The present invention concerns the use of specific thiazolium acid dyes in laundry detergent composition. A domestic method of treating a textile with an aqueous solution comprising the thiazolium dye and a surfactant is disclosed. The specific thiazolium dyes are also claimed.

The present invention relates to a residence time chamber (8). In particular the invention relates to a residence time chamber (8) for improving the action of the biocide in water purification. It is another aspect of the present invention to incorporate the residence time chamber (8) in water purification devices, ...

A detergent composition having shading dyes and lipase The invention relates to detergent compositions having combination of shading dyes and lipase. It has been determined that combination of lipase with specific shading dyes provides lower redeposition of soil. This is manifested as higher reflectance and lower y...

A method is provided for reducing the effects of psychologically-mediated stress on the skin of a human or animal which method comprises administering to the individual a composition capable of inhibiting glucocorticoid-induced chronic stress in a dermal cell or a cell involved in skin inflammatory responses. Also p...

A water ice comprising an antifreeze protein, a stabiliser and not less than 0.1 wt% of a protein based aerating agent obtainable by a process comprising aerating the ice confection with an aerating gas which contains at least 50% by volume of a water soluble gas such as carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and mixtures th...

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The invention provides hair styling compositions, for example creams, gels and especially aerosol hair styling mousses. The compositions contain a cross-linked silicone, such as an emulsion of cross-linked dimethiconol gum, and a cationic hair styling polymer having a cationic charge density of at least 1 meq/g. The...

A process is provided for preparing porteing and/or peptide-bound melanin, which is soluble in an aqueous solution at pH 2 to 11 and temp 0degrees C to 50degree C, by the step of reacting mono or dihydroxyphenylalanine with an oxident enzyme in the presence of an acidic protein and/or peptide having a pI of 3-6. The...

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A laundry treatment composition which comprises a surfactant and from 0.0001 to 0.1wt% of a combination of dyes which together have a visual effect on the human eye as a single dye having a peak absorption wavelength in cotton of from 540 nm to 650 nm, preferably from 570 nm to 670 nm, the combination comprising a p...

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A non-bleaching laundry detergent composition comprises surfactant, builder, and optionally other non-bleach detergent ingredients, and also contains from 0.05 to 2.5 wt.% of iminodisuccinate (IDS) or hydroxyiminodisuccinate (HIDS). The composition provides improved maintenance and/or restoration of colour fidelity ...

The present invention relates to a process for treatment of a fabric. It further relates to a composition and a kit for treatment of a fabric. The invention will be described hereinafter with reference to this application. However, it will be appreciated that the invention is not limited to this particular field of ...

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Title : HAIR TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS The invention provides a hair treatment composition such as a shampoo or conditioner comprising a disaccharide and a di-acid.

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Compositions containing alpha hydroxy acids and further containing petroselinic acid as an anti-irritant/anti-sting agent.

The use of an antifreeze protein within an ice confection to restrict the flow of flavour or colour ions or molecules present as either solutes or a dispersion, wherein the ice confection contains no protein other than the antifreeze protein.

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A cold water infusible tea leaf product is disclosed which brews in cold water to produce an iced tea beverage with the color and flavor of iced teas prepared by hot brewing methods. The product when brewed in water at about 15 °C for about 5 minutes at a water to tea ratio of 100 water to 1 tea has a cold water inf...

A process for the preparation of medium to low bulk density granular detergent compositions in which a liquid binder is contacted with a solid starting material in a high-speed mixer and the resulting mixture treated in a medium- or low-speed mixer and finally in a gas fluidisation granulator, where more liquid bind...

The invention provides an aqueous hair styling aid comprising a volatile silicone selected from cyclic silicones having the general formula (I): [(CH3)2Si-O-]n wherein n = 3 - 7, and short chain linear silicones having the general formula (II): (CH3)3Si-O-[Si(CH3)2O]n Si(CH3)3, wherein n = 1 - 7; together with hairs...

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Use of a cationic polymer in the treatment of textiles to improve dye fixation in textiles, characterised in that the cationic polymer is a linear cationically substituted quaternary ammonium salt according to the following Formula (I): wherein, x is from 0 to 3 and the ratio of y:n is in the range of from 0.01 - 0....

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Encapsulated omega-3 fatty acids and/or omega-6 fatty acids and/or esters thereof with a coating comprising isoflavones, as well as a process to make such by coating encapsulated omega-3 fatty acids and/or omega-6 fatty acids and/or esters thereof with a coating comprising isoflavones.

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A granular detergent composition comprising 0.1 to 10 wt% soluble coloured lamellar visual cues made from a soluble film, each soluble coloured lamellar visual cue having a planar cross-sectional area of from 5mm2 to 100 mm2, the relative density of the film being from 0.2 to 0.8 kg/l and the film comprising 10 to 9...

A water-soluble or water-dispersible material for deposition onto a substrate during a treatment process, the material comprising: (i) a deposition enhancing part having a polymeric backbone; and (ii) a benefit agent attached to the deposition enhancing part by a hydrolytically stable bond. The material undergoes du...

A method of preparing an aqueous dispersion of a fabric conditioning composition comprises mixing 7.5 to 60 % byweight of a cationic fabric softening compound, the compound having one or more hydrocarbyl chains formed from parent fatty acyl compounds or fatty acids having an iodine value of from 0 to 20 with 0.01 % ...

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TITLE : SHAMPOO COMPOSITIONS Aqueous hair conditioning compositions comprising a) from 1% to 50% by weight of a cleansing surfactant, b) discrete, dispersed droplets comprising a water insoluble silicone conditioning oil, with a Sauter mean diameter from 2 to 100 micrometers and c) a surface active block copolymer ...

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The present invention relates to a laundry composition comprising 0.5 to 20 wt% hydroxamate and 5 to 80 wt% of a surfactant system comprising anionic and nonionic surfactant in a ratio of from 1 :1.1 to 19:1. The composition exhibits enhanced detergency, especially in relation to particulate stains. ...

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A laundry treatment composition which comprises a surfactant and from 0.0001 to 0.1 wt% of a combination of dyes which together have a visual effect on the human eye as a single dye having a peak absorption wavelength on cotton of from 540 nm to 650 nm, preferably from 570 mn to 630 mn, the combination comprising a ...

The invention relates to catalytically bleaching substrates, especially laundry fabrics, with atmospheric oxygen or air. A method of bleaching a substrate is provided that comprises applying to the substrate, in an aqueous medium, an organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal, the complex cataly...

A water-soluble or water-dispersible material for deposition onto a fabric substrate during a treatment process. The material comprises a beta 1-4-linked polysaccharide structure having at least one substituent benefit group and optionally, one or more other substituent groups. The average degree of substitution of ...

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A method for preparing a cold water infusing leaf tea. Green tea leaves are macerated, treated with tannase, fermented in the presence of hydrogen peroxide in an amount that is sufficient to activate endogenous peroxidases to oxidise gallic acid and other compounds that are liberated by the tannase treatment, and th...

POLYMERS AND LAUNDRY DETERGENT COMPOCITION CONTAINING THEM Graft copolymers providing soil release benefits in laundry detergent compositions contain backbone units derived from an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, hydrophilic uncharged side chains, and cationically chargeable or charged side chains containing a t...

The aim of the present invention is to prevent that food products, which have a decreased concentration of salt, which can be considered to be unhealthy when consumed in large amounts, from having negative taste attributes. The present invention provides such food products containing two sections, wherein the two se...

Laundry treatment process, which comprises tumble drying clothes in the presence of a chelating agent which has one nitrogen atom and at least four carboxylic acid groups per molecule, or a salt thereof.

The present invention provides compounds (1), including peptides, which comprise theanine and/or theanine-like moieties. These compounds may deliver the physiological effects of theanine and/or offer enhanced storage stability. Also provided is a process for manufacturing the compounds by reacting theanine or a deri...

A process for manufacturing larger leaf black tea comprising the steps of withering and macerating tea leaves tea, allowing them to ferment, firing the leaves to arrest fermentation and then drying and sorting them to yield black leaf tea, the process being characterized in that the tea leaves are withered to a moi...

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A PROCESS FOR TREATMENT OF NON-KERATINACEOUS TEXTILES

The present invention relates to oral care compositions with an improved teeth whitening effect. This effect is achieved by inclusion in the oral care compositions of certain organic peroxy compounds as teeth whitening/bleaching agents, particularly peroxyamidophthalamides, sulphoperbenzoic acid, monoperoxyphthalic ...

A non-spray-dried granular component suitable for use in a particulate zero-phosphate laundry detergent composition comprises from 10 to 30 wt % of organic surfactant and from 20 to 50 wt % of zeolite MAP, the component having a bulk density not exceeding 700 g/l. The component may be prepared by a mixing and agglom...

A personal care product is provided which includes a fragrance, a substituted urea and a quaternary ammonium salt. The substituted urea and quaternary ammonium salt operate together as a scent boosting system to enhance volatilization of fragrance components upon the personal care composition being first applied to ...

The present application relates to the inclusion of one or more wrinkle reducing ingredients in a laundry fabric softening product. The benefits are delivered to the laundered item either during the rinse step of the washing procedure or in the dryer. The need for further wrinkle reducing steps when the items are ta...

The present invention relates to a process for preparing a granular detergent composition with good powder properties. More particularly, the invention is directed to a process in which a liquid binder is contacted with a solid particulate material in a gas fluidisation granulator, the temperature conditions in the ...

A composition for use in the rinsing of laundry contains particles with perfume located or absorbed in or on the particles, characterised in that the particles are formed of cross-linked organic polymeric material that have a mean particle size not greater than 1 micron. The composition is preferably a fabric soften...

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Hair care composition comprising an emulsified hydrophobically functionalised dendritic macromolecule.

A cosmetic method for treating aged, wrinked and/or photodamaged skin is provided through topical application of a composition which comprises 8-prenylnaringenin.

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A composition for treatment of a fabric, the composition comprising a naturally occurring polysaccharide gum having a β 1-4 linkage and an enzyme capable of cleaving said polysaccharide.

An unmodified polysaccharide having β1-4 linkages or a modified naturally occurring polysaccharide gum having β 1-4 linkages, the modified polysaccharide having a weight average molecular weight of 250,000 or less, preferably 100,000 or less, more preferably 75,000 or less, are useful for conferring one or more bene...

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A toothbrush incorporates an indicator comprising a pressure indicating material which provides an optical signal without the provision of a power supply and wherein the signal is provided when the correct brushing pressure is being applied. Preferably, the pressure sensitive material is a piezochromic material, suc...

Hair conditioning shampoo compositions are provided which contain a combination of conditioning agents including emulsified silicones, cationic polymers and certain fatty acid polyesters of polyols. Suitable fatty acid polyesters are sucrose pentalaurate, sucrose tetraoleate, sucrose pentaerucate, sucrose tetraeruca...

The invention provides liquid compositions comprising: (a) 15 - 95 wt % lipophilic perfume, (b) 0.05 - 5 wt % water-soluble dye, (c) 4 - 50 wt % of a stabilising agent comprising a cationic stabilising agent, and (d) water miscible solvent wherein the composition comprises between 0.1 to 20 wt % water, the cationic ...

The present invention provides liquid sunscreen compositions in which the concentration of the sunscreen component (c) is above the solubility limit of the sunscreen component in the surfactant system in which said sunscreen component is used; and which comprise minimal levels of cationic polymer. The compositions o...

Known packages for topically applying flowable cosmetic composition and especially antiperspirant or deodorant compositions include roll-ons in which the applicator for the composition is presented to the skin along the longitudinal axis of the container, with its distributing head pointing along that same axis. In ...

The invention provides for an oral care composition which contains a non-cationic, water-insoluble or sparingly water-soluble antimicrobial agent, and an alkalimetal, ammonium or substituted ammonium alkylsulphate which contains a straight-chain, saturated or unsaturated C10 alkyl group. Such oral care composition p...

The present invention relates to a cleaning composition comprising an immiscible liquid system having at least one liquid-liquid interface with an interfacial tension greater than 5 mN/m. By providing that the pH of the composition is above 7, an improved cleaning efficacy, particularly regarding the removal of toug...

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A process for making a polysiloxane block copolymer which is built up from units of the formula [A] [B], in which A is a polymeric block built up from radically polymerisable monomer, and B is a polysiloxane block, the process comprising the steps of polymerising a radically polymerisable monomer in the presence of ...

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A fabric softening composition having a pH of from 2 to 3 and comprising a) from 1.5 to 50% by weight of a cationic fabric softening compound having two or more alkyl or alkenyl chains each having an average chain length equal to, or greater than C8 each connected to a nitrogen atom via at least one ester linkage, t...

The present invention relates to a method for preparation of a vegetable material, wherein a living plant is treated with a cytokinin prior to harvest. The invention also relates to a method for preparation of food products, as well as food products comprising the vegetable material. The advantage of the method is t...

A cleaning composition comprising an effective amount of surfactant system and an enzyme system characterised in that the surfactant system comprises at least 1 wt% (based on the cleaning composition) of a biosurfactant of bacterial origin and at least one enzyme of bacterial origin selected from the group comprisin...

A detergent composition comprising rhamnolipids and lipase, wherein the weight percent of the rhamnohpid made up by mono-rhamnolipids is more than 50, preferably more than 80, more preferably more than 90 wt%.

A cleaning composition comprising an effective amount of surfactant system and an enzyme system characterised in that the surfactant system comprises at least 1 wt% (based on the cleaning composition) of a biosurfactant, which is a glycolipid surfactant comprising at least 20 mol% of glycolipid having both disacchar...

Disclosed is a process for manufacturing a fabricated leaf tea product. The process comprises the steps of: (i) providing a concentrated liquid tea composition; (ii) providing a base leaf tea; (iii) combining the concentrated liquid tea composition with the base leaf tea to form a tea mixture having a total soluble ...

Skin care compositions comprising certain substituted phenethylamines which are particularly beneficial for skin lightening and achieving evenness of color especially for face and underarm skin. The compositions comprise 0.001% to 20% of a subtituted monoamine of structure (I) wherein R is cyclohexyl pheryl or mono ...

The invention provides a laundry cleaning and/or care composition comprising, separately, a photo-bleach which is not a pro-fragrance (and which is preferably a singlet oxygen photo-bleach) and a pro-fragrance which is not itself a photo-bleach. The pro-fragrance preferably comprises at least one, non-aromatic, C-C ...

The present invention provides a composition comprising polyphenol and polymer comprising amine groups, wherein at least 0.1% polyphenol by weight of the composition is present as part of a complex with the polymer, and wherein the complex is in the form of particles. Also provided are uses of polymers comprising am...

The invention provides a multi-region non-compressed detergent tablet comprising at least one non-compressed region that is substantially free from polymer thickener and is substantially free from inorganic electrolyte detergency builder, and wherein said region comprises non-electrolyte detergency builder at a conc...

A process for fabric washing in which fabric is treated sequentially with at least two different enzymes, the process comprising the steps: 1. treatment with one or more proteases, followed by 2. treatment with one or more of a second enzyme characterised in that the or each second enzyme (s) of the second step is/a...

Pouches with easy-tear fines of weakness may be faced with difficult tear-initiation and un-controlled tear-propagation. Pouches formed on FFS machines may have mis-aligned lines of weakness as the film is known to shift on the machines. The tear initiation notches may also be mis-aligned with weakened lines. It has...

Packaging for stabilizing consumable products is described. The packaging has a defined amount of oxygen in its headspace and product portion whereby products packaged in the same are stable in the absence of oxygen scavengers.

Skin care compositions comprising certain substituted diamines which are particularly beneficial for skin lightening and achieving evenness of color especially for face and underarm skin.

A dispencer cap (10) for a liquid container having an opening wherein the outlet requires a difference in pressure to allow liquid to flow out of the outlet (16) the liquid outlet is a non return valve allowing only the flow of liquid out and no backflow of atmospheric gas into the container a moveable seal is arran...

stable, multiphase liquid isotropic cleansing composition is described that contains high levels of Petrolatum and shows a substantial decrease in reflectance compared with isotropic cleansing compositions containing other oils and liquid crystalline compositions with similar levels of oils. The inventive compositio...

The present invention provides a beverage precursor comprising black leaf tea characterised in that the precursor comprises theanine in an amount of at least 4% by dry weight of the precursor. The invention also provides a process for manufacturing a beverage precursor wherein black tea is coated with theanine and t...

The present invention provides a laundry detergent comprising a cationic pyridine/pyridazine dye. The present invention also provides a method of treating a textile.

The present invention provides a laundry detergent comprising a cationic naptholactam dye. The present invention also provides a method of treating a textile.

The invention relates to a massage oil composition and more particularly to a massage oil composition that is used in Ayurvedic massage therapies that provides enhanced efficacy in addition to improving the sensory properties when used on the skin. The present invention provides for a massage oil composition compri...

A fabric treatment composition which comprises an emulsified sugar polyester, a probiotic and a deposition aid, results in the deposition of the probiotic onto fabric during a laundry treatment process.

Abstract A Personal Care Composition The present invention relates to a personal care composition. More particularly the present invention relates to stabilization of UVA sunscreen dibenzoylmethane derivatives or even more particularly Parsol 1789™ (4-t-butyl-4"-methoxydibenzoylmethane) in personal care compositio...

A composition comprising micelles, which micelles comprise both ϰ-casein and β- casein, and which micelles comprise in its inner structure iron. A method to prepare such by reacting a dissolved iron with a ϰ-casein and β-casein-containing aqueous composition, at a low temperature and an iron concentrat...

A granular detergent composition comprisinganionic surfactant and a plurality of lamellar visual cues, each lamellar visual cue comprising at least 30% polymer and 0.01 to 50wt% of perfume characterised in that the cross- sectional area of each lamellar visual cue is less than 100 mm2.

A granular laundry detergent composition comprising at least 5 wt% surfactant, optional builder, optional further cleaning ingredients, a perfume and 0.01 to 10 wt% of visual cues wherein the visual cue is flower shaped with petals and is coloured to have a naturally occurring petal colour and wherein the perfume is...

A fabric treatment composition for use in a laundering process which comprises at least one or mixture of surfactants selected from anionic surfactant, nonionic surfactant, cationic surfactant, and a probiotic microorganism, and a deposition aid, which results in the deposition of the probiotic onto fabric during a ...

This invention relates to a bipolar antimicrobial particle for use in laundry detergent compositions, fabric conditioners, personal care and cosmetic compositions and a process for making the same. In view of the foregoing, it is an object of the present invention to provide a stabile antimicrobial agent immobilised...

Use of a metal oxide as an ingredient in a fabric conditioner composition enables the fabrics treated with the composition to deliver a cool feel benefit to the wearer, wherein the fabric conditioner composition comprises a softening active and the metal oxide has a particle size in the range of from 1 to 400 nm, an...

A product comprising hydrophobin, and at least 0.5 wt% of bicarbonate, wherein the water activity of the product is at most 0.5 is provided.

A method and capping apparatus is provided for securely seating a closure (3) with curvilinear top surface (12) onto a container (4) in a manner that avoids damage from excessive force applied to the closure (3). The apparatus has a cap locking unit (25) with a circulating compression belt (28) that contacts a top s...

Disclosed is a process for manufacturing leaf tea. The process comprising the steps of: providing a supply of fresh tea leaves comprising catechins; macerating the fresh tea leaves to produce dhool; fermenting the dhool for a first fermentation time sufficient to reduce the content of catechins in the dhool to less ...

A method for producing a foaming agentis provided, the methodcomprising cultivating a host cell in a fermentation medium wherein the host cell extra- cellularly secretes a foaming agentandwherein the fermentation medium contains an antifoam which has a cloud point;and then removing the antifoam5 while the temperatur...

Aqueous solution containing at least 300 mg/l of hydrophobin and at least 0.3 mg/l of antifoam, wherein the antifoam/hydrophobin weight ratio is below 0.2, preferably below 0.15, more preferably below 0.1.

It has been found that transparency and water-white appearance of soap bars is improved by adding a fluorescer at selective levels. Disclosed is a transparent soap bar comprising: (i) 20 to 78 wt% total fatty matter; and, (ii) 0.003 to 0.5 wt% fluorescer, wherein (i) CIELAB b* value of said bar...

This invention relates to a method and composition for treatment of a hard surface. It particularly relates to a method and composition for treatment of a surface for imparting repellence of aqueous soils. It is an object to provide a hard surface cleaning composition providing soil and/or water repellence to a surf...

A fabric treatment composition which comprises at least one cationic softener or nonionic softener, and a probiotic microorganism particle, results in the deposition of the probiotic onto fabric during a laundry treatment process.

Disclosed is a process comprising the steps of : providing fresh tea leaves comprising catechins; macerating the fresh tea leaves thereby to produce dhool; fermenting the dhool for a fermentation time (tF) sufficient to reduce the content of catechins in the dhool to less than 50% of the content of catechins in the ...

Antiperspirant dispersions in the form of a cream suitable for employment in a sachet, optionally fitted with a nozzle, and having improved stability at elevated temperatures to assist manufacturing, filling, transportation and storage of the resultant filled packs in tropical climates comprise an aqueous phase in a...

The present invention relates to silicone compounds which have photoprotective properties and personal care compositions comprising the same. The present inventors, in developing a sunscreen that gives protection against both UV radiation and visible radiation, found that when a certain moiety generally occurring in...

It is desirable for antiperspirant or deodorant roll-on compositions to be able to deliver fragrance over an extended period of time after application, but previously contemplated encapsulates were based on starch or similar water-soluble or dispersible shell materials, rendering them ineffective in aqueous emulsion...

The present invention relates to a polymer material which is a copolymer of polyethylene terephthalate and polyoxyethylene terephthalate modified by attachment of a silicone group which is covalently bonded either directly or via an optional linker group to the copolymer, to an emulsion comprising a particle compris...

The present invention relates to a stain repellence composition for treating a substrate. More particularly the present invention relates to a composition for hydrophilic stain repellence and process for making a substrate repellent to hydrophilic stains. It is an object of the present invention to provide a composi...

This invention relates to a stain repellence composition for treating a substrate. More particularly the present invention relates to a composition for hydrophilic stain repellence and process for making a substrate repellent to hydrophilic stains. It is an object of the present invention to provide a composition th...

A cosmetic composition is provided including a water-insoluble UV-A sunscreen agent having a λmax at 330-380 nm, a water-insoluble UV-B sunscreen agent having a λmax between 280 and 320 nm, and a water-soluble sunscreen agent having a λmax between 280 and 400 nm, in combination with a photo protective enhancing agen...

A cosmetic composition is provided including a water-insoluble UV-A sunscreen agent having a λmax at 330-380 nm, a water-insoluble UV-B sunscreen agent having a λmax between 280 and 320 nm, and a water-soluble sunscreen agent having a λmax between 280 and 400 nm, the water-soluble sunscreen agent being neutralized w...

An ergonomically excellent hand-held aerosol dispenser (1) comprising an aerosol container (3) and an attached spray through cap (2), the container (3) having a valve (15) at its top and a waisted section (4) towards its upper end, the upper expansion of the waisted section (4) smoothly continuing into the attached ...

Concentrated shampoo composition comprising from 32 to 38% wt. cleansing surfactant and from 0.5 to 3% wt. coconut oil or palm kernel oil and wherein the composition has a zero shear viscosity of from 2 to 2000 Pa. s and comprises 90% vol. or more composition in the nematic discotic phase.

Conditioning shampoo composition comprising a cleaning phase and an aqueous conditioning gel network, the gel network comprising: (a) fatty material; (b) a gel network anionic surfactant comprising an alkyl group with from 16 to 30 carbons; (c) cationic surfactant; wherein the conditioning gel network has no overall...

Conditioning shampoo composition comprising a cleaning phase and an aqueous conditioning gel phase comprising a cationic surfactant having from 16 to 30 carbons and multi-lamellar vesicles.

Concentrated shampoo composition comprising from 25 to 70% by weight alkali metal alkylether sulphate and a short chain diol

A laundry treatment composition which comprises a surfactant and from 0.0001 to 0.1 wt% of a combination of dyes which together have a visual effect on the human eye as a single dye having a peak absorption wavelength on cotton of from 540 nm to 650 nm, preferably from 570 mn to 630 mn, the combination comprising a ...

Skin care compositions comprising certain phenoxyalkylamines, which are particularly beneficial for skin lightening and achieving evenness of color, especially for face and underarm skin.

Certain novel substituted 3-(phenoxymethyl) benzyl amines and personal care compositions comprising such, which are particularly beneficial for skin lightening and achieving evenness of color, especially for face and underarm skin.

The present invention relates to a container for holding viscous substance. More particularly the present invention relates to a squeezable tube with an enclosable head. It is an object of the present invention to provide a tube which is easily recyclable and has relatively better stress crack resistance and squeeza...

The invention relates to a method of lightening skin, more particularly a method which provides enhanced skin lightening from a natural extract. It is known that extract of Salvia officinalis has been used for application on skin for various benefits. The inventors have demonstrated higher efficacy in skin lightenin...

The invention relates to a skin lightening composition, more particularly a composition which derives synergy between an active of natural origin and an active of synthetic origin. The present inventors have judiciously combined a selective salt of a dicarboxylic acid viz. disodium fumarate along with a specific ext...

The present invention relates to a personal care composition for topical application having a skin lightening application. It is an object of the present invention to provide for a personal care composition that comprises fractions obtained from natural sources that gives enhanced skin lightening as compared to know...

A washing system for washing multiple fabric items including one or more sensitive fabric items in a washing machine with a detergent composition comprising 5-99.9% surfactant, the washing system comprising: an in situ hydrogen peroxide generating system (4); a pH regulating device (2) a tag communicating device whi...

The invention relates to a high SPF/UVAPF sunscreen composition. It is an object of the present invention to provide a high SPF (equal to or greater than 15) or high UVAPF (equal to or higher than 4) photo-protective sunscreen composition without compromising on the desired skin sensorial properties while using rela...

The present invention relates to a water purification device for effective removal of particulates, organics, micro-organisms and dissolved salts by a water purification device that has a filtration unit including a carbon block enveloped with a spirally wound layer of non-pleated fabric which in turn is enveloped w...

The present invention is in the field of detergent ponders. The invention particularly relates to a builder composition providing sequential building of Magnesium and Calcium hardness ions. Although a lot of progress is made, the problem of getting fast building and building to a very low level of hardness ions rema...

A granular savoury food concentrate comprising from 10 to 65 wt.% of salt, from 1 to 20 wt.% of yeast extract and from 10 to 50 wt.% of flour, starch or a mixture thereof, wherein the granular food concentrate is not in a glassy state

The present invention relates to a black tea composition and a process to prepare the same. The present invention addresses the problem of residue formation in the end cup for a tea product that has additives. It is an object of the present invention to provide a black tea product with additives which is substantial...

There is provided an edible product having an immunostimulating effect, said product comprising immunostimulating polysaccharides obtainable from plants of the Asclepiadoideae subfamily. Also provided is a process for preparing such an edible product and a composition comprising from 0.0001 to 25% by weight of polys...

There is provided an edible product having an immunostimulating effect, said product comprising polysaccharides obtainable from the Alliaceae family of the perennial flowering plants. Also provided is a process for preparing such an edible product and composition comprising from 0.0001 to 25% by weight of polysaccha...

A fabric coulour measurement system comprising at least one pair of corresponding colour guides (2, 4), the or each pair comprising a first colour guide (2) to be washed and a second colour guide (4) to be dry-stored, wherein the guides comprise corresponding coloured fabric. The invention also comprises a method of...

food product, like a beverage, is described. The food product has non- protein amino acid, like theanine, which is stabilized with antioxidants within the food product. The food product has at least 125 ppm non-protein amino acid and at least 25 ppm antioxidant.

Food composition having a pH of between 3.5 and 6.5 containing at least 100 mg/l, preferably at least 300mg/l of a (catechins- Al+++ salt) precipitate.

This invention relates to a method and composition for treatment of a substrate. It particularly relates to a method and composition for treatment of a fabric substrate for imparting repellency of aqueous and oily soils. It is an object of the present invention is to provide a method of treating a substrate to rende...

A packaged laundry product comprising a flowable laundry composition contained in a package, wherein: (i) the flowable laundry composition has a viscosity of at least 100 Pa. s. (and preferably at least 500 Pa. s) when in rest or up to a shear stress of 10 Pa and comprising at least one surfactant; and (ii) the pack...

Process for extracting hydrophobin from a solution wherein carrageenan is added to the solution and the pH of the solution is brought below 3.5, and the ionic strength of the solution is below 0.5.

A fabric conditioning composition, which comprises: a) at least one cationic or nonionic softening agent, b) a powder of botanical origin, and c) an optional polymeric deposition aid, wherein the powder of botanical origin has a particle size of from 0.1 to 100 μm, preferably from 0.5 to 50 and most preferably from ...

The present invention relates to tomato fraction and a process to prepare the same. The tomato product can be used as an universal sweetener to sweeten a variety of food products including non-tomato food products.

The invention provides personal care or hair liquid cleansing compositions comprising fatty acyl isethionate products having more than 5% by wt. free fatty acid/fatty soaps which are stabilised using specific mixture of long chain and short chain fatty acids/fatty soaps; as well as by using proper ratio of total lin...

A process for preparing a tea product characterized in that the process comprises the steps of: a. contacting tea leaf with a gas phase to obtain aroma-laden gas phase, said gas phase comprising less than 30 g water vapour per kg of the gas phase on dry basis, and; b. recovering aroma from the aroma-laden gas phase ...

A fabric cleaning composition for use in a laundering process which comprises: a) at least one anionic surfactant, b) at least one nonionic surfactant, c) a powder of botanical origin, and d) a polymeric deposition aid at a level of from 0.01 to 2% by total weight of the composition, wherein the powder of botanical ...

The present invention relates to a novel method for preparing an umami active fraction for enhancing umami taste.

Skin lightening additives and skin lightening compositions having an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor are described. The compositions are suitable for topical application and may comprise inhibitors like galanthamine, taspine or both.

The present invention relates to a method of enhanced perfume retention, e.g., bars providing enhanced retention. It further relates to a method of enhancing perfume bloom. By selecting specific bar compositions (e.g., with low TFM and specific starch-polyol structuring system), it has been unexpectedly found that r...

A packaged savoury food concentrate in the form of a gel, for preparing a bouillon, a soup, a sauce, a gravy or a seasoning comprising: -a gelling system, -a liquid phase comprising a liquid polyol, -from 3%wt to 30%wt of salt, based on the weight of the total food concentrate, wherein the liquid polyol is present i...

A method of monitoring tooth brushing comprising: receiving a position signal from a position sensor (601) disposed on a toothbrush (21) comprising a handle and a head (22); receiving a force signal from a force sensor (602) disposed on the toothbrush (21); and calculating a position of the head of the toothbrush us...

A measured dosing cap assembly (7) suitable for use with a squeeze-operated container comprising a storage chamber containing a fluid, the measured dosing cap assembly comprising: (a) a measuring chamber (9) defined by a base (11) and circumferential wall (13) (b) a feed spout (15) which extends upwardly from a base...

The present invention relates to an oral care composition comprising catechins. We have found that the catechins tend to darken the colour of the chalk based toothpaste due to its oxidation which happens at the high pH of the toothpaste. Once the catechins are oxidized and darken the colour of the toothpaste it is n...

The present invention relates to a process for producing a tea product. Colour imparts visual appearance of the black tea liquor. It is believed that black tea with rich red coloured liquor is always preferred by consumers. It is an object of the present invention to provide a black tea product which is significantl...

The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition comprising at least 25 wt.% surfactant, comprising (a) nonionic surfactant, (b) anionic surfactant, (c) fatty acid or salt thereof and (d) a cationic polysaccharide-based polymer, wherein weight ratio of (a) to (c) is from 2.5:1 to 6:1; the composition ...

A food product enriched with one or more memylxanthmes is provided. The food product comprises a total amount of from 100 to 3000 milligram of ethylxanthines per unit amount of the food product, and further comprises a polymeric polyphenol compound that has a molecular weight equal to or above 500 gram per mole and ...

The perceived visual appearance of skin such as axilla skin, as indicated by tone, radiance and/or smoothness, is improved significantly by topical application of an antiperspirant composition that is a roll-on emulsion that comprises a dihydric or trihydric humectant and/or a glyceride oil. and a mica pigment, The ...

The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition comprising at least 25 wt.% surfactant, comprising (a) nonionic surfactant, (b) anionic surfactant, (c) fatty acid or salt thereof and (d) a cationic polysaccharide-based polymer, wherein weight ratio of (a) to (b) is from 1.25:1 to 2.25:1; the composit...

A structured aqueous detergent composition comprising modified cellulose and surfactant characterised in that the composition comprises: a) 0.2 to 10 wt %, preferably 0.4 to 7 wt%, anionic surfactant or zwitterionic surfactant or mixtures thereof, b) 0.5 to 5 wt %, preferably 1 to 2 wt%, dispersed modified cellulose...

Food composition having a pH of between 4.8 and 7.5 containing at least 100 mg/l, preferably at least 300 mg/l of a (catechins- Zn++ salt) precipitate.

A beverage dispenser (11) is disclosed for use in combination with a water cooler, wherein the water cooler comprises a cooling device (5) and a water bottle (1) and the beverage dispenser is intended to be positioned between the cooling device and the water bottle. The beverage dispenser comprises: a dispensing sta...

The present invention relates to a bread processing device, particularly to a device for depositing a thin layer of greasing material onto the surface of dough. There is an unmet need for providing reduced amount of greasing material on the dough surface while still providing the benefits of easy removal of the bake...

The invention relates to a method of vending a hot beverage and to a portable beverage vending apparatus. The method of vending a hot beverage using a beverage vending apparatus; said apparatus comprising a portable beverage vending device and an external heating station; said portable beverage vending device compri...

The present invention concerns laundry shading dye compositions and in particular the strength of dye containing granules.

The present invention provides shading formulation of enhanced effectiveness by using different types of surfactants in specific ratios.

The present invention provides for the use of natural shading agents.

The present inventors have surprisingly found that films which include a layer of polyamide and a layer of polyolefin are better adapted for recycling without necessarily having to use compatibilizers, when such films include a relatively lower thickness of polyamide layer, or layers, if there is more than one la...

The invention provides a method for assessing the effectiveness of skin washing in a subject, comprising the steps of : (a) applying a patch to a target area of the skin of a subject before washing of the target area, followed by (b) assessing the appearance of the patch after washing of the target area; in which th...

The invention provides a method for assessing the effectiveness of skin washing in a subject, comprising the steps of : (a) applying a patch on or over a target area of the skin of a subject before washing of the target area, followed by (b) assessing the appearance of the patch after washing of the target area; in ...

The present invention provides a silica granule having deposited therein a high performance organic compound, the silica subjected to a binder.

A personal care composition is provided which includes from 0.1 to 30% of a dihydroxypropyltri(C1-C3 alkyl) ammonium salt by weight of the composition; from 0.0001 to 0.005% of a tri(C1-C3 alkyl) amine or protonated form thereof by weight of the ammonium salt; from 0.002 to 15% of an aluminum salt by weight of the c...

A fabric conditioner composition comprising a polymer and a fabric softening active, characterised in that the polymer is a crosslinked water swellable cationic copolymer of at least one cationic monomer and optionally other monomers selected from non-ionic and anionic monomers, characterized in that the polymer com...

Accordingly in a first aspect the invention provides a squeeze-operated container (1) comprising a storage chamber (3) containing a laundry fluid composition (13) which is shear thinning and has a viscosity of at least 100 Pa. s when in rest or up to a shear stress of 10 Pa; and a measuring chamber (5), the measurin...

Laminate for packaging We have determined that multilayered laminate having a polyolefin film having a coating of a metal or a metal oxide over or underneath a coating of sol-gel polyvinyl alcohol are easier to recycle and have much lower environmental impact. The laminates also have higher barrier property, partic...

Toothpaste It has been found that toothpastes containing balance amounts of calcium based abrasive, copolymer of vinylmethylether and maleic acid and clay have significantly better stability even at elevated temperature. It has also been determined that the selected combination allows for complete removal of, or at...

The present invention provides dye polymers for use in laundry applications.

A shampoo composition comprising: i) a cleaning phase comprising a cleansing anionic surfactant which is a salt and comprises an alkyl group with from 8 to 14 carbons; ii)an aqueous conditioning gel network having no overall charge or is anionic the gel network comprising: (a) fatty material; (b) a gel network anion...

The present invention relates to low cost water purification device. In particular the invention relates to point of use water purification devices that do not require running water or electricity. It is an object of the present invention to provide a low cost water purification device that provides for clean potabl...

Disclosed is a process for improved recovery of deionised water from a feed water stream, comprising the steps of: (i) delivering the feed water stream in to a capacitive deionisation cell; (ii) measuring the salt concentration of the water exiting the capacitive deionisation cell; (iii) collecting the wa...

The invention provides a distributive and dispersive mixing apparatus of the CDDM or CTM type comprising two spaced-apart mutually rotatable confronting surfaces (1, 2) having cavities (3) therein. The surfaces have preferably relatively widely-spaced, axially-disposed confronting surfaces which alternate with prefe...

A distributive and dispersive mixing apparatus comprising two confronting surfaces (1,2) having cavities (3) therein which on relative motion of the surfaces function as a cavity transfer mixer (CTM) or controlled deformation dynamic mixer (CDDM) or both, CHARACTERISED IN THAT the normal separation of the confrontin...

The present invention provides personal wash compositions comprising 1 to 40% by wt. of a surfactant system and 1 to 40% by wt. of a blend of saturated and of unsaturated triglyceride oils where the amount of saturated triglyceride is 15 wt% to 35 wt% of the blend and unsaturated is 85 wt% to 65 wt% of the blend. Th...

The present invention is in the field of detergent compositions; in particular high active liquid detergent compositions, for use in laundry and/or household cleaning amongst others. The compositions of the present invention relate to the field of micro-emulsions, in particular water-in-oil micro-emulsions. It is an...

A process for the incorporation of microcapsules with anionic charge into a structured aqueous concentrated liquid detergent comprising at least 30 wt% preferably at most 65 wt% total surfactant of which at least 5 wt% based on the total composition is anionic surfactant including soap and an external structurant th...

The invention relates to rinse treatment compositions that may be used to reduce residual surfactant from water that has been utilised for washing or rinsing fabrics. It has been found that rinse treatment compositions generally have the following problems: (i)    turbid appearance; (ii)   comparatively lower sta...

A mild to the skin foaming detergent composition comprising: a) 1 to 20 wt% sophorolipid biosurfactant b) 1 to 20 wt% of anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of glycinate sulphosuccinate and mixtures thereof c) 0 to10 wt% foam boosting surfactant d) 0 to 2 wt% additional electrolyte e) 0 to 10 wt% a...

The invention provides an oral care composition (preferably a dentifrice) comprising one or more curcumin compounds and a source of zinc ions. The incorporation of a source of zinc ions into the composition suppresses the degradation and/ or discoloration of the curcumin compound(s) in the composition. ...

A process for preparing a tea product The present invention relates to a process for preparation of a tea product. The process for preparing a tea product comprises the steps of: a. Adding an aqueous solution or dispersion of a substance selected from the group consisting of sugars, starches or vegetable gums , c...

The present invention relates to hard surface cleaning, and has as an object to provide a next time cleaning benefit. The invention provides the use of citric acid and/or a salt of citric acid for facilitating the removal of soil, in particular fatty soil, from a hard surface. Therewith the object of the invention h...

Process for preparing a tea product A process for preparing a tea product according to claim 1 comprises the steps of: a. Adding aqueous solution comprising greater than 5 to 50 parts by weight monosachharide to 50-95 parts by weight black leaf tea to obtain a mixture, and; b. Drying the mixture to a water cont...

333m32n33A hair care composition comprising: i) a cleaning phase comprising a cleansing anionic surfactant which is a salt and comprises an alkyl group with from 8 to 14 carbons; ii) an aqueous conditioning gel network having no overall charge or is anionic the gel network comprising: (a) fatty material; (b) a gel n...

A packaged, liquid or gel, preferably surfactant-containing formulation, comprising a visual cue, wherein the visual cue comprises a plurality of water-soluble sheet-like elements of dispersed material, preferably formed from modified poly vinyl alcohol.

The present invention relates to a novel biocide composition for use in gravity fed water purification devices and suitable for purifying water for drinking purposes and a process for preparing the novel biocide composition. The biocide tablet composition comprises one or more halogenated 5,5-dialkylhydantoin compou...

2A method for colouring hair comprising the step of applying to the hair a composition comprising a dye polymer in which the dye polymer is obtainable by the reaction of a NH group directly and covalently bound to an aromatic ring of a dye i) with a reactive group of a polymeric compound ii) in which the reactive gr...

Hair composition comprising a polymer dye said polymer dye comprising a positively charged polymer and a negatively charged reactive dye and a method for dying hair by applying to the hair a composition comprising a polymer dye said polymer dye comprising a positively charged polymer and a negatively charged reactiv...

The present invention discloses petrolatum based composition containing silicone oils which are structured with specific blend and ratio of fatty acids.

The present invention relates to a personal care composition, particularly, a stable sunscreen composition. The problem associated with a dibenzoylmethane sunscreen is its relatively unstable nature, especially in the presence of a UV-B sunscreen. There is a need for using more readily and easily available compound ...

The present invention provides a dye for use in laundry applications.

2A method for colouring hair comprising the step of applying to the hair a composition comprising a dye polymer in which the dye polymer is obtainable by the reaction of a NH group directly and covalently bound to an aromatic ring of a dye i) with a reactive group of a monomeric compound ii) in which the reactive gr...

The present invention relates to an activated alumina block filter media and a process for preparation of the alumina block, for use in gravity fed water filters and pressurized water filters for efficiently filtering particulate contaminants including microorganisms like cysts, bacteria and virus apart from removal...

According to the invention there is provided polymer particles comprising (i) a hydrophobically modified polymer having a lower critical solution temperature of from 5 to 60 ˚C (particularly polyvinyl alcohol backbone having one or more hydrocarbyl group substituents of from C4 to C22 carbon chain length); the polym...

Disclosed is a process comprising the steps of: expressing juice from a supply of fresh tea leaves thereby to produce leaf residue and tea juice; subjecting the supply of fresh tea leaves and/or the tea juice to a fermentation step thereby to at least partially ferment the tea juice; and combining the at least parti...

The present invention relates to a composition and a method for treating substrates, such as fabrics; particularly to make the substrate stain repellent. The invention has been developed primarily for use on fabrics and glass, and will be described hereinafter with reference to these applications, it is an object of...

Hair treatment composition comprising an azole fungicide and zinc gluconate and wherein the composition does not comprise Trichogen®.

The present invention discloses silicone oils which are structured with a copolymer comprising a large percentage of alkane groups. Using high percentage pendant alkane helps provide silicone with ideal gel properties (G" > G", particularly >1000 cP, more preferably 2000-30,000 cP) and viscosity, after fracture, of ...

The invention relates to a high SPF sunscreen composition. There is a problem of achieving high SPF while keeping the total amount of sunscreens in the compositions relatively low. It is desirable, that the enhanced SPF benefit could be achieved through synergistic interaction of commonly used ingredients, thereby g...

The present invention relates to super mild surfactant systems optionally in combination with skin or hair benefit agent. Specifically a combination of specific alkanoyls or mixtures of alkanoyi surfactants with specifically identified fatty acyl isethionate product provide synergy which reduces irritation (as measu...

The present invention provides a laundry treatment composition comprising a cationic azine dye.

The invention relates to personal care compositions for improved skin appearance especially for dark skinned consumers. The personal care composition of the present invention comprises a selective combination of an inorganic pigment particle that has a specific light scattering property (reflection of incident light...

22122n553234234Hair composition and method for dying hair using a composition comprising a polymer dye said polymer dye obtainable by polymerizing: (a) a first dye monomer which has a structure according to Formula (I) where Y is selected from CONH or CHCH(OH)CH NH and R is selected from H alkyl; aryl; benzyl; halog...

The present invention provides a granular laundry detergent composition comprising a shading dye granule, comprising a shading dye, a dye transfer polymer and optional ingredients. Said granular laundry detergent composition further comprises 10 to 50 wt % of an anionic surfactant.

The present invention relates to an edible composition. It particularly relates to an edible composition for providing protection against oxidative stress and alcohol-induced liver damage i.e. hepatoprotection. The present inventors have surprisingly found that combination of an extract of Angelica with certain herb...

method of treating hair comprising the step of applying to dry towel dried hair a hair care product comprising a non- surfactant esterified sugar which is non-crystalline at 20°C.

Hair treatment composition comprising a zinc-based antidandruff agent, a conazole fungicide and a cationic modified guar deposition polymer.

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An opaque toothpaste composition comprising: water; a zinc salt; a chelating agent for the zinc salt, the chelating agent having a log Ks1 as herein defined of from 3.0 to 7.0; calcium carbonate at from 10% to 70% by weight of the toothpaste composition; a monofluorophosphate salt; and trisodium phosphate. ...

The present invention relates to a tea product. More particularly the present invention relates to a leaf tea product with enhanced amounts of theaflavins and catechins. The problem addressed by the present invention is to provide a tea product with significant amount of catechins without addition of any exogenous c...

Starch containing food produce having controlled energy release properties, wherein at least 25% by weight of the starch is contained within intact plant cells.

The present invention relates to a laundry detergent composition comprising 0.005 to less than 0.5 wt% hydroxamate and 3 to 80 wt% of a surfactant system comprising anionic and non ionic surfactant in a ratio of from 1:1.1 to 19:1. The composition exhibits enhanced detergency especially in relation to particulate st...

This invention relates to the incorporation of single and double emulsions into a cross-linking polysaccharide matrix selected from alginate and carrageenan, particularly when cured in a saline solution. Beading and extrusion were used as encapsulation processes. Particles were obtained containing 54 to 88% oil. The...

A packaged fabric conditioning product comprising the combination of a flowable fabric conditioning and a package containing the composition the composition comprising 0.5 40% by weight of at least one unsaturated quaternary ammonium compound and the package comprising: (i) a closed reservoir in which the fabric con...

The present invention provides a beverage precursor comprising tea material and food-grade additive, wherein the beverage precursor is present in an amount wherein contact of the beverage precursor with 250 ml water for 2 minutes at 90oC produces a beverage comprising catechins in an amount of between 0.05% and 2% b...

The invention relates to a solid water soluble tea composition. The invention more particularly relates to a cost effective solid hot water soluble tea composition that has all the attributes consumers have come to expect from hot instant tea.

A Process The present invention relates to a process which allows for the preparation of tea products comprising tea juice which are suitable for diluting to prepare beverages. The present inventors have identified that generation of carbon dioxide during the storage of tea juice in containers can cause problems. I...

A Process The present invention relates to a process which allows for the preparation of tea products comprising tea juice which are suitable for diluting to prepare beverages. The present inventors have identified that generation of carbon dioxide during the storage of tea juice in containers can cause problems. I...

The present invention provides a method of preparing an edible product comprising non-viable moulds and/or yeasts that are substantially structurally intact and which provide a health benefit, the method comprising subjecting viable moulds and/or yeasts to at least two sub-lethal treatments to obtain the non-viable ...

A food product which has been fortified in iron content, having an iron content of at least 5 ppm and comprising iron-containing nanoparticles, wherein the nanoparticles are stabilised by means of a biopolymer provides good bioavailability and stability.

The present invention provides a method of preparing an edible product comprising non-viable bacteria providing a health benefit, the method comprising subjecting viable bacteria to at least two sub-lethal treatments to obtain the non-viable bacteria providing a health benefit, each sub-lethal treatment on its own n...

An oil-in-water emulsion comprising hydrophobin and oil wherein the oil phase has an iodine value of greater than 40 characterised in that the ratio of hydrophobin to oil is greater than 30g/litre and less than 140g/litre is provided. A product comprising such an oil-in-water emulsion is also provided. ...

)An oi l-in-water emulsion com prisi ng hydrophobi n and oi l wherein the oil-in-water emulsion has an overrun of less than 35% and wherein the oil phase has an iodine value of greater than 40 characterised in that the ratio of hydrophobin to oil is greater than 20g/litre is provided. Products comprising such an oil...

The invention relates to method of reducing viscosity of high active liquid concentrate cleanser by adding perfumes, individual perfume components, or mixtures of components.

Process for producing a core shell particle comprising the steps of: a. Introducing inorganic particles into an aqueous phase b. Adding a hydrophobic substance and making an emulsion of the hydrophobic substance in the aqueous phase c. Adding inorganic particles precursors to the emulsion until an inorganic shell ma...

The invention concerns a process for producing a preserved customised consumer composition, preferably from a vending machine, wherein a plurality of ingredient streams are mixed together in predefined relative amounts, characterised in that at least two streams consist of water and preservative only, at least two o...

Spray compositions and particularly anhydrous aerosol compositions containing particulate antiperspirant actives exhibit a tendency for nozzle blockage, impeding discharge of the contents when a polyol humectant, such as glycerol, is blended into its base composition. The problem is overcome or at least ameliorated ...

An oral care composition comprising from 0.01 to 50% by weight of the composition of a capsule, the capsule comprising a core and a coating for the core, the coating comprising a wax having a melting point of at least 70 degrees C, an oil and an opacifier and the core comprising an oil, a pigment and a shear-thinnin...

A calcium oxide-silica composite biomaterial either in amorphous state or crystalline state having an average pore size, as determined by the BET method, in the range of from 0.8 to 4 nm, wherein the calcium oxide-silica content of the biomaterial is at least 80 wt %, the balance being optionally one or more other m...

The invention relates to a transparent/translucent liquid antimicrobial composition which comprises disinfectants of natural origin. It is a challenge to incorporate these disinfectants in aqueous composition while maintaining high transparency/ translucency. Further, these compositions are sold in concentrate forms...

The present invention relates to an oral care composition and a method of disinfecting the oral cavity. So far synthetic material (e.g. Triclosan) has been used, which is believed by many consumers to be harsh on them. Consumers, more and more prefer using products that contain natural materials. Further, in many co...

The invention relates to a transparent/translucent liquid antimicrobial mouthwash composition that is substantially free of low molecular weight alcohol. It is a problem to include antimicrobial actives of natural origin (essential oils) which are generally substantially water insoluble materials in an aqueous compo...

The invention provides rinse-off wet skin compositions comprising structuring systems which in turn comprise (a) non-pre-gelatinized starch; and (b) fatty acid, and which systems provide enhanced properties. The fatty acid also needs to be added to the aqueous phase during preparation of the formulation. ...

The present invention has as an objective to provide a composition comprising a hydrophobic phenolic compound selected from the group existing of curcuminoids theaflavins isoflavones and polymethoxylated flavones wherein the phenolic compound has an enhanced water dispersibility and stability against aggregation and...

The present invention relates to products comprising stevia. Products according to the present invention comprise a sweetening agent derived from Stevia rebaudiana that comprises rebaudioside A wherein the product comprises solids from Aspalathus linearis.

The invention provides a laundering apparatus comprising; a) a first vessel (2;27) to receive and contain fabrics to be laundered and a microbial culture in an aqueous medium, b) means (12a,12b;22) to separate the fabrics and the microbial culture during an incubation phase, and, c) means (5-8;24,25) to rotate the f...

The present invention has as an objective to provide an apparatus for brewinga beverage that provides an attractive brewing experience for the consumer which can perform an effective and efficient brewing process and which also can be easily rinsed to remove any spent infusible material. These objectives have been m...

The invention provides a non aqueous oral care composition with a liquid continuous phase comprising a thickening agent a humectant and one or more liquid polyethylene glycols having a melting point below 25°C in which the liquid continuous phase is structured with crystals of one or more solid polyethylene glycols ...

A dispenser cap comprising an axially moveable collar that surrounds an inner unit, the inner unit comprising a mounting ring at its bottom that is suitable for placement on a container, a cylindrical wall having a section that defines a radial outlet hole, said radial outlet hole being located towards the upper end...

An anhydrous antiperspirant composition comprising from 2 to 25% by weight of solubilised aluminium-containing antiperspirant active; from 20 to 50% by weight of ethanol and from 20 to 55% by weight of one or more solubiliser oils selected from the group consisting of: (i) a branched-chain fatty alcohol having from ...

The invention provides a non aerated foamable oral care composition comprising less than 1.5% anionic surfactant (by total weight anionic surfactant based on the total weight of the composition) abrasive cleaning agent and hydrophobin. The composition is mild to oral mucosa yet exhibits excellent foamability texture...

The invention relates to an edible fat powder comprising at least two natural fats wherein the natural fat has a N10 of at least 10% and wherein the fat powder is a co crystallized fat powder. The invention further relates to the use of said fat powder to prepare a fat containing emulsion. The invention also relates...

The present invention provides a laundry treatment composition comprising an anionic dye-polymer.

A container (2) for a pourable liquid is provided which includes an elongate body (4) for containing the liquid and a closure (10). The closure (10) includes a fitment (12) and a cap (14) pivotably attached to the fitment (12). The fitment (12) has an upper end (16) having an elliptical deck (18) with an angularly p...

Concentrated shampoo composition comprising from 27 to 70% wt. cleansing surfactant, a conditioning gel phase, a short chain diol and an oil, wherein the conditioning gel phase comprises: (a) fatty material; (b) a gel network anionic surfactant comprising an alkyl group with from 16 to 30 carbons; (c) cationic surfa...

The present invention provides a laundry treatment composition comprising a cationic dye-polymer.

The invention relates to a method of vending a hot beverage and to a portable beverage vending device. The method of vending a hot beverage from a portable vending device comprises the steps of (i)    feeding a beverage into an insulated pressure vessel through a liquid port; (ii)    heating the beverage in the ...

Processes for the production of Hoodia plant extracts with a high content of steroidal glycosides and for minimizing heavy metal and/or polyaromatic hydrocarbon content in Hoodia extracts.

A cosmetic water-in-oil emulsion composition is provided which includes composite particles of a sunscreen agent and a condensation polymerized polyamide binder, an emulsifying silicone surfactant sufficient to form the water-in-oil emulsion, an oil phase and a water phase. The composition exhibits relatively high S...

Hair conditioning composition comprising hydrophobically modified anionic polymer and a fatty acid

Composite particles for providing UV photo protection in cosmetic compositions are reported which include an organic sunscreen agent dispersed within a condensation polymerized resin having carboxylic acid groups and a dielectric constant ranging from 6.5 to 18.

According to the invention there is provided a solid softening granule comprising an inorganic carrier selected from alkali metal and alkaline earth metal salts of carbonate and bicarbonate, or a mixture thereof, and a softening system comprising of a locust bean gum polysaccharide and a softening silicone; a proces...

A cosmetic composition is provided which is a vanishing cream structured with 5 to 50% by weight of C12-C20 fatty acid, 0.1 to 20% by weight of C12-C20 fatty acid salt and hydrophilic composite particles with organic sunscreen agent. The hydrophilic composite particles are formed as a composite of sunscreen agent an...

A cosmetic composition is provided which includes niacinamide, a carboxylic acid bearing structurant, and particles of a condensation polymerized polyamide, the polyamide having an amine value no lower than 0.3 and an HLB value of at least 16. The polyamide particles prevent interaction between niacinamide and the c...

A packaged fabric cleaning product comprising the combination of a high viscosity fabric cleaning composition comprising at least one sequesterant and a package containing the composition, the package comprising: (i) a reservoir in which the fabric conditioning composition is contained; and (ii) a metered pump dispe...

One of the major hair concerns for both men and women is that of hair loss. For men the most obvious manifestation of this is male pattern baldness known as alopecia areata. However hair shedding resulting in hair thinning is also a concern for both men and women. Individuals suffering hair loss often experience psy...

A packaged, pourable liquid or gel, surfactant-containing formulation comprising a visual cue, wherein the visual cue comprises a plurality of sheet-like elements of dispersed material, preferably formed from modified poly vinyl alcohol, having opposed surfaces wherein the surfaces of the elements are configured suc...

A packaged, liquid or gel, preferably surfactant-containing formulation, comprising dispersed particles, wherein the particles are water-soluble upon dilution of the product, wherein an optical benefit agent (such as a sunscreen, fluorescer, shading dye or photo-bleach) and a dye-transfer inhibiting polymer are spat...

A personal care composition comprising: i) a cleaning phase comprising a cleansing anionic surfactant which is a salt and comprises an alkyl group with from 8 to 14 carbons; ii) an aqueous conditioning gel network having no overall charge or being anionic, the gel network comprising: (a) fatty material; (b) a gel ne...

A fabric whiteness guide comprising at least one visual scale of whiteness.

There is provided a process to clean a substrate comprising a step of subjecting the substrate to an air-water spray, generated using a spraying means comprising an air passage and a water passage, wherein air is greater than 90% by volume of the spray, the air velocity is greater than 80 m/s and wherein said air pa...

Disclosed is a tea composition comprising tea; and from 0.1 to 4.0 weight % Bacopa monnieri, its extracts or derivatives thereof. The tea composition may be used to provide enhanced mental health of an individual, improved learning ability of an individual and/or improved memory of an individual whilst delivering th...

Described is a non-soap detergent bar comprising: (i) 5 to 60 of a non-soap detergent; (ii) 0 to 30% of a builder; (iii) 0.5 to 50% of a silicate; (iv) 0 to 70% of an inorganic particulate; (v) 0 to 10% of a non-volatile water miscible solvent; and, (vi) 0.00001 to 0.1 of a hydrophobic dye.

A hair treatment composition comprising a molecule having the following formula: in which R1, R2, R3 are independently selected from a methyl, ethyl, propyl group or mixtures thereof; X is a substituted or un-substituted alkyl or alkenyl chain and Y is an amine hydroxy group.

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The invention is to provide a process for removing a stain from a fabric comprising a step of passing an electric current of from 0.01 A to 10 A using a voltage/current source across at least two electrodes through an aqueous solution of a substance capable of generating an oxidative or reductive bleaching species, ...

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Hair and/or scapl treatment composition comprising tulsi oil and a metal pyrithione wherein tulsi oil and the metal pyrithione are capable of exhibiting a synergistic antimicrobial activity.

An oral composition with an improved teeth whitening effect, comprising a first formulation comprising an effective amount of a peroxy amido phthalamide having the structural formula: in which R is hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl; n is 1 to 5; and X is C=O or SO2,wherein said first formulation has a pH of from 2 to 6and a s...

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A cleansing bar composition is described comprising an anionic surfactant, a C6 to C18 free fatty acid, and a fatty alcohol having a melting point under about 35 C and optionally a hydrophobic emollient. Useful emolients include triglycerides, hydrocarbons, silicones, fatty esters, and mixtures thereof. Useful anion...

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