Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising the reaction product of a) itaconic anhydride; and b) an amino compound comprising at least one free amino group, wherein the amino compound is selected from the group consisting of amino acids, peptides and hydrolysed proteins; wherein the composition comprises itaconic modified amino compound, wherein the itaconic modified amino compound is the reaction product of a) and b), and wherein the amount of itaconic anhydride used in the reaction is calculated to react with 10 mol % to 100 mol % of the free amino groups of 0 the amino compound. The invention further provides a personal care formulation comprising the composition, a hair care formulation, a skin care formulation, a method of treating hair or skin and a use of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising the reaction product of a) itaconic anhydride; and b) an amino compound comprising at least one free amino group, wherein the amino compound is selected from hydrolysed proteins; wherein the composition comprises itaconic modified amino compound, wherein the itaconic modified amino compound is the reaction product of a) and b). In another embodiment, the amino compound is selected from the group consisting of amino acids, peptides and hydrolysed proteins. The invention further provides a home care formulation comprising the composition of the invention, a fabric conditioner or softener, a method of treating fibres and a use of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hair treatment materials, and in particular materials for shaping hair and/or strengthening the hair. Also described are the use of these compounds in hair care formulations for shaping, straightening, strengthening or treating the hair, and the use of the compounds for hair straightening and/or hair strengthening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hair treatment materials, and in particular materials for shaping hair and/or strengthening the hair. Also described are the use of these compounds in hair care formulations for shaping, straightening, strengthening or treating the hair, and the use of the compounds for hair straightening and/or hair strengthening.

Abstract: A method of preparing oxidised cellulose and intermediate oxidised cellulose, and compositions or dispersions comprising said oxidised cellulose are disclosed. Cellulose particles with a median volume particle diameter (D(v,0.5)s) in the range from 30 ?m to 70 ?m are reacted in the presence of a nitroxyl radical catalyst, halide co-catalyst, and oxidant, to produce intermediate oxidised cellulose particles. The intermediate oxidised cellulose particles are neutralised, and shear pressure applied to produce oxidised cellulose particles having a median volume particle diameter value (D(v,0.5)p) of less than D(v,0.5)s, a ratio of D(v,0.5)s to D(v,0.5)p from 1.1 to 5.0:1, and an oxidation value in the range from 15% to 30%. The oxidised particles may be formed in to dispersions, with the dispersions particularly used to provide desired skin feel in personal care compositions.

Abstract: Inverse emulsions made by inverse emulsion polymerization have a disperse aqueous phase comprising a solution or dispersion of at least one water soluble polymer, particularly a polymer that forms a viscous solution or dispersion in water, and a continuous oil phase which is or includes an ester oil including an alkoxylated alcohol group. The inclusion of ester oil including an alkoxylated alcohol group provides these oils in emulsions, particularly personal care emulsions made by inversion of the inverse emulsions on dilution with water.

Abstract: Inverse emulsions made by inverse emulsion polymerisation have a disperse aqueous phase comprising a solution or dispersion of at least one water soluble polymer, particularly a polymer that forms a viscous solution or dispersion in water, and a continuous oil phase which is or includes an ester oil including an alkoxylated alcohol group. The inclusion of ester oil including an alkoxylated alcohol group provides these oils in emulsions, particularly personal care emulsions made by inversion of the inverse emulsions on dilution with water.