Sulfur Containing Anionically Substituted Surfactant Patents (Class 510/426)
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Patent number: 8440607Abstract: [Problem] To provide detergent compositions with superior surfactant deposition-inhibiting ability and anti-gelling properties that exhibit good cleaning effectiveness even when laundering under harsh conditions such as laundering in residual bath water. [Solution] A laundry detergent or cleaning composition which comprises a copolymer containing sulfonate groups containing from 1 to 50 mass percent of structural units (a) derived from 1 or more kinds of monomers (A) selected from ether bond-containing monomers represented by Formulas (1) and (2), 50 mass % or more and less than 98 mass % of structural units (b) derived from a carboxyl group-containing monomer (B), and 1 mass % or more and less than 50 mass % of structural units (c) de-rived from a sulfonate group-containing monomer (C).Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2009Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jeffrey Scott Dupont, Atsuro Yoneda, Akiko Hemmi
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Patent number: 8420587Abstract: Liquid compositions for cleaning hard-surfaces having pH comprised between 3 and 4, obtained upon the mixing of an acid agent having a pKa comprised between 4 and 6, a source of alkalinity and a surfactant system. Process for treating hard surfaces, preferably delicate, hard surfaces, by applying said composition onto said hard surface and the use of said composition for cleaning hard surface while maintaining surface safety.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2008Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Laura Cermenati, William Mario Laurent Verstraeten, Christopher Andrew Morrison
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Publication number: 20130072410Abstract: The present invention provides liquid cleaning compositions useful in cold water and hard water laundry applications, and methods for making and using such compositions. The compositions of the invention use surfactants or surfactant blends, such as ?-sulfofatty acid esters or mixtures thereof (optionally along with one or more additional components), that have increased solubility/stability at cold temperatures, at higher-than-usual concentrations, and/or in hard water, with the composition remaining as a clear liquid. In certain embodiments, the compositions of the invention may be provided in the form of a unit dose, for example in a water-soluble pack or pouch. In use, the compositions of the invention result in an enhanced detergency along with a reduced amount of residue remaining in the machine, on laundered garments or cleaned dishware or hard surfaces, and on the body in personal care settings, and demonstrate a longer shelf-life, particularly when stored or used in colder temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: The Sun Products CorporationInventor: The Sun Products Corporation
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Patent number: 8394361Abstract: A free-flowing surfactant composition comprising at least one anionic surface-active agent, an alkanolamide, an electrolyte, and water is described. In particular, the composition is a surfactant composition that has free-flowing non-Newtonian shear thinning properties and the ability to suspend components and is stable under at least one freeze/thaw cycle.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Rhodia OperationsInventors: Seren Frantz, Phillip L. Cotrell, Stewart A. Warburton
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Patent number: 8383566Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous, acidic hard surface cleaning compositions particularly effective in the removal of greasy stains and soapscum from hard surfaces. The compositions have a pH of not more than 2, preferably not more than 1, comprising: one or more anionic surfactants; a nonioinic surfactant constituent which preferably comprises both a first alcohol ethoxylate nonionic surfactant derived from monobranched alkoxylated C10-fatty alcohols and/or C11-fatty alcohols and about a second alcohol ethoxylate nonionic surfactant, preferably a C10-C14 linear alcohol ethoxylated surfactant having at least about 8 mols ethoxylation, an organic solvent constituent, which preferably comprises or consists of a phenyl containing glycol ether solvent, an acid constituent, which most preferably comprises, or consists of, a ternary acid system comprising each of: sulfamic acid, formic acid and oxalic acid in a respective weight ratio of sulfamic acid:formic acid:oxalic acid of 1-8:1-5:1-3.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLCInventor: Yun-Peng Zhu
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Patent number: 8383569Abstract: A single phase alkaline composition comprising by weight about 10 to about 25 percent of nonionic surfactant blend comprising a ratio of between about 1:1 to about 1:2 of alcohol ethoxylate:fatty alcohol alkoxylate, about 3-10% of at least one water soluble solvent, about 1-10% of a chelant, 2-12% of an alkalinity source, 0.5-2% of an anionic surfactant blend comprised of at least about 40-70% of a sulfosuccinate, the balance being water. Compositions of the invention are useful for removing hydrophobic soils or oils whether they are located on a hard surface or on a linen. A method of cleaning a hard surface is also disclosed comprising the steps of diluting the composition of the invention with water to about 1 to about 3 weight percent, applying the diluted composition to the surface, and wiping the surface, wherein the surface is substantially free of oil or residue and the surface is substantially free of corrosion.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2008Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Andrea Schwerter, Katja Teusch, Matthias Menzel
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Patent number: 8372795Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to processes for making stable compositions via combining a mixture containing at least one cationic polymer and a mixture containing at least one anionic surfactant in the presence of a high energy dispersion step, followed by incorporation of an external structurant using a low energy dispersion step, and compositions made according to the disclosed processes.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2009Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: Alessandro Corona, III, Gayle Marie Frankenbach, Seth Edward Lindberg, Mark Robert Sivik, Patrick Thomas Spicer, Gregory Thomas Waning
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Patent number: 8361239Abstract: A hand dishwashing detergent composition comprising a humectant, and a pearlescent agent to provide superior grease cleaning and hand mildness.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Luc Philippe Bettiol, Robby Renilde François Keuleers, Bahar Koyuncu, Tania Patricia Maddox, Fred Courbois
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Patent number: 8354367Abstract: Aqueous laundry detergent compositions useful for providing fabric cleaning and softness, in the form of a liquid or gel, having a pH of from about 6 to about 11 in a 1% solution, containing a non-soap anionic surfactant; optional soap; nonionic surfactant; optional hydrotrope; fabric softening cationic cosurfactant having a molecular weight of less than about 1000; fabric softening quaternized polymer having a molecular weight of at least 200,000; a perfume deposition polyamine wherein the perfume deposition polyamine has a molecular weight of from about 5,000 to about 50,000; a non-quaternized, non polyamine thickener; and perfume. Methods of using such compositions and use of such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2009Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Raphael Emmanuel Guyot, Marko Tapio Tossavainen, Marc Jennewein
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Patent number: 8349783Abstract: The present invention provides compositions which not only effectively kill a broad spectrum of microorganisms present on surfaces on contact but continue to kill microorganisms for a period of time thereafter.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLCInventors: Timothy Michael Cusack, Karen McCue, Hubert W Ulmer
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Patent number: 8343902Abstract: The methods and compositions of this invention relate to compositions having low irritation characteristics in combination with one or more additional characteristics, for example, relatively high clarity, relatively high foaming, and/or combinations thereof, as well as methods of making and using such compositions. These compositions have low pH values and are useful in cleansing the skin.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: Russel M. Walters, Euen T. Gunn, Lisa Gandolfi, Donzel Johnson, Emmanuel Anim-Danso
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Patent number: 8338353Abstract: The invention is directed toward improved aqueous hard surface cleaning compositions which include one or more polysulfonic acids The inclusion of one or more polysulfonic acids in a hard surface composition provides for improved removal of insoluble salt deposits resulting from hard water In an embodiment, the invention utilizes a foaming agent fragrance and a thickening agent.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2008Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Arkema Inc.Inventors: Nicholas M. Martyak, Gary E. Stringer
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Patent number: 8338356Abstract: Provided is a surfactant composition having wide pH stability. The composition is useful for various applications, including textile processing. The composition comprises: a nonionic surfactant of formula (I): R1—O—[(CH2CH(R2)—O)x(CH2CH2O)y]z—H, wherein R1, R2, x, y, and z are defined herein, together with an anionic surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: December 25, 2008Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Jeff Jianhai Mu, Xiao Hua Wang, Pierre T. Varineau, Kirk R. Thompson
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Patent number: 8329627Abstract: The methods and compositions of this invention relate to compositions having low irritation characteristics in combination with one or more additional characteristics, for example, relatively high clarity, relatively high foaming, and/or combinations thereof, as well as methods of making and using such compositions. These compositions contain blends of amphoteric surfactants, have low pH values and are useful in cleansing the skin.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: Euen Thomas Graham Ekman Gunn, Russel M. Walters, Lisa R. Gandolfi, Kevin C. Lahey, Mary Catherine Mack
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Patent number: 8329626Abstract: The methods and compositions of this invention relate to compositions having low irritation characteristics in combination with one or more additional characteristics, for example, relatively high clarity, relatively high foaming, and/or combinations thereof, as well as methods of making and using such compositions. These compositions have low pH values and are useful in cleansing the skin.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: Euen Thomas Graham Ekman Gunn, Russel M. Walters, Lisa R. Gandolfi, Kevin C. Lahey
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Patent number: 8329630Abstract: Cleaner compositions, methods of making cleaners, and methods of use are disclosed. Disclosed is a method of formulating a ready-to-use degreaser composition that has extended to infinite cling time. The method of making the cleaner results in thickened compositions that are capable of removing from vertical and inverted surfaces fresh, greasy and baked-on soils encountered in the food industry. The compositions include one or more alkalinity sources, one or more chelants, one or more surfactants, one or more thickening agents, one or more solvents, one or more buffers, and as a remainder, water. Compositions prepared according to the method of the invention are substantially free of phosphorous and have a low caustic content making them user friendly, having a lower pH than commercially available cleaners. Yet the cleaners prepared according to the method of the invention are surprisingly effective at removing tenacious baked-on soils encountered in the food service industry.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2012Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Jeremy B. Finison, Daniel L. Moran, Stephen T. Smith, Thomas J. Vinson, Karen O. Rigley
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Patent number: 8329628Abstract: A personal cleansing composition includes a surfactant, a thickener, emulsifier and at least one particulate dispersed in the thickener, the at least one particulate being formed of a substantially biodegradable substance. The at least one particular may include a soy meal based polymer. The soy meal based polymer is both stable and biodegradable. The at least one particulate includes a group of suspended particles added to mechanically scrub the skin of a user or used as a textural ingredient to modify the feel, spreadability or slip of a product. The soy meal based polymer is useful in personal cleansing compositions as an exfoliant, a scrub, a film former or as a filler. The half-life of the composition may be modified as necessary based on the shelf-life of the product.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Inventor: Kim Cervino
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Patent number: 8324146Abstract: A cleaning solution used for cleaning oils and polluted industrial parts and a method for preparing cleaning solutions are disclosed. The cleaning solutions include (a) 1.0-5.5 wt-% alkali metasilicate agent, (b) 1.0-20.0 wt-% surface active agent, (c) 7.0-15.0 wt-% organic solvent, and (d) water. A method for preparing cleaning solutions includes the steps of (a) dissolving 1.0-8.0 wt-% alkali metasilicate powder in water forming a first solution, (b) dissolving 1.0-6.0 wt-% surface active agent and 7.0-20.0 wt-% organic solvent in a second solution, and (c) mixing the first and second solutions forming the cleaning solution.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2011Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Inventor: Yehuda Zalk
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Patent number: 8317879Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods to reduce smoking and/or haze during a heated laundry process. The compositions include a smoke reducing surfactant package and a detersive surfactant containing an amount of free alcohol. The smoke reducing surfactant package includes an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant or mixtures thereof. The surfactants are selected such that the amount of smoke or haze produced is reduced and or eliminated when garments contacted with the compositions containing the surfactants are heated to at least about 250° F. Methods of using the compositions are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Eddie D. Sowle, Matthew A. Bilski, Max M. Guzman, Stephan M. Hubig
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Patent number: 8314054Abstract: The present invention relates to a mild multi-phased personal care composition that contains a surfactant component containing a surfactant or a mixture of surfactants; where said mild multi-phased personal care composition has a Structured Domain Volume Ratio of at least about 45%.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2005Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Julie Ann Wagner, Karl Shiqing Wei, Edward Dewey Smith, III
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Patent number: 8309504Abstract: The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Cynthia McCullar Murphy, Gregory Szewczyk, David Frank Suriano, Julie Burke
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Patent number: 8309507Abstract: The invention is directed to a fluid detergent composition comprising a di-amido gellant and a surfactant, and a method for structuring said composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2012Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Susana Fernandez Prieto, Johan Smets, Beatriu Escuder Gil, Juan Felipe Miravet Celades, Vincent Josep Nebot Carda
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Patent number: 8299012Abstract: An improved hard surface treatment compositions which comprises (preferably consists essentially of; yet more preferably consists of) the following constituents: a detersive anionic surfactant; a detersive nonionic surfactant; an alkylene glycol ether solvent; a phenyl containing glycol ether solvent; an organic acid, preferably an organic acid selected from citric acid, lactic acid and mixtures thereof; optionally but preferably a film forming polymer based on quaternized copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone and dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, optionally one or more further constituents which may improve aesthetic or functional features of the compositions, and, water.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2008Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLCInventor: Dilip Shanker Mathur
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Publication number: 20120270764Abstract: Sulfomethylsuccinates of the formula: wherein R is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxylated alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkynyl, branched alkyl, branched alkenyl, branched alkynyl, branched alkoxylated alkyl, aromatic, substituted alkyl aromatic, substituted alkenyl aromatic or substituted alkoxylated aromatic group; M is a cation, hydrogen, amine or ammonium salt or combinations thereof, and each M may be the same as or different from the other; and n is from 1 to about 6. Processes for synthesizing the sulfomethylsuccinates are also provided. The sulfomethylsuccinates can be used as surfactants, emulsifiers, skin feel agents, film formers, rheological modifiers, solvents, release agents, lubrication agents, conditioners, and dispersants, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Aaron Michael Brown, Xue Min Dong
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Patent number: 8293220Abstract: The present invention provides a hair cosmetic composition contains (A) a di-long-chain cationic surfactant represented by formula (1); (B) an ethylene oxide adduct of 1,2-alkanediol represented by formula (2) and/or an N-acyl-N-methylmonoethanolamide represented by formula (3); and (C) a hydrophobicized alkyl cellulose represented by formula (4) and/or a cationic polymer represented by formula (5), and (D) water (chemical formulas not shown). The hair cosmetic composition has remarkably high safety and excellent stability. In addition, the composition exhibits excellent spreadability over hair upon application thereof and can finish hair with suppleness and less stickiness. Also, even when the composition has a low base material content, a lamellar liquid crystal structure can be formed.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Shiseido Company, Ltd.Inventor: Koichi Kinoshita
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Patent number: 8288331Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition containing (a) a specific compound having one alkyl group selected from a 2-ethylhexyl group, an isononyl group and an isodecyl group, (b) a surfactant selected from anionic surfactants and amphoteric surfactants, (c) a hydrophobic organic solvent that is liquid at 20° C., and (d) water in specific ratios.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2006Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Junya Hanai, Toshiharu Noguchi, Kazunori Tsukuda
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Patent number: 8283306Abstract: An aqueous laundry detergent composition in the form of a liquid or gel, having a pH of from about 6 to about 11 in a 1% water solution and containing a non-soap anionic surfactant; soap; nonionic surfactant; fabric softening cationic cosurfactant having a molecular weight of less than about 1000; fabric softening quaternized polymer having a molecular weight of at least 100,000; non-quaternized, non polyamine thickener; perfume microcapsules; wherein at least one of the following is true; i) the ratio by weight of nonionic surfactant to anionic surfactant is greater than 1 and the total percentage, by weight of the composition, of the total of anionic surfactant, nonionic surfactant and soap is from 10% to 30%; and/or ii) the aqueous laundry detergent composition further comprises from about 0.5% to about 5% of a hydrotrope. Methods of laundering with such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Raphael Emmanuel Guyot, Marc Jennewein, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett St. Laurent
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Patent number: 8283304Abstract: Cleaning compositions in the form of nano- or micro-emulsions and containing one or more green surfactants are disclosed. The composition may further include one or more green linkers. The presence of two or more green surfactants may synergistically improve the cleaning performance of the composition. Moreover, the presence of the one or more green linkers may also synergistically improve the soil removal or streak reduction performance of the composition. The composition may further include additional natural actives, such as natural fragrances, natural insecticides, natural insect repellants, and natural oils to provide prolonged release of the natural actives in a controlled manner. The green surfactants not only improve the ecological profile of the disclosed compositions but also allow the formation of stable micro- or nano-emulsions at room temperature with good cleaning performances.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Marie-Esther Saint Victor
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Patent number: 8282743Abstract: Alkaline cleaning compositions that are useful to remove burnt-on and/or baked-on soil deposits and grease are described. The alkaline cleaning compositions comprise a buffering system of a strong base and an organic acid such that the pH is maintained in the range of about 10 to about 11.2. Also described are methods of removing burnt-on or baked on soil deposits or grease.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2007Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Genevieve Bonnechere, Baudouin Mertens
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Patent number: 8278259Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid detergent concentrate composition comprising an emulsion having a water phase and an oil phase, the composition comprising 5-30 wt-% of one or more alkalinity source 1-70 wt-% of at least one nonionic surfactant 0.01-10 wt-% of at least one crosslinked or partly crosslinked polyacrylic acid or polymethacrylic acid. Furthermore the invention relates to a stable aqueous use solution, comprising a liquid detergent concentrate according to the invention and to a method for washing textiles with the aqueous use solution.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Khalil Shamayeli, Thomas Merz, Ralf-Erbo Knop
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Publication number: 20120214724Abstract: The invention is directed to mixtures comprising C10-C13 alkylphenyl sulfonates having alkyl groups in a particular distribution (e.g., bimodal, peaked, and skewed). These C10-C13 alkylphenyl sulfonates are optionally renewable and unexpectedly provide superior results when used in consumer product cleaning and personal care compositions (e.g., dishcare, laundry, hard surface cleaners, shampoos, conditioners, and soaps). The invention is further directed to a method of making a mixture of partially or wholly renewable C10-C13 alkylphenyl sulfonates having a particular alkyl group distribution.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventors: Jeffrey John Scheibel, Phillip Richard Green, Jiten Odhavji Dihora, Phillip Kyle Vinson, Stephanie Ann Urbin, Dimitris Ioannis Collias
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Publication number: 20120213726Abstract: The invention is directed to mixtures comprising C10-C14 linear alkylphenyl sulfonates with alkyl groups having a biobased content of at least 50%. These C10-C14 linear alkylphenyl sulfonates are used in consumer product cleaning and personal care compositions (e.g., dishcare, laundry, hard surface cleaners, shampoos, conditioners, and soaps). The invention is further directed to a method of making a mixture of partially or wholly bio-based C10-C14 linear alkylphenyl sulfonates with alkyl groups having a particular bio-based content.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventors: Phillip Richard Green, Jeffrey John Scheibel, Dimitris Ioannis Collias
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Patent number: 8247362Abstract: The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Cynthia McCullar Murphy, Gregory Szewczyk, David Frank Suriano, Julie Burke
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Publication number: 20120208739Abstract: Liquid cleaning compositions are described herein that include a metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a macrocyclic ligand, the ligand having a calculated Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient value of from about ?1.50 to about ?0.10, a formulation enabling fraction comprising at least one formulation enabling ingredient, the formulation enabling fraction having a Hydrophilic Index of from about 4.0 to about 10.0, and a formulation deactivating fraction comprising at least one formulation deactivating ingredient that has a calculated Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient value of from about ?3.5 to about ?0.10.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Robert Richard Dykstra, Mario Elmen Tremblay, Xiaoru Jenny Wang, James Lee Danziger, Daniel Dale Ditullio, JR., Consuelo Kong, Ismael Cotte-Rodriguez
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Patent number: 8242070Abstract: Disclosed is the method for producing an anionic surfactant powder, including removing impurities by introducing gas into a crude anionic surfactant containing water in a content of 0.01 to 5% by weight in a granulator or drier, having an agitating blade. Also disclosed is the method for producing an anionic surfactant powder, including introducing a gas along with the surface of an inner wall of a granulator or drier having an agitating blade at a reduced pressure to produce the anionic surfactant powder.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2007Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Toku Fujioka, Tatsuki Matsumoto, Hisashi Goda
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Patent number: 8236746Abstract: A detergent composition containing: (a) a nonionic surfactant containing a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether of which alkylene oxide moiety has an average number of moles of from 4 to 8; (b) an anionic surfactant, excluding a fatty acid and a salt thereof; and (c) a clay mineral represented by the general formula (I): [Si8(MgaAlb)O20(OH)4]X?·MeX+??(I) wherein a, b and x satisfy 0<a?6, 0<b?4, and x=12?2a?3b, and Me is at least one member selected from Na, K, Li, Ca, Mg and NH4, wherein the clay mineral is contained in an amount of 3% by weight or more, wherein a weight ratio of the component (a) to the component (b), (a)/(b), exceeds 1 and is less than 5.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Yuki Yanagisawa, Kuniaki Mitsuyoshi, Wataru Ueno, Isao Yamada, Teruo Kubota
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Patent number: 8227393Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising a polyglyceryl nonionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, an organic acid preservative, a non-sulfate anionic surfactant and water, wherein the composition is substantially free of ethoxylated materials and has a pH of about 5.4 or less, and uses thereof. Also provided are compositions comprising a polyglyceryl nonionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, an organic acid preservative, and water, wherein the composition is substantially free of ethoxylated materials, substantially free of sulfated anionic surfactants, and has a pH of about 5.4 or less, and uses thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventor: Michael J. Fevola
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Patent number: 8222197Abstract: The invention is directed to a fluid detergent composition comprising a pH tuneable amido gellant and a surfactant, and a method for structuring said composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Susana Fernandez Prieto, Johan Smets, Beatriu Escuder Gil, Juan Felipe Miravet Celades, Vincent Josep Nebot Carda
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Patent number: 8216988Abstract: A method of using a cleaning composition including a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a co-surfactant, a water conditioning agent and water. The sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside is one of a C12 sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a C10-C12 blend of a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside or a C10 sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside. The co-surfactant comprises a C6-C12 alcohol ethoxylate having between 3 and 10 moles of EO. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins and has a neutral pH.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Amanda R. Blattner
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Patent number: 8207105Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: The Procter and Gamble CompanyInventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Kerry Andrew Vetter, Lenae Virginia Johnson, Julie Ann Menkhaus, Keith Homer Baker, Jennifer Beth Ponder, Peter De Nies
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Publication number: 20120151881Abstract: The invention is directed to a fluid detergent composition comprising a di-amido gellant and a surfactant, and a method for structuring said composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Susana FERNANDEZ PRIETO, Johan Smets, Beatriu Escuder Gil, Juan Felipe Mira vet Celades, Vincent Josep Nebot Carda
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Patent number: 8197605Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one alkanesulfonic acid of formula R—SO3H, in which R represents a saturated, linear or branched, hydrocarbon chain containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, as agent for cleaning cement, mortar, concrete, lime, laitance and other derived products. The invention also relates to a method of cleaning cement, mortar, concrete, lime, laitance and other derived products using at least one alkanesulfonic acid.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Arkema FranceInventors: Jean-Alex Laffitte, Bernard Monguillon
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Publication number: 20120141389Abstract: A stable flowable aqueous composition comprising at least two component surfactants, each component surfactant having a maximum solubility in water at which a saturated solution forms, wherein the total concentration of all surfactants present in the composition is greater than would be obtained by combining equivalent amounts of saturated solutions of the component surfactants; wherein at least one component surfactant includes a compound of formula (I): wherein R1 represents a C4-36 alkyl group; each of R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 alkyl group and wherein at least one of R2, R3, R4 and R5 is not hydrogen and M? represents a cation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: INNOSPEC LIMITEDInventors: Philip Cotrell, Samad Syed
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Patent number: 8192504Abstract: There is provided an aqueous liquid domestic composition comprising (i) one or more active component selected from the group consisting of (A) 3% to 50% by weight, based on the total solids weight of said domestic composition, one or more softening agent, (B) 2% to 90% by weight, based on the total solids weight of said domestic composition, one or more anionic surfactant, and (C) a mixture consisting of (I) 1% to 25% by weight, based on the total solids weight of said domestic composition, one or more softening agent, and (II) 5% to 75% by weight, based on the total solids weight of said domestic composition, one or more anionic surfactant, and (D) 0.1% to 30% by weight, based on the total solids weight of said domestic composition, one or more amphoteric compound; and (ii) one or more cationic polymer latex comprising (I) 0.5% to 6% by weight, based on the dry weight of said polymer, one or more cationic monomer, (II) 30% to 99.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2008Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Steven Michael Baxter, Marianne Patricia Creamer, Alan Wayne Kohr, Joseph Manna, Paul Francis David Reeve, Halla Ahmad Suleiman
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Publication number: 20120129955Abstract: Compositions comprising sulfo-estolides and alkyl ester sulfonates are described. Detergent formulations, such as laundry detergents, softeners, and other materials, containing any of these materials are disclosed, as well as personal care formulations, hard surface cleaner formulations, and automatic dishwasher detergent formulations. Laundry methods employing these formulations are also disclosed. These formulations are useful as laundry detergents and can be biodegradable, heavy duty liquids, 2× or 3× and up to 6× concentrates, low foaming, and/or effective in a high efficiency washing machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2012Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Randal J. Bernhardt, Lourdes R. Alonso, Gregory P. Dado, Eddie I. Filipovic, Christopher A. Gariepy, Ronald A. Masters, Dennis S. Murphy, Jacqueline Maas Pytel, Branko Sajic, Irene Shapiro, Jeremy Aaron Weitgenant
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Patent number: 8178481Abstract: A clear cleansing composition that also provides excellent moisturization is described. The composition comprises about 0.05 to about 30 weight percent anionic surfactant, an additional surfactant selected from about 0.5 to about 20 weight percent amphoteric surfactant, about 0.1 to about 20 weight percent nonionic surfactant, or both, and about 0.1 to about 50 weight percent humectant. Advantageously, the composition is also mild.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Holdings FranceInventors: Anne Sans, Laurent Helan, Marilyne Candolives
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Patent number: 8177858Abstract: Aqueous laundry detergent compositions containing surfactants and fatty acid, having a pH of from about 6 to about 11 and containing a polymer having a number average molecular weight of from about 700,000 to about 4,000,000 and comprising monomeric units including: nonionic monomers selected from acrylamide, N,N-dialkyl acrylamide, methacrylamide, N,N-dialkylmethacrylamide, hydroxyalkyl acrylate and vinyl pyrrolidone, vinyl acetate, vinyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof; cationic monomers selected from N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl methacrylate, N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl acrylate, N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl acrylamide, N,N-dialkylaminoalkylmethacrylamide, methacylamidoalkyl trialkylammonium chloride, acrylamidoalkylltrialkylammonium chloride, vinylamine, quaternized vinyl imidazole and diallyl dialkyl ammonium chloride, and mixtures thereof; and anionic monomers selected from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, maleic acid, vinyl sulfonic acid, styrene sulfonic acid, acrylamidopropylmethane sulfonic acid (AMPS), salts thereof, andType: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: The Proctor and Gamble CompanyInventors: Tim Roger Michel Vanpachtenbeke, Francesco De Buzzaccarini, Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Johan Depoortere, Karel Jozef Maria Depoot, Kerry Andrew Vetter
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Patent number: 8177857Abstract: There is provided a laundry composition comprising i) at least one laundry component selected from the group consisting of surfactants, softening agents, and mixtures thereof and ii) at least one ampholytic polymer comprising, as polymerized units, a) 20% to 90% by weight, based on the solid weight of said ampholytic polymer, at least one cationic monomer, b) 10% to 70% by weight, based on the solid weight of said ampholytic polymer, at least one anionic monomer, and c) 0% to 90% by weight, based on the solid weight of said ampholytic polymer, at least one nonionic monomer; wherein the equivalent ratio of said monomer a) to said monomer b) is from 0.33:1 to 1.2:1; and wherein said ampholytic polymer has weight-average molecular weight of 50,000 or less. Further provided is a method of laundering textiles comprising treating said textiles with such laundry compositions.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2006Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Marianne Patricia Creamer, Joseph Manna, Jan Edward Shulman
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Patent number: 8173585Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid acidic hard surface cleaning composition which are effective against common stains encountered on hard surfaces, methods for cleaning such hard surfaces as well as methods for the manufacture of said liquid acidic hard surface cleaning compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2007Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: Victoria Heather Cobb, James Young
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Patent number: 8168005Abstract: A stable liquid detergent composition having a pH comprised between 7.5 and 8.4 and comprising an alkyl ethoxy sulfate surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant and a polyethyleneimine polymer to provide improved grease cleaning and sudsing and to reduce solution slipperiness.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Johanna Borne