) about 5 wt. % to 15 wt. % of neutralizing agent; (iii) about 0.01 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of at least one biodegradable chelating agent; (iv) about 0.01 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of at least one alkyl polyglucoside, a solubilizer; (v) about 0.1 wt. % to about 2.0 wt. % of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), a crystal modifier; and (vi) about 50% to about 85% by wt. of water; and wherein said aqueous solution is free from volatile organic compounds (VOC's), glycerols, polyglycerols, derivatives of glycerols, glycols, polyglycols and/or derivatives of glycols, and wherein, the frozen aqueous solution of isothiazolin-3-one is capable of completely thawing within two hours at room temperature or at about 25° C. to about 30° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides polymers resulting from modification of polymeric moieties containing an anhydride with modifying reactant moieties. The invention further provides a wide variety of compositions comprising the and modified polymeric moieties containing an anhydride. The letters b, d, e, and z are described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein a process for the preparation of reactive solution of polymerizable polymers comprising polymerizable reactive functionality and wherein one approach discloses a polymerizable polymer comprising a (i) N-vinyl amide monomer; (ii) dual functional monomer; and (iii) polymerizable monomelic solvent. An additional approach reveals about polymerizable polymer comprising (i) a base polymer made from N-vinyl amide monomer and a co-monomer with the proviso for grafting; (ii) graft functional monomer; and (iii) a polymerizable monomelic solvent to enable a medium for polymerization. Also, discloses about the compositions comprising reactive solution of polymerizable polymer and its various possible applications.

Abstract: Branched polymers are prepared from at least (A) at least one monomer having an electron donor moiety, (B) at least one monomer having an electron acceptor moiety, and (C) at least one multifunctional branching agent comprising a urea moiety and at least two N-vinyl groups. The branched polymers are least 20% (by weight) soluble in a solvent for which the corresponding polymer of equal molecular weight made without said multifunctional branching agent is at least 20% (by weight) soluble. Due in part to the wide range of chemistries and solubility and rheological properties, the branched polymers find application in personal care, pharmaceutical/nutritional, and performance chemicals compositions.

Abstract: A stable, plasticized composition of PVC polymer including a C4-C30 alkyl pyrrolidone to plasticize said PVC into a flexible state and an organic phosphite ester stabilizer to impart long term high temperature stability.

Abstract: Personal care compositions comprising a polymer-bound UV absorber are described that provide enhanced properties, including customizable UV spectrum protection, broad-spectrum UV spectrum protection, water resistance, and labile UV stabilization. The polymer comprises anhydride functionality, such as maleic anhydride or a derivative thereof, and the UV absorber contains at least one hydroxyl, primary amine, or secondary amine group. The personal care compositions may be used to treat and/or protect against burns, cancers, erythema, lentigo (“liver spots”), keratotic lesions, wrinkles, and cellular changes of the skin; and/or color changes, embrittlement, lack of luster, tangles, split ends, and/or unmanageability of the hair.

Abstract: A stable and high loading ternary solid dispersion composition comprising (a) about 50% wt. to about 90% wt. of amorphous Efavirenz; (b) about 10% wt. to about 50% wt. of polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), a first polymer; (c) about 1% wt. to about 30% wt. of a water-soluble second polymer; and (d) optionally about 0.1% wt. to about 50% wt. of at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. Also discloses a high loading ternary composition comprising (a) a solid dispersion composition comprising (i) about 50% wt. to about 90% wt. of amorphous Efavirenz; (ii) about 10% wt. to about 50% wt. of polyvinyl pyrrolidone, a first polymer; (b) about 1% wt. to about 30% wt. of a water-soluble second polymer blended with solid dispersion of composition of (a); and (c) optionally about 0.1% wt. to about 50% wt. of at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an eco-friendly, non-aqueous and stable antimicrobial solution composition comprising (a) about 0.1 to 20.0 wt % of a Tropolone; and (b) about 80.0 to 99.9 wt % of bio-derived 1,3-propanediol and/or bio-derived sorbitan caprylate. Also disclosed is a process for preparing and method of using the composition. The composition is stable for at least two years at room temperature and can be employed in the fields of cosmetic, toiletry, personal care, household, cleaning, disinfecting, food, beverages, enzyme formulations, feminine care products, foot care products, pet care products, food ingredients, paints, coatings, metal working fluids, nutrients for plants, construction and/or laundry products.

Abstract: The present invention provides polymers resulting from modification of polymeric moieties containing an anhydride with modifying reactant moieties. The invention further provides a wide variety of compositions comprising the and modified polymeric moieties containing an anhydride. The letters b, d, e, and z are described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an eco-friendly, non-aqueous and stable antimicrobial solution composition comprising (a) about 0.1 to 20.0 wt % of a Hinokitiol; and (b) about 80.0 to 99.9 wt % of bio-derived 1,3-propanediol and/or bio-derived sorbitan caprylate. Also disclosed is a process for preparing and method of using the composition. In accordance with another aspect of the present application, the eco-friendly, nonaqueous antimicrobial composition is capable of inhibiting or killing gram (+) bacteria, gram (?) bacteria, yeasts and/or fungi.

Abstract: The invention relates to an extract of cotton fibers, a cosmetic composition comprising, by way of an active principle, at least one extract of cotton fibers, formed by mono, di, tri and tetra saccharides, in a physiologically suitable medium. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment method for protecting keratin substrates, for reinforcing the skin's cutaneous barrier and/or for reinforcing protection of the hair and/or for enhancing keratin synthesis and/or for nourishing keratin substrates. The invention also relates to a method for producing an extract of cotton fibers and to the use thereof for the preparation of a cosmetic composition according to the invention.

Abstract: A stable, aqueous suspension concentrate which includes a solid polymeric dispersant comprising one or more anionic polymeric dispersing agents, optionally a co-dispersant which preferably is a homopolymer and/or a copolymer of a heterocyclic vinyl lactam, preferably in a wt. ratio of 0.1:1 to 1:0.1, a UV-labile, water-insoluble biocide active, and a UV-blocker or UV-absorber to stabilize said active upon storage and/or exposure to sunlight or UV radiation.

Abstract: Personal care compositions comprising a polymer-bound UV absorber are described that provide enhanced properties, including customizable UV spectrum protection, broad-spectrum UV spectrum protection, water resistance, and labile UV stabilization. The polymer comprises anhydride functionality, such as maleic anhydride or a derivative thereof, and the UV absorber contains at least one hydroxyl, primary amine, or secondary amine group. The personal care compositions may be used to treat and/or protect against burns, cancers, erythema, lentigo (“liver spots”), keratotic lesions, wrinkles, and cellular changes of the skin; and/or color changes, embrittlement, lack of luster, tangles, split ends, and/or unmanageability of the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to peptidic compounds of general formula (I) R1-(AA)n-X1-X2-Ile-Gln-Ala-Cys-Arg-Gly-X3-(AA)p-R2 as caspase-14 activators. The invention also relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one peptide of general formula (I), in a physiologically acceptable medium, and to the use of said composition for preventing and/or repairing damage to deoxyribonucleic acid, for preventing and/or treating cutaneous signs of ageing and photo-ageing, and for improving the skin barrier function. The invention further relates to a cosmetic treatment method for preventing and/or treating cutaneous signs of ageing and photo-ageing, and for preventing and/or repairing damage caused by ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a composition comprising at least one peptidic fava bean extract as an active agent capable of limiting hair loss, and/or stimulating its growth. Moreover, the composition is intended, on one hand, to modulate the Clock, Perl and Bmal1 genes in the dermal papilla cells, and, on the other hand, to restore the circadian rhythm and resynchronize the biological clock of said cells. Finally, the present invention relates to several methods of non-therapeutic cosmetic treatment using said composition.

Abstract: What is described herein is an environment-friendly, highly aqueous solution of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) which is free from volatile organic compounds (VOC's), glycols, derivatives of glycols, glycerols and/or derivatives of glycerols. The composition comprises: (i) about 0.1% to about 30% by wt. of BIT; (ii) about 5% to about 15% by wt. of neutralizing agent; (iii) about 50% to about 85% by wt. of water; and (iv) about 0.1% to about 5% by wt. of chelating agent. The aqueous solution of BIT may further comprise at least one water soluble form of a co-biocide. The composition is efficient in protecting aqueous media against microbial attack in various industrial applications.

Abstract: Functional additives for cleansing compositions exhibiting enhanced anti soil-re-deposition and/or dye transfer inhibitory properties comprising polymers in the form of homopolymers, copolymers or terpolymers synthesized from at least one hydrophobic monomer. Examples of hydrophobic monomers include N-vinyl caprolactam, vinyl acetate, vinyl esters, acrylated glycols, methacrylamide, C1 to C12 alkyl- and C1 to C12 dialkylacrylamide, C1 to C12 alkyl- and C1 to C12 dialkylmethacrylamide, C1 to C12 alkyl aery late, C1 to C12 alkyl methacrylate, 4-butyl phenyl maleimide, octyl acrylamide.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 4- and 5-substituted 1,2,3-triazole moieties, with at least one remote polymerizable moiety. The novel mixtures of 4- and 5-substituted regioisomers of 1,2,3-triazole moieties can be separated by chromatography to provide the purified 4- and 5-substituted 1,2,3-triazole moieties. The novel mixtures of 4- and 5-substituted regioisomers of 1,2,3-triazole moieties, and the purified 4- and 5-substituted 1,2,3-triazole moieties, with at least one remote polymerizable moiety, can be converted to a wide variety of useful polymers. The novel compounds of the invention can be employed in a wide variety of compositions. E, Q, Z, X, a, and R1-R4, in the structures below, are defined herein.