Abstract: Polymeric particles comprising a polymeric matrix that has been formed from a blend of monomers comprising a first monomer which is an ethylenically unsaturated ionic monomer and a second monomer which is an ethylenically unsaturated hydrophobic monomer which is capable of forming a homopolymer of glass transition temperature in excess of 50° C., wherein secondary particles are distributed throughout the matrix, in which the secondary particles comprise a hydrophobic polymer that has been formed from an ethylenically unsaturated hydrophobic monomer which is capable of forming a homopolymer of glass transition temperature in excess of 50° C. and optionally other monomers, which hydrophobic polymer is different from the polymeric matrix. Also claimed is a process for preparing particles. The particles have improved shatter resistance. Preferably the polymeric particles comprise an active ingredient, especially a colorant.

Abstract: Disclosed are oligo- or polysiloxanes, which are characterized by containing at least 3, for example 4-3000, Si atoms in the main chain, and wherein at least one thereof is contained in a moiety of the formula (I) whose variables and attachments are described within. The disclosed are oligo- or polysiloxane compounds are effective as antimicrobials.

Abstract: Compositions containing polyorganosiloxanes having at least one quaternary group comprising at least one nitrogen atom, and at least one further polar radical, and their use in cosmetic, in particular for the conditioning of hair.

Abstract: Anti-microbial compositions comprising certain imidazolium ionic liquids and non-ionic or anionic surfactants and methods of using said compositions in the preservation of personal care and cosmetic applications are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care or cosmetic compositions that contain a blend of at least 2 microencapsulated colorants that produces a natural, textured tone effect. A method for cosmetic treatment comprises application of such personal care or cosmetic compositions onto at least a part of the body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care or cosmetic compositions that contain a shatter-resistant blend of microencapsulated colorants that can produce a natural, textured tone effect. A method for cosmetic treatment comprises application of such personal care or cosmetic compositions onto at least a part of the body.

Abstract: Disclosed are oligo- or polysiloxanes, which are characterized by containing at least 3, for example 4-3000, Si atoms in the main chain, and wherein at least one thereof is contained in a moiety of the formula (I) whose open bond of the O atom is linked to another Si atom of the oligo- or polysiloxane main chain, and whose open bond of the Si atom is linked either to another O atom of the oligo- or polysiloxane main chain or to R?1, where R1 and R?1 independently are C1-C10alkyl, R2 and R3 independently are C1-C18alkylene, X is a divalent spacer group selected from O, NR4, N(COR?5), CONR?4, OCONR?4;.

Abstract: Anti-microbial compositions are provided which comprise as an antimicrobial agent at least one compound derived from a select polyol containing at least 3 hydroxy groups wherein one or more, and often two or more, of the hydroxyls are derivitized to form certain ether, ester, carbonate or carbamate groups which groups may bear additional functionality. Novel antimicrobial compounds of this class are also provided. The compositions are effective against a variety of pathogens including fungi, Gram positive bacteria and Gram negative bacteria and are expected to have low human toxicity. Applications for the polyglycerol anti-microbial agents and compositions include those involving human and plant contact, such as cosmetics, hair care products, textiles and plant protections, as well as in applications with much less human contact, such as plastics, coatings, wood, paper and other materials of construction.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid ester derivatives of zosteric acid are effective in preventing biofouling and are readily formulated into coatings or films. Coating or film compositions of the esters, and methods for their application, are provided which reduce the dissolution of the esters into water or loss to the environment. The Zosteric acid esters of the invention appear to function by preventing adhesion of an organism to a surface rather than by acute toxic activity rendering said compositions more environmentally acceptable.

Abstract: Polyglycerol anti-microbial agents and compositions are provided. The agents are effective against a variety of pathogens including fungi, Gram positive bacteria and Gram negative bacteria yet are expected to have low human toxicity due in part to their polymeric nature. Applications for the polyglycerol anti-microbial agents and compositions include those involving human and plant contact, such as cosmetics, hair care products, textiles and plant protections, as well as in applications with much less human contact, such as plastics, coatings, wood, paper and other materials of construction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care or cosmetic compositions that contain a shatter-resistant blend of microencapsulated colorants that can produce a natural, textured tone effect. A method for cosmetic treatment comprises application of such personal care or cosmetic compositions onto at least a part of the body.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions comprising a cationic copolymer with a molecular weight in the range of 30,000 to 300,000 and a high molecular weight alcohol, for example at least one C20-C40 alcohol, and the use of said aqueous compositions to prepare cosmetic eye-care formulations, for example mascara or eyeliner, are described. The eye-care formulations give outstanding shine as well as durability to rub-off to the cosmetic eye-care compositions.

Abstract: The hydroxybenzoate compounds of this invention are defined by the formula: wherein Y is hydrogen, hydroxy, halo, a C1 to C6 alkyl or a C2 to C6 alkyl ether; R is a C4 to C6 mono- or di-olefinically unsaturated hydrocarbon radical, a C4 to C7 mono- or di-acetylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon radical or a C2 to C3 acetylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon radical when at least one of X and Y is other than hydrogen and X is hydrogen, hydroxy, halo, a C1 to C6 alkyl, a C2 to C6 alkyl ether or  in which A is selected from the group of X, B is selected from the group of Y and R1 is hydrogen, hydroxy, C1 to C6 alkyl, C1 to C6 alkoxy or —COOR2 in which R2 is C1 to C6 alkyl, a C2 to C6 olefinically unsaturated hydrocarbon radical or a C2 to C7 acetylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon radical.

Abstract: The antimicrobial preservative composition consisting essentially of (a) from 0.5 to 20 wt. % dihalogenated butane having terminal cyano groups and (b) from 80 to 99.5 wt. % of a heterocyclic poly(hydroxy lower alkylamide) in a weight ratio of between 0.5:2 and 0.5:25 which mixture exhibits a synergistic antimicrobial affect over each of components (a) or (b) taken individually.

Abstract: What is described is a light stable, whitish antimicrobial product which is a silver-allantoin complex encapsulated with allantoin. The molar ratio of silver-to-allantoin in the product is between 1:100 and 1:4.

Abstract: A water soluble, antimicrobial composition having antifungal activity useful for disinfecting a contact lens comprise (a) polyhexamethylene biguanide and (b) iodopropynylbutyl carbamate, in a weight ratio of (a):(b) of at least 100:1.