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: The invention is concerned with novel water-dispersible copolymers which contain at least one UVA light-absorbing monomer, one UVB light-absorbing monomer, one hydrophilic monomer, and optionally one hydrophobic monomer component. The UVA light-absorbing monomer absorbs at .lambda.max ultraviolet light in the 320-400 nm range. The UVB light-absorbing monomer absorbs at max ultraviolet light in the 290-320 nm range. Because of the R.sub.3 group used in the invention, the copolymers of the invention permit higher loading of UV monomers than previously obtainable.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel water-dispersible or water-soluble copolymers which contain at least one UVA light-absorbing monomer, one UVB light-absorbing monomer, one hydrophilic monomer, and optionally one hydrophobic monomer component. The UVA light-absorbing monomer absorbs at .lambda.max ultraviolet light in the 320-400 nm range. The UVB light-absorbing monomer absorbs at .lambda.max ultraviolet light in the 290-320 nm range.

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 invention relates to novel water-dispersible or water-soluble copolymers which contain at least one UV-absorbing monomer and one hydrophilic monomer component. These copolymers may be used in fabric care compositions and provide anti-fading and soil release benefits.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a novel route for making 4,4'-bis(carboalkoxystilbene) derivatives. The process involved is a variation of the Wittig process and allows the compound to be obtained in a less costly and safer way.

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.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to polymeric whitening agents which contain both a fluorescent portion and a hydrophilic portion. These copolymers may be used on certain substrates, such as polyester or soiled cottons, for a greater brightening than previously known.

Abstract: Liquid crystalline polyester-siloxanes are provided resulting from the condensation of hydroxybenzoic acid with a mixture of 4,4'-(1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-disiloxanediyl)bisbenzoic acid and a dihydric phenol such as biphenol or hydroquinone. Terephthalic acid also can be used.

Abstract: A method is provided for making carboxy aryl terminated organosiloxanes, such as 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1-3-disiloxane diyl) bis(benzoic acid) by heating a mixture of an aqueous organic solvent and the corresponding haloacyl aryl terminated organosiloxane. The carboxy aryl terminated organolsiloxanes of the present invention can be used to make silicone polyester block copolymers and silicone polycarbonate block copolymers where the silicone block is joined to the organic block by an ester linkage.

Abstract: Liquid crystalline polyesters are provided employing 4,4'-dihydroxybiphenyls substituted with organo radicals which are intercondensed with bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)ether, iso- or terphthalic acid, and hydroxybenzoic acid. The liquid crystalline polyesters have been found to have improved processing characteristics.

Abstract: Liquid crystalline polyesters are provided having chemically combined 4,4'-bis(p-carboxyphenoxy)biphenyl, or 4,4'-bis(p-carboxyphenoxy)diphenylether units. These dicarboxyphenylether spacers can be obtained from the nitro displacement of alkyl nitrobenzene with the appropriate bisphenol.