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. 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: A substrate that contains a deodorizing ink is provided. The composition contains carbonaceous particles (e.g., activated carbon) for adsorbing one or more malodorous compounds to reduce odor. Because carbonaceous particles typically have a dark black color that is sometimes aesthetically displeasing to the user, the deodorizing ink of the present invention also contains voided synthetic particles that mask, at least to some extent, the darker carbonaceous particles. More specifically, the voids of the particles contain air, which can scatter or diffract light to create an opaque effect that may hide the black color of the carbonaceous particles. In this manner, the color presented to the user may be more aesthetically pleasing.

Abstract: A composition for forming an antifogging coating is provided. The composition includes substantially 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of numerous ultrafine particles, substantially 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a polymeric electrolyte and substantially 80 to 100 parts by weight of water. When a layer of the composition on a material surface is dried, the antifogging coating of super-hydrophilic nanostructure constructed by these ultrafine particles is formed on the material surface.

Abstract: A bio-plastic composite comprises at least one biological material and one plastic material. The biological material in the bio-plastic composite is hydrolyzed, classified, or cryogenically ground for enhanced integration with the plastic material. A bio-odor generated during process of making bio-plastic composites is counter acted or masked by integrating odor controlling agents into bio-plastic composites.

Abstract: An odor-absorbing capsule particle composition and methods of eliminating malodor from hard and soft surfaces and the surrounding vapor phase is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in or relating to containers and in particular to an air freshening or purifying device comprising a primary container comprising an inner section and outer section each having a circumferential side wall. One of the sections has retaining means which defines at least one vapour release aperture and the other having a base. The inner section side wall is dimensioned so as to fit inside the outer section side wall, the two sections being interlockable to form the primary container. A refill container has a gel receiving surface having at least one recess for receiving a gel composition, and is located and firmly held within the primary container, the base being provided with means for attachment of the device to a surface.

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: A method for reducing odor arising from surfaces coated with latex paints. The method comprises combining in a latex paint: (i) at least one stabilizer; (ii) at least isothiazolone one biocide comprising 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one or 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one; and (iii) at least one thickener comprising a polyurethane, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, an alkali soluble emulsion polymer, a hydrophobically modified alkali soluble emulsion polymer or a hydrophobically modified hydroxyethyl cellulose.

Abstract: A formulation and method of use for reducing or eliminating the odor by-product in shell sand is disclosed. The composition of matter consist of a preferred 50:50 combination of an organic buffer solution and a masking agent added at a suitable stage in the encapsulation process for shell sand. The method use and the formulation are described.

Abstract: The polymeric nanoparticles including olfactive components have a glass temperature of >50° C. They are obtainable by continuously adding a monomer component and an olfactive component to an aqueous solution. The aqueous solution comprises a first initiator and an emulsifier. The added components are distributed in the aqueous solution to obtain reaction mixture while the polymerization of the monomer component is started at the first temperature. The liquid monomer component and the olfactive component are added continuously while a second initiator is added dropwise to the reaction mixture and the first temperature is maintained. After terminating the addition of liquid monomer component and the olfactive component the temperature of the reaction mixture is increased to a second temperature and a third initiator is added dropwise.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a gel element comprising a perfume and to a process for preparing an air freshening device comprising such a gel element.

Abstract: Additives and methods for reducing or eliminating odor in oil based media. The additives comprise an essential oil, an essential oil component, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention includes a composition having a co-continuous interconnecting channel morphology. These co-continuous interconnecting channels are predominately occupied with a polymer and particles that control the percolation through the composition. The particles are composed of a material such as an absorbing agent, releasing agent and/or activation agent. The polymer composition may be used to form a desired shaped article such as plug type inserts and liners for closed containers, or it may be formed into a film, sheet, bead or pellet.

Abstract: These objects and others may be accomplished with the present invention, the first embodiment of which provides an oil-in-water nanoemulsion, which includes: an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase; (i) at least one amphiphilic lipid selected from the group including nonionic amphiphilic lipids, anionic amphiphilic lipids, and combinations thereof; and (ii) at least one water-soluble nonionic polymer selected from the group including homopolymers and copolymers of ethylene oxide; polyvinyl alcohols; homopolymers and copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone; homopolymers and copolymers of vinylcaprolactam; homopolymers and copolymers of polyvinyl methyl ether; neutral acrylic homopolymers and copolymers; C1–C2 alkyl celluloses and their derivatives; C1–C3 alkyl guar; C1–C3 hydroxyalkyl guar; and combinations thereof; wherein a ratio of the weight of the oily phase to the weight of the amphiphilic lipid (i) ranges from 1.

Abstract: The incorporation of nanosized metal particles into cyclodextrin-containing material leads to a “reactive” barrier material having excellent barrier properties. Also, it has been found that the presence of nanosized metal or metal alloy particles in a barrier material such as thermoplastic material, wherein said material comprises cyclodextrin derivatives, may be advantageous in achieving excellent barrier properties. The barrier material of the present invention may provide improved barrier resistance to a variety of permeants and/or impurities. The diffusion of volatile substances through the barrier material may be prevented by adding compatible derivatized cyclodextrin and nanosized metal particles to the material used.

Abstract: A cured matter obtained by polymerizing and curing a polymerizable composition comprising a compound having at least one episulfide in a molecule is reduced in an odor by adding a perfume to the polymerizable composition comprising the compound having at least one episulfide in a molecule.

Abstract: Additives and methods for reducing or eliminating odor in oil based media. The additives comprise an essential oil, an essential oil component, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Two specific types of ingredients are added to cold or hot melt asphalt or coal tar for the dual purposes of holding, reducing or complexing the obnoxious and toxic odors from asphalt while at the same time allowing a pleasant masking fragrance to predominate. The holding agents consist of various organic compounds which can bond or complex with and effectively hold onto other molecules. Typical complexing agents include dialkylgylcol alkyl ethers and dialkylphthalates. Typical fragrances include natural and synthetic oils or extracts such as lemon oil, orange oil, peppermint, spearmint, cinnamon, bubble gum and most other common fragrances. The concentrated extracts of fragrances consist of natural and synthetic materials having glycols, glycol ethers, alcohols, esters, aldehydes, ketones, and other compounds which can simply mask the obnoxious odors.

Abstract: A process for reducing free aldehydes in dispersions, suspensions, emulsions and solutions which comprises including therein thioamine compound of the formula IV and optionally a thioamine of the formula III: where R1 is a C1-5 alkyl radical, an aryl radical or hydrogen, R2 is —(COO)a —E or —(CONH)a—E where a is 0 or 1 and E, R3, R4, and R5 are independently R4 and R5 together containing at least one carbon atom, and n being 0 or 1.

Abstract: To provide low odor polyoxyalkylene polyol, a process for producing the same, and a low odor urethane prepolymer and a low odor urethane composition using the same as a raw material. The low odor polyoxyalkylene polyol comprising polyoxyalkylene polyol with amine added thereto, the amine having at least one amino group represented by the following formula (1): is provided, wherein R1, R2 and R3 independently represent hydrogen atom or an organic group which may contain a hetero atom in which an atom bonded to nitrogen atom is carbon atom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a partial or complete active ingredient coating on and in implants and onplants. The aim of the invention is to allow local therapy at the site of action of an article (1) on or in the living body. To this end, the invention provides for a device with which an article (1) can be coated with an active ingredient. Said device comprises a first element that keeps ready at least one active ingredient, and another element for applying the active ingredient to the article (1). The device further comprises an irradiation device (3) whose energetic radiation is directed to the applied active ingredient so as to directly coat the article (1) with the active ingredient.

Abstract: Described is a composition of matter comprising a powdered, water-soluble, water-dispersible or water-swellable polymer, a compatible fragrance, either as a blend of fragrance with polymer or separately mixed, and one or more surfactants. The polymer may be extruded polyvinyl alcohol or partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate. Also described is a toilet element moulded from the composition of matter, which may be either a toilet rim block for use in a toilet bowl, or a free-standing block for use in a toilet cistern, and processes for comparing the composition of matter and toilet element.

Abstract: A humidity responsive control device consists of a package having at least one face that is a permeable to liquid and gases and water vapor and is formed by mixing together a) 5 to 50% by weight of a hygroscopic polyacrylate and/or PVA polymer, b) 10 to 60% of porous silica minerals such as vermiculite and perlite, c) 5 to 50% of an absorbent such as zeolite or activated carbon for small molecules such as ammonia and d) 5 to 60% by weight of an aqueous emulsion of a mixture of an active ingredient of one or more of a bacteriocidal, fungicidal or odor masking compounds. The device is effective at eliminating and masking odors under varying humidity conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed are paint scenting additive mixtures formulated to be introduced into paint compositions as a stable dispersion therein to produce a scented paint which provides a pleasant and long-lasting fragrance or aroma in an ambient surrounding where the scented paint is applied as well as processes for producing scented paints utilizing such additive mixtures and the scented products produced therewith.

Abstract: Compositions for providing controlled-release of an active material comprise a dispersant and microcapsules containing the active material. The compositions contain the dispersant and/or microcapsules at relatively low levels to avoid negatively impacting the surfaces treated with the compositions. The active material is preferably a perfume and the composition provides a controlled-release scent, along with controlling malodor when the compositions further comprise optional odor control agent. Methods of providing a controlled-release of an active material on a surface comprise the step of contacting the surface with a composition comprising a dispersant and microcapsules containing an active material.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesives comprising an effective amount of a non-encapsulated fragrance is useful in the manufacture of absorbent articles, such as diapers/training pants and feminine hygiene products. The scented material has a closed cup flash point of greater than 100° F., most preferably a closed cup flash point of greater than 200° F.

Abstract: The polymeric nanoparticles including olfactive components have a glass temperature of >50° C. They are obtainable by continuously adding a monomer component and an olfactive component to an aqueous solution. The aqueous solution comprises a first initiator and an emulsifier. The added components are distributed in the aqueous solution to obtain reaction mixture while the polymerization of the monomer component is started at the first temperature. The liquid monomer component and the olfactive component are added continuously while a second initiator is added dropwise to the reaction mixture and the first temperature is maintained. After terminating the addition of liquid monomer component and the olfactive component the temperature of the reaction mixture is increased to a second temperature and a third initiator is added dropwise.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of a coating and excipient agent for oral or dermal dosage forms, consisting of (a) 35-98% by weight of a copolymer consisting of radically polymerized C1-C4 esters of acrylic or methacrylic acid and additional (meth)acrylate monomers having functional tertiary ammonium groups and (b) 1-50% by weight of a softener and 1-15% by weight of an emulgator with an HLB value of less than 14, wherein constituents (a), (b) and (c) are mixed with or without adding water and optionally adding a pharmaceutical active substance and other conventional additives and the coating and excipient agent is produced by melting, casting, spreading or spraying. The invention is characterized in that the copolymer (a) is applied in powder form with a mean particle size of 1-40 &mgr;m.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesives comprising an effective amount of a scented material having a closed cup flash point of greater than 100° F. The scented adhesive may preferably be an essential oil, most preferably an essential lavender oil.

Abstract: A fragrant thermoplastic snow product for creating winter scenes and pleasing aromatic affects is set forth. The fragrant thermoplastic snow product includes a thermoplastic snow, and a fragrance applied to the thermoplastic snow. A method of manufacturing fragrant thermoplastic snow is also set forth. The method comprises the following steps. First, a batch of thermoplastic snow is provided. Next, a fragrance is mixed with the batch of thermoplastic snow. Finally, the batch of thermoplastic snow is dried.

Abstract: The present invention is for providing a synthetic resin composition capable of effectively deodorizing amine malodor causing substances such as trimethyl amine. In a synthetic resin composition comprising an aqueous medium, a surfactant, and a polymer latex and a filler dispersed in the aqueous medium by the surfactant, a transitional metal supported silica gel having at least one selected from the group consisting of a transitional metal and a transitional metal compound supported by a silica gel and an activated carbon were used as the filler. Since the transitional metal or the transitional metal compound has an performs extremely well as a Lewis acid, it forms a complex with a Lewis base having an unpaired electron. That is, a malodor causing substance such as amines and ammonia having a nitrogen atom with an unpaired electron can be adsorbed efficiently.

Abstract: Emulsions are claimed which comprise oligoesters as emulsifiers. These oligoesters have hitherto only been used as soil release polymers.

Abstract: The present invention includes a composition having a co-continuous interconnecting channel morphology. These co-continuous interconnecting channels are predominately occupied with a polymer and particles that control the percolation through the composition. The particles are composed of a material such as an absorbing agent, releasing agent and/or activation agent. The polymer composition may be used to form a desired shaped article such as plug type inserts and liners for closed containers, or it may be formed into a film, sheet, bead or pellet.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for preparing an aqueous composition in the form of a gel at a given temperature. The process is characterized in that an associative water-soluble polymer constituted by a hydrophilic main chain and hydrophobic pendant groups is brought into the presence, in said composition, of at least one surfactant in the form of bilayers when it is in aqueous solution under the same temperature and concentration conditions. Compositions in the form of gels or liquids are thus obtained.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-absorbent resin composition which contains an aminoacetic chelating agent and is excellent in the urine resistance, wherein the water-absorbent resin composition is excellent further in the light resistance and becomes little colored and might have deodorizability. A water-absorbent resin composition, which comprises a water-absorbent resin and an aminoacetic chelating agent, wherein the mixing ratio of the aminoacetic chelating agent in the water-absorbent resin composition is not less than 10 ppm of the water-absorbent resin, and wherein the total content of nitrilotriacetic acid and its salt in the water-absorbent resin composition is not more than 1 ppm of the water-absorbent resin composition.

Abstract: A method of making an insert and an insert for aldehyde absorption having a co-continuous interconnecting channel morphology comprising at least three components, (a) wherein component A is selected from the group of polymers that are semicrystalline polymers and amorphous polymers, wherein the amorphous polymers have a shear modulus greater than about 8 MPa; (b) wherein component B is a polymer; (c) wherein components A and B are immiscible within each other and, if components A and B react after mixing, components A and B are immiscible prior to reaction; (d) wherein component C is a particle and comprises a sulfite compound; (e) wherein the volume fraction of component A represents at least about 50% by volume of the total volume of components A, B and C; (f) wherein the preferential affinity between component B and component C is greater than between component A and component C; (g) wherein at least two phases are formed, one phase is composed of a majority of component A, and the second phase is composed

Abstract: Adhesive plaster that may be applied on human skin and that has a number of microcapsules applied on its surface destined to remain exposed to the air, the said microcapsules enclosing liquid essences that are released by the microcapsules when the latter burst as a result of friction, the said microcapsules being applied on the adhesive plaster by means of silk-screen printing and with the use of water-soluble resins.

Abstract: An antifouling infrared shielding film comprising a transparent substrate film having, on one face thereof, at least an infrared shielding layer which comprises a cured product of a coating layer comprising (A) an ionizing radiation curing resin, (B) an infrared absorbent and (C) an ionizing radiation curing silicone resin in an amount of 0.1 to 50 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the resin of the ionizing radiation curing resin of (A); and a process for producing an antifouling infrared shielding film comprising coating one face of a transparent substrate film with a coating agent comprising the component (A), the component (B) and the component (C) in an amount of 0.1 to 50 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the component (A) to form a coating layer and curing the formed coating layer by irradiation of an ionizing radiation.

Abstract: An article for controlled and substantially uniform release of a volatile active organic substance into the surrounding atmosphere includes a silicone elastomer matrix of desired shape in which are dispersed the volatile substance and an effective amount of an agent for compatibilizing the volatile substance and the silicone elastomer of the matrix. The compatibilizer is an organic solvent with a Hildebrandt solubility parameter from 8 (cal/cm3)½ to 14 (cal/cm3)½ and a vapor pressure from 0.0005 mm to 0.8 mm of mercury (0.06 Pa to 105 Pa) at 20° C.

Abstract: Provided is a toy that includes at least one insert suspended in a transparent play material matrix, especially a play gel. Also disclosed is a play material composition that includes water, polyvinyl alcohol, a surfactant, and a salt. The present invention further provides a play kit that includes a portion of a play material according to the invention and a container for the play material, especially including one or more inserts or sets of inserts.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane composition comprising (A) 5 to 99.9 wt % of a crosslinked product of organopolysiloxane which is liquid or gel-like at normal temperature containing organopolysiloxane having at least one silicon-bonded polyoxyalkylene group per molecule described by formula —R1(OR2)mOR3, where R1 and R2 are independently selected alkylene groups, R3 is a group selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, alkyl groups, acyl groups, and an isocyanate group, and m is a positive integer, and (B) 95 to 0.1 wt % of a fragrance material. The composition has superior fragrance retention capability when used to impart fragrance to other compositions such as cosmetics, detergents, and lustering agents.

Abstract: A fragrant plastic container fabrication method including the first step of preparing fragrant grains by dipping 30˜35% by weight of homologous microporous plastics in 65˜70% by weight of fragrant oil for about 24 hours, the second step of mixing 10% by weight of the fragrant grains thus obtained with 90% by weight of polyolefin to form an injection molding material, and the third step of injection-molding the injection molding material thus obtained into fragrant plastic containers through an injection molding machine.

Abstract: A small amount of an absorber mixture comprising activated aluminum oxide and potassium permanganate deodorizes the space within closed, gastight packs, in particular the space within packs of the type in which objects or materials which comprise polyacetal or otherwise release formaldehyde are present. Deodorization here is the removal (i.e. elimination or absorption) of volatile constituents emerging from plastic moldings or from plastic materials, in particular cleavage products, such as formaldehyde. The process is particularly suitable for the packaging of moldings or of assemblies which are to be used in the medical sector, in the food and drink sector or in any other sector affecting health.

Abstract: The present invention includes processes and resulting structures for producing a modified polymer having interconnecting channels. The interconnecting channels act as controlled transmission passages through the polymer. A hydrophilic agent is blended into the polymer so that it is distributed within the polymer. In one embodiment, a releasing material is blended into the polymer so that the releasing material is distributed within the product. The product is solidified so that the hydrophilic agent forms passages in the product through which a desired composition is communicable to the releasing material that is entrained within the product. The solidified product may be used to form a desired shaped article such as plug type inserts and liners for closed containers, or it may be formed into a film, sheet, bead or pellet.

Abstract: A fragrant thermoplastic snow product for creating winter scenes and pleasing aromatic affects is set forth. The fragrant thermoplastic snow product includes a thermoplastic snow, and a fragrance applied to the thermoplastic snow. A method of manufacturing fragrant thermoplastic snow is also set forth. The method comprises the following steps. First, a batch of thermoplastic snow is provided. Next, a fragrance is mixed with the batch of thermoplastic snow. Finally, the batch of thermoplastic snow is dried.

Abstract: Phase change carrier ink compositions made from the combination of at least one urethane resin; at least one urethane/urea resin; at least one mono-amide; and at least one organoleptic maskant constituent are disclosed. The order of addition of the reactants to form the reactant product urethane resin and urethane/urea resin permits the tailoring or design engineering of desired properties.

Abstract: Elastomeric silicones, especially elastomeric silicone polyethers, are prepared by combining and reacting (A) an ≡Si—H containing polysiloxane, (B) a mono-alkenyl polyether, (C) an active ingredient such as a vitamin, antimicrobial agent, sunburn prevention agent, astringent, or sex hormone, (D) an &agr;,&ohgr;-unsaturated hydrocarbon, (E) a platinum catalyst, and (F) an oil. The reaction of components (A)-(F) is allowed to continue, forming a crosslinked three-dimensional gelled network of the elastomeric silicone polyether containing the active ingredient and the oil. The compositions are useful in personal and health care applications, personal hygiene, and household cleaning applications.

Abstract: A functional form according to the present invention is disclosed, containing a melt form of a forming resin (Y) compounded with a functional component (a) having antimicrobial properties or deodorizing properties, selected from the group consisting of a catechin, a saponin, a tea-leaf powder, a tea-leaf extract, and tannin (tannic acid), and a ceramics component (b). A process for the production of a functional form is also disclosed, including melt forming a forming resin (Y) compounded with a functional component (a) having antimicrobial properties or deodorizing properties, selected from the group consisting of a catechin, a saponin, a tea-leaf powder, a tea-leaf extract, and tannin (tannic acid), and a ceramics component (b). According to the present invention, the elution of functional components (such as catechins and saponins) can be controlled even after water washing and their functionalities can be maintained (such as antimicrobial properties or deodorizing properties) over a long period of time.

Abstract: Emulsions are claimed which comprise oligoesters as emulsifiers. These oligoesters have hitherto only been used as soil release polymers.

Abstract: A process for reducing odor in polychloroprene is provided that comprises treatment of a stabilized polychloroprene latex with a compound selected from the group consisting of ozone, hydrogen peroxide, alkali metal salts of halogen oxo acids, alkali metal salts of peroxy acids and mixtures thereof. Polychloroprene latex and solid compositions of low odor prepared by the process are also disclosed.