Abstract: An ergonomic soap includes a soap body extending from a first end to a second end, the soap body having a top surface; an elongated protrusion extending from the first end, the elongated protrusion having a curve that places an end of the elongated protrusion over the top surface; and a second protrusion extending from the second end, the second protrusion having a ring-shaped opening extending therethrough; the user engages their hand with the soap body such that the end of the first protrusion is positioned over the user's hand.

Abstract: A soap kit that includes a plurality of soap pieces for assembly. Each soap piece is configured to engage with a geometrically conforming portion of at least another complementary soap piece, such that the soap pieces can be collectively arranged to form a unified integrated soap unit. The soap pieces may be engaged with one another while in a wet state to facilitate their adhesion. The soap pieces may then be transitioned from a wet state to a dry state to reinforce the adhesion and facilitate solidification of the soap unit. The integrated soap unit may depict a representation of an image or constitute a representation of an object.

Abstract: A shaped solid cleaning composition, especially in bar format, which utilises the detergency properties of new materials which are more efficient, relatively inexpensive and are environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional soaps or synthetics surfactants; more particularly, a shaped solid cleaning composition which comprises a specific amount of structuring agent and a specific amount of a treated particle. The precursor of the treated particle is an asymmetric 1:1 or 2:1:1 clay particle having alternating tetrahedral and octahedral sheets terminating with a tetrahedral sheet at a first external surface plane and an octahedral sheet at a second external surface plane. Either or both of said external surfaces is attached with a fatty acid or derivative thereof.

Abstract: An array of self-adhesive cleaning products, the array having a first self-adhesive cleaning product, the product being a gel, and a second self-adhesive cleaning product, the second product being a solid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions containing a specific blend of isoprenoid-based surfactants to deliver high suds cleaning performance.

Abstract: Improved treatment blocks useful in the treatment of lavatory appliances, particularly toilets are provided. The improved treatment blocks are solid block compositions which comprise at least one detersive surfactant, a film forming constituent, optionally a bleach constituent and one or more further optional constituents. The improved treatment blocks provide good detersive characteristics and further provide a film forming material which contacts the surfaces of the lavatory appliance, e.g., toilet, in which the block compositions are used. Methods of producing the solid block composition and treatment blocks therefrom, as well as methods of use are also disclosed.

Abstract: Fabric conditioning compositions such as those that are typically provided to the consumer in liquid form are disclosed. The fabric care conditioning composition is in the form of a porous, dissolvable substrate. The substrate comprises diester quaternary ammonium compound, water soluble polymer and Remaining Water. The substrate may take any number of suitable shapes.

Abstract: The invention relates to microcapsule composition which encapsulates active material that may be used in products for washing and cleaning and/or care and protection of animate or inanimate. The invention also relates to polyurethane and polyurea microcapsules that may be modified with additional polymers.

Abstract: Packaging is provided for high moisture bar soap compositions to address a number of potential problems associated with high moisture bar soap compositions, such as minimizing moisture loss, inhibiting mold growth on paperboard material used in the packaging, and preventing the development of colored stains on the bar soap and packaging resulting from chemical reaction between the high moisture bar soap and the paperboard, especially recycled paperboard. The bar soap packaging comprises a laminate material comprising a paperboard material, a thermoplastic material disposed on at least one side of the paperboard material, and a fungicide.

Abstract: Personal care products are provided. An exemplary personal care product includes a composition that is applied to the body or clothing, or an article applied against the body; a plurality of particles associated with the composition or a component of the article, the plurality of particles, at least some of the plurality of particles comprising a cyclodextrin complexing material and a first fragrance material, wherein the percent of the first fragrance material that is complexed with the cyclodextrin is greater than about 90%, so that the perceptibility of the first fragrance is minimized prior to its release; and a second fragrance material that is not complexed with the cyclodextrin and that is different from the first fragrance material, wherein the composition or article does not contain an antiperspirant active.

Abstract: Personal care products are provided. An exemplary personal care product includes a composition that is applied to the body or clothing, or an article applied against the body; a plurality of particles associated with the composition or a component of the article, the plurality of particles, at least some of the plurality of particles comprising a cyclodextrin complexing material and a first fragrance material, wherein the percent of the first fragrance material that is complexed with the cyclodextrin is greater than about 90%, so that the perceptibility of the first fragrance is minimized prior to its release; and a second fragrance material that is not complexed with the cyclodextrin and that is different from the first fragrance material, wherein the composition or article does not contain an antiperspirant active.

Abstract: An array of self-adhesive cleaning products, the array having a first self-adhesive cleaning product, the product being a gel, and a second self-adhesive cleaning product, the second product being a solid.

Abstract: Use of polymers which comprise (a) monomer units of the formula I ?in which R1 is hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl, (b) monomer units of the formula II ?in which R1 and R2, independently of one another, are hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl, or (c) monomer units of the formula I and monomer units of the formula II, for odor prevention during machine dishwashing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising polymer bound manganese compounds as reducing agents and the use of such manganese compounds in cleaning compositions, particularly to machine dishwashing compositions comprising a protein bound manganese compound as a silver corrosion protection agent and the use of such a manganese compound in dishwashing compositions.

Abstract: A cosmetic product (1) for conditioning hair, the cosmetic product having the form of a solid and comprising at least one hair conditioning ingredient. Cocoa butter, cetearyl alcohol (and) sodium lauryl sulfate and glyceryl stearate (and) PEG 100 stearate are used to form the solid and the at least one hair conditioning ingredient is a known hair conditioning ingredient, such as lanolin and cetrimonium bromide. The solid cosmetic product may combined in a bar or a small shape (3) with shampoo (2).

Abstract: A detergent or cleaner shaped body having a viscoelastic phase. The viscoelastic phase contains, based on its weight, 40 to 85% by weight of one or more alkylbenzenesulfonates and has a storage modulus of between 40,000 and 800,000 Pa.

Abstract: The invention is a solid chemical concentrate system of at least two cooperative shapes. The first shape is an inwardly curved bar having an inner opening. The second shape is an insert which is capable of interlocking with the bar by insertion into the bar inner opening. The solid chemical concentrate provides chemical systems having active constituents which may be the same, different but compatible or functionally and chemically incompatible combined within one matrix to provide at least one substantially continuous surface. The system may also comprise an aqueous soluble or dispersible polymeric film cover.

Abstract: Improved treatment blocks useful in the treatment of lavatory appliances, particularly toilets are provided. The improved treatment blocks are solid block compositions which provide an extended service life, particularly when used in an ITB device. Methods of producing the solid block composition and treatment blocks therefrom, as well as methods of use are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of a solid fragrance concentrate, by absorption of a liquid fragrance or fragrance mixture in a solid or solid mixture, using one or several surfactants and/or co-surfactants, solid at normal temperatures as solid or solid mixture, whereby the liquid fragrance or fragrance mixture is dissolved in the above at a temperature above the solidification temperature of the solid or solid mixture and the solution subsequently solidified by cooling. The solid or solid mixture comprises fatty alcohol(s) or a mixture of fatty alcohol(s) and fatty acid(s) and/or fatty alcohol ethoxylate and/or polyethylene glycol.

Abstract: An extruded personal washing bar providing unique combination of sensory attributes, said bar comprising: a. at least about 40% of a soap, b. from about 0.1% to about 20% of a polyol, c. no more than about 30% water, and d. from about 0.01% to about 3% based on the weight of the bar composition of inclusions dispersed uniformly in bar, said inclusions comprising plate-like solid polymer particles, having a longest edge dimension in the range from about 50 to about 300 ?m, and a thickness such that the ratio of the longest edge dimension to the thickness is in the range from about 1.5:1 to about 15:1, and wherein said personal washing bar is an extruded mass.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved controlled delivery system that can be incorporated in soap bars to enhance deposition of active ingredients and sensory markers onto skin. The carrier system also provides controlled release or prolonged release of these actives from the skin over an extended period of time. The controlled delivery system of the present invention comprises substantially free-flowing, powder formed of solid hydrophobic, positively charged, nanospheres of encapsulated active ingredients, that are encapsulated in moisture sensitive microspheres. The high cationic charge density of the nanosphere improves deposition of active ingredients onto skin.

Abstract: A lavatory cleansing block has two parts co-extruded together, the first part containing a chlorine releasing bleach and the second part containing component such as a perfume or colorant which need not be bleach resistant. Migration of components is avoided if there is no common hydrophobe in the two parts. The perceived performance of the perfume is enhanced by its juxtaposition with the bleach.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of single-phase or multiphase detergent shaped bodies containing surfactant(s), builder(s), perfume and optionally other typical ingredients of detergent shaped bodies, in which a perfume-free detergent shaped body is subsequently treated with a perfume or perfume-containing active-substance mixtures. The end products of this flexible process are distinguished by an improved odor impression.

Abstract: The invention concerns solid shaped detergent compositions comprising 0.5–95% by weight detergent active and 0–90% by weight of inorganic particulates and/or other conventional ingredients and wherein the external surface of said shaped detergent composition comprises at least one polymer film obtained by radiation curing or a radiation-curable resin composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hair conditioner composition in solid form comprising at least 5 wt % cationic surfactant and at least 5 wt % fatty alcohol material, wherein the composition contains less than 80 wt % water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved controlled delivery system that can be incorporated in soap bars to enhance deposition of active ingredients and sensory markers onto skin. The carrier system also provides controlled release or prolonged release of these actives from the skin over an extended period of time. The controlled delivery system of the present invention comprises substantially free-flowing, powder formed of solid hydrophobic, positively charged, nanospheres of encapsulated active ingredients, that are encapsulated in moisture sensitive microspheres. The high cationic charge density of the nanosphere improves deposition of active ingredients onto skin.

Abstract: A new and improved toilet drain composition and method of using is disclosed for use in disinfecting and decalcifying. The toilet drain composition comprises a phosphoric acid derivative admixed with paradichlorobenzene and a diluent. The phosphoric acid derivative may be at a concentration ranging from 0.0000001 to 25% by weight. The paradichlorobenzene 14 may be at a concentration ranging form 0.0000001 to 25% by weight. The diluent may be at a concentration ranging from 0 to 90% by weight. Optional elements such as, an anionic surfactant, non-ionic surfactant, a dinintegration rate regulator, a complexing agent, a peroxy compound, a filler, a fragment essential oil, a dye, a bleaching agent, and a binder may be added to the toilet drain composition. The phase of the composition may be liquid, solid or semi-solid. One preferred configuration of the semi-solid block shape is that it has a series of nested concentric ridges defining a bull's eye target.

Abstract: Compositions and method of making compositions comprising &agr;-sulfofatty acid ester and other detergent components. The &agr;-sulfofatty acid ester is formed into a first portion, and the other detergent components are formed into a second portion. The first portion is post-added to the second portion.

Abstract: Visible light reflecting particles comprise one or more detergent ingredients and a light reflecting component, which results in the particle having a specular visible light reflection which is greater in intensity than the specular visible light reflection of the ingredients per se. Preferably, the reflection is greater than the reflection of sodium citrate dihydrate, as defined herein. The reflecting particle preferably comprises the light reflecting component evenly applied on its surface. The particles are particularly suitable for incorporation into laundry or dish washing compositions, fabric conditioning compositions or hard-surface cleaning compositions.

Abstract: A soap that contains glacier silt that is harvested in its natural form from areas previously occupied by glaciers. Glacial silt is one of the finest materials known. This silt is as fine or finer than talcum powder. The silt is heated to 400 degrees, sifted for a uniform consistency, and blended into cleaning compositions (soaps) used for human skin. Applied to human skin, the composition acts as mild pumice. Glacier silt is distinctive from other abrasives or pumices because the silt, in its natural form, is made up of very fine particles and is essentially undetectable when being used.

Abstract: A method of making a compacted granular detergent tablet comprising a clay component, said method comprising the steps of:

Abstract: A detergent composition containing an inexpensive detergent builder in the form of a selected crystalline calcium carbonate is provided. Specifically, the crystalline calcium carbonate has a substantially rhombohedral crystal structure with {1,0-1,1} crystallographic indices. The crystalline calcium carbonate can be calcite that has been specially modified to a rhombohedral crystal structure with {1,0-1,1} indices. The crystalline calcium carbonate of the present invention is extremely inexpensive because it can be readily formed from inexpensive naturally occurring calcite, and it performs well even when used at large median particle sizes.

Abstract: A water soluble tablet comprising a cleaning composition.

Abstract: A water soluble tablet comprising a cleaning composition.

Abstract: A detergent composition containing efficient enduring perfume composition is provided. Specifically, the detergent composition comprises: a perfume composition comprising at least about 70% of enduring perfume ingredients characterized by having boiling points, measured at the normal, standard pressure, of about 250° C. or higher, and an octanol/water partitioning coefficent P of about 1,000 or higher, i.e., having a logP, or calculated logP, of about 3 or higher. The perfume is substantially free of halogenated fragrance materials and nitromusks. The composition also contains from about 0.01% to about 95% of a detergent surfactant system, preferably containing anionic and/or nonionic detergent surfactants. The compositions can be in the form of granules, liquids, pastes, bars, etc.

Abstract: A water soluble tablet comprising a cleaning composition which contains a bleach.

Abstract: The invention is a solid chemical concentrate system of at least two cooperative shapes. The first shape is an inwardly curved bar having an inner opening. The second shape is an insert which is capable of interlocking with the bar by insertion into the bar inner opening. The solid chemical concentrate provides chemical systems having active constituents which may be the same, different but compatible or functionally and chemically incompatible combined within one matrix to provide at least one substantially continuous surface. The system may also comprise an aqueous soluble or dispersible polymeric film cover.

Abstract: A soap bar with suspended articles dispersed in a random manner throughout the bar. The articles may contain various skin conditioning, fragrance, or other aesthetic elements that are appealing to the consumer. The process for making the disclosed soap bar is also disclosed. The process comprises forming a gel matrix into which the articles are suspended before being added to the primary soap mixture. The gel matrix of the present invention is formed with a suspending agent which is particularly advantageous when used in the present invention.

Abstract: A composition for a soap bar comprises: (i) from about 0.01 to about 7% by weight of silicone; (ii) from about 0.5% to about 5%,by weight of a first emollient selected from the group consisting of from polyols, selected from the group consisting of glycerin, sorbitol, and mixtures thereof; (iii) about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, of a second emollient selected from the group consisting of vegetable, animal or mineral oils, free fatty acids and mixtures thereof; (iv) about 60% to 90% by weight fatty acid soap; wherein bar has L% light transmittance under 40%.

Abstract: A tablet of compacted particulate cleaning composition which contains surfactant and detergency builder, and is suitable for fabric washing, also includes water-insoluble, water-swellable polymeric material, and disintegration-promoting particles containing at least 40% (by weight of the particles) of one or more materials selected from: compounds with a water-solubility exceeding 50 grams per 100 grams water phase 1 sodium tripolyphosphate sodium tripolyphosphate which is partially hydrated so as to contain water of hydration in an amount which is at least 0.5% by weight of the sodium tripolyphosphate in the disintegration-promoting particles.

Abstract: A melt cast solid shaped detergent bar composition comprising 2-60% of water insoluble structurant and 2-50 detergent active, characterized in that it comprises 0.5-30% of a salting in electrolyte and 30-80% water.

Abstract: A tablet of compacted particulate detergent composition including surfactant and detergency builder, suitable for fabric washing, is sub-divided into a plurality of discrete regions with differing compositions. At least one region of the tablet contains a water-swellable polymer serving to promote disintegration of this region. The polymer is present in this region in a concentration greater than in at least one other region of the tablet so as to cause disintegration of the region at a greater speed than disintegration of another region of the tablet.

Abstract: A detergent tablet having at least two discrete regions each compacted from particulate composition, wherein a first said region consists of a compacted particulate composition containing swelling disintegrant such that the region increases in volume on contact with water, and in at least one direction through said region is flanked on both sides by one or more other regions which swell to a lesser extent on contact with water than said first region.

Abstract: In an apparatus and process for manufacturing a detergent bar, the bar comprises a first distinct zone comprising a first component and at least a second distinct zone comprising a second component. In an injection step, the first and second components are injected into the mould cavity via nozzle means having a first orifice through which the first component is injected. The second component is injected through a second orifice of the nozzle means. The first and second components solidify in the cavity to form the bar. The interface between the zones may be non-planar and/or such that the zones cannot be separated by a unidirectional cut. The first and second zones may respectively comprise detergent and a benefit agent. The first and second zones may differ in texture.

Abstract: The invention includes compositions containing one or more &agr;-sulfofatty acid esters, and methods for making and using the same. At least one &agr;-sulfofatty acid ester is included in an inner portion. The invented composition can further include an outer portion which protects the &agr;-sulfofatty acid ester from di-salt formation. The resulting composition improves the stability of the &agr;-sulfofatty acid ester after manufacture, during shipping and storage, and in detergents. The invention further included detergents containing the invented composition, and methods of making such detergents.

Abstract: A cleaning composition in solid state comprises a gas-releasing component as a cleaning agent, a solubility control component to limit the solubility of the cleaning composition, an alkalinity agent as a pH regulator, and optionally a water softener.

Abstract: A transparent cleansing bar having a logo or other design or message printed on a non-supporting sheet positioned at approximately the mid-point of the bar. The message is printed on one or both sides of a thin, clear, colorless sheet of synthetic polymer material. The bar is formed from transparent modified soap material. The message is viewable through the transparent bar. An improved method for forming the transparent cleansing bar with a printable film also is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bar compositions in which an emollient composition comprising thickened entrapped emollient is added to a base bar composition at or during time of extrusion to form macroscopic, concentrated domains of emollient droplets. Addition of entrapped droplets allows far greater deposition than if the non-trapped emollients had been mixed in directly to form chips which are then extruded to form final bar.

Abstract: A soap assembly comprising a transparent soap, an embedded toy, figurine or the like, and an embedded image layer. The soap assembly could also comprise a transparent soap with an embedded dissolvable image layer.

Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery of the fabric softening ability of fatty amines and dimethyl fatty amine oxides for washer based applications. These amine softeners are combined with other ingredients to form the softening compositions. The softeners will contain a second compound selected from the group consisting of acidic compositions, nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants, and other ingredients can be added to enhance the character of the fabric softener. Solid cast fabric softeners within the invention include compositions having between 5 and 95 percent by weight citric acid. Citric acid has adventageous properties. These solid citric acid containing fabric softeners will include a cationic surfactant such as a quarternary ammonium salt. Other solid cast fabric softener compositions in the invention have a reducing agent for reducing any remaining hypochlorite bleach. This reducing agent is combined with a fabric softening compound in the composition.