Abstract: Described herein is an anti-rust composition for metal surfaces including: a) 30% to 80% by weight of water-soluble or water-dispersible acrylic resin and/or urethane resin; b) 0.1% to 10% by weight of epoxysilane and/or vinylsilane; c) 0.1% to 3% by weight of silicone surfactant and/or fluorosurfactant; d) 0.1% to 10% by weight of alcohol and/or ether; and e) water, where the weight percentage of each component is based on the total weight of the aqueous composition. Also described herein is an anti-rust treatment method on a metal surface including steps of i) coating the invented anti-rust composition onto the metal surface and ii) drying the coating layer at a temperature from 60° C. to 150° C. Also described herein is an anti-rust treated coil steel obtained by the anti-rust treatment method.

Abstract: Provided is a cleaner composition which causes no malfunction due to clogging even when contained in a pump foamer container, or the like, and repeatedly used, and is excellent in resilience and persistence of foam, and feeling after washing off. The cleaner composition includes a soap that is obtained by neutralizing a higher fatty acid with sodium N-methyltaurate, and a polymer including dimethyl diallyl ammonium chloride as a monomer unit and having a molecular weight of 200000 or less.

Abstract: A cleansing composition includes at least one polymeric thickener having a high electrolyte property and at least one anionic surfactant. The cleansing composition is a gel having a viscosity greater than 25,000 cps. In some embodiments, the cleansing composition is essentially free of sulfates and is essentially free of emulsifiers. In some embodiments, the at least one anionic surfactant includes at least one anionic sulfate surfactant, and the cleansing composition is essentially free of salt.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foaming cleanser cosmetic composition containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium: —a surfactant system comprising (i) at least one N—(C6-C30)acyl-amino based surfactant and (ii) at least one amphoteric surfactant chosen from betaines or (C8-C20)alkyl betaines, (C8-C20)alkylamido(C1-C6)alkylbetaines and mixtures thereof; and—at least one non associative crosslinked copolymer or acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid, and optionally of (C1-C4)alkyl esters thereof, wherein said N—(C6-C30)acyl-amino based surfactant being present in the surfactant system in a major weight amount, and the surfactant system being present in the composition in an amount of less than 15% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A waterless and essentially alcohol-free sanitizer composition or aerosolized hand sanitizing composition containing a quaternary ammonium salt such as benzalkonium chloride to kill germs and bacteria, a volatile carrier such as cyclomethicone, additional moisturizers, and optionally fragrance or other additives.

Abstract: A method for treating a keratinous substrate comprising contacting the keratinous substrate with a composition containing at least one emulsifying agent comprising at least two different polysaccharides and at least one nonionic surfactant; at least one gelling agent; optionally, at least one film former, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier; wherein the composition exhibits an enhanced elastic property and the composition possesses a whipped texture.

Abstract: A rinse-off composition, such as a shampoo, hair conditioner or shower gel, comprising a rinse-off composition base, lactoyl ethanolamine and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of N-(4-cyanomethylphenyl) p-menthanecarboxamide and N-(2-pyridin-2-ylethyl) p-menthanecarboxamide. The compositions provide a pleasant, long-lasting cooling sensation.

Abstract: Novel dicarboxylic acid diesters and admixture thereof have the formula (I): R1—OOC-A-COOR2??(I) and are advantageously prepared from fusel oils; these are particularly suited for formulation into useful solvent, cosolvent, stripping, crystallization inhibiting, cleaning and degreasing compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer ic thickener compositions comprising at least one water-swellable crosslinked copolymer, a process for preparing such compositions and their use as a thickener, e.g., in cosmetic, dermatologic, pharmaceutical or veterinary formulations. The water-swellable crosslinked copolymer according to the present invention is prepared from a mixture comprising (a) acrylamide, (b) an acrylamidoalkylsulfonic acid and/or a salt thereof and (c) an amine-based polyfunctional crosslinking agent comprising at least three allylic functions.

Abstract: This shampoo composition includes 3 to 30 mass % of a taurine salt component (a) of an acylmethyl-?-alanine represented by formula (1); 3 to 30 mass % of an amphoteric surfactant component (b) represented by formula (2) or formula (3); 0.03 to 3 mass % of a cationized polymer component (c); and 37 to 94 mass % of a water component (d), the mass ratio (a)/(b) of the component (a) and the component (b) is 0.2 to 3. (R1CO represents a C8-22 acyl group. M represents an alkali metal, alkanolamine or basic amino acid.) (R2 represents a C8-22 alkyl group or alkenyl group.) (R3CO represents a C8-22 acyl group, and n represents 1 to 3.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel mixtures of near terminal-branched compounds and derivatives thereof. Further disclosed are methods of making these mixtures, and uses of these mixtures in cleaning compositions (e.g., dishcare, laundry, hard surface cleaners,) and/or personal care compositions (e.g., skin cleansers, shampoo, hair conditioners).

Abstract: Novel mixtures of sugar amides or sugar amines are disclosed that have improved thermal properties over the individual components. New feedstocks based on both the surfactant tail as well as the sugar head group allow for improved physical properties of sugar amide surfactant mixtures and thus improved formulatability. Furthermore, new sources of unique methyl esters from both bioengineering and or co-metathesis of fats and oils provide novel and improved sugar amide surfactant mixtures.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a high amount of a liquid oil, a lactylate, and at least one of an alkanolamide and a sarcosinate are disclosed. The high oil content effectively removes oily residues from a surface treated with the composition. The compositions are essentially free of water, but are water rinsable to effect easy and rapid removal of the composition from a surface.

Abstract: Provided is a skin cleanser, including the following components (A) to (D): (A) 1 to 30% by weight of a higher fatty acid or a salt thereof; (B) 0.5 to 10% by weight of a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether carboxylic acid or a salt thereof; (C) 0.1 to 10% by weight of an amphiphilic substance having an IOB of 0.25 to 1.2; and (D) 1 to 25% by weight of a water-insoluble particle having an average particle diameter of 50 to 500 ?m, in which a weight ratio between the components (A) and (B) “(A)/(B)” is 1/2 to 10/1.

Abstract: Method for improving foaming properties of cleaning compositions for topical use, having a 4.0?pH?6.5, and including at least one foaming surfactant, includes incorporating an effective quantity of a cross-linked anionic polyelectrolyte into the cleaning composition, the cross-linked anionic polyelectrolyte being obtained through polymerization, in the presence of at least one cross-linking agent, of at least one monomer having a strong acid function, the monomer being 2-methyl 2-[(1-oxo 2-propenyl)amino]1-propanesulfonic acid, which is partially or completely salified, with at least one neutral monomer selected from the N,N-dialkyl acrylamides, wherein each of the alkyl groups includes between one and four carbon atoms and at least one monomer of formula (I), in which R is a linear or branched alkyl radical including eight to twenty carbon atoms, and n is a number greater than or equal to one and less than or equal to twenty.

Abstract: A skin cleansing agent composition of the present invention contains an isotropic liquid phase, which is a bicontinuous structure, and containing: 15 to 30 mass % of a nonionic surfactant having HLB of higher than 9 and equal to or lower than 20; 1 to 15 mass % of a nonionic surfactant having HLB of equal to or higher than 5 and equal to or lower than 9; 10 to 40 mass % of an oil agent exhibiting a viscosity at 30 degrees C. of equal to or lower than 30 mPa·s; 10 to 40 mass % of a water-soluble solvent having 3 or more of hydroxyl groups in single molecule; 10 to 30 mass % of a water-soluble solvent having 1 or 2 hydroxyl group(s) in single molecule; 0.05 to 1.0 mass % of a water-soluble polymer containing (meta)acrylic acid as a configuration unit and/or an acryloyl methyl taurate-vinylpyrrolidone copolymer; 0.001 to 2.0 mass % of a water-soluble inorganic salt and/or an organic salt having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising biodegradable abrasive cleaning particles.

Abstract: Composition containing an aqueous phase, at least 35% by weight of jojoba oil relative to the total weight of the composition, and at least one sucrose fatty acid ester. The composition is preferably in the form of a gel. It may be used, in particular, for removing makeup from the skin and/or the eye area and/or the lips.

Abstract: Composition A low irritancy cleansing composition comprises: (a) an anionic surfactant compound of formula (I): wherein R1 represents a C4-36 substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group; each of R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 alkyl group and wherein at least one of R2, R3, R4 and R5 is not hydrogen and M+ represents a cation; (b) an amphoteric surfactant; and (c) an alkoxylated non-ionic species; wherein the molar ratio of component (a) to component (b) is from 0.5:1 to 2:1 and wherein the ratio of the mass of component (c) to the combined mass of components (a) and (b) is less than 1.2:1.

Abstract: A low irritancy cleansing composition comprises: (a) an anionic surfactant compound of formula (I): wherein R1 represents a C4-36 substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group; each of R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 alkyl group and wherein at least one of R2, R3, R4 and R5 is not hydrogen and M+ represents a cation; and (b) an amphoteric surfactant; wherein the molar ratio of component (a) to component (b) is from 0.25:1 to 4:1 and wherein the composition comprises less than 3 wt % polyethoxylated non-ionic species.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for processing and/or modifying surfaces, particularly hard surfaces or textile surfaces.

Abstract: A surfactant concentrate is provided that includes C8-C22 acyl amido compounds, a polyol and C8-C22 fatty acids. The concentrate is formed via an interesterification reaction between a fatty acid ester and an amino compound or salt thereof in a polyol. The resultant surfactant concentrate will have a Hunter Lab Color Scale value L ranging from 70 to 100.

Abstract: A surfactant concentrate is provided that includes C8-C22 acyl amido compounds, a polyol and C8-C22 fatty acids. The concentrate is formed via an interesterification reaction between a C1-C3 alkyl ester of a C8-C22 fatty acid and an amino compound or salt thereof in a polyol. The resultant surfactant concentrate will have a Hunter Lab Color Scale value L ranging from 70 to 100.

Abstract: A cleanser composition is provided which includes: (i) from 0.01 to 5% by weight of a hydrophobic or cationic silica having a number average particle size ranging from 1 to 30,000 nm; (ii) from 0.1 to 30% by weight of a non-soap synthetic surfactant; and wherein the composition exhibits a UMT Test number of rubs to stick-slip from 1 to 12 under a 20 g load, and a foam volume ranging from 200 to 800 ml using a SITA Foam Tester.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions that exhibit enhanced clarity, higher viscosity, or both enhanced clarity and higher viscosity for a wide range of application arts, such as personal care compositions. The compositions have lightly- to moderately-crosslinked PVP and at least one additive.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cleanser which is excellent in both of the foaming property and the cleansing capability. The cleanser comprises an organosiloxane derivative salt represented by the following formula (1) or (3) and one or more anionic surfactants selected from a group consisting of carboxylate salt with an alkyl group having 10 to 20 carbon atoms, sulfate salt with an alkyl group having 10 to 20 carbon atoms, sulfonate salt with an alkyl group having 10 to 20 carbon atoms, and phosphate salt with an alkyl group having 10 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising from 0.1 to 30% by weight of copolymer comprising polyether blocks and polyamide blocks (PEBA), and from 70 to 99.9% by weight of a medium which is acceptable in the cosmetics industry, in the perfumery industry and/or in the pharmaceutical industry. The present invention also relates in particular to a process for incorporating a copolymer comprising polyether blocks and polyamide blocks into a cosmetic, perfumery and/or pharmaceutical medium. The subject matter of the present invention is also the use of a copolymer comprising polyether blocks and polyamide blocks (PEBA) for producing a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or perfumery product, said PEBA being incorporated in the form of a composition in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to flours of plant components, wherein a solution of 10 ml water and 1 ml of an aqueous methylene blue solution of 0.1 wt % brought into contact with 1 g of the flour, comprising an extinction at a wavelength of 660 nm to <1, to a method for producing said flours, products comprising said flours, and the use of the flours for producing skin and hand cleaning agents, surface cleansers, or peeling agents, and the use of the products for cleaning skin, hands, and surfaces.

Abstract: An antimicrobial hand wash includes a soap, an antimicrobial agent, and an amine salt. The amine salt is found to increase the antimicrobial efficacy of the hand wash. The amine salt produced through the reaction of monoethanolamine and lactic acid is of particular interest as a soap addition. In processes of this invention, it is possible to create the desired amine salt in the soap in situ.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of microemulsions, containing (a) at least one alkyl(oligo)glycoside, (b) at least one co-surfactant different from (a), (c) at least one water-insoluble organic oil component, (d) at least one wax, and (e) water, to produce cleaning agents, and aqueous hand dishwashing detergents, containing anionic and amphoteric surfactants and, in amounts from 0.2 to 10 wt % relative to the total weight of the hand dishwashing detergents, a microemulsion according to the description in claim 1, and cosmetic cleaning agents, containing A) a microemulsion according to the description in claim 1, B) anionic surfactants, C) cationic polymers, D) optionally additional surfactants, E) optionally cosmetic additives, and F) water.

Abstract: Fluid reservoirs which are based on polymer substrates and are capable of storing large amounts of fluids. The storage is reliable and the reemergence from the liquid reservoir is readily controllable, for example, via the temperature or via mechanical actions, to achieve retardation of the fluid release. Also, processes for producing such fluid reservoirs and also their use, for example in washing or cleaning compositions.

Abstract: The methods and compositions of this invention relate to compositions containing polyglyceryl esters of fatty acids, low molecular weight hydrophobically-modified polymers and anionic and/or amphoteric surfactants having low irritation characteristics in combination with one or more additional characteristics, for example, relatively high clarity, relatively high foaming, and/or combinations thereof, as well as methods of making and using such compositions. These compositions have low pH values and are useful in cleansing the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleanser composition comprising a) from about 1% to about 20% of fatty acid soap containing from about 8 to about 16 carbon atoms; b) from about 2% to about 20% of a synthetic surfactant; and c) water, wherein the composition comprises a metal ion in a level no more than a predetermined amount to provide a turbidity no higher than about 9NTU.

Abstract: The present invention relates to foamable oil-in-water emulsions containing: A) one or more emulsifiers, at least one of which is a non-ionic emulsifier, B) one or more cotensides, C) one or more oils, D) optionally, one or more polar solubilizers, E) optionally, auxiliary and additive substances, F) one or more surfactants, G) water, H) optionally, water-soluble substances, provided that the water content of the emulsion is ?70% by weight and the concentration of surfactant(s) F) is from 0.01 to less than 10% by weight, each based on the entire emulsion. The invention further relates to a method for producing the oil-water emulsions according to the invention, to foams obtained from these oil-water emulsions, to a method for producing the foams, and to the application of the oil-water emulsions according to the invention and to the foams produced therefrom.

Abstract: A composition for cleaning or rinsing hard surfaces in an aqueous or aqueous/alcoholic medium including at least one organophosphorus material for contributing to said surfaces antideposition and/or antiadhesion properties with regard to soiling substances capable of being deposited on the surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to skin cleansers/hand cleaners, particularly coarse hand cleaners, containing at least 0.1 wt. % of at least one hydrophilic emollient having an HLB value of ?10. Said skin cleansers/hand cleaners especially contain, relative to the entire composition of the cleanser/cleaner, a.) at least 0.1 wt. % of at least one hydrophilic emollient, preferably a polyol ester, b.) 2 to 40 wt. % of at least one surfactant selected from among the group comprising fatty alcohol ethoxylates, fatty alcohol ether sulfates, and salts of sulfated and/or sulfonated fatty acids, c.) 30 to 90 wt. % of water, d.) 0 to 30 wt. % of one or more cleaning promoters selected from among the group comprising polyols, polyether, polyphosphates, and phosphates, e.) 0 to 30 wt. % of one or more abrasive agents, f.) 0 to 1.0 wt. % of propoxylated fatty alcohols, g.) one or more optional viscosity-forming agents, h.) other optional cosmetic auxiliary agents, additives, and/or active substances, the total of components a.

Abstract: An aqueous composition, for alleviating at least one problem that conventional aqueous cosmetic compositions, includes (A) at least one selected from the group consisting of a cross-linked product of a hydroxyalkyl modified starch with a carbon number of 2 to 5, a cross-linked product of a hydroxyalkyl modified starch with a carbon number of 2 to 5 and an acyl modified starch with a carbon number of 2 to 18 and a cross-linked product of an acyl modified starch with a carbon number of 2 to 18; and (B) a water-soluble polymer material. When the water-soluble polymer material (B) is an association type poly(meth)acrylate polymer, a nonionic or cationic cellulose polymer, a poly(meth)acrylic acid polymer or xanthan gum, the aqueous composition exhibits excellent viscosity increase ratio and temporal stability.

Abstract: A hydrophilized personal care formulation, which can be in the form of a hand or body soap (liquid or bar), lipstick, body wash, makeup remover, skin cleaner, hair conditioner, skin or hair moisturizer. The formulation employs an organophosphorus material or a mixture of an organophosphorus material, for example, mono-, di-, and polyol phosphate esters.

Abstract: Laundry detergent compositions that provide soil release benefits to all fabric comprising an organophosphorus soil release agents and optional non-cotton secondary soil release agents. The present invention further relates to a method for providing soil release benefits to cotton fabric by contacting cotton articles with a water soluble and/or dispersible organophosphorus material. The contacting can be during washing or by pretreating by applying the composition directly to stains or by presoaking the clothing in the composition prior to washing. The present invention further relates to providing soil release benefits to all fabric in the laundry wash load in the presence of a bleaching agent.

Abstract: An oil composition contains 1 to 50 percent by weight of a glycerol monoether compound represented by following Formula (1): R1O—(C3H6O2)n1—H??(1) wherein R1 represents an alkyl or alkenyl group which may be substituted, and “n1” denotes a number of repeating glycerol units ranging from 1 to 3; and 1 to 50 percent by weight of a polyglycerol monoether compound represented by following Formula (2): R2O—(C3H6O2)n2—H??(2) wherein R2 represents an alkyl or alkenyl group which may be substituted, and “n2” denotes a number of repeating glycerol units ranging from 4 to 20. The oil composition is usable as a foamable cleansing agent that is mild to the skin, exhibits superior detergency for removing oily cosmetics, and is usable even when the skin is wet.

Abstract: The invention relates to kits and methods for removing a long wearing or transfer resistant make-up composition from keratin materials such as eyelashes, nails, skin or lips, wherein the make-up composition contains at least one oil soluble film-forming agent and at least one coloring agent, including applying to the make-up composition a removal composition containing at least one oil soluble film-forming agent and at least one oil and removing the make-up composition from the eyelashes, nails, skin or lips.

Abstract: Provided are: an oil composition for cosmetics which is readily miscible with a makeup stain and can rinse out freshly through washing with water without leaving oily feeling, regardless of whether the skin is wet or not, and excels in safety and temporal stability; and a cleansing cosmetic containing the oil composition for cosmetics. The oil composition for cosmetics contains 1 to 30 percent by weight of a medium-chain polyglycerol monoalkyl ether; 1 to 30 percent by weight of a long-chain polyglycerol monoalkyl ether; and 40 to 98 percent by weight of at least one oily ingredient selected from the group consisting of silicone oils, ester oils, and triglycerols.

Abstract: To prevent a photocatalyst-containing cleansing agent from deteriorating and maintain the sterilizing cleansing and deodorant effects, provided is a cleansing agent characterized by containing a photocatalyst, fine powder of charcoal that is activated carbon, and cyclodextrin. It is desirable that the charcoal is charcoal or activated carbon. By adding a fine powder of charcoal in addition to the photocatalyst, it is possible to inhibit the oxidation reaction of the photocatalyst during storage by the light blocking effect, and to prevent the effects of the cleansing agent from degrading. Further, it is possible to efficiently exert cooperative action of adsorbing excess sebum, pore-clogging dirt, cuticle, waste products, smells, etc. due to the porous structure of charcoal, and further, decomposing the adsorbed materials by the photocatalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thickening composition simultaneously exhibiting suitable thickening performance and superior usability, which contains N-long-chain acyl acidic amino acid and/or a salt thereof, an amphipathic substance, an inorganic salt, and water as essential components, and has a viscosity of not less than 200 mPa·s. By the addition of the thickening composition, moreover, cleansing compositions and cosmetic compositions for skin, hair and the like, which maintain thickening performance and usability, while containing N-long-chain acyl acidic amino acid and/or a salt thereof are provided.

Abstract: According to the present invention, provided is a surfactant composition having excellent fluidity after long-term storage at a low temperature (5 degrees Celsius) and excellent foamability when diluted. It is considered that the reason why the composition of the present invention has excellent fluidity after long-term storage at a low temperature (5 degrees Celsius) and excellent foamability when diluted is because the sulfate surfactant has a predetermined amount of oxypropylene groups, thereby suppressing crystallization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of non-woven textile products, and is applied to the manufacture of non-woven fabric products or generally nonwovens for various applications such as household use and personal care. In particular, the present invention relates to a wet nonwoven fabric product impregnated with a substance for personal care, household application or topic medical use, characterised in that the said nonwoven fabric is a bonded web structure with hydrophilic properties or that is made hydrophilic by treatment with wetting additives.

Abstract: Skin care preparation materials comprising substantial amounts of food grade soy flour in soap bars in separate soap bars suitable for detoxification and makeup removal, exfoliation and moisturization. The food grade soy flours are of differing types and fat content as well as particle size and lecithin content suitable for each of the skin care purposes. A seriatim regimen of skin care with the soap bars is used for maximum skin care effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing free powder particles of polyamide impregnated with at least one cosmetic or pharmaceutical agent. The present also relates to free powder particles of polyamide having a content of at least 25% by weight of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical agent other than water, to the use of said particles in cosmetic, pharmaceutical or perfumery products, and to compositions containing such particles.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a cosmetic composition that is not drippy during makeup removal, has good skin spreadability during use, has a refreshing feeling in use, and provides a high cleansing effect, and in particular, to provide a cleansing composition. The cosmetic composition according to the invention is characterized by comprising (A) an alkyl ethylene oxide surfactant having an HLB of 8 to 13, (B) 10 to 40 mass % of an oil component, and (C) water, wherein the composition is a discontinuous-micellar cubic liquid-crystal phase. Also the cosmetic composition is characterized by comprising the above composition as the outer phase and (B2) an oil phase comprising an oil component, that is different from the oil component (B1) captured in said discontinuous-micellar cubic liquid-crystal phase, as the inner phase.

Abstract: Personal cleansing compositions comprise a cleansing phase comprising a surfactant and water; and a separate, substantially anhydrous benefit phase comprising a hydrophobic skin benefit agent. The cleansing phase and the benefit phase have substantially the same density; wherein the personal cleansing composition is in a form selected from the group consisting of liquid, semi-liquid, cream, lotion, gel, and mixtures thereof. The two phases are packaged in physical contact. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin benefit efficacy.