Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a cationic polymer to provide stability to microcapsules in a composition, wherein the microcapsule comprises a shell encapsulating materials having an average C log P of at least 2.5 and more than 60% by weight of the encapsulated materials have a C log P of at least 3.3. The cationic polymer is derived from the polymerization of 5 to 100 mole percent of a cationic vinyl addition monomer, 0 to 95 percent acrylamide, and 5 to 500 ppm of a tetrafunctional vinyl addition monomer cross-linking agent. The cationic polymer and encapsulated material may be used, for example, in a fabric softener composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing 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 containing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns co-polymers, derived from a maleic anhydride derivative and a ethylenic derivative, comprising at least one ?-oxy or ?-thio carbonyl moiety capable of liberating an active molecule such as, for example, an ?,?-unsaturated ketone, aldehyde or carboxylic ester. The present invention concerns also the use of polymers or co-polymers in perfumery as well as the perfuming compositions or perfumed articles comprising the invention's compounds.

Abstract: A process for preparing an encapsulate, the process having the steps of: (i) emulsifying a hydrophobic perfume-polymer complex in water to form an oil in water emulsion; (ii) at least partially dissolving an encapsulating material in water; (iii) removing at least some water from the oil in water emulsion comprising the hydrophobic perfume-polymer complex and the encapsulating material to form an encapsulate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns ?-substituted cyclopentanecarbonitriles or cyclohexanecarbonitriles. These compounds are valuable perfuming ingredients having fruity or jasminic odor notes. The present invention also concerns the compositions or articles containing the compound.

Abstract: A microcapsule having a reservoir that includes a core containing at least one active principle, the core being surrounded by a polymer envelope, characterized in that that polymer envelope is formed from 50 to 100% by weight of a silsesquioxane type compound, relative to the total weight of said envelope. A process for manufacturing the aforementioned capsule, and also the use thereof for manufacturing cosmetic products.

Abstract: Perfuming or flavoring microcapsules that include a fireproofing agent in addition to a perfuming or flavoring ingredient and a carrier material, so that the microcapsules can reduce the occurrence or an explosion of reduced violence when suspended in hot air during their preparation. Also, methods of making these microcapsules and their use in perfumed, food, beverage or pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: A cosmetic tablet or capsule for direct delivery of active ingredients onto a keratinous substrate is provided composed of a tablet or capsule having an outer shell and inner cavity containing at least one active ingredient optionally in a physiologically acceptable carrier. Active ingredients contained and delivered by the cosmetic tablet include fragrances, perfumes, serums, lotions, creams, sunscreens, moisturizers, body wash, shower gels, foundations and a plethora of products for making-up or applying to the skin. Other ingredients, such as scents, dyes, adjuvants, moisturizers, and/or colorings may be included in the composition and hosed in the tablet or capsule. In one embodiment the outer shell of the tablet/capsule is substantially water soluble and the active ingredients are appointed to be released by dissolving or puncturing the outer shell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation of hydrogels based on guanosine hydrazide derivatives in the presence of cations. The hydrogels can be used as a carrier/delivery system for biologically active substances such as flavors, fragrances, insect attractants or repellents, bactericides, fungicides, pharmaceuticals or agrochemicals.

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 perfume compositions, delivery systems comprising such perfumes products comprising such perfumes and/or delivery systems, and processes for making and using same. Such perfumes and delivery systems provide improved perfume performance under high soil conditions and in cold water washing and a shell that at least partially surrounds said core.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a perfume-containing body enclosing a single hollow space on all sides and comprising or consisting of an elastomeric, in particular cross-linked, polymer matrix and one or more perfumes stored in the polymer matrix in a total quantity of 10-75 wt. %, with reference to the total weight of the hollow body, optionally other substances stored in the polymer matrix, wherein the hollow body has a total volume of 5-8, 181 cm3 at 25° C. and 1,013 mbar, and the thickness of the wall surrounding the hollow space on all sides at any point is 0.25-20 mm, preferably 0.5-15 mm, particularly preferably 0.75-10 mm, most preferably 1-8 mm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a capsule, comprising or consisting of a core and a shell surrounding the core, wherein the shell comprises a polymeric material or consists thereof, which polymeric material can be produced by reacting a component (A) with a component (B), wherein component (A) consists of polysiloxanes bearing one or more amino groups and component (B) consists of one or more polyisocyanates.

Abstract: The present application relates to benefit agent delivery compositions comprising a material selected from the group consisting of agglomerates comprising chelant and an encapsulated benefit agent; agglomerates comprising an encapsulated benefit agent having a shell comprising chelant; agglomerates comprising an encapsulated benefit agent having a core comprising chelant and combinations thereof, and processes for making and using such benefit agent delivery compositions.

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, personal care, 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 concerns the use as perfuming ingredient (of the fruity type) of a compound of formula (I) in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or of a mixture thereof, and wherein R1 represents a C1-3 alkyl or alkenyl group, R2 represents a methyl or ethyl group, R3 represents a C1-4 alkyl or alkenyl group, and said compound (I) has from 8 to 12 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Disclosed are multicomponent fibers derived from a blend of a sulfopolyester with a water non-dispersible polymer wherein the as-spun denier is less than about 6 and wherein the water dispersible sulfopolyester exhibits a melt viscosity of less than 12,000 poise measured at 240° C. at a strain rate of 1 rad/sec, and wherein the sulfopolyester comprising less than about 25 mole % of residues of at least one sulfomonomer, based on the total moles of diacid or diol residues. The multicomponent fiber is capable of being drawn at a relatively high fiber speed, particularly at least about 2000 m/min, and may be used to produce microdenier fibers. Fibrous articles may be produced from the multicomponent fibers and microdenier fibers. Also disclosed is a process for multicomponent fibers, nonwoven fabrics, and microdenier webs.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods of delivering substances in a dry mode. In one embodiment, the substance can be bacteria, enzymes, other microorganisms, or combinations thereof. The compositions that are in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention have varied uses, which can include delivering microorganisms to remove contaminates, such as oil, chemical, waste, or sewage, from soil, water, or air. In other embodiments, the substances can include liquid food, liquid food additives, liquid biotech agricultural ingredients, conventional liquid agricultural ingredients, liquid human wellness and dietary supplements, and liquid fragrances and beauty products.

Abstract: An aqueous composition is provided having a pH of from about 2.0 to about 5.7 to about 12.8 and comprising boron or persulfate ion-crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol microcapsules. A method of delivering a fragrance to a substrate is further provided comprising applying to the substrate an aqueous composition comprised of fragrance-containing, boron or persulfate ion-crosslinked, polyvinyl alcohol microcapsules, as well as a method of cleaning a substrate comprising applying to the substrate an aqueous composition comprised of fragrance-containing, boron or persulfate ion-crosslinked, polyvinyl alcohol microcapsules together with at least one cleaning component.

Abstract: The invention relates to products for washing and cleaning and/or care and protection of animate or inanimate surfaces that comprise micro-encapsulated benefit agents. The invention also relates to polyurethane and polyurea microcapsules.

Abstract: The present invention provides personal care compositions, as well as methods for protecting low viscosity hydrophobic liquid actives.

Abstract: An encapsulated material containing an oxidation-sensitive core is covered by at least a dried synthetic organelle layer and optional additional ingredients in the organelle layer or additional layers. By using microencapsulation to mimic or otherwise adapt the storage concepts used by seeds to protect triacylglycerol cores, oxidatively unstable materials may be provided with a synthetic, seed-like oxygen-resistant protective barrier and rendered less susceptible to oxidative degradation.

Abstract: An encapsulated material containing an oxidation-sensitive core is covered by at least a dried phospholipid layer, and contains at least one phytosterol in the core, the phospholipid layer or in a further layer or layers. By using microencapsulation, oxidatively unstable materials may be provided with a synthetic protective barrier and rendered less susceptible to oxidative degradation.

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 gel, comprising: an ester and a polymer having at least one of the following rigid block groups; polystyrene, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, and phenolics as well as one elastic block that is a member of the group consisting of ethylene/butadiene copolymers, polyisoprene, polybutadiene, ethylene/propylene copolymers, or ethylene-propylene/diene copolymers, wherein the polymer is either triblock copolymers, star polymers, radial polymers, multi-block copolymers, or combinations thereof, wherein the composition is substantially free of mineral oils; wherein the ester's chemical formula is: Wherein n=1, 2, 3, and 4, and R1 represents a member of the group consisting of: hydrogen, hydrocarbyl, phenyl, methoxyphenyl, alkylphenyl, substituted alkyl, and substituted phenyl; R2 represents a member of the group consisting of: hydrogen, hydrocarbyl, phenyl, methoxyphenyl, alkylphenyl, substituted alkyl, substituted phenyl, alkylene, phenylene, substituted alkylene, and substituted phenylene, and R3 represents

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for the mechanically protective production of finely dispersed micro-/nanoemulsions with narrow droplet size distribution, whereby drops are produced on the surface of a membrane or of a filter fabric, and the drops are detached from the membrane or filter fabric surface by motion of the membrane or of the filter fabric in a first immiscible liquid phase in which pronounced stretching flow components in particular, besides shear flow components, bring about the detachment of the drops formed on the membrane surface especially efficiently and protectively. The invention also relates to a device for implementing the method according to the invention with a membrane or filter unit that is positioned to move, in particular to be able to rotate, in a housing with a gap that may be eccentric toward the inner wall of the housing and/or provided with flow baffles that produce stretching flow components.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel capsules containing active materials and methods for making capsules with enhanced performance and stability. The capsules are well suited for use in personal care applications, laundry products and perfume and fragrance products.

Abstract: A microcapsule which is able to stably retain a benefit agent such as a volatile substance for an extended period, and which is also suitable for encapsulating fragrances and the like. Such capsule encapsulates a mixture comprising a volatile substance, and an additive that has a higher melting point than the volatile substance and is able to undergo mutual dissolution with the volatile substance, wherein the mixture exhibits a melting point range, and a portion of, or all of, that melting point range falls within a range from ?20 to 60° C. The present invention also relates to consumer products including cleaning and/or treatment compositions comprising such microcapsules, and processes of making and using same.

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: 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: A microcapsule comprising A) a core containing a hydrophobic liquid or wax, B) a polymeric shell comprising a) a polymer formed from a monomer mixture containing: i) 1 to 95% by weight of a hydrophobic mono functional ethylenically unsaturated monomer, ii) 5 to 99% by weight of a polyfunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and iii) 0 to 60% by weight of other mono functional monomer, and b) a further hydrophobic polymer which is insoluble in the hydrophobic liquid or wax. The invention includes a process for the manufacture of particles and the use of particles in articles, such as fabrics, and coating compositions, especially for textiles.

Abstract: A substrate such as a fabric may be provided with a fragrance during washing or rinsing process by the addition to the wash water of a free-flowing solid fragrance-providing composition that comprises a fragrance deposited on a particulate carrier along with a water soluble salt of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal.

Abstract: Benefit agent delivery compositions, compositions, packaged products and displays comprising such benefit agent delivery compositions, and processes for making and using such benefit agent delivery compositions, 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 describes the unexpected solubility characteristics of a number of cosmetic esters when used as solvents during the crosslinking reaction of silicone polymers to make elastomers, their use as diluting media and the uses of these ester elastomer mixtures in cosmetic and personal care products.

Abstract: Aminoplast microcapsules comprising a core of fragrance and a shell of aminoplast polymer, the composition of the shell being from 75-100% of a thermoset resin comprising 50-90% of a terpolymer and from 10-50% of a polymeric stabilizer; the terpolymer comprising: (a) from 20-60% of moieties derived from at least one polyamine; (b) from 3-50% of moieties derived from at least one polyol; and (c) from 20-70% of substituted methylene moieties, the microcapsules additionally optionally comprising up to 25% of a cationic polymer. The capsules are competitive with known aminoplast capsules and have the major advantage that they are formaldehyde-free.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a transparent anhydrous gel comprising volatile substance(s), in particular perfume and non volatile substance(s), in particular cross-linked silicone network, and not comprising filler or reinforcing agent. The invention is also related to a product comprising the gel included in a container, a method of production of the gel, the use of the gel for a controlled release of perfume in the atmosphere, and a kit to form the gel.

Abstract: Perfuming or flavoring microcapsules that include, further to a perfuming or flavoring ingredient and a carrier material, an explosion suppressant, proved to undergo, when suspended in hot air during their preparation, an explosion of a reduced violence. The explosion suppressant is selected from C1 to C12 carboxylic acids, their salts and mixtures of these.

Abstract: The present invention relates to perfume delivery systems, products comprising such systems and the use of same. Unfortunately current perfume delivery systems do not always provide the most preferred or ideal sensory experience. Thus there is a need for one or more perfume delivery systems that obviate the short comings of the current perfume delivery technologies. The systems of the present invention meet the aforementioned need as they employ symbiotic combinations.

Abstract: An article comprising: a functionalized substrate comprising: a composition susceptible to aqueous attack, comprising a water-soluble material, a partially water soluble material, a water-dispersible materials, a water-disintegrating materials, and mixtures thereof; a plurality of microcapsules encapsulating a perfume, wherein said plurality of microcapsules is incorporated with said functionalized substrate; and a total perfume loading level of from about 1% to about 95% by weight of said functionalized substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to effect pigments comprising artificial platelet-shaped substrates which have at least one optically active coating, where the effect pigments have a volume-averaged cumulative undersize distribution curve with the characteristic numbers D10, D50 and D90, said cumulative undersize distribution curve having a span ?D of 0.7-1.4, and the span ?D being calculated in accordance with formula (I): ?D=(D90?D10)/D50??(I), and the average thickness of the artificial platelet-shaped substrates being 500 nm to 2000 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns specific derivatives of 1-alkenyl cyclopentanol, or 1-alkenyl cyclohexanol, wherein the alkenyle group is branched. These compounds are useful perfuming ingredients capable of imparting sap and/or earthy notes.

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

Abstract: This invention provides a composition for forming a fabric by spraying onto a supporting surface, the composition comprising fibers, a binder dissolved in a first carrier and a second carrier wherein the boiling point of the second carrier is at least 400 C and is higher than the boiling point of the first carrier. Further aspects of the invention include the fabric formed by spraying the composition and an article comprising the fabric, an apparatus and a method for spraying the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microcapsules, microcapsule preparations, and detergents and cleaners comprising these, where the microcapsules comprise, in their core, one or more scents or fragrance(s) whose release behavior from the core of the microcapsules is considerably slowed through the use of more than one crosslinker.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fragrancing aqueous transparent solid composition in a cosmetically acceptable support: a) at least one aqueous phase and b) at least one fatty acid salt (soap) and c) at least one oxyethylenated fatty alcohol of formula (I) below: CH3(CH2)x—CH2—(CH2CH2OH)y—OH??(I) in which x is an integer greater than 20 and preferably ranging from 21 to 30 and y varies from 1 to 20 and d) at least one fragrancing substance. The present invention also relates to a method of stabilizing a fragrancing aqueous transparent solid composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable support: a) at least one aqueous phase and b) at least one fatty acid salt and c) at least one fragrancing substance, characterized by the fact that it comprises adding, to said composition, at least one polyoxyethylenated fatty alcohol of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of producing crosslinked hyaluronic acid microbeads, as well as the produced microbeads, said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing an aqueous alkaline solution comprising hyaluronic acid, or a salt thereof; (b) forming microdroplets having a desired size from the mixed solution of step (a) in an organic or oil phase to form a water in organic or water in oil (VWO) emulsion, wherein the amount of oil phase used is of from 20 to less than 50% by weight based on the sum of oil phase and water; (c) adding a solution comprising a crosslinking agent to the emulsion, whereby the reaction of hyaluronic acid with the crosslinking agent takes place to provide crosslinked hyaluronic acid microbeads; and (d) optionally working up the dispersion of crosslinked hyaluronic acid microbeads obtained in step (c).

Abstract: The present application relates to particles, compositions comprising such particles, and processes for making and using such particles and compositions. Such particles minimize or eliminate certain drawbacks of benefit agents including encapsulated benefit agents. 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: An article comprising: a functionalized substrate comprising: a composition susceptible to aqueous attack, comprising a water-soluble material, a partially water soluble material, a water-dispersible materials, a water-disintegrating materials, and mixtures thereof; a plurality of microcapsules encapsulating a perfume, wherein said plurality of microcapsules is incorporated with said functionalized substrate; and a total perfume loading level of from about 1% to about 95% by weight of said functionalized substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns ?-substituted cyclopentanecarbonitriles or cyclohexanecarbonitriles. These compounds are valuable perfuming ingredients having fruity or jasminic odor notes. The present invention also concerns the compositions or articles containing the compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and systems comprising peptide-based reagents for delivery of cosmetic benefit agents to human hair, human skin, or human nail.