Abstract: The present invention provides detergent compositions, essentially free of peroxygen or chlorine bleach compounds, containing one or more surfactants, one or more builders, one or more enzymes and one or more low MW (e.g., 0.8-25 kDa) polyethyleneimine (PEI) polymers or salts thereof, and methods of producing such compositions. The compositions of the invention provide certain benefits in cleaning of textiles (particularly fabrics including clothing), hard surfaces and dishware and utensils, including enhanced removal of certain difficult-to-remove stains such as chocolate pudding and grass, as well as of polyphenolic stains such as cherry juice, blueberry juice, red wine, tea and coffee. The invention also provides methods of using these compositions in laundry, hard surface cleaning and dishwashing applications.

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: Aqueous laundry detergent compositions containing surfactants and fatty acid, having a pH of from about 6 to about 11 and containing a polymer having a number average molecular weight of from about 700,000 to about 4,000,000 and comprising monomeric units including: nonionic monomers selected from acrylamide, N,N-dialkyl acrylamide, methacrylamide, N,N-dialkylmethacrylamide, hydroxyalkyl acrylate and vinyl pyrrolidone, vinyl acetate, vinyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof; cationic monomers selected from N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl methacrylate, N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl acrylate, N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl acrylamide, N,N-dialkylaminoalkylmethacrylamide, methacylamidoalkyl trialkylammonium chloride, acrylamidoalkylltrialkylammonium chloride, vinylamine, quaternized vinyl imidazole and diallyl dialkyl ammonium chloride, and mixtures thereof; and anionic monomers selected from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, maleic acid, vinyl sulfonic acid, styrene sulfonic acid, acrylamidopropylmethane sulfonic acid (AMPS), salts thereof, and

Abstract: An alcoholic perfume solution with an improved tenacity when applied onto a surface is described. The solution contains an effective amount of a single polymer capable of extending the diffusion of perfuming ingredients in the air.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of cationic polymers obtainable by free-radical copolymerization of a) 60 to 99 mol % of at least one 1-vinylimidazole monomer, b) 1 to 40 mol % of at least one free-radically polymerizable quaternizable monomer b1) or methacrylic acid b2) and c) 0 to 30 mol % of at least one further free-radically copolymerizable monomer different from a) and b) in hair cosmetic preparations.

Abstract: A stable liquid detergent composition having a pH comprised between 7.5 and 8.4 and comprising an alkyl ethoxy sulfate surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant and a polyethyleneimine polymer to provide improved grease cleaning and sudsing and to reduce solution slipperiness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid composition, having a pH between 3 and 7, comprising a non ionic surfactant or a mixture thereof, an amine oxide or a mixture thereof, a glycol ether solvent, a chelant and a cationic polymer. The composition of the present invention does not contain any anionic surfactant. The present invention also encompasses a process of treating hard-surfaces, including delicate hard-surfaces located in bathrooms, wherein a liquid composition according to the present invention is applied onto said surfaces.

Abstract: Synthetic microgel polymer compositions are useful for treating and/or modifying hard surfaces, in particular by promoting the hydrophilization thereof, notably in cleaning or rinsing operations.

Abstract: The invention described herein relates to a method of preparing microcapsules comprising a capsule core, a polymeric capsule wall and also, disposed on the outer surface of the capsule wall, a polyelectrolyte having an average molecular weight in the range from 500 g/mol to 10 million g/mol, the polymeric capsule wall being formed from specified monomers, where the microcapsules have an average particle size of 1.5-2.5 ?m and 90% of the particles have a particle size ?4 ?m, by microencapsulating a capsule core with a polymeric capsule wall and then contacting the polymeric capsule wall with one or more polyelectrolytes in water or an aqueous medium.

Abstract: Antimicrobial or preservative compositions with high user comfort and/or low ocular irritation. The compositions comprise a polyquaternary ammonium compound and an amidoamine having an alcohol group and exhibit synergistic antimicrobial activity. The compositions may be used as stand-alone antimicrobials/preservatives or may be incorporated into other ocular compositions such as those for ocular lens care or the treatment of ocular conditions.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for forming ester based compositions. The ester based compositions may be used in consumer products. In one aspect, a method is provided for producing acyl alkylisethionate esters by the esterification of a sulfonate composition having two or more sulfonate isomers with fatty acid(s). In another aspect, a method is provided for forming an ester based composition including a blend of acyl alkylisethionate and acylisethionate esters.

Abstract: Household care compositions having a linear polydimethylsiloxane-polyether copolymers with amino and/or quaternary ammonium groups, obtainable by the reaction of organopolysiloxanes functionalized with secondary aminoalkyl groups with the reaction products formed from compounds containing epoxy groups and amines, the use thereof and process for preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiphase personal care composition. The multiphase personal care composition comprises an aqueous structured surfactant phase, a structuring system, and a benefit phase. The aqueous structured surfactant phase comprises from about 5% to about 16%, by weight of the multiphase personal care composition, of a lathering surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, cationic surfactants or mixtures thereof and a structuring system. The structuring system comprises a non-ionic emulsifier having an HLB of from about 1.4 to about 13; about 0.05% to about 5%, by weight of the multiphase personal care composition, of an associative polymer; and an electrolyte. The benefit phase comprises from about 5% to about 30%, by weight of the multiphase personal care composition, of hydrophobic benefit material.

Abstract: A detergent composition, which imparts smoothness in finger-combing in rinsing after washing and smoothness, silky texture and non-stiffness to hair after application and drying is provided. The detergent composition comprises a copolymer having no cross-linking units and comprising constituting units corresponding to a cationic vinyl monomer (A) and constituting units corresponding to a specific vinyl monomer (B) having a hydroxyl group or an amide group, wherein the proportion of the constituting units corresponding to the cationic vinyl monomer (A) is from 25 to 45 mol % based on the entire constituting units constituting the copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a phosphate-containing machine dishwasher detergent comprising 0.01-20% by weight of at least one alcohol alkoxylate, 0.01-10% by weight of at least one alcohol ethoxylate, 0-15% by weight of at least one sulfonate-containing polymer, 0-15% by weight of at least one hydrophilically modified polycarboxylate, 0-8% by weight of at least one polycarboxylate, 1-70% by weight of at least one phosphate and 0.1-60% by weight of at least one further additive, where the sum of components (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) and (G) is 100% by weight, to a process for rinsing surfaces of articles by treating these surfaces with the composition, and to the use of the composition for increasing the rinsing performance in the machine washing of articles.

Abstract: Described are associative thickeners based on compounds which comprise at least one hydrophobically modified polyether dendron end group.

Abstract: Laundry detergent and cleaning compositions comprising amphiphilic graft polymers based on water-soluble polyalkylene oxides (A) as a graft base and side chains formed by polymerization of a vinyl ester component (B), said polymers having an average of ?1 graft site per 50 alkylene oxide units and mean molar masses Mw of from 3000 to 100,000.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved powder cleaning compositions and methods for cleaning textile substrates, especially carpet and upholstery fabrics. More particularly, this invention relates to powder cleaning compositions that contain absorbent particulate materials in a flowable form, which dries to a soil ladened powder, that can be removed by vacuum, brushing, and/or laundering methods. The improvement lies in the ability of the composition to remain a flowable powder, while containing a higher water content than previous powder cleaning compositions. The composition comprises an absorbent particulate material, a super absorbent polymer, and other ingredients.

Abstract: A lotion for opacifying a wet wipe. A wet wipe may comprise a lotion, the lotion comprising an opacifying agent. The lotion or the substrate may further comprise a retention aid. The substrate may comprise an opacifying agent the same as or different than the opacifying agent of the lotion. A method for opacifying a wet wipe by loading onto a wipe substrate a lotion comprising an opacifying agent. A method for aesthetically modifying a wet wipe by selectively loading onto a wipe substrate a lotion comprising an opacifying agent.

Abstract: Cationic and cationogenic comb copolymers are disclosed along with personal care products that employ them as a modifier that results in increased sensory attributes and increased effectiveness in the deposition of actives and can also act as a thickening agent. The copolymer includes one or more repeating units derived from olefinically unsaturated cationic or cationogenic comonomers and one or more repeating units having the formula in which Y is a moiety forming part of a copolymer backbone, Z is a moiety that exhibits association with other Z moieties or with other moieties within the ultimate formulation in which the copolymer will be employed, and b is a bond or moiety that links the Z moiety to the Y moiety. In certain embodiments, the copolymer also includes repeating units derived from acrylamide monomers, olefinically unsaturated hydrophilic monomers or other olefinically unsaturated monomers.

Abstract: Provided are a liquid composition for cleaning a nozzle surface of an inkjet printer, a method of cleaning a nozzle surface using the liquid composition and an inkjet recording apparatus including the liquid composition. The liquid composition includes a polyoxyethyleneglycol-based compound and may include a stabilizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a phosphate-free machine dishwasher detergent comprising 0.01-20% by weight of at least one alcohol alkoxylate, 0.01-10% by weight of at least one alcohol ethoxylate, 0-15% by weight of at least one sulfonate-containing polymer, 0-15% by weight of at least one hydrophilically modified polycarboxylate, 0-8% by weight of at least one polycarboxylate, 1-50% by weight of at least one complexing agent and 0.1-60% by weight of at least one further additive, where the sum of components (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) and (G) is 100% by weight, to a process for rinsing surfaces of articles by treating these surfaces with the composition, and to the use of the composition for increasing the rinsing performance in the machine washing of articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrous, paste-like cleaning or detergent composition comprising an emulsion having an aqueous phase and an oil phase, the composition comprises based on the whole concentrate 1 to 50 wt-% of one or more alkalinity source, 1 to 60 wt-% of a guerbet alcohol ethoxylate of the formula R1—(OC2H4)n—OH, wherein R1 is a branched C9 to C20 alkyl group and n is from 2 to 10, 1 to 30 wt-% of a linear alkoxylated fatty alcohol of the formula R2—(OC2H4)x—(OC3H6)y—OH, wherein R2 is a linear C10 to C16 group and n is from 3 to 7 and m is from 3 to 7, 0.01-10 wt-% of one or more crosslinked or partly crosslinked polyacrylic acid or polymethacrylic acid or mixtures thereof, 1-10 wt-% of a thickener system comprising the following components: 1-5 wt-% of a polyacrylate, 0-5 wt-% of a swellable phyllosilicate, 0-2 wt-% of a polyethylene glycol with the provision that the thickener system comprises at least two of these components, and the rest up to 100 wt-% is water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal care composition. The personal care composition comprises a surfactant phase. The surfactant phase comprises a surfactant of about 3% to about 12%, by weight of the personal care composition and a co-surfactant of about 4% or less by weight of the personal care composition. The surfactant includes sodium trideceth sulfate. The surfactant phase further comprises a structuring system. The structuring system comprises about 0.05% to about 5%, by weight of the personal care composition, of a crosslinked associative polymer and an electrolyte. The crosslinked associative polymer comprises a hydrophobic modification of less than 10% and can be hydrophobically modified with greater than a C6 alkyl. The personal care composition further comprises a benefit phase comprising a hydrophobic benefit material of about 1% to about 50%, by weight of the personal care composition.

Abstract: Laundry detergent and cleaning compositions comprising amphiphilic water-soluble alkoxylated polyalkylenimine polymer having an inner polyethylene oxide block comprising 20 to 50 polyethylene oxide units and an outer polypropylene oxide block comprising 10 to 50 polyethylene oxide units and especially to such alkoxylated polyalkylenimines wherein the ratio of polyethylene oxide units and polypropylene oxide units is proportionally related to the square root of the number of polyalkylenimine units present in the backbone.

Abstract: The present application relates to agglomerates/particles comprising encapsulated, benefit agents, compositions comprising such agglomerates/particles, and processes for making and using such agglomerates/particles and compositions comprising such agglomerates/particles. Such agglomerates/particles are processed to a form that minimizes or eliminate certain drawbacks associated with incorporating encapsulated benefit agents in consumer products.

Abstract: Laundry detergents and cleaning compositions which provide improved cleaning benefits that comprise a novel polymer system. The polymer system comprises one or more amphiphilic alkoxylated grease cleaning polymers, and either a clay soil cleaning polymer; or a soil suspending polymer.

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 present invention refers to an aqueous composition comprising one or more amphoteric, organic polynitrogen-compounds having at least 3 nitrogen atoms contained in the molecule in the form of an amine and/or amide and one or more types of inorganic nanoparticles, a concentrate comprising said composition and to a method for treating and/or cleaning a surface which uses said composition.

Abstract: Fabric softening compositions comprising polymeric materials capable of retaining volatile perfume ingredients are disclosed, as well as methods of softening fabrics.

Abstract: The present invention is based in part on the discovery that impregnating a cleaning substrate with a nonionic, linear polymer unexpectedly improves the cleaning efficacy of the article and prevents redeposition of soil and dirt onto the cleaned hard or soft surface. The nonionic, linear polymer is, for example, polyacrylamide. In addition, a method of incorporation of a cleaning composition into said substrate is disclosed.

Abstract: A mild, multi-phase cleansing composition is described that includes a cleansing phase including a structured surfactant component has a first density; a benefit phase includes an emulsion, the benefit phase has a second density and a density modifier; wherein the first density differs from the second density by less than 0.15 g/cm3; the structured surfactant component includes at least one surfactant and provides a Total Lather Volume of at least about 600 ml. The emulsion is either an oil in water or an oil in water emulsion.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for a hard surface is disclosed which provides for initial cleaning of the hard surface and provision of a hydrophilic coating or barrier layer on the surface which provides residual cleaning to the hard surface for an extended number of rinsings. The composition includes a hydrophilic polymer, at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one solvent, an acid and water, wherein the acid provides the composition with a pH of about 2 to 3.5 and the composition is provided in the absence of any anionic, cationic or amphoteric surfactant.

Abstract: A mild, multiphase cleansing composition is described that includes a structured surfactant component has a first density; a benefit component that has a second density; and a density modifier; wherein the first density differs from the second density by less than 0.15 g/cm3; the structured surfactant component includes at least one surfactant and provides a Total Lather Volume of at least about 600 ml.

Abstract: Laundry detergents and cleaning compositions which provide improved cleaning benefits that comprise a novel polymer system. The polymer system comprises one or more amphiphilic alkoxylated grease cleaning polymers, and either a clay soil cleaning polymer; or a soil suspending polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations comprising water-soluble granulates of phthalocyanine compounds, to a process for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof in washing agent and washing agent additive formulations.

Abstract: A method is provided for formulating a personal cleansing composition. At least one primary surfactant, at least one secondary amphoteric and/or nonionic surfactant, at least one humectant, and at least one polymeric and/or quaternary conditioner are selected, each of these components having a natural and renewable resource origin. The primary and secondary surfactants are combined with the at least one humectant and the at least one conditioner in a final composition that includes the combined primary and secondary surfactants at less than about 14 wt. %, and includes the combined at least one humectant and at least one conditioner at less than 5.5 wt. %. After forming the final composition, an optimum performance index (OPI) is determined for the composition to ensure that the composition has an OPI of at least about 5.450. The OPI is calculated as: OPI=3÷((solids wt. %+Zein score)÷performance grade).

Abstract: The present application relates to encapsulated, solid, water soluble benefit agents and products comprising such encapsulates, as well as processes for making and using such encapsulates and products comprising such encapsulates. In one aspect, the present application relates to a melamine formaldehyde and/or urea formaldehyde encapsulation process that offers a solution to the current encapsulation technologies issues.

Abstract: An oral care, personal care or cleansing composition with a carrier comprising a functional material and at least two polymers. One polymer has a greater solubility in water than the other polymer; one of the polymers may be water-soluble and the other polymer water-insoluble. The polymers are selected and apportioned to provide at least one of the following: (1) a desired stability of the film in the composition, (2) a desired rate of disintegration of the film during use of the composition, and (3) a desired rate of delivery of the functional material during use of the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid detergent concentrate composition comprising an emulsion having an aqueous phase and an oil phase, the composition comprises based on the whole concentrate 1 to 50 wt-% of one or more alkalinity source, 1 to 60 wt-% of a guerbet alcohol ethoxylate of the formula R1—(OC2H4)n—OH, wherein R1 is a branched C8 to C10 alkyl group and n is from 2 to 10, 1 to 30 wt-% of a linear alkoxylated fatty alcohol of the formula R2—(OC2H4)x—(OC3H6)y—OH, wherein R2 is a linear C10 to C16 group and x is from 3 to 7 and y is from 3 to 7. 0.01-10 wt-% of one or more crosslinked or partly crosslinked polyacrylic acid Q or polymethacrylic acid or mixtures thereof and the rest up to 100 wt-% is water.

Abstract: The present application relates to encapsulated benefit agents, compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents and processes for making and using compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents. Such encapsulated benefit agents eliminate or minimize one or more of the drawbacks of current encapsulated benefit agents and thus provide formulators with additional perfume delivery opportunities.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thickening/foam-promoting agent having thickening/foam-promoting properties and a low odor, and a detergent composition containing the agent. The thickening/foam-promoting agent is composed of the following component (A): (A) a compound represented by the following formula (1): R1O—(PO)n/(EO)m—R2??(1), wherein R1 is a linear alkyl or an alkenyl group having 8 to 10 carbon atoms, PO is a propyleneoxy group, EO is an ethyleneoxy group, an average added molar number n is a number of 1.5 to 3.0, an average added molar number m is a number of 0 to 1.0, and R2 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, wherein the content of an alcohol of the formula (1), when n=0, m=0 and R2 is a hydrogen atom, is not more than 3000 ppm, and the detergent composition contains the component (A) and a surfactant (B).

Abstract: Polyurethaneurea compositions in the form of powders and dispersions are provided for enhancing properties of washed fabric including easy care, better iron gliding, improved shape retention, perfume substantiation and stain management properties.

Abstract: A mixed powder or mixed granule containing at east 80% by weight of a mixture of (a) from 5 to 95% by weight of at least one glycine-N,N-diacetic acid derivative of the general formula (I) MOOC—CHR—N(CH2COOM)2??(I) where R is C1-12-alkyl M is alkali metal, (b) from 5 to 95% by weight of at least one polyethylene glycol or of at least one nonionic surfactant or of a mixture thereof or of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohols, polyvinylpyrrolidones (PVP), polyalkylene glycols and derivatives thereof, processes for producing these mixed powders or mixed granules, the use of these mixed powders or mixed granules, and a solid laundry detergent and a solid dishwasher detergent comprising the inventive mixed powder or mixed granule are described.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a hair styling composition for keratin fibers especially for hair comprising at least one film forming polymer and at least one arylated silicone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a detergent composition for automatic dishwashing machines, containing (A) particles containing 0.05 to 10% by mass of (a) a polymer compound having a monomer unit with a cationic group and another monomer unit with an anionic group at a molar ratio [the total number of moles of cationic groups]/[the total number of moles of anionic groups] of 30/70 to 90/10, wherein the content of the polymer compound (a) in the detergent composition is 0.05 to 1.5% by mass.

Abstract: The present invention provides a detergent composition for clothing containing components (a) and (b): (a) glyceryl or polyglyceryl monoether represented by formula (I); and (b) a sulfate selected from those represented by formulae (II), (III), and (IV). Component (a) contains compounds having different condensation degrees of glycerol n's, with the proviso that when component (b) is a sulfate represented by formula (II) or (III), component (a) has a condensation degree of glycerol n of 3 to 5. Formula (I) is R—O—(C3H6O2)n—H (I), wherein R represents a hydrocarbon group having 6 to 22 carbon atoms; and n represents a condensation degree of glycerol and is an integer. Formulas (II)-(IV) are: R1—O—SO3M (II); R1—O-(EO)m-(AO)1—SO3M (III); and R1—O-(A1O)p-(AO)q—SO3M (IV).

Abstract: The present application relates to encapsulated, solid, water soluble benefit agents and products comprising such encapsulates, as well as processes for making and using such encapsulates and products comprising such encapsulates. In one aspect, the present application relates to a melamine formaldehyde and/or urea formaldehyde encapsulation process that offers as solution to the dissolution of solid, water soluble benefit agents during the process's emulsification step.

Abstract: [Objective] The objective is to provide a polymer composition having an improved lime soap dispersibility from the prior art in the case of detergent applications and process for the production of it. [Solution] A laundry detergent or cleaning composition, which comprises a polymer composition obtainable by carrying out polymerization reaction of a polyoxyalkylene compound and an acid group-containing unsaturated monomer in the presence of a polymerization initiator, the polyoxyalkylene compound having at least one of aryl group with 8 or more carbon atoms, alkyl group having 8 or more carbon atoms and alkenyl group of 8 or more carbon atoms and oxyalkylene group, a content of an oxyalkylene-origin structure per mol of the polyoxyalkylene compound being in the range of 10-100 mol; a ratio by weight of a polyoxyalkylene compound-origin structure to the acid group-containing unsaturated monomer-origin structure being in the range of 80:20 to 50:50 (provided 80:20 not included), and the composition containing 0.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide detergent compositions with superior surfactant deposition-inhibiting ability and anti-gelling properties that exhibit good cleaning effectiveness even when laundering under harsh conditions such as laundering in residual bath water. [Solution] A laundry detergent or cleaning composition which comprises a copolymer containing sulfonate groups containing from 1 to 50 mass percent of structural units (a) derived from 1 or more kinds of monomers (A) selected from ether bond-containing monomers represented by Formulas (1) and (2), 50 mass % or more and less than 98 mass % of structural units (b) derived from a carboxyl group-containing monomer (B), and 1 mass % or more and less than 50 mass % of structural units (c) de-rived from a sulfonate group-containing monomer (C).