Abstract: An amphiphilic polymeric material which has a straight or branched chain polymer backbone and a multiplicity of side chains attached to the backbone, wherein the backbone is a copolymer of at least one ethylenically-unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon monomer and maleic anhydride, or is a terpolymer of maleic anhydride, ethylene, and a further ethylenically unsaturated monomer. A method of synthesizing said polymeric material is also provided, together with chewing gum bases, compositions and emulsions comprising amphiphilic polymeric materials.

Abstract: A composite including at least one benefit agent, and a blend including: at least one water soluble polymer; and at least one salt, or at least one surfactant, or a mixture thereof; optionally at least one wax or wax-like substance; and optionally at least one amphiphilic polymer. Further aspects of the invention relate to a process for preparing the composites, consumer products including the composites and uses thereof.

Abstract: A first aspect relates to a particle including: (a) at least one bleaching agent including an organic peroxyacid; (b) at least one component selected from: (i) saccharides and polysaccharides, and derivatives thereof; (ii) inorganic fillers selected from the group consisting of talcs, micas, zeolites, silicates, metal oxides and clays; and (iii) linear, branched and cross-linked polymers and copolymers; (c) at least one pH reducing agent; and (d) at least one chelating agent. Further aspects relate to a process for preparing the particle, a composition or a dough including the particle, and use of the particle in a cleaning composition, a dental care composition, a hair dyeing composition or decolouriser, an antimicrobial composition or a bleach composition.

Abstract: Uses of polymers including monomeric units based on salts of itaconic acid as film formers are disclosed. The polymers confer good film-forming characteristics to the compositions to which they are added, making them suitable for use in cosmetic and personal care product, in particular those that are applied to the skin, hair or nails. The polymers offer a variety of benefits to the products into which they are incorporated, increasing their performance, longevity or adhesion to the human body and improving their feel or appearance during use. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the polymers and the cosmetic and personal care compositions.

Abstract: A novel composite including one or more core units, each core unit including a specified active agent and having pH responsive, vinylic copolymer coating, to a process for the preparation of such a composite, to formulations including the same and their use in a variety of industrial applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel composite including one or more core units having an ionic strength-responsive hydroxyl-functional vinylic co-polymeric coating, to a process for the preparation of such a composite, to formulations including the same and their use in a variety of industrial applications.