Abstract: The present specification discloses a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine and one or more disinfectants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine, one or more disinfectants and one or more surfactants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine and one or more surfactants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of one or more guanide-containing compound and one or more alcohols, kits comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of a disclosed composition, as well as methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a device using such compositions, methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a surface area using such compositions, methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a microbial infection in an individual using such composit

Abstract: A multistage polymer is provided, comprising: acrylate rich stage comprising: (a) structural units of monoethylenically unsaturated non-ionic, acrylate rich stage monomer selected from C1-22 alkyl (meth)acrylates and mixtures thereof; and (b) carbosiloxane rich stage, comprising: structural units of carbosiloxane monomer of formula (I), wherein a is 0 to 3; wherein d is 0 or 1; wherein R1 is selected from hydrogen, C1-10 alkyl group and aryl group; wherein R2 is selected from hydrogen and C1-10 alkyl group; wherein R8 is —O—Si(CH3)2—O—Si(CH3)3 group; wherein Y is selected from formula (II), (III) and (IV); wherein R4 and R6 are selected from hydrogen and methyl group; wherein R3 and R5 are a C1-10 alkylene group; wherein R7 is C1-10 alkyl group; wherein b is 0 to 4 and wherein c is 0 or 1.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine and one or more disinfectants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine, one or more disinfectants and one or more surfactants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine and one or more surfactants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of one or more guanide-containing compound and one or more alcohols, kits comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of a disclosed composition, as well as methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a device using such compositions, methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a surface area using such compositions, methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a microbial infection in an individual using such composit

Abstract: The invention provides compositions, kits, and methods for inducing growth arrest, differentiation, or senescence of cancer cells that express thymine DNA glycosylase, and treating the cancer accordingly. The methods comprise inhibiting expression or biologic activity of thymine DNA glycosylase in cancer cells. Inhibition of thymine DNA glycosylase in cancer cells may induce the cells to revert to a healthy, non-cancerous phenotype and/or may induce the cells to senesce. Cancer cells include melanoma, lung, prostate, pancreatic, ovarian, brain, colon, recto-sigmoid colon, and breast cancer cells.

Abstract: A solid form of (?)-Ambrox formed by a bioconversion process.

Abstract: Amides of an aliphatic polyamine with two or three molecules of 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, wherein the polyamine comprises at least one primary amino group for each molecule of 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid and additionally at least one secondary and/or tertiary amino group, can be used in a lipase stable thickener composition comprising from 50 to 95% by weight of one or more of the amides, from 5 to 50% by weight of one or more diluents and from 0 to 10% by weight water, and such thickener compositions can be prepared by a step of heating a starting mixture comprising hydrogenated castor oil and one or more aliphatic polyamines and adding one or more diluents before or after the heating step.

Abstract: An opaque antiperspirant composition, including an antiperspirant active, a high HLB surfactant, an emollient, and a gelling agent, wherein the high HLB surfactant includes a high HLB glyceryl monostearate mixture.

Abstract: Provided are: a compound resin containing a hydrogenated block copolymer (X) that is a hydrogenated product of a block copolymer having a polymer block (A) mainly composed of a structural unit derived from an aromatic vinyl compound and a polymer block (B) mainly composed of a structural unit derived from a conjugated diene compound, at least one terminal of which is formed of the polymer block (A), and an oil (Y) having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of 25 mm2/s or less, the content of the oil (Y) relative to 100 parts by mass of the hydrogenated block copolymer (X) being 450 to 1,500 parts by mass; and a human body model containing the compound resin.

Abstract: A deodorant stick comprising at least 25% by weight liquid triglyceride; a primary antimicrobial having a water solubility of at most about 90 g/L at 25° C.; a fragrance composition comprising at least about 50% natural oils, essential oils, or a combination thereof; and a primary structurant with a melting point of at least 50° C.; said deodorant stick being free of an aluminum salt; and said deodorant stick having a hardness from about 70 mm*10 to about 140 mm*10, as measured by penetration with ASTM D-1321 needle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination of an anti-toxin, The present invention relates to a combination of an anti-toxin, an immunomodulator and a component that provides energy to mucosal cells, which may be useful for decreasing effects of Clostridia sp. or coccidia sp based diseases or other enteric diseases or by generally improving gastro intestinal health or function.

Abstract: A composition in which the volatile silicone is partially or fully replaced by a plant oil. The plant oil containing composition is parity or better than the volatile silicone containing material but at lower cost. One example comprises a mixing product of at least one material chosen from antiperspirant actives and deodorant actives; greater than 10 weight % of a plant oil: and less than 40 weight % of a volatile silicone oil. Another examples comprises a mixing product of greater than 10 weight % of a plant oil; a gellant for the composition; and less than 40 weight % of a volatile silicone oil, wherein the composition does not contain an antiperspirant active or deodorant active.

Abstract: Sand is an irritant to people and animals. The application of the sand remover powder mixture consisting of 40% montmorillonite and 60% Maranta arundinacea and rubbed/wiped removes sand from effected areas of skin and hair on humans and animals better together than in their individual natural state. In some embodiments sand remover powder can contain fragrance. Sand remover powder and rubbing/wiping can be used to remove residue from hair. Sand remover powder can be used as a body powder. Some sand remover powder embodiments can be ingested.

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: Described herein, are aqueous soluble tin phosphate complexes formed from a mixture comprising tin (II) fluoride and a pyrophosphate salt. Also described are external personal care compositions comprising the complexes, and uses thereof.

Abstract: A process for manufacture of an antiperspirant composition comprising the reaction of an aqueous solution of aluminum sesquichlorohydrate, water soluble calcium salt and amino acid, at a total anhydrous solids content of from 33 to 60% by weight and at a temperature of at least 65° C., for a period of from 1 to 24 hours, wherein the molar ratio of water soluble calcium salt to aluminum sesquichlorohydrate is at least 1:40 and the molar ratio of amino acid to aluminum sesquichlorohydrate is at least 1:20, the mixture then being cooled to less than 25° C. and diluted with at least an equal weight of water or to a total anhydrous solids content of less than 31% by weight, the dilution phase being performed within 10 days of cooling phase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aerosol compositions for body care, comprising: a) at least one propellant, and b) a composition A, which comprises (i) at least one perspiration-inhibiting antiperspirant active ingredient, (ii) at least one hydrophobized clay material, and (iii) propylene carbonate, wherein the weight ratio of the propylene carbonate (iii) to the hydrophobized clay material (ii) is 1.75:1.00 to 2.00:1.00. The invention furthermore relates to the cosmetic use of a mixture of propylene carbonate (iii) and at least one hydrophobized clay material (ii) at a weight ratio of (iii):(ii) of 1.75:1.00 to 2.00:1.00 in antiperspirant aerosol compositions for improving the delivery rate of the antiperspirant active ingredient(s) when sprayed onto the skin, and to a cosmetic, non-therapeutic method for reducing or masking body odor in which an aerosol composition according to the invention is sprayed onto the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: a) composite particles with a mean size of greater than 0.1 ?m, containing a matrix comprising i) at least one organic material and/or at least one mineral material and ii) at least titanium dioxide; and b) hydrophobic silica aerogel particles. The invention also relates to a cosmetic process for caring for and/or making up human keratin materials, especially bodily or facial skin or the hair, comprising at least the application, to the surface of the keratin material, of a composition as defined previously. The invention also relates to a non-therapeutic cosmetic process for limiting the darkening of the skin and/or improving the color and/or uniformity of the complexion, comprising the application, to the surface of the keratin material, of a composition as defined previously.

Abstract: Methods of making personal care compositions including microcapsules and methods of enhancing the efficacy of the microcapsules in said personal care compositions.

Abstract: Activated aluminum sesquichlorohydrate (AASCH) powders and method of making are disclosed. The AASCH powder has Al:Cl atomic ratio of from about 1.60 to about 1.90 and Band III polymer concentration of at least about 20% and Band IV polymer concentration of at least about 15% when analyzed with Size Exclusion Chromatogram (SEC) operated by High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC). The method of making the active comprises (a) diluting the concentrated aluminum sesquichlorohydrate (ASCH) solution to from about 10% to about 25% by weight and (b) heating the diluted solution to obtain a Band III polymer concentration of at least about 20% and a Band IV polymer concentration of at least about 15%, and (c) drying the heated solution to powders having Al:Cl ratio of about 1.60 to about 1.90 and (d) optionally screen or light mill the powders to free flowing spherical particles.

Abstract: A composition comprising an aluminum chlorohydrate salt, the aluminum chlorohydrate salt having at least 50 mole % Al30 polyhydroxyoxoaluminum cation of all polyhydroxyoxoaluminum cations detectable by quantitative27 Al NMR within the aluminum chlorohydrate salt, and a buffer. The composition can optionally include zirconium. Also disclosed are a method of making an aluminum salt using an increased molar concentration of a starting aluminum salt with a buffer, a method of reducing perspiration with the aluminum chlorohydrate salt, and a method of treating water with the aluminum chlorohydrate salt.

Abstract: The present application relates to cosmetic antiperspirants for nonaerosol use, having a content of at least one hydroxycarboxylic acid of formula (HCS-1) HOOC—(CHOH)n—CHOH—R??(HCS-1) wherein n represents an integer in the range from 1 to 10 and the substituent R is selected from —H and —COOH, where the hydroxycarboxylic acid can be present in free form, in salt form, or as a lactone, and where the total quantity of hydroxycarboxylic acid(s) of formula (HCS-1), optionally in salt form and/or lactone form, is 0.3 to 5 wt %, preferably 0.5 to 3 wt %, particularly preferably 1 to 2.5 wt %, which exhibit less textile staining than known antiperspirants.

Abstract: A method of making aluminum salt compositions using a combination of a basic organic buffer with a source of alkaline earth metal ions. This selection of basic organic buffer provides for a lower alkaline earth metal salt content in the composition made by the method.

Abstract: An aluminum salt composition comprising (a) an aluminum salt having an aluminum to chloride molar ratio of about 0.3:1 to about 3:1, an OH:Al molar ratio of about 2:1 to about 2.6:1, exhibiting a Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) chromatogram having a SEC Peak 4 to Peak 3 intensity ratio of at least 7, and a Peak 4 intensity greater than a Peak 5 intensity in aqueous solution, and (b) at least one buffer chosen from an amino acid, glycine, and betaine, wherein a molar ratio of buffer to aluminum is about 0.1:1 to about 3:1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a formulation comprising caprylic acid ethanolamide and/or capric acid ethanolamide in combination with an aluminium salt and to its use.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions that are suitable for application using a roll applicator include water, at least one perspiration-inhibiting aluminum compound or aluminum-zirconium compound, furthermore dehydroxanthan gum, and in addition thereto at least one nonionic thickening polymer selected from cellulose and cellulose ethers as well as mixtures thereof. The compositions exhibit elevated shelf stability even at relatively high temperatures, as well as reduced visible residua on the skin.

Abstract: Liners are adapted for use with a prosthetic or orthotic device, and provide a barrier and/or interface between a residual limb and a prosthetic socket, or between an orthotic device and the site of application. The prosthetic and orthotic liners include at least one antiperspirant, and methods of forming the same in an efficient, reliable manner. The liners may include aluminum-based antiperspirants such as Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Glycine. The antiperspirants may be provided as a powder or anhydride, may first be constituted in a silicone-oil, and mixed under vacuum. The antiperspirant-oil mixture can be combined with silicone components and mixed under vacuum. The resulting complete mixture is then cast and cured into a silicone elastomer liner with antiperspirant dispersed and/or embedded.

Abstract: A composition containing polymeric microparticles is disclosed. The composition effectively reduces perspiration in the absence of aluminum/zirconium antiperspirant compounds.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition comprising a suspension of from 1 to 50% of an aluminium and/or zirconium containing antiperspirant active, a carrier substance in which the antiperspirant active is insoluble, and a poly(ethylene glycol) solution of a polyelectrolyte salt comprising sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, chloride and bromide ions, the weight ratio of sodium to the other named cations being less than 3:2 and the weight ratio of the bromide to chloride anion being greater than 1:99, in said solution.

Abstract: Antiperspirant and/or deodorant compositions commonly contain montan wax derivatives that may function as structurants preventing syneresis in cream antiperspirant and deodorant compositions, especially anhydrous cream formulations. Because montan wax derivatives are obtained via natural resources (lignite wax), the quality of the derivatives is often inconsistent and unreliable. There is therefore a need for a more reliable alternative. The present inventors have discovered that certain esterified oligomeric polyhydric alcohols, offer an effective, efficient and reliable alternative to montan wax derivatives as structuring agents.

Abstract: Compositions for personal hygiene or body care, in particular deodorants, antiperspirants, massage fluids, foot care agents, shaving aids, or oral care agents, which preferably are present as a spray, including 0-7 wt % of free water, at least one cosmetic oil that is liquid under normal conditions, an oily extract from the leaves of Rumex acetosa, and in addition to the aforementioned components at least one cooling agent, wherein the amount specifications are relative to the weight of the composition without taking into account any present propellant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transparent antiperspirant compositions in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion, which contain a balanced mixture of selected oil components and emulsifiers in order to improve the antiperspirant effect.

Abstract: Nanocomposite compositions forming mixed clathrates and methods for using such compositions for entrapping guest moieties such as malodors, molds and cells are disclosed.

Abstract: An antiperspirant active composition comprising an aluminum salt, the aluminum salt (i) having an aluminum to chloride molar ratio of 0.3:1 to 3:1; and (ii) having a species of polyhydroxyoxoaluminum cation detectable at 76 ppm by 27Al NMR that is present in a relative abundance on a 27Al NMR spectrograph that is greater than any other polyhydroxyoxoaluminum cation detectable by 27Al NMR. Also, disclosed are methods of making the antiperspirant active.

Abstract: An anhydrous liquid antiperspirant composition comprising a carrier comprising a cation and/or zwitterion and a hydrogen bond donor, wherein an amount of carrier is greater than an amount of any other material in the composition, and an antiperspirant active. This represents a new delivery form for antiperspirant actives and/or deodorant actives.

Abstract: An anhydrous antiperspirant composition comprising a dehydrated alum salt, a water soluble calcium salt, and a liquid carrier material comprising 50% or more by weight of hydrophobic oils.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion includes a PEG-free emulsifier system including selected polyglycerol citrate esters and an N-acylglutamate.

Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion including a) at least one sweat-inhibiting aluminum salt, b) at least one water-in-oil emulsifier having an HLB value in the range from 1.5 to 6.5, c) at least one oil-in-water emulsifier or solubilizer having an HLB value in the range from >7 to 20, preferably in the range from >12 to 19, particularly preferably in the range from >14 to 18 and exceptionally preferably in the range from 15 to 17, d) at least one cosmetic oil that is not a fragrance and not an essential oil, e) 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl-N-ethyl oxamate, preferably (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl-N-ethyl oxamate, at least one propellant, and an aerosol dispensing device have high emulsion stability due to a low corrosive tendency, a good cosmetic effect, a lasting freshness effect on the skin, good skin compatibility and low residue formation during and after application.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions for reducing body odor include a) at least one alkoxybenzene compound having the structural formula (I), having the residues R1 and R2, wherein R1 is selected from a C1 to C8 alkyl group and R2 is selected from a C1 to C8 alkyl group and a C2 to C8 alkenyl group, in a total quantity from 0.01 to 1 wt %, b) at least one compound selected from cyclic monoterpene epoxies in a total quantity from 0.01 to 1 wt % and menthol in a total quantity from 0.09 to 5 wt %, and from mixtures of said components, c) 0 to 7 wt % water, d) a cosmetically acceptable carrier including at least one component selected from ethanol, a cosmetic oil liquid under standard conditions, and talc, as well as mixtures thereof, as well as optionally further carrier substances, adjuvants, and active agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-aqueous emulsions stabilised by silica particles and to processes for making them. The invention further comprises: a particle stabilized oil-in-polar (o/polar o/p) emulsion comprising: a) a dispersed oil phase, b) a continuous polar phase substantially free of water, c) a particulate solid which is a silica particle dispersant possessing surface silanol groups (SiOH) sufficient to stabilize the emulsion, and where the emulsion is substantially free of emulsifiers, surfactants; and wherein the oil phase (a) is dispersed as discontinuous droplets in the polar phase (b); the silica particle dispersant (c) is absorbed on the surface of the oil phase (a); and the silica particle dispersant (c) is partially wetted by the polar phase (b).

Abstract: An anhydrous liquid antiperspirant/deodorant composition comprising a carrier comprising a cation and/or zwitterion and a hydrogen bond donor, wherein an amount of carrier is greater than an amount of any other material in the composition, and an antiperspirant active. This represents a new delivery form for antiperspirant actives and/or deodorant actives.

Abstract: A method for reducing perspiration comprising the application to the surface of the human body of an alum salt and calcium chloride and compositions suitable for use in said method, in particular anhydrous compositions comprising both an alum salt and calcium chloride.

Abstract: An aluminum salt composition comprising an aluminum chlorohydrate having an aluminum to chloride molar ratio of about 0.3:1 to about 3:1, exhibiting a SEC chromatogram having a SEC Peak 4 to Peak 3 intensity ratio of at least 17, a SEC Peak 3 area of less than 5% of a total area of Peaks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 in the SEC chromatogram, and a Peak 4 intensity greater than a Peak 5 intensity in aqueous solution.

Abstract: Provided is a cosmetic method for treating perspiration and, optionally, the body odors related to thereto, e.g. underarm odors, with an effective amount of particles of an expanded amorphous mineral material or of a composition thereof, and more particularly containing expanded perlite particles. The composition can contain, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least the above particles and at least one antiperspirant salt or complex. Also provided is a composition containing, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least the above particles and at least one antiperspirant salt or complex. Also, provided is an anhydrous solid composition in stick form comprising in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (i) more than 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of expanded mineral particles as defined above; and (ii) at least one fatty phase comprising at least one volatile oil and/or at least one non-volatile oil and a structuring agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solid composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (i) at least one discontinuous aqueous phase, (ii) at least one fatty phase comprising at least one particular wax, (iii) at least one silicone emulsifier selected in the group consisting in alkyldimethicone copolyols of particular formula (I) and dimethicone copolyols of particular formula (II) and mixtures there of (iv) and at least one antiperspirant active agent and/or one deodorant active agent. The invention relates to a method for treating body odours associated with human perspiration, and in particular body odours which are especially underarm odours. The invention relates to a method for preparing a solid composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion as defined above.

Abstract: A deodorizing composition containing: (a) from about 10 to 30% by weight of a dialkyl carbonate corresponding to formula I: wherein R1 is a linear alkyl and/or alkenyl group containing from about 6 to 22 carbon atoms, a 2-ethylhexyl, an isotridecyl, an isostearyl group or a group derived from a polyol containing 2 to 15 carbon atoms and at least two hydroxyl groups; R2 has the same meaning as R1 or is an alkyl group containing from about 1 to 5 carbon atoms; and n and m, independently of one another, represent a number up to 100, and (b) an antiperspirant.

Abstract: Cosmetic antiperspirants for nonaerosol use, having a content of methanesulfonic acid and/or at least one physiologically acceptable salt of methanesulfonic acid, which exhibit less textile staining than known antiperspirants.

Abstract: The present application relates to cosmetic antiperspirants for nonaerosol use, having a content of at least one hydroxycarboxylic acid of formula (HCS-1) HOOC—(CHOH)n—CHOH—R??(HCS-1) wherein n represents an integer in the range from 1 to 10 and the substituent R is selected from —H and —COOH, where the hydroxycarboxylic acid can be present in free form, in salt form, or as a lactone, and where the total quantity of hydroxycarboxylic acid(s) of formula (HCS-1), optionally in salt form and/or lactone form, is 0.3 to 5 wt %, preferably 0.5 to 3 wt %, particularly preferably 1 to 2.5 wt %, which exhibit less textile staining than known antiperspirants.

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.