Abstract: The present application relates to a detergent with an improved cleaning performance, in particular on greasy stains, said detergent comprising a surfactant mixture containing amine oxide, alkylbenzene sulfonate, alkyl ether sulfate, and fatty alcohol ethoxylate. The invention also relates to the use of said detergent and to a method for improving the cleaning performance of a detergent.

Abstract: In an example, a thermal interface material includes a polymeric phase-change material.

Abstract: There are herein described phase change materials containing sodium acetate trihydrate having improved homogeneity, a process for the preparation of said materials, and their utility in phase change systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of phase change compositions comprising sodium acetate trihydrate, at least one alkali soluble polymer for inhibition of sodium acetate anhydrous crystal formation in sodium acetate trihydrate containing phase change materials, and at least one sodium acetate trihydrate nucleation promoter, and, if a lower phase change temperature is required, at least one melting point depressing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to free flowing, solid, high active alkyl ether sulfates and process for manufacturing such solid alkyl ether sulfates at processing temperature of 80° C. and above on an industrial scale. The solid alkyl ether sulfates have improved flow properties, improved appearance, and improved solubility.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing cleaning composition including a dispersant polymer and a surface-modification surface-substantive polymer wherein the composition leaves glass after being washed with the composition in an automatic dishwasher with a contact angle with deionised water of less than about 50° and wherein the surface-modification surface-substantive polymer has a rivulet forming effect on water drainage from glass.

Abstract: A multi-part skin care bar and methods of using the same are disclosed. The multi-part skin care bar may be formed by selectively coupling a first portion from a plurality of first portions with a second portion from a plurality of second portions. For example, a first engagement portion of a respective first portion may be engaged with a second engagement portion of a respective second portion to couple the first portion to the second portion. In some examples, the first engagement portion may include a first projection and a first receiving hole, the second engagement portion may include a second projection and a second receiving hole, the first projection may be configured to be inserted into the second receiving hole, and the second projection may be configured to be inserted into the first receiving hole in order to couple a respective first portion to a respective second portion.

Abstract: Detergent compositions with improved sudsing profile, which are particularly suitable for hand-washing fabrics and dishware.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making soap bar compositions comprising bar matrix comprising predominantly long chain length soap and interspersed regions comprising predominantly shorter chain soaps. The novel bars of the invention are sufficiently hard to survive large scale manufacturing while simultaneously delivering benefits of significant foam value enhancement, for example, due to delivery of short-chain soaps from concentrated regions. Surprisingly, even when soaps in concentrated regions comprise small percentage of overall soap used, they form observable kappa phase pattern.

Abstract: An illuminating soap module includes a shell defining a cavity for holding liquid soap. The shell may include one or more openings. The one or more openings may include a dispenser, a plug, a light module, and combinations thereof. The illuminating soap module is configured to illuminate upon a triggering event.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cleansing composition for skin or hair which can provide a good durability of foam and rinse feel, give good combability and softness from during rinsing to after drying while imparting manageability to hair when the cleansing composition is applied to hair, and give good moist feeling to skin when the cleansing composition is applied to skin. The cleansing composition for skin or hair is a cleansing composition comprising an internal olefin sulfonate (A) having 12 or more and 24 or less carbon atoms.

Abstract: Described are personal care compositions, comprising an anionic surfactant, and a polyurea shell encapsulating a hydrophobic active, wherein the polyurea shell has at least one covalently attached cationic polymer, selected from the group consisting of quaternary amines and cationic biopolymers.

Abstract: There is herein described a phase change material (PCM) for use in energy storage systems. More particularly, there is described a phase change material comprising Strontium Bromide and a Metal Halide that is optimal to storing heat in about the 76° C. to 88° C. temperature range.

Abstract: A composition for topical application in the auditory canal is provided. The composition includes 5% to 40% by weight on the total weight of the composition of an ester of vitamin E with a carboxylic acid of formula R—COOH, in which R is an alkyl radical having from 1 to 19 carbon atoms, or an alkenyl or alkynyl radical having from 2 to 19 carbon atoms, and an oily vehicle selected from the group of hydrogenated polyisobutene, hydrogenated polydecene and mixtures of hydrogenated polyisobutene and/or hydrogenated polydecene with hydrogenated polyolefins, in particular hydrogenated C6-C14 hydrogenated polyolefins, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, and mixtures thereof. The composition can be used to remove earwax from the auditory canal as well as to normalize the epithelium of the auditory canal in cases of friction stress in individuals wearing hearing aids or in individuals using earplugs as hearing protection.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention to solve the problem is to provide a hair cleansing composition that can provide the feeling in use and a stable appearance. The hair cleansing composition comprises: 14 to 35% by mass of a sugar and/or a sugar alcohol; 5 to 20% by mass of an anionic surfactant, 50% or more of the anionic surfactant being an N-acyl-N-methyl taurate and/or an N-acyl-glutamate; 5 to 20% by mass of an alkamidopropyl betaine and/or an alkyl betaine; 0.05 to 1% by mass of a cationic polymer; and 0.01 to 1.5% by mass of an inorganic salt; wherein the hair cleansing composition has a viscosity of 800 to 20000 mPa·s.

Abstract: Methods for producing a dimensionally stable phase change material (PCM), and dimensionally stable PCMs are disclosed. The methods include providing a porous base material, mixing a phase change material having a polar functional group with a substance that increases the polar attraction of the phase change material for the porous base material to form a mixture thereof; and, thereafter, mixing the mixture with the porous base material until a selected saturation of phase change material in the porous base material is reached. The methods may include filtering the porous base material after the selected saturation is reached to form a cake of dimensionally stable PCM and, thereafter, reducing the size of the dimensionally stable PCM to an average mean particle size of about 10 to about 50 ?m, or more preferably 20 to 30 ?m.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat transfer fluid additive composition comprising: greater than or equal to 10 weight percent (wt %) of a carboxylic acid, based on the total weight of the composition; an azole compound; and a base, wherein the base is present in an amount sufficient to obtain a pH 8-10.5 when diluted by 50 volume % with water. The heat transfer fluid additive composition can be combined with other components to form a heat transfer fluid. The heat transfer fluid can be used in a heat transfer system.

Abstract: A laundry detergent composition including an alkyl isethionate and a de-foaming agent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a method and apparatus for making soap. According to one embodiment, a soap making apparatus comprises a water vessel that holds water, an oil vessel that holds an oil mixture, a lye container that accepts enclosed lye capsules and a microcontroller that controls a mixture of ingredients that is discharged from the water vessel, oil vessel and lye vessel to produce one or more soap bars made.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid composition for electrical insulation including a dielectric fluid and an additive, the additive being dissolved in the dielectric fluid and having a 1st excitation energy which is lower than the 1st excitation energy of the dielectric fluid.

Abstract: A moldable mass contains graphite and a phase change material (PCM). The moldable mass further contains a binder and microcapsules having the PCM. A process produces a molding from the moldable mass, and the molding is used to produce various products such as cooling elements, battery temperature control elements, cooling elements for vehicle cabins, electronic components, and motors.