Abstract: A coloured laundry detergent is provided that brightens on exposure to light.

Abstract: Novel compounds based on distyryl-biphenyl are provided. The compounds conform to the general structure The compounds are useful as optical brighteners. Compositions, such as laundry care compositions, containing such compounds are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides lenticular or disc detergent particles comprising (i) surfactant, (ii) inorganic salts, (iii) pigment, wherein the inorganic salts and the pigment are present on the detergent particle as a coating and the surfactant is present as a core. The particles show reduced staining.

Abstract: The present invention provides lenticular or disc detergent particles comprising (i) surfactat, (ii) inorganic salts, and (iii) dye, wherein the inorganic salts are present on the detergent particle as a coating and the surfactant and the dye are present as a core. The particles show reduced staining.

Abstract: A process of making a granular detergent composition comprising the steps of: a) forming an aqueous detergent slurry; b) spray drying said aqueous detergent slurry to form a plurality of spray-dried detergent particles; c) forming a mixture comprising a surfactant and an amphiphilic graft co-polymer; d) emulsifying the mixture from step (c); and e) adding the emulsion from step d) to at least a portion of said plurality of spray-dried detergent particles; wherein an optical brightener is added to the mixture in step c) or an optical brightener is added to the emulsion once it is formed in step d) or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides lenticular or disc detergent particles comprising (i) surfactant, (ii) inorganic salts and (iii) dye, wherein the inorganic salts and the dye are present on the detergent particle as a coating and the surfactant is present as a core. The dye containing coating gives reduced staining.

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: The present invention relates to encapsulated phthalocyanine particles, to a process for the preparation thereof, compositions comprising such particles and washing agent formulations. The encapsulated phthalocyanine particles comprise a) at least one water-soluble phthalocyanine compound, and b) gelatine having a bloom strength of 2 to 80 as encapsulating material.

Abstract: The present application relates to a water soluble pouch comprising at least one compartment, wherein said compartment comprises a first liquid composition comprising an opacifier and an antioxidant and has a fresh Hunter L value of greater than 7 and a b value of less than 4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to whitening compositions, processes for obtaining such compositions, stable aqueous solutions of such compositions and the use of such compositions for whitening of textile fibers, paper and in detergency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions having granules of phthalocyanine compounds, to a process for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof in washing agent and additive formulations. The composition has: a) At least one water-soluble phthalocyanine compound; b) At least one cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone component; c) At least one hydrophilic binding agent; and, optionally, d) Further additives suitable for the preparation of solid agglomerates; and may be liquid, solid, paste-like or gel-like.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions that may be used in a pre-soak system which maintains whitening and eliminates concerns of chlorine stability. The compositions and methods may be used for laundry, toilet bowl cleaners, ware wash cleaners, floor cleaners and the like. The system and compositions are particularly suited for laundry in a pre-soak system that includes the use of a “strainer” or basket for accomplishing the pre-soak step. Heavier soils fall to the bottom of the receptacle while greasy soils float to the top.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning composition, preferably a granular detergent product, comprising a structured particle, preferably in an agglomerated form, comprising a cleaning active and a silica-based structurant having a hydrated particle size distribution of no more than 30 wt % greater than 45 micrometers and a tapped bulk density of from about 200 g/L to about 300 g/L. Process for preparing the structured particle, and methods of use, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning composition, preferably a granular detergent product, comprising a carboxyl-group containing polymer, which is useful in improving whiteness and/or anti-soil redeposition. Processes for making and methods of using the cleaning composition are also encompassed by the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid compositions provided with durable pearlescent appearance, and to a process of producing said compositions.

Abstract: It has been found that transparency and water-white appearance of soap bars is improved by adding a fluorescer at selective levels. Disclosed is a transparent soap bar comprising: (i) 20 to 78 wt % total fatty matter; and (ii) 0.003 to 0.5 wt % fluorescer, wherein (i) CIELAB b* value of said bar at 0° viewing and 75° illumination is less than 0; and (ii) color of said bar expressed as Y+5R on LOVIBOND® scale is 0 to 3 and wherein the soap bar includes 0.05 to 10 wt % C2 to C3 alcohol. Also disclosed is a process for making transparent soap bar comprising the steps of: (i) saponification of oils or fatty acids in presence of polyols to get a molten mass, where after complete neutralisation, the free alkali content measured as sodium hydroxide is not greater than 0.1%; and (ii) molding said molten mass to get the bar, wherein 0.003 to 0.5 parts fluorescer and 0.05 to 10 parts C2 to C3 alcohol is mixed with said molten mass.

Abstract: UV-absorbing compounds are disclosed that are derived from at least: (a) a UV absorber having at least one hydroxyl group, primary amine group, or secondary amine group, (b) a coupling agent having anhydride functionality, and (c) a graft host comprising an unsaturated fatty acid. These compounds absorb, scatter, deflect, or scatter ultraviolet radiation in a variety of personal care and performance chemical applications. R? and R?? are alkyl or alkenyl groups that naturally occur in oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a combination of a free fluorescent whitening agent and cationic polymer as a brightening agent for a synthetic single or blended textile, especially polyester textile, and to a corresponding brightening agent as well as a laundering process for brightening a synthetic, single or blended textile, which is characterized by a) preparing a composition by contacting a free fluorescent whitening agent with a cationic polymer, and b) treating said synthetic, single or blended textile with the composition prepared in step a).

Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising selected deposition polymers for improved deposition of fabric care benefit agents, such as organosilicones, polyolefin dispersions, polymer latexes, microencapsulated fabric care actives, onto fabrics through the laundering operation.

Abstract: A method is provided for spray bleaching cellulosic fabrics. A bleaching composition comprises a wetter, hydrogen peroxide, a caustic, a stabilizer, an optical brightener, and water. The bleaching composition is sprayed on at least one surface of the cellulosic fabric, subjected to steam to fix the bleaching composition to the fabric, and rinsed to remove any residual bleaching composition.

Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising selected deposition polymers for improved deposition of fabric care benefit agents, such as organosilicones, polyolefin dispersions, polymer latexes, microencapsulated fabric care actives, onto fabrics through the laundering operation.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to cleaning and/or treatment compositions, such as fabric care, hair care and skin care compositions, containing an aminosilicone, one or more anionic surfactants and one or more deposition aids. The disclosed compositions have improved rheology and performance. The disclosed compositions may provide one or more fabric care benefits including, for example, fabric softness and/or an anti-wrinkle benefit. Methods of making and using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided an aqueous liquid domestic composition comprising (i) one or more active component selected from the group consisting of (A) 3% to 50% by weight, based on the total solids weight of said domestic composition, one or more softening agent, (B) 2% to 90% by weight, based on the total solids weight of said domestic composition, one or more anionic surfactant, and (C) a mixture consisting of (I) 1% to 25% by weight, based on the total solids weight of said domestic composition, one or more softening agent, and (II) 5% to 75% by weight, based on the total solids weight of said domestic composition, one or more anionic surfactant, and (D) 0.1% to 30% by weight, based on the total solids weight of said domestic composition, one or more amphoteric compound; and (ii) one or more cationic polymer latex comprising (I) 0.5% to 6% by weight, based on the dry weight of said polymer, one or more cationic monomer, (II) 30% to 99.

Abstract: A particle for use in a detergent composition. The particle can have a coating layer having a binder selected from the group consisting of surfactant, surfactant precursor, film-forming polymer, film forming inorganic salt, and mixtures thereof. The particle can have a core being at least partially coated by the coating layer. The particle can have a hueing dye.

Abstract: There is provided a laundry composition comprising i) at least one laundry component selected from the group consisting of surfactants, softening agents, and mixtures thereof and ii) at least one ampholytic polymer comprising, as polymerized units, a) 20% to 90% by weight, based on the solid weight of said ampholytic polymer, at least one cationic monomer, b) 10% to 70% by weight, based on the solid weight of said ampholytic polymer, at least one anionic monomer, and c) 0% to 90% by weight, based on the solid weight of said ampholytic polymer, at least one nonionic monomer; wherein the equivalent ratio of said monomer a) to said monomer b) is from 0.33:1 to 1.2:1; and wherein said ampholytic polymer has weight-average molecular weight of 50,000 or less. Further provided is a method of laundering textiles comprising treating said textiles with such laundry compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous bleaching solution for substrate treatment. The aqueous bleaching solution features a source of oxidant and a plurality of optically functional nanoparticles. The optically functional nanoparticles are nanoparticles in the range of about 0.1 nanometers to about 400 nanometers in size. The aqueous bleaching solution may optionally include one or more an oxidant-stable surfactants and optionally, one or more oxidant-stable polymers, and adjuncts. The optically functional nanoparticles are extremely stable in the aqueous bleaching solution and remain substantially suspended in the aqueous bleaching solution due to their extremely small size despite having an average density greater than that of the bleaching solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to low energy (e.g., below 1 J/ml) methods of making pearlescent liquid fabric softener compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laundry detergent composition comprising an efficient sequestrant.

Abstract: A dynamic orifice is useful in making fabric softening composition.

Abstract: Systems, compositions and methods for fabric laundering comprising selected organosilicones which are formulated into microemulsions for improved deposition onto fabrics to provide fabric care benefits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a stabilizing composition comprising (a) an effective stabilizing amount of at least one merocyanine derivative having an absorption maximum of 350 to 400 nm, and (b) at least one UV filter selected from benzotriazole derivatives; and optionally (c) at least one excited state quencher; for the protection of body care and household products against the deleterious effects of light, heat and oxygen.

Abstract: A visually enhancing degreaser/cleaning composition for removing grease stains adhering to metallic surfaces in the kitchen. The cleaning composition in powder form includes an alkali metal hydroxide, trialkali phosphates, and either polychlorinated copper phthalocyanine or hydrated chromium sesquioxide.

Abstract: A multi-compartment pouch suitable for use in a laundry application comprising a water-soluble film and having at least a first and a second compartment, wherein each compartment comprises a composition, characterized in that the second compartment comprises a whitening agent that exhibits a hueing efficiency of at least 5 and a wash removal value in the range of from about 30% to about 95%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid bleaching composition comprising a hypohalite bleach, a trimethoxy benzoic acid or a salt thereof and a compound selected from the group consisting of bleach-unstable brighteners, and bleach-unstable coloring-agents and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a detergent composition D comprising at least one compound of formula (1) together with at least one compound of formula (2) wherein all substituents have the meanings as defined in the claims; as well as a process using such detergent composition and mixtures comprising fluorescent whitening agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric softening compositions providing improved stability upon storage as well as improved resistance to shear.

Abstract: The stability of aqueous, liquid detergents containing hypochlorite and brighteners is achieved by the use of a specific complexing agent.

Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising selected deposition polymers for improved deposition of fabric care benefit agents, such as organosilicones, polyolefin dispersions, polymer latexes, microencapsulated fabric care actives, onto fabrics through the laundering operation.

Abstract: A transport protocol data flow reconstruction method delays determination that a missing packet is lost for a period of time. For an evaluated TCP packet in a first direction, the method determines if a TCP packet is missing in a second direction, in which case the method stores the evaluated TCP packet in a list and creates an acknowledgement timer indicating a maximum time to wait until treating the missing TCP packet as lost. Expiration of the acknowledgment timer indicates a missing packet in the second direction. The method determines if a TCP packet is missing in the first direction, in which case the method stores the evaluated TCP packet in the list and creates a retransmission timer indicating a maximum time to wait until treating the missing TCP packet as lost. Expiration of the retransmission timer indicates a missing packet in the first direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for applying optical brightening agent (OBA) to a sheet of paper or paperboard substrate. The process comprises the step of spraying an aqueous composition comprising an optical brightening agent onto at least one surface of a sized paperboard substrate to form a treated paperboard substrate. The treated paperboard substrate includes a layer of OBA on at least one surface of the paper or paperboard substrate in which the brightness of the treated paper or paperboard substrate is greater than the sized paper or paperboard substrate before treating thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain dialkylhydroxyamine stabilizers, dialkylhydroxylamine stabilizer salts, nitrone stabilizers or amine oxide stabilizers. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.

Abstract: Systems, compositions and methods for fabric laundering comprising selected organosilicones which are formulated into microemulsions for improved deposition onto fabrics to provide fabric care benefits.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to both sprayable and non-sprayable cleaner compositions comprising 1 to 9% by weight of a layered phyllosilicate, 1 to 10% of a surfactant, and at least one silicate salt or strong base as a pH-adjusting agent. The composition optionally can include hypochlorite bleach and the pH of the formulation can be in the range 11 to 14. The composition optionally can include water-insoluble glycol ether type solvents or oils in the form of emulsions or microemulsions for degreasing, disinfecting, and fragrance delivery. The compositions provide improved drip resistance when sprayed on to vertical surfaces.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a liquid laundry detergent composition comprising at least one detergent ingredient selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactant, zwitterionic surfactant, amphoteric surfactant, and mixtures thereof; a coacervate phase forming cationic polymer; and one or more fabric care ingredients selected from the group consisting of one or more cationic silicone polymers comprising one or more polysiloxane units and one or more nitrogen moieties; one or more amino silicone polymers; one or more nitrogen-free silicone polymers; and mixtures thereof; and a liquid carrier for providing cleaning and fabric care benefits. A process for preparing such compositions, a method for treating substrates, a method for providing certain fabric care benefits and the use of such compositions are also described.

Abstract: An aqueous composition that includes an optical brightener (e.g. a UV-fluorescent compound) and forms a coating when applied to an array of surfaces. The coating may be applied to polyester shrink wrap film making the film tamperproof when applied as packaging or over packaging closures. A method of making the aqueous composition as well as a method of applying the aqueous composition to a substrate or surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a controlled release system that can be incorporated in cosmetic, personal care, and household products to effectively encapsulate wide range of active ingredients and sensory markers and release them in response to moisture or over an extended period of time. The controlled release system of the present invention consists of oil absorbing polymer nanospheres coated with water sensitive surface active polymers.

Abstract: The invention is directed to aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions for cleaning and imparting fabric care benefits to fabrics laundered therewith. Such compositions comprise (A) at least one detersive surfactant; (B) droplets of a silicone blend comprising a nitrogen-containing amino or ammonium functionalized polysiloxane and a nitrogen-free non-functionalized polysiloxane; and (C) at least one additional non-silicone laundry adjunct selected from detersive enzymes, dye transfer inhibiting agents, optical brighteners, suds suppressors and combinations thereof. The functionalized polysiloxane component of the silicone blend has a relatively low, i.e., less than 30 mol %, content of reactive/curable groups, a nitrogen content which ranges from 0.05% to 0.30% by weight and a viscosity which ranges from 0.00002 m2/s to 0.2 m2/s. The nitrogen-free non-functionalized polysiloxane material ranges in viscosity from 0.01 m2/sec to 2.0 m2/sec.

Abstract: The invention is directed to aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions for cleaning and imparting fabric care benefits to fabrics laundered therewith. Such compositions comprise (A) at least one detersive surfactant; (B) droplets of a silicone blend comprising a nitrogen-containing amino or ammonium functionalized polysiloxane and a nitrogen-free non-functionalized polysiloxane; and (C) at least one additional non-silicone laundry adjunct selected from detersive enzymes, dye transfer inhibiting agents, optical brighteners, suds suppressors and combinations thereof. The functionalized polysiloxane component of the silicone blend has a relatively low, i.e., less than 30 mol %, content of reactive/curable groups, a nitrogen content which ranges from 0.05% to 0.50% by weight and a viscosity which ranges from 0.00002 m2/s to 0.2 m2/s. The nitrogen-free, non-functionalized polysiloxane material ranges in viscosity from 0.01 m2/sec to 2.0 m2/sec.

Abstract: The invention is directed to liquid laundry detergent compositions for treating non-keratinous substrates under domestic wash conditions, such composition comprise (A) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, and combinations thereof; (B) a silicone blend comprising a non-functionalized silicone and a functionalized silicone; and (C) at least one additional non-silicone laundry adjunct selected from the group consisting of detergent builders, detersive enzymes, dye transfer inhibiting agents, and combinations thereof. The claimed compositions are further essentially free of any coacervate phase-forming polymer and essentially free of any cationic deposition aid.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a liquid laundry detergent composition comprising at least one detergent ingredient selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactant, zwitterionic surfactant, amphoteric surfactant, and mixtures thereof; a coacervate phase forming cationic polymer; and one or more fabric care ingredients selected from the group consisting of one or more cationic silicone polymers comprising one or more polysiloxane units and one or more nitrogen moieties; one or more amino silicone polymers; one or more nitrogen-free silicone polymers; and mixtures thereof; and a liquid carrier for providing cleaning and fabric care benefits. A process for preparing such compositions, a method for treating substrates, a method for providing certain fabric care benefits and the use of such compositions are also described.