Abstract: This present application relates to microcapsules or compositions containing microcapsules wherein the microcapsules comprise a polymerizable lactamic copolymer. More particularly, certain aspects are directed to the use of polymerizable lactamic copolymers in the formation of coatings on microencapsulated particles. These polymerizable lactamic copolymers can result in surface modified microencapsulated particles that may be anionic, non-ionic, or cationic.

Abstract: A plasticized elastomer includes a polymeric carrier and a volatile compound, such as a fragrance, medicament, or antimicrobial, disposed in the polymeric carrier. The polymeric carrier absorbs microwave energy and slowly dissipates it as heat until the polymeric carrier reaches thermal equilibrium with the ambient temperature. The heat of the polymeric carrier increases a vapor pressure of the volatile compound, which boosting its evaporation into the ambient environment.

Abstract: The present invention provides personal care compositions comprising a carrier and a mixture of essential oil components having specific levels of eucalyptol, terpene materials and auxiliary fragrance materials. The compositions herein gentle to skin and have a fragrance and activity similar if the composition were made using the pure extracted essential oil.

Abstract: A laundry scent additive having polyethylene glycol and perfume. The laundry scent additive enables consumers to control the amount of scent imparted to their laundry.

Abstract: Particles containing a polymer and a volatile material, such as a perfume, and particle gas saturated solution (PGSS) processes for making such particles are provided.

Abstract: A gel comprising water, pectin having a DE from about 62 to 75, soluble saccharide or sugar alcohol solids present in an amount from about 44 to 60% by weight of the gel, and a pH reducing agent for reducing the pH of the gel from a level from about 2 to 3. A method for making the gel without heating or cooling is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for preparing a perfume composition, the process having the steps of; (a) contacting a perfume ingredient with a molten material to form a pre-mix; (b) contacting the pre-mix with a first solid material to form a soft-solid intermediate high active perfume material; (c) solidifying the molten material to form a hardened-solid intermediate high active perfume material; (d) contacting the hardened-solid intermediate high active perfume intermediate material with a second solid material to form a perfume composition, wherein the ratio of the wt % amount of perfume ingredient present in the hardened-solid intermediate high active perfume material to the wt % amount of perfume ingredient present in the perfume composition is greater than 1.5:1.

Abstract: The present invention features microcapsule particles with an oil or aqueous liquid core, and shell composed of a blend of metal or semi-metal oxide polymers. Methods for preparing and using the microcapsule particles in personal care, therapeutic, cosmetic and cosmeceutic products are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. It relates more particularly to a gel device which allows for an effective and prolonged evaporation of an active volatile ingredient. The gel device of the present invention includes an active volatile ingredient and a gelling agent of dibutyl lauroyl glutamide and dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide.

Abstract: An improved fragrance warmer, water-based fragrance gel, and related methods of use are disclosed. In one aspect, the Fragrance warmer has at least high and low heat settings selected for use with a water-based fragrance gel. In other aspects, a water based fragrance gel is provided that can, in certain embodiments, be made with de-ionized water to achieve a viscosity approximately residing a range of about 19,000 centipoises to about 30,000 centipoises. In further aspects, a method of using the water-based gel includes observing that the gel on a warmer tray has reduced to a residue, and cleaning the warmer tray by hand washing it with soap and water, or by running it through a dishwasher.

Abstract: A method of delivering a material to a person comprising applying an anhydrous composition to a person, wherein the anhydrous composition comprises a base and metal organic framework formed from a recyclable porous material with the material adsorbed into the metal organic framework, and the recyclable porous material has a structure that breaks down when contacted with water to release the material. An anhydrous composition comprising a base and a metal organic framework formed from a recyclable porous material with the material adsorbed into the metal organic framework, wherein the recyclable porous material has a structure that breaks down when contacted with water to release the material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. It relates more particularly to a gel device which allows for an effective and prolonged evaporation of an active volatile ingredient. The gel device of the present invention includes an active volatile ingredient and a gelling agent of dibutyl lauroyl glutamide and dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide.

Abstract: Photoactivatable prepolymers and methods of use thereof are disclosed for microencapsulation of a substantially water-insoluble material within a nonporous shell. As provided herein, the microencapsulated material is released with no more than a slow release rate. Upon exposure of the nonporous shell to light, the nonporous shell is converted into a porous shell having an increased release rate for the microencapsulated material.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions-of-matter composed of a continuous elastomeric matrix and a liquid; the matrix entrapping the liquid therein in the form of closed-cell droplets dispersed throughout the matrix. The disclosed compositions-of-matter are characterized by a low tensile/compressive modulus and are capable of retaining the liquid for exceedingly long periods of time. Further disclosed are processes for forming the compositions-of-matter and uses thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are substrates suited for dispensing air treatment chemicals upon being heated. Granular particles, preferably sand with a phenolic binder, are adhered together to form a substrate body having a network of pores. A volatile air treatment chemical is disposed in the pores. The particle size and pores are such that the smaller particles of the substrate are grouped at one end, preferably an end adjacent to a projecting nose. This structure tends to wick the volatile air treatment chemical towards the nose, and heating that area can lead to efficient, and rechargeable, dispensing. Methods for using such substrates, and methods for forming such substrates, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of esters of polyisobutenesuccinic acid for producing hydrogels, and to the use of such hydrogels for cleaners and care compositions for the home (so-called homecare products), for cosmetics, and also for medical products.

Abstract: Certain surfactants suitable for use alone to dissolve a water-insoluble component in compositions is described for providing VOC-free compressed gas aerosol compositions. The compositions include water-insoluble component(s), a surfactant and water. The water-insoluble component(s) can be active agent(s), such as fragrance(s) and/or an insecticide(s). The surfactant is present as a single surfactant which, in the absence of a solvent, dissolves or disperses the water-insoluble component(s) and provides a homogenous blend in water which provides a stable compressed gas emulsion.

Abstract: Herein a solid, scent-imparting composition is disclosed that comprises a water-soluble support, a water-soluble polymer, a malodor-absorbing compound, and a perfume. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the water-soluble support is provided as a particulate that is coated with an envelope consisting of the water-soluble polymer, the malodor-absorbing compound, and the perfume. A detergent compound may be included that is at least partly in and/or on the envelope. Washing or cleaning agents comprising the scent-imparting compositions are also described.

Abstract: Encapsulates, compositions, packaged products and displays comprising such encapsulates, and processes for making and using such encapsulates, compositions, packaged products and displays. Such compositions have improved deposition and retention properties that may impart improved benefit characteristics to a composition and/or situs.

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: A process for producing micronized dispersed micro-particles and to micro-particles produced by this process.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a fragrance distribution device comprising an electrical resistor, a plug or other power source, and a fragrance in a polymer or thermoplastic carrier. The polymer or thermoplastic carrier may include, for example, metal inclusions, which may be powdered metal. These metal inclusions are believed to enhance heat distribution throughout the carrier, thus allowing a more uniform and reliable release of fragrance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a material in the form of solid particles consisting of a continuous shell including at least one silicon oxide, said shell confining at least one oil phase, said material being characterized in that said oil phase is solid at the storage temperature of said material and predominately contains a crystallizable oil that has a melting temperature (TM) of less than 100° C. and at least one substance of interest, and in that the diameter of the particles varies from 1 ?m to 1 cm. The invention also relates to a method for preparing said material, to the use thereof for the thermostimulated generation of active substances, as well as to compositions containing same.

Abstract: The invention refers to microcapsules whose capsule wall comprise resin, and which results through reaction of at least one aromatic alcohol or its ether or derivative and at least one aldehyde component, which includes at least two C-atoms per molecule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of non-woven textile products, and is applied to the manufacture of non-woven fabric products or generally nonwovens for various applications such as household use and personal care. In particular, the present invention relates to a wet nonwoven fabric product impregnated with a substance for personal care, household application or topic medical use, characterised in that the said nonwoven fabric is a bonded web structure with hydrophilic properties or that is made hydrophilic by treatment with wetting additives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solid fragrance-transmitting composition, comprising a particulate, water-soluble carrier, a perfume, and at least partial shell made of a saccharide. The solid fragrance-transmitting composition is very soluble in cold water and is thus suitable for use in the rinse cycle of a washing machine.

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 invention relates to a method for producing free powder particles of polyamide impregnated with at least one cosmetic or pharmaceutical agent. The present also relates to free powder particles of polyamide having a content of at least 25% by weight of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical agent other than water, to the use of said particles in cosmetic, pharmaceutical or perfumery products, and to compositions containing such particles.

Abstract: A method for producing low-VOC fragranced hydrogel spheres of improved optical clarity and fragrance delivery is described and comprises the steps of combining a stable oil-in-water fragrance microemulsion absent co-solvents with a coarse dry granular, super-absorbent, hydrogel-forming copolymer. The resulting discrete hydrogel spheres have transparent optical beauty and liberate fragrance into an environment leaving behind only a small amount of emulsifier once evaporated. The air freshener produced by the disclosed method provides decoration in a home when the spheres are placed in a decorative jar.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing a capsule product through the increase in the polymerization cure temperature and cure time during the capsule-making process. The microcapsule products prepared according the process of the present invention exhibit enhanced retention of active materials in consumer products which promote instability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benefit agent containing delivery particles, compositions comprising said particles, and processes for making and using the aforementioned particles and compositions. When employed in compositions, for example, cleaning or fabric care compositions, such particles increase the efficiency of benefit agent delivery, there by allowing reduced amounts of benefit agents to be employed. In addition to allowing the amount of benefit agent to be reduced, such particles allow a broad range of benefit agents to be employed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benefit agent containing delivery particles, compositions comprising said particles, and processes for making and using the aforementioned particles and compositions. When employed in compositions, for example, cleaning or fabric care compositions, such particles increase the efficiency of benefit agent delivery, there by allowing reduced amounts of benefit agents to be employed. In addition to allowing the amount of benefit agent to be reduced, such particles allow a broad range of benefit agents to be employed.

Abstract: A controlled delivery system for active ingredients, like a fragrance, for use in fabric softener products, such as tumble dryer sheets, rinse added liquids, and similar products, is disclosed. The delivery system enhances performance of an active ingredient, such as a fragrance. The controlled delivery system contains polymeric micro-particles highly loaded with the active ingredient. Other active ingredients that can be incorporated into a fabric softener composition using the delivery system include ironing aides, silicone fluids, antiwrinkle agents, antistatic agents, optical brighteners, fabric crisping agents, bleaching agents, germicides, fungicides, flow agents, and surfactants.

Abstract: Disclosed are water-dispersible fibers derived from sulfopolyesters having a Tg of at least 25° C. The fibers may contain a single sulfopolyester or a blend of a sulfopolyester with a water-dispersible or water-nondispersible polymer. Also disclosed are multicomponent fibers comprising a water dispersible sulfopolyester having a Tg of at least 57° C. and a water non-dispersible polymer. The multicomponent fibers may be used to produce microdenier fibers. Fibrous articles may be produced from the water-dispersible fibers, multicomponent fibers, and microdenier fibers. The fibrous articles include water-dispersible and microdenier nonwoven webs, fabrics, and multilayered articles such as wipes, gauze, tissue, diapers, panty liners, sanitary napkins, bandages, and surgical dressings. Also disclosed is a process for water-dispersible fibers, nonwoven fabrics, and microdenier webs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benefit agent containing delivery particles, compositions comprising said particles, and processes for making and using the aforementioned particles and compositions. When employed in compositions, for example, cleaning or fabric care compositions, such particles increase the efficiency of benefit agent delivery, there by allowing reduced amounts of benefit agents to be employed. In addition to allowing the amount of benefit agent to be reduced, such particles allow a broad range of benefit agents to be employed.

Abstract: A method for preparing a powder that includes perfuming or flavoring microcapsules of a perfuming or flavoring ingredient, a carrier material, and an explosion suppressant. The powder, when suspended in hot air during its preparation, has a reduced tendency for explosion. The explosion suppressant is selected from C1 to C12 carboxylic acids, their salts and mixtures of these.

Abstract: A granular washing, cleaning or treatment agent additive, comprising 5 to 90 wt % of a particulate carrier material having an oil absorption capacity of at least 100 ml/100 g and 10 to 80 wt % of capsules in which one or more beneficial agents are enclosed, can be produced in that the particulate carrier material is fluidized, a pourable capsule preparation is applied to the carrier material, and the mixture thus obtained is granulated.

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: The fragrant gel polymer system is a process where a complete fragrance formulation remains whole and is then blended with either a polymer or a cross-linking agent. The non-fragrance carrying polymer is then liquefied and made homogenous with a solvent, including esters. The solvents modify viscosity and ease the mixing of the non-fragrance carrying polymer with the fragrance carrying polymer. The method also provides surfactants and wetting agents for further integration and mixing of the fragrance oils with either the polymer or the cross-linking agent during the steps of the process. Mixing of the fragrance carrying polymer and the non-fragrance polymer results in a gel that sets in less time and with less syneresis than existing processes.

Abstract: An aroma delivery system comprising aroma compound entrapped in a polymeric matrix.

Abstract: The present application relates to perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products comprising such perfume raw materials and/or such perfume delivery systems, as well as processes for making and using such perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products. Such perfume raw materials and compositions, including the delivery systems, disclosed herein expand the perfume communities' options as such perfume raw materials can provide variations on character and such compositions can provide desired odor profiles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microcapsules with a core/shell structure which comprise at least one low molecular weight, anionic surfactant and have a metal oxide-containing shell, to a process for producing such microcapsules with a core/shell structure, to the use of the microcapsules with the core/shell structure and to preparations comprising the microcapsules with the core/shell structure.

Abstract: The invention provides polymer particles that are obtainable by a method selected from emulsion methods, diffusion methods and evaporation methods carried out in the presence of surface-engineering surfactant which is one or more polymer that displays a lower critical solution temperature, in aqueous media, that is between 10 to 90° C., this polymer being the polymerisation product of one or more monomer selected from polymerisable alkyleneglycol acrylate monomers and polymerisable alkyleneglycol methacrylate monomers. The polymer particles can be used in controlled release applications, such as flavour release applications, fragrance release applications and biomedical applications. The invention also provides a cell support matrix comprising the polymer particles.

Abstract: The present invention provides an emulsion comprising an organic discontinuous phase which is distributed throughout a continuous aqueous phase, wherein the organic phase comprises, a) an organic solvent which is a liquid at 25° C. and/or, b) an organic phase stabilising material that comprises hydrophobic moieties and is a material which is more soluble in the organic phase than the aqueous phase, and the emulsion further comprises an encapsulated fragrance, said fragrance is encapsulated in microparticles. The present invention also relates to personal care compositions comprising emulsions containing encapsulated fragrances for improved fragrance delivery. The present invention also relates a method of use that comprises application of an effective amount of a liquid or solid personal care composition comprising an emulsion that contains a fragrance encapsulated in microparticles to at least one part of the body.

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 present invention relates to benefit agent containing delivery particles, compositions comprising said particles, and processes for making and using the aforementioned particles and compositions. When employed in compositions, for example, compositions for cleaning, fabric care, or coating onto various substrates, textiles or surfaces, such particles increase the efficiency of benefit agent delivery, thereby allowing reduced amounts of benefit agents to be employed. In addition to allowing the amount of benefit agent to be reduced, such particles allow a broad range of benefit agents to be employed.

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: It is provided smooth polyurethane particles for oil absorption under producing, treating, keeping and transporting. A polyurethane particle consists of a body of the polyurethane particle and hydrophilic fine silica powders existing on the body. The body is obtained by three-dimensionally polymerizing an isocyanate-terminated urethane prepolymer with trifunctional or more functional amines. The isocyanate-terminated urethane prepolymer is obtained by reacting polyisocyanates and polyols including a poly(tetramethylene ether)glycol. The polyurethane particles are obtained by spray-drying a mixed aqueous dispersion in which the hydrophilic fine silica powders and the polyurethane spheres are dispersed in water.

Abstract: A scratch-and-sniff coating is provided comprised of a first coating on a substrate having a water- and heat-resistant second coating thereon, the first coating being comprised of a non-encapsulated flavor/fragrance component and a polysaccharide component, and the second coating comprised of a shellac component. The scratch-and-sniff coating is made by forming a first coating comprised of a non-encapsulated flavor/fragrance component and a polysaccharide component and drying the first coating, and forming a water- and heat-resistant shellac-containing second coating on the first coating, and drying the second coating. An encapsulated flavor/fragrance component may optionally be present in the first coating. The scratch-and-sniff coating can be applied to a package for a consumer article.

Abstract: Emulsified organosiloxane polymers are useful in consumer product compositions. In one aspect, a method of making a consumer product having an organosiloxane polymer emulsion comprising the steps: providing a surfactant/solvent mixture; providing an organosiloxane polymer; mixing the surfactant/solvent mixture and the organosiloxane polymer to obtain a homogenous silicone premix; and adding to the homogenous silicone premix to a consumer product precursor composition to obtain the consumer product is disclosed.