Abstract: The dispensability of granular detergent compositions is enhanced by applying to granular detergent compositions comprising at least one detergent builder a liquified intimate mixture comprising at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one fatty acid and at least one fatty alcohol.

Abstract: Detergent powders of high bulk density, containing anionic and nonionic surfactant and builders are prepared by spray-drying a low moisture content slurry containing liquid active surfactants to suspend inorganic solids including selected builders. A viscosity adjuster may be added to improve processability.

Abstract: Detergent powders of high bulk density, containing anionic and nonionic surfactant and builders are prepared by spray-drying a low moisture content slurry containing a prepared or pre-manufactured blend of liquid active surfactants to suspend inorganic solids including selected builders. A viscosity adjuster may be added to improve processability.

Abstract: Aqueous emulsions which contain the fatty acid esters of N-methyl-N,N,N-trihydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate as cationic tensides are suitable as fabric softeners. These fabric softener emulsions have the disadvantage, however, that emulsions with high concentrations can be handled only by means of dispersion agents. Therefore, an aqueous emulsion of fatty acid ester of N-methyl-N,N,N-trihydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate is proposed which is stable in storage, and demonstrates an active substance content of more than 15% at a viscosity below 100 mPa.s at 25.degree. C. This emulsion can be used without any additional emulsifier. The emulsion according to the invention has quaternary ammonium compounds with 1.1 to 1.7 fatty acid groups, as a mean value.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous, hard surface cleaner with significantly improved residue removal and substantially reduced filming/streaking, said cleaner comprising:(a) an effective amount of a solvent selected from C.sub.1-6 alkanol, C.sub.3-24 alkylene glycol ether, and mixtures thereof;(b) an effective amount of a surfactant selected from amphoteric, nonionic and anionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof;(c) an effective amount of a buffering system which comprises a nitrogenous buffer selected from the group consisting of:ammonium or alkaline earth carbamates, guanidine derivatives, alkoxylalkylamines and alkyleneamines; and(d) the remainder as substantially all water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microemulsion composition having an apparent viscosity at 10.sup.-2 sec.sup.-1 of about 1 to about 1,000 cps which comprises approximately by weight 5 to 50% of a nonionic surface active agent; 5 to 70% of an aliphatic hydrocarbon having about 9 to 15 carbon atoms; and 10 to 80% of a nonaqueous polar solvent having a Hildebrand hydrogen bonding solubility parameter at 25.degree. C. of at least 12.3 and 0 to 50 of an essentially non aqueous polar cosolvent having a Hildebrand hydrogen bonding solubility parameter at 25.degree. C. of at least 15.4.

Abstract: This invention relates to fabric conditioning compositions containing inorganic acid salts of defined amidoamine compounds in combination with a carboxylic acid, which compositions are characterized by superior environmental compatibility relative to conventional quaternary ammonium fabric softening compositions concomitant with providing improved calcium salt solubilization and reduction of encrustation on treated fabrics.

Abstract: A cleaning composition and method for use with golf equipment and the like, comprising at least one molded wafer of citric acid and sodium bicarbonate in a quantity and with compaction sufficient to produce effervescence in at least one gallon of water for at least 15 minutes. The citric acid ranges from about 10% to about 30% and preferably about 18% to about 24% by weight of the weight of the formulation. The sodium bicarbonate ranges from about 35% to about 55% and preferably from 40% to about 44% by weight of the total weight. It includes a detergent selected from sodium lauryl sulfate, alkyl aryl sulfonate, tetra sodium ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid, and mixtures thereof which has been admixed into the compressed wafer in an amount sufficient to form a soap solution in at least one gallon of water. Preferably, the surfactant comprises about 6% to 10% of sodium lauryl sulfate, about 12% to 18% of alkyl aryl sulfonate, and about 4% to 6% of tetra sodium ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid.

Abstract: Biodegradable chemical softening compositions are provided comprising a mixture of a quaternized ester-amine compound and a polyhydroxy compound. Preferred biodegradable quaternized ester-amine compounds include diester dialkyl dimethyl ammonium salts such as diester ditallow dimethyl ammonium chloride, diester di(touch hydrogenated)tallow dimethyl ammonium chloride and diester di(hydrogenated)tallow dimethyl ammonium chloride. Preferred polyhydroxy compounds are selected from the group consisting of glycerol, and polyethylene glycols and polypropylene glycols having a weight average molecular weight from about 200 to 4000.

Abstract: A method of preparing a fabric softening material which comprises a quaternary ammonium material and at least on C.sub.8-28 alkyl or alkenyl group connected to the molecule via an ester linkage, said method comprising the step of reacting a base material with an alkyl or alkenyl group containing material, such that at least one alkyl or alkenyl group is connected to the base material via an ester linkage, wherein the reaction between the base material and the alkyl or alkenyl group containing material is carried out in the presence of an excess of alkyl or alkenyl groups, said excess being effective to lower the pour point of the softener material.

Abstract: A solid detergent composition such as soap which contains 0.02 to 5.0% by weight of magnesium oxide and/or calcium oxide based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A thickening agent for treating textile material comprising water-soluble hemicellulose as its active ingredient.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for removing reactive polyurethane (PUR) hot melt adhesives from production and processing devices, machines and equipment which includes at least one reactive monofunctional hydroxyl compound which can react with the reactive isocyanate groups of the hot melt adhesive. The monohydroxy functional compound of the invention's clean composition completely saturates the remaining NCO groups of the hot melt adhesive to be removed, converting the adhesive into non-reactive, meltable compounds which are soluble in the cleaning composition.

Abstract: A fabric softening composition comprising a water insoluble cationic fabric softening agent and a nonionic stabilizing agent wherein the water insoluble cationic fabric softening agent is a quaternary ammonium material and the nonionic stabilizing agent is preferably selected from a predominantly linear C.sub.8 to C.sub.22 alcohol alkoxylated with 10 or more moles of alkylene oxide. The nonionic stabilizing agent may also be a C.sub.10 to C.sub.20 alcohol or mixtures thereof. For high temperature stability the nonionic stability agent is an alkoxylated alcohol having a clear phase at a 1% concentration in water somewhere in the range of 0.degree. C. and 45.degree. C. and a Krafft point of less than 30.degree. C.

Abstract: An ironing aid composition for use in the steam chamber of a steam iron comprises propylene glycol, glycerine and optionally a volatile fragrance. The composition can be used drop-wise in concentrated form or can be diluted with water.

Abstract: A fabric softening material comprising an ester-linked amine compound and/or its corresponding quaternary ammonium compound of general formula I. ##STR1## where each R.sub.1 group is independently selected from C.sub.1-4 alkyl, alkenyl, or hydroxyalkyl groups; each R.sub.2 group is independently selected from C.sub.8-28 or alkenyl groups and n and m are integers from 1 to 5; such that the material has an Iodine value of between 5 and 24, preferably between 5 and 20. The invention also comprises an aqueous fabric softening composition containing the softening material.

Abstract: An aqueous fabric conditioning composition comprising a fabric softener and a polymeric thickening material, said material comprising molecules with a hydrophilic backbone and at least two hydrophobic groups per molecule attached to the hydrophilic backbone, with the proviso that the polymeric material is not a hydrophobically modified nonionic cellulose ether.

Abstract: Rinse-added fabric conditioning compositions containing cationic soil release polymers are much more effective than similar compositions containing nonionic soil release polymers for soil release. Most of the cationic soil release polymers are new compounds comprising a hydrophobic alkylene oxide/terephthalate portion which has a low molecular weight and at least a single cationic charge under use conditions.

Abstract: An aqueous concentrated fabric conditioning composition is prepared by adding the co-melted mixture of cationic and nonionic agents to an acid solution. The resulting compositions are stable, have a viscosity of less than 300 cps, a pH of less than 4.0 and an average particle size of from about 2 to about 8 microns.

Abstract: A powder progenitive of a rinse conditioner which is used to form an aqueous dispersion of a rinse conditioner. The conditioning dispersion is formed outside the washing machine shortly before it is to be added to the washing machine. It is preferred if the rinse conditioner contains a cationic active.