Abstract: An encapsulated perfume composition for use in personal care products adapted to be applied to, and left on, the skin or hair of a human or animal subject, said encapsulated perfume composition comprising one or more polyurea capsules having a volume average diameter of 20 to 90 microns, and a capsule shell weight, which is 5 to 40% based on the total weight of the capsules.

Abstract: The application describes a process for the preparation of microcapsules, wherein the microcapsules have a volume average diameter d of 15 to 90 ??? and a percentage of the shell weight of 3 to 40%, with reference to the total weight of capsules, wherein the shell of the microcapsules comprises at least one polyurea and the core comprises at least one lipophilic component, comprising the step of adding hydroxyalkylcellulose to a dispersion of polyurea microcapsules, microcapsules and their uses.

Abstract: The application describes an aqueous dispersion of microcapsules, wherein the shell of the microcapsules comprises at least one polyuria and the core comprises one or more lipophilic components with the proviso that the core does not contain a fragrance, and having a percentage of the shell weight with reference to the total weight of the capsules of 5 to 40% and wherein the microcapsules have a volume average diameter of 15 to 90 ?m and the dispersion comprises hydroxyalkylcellulose and the use of such a dispersion.

Abstract: The application describes an aqueous dispersion of microcapsules, wherein the shell of the microcapsules comprises at least one polyurea and the core comprises one or more lipophilic components with the proviso that the core does not contain a fragrance, and having a percentage of the shell weight with reference to the total weight of the capsules of 5 to 40% and wherein the microcapsules have a volume average diameter of 15 to 90 ?m and the dispersion comprises hydroxyalkylcellulose and the use of such a dispersion.

Abstract: A process for producing microcapsules containing a shell and a core of a liquid water-insoluble material is disclosed. The microcapsules are prepared using a bifunctional isocyanate, an anionically modified diisocyanate, a bifunctional amine, and a protective colloid. The protective colloid is a polyvinyl alcohol copolymer having hydrolysis degrees from 85 to 99.9%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a composition comprising a peroxidic compound and a particular, generically defined copolymer for tooth bleaching.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a composition comprising a peroxidic compound and a particular, generically defined copolymer for tooth bleaching.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a particular, generically defined copolymer for stabilization of a peroxidic compound against breakdown. The present invention further relates to a particular embodiment of the copolymer, namely a copolymer comprising repeat units derived from N-vinylpyrrolidone (or from N-vinyl-2-caprolactam) and at least one comonomer which is selected from the group consisting of vinylphosphonic acid, 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid and combinations of these monomers.

Abstract: The application describes an aqueous dispersion of microcapsules, wherein the shell of the microcapsules comprises at least one polyurea and the core comprises one or more lipophilic components with the proviso that the core does not contain a fragrance, and having a percentage of the shell weight with reference to the total weight of the capsules of 5 to 40% and wherein the microcapsules have a volume average diameter of 15 to 90 ?m and the dispersion comprises hydroxyalkylcellulose and the use of such a dispersion.

Abstract: The application describes a process for the preparation of microcapsules, wherein the microcapsules have a volume average diameter d of 15 to 90 ??? and a percentage of the shell weight of 3 to 40%, with reference to the total weight of capsules, wherein the shell of the microcapsules comprises at least one polyurea and the core comprises at least one lipophilic component, comprising the step of adding hydroxyalkylcellulose to a dispersion of polyurea microcapsules, microcapsules and their uses.

Abstract: An encapsulated perfume composition in the form of a slurry comprising one or more core-shell capsules, dispersed in an aqueous dispersing medium, wherein the core contains a perfume and the shell contains a polyurea resin, and wherein the capsules are in the form of a stable suspension having a viscosity of up to 3000 centipoise, and more particularly about 150 to 3000 centipoise when measured on a rheometer, using rotating disks at a shear rate of 21 s?1 at a temperature of 25° C.

Abstract: The application describes a process for the producing microcapsules which contain a shell made of polyurea obtained in the presence of polyvinyl alcohol copolymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing microcapsules which contain a shell and a core of a liquid water-insoluble material, where (a) a premix (I) is prepared from water and a protective colloid; (b) a further premix (II) is prepared from the water-insoluble material and at least bifunctional isocyanate (A) or a mixture of two or more different isocyanates containing (A); (c) the two premixes (I) and (II) are mixed together until an emulsion is formed; (d) at least a bifunctional amine is then poured into the emulsion from step (c); and (e) the emulsion is then heated until the microcapsules are formed, and where the liquid water-insoluble material comprises a pesticide, where the protective colloid is a polyvinyl alcohol copolymer having hydrolysis degrees from 60 to 99.9%, and where the polyvinyl alcohol copolymer contains comonomers with anionic groups. Further subject matter are microcapsules obtainable by said process.

Abstract: The application describes a process for producing microcapsules which contain a shell made of polyurea and which surround in their interior a fragrance oil core, where the shell is obtained by the reaction of two structurally different diisocyanates in emulsion form.

Abstract: The application describes a process for producing microcapsules which contain a shell made of polyurea and which surround in their interior a water-insoluble oil, where the shell is obtained by the reaction of two structurally different diisocyanates in emulsion form.

Abstract: The application describes a process for producing microcapsules which contain a shell made of polyurea and which surround in their interior a fragrance oil core, where the shell is obtained by the reaction of two structurally different diisocyanates in emulsion form.

Abstract: Polymers which are suitable for use in cleaning compositions are described. The polymers are comprised of at least three different monomers. The types of monomers and ratios of the monomers in the polymers are further disclosed. Cleaning compositions containing the polymers for treating various surfaces and for use in various applications are also provided.

Abstract: Polymers which are suitable for use in cleaning compositions are described. The polymers are comprised of at least three different monomers. The types of monomers and ratios of the monomers in the polymers are further disclosed. Cleaning compositions containing the polymers for treating various surfaces and for use in various applications are also provided.

Abstract: A method of washing a soiled textile comprising cotton, the method comprising contacting the textile with a wash liquor, the wash liquor containing a soil-release effective amount of one or more soil release polymers obtained by polymerizing one or more polyisocyanates with one or more polymeric polyols having an average molar mass of above 1000 D and a 20° C. water solubility of above 300 g of polymer per liter, one or more polyols having an average molar mass of below 12,000 D and a 20° C. water solubility of below 100 g per liter, and optionally one or more further polyols.

Abstract: A method of washing a soiled textile comprising cotton, the method comprising contacting the textile with a wash liquor, the wash liquor containing a soil-release effective amount of one or more soil release polymers obtained by polymerizing one or more polyisocyanates with one or more polymeric polyols having an average molar mass of above 1000 D and a 20° C. water solubility of above 300 g of polymer per liter, one or more polyols having an average molar mass of below 12,000 D and a 20° C. water solubility of below 100 g per liter, and optionally one or more further polyols.