Abstract: Capped 1,2-propylene terephthalate-polyoxyethylene terephthalate polyesters useful as soil release agents are disclosed. Preferred polyesters have the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1 is a 1,4-phenylene moiety; the R.sup.2 are essentially 1,2-propylene moieties; the R.sup.3 are essentially the polyoxyethylene moiety--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.q --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --; each X is ethyl or preferably methyl; each n is from about 12 to about 45; q is from about 12 to about 90; the average value of u is from about 5 to about 20; the average value of v is from about 1 to about 10; the average value of u+v is from about 6 to about 30; the ratio u to v is from about 1 to about 6.

Abstract: Peroxygen fabric bleaching compounds capable of yielding hydrogen peroxide in an aqueous solution are activated by long chain acyl compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is a leaving group which can be certain enols, carbon acids or N-alkyl quaternary imidazoles. The activated bleaching compositions herein are stable and especially suitable for use at relatively low temperatures. Bleaching processes and detergent compositions containing the bleaching compositions are also described.

Abstract: Peroxygen fabric bleaching compounds capable of yielding hydrogen peroxide in an aqueous solution are activated by long chain acyl compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is a leaving group which can be certain enols, carbon acids or N-alkyl quaternary imidazoles. The activated bleaching compositions herein are stable and especially suitable for use at relatively low temperatures. Bleaching processes and detergent compositions containing the bleaching compositions are also described.

Abstract: Contacting damp fabrics with a dry, activated bleaching composition in an automatic dryer results in improved bleaching and stain removal over dry bleaching compositions employed in an aqueous laundering bath.

Abstract: Softening articles with improved fabric conditioning properties comprising fabric softener, certain substantially water-insoluble particulate materials and a dispensing means especially adapted for use in an automatic clothes dryer are described. The articles simultaneously provide softness, ease of ironing, anti-wrinkling and improved appearance and aesthetic benefits to fabrics treated therewith.

Abstract: Improved anti-static compositions comprising an electrically conductive metal salt dispersed in a water-insoluble quaternary compound are employed in improved detergent compositions. Detergent-compatible fabric softeners, and detergent compositions containing same, comprising a smectite clay softener and the improved anti-static compositions are provided.

Abstract: Improved anti-static and fabric softening compositions are prepared by dispersing electrically conductive metal salts in quaternary compounds. Stable, liquid dispersions of the quaternary-metal salt compositions are obtained in the presence of amide dispersion stabilizers.

Abstract: Cementitious concrete compositions with improved compressive strength comprising a cellulose acetate sulfate set-retarding compressive strength increasing agent are provided.