Abstract: A thickened fabric softener includes 1 to 5 wt % textile-softening compound and a selected C16 fatty material as a thickening agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a scent release system for repeated use in a dryer, which system comprises a perfumed composition which is located in a release device provided with perforations in the wall. The release device comprises on the external surface an indentation which is at least in part filled with a wax.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a dispensing device (10, 110) for releasing an agent from the dispensing device (10, 110) in defined manner into a surrounding environment (15) of the dispensing device (10, 110), the dispensing device (10, 110) comprising: a reservoir unit (16, 116) for accommodating an agent to be dispensed and a valve unit (17, 117) for defined opening and closing of a valve passage (26, 29, 34, 126, 129, 134) from the reservoir unit (16, 116) into the surrounding environment (15) of the dispensing device (10, 110), opening and closing of the valve passage (26, 29, 34, 126, 129, 134) proceeding as a function of an ambient temperature profile of the dispensing device (10, 110) and the valve passage (26, 29, 34, 126, 129, 134) being opened when the ambient temperature falls and the ambient temperature is above a first and/or second defined minimum temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a dispensing device (10, 110) for releasing an agent from the dispensing device (10, 110) in defined manner into a surrounding environment (15) of the dispensing device (10, 110), the dispensing device (10, 110) comprising: a reservoir unit (16, 116) for accommodating an agent to be dispensed and a valve unit (17, 117) for defined opening and closing of a valve passage (26, 29, 34, 126, 129, 134) from the reservoir unit (16, 116) into the surrounding environment (15) of the dispensing device (10, 110), opening and closing of the valve passage (26, 29, 34, 126, 129, 134) proceeding as a function of an ambient temperature profile of the dispensing device (10, 110) and the valve passage (26, 29, 34, 126, 129, 134) being opened when the ambient temperature falls and the ambient temperature is above a first and/or second defined minimum temperature.

Abstract: Laundry-detergent and cleaning-product additives in particle form, comprising a water-soluble or water-dispersible carrier and active ingredient microcapsules. These particles allow a user to obtain particular advantages with respect to fragrancing and care of the articles treated in conventional laundering and cleaning operations, such as, in particular, in automatic laundering of fabrics.

Abstract: The present invention is a solid fabric care composition comprising a water-soluble carrier, a water-soluble polymer, a fabric care compound, a polysaccharide and a fragrance, wherein the water-soluble carrier is in particle form, having a coating comprising the water-soluble polymer and the fragrance, and a mixture of the fabric care compound and the polysaccharide being incorporated at least partly into the coating, or the coating of the water-soluble carrier being coated at least partly with a mixture of the fabric care compound and the polysaccharide. Also described herein are fabric care washing or cleaning products comprising the fabric care compositions.

Abstract: Silyated polyurethanes can be manufactured by (A) converting (i) at least one polyol compound A with a molecular weight of 500-20,000 Dalton, in particular 4000-10,000 Dalton, (ii) with a dihalogenide to a polyol compound B with a molecular weight of 4000-40,000 Dalton, in particular 8000-20,000 Dalton, and subsequent (B) conversion of this polyol B with one or more isocyanatosilanes of formula (1): OCN—R—Si—(R1)m(-OR2)3-m where m is 0.1 or 2, each R2 is an alkyl radical with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, each R1 is an alkyl radical with 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R is a difunctional organic pump. These silylated polyurethanes are suited to use as adhesives, sealant or coating agent in preparations containing one or more such silylated polyurethane.

Abstract: Multifunctional copolymers, washing and cleaning agents comprising said copolymers, and use of those copolymers for reduction of the attachment of microorganisms and/or for reduction of the formation of biofilm on surfaces.

Abstract: A textile care agent comprising amine-modified cellulose ether for protecting textiles, and the use of the agent for improving water absorption, for improving shape retention, for lint reduction, for reducing pilling, for reducing wrinkling, for smoothing and improving softness to the touch, and for making ironing easier for textile web materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 3,4-alkylenedioxythiophenes which are substituted with mesogenic groups, if desired via a bridging group, and their polymeric derivatives (poly-(3,4-alkylenedioxythiophenes)).

Abstract: Textile treatment agents and/or capsules comprising a polymer having antiadhesive action against microorganisms which adhere to a textile substrate, methods of treating textile substrates therewith and the textile so treated, wherein the polymer comprises a polymeric structural element selected from the group consisting of polyesters, polysaccharides, polyethers, polyurethanes, polyureas, polyamides, and heteropolymers thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 3,4-alkylenedioxythiophenes which are substituted with mesogenic groups, if desired via a bridging group, and their polymeric derivatives (poly-(3,4-alkylenedioxythiophenes)).