Abstract: A bleach catalyst composition in the form of non-friable composite granules comprising:i) a manganese complex catalyst being one of three defined formulae herein;ii) a water-soluble binding agent, preferably selected from soap/fatty acid mixtures, polyethylene glycols of molecular weight in the range 500 to 3000, tallow and coco ethanolamides, nonionic surfactants and mixtures thereof; andiii) an inert solid selected from zeolites, silicas, clays, alumina, titanium dioxide and mixtures thereof; and each granule having a pH within the range from 4.5 to 8.5.The granular, manganese complex-based bleach catalyst composition may be incorporated in detergent and/or bleaching compositions, with good resulting stability and homogeneity of distribution.

Abstract: A free-flowing particulate detergent composition or component therefor comprises(i) a particulate carrier material comprising from 10 to 100 wt % (anhydrous basis) of maximum aluminum zeolite P (zeolite MAP), and(ii) a liquid, viscous-liquid, oily or waxy detergent ingredient, for example, a nonionic surfactant, the weight ratio of the ingredient (ii) to the zeolite MAP being at least 0.01:1, preferably 0.01:1 to 1.4:1, and more preferably from 0.1:1 to 1:1.

Abstract: A bleaching particulate detergent composition comprises one or more detergent-active compounds, one or more detergency builders including a specific alkali metal aluminosilicate, maximum aluminum zeolite P (zeolite MAP), and a bleach system comprising an organic peroxyacid. Use of zeolite MAP in place of conventional zeolite 4A improves significantly the storage stability of the organic peroxyacid, especially in compositions of high bulk density (700 g/l and above).

Abstract: A bleaching particulate detergent composition of high bulk density (at least 700 g/l) comprises one or more detergent-active compounds, one or more detergency builders including a specific alkali metal aluminosilicate--maximum aluminium zeolite P (zeolite MAP)--and a bleach system comprising sodium perborate monohydrate. Use of zeolite MAP in place of conventional zeolite 4A in this high bulk density composition improves significantly the storage stability of the sodium perborate monohydrate.

Abstract: A bleaching particulate detergent composition of high bulk density (at least 700 g/l) comprises one or more detergent-active compounds, one or more detergency builders including a specific alkali metal aluminosilicate--maximum aluminium zeolite P (zeolite MAP--and a bleach system comprising a peroxy bleach compound and a bleach precursor. Use of zeolite MAP in place of conventional zeolite 4A in this high bulk density composition improves significantly the storage stability of the bleach precursor.

Abstract: A stable coated percarbonate bleach product is described wherein sodium percarbonate particles are coated with at least 1% by weight of an alkalimetal citrate wherein the product is formed by spraying a solution of the alkalimetal citrate onto the sodium percarbonate particles.

Abstract: A bleaching particulate detergent composition comprises one or more detergent-active compounds, one or more detergency builders including a specific alkali metal aluminosilicate, maximum aluminum zeolite P (zeolite MAP), and a bleach system comprising sodium percarbonate. Zeolite MAP has a beneficial effect on sodium percarbonate stability.

Abstract: The invention relates to fabric softening clays, detergent compositions comprising clays and processes for producing the clays. The fabric softening clays are dioctahedral 2:1 layer phyllosilicates comprising at least 100 micrograms of lithium per gram of clay mineral. Problems of poor clay color may be overcome.

Abstract: The invention relates to fabric softening clays, detergent compositions comprising clays and processes for producing the clays. The fabric softening clays are dioctahedral 2:1 layer phyllosilicates comprising at least 100 micrograms of lithium per gram of clay mineral. Problems of poor clay color may be overcome.

Abstract: The invention provides a catalyst composition useful in treating hydrocarbons contaminated with vanadium residues, the catalyst comprising a zeolite, a matrix and certain heavier alkaline earth metal oxides.

Abstract: A silica-magnesia cogelled material is usable as a base for petroleum cracking catalysts based on zeolites. Invention described provides cogel base in which the silica and magnesia components are intimately mixed. This feature is achieved by controlling the pH during the mixing procedure.

Abstract: The invention provides a catalyst composition useful in treating hydrocarbons contaminated with vanadium residues, the catalyst comprising a zeolite, a matrix and certain heavier alkaline earth metal oxides.

Abstract: A silica-magnesia cogelled material is usable as a base for petroleum cracking catalysts based on zeolites. Invention described provides cogel base in which the silica and magnesia components are intimately mixed. This feature is achieved by controlling the pH during the mixing procedure.