Abstract: A detergent formulation is provided including a detergent surfactant and a crosslinked cellulose ether containing 0.1 to 0.6 wt %, based on weight of the crosslinked cellulose ether, of polyether groups.

Abstract: A functional substance releasing agent is provided, comprising: a silicic acid ester of formula (I) wherein n is 2 to 50; wherein each R1 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, C1-22 alkyl groups, a —CNH2 group, a —R2CNH2 group, a —CNHR3 group, a —CNHR3 group and a —R2CNR3 group; wherein each R2 is independently a divalent group having 1 to 22 carbon atoms per molecule; and wherein each R3 is independently selected from a residual group from a functional molecule; wherein the functional molecule is selected from the group consisting of an aldehyde, a ketone and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A laundry treatment formulation is provided, comprising: a modified carbohydrate polymer, wherein the modified carbohydrate polymer comprises a cellulose ether base material functionalized with (i) trialkyl ammonium moieties of formula (I) wherein each R1 is independently selected from the group consisting of a C1-7 alkyl group and wherein the modified carbohydrate polymer has a Kjeldahl nitrogen content, TKN, corrected for ash and volatiles, of 0.75 to 2.5 wt %; and (ii) hydrophobic substituents each having 16 carbon atoms; wherein the modified carbohydrate polymer comprises 0.005 to 1.5 wt %, based on weight of the cellulose ether base material, of the hydrophobic substituents; wherein the hydrophobic substituents are randomly distributed across the backbone of the cellulose ether base material; wherein the cellulose ether base material has a weight average molecular weight, MW, of >800,000 Daltons.

Abstract: A solid composition for releasing active silicone ingredients contains a cationic polymer, an active silicone ingredient and optionally a thickener and a carrier. The cationic polymer is preferably a homopolymer or a copolymer. The cationic polymer has higher water solubility at neutral pH than at a basic pH of 9-11. Granular encapsulated compositions can be prepared by using the solid silicone-releasing composition as a component in a laundry detergent powder, tablet or bar. This is particularly of interest for the delivery of silicone ingredients in the rinse cycle of a laundry operation.

Abstract: A solid composition for releasing active silicone ingredients contains a cationic polymer, an active silicone ingredient and optionally a thickener and a carrier. The cationic polymer is preferably a homopolymer or a copolymer. The cationic polymer has higher water solubility at neutral pH than at a basic pH of 9-11. Granular encapsulated compositions can be prepared by using the solid silicone-releasing composition as a component in a laundry detergent powder, tablet or bar. This is particularly of interest for the delivery of silicone ingredients in the rinse cycle of a laundry operation.