Abstract: A binder for a marine coating composition comprising the reaction product of a polysiloxane unit A? and at least one second monomer B? that undergoes a polymerisation reaction with said polysiloxane unit A? so as to form a copolymer of structure -[ABAB]- wherein the backbone of said copolymer comprises a plurality of hydrolysable ester functional groups that will hydrolyse in the presence of seawater.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrolysable binder based on an ABAB type polysiloxane copolymer suitable for the preparation of coating compositions with an improved anti-adhesive and/or dirt-repellent surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to ahydrolysable binder based on an ABAB type polysiloxane copolymer suitable for the preparation of coating compositions with an improved anti-adhesive and/or dirt-repellent surface.

Abstract: A binder for a marine coating composition comprising the reaction product of a polysiloxane unit A? and at least one second monomer B? that undergoes a polymerisation reaction with said polysiloxane unit A? so as to form a copolymer of structure -[ABAB]- wherein the backbone of said copolymer comprises a plurality of hydrolysable ester functional groups that will hydrolyse in the presence of seawater.

Abstract: The invention lies within the area of cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions and concerns skin protection agents comprising aluminium lactate and the use of aluminium lactate in skin protection agents. The invention further concerns methods for protecting the skin with skin protection agents comprising aluminium lactate and its uses.

Abstract: A fabric softener active composition, comprising from 65 to 95% by weight of a bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)-dimethylammonium chloride fatty acid ester having a molar ratio of fatty acid moieties to amine moieties of from 1.80 to 1.96, an average chain length of the fatty acid moieties of from 16 to 18 carbon atoms and an iodine value of from 0 to 50, from 2 to 8% by weight of a fatty acid triglyceride having an average chain length of the fatty acid moieties of from 10 to 14 carbon atoms and an iodine value of from 0 to 15, and from 3 to 12% by weight of an alcohol selected from ethanol, 1-propanol and 2-propanol has low melt viscosity, high stability towards dealkylation in the molten state and low flammability.

Abstract: A particulate fabric softening composition, comprising one or more ethylenediamine fatty acid diamides and one or more quaternary ammonium salt fabric softeners, the composition having an exothermal transition at a temperature between 60 and 90° C. with an exothermal transition enthalpy of more than 5 J/g measured by DSC with a heating rate of 2° C./min, can be press shaped to multiple use, dryer added fabric softening articles having high initial surface hardness. The fabric softening composition can be made by cooling a molten mixture comprising one or more ethylenediamine fatty acid diamides and one or more quaternary ammonium salt fabric softeners to a temperature of 40° C. or less at a high cooling rate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to rinse aid compositions with improved biodegradability that may be used in automated carwash operations to promote drying and improve the appearance of vehicles.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to rinse aid compositions with improved biodegradability that may be used in automated carwash operations to promote drying and improve the appearance of vehicles.

Abstract: A particulate fabric softening composition, comprising one or more ethylenediamine fatty acid diamides and one or more quaternary ammonium salt fabric softeners, the composition having an exothermal transition at a temperature between 60 and 90° C. with an exothermal transition enthalpy of more than 5 J/g measured by DSC with a heating rate of 2° C./min, can be press shaped to multiple use, dryer added fabric softening articles having high initial surface hardness. The fabric softening composition can be made by cooling a molten mixture comprising one or more ethylenediamine fatty acid diamides and one or more quaternary ammonium salt fabric softeners to a temperature of 40° C. or less at a high cooling rate.

Abstract: A fabric softener active composition, comprising from 65 to 95% by weight of a bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)-dimethylammonium chloride fatty acid ester having a molar ratio of fatty acid moieties to amine moieties of from 1.80 to 1.96, an average chain length of the fatty acid moieties of from 16 to 18 carbon atoms and an iodine value of from 0 to 50, from 2 to 8% by weight of a fatty acid triglyceride having an average chain length of the fatty acid moieties of from 10 to 14 carbon atoms and an iodine value of from 0 to 15, and from 3 to 12% by weight of an alcohol selected from ethanol, 1-propanol and 2-propanol has low melt viscosity, high stability towards dealkylation in the molten state and low flammability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solid redispersible emulsion, which is comprised of an oil-in-water emulsion consisting of a laundry care constituent, which is encapsulated in an enclosure. This enclosure is stabilized by polyvalent metal ions and, initially, is water-insoluble and is rendered soluble by adding metal ions. The enclosure material is preferably a biodegradable material and, in particular, a polysaccharide, such as alginates, pectins or carageenans. These solid and redispersible emulsions are used, in particular, in laundry care products.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to rinse aid compositions with improved biodegradability that may be used in automated carwash operations to promote drying and improve the appearance of vehicles.

Abstract: By introducing droplets of an aqueous suspension, in which particles of a diacyl peroxide are suspended and in which at least one polysaccharide crosslinkable by metal ions is dissolved, into a solution, which comprises metal ions crosslinking the polysaccharide, it is possible to prepare pellets which comprise particles of a diacyl peroxide embedded into a matrix. The pellets are suitable as a bleaching component in cleaning compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solid redispersible emulsion, which is comprised of an oil-in-water emulsion consisting of a laundry care constituent, which is encapsulated in an enclosure. This enclosure is stabilized by polyvalent metal ions and, initially, is water-insoluble and is rendered soluble by adding metal ions. The enclosure material is preferably a biodegradable material and, in particular, a polysaccharide, such as alginates, pectins or carageenans. These solid and redispersible emulsions are used, in particular, in laundry care products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for chemically modifying polysaccharides with the aid of a mechanical device and of at least one modifying reagent. The method is characterized in that the polysaccharide constituent is subjected at least once to a treatment by a roll mill during which at least two adjacent and counter-rotating rolls rotate at different speeds, and the polysaccharide constituent is mixed with the modifying reagent before and/or during the mechanical treatment. During this method, typically pectins, carob seed grain, guar meal and alginates are used as the polysaccharide constituent, and epoxides, amines or carboxylic acid derivatives are used as modifying reagents. The mechanical treatment can be repeated one to three times in a multiple roll mill, preferred rotating speeds of the adjacent rolls typically differing by 200%.

Abstract: The use of depolymerized scleroglucan alone, or in combination with one or more active ingredients as a moisturizer, and as anti-inflammatory active ingredient for protecting and for restoring a healthy skin barrier in the field of cosmetic or dermatological skincare is disclosed.

Abstract: Urine-absorbing compositions comprising a liquid-absorbing solid absorbent and an organopolysiloxane betain ester of a fragrance alcohol selectively release the fragrance alcohol upon contact with urine. The urine-absorbing compositions are useful for animal litter and disposable sanitary products to mask urine scents.

Abstract: The use of depolymerized scleroglucan alone, or in combination with one or more active ingredients as a moisturizer, and as anti-inflammatory active ingredient for protecting and for restoring a healthy skin barrier in the field of cosmetic or dermatological skincare is disclosed.