Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of oxidized wood products, comprising step a) reacting chips of one or more wood products in a basic solution at a pH between 8 and 14 under an oxygen atmosphere at a pressure of at least 0.1 MPa, or at least 0.9 MPa. A copper catalyst may be used in the process.

Abstract: Indigo-dyed garments are treated with an anti-ozone agent to prevent ozone-related degradation of the garments before laser finishing. Without treatment, the garments can exhibit color loss (e.g., color change or fading) from exposure to ozone in the atmosphere. The indigo-dyed garments with anti-ozone treatment can serve as base templates in a laser finishing process flow. The anti-ozone treatment of the base templates can include a rinse including an ascorbic acid or vitamin C constituent during a base preparation process. Then quantities of these base templates can manufactured and stored for periods of time without exhibiting ozone-related degradation effects.

Abstract: A peroxide delivery system is produced. The peroxide delivery system includes a dry powder that releases the peroxide quickly and completely when needed. The peroxide delivery system may be produced by combining a liquid peroxide or peroxide solution with an inorganic solid support that is inert to the peroxide and is capable of adsorbing large amounts of the liquid peroxide or peroxide solution while remaining dry to the touch. Methods of combining the inorganic solid support with the liquid peroxide or peroxide solution are disclosed. The peroxide delivery system can be formulated in preparations of powders, liquids, foams, sprays, gels, ointments, creams, sticks, or pastes that can be utilized in a variety of applications such as cleaning, stain removal and antiseptic products, for example.

Abstract: Indigo-dyed garments are treated with an anti-ozone agent to prevent ozone-related degradation of the garments before laser finishing. Without treatment, the garments can exhibit color loss (e.g., color change or fading) from exposure to ozone in the atmosphere. The indigo-dyed garments with anti-ozone treatment can serve as base templates in a laser finishing process flow. The anti-ozone treatment of the base templates can include a rinse including an ascorbic acid or vitamin C constituent during a base preparation process. Then quantities of these base templates can manufactured and stored for periods of time without exhibiting ozone-related degradation effects.

Abstract: Hair dye composition and method of dyeing hair that targets only at least one grey part using a permanent hair dye component comprising a specific volume percentage of a particulate pigment to permanent hair dye component. The purpose of some embodiments of the invention is to delay the need for women to dye their hair in full. At least one pigment particle (about 0.0770 ml or about 1/64th of a teaspoon) may be added to a bottle of 71 ml of permanent hair dye, which allows the permanent hair dye composition to become visible and allows for more accuracy during application. Using small quantities of 5 cc per application (hair dye: 2.5 ml; developer: 2.5 ml) reduces the amount of dye applied to needless areas of the hair. The use of a make-up sponge stick allows for better accuracy. The composition is multi-use, and provides for 28 applications (71 ml bottle of dye and 71 ml of developer), and will save users time and money.

Abstract: Indigo-dyed garments are treated with an anti-ozone agent to prevent ozone-related degradation of the garments before laser finishing. Without treatment, the garments can exhibit color loss (e.g., color change or fading) from exposure to ozone in the atmosphere. The indigo-dyed garments with anti-ozone treatment can serve as base templates in a laser finishing process flow. The anti-ozone treatment of the base templates can include a rinse including an ascorbic acid or vitamin C constituent during a base preparation process. Then quantities of these base templates can manufactured and stored for periods of time without exhibiting ozone-related degradation effects.

Abstract: The invention relates to a manganese (II) complex, its preparation method and use. The structure of the complex is (R1R2R3R4A)2[MnX4], wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are identical or different, independently selected from alkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; said alkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl can be optionally substituted with a substituent, and the substituent is preferably alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; A is N, P, or As; X is optionally F, Cl, Br, or I. The present invention also relates to an organic light emitting diode, its preparation method and use, wherein the manganese (II) complex of the invention is used as a dopant in the light-emitting layer. The prepared organic light emitting diode exhibits high electrical-to-optical conversion efficiency which can be used for flat-panel displays and illuminations.

Abstract: A method is provided of generating a pattern image used to form a pattern on a surface of a fabric using laser irradiation. A plurality of parameters associated with laser irradiation units are input into a user interface. The parameters include an area parameter, a laser irradiation unit density parameter, optionally a discontinuity parameter, and a dye removal parameter. A plurality of laser irradiation units arranged in a pattern area of a user interface based on computer processing of the inputted plurality of parameters is received for viewing at the user interface. The laser irradiation units collectively establish the pattern image for viewing by the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of one or more particular pyridinium salts for the treatment of keratin substances, particularly human keratin fibres such as hair. The invention also relates to a method for the treatment of keratin substances using said salts and optionally one or more chemical oxidizing agents. The invention also relates to a composition for lightening keratin substances comprising one or more pyridinium salts as defined hereinafter and one or more chemical oxidizing agents. The present invention also relates to one or more particular pyridinium salts and also to compositions containing them, especially compositions comprising a physiologically acceptable medium.

Abstract: A process to remove excess dye from dyed polyester fabric comprising adding a solution of a weak organic acid to the fabric in a dyeing vessel, raising the temperature in the vessel to at least 80° C., allowing the acid to react with the fabric for at least 6 minutes and removing all liquid.

Abstract: A method for enhancing bleaching efficacy for treatment of articles, including for example laundry is disclosed. Methods for antimicrobial disinfecting and/or sanitizing and bleaching laundry and other articles is provided by washing the articles with a peroxyformic acid composition at a first pH for effective antimicrobial efficacy, thereafter applying an alkaline source to increase the pH for addition of a bleaching component. The methods can be provided as part of a laundry operation and can be utilized in industrial and commercial applications.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a natural cork film, which includes forming a thin cork layer by slicing a prepared natural cork material, forming a fiber layer by attaching a fiber sheet to one surface of the cork layer formed in the forming a thin cork layer, pre-treating a lamination of the cork layer and the fiber layer formed in the forming a fiber layer, for preventing discoloration of the cork layer, and forming a resin layer by attaching a resin sheet to the fiber layer passing through the pre-treating a lamination of the cork layer and the fiber layer. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the manufactured cork film from naturally discoloring due to light and to significantly reduce a phenomenon such as brittleness or wrinkling caused when the cork layer is decolorized alone.

Abstract: Processes for lightening keratinic fibers are provided. In an exemplary process a ready-to-use lightening composition is produced by, immediately prior to application, combining a composition (A) comprising an alkalizing agent, a composition (B) comprising an oxidizing agent, and a composition (C) comprising a peroxo salt, and then mixing. The ready-to-use lightening composition is deployed from a foam dispensing vessel and distributed onto the fibers. The ready-to-use lightening composition is left on the fibers for a period of about 1 to about 60 min. and is washed out of the fibers.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formulae (1a) and (1b) wherein R means H or C1- to C6-alkyl, X is a structural unit selected from the formulae ?wherein m and k mean independently from each other a number from 1 to 12 for (4) and (5) and from 1 to 11 for (6), Y is a structural unit selected from the formulae wherein a, b independently from each other are integers from 1 to 10 R means hydrogen or C1- to C6-alkyl R2 means an alkylene or alkylidene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an arylene or alkylarylene group having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms R3, R4, R5, R6 independently from each other mean an alkylene or alkylidene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an arylene or alkylarylene group having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms, Z means a cation, and n means an integer being two or higher.

Abstract: A modified polynucleotide has a different base sequence in at least one codon from a wild-type base sequence encoding a horseradish peroxidase polypeptide. The usage frequency of the modified codon of the polynucleotide corresponds to the codon usage frequencies of three filamentous fungal species in Humicola, Aspergillus, and Trichoderma. The polynucleotide is capable of expressing the polypeptide to be encoded in a filamentous fungus.

Abstract: A bi-regional fiber with a cellulosic core and a wax outer sheath is disclosed. The sheath can comprise high melting temperature wax. The fiber may be produced by processing the natural fiber at temperatures less than 70° C. The fiber can be processed in a standard manner, e.g., Keir process which may include bleach at approximately 100° C.. and the wax subsequently added at a temperature sufficient to disperse the wax over the fibers. The fibers are ignition resistant as measured by industry standard tests, e.g., FAR 25.853(b) or 14 CFR 25.853(b). The wax may comprise less than 1 percent to 25 percent of the fiber by weight. The wax may be natural wax, synthetic or emulsified wax or blends thereof. The bi-regional fibers can be blended with other fibers including BRCF fibers subject of U.S. Pat. No. 5,700,573.

Abstract: A fabric cleaning composition comprising from 1% to 20% by weight of the fabric cleaning composition of an oxygen-based bleaching source and a hueing agent, and wherein the neat composition has a pH between 2.5 and 5.5, and a method of using said fabric cleaning composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing or lightening keratin fibers, comprising the step of extemporaneously mixing at the time of use two compositions (A) and (B) and of applying the said mixture to the said fibers; the said mixture comprising at least 25% by weight of fatty substances relative to the total weight of the composition obtained from the mixing of two compositions (A)+(B); with: —(A) representing a composition in direct emulsion form whose content of oil(s) ii) is at least 30% by weight relative to the weight of composition (A), and comprising: i) at least one nonionic surfactant that is solid at room temperature and at atmospheric pressure, with an HLB ranging from 1.5 to 10; ii) at least one basifying agent; Hi) optionally at least one additional surfactant other than the solid nonionic surfactants (i), iv) optionally at least one dye; and —(B) representing a composition comprising at least one chemical oxidizing agent.

Abstract: An ozone supply module for supplying ozonated water to an appliance that typically includes: an appliance module housing having a water inlet; a water outlet; and an electrical connection for receiving electrical power; a proton exchange membrane cell positioned within the housing; and a water conveying system within the module housing and operably connected to both the water inlet and water outlet. The water conveying system is typically configured to allow water to flow through the deionizing resin and into contact with the proton exchange membrane cell. The module and the proton exchange membrane cell receive electrical power from a home appliance when the module is operably connected to the appliance. The module produces water that contains (dissolved) ozone to be delivered to a chamber within the appliance when the module is in the engaged position with the appliance. The appliance is typically a residential appliance.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to an agent and process for altering the color of keratin fibers wherein the agent comprises: (A) a color base composition containing from about 50% to about 80% by weight of a fatty substance comprising a viscosity greater than about 50 mm2/s at 40° C.; and optionally, an additional fatty substance; a rheology modifying polymer; an alkalizing agent; a short alkyl chain hydroxy compound chosen from monoalcohols and polyols; an oxidative dye precursor; and an oxidizing composition comprising an oxidizing agent; and wherein the pH of the agent for altering the color of keratin fibers ranges from about 1 to about 7.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to an agent and process for altering the color of keratin fibers wherein the agent comprises: (A) a color base composition containing from about 50% to about 80% by weight of a fatty substance comprising a high viscosity fatty substance and optionally, an additional fatty substance; a rheology-modifying polymer; an alkalizing agent; a short alkyl chain hydroxy compound chosen from monoalcohols and polyols; and an oxidative dye precursor; and (B) an oxidizing composition comprising an oxidizing agent; and wherein the pH of the agent for altering the color of keratin fibers is greater than 7.

Abstract: Dyeing process using a natural dye on keratin fibers that have undergone permanent reshaping The present invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, in which: a) an aqueous alkaline composition comprising one or more alkaline agents in an amount such that the pH of the composition is greater than at least 10 is applied to the said fibers, or a reducing composition comprising one or more reducing agents and then an oxidizing composition are applied to the said fibers, b) the said fibers are optionally rinsed, c) optionally, the treatment is neutralized, and the fibers are washed with shampoo and rinsed, d) optionally, the fibers are dried or left to dry, e) a dye composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, one or more natural dyes is applied to the said fibers, f) optionally, the fibers are washed and rinsed, g) the fibers are dried or left to dry.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel non-aqueous liquid oxygen bleach composition prepared by dispersing solid peroxygen compound in the liquid in which the content of an anhydrous non-polar organic solvent and a non-ionic and anionic surfactant is controlled. The composition is formed in a high viscous paste or a gel-type suspension and can be used as a multi-purpose composition, for example, the bleach and stain remover of clothes and the cleanser of bathroom and kitchen since they have a chemical/physical stability of no loss of available oxygen, an excellent bleaching and cleaning ability due to their alkaline pH range, no change of viscosity or no phase separation during the storage and so on.

Abstract: A method of treating a fabric using an effective amount of a two component system comprising: i) a source of peroxy bleach; and ii) a source of peroxy bleach activator in liquid form where the two components are mixed at the time and location of use to form an activated peroxy bleaching system.

Abstract: Present invention relates to an oxidizing composition for keratin fibers especially for human hair with improved lightening effect and therefore, improved colouring and bleaching effects are easily achieved of the compositions applied after mixing with the said composition. Present inventors have surprisingly found out that a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent and additionally at least one alkalizing agent, at least one carbonate source and at least one urea derivative delivers an improved and homogeneous lightening performance and leaves hair in an improved cosmetically acceptable conditioned status.

Abstract: Present invention relates to an oxidizing composition for keratin fibers especially for human hair with improved lightening effect and therefore, improved coloring and bleaching effects are easily achieved of the compositions applied after mixing with the said composition. Present inventors have surprisingly found out that a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent and additionally at least one alkalizing agent, at least one carbonate source and at least one urea derivative delivers an improved and homogeneous lightening performance and leaves hair in an improved cosmetically acceptable conditioned status.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for oxidation dyeing keratin fibers comprising, in an aqueous medium: (1) at least one oxidation dye; (2) at least one oxidizing agent; and (3) 1.5 wt % or more, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one amphoteric surfactant which is preferably a betaine-type amphoteric surfactant that may preferably be selected from the group consisting of alkylbetaines, sulfobetaines, alkylamidoalkylbetaines and alkylamidoalkylsulfobetaines, in particular alkylbetaines. The present invention is useful because the cosmetic composition according to the present invention can be prepared by a simple and inexpensive process, avoiding potential compatibility issues, and can provide better cosmetic properties and color intensity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing or lightening human keratin fibers, which consists in extemporaneously mixing at the time of use two compositions (A) and (B) and in applying the mixture to the fibers; the said mixture comprising at least 25% by weight of fatty substances relative to the total weight of the mixture of compositions (A) (B); with: composition (A) being in the form of a direct emulsion comprising: at least 30% by weight of oil(s) (i); at least one fatty alcohol having at least 20 carbon atoms in its longest hydrocarbon chain (ii); at least one surfactant (iii); at least one basifying agent (iv); and optionally at least one dye chosen from oxidation dyes and direct dyes, and mixtures thereof (v); composition (B) comprising at least one oxidizing agent. The invention also relates to compositions (A), the mixture of the aforementioned compositions (A) and (B), and a multi-compartment device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high-strength and abrasion-resistant fibrous material and to a method for the production thereof. According to said method, a natural fiber material is solubilized in an alkaline manner. The fibrous material is treated with an alkaline material, without being subjected to mechanical stress a) at a temperature of between 5 and 30° C. and then b) at a temperature of between 80 and 150° C., and is then optionally washed and/or dried.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising: (a) one or more amphoteric surfactants at a concentration of at least 0.5% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition; (b) one or more organic alkaline agents; (c) one or more oxidizing agents; (d) one or more oxidation dye precursors; (e) an amount of ammonia of less than 1.5% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition; (f) one or more cationic polymers. The invention also relates to a process for treating human keratin fibers using this composition, and aerosol or nonaerosol devices that make it possible to apply this composition in foam form.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is therefore a method for the lightening and/or lightening dyeing of keratin materials, which consists in treating the keratin fibers with at least: a) one direct emulsion (A) comprising one or more fatty substances free of carboxylic acid groups, one or more surfactants, an amount of water of greater than 5% by weight of the total weight of the emulsion, and one or more oxidizing agents; and b) one direct emulsion (B) comprising one or more fatty substances free of carboxylic acid groups, one or more surfactants, an amount of water of greater than 5% by weight of the total weight of the emulsion, and one or more alkaline agents; the concentration of fatty substances free of carboxylic acid groups being at least equal to 25% by weight of the total weight of the composition obtained after mixing the two direct emulsions (A) and (B).

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to an agent and process for altering the color of keratin fibers wherein the agent comprises: (A) a color base composition containing a fatty substance having a viscosity greater than about 50 mm2/s at 40° C.; a rheology modifying polymer; and an alkalizing agent; a short alkyl chain hydroxy compound chosen from monoalcohols and polyols; a direct dye; optionally an oxidative dye precursor; and (B) optionally, an oxidizing composition comprising an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to an agent and process for altering the color of keratin fibers wherein the agent comprises: (A) a color base composition containing from about 5% to less than about 50% by weight of a fatty substance; a rheology modifying polymer; an alkalizing agent; and a short alkyl chain hydroxy compound chosen from monoalcohols and polyols; an oxidative dye precursor; and an oxidizing composition comprising, an oxidizing agent; and wherein the pH of the agent for altering the color of keratin fibers ranges from about 1 to about 7.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to an agent and process for altering the color of keratin fibers wherein the agent comprises: (A) a color base composition, containing from about 50% to about 80% by weight of a fatty substance comprising a fatty substance having a viscosity greater than about 50 mm2/s at 40° C.; and optionally, an additional fatty substance; a rheology modifying polymer; and an alkalizing agent; a short alkyl chain hydroxy compound chosen from monoalcohols and polyols; a direct dye; optionally an oxidative dye precursor; and (B) optionally, an oxidizing composition comprising an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to an agent and process for altering the color of keratin fibers wherein the agent comprises: (A) a color base composition containing a fatty substance having a viscosity greater than about 50 mm2/s at 40° C., a rheology modifying polymer; an alkalizing agent; a one short alkyl chain hydroxy compound chosen from monoalcohols and polyols; and an oxidative dye precursor; and (B) an oxidizing composition comprising an oxidizing agent; and wherein the pH of the agent for altering the color of keratin fibers is greater than 7.

Abstract: In a method for operating an adsorption dryer, a process air flow, generated by at least one blower, is routed at least at times through an adsorption apparatus and over a textile goods in care during a textile care process in a “dry” operating mode to thereby charge a reversibly dehydratable adsorbent of the adsorption apparatus with moisture. A charge state of the adsorbent with water is detected and is displayed at least after the end of the “drying” textile care process. The absorbent is desorbed at least in part during a subsequent, selected and started textile care process in a “refresh” operating mode, and the desorbed moisture is routed as a moist process air flow into a receptacle for refreshing textile goods which are stored or hung in a stationary manner.

Abstract: An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.

Abstract: Treated peroxycarboxylic acid bleaching compositions and methods of using the same are provided to enhancing bleaching performance of various peroxycarboxylic acids. Peroxycarboxylic acid peroxycarboxylic acid compositions are combined with non-metal bleach activators, preferably polyethyleneimines. The invention further relates to methods employing the enhanced bleaching compositions.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a coloring agent for keratin fibers from a first composition A and a second composition B is provided. The method comprises directing the first composition A from a container A by a filler apparatus through an inlet opening into a second container B containing the second composition B. In container B, as a result of the introduction of composition A and/or the action of the filler apparatus, at least one exit opening is formed out of which the coloring agent for keratin fibers exits from container B as a mixture of compositions A and B.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for decolorizing a dyed denim fabric through a dry ozone process to obtain an aesthetically pleasing decolorized look or fashionably faded look in the denim fabric. The method comprises three dry ozone treatment processes used alone or in combination thereof. The first dry ozone treatment process includes wetting a denim textile product with water and oxidizing it with ozone. The second dry ozone treatment process includes spraying water to desired areas of the textile product and oxidizing it with ozone. The third dry ozone treatment process includes loading the denim textile product and wetted cotton fabric scraps into a drum, and oxidizing them with ozone.

Abstract: The invention provides an agent for lightening keratinic fibers, the agent containing in a cosmetic carrier (i) at least one acyl pyridinium derivative of formula (I), (ii) at least one alkalizing agent selected from triethanolamine, 2-amino-2-methylpropan-1-ol, 2-amino-2-methylpropane-1,3-diol, lysine, ornithine and/or an alkalizing agent mixture comprising at least one basic amino acid and at least one alkanolamine, and (iii) at least hydrogen peroxide as an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bleaching composition for keratin fibers, especially human hair, comprising at least one compound with bleaching and/or highlighting effect and a lipidic compound.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for the generation of a peroxyacetic acid sanitizer in proximity to the point-of-use are disclosed. These methods comprise introducing a hydrogen peroxide-acetyl precursor solution to water, mixing, and then adding an aqueous source of a alkali metal or earth alkali metal hydroxide. Triacetin is a preferred acetyl precursor and is converted rapidly and with a high conversion rate into peracetic acid. These methods produce solutions with a high level of peracetic acid. Methods for preparing the hydrogen peroxide-acetyl precursor solution are also provided. Also disclosed are solid compositions comprising a liquid acetyl precursor, a water-soluble source of hydrogen peroxide, and a water-soluble source of alkalinity. The solid composition is a freely-flowable solid that is used as a bleaching agent and a stain remover for the treatment of articles such as fabrics, dentures, textile garments, and equipment used in the food and beverage industry.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of manganese or iron complexes which, as well as a tetraoxolene unit, contain two macrocyclic, N-containing ligands, especially cyclen or cyclam ligands, in washing and cleaning compositions in the form of granules or powder or solution or suspension for bleaching of coloured stains both on textiles and on hard surfaces. The invention also relates to washing and cleaning compositions which comprise such complexes as bleach activators and to the use thereof for textile washing or for dishwashing detergents and other uses in personal care and other areas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bleaching composition for keratin fibers, especially human hair, comprising at least one compound with bleaching and/or highlighting effect and a magnesium salt. Further object of the present invention is the use of at least one magnesium salt in a bleaching and/or highlighting composition for keratin fibers, especially for human hair, comprising at least one compound with bleaching and/or highlighting effect for preventing temperature increase going above 50° C., preferably above 45° C. and more preferably above 40° C. in a period of at least 60 min after mixing water free bleaching and/or highlighting composition and oxidizing lotion.

Abstract: An oxidative dyeing composition comprises at least one oxidative dye precursor comprising further at least two structurally different reducing agents wherein the first is selected from inorganic reducing agents and present at a concentration of at least 0.1% by weight calculated to the total composition, and the second is an organic reducing agent and/or its salts selected from thioglycolic acid, acetylcysteine and cysteine, and their salts, wherein the composition is substantially free of ascorbic acid and/or its salts.

Abstract: The invention provides an agent for lightening keratinic fibers, the agent containing in a cosmetic carrier (i) at least one acyl pyridinium derivative of formula (I), (ii) at least one cationic polysaccharide, and (iii) at least hydrogen peroxide as an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of laundering fabric comprising the step of contacting a laundry detergent composition to water to form a wash liquor, and laundering fabric in said wash liquor, wherein the wash liquor has a temperature of above 0° C. to 20° C., and wherein the laundry detergent composition comprises greater than 1 wt % detersive surfactant and other detergent ingredients.

Abstract: Acetyl xylan esterases and variants thereof having perhydrolytic activity are provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. Multi-component peracid generation systems comprising an enzyme catalyst having perhydrolytic activity are also provided, as are methods of using the present enzyme catalyst to produce peroxycarboxylic acids. The polypeptide having perhydrolytic activity may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, paper pulp processing, and personal care applications.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions of lightening the color of hair that has been recently contacted with a relaxing or straightening composition, the method comprising combining a bleach composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent selected from the group consisting of persulfates, perborates, percarbonates, their salts and mixtures thereof, and at least one rheology-modifying agent, with a developer composition comprising hydrogen peroxide and a cosmetically acceptable carrier in order to form a lightening composition, wherein the pH of the lightening composition is from about 2 to about 7; applying the lightening composition onto the hair; leaving the lightening composition on the hair for a time period sufficient to achieve an increase of 1 to 4 in the tone height of the hair; and rinsing the hair with water.