Abstract: A detergent composition comprises(A) a nonionic surfactant represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## and having an HLB value of 3 or above but below 8, and (B) a phosphate surfactant represented by the general formula (II) or (III): ##STR2## or at least one lowly irritant anionic surfactant selected from among (i) N-acylglutamate surfactants,(ii) isethionate surfactants, and(iii) sulfosuccinate surfactants.

Abstract: Liquid hard-surface cleaning compositions are disclosed which have a viscosity above 30 cps, show excellent cleaning on both kitchen and bathroom soils, and excellent shine performance.These compositions are substantially free of hydrotropes, and contain a narrowly-defined binary solvent system constituted by Butyl Carbitol as one of the solvents and Butoxy Propoxy Propanol or Hexyl Carbitol as the other solvent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fabric cleaning process which involves contacting the fabric with a cleaning solution comprising an anionic detergent and sodium citrate as detergent builder at a temperature above about 70.degree. C.

Abstract: Described are 2,4,4-trisubstituted tetrahydro pyranyl esters defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents methyl or ethyl and R.sub.2 represents C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 straight chain or branched chain alkyl or alkenyl and organoleptic used thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including, but not limited to bleach compositions, solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, perfumed polymers, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, cosmetic powders and hair preparations.

Abstract: This suppressant comprises at least 45% water. A water thickening agent is dissolved in water, and forms with water the dispersion medium. A coal tar pitch is dissolved in an aromatic solvent and forms the dispersed liquid which results in suspension. The aromatic solvent has generally a residual softening point of about 40.degree.-70.degree. C. (as measured by ASTM-D-36). This dust suppressant has a viscosity of 3500 to 15000 cps at 25.degree. C. A process for making same comprises: 1- adding to water having a pH of about 7 to 9, a thickening agent to form a dispersion medium having a viscosity of at least 2000 centipoises at 25.degree. C. as measured with ASTM-D4420, with a Brookfield, 2- dispensing under high shear conditions into the dispersion medium, a pitch dissolved in an aromatic solvent, at least 70% of which is boiling over 270.degree. C., to obtain a (in concentrate form) suspension having at least 45% water content.

Abstract: A process for preparing surface-active, saturated sulfophosphoric acid-(partial)-alkyl esters and their alkali metal, alkaline earth, ammonium and/or amine salts by the sulfonation of saturated phosphoric acid-(partial)-alkyl esters and then hydrolysis of the sulfonated phosphoric acid esters formed.

Abstract: Described are hydroxy adamantane compounds and derivatives thereof and a process for preparing same.

Abstract: A substantially non-aqueous liquid cleaning product comprising solid particles dispersed in a liquid solvent phase and a deflocculant which comprises a di-sulphonic acid or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a detergent formulation containing a nonionic and/or anionic detergent and the microbial lipase from a bacterium of the species Pseudomonas plantarii.

Abstract: A substantially flexible dry wipe capable of cleaning a surface by removing dust and/or organic film and rendering the surface substantially static-free comprising a matrix comprising natural or synthetic, woven, non-woven or knitted fibers, or a flexible foam material, said matrix having been uniformly coated with an amount of treatment solution sufficient to allow said matrix to retain its substantially dry characteristics, said solution comprising between about 25% and 75% of at least one glycol compound, between about 0.2% and 60% of a cationic surfactant, and optionally up to about 45% of a nonionic surfactant may be added to the treatment solution. When removing organic film, the wipe is contacted with water and used to wash the surface, and can then be wrung out and used to wipe the surface dry.

Abstract: A cleaning article is formed from a detergent composition impregnated into a flexible substrate. The detergent composition includes an alkyl polyglycoside and a detergency builder, the weight ratio of the total amount of surfactant to total amount of builder is at least 1:1. Especially useful are the polycarboxylate polymeric builders. Polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene copolymer may be used as a surfactant in conjunction with the alkyl polyglycoside.

Abstract: The total active detergent solids which can be incorporated with a nonwoven web is increased by the separate addition of a solution containing the active detergent solids and a solution containing detergent enhancers, such as anti-redeposition agents, water-softening agents, and salts.

Abstract: Sulfated hydroxyalkyl polyethylene glycol and hydroxyalkyl polypropylene glycol ethers corresponding to general formula (II) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a linear C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 alkyl radical,R.sup.2 is a linear or branched, saturated C.sub.1 -C.sub.22 alkyl radical,R.sub.3 is hydrogen or a linear C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 alkyl radical,R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a methyl group,M represents hydrogen, ammonium, alkylammonium, alkanolammonium, in which the alkyl and alkanol radicals each contain from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or a monovalent metal atom, andn is a number of 1 to 30,with the proviso that the total number of carbon atoms in R.sup.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid, lotion-like aqueous oil-in-water dispersion compositions including emulsions containing large amounts of oil or oil/wax mixtures, a volatile organic foam-producing liquid and an anionic surface active agent or detergent which increases the solubility of the foam-producing liquid in the oil or oil/wax mixture. The present compositions are dispersions including mixtures which do not foam or self-dispense from a non-pressurized container, and can be poured onto a surface and spread to form a thin coating which will foam and dry under ambient conditions to leave a residue of the oil or oil/wax mixture for cosmetic, medicinal, aesthetic, protective or other purposes.

Abstract: Combinations of alkaline Bacillus protease with alkaline fungal or actinomycete protease show improved detergency. Proteases obtainable from Fusarium sp. or Paecilomyces sp. (fungal) and Nocardiopsis sp. (actinomycete) are preferred.

Abstract: Disclosed are selenium sulfide lotion shampoos containing a mixture of xanthan gum and magnesium aluminum silicate as a suspending system.

Abstract: A granular low-phosphate detergent composition is prepared by spray-drying a slurry to give a base powder containing a low to moderate level of sodium tripolyphosphate and low levels of inorganic salts, then postdosing solid material, including sodium sulphate, of high bulk density and of smaller particle size than the base powder. The resulting product has a bulk density at least 150 g/liter greater than that of the base powder and shows improved dispensing properties in an automatic washing machine.

Abstract: A laundry detergent sheet is saturated with active detergent solids and thereafter coated with the balance of the detergent formulation in the form of a powder, thereby increasing the active detergent solids content of the sheet and at the same time improving the surface feel characteristics.

Abstract: A detergent composition contains a detergent active material, a carbonate builder, such as sodium carbonate, and a calcium containing compound ideally selected from specific calcium pyrophosphates, as an antideposition agent. The latter is characterized by a defined calcium influence test. Preferred calcium pyrophosphate compounds may be made by mixing solutions of calcium chloride and sodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate at a pH of less than 3.6 and removing the precipitate which forms.

Abstract: A detergent composition suitable for washing and softening fabrics comprises a detergent active material, a detergency builder such as sodium tripolyphosphate and a fabric softening clay material, such as a smectite clay, which is ground to a particle size of 150 to 2000 microns. The use of ground clay avoids the use of dusty powdered clay and avoids the need for costly agglomeration while providing surprisingly good softening benefits.