Abstract: Catalyst (14) having particles with a metal oxide and a carbonaceous material, wherein the metal oxide is an iron oxide or manganese oxide, and the carbonaceous material is a graphenic carbon material. Metal-air battery (10) having a metal electrode (11), an air electrode (13) with the catalyst (14) and an electrolyte (12) disposed between the metal electrode (11) and the air electrode (13).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions including (A) at least one polymer including (a) a core obtained by reacting a diamine H2N—Z—NH2 with a compound having a total number TN of carboxyl groups per molecule in the range of from 3 to 10, where Z is selected from C3-C12-cycloalkylene that may be non-substituted or substituted with one or more O—C1-C4-alkyl groups and where C3-C12-cycloalkylene may bear one to three methyl groups, and where carboxyl groups are selected from COOH and COOX1 with X1 being selected from C1-C4-alkyl, or two carboxyl groups together form an anhydride group, (b) polyalkylene oxide chains, and (B) at least one hydrolase.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising a) an antimicrobial agent, which is selected from the group consisting of biocides containing halogen atoms and/or containing phenolic moieties, formic acid, chlorine dioxide, chlorine dioxide generating compounds, dialdehydes; components containing an antimicrobial metal such as antimicrobial silver, and b) a polyamine, especially a polyethylenimine. The polyamine is effective as a booster for the antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising a) an antimicrobial agent, which is selected from the group consisting of biocides containing halogen atoms and/or containing phenolic moieties, formic acid, chlorine dioxide, chlorine dioxide generating compounds, dialdehydes; components containing an antimicrobial metal such as antimicrobial silver, and b) a polyamine, especially a polyethylenimine. The polyamine is effective as a booster for the antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: Described herein is a detergent composition including (A) at least one polymer including (a) a core that includes one to 3 moieties of general formula (I), where Z are different or the same and are selected from the group consisting of C2-C12-alkylene and C3-C12-cycloalkylene A1 are different or the same and are: selected from the group consisting of C1-C12-alkylene, C6-arylene, and C3-C12-cycloalkylene, or based on citric acid, X1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, and combinations of at least two of the foregoing, n is in a range of 1 to 100; and (b) polyalkylene oxide chains.

Abstract: Described herein is a liquid enzyme preparation containing component (a): at least one salt according to general formula (I) (R2)3N+—(CH2)nC(R3)(R4)—(O—X)m—O—C(O)—R1A???(I) wherein n is selected from 1 to 12, m is selected from zero to 50, R1 is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, —CH(OH)—CH(OH)—COOH, CH(OH)—CH3, (E)-CH?CHCOOH, (Z)—CH?CHCOOH, —C6H5, para-HO—C6H4—, o,p-dihydroxyphenyl, and 3,4,5-triydroxyphenyl, R2 are same or different and selected from C1-C10-alkyl, phenyl, R3 and R4 are same or different and selected from hydrogen and C1-C4-alkyl, X is C2-C4-alkylen, and A? is an inorganic or organic counteranion, component (b): at least one enzyme selected from hydrolases (EC 3), and optionally component (c): at least one compound selected from enzyme stabilizers different from component (a), preservatives, and surfactants.

Abstract: Method of obtainment of nanomaterials composed of carbonaceous material and metal oxides. The present invention refers to a method of obtainment of nanomaterials composed of two or more components, wherein at least one of these components is a carbonaceous material and at least another of the components is a metal oxide. The method of the present invention permits preparing these nanomaterials in liquid medium at moderate pressures and temperatures, in industrial quantities, and controlling the physicochemical properties of said nanomaterials by means of control of the parameters of synthesis.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for manufacturing an alkoxylated polyalkylenimine, the process including the following steps: (a) providing a polyalkylenimine (A), (b) reacting the polyalkylenimine (A) with 0.5 to 1.3 moles of propylene oxide or butylene oxide per N—H function at a temperature in the range of 100 to 150° C., (c) reacting the product from step (b) with C2-C4-alkylene oxide wherein the C2-C4-alkylene oxide is different from the alkylene oxide used in step (b).

Abstract: Described herein is a cationic surfactant. Also described herein is a method of using the cationic surfactant, the method including using the cationic surfactant in laundry detergent compositions (for example in combination with an anionic surfactant, nonionic surfactant and/or enzyme).

Abstract: Described herein is an enzyme preparation including Component (a): at least one compound according to general formula (I) wherein R1 is H; R2, R3, R4 are independently from each other selected from the group consisting of H, linear C1-C8 alkyl, and branched C3-C8 alkyl, C6-C10-aryl, non-substituted or substituted with one or more carboxylate or hydroxyl groups, and C6-C10-aryl-alkyl, wherein an alkyl of the C6-C10-aryl-alkyl is selected from the group consisting of linear C1-C8 alkyl and branched C3-C8 alkyl, wherein at least one of R2, R3, and R4 is not H, component (b): at least one enzyme selected from the group consisting of hydrolases (EC 3) and proteases component (c): at least one compound selected from the group consisting of solvents, enzyme stabilizers different from component (a), and compounds stabilizing the enzyme preparation.

Abstract: Described herein is an enzyme preparation including component (a): at least one compound according to general formula (I) wherein R1 is H; R2, R3, R4 are independently from each other selected from the group consisting of H, linear C1-C8 alkyl, and branched C3-C8 alkyl, C6-C10-aryl, non-substituted or substituted with one or more carboxylate or hydroxyl groups, and C6-C10-aryl-alkyl, wherein an alkyl of the C6-C10-aryl-alkyl is selected from the group consisting of linear C1-C8 alkyl and branched C3-C8 alkyl, wherein at least one of R2, R3, and R4 is not H; component (b): at least one enzyme selected from the group consisting of hydrolases (EC 3); and optionally component (c): at least one compound selected from the group consisting of solvents, enzyme stabilizers different from component (a), and compounds stabilizing the enzyme preparation.

Abstract: Described herein is an enzyme preparation including component (a): at least one compound according to general formula (I) wherein R1 is; R2, R3, R4 are independently from each other selected from the group consisting of H, linear C1-C8 alkyl, and branched C3-C8 alkyl, C6-C10-aryl, non-substituted or substituted with one or more carboxylate or hydroxyl groups, and C6-C10-aryl-alkyl, wherein an alkyl of the C6-C10-aryl-alkyl is selected from the group consisting of linear C1-C8 alkyl and branched C3-C8 alkyl, wherein at least one of R2, R3, and R4 is not H, component (b): at least one enzyme selected from the group consisting of hydrolases (EC 3); and optionally component (c): at least one compound selected from the group consisting of solvents, enzyme stabilizers different from component (a), and compounds stabilizing the enzyme preparation.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of using amino-based alkoxylates for improving the cleaning power of laundry detergent compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microcapsules comprising at least one polyethervinyl ester graftpolymer, at least one acrylic polymer, and water in the range of from 0.1% of weight to 0% of weight of the total polymer as well as to processes preparing the same.

Abstract: Topical formulations of proteases, devices including the formulations are disclosed. Described herein are packages for storing and dispensing multi-part topical enzyme formulations and neutralizing agent, wherein the contents of the parts are mixed, and the enzyme is taken into solution containing a neutralizing agent (skin protectant) for treatment of skin abrasions and disorders. Particular multi-part topical formulation disclosed here relates to immediate (neutralizing agent) and extended relief (enzymes) from itching and inflammation associated with insect stings, insect bites, contact dermatitis such as poison ivy and poison oak, and eczema. The formulations and packaging using this principle and methods of use thereof are also provided. Additionally this invention contains active ingredients for wound cleaning and debridement.

Abstract: Described herein is a composition including: (A) at least one lipase, and (B) at least one branched polyetheramine polyol with a polydispersity (Mw/Mn) in the range of from 5 to 25, wherein the branched polyetheramine polyol is based on a polycondensation product of at least one trialkanolamine.

Abstract: Method of obtainment of nanomaterials composed of carbonaceous material and metal oxides. The present invention refers to a method of obtainment of nanomaterials composed of two or more components, wherein at least one of these components is a carbonaceous material and at least another of the components is a metal oxide. The method of the present invention permits preparing these nanomaterials in liquid medium at moderate pressures and temperatures, in industrial quantities, and controlling the physicochemical properties of said nanomaterials by means of control of the parameters of synthesis.

Abstract: Composition containing (A) at least one salt of an organic ester of choline or of a derivative of choline, and (B) at least one surfactant selected from amphoteric and anionic and non-ionic surfactants.

Abstract: Process for cleaning soiled metal surfaces characterized in such cleaning is carried out using a composition that comprises at least one alkoxylated polyethylenimine (B) with a polydispersity Q=Mw/Mn of at least 3.5 and an average molecular weight Mw in the range of from 2,500 to 1,500,000 g/mol.

Abstract: A cosmetic swab including a handle including an elongated body having a length extending between a first end and a second end, where the elongated body defines a grip portion disposed between the first end and the second end. The grip portion has a width that is less than the length of the elongated body, where the width is measured in a direction perpendicular to the length. A head is disposed on the first end of the handle, where the head has a width that is greater than the width of the handle. A first fabric layer surrounds the head, where the first fabric layer is form-fitted to the head to limit shifting of the first fabric layer relative to the head. A second fabric layer overlays the first fabric layer, where the second fabric layer is a non-cotton textile, and where the second fabric layer is coupled to the handle along a seam extending continuously around a perimeter of handle.