Abstract: Catechol-group-containing polymers with amine or amide functionality, containing at least one repeating unit of the formula (I) and at least one repeating unit of the formula (II) and optionally further repeating units The repeating units of the formula (II) are different from the repeating units of the formula (I) and the molar ratio of the units of the formula (I) to the units of the formula (II) is in the range from 0.5-to-1 to 4-to-1, are suitable for the dirt-repellent finishing of substrate surfaces, particularly surfaces of textiles, glass, ceramics or plastics. The polymers have an excellent adhesion to these surfaces, so that during cleaning of a substrate surface they adsorb to the substrate surface from the aqueous cleaning or washing liquor and realize their effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to laundry detergents which contain a cross-linked polymer obtained by a) copolymerizing monomers of general formula (I) and of general formula (II), and b) crosslinking the copolymer with a polythiol crosslinker and functionalizing with a compound of general formula (III). The present invention further relates to a process of laundering fabrics with the laundry detergent and irradiating with visible light. This shows improved attack on stains on fabric.

Abstract: Dishwashing detergents containing a metal complex of the general formula (I) (Aq+)p[Ms+Lm?](Xo?)r (I) and related methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of general formula (I), in which each E independently represents O or NR1, with the proviso that at least 1 E is not O and at least 1 R1 represents a substituted C1-22 alkyl of the general formula (IIa) or (IIb) or (IIIa) or (IIIb), in which Q represents O or CH2, w represents a number from 1 to 22, q represents 1 or 2 and A+ represents a cation selected from alkali metal cations where q=1, ½ alkaline earth cations where q=2 and ammonium ions where q=1, as well as metal complexes having this ligand compound and dishwashing detergents which contain such metal complexes.

Abstract: The invention relates to surfactants of general formula (I) or general formula (II) or a mixture thereof, in which R represents a linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl, alkylaryl or alkenylaryl group having 5-25 C atoms and X+ represents a charge-balancing cation. The surfactants can be incorporated into detergents or cleaning agents, have excellent technological application properties and can be produced based on renewable raw materials.

Abstract: A multi-component detergent, including at least two components, that is contained in a container having at least two chambers, wherein a first component K1 is a first liquid composition, containing at least one catechol metal complex compound of formula (I) and at least one free catechol compound of formula (II) or the salt thereof with the proviso that the catechol compound of formula (II) and the salt thereof are different from the compounds of formula (I), and a second component K2 is a second liquid composition, containing at least one surfactant. The present invention further relates to the use of the multi-component detergent for removing bleachable stains and a method for washing textiles using the multi-component detergent.

Abstract: Catechol metal complex compounds of formula (I) are colored and can be used to give color to surfactant compositions. Detergents containing these catechol metal complex compounds do not stain the textile even after repeated use.

Abstract: The invention relates to surfactants of general formula (I) in which R1 and R2 represent independently of one another represent H and SO3?X+ with the proviso that at least one of R1 and R2 is not H, n and m represent independently from each other numbers from 0-21 under the proviso that 4<n+m<26, and X+ represents a charge-balancing anion. The surfactants can be incorporated into detergents or cleaning agents, have excellent technological application properties and can be produced based on renewable raw materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to surfactants of general formula (I) in which R represents a linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl, alkylaryl or alkenylaryl group having 5-25 C atoms and X+ represents a charge-balancing cation. The surfactants can be incorporated into detergents or cleaning agents, have excellent technological application properties and can be produced based on renewable raw materials.

Abstract: The invention aims to improve the cleaning performance of washing agents when washing textiles. This was substantially achieved by the use of N-carboxy-sulfoalkylated or N-sulfoalkylated chitosan.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous surfactant compositions, in particular detergents, which contain at least one catechol compound, at least one surfactant, and at least one mannanase enzyme. The present invention further relates to the use of the surfactant composition for removing bleachable stains and to a method for washing textiles using the surfactant composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of substituted bis-4H-pyranonyl compounds in which the 4H-pyranonyl units are combined with heteroalkyl groups, in detergents and cleaning agents, for improving detergent or cleaning performance with respect to bleachable stains.

Abstract: An anionic surfactant of general formula (I) in which n and m are, independently of one another, numbers from 0 to 17 and 2<n+m<20, and X+ is a charge-balancing cation. The invention also relates to a production method by way of: the acid-catalysed reaction of 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl) tetrahydrofuran with an alkene having 5 to 22 C atoms in equimolar amounts, at an increased temperature; subsequent sulphation with a sulphating agent; and optional neutralisation by a subsequent reaction with X+OH? or X+2CO2?3, where X+ is an alkali metal cation or a group N+R1R2R3, in which R1, R2 and R3 are, independently of one another, hydrogen, an alkyl group with 1 to 6 C atoms, or a hydroxyalkyl group with 2 to 6 C atoms. Detergents or cleaning agents containing the surfactant, and the use of same to improve the performance of the detergents or cleaning agents, are also disclosed.

Abstract: An anionic surfactant of general formula (I) or general formula (II) or mixtures thereof, in which R represents hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl, alkylaryl or alkenylaryl group having 5 to 25 C atoms, n represents a number from 1 to 21 and m represents a number from 0 to 20, the sum of n and m being less than 22, and X+ represents a charge-balancing cation. The invention also relates to a mixture of the anionic surfactant of general formula (I) and the anionic surfactant of general formula (II), obainable by reacting a mixture of 3-hydroxymethylcyclopentanol monoalcoholates having secondary and primary alcoholate functions with an electrophilic alkyl, alkenyl, alkylaryl, or alkenylaryl derivative and the subsequent sulfation with a sulfating agent and optionally neutralization. The invention further relates to a method for producing the surfactant and to the use of the surfactant.

Abstract: Detergents and cleaning agents containing an anionic surfactant of general formula (I), in which n is a number from 5 to 21 and X+ is a charge-balancing cation. Also disclosed are an agent or a use, characterized in that, in the compound of general formula (I), X+ is selected from the group including the proton, alkali metal cations and the group N+R1R2R3, where R1, R2 and R3 are, independently of one another, hydrogen, an alkyl group with 1 to 6 C atoms or a hydroxyalkyl group with 2 to 6 C atoms.

Abstract: An anionic surfactant of general formula (I) in which n and m are, independently of one another, numbers from 0 to 17 and 2<n+m<20, and X+ is a charge-balancing cation. The invention also relates to a production method by way of: the acid-catalysed reaction of 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl) tetrahydrofuran with an alkene having 5 to 22 C atoms in equimolar amounts, at an increased temperature; subsequent sulphation with a sulphating agent; and optional neutralisation by a subsequent reaction with X+OH? or X+2 CO2?3, where X+ is an alkali metal cation or a group N+R1R2R3, in which R1, R2 and R3 are, independently of one another, hydrogen, an alkyl group with 1 to 6 C atoms, or a hydroxyalkyl group with 2 to 6 C atoms. Detergents or cleaning agents containing—the surfactant, and the use of same to improve the performance of the detergents or cleaning agents, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The surfactants of the general formula (I), in which R represents hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl, alkylaryl or alkenylaryl group having 5 to 25 C atoms, n represents a number from 1 to 21 and m represents a number from 0 to 20, the sum of n and m being less than 22, and X+ represents a charge-balancing cation. The surfactants can be easily incorporated into washing or cleaning agents, have outstanding practical properties and can be produced on the basis of renewable raw materials.

Abstract: The metal organic framework (MOF) MIL-100(Al) can be produced in a process in which aluminum nitrate and trimesic acid are brought to react with one another in an alcohol/water mixture under the action of NH3 and/or an NH3-releasing compound under mild conditions.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a composition suitable for cleaning cooked-, baked- and burnt-on soils, which has improved efficacy on proteinaceous soils. Detergent compositions having metal complexes with certain salicylidene ligands solve this problem.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of general formula (I), in which each E independently represents O or NR1, with the proviso that at least 1 E is not O and at least 1 R1 represents a substituted C1-22 alkyl of the general formula (IIa) or (IIb) or (IIIa) or (IIIb), in which Q represents O or CH2, w represents a number from 1 to 22, q represents 1 or 2 and A+ represents a cation selected from alkali metal cations where q=1, ½ alkaline earth cations where q=2 and ammonium ions where q=1, as well as metal complexes having this ligand compound and dishwashing detergents which contain such metal complexes.