Abstract: A liquid detergent composition including a liquid detergent composition base and active-containing capsules of 200 ?M diameter maximum, characterised in that the base has a pH of from 7-11 and additionally contains a suspension agent, which includes a combination of a hydrophilic clay and a polymeric thickening agent, which thickening agent is an alkali metal salt of a polycarboxylic acid. The capsules remain uniformly dispersed in the composition for long periods, thus allowing the benefit of the active to be retained for the life of the composition.

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition including a liquid detergent composition base and active-containing capsules of 200 ?M diameter maximum, characterised in that the base has a pH of from 7-11 and additionally contains a suspension agent, which includes a combination of a hydrophilic clay and a polymeric thickening agent, which thickening agent is an alkali metal salt of a polycarboxylic acid. The capsules remain uniformly dispersed in the composition for long periods, thus allowing the benefit of the active to be retained for the life of the composition.

Abstract: A colored speckle composition for use in particulate laundry detergent compositions comprising a porous granular carrier and at least 0.01 wt % photobleach, preferably at least 0.05 wt %, more preferably at least 0.1 wt %, based on the active ingredient, the composition having an average bulk density of at most 600 g/l, preferably at most 500 g/l, most preferably at most 400 g/l. The carrier system reduces the staining tendency of the photobleach. The most preferred carrier is spray dried detergent base powder. The most preferred photobleach is a blend of Zn and Al sulphonated phthalocyanine.

Abstract: A particulate laundry detergent composition having an equilibrium relative humidity value at 25° C. and 1 atmosphere of at least 10% and comprising an effervescent granule, the effervescent granule comprising an acid source, a carbonate source and a desiccant is provided. The granules are stable even though they are contained within a humid environment.

Abstract: An effervescent granule for use in particulate detergent compositions characterised in that it comprises an acid source, a carbonate source and solid surfactant particles is provided.

Abstract: A coloured speckle composition for use in particulate laundry detergent compositions comprising a porous granular carrier and at least 0.01 wt % photobleach, preferably at least 0.05 wt %, more preferably at least 0.1 wt %, based on the active ingredient, the composition having an average bulk density of at most 600 g/l, preferably at most 500 g/l, most preferably at most 400 g/l. The carrier system reduces the staining tendency of the photobleach. The most preferred carrier is spray dried detergent base powder. The most preferred photobleach is a blend of Zn and Al sulphonated phthalocyanine.