Abstract: A composition for use in scent booster beads comprises a dispersant, a first solubility agent, a fragrance, and a second solubility agent, all of these ingredients being present in varied amounts by weight of the composition.

Abstract: A method of countering malodour in a washing machine at the end of a wash cycle, comprising the addition thereto of a fragrance precursor. The fragrance precursor may be added alone in solution, or as part of a fabric softener/conditioner. The precursor is particularly ethyl (Z)-2-acetyl-4-methyltridec-2-enoate; ethyl N,S-bis(4-oxo-4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)butan-2-yl)cysteinate; 4-(dodecylthio)-4-methylpentan-2-one; 1-butoxy-3-((1E,4Z)-hepta-1,4-dien-1-yl)benzene; 2-ethoxy-4-((1E,4Z)-hepta-1,4-dien-1-yl)phenol; and mixtures thereof. The use of precursor in this manner provides a washing machine that is free from malodour for a prolonged period.

Abstract: A method of extending the olfactory effect of a fragrance added to a washed item, comprising the addition to the wash of the fragrance, the fragrance comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ethyl (Z)-2-acetyl-4-methyltridec-2-enoate; ethyl N,S-bis(4-oxo-4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)butan-2-yl)cysteinate; 4-(dodecylthio)-4-methylpentan-2-one; 1-butoxy-3-((1E,4Z)-hepta-1,4-dien-1-yl)benzene; and 2-ethoxy-4-((1E,4Z)-hepta-1,4-dien-1-yl)phenol. A washed item in which the washing utilized at least one of the compounds and which was then stored, for example, in a cupboard, closet or drawer, is found to have retained a substantial proportion of the fragrance, and for a longer time.

Abstract: A composition for use in scent booster beads comprises a dispersant, a first solubility agent, a fragrance, and a second solubility agent, all of these ingredients being present in varied amounts by weight of the composition.

Abstract: Described herein, are fabric care compositions comprising: an aminofunctional polysiloxance; optionally a thickening agent; and optionally a non-ionic surfactant. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.

Abstract: Described herein is a liquid enzyme preparation containing component (a): at least one salt according to general formula (I) (R2)3N+—(CH2)nC(R3)(R4)—(O—X)m—O—C(O)—R1A???(I) wherein n is selected from 1 to 12, m is selected from zero to 50, R1 is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, —CH(OH)—CH(OH)—COOH, CH(OH)—CH3, (E)-CH?CHCOOH, (Z)—CH?CHCOOH, —C6H5, para-HO—C6H4—, o,p-dihydroxyphenyl, and 3,4,5-triydroxyphenyl, R2 are same or different and selected from C1-C10-alkyl, phenyl, R3 and R4 are same or different and selected from hydrogen and C1-C4-alkyl, X is C2-C4-alkylen, and A? is an inorganic or organic counteranion, component (b): at least one enzyme selected from hydrolases (EC 3), and optionally component (c): at least one compound selected from enzyme stabilizers different from component (a), preservatives, and surfactants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care compositions comprising malodor reduction compositions and methods of making and using such personal care compositions. Such personal care compositions comprising the malodor control technologies disclosed herein provide malodor control without leaving an undesireable scent and when perfume is used to scent such compositions, such scent is not unduely altered by the malodor control technology.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care compositions comprising malodor reduction compositions and methods of making and using such personal care compositions. Such personal care compositions comprising the malodor control technologies disclosed herein provide malodor control without leaving an undesirable scent and when perfume is used to scent such compositions, such scent is not unduly altered by the malodor control technology.

Abstract: A siloxane polymer. A composition including the polymer. A method of treating and/or cleaning a situs using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to method for preparing composition containing at least a quaternary ammonium compound, a cationic polysaccharide, a fragrance material or perfume, a nonionic surfactant, and optionally a nonionic polysaccharide. The method notably comprises a step of preparing a premix of the fragrance material or perfume and the nonionic surfactant. Said composition may notably be used for fabric conditioning.

Abstract: A composition including a siloxane polymer. A method of treating and/or cleaning a situs using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for conditioning a fabric comprising the step of contacting the fabric with an aqueous medium comprising a composition, wherein the composition comprises: (a) a quaternary ammonium compound; (b) a cationic polysaccharide; and (c) a nonionic polysaccharide. In particular, the quaternary ammonium compound is a biodegradable quaternary ammonium compound. The composition has excellent softening performance and improved perfume longevity. The present invention also relates to use of said composition for conditioning a fabric.

Abstract: Methods for screening skin cleansers for mildness can include utilization of a volume ratio of vesicles to micelles.

Abstract: Liquid fabric enhancer compositions that include branched polyester compounds. Methods of making and using same.

Abstract: A composition including a plurality of particles, the particles including: about 25% to about 94% by weight a water soluble carrier; about 5% to about 45% by weight a quaternary ammonium compound formed from a parent fatty acid compound having an Iodine Value from about 18 to about 60; and about 0.5% to about 10% by weight a cationic polymer; wherein each of the particles has a mass from about 1 mg to about 1 g.

Abstract: A composition including a plurality of particles, the particles including: about 25% to about 94% by weight a water soluble carrier; about 5% to about 45% by weight a quaternary ammonium compound; and about 0.5% to about 10% by weight a cationic polymer; wherein each of the particles has a mass from about 1 mg to about 1 g; and wherein the composition has a viscosity from about 1 Pa-s to about 10 Pa-s at 65° C.

Abstract: A composition including a plurality of particles, the particles including about 25% to about 94% by weight a water soluble carrier; about 5% to about 45% by weight a quaternary ammonium compound; about 1% to about 40% by weight a fatty acid; and about 0.5% to about 10% by weight a cationic polymer; wherein each of the particles has a mass from about 1 mg to about 1 g.

Abstract: A fabric conditioner composition comprising an amino-functional, epoxide group containing silicone polymer having a weight average molecular weight of 400,000 to 900,000 a branched amine functional silicone. The branched amine functional silicone can be of structure R3SiO(RSi((CH2)aR?)O)m(RSi(OR?))n(R2SiO)pSiR3. The combination of the amino-functional, epoxide group containing silicone polymer and amine functional silicone can to reduce time needed for drying fabric, reducing color fading of fabric during laundering, reducing pilling of fabric, and reducing force needed to iron fabric.

Abstract: A fabric softener composition comprising a fabric softener active, a perfume oil, and from 0.4% to 0.9%, by weight of the composition, of an amphiphile compound. The fabric softener composition delivers improved physical stability across a broad temperature range without compromising its fabric softening properties.

Abstract: The application describes a process for producing microcapsules which contain a shell made of polyurea and which surround in their interior a fragrance oil core, where the shell is obtained by the reaction of two structurally different diisocyanates in emulsion form.

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 relates to perfume-containing microcapsules having both an aqueous inner phase and an oily inner phase, which can be used in home or personal care products, as well as to the process for producing these microcapsules and the consumer products comprising them.

Abstract: Dryer products for imparting desired properties onto fabric during multiple drying cycles in laundry dryers and methods for fabricating dryer products are provided herein. In one embodiment, a dryer product is provided for use during multiple drying cycles in a laundry dryer and includes a solid body comprising a polymeric material. The dryer product further includes an active compound in and/or on the solid body. The dryer product is configured to release the active compound during a selected number of drying cycles at a temperature of from about 40° C. to about 100° C. The solid body is configured to fray after the selected number of drying cycles to indicate end-of-life.

Abstract: Water-dispersible core-shell microcapsules that are essentially free of formaldehyde. Also, oligomeric compositions of, and microcapsules obtained from, particular reaction products between a polyamine component and a particular mixture of glyoxal and a C4-6 2,2-dialkoxy-ethanal. These compositions and microcapsules can be used as part of a perfuming composition or of a perfumed consumer product.

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 present application relates to high efficiency particles and compositions, such as consumer products, comprising such high efficiency particles as well as processes for making and using such high efficiency particles and compositions comprising such high efficiency particles. Such high efficiency particles and compositions provide enhanced benefit agent delivery to a situs that is treated with such high efficiency particles and compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a controlled release carrier system that can be incorporated into rinse-off application products containing at least one surfactant such as heavy duty liquids (HDL), Rinse Cycle Fabric Softeners (RCFS), Shampoos, Hair Conditioners, Shower Gels, cleansing products, and that enhance deposition of lipophilic active materials like fragrance, fine perfumes, flavors and other volatile compounds onto a surface. The fragrance composition is encapsulated within a shell comprising a silicon-containing material and the shell has a mean diameter size which is lower than 30 micrometer. The surfactant composition containing the fragrance composition is washed off and the fragrance is progressively released.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thiazolium dyes, laundry care compositions comprising one or more thiazolium dyes, processes of making such dyes and laundry care compositions and methods of using same. The dyes, compositions and methods of the present invention are advantageous in providing improved hueing of fabric, including whitening of white fabric, while avoiding significant build up of bluing dyes on the fabric.

Abstract: An aqueous fabric conditioner composition comprising (a) from 2 to 9 wt % of a fabric softening active, by weight of the total composition, wherein the fabric softening active is an ester-linked quaternary ammonium compound having fatty acid chains comprising from 20 to 35 wt % of saturated C18 chains and from 20 to 35 wt % of monounsaturated C18 chains, by weight of total fatty acid chains; and (b) from 0.01 to 0.5 wt %, by weight of the total composition, of a floc prevention agent, which is a non-ionic alkoxylated material having an HLB value of from 8 to 18, wherein the aqueous fabric conditioner composition has a viscosity of greater than 50 cps, preferably from 55 to 200 cps as measured on a cup and bob viscometer; the viscosity being continuously measured under shear at 106 s?1 for 60 seconds, at 25° C. and wherein the composition leads to little or no floc formation upon addition to water.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a capsule having a core and a shell surrounding the core. The shell comprises a polymeric material produced by reacting a component (A) with a component (B). Component (A) comprises a polysiloxane bearing one or more amino groups and component (B) comprises one or more polyisocyanates. The disclosure also relates to processes for producing the capsules, methods of using the capsules, and to products containing the capsules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric treatment compositions containing multi-phase systems, polymers for use in multi-phase systems as well as products comprising such systems and methods of making and using same. Such treatment compositions may be used for example as laundry additives, and/or through the rinse to provide benefits including enhanced softening, color benefits, and wrinkle reduction.

Abstract: The present application provides hydrogel microcapsules, particularly, canonized hydrogel microcapsules having improved substantivity. This application further relates to the use of hydrogel microcapsules for delivering encapsulated actives in a wide range of industries and applications including: agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics industry, personal care products, laundering detergents, homecare & cleaning products, dish washing detergents, oral care, dental care, textiles, paper, mining, oil industry, water treatment, adhesives, coatings, plastics, sealants, construction, paints, inks and dyes onto different substrate surfaces such as skin, hair, textiles.

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: The present invention relates to a process for producing perfume-containing microcapsules with a polyurea wall that can be used in home or personal care products, as well as to the microcapsules themselves and consumer products that contain these microcapsules. The process of the invention uses a combination of aromatic and aliphatic polyisocyanates in specific relative concentrations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solid, textile or skin care composition which comprises a water-soluble carrier, a textile-softening clay and a textile or skin care compound. The invention especially relates to a solid, textile or skin care composition wherein the water-soluble carrier is particulate and is coated with a powder comprising the softening clay and the textile or skin care compound. The invention also relates to textile-softening detergents or cleaning agents which comprise the textile or skin care composition.

Abstract: A solid textile care composition having a water-soluble carrier, a water-soluble polymer, a textile care compound and a perfume. A solid textile care composition in which the water-soluble carrier is present in particulate form and has an envelope composed of the water-soluble polymer, the textile care compound and the perfume. Also textile care washing or cleaning compositions comprising the textile care composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to core shell microcapsules for use in liquid consumer products, wherein: the microcapsule shell is made of starting materials such that 50%-100% by weight of said materials have a density equal to or less than 1.05 g/cm3; the microcapsule core contains a fragrance composition comprising 20-100% by weight of at least one cyclic fragrance material with a density greater than 0.950 g/cm3 and a ClogP in the range of from 1.00 to 6.00; the weight ratio of core materials to shell materials is in the range from about 50:1 to about 1:1.

Abstract: A fragrance tablet having a fragrance selected from the group consisting of synthetic fragrances, natural fragrances and essential oils; and a fragrance tablet delivery device, wherein said fragrance tablet delivery device is water soluble and related method is disclosed. The fragrance tablet dissolves in wash water and mixes with non-fragranced laundry detergent to create a desired scent.

Abstract: Concentrated perfume compositions having an amphiphile are useful for incorporating perfume into concentrated fabric softener compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thiazolium dyes, laundry care compositions comprising one or more thiazolium dyes, processes of making such dyes and laundry care compositions and methods of using same. The dyes, compositions and methods of the present invention are advantageous in providing improved hueing of fabric, including whitening of white fabric, while avoiding significant build up of bluing dyes on the fabric.

Abstract: Surface treatment compositions comprising certain cationic polymer(s), anionic surfactant, one or more shielding salts and hydrophobic association disruptor. The surface treatment compositions comprise at least about 6% by weight of cationic polymer, at least about 6% by weight anionic surfactant, and at least about 4% by weight of the shielding salt. The weight ratio of anionic surfactant to cationic polymer is between about 0.5:1 and about 4:1. The composition may also have a weight ratio of shielding salt to cationic polymer of between about 0.3:1 and about 3:1.

Abstract: The invention comprises a procedure for conditioning and perfuming textiles and a product suitable for carrying out this procedure, with a long-lasting persistence of the perfuming effect in the garments. The procedure comprises the phases for obtaining a solid product that comprises a hydrosoluble core and an enveloping layer composed by at least one water-soluble softening active ingredient. These ingredients have water-soluble surface activity, adjuvants and perfumes. The procedure also includes the phases of dosing the solid treatment product at a concentration between 0.2 and 15 g/1 of treatment liquid, the application of the solid and the washing water in rinsing phase at pH between 3 and 10.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to fluid fabric enhancing compositions and processes of making and using same. Such fluid fabric enhancing compositions have a desirable fabric enhancer active efficiency that is, at least in part, due to the particle index of such fluid fabric enhancing compositions. Certain chemical processing and physical processing methods are not required to produce such compositions.

Abstract: A continuous process of making a fabric softener composition comprising di(C6-C14)alkyl di(C1-C4 alkyl and/or hydroxyalkyl) quaternary and perfume, and a fabric softener composition obtained by the continuous process. The fabric softener composition obtained by the continuous process demonstrates a stable viscosity, especially while being stored for a prolonged period of time.

Abstract: Provided herein are solid textile treating compositions; compositions containing colorants stabilized with one or more colorant stabilizers; compositions containing colorants that do not need to be stabilized by one or more colorant stabilizers; solid wash cycle conditioning agents; liquid textile treating compositions; cleaning agent compositions containing these; methods of making these; methods of treating textiles with these; textiles treated by these; containers containing the compositions; and methods of visually designating when a composition has reached or passed its pull date.

Abstract: The application describes a process for producing microcapsules which contain a shell made of polyurea and which surround in their interior a fragrance oil core, where the shell is obtained by the reaction of two structurally different diisocyanates in emulsion form.

Abstract: Water-dispersible core-shell microcapsules that are essentially free of formaldehyde. Also, oligomeric compositions of, and microcapsules obtained from, particular reaction products between a polyamine component and a particular mixture of glyoxal and a C4-62,2-dialkoxy-ethanal. These compositions and microcapsules can be used as part of a perfuming composition or of a perfumed consumer product.

Abstract: Fluid fabric enhancer compositions comprising external structurants and processes for making and using same are provided. Such fluid fabric enhancer compositions can have a rich impression, stabilize/suspend performance ingredients such as perfume microcapsules, be easily poured/dosed and minimizes residue build up in laundry machine dispensers. In addition, such compositions have tunable rheologies.

Abstract: The present application relates to encapsulates, compositions, products comprising such encapsulates, and processes for making and using such encapsulates. Such encapsulates comprise a core comprising a perfume and a shell that encapsulates said core, such encapsulates may optionally comprise a parametric balancing agent, such shell comprising one or more azobenzene moieties.

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.