Abstract: A process for making a tablet having at least three layers, the process comprises: a) addition of a first composition into a mould of a tabletting press; b) addition of a second composition into the mould of the tabletting press; c) compression of the first two compositions with a piston, said piston having a projection on its compressing surface; d) addition of a third composition into the mould of the tabletting press; e) compression of the third composition with the piston, and f) optionally adding a further composition into the recess of the tablet.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a detergent tablet comprises filling a recess in a first pre-formed body with a gel; adding a second body to the gel; and allowing/causing the gel to solidify.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for receiving and holding a plurality of unit doses of a detergent composition and/or additive and for individually dispensing said unit doses into an automatic dishwashing machine over a plurality of washing cycles, wherein the device comprises (i) a housing adapted to receive said plurality of unit doses each separately contained in a package or compartment thereof, (ii) means for opening said package or compartment or for at least partly ejecting said unit dose therefrom; and (iii) means to allow access of water or wash liquor to said unit doses contained in the opened package or compartment or ejected therefrom within a controlled time period after opening thereof to allow dissolution of the unit dose into the water or wash liquor of the machine, as well as to a blister pack for use therewith.

Abstract: A method of injection moulding an article from a water-soluble polymer, said method comprising: providing a mould comprising a male portion and a female portion defining a mould cavity, said portions being movable relative to one another to vary the volume of the mould cavity, injecting molten water-soluble polymer into the mould when the male portion and female portion are in a first position, and initiating relative movement of the male portion and female portion to reduce the volume of the mould cavity so as to force the molten water-soluble polymer already in the mould cavity into at least part of the remainder of the mould.

Abstract: A filter cleaning composition for use between dishwashing operations in a dishwasher, the composition comprising at least one non-starch carbohydrase, for example a cellulase. A method of using said composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dishwasher detergent composition, preferably pH neutral, and comprising a strong biodegradable builder and optionally a bleach, and optionally a sulfonated polymer.

Abstract: A packaged detergent composition comprising a container that at least partly disintegrates in an aqueous environment, the container having at least one compartment, the detergent composition having at least one fluid phase and at least one solid substantially insoluble in the fluid phase and having a size sufficient to be retained by a 2.5 mm mesh wherein the movement of the at least one solid within the container is restricted, as well as its use in an automatic dishwashing or laundry washing machine.

Abstract: A packaged detergent composition and/or additive comprises at least one oxygen releasing compound for use with a device for dispensing and/or dosing the detergent composition and/or additive into an automatic dishwashing machine over a plurality of washing cycles, wherein the package is made of a material with an oxygen transfer rate of more than 10 cm3/m2/bar/24 h, preferably more than 50 cm3/m2/bar/24 h, and most preferably more than 100 cm3/m2/bar/24 h, measured at 23° C. and 0% Equilibrium Relative Humidity. A method of packaging the detergent composition and/or additive is also described.

Abstract: A composition comprising phthalimidoperhexanoic acid (PAP) is provided. The PAP has a particle size of 0.01 to 100 ?m and a particle size distribution with x(50) of less than 10 ?m. Preferably the composition is a detergent composition.

Abstract: A process for preparing a water-soluble container comprising at least two compartments which comprises: a. forming a first pocket in a first water-soluble film by thermoforming or vacuum forming the first water-soluble film in a mould; b. filling the first pocket with a first composition; c. closing the first pocket with a second water-soluble film to produce an intermediate container; d. moving the intermediate container by deforming the mould to provide a second pocket; e. filling the second pocket with a second composition; and f. closing the second pocket with a third water-soluble film.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid composition having a water content of between 20 and 50 wt. %, comprising at least one polyphosphate builder material, potassium ions and sodium ions, wherein the molar ratio of potassium to sodium is between 0.55:1 and 20:1.

Abstract: Use of a film forming material comprising an ethoxylated poly(vinylalcohol) for the manufacturing of water-soluble packaging for a detergent composition or related material.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of single or multi-compartment rigid, water-soluble container, containing a detergent composition wherein the container is at least partially made of injection moulded water soluble polymer; the process comprising the steps of forming the container, keeping the container under substantially anhydrous conditions, filling the container with the detergent composition and sealing, wherein the container is allowed to contact/brought into contact with a plasticiser after sealing.

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: Packaging for moisture-sensitive material, in particular detergent material, comprising an outer container comprising a container body and a lid cover hingedly fixed to the container body, and an inner bag made of water-impermeable flexible sheet material for receiving the moisture-sensitive material, the mouth of the inner bag being fixed both at the lid cover and at the sidewalls of the container body in such a way that, when the lid cover is lifted, the lower part of the inner bag is significantly lifted from the bottom of the container body.