Abstract: A degreasing composition consisting essentially of 3-5% by weight of an ethylene glycol monoalkyl ether; 3-5% by weight of RCON(C.sub.n H.sub.2n OH).sub.2), wherein R is alkly of 8-18 carbon atoms and n is 2 or 3; 0.5-1.5% by weight of sodium metasilicate pentahydrate; 0.1-9.5% by weight of KOH; 1-3% by weight of R'CONH(CH.sub.2).sub.3 N.sup.+ (CH.sub.3).sub.2 CH.sub.2 COO.sup.-, wherein R' is alkyl of 8-18 carbon atoms; 3-5% by weight of R"--C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --SO.sub.3.sup.- H.sub.3 N.sup.+ R'", wherein R" is alkyl of 9-15 carbon atoms and R'" is alkyl of 2-4 carbon atoms; and water.

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition is disclosed which comprises 5-25 wt. % of an ammonium alkyl sulfate, 0.2-10 wt. % of a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether and 0.2-10 wt. % of a fatty acid dialkanolamide, these three components being included within specific ranges as shown in the attached drawing. The composition is suitable as a shampoo composition and has stability at both high and low temperatures and an improved foaming property.

Abstract: Described are acylated derivatives of triisobutylene defined according to the generic structures: ##STR1## wherein, in each of the molecules one of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon double bond and each of the other of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon single bond; and wherein, in each of the molecules R.sub.3 represents methyl or ethyl; uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles (e.g.

Abstract: An antistatic detergent composition useful in the laundering of fabrics containing nonionic surfactants, an antistatic amount of isostearic acid and a specified cationic polymer; and a method of imparting antistatic properties to fabrics during laundering, which consists in contacting fabrics with said composition in the wash cycle.

Abstract: Detergent additive compositions having improved storage stability in granular detergent compositions comprise a storage-sensitive detergent additive material releasably enclosed within a water-soluble glassy matrix of amorphous phosphate having the formula I:(M.sub.2 O).sub.x (P.sub.2 O.sub.5)y Iwherein M is hydrogen, alkali metal, ammonium or a substituted ammonium group, y has a value in the range from 2 to 50, and the ratio of x:y is from 0.7:1 to 1.7:1. The storage sensitive additive material is preferably a multifunctional photo-activator/dye.

Abstract: Neutral to alkaline liquid detergent compositions containing organic surface-active agents, optionally detergent builders, and additive levels of particular amino-silanes are disclosed. These compositions provide outstanding washing machine compatibility, particularly if the detergent is used in conjunction with enamel-coated surfaces.

Abstract: A liquid rinse aid for use in automatic dishwashing machines comprises a low foaming ethoxylated nonionic surfactant, an organic chelating agent, a hydrotrope-water solubilizing system and 0.05-10%, by weight of the rinse aid, of an amino-silane.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid skin cleaning composition containing hydroxypropylated guar gum, paraffin sulfonate, and C.sub.8-16 alkyl sulfate, and a method of washing the skin therewith.

Abstract: A high concentration surfactant slurry, containing at least 50 wt. % of a higher alcohol ethoxylate sulfate salt, is provided. This slurry has incorporated therein a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether having an average molecular weight of about 4,000 to 10,000 and an alkyl group of 8-16 carbon atoms. The slurry has a reduced viscosity and is not affected by the temperature, with the result that it can be handled easily at low temperatures. It also exhibits no phase separation, even when it is stored over a long period of time.

Abstract: One may enhance the soil release properties of textile fabrics, particularly polyester containing fabrics, by laundering same with a stable aqueous detergent composition having enhanced soil release properties and consisting essentially of:(a) 0.2 to 20.

Abstract: Described for augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including perfume compositions, perfumed articles (e.g., solid or liquid anonionic, cationic, nonionic, and zwitterionic detergents), colognes, foodstuffs, chewing gums, toothpastes, chewing tobaccos and medicinal products are certain Prins reaction products and derivatives thereof of diisobutylene defined according to the generic structures: ##STR1## wherein one of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon double bond and the other of the dashed lines represent a carbon-carbon single bond and wherein "R" represents hydrogen or acetyl.

Abstract: Detergent compositions comprise a detergent surfactant, a pure enzyme, preferably a proteolytic enzyme, and a mixture of aluminosilicate ion exchange material and water-soluble nitrilotriacetate to provide unobviously superior enzyme cleaning performance.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions for the ambient temperature or cold disinfection of soft contact lenses during non-wearing periods is provided. The composition includes water and a disinfectant composition comprising an effective amount of an ascorbic acid compound for killing bacteria, generally between about 0.1% and 20% by weight of the total aqueous composition, calculated as ascorbic acid. The disinfectant composition may also include a potentiating agent to further enhance the kill factor of ascorbic acid with respect to fungi, yeasts and viruses. A method is provided for treating the lenses to kill bacteria associated with the lenses.

Abstract: Described in the compound, 4-methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid having the structure: ##STR1## and the use thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, perfumed articles (e.g., solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions and fabric softener articles as well as bath preparations and hair preparations). The said 4-methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid is particularly useful as a replacement for cumin oil and/or cumin aldehyde in perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles.

Abstract: Described is a genus of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein Z represents carbinol having the structure: ##STR2## or carboxaldehyde having the structure: ##STR3## and wherein R represents 3-heptanyl or phenyl produced by (i) reacting a carboxylic acid with 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol to form the compound wherein Z represents carbinol; (ii) and then, if, desired, subsequently reacting the resulting alcohol to form an aldehyde; and organoleptic uses of such compounds in the field of perfumery, colognes and perfumed articles (e.g. perfumed polymers, or solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, drier-added fabric softener articles, hair preparations, hair sprays, bath preparations and the like).

Abstract: An improved insulative end cap for cylindrical metal drying rollers of paper manufacturing machines, a method of providing insulative end caps for cylindrical metal drying rollers of paper manufacturing machines, and a composition of an adhesive insulative material for use in providing insulative end caps for metal drying rollers of paper drying machines.

Abstract: An aqueous concentrated cationic fabric softening composition wherein the cationic softener system comprises a mixture of a mono nitrogen quaternary ammonium salt, a di(2-amidoethyl)methyl quaternary ammonium salt and an imidazolinium salt, the said cationic system having an Iodine Value of at least 4.2.

Abstract: Liquid detergent compositions containing alpha-amine oxide surfactants and having a pH of from about 9.0 to about 13.0 are disclosed. The alpha-amine oxides have improved stability against metal-catalyzed decomposition in the present compositions. The compositions preferably contain heavy-metal chelating agents, and also other surfactants and detergent adjunct materials.

Abstract: A composition for making a water soluble, soft spreadable solid, preferably transparent, detergent article such as a spotting stick comprising a soap component, a synthetic detergent component, an organic non-volatile, high boiling solvent component containing both water soluble and insoluble solvents and water; detergent articles containing such compositions, and methods of making such compositions and articles.

Abstract: A pulverulent composition for rug and carpet maintenance and cleaning formed by mixing approximately 40.0 to 98.5% by weight, of a borax carrier with a primary cleaning system comprising approximately 1.0 to 10.0%, by weight, of an ether alcohol cleaning solvent and approximately 0.5 to 10.0%, by weight, of surfactant, together with optional ingredients such as an anti-static agent.