Abstract: A machine dishwash detergent composition comprising from 0.1 to 20 wt. % non-ionic surfactant; and from 0.5 to 40 wt. % of free acid equivalent of aminopolycarboxylate; and from 0.5 to 3.8 wt. % of free acid equivalent of selected hydroxamate, wherein the amount of phosphate is at most 1.0 wt. %; and wherein the amount of phosphonate is at most 1.0 wt. %.

Abstract: A machine dishwash detergent composition comprising: from 0.1 to 20 wt. % non-ionic surfactant; and from 0.5 to 40 wt. % of free acid equivalent of aminopolycarboxylate; and from 0.5 to 4.0 wt. % of free acid equivalent of tetra- to octa-carboxylic acid, wherein the molecular weight is at most 1000 g/mol; and wherein the tetra to octa-carboxylic acid is does not contain N and P atoms, nor contains cyclic moieties; and wherein the amount of phosphate is at most 1.0 wt. %; and wherein the amount of phosphonate is at most 1.0 wt. %.

Abstract: A detergent composition for the non-oxidative cleaning of substrate stains, the composition comprising: (b) gluconic acid or salt thereof; (b) an aminocarboxylate; and (c) from 3 to 80% (by weight based on the total weight of the composition) of one or more detersive surfactants.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprising: (a) ethylenediamine-N,N?-disuccinic acid (EDDS) or salt thereof; (b) an aminocarboxylate selected from methylglycine diacetic acid (MGDA) or salt thereof and gluconic acid diacetic acid (GLDA) or salt thereof; and (c) from 3 to 80% (by weight based on the total weight of the composition) of one or more detersive surfactants.

Abstract: The invention provides a detergent composition for the non-oxidative laundering of fabric stains, the composition comprising: (a) from 0.1 to 10% (by weight based on the total weight of the composition) of ethylenediamine-N,N?-bis-(2-hydroxyphenyl) acetic acid (EDDHA) and/or salts thereof, and (b) from 3 to 80% (by weight based on the total weight of the composition) of one or more detersive surfactants.

Abstract: The invention provides a detergent composition for the non-oxidative laundering of fabric stains, the composition comprising: (a) from 0.1 to 10% (by weight based on the total weight of the composition) of N,N?-bis(2-hydroxybenzyl)-ethylenediamine-N,N?-diacetic acid (HBED) and/or salts thereof, and (b) from 3 to 80% (by weight based on the total weight of the composition) of one or more detersive surfactants.

Abstract: A biofilm targeting microcapsule, suitable for deposition onto a biofilm from an aqueous dispersion, comprising a solid microparticle with average diameter from 1 to 100 micron, the microparticle carrying a non-volatile functional material to be delivered to the biofilm after the microparticle has been deposited onto the biofilm, characterised in that the microparticle has attached to its outer surface from 0.5 to 5 wt %, based on the microparticle weight, of nonionic polysaccharide polymer.

Abstract: The invention provides a detergent composition for the non-oxidative laundering of fabric stains, the composition comprising: (a) from 0.1 to 10% (by weight based on the total weight of the composition) of one or more deferoxamines and/or acid addition salts thereof; and (b) from 3 to 80% (by weight based on the total weight of the composition) of one or more detersive surfactants. The invention also provides a method for the non-oxidative laundering of fabric stains, comprising diluting a dose of the detergent composition defined above to obtain a wash liquor, and washing the stained fabric with the wash liquor so formed.

Abstract: A biofilm targeting microcapsule, suitable for deposition onto a biofilm from an aqueous dispersion, comprising a solid microparticle with average diameter from 1 to 100 micron, the microparticle carrying a non-volatile functional material to be delivered to the biofilm after the microparticle has been deposited onto the biofilm, characterised in that the microparticle has attached to its outer N surface from 0.5 to 5 wt %, based on the microparticle weight, of nonionic polysaccharide polymer.

Abstract: The invention provides a use of a particle to absorb and retain odiferous compounds, wherein the particle comprises: —(a) a solid core comprising a first hydrophobic polymer, and (b) a shell comprising a second hydrophobic polymer wherein the Tg of the first hydrophobic polymer is lower than the Tg of the second hydrophobic polymer; wherein the particles have a mean particle size of less than 1 micron, preferably from 0.1 to 0.3 microns, and wherein the odiferous compound is a malodor compound.

Abstract: A particle for the absorption of odiferous compounds, wherein the particle comprises: (a) a solid core comprising a first hydrophobic polymer, and (b) a shell comprising a second hydrophobic polymer wherein the Tg of the first hydrophobic polymer is lower than the Tg of the second hydrophobic polymer; wherein the particles have a mean particle size of less than micron, preferably from 0.1 to 0.3 microns, wherein the odiferous compound is a malodour compound and wherein the ratio of (a):(b) is greater than 2:1.

Abstract: The invention provides a use of a particle to absorb and retain odiferous compounds, wherein the particle comprises: —(a) a solid core comprising a first hydrophobic polymer, and (b) a shell comprising a second hydrophobic polymer wherein the Tg of the first hydrophobic polymer is lower than the Tg of the second hydrophobic polymer; wherein the particles have a mean particle size of less than 1 micron, preferably from 0.1 to 0.3 microns, and wherein the odiferous compound is a malodour compound.

Abstract: Stabilized cationic ammonium compounds are described. The compounds are stabilized with metal chelators that impede the generation of nitrogen comprising groups from the cationic ammonium compounds.

Abstract: Stabilized cationic ammonium compounds are described. The compounds are stabilized with metal chelators that impede the generation of nitrogen comprising groups from the cationic ammonium compounds.

Abstract: Stabilized cationic ammonium compounds are described. The compounds are stabilized with metal chelators that impede the generation of nitrogen comprising groups from the cationic ammonium compounds.

Abstract: Stabilized cationic ammonium compounds are described. The compounds are stabilized with metal chelators that impede the generation of nitrogen comprising groups from the cationic ammonium compounds.

Abstract: Stabilized cationic ammonium compounds are described. The compounds are stabilized with metal chelators that impede the generation of nitrogen comprising groups from the cationic ammonium compounds.

Abstract: The present invention concerns deodorant products based on a synergistically active antimicrobial mixture of picolinic acid and a peroxyl species or equivalent source thereof. Also described is the cosmetic use of such products to treat malodour on the human body.

Abstract: The present invention concerns deodorant products based on a synergistically active antimicrobial mixture of picolinic acid and a peroxyl species or equivalent source thereof. Also described is the cosmetic use of such products to treat malodour on the human body.

Abstract: An oral composition comprising picolinic acid and a peroxyl species or equivalent source thereof, characterised in that the molar ratio of picolinic acid to peroxyl species or equivalent source thereof is from 1:30 to 100:1.