Abstract: A processing apparatus, such as a microwave-based processing apparatus. The apparatus includes a vessel having an inner surface defining a chamber configured to hold a reaction mixture, a guide, and a launch coupled to the guide. The guide can be at least partially disposed in the vessel, and is configured to propagate electromagnetic energy. The launch is configured to couple at least a portion of the electromagnetic energy from the guide to the reaction mixture. Example launches include a dielectric window and a projection. Example projections include a metallic projection and a dielectric projection.

Abstract: A water-cooling ozone generation tube assembly includes a twin-tube type ozone generation tube module and a tube holder. The twin-tube type ozone generation tube module contains an inner tube and an outer tube. The ozone generation tube assembly of the present invention is water cooled; both the inner tube and the outer tube of the tube module are cooled by water so as to improve the cooling effect and further increase the ozone generation throughput. The ozone generation tube assembly can be configured to include more than one ozone generation tube module when a large amount of ozone is to be produced.

Abstract: A method of fabricating silicon parts are provided herein. The method includes growing a silicon sample, machining the sample to form a part, and annealing the part by exposing the part sequentially to one or more gases. Process conditions during silicon growth and post-machining anneal are designed to provide silicon parts that are particularly suited for use in corrosive environments.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing scorodite in which scorodite may be obtained at high production efficiency and a high As concentration ratio. The present invention provides a method for manufacturing crystalline scorodite from acidic aqueous solution containing pentavalent As and trivalent Fe, the method comprising a step for adding a basic sodium compound to the acidic aqueous solution such that the sodium concentration in the acidic aqueous solution becomes larger than 0 g/L and equal to or less than 4 g/L.

Abstract: Controlling the reductive capacity of an aqueous alkaline slurry (23) in a wet scrubber makes it possible to accurately control the mercury emission from the scrubber to a desired value. One method of controlling the reductive capacity of the slurry is to measure the reduction-oxidation potential (“redox potential”) of the aqueous alkaline slurry (23) and to add or remove substances that affect the redox potential and thus the reductive capacity of the slurry. In wet scrubbers in which limestone is used for absorption of acid gases and where a gypsum slurry is circulated, it has been found to be an attractive solution to control the amount of oxidation air blown into the scrubber in order to control the redox potential and thereby the mercury emissions.

Abstract: There is described a novel process for removing sulphurous compounds from industrial gaseous streams, such as sour gas, using an oxygen deficient environment during the oxidation of H2S, and further recycling of any unconverted H2S back to a regenerator.

Abstract: A method and system for removing pollutants from a flue gas stream (20) by utilizing excess ammonia present in the system as a reagent for NOx removal. The method includes contacting the flue gas stream (20) with an ammonia scrubbing solution (29) and passing the flue gas stream (20) through a selective catalytic reduction system (32), wherein the selective reduction system (32) utilizes excess ammonia present in the flue gas stream (20) as a reagent to remove NOx from the flue gas stream (20).

Abstract: Processes comprising: providing a gas stream comprising chlorine and at least one secondary component selected from the group consisting of carbon dioxide, nitrogen and oxygen; pressurizing the gas stream in a first stage to an elevated or enhanced pressure, preferably at least about 10 bar; cooling the pressurized gas stream in a second stage comprising a condensation zone and a gas/liquid contact zone disposed below the condensation zone, such that at least a portion of the chlorine is condensed and contacted countercurrently in the gas/liquid contact zone with the pressurized gas stream entering the second stage to form a condensate; and separating the condensate in a third stage comprising a rectifying column to provide a chlorine-rich sump stream and a low-chlorine head stream.

Abstract: A process for reducing an amount of sulfur trioxide present in a flue gas stream (20), including the steps of processing an alkaline material (24) to comprise a predetermined percentage of particles, based on the mass of alkaline material introduced into a flue gas stream (20), having a size less than a predetermined dimension and introducing the processed alkaline material (24) to the flue gas stream (20), wherein the processed alkaline material (24) reduces the amount of sulfur trioxide present in the flue gas stream (20).

Abstract: A reaction-based process has been developed for the selective removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from a multicomponent gas mixture to provide a gaseous stream depleted in CO2 compared to the inlet CO2 concentration in the stream. The proposed process effects the separation of CO2 from a mixture of gases (such as flue gas/fuel gas) by its reaction with metal oxides (such as calcium oxide). The Calcium based Reaction Separation for CO2 (CaRS—CO2) process consists of contacting a CO2 laden gas with calcium oxide (CaO) in a reactor such that CaO captures the CO2 by the formation of calcium carbonate (CaCOa). Once “spent”, CaCO3 is regenerated by its calcination leading to the formation of fresh CaO sorbent and the evolution of a concentrated stream of CO2. The “regenerated” CaO is then recycled for the further capture of more CO2. This carbonation-calcination cycle forms the basis of the CaRS—CO2 process.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing an electrochemical device including a cathode, an anode and at least one electrolyte membrane disposed between the anode and the cathode, wherein at least one of the cathode, the anode and the electrolyte membrane, contains at least a ceramic material.

Abstract: A boron-containing molecular sieve having the CHA crystal structure and comprising (1) silicon oxide and (2) boron oxide or a combination of boron oxide and aluminum oxide, iron oxide, titanium oxide, gallium oxide and mixtures thereof; and wherein the mole ratio of silicon oxide to boron oxide in said boron-containing molecular sieve is between 15 and 125. Also, a boron-containing molecular sieve, having a CHA crystal structure containing oxides only of (1) silicon and (2) boron; and wherein the mole ratio of silicon oxide to boron oxide in said boron-containing molecular sieve is between 15 and 125.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a transition metal boride powder. The method for manufacturing a transition metal boride powder includes: i) manufacturing a mixed powder by mixing a transition metal halogenide powder and an alkali metal borohydride powder; ii) charging the mixed powder and a plurality of balls into a reaction vessel; iii) charging an inert gas into the reaction vessel and sealing the reaction vessel; iv) high energy ball milling the mixed powder and manufacturing a composite powder containing a transition metal boride and an alkali metal halogenide; v) washing the composite powder in water, dissolving the alkali metal halogenide in the water and filtering the transition metal borides; and vi) drying the filtered transition metal boride and collecting the transition metal boride powder.

Abstract: This invention relates to a Polyoxometalate (POM) represented by the formula: (An)m+[HqM16X8W48O184(OH)32]m? or solvates thereof, wherein: A represents a cation, n is the number of the cations A, m is the charge of the polyoxoanion, q is the number of protons and varies from 0 to 12, M represents a transition metal, and X represents a heteroatom selected from P, As and mixtures thereof. This invention also relates to a process to produce such POMs and to a process for the homogeneous or heterogeneous oxidation of organic substrates comprising contacting the organic substrate with such POMs.

Abstract: The present invention is a yellow-green phosphor material with a high luminescence intensity. The present invention is suitable for excitation by ultraviolet or blue light. The phosphor material is made of a phosphate compound with a chemical formula of LiZn1-xPO4:Mx (0<x<1). The host lattice is LiZn1-xPO4 and the luminescent center is Mx, which is a transition metal element. The present invention is easily and fast fabricated for mass production and has a fine color purity and a good thermal stability.

Abstract: Chemical grade silicon metalloid having improved performance in the direct process for making organohalosilanes is selected by (A) measuring the temperature of each batch of silicon metalloid during both the refing and the casting of the silicon metalloid; (B) measuring the elemental impurity levels in each batch of the silicon metalloid after refining of the silicon metalloid; (C) predicting the properties of the slag phase produced during refining of the silicon metalloid, based on equilibrium calculations, using the elemental impurity levels and the measured temperatures of each batch of silicon metalloid; and (D) selecting a chemical grade silicon metalloid for use in the direct process for making organohalsilanes, based upon the predicted slag properties; such that the slag density, the viscosity, and the melting point of the slag, are within acceptable and predetermined ranges for each individual batch.

Abstract: The production process for high purity silicon of the present invention comprises (1) a step in which metal silicon is reacted with hydrogen chloride gas, (2) a step in which a reaction product obtained is distilled to obtain silicon tetrachloride, (3) a step in which silicon tetrachloride obtained is reacted with zinc gas in a gas phase to produce high purity silicon, (4) a step in which zinc chloride by-produced is reacted with hydrogen gas and (5) a step in which zinc and hydrogen chloride are separated and recovered from a reaction product obtained, wherein zinc separated and recovered in the step (5) is used as a raw material for zinc gas in the step (3), and hydrogen chloride separated and recovered in the step (5) is used as a raw material for hydrogen chloride gas in the step (1).

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a high purity polycrystalline silicon is characterized by comprising: a vaporizer 8 of silicon chloride; a fusing evaporator 5 of zinc; a vertical reactor 1 provided with a heating means on the peripheral face thereof; a silicon chloride gas supply nozzle 2 disposed to connect the vaporizer 8 of silicon chloride and the vertical reactor 1 and for supplying a silicon chloride gas supplied from the vaporizer 8 of silicon chloride into the vertical reactor 1; a zinc gas supply nozzle 3 disposed to connect the fusing evaporator 5 of zinc and the vertical reactor 1 and for supplying a zinc gas supplied from the fusing evaporator 5 of zinc into the vertical reactor 1; and an exhaust gas vent pipe 4 connected to the vertical reactor 1, the fusing evaporator 5 of zinc, further comprising: a zinc evaporator 24; a main vertical cylinder part 28 connected to the upper part of the zinc evaporator 24; a solid trapping pipe 32 inserted into the main vertical cylinder part 28; a zinc introduci

Abstract: To provide a method for producing polycrystalline silicon at relatively low cost, wherein the amount of waste generated is reduced by decreasing the amount of waste generated in producing polycrystalline silicon from silicon chloride by a method of reduction and increasing the amount of reused auxiliary raw materials. In the production of polycrystalline silicon using a gas phase reaction of a silicon chloride gas and a reducing agent gas, a chlorine gas is blown into an exhaust gas discharged from a reaction device to initiate a reaction, an unreacted reducing agent and silicon particles contained in the exhaust gas are chlorinated, and then a reducing agent chloride contained in the exhaust gas is separated from the other impurities and recovered.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to carbon monoxide oxidation reactions in the presence of an O2 containing gas, nitrogen oxide conversion reactions, volatile organic compound conversion reactions in the presence of an O2 containing gas, and combinations thereof, and catalysts for use in those reactions. The catalyst comprises cobalt, its oxides or mixtures thereof and ruthenium, its oxides or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a new composition of matter in the form of chemically derivatized silica coated fullerenes, including silica coated C60 molecules and silica coated carbon nanotubes, processes for making the same and to uses for the derivatized silica coated fullerenes. Included among many uses in chemical, physical or biological fields of use, but not limited thereto, are high speed, low loss electrical interconnects for nanoscale electronic devices, components and circuits. In one embodiment, this invention also provides a method for preparing silica coated fullerenes having substituents attached to the surface of silica coated fullerenes by reacting silica coated fullerenes with a wide range of organic or inorganic chemical species in a gaseous or liquid state. Preferred substituents include but are not limited to organic groups and organic groups containing heteroatoms such as oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and halogens.

Abstract: This invention relates to a carbon nanotube producing system. A carbon nanotube producing system includes a reaction tube in which a metal catalyst and a carbon-containing gas are supplied and carbon nanotube grows on the metal catalyst by pyrolysis; an exhaust line along which a gas including the carbon nanotube grown on the metal catalyst is exhausted from the reaction tube; and a carbon nanotube trapping apparatus installed on the exhaust line and configured to trap the carbon nanotube grown on the metal catalyst by using a magnetic force.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the production of low sodium lithium carbonate and lithium chloride from a brine concentrated to about 6.0 wt % lithium are disclosed. Methods and apparatus for direct recovery of technical grade lithium chloride from the concentrated brine are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for preparing chlorine by gas-phase oxidation of hydrogen chloride by means of a gas stream comprising molecular oxygen in the presence of a fixed-bed catalyst, wherein the process is carried out in a reactor (1) having heat-exchange plates (2) which are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the reactor (1) and have a spacing between them and through which a heat transfer medium flows, inlet and outlet facilities (3, 4) for the heat transfer medium to the heat-exchange plates (2) and also gaps (5) between the heat-exchange plates (2) in which the fixed-bed catalyst is present and into which the hydrogen chloride and the gas stream comprising molecular oxygen are passed, is described.

Abstract: Described is a method as well as an apparatus for hydration of a particulate or pulverulent material containing CaO. The method is peculiar in that water is added in a quantity which will ensure that the partial pressure PH2O of the added water as a function of the temperature (° C.) is maintained within the interval defined by the formula (I), where PH2O is the partial pressure of water vapour in atm. and T is the temperature in ° C. Hereby is obtained that the material particles do not lump into agglomerates, and that the particles are hydrated evenly from the outside and inwards so that it is the active surface of the material particles which undergoes hydration in connection with partial hydration. This is due to the fact that the liquid water will not get into contact with the material particles since the water will appear in vapour form within the specified interval.

Abstract: Fe—Al—Cu catalysts have numerous industrial applications, for example, as catalysts in a water gas shift reactor. A method of producing a Fe—Al—Cu catalyst comprises the steps of providing an organic iron precursor, dissolving the organic iron precursor in a solvent solution, adding an aqueous solution comprising aluminum nitrate and copper nitrate to the organic iron pre-cursor-solvent solution, precipitating a gel comprising Fe—Al—Cu by adding a base, and drying the gel to form the Fe—Al—Cu catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of treating and preventing cancer, such as cancer characterized by differential expression of trefoil factor 3 (TFF3). The methods include administering to a patient an agent that modulates TFF3 activity or expression. The present invention is further directed to reducing the physiological effects of TFF3 expression in cells, including inhibiting cell motility and resistance to apoptosis. Oligonucleotides and antibodies that can modulate expression or activity of TFF3 are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to low toxicity boronated compounds and methods for their use in the treatment, visualization, and diagnosis of tumors. More specifically, the present invention is directed to low toxicity halogenated, carborane-containing 5,10,15,20-tetraphenylporphyrin compounds and methods for their use particularly in boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of tumors of the brain, head and neck, and surrounding tissue. The invention is also directed to using these halogenated, carborane-containing tetraphenylporphyrin compounds in methods of tumor imaging and/or diagnosis such as MRI, SPECT, or PET.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an oral preparation that can be used to diagnose the existence or degree of pyridine metabolic capacity disorder, pyrimidine metabolic rate, etc., with high accuracy and with little variation due to individual differences. The oral preparation is prepared using a powder material obtained by mixing and pulverizing (a) an isotope-labeled compound and/or a pyrimidine metabolite compound and (b) a sugar and/or a sugar alcohol.

Abstract: This invention is in the fields of medicine and neurology, and relates to methods and agents for early diagnosis and monitoring of Alzheimer's disease and other neurological disorders. More particularly, the present invention provides the method for evaluating the health of central nervous system neurons in a human patient, comprising the steps of: a) administering to said patient a population of molecular complexes comprising (i) a polypeptide capable of activating neuronal endocytosis, axonal transport, and synaptic transfer; and (ii) an imaging agent suited for determining location and evaluating neuronal transport of said molecular complexes within said patient; and b) using at least one imaging method to determine location and evaluate neuronal transport of said molecular complexes within said patient.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds that may be characterized by some as cyanine and indocyanine dye bioconjugates. Compounds disclosed herein may be utilized (e.g., in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable composition) in a number of medical procedures, such as in the visualization and detection of tumors.

Abstract: The present invention provides organically modified silica (ORMOSIL) nanoparticles into which have been incorporated two-photon absorption dye molecules. The two photon absorption dye displays a unique aggregation induced fluorescence enhancement behavior. As a result ORMOSIL nanoparticles with high amounts of the dye can be prepared. These particles can be used for imaging. In one embodiment, the nanoparticles can additionally have incorporated therein a photosensitizer. The photosensitizer can be activated by intraparticle fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) from the dye aggregates resulting in enhanced fluorescence and singlet oxygen generation from photosensitizer under two-photon excitation conditions. Such nanoparticles can be used for photodynamic therapy applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to particles comprising cores of tungsten or tungsten in mixture with other metallic elements wherein said cores are coated and have an average size of at least 20 nm. Further, the invention relates to pharmaceuticals containing such particles, and to the use of such pharmaceuticals specifically as contrast agents in diagnostic imaging, in particular in X-ray imaging of atherosclerotic plaque and liver tumours.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of a mist of a pharmaceutical composition for ophthalmic delivery of a protein or peptide active pharmaceutical ingredient, a related method of treatment and a device useful in implementing the use and method. Disclosed is also the use of a mist for ophthalmic delivery of a pharmaceutical composition including a highly irritating penetration enhancer and an ophthalmically acceptable carrier, a related method of treatment and a device useful in implementing the use and method. Disclosed is also a device for ophthalmic administration configured to direct a mist of a pharmaceutical composition to the eye only when the eye is open. Disclosed is also a self-sterilizing device for ophthalmic administration. Disclosed is also a device and a method for increasing the bioavailability of an ophthalmically administered API in a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for calcifying dental tissue, e.g., preventing or treating dental hypersensitivity. An oral composition of arginine bicarbonate and calcium carbonate promotes the formation of dentinal tubule plugs aided by combining calcium and phosphate in the fluid. In a specific example, an arginine bicarbonate/calcium carbonate mixture blocked dentinal tubules in a model system. In addition to treating dentinal sensitivity, the compositions and methods of the invention provide for calcifying exposed tooth pulp, calcifying the base or all of a pit or fissure in a tooth, and treating a carious lesion.

Abstract: An oral care strip includes a substrate having a first side and a second side. An oral care substance is disposed on the first side and a flavor element is attached to the second side. The flavor element may be a dissolvable, edible, flavored film. A method for forming the oral care strip includes the steps of a) applying an oral care substance to a first side of a substrate and b) attaching a flavor element to a second side of the substrate. The second side of the substrate may include a wax layer to which the flavor element is attached.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of enhancing an organoleptic property of a composition by solubilizing the organoleptic additive in the composition using one or more solubilizing agent. An exemplary solubilizing agent has the general formula: wherein a, b and c are integers independently selected from 0 and 1. Z is a member selected from a sterol, a tocopherol, a ubiquinol and derivatives or homologues thereof. Y1 and Y2 are hydrophilic moieties, which are members independently selected from polyethers, polyalcohols and derivatives thereof, and L1 and L2 are linker moieties independently selected from substituted or unsubstituted alkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl.

Abstract: Mild cleansing compositions comprising anionic, nonionic and/or amphoteric surfactants, one or more dyes having a total color, and one or more encapsulated dyes, including microencapsulated dyes, in microcapsules prepared by coacervation, precipitation, polycondensation or other reaction of anionic and cationic components, which encapsulated dyes have a total color different from the total color of the previous dye(s), plus, water, and, optionally, one or more additives and/or auxiliaries, which compositions are useful in personal care preparations, such as liquid soaps, hand-washing pastes, toothpastes, manual dishwashing preparations, and light-duty detergents.

Abstract: Oral care compositions comprising: a) an oral care active; and b) an acrylic film forming polymer. In various embodiments, such polymers comprise monomeric units such as acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylates, and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the film forming polymer comprises a copolymer of a first monomeric unit selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and combinations thereof, with a second monomeric unit selected from the group consisting of acrylates, acrylamides, acetates, and combinations thereof. In various embodiments, the polymer is a terpolymer comprising a combination of the second monomeric units. Preferably, the composition additionally comprises a lower alcohol, such as ethanol. In various embodiments, the oral care active comprises a whitening material, such as a peroxide.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing polymers of glycerin and hydroxyl fatty acids, for example, polyglycerol polyricinoleates, which mix a polyglycerol with a hydroxyl fatty acid directly to form a reaction mixture, and then heat the reaction mixture to a temperature sufficient to cause it to polymerize through an esterification mechanism until the reaction mixture reaches a desired acid value.

Abstract: A composition comprising purified water using ozonation, ionization, or distillation or any combination thereof wherein alcohol may be substituted for, or combined with water at least one emollient including but not limited to chitosan, and aloe vera gel, individually or in any combination; an oil component with spf boosting agents including but not limited to; ethyl macadamiate, non-toxic silicone oil and essential oils, butter milk, waxes impregnated with inorganic sun-block or sunscreen agent and organic/inorganic micronized particles, wood powder and bentonite clay, keratin, either individually or in any combination; at least one inorganic sun-block or sunscreen agent including any metal oxide, glass microsphere, silica and silica compound, and optionally metal oxide pigments with particles that are micronized, submicronized, nanoparticle sized, or otherwise individually or in any combination that can be homogenized in either a water phase, a water-aloe phase, an oil phase or any phase of said composition

Abstract: A structured surfactant composition, comprising, based on 100 parts by weight of said composition, (i) from greater than 0 to about 15 parts by weight of an alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, (ii) from greater than 0 to about 15 parts by weight of an alkyl sulfate surfactant, (iii) from greater than 0 to about 8 parts by weight of an alkanolamide surfactant, (iv) from 0 to about 10 parts by weight of an amphoteric surfactant, provided that the total amount of components (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) is greater than or equal to 5 parts by weight, (v) an amount of electrolyte effective to, in combination with components (i), (ii), (ii), and (iv), provide a structured surfactant composition having an opaque visual appearance and exhibiting a yield strength of greater than 0 Pascals, and (vi) water.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of polymeric materials that can be used in combination with a wide variety of substrates, such as textiles, metal, cellulosic materials, plastics, and the like, and to the field of active agents including, for example, antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antifungal materials. This invention further relates to latex polymer coatings that comprise at least one active component as well as methods for making and using such latex compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to, for example, a nail varnish additive, a nail varnish additive composition for improving at least one property of nail varnishes, the nail varnish additive composition being, in one embodiment, in the form of a sol-gel system; to a process for forming a nail varnish additive composition; to a process for forming a nail varnish comprising a nail varnish additive composition; to a nail varnish comprising a nail varnish additive composition; to a process for forming a laminate comprising a nail and the nail varnish additive composition; and to a laminate comprising a nail and the nail varnish additive.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic composition having a gloss of at least about 85 gloss units (gu), as well as sufficient shape retention properties for forming a stick-shaped cosmetic product. Specifically, the cosmetic composition contains: (a) a high viscosity oil component; (b) a medium viscosity oil component; (c) a low viscosity oil component; and (d) an oily gelling agent comprising an ester of glycerol or polyglycerin with an aliphatic or hydroxyl aliphatic acid and a dibasic acid. A stick-shaped cosmetic product formed by the cosmetic composition of the present invention exhibits a high-shine that is not available in conventional stick-shaped cosmetic products and yet retains the high make-up coverage typically provided by conventional stick-shaped cosmetic products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gelled cosmetic emulsion comprising an oil phase, an aqueous phase and a gelling system which contains a polyamide resin containing a linking hetero-atom with a certain electronegativity in a sufficient amount to gel the emulsion, and a resin stabilizer containing an atom with a certain electronegativity. The polyamide has a tertiary amide as the terminal end group. The emulsions of the present invention are substantially transparent and when colorants are added the color are especially bright and clear. In addition, the gelled emulsions are substantially non-sweating. The emulsions are used in lipstick and mascara products as well as other gel and stick products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clear, cosmetic and dermatological formulation having reduced stickiness, comprising at least one antiperspirant active ingredient and/or deodorant active ingredient, at least one ?-hydroxycarboxylic acid and water.

Abstract: This invention comprises: (1) a wet grinding method for enhancing the activity of an aluminum or an aluminum/zirconium salt without the dilution and heating traditionally required wherein the enhancement is described as forming a salt wherein the amount of smaller aluminum species as represented by Peak 4+Peak 5 is increased by an amount of at least 10% over the parent salt; and, if zirconium is present, the area of Peak 1 in the parent salt is at least 10% greater than the area of Peak 1 after grinding; (2) an enhanced aluminum or aluminum/zirconium salt itself, and (3) anhydrous (less than 4% water excluding waters of hydration for the enhanced salt) antiperspirant and/or deodorant products made with the salts described in (2).

Abstract: An oxidative hair dye system comprises a hair dye, an organometallic compound and an oxidising agent. The organometallic compound is preferably an organotitanate compound, particularly a tetraalkyl titanate or a titanate chelate. Such compounds are also useful for enhancing the substantivity of topical compositions applied to the body, which comprise one or more cosmetic and/or therapeutic benefit agents, a bonding agent having hydrolysable or exchangeable ligands, and a carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed are multi-purpose polymers that are the polymerization product of a monomer mixture comprising at least one amino-substituted vinyl monomer; at least one nonionic vinyl monomer; at least one associative vinyl monomer; at least one semihydrophobic vinyl surfactant monomer; and, optionally, comprising one or more hydroxy-substituted nonionic vinyl monomer, crosslinking monomer, chain transfer agent or polymeric stabilizer. These vinyl addition polymers have a combination of substituents, including amino substituents that provide cationic properties at low pH, hydrophobic substituents, hydrophobically modified polyoxyalkylene substituents, and hydrophilic polyoxyalkylene substituents. The polymers provide surprisingly beneficial rheological properties in acidic aqueous compositions, and are compatible with cationic materials. The multi-purpose polymers are useful in a variety of products for personal care, health care, household care, institutional and industrial care, and industrial applications.