Abstract: The invention provides antimicrobial compositions comprising one or more acid and one or more organic diol. In one embodiment, the invention's compositions have an acidic pH. The compositions may optionally further contain one or more oxidizing agent (including stabilized oxidizing agent and/or unstabilized oxidizing agent), and/or one or more surfactant. In particular embodiments, the acid lacks one or both of —NH group and —NH2 group. The invention's compositions are useful in all stages of handling agricultural products, in hospitals, and in commercial and household applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to solubilizers for metal ions and poorly soluble metal compounds, containing an oxidation product of starch hydrolysate as a solubilizing agent, to a method for solubilizing metal ions and to the use of said solubilizer.

Abstract: Exfoliating compositions, such as soaps, scrubs, and muds, for conditioning skin. The compositions include a carrier and particles that are insoluble in the carrier. The carrier may include one of more of a surfactant and an emollient, among other ingredients. The particles preferably include calcium carbonate, one or more phyllosilicates, and a quartz group tectosilicate, preferably have a calcium carbonate equivalent of less than 90%, and preferably embody a schistose texture. The exfoliating compositions with such particles have unexpected moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.

Abstract: A granular material for use in the treating of textile materials, comprising (i) a silicone material having at least one nitrogen containing substituent, (ii) an aluminosilicate carrier and (iii) a binder, preferably in conjunction with a surface active material. Also described is a process for preparing such granular materials, which comprises forming a water-in-oil emulsion of component (i) in conjunction with component (iii) by dispersing and agitating said components in water, followed by depositing said emulsion onto a free flowing powder form of component (ii), for example by spraying, and removing sufficient water from the product to obtain a free flowing granular material. The granules are useful in a process of treating textile materials in an aqueous medium, particularly where the textile material is denim. Preferably the granular material is added into the finishing steps of denim such as the desizing, the fading or the softening steps and helps with avoiding backstaining.

Abstract: Particles which comprise a specified inorganic carrier material, perfume and nonionic surfactant(s) in quantities of at least 0.1% by weight, a method for producing the particles, a detergent composition comprising the particles, and a method for washing textiles with the aid of the detergent composition.

Abstract: A multiuse cleaning device in a solid state containing a homogeneous quantity of cleaning agent configured to dissolve and release a substantially consistent quantity of cleaning agent over a plurality of wash and rinse cycles. The cleaning agent includes a gas-releasing component and potassium silicate as a solubility control component to limit the solubility of the cleaning agent. The cleaning agent may include other ingredients such as an alkalinity agent as a pH regulator, a water softener to solvate metal ions in a solution of water, an optical brightener, an anti-redeposition agent, fragrances, surfactants, and other ingredients. Controlled dissolution of the cleaning agent composition releases a desired quantity of cleaning agent in each cleaning cycle over a plurality of cycles. A porous enclosure may be disposed around the solid cleaning agent.

Abstract: A multiuse laundry cleaning device in a solid state containing a homogeneous quantity of cleaning agent configured to dissolve and release a substantially consistent quantity of cleaning agent over a plurality of laundry wash and rinse cycles. The cleaning agent includes a gas-releasing component, potassium silicate as a solubility control component to limit the solubility of the cleaning agent, an alkalinity agent as a pH regulator, and a water softener to solvate metal ions in a solution of water. Controlled dissolution of the cleaning agent composition releases a desired quantity of cleaning agent in each cleaning cycle over a plurality of cycles. A porous covering of bag may be disposed around the solid cleaning agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a detergent auxiliary composition comprising: (i) a liquid or liquefiable active component; and (ii) a water-insoluble solid support component and (iii) a water-soluble and/or water dispersible encapsulating material; and (iv) optionally one or more adjunct components, characterised in that the composition further comprises (v) a surface deposition enhancing cationic polymer or oligomer having cationic groups such that fewer than 50% are de-activated when a 1% by weight solution of the polymer or oligomer (prepared in deionised water and then adjusted to pH 7.0 with sodium carbonate or citric acid) is stored at 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surfactant system and a consumable detergent composition comprising the same.

Abstract: A composition for disinfecting contaminated drinking water. The composition can include a disinfecting agent for disinfecting or sanitizing the water and a masking agent for masking or minimizing undesired characteristics of the disinfecting agent, such as taste and odor. The disinfecting agent can be a halogen-based disinfecting agent, such as a chlorine-based disinfecting agent. The masking agent can be a chlorine-compatible masking agent or flavorant, such as a citrus fruit derived flavor. The composition can also include a substrate. The substrate can be a clay, zeolite, water-soluble carrier, water-insoluble carrier, or mixtures thereof. The flavorant can be loaded onto the substrate. The composition can include other components, such as a primary coagulant, a coagulant aid, a bridging flocculant, a polymeric material, an alkali agent, an autocatalytic oxidant, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of treating a fabric with a composition comprising a pre-swollen absorbent gelling material.

Abstract: The invention relates to solid detergent compositions comprising an aluminosilicate builder and an anionic surfactant and comprising (n) components (i), n being at least 2, whereby the level of aluminosilicate builder in said components together is at least 5% by weight of the composition and the level of the anionic surfactant in said components together is at least 5% by weight of the composition, and whereby the degree of mixture (M) of the anionic surfactant and the aluminosilicate builder is from 0 to 0.7, as defined in the description.

Abstract: Base particles for supporting a surfactant, obtainable by a step of spray-drying a slurry comprising (A) a zeolite having an average aggregate particle diameter of 15 ?m or less and a variation coefficient of a distribution of an aggregate particle diameter of 29% or less, (B) a water-soluble polymer; (C) a water-soluble salt, and (D) a surfactant in an amount of 5% by weight or less of the slurry; detergent particles comprising the base particles; and a zeolite for a laundry detergent, wherein the zeolite has an average aggregate particle diameter of 15 ?m or less and a variation coefficient of a distribution of an aggregate particle diameter of 29% or less; and a process for preparing base particles for supporting a surfactant, comprising a step of spray-drying a slurry comprising a zeolite (A) having an average aggregate particle diameter of 15 ?m or less and a variation coefficient of a distribution of an aggregate particle diameter of 29% or less, a water-soluble polymer (B), a water-soluble salt (C), an

Abstract: A process for efficiently preparing fine zeolite particles comprising synthesizing zeolite in the presence of an alkaline earth metal-containing compound and/or with controlling the preparation process of zeolite, thereby giving fine zeolite particles being composed of crystalline aluminosilicate, the fine zeolite particles having a fine average primary particle size, being excellent in the cationic exchange properties and the oil-absorbing ability, having a fine average aggregate particle size, and being excellent in the dispersibility; fine zeolite particles obtainable by the above process; and a detergent composition comprising the fine zeolite particles, the detergent composition being excellent in the detergency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bleach activator particles that are useful in compositions such as detergent compositions. The present invention also encompasses detergent compositions containing such particles.

Abstract: Built laundry detergent compositions, especially granules, powders, tablets or syndet bars for domestic use, wherein the builder comprises at least in part a hybrid crystalline aluminosilicate having occluded silicate, carbonate, sulfate, phosphate, borate, nitrate, nitrite, Na2O, or mixtures thereof; and wherein the hybrid can further be chemically or physically surface-modified, combined with other builders, or processed in particular ways; and wherein the hybrid is coformulated with detergent adjuncts selected to improve the compositions, especially certain surfactants, particularly mid-chain branched types; certain bleach systems, especially those having bleach catalysts; and certain enzymes or other adjuncts.

Abstract: The invention relates to detergent compositions comprising from 10-60 wt % of a surfactant system and having a maximum Residues Index of 25 and a maximum Secondary Residues Index of 15. The detergents claim provide good performance in the wash based on the quantities of detergent components in the compositions.

Abstract: Cleaning and deodorizing compositions comprising hydrophobic, nanozeolites for odor control on substrates are disclosed. Specifically, cleaning and deodorizing compositions for malodor control comprising nanozeolites and methods for removing odors from substrates using said compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: A washing composition is disclosed which includes an &agr;-sulfofatty acid ester and a silicate builder to control water hardness while reducing builder deposits on clothing. The composition is free of added inorganic phosphate builders and insoluble zeolite builders, yet provides comparable cleaning performance to detergents containing such builders.

Abstract: A foam control agent, comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane material having at least one silicon-bonded substituent of the formula X-Ph, wherein X denotes a divalent aliphatic organic group bonded to silicon through a carbon atom and Ph denotes an optionally substituted aromatic group, (B) a water-insoluble organic fluid, (C) an organosilicon resin and (D) a hydrophobic filler. The foam control agent may be provided as an emulsion or as a particulate material. It is especially useful as a detergent foam control agent.

Abstract: A foam control agent comprises (A) an organopolysiloxane material having at least one silicon-bonded substituent of the formula X—Ph, wherein X denotes a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group and Ph denotes an optionally substituted aromatic group, (B) an organosilicon resin and (C) a hydrophobic filler. The organosilicon resin (B) preferably consists of siloxane units of the formula R′aSiO4−a/2 wherein R′ denotes a hydroxyl, hydrocarbon or hydrocarbonoxy group, particularly trialkylsiloxy units and SiO4/2 units, wherein a has a value of from 0.5 to 2.4. The foam control agent may be provided as an emulsion or as a particulate material. It is especially useful as a detergent foam control agent.

Abstract: A solid composition consisting essentially of 5-98 parts by weight of heterocyclic compounds I where L1 is groups with a cyclic carbamate, a lactonoxy or a lactam structure, X is a carbonyl, a doubled carbonyl or a heterocarbonyl group, and R1 is an organic radical or a second moiety L1, and/or oxime esters II where L2 is an oxime moiety where R2, R3 and Z4 are organic radicals or linkers, L3 is the radical R1, a second oxime moiety L2 or a carboxylic ester residue, carboxamide residue, phenolate residue, vinyloxy radical, sulfonamide residue, imidazole residue, amidolactam residue, cyclic carbamate residue, lactonoxy residue or lactam residue, and m is 0 or 1, and 2-95 parts by weight of inert porous carrier materials with an internal surface area of from 10 to 500 m2/g. The solid composition described is suitable as stable bleach activator component in detergents, bleaches and cleaners.

Abstract: A non-phosphate based laundry detergent composition built primarily by layered silicate and secondarily by carbonate and/or bicarbonate salt, one or more polycarboxylates or polycarboxylic acids, and optionally small amounts of zeolite. The disclosed composition produces remarkably low levels of hard water induced encrustation while providing good detergency. The detergent composition includes a layered silicate, one or more surfactants, carbonate and/or bicarbonate salt, one or more polycarboxylates or polycarboxylic acids, additional inorganic salts, and optionally a zeolite. The detergent composition may further include additional conventional constituents, including but not limited to fragrances, enzymes, optical brighteners, bleaching agents, wrinkle reduction agents, anti-foam agents, soil release agents, disintegration agents and soil anti-redeposition agents. The form of the final composition may either be a tablet or a powder.

Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising ethylenediamine-N,N′-disuccinic acid or salts thereof, an alkali metal percarbonate bleach and a crystalline layered sodium silicate of formula LMSixO2xH.yH2O wherein L is an alkali metal, and M is sodium or hydrogen, x is a number from 1.9 to 4 and y is a number from 0 to 20 are provided. The compositions also preferably comprise additional non-phosphate detergent builder compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a finely divided crystalline layered sodium disilicate of the formula NaMSixO2x+1.yH2O, where M is sodium or hydrogen, x is a number from 1.9 to 4, and y is a number from 0 to 20, which comprises from 0 to 40% by weight of alpha-disodium disilicate from 0 to 40% by weight of beta-disodium disilicate from 40 to 100% by weight of delta-disodium disilicate from 0 to 40% by weight of amorphous components, to a process for its preparation and to its use.

Abstract: A particulate laundry detergent is composed of at least two different granular components, one of which is an anionic surfactant granule having a bulk density of 300-600 g/l comprising linear alkylbenzene sulphonate on a particulate carrier material comprising of sodium carbonate and an optional finely-divided water-insoluble particulate material, preferably zeolite, which must be present if the average particle size of the sodium carbonate exceeds 40 &mgr;m. Also present is at least one other selected granular detergent component. The anionic surfactant granule may be prepared by in-situ neutralisation of alkylbenzene sulphonic acid with sodium carbonate in a fluidised bed.

Abstract: A detergent tablet which contains a bleach activator is disclosed. The bleach activator is in particulate form and has a particle size in a range of from about 100 microns to about 4000 microns. The bleach activator is present in a range of from about 0.1% to about 15% by weight of the detergent tablet.

Abstract: There is provided a process for enhancing the activity of a phenol oxidizing enzyme, comprising adding to the enzyme, as an enhancer for the activity of the enzyme, one or more compounds having the formula: wherein: A is an optionally substituted electron-withdrawing group, chosen from the group consisting of nitrile, carboxyl, and esters and salts thereof, amides, aldehydes, ketones, sulfoxides, sulfones, or sulphonates, and B is an optionally substituted electron-donating group, chosen from the group consisting of the oxide anion, sulfide anion, oxides, amines, imines, hydroxides, sulfides, ethers, carboxylic acids, and halogen substituents, and R1-R5 may each independently represent hydrogen, hydroxy, halogen, nitroso, formyl, carboxyl, and esters and salts thereof, carbamoyl, sulfo, and esters and salts hereof, sulfamoyl, nitro, amino, phenyl, C1-C20 alkyl, C1-C8 alkoxy, carbonyl-C1-C6-alkoxy, aryl-C1-C6-alkyl, and R2 and R5 together may form an alkylene group or an alkenylene group.

Abstract: The speed of disintegration of tablets containing a water-softening agent, especially water-insoluble, water-softening agent intended as detergency builder for fabric washing is enhanced by incorporating partially hydrated sodium acetate alone or jointly with sodium citrate dihydrate and/or crystallised sodium acetate trihydrate.

Abstract: A powdery detergent composition having a high detergency and an excellent storage stability (caking resistance), and comprising (a) a chelating agent composed of a compound having an average degree of neutralization in a molecule of 20 to 70%, a molecular weight of 600 or less, the number of carboxyl groups contained in one molecule of 3 to 5, and a constant of a chelating stability with Ca2+ of 6 to 13, (b) an alkali agent composed of a compound a 0.1% by weight aqueous solution or dispersion of which has the maximum pH of 10 or more at 20° C., at least 5 ml of 0.1 N HCl aqueous solution being required to adjust 1 liter of the aqueous solution or the dispersion to pH 9, and (c) a surfactant at specific ratios, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stable sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate which is suited for use together with crystalline synthetic silicate-based detergents and is coated with an alkali metal sulfate and a copolymer or terpolymer of vinyl pyrrolidone.

Abstract: P-type zeolite having the oxide formula M2/nAl2O3 (1.8-2.66) SiO2 y H2O and having a Calcium Binding Capacity of between 100 and 145 mg/g, preferably between 110 and 140 and a Calcium uptake rate of between 12 and 100 seconds, preferably below 50 seconds can be prepared from metakaolin.

Abstract: A solid textile detergent formulation comprises (A) from 1 to 30% by weight of inorganic builders based on carbonates, (B) from 0 to 12% by weight of inorganic builders based on crystalline or amorphous alumosilicates and/or crystalline or amorphous silicates, (C) from 0 to 5% by weight of inorganic builders based on phosphates, (D) from 1 to 40% by weight of one or more glycine-N,N-diacetic acid derivatives I where R is an organic radical and M is hydrogen or a cation, as organic builder component, (E) from 0 to 40% by weight of anionic surfactants and (F) from 0.5 to 50% by weight of nonionic surfactants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solid textile detergent formulation containing (A) 1-60 wt. % inorganic builders based on crystalline or amorphous aluminosilicates, crystalline or amorphous silicates, carbonates and/or phosphates, (B) 1-40 wt. % of one or several glycin-N, N-diacetic acid derivatives of formula (I), wherein R stands for an organic radical and M means hydrogen or a cation, (C) 0-6 wt. % anionic surfactants with one or several sulphate groups, one or several sulphate groups or one or two carboxylate groups and (D) 0.5-50 wt. % non ionic surfactants.

Abstract: A paste-form detergent composition containing (A) 20% to 58% by weight of a liquid surfactant component consisting primarily of a nonionic surfactant, (B) 2% to 40% by weight of solid builders, and (C) 2% to 40% by weight of a solid bleaching component consisting of a peroxygen-containing oxidizing agent and a bleach activator, based on the weight of the composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a particulate foam control agent comprising from 1 to 30 parts by weight of a silicone antifoam, from 70 to 99 parts by weight of a zeolite carrier for the antifoam, from 1 to 60% by weight of the silicone antifoam of a surface active agent which has been deposited on the zeolite carrier not later than the silicone antifoam and from 1 to 40 parts by weight of a polycarboxylate-type binder or encapsulant, whereby the polycarboxylate-type binder has a pH of 3 or less when dissolved in water. The invention also relates to a detergent composition comprising the particulate foam control agent and a method for the preparation of the foam control agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides new stilbene compounds which are useful as fluorescent whitening agents (FWAs), imparting high whiteness levels to textile fibre material treated with them, and which also impart a high sun protection factor (SPF) to textile fibre material treated with them. The present invention also concerns a method of imparting a high whiteness level and a high sun protection factor to textile fibre material, especially cotton, polyamide and wool, comprising treating the textile material with the new compounds.

Abstract: A laundry additive particle having multiple coatings and compositions employing the particle are provided. The laundry additive particle comprises a porous carrier core material; a first encapsulating material coated on the core material to form an intermediate layer, the first encapsulating material comprising a glassy material derived from one or more at least partially water-soluble hydroxylic compounds having an anhydrous, nonplasticized, glass transition temperature, T.sub.g, of at least about 0.degree. C.; and a second encapsulating material coated on the intermediate layer to form an outer layer, the second encapsulating material comprising a carbohydrate material having an anhydrous, nonplasticized, glass transition temperature, T.sub.g, of at least about 130.degree.0 C.; and the laundry additive particle has a hygroscopicity value of less than about 80%. Preferably, a laundry or cleaning agent such as a perfume is supported on or contained in the porous carrier.

Abstract: A solid textile detergent formulation, comprising(A) 1-60% by weight of inorganic builders based on crystalline or amorphous aluminosilicates, crystalline or amorphous silicates, carbonates and/or phosphates,(B) 0.1-25% by weight of one or more glycine-N,N'-diacetic acid derivatives I ##STR1## where R is an organic radical and M is hydrogen or a cation, as organic cobuilders,(C) 1-40% by weight of anionic surfactants and(D) 0.5-30% by weight of nonionic surfactants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for inhibiting dye transfer between fabrics during washing. The compositions are specifically selected metallo catalysts; namely, porphyrins and phthalocyanines. Detergent compositions containing such porphyrins and/or phthalocyanines are also disclosed.

Abstract: A microporous crystalline material named zeolite A-LSX having, in its anhydrous form, an oxides molar composition corresponding to formula (I):(M.sub.2/n O+M'.sub.2/n O).Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.zSiO.sub.2 (I)in which:M and M', identical or different, represent a cation of an alkali or alkaline earth metal of valency n;z is a number between 2.1 and 2.6, extremes included.Said microporous crystalline material can be used as a builder in detergent systems.

Abstract: Glassy particles containing agents useful for laundry and cleaning products (preferably perfumes, bleaching agents, soil release polymers), and laundry and cleaning products containing these glassy particles. The particles comprise a glass derived from one or more at least partially water-soluble hydroxylic compounds, such as hydrogenated starch hydrolysates, sucrose, glucose, and starch hydrolysates. The glassy particle also has a hygroscopicity value of less than about 80%.

Abstract: In order to provide a particulate zero-phosphate laundry detergent composition with reduced tendency to agglomeration, the composition comprises:i) from 30 to 80 wt % of a granular base powder comprising:a) from 5 to 60 wt % (based on the composition) of organic surfactant, andb) from 10 to 80 wt % (based on the composition) of alkali metal aluminosilicate detergency builder,ii) from 1 to 5 wt % of sodium silicate not within the granular base powder,wherein the sodium silicate (ii) is all present in the form of separate cogranules consisting essentially of sodium silicate and sodium carbonate in a ratio within the range of from 3:1 to 1:3, and where the tendency of the composition to form granules having a particle size of 2000 .mu.m or larger on storage is less than if the sodium silicate (ii) were present in the form of separate granules of sodium disilicate.

Abstract: In order to enhance the stability of sodium percarbonate bleach in particulate detergent compositions, crystalline aluminosilicate and a water-soluble alkali metal silicate in an amount of from 1-20% by weight based on the aluminosilicate are included in the non-spray dried base powder. In order to obtain the stabilizing effect, the crystalline aluminosilicate comprises zeolite MAP or the alkali metal silicate is homogeneously dispersed with respect to the aluminosilicate.

Abstract: The invention relates to particles comprising a peroxy compound with capability of releasing hydrogen peroxide or peroxy acids in aqueous solutions and up to 15% by weight of a dicarboxylic acid having from 5 to 10 carbon atoms or a salt thereof. The invention also relates to use of the particles and a composition comprising such particles.

Abstract: A solid detergent composition and a method of using the composition in a machine dishwasher is described. The product contains a first layer having an oxygen bleaching system, a buffering system of a builder, and an enzyme. The first layer dissolves to deliver a pH of about 8.5 to about 11 in the wash water. A second layer includes an effective amount of an acidity agent selected from an inorganic acid, an organic acid and mixtures thereof, a continuous medium having a melting point in the range of from about 55.degree. C. to about 70.degree. C. and an anti-scaling agent. The second layer dissolves in wash water to deliver a pH of from about 6.5 to about 9.

Abstract: A granular detergent composition comprising an alkali metal percarbonate, characterized in that percarbonate has a mean particle size of from 250 to 900 micrometers, and that said compositions comprise a hydrophobic material, selected from silica, talc, zeolite DAY and hydrotalcit, in a weight ratio of alkali metal percarbonate to hydrophobic material, of from 4:1 to 40:1, preferably 7:1 to 20:1. Both laundry detergent compositions including laundry additives and automatic dishwashing compositions are encompassed by the term "detergent composition" herein. Making processes thereof are also described.

Abstract: Granular laundry detergents are formulated with percarbonate bleach and oxidation-sensitive ingredients such as brighteners, enzymes, perfumes and the like. The storage stability of such compositions is improved by the presence of silicate. For example, the tendency of stilbene-type brighteners to form undesirable yellow shades in the presence of percarbonate is diminished by the corporation of silicate materials into the granules.

Abstract: Stable granular detergent compositions with good flow and dispensing properties are prepared using percarbonate bleach and selected sulfate salts. Thus, particles comprising builders and surfactants are prepared separately from percarbonate bleach particles of defined particle size. Water-soluble sulfate particles having a defined size range and no more than 40 ppm iron and no more than 5 ppm copper are used in the compositions. The specified moisture content of the ingredients and overall compositions improves stability and flow/dispensing properties.

Abstract: A granular detergent component having a bulk density of less than 400 g/l comprises from 20% to 50%, by weight, of aluminosilicate, optionally up to 50%, by weight, of a co-filler, and 0.05% to 2%, by weight, of anionic surfactant, preferably C14-C20 alkyl sulphate. The low bulk density component is preferably mixed with other components such as percarbonate, silicate, layered silicate, carbonate, bicarbonate, sesquicarbonate, sulphate, citrate and mixtures thereof to provide a granular detergent composition.