Abstract: Cosmetic preparation containing a) one or more alkane diols selected from the group of the compounds propylene glycol, butylene glycol, 2-methylpropane-1,3-diol, ethylhexylglycerol, 1,2-pentanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, 1,2-octanediol and/or 1,2-decanediol, and b) sodium chloride in a concentration of 0.25 to 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the preparation.

Abstract: An aqueous personal care composition comprising: one or more amphoacetates; one or more glutamate surfactants selected from sodium lauroyl glutamate, dipotassium cocoyl glutamate, potassium lauryl/myristoyl glutamate and combinations thereof; and cocamide MIPA; wherein the composition is free of sulfates and ethoxylates.

Abstract: There is provided a method for introducing a temperature-sensitive probe comprising a copolymer, which comprises a thermoresponsive unit and a fluorescent unit, into a cell, and the method using the copolymer further comprising a cationic unit as the temperature-sensitive probe, and the method comprising the step of mixing the copolymer with the cell in a solvent. The copolymer can be preferably used as a fluorescence temperature sensor which measures intracellular temperature since the copolymer has a cationic group and thus enters into a cell without using a special method.

Abstract: A pretreatment liquid that is used together with an aqueous inkjet ink containing a pigment and water, wherein the pretreatment liquid contains resin microparticles (A), a surfactant (B), a coagulant (C) and water, the surfactant (B) contains a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether (b-1), and the coagulant (C) contains a polyvalent metal salt and/or a cationic polymer compound and has a water absorptivity at a temperature of 40° C. and a relative humidity of 80% of 75% by mass or less.

Abstract: A synergist for a water-base drilling fluid and a preparation method therefor, a water-base drilling fluid and an application thereof, and belongs to the field of drilling fluid technologies. The synergist is prepared from raw materials comprising the following parts by weight: 15˜25 parts of sodium styrene sulfonate, 8˜15 parts of allyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, 2˜8 parts of didodecyldimethylammonium bromide, 1˜5 parts of n-octyl triethoxysilane, 1˜5 parts of propyltriethoxysilane, 1˜5 parts of disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, 10˜20 parts of nano silica, 8˜15 parts of paraffin, and the like.

Abstract: A non-oxidizing, buffered disinfectant concentrate is provided to be included in a solution used to disinfect a membrane. The solution applied to the membrane is configured to have a pH that is compatible with the membrane. The disinfectant concentrate includes an aqueous solvent; a hydrotrope; a strong acid surface cleanser; a biocidal active, preferably, at least two biocidal actives; a buffer agent; and, optionally, an anionic surfactant. The biodical active may be selected to function both as a biocide and as a weak acid/buffer combination. A disinfectant solution applied to the membrane includes from about 0.1 wt % to about 3.5 wt % of this disinfectant concentrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures of alkyl sulfosuccinate monoesters of general formulas (I) and/or (II), in which R represents a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl group having 6 to 22 C atoms, and X and Y independently represent a hydrogen atom or a cation that can form a water-soluble salt and is selected from among the group composed of alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonia, and organic ammonia. The invention is characterized in that the mixture contains 30 to 70 percent by weight of C16 alkyl sulfosuccinate monoester and 30 to 70 percent by weight of C18 alkyl sulfosuccinate monoester, the percentages by weight being in relation to the total amount of alkyl sulfosuccinate monoesters of formulas (I) and (II). The invention also relates to the use of said mixtures in cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to certain antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal or antiviral compounds. More particularly, the invention relates to certain antimicrobial antibacterial, antifungal and/or antiviral compounds, their syntheses and compositions, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to herbicidal compositions, and more particularly, herbicidal compositions containing glyphosate or a salt thereof and a surfactant comprising at least one mono and/or diglyceride alkoxylate.

Abstract: An aqueous composition comprising at least one surfactant; a suspending agent comprising micro fibrous cellulose; 10 to 600 ppm of an alkaline earth metal ion, and water. The composition can be used to structure surfactant systems to suspend material in the composition.

Abstract: Present invention relates to an oxidative dyeing composition having especially mild properties to the scalp. The object of the present invention is an oxidative dyeing composition for hair comprising at least one dyestuff and allantoin and/or its derivative.

Abstract: Provided herein is a cosmetic composition for washing and conditioning keratin fibers, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: (i) at least one organosilicon compound chosen from silanes comprising one silicon atom and siloxanes comprising two or three silicon atoms, wherein the at least one organosilicon compound also comprises at least one basic chemical functional group and at least one group chosen from hydroxyl and hydrolysable groups per molecule; (ii) at least one anionic surfactant chosen from sulfate and sulfonate anionic surfactants; (iii) at least one carboxylic anionic surfactant other than the at least one anionic surfactant of (ii) chosen from alkyl ether carboxylic acids and salts thereof, and (iv) at least one amphoteric surfactant. Also provided is a cosmetic process for treating keratin fibers, comprising applying the cosmetic composition to the keratin fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-dandruff shampoo comprising: —a) from 0.1 to 5 wt. % of an anti-dandruff zinc salt; b) from 1 to 8 wt. % of an alkyl glycinate and/or alkyl carboxyglycinate; c) from 2 to 16 wt. % of an alkyl sulphate and/or an ethoxylated alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant; and, d) from 1 to 10 wt. % of a fatty acyl isethionate product which product comprises 40 to 80 wt. % fatty acyl isethionate and 15 to 50 wt. % free fatty acid and/or fatty acid salt and to the use of a surfactant system comprising components b) to d) to provide an improvement to the skin stratum corneum barrier.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the invention are drawn to formulations and methods of making a liquid gel concentrate composition. Such liquid gel concentrates are formed by admixing an alkali-swellable polymer with an alkaline swelling agent in an oil-based suspending agent. The invention also provides for gelled water fire suppressants produced by mixing a liquid gel concentrate composition with water and methods of using such fire suppressants for combating fires.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cleansing composition containing from about 6% to about 20% of at least one nonionic surfactant; from about 3% to about 10% of at least one amphoteric surfactant; from about 2% to about 8% of at least one anionic surfactant; and from about 0.1% to about 5% of at least one cationic conditioning surfactant, cationic conditioning amine, or a mixture thereof; wherein the amount of nonionic surfactant present in the final composition is greater than the amount of the amphoteric surfactant, and the ratio of the nonionic surfactant (a) to anionic surfactant (c) is at least about 1.9 as much as the anionic surfactant, based on the weight percent of each surfactant in the final composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cleansing composition containing: (a) from about 6% to about 20% of at least one nonionic surfactant; (b) from about to about 10% of at least one amphoteric surfactant; (c) from about 2% to about 8% of at least one anionic surfactant; and (d) from about 0.01% to about 5% of at least one cationic conditioning polymer; wherein the amount of nonionic surfactant (a) present in the final composition is greater than the amount of the amphoteric surfactant (b), and the ratio of nonionic surfactant (a) to anionic surfactant (c) is at least 1.9, based on the weight percent of each surfactant in the final composition.

Abstract: Described is a hair cosmetic composition which comprises at least one plant lecithin, at least one anionic surfactant, and at least one fatty alcohol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic preparation that contains (a) at least one surfactant selected from anionic, zwitterionic or amphoteric surfactants, (b) a microemulsion and (c) at least one cationic polymer.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising N-substituted sulfonyloxybenzylamines and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The N-substituted sulfonyloxybenzylamines are believed to have modulatory activity against one or more biochemical pathways implicated in skin aging.

Abstract: A composition comprising a) a surfactant comprising an anionic surfactant; b) at least 8 weight % of the composition of a C12-18 fatty alcohol, and c) water. A cleansing method includes applying the composition to skin or hair and washing, and optionally rinsing with water.

Abstract: A Personal care 100% plant derived, biodegradable solid granules that sustain beneficial essential oils, and or plant/herbal extracts and emulsify in hot water to create an emulsified therapeutic solution is disclosed. This invention improves over existing liquids in that it's solid granule form is completely plant derived and biodegradable and can sustain essential oils and antioxidants without the requirement of chemical preservatives, and can be packaged in eco-friendly, compostable paper. It improves over existing solid forms in that it is a 100% water soluble granule that emulsifies easily in hot water to form an easy to use liquid product.

Abstract: Method of cleansing hair comprising: (a) applying a composition to the hair; (b) dissolving and lathering the composition using a water-based solvent; (c) rinsing the hair with a water-based solvent; wherein during the rinsing a total of about 100 gram to about 300 gram of water-based solvent per gram of hair (dry weight) is employed; wherein the composition comprises from about 3 wt % to about 35 wt % of a mixture of at least two compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition for keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as hair, comprising: at least one anionic surfactant (A) comprising, in its structure, at least one group chosen from sulphate, sulphonate, and phosphate groups; at least one carboxylic anionic surfactant (B) other than the at least one anionic surfactant (A); at least one surfactant (C) chosen from amphoteric and zwitterionic surfactants; at least one alkyl(poly)glycoside non-ionic surfactant (D); at least one cationic polymer (E); at least one zinc salt (F); and optionally at least one UV-screening agent (G); and further wherein the weight ratio of the total amount of the surfactants (A), (B), (C), and (D) to the amount of zinc element of the at least one zinc salt has a value of less than 30.

Abstract: The subject matter of the present Application is cosmetic agents for treating keratinic fibers, which encompass at least two phases present alongside one another but separated from one another by a phase boundary, where the first phase (I) represents an aqueous phase that contains at least one chemical oxidizing agent, and where the second phase (II) represents a hydrophobic oil phase that contains a mixture of isopropyl palmitate (II-1) and at least one further liquid, branched carboxylic acid ester (II-2). The compositions are particularly shelf-stable and cold-stable, and are notable for outstanding care-providing properties.

Abstract: Compositions for treating hair are disclosed. Methods of making and using compositions for treating hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising a depilatory active; and a surfactant, wherein the composition has a Yield Stress of from about 1 Pascal (Pa) to about 1500 Pa, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for caring for and/or making up keratin fibers, in stick form, which can be applied dry, (i), in the form of an emulsion comprising a fatty phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, the said fatty phase comprising carnauba wax and/or synthetic beeswax, in a content of at least 2% by weight relative to the total weight of the said composition, and (ii) having a shear hardness of between 375 g/m and 5000 g/m, the said shear hardness being measured at 20° C. on a cylindrical stick using a rigid tungsten wire 250 ?m in diameter, by advancing the wire relative to the stick at a rate of 100 mm/minute. The invention also relates to the process for coating keratin fibers comprising at least one step of applying a composition in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous hair cleansing agent comprising the following components (A), (B), (C), and water and having a pH of 2 to 5 at 25° C. when diluted 20-fold by mass with water: (A) an internal olefin sulfonate, (B) an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of the following (B1) to (B5): (B1) an aromatic alcohol, (B2) a polypropylene glycol, (B3) a N-alkyl pyrrolidone, (B4) an alkylene carbonate, (B5) a lactone or a cyclic ketone, and (C) an organic carboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of a hydroxymonocarboxylic acid and dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cleansing composition for skin or hair which can provide a good rinse feel, give good combability and softness from rinsing to drying when the cleansing composition is applied to hair, and give good moist feeling to skin when the cleansing composition is applied to skin. The cleansing composition for skin or hair is a cleansing composition comprising an internal olefin sulfonate (A) having 12 or more and 24 or less carbon atoms.

Abstract: A cosmetic preparation is disclosed, comprising (a) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of non-alkoxylated anionic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants and amphoteric surfactants, (b) a microemulsion, and (c) at least one cationic polymer.

Abstract: An aqueous hair cleansing agent contains a sulfate-type anionic surfactant having a specific structure, an ether carboxylate-type anionic surfactant having a specific structure, and an organic carboxylic acid or salt thereof, thereby has a pH of 1 to 5 at 25° C. when diluted 20-fold with water.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a fluorosurfactant and a hydrotrope are disclosed. The hydrotropes are either cationic or anionic benzene derivatives comprising fluoro-substituted functional groups and polar groups. The compositions are useful in various surfactant applications.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising a depilatory active; and a surfactant, wherein the composition has a Yield Stress of from about 1 Pascal (Pa) to about 1500 Pa, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: A cosmetic cleansing and shaving preparation which comprises a surfactant system of (i) one or more amphoteric surfactants and (ii) one or more anionic surfactants, the weight ratio (i):(ii) being greater than about 1:1. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: The present application relates to organosilicones and compositions such as consumer products comprising such organosilicones, as well as processes for making and using such organosilicones and such compositions. Such compositions comprising such organosilicones are easier to formulate, and provide more economical and superior care benefits when compared to current silicone containing compositions.

Abstract: A hair care composition having from about 0.05% to about 15% of one or more oligomers derived from unsaturated polyol esters. The hair care composition further includes from about 5% to about 50% of one or more anionic surfactants. The hair care composition also has at least about 20% of an aqueous carrier.

Abstract: An aqueous conditioning shampoo composition comprising an anionic cleansing surfactant and a gel network comprising: (i) a fatty material selected from C12-C22 fatty alcohol, C12-C22 fatty acid, C12-C22 fatty amide or mixtures thereof and (ii) hydrophobic particulates having a melting point of greater than that of the fatty material.

Abstract: A shampoo composition comprising: i) a cleaning phase comprising a cleansing anionic surfactant which is a salt and comprises an alkyl group with from 8 to 14 carbons; ii) an aqueous conditioning gel network having no overall charge or is anionic, the gel network comprising: (a) fatty material; (b) a gel network anionic surfactant comprising an alkyl group with from 16 to 30 carbons; (c) cationic surfactant; and iii) an esterified sucrose.

Abstract: A free-flowing surfactant composition comprising at least one anionic surface-active agent, an alkanolamide, an electrolyte, and water is described. In particular, the composition is a surfactant composition that has free-flowing non-Newtonian shear thinning properties and the ability to suspend components and is stable under at least one freeze/thaw cycle.

Abstract: The present application relates to organosilicones and compositions such as consumer products comprising such organosilicones, as well as processes for making and using such organosilicones and such compositions. Such compositions comprising such organosilicones are easier to formulate, and provide more economical and superior care benefits when compared to current silicone containing compositions.

Abstract: Shampoo compositions comprise (a) from about 5% to about 50% of one or more detersive surfactants; (b) a dispersed gel network phase comprising: (i) at least about 0.05% of one or more fatty amphiphiles; (ii) at least about 0.01% of one or more secondary surfactants; and (iii) water; (c) at least about 0.05% of a galactomannan polymer derivative with a net positive charge and having a mannose to galactose ratio of greater than 2:1 on a monomer to monomer basis, wherein the galactomannan polymer derivative has: (i) a molecular weight from about 1,000 to about 10,000,000; and (ii) a cationic charge density from about 0.7 meq/g to about 7 meq/g; and (d) at least about 20% of an aqueous carrier; all by weight of the shampoo composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic preparation that contains (a) at least one surfactant selected from anionic, zwitterionic or amphoteric surfactants, (b) a microemulsion and (c) at least one cationic polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, inter alia, shampoos, conditioners, and restoratives that are effective in preventing further damage to keratin-containing fibers damaged by exposure to oxidative dyeing catalysts, mechanical damage, exposure to UV and visible radiation, and the like.

Abstract: New targeting or therapeutic compounds which can be incorporated into a composition of gas-filled microvesicles. The invention further relates to gas-filled microvesicles for diagnostic and/or therapeutic use comprising said compounds and to their method of use. The new compounds are compounds of formula M-S-T, wherein: M represents a component capable of associating with an envelope of a gas-filled microvesicle; T represents a component comprising a targeting ligand or a therapeutic agent; and S represents a component comprising at least two bissulfone groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care compositions, especially those personal care compositions in the form of a personal care article that is a porous dissolvable solid substrate. The porous dissolvable solid substrate has a surface resident coating comprising the starch perfume complex that can provide a consumer benefit.

Abstract: The invention is directed to mixtures comprising C10-C14 linear alkylphenyl sulfonates with alkyl groups having a biobased content of at least 50%. These C10-C14 linear alkylphenyl sulfonates are used in consumer product cleaning and personal care compositions (e.g., dishcare, laundry, hard surface cleaners, shampoos, conditioners, and soaps). The invention is further directed to a method of making a mixture of partially or wholly bio-based C10-C14 linear alkylphenyl sulfonates with alkyl groups having a particular bio-based content.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is novel detergent and conditioning composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one sulfate or sulfonate anionic surfactant, at least one carboxylic anionic surfactant other than the preceding surfactant, at least one amphoteric surfactant and at least one amino silicone, wherein the sulfate or sulfonate anionic surfactant/carboxylic anionic surfactant weight ratio ranges from 2 to 12, and the surfactants are present in the composition in a total amount ranging from 4% to 35% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition. Also disclosed herein is a method for cleansing and/or caring for keratin materials such as the hair or the skin comprising applying this composition to the keratin materials.

Abstract: Non-pressurized shaving compositions are described that provide a warm/hot sensation during use as the result of an exothermic redox reaction. The compositions are post-foaming via nascent gas release in situ due to the generation of carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide induced foam is maintained for several minutes after the compositions are dispensed, whereby the compositions are capable of providing both a warm sensation and sustained lather, a balance which heretofore has been a significant challenge.

Abstract: A hair cleansing composition comprises the following ingredients (A) to (C): (A) a hydroxymonocarboxylic acid, or a salt thereof, (B) an organic solvent, and (C) an anionic surfactant having a sulfate group; and has a pH of from 1 to 4 when diluted 20-fold by weight with water and a buffer capacity not lower than 0.005 gram equivalent/L but lower than 0.2 gram equivalent/L.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition containing liquid high activity micellar or lamellar phase liquid crystals of cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) and a detersive surfactant. The composition of the invention can be added to any personal care composition to form a personal care product and enable CMEA blending at room temperature. Also disclosed herein are methods for making the high activity CMEA micellar or lamellar phase liquid crystal composition.