Abstract: Capsules for protecting a benefit ingredient and/or a colorant usefull in detergent or personal care compositions. The benefit agent and/or colorant within the capsule is surrounded by a continuous phase based on a mixture of thermoplastic-type co-polymer and hydrocarbon oil. The continuous phase is preferably transparent. Detergent and personal care compositions containing the capsules are also described.

Abstract: A water-soluble single-use package for a detergent composition comprising a fluorescent dye of limited water solubility in the water-soluble body portion. Preferred detergent compositions are low water-content liquid detergent compositions. A process of preparing a water-soluble film containing a fluorescent dye is also disclosed.

Abstract: Detergent or personal care compositions comprising capsules, which in turn comprise a hydrophobic continuous phase, the latter comprising an isotropic mixture of a thermoplastic-type co-polymer and hydrocarbon oil. Preferably, the capsules further comprise an oil-soluble benefit agent. Preferably, the compositions are liquid, especially aqueous-based compositions. In the preferred embodiment, the capsules are transparent or translucent.

Abstract: A water-soluble single-use package for a detergent or personal care composition comprising hydrophobic capsules in the water-soluble body portion. Preferred detergent or personal care compositions are liquid. Preferred capsules are transparent/translucent.

Abstract: The present invention includes a layered liquid detergent composition in a water-soluble single use package, the composition comprising at least two layers, the at least two layers comprising a surfactant, a colored inorganic electrolyte, and water. In the inventive compositions at least one of the layers (the electrolyte layer) is colored. Preferred compositions include a dye in the surfactant layer, so that the compositions contain at least two layers, with two distinct colors. Preferred compositions are transparent and are enclosed within a transparent body.

Abstract: A process for applying relatively volatile or heat sensitive ingredients, such as perfume, to fabric dryer sheets minimizes the loss of the ingredients to the atmosphere or through degradation.

Abstract: A process for encapsulating a benefit agent and/or colorant for personal care or detergent compositions, the process comprising immersing an emulsion or a dispersion containing the benefit agent and/or colorant into an aqueous curing solution containing a high HLB surfactant and/or a super-wetting agent. The preferred process further includes increasing the density of the droplets, to allow for easier penetration into the curing solution.

Abstract: A new dispenser for laundry products, particularly for fabric softener products to be used in the dryer. The dispenser comprises a hollow ball having a plurality of product dispensing openings and a further product ingress opening for placing product in the ball. A measuring cup to hold product is accessed from the product ingress opening. In accordance with one preferred embodiment, the measuring cup includes only a single opening in its side wall for releasing product from the cup and into the hollow sphere. One or more closures are associated with the dispenser. After travelling through the small hole in the cup, the product is dispensed to the exterior of the hollow ball through the product dispensing openings and thus onto product. The hollow ball is preferably a manually squeezable plastic such as polyurethane. In another embodiment, the cup includes more than the single hole in the cup walls.

Abstract: A new pouch for laundry products and the combination of pouch and laundry product. The pouch includes a tearing notch or a length of weakness, which may comprise a tear tape, permitting manual opening of the pouch prior to tossing the pouch into the washing machine. By tearing open the pouch it is possible to direct liquid or gelled detergent onto clothes for pretreating stains. The remainder of the product, in a second chamber, e.g. liquid, gel or solid, eg, a powder, is retained in the pouch until release during wash. In this respect, it is preferred that at least part of the pouch is a water soluble film to promote release of product during washing in the washing machine and to minimize residue left from the pouch at the conclusion of the wash. The pouch of the invention preferably comprises at least two chambers, one of the chambers being openable by manual tearing along a tearing notch or a line of weakness.

Abstract: A process for applying relatively volatile or heat sensitive ingredients, such as perfume, to fabric dryer sheets minimizes the loss of the ingredients to the atmosphere or through degradation.

Abstract: A process for making a transparent/translucent HDL composition capable of suspending relatively large size particles while remaining readily pourable. The composition is stable, even in the presence of relatively large amounts of electrolyte/surfactants.

Abstract: A translucent/transparent composition capable of suspending relatively large size particles while remaining readily pourable. The composition is stable, even in presence of readily large amount of electrolyte/surfactant.

Abstract: A process for applying relatively volatile or heat sensitive ingredients, such as perfume, to fabric dryer sheets minimizes the loss of the ingredients to the atmosphere or through degradation.

Abstract: A process for applying relatively volatile or heat sensitive ingredients, such as perfume, to fabric dryer sheets minimizes the loss of the ingredients to the atmosphere or through degradation.

Abstract: A process for applying relatively volatile or heat sensitive ingredients, such as perfume, to fabric dryer sheets minimizes the loss of the ingredients to the atmosphere or through degradation.

Abstract: A process for making a transparent/translucent HDL composition capable of suspending relatively large size particles while remaining readily pourable. The composition is stable, even in the presence of relatively large amounts of electrolyte/surfactants.

Abstract: An enzyme containing translucent or transparent aqueous heavy duty liquid a clear bottle comprising fluorescent dye and/or UV absorber.

Abstract: Tumble dryer articles having a fabric conditioning composition providing anti-static softening, stain removal, stain guard and anti-active build-up benefits in an automatic clothes dryer are described. The composition comprises 3 to 80 wt. % of a nonionic surfactant having an HLB value of greater than 11, 3 to 50 wt. % of an anionic surfactant, 0 to 80 wt. % of a non-surfactant release aid and up to 25 wt. % of an aqueous ingredient provided the total amount of the nonionic and anionic surfactant is 20 wt. % or more and the ratio of the aqueous ingredient to the anionic surfactant is less than 2:1.

Abstract: A translucent/transparent composition capable of suspending relatively large size particles while remaining readily pourable. The composition is stable, even in presence of readily large amount of electrolyte/surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid detergent compositions comprising substantially linear, water soluble, highly salt-tolerant non-adsorbing, ionic polymers of MW 10,000 to 1,000,000 Daltons which, when added in defined minimum levels to structured heavy duty liquids, make the liquids highly shear thinning without decreasing pour viscosity of the composition or increasing it to a point where it is too thick. The compositions are also stable.