Abstract: Herein a solid, scent-imparting composition is disclosed that comprises a water-soluble support, a water-soluble polymer, a malodor-absorbing compound, and a perfume. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the water-soluble support is provided as a particulate that is coated with an envelope consisting of the water-soluble polymer, the malodor-absorbing compound, and the perfume. A detergent compound may be included that is at least partly in and/or on the envelope. Washing or cleaning agents comprising the scent-imparting compositions are also described.

Abstract: Herein a solid, scent-imparting composition is disclosed that comprises a water-soluble support, a water-soluble polymer, a malodor-absorbing compound, and a perfume. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the water-soluble support is provided as a particulate that is coated with an envelope consisting of the water-soluble polymer, the malodor-absorbing compound, and the perfume. A detergent compound may be included that is at least partly in and/or on the envelope. Washing or cleaning agents comprising the scent-imparting compositions are also described.

Abstract: The invention discloses an end of use indicator (EUI) with a visual cue and a dryer device thereof. The EUI prompts the consumer to refill a cartridge within a device, replace a cartridge within a device, or replace the device itself. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention teaches a repetitive use, dryer device with an EUI for the treatment of fabrics in a laundry dryer.

Abstract: Method for improving the primary detergency of detergents, especially for washing textiles soiled with oil- and/or fat-containing materials. This is accomplished by incorporation of nitrogen-containing surfactants, produced in particulate form.

Abstract: Cleaner for hard surfaces, especially glass. Application of the cleaner containing a colloidal silica sol results in a modification of the streaming potential of the surface by ?5 to ?50 mV. The cleaner can be used to hydrophilize and clean hard surfaces by contact.

Abstract: The present teachings provide apparatus and methods for reducing wrinkles in a laundered fabric. In various embodiments, the apparatus includes a dryer and a vapor generator device mounted within the dryer that dispenses a wrinkle reduction composition into the dryer upon a signal from a sensor in the dryer. Furthermore, the present teachings provide methods for delivering a wrinkle reduction composition into laundry dryer. In an exemplary embodiment, a method can include electronically monitoring at least one operating parameter of a laundry dryer to determine when the operating parameter meets a first preset condition, then activating a vapor generator when the first preset condition is met, and dispensing a vapor of a wrinkle reduction composition into the laundry dryer.

Abstract: A laundry article of manufacture is described that may be used to both wash and condition fabrics when used sequentially first in the washer and then carried along with the wet fabrics into the dryer. The laundry article preferably comprises at least one detergent and at least one softener composition each solidified into geographical zones onto a nonwoven substrate. The optimized article comprises a nonwoven substrate with sidedness, and although the softener composition is solidified within the fibers of the lofted side of the substrate, the softener is unexpectedly found to subsequently express out from the flat side of the substrate while in the heated clothes dryer.

Abstract: A nanoparticulate colloidal silica can be used as a corrosion inhibitor in aqueous compositions which are stored in aerosol spray cans. In particular, it is possible to formulate spray cleaners for carpets, said cleaners comprising a nanoparticulate colloidal silica as a corrosion inhibitor as being used in a process for cleaning carpets.

Abstract: Kits comprising a melamine/formaldehyde resin sponge and a detergent composition comprising: (i) a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants and combinations thereof; and (ii) a C1-6 mono- or poly-hydric alcohol, are described along with methods for cleaning hard surfaces therewith.

Abstract: A shaped body is provided that contains from 5 weight percent to 80 weight percent of at least one disintegration auxiliary, and from 5 weight percent to 40 weight percent of at least one thickener. The shaped body is particularly useful for forming cosmetic preparations such as hair coloring preparations.

Abstract: A machine dishwasher product comprising: a) 1 to 60% by weight of nonaqueous solvent(s), b) 0.1 to 70% by weight of copolymers of i) unsaturated carboxylic acids ii) monomers containing sulfonic acid groups iii) optionally further ionic or nonionogenic monomers c) 5 to 30% by weight of nonionic surfactant(s). Also, the machine dishwasher product, packaged in portions in a water-soluble enclosure.

Abstract: Liquid aqueous machine dishwasher products comprising a) 20 to 50% by weight of one or more water-soluble builder(s), b) 0.1 to 70% by weight of copolymers of i) unsaturated carboxylic acids ii) monomers containing sulfonic acid groups iii) optionally further ionic or nonionogenic monomers c) 5 to 30% by weight of nonionic surfactant(s). Also, the composition packaged in portions in a water-soluble enclosure.

Abstract: Cleaner for hard surfaces, especially glass. Application of the cleaner containing a colloidal silica sol results in a modification of the streaming potential of the surface by ?5 to ?50 mV. The cleaner can be used to hydrophilize and clean hard surfaces by contact.

Abstract: A single- or multiphase detergent tablet that has at least one active phase containing one or more washing or cleaning substance(s), a solid matrix enclosing the substance(s) in the form of a solidified melt, wherein the matrix material is selected from sugars, sugar acids, sugar alcohols, and any mixtures thereof, and wherein the solid matrix has a solubility above 100 g/l at 20° C. and the proportion by weight of the solid matrix in the total weight of the active phase is at least 10% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dosed liquid washing and cleaning agent composition, comprising a non-aqueous matrix and solid particles dispersed therein, in a bag made from a water-soluble film. Whereby at least 70 wt. % of the particles of the washing and cleaning agent composition comprise particle sizes below 200 &mgr;m. By means of the selection of said particle size range for the suspended particles, normally occurring production problems of leakage of the bag seams and the resulting problems may be avoided.

Abstract: A gel capsule charged with an active substance or component in the form of a matrix or storage system containing the active substance or component, the capsule having at least one oil phase containing the active substance or component in a gel matrix based on at least one block copolymer, the active substance or component itself being the oil phase or being dissolved in a carrier oil. Also, a process for making the gel capsules.

Abstract: A process for making a glass matrix containing an active substance or component by charging a carrier molecule with one or more active substances or components and executing a sol/gel process the presence of the charged carrier molecule to form a gel matrix containing the active substances or components. Films, coverings, layers, and/or coatings composed of porous sol/gel glass matrices based on polysilicic acids, silicates, borates, and/or aluminates, the matrix incorporating carrier molecules charged with one or more active substances and/or components. Porous glass matrices based on silicates, polysilicic acids, borates, and/or aluminates, having incorporated therein carrier molecules charged with at least one active substance and/or component.

Abstract: A shaped body is provided for preparing coloring compositions and for coloring keratin fibers. The shaped body contains at least one synthetic substantive dye. The shaped body is placed in a composition containing water to form a coloring composition that can be applied to keratin fibers.

Abstract: A shaped body is provided for preparing coloring compositions and for coloring keratin fibers. The shaped body contains at least one dye precursor, at least one oxidizing agent, and at least one alkalinizing agent. The shaped body is placed in a composition containing water to form a coloring composition that can be applied to keratin fibers.

Abstract: Liquid aqueous machine dishwasher products comprising