Abstract: This invention relates to wax capsules containing a structuring agent for encapsulation of an active material which is unstable in a liquid environment. The structuring agent is selected from the group of a hydrophobic silica, a hydrocarbon material and a molecular weight of about 50,000 to about 5,000,000 and an organophilic clay. The invention is especially useful for encapsulation of a surfactant. A process of making the capsules is also described.

Abstract: Polysaccharides (e.g., dextran) of different molecular weights were substituted at the anomeric carbon with polyalkylene oxides of different molecular weights to give novel diblock copolymers. The copolymers inhibit bacterial aggregation. The copolymers are useful as antiplaque agents, as agents to prevent bacterial aggregation in an aqueous system or in a fermentation system.

Abstract: An aqueous hair treatment composition is provided that includes a water-soluble polymer having a solution viscosity at 10% in water of less than about 20,000 cps at 25.degree. C., and a latex of water-insoluble polymeric particles dispersed in water and having a glass transition temperature between 250 and 300.degree. K., the average particle size being no higher than about 3 microns. Preferably the latex particles are formed from respective monomers by emulsion polymerization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid detergent compositions which contain capsules which capsules protect sensitive ingredients therein. The capsule, in addition to a protecting sensitive ingredients, contains an oil dispersion containing the active and a polymer shell surrounding the dispersion. The oil is defined by its ability to meet a tripartite definition and the shell is a water soluble or water dispersible polymer as defined.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel capsule for protecting sensitive ingredients in detergent compositions. The capsule, in addition to a protected sensitive ingredient, contains an oil dispersion containing the active and a polymer shell surrounding the dispersion. The oil is defined by its ability to meet a tripartite definition and the shell is a water soluble or water dispersible polymer as defined.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a capsule for use in heavy duty liquid compositions which capsule comprises:(1) a component subject to degradative attack; and(2) a composite polymer which in turn comprises a hydrophilic portion and hydrophobic polymer core particle.

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: A composition and method for controlling tartar formation in the mouth is reported based upon phosphorylated polyhydroxy substances. These substances are formed by phosphorylation of a polyhydroxy starting compound of molecular weight no higher than 5000, have a molar substitution of at least 2 based on molecular weight of an average repeat unit in the starting polyhydroxy compound and possess phosphate ester linkages satisfying at least one criteria selected from:(a) at least one multi-substituted phosphate ester linked through an oxygen atom to a single carbon of the polyhydroxy compound; and(b) at least two monophosphate groups separated by no more than three carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to the stabilization of mixtures of proteolytic and lipolytic enzymes in a liquid medium such as a liquid detergent composition. By inclusion therein of a stabilizing system comprising a polyol and a boron compound which are capable of reacting with each other whereby the polyol has a first binding constant with the boron compound of at least 500 l/mole and a second binding constant of at least 1,000 l.sup.2 /mole.sup.2, the stability of the lipase in the presence of the protease is significantly improved.The lipase is preferably obtained from Humicola lanuginosa, and the stabilizing system preferably comprises a mixture of sorbitol and borax.

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.

Abstract: This invention provides a liquid detergent composition comprising:(a) 5-85% by weight of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic, nonionic, cationic, ampholytic or zwitterionic surfactants and mixtures thereof;(b) an effective amount of enzyme; and(c) an amount of protein containing quaternary nitrogen substituent sufficient to stabilize the enzyme from loss of activity.

Abstract: This invention provides interpolymers 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 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. Also provided is a polymerization process for preparing hydrophobically-modified polycarboxylate builders which are compatible with liquid detergent formulations.

Abstract: An antifoam composition and laundry detergent formulation including it. The antifoam composition comprises a selected alkylaminosilicone, finely divided filler particles and a hydrocarbon carrier oil. Optional ingredients include oil/water surfactants and silicone oils. The alkylaminosilicone reduces the surface tension of the hydrocarbon oil and renders the formulation self-hydrophobing.

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 light duty cleaning compositions comprise an organic base (such as amines), a zinc salt (such as zinc halides or zinc citrate), and a complexing agent (such as EDTA). The compositions are useful in cleaning both at full strength and when diluted and do not cause staining of treated aluminum utensils.

Abstract: A toilet bar is provided whose components include from 10 to 70% of a soap, from 0.1 to 3% of a cellulosic polymer, and from 0.1 to 3% of a water-soluble carboxylate polymer. The carboxylate polymer is formed from a mixture of monomers comprising a water-soluble carboxylic containing vinyl monomer and a water-insoluble vinyl monomer, the water-insoluble monomer constituting at least 30 mole % of the polymer.