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| 7956025 | Finished fibers and textiles Fibers and fabrics having microcapsules containing active components adhered to the fibers and textiles by a binder material are provided. The fibers and textiles are produced by applying to the fiber and textiles a dispersion containing the microcapsules and the bi... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7285520 | Water disintegratable cleansing wipes Cleansing wipes comprising a film forming polymeric material and a cleansing agent stored in dry form are disclosed. The cleansing wipes are water disintegratable such that upon contact with water, the cleansing wipes release the cleansing agent and begin to dissolv... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7241724 | Personal care compositions comprising alkyl phosphate surfactants and selected auxiliary surfactants The invention provides personal care compositions comprising both alkyl phosphate surfactants and selected auxiliary surfactant. By using specific auxiliary surfactant whose pKa is higher than that of the alkyl phosphate surfactants, particularly in specific rations... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238652 | Personal care compositions comprising alkyl phosphate surfactants and selected weak acid auxiliary agents The invention provides personal care compositions comprising both alkyl phosphate surfactants and selected auxiliary agent/acid. By using specific auxiliary agent whose pKa is higher than that of the alkyl phosphate surfactants, particularly in specific ratios, it i... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7012050 | Skin cleansing composition comprising a quaternized lanolin A cleansing composition comprising (a) a cleansing amount of a surfactant or mixture of surfactants, (b) a skin slip inducing amount of a quaternized lanolin or mixture of quaternized lanolins, and (c) a skin slip enhancing ind... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6630432 | Processable soap based bars comprising soaps of hydroxy acid and minimum amount of free fatty acid and/or monoglyceride The invention relates to compositions comprising soap which, when used with at least 3% monoglyceride and or free fatty acid, allows incorporation of desirable -hydroxy while retaining good ploddability properties. In another embodiment, the invent... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6531628 | Substantive water-soluble 2-hydroxy sulfobetaines of cinnamidoalkylamines Substantive UV-absorbing water-soluble 2-hydroxy sulfobetaine of cinnamidoalkylamines of Formula I. Hair, skin and fabric care compositions containing the compounds of Formula I. ##STR1## wherein, R1 is a substituent, selected from H, halo, --O... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6475979 | Reduced malto-oligosaccharide cleansing compositions Disclosed are cleansing products that include reduced malto-oligosaccharides. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a cleansing product includes a surfactant and a reduced malto-oligosaccharide. In accordance with another embodiment, the red... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6475965 | Skin moisturizing composition comprising a choline salt A composition useful for moisturizing skin which comprises (a) a moisturizing effective amount of a compound of the structure: ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of: CH2 OH, CH OH CH2 CO2 --, or mixtures thereo... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6376439 | Soap bar composition A composition for a soap bar comprises: (i) from about 0.01 to about 7% by weight of silicone; (ii) from about 0.5% to about 5%,by weight of a first emollient selected from the group consisting of from polyols, selected from the group consisting of glycerin, s... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6329330 | Photostable compositions Fatty acid-based compositions which include at least one neutralized fatty acid, a phenol group-containing compound, and a photostable organic ultra-violet absorber are provided. Additionally, a method of preparing such compositions is provided. The metho... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6265364 | Solid cleansing composition comprising a choline salt A composition useful for moisturizing skin which comprises (a) a moisturizing effective amount of a compound of the structure: ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of: CH2 OH, CH OH CH2 CO2 --, or mixtures ther... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6090763 | Hydrogel soap What is disclosed herein are new and novel hydrogel soaps and a process for obtaining them which comprises providing surface active agents in a pre-hydrogel mixture, and then forming the hydrogel. The process affords solid soaps which do not change signif... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6017871 | Protease-containing cleaning compositions The present invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising protease enzyme which is a carbonyl hydrolase variant having an amino acid sequence not found in nature, which is derived by replacement of a plurality of amino acid residues of a precursor... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5922660 | Composition In accordance with the invention there is a composition comprising a. an antibacterial agent, and b. a solubilizing effective amount for the purposes of solubilizing b of a compound or the formula. ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl of four to twenty carbon atom... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5919744 | Transparent dishwashing bar/paste comprising alkyl polyglycosides A transparent/translucent dishwashing composition in bar/paste form containing: (a) an alkyl polyglycoside of the formula I R1 (R2 O)b (Z)a (I) wherein R1 is a monovalent organic radical ... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5891835 | Cleaner impregnated towel A cleaner impregnated towel comprises a flexible, porous substrate and, impregnated into the substrate, a cleaner formulation comprising d-limonene, dibasic acid ester, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, secondary alcohol ethoxylate, sodium lauryl sulfate, polysorba... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5869532 | Taurine derivatives for use in cleanser compositions Taurine derivatives represented by the following formula (1) and cleanser compositions containing the same: ##STR1## wherein R is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 5 to 21 carbon atoms, and M1 and M2 are the sam... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5856283 | Composition A solid composition comprising a. a cleansing effective amount of an anionic surfactant or mixture thereof, b. an alcohol ethoxycarboxylic acid of the formula R--(OCH2 CH2)n --O CH2 COOH wherein R is an alkyl of an averag... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5834409 | Scalp care products containing anti itching/anti irritant agents Mild aqueous detergent, e.g., shampoo, compositions are disclosed based on a mixture comprising anionic surfactant and amphoteric surfactant, such as betaines, present in the composition at a level of from about 0.75 to 1.25 parts by weight per part by we... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5817609 | Bar composition comprising low viscosity oils pre-thickened by non-antifoaming hydrophobic polymers The present invention relates to personal wash bar compositions comprising hydrophobic, low viscosity (less than 1000 cp) emollient agents which have been specifically pre-thickened with defined polymer composition. Use of the specific thickeners allow in... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5714447 | Deodorant soap or detergent composition containing a zinc compound and a polyamine A deodorant soap or detergent composition comprising a surfactant, e.g., a soap or synthetic detergent, and either 1) minor but effective amounts in uncomplexed form of a water-insoluble zinc compound, e.g., zinc oxide, and a water-soluble zinc-complexing... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5629276 | Composition of alkyl pyrrolidone for solubilizing antibacterials In accordance with the invention there is a composition comprising a. an antibacterial agent, and b. a solubilizing effective amount for the purposes of solubilizing b of a compound or the formula. ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl of four to twenty carbon atom... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5576011 | Method for repelling insects using cyclic organic alcohol or carbonates and device useful in carrying out such method Described is a method for repelling insects such as houseflies, horn flies and mosquitoes using the cyclic organic alcohol defined according to the structure: ##STR1## and/or the mixture of cyclic organic carbonates defined according to the stru... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5573699 | Deodorant soap or detergent composition The disclosure describes deodorant soap or detergent compositions comprising a surfactant, e.g., a soap or synthetic detergent, and as a deodorizing component, a minor amount of a sodium zinc carbonate hydrate complex salt. The latter salt may be prepared... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5443821 | Alkoxylated compounds and their use in cosmetic stick formulations Novel phenol compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R1 is an alkyl substituent of from 8 to 18 carbon atoms, R is an ethyl or propyl substituent, and n is from about 50 to 200. These compounds as well as certain other similarly alkoxylated ... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5441671 | Skin cleansing composition A cleansing composition in toilet bar form is described which includes an acyl isethionate salt as surfactant and a behenyl lactylate salt as a firmness additive. Additionally, the composition may contain a moisturizer cocktail of mineral oil, glycerin an... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5441988 | Housefly, horn fly, and mosquito repellents and apparatus useful in testing efficacy of same Described is a method of repelling insects by utilizing as active insect repellent ingredient 2,4-dimethyl-4-phenyl-1-butanol or -terpinyl methyl ether (ORANGE FLOWER ETHER).... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5439941 | Use of alkyl cyclopentanone and phenyl alkanol derivative-containing compositions for repelling blood feeding arthropods and apparatus for determining repellency and attractancy of semiochemicals against and for blood feeding arthropods Described is an insect repelling detergent tablet consisting of (A) a polymeric core containing a microporous polymer containing in the interstices thereof an effective insect repelling amount of a composition of matter selected from the group consisting of (i... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5420104 | Perfumed composition A perfumed composition is described containing a cationic phospholipid, a perfume base having microbial action, and a fatty alcohol having 10 to 22 carbon atoms, extremely useful in deodorants and antiperspirants. Its anti-microbial activity is greater th... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5403506 | Deodorant detergent composition The disclosure describes deodorant detergent compositions comprising a surfactant, e.g., a soap or synthetic detergent, and as a deodorizing component, a minor amount of zinc oxide having an average particle size no greater than about 10 microns. To enhan... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5283271 | 3,5-diphenyl or substituted 3,5-diphenyl-1-hydroxy-1,2-dihydroimidazole-2-thiones A compound selected from the group consisting of 3,5-diphenyl- and substituted 3,5-diphenyl-1-hydroxy-1,2-dihydroimidazole-2-thiones, and combinations thereof. Also disclosed is a process for producing the compound and an antimicrobial composition compris... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5244593 | Colorless detergent compositions with enhanced stability Stable colorless detergent compositions are provided comprising anionic and/or nonionic surfactant, oxygen bleach and metal sequestering agent. The compositions do not discolor over time or under harsh temperatures.... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5221506 | Bar soap with structural core Bar soap for personal use having a structural center selected from an open celled sponge material, or woven or non-woven organic filamentary material, which is preferably fully soap-impregnated. The sponge core is revealed after the soap bar is reduced to... | 06/22/1993 |
| 5206019 | Soap compositions containing liquid-loaded powders Soap compositions for topical delivery of Personal care agents are disclosed. The compositions include a soap formulation and a frangible, liquid-loaded, cellulosic powder which is blended with the soap to form the composition. The porous cellulosic powde... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5202048 | Personal cleansing product with odor compatible bulky amine cationic polymer with reduced odor characteristics Personal cleansing compositions containing surfactant and selected cationic polymer provide products having improved odor stability. This "bulky amine" cationic polymer is: Guar (POLYMER)-CR1 HCR2 R3 --CH2 NR | 04/13/1993 |
| 5179127 | Halopropargyl acyl compound, compositions, microbicidal uses and processes of preparation Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is selected from the group consisting of (1) phenyl, (2) naphthyl, (3) phenyl substituted with one or more halo, cyano, (C1 -C4)alkyl, nitro, (C1 -C4)haloalkyl, a... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5006529 | Soap compositions of enhanced antimicrobial effectiveness A cleaning composition is disclosed comprising a mixture of soap, non-soap anionic surfactant and 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxy diphenyl ether. Especially preferred surfactants are acyl isethionate and alkyl glycerol ether sulfonate salts. The ratio of fatt... | 04/09/1991 |
| 4975217 | Virucidal composition, the method of use and the product therefor Germicidal compositions for direct application to human skin are provided. The compositions include an organic acid, e.g., malic acid, and an anionic surfactant, e.g., a sodium alpha-olefin sulfonate, as active ingredients, and can optionally include an a... | 12/04/1990 |
| 4954332 | Photoprotection compositions comprising tocopherol sorbate and an anti-inflammatory agent Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising tocopherol sorbate and an anti-inflammatory agent which are useful for topical application to prevent damage to skin caused by acute or chronic UV exposure. Combinations of tocopherol sorbate, an anti-i... | 09/04/1990 |
