Abstract: The present invention relates to a very mild, stable, liquid dispersoidal cleansing composition comprising: 55% to 90% water; 5% to 20% saturated (low IV) higher (high titer) fatty acid potassium soap; 2.5% to 18% of free fatty acids; said soap and said free fatty acids having a ratio of about 1:0.3 to 1:1; and wherein said liquid cleanser has a viscosity of 4,000 cps to about 100,000 cps at about 25.degree. C.; and wherein said liquid cleanser is phase stable. The stable, mild liquid cleanser is preferably contained in a container having a pressure actuated pump. The composition is preferably made by the steps of:1. heating and mixing an aqueous mixture of said potassium fatty acid soap and said free fatty acid to provide a stable melt;2. cooling the melt to about room temperature;3. diluting said cooled melt with water to provide said dispersoidal liquid.

Abstract: This invention is an improved mild personal cleansing syndet bar comprising: long chain synthetic surfactant having essentially saturated C.sub.15 -C.sub.22, preferably C.sub.16 -C.sub.18, alkyl or acyl chains, more preferably cetearyl sulfate; a high lathering, mild synthetic surfactant, preferably C.sub.12 -C.sub.14 acyl isethionate; soap; fatty acids; sodium isethionate; paraffin wax, preferably a high melting point paraffin wax, and optionally, but preferably, cationic polymer. The bar has improved processability, good smear and in-use properties as well as improved mildness and rinsability without meaningful lather negatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved freezer bar soap comprising selected saturated C.sub.14 -C.sub.18 fatty acid soaps and lathering soap selected from lauric, oleic, and other minor selected more soluble soaps. The bars of this invention have improved mildness while maintaining acceptable lathering/sudsing characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved freezer bar soap comprising selected saturated C.sub.14 -C.sub.18 fatty acid soaps and lathering synthetic surfactant. The bars of this invention have reduced bathtub ring, as well as improved mildness while maintaining acceptable lathering/sudsing characteristics.

Abstract: The invention provides a firm, ultra mild, neutral pH cleansing bar comprising: from about 5% to about 50% of monocarboxylic acid; wherein from about 20% to about 65% by weight of said monocarboxylic acid is neutralized; from about 20% to about 65% of an anionic and/or nonionic bar firmness aid, and from about 15% to about 55% water by weight of said bar;wherein said free monocarboxylic acid is from about 35% to about 80% by weight of said mixture of free and neutralized monocarboxylic acid;wherein said neutral pH is from about 6.3 to about 8.0;wherein the said neutralized monocarboxylic acid has a cation selected from the group consisting of sodium, magnesium, calcium, aluminum, and mixtures thereof; andwherein said bar comprises a rigid crystalline phase skeleton structure comprising an interlocking, open three-dimensional mesh of elongated crystals consisting essentially of said monocarboxylic acid.

Abstract: An isotropic liquid cleansing composition which is cosmetically attractive, stable and which also has excellent lather performance properties. The composition contains a water-soluble triethanolamine fatty acid soap, an electrolyte thickener selected from citrates, formates and tetraacetate, a synthetic surfactant, and water as essential components and has a neat viscosity (100%) of about 2,000 to 12,000 cps.

Abstract: The invention provides a firm, low smear, ultra mild, weakly acidic skin pH cleansing bar comprising by weight of said bar: from about 5% to about 50% of essentially free carboxylic acid, preferably myristic acid, behenic acid, or 12-hydroxy stearic acid; from about 15% to about 65% of a water-soluble organic anionic and/or nonionic bar firmness acid, preferably sodium cocoyl isethionate or sodium lauroyl isethionate; and from about 15% to about 55% water. The skin pH bar can contain little or no soap, yet has a shallow penetration value of from zero up to 12 mm. The bar is a framed bar.

Abstract: The invention provides a firm, ultra mild, neutral pH freezer bar comprising: from about 10% to about 50% of monocarboxylic acid; wherein from about 20% to about 65% by weight of said monocarboxylic acid is neutralized; from about 20% to about 65% of an anionic and/or nonionic bar firmness aid, and from about 15% to about 40% water by weight of said bar;wherein said neutral pH is from about 6.3 to about 8.0;wherein the neutral pH freezer bar is made by the following steps:I. mixing a molten (170.degree.-205.degree. F.; 76.degree.-96.degree. C.) mixture comprising said carboxylic acid; water; and bar firmness aid; neutralizing said 20% to about 65% of said carboxylic acid, preferably with sodium hydroxide;II. cooling said mixture to a semi-solid in a scraped wall heat exchanger freezer;III. extruding said semi-solid as a soft plug; and further cooling and crystallizing said soft plug until firm to provide said neutral pH personal cleansing freezer bar.

Abstract: The invention provides a firm, low smear, ultra mild, weakly acidic skin pH (4.8-6.0) personal cleansing freezer bar comprising by weight of said bar: a sum total of from about 10% to about 50% of essentially free carboxylic acid, preferably myristic acid, behenic acid, or 12-hydroxy stearic acid; from about 15% to about 65% of a water-soluble organic anionic and/or nonionic bar firmness aid, preferably sodium cocoyl isethionate or sodium lauroyl isethionate; and from about 15% to about 40% water.The skin pH freezer bar is made by the following process steps:I. mixing a molten (170.degree.-205.degree. F.; 76.degree.-96.degree. C.) mixture comprising said essentially free carboxylic acid; water; and bar firmness aid;II. cooling said mixture to a semi-solid in a scraped wall heat exchanger freezer at a cooled temperature of 110.degree.-195.degree. F. (43.degree.-91.degree. C.);III.

Abstract: A malodor-free personal cleansing bar with a low level of zeolite odor-controlling agent. The preferred application is a fragrance-free bar, a scented bar, or the like.

Abstract: This invention is a mild personal cleansing bar comprising: from about 20% to about 50% lathering mild synthetic surfactant and from about 5% to about 50% of magnesium soap; wherein the ratio of said lathering mild synthetic surfactant to said soap is from about 10:1 to about 0.4:1; said bar having a pH of from about 6.5 to about 8.5 in a 1% aqueous solution at 25.degree. C.

Abstract: Personal cleansing compositions containing surfactant and selected cationic polymer provide products having improved odor stability. This "bulky amine" cationic polymer is: Guar (POLYMER)-CR.sup.1 HCR.sup.2 R.sup.3 --CH.sub.2 NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 R.sup.6 wherein R.sup.1 -R.sup.3 is a --H or --OH substituent, and wherein at least one of R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are selected from the group consisting of alkyl having a chain length of from about 2 to about 24 carbon atoms, and alkoxy alkyl containing from about 2 to about 12 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof. The cationic polymer is less odoriferous than trimethylamine-based cationic polymers. The personal cleansing composition ash a pH of at least 7.5 in a 1% aqueous solution.

Abstract: Aerated and/or freezer soap bar compositions which contain a substantial amount of sucrose have improved processability, improved physical and/or improved skin mildness characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable dispersoidal liquid soap cleansing composition comprising:A. from about 5% to about 20% by weight of potassium fatty acid soap;B. from about 2.5% to about 18% C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 free fatty acid; wherein said fatty acid has an Iodine Value of from zero to about 15; and a titer of from about 44 to about 70;C. from about 55% to about 90% water; and po0 D. from about 0.1% to about 4% of a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of: from about 0.1% to about 2.0% of an electrolyte; and from 0% to about 2.0% of a polymeric thickener; and mixtures thereof; andwherein said soap and said free fatty acid have a weight ratio of about 1:0.5 to about 1:1; and wherein said liquid has an initial viscosity of from about 4,000 cps to about 100,000 cps and a cycle viscosity of from about 10,000 cps to about 100,000 cps.

Abstract: A mild skin cleansing composition in the form of a bar comprising from about 0.5% to about 20% of a mixture of a silicone gum and a silicone fluid wherein the gum:fluid ratio is from about 10:1 to about 1:10, preferably from about 4:1 to about 1:4, most preferably from about 3:2 to about 2:3. The silicone component is a skin mildness/moisturizing aid which imparts superior, durable conditioning to skin washed with the composition. Processes for preparing a mild skin cleansing toilet bar with this silicone component are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid dispersoidal cleansing compositions comprising: 55% to 90% water; 5% to 20% saturated (low IV) higher (high titer) fatty acid potassium soap; 3% to 18% of free fatty acids; said soap and said free fatty acids having a ratio of about 1:0.5 to 1:1; and wherein said liquid cleanser has a viscosity of 4,000 cps to about 100,000 cps at about 25.degree. C.; and wherein said liquid cleanser is phase stable.

Abstract: This invention comprises a personal cleansing synbar with improved rinsing based on a Heavy Cut, ultra mild, good foaming, alkyl glyceryl ether sulfonate of which at least about 23% has alkyl chains of 16 and 18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ultra mild skin cleansing composition comprising: mild synthetic surfactants, moisturizers and selected levels of soap. An ultra mild skin cleansing bar is provided which is clinically milder on the skin than water.

Abstract: This invention comprises a composition which provides ultra skin mildness, and excellent lather. This invention is based on an ultra mild surfactant composition comprising: (I) C.sub.8 alkyl glyceryl ether sulfonate (C.sub.8 AGS), and (II) foam enhancers for improved foam/lather potential and/or stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an energy saving process for preparing concentrated or condensed surfactant granules. High active surfactant paste is chilled and granulated using fine dispersion mixing. The product surprisingly provides discrete, uniform (200-2,000 micron) granular particles. The granules of the present invention are preferably pure surfactant to be used as an intermediate in a final detergent formulation.