Abstract: A polymeric composition comprising a copolymer of ethylene with at least another monomer comprising at least a heteroatom, a tackifier, less than 10% of a compatible plasticizer or blend of plasticizers and a volatile material. The compositions are able to deliver effectively the volatile material incorporated for a long time and also have good adhesion properties on most substrates.

Abstract: A scenting composition comprising a perfume and a polyolefin, the polyolefin having a crystallinity of from about 5% to about 60% and wherein the composition has a crystallinity of from about 0.5% to about 60%.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing product comprising a multi-dosing detergent delivery device comprising a housing (101, 110) for receiving therein a detergent holder (102) and a detergent holder (102) accommodating a plurality of detergent doses (104, 106) and a scenting composition wherein the scenting composition comprises a perfume and a polyolefin.

Abstract: A polymeric composition comprising a copolymer of ethylene with at least another monomer comprising at least a heteroatom, a tackifier, less than 10% of a compatible plasticizer or blend of plasticizers and a volatile material. The compositions are able to deliver effectively the volatile material incorporated for a long time and also have good adhesion properties on most substrates.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive is disclosed that contains 3-35% by weight of one or more styrene block copolymers, more than 25% and less than 60%, by weight, of triglycerides of fatty acids with an average carbon chain length distribution from C14 to C20 and a iodine value lower than 50; and 5-70% by weight of a tackifier or blend of tackifiers selected from terpenic tackifiers, rosin tackifiers and rosin ester tackifiers. This hot melt adhesive can be applied at low temperature and has very low tack when cold.

Abstract: A polymeric composition comprising a copolymer obtained from at least one monomer comprising an ether group and at least one monomer not comprising an ether group, a compatible plasticizer and a volatile material is able to provide sustained delivery of the volatile material over a long period of time. Additionally, if the volatile material is a composition formed by several components of different volatility, the compositions of the present invention is able to provide a uniform release of all components of the volatile material.

Abstract: A non-tacky adhesive fastening system may comprise an engaging member having an engaging surface with a non-tacky adherent disposed thereon and a receiving member having a receiving surface with a non-tacky adherend disposed thereon. The non-tacky adherent may be pre-engaged to the non-tacky adherend. The non-tacky adhesive fastening system, after aging, exhibits a T-Peel of less than about 12 N/inch and is refastenable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid impermeable, moisture vapour permeable film or layers comprising thermoplastic hydrophilic polymeric compositions. The thermoplastic compositions comprise selected thermoplastic hydrophilic polymers, selected compatible plasticisers, and selected functionalized copolymers that provide the resulting film or layer with an increased mechanical strength, and better bonding capability to a substrate, without impairing the moisture vapour permeability of said films or layers. The layers and films of the present invention made from the thermoplastic hydrophilic polymeric compositions can find a variety of applications wherein liquid imperviousness and moisture vapour permeability are desirable.

Abstract: Compositions comprising polytetramethylene glycol and a volatile material (e.g. a perfume) are able to sustainedly release said volatile material and are easy to disperse in liquid and cream products.

Abstract: A non-tacky adhesive fastening system may comprise an engaging member having an engaging surface with a non-tacky adherent disposed thereon and a receiving member having a receiving surface with a non-tacky adherend disposed thereon. The non-tacky adherent may be pre-engaged to the non-tacky adherend. The non-tacky adhesive fastening system, after aging, exhibits a T-Peel of less than about 12 N/inch and is refastenable.

Abstract: An adhesive composition is described that is particularly useful for application to the plastic nonwoven materials found in personal hygienic articles. The composition includes first and second ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers. The first copolymer has a high molecular weight characterized by a melt viscosity at 150° C., of 100 Pascals per second or more. The second copolymer has a low molecular weight characterized by a melt viscosity at 150° C. of 50 Pascals per second or less. The second copolymer is present in an amount by weight percent less than or equal to the amount by weight percent of the first ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer. The composition also includes at least one tackifier resin, a hydrocarbon wax present in an amount from 0.5% to 10% by weight of the composition; and, a liquid plasticizer present in an amount up to 20% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved liquid absorbing thermoplastic materials useful for example as absorbent materials for disposable absorbent articles. The liquid absorbing thermoplastic materials comprise A) thermoplastic compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and suitable compatible plasticisers and B) superabsorbent particles dispersed in the thermoplastic compositions. Such liquid absorbing thermoplastic material, preferably in form of hot melt compositions, can be utilised in the absorbent cores of disposable absorbent articles, such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, disposable diapers, nursing pads and the like for completely or partially substituting said absorbent cores.

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles for cleaning hard surfaces and in particular to remove large particles and hairs from large surfaces. The articles comprise an adhesive having specific Theological properties that provide increased efficacy in capturing and trapping large particles and hairs.

Abstract: A polymeric composition comprising a copolymer obtained from at least one monomer comprising an ether group and at least one monomer not comprising an ether group, a tackifier, and a volatile material. The compositions are able to deliver effectively the volatile material incorporated for a long time and also have good adhesion properties on most substrates.

Abstract: A non-tacky adhesive fastening system may comprise an engaging member having an engaging surface with a non-tacky adherent disposed thereon and a receiving member having a receiving surface with a non-tacky adherend disposed thereon. The non-tacky adherent may be pre-engaged to the non-tacky adherend. The non-tacky adhesive fastening system, after aging, exhibits a T-Peel of less than about 12 N/inch and is refastenable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the thermoplastic hydrophilic adhesive compositions having an increased adhesion capability and stability on moist or wet surfaces. The adhesive compositions comprise a thermoplastic hydrophilic homogeneous polymeric matrix having selected liquid absorption capacity, liquid absorption rate, and rheology. The adhesive compositions of the present invention are particularly suitable as topical adhesives for skin adhesion of articles such as disposable waste management articles, disposable absorbent articles, and personal care articles.

Abstract: A polymeric composition comprising a copolymer of ethylene with at least another monomer comprising at least a heteroatom, a tackifier, less than 10% of a compatible plasticizer or blend of plasticizers and a volatile material. The compositions are able to deliver effectively the volatile material incorporated for a long time and also have good adhesion properties on most substrates.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions which are able to incorporate and sustainedly release volatile materials (e.g. perfumes) based on the combined use of low melting point polyamide polymers with a polar thermoplastic elastomer. Such compositions are easy to process at low temperature and are able to stably incorporate and gradually release large amounts of volatile material.

Abstract: Compositions comprising polytetramethylene glycol and a volatile material (e.g. a perfume) are able to sustainedly release said volatile material and are easy to disperse in liquid and cream products.

Abstract: A polymeric composition comprising a copolymer of ethylene with at least another monomer comprising at least a heteroatom, more than 10% of a compatible plasticizer or blend of plasticizers comprising at least a heteroatom and a volatile material. The compositions are able to deliver effectively the volatile material incorporated for a long time and also have good adhesion properties on most substrates.