Abstract: Perfume particles comprise perfume dispersed within certain water-insoluble nonpolymeric carrier materials and encapsulated in a protective shell by coating with a friable coating material. The coated particles allow for preservation and protection of perfumes which are susceptible to degradation or loss in storage and in cleaning compositions. In use, the surface coating fractures and the underlying carrier/perfume particles efficiently deliver a large variety of perfume types to fabrics or other surfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high yield process for preparing di-substituted imidazoline fabric conditioning compounds. In this process, an acylating agent such as fatty acid is reacted with a specific polyamine, and the product of this reaction is thereafter reacted with either a fatty acid ester or glyceride under specifically-defined conditions and in the presence of an esterifying catalyst such as titanium alkoxide. Use of particular reaction conditions and an esterification catalyst significantly increases the yield of di-substituted imidazoline compounds.

Abstract: A liquid softener composition comprises water and an amidoamine compound (a) obtained by condensation reaction of a di- or triamine of the general formula (I) with a fatty acid of the general formula (II), or a neutral salt of the amidoamine compound with an inorganic or organic acid:R.sup.1 NH(C.sub.m H.sub.2m NH).sub.n H (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a straight chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 8 to 24 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 represents a straight chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 7 to 23 carbon atoms, m represents 2 or 3, and n represents 1 or 2.

Abstract: A carbon chalcogenide macromolecular composition prepared from carbon dichalcogenide and to a process for the preparation thereof. A carbon dichalcogenide, for example, carbon disulfide, in entrained in an inert gas, and the mixture formed therefrom is passed over a hot tungsten filament wherein carbon disulfide is degraded into fragments. The fragments are then deposited onto a surface of a non-reactive substrate. The deposited fragments recombine to form the macromolecular composition. A significant characteristic of the composition is its threshold voltage above which its electrical resistance drops precipitously. This characteristic also exhibits a unique temperature dependence. Dopants may be added to the composition to reduce the electrical resistance.

Abstract: A shampoo composition comprising in addition to water(a) from 2 to 40% by weight of surfactant chosen from anionic, nonionic or amphoteric surfactants, or mixtures thereof;(b) from 0.01 to 10% by weight of insoluble, non-volatile silicone;(c) from 0.5 to 5% by weight of suspending agent chosen from polyethylene glycol mono- or diesters of C.sub.16-22 fatty acid, having from 2 to 7 ethylene oxide groups.The composition may further comprise a cationic conditioning agent.

Abstract: A method of treating fabrics in order to eliminate odor caused by microbial growth by adding an antibacterially effective amount of an organosilicon quaternary ammonium compound to the rinse cycle of a textile laundering operation containing the fabrics in order to destroy bacteria and fungi.

Abstract: Use of (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5) alkyl esters of aliphatic (C.sub.8 -C.sub.22) monocarboxylic acids for removing fat, inks and the like from printing apparatus, in particular from offset printing machines, and a cleaning agent for this, containing as its main component a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5) alkyl ester of an aliphatic (C.sub.8 -C.sub.22) monocarboxylic acid or a mixture of such esters.The most suitable esters are methyl, ethyl or isopropyl esters or mixtures thereof, and particularly expedient is an ester mixture obtained by interesterification of an oleic acid containing oil or by esterification of an acid mixture having a corresponding composition.The ester or ester mixture may be admixed with up to 50% by weight of vegetable oil.Further, the ester or ester mixture or the mixture thereof with vegetable oil may be emulgated in water in such amount that the water phase comprises up to 50%, preferably 25-35% by weight of the emulsion using an emulsifier in an amount of 1-10%, preferably 3-5% by weight of the emulsion.

Abstract: Composition for dyeing or bleaching hair, to be mixed with an oxidizing solution at the time of use and containing:(a) a fatty acid soap,(b) a cationic or amphoteric silicone polymer,(c) a cationic surface agent,(d) an alkalifying agent, and(e) a cationic polymer chosen from quaternary polyammonium polymers, quaternized or unquaternized vinylpyrrolidone/dialkylaminoalkyl acrylate or methacrylate copolymers, poly(methacrylamidopropyltrimethylammonium chloride), cationic proteins and polyaminoamides which may crosslinked or alkylated.When these compositions are intended for dyeing hair, they also contain oxidation dye precursors and, if desired, couplers, as well as a reducing agent.This composition, which foams slightly, allows a very easy distribution throughout the hair and it improves the cosmetic properties of the hair, especially its disentangling, and imparts a silky feel thereto.

Abstract: A cleaning composition is provided comprising a clear gel with opaque particles of an active material uniformly dispersed and suspended within the gel. A surfactant is present in the gel. The active material is surrounded by a protective substance such as an encapsulating layer. Representative of active materials are chlorine and oxygen bleaches, bleach precursors, enzymes, fabric softeners, surfactants, perfumes and mixtures of these materials.

Abstract: Heat transfer fluids having high thermal stability are comprised of certain polyether polyols. The heat transfer fluids are used as solder fluids and in metal quenching and tempering baths, in solder reflow or alloying baths, and as lubricants for vulcanizing rubber hose.

Abstract: A bathing preparation comprising: (a) at least one carbonate; (b) at least one organic acid, wherein adipic acid amounts to 70% by weight or more of the total of the organic acid; and (c) at least one highly volatile perfume, is disclosed. The perfume is not vaporized into the air, thus the bathing preparation sustains its aroma in bath water for a prolonged period of time and exerts relaxing and refreshing bathing effects.

Abstract: P-phenylenediamines having a quaternary ammonium group and substituted with an electron withdrawing group, derivatives thereof, compositions containing same, and their use as developers for dyeing keratinous fibers, are disclosed.

Abstract: Cyclodextrin complex is suspended in polyalkylene glycol carrier material that does not displace the included material. The preferred perfume/cyclodextrin complexes, either alone or admixed with solvent (e.g., water), are preferably suspended in the carrier and then incorporated into solid, dryer-activated, fabric treatment (conditioning) compositions, preferably containing fabric softeners, more preferably cationic and/or nonionic fabric softeners. The perfume complexes provide fabrics with perfume benefits when they are rewetted after drying. Volatile perfume materials, including those materials that are commonly associated with "freshness" can be applied to the fabrics in an effective way.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing keratinous fibres, comprising the application on these fibres,in a first stage, of a composition (A) containing, in a medium suitable for dyeing:(i) at least one monohydroxyindole corresponding to the formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen or alkyl; andR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 denote hydrogen, NH.sub.2, OH, COOH, CH.sub.2 COOH, CONH.sub.2, alkyl optionally substituted with OH or NH.sub.2, alkoxy, CONHR.sub.4, CON(R.sub.5)(R.sub.6) or CO.sub.2 R.sub.4, in which R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 denote alkyl; halogen, and(ii) at least one 5,6-disubstituted hydroxyindole of formula (II): ##STR2## in which: R.sub.6 denotes hydrogen or acetyl;R.sub.4 denotes hydrogen, methyl, carboxy or ethoxycarbonyl; andR.sub.5 denotes hydrogen or methyl,with the proviso that, when R.sub.6 denotes acetyl, R.sub.4 and R.sub.

Abstract: Quaternized monoalkylenediamine nitrobenzene compounds of general formula ##STR1## wherein one of Z or Y is the quaternized group ##STR2## the other of Y or Z being H, alkyl hydroxyalkyl or hydroxyalkoxy when it is not said quaternized group, and the use of said compounds in the dyeing of keratinaceous fibers.

Abstract: A multilayer detergent tablet containing an outer layer, a barrier layer and an inner layer. The tablet releases sequentially ingredients contained in the outer layer and ingredients contained in the inner layer. The time interval between the release of the outer layer ingredients and the release of the inner layer ingredients is controlled by the particular choice of an ingredient for the barrier layer and the relative thicknesses of the inner layer, the barrier layer and the outer layer. The tablet is able to separate in time the dissolution of incompatible ingredients such as an enzyme and a chlorine bleach. The tablet also provides sequential release of a dishwashing composition and a rinse aid composition such that cleaning is accomplished prior to the release of the rinse aid.

Abstract: Environmentally safe, stable, pourable aqueous fabric softening compositions based on the combination of a quaternary ammonium compound and an amido amine. The softener combination comprises from as little as 1% and up to 60% and preferably 2 to 20% by weight of the composition. Methods for making the composition are also described. Softening performance is outstanding and the compositions are simple to prepare, even the more highly concentrated forms. The softener compositions are primarily intended for use in the rinse cycle of an automatic washing machine.

Abstract: Novel durable 2-part hair dyeing agents composed of a first agent comprising as essential components at least one compound that forms HCO.sub.3 --by dissociation in water, an alkali generating substantially no irritating odor and a dye for hair and having a pH of 8.2 to 9.0. and a second agent comprising as essential components hydrogen peroxide and a buffer solution and having a pH of 2.0 to 4.0, the weight ratio of the first agent and the second agent to be mixed being such that the pH of the mixture of the two is in a range of from 6.5 to 7.9. These 2-part hair dyeing agents require only a short dyeing time, create little damage to hair and no irritating or disagreeable odor and have high dyeing effect.

Abstract: Compositions for imparting water- and oil-repellency to fabrics are provided. They contain a fluorochemical water- and oil-repellant agent, a carbodiimide compound, and at least one of the following: plasticizer, metal alcoholate or ester, zirconium salt, alkylketen dimer, aziridine, and alkenyl succinic anhydride. The compositions may also contain a silicone water-repellent.

Abstract: An aqueous based personal washing product is disclosed which when used has good cleaning ability and is particularly mild to the skin. The free flowing liquid product, containing a selected blend of surfactants and emollients, including long chain fatty acids, free isethionate salts and acylisethionates is particularly adapted for facial washing.