The gel compositions as described herein, are less affected by changes in humidity, are readily formed into complex shapes, and can contain high loadings of the hydrophobic material, even when the material is not highly hydrophobic, and provide a more controlled release of the hydrophobic material. It is believed that the slow release is achieved by forming the gel to have a tight cross-linked network with small pore-size. The pore size is correlated to the average correlation length as measured using Small Angle X-Ray Scattering (SAXS). By limiting the average correlation length to less than 8 nm, preferably from 0.3 nm to 8 nm, more preferably from 0.3 nm to 4 nm, a long lasting release of the hydrophobic material is achieved, rather than a blooming effect, whereby the hydrophobic material is released in a short burst.

Soap compositions including a polymer matrix comprising a first polymer, a polysaccharide that is substantially homogenously distributed within the polymer matrix, and a fatty acid are disclosed.

The present invention relates to the use of branched polyesters obtainable by polycondensation of citric acid with at least one polyalcohol, and optionally with polycarboxylic acid component as additive in washing compositions, cleaners, detergents or a formulation for water treatment and to mixtures comprising such branched polyesters. The invention further relates to the use of hydrophobically modified branched polyesters, and to the method for cleaning, washing or water treatment using such branched polyesters.

Water-soluble unit dose article containing solid laundry detergent composition and water-soluble film.

A Provided herein is a benefit agent delivery particle having a core-shell structure in which a shell of polymeric material entraps a core containing benefit agent, and the shell includes a recycled polymer.

Described are fabric care pellets comprising an amphiphilic polymer, preferably an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer, a surfactant, and a filler, wherein the pellet contains 30 wt % to 90 wt % amphiphilic polymer, preferably ethylene acrylic acid copolymer, and methods of making and using the same.

Compositions are described comprising A) of from 45 to 55% by weight of one or more polyesters according to the following formula (I) ##STR00001##
wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are X(OC.sub.2H.sub.4).sub.n(OC.sub.3H.sub.6).sub.m wherein X is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, the (OC.sub.2H.sub.4) groups and the (OC.sub.3H.sub.6) groups are arranged blockwise and the block consisting of the (OC.sub.3H.sub.6) groups is bound to a COO group or are HO(C.sub.3H.sub.6), n is based on a molar average a number of from 12 to 120, m is based on a molar average a number of from 1 to 10, and a is based on a molar average a number of from 4 to 9 and
B) of from 10 to 30% by weight of one or more alcohols selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, 1,2-propylene glycol, 1,3-propylene glycol, 1,2-butylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, 1,4-butylene glycol and butyl glycol and
C) of from 24 to 42% by weight of water, the amounts in each case being based on the total weight of the composition. The compositions may advantageously be used in laundry detergent and fabric care products.

The invention relates to a detergent composition comprising: from 0.5 to 50 wt. % of a C12-C14, alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant; wherein the alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant comprises a C14 alkyl group at a level of at least 50 wt. % of the alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant; wherein the average degree of ethoxylation (EO) is from 2.5 to 3.5; wherein with reference to the wt. % of the total ethoxylated portion of said alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant, the level of 1EO is from 10 to 25 wt. %, the level of 2EO is from 15 to 24 wt. %, the level of 3EO is from 20 to 35 wt. %, and the level of 4EO is from 12 to 25 wt. %; and, wherein the C12-C14 alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant includes at most 10 wt. % alkyl chains of C15 and higher; the invention also relates to the use and method to enhance the foaming of a detergent composition by inclusion of said specified alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant.

A unit dose detergent product includes a unit dose pouch with a water soluble film, and a liquid detergent encapsulated in the unit dose pouch. The liquid detergent includes a soil release polymer, at least 10% by weight of an alkyl-ether sulfate, an alkoxylated polyamine, less than 30% by weight of water, and, optionally, a polyglycol. A mixture of 2 parts of the liquid detergent composition to 1 part water has a viscosity below 3,000 centipoise.

The invention provides a method for the application of a bleaching agent to a substrate, the method comprising the treatment of the substrate in an aqueous system comprising a liquid bleaching agent in a closed container, the treatment being carried out at a ratio of liquor to substrate which does not exceed 3:1. Typically, the method is applied to the bleaching of textile fibres and may optionally comprise a bleaching and scouring treatment. The invention also provides a method for the removal of surplus bleaching agents following the bleaching treatment, the method comprising not more than three aqueous wash-off treatments of the substrate. In addition to facilitating the use of much reduced liquor levels, the method also allows for significant reductions to be achieved in usage levels of bleaching agents, auxiliary agents and rinsing agents, thereby reducing generation of waste liquors requiring disposal. Furthermore, treatment temperatures are also significantly lower than for prior art methods, providing yet further benefits in environmental and cost terms.