Abstract: An automatic dishwasher detergent formulation comprising:—(a) a metal complex compounds of formula (1)[LnMem,Xp] zYq wherein Me is manganese, titanium, iron, cobalt, nickel or copper, X is a coordinating or bridging radical, n and m are each independently of the other an integer having a value of from 1 to 8, p is an integer having a value of from 0 to 32, z is the charge of the metal complex, Y is a counter-ion, q=z/(charge Y), and L is a ligand of formula (2); wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11 are each independently of the others hydrogen; unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; cyano; halogen; nitro; —COOR12 or —SO3R12 wherein R12 is in each case hydrogen, a cation or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; SR13, —SO2R13 or ?OR13 wherein R13 is in each case hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; —N(R13)—NR?13R?13 wherein R13, R?13 and R?13 are as defined above for R13; —NR14NR15 or —N?R14R15R16 wherein R14, R15 and R16 are each independently

Abstract: Novel metal complexes of tripoadal ligands are useful as catalysts to enhance the action of peroxygen compounds in washing, cleaning and disinfecting processes.

Abstract: A process for preventing the redeposition of migrant dyes in a washing liquor by adding to each liter of the washing liquor, which comprises a peroxide-containing detergent, from 0.5 to 150 mg of one or more asymmetric manganese complexes of the salen type.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel manganese complexes of salen ligands and the use thereof as catalysts that enhance the action of peroxy compounds in washing, cleaning, and disinfecting processes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for inhibiting the re-absorption of migrating dyes in the wash liquor, comprising introducing into a wash liquor containing a peroxide-containing detergent, from 0.5 to 150, preferably from 1.5 to 75, especially from 7.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for inhibiting the re-absorption of migrating dyes in the wash liquor, comprising introducing into a wash liquor containing a peroxide-containing detergent, from 0.5 to 150 mg per liter of wash liquor, of one or more manganese containing compounds.

Abstract: A process for preventing the redeposition of migrant dyes in a washing liquor by adding to each liter of the washing liquor, which comprises a peroxide-containing detergent, from 0.5 to 150 mg of one or more asymmetric manganese complexes of the salen type.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for inhibiting the re-absorption of migrating dyes in the wash liquor, comprising introducing into a wash liquor containing a peroxide-containing detergent, from 0.5 to 150, preferably from 1.5 to 75, especially from 7.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for inhibiting the re-absorption of migrating dyes in the wash liquor, comprising introducing into a wash liquor containing a peroxide-containing detergent, from 0.5 to 150, preferably from 1.5 to 75, especially from 7.

Abstract: A process for preventing the redeposition of migrant dyes in a washing liquor by adding to each liter of the washing liquor, which comprises a peroxide-containing detergent, from 0.5 to 150 mg of one or more asymmetric manganese complexes of the salen type.

Abstract: A washing and cleaning process which comprises adding to the corresponding liquor comprising a peroxide-containing washing and cleaning agent 1 to 500 millimoles per liter of liquor of one or more than one compound of the salene type.

Abstract: The inventions is drawn to mixtures of manganese complexes and organic ligands which significantly improve the bleaching effect of hydrogen peroxide in washing liquours and prevent the reabsorption of migrating dyes in peroxide-containing washing liquors.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for inhibiting the re-absorption of migrating dyes in the wash liquor, comprising introducing into a wash liquor containing a peroxide-containing detergent, from 0.5 to 150, preferably from 1.5 to 75, especially from 7.

Abstract: A process for preventing the redeposition of migrant dyes in a washing liquor by adding to each liter of the washing liquor, which comprises a peroxide-containing detergent, from 0.5 to 150 mg of one or more asymmetric manganese complexes of the salen type.