Abstract: A method is disclosed for controlling the hardness of a polyurethane foam by introducing an aroma chemical into the reaction mixture to form a polyurethane foam according to a desired hardness to be attained. The aroma chemical can be selected based on the empirical formula:log.sub.e (hardness of foam)=1.87(polarity/molecular weight).sup.0.

Abstract: The invention relates to products for flavouring purposes. The products according to the invention can be obtained from vegetable material. By applying an extraction step a fractionation product enriched in diterpenols is obtained. Due to their specific flavour and the fact that some heating is preferred for the most beneficial effect makes that the compounds according to the invention are especially useful for flavouring tobacco, tobacco products and tobacco substitutes of any kind.

Abstract: Described is a stable transparent oil-in-water microemulsion concentrate consisting essentially of:(i) water;(ii) one or more hydrophobic flavor or fragrance oils; and(iii) one or more surfactantswherein the mixing ratio of the water, oil and surfactant is, referring to FIG. 1A, within the range surrounded by the lines connecting points A, B and C of FIG. 1A. Also described is a process for preparing such transparent microemulsion compositions. Also described is a mouthwash containing said transparent microemulsion compositions and a process for preparing same. Also described is a perfume composition containing said transparent microemulsion compositions and the process for preparing same.

Abstract: This invention relates to a storage and shipping system comprising corrugated containers which house plastic vessels or bottles used to hold fragranced liquid bleaches in which the shipping and storage containers are stacked on top of one another. In the stacks, in all of the shipping and storage containers except for the topmost one, the plastic vessels will share some of the vertical component of the compression load caused by the shipping and storage container directly located above a given shipping and storage container. In a further embodiment of the invention, the problem of surface wetting of blown polyethylene bottles by certain additives in liquid bleach is recognized and addressed. In another embodiment of the invention is provided a stable fragranced bleaching composition. In a still further embodiment of this invention is provided a homogeneous fragrance preblend and a method of making thereof.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of reducing the organoleptic effect of undesirable aldehydic components in a triglyceride or derivative thereof by addition of a reaction product of an amine and an organoleptically acceptable aldehyde. The triglyceride may be a food or food component such as an edible fat or a surface active agent such as a detergent. The reaction product may be incorporated in the perfume or flavor to be added to the triglyceride or derivative thereof without distorting their organoleptic effect.

Abstract: Described is the reaction product of linalool with citric acid wherein the reaction is carried out at 100.degree. C. for a period of about two hours in aqueous media. The resulting reaction product contains alpha terpineol having the structure: ##STR1## The reaction product of our invention may be used to augment, enhance or impart aromas and tastes to consumable materials including perfume compositions, colognes, perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, hair preparations and the like as well as foodstuffs and chewing gums.

Abstract: A process for producing alginate capsules comprises slowly introducing an aqueous alginate solution into crosslinking solution of a polyvalent metal salt. The aqueous alginate solution has mannuronic units (M) and guluronic units (G) in a molar ratio between 0.4 and 1.9 and preferably an amount of (G) blocks greater than 50%. Preferably, the alginate is a sodium alginate having a viscosity, in a 0.5% solution in water at 25.degree. C. lower than 20 mPa.s measured with a TV Contraves viscosimeter having a No. 1 measurement body in the presence of a calcium chelate. The alginate concentration is between 0.2 and 2 weight percent. The polyvalent metal salt concentration in solution is from 3.4.times.10.sup.-3 to 6.8.times.10.sup.-2 M.The alginate capsules are employed in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: Described is the use in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of a foodstuff of a reaction product of linalool with citric acid wherein the reaction is carried out at 100.degree. C. in aqueous media for a period of from about two up to four hours. The resulting reaction product contains a novel mixture of terpenes.

Abstract: A clear gel composition is provided which includes a polyhydric alcohol, a soap, an alkoxylate copolymer and a fragrance. For purposes of maintaining clarity, the fragrance will contain at most 25% of total ester compounds by weight of the fragrance.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing flavouring and perfume complexes by converting one or more carotenoids like carotenes, xanthophylls etc. into a reaction product with organoleptic properties in the presence of a liquid solvent or liquid suspension medium containing an oxygen-containing gas at a temperature in the 20.degree.-250.degree. C. range under a pressure of not more than 400 bar. The obtained products--optionally after a complete or partial removal of the solvent or suspension medium--may be used for the direct or indirect perfuming and flavouring respectively of materials.

Abstract: A controlled release preparation of an active material comprising a reaction product obtained by reacting (a) a copolymer consisting essentially of maleic anhydride and at least one polyalkylene glycol ether represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein B represents a residue of a compound having from 2 to 8 hydroxyl groups; R.sup.1 represents an alkenyl group having from 2 to 5 carbon atoms; AO represents an oxyalkylene group having from 2 to 18 carbon atoms or a combination thereof which may be linked together in blocks or at random; R.sup.2 represents a hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 24 carbon atoms; a represents a positive integer, b and c each represents 0 or a positive integer, and a+b+c=2 to 8; l.gtoreq.0, m.gtoreq.0, n.gtoreq.0, and e+m+n=1 to 1000; and (b) an active material. The preparation is soluble both in water and in an organic solvent and exhibits activity for a prolonged period of time.

Abstract: A transparent, durable container for housing and delivering a free-flowing granular dry oxidant bleach composition, the container being constructed of a heteropolymeric plastic which maximizes transmission of water vapor for minimum decomposition of the oxidant bleach stored within the container. The selected plastic has a water vapor transmission rate of at least about 2 g/day/100 in..sup.2 /mil. thickness. The container may include a fragrancing means located remote from the container. The fragrancing means is isolated from the bleach composition by an apertured barrier which allows the fragrance to contact the bleach composition but does not allow the bleach composition to contact the fragrancing means.

Abstract: Disclosed are end point indicator compositions and devices containing them, particularly useful as air freshener devices, comprise compositions containing a polar indicator dye which assumes a first color or is colorless in the presence of a room temperature volatilizable solvent which is initially present in excess and a small amount of a proton donating compound. The indicator dye assumes a second color visually distinct from the first color in the presence of the proton donating compound after the majority of the solvent escapes from the remainder of the composition. Optionally, the compositions further include color change developers and/or secondary dyes to render the change to the second color, indicating attainment of the end point, more apparent to a user.

Abstract: Personal care composition having deodorant or antiperspirant activity and containing, in addition to an active deodorant or antiperspirant base, a perfuming base, either in the form of an aqueous emulsion, or in microencapsulated form. The perfume base is combined with a film-forming substrate and an emulsifying agent.The said composition has the advantage of releasing the volatile constituents of the perfume at the appropriate moment by the action of a source of moisture, in particular sweat. It also has the advantage that it gives rise to a re-encapsulation in situ, for example on the skin itself, of active constituents in the drying phase. It is suitable in particular for the manufacture of articles for personal care, such as deodorants and antiperspirants in the form of sticks, roll-on devices, smooth-ons or aerosols and pressure vaporizers.

Abstract: A two-phase liquid cosmetic composition is provided comprising an oil phase, an organic liquid/water phase, and insoluble solid particles absorbed on the interface between the two phases wherein the solid particles comprise the in situ precipitation product of at least first and second salt solutions added to the oil phase and organic liquid/water phase during blending thereof. The insoluble salt precipitates facilitate dispersion of the oil phase in the form of "spheres" or "droplets" within the organic liquid/water phase thereby producing a liquid cosmetic having an aesthetically desirable appearance.

Abstract: Composition consisting of from less than 100% to more than about 80% of trans-1-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexyl)-hexan-3-ol and a definite amount, but not more than about 20%, of cis-1-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexyl)-hexan-3-ol.Process for preparing same from .beta.-cyclocitral via a three-, optionally, four-step pathway.Utilization of the said composition as effective perfume ingredient.