Abstract: Solid textile- and/or skin-care compositions encompassing a water-soluble particle and a water-insoluble particle that contains a water-insoluble carrier and a textile- and/or skin-care compound. Also, textile-softening washing detergents or cleaning agents encompassing the textile- and/or skin-care composition.

Abstract: A microbicidal composition in the form of a concentrate includes a) one or more isothiazolin-3-ones, b) one or more organic amines with an alkyl group having at least 8 carbon atoms and c) one or more oxidizing agents. The concentrate is storage-stable and is used for the preservation of technical and domestic products.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to cleaning and/or treatment compositions, such as fabric care, hair care and skin care compositions, containing an aminosilicone, one or more anionic surfactants and one or more deposition aids. The disclosed compositions have improved rheology and performance. The disclosed compositions may provide one or more fabric care benefits including, for example, fabric softness and/or an anti-wrinkle benefit. Methods of making and using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems, compositions and methods for fabric laundering comprising selected organosilicones which are formulated into microemulsions for improved deposition onto fabrics to provide fabric care benefits.

Abstract: Household care compositions having a linear polydimethylsiloxane-polyether copolymers with amino and/or quaternary ammonium groups, obtainable by the reaction of organopolysiloxanes functionalized with secondary aminoalkyl groups with the reaction products formed from compounds containing epoxy groups and amines, the use thereof and process for preparation thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for washing keratin materials, comprising, in an aqueous medium: (a) at least one first anionic surfactant in the form of a magnesium salt, (b) at least one second anionic surfactant different from the first, (c) at least one amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant, (d) at least one oxyethylenated sorbitan ester, and (e) at least one polymer chosen from cationic polymers and amphoteric or zwitterionic polymers. Also disclosed herein is a cosmetic treatment process comprising applying such a composition to the hair.

Abstract: Textiles are simultaneously cleaned and conditioned in aqueous laundry cleaning using detergent surfactant and non-ionic fatty amino-amide/ester fabric conditioner. The conditioner particularly includes compound(s) of the formulae (IIa), to (IId), (III), (IV) and/or (V): Formula R1—CO—NH—(CH2)n—NR2—(CH2)n—O2C—R1 and Formula R1—CO—NH—(CH2)n—NR2—(CH2)n—NHCO—R1. Formula (IIc) or formula (IId). R1, R2 and n are defined with R1 and/or R2 including fatty hydrocarbyl; formula [R4—(CH2)p]3—N. R4 is HO—, or R8CO2—; R6 is hydrocarbyl (including fatty hydrocarbyl); and p is 2 to 6; formula R7—N—[(AO)m—R8]2. R7, R8, AO and m are defined with R7 and/or R8 including fatty hydrocarbyl; formula (R1—CONH)q—R10. R1 as in formulae (Ia) or (Ib), R10 is polyalkyleneimine after removal of q primary amino groups; and q is at least 1, desirably at least 2.

Abstract: Water-soluble copolymers which comprise, in copolymerized form, (a) 60 to 99% by weight of at least one monoethylenically unsaturated polyalkylene oxide monomer of the formula I H2C?CR1—X—YR2—OnR3??I ?in which the variables have the following meanings: X is —CH2— or —C(O)—, if Y is —O—; is —C(O)—, if Y is —NH—; is —O— or —O—(CH2)4—, if Y is a chemical bond; Y is —O—, —NH— or a chemical bond; R1 is hydrogen or methyl; R2 is C2-C4-alkylene radicals, which may be identical or different and also linear or branched, but where at least 50% of the radicals R2 are ethylene; R3 is C1-C22-alkyl, phenyl, p-(C1-C12-alkyl)phenyl or hydrogen; n is an integer from 6 to 50, (b) 1 to 40% by weight of at least one nonquaternized dipolar monomer comprising at least one nitrogen atom, (c) 0 to 39% by weight of other nonionic monoethylenically unsaturated monomers and (d) 0 to 10% by weight of other anionic monoethylenically unsaturated monomers and have an average molecular weight Mw of from 2000 to 500 000 D, and the u

Abstract: Systems, compositions and methods for fabric laundering comprising selected organosilicones which are formulated into microemulsions for improved deposition onto fabrics to provide fabric care benefits.

Abstract: Compositions for treating fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linens and drapery, wherein the compositions provide improved cleaning of soils from and/or care of and/or treatment of fabric articles, especially while providing superior garment care for articles sensitive to water as compared to conventional fabric article treating compositions, are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning composition comprising an emulsion comprising a polar co-solvent, a non-polar co-solvent, and an alkylamine dispersed throughout the emulsion. The alkylamine serves to prevent the emulsion from inverting and forming a thick, slippery gel, which is known to interfere with the cleaning process and washing machine components. Further, the present invention relates to a method for preventing gel formation by adding an alkylamine to an emulsified cleaning composition and washing stained articles therein. In another aspect of the present invention a method for pre-treating a stained article is provided comprising applying a cleaning composition in the form of a gel comprising an emulsion of a polar co-solvent and a siloxane-based non-polar co-solvent, and a detergent to the article, allowing the cleaning composition to penetrate the stain; and laundering the article in a siloxane based cleaning composition comprising an alkylamine.

Abstract: Detergent compositions and fabric conditioning compositions which include from about 0.01% to about 5.0% by weight of a mixture of cyclic amine based polymers, oligomers or copolymers and hydrophobically modified cellulosic based polymers or oligomers.

Abstract: Detergent compositions are formulated with a mixture of hydrophobically modified cellulose polymers or oligomers and cyclic amine based polymers or oligomers. The cellulose/amine mixture maintains the integrity and appearance of fabrics laundered in the compositions. Dye maintenance and anti-pilling benefits are provided. The compositions are provided in containers which alert the user of the benefits provided by the compositions.

Abstract: Novel fatty acids and derivatives thereof such as salts, new surfactant systems comprising one or more of these compounds, consumer products such as laundry products, personal care products, pharmaceutical compositions, industrial cleaners, and the like comprising said compounds or surfactant systems.

Abstract: Novel fatty acids and derivatives thereof such as salts, new surfactant systems comprising one or more of these compounds, consumer products such as laundry products, personal care products, pharmaceutical compositions, industrial cleaners, and the like comprising said compounds or surfactant systems.

Abstract: Novel fatty acids and derivatives thereof such as salts, new surfactant systems comprising one or more of these compounds, consumer products such as laundry products, personal care products, pharmaceutical compositions, industrial cleaners, and the like comprising said compounds or surfactant systems.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pouched liquid composition which comprises an alkoxylated amine, imine, amide or imide compound, small amount of water and specific levels high ionic strength chelating agents.

Abstract: A fabric softening composition including from about 1% to about 90% by weight of a fabric softening active, optionally from about 1% to about 25% by weight of a principal solvent having a ClogP of less than about 3, from about 0.05% to about 15% by weight of a malodor controlling agent, and the balance being adjunct ingredients. The malodor controlling agent is selected from the group consisting of a quaternary ammonium antimicrobial agent, cyclodextrin or mixtures of these ingredients. The present invention also relates to a method for reducing malodor by applying such a composition to a fabric article, and drying the fabric article as well as the use of such a composition on fabric articles to reduce malodor impression. An article for reducing and inhibiting the expression of malodor impression is also provided.

Abstract: To provide a cleaner composition suitable for removing oxidized grease stains adhering to the surface of floor, wall and cooking instruments in the kitchen. A cleaner composition is constructed to have the concentrated form and comprise a water-insoluble organic solvent, amines and a nonionic amine oxide-based surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to laundry detergent compositions which provide enhance hydrophilic soil cleaning benefits, said compositions comprising: a) from about 0.01% by weight, of a zwitterionic hexamethylene diamine; b) from about 0.01% by weight, of a surfactant system comprising one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of nonionic, anionic, cationic, zwitterionic, ampholytic surfactants, and mixtures thereof; and c) the balance carriers and adjunct ingredients. The preferred embodiment of the present includes laundry detergent compositions in the form of a water soluble or dispersible tablet.

Abstract: Use of amines as bleaching efficiency boosters for textile detergent compositions, where the pKa of the amines is greater than the pH minus 1, preferably greater than the pH, particularly preferably at least 0.5 greater than the pH of the 1% by weight wash liquor obtained from the textile detergent composition.

Abstract: Non-aqueous, particulate-containing heavy duty liquid laundry detergent compositions that are in the form of a stable suspension of particulate material, essentially including from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the detergent composition of an ethoxylated quaternized amine clay material. These compositions preferably include a peroxygen bleaching agent and an organic detergent builder, dispersed in a liquid phase preferably structured with a surfactant. Such compositions provide especially desirable cleaning and bleaching of fabrics laundered therewith and also exhibit especially desirable aesthetics.

Abstract: No-rinse floor cleaning compositions which provide improved burnish response to finished floors are sold in concentrated form or in diluted, ready to use form. The concentrated compositions when diluted with water comprise from about 100 ppm to about 750 ppm of an amine oxide surfactant, from about 0 ppm to about 650 ppm of a nonionic surfactant, and from about 1 ppm to about 40 ppm of a silicone antifoam agent. These floor cleaning compositions are substantially free of harsh chemicals and are particularly suitable for use on highly polished floors in commercial environments where daily burnishing is most often utilized.

Abstract: A fabric care composition comprises a perfume and a compound which is obtainable by the reaction of epichlorohydrin with an amine. The amine is a derivative of a polyamine in which at least one but not all of the amino groups bear long chain acyl groups. The compound or the composition may be used to soften and/or condition fabric during a laundering process.

Abstract: A detergent tablet for fabric washing is compacted from particulate detergent composition(s) with a fabric conditioning agent present in one zone (20,26,36,40) of the tablet at a greater concentration than in another zone (22,24,28,30,42). The conditioning agent may be a softening agent in a zone or region which disintegrates later than another zone or region of the tablet.

Abstract: Fabric care compositions for application to a fabric comprise a fabric softening and/or conditioning compound and a polymer, which is capable of self cross-linking and/or reacting with cellulose. The polymer is present in the composition in an amount of from 0.002% to 0.45%, preferably from 0.005% to 0.010% by weight based on the weight of the fabric. The polymers and the compositions may be used to enhance the delivery of perfume to a fabric from a fabric care composition, which comprises a perfume, and/or to enhance the softening of fabric by a fabric care composition, which comprises a fabric softening and/or conditioning compound.

Abstract: A fabric care composition comprises an amine or amide-epichlorohydrin resin or derivative thereof, a silicone component and, optionally, a textile compatible carrier. The textile compatible carrier facilitates contact between the resin and a fabric. The composition is adapted for use in the rinse cycle of a laundering process and may be used, as part of such a process, in the treatment of fabric to reduce creasing of the fabric.

Abstract: Detergent compositions and fabric conditioning compositions which utilize certain anionically modified, oxidized cyclic amine based polymers, oligomers or copolymer materials. These anionically modified, cyclic amine based polymers, oilgomers or copolymers materials can impart fabric appearance and integrity benefits to fabrics and textiles laundered in washing solutions which contain such materials.

Abstract: Detergent compositions and fabric conditioning compositions which utilize certain anionically modified, oxidized cyclic amine based polymers, oligomers or copolymer materials. These anionically modified, cyclic amine based polymers, oilgomers or copolymers materials can impart fabric appearance and integrity benefits to fabrics and textiles laundered in washing solutions which contain such materials.

Abstract: Compositions than contain from about 1% to about 80% by weight of surfactants selected from the group consisting of nonionic, anionic, cationic, amphoteric or zwitteronic surfactants, or mixtures thereof; and from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of a mixture of amino acid based polymers, oligomers or copolymers of the general formula (I) wherein the polymer, oligomer, or copolymer contains at least about 5 mole % of one or more amino acids and an organic acid are disclosed. The compositions are useful as fabric treatment agents as they can impart fabric appearance and integrity benefits to fabrics.

Abstract: Alkoxylated cationic surfactants, and mixtures thereof, are used in detergent compositions.

Abstract: Use of amines as bleaching efficiency boosters for textile detergent compositions, where the pK.sub.a of the amines is greater than the pH minus 1, preferably greater than the pH, particularly preferably at least 0.5 greater than the pH of the 1% by weight wash liquor obtained from the textile detergent composition.

Abstract: Liquid detergent compositions are presented which comprise at least 5%, by weight, anionic surfactants selected from the group of alkyl alkoxy sulfates and alkyl sulfates wherein at least 25%, by weight of the anionic surfactant, is alkyl sulfates; and from about 0.1% to about 5% of an amine cosurfactant of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a C.sub.8 -C.sub.12 alkyl group; n is from about 2 to about 4, X is an optional bridging group which is selected from NH, CONH, COO, or O; and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are individually selected from H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or (CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O(R.sub.5)) wherein R.sub.5 is H or methyl.

Abstract: The invention relates to amphiphilic compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## which have at least two hydrophilic and at least two hydrophobic groups and are based on carbonic acid derivatives.The spacer A is an aliphatic, cyclic or acyclic or an aromatic di-, oligo- or polycarbonate of the formula II: ##STR2## The amphiphilic compounds according to this invention are mostly surface-active and are suitable as emulsifiers, demulsifiers, detergents, dispersants and hydrotropes for industrial and domestic use, in particular in the fields of metalworking, ore extraction, surface finishing, plastics processing, washing and cleaning, cleaning of hard surfaces, manual dishwashing compositions, cosmetics, medicine and food processing and preparation.

Abstract: Cotton soil release polymers comprising water soluble and/or dispersible, modified polyamines having functionalized backbone moieties and improved stability toward bleach. Also, laundry detergent compositions comprising these cotton soil release polymers having enhanced hydrophilic soil removal benefits.

Abstract: A cleansing composition and method of use are disclosed for cleansing a quantitatively aspirating sampling probe in an automated hematological analyzer. The cleansing composition is formulated to cleanse instantaneously on contact, and practically eliminates carry-over of hematological sample material, assaying reagents or of the cleansing composition itself. The cleansing composition is an acidic aqueous solution of pH 5.0 or less, including (1) a substance having a primary amino group; and (2) one or more nonionic surfactants selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene alkyl ether, polyoxyethylene alkyl phenyl ether, polyoxyethylene alkyl ester and polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester.

Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising aminodicarboxylic acid-N,N-dialkanoic acid or its salt (component A) and a synthetic surface active agent having microbial degradability (component B).In particular, in the case where an alkali salt of polyoxyalkylene alkylether acetic acid or alkyl polyglycoside is used as the surface active agent (component B), the detergent compositions exhibit excellent washing effect without forming metallic soap even in washing water with high hardness, and also show high solubility even under the condition of low water temperature, and have excellent microbial degradability. Thus, the detergent compositions are particularly suitable for washing fabrics. Further, in the case where synthetic anionic and/or nonionic surface active agent is used as the surface active agent (component B), influence of corrosion to light metals is small.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a liquid detergent composition comprising a surfactant system which is free of linear alkyl benzene sulfonate. The detergent composition comprises a selected quaternary ammonium surfactant, and an anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of alkyl alkoxy sulfates and alkyl sulfates.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for cleaning typically organic beverage and food soils. The cleaning composition is formulated to remove carbohydrate and proteinaceous soils from hard surfaces. The formulations of the invention are directed to remove carbohydrate and proteinaceous soils from beverage manufacturing locations such as soils arising in the manufacture of malt beverages, fruit juices, dairy products, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to laundry detergent compositions containing a lipolytic enzyme (lipase) and specially selected primary and/or tertiary amines. The compositions provide enhanced cleaning of grease/oil soils and stains, particularly when used in a pre-treat laundering process for cleaning fabrics stained with grease/oil soils.

Abstract: Laundry detergent compositions containing amine detersive surfactants and specifically selected perfume components which reduce the malodor of the amine are provided.

Abstract: A novel intermediate useful in the synthesis of 2-hydroxyethyl iminodiacetic acid is disclosed. The intermediate can be formed by contacting 2-hydroxyethyl amine with glycolonitrile to form an aminonitrile which can be hydrolyzed and contacted with additional glycolonitrile to form the nitrile intermediate which can be converted to 2-hydroxylethyl iminodiacetic acid via hydrolysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dryer-added fabric treatment article of manufacturing to reduce the fading of fabrics from sunlight comprising:I. a composition comprising:A. from about 5% to about 75%, by weight of the composition, of a sun- fade protection active selected from the group consisting of:i. a non-fabric staining, light stable, antioxidant compound preferably containing at least one C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 hydrocarbon fatty organic moiety;ii. a non-fabric staining, light stable, sunscreen compound; andiii. mixtures thereof;B. from about 10% to about 95% by weight of the composition of a fabric conditioning compound; andII. a substrate, on which said composition is attached, which provides for release of an effective amount of said sun-fade protection active and said fabric conditioning compound onto fabrics in an automatic laundry dryer at automatic laundry dryer operating temperatures;wherein said antioxidant compound is a solid having a melting point of less than about 80.degree. C.

Abstract: A novel intermediate useful in the synthesis of 2-hydroxyethyl iminodiacetic acid is disclosed. The intermediate can be formed by contacting 2-hydroxyethyl amine with glycolonitrile to form an aminonitrile which can be hydrolyzed and contacted with additional glycolonitrile to form the nitrile intermediate which can be converted to 2-hydroxylethyl iminodiacetic acid via hydrolysis.