Abstract: The invention is drawn to fluid concentrate formulations of fatty acid monoethanolamides comprising (a) about 71-76% by weight of one or more C8-C22 fatty acid monoethanolamides, (b) about 15-17% by weight of water, and (c) about 10-12% by weight of one or more hydrotropes, based on the fluid formulation, wherein the fluid formulation is homogeneous, pumpable and color stable at a temperature of less than 55° C. A preferred embodiment is drawn to fluid concentrate formulations of cocamide monoethanolamide (CMEA) consisting of (a) about 71-76% by weight of CMEA, (b) about 15-17% by weight of water, and (c) about 10-12% by weight of glycerol, based on the fluid formulation. Methods of preparing the fluid concentrate formulations mulations are also disclosed. The fluid concentrate formulations of fatty acid monoethanolamides are useful in the preparation of cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention is drawn to fluid concentrate formulations of fatty acid monoethanolamides comprising (a) about 71-76% by weight of one or more C8-C22 fatty acid monoethanolamides, (b) about 15-17% by weight of water, and (c) about 10-12% by weight of one or more hydrotropes, based on the fluid formulation, wherein the fluid formulation is homogeneous, pumpable and color stable at a temperature of less than 55° C. A preferred embodiment is drawn to fluid concentrate formulations of cocamide monoethanolamide (CMEA) consisting of (a) about 71-76% by weight of CMEA, (b) about 15-17% by weight of water, and (c) about 10-12% by weight of glycerol, based on the fluid formulation. Methods of preparing the fluid concentrate formulations mulations are also disclosed. The fluid concentrate formulations of fatty acid monoethanolamides are useful in the preparation of cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A cleaning composition containing: (a) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of an anionic surfactant; (b) from about 3 to about 50% by weight of a C6–C14 methyl ester primary solvent; (c) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of a short-chain cosurfactant; (d) from about 1 to about 25% by weight of a polar solvent having a water solubility of from about 1 to 5 g/100 ml; (e) up to about 10.0% by weight of a nonionic surfactant; (f) from about 0.05 to about 3.0% by weight of a thickening agent selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and mixtures thereof; and (g) remainder, water, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition, and wherein the composition is terpene-free.

Abstract: A cleaning composition containing: (a) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of a monoethanolamine salt of an alkyl sulfonic acid; (b) from about 3 to about 50% by weight of a C6–C14 methyl ester primary solvent; (c) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of a short-chain cosurfactant; (d) from about 1 to about 25% by weight of a polar solvent having a water solubility of from about 1 to 5 g/100 ml; (e) up to about 10.0% by weight of a nonionic surfactant; (f) from about 0.05 to about 3.0% by weight of a thickening agent selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and mixtures thereof; and (g) remainder, water, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition, and wherein the composition is terpene-free.

Abstract: A surfactant composition containing: (a) from about 30 to about 70% by weight of an alkyl ether sulfate; (b) from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight of an alkyl polyglycoside of formula I: R1O(R2O)b(Z)a  I wherein R1 is a monovalent organic radical having from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms; R2 is a divalent alkylene radical having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms; Z is a saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; b is a number having a value from 0 to about 12; a is a number having a value from 1 to about 6; and (c) from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight of a salt, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A surfactant composition containing: (a) from about 30 to about 70% by weight of an alkyl ether sulfate; (b) from about 0.

Abstract: A solid hard-surface cleaning composition contains from about 20 to about 40% by weight of a fatty acid component; from about 10 to about 25% by weight of a polyol component; from about 2 to about 6% by weight of a base component; from about 2 to about 15% by weight of a foaming agent; and remainder, water, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition. The cleaning composition is particularly useful in combination with an abrasive substrate such as in abrasive scouring pads, providing lubricity, sudsing and improved detergency over untreated pads.

Abstract: Alkyl polyglycoside containing industrial and institutional liquid cleaning compositions which provide for the elimination, or the reduction in the amount, of stabilizing agents.

Abstract: A composition and process for enhancing the aesthetic and tactile properties of an alkyl polyglycoside involving combining a first alkyl polyglycoside having the general formula I:RO(Z).sub.a (I)wherein R is a monovalent organic radical having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms; Z is a saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; and a is a number having a value from about 1 to about 6, with an additive selected from the group consisting of C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 alkyl sulfates, unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acids including hydroxy-substituted derivatives thereof or their salts, unsaturated aliphatic sorbitan esters, C.sub.8 -C.sub.36 branched aliphatic dicarboxylic acids, C.sub.6 -C.sub.

Abstract: A composition and process for enhancing the aesthetic and tactile properties of an alkyl polyglycoside involving combining a first alkyl polyglycoside having the general formula I:RO(Z).sub.a (I)wherein R is a monovalent organic radical having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms; Z is a saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; and a is a number having a value from about 1 to about 6, with an additive selected from the group consisting of C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 alkyl sulfates, unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acids including hydroxy-substituted derivatives thereof or their salts, unsaturated aliphatic sorbitan esters, C.sub.8 -C.sub.36 branched aliphatic dicarboxylic acids, C.sub.6 -C.sub.

Abstract: Alkyl polyglycoside containing industrial and institutional liquid cleaning compositions which provide for the elimination, or the reduction in the amount, of stabilizing agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel fabric care compositions water containing dispersible or water-soluble copolymers which contain at least one UV-absorbing monomer and one hydrophilic monomer component.

Abstract: This invention provides detergent compositions, particularly liquid compositions, utilizing one or more polycarboxylates as builders, or as anti-redeposition agents, wherein the polycarboxylates are novel polymers comprising repeating units of the structure: ##STR1## wherein m is a mole fraction from 0.70 to 0.95; n is a mole fraction from 0.05 to 0.30; A is derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer; B is derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer and B is not A; and C is: ##STR2## wherein X is --H, ##STR3## or a combination thereof, R.sup.1 is --H, --CH.sub.3, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.q CH.sub.3, or a combination thereof, and q is 1-5; R.sup.2 is: ##STR4## or R.sup.3 , or a combination thereof, and R.sup.3 is a C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 linear or branched alkyl chain; the interpolymer being prepared by polymerizing the monomers in a solvent system in which the monomers and interpolymer are soluble.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heavy duty liquid compositions containing non-proteolytic enzyme or enzymes and comprising (a) a capsule which comprises a proteolytic enzyme and (b) a composite polymer which in turn comprises a hydrophilic portion and hydrophobic polymer core particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heavy duty liquid compositions comprising (a) a capsule comprising a component subject to degradative attach; and (b) a composite polymer which in turn comprises a hydrophilic portion and hydrophobic polymer core particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protease containing heavy duty liquid composition comprising(a) a capsule which comprises a non-proteolytic enzyme; and(b) a composite polymer which in turn comprises a hydrophilic portion and hydrophobic polymer core particles.

Abstract: The present application provides heavy duty liquids in which enzyme stability is maintained without sacrificing peroxygen bleach stability. In one embodiment of the invention stability is provided using protein having a MW of from about 1,000 to about under 50,000. In a second embodiment, stability is provided using a carboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of acetic acid, propionic acid, adipic acid and salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to fabric softener compositions comprising a surfactant, a fatty acid and a polymeric whitening agent which contains both a fluorescent portion and a hydrophilic portion. Applicants have shown that the polymers can be used in (1) softener compositions wherein biodegradable cationic surfactants are used; and (2) in concentrated softener compositions (i.e., compositions containing 40-80% fabric softener). In concentrated compositions, desirably the use of FFA is minimized or eliminated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to enzymatic liquid detergent compositons comprising lipolytic enzymes. The stability of the lipolytic enzymes is significantly improved therein by inclusion of particular nonionic ethylene glycol containing copolymers therein. These polymers comprise ethylene oxide or ethylene glycol, copolymerized with difunctional acids or vinylic based copolymers. The liquids are obtained without the aid of hydrocarbon solvents.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to fabric detergent and fabric care compositions comprising a surfactant and a polymeric whitening agent which contains both a fluorescent portion and a hydrophilic portion. The use of these copolymers allows certain substrates, such as polyester or soiled cottons, to be brightened more readily then previously known.