Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one neutral metalloprotease enzyme that has improved storage stability. In some embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease finds use in cleaning and other applications. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions comprising neutral metalloprotease(s) obtained from Bacillus sp. In some more particularly preferred embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is obtained from B. amyloliquefaciens. In still further preferred embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is a variant of the B. amyloliquefaciens neutral metalloprotease. In yet additional embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is a homolog of the the B. amyloliquefaciens neutral metalloprotease. The present invention finds particular use in applications including, but not limited to cleaning, bleaching and disinfecting.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one neutral metalloprotease enzyme that has improved storage stability. In some embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease finds use in cleaning and other applications. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions comprising neutral metalloprotease(s) obtained from Bacillus sp. In some more particularly preferred embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is obtained from B. amyloliquefaciens. In still further preferred embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is a variant of the B. amyloliquefaciens neutral metalloprotease. In yet additional embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is a homolog of the the B. amyloliquefaciens neutral metalloprotease. The present invention finds particular use in applications including, but not limited to cleaning, bleaching and disinfecting.

Abstract: A personal care composition comprises a personal care adjunct ingredient, an anti-dandruff agent, and cationic co-polymer disposed on an outer surface of the anti-dandruff agent. The cationic co-polymer has a viscosity of at least 0.09 poise and comprises monomers selected from the group consisting of acrylamide (“AAM”), dimethyl acrylamide (“DMAA”), acrylamidopropyl trimethylamonium chloride (“APTAC”), methacrylamidopropyl trimethylammonium chloride (“MAPTAC”), and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one neutral metalloprotease enzyme that has improved storage stability. In some embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease finds use in cleaning and other applications. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions comprising neutral metalloprotease(s) obtained from Bacillus sp. In some more particularly preferred embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is obtained from B. amyloliquefaciens. In still further preferred embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is a variant of the B. amyloliquefaciens neutral metalloprotease. In yet additional embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is a homolog of the the B. amyloliquefaciens neutral metalloprotease. The present invention finds particular use in applications including, but not limited to cleaning, bleaching and disinfecting.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one neutral metalloprotease enzyme that has improved storage stability. In some embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease finds use in cleaning and other applications. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions comprising neutral metalloprotease(s) obtained from Bacillus sp. In some more particularly preferred embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is obtained from B. amyloliquefaciens. In still further preferred embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is a variant of the B. amyloliquefaciens neutral metalloprotease. In yet additional embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is a homolog of the the B. amyloliquefaciens neutral metalloprotease. The present invention finds particular use in applications including, but not limited to cleaning, bleaching and disinfecting.

Abstract: A personal care composition comprises a personal care adjunct ingredient, an anti-dandruff agent, and cationic co-polymer disposed on an outer surface of the anti-dandruff agent. The cationic co-polymer has a viscosity of at least 0.09 poise and comprises monomers selected from the group consisting of acrylamide (“AAM”), dimethyl acrylamide (“DMAA”), acrylamidopropyl trimethylamonium chloride (“APTAC”), methacrylamidopropyl trimethylammonium chloride (“MAPTAC”), and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A consumer product composition comprises a consumer product adjunct ingredient, a microcapsule, and deposition polymer disposed on an outer surface of the microcapsule. The deposition polymer has a Water Uptake Value (WUV) of at least about 2 grams per gram, as determined according to the WATER UPTAKE VALUE TEST METHOD. The microcapsule comprises a shell material encapsulating a core material, wherein the shell material comprises a polyacrylate and the core material comprises a benefit agent.

Abstract: Described herein, a conditioner composition can help to increase the deposition and retention of benefit agent containing polyacrylate microcapsules onto hair. The conditioner composition includes a combination of polyacrylate microcapsules, wherein a block co-polymer is disposed on an outer surface of the polyacrylate microcapsules, deposition polymers, conditioner agents, and a carrier.

Abstract: Described herein, a conditioner composition can help to increase the deposition and retention of benefit agent containing polyacrylate microcapsules onto hair. The conditioner composition includes a combination of polyacrylate microcapsules, wherein a nonionic terpolymer is disposed on an outer surface of the polyacrylate microcapsules, deposition polymers, conditioner agents, and a carrier.

Abstract: Described herein, a conditioner composition can help to increase the deposition and retention of benefit agent containing polyacrylate microcapsules onto hair. The conditioner composition includes a combination of polyacrylate microcapsules, wherein a cationic co-polymer is disposed on an outer surface of the polyacrylate microcapsules, deposition polymers, conditioner agents, and a carrier.

Abstract: Described herein, a conditioner composition can help to increase the deposition and retention of benefit agent containing polyacrylate microcapsules onto hair. The conditioner composition includes a combination of polyacrylate microcapsules, wherein chitosan is disposed on an outer surface of the polyacrylate microcapsules, deposition polymers, conditioner agents, and a carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one neutral metalloprotease enzyme that has improved storage stability. In some embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease finds use in cleaning and other applications. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions comprising neutral metalloprotease(s) obtained from Bacillus sp. In some more particularly preferred embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is obtained from B. amyloliquefaciens. In still further preferred embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is a variant of the B. amyloliquefaciens neutral metalloprotease. In yet additional embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is a homolog of the the B. amyloliquefaciens neutral metalloprotease. The present invention finds particular use in applications including, but not limited to cleaning, bleaching and disinfecting.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one neutral metalloprotease enzyme that has improved storage stability. In some embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease finds use in cleaning and other applications. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions comprising neutral metalloprotease(s) obtained from Bacillus sp. In some more particularly preferred embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is obtained from B. amyloliquefaciens. In still further preferred embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is a variant of the B. amyloliquefaciens neutral metalloprotease. In yet additional embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is a homolog of the the B. amyloliquefaciens neutral metalloprotease. The present invention finds particular use in applications including, but not limited to cleaning, bleaching and disinfecting.

Abstract: A consumer product composition comprises a consumer product adjunct ingredient, a microcapsule, and cationic co-polymer disposed on an outer surface of the microcapsule. The cationic co-polymer has a viscosity of at least 0.09 poise and comprises monomers selected from the group consisting of acrylamide (“AAM”), dimethyl acrylamide (“DMAA”), acrylamidopropyl trimethylamonium chloride (“APTAC”), methacrylamidopropyl trimethylammonium chloride (“MAPTAC”), and combinations thereof. The microcapsule comprises a shell material encapsulating a core material, wherein the shell material comprises a polyacrylate and the core material comprises a benefit agent.

Abstract: A consumer product composition comprises a consumer product adjunct ingredient, a microcapsule, and block co-polymer disposed on an outer surface of the microcapsule. The block co-polymer has a number average molecular weight of at least about 11 kilodaltons and comprises monomers selected from the group consisting of acrylamide (“AAM”), dimethyl acrylamide (“DMAA”), n-alkylacrylate (“AA”), and combinations thereof. The microcapsule comprises a shell material encapsulating a core material, wherein the shell material comprises a polyacrylate and the core material comprises a benefit agent.

Abstract: A consumer product composition comprises a consumer product adjunct ingredient, a microcapsule, and nonionic terpolymer disposed on an outer surface of the microcapsule. The nonionic terpolymer has a viscosity of at least 0.8 poise and comprises monomers selected from the group consisting of acrylamide (“AAM”), dimethyl acrylamide (“DMAA”), dimethylamino propyl-acrylamide (“DMAPA”), dimethylamino propyl-methacrylamide (“DMAPMA”), N-alkyl acrylamide (“AAA”), N-octadecyl acrylamide (“ODAA”), and combinations thereof. The microcapsule comprises a shell material encapsulating a core material, wherein the shell material comprises a polyacrylate and the core material comprises a benefit agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making an amino silicone nanoemulsions. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of making an amino silicone nanoemulsions that may be used to protect surfaces from being soiled or wetted.

Abstract: A consumer product composition comprises a consumer product adjunct ingredient, a microcapsule, and chitosan disposed on an outer surface of the microcapsule. The chitosan has a weight average molecular weight of at least about 100 kDa and/or a degree of deacetylation of at least about 60%. The microcapsule comprises a shell material encapsulating a core material, wherein the shell material comprises a polyacrylate and the core material comprises a benefit agent.

Abstract: A consumer product composition comprises a consumer product adjunct ingredient, a microcapsule, and deposition polymer disposed on an outer surface of the microcapsule. The deposition polymer has a Water Uptake Value (WUV) of at least about 2 grams per gram, as determined according to the WATER UPTAKE VALUE TEST METHOD. The microcapsule comprises a shell material encapsulating a core material, wherein the shell material comprises a polyacrylate and the core material comprises a benefit agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amino silicone nanoemulsions. More specifically, the present invention relates to amino silicone nanoemulsions that may be used to protect surfaces from being soiled or wetted.