Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising diacyl peroxide bleaching agent and blooming perfume composition containing blooming perfume ingredients having a boiling point of less than about 260° C. and a ClogP of at least about 3, and delayed blooming perfume ingredients having a boiling point of less than about 260° and a ClogP of less than about 3, wherein the weight ratio of blooming perfume ingredients to delayed blooming perfume ingredients is from about 0.25 to about 1.5.

Abstract: A cleaning implement is provided. The cleaning implement includes a liquid delivery system for providing a cleaning liquid to a surface to be cleaned having a canister for storing a liquid, an electrical motor driving a pump, and a voltage source for engerizing the electric motor. A support head is pivotally attached to the handle for releasably receiving a cleaning sheet. The handle includes a switch and is formed from a plurality of handle sections. Each handle section has at least one electrical connector which is electrically connected with an electrical connector of an adjacent handle section so that the switch can activate the electrical motor. The support head can be configured to allow visual inspection of the cleaning sheet through the support head during use. The canister is provided with plurality of side walls and vent valve having a cracking pressure of at least about 0.

Abstract: Non-thermoplastic starch fibers having no melting point and having apparent peak wet tensile stress greater than about 0.2 MegaPascals (MPa). The fibers can be manufactured from a composition comprising a modified starch and a cross-linking agent. The composition can have a shear viscosity from about 1 Pascal·Seconds to about 80 Pascal·Seconds and an apparent extensional viscosity in the range of from about 150 Pascal·Seconds to about 13,000 Pascal·Seconds. The composition can comprise from about 50% to about 75% by weight of a modified starch; from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of an aldehyde cross-linking agent; and from about 25% to about 50% by weight of water. Prior to cross-linking, the modified starch can have a weight average molecular weight greater than about 100,000 g/mol.

Abstract: Fabrics are treated with a film-forming material and a blowing agent, typically ammonium carbonate or bicarbonate, and ironed. The fabrics thus acquire dry wrinkle resistance, in addition to the benefit provided by the film-forming material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to air deodorizing devices for removing malodor from the air. Such devices are useful for example for storing and preserving food in closed compartments such as refrigerators. The air deodorizing device of the present invention comprises a cartridge member and an air moving member whereby the cartridge member is detachable from the device.

Abstract: Cleaning sheets having long-lasting perfume odor comprise a substrate, perfume, and additive material having a melting point of at least about −15° C., wherein the perfume and additive material are affixed to the substrate. In a preferred embodiment, the perfume and additive material are first blended together and then affixed to the substrate, such that the blend of perfume and additive material has a melting point of at least about 20° C. Methods of imparting perfume odor to a surface, and optionally removing dust or the like from the surface, comprise the step contacting, preferably wiping, the surface with a cleaning sheet of the present invention.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions in the form of oil-in-water emulsions are provided that comprise high levels of water-soluble skin benefit agents. The compositions herein have reduced tack that is associated with high levels of water-soluble skin benefit agents. The cosmetic compositions comprise cross-linked co-polymers that reduce the tack associated with such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple-compartment container for dispensing flowable products by gravity. The container described comprises a first compartment (51) and second compartment (52) for storing a first and a second composition. The container also comprises a multiple-dispensing tap (100), which preferably is operable by a pressing action and is capable of dispensing flowable products from the first and second compartments substantially simultaneously.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tissue paper product comprising a tissue paper substrate and an enzyme inhibiting composition, the enzyme inhibiting composition being transferable from the tissue paper substrate onto the skin and being present in an amount sufficient to inhibit enzyme activity upon the skin. In particular it relates to the use of a facial handkerchief for the inhibition of enzyme activity upon the skin of the nasal region. Furthermore the present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of such tissue paper products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to laundry detergent compositions which provide enhance hydrophilic soil cleaning benefits, said compositions comprising:

Abstract: A device (1) for dispensing a volatile substance and simultaneously or sequentially dispensing a soluble substance comprising a structure (2, 3, 4) floatable on a liquid (L). The structure includes a first chamber (5) adapted to receive a filling of a first ingredient (A) adapted to release and diffuse a volatile substance, such as a fragrance, as a result of being contacted with the liquid on which the structure is floated. The structure (1) further includes a second chamber (6) adapted to receive a second ingredient, such as a spa product to be dissolved into the liquid. Floating the device (1) on a liquid such as bath water causes the liquid to contact the first (A) and second (B) ingredients, whereby the volatile substance is released from the first ingredient (A) preferably in the form of a vapour or steam, while the second ingredient (B) is dissolved into the liquid. A preferred application is as a bathing implement or a product for toilet hygiene.

Abstract: The present invention provides antibacterial compounds, antibacterial compositions, bacteria-reducing methods, bacteria-reduced substrates/articles made by the methods that employ an antibacterial agent comprising a non-halogenated nitrile-substituted salicylanilide, and processes for producing 5-acyl salicylamides.

Abstract: Systems for delivering cosmetic and therapeutic actives to the oral cavity employ a strip comprising a first layer of material, a second layer comprising polybutene with a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000, and a cosmetic or therapeutic active included within the second layer. Therapeutic and cosmetic actives in compositions comprising polybutene inhibit or prevent gingivitis, caries, staining, fungi, bacteria and plaque build-up in the oral cavity by means of the delivery system.

Abstract: A process for treating a textile fabric to impart or enhance at least one property of the fabric comprising: introducing the fabric into an aqueous formaldehyde containing solution to provide a wet pickup of an effective amount of the solution by the fabric, applying to the fabric an effective amount of a catalyst for catalyzing a reaction between formaldehyde and the fabric; thereafter exposing the wet fabric to a temperature of at least about 300° F. to react the formaldehyde with the fabric to impart or enhance the property of the fabric before there is a substantial loss of formaldehyde from the exposed fabric.

Abstract: Disclosed are stable, portable, oral care confectionery wherein the confectionery composition has a crunchy texture which acts to reinforce for the consumer the oral care benefit of the product. A crunchy, non-cariogenic oral care confectionery composition comprises: (i) from about 0.1% to about 50%, by weight of the composition, of an oral care active selected from the group consisting of anti-calculus agents; anti-plaque agents; desensitising agents; oral malodour control agents; H2 antagonists; and mixtures thereof; (ii) from about 0.1% to about 50%, by weight of the composition, of a solid particulate wherein the solid particulate has a particle size such that is passes through a 2000 &mgr;m mesh and is retained by a 100 &mgr;m mesh and has an aqueous solubility of at least 1 g per 100 ml at 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an absorbent article, such as for use in hygienic applications, which has an ultimate fluid storage region, and a fluid distribution region positioned between the ultimate storage region and the garment oriented surface of the article, which is in fluid communication with the ultimate fluid storage region, whereby the ultimate fluid storage region comprises material which has a Capillary Sorption Desorption Capacity at 100 cm (CSDC 100) of at least 10 g/g. Further, the liquid distribution layer comprises material having a Capillary Sorption Absorption Height at 30% of its maximum capacity (CSAH 30) of at least 25 cm. The total article provides a reduced tendency for rewetting. Particularly suitable distribution material for the present invention can be foam materials, preferably polymeric foam derived from high internal phase water-in-oil emulsions.

Abstract: An organic solvent composition suitable for use in automatic dishwashing comprising: (a) from about 10% to about 80%, by weight, a non-aqueous organic solvent system; (b) from about 5% to about 70%, by weight, sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP); (c) at least about 0.00005%, by weight, a water-soluble dye; (d) an effective amount of water; (e) from about 0.5% to about 1%, by weight, a thickener; and (f) optionally an adjunct ingredient; wherein said composition is in the form of an anhydrous liquid gel; wherein the yield value of said composition has a range of from about 5 to about 35; and wherein the effective amount of water is calculated by the following formula: STPP+6H2O→STPP*6H2O.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved package, suitable for holding a treatment fluid comprising a volatile solvent.

Abstract: A hair treatment applicator is provided. The applicator has a handle, a first head connected to the handle, a second head connected to the handle and a separation volume. The first head has a plurality of first tines forming a first retaining volume and the second head has a plurality of second tines forming a second retaining volume. The first and second retaining volumes are separated by the separation volume, and the first and second retaining volumes hold the hair treatment.

Abstract: A process for making a fibrous structure including the steps of: providing a deflection member comprising a macroscopically monoplanar, patterned framework having a backside forming an X-Y plane and a web-side opposite to the backside, wherein the framework comprises a plurality of bases extending from the X-Y plane in a Z-direction perpendicular to the X-Y plane, and a plurality of suspended portions laterally extending from the plurality of bases in at least one direction substantially parallel to the X-Y plane and elevated in the Z-direction from the X-Y plane to form void spaces between the X-Y plane and the suspended portions; providing a plurality of fibers on the deflection member, thereby forming a partly-formed fibrous structure; and separating the partly-formed fibrous structure from the deflection member, thereby forming the fibrous structure.