Silica microcapsules, each of which includes a shell, and a core containing one or more organic compounds inside the shell, a softener composition containing the silica microcapsules, and a method of producing the silica microcapsules is described. In the silica microcapsules, the shell contains silica as a constituent component, and the organic compound contains a primary alcohol.

Silica microcapsules, each of which includes a shell, and a core containing one or more organic compounds inside the shell, a softener composition containing the silica microcapsules, and a method of producing the silica microcapsules is described. In the silica microcapsules, the shell contains silica as a constituent component, and the organic compound contains a primary alcohol.

The present application relates to monoterpenoid and phenylpropanoid carbonate esters and methods of their making and use as repellents.

The present application relates to monoterpenoid and phenylpropanoid carbonate esters and methods of their making and use as repellents.

A composition for managing, controlling, neutralizing, killing, or repelling an amphibian or reptile comprises at least one active ingredient comprising an effective amount of thymol or a derivative thereof and an effective amount of eugenol or a derivative thereof. The composition is also useful for protecting, guarding, or repelling a pet.

A composition for managing, controlling, neutralizing, killing, or repelling an amphibian or reptile comprises at least one active ingredient comprising an effective amount of thymol or a derivative thereof and an effective amount of eugenol or a derivative thereof. The composition is also useful for protecting, guarding, or repelling a pet.

The invention relates to an ointment comprising shea butter, petrolatum, beeswax, perfume and 10 to 20% by weight of DEET based on the total weight of the ointment, providing a protection against mosquitoes for at least 7 hours, its uses as a mosquito repellent and for the prevention of diseases such as malaria, and its manufacturing process.

The invention relates to an ointment comprising shea butter, petrolatum, beeswax, perfume and 10 to 20% by weight of DEET based on the total weight of the ointment, providing a protection against mosquitoes for at least 7 hours, its uses as a mosquito repellent and for the prevention of diseases such as malaria, and its manufacturing process.

A compound of Formula I and formulations including such a compound may be used for the reduction of infestation with ectoparasites, in particular ectoparasites of the insect class, including fleas and mosquitoes, and/or ectoparasites of the arachnid class, including ticks and mites, etc. Methods for controlling ectoparasites and/or formulations including such compounds may include use as a repellent, and/or application to a mammal, e.g., a human, dog, cat, cattle, horse, or sheep, or to an object or a fabric. The form may be a topical formulation, a shampoo composition, a cleansing composition, or a treatment composition, preferably a lotion, cream, ointment, gel, foam, patch, powder, solid, sponge, tape, vapor, paste, tincture, or spray.

A compound of Formula I and formulations including such a compound may be used for the reduction of infestation with ectoparasites, in particular ectoparasites of the insect class, including fleas and mosquitoes, and/or ectoparasites of the arachnid class, including ticks and mites, etc. Methods for controlling ectoparasites and/or formulations including such compounds may include use as a repellent, and/or application to a mammal, e.g., a human, dog, cat, cattle, horse, or sheep, or to an object or a fabric. The form may be a topical formulation, a shampoo composition, a cleansing composition, or a treatment composition, preferably a lotion, cream, ointment, gel, foam, patch, powder, solid, sponge, tape, vapor, paste, tincture, or spray.