Abstract: A toilet cleaning block which releases a halogen disinfecting agent in a controlled, substantially constant rate for 2 to about 4 months of constant contact with water and is then completely dissolved in the water comprises an admixture of an agent which releases a halogen disinfecting agent when in contact with water, about 4 to 10% aluminum hydroxide based on the total weight of the block and up to about 1% by weight of a mold release lubricant, said admixture being in the form of a coherent solid resistant to internal water penetration having a density of 1.10 to 1.60 g/cc, a ratio of effective surface area to weight of about 1:1.05 to 1:1.25 and a crush fracturing strength of about 9-109 kg.

Abstract: The invention relates to spin finishes comprising compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is a straight-chain or branched alkyl radical of the empirical formula C.sub.n H.sub.2n+1 or a straight-chain or branched alkenyl radical of the empirical formula C.sub.n H.sub.2n-1 where n is in each case 1 to 9 andR.sub.2 is a straight-chain or branched alkyl radical of the empirical formula C.sub.n H.sub.2n+1 where n is 2 to 16, and also to their use as spooling oils for synthetic fibers.

Abstract: A milky detergent composition for hard surfaces comprising the following components (a) and (b):(a) 1-50 wt. % of an alkylglycoside; and(b) 1-30 wt. % of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of:(b-1) lipids selected from hydrocarbons, higher alcohols, fatty acids, waxes, cholesterol and cholesterol esters and having a melting point of 30.degree. C. or higher;(b-2) partial esters of aliphatic hydrocarbon polyols having a melting point of 30.degree. C. or higher and 2-9 carbon atoms with fatty acids having at least 13 carbon atoms on the average; and(b-3) partial ethers of aliphatic hydrocarbon polyols having a melting point of 30.degree. C. or higher and 2-9 carbon atoms with aliphatic hydrocarbons having at least 13 carbon atoms on the averagethe proportion of the component (b) to the component (a) ranging from 1/10 to 10/1 by weight, optionally containing at least one nitrogen-containing surfactant and/or an anionic surfactant.

Abstract: Solid state conductive polymer compositions which are ionically-conductive regardless of the amount of water present in the composition are disclosed. The compositions have solvating polymer, ionic salt, and optionally if the composition is not cohesive and pliable, essentially non-volatile plasticizer in an amount sufficient to render the composition cohesive and pliable. Biomedical electrodes having means for electrical communication contacting the compositions are also disclosed. Methods of making the compositions and electrodes are also disclosed.

Abstract: Process for finishing a textile in which the textile to be treated is impregnated using a finishing bath containing phosphinicosuccinic acid (I), phosphinicobissuccinic acid (II) or a mixture of phosphinicosuccinic acid (I) and phosphinico-bissuccinic acid (II), finishing bath, finished textile and use of previously-mentioned acids as textile finishes or as cross-linking agents for cellulose.

Abstract: The stability of polyvinyl films used to contain detersive systems may be enhanced by the use of a barrier coating composition to separate the film degrading components, i.e., acids, bases, and halogens, from these films. The barrier coatings may either encapsulate the individual film degrading components, or they may coat the entire detersive system.

Abstract: The process of producing a detergent in the form of portioned pressings by extrusion of a homogeneous premix containing a plasticizer or lubricant into strands through a perforated die under a pressure of from about 25 to about 200 bar and forming compacted granules thereof, and then pressing the compacted granules into portioned pressings such as tablets.

Abstract: Provided is a plurality of ultra-violet light protection formulas in the form of liquids and creams which can be topically applied to various surfaces/substrates to protect such surfaces from the deleterious effects of light primarily in the ultra violet range and in addition, enhance the surface characteristics in some instances. The surfaces/substrates can by typically leather, vinyl, finished wood, unfinished wood, and a host of others too numerous to mention. An example of one formula is illustrated with an ultra-violet light indicating dye for use as an indicator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a soft-rinsing agent comprising a mixture of two soft-rinsing components, each of which is a quaternary salt as described herein. The mixture may contain 10-90% of the first component and 90-10% by the second component.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions to impart coffee stain resistance to polyamide textile substrates such as carpets. The compositions comprise either (i) a copolymer selected from the group consisting of a hydrolyzed aromatic-containing vinyl ether maleic anhydride copolymer, a half ester of an aromatic-containing vinyl ether maleic anhydride copolymer, and mixtures thereof, or (ii) an aromatic-containing acrylate copolymerized with an acid selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid and maleic acid. The coffee stain-resistant polyamide textile substrates made are also part of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a low impedance, water-absorbing, ionically-conductive, hydrophilic pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising an ionically-conductive, hydrophilic, pressure sensitive adhesive hydrogel and crosslinked poly(N-vinyl lactam) in an amount sufficient to retain low electrical impedance and maintain hydrogel adhesion and cohesion during use of the composition in the presence of water and other moisture tending to plasticize the hydrogel. Crosslinked homopolymers and copolymers of poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone) having Swelling Capacity of at least 15 milliliters of water per gram of poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone) are preferred. Adhesion values upon removal from mammalian skin after about four hours of adhesion are not greater than initial adhesion removal values, demonstrating ease of removal of electrodes of the present invention from skin.

Abstract: A tablet of compacted particulate detergent composition comprises a detergent-active compound, a detergency builder, and optionally other detergent ingredients. The tablet, or a discrete region thereof, consists essentially of a matrix of particles substantially all of which have a particle size within a range having upper and lower limits each lying within the range of from 200 to 2000 .mu.m and differing from each other by not more than 700 .mu.m.

Abstract: Synergistic surfactant compositions. Polysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymers in which the polyether pendants bear carboxylic acid groups or salts of carboxylic acid groups are demonstrated to have synergystic interactions with anionic and cationic organic surfactants to improve the surface characteristics of a solution, requiring unexpectedly low concentrations to obtain specific surface tension values or to attain critical micelle concentrations in aqueous solutions. Compositions containing an organic surfactant and a polysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymer bearing carboxyl groups are claimed. A method for modifying the surface properties of an aqueous system by employing such compositions as components of the system is also claimed.

Abstract: A fabric softening product is a composition or article that is effective for its fabric softening purpose but preferably excludes ecotoxic quaternary ammonia salt, includes, as a fabric softening component, a PEC, which is an ester of pentaerythritol, an ester of an oligomer of pentaerythritol, an ester of a lower alkoxylated pentaerythritol or an ester of a lower alkoxylated pentaerythritol oligomer, with bentonite, which increases its fabric softening effect remarkably. The PEC is preferably a partial higher fatty acid ester of pentaerythritol or a partial higher fatty acid ester of a pentaerythritol oligomer, the bentonite is preferably sodium bentonite or swellable calcium bentonite, the fabric softening composition is a softergent or a non-detersive composition, both of which may be in solid (preferably particulate solid) or liquid state or form (preferably in aqueous suspension or gel), and the fabric softening article is an absorbent material with bentonite and PEC deposited on it or absorbed by it.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, as thickening agents in surface-active agent solutions, of aminopolyol carbamates corresponding to the general formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents a linear, saturated C.sub.8 -C.sub.3 alkyl;R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl;n is between 1 and 5.The present invention also relates to washing and/or cleaning compositions containing surface-active agents and to these compounds.

Abstract: A composition is provided for treating textile fabrics which reduces or eliminates free formaldehyde in the resin and the treated fabric while providing a non-yellowing treated fabric comprising DMDHEU or alkylated DMDHEU and dimethyl acetoacetamide.

Abstract: A lubricating finish composition suitable for application as a water emulsion to synthetic filaments and synthetic filaments coated with the composition. The composition of the invention comprises:about 60 to about 98.9 weight percent nonionic emulsifier having a melting point less than about 25.degree. C.;about 1 to about 39.9 weight percent lubricant having at least 29 carbon atoms and a melting point less than about 25.degree. C.; andabout 0.1 to about 15 weight percent anionic surfactant.

Abstract: A cleaning compound 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 cleaning compound 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 compound.

Abstract: A novel pre-moistened wiping article has been discovered comprising a flexible substrate carrying a liquid composition comprising an aqueous solution of: (1) from about 5 to about 15 weight % of a monohydric aliphatic alcohol having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; (b) from about 0.00015 to about 0.0045 weight % of a water soluble preservative; (c) from about 0.01 to about 1 weight percent of alkyl polyglycoside, wherein said weight percentages represent active ingredient percentages based on the total weight of the liquid composition. The invention is a low alcohol content wiping article that leaves a cleaned hard surface substantially streak free.

Abstract: A two-phase composite of ionically-conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive, biomedical electrodes using the composite and methods of preparing the composite and the electrode are disclosed. The continuous phase is a hydrophilic, solid state pressure-sensitive adhesive composition ionically-conductive regardless of an amount of water present in the composition. The discontinuous phase are domains of a hydrophobic pressure-sensitive adhesive which enhances adhesion of the composite to mammalian skin while maintaining acceptable alternating current impedance of the composite.