Abstract: An antiperspirant stick composition can include a synthetic wax, a fatty alcohol, a hydrophilic surfactant having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value greater than 10, a plasticizer present in an amount to minimize hardening of the composition due to contact with an aqueous composition, and an effective amount of an antiperspirant active agent. The hydrophilic surfactant can be present in an amount sufficient to minimize perspiration-induced discoloration of fabric in contact with the composition. The fatty alcohol and the antiperspirant active agent can be present at a weight ratio of from about 2:1 to about 1:2.

Abstract: An antiperspirant stick composition can include a synthetic wax having a melting point of less than or equal to 90° C., a melting point additive present at a weight ratio to the synthetic wax to provide the composition with a melting point greater than or equal to 40° C., an effective amount of an antiperspirant active agent, and less than 2 wt % hydrogenated oils, petrolatum, 12-hydroxystearic acid, polyethylenes having a melting point greater than or equal to 60° C., and combinations thereof.

Abstract: An antiperspirant stick composition can include an amount of a synthetic wax having a melting point less than or equal to 90° C., a melting point additive in an amount sufficient to provide the composition with a melting point greater than or equal to 40° C., an amount of a fatty alcohol, and an effective amount of an antiperspirant active agent. The fatty alcohol and the antiperspirant active agent can be present at a weight ratio of from 2:1 to 1:2.

Abstract: An antiperspirant stick composition can include a synthetic wax having a melting point of less than or equal to 90° C., a melting point additive present at a weight ratio to the synthetic wax to provide the composition with a melting point greater than or equal to 40° C., an effective amount of an antiperspirant active agent, and less than 2 wt % hydrogenated oils, petrolatum, 12-hydroxystearic acid, polyethylenes having a melting point greater than or equal to 60° C., and combinations thereof.

Abstract: An antiperspirant stick composition can include a synthetic wax having a viscosity of from about 0.1 centipoise (cps) to about 20 cps at a temperature of 99° C., a hydrophilic surfactant having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value greater than 10, a plasticizer present in an amount sufficient to minimize hardening of the composition due to contact with an aqueous composition, and an effective amount of an antiperspirant active agent. The hydrophilic surfactant can be present in an amount sufficient to minimize perspiration-induced discoloration of fabric in contact with the composition.

Abstract: An antiperspirant stick composition can include a synthetic wax, a fatty alcohol, a hydrophilic surfactant having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value greater than 10, a plasticizer present in an amount to minimize hardening of the composition due to contact with an aqueous composition, and an effective amount of an antiperspirant active agent. The hydrophilic surfactant can be present in an amount sufficient to minimize perspiration-induced discoloration of fabric in contact with the composition. The fatty alcohol and the antiperspirant active agent can be present at a weight ratio of from about 2:1 to about 1:2.

Abstract: An antiperspirant stick composition can include an amount of a synthetic wax having a melting point less than or equal to 90° C., a melting point additive in an amount sufficient to provide the composition with a melting point greater than or equal to 40° C., an amount of a fatty alcohol, and an effective amount of an antiperspirant active agent. The fatty alcohol and the antiperspirant active agent can be present at a weight ratio of from 2:1 to 1:2.

Abstract: Wax melt compositions loaded with a volatile agent for release therefrom having beneficial performance properties and behavior are disclosed and described. In certain embodiments, such was melt compositions can include a wax component, a releasable volatile agent, a first inorganic thickener that is hydrophobically modified, and a second inorganic thickener.

Abstract: Wax melt compositions loaded with a volatile agent for release therefrom having beneficial performance properties and behavior are disclosed and described. In certain embodiments, such was melt compositions can include a wax component, a releasable volatile agent, a first inorganic thickener that is hydrophobically modified, and a second inorganic thickener.

Abstract: Aqueous-based gels capable of free standing, free-standing air fresheners, and methods for manufacturing aqueous-based gels are provided herein. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, an aqueous gel capable of free standing includes a C12-C24 fatty acid or a salt thereof, a freeze/thaw stabilizer, xanthan gum, a gluco- or galactomannan, and water. The xanthan gum and the gluco- or galactomannan are present in the aqueous-based gel in a xanthan gum:gluco- and/or galactomannan ratio in the range of about 50:50 to about 75:25.

Abstract: The present invention is a solid and self-standing carrageenan gel air freshener composition that exhibits slowed evaporation and extended length-of-life made possible by the addition of relatively small amounts of extenders consisting of C14-C18 fatty alcohols.

Abstract: A method for producing low-VOC fragranced hydrogel spheres of improved optical clarity and fragrance delivery is described and comprises the steps of combining a stable oil-in-water fragrance microemulsion absent co-solvents with a coarse dry granular, super-absorbent, hydrogel-forming copolymer. The resulting discrete hydrogel spheres have transparent optical beauty and liberate fragrance into an environment leaving behind only a small amount of emulsifier once evaporated. The air freshener produced by the disclosed method provides decoration in a home when the spheres are placed in a decorative jar.

Abstract: An air freshener is described that comprises salt crystals coated with a premix comprising fumed silica, a nonionic emulsifier and a fragrance oil.

Abstract: A unique eco-friendly liquid laundry detergent enhanced with natural essence and further comprising non-petroleum source anionic and nonionic surfactants, naturally occurring builders, and optional enzymes, to yield remarkably effective yet environmentally responsible detergents.

Abstract: A unique eco-friendly liquid laundry detergent enhanced with natural essence and further comprising non-petroleum source anionic and nonionic surfactants, naturally occurring builders, and optional enzymes, to yield remarkably effective yet environmentally responsible detergents.