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 water-dispersible particle wherein the material comprises (i) one or more polymeric deposition materials having an average repeat unit (I):  wherein at least one or more R groups of the polymer are independently selected from H, a hydrolysable group or a linker group in which when R is a hydrolysable group the degree of substitution is 0 to 3 and when R is a linker group the degree of substitution is 0.01 to 3; (ii) a benefit agent attached to the deposition enhancing part;  characterised in that the water-dispersible particle has a particle size from 20 to 5,000 nm.

Abstract: A hair coloring composition or kit of parts comprises: a compound which is capable of acting as a substrate for endogenous transglutaminase in and/or on hair and which comprises a chromophore that is capable of absorbing and/or emitting light in the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum; and a reducing agent. The composition may be used to coloring hair.

Abstract: Incorporation in a laundry detergent composition of a graft polymer having a locust bean gum backbone and grafts of an aromatic sulphonic acid improves antiredeposition properties. The preferred polymer is locust bean gum-graft-poly(4-styrenesulphonic acid).

Abstract: A composition comprising a silicone having a perfume component dissolved or dispersed therein and a deposition aid.

Abstract: Fabric and textile conditioning compositions containing particular combinations of cationic polymers and anionic surfactants are disclosed. The polymers are soluble or dispersible to at least 0.01% by weight in distilled water at 25° C., and must be present in an effective amount to yield a substantial conditioning benefit. A method of conditioning articles using the polymer/surfactant combinations is also disclosed.

Abstract: Fabric and textile conditioning compositions containing particular combinations of cationic polymers and anionic surfactants are disclosed. The polymers are soluble or dispersible to at least 0.01% by weight in distilled water at 25° C., are preferably below a particular molecular weight to afford optimal cleaning and conditioning, and must be present in an effective amount to yield a substantial conditioning benefit. A method of conditioning articles using the polymer/surfactant combinations is also disclosed.

Abstract: An edible oil in water emulsion comprising 40-99 wt. % of a continuous aqueous phase which phase contains 0.05-15 wt. % of a protein calculated on aqueous phase and, preferably, a thickener in an amount of 0.01-3 wt. %, 1-60 wt. % of a dispersed fat phase, the fat phase comprising 0.01-0.2 wt. % of alpha-tocopherol and a triglycerides mixture containing 10-80 wt. % of mono-unsaturated fatty acid residues, 10-80 wt. % of polyunsaturated fatty acid residues, 3-15 wt. % of omega-3 fatty acid residues, the balance up to 100 wt. % consisting of saturated fatty acid residues, fatty acid residues being calculated on fat phase, which emulsion is characterized in that it contains 0.005-0.05 wt. % of delta-tocopherol, while the weight ratio of delta-tocopherol and alpha-tocopherol in the emulsion is selected from the range 5 to 0.25.

Abstract: A composition comprising

Abstract: A viscoelastic cleansing gel composition which includes: a. from about 4 to about 25% an anionic surfactant; and b. from 0 to about 20% of an amphoteric surfactant; wherein the composition has a G′h at 63 rad/s in a range of about 500 to about 1000 Pa. and a &ohgr;c in a range of about 0.1 to about 2 rad/sec and; wherein the ratio of anionic to amphoteric surfactant is in the range of about 1:3 up to a composition which has anionic but no amphoteric surfactant.

Abstract: Aerated, ultra low-density cast-dehydrated syndet detergent bars for use in personal wash, fabric wash and hard surface cleaning. A process for preparing aerated, ultra low-density cast-dehydrated detergent bars wherein the air is entrained in the bars after rigidification and shaping the product is also provided.

Abstract: A method for permanently dyeing hair is provided which includes subjecting the hair to a number of treatments, having a set time interval between each two consecutive such treatments, and wherein each treatment comprises contacting the hair for a period from about 5 seconds to about 3 minutes with a recently made mixture of an alkaline and an acidic composition, followed by a rinsing step. A shampoo or conditioner base is present in the alkaline and acidic compositions.

Abstract: A method of treating fabric comprising the step of applying to the fabric a fabric treatment composition comprising a coated particles comprising: a solid core having a D3,2 average particle size in the range from 10 to 700 nm, and a coating of silicone polymer covalently bonded to the solid core.

Abstract: A fabric care composition comprising a thermoplastic elastomer and a terpene.

Abstract: A method is described for using a computer in finding solutions to a problem dependent on a number of criteria. A model algorithm is provided for each of the criteria, each model algorithm providing a prediction for a corresponding criteria when a candidate solution is inputted into the model algorithm. At least one model algorithm provides a prediction with a prediction error bar for the corresponding criteria. Criteria are selected to optimise a set of candidate solutions. An algorithm is provided for optimisation of the set of candidate solutions in accordance with the selected criteria. A first set of candidate solutions is provided and the optimisation algorithm generates one or more new candidate solutions. All candidate solutions are inputted into the number of model algorithms to obtain predictions and at least one prediction error bar.

Abstract: The invention provides liquid compositions comprising: (a) 15-95 wt % lipophilic perfume. (b) 0.05-5 wt % water-soluble dye, (c) 4-50 wt % of a stabilising agent comprising a cationic stabilising agent, and (d) water miscible solvent wherein the composition comprises between 0.1 to 20 wt % water, the cationic stabilising agent has an L&agr; to L&bgr; transition temperature of 45° C. or less for a 5 wt % dispersion of the stabilising agent in water, and the solvent is present in an amount of up to 10 wt %. These concentrated perfume and dye compositions find particular application in fabric softening compositions. Also provided is a method of preparing a fabric conditioning composition by preparing a base composition comprising a cationic and/or nonionic fabric softening agent, and adding thereto, a composition of the invention. The fabric conditioning compositions thus produced are also provided. Simplified automated manufacture of fabric softening compositions is achieved.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition for improving substrate characteristics. The composition has a substrate enhancing agent, like a monohydric alcohol, and the composition reduces wrinkles in substrates that have not been subjected to ironing.

Abstract: An ovaloid dispensing container is provided which includes an ovaloid bottle and an ovaloid overcap. The bottle is fitted with a fluid dispensing device such as a pump assembly. An oval collar is supported on the bottle and has an outwardly flaring shoulder. The overcap is formed with a surrounding wall and a mouth defining an open end. The surrounding wall tapers outwardly white the mouth defines a downwardly convex perimeter on front and rear faces of the surrounding wall. The shoulder functions as a camming surface against which the overcap perimeter slides to assist in twist-off removal of the cap.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shear thinning, transparent, gel laundry detergent composition, comprising a surfactant system containing surfactant material selected from an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant or a mixture thereof, and from 1 to 8% by weight of a fatty alcohol gelling agent having the formula 1

Abstract: A dispensing container is provided which includes an ovaloid bottle and an ovaloid overcap. The bottle includes a dispensing aperture. The overcap is formed with a roof at a closed end thereof and a surrounding wall with a mouth defining an open end opposite the closed end. A pintel and a circular collar both project from the roof in a direction toward the open end. The pintel is sealingly fittable into the dispensing aperture. The circular collar ensures that the pintel will not misalign with the aperture of the bottle and thereby avoids damage to the soft plastic of the pintel. The bottle has a shoulder which serves as a camming device for easy removal of the overcap in a twist motion.