Abstract: A non-aqueous liquid heavy duty laundry detergent composition comprising a suspension of builder salt in liquid nonionic surfactant in which the stability of the composition is improved by the addition of small amounts of organophilic modified clay. Stability is further enhanced by grinding the solid particulate matter, including builder salt, bleach and other minor ingredients to a particle size below about 15 microns. The preferred organophilic modified clay is a water-swellable smectite clay in which the metal cations are totally or partially exchangd with a mono- or di-long chain quaternary ammonium compound.

Abstract: Aqueous liquid automatic dishwashing detergent composition with improved anti-filming and anti-spotting properties and method of using the detergent composition. The detergent composition comprises aluminosilicate zeolite anti-filming and anti-spotting agent, inorganic or organic builder salts, chlorine bleach, bleach-stable detergent and a thickener agent. The compositions provide reduced filming and spotting on dishware, glassware, china and the like, particularly in hard water, and remain stable against phase separation.

Abstract: Thixotropic aqueous liquid automatic dishwashing detergent composition with improved anti-filming properties and method of using the detergent composition. The detergent composition comprises alumina or titanium dioxide anti-filming agent, inorganic builder salts, chlorine bleach, bleach-stable detergent and a thixotropic thickener. The compositions provide reduced filming on dishware, glassware, china and the like, particularly in hard water, and remain stable against phase separation.

Abstract: A striping device for forming a plurality of surface strips of two different colored materials on a base material. The striping device includes an inserted filled in a squeezable tube which has an outlet. The insert includes a central cylinder having a conical portion integral therewith for forming a first space between the conical portion and the tube and a second space between the conical portion and the central cylinder. The spaces are filled with differently colored striping material. Openings are provided communicating the first space with the central cylinder and passageways are provided communicating the second space with the central cylinder. The central cylinder is provided with grooves for guiding the striping material.

Abstract: A sub-gingival medicament applicator comprising an aerosol container having a gingival medicament filling and a nitrogen propellant. A wand is secured to the container and has an end portion extending angularly to the rest thereof. The wand has a passageway therethrough. A valve, provided with an actuator, is provided for controlling fluid flow through a passageway in the wand to permit application of the medicament through the end piece onto the gums of the user in a manner for optimum benefit.

Abstract: A litter box liner comprising a rectangular absorbent pad having a waterproof backing sheet provided with absorbent material thereon. Glue lines or spots are provided on the top face thereof for holding the liner in a box-like configuration conforming to the contours of the litter box. Other glue lines or spots are provided on the bottom surface of the backing sheet for adhesively bonding the liner to the litter box.

Abstract: A free flowing, stable, water-soluble, powdered automatic dishwashing detergent with superior solubility, handling and storage characteristics is provided. The compositions comprises an inorganic polyphosphate carrier onto which is absorbed a nonionic detergent. The "loaded" carrier is mixed with powdered silicate and the other usual adjuvants such as bleach, pigment, etc. High levels of detergent are possible without adversely affecting the aforementioned advantages and superior characteristics.

Abstract: Process for making a thixotropic detergent slurry, particularly suitable for use in making compositions useful in household automatic dishwashers. A slurry of particles of alkaline water-soluble builder salt, particularly sodium tripolyphosphate, is formed in a liquid containing dissolved alkaline builder salt, such as alkali metal carbonate. The proportion of solid particles is so high that the slurry has a viscosity of about 20,000 to 60,000 centipoises. This viscous slurry is subjected to wet grinding with a high speed disperser. Water and powdered clay are then added and the clay is deagglomerated in the mixture by mechanical action. Improved compositions containing limited amounts of potassium compounds and water-soluble polymers are also disclosed.

Abstract: A disposable pad for odor prevention comprising a fluid impervious backing sheet, a top sheet and a pad sandwiched between the backing sheet and said top sheet, said pad being formed substantially of hydrophobic fibers so as to quickly disperse liquid waste for rapid evaporation.

Abstract: A non-aqueous liquid heavy duty laundry detergent composition in the form of a suspension of builder salt in liquid nonionic surfactant is stabilized against phase separation by the incorporation of gas bubbles having an average particle size diameter of 10 to 100 microns. The gas bubbles are incorporated in an amount to equalize the densities of the continuous liquid phase and the dispersed phase. The gas bubbles are stabilized by incorporation of a stabilizer having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrocarbon group of about 5 to 21 carbon atoms,Q is a hydrogen atom, a Group IA metal, a Group IIA metal, a group having the formula --CH.sub.2 --CH(R.sup.1)--CH.sub.2 (R.sup.2), or a mixture thereof, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are, independently, --OH or R-C(O)O-- (R being as defined above); anda is 1 or 2, with the proviso that a=2 only when Q is a Group IIA metal.

Abstract: A low polyphosphate or a polyphosphate free liquid heavy duty laundry detergent composition comprising a suspension of an alkali metal alginic acid builder salt in liquid nonionic surfactant. The laundry detergent composition comprises a nonaqueous liquid nonionic surfactant containing a stable suspension of an alkali metal alginic acid builder salt.

Abstract: A non-aqueous liquid heavy duty laundry detergent composition in the form of a suspension of builder salt in liquid nonionic surfactant is stabilized against phase separation by the incorportation of a small amount of a vicinal-hydroxy compound. A low density filler to equalize the densities of the continuous liquid phase and the dispersed phase may be used in conjunction with the vicinal-hydroxy compound.

Abstract: A heavy duty detergent composition having incorporated therein an acetylated sugar ether which provides bleach activation and detergency boosting properties to the detergent composition. The acetylated sugar ether contains a long-chain alkyl group. The acetylated sugar ether acts as a bleach activator by reacting with a bleaching agent, such as sodium perborate monohydrate, to generate peracetic acid. Following perhydrolysis, the compount acts as a detergency booster.

Abstract: Thixotropic aqueous liquid automatic dishwashing detergent composition with improved anti-filming and anti-spotting properties and method of using the detergent composition. The detergent composition comprises silica anti-filming agent, polyacrylate polymer anti-spotting agent, inorganic builder salts, chlorine bleach, bleach-stable detergent and a thixotropic thickener. The compositions provide reduced filming and spotting on dishware, glassware, china and the like, particularly in hard water, and remain stable against phase separation.

Abstract: A package construction for non-aqueous liquid detergent composition includes an outer package of water-permeable, water-insoluble plastic film or textile fabric and an inner package formed of water-soluble material, with an appropriate quantity, e.g. 100 grams, of the non-aqueous liquid composition sealed within the inner bag. A water-impermeable, water-insoluble outer bag or wrapper protects the package and its contents from exposure to moisture or high humidity prior to actual use in the aqueous wash bath. A preferred composition for use with this package construction is a non-aqueous liquid heavy duty no- or low-phosphate built laundry detergent composition which comprises a suspension of hydroxy polycarboxylic acid, e.g. sodium citrate, builder salt in liquid nonionic surfactant. The stability of the composition is improved by the addition of alkylene glycol monoalkyl ether solvents.

Abstract: A slow release tablet or the like for releasing fluoride and calcium ions in a manner so as to reduce the formation of calcium fluoride and to reduce gastrointestinal discomfort comprising the use of MFP together with a calcium-containing composition.

Abstract: A medication for providing fluoride ion for the prevention and treatment of bone loss disease. The dosage is a lozenge, tablet or capsule containing from 20 to 100 milligrams of sodium monofluorophosphate and further includes a slow release mechanism for controlling release of the fluoride ion over a period of up to eight hours after swallowing. Up to ten percent of sodium fluoride can be added.

Abstract: Hexylene glycol alone or in combination with a lower alkanol or another glycol or glycol ether, or mixtures thereof provide a non-aqueous liquid carrier for cationic fabric softeners, especially the quaternary ammonium and imidazolinium cationic compounds, for preparing stable concentrated fabric softener compositions. The compositions may contain up to 60% by weight of the cationic compound and may additionally include up to 15% by weight of a nonionic surfactant. The concentrated compositions disperse easily in cold water and are easily dispensed from automatic dispensers.

Abstract: A non-aqueous liquid heavy duty laundry detergent composition comprising a suspension of builder salt in liquid nonionic surfactant in which the stability of the composition is improved by the addition of small amounts of organophilic modified clay. Stability is further enhanced by grinding the solid particulate matter, including builder salt, bleach and other minor ingredients to a particle size below about 15 microns. The preferred organophilic modified clay is a water-swellable smectite clay in which the metal cations are totally or partially exchanged with a mono- or di-long chain quaternary ammonium compound.

Abstract: Stable aqueous fabric softening compositions based on water-dispersible cationic fabric softeners such as the di-long chain, di-short chain quaternary ammonium salts are provided using synergistic proportions of fatty alcohols to enhance the softening performance. Both concentrated and ready-for-use formulations can be prepared. The active ingredients concentration in the concentrated formula is generally in the range of 11 to 20% by weight while for the ready-for-use formulations, concentration of the active ingredients may range from about 3 to about 8% by weight. In either case, the weight ratio of cationic softening agent to fatty alcohol being in the range of from about 6:1 to 2.8:1. These compositions have low viscosity and are easily dispersible in cold water and are storage stable. Water soluble electrolytes can further reduce viscosity and ethoxylated amines can further increase stability. Methods for making the compositions are also disclosed.