Abstract: It has been found that a composition comprising an alkoxy alcohol, an aliphatic alcohol, a liquid petroleum distillate, a liquid fatty acid, a volatile nitrogen base, polyisobutenyl aminoethylethanolamine, and water may be used as an engine deposit cleaner which removes air and fuel induction system deposits, valve deposits, and combustion chamber deposits. The inventive composition may be introduced into the engine in lieu of fuel, or in conjunction with fuel while the engine is operating.

Abstract: Polyamino acids or their salts mixed with citric acid or its salts, in a ratio of 75:25 to 0.1:99.9, polyamino acid or its salt to citric acid or its salts, and especially in a ratio of 1:1 to 1:99 polyamino acids or their salts to citric acid or its salts, provide a much higher rate of chelation of calcium ion than expected on the basis of the addition of the polyamino acid to citric acid. Such mixtures may be used in high volume water applications such as boiler, cooling, oil well, agricultural sprays and irrigation water. They are also useful in preventing scale formation on fabrics when formulated with laundry detergents and in preventing scale formation on glassware when formulated in dishwashing detergents.

Abstract: 1. In accordance with the invention there is an aqueous composition comprisinga. about 5-10 wt % of ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl and/or alkenyl having an average of from about 8 to 18 carbon atoms, inclusive;n is 1,2 or 3;o, p and q are the same or different and are 1,2 or 3;X is an alkali metal or amine cation;b. about 1 to 8 wt % ofR.sup.1 --(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.m --OSO.sub.3 --Y+wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl and/or alkenyl of about 8 to 18 carbon atoms, inclusive;m is 0 or 1-10,y is an alkali metal or amine cation;c. about 0.5 to 5 wt % of a soap;d. about 1 to 5 wt % of an acylated hydrolyzed protein saltwherein the acyl group is alkyl and/or alkenyl carboxy acyl having an average number of carbon atoms of about 8 to 20 carbon atoms, inclusive; ande. about 0.1-5 wt % of an acyl glutamate salt wherein the acyl group is alkyl and/or alkenyl carboxy acyl having an average number of carbon atoms of from about 8 to 20 carbon atoms, inclusive.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to detergent compositions in which N-alkylerythronamides react synergistically with surfactants having an HLB about that of octaethylene glycol mono-decyl ether to provide enhanced detergency provided that said compositions are also free of boron.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel surfactants based on readily available materials, i.e., glyceric acid. In particular, it relates to novel N-alkylglyceramide surfactants having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a C.sub.8 -C.sub.24 straight or branch-chained, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon. These surfactants can be used in detergent compositions as surfactants together with cosurfactants to greatly enhance foam stability of the detergent compositions.

Abstract: A solid block, controlled release composition suitable for use in toilet tanks, urinals and other water systems has an alkanolamide, surfactant and polyethylene glycol with a molecular weight of about 1450 to about 8000.

Abstract: Liquid dishwashing composition comprising anionic tenside and a combination of three types of amphoteric compounds.

Abstract: Aqueous, liquid hard surface detergent compositions contain beta-aminoalkanols as solvents and/or buffers for improved spotting/filming and good cleaning. Some formulas do not contain large amounts of builders and are suitable for general purpose cleaning including cleaning of glass.

Abstract: A delayed-gelling, post-foaming gel composition which is dispensed from an aerosol or piston container in the form of a liquid and remains as a liquid for a predetermined period of time before it sets up into a gel.

Abstract: A stripping and cleaning composition for removing resists and etching residue from substrates containing hydroxylamine and at least one alkanolamine is described. Further, a cleaning composition for removing etching residue from semiconductor substrates containing hydroxylamine, at least one alkanolamine, at least one chelating agent, and water is described. The preferred chelating agent is 1,2-dihydroxybenzene or a derivative thereof. The chelating agent provides added stability and effectiveness to the cleaning composition.

Abstract: Aqueous liquid dishwashing detergent compositions are prepared that exhibit improved detergency performance and foam stability over a range of water hardness levels. A preferred formulation incorporates a three component mixture: an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, and an amido amine oxide to provide a detergent having good detergency performance and foam stability over a range of water hardness levels. Another preferred formulation incorporates a three component mixture: an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, and an alkyl ethoxylated carboxylate to provide a detergent having good detergency performance and foam stability at high hardness levels.

Abstract: Betaine/cocoamide complexes are produced by providing an aqueous solution of a cocoamide selected from the group comprising coconut oil fatty amides and an alkaloid selected from the group consisting of betaines and emulsifying said aqueous solution to form the betaine/cocoamide complexes. Surfactant compositions are produced by combining the betaine/cocoamide complexes with a surfactant. The betaine/cocoamide complexes provide improved lather and conditioning properties and lower cloud/clear points to the compositions produced.

Abstract: A process for preparing polyhydroxy fatty acid amide compositions which are pumpable at temperatures between about 70.degree. F. (21.1.degree. C.) and about 120.degree. F. (48.9.degree. C.) by adding certain soluble inorganic salts or salts of C.sub.1-3 carboxylic acids to a heated polyhydroxy fatty acid amide preparation.

Abstract: A stripping composition for removing resists from substrates containing hydroxylamine and at least one alkanolamine is described. Optionally, one or more polar solvents can also be included in the stripping composition. The stripping composition is especially suitable for removing a photoresist from a substrate during the manufacture of semiconductor integrated circuits and for removing cured polymer coatings, such as polyimide coatings.

Abstract: A detergent composition which has an excellent detergency against muddy dirt of clothing which comprises (a) nonionic surfactant and (b) N-alkylamino sulfonate with weight ratio of (a) to (b) in the range of 1/10 to 10/1.

Abstract: A composition for removing organic contaminants, such a flux residues, from a solid substrate comprises: (a) hydrogen peroxide in the amount of about 3 to 5 percent by weight of the composition; (b) an alkaline compound in sufficient amount to provide a pH of at least 10.5 in the composition; (c) about 0.1 to 0.3 percent by weight of a chosen wetting agent which is unreactive with the hydrogen peroxide and the alkaline compound; and (d) purified water as the balance of the composition. Optionally, the composition may further comprise about 0.5 to 2.0 percent by weight of a chosen metal protective agent. The solid substrate having organic contaminants thereon is exposed to the above-noted composition whereby the organic contaminants are removed from the substrate and are converted into non-toxic and non-hazardous products. Thus, negative environmental impact is avoided by the present process.

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition comprising:(a) 5 to 50% by weight of a surfactant;(b) 1 to 30% by weight of a zeolite; and(c) 0.1 to 5% by weight of (i) a copolymer containing copolymerized components having the formulae (I) and (II) and a weight average molecular weight of 100,000 or more; or (ii) a copolymer containing the copolymerized components having the formulae (III), (IV), and (V): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or methyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or methyl,R.sup.3 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or methyl,R.sup.5 represents hydrogen or methyl,R.sup.6 represents hydrogen or methyl,R.sup.7 represents methyl or ethyl,R.sup.8 represents an alkyl or alkenyl having 3 to 24 carbon atoms,M and M' represents hydrogen or a counter ion, andm/n is 2/8 to 7/3 (mol ratio).p/q is 2/8 to 8/2 (mol ratio) and r/(p+q+r)=1/50 to 20/50 (mol ratio).

Abstract: A clear, aqueous hard surface, essentially streak free, cleaning composition, comprising(a) a surfactant selected from the group of(i) polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene block copolymers having a number average molecular weight of from about 3000 to 7000, a percent hydrophile content of about 10 to 60 percent(ii) an alcohol ethoxylate of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl chain whose length is from about 8 to 15 carbon atoms, x is a number from about 4 to 15, y is a number from about 0 to 15, and z is a number from about 0 to 5,and mixtures thereof; and(b) 3 to 5 percent by weight organic solvents and water. The composition may also include a synergistic amount of a polycarboxylate copolymer comprised of a combination of copolymerized monomer units, monoethylenically unsaturated mono- and dicarboxylic acids, diolefins and alkyl vinyl ethers.The general structure of said copolymer is as follows: ##STR2## wherein X.dbd.H, Na, or similar alkaline metals; A.dbd.

Abstract: A skin detergent composition comprises (a) 5 to 95 percent by weight of a phosphoric acid ester having the formula (I) or (II) and (b) 0.0005 to 0.1 percent by weight of a water-soluble chitin compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures of amidated fatty acids or derivatives thereof of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R' is absent or an alkyl group with 2-4 C-atoms, the average value of n is 0,5 to 3 and R represents a fatty acid radical with 14-24 C-atoms obtained from oils produced from the plant species `Brassica` with an eruca acid content lower than 5%.These products are good thickeners for surfactants and/or detergents. No nitrose compounds of (di)alkanolamines, which could present a health hazard, are formed in the thickeners according to the invention.