Abstract: The present invention relates to dye transfer inhibiting compositions comprising: a) a polymer selected from polyamine N-oxide containing polymers which contain units having structure formula (I), wherein P is a polymerisable unit, whereto the N--O group can be attached to or wherein the N--O group forms part of the polymerisable unit or a combination of both; A is (a), (b), (c), --O--, --S--, (d); x is O or 1; R are aliphatic, ethoxylated aliphatic, aromatic, heterocyclic or alicyclic groups or any combination thereof whereto the nitrogen of the N--O group can be attached or wherein the nitrogen of the N--O group forms part of these groups; b) a polymeric dispersing agent.

Abstract: Heavy duty liquid detergent compositions containing an anionic surfactant component and a quaternary ammonium fabric-softening agent of the formula ##STR1## The anionic surfactant component comprises, by weight of the composition, from about 5% to 40% of alkyl polyethoxylate sulfates and no more than about 5% of alkyl benzene sulfonates. The compositions are substantially clear and isotropic, provide excellent cleaning of soils and provide softening through the wash and anti-static benefits. The compositions preferably also contain a fatty acid component, ethoxylated nonionic surfactant, a detergent builder and enzymes.

Abstract: Bleaching compositions, laundry and automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising multiple-substituted bleach activators which have at least one quaternary nitrogen atom, are provided. More specifically, the invention relates to compositions which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits though the selection of multiple-substituted quaternary bleach activators having specific leaving groups with a conjugate acid aqueous pK.sub.a above 13 and with advantageous ratios of rate of perhydrolysis to rate of hydrolysis and of rate of perhydrolysis to rate of diacylperoxide production. Included are preferred activator compounds and methods for washing fabrics, hard surfaces, and tableware using the activators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibiting dye transfer compositions comprisinga) a polymer selected from polyamine N-oxide containing polymers which contain units having the following structure formula: ##STR1## wherein P is a polymerizable unit, whereto the N--O group can be attached to or wherein the N--O group forms part of the polymerizable unit or a combination of both.A is ##STR2## X is or 0 or 1; R are aliphatic, ethoxylated aliphatics, aromatic, heterocyclic or alicyclic groups or any combination thereof whereto the nitrogen of the N--O group can be attached or wherein the nitrogen of the N--O group form part of these groups.b) a builder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dye transfer inhibiting compositions comprising: a) a polymer selected from polyamine N-oxide containing polymers which contain units having the structure formula (I), wherein P is a polymerizable unit, whereto the N--O group can be attached to or wherein the N--O group forms part of the polymerizable unit or a combination of both; A is (a), (b), (c), --O--, --S--, (d); x is =0 or 1; R are aliphatic, ethoxylated aliphatic, aromatic, heterocyclic or alicyclic groups or any combination thereof whereto the nitrogen of the N--O group can be attached or wherein the nitrogen of the N--O group form part of these groups; b) a surfactant system comprising a surfactant selected from nonionic and/or anionic and/or cationic and/or ampholytic and/or zwitterionic and/or semi-polar surfactants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibiting dye transfer compositions comprising polyamine N-oxide polymers which contain units having the following structure formula: ##STR1## wherein P is a polymerizable unit, whereto the N--group can be attached to or wherein the N--O group forms part of the polymerizable unit or a combination of both. ##STR2## R are aliphatic, ethoxylated aliphatics, aromatic, heterocyclic or alicyclic groups or any combination thereof whereto the nitrogen of the N--O group can be attached or wherein the nitrogen of the N--O group form part of these groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making a free flowing granular detergent comprising: conditioning of an aqueous surfactant paste having a detergency activity of at least 40%; rapidly forming a uniform stiff paste from said mix at a paste temperature of from 20.degree. to 90.degree. C.; granulating said paste upon mixing with a dry detergent powder.

Abstract: Dye transfer inhibiting systems are disclosed, comprising an enzyme exhibiting peroxidase activity, a hydrogen peroxide source, an additional oxidizable substrate, and a accelerator preferably having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is S or O and R.sub.1 is --CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2, or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 COOHDetergent compositions containing the dye transfer inhibition system and typical detergent ingredients are also disclosed. More effective and efficient dye transer inhibition of fugitive dyes is achieved by using the dye transfer inhibition system as an detergent additive or in a detergent composition matrix.

Abstract: Dye transfer inhibiting systems are disclosed, comprising an enzyme exhibiting peroxidase activity, a hydrogen peroxide source, an additional oxidizable substrate, and an accelerator preferably having the formula ##STR1## Detergent compositions free of linear alkylbenzenesulfonate containing the dye transfer inhibition system and typical detergent ingredients are also disclosed. More effective and efficient dye transfer inhibition of fugitive dyes is achieved by using the dye transfer inhibition system as a detergent additive or in a detergent composition matrix free of linear alkylbenzenesulfonate.

Abstract: Stable liquid detergent compositions comprising bleach, a solid water-soluble peroxygen compound, such as perborate and percarbonate, surfactant, builder, and hydrophobic silica as a suspending aid are provided. The water-soluble peroxygen compound is suspended in the liquid phase which contains water and water-miscible organic solvent. Less than one tenth of the peroxygen compound is dissolved in the liquid phase.

Abstract: Dye transfer inhibiting compositions are disclosed, comprising: (A) a metallo catalyst selected from (a) metallo porphin and water-soluble or water-dispersible derivatives thereof; (b) metallo porphyrin and water-soluble or water-dispersible derviatives thereof; (c) metallo phthalocyanine and water-soluble or water-dispersible derivatives thereof; (B) an enzyme oxidation scavenger, (C) an enzymatic system capable of generating hydrogen peroxide, and (D) an enzyme, preferably selected from protease, lipase, amylase, and cellulase. The enzyme oxidation scavenger (B) operates to stabilize and protect the enzymes (D) from loss of activity in the wash.

Abstract: A process for improving the color and purity of dark-colored potassium or magnesium alkyl ester sulfonate surfactant compositions, and particularly alpha-sulfo fatty acid methyl ester compositions, without the need for bleaching or other process steps. The process comprises the steps of (1) forming a mixture comprising (i) an alkyl ester sulfonate surfactant composition containing impurities including dark-colored impurities, organic and inorganic salts, and disalts, and (ii) water, and (2) separating the ester sulfonate surfactant from the mixture. The process may further comprise step (3) recovering the alkyl ester sulfonate surfactant. Methyl ester sulfonate surfactant compositions are most preferred. After processing in accordance with the invention, the alkyl ester sulfonate surfactant composition has improved color, purity, and odor properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous liquid bleach composition which remains stable over an extended period of time. The liquid bleach is easily pourable since it has a relatively low viscosity. The liquid bleach generally comprises (a) from about 1% to about 25% by weight of a water-soluble bleach activator; (b) from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of hydrogen peroxide; (c) from about 1% to about 20% by weight of a phase stabilizer; (d) from about 0.001% to about 2% by weight of a chelating agent; and (e) the balance water. The liquid bleach composition is isotropic, translucent and has a viscosity of less than about 500 cps.

Abstract: Heavy duty liquid detergent compositions containing high levels of anionic synthetic surfactant, carboxylate detergency builder, proteolytic enzyme, and alkanolamine are disclosed. The high level of alkanolamine, preferably monoethanolamine, prevents or minimizes crystallization of the protease during storage of the compositions. The compositions are preferably clear, homogeneous, and stable, and are particularly useful as laundry detergents that provide good cleaning performance on enzyme-sensitive stains.

Abstract: An aqueous cleaning and bleaching composition with a pH of from about 0.5 to about 6, which contains amidoperoxyacid, hydrogen peroxide, and acylated citrate ester which has been emulsified in two or more ethoxylated alcohols is described.

Abstract: Laundry detergents and bleaching systems comprise acyl valerolactam bleach activators. The bleach activators are effective under mixed soil conditions, especially mixtures of hydrophobic and hydrophilic soils and stains.

Abstract: Laundry detergents and automatic dishwashing compositions with activated bleaching systems which are effective under mixed soil conditions, especially mixtures of hydrophobic and hydrophilic soils and stains are presented. The preferred bleach activators are N-acyl caprolactams and nonanoyloxybenzene sulfonate. A particularly preferred embodiment comprises a 1:2.2:7.7 molar ratio of N-acyl caprolactam to alanoyloxybenzenesulfonate to peroxygen bleaching compound. This mixed caprolactam, alkanoyloxybenzenesulfonate bleaching composition delivers stronger than expected performance on both hydrophobic and hydrophilic stains and on dingy clean up.

Abstract: Amino-functional compounds are economically prepared by reacting maleic anhydride with alcohols to form a maleate or fumarate "half-ester" which is combined with certain amines, most preferably aspartate or glutamate, under conditions selected to avoid hydrolysis. At low molecular weights, the compounds herein are useful detergency builders; at progressively higher molecular weights within a specific range, combined builder/dispersant and typical dispersant properties emerge. Processes for preparing the compounds and useful detergent compositions containing them are described.

Abstract: Near-quantitative conversion of maleate to D,L-malate is rapidly secured by heating an aqueous alkaline mixture of maleate and excess of the divalent cations calcium, magnesium or mixtures thereof in a reactor at autogenous pressures and at temperatures above reflux. The simplest raw materials for the process are maleic anhydride and calcium hydroxide. The product is secured as an unusual, typically granular solid form of the divalent metal malate salt which is very useful in processes for preparing other malate salts, malic acid, or 2,2'-oxodisuccinate laundry detergent builders.