Abstract: A structured liquid detergent composition in the form of a liquid matrix made up of an external structuring system of a bacterial cellulose network; water; and surfactant system including an anionic surfactant; a nonionic surfactant; a cationic surfactant; an ampholytic surfactant; a zwitterionic surfactant; or mixtures thereof, wherein said liquid matrix has a yield stress of from about 0.003 Pa to about 5.0 Pa at about 25° C. and provides suitable particle suspension capabilities and shear thinning characteristics.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Provided are highly aqueous liquid acidic hard surface cleaning compositions having a pH of about 3 or less which comprise: an acid constituent, preferably comprising a ternary acid system consisting formic acid, sulfamic acid and oxalic acid, optionally at least one or more further co-acids; at least one nonionic surfactant based on monobranched alkoxylated C10/C11-fatty alcohols; an organic solvent constituent which comprises at least one glycol ether solvent, preferably a glycol ether solvent which desirably mitigates or masks malodors of the acid constituent, especially when the acid constituent comprises formic acid; optionally a cosurfactant constituent, including one or more nonionic, cationic, amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants but preferably one or more nonionic surfactants and excluding cationic, amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants; optionally one or more further constituents selected coloring agents, fragrances and fragrance solubilizers, viscosity modifying agents including one or more thic

Abstract: According to the present invention, provided is a surfactant composition having excellent fluidity after long-term storage at a low temperature (5 degrees Celsius) and excellent foamability when diluted. It is considered that the reason why the composition of the present invention has excellent fluidity after long-term storage at a low temperature (5 degrees Celsius) and excellent foamability when diluted is because the sulfate surfactant has a predetermined amount of oxypropylene groups, thereby suppressing crystallization.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thickened alkaline liquid hard surface cleaning composition comprising a surfactant system and chelant to provide cleaning and shine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing an aqueous ?-SF salt solution that maintains fluidity and has superior production adaptability. The method includes dissolving a solid component (a) in the form of an ?-sulfo fatty acid alkyl ester salt and a component (b) in the form of an inorganic sodium salt and/or inorganic potassium salt in water, wherein component (a) is dissolved in water at a temperature of 50° C. or higher while maintaining the following condition (i) or (ii): (i): the concentration of component (a) is 35% by weight or less when the total concentration of sodium and potassium ions derived from component (b) is less than 0.55 mol/kg, or (ii) the concentration of component (a) is 55% by weight or less when the total concentration of sodium and potassium ions derived from component (b) is 0.55 mol/kg to less than 1.8 mol/kg.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a fluid detergent composition comprising a di-amido gellant and a surfactant, and a method for structuring said composition.

Abstract: A composition for treating a hard surface. The composition has: (a) at least one adhesion promoter; (b) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of: anionic, non-ionic, cationic, amphoteric, zwitterionic, and combinations thereof; (c) mineral oil; (d) water; (e) optionally, at least one solvent; and wherein the composition is self-adhering upon application to a surface to be treated, and wherein the composition provides a wet film to said surface when water passes over said composition and surface.

Abstract: A composition for treating a hard surface. The composition has: (a) at least one adhesion promoter; (b) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of: anionic, non-ionic, cationic, amphoteric, zwitterionic, and combinations thereof; (c) mineral oil; (d) a blend of linear primary alcohols, wherein each alcohol of said blend includes a carbon chain containing 9 to 17 carbons or an ethoxylated blend thereof; (e) water; (f) optionally, at least one solvent; and wherein the composition is self-adhering upon application to a surface to be treated, and wherein the composition provides a wet film to said surface when water passes over said composition and surface.

Abstract: Quaternized cellulose ethers suitable for personal care products are described.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a method for cleaning a shaving device using a cleaning solution and preparation of the cleaning solution. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a method of cleaning a shaving device using an environmentally friendly cleaning solution.

Abstract: The invention relates to a concentrated base, particularly for detergent products and products for personal care and hygiene, comprising a combination of at least three surfactants selected from the group consisting of acylmethyltaurates, alkylamidopropylbetaines, alkyl amphoacetates, alkyl amphodiacetates, alkylsulphoacetates, acyl sarcosinates, acyl lactylates and acyl glutamates. The viscosity of the concentrated base of the invention can advantageously be adjusted by simple dilution with water to the concentration of use and/or by adding small amounts of electrolytes. Detergent products and products for personal care and hygiene comprising the concentrated base of the invention are also described.

Abstract: A personal cleansing composition comprising a liquid matrix comprising water; a lathering surfactant; and an external structurant comprising a bacterial cellulose network and a cationic polymer; wherein a particulate material is suspended within the liquid matrix and the composition has a compositional pH of less than about 7. Methods of use and making are also provided.

Abstract: A composition comprising a liquid portion comprising at least one surfactant, at least one suspending agent, and at least one viscosity control agent, wherein the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 0.5 Pa of at least about 1,000 Pa·s; and the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 100 Pa of less than about 10 Pa·s. The composition is capable of suspending materials, but it still has desired rheological properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid detergent composition, containing (a) 4 to 50% by mass of a mixture containing specific polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether sulfates represented by formula (1) having average addition mole numbers m and n of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide satisfying 0<m<1 and 0<n?3, respectively; (b) 1 to 30% by mass of an amine oxide surfactant having a hydrocarbon group having 8 to 18 carbon atoms and an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms or a hydroxyalkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms; a phase stabilizer selected from hydrotrope agents and organic solvents; and water, wherein a mass ratio of (a)/(b) is 20/1 to 1/1.

Abstract: A personal cleansing composition exhibiting enhanced skin feel (i.e., enhanced skin softness, reduced skin irritation, reduced residue, and reduced greasy, tacky, or tight skin feel), enhanced foaming and lather, and good cleansing, more specifically, a personal cleansing composition comprising a mixture of alpha sulfonated alkyl esters or sulfonated fatty acids, or salts thereof, with an alkyl sulfoacetate or ethoxylated alkyl sulfoacetate, or salts thereof, secondary surfactants, and optional additives.

Abstract: A water-in-oil (w/o) or oil-in-water (o/w) emulsion consists of an oily phase that includes one or more oils of vegetable and/or mineral origin, and/or synthesis oils, at least one non-ionic and/or anionic emulsifying surfactant, and an aqueous phase that includes water, characterized in that the aqueous phase includes at least one phyllosilicate, so as to obtain a fluid and stable emulsion over time. The use, the process for preparation, a concentrate of the above-mentioned emulsion as well as its process for production are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a detergent which contains a surfactant and optionally further conventional additives of detergents and cleaning agents, the detergent comprising an anti-grey polycarbonate-, polyurethane- and/or polyurea-polyorganosiloxane compound or a precursor compound thereof containing specific reactive groups, which can be used for the production thereof.

Abstract: A structured liquid detergent composition in the form of a liquid matrix made up of an external structuring system of a bacterial cellulose network; water; and surfactant system including an anionic surfactant; a nonionic surfactant; a cationic surfactant; an ampholytic surfactant; a zwitterionic surfactant; or mixtures thereof, wherein said liquid matrix has a yield stress of from about 0.003 Pa to about 5.0 Pa at about 25° C. and provides suitable particle suspension capabilities and shear thinning characteristics.

Abstract: A method for producing a pearly luster composition containing pearly luster particles (A) containing a fatty acid glycol ester (a1) and a fatty acid glycol ester (a2) having a melting point higher than the melting point of the fatty acid glycol ester (a1), and a surfactant (B), wherein the method includes the steps of (i) solubilizing the fatty acid glycol ester (a2) in the presence of the surfactant (B); (ii) mixing the solubilized solution obtained in the step (i) with a molten fatty acid glycol ester (a1), to emulsify the mixture; and (iii) cooling the emulsified mixture obtained in the step (ii), to precipitate the pearly luster particles (A); a pearly luster composition obtained by the method; and a shampoo containing the pearly luster composition. The pearly luster composition obtained by the present invention is suitably used for shampoos, conditioners, body shampoos, liquid detergents, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention includes a composition comprising an enriched mixture of ?-sulfofatty acid esters. Increasing the concentration of specific chain length ?-sulfofatty acid esters, relative to the proportions of the other chain lengths, allows the detergent compositions to exhibit an improved cleaning performance while simultaneously cleaning a wide variety of materials.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning composition that contains at least two surfactants selected from a cationic surfactant, a nonionic surfactants, a linear alkyl benzene sulfonate salt, a sulfated alcohol ethoxylate, an amine oxide, and an amphoteric surfactant; and a fragrance compound. The cleaning composition has composition has a Cup test value of at least about 70% of the standard reference formula and a QFR value of at least about 20%. Also disclosed are related methods of fragrance delivery including application and use of the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for treating a hard surface, in particular for cleaning and/or dirt-repellent treatment of a hard surface, containing a) at least one multi-armed silyl polyalkoxylate of the formula (I) (H-A)n-Z-[A-B—Si(OR1)r(R2)3?r]m (I), where Z is a (m+n)=valent radical having at least three carbon atoms, A is a divalent polyoxyalkylene radical, wherein the m+n polyoxyalkylene radicals bound to Z can be different from one another, and wherein one radical A is in each case bound to Z via an oxygen atom belonging to Z, and one oxygen atom belonging to A is bound to B or hydrogen, B is a chemical bond or a divalent organic radical having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, OR1 is a hydrolysable group, R1 and R2 independently of one another are a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and r is an integer from 1 to 3, and m is an integer ?1 and n is 0 or an integer ?1, and m+n has a value from 3 to 100, b) at least one surfactant, c) water and/or at least one nonaqueous solvent, d) if

Abstract: Aqueous liquid compositions containing: (a) at least one alkyl ether sulphate (b) at least one multi-armed silyl polyalkoxylate of the formula (I) (H-A)n-Z-[A-B—Si(OR1)r(R2)3?r]m (I), where Z is an (m+n)-valent radical having at least three carbon atoms, A is a divalent polyoxyalkylene radical, wherein the m+n polyoxyalkylene radicals bound to Z can be different from one another, and wherein one radical A is in each case bound to Z via an oxygen atom belonging to Z, and one oxygen atom belonging to A is bound to B or hydrogen, B is a chemical bond or a divalent organic radical having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, OR1 is a hydrolysable group, R1 and R2 independently of one another are a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and r is an integer from 1 to 3, and m is an integer ?1 and n is 0 or an integer ?1, and m+n has a value from 3 to 100, and (c) 0-50% of at least one alkylsulphonate and/or arylsulphonate; (d) 0-15% of at least one alkyl sulphate and/or (e) 0-20% of at least one amphoteric surfa

Abstract: A method is provided for formulating a personal cleansing composition. At least one primary surfactant, at least one secondary amphoteric and/or nonionic surfactant, at least one humectant, and at least one polymeric and/or quaternary conditioner are selected, each of these components having a natural and renewable resource origin. The primary and secondary surfactants are combined with the at least one humectant and the at least one conditioner in a final composition that includes the combined primary and secondary surfactants at less than about 14 wt. %, and includes the combined at least one humectant and at least one conditioner at less than 5.5 wt. %. After forming the final composition, an optimum performance index (OPI) is determined for the composition to ensure that the composition has an OPI of at least about 5.450. The OPI is calculated as: OPI=3÷((solids wt.%+Zein score)÷performance grade).

Abstract: A composition comprising a liquid portion comprising at least one surfactant, at least one suspending agent, and at least one viscosity control agent, wherein the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 0.5 Pa of at least about 1,000 Pa·s; and the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 100 Pa of less than about 10 Pa·s. The composition is capable of suspending materials, but it still has desired rheological properties.

Abstract: Cleaner concentrates, associated cleaners, and associated methods are disclosed. The cleaner concentrates are capable for use in making cleaners that are capable of removing from surfaces fresh, greasy soils and polymerized soils more recently encountered in the food service industry originating from non-trans-fat oils. The cleaner concentrates include one or more alkalinity sources, one or more chelants, one or more surfactants, and as a remainder, water. The one or more alkalinity sources may be present in an amount sufficient to provide a free alkalinity (expressible as Na2O) of greater than about 3.6 wt % and a total alkalinity (expressible as Na2O) of greater than about 6.1 wt %, based on the total weight of the cleaner concentrate. The one or more chelants may be present in an amount sufficient to permit a use of a water having a hardness number up to about 600 ppm (600 mg/L) or more.

Abstract: An aqueous based liquid laundry detergent comprises at least 15 wt. % of an alkali metal carbonate builder and a hygroscopic agent in sufficient amounts to maintain the stability of the detergent composition and reduce the formation of insoluble hydrates of the carbonate builder.

Abstract: A detergent composition is disclosed, which comprises: (A) an alkali metal hydroxyl compound in an amount of 0.1 to 20 parts by weight; (B) a nonionic surfactant represented by the following formula (I) in an amount of 0.1 to 30 parts by weight: wherein R1 is hydrogen or methyl; R2 is hydrogen or methyl; n is an integer from 0 to 10; and m is an integer from 4 to 20; (C) an anionic surfactant in an amount of 0.1 to 10 parts by weight; (D) a chelating agent in an amount of 0.1 to 20 parts by weight; (E) an additive in an amount of 0.1 to 20 parts by weight; and (F) water of remaining parts based on 100 parts by weight of the detergent composition.

Abstract: There is provided a new branched primary alcohol composition and the sulfates thereof exhibiting good cold water detergency and biodegradability. The branched primary alcohol composition has an average number of branches per chain of at least 0.7, having at least 8 carbon atoms and containing both methyl and ethyl branches. The primary alcohol composition may also contain less than 0.5 atom % of quaternary carbon atoms, and a significant number ethyl branches, terminal isopropyl branches, and branching at the C3 position relative to the hydroxyl carbon. The process for its manufacture is by skeletally isomerizing an olefin feed having at least 7 carbon atoms followed by conversion to an alcohol, as by way of hydroformylation, and ultimately, sulfation to obtain a detergent surfactant. Useful catalysts include the zeolites having at least one channel with a crystallographic free diameter along the x and/or y planes of the [001] view ranging from greater than 4.2 ? and less than 7 ?.

Abstract: A cleaning composition according to one embodiment includes a surfactant system comprising nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; water present in an amount from 0 to about 40 wt % based on a total weight of the cleaning composition; a solvent system comprising a polyalcohol, the solvent system being present in an amount effective to solubilize the surfactant system in the water; and an enzyme present in an amount of less than about 15 wt %; wherein the cleaning composition is in a form of a continuous phase, wherein the cleaning composition is characterized as exhibiting about a constant cleaning efficacy as measured using test procedure ASTM D4265 when the cleaning composition is added to 69 liters of exterior water in amounts ranging from about 9 to about 22 grams of cleaning composition. Methods for pretreating and cleaning laundry and nontextile surfaces are also presented.

Abstract: Cleaner concentrates, associated cleaners, and associated methods are disclosed. The cleaner concentrates are capable for use in making cleaners that are capable of removing from surfaces fresh, greasy soils and polymerized soils more recently encountered in the food service industry originating from non-trans-fat oils. The cleaner concentrates include one or more alkalinity sources, one or more chelants, one or more surfactants, and as a remainder, water. The one or more alkalinity sources may be present in an amount sufficient to provide a free alkalinity (expressible as Na2O) of greater than about 3.6 wt % and a total alkalinity (expressible as Na2O) of greater than about 6.1 wt %, based on the total weight of the cleaner concentrate. The one or more chelants may be present in an amount sufficient to permit a use of a water having a hardness number up to about 600 ppm (600 mg/L) or more.

Abstract: An antimicrobial foam hand soap composition includes a glutinous component to promote more thorough hand washing. The glutinous component may be selected from the group consisting of: cocamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate; dimer dilinoleamido-propyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate; sodiumgrapeseedamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate; sodium olivamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate; linoleamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate; PEG-8 dimethicone sunfloweramidopropyl PG-dimonium complex; sunfloweramidopropyl phosphate PG-dimonium chloride, inulin, inulin-based surfactants and mixtures thereof. Polysaccharide-based or natural oil-based foaming agents and surfactants are suitably included in the compositions.

Abstract: A novel class of ionic liquids and methods for their preparation are disclosed. Specifically, these novel ionic liquids can be derived from anionic surfactants, such as alkyl aryl sulfonates, and mid-chain branched derivatives of alkyl sulfates, alkyl alkoxy sulfates, and alkyl aryl sulfonates. In addition, novel ionic liquids can be derived from other anionic surfactants, such as methyl ester sulfonates (MES), alkyl glycerol ether sulfonates, and alpha olefin sulfonates. Anions may be paired with a variety of cations to achieve various advantageous properties. The present invention also relates to compositions containing these novel ionic liquids and method of using the same.

Abstract: The stability of aqueous, liquid detergents containing hypochlorite and brighteners is achieved by the use of a specific complexing agent.

Abstract: Cleaning compositions are described comprising an aqueous component: an organic solvent; an anionic surfactant; an amine co-surfactant containing either (a) an N-oxide group or (b) a zwitterionic group; and a nonionic surfactant; in a form of a microemulsion or microemulsion preconcentrate. Methods of cleaning a hard surface using such compositions are also described.

Abstract: There is provided a new branched primary alcohol composition and the sulfates thereof exhibiting good cold water detergency and biodegradability. The branched primary alcohol composition has an average number of branches per chain of at least 0.7, having at least 8 carbon atoms and containing both methyl and ethyl branches. The primary alcohol composition may also contain less than 0.5 atom % of quaternary carbon atoms, and a significant number ethyl branches, terminal isopropyl branches, and branching at the C3 position relative to the hydroxyl carbon. The process for its manufacture is by skeletally isomerizing an olefin feed having at least 7 carbon atoms followed by conversion to an alcohol, as by way of hydroformylation, and ultimately, sulfation to obtain a detergent surfactant. Useful catalysts include the zeolites having at least one channel with a crystallographic free diameter along the x and/or y planes of the [001] view ranging from greater than 4.

Abstract: Light duty liquid detergent formulations that contain sulfo-estolide surfactants, sulfo-estolide derivatives and salts of sulfo-estolides are disclosed. The compositions of the presently described technology are useful for soil removal applications including, but not limited to, washing dishes by hand.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous cleansing composition especially for keratin fibres such as human hair with shine enhancing effect. Accordingly the subject of the present invention is an aqueous cleansing composition especially for keratin fibres such as human hair comprising at least one anionic surfactant, at least one non-ionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric surfactant at a total concentration of 5 to 50% by weight calculated to total composition, and at least one arylated silicone at a concentration of 0.001 to 2.5% by weight, calculated to total composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a aqueous liquid laundry composition which both cleans and conditions fabrics. The composition includes certain alcohol ethoxylates as a nonionic surfactant component, certain alkyl ether sulfates as an anionic component and a quaternary ammonium fabric softening agent. All of the foregoing are in specified proportions.

Abstract: A composition comprising a liquid portion comprising at least one surfactant and at least one material chosen from at least one suspending agent and at least one viscosity control agent, wherein the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 0.5 Pa of at least about 1,000 Pa·s; and the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 100 Pa of less than about 10 Pa·s. The composition is capable of suspending materials, but it still has desired rheological properties.

Abstract: Described are methods for preparing compositions that include the steps of (a) premixing a cationic guar gum in water; (b) adding a surfactant component to the premix of (a); (c) adding about 1 to about 3 weight % of salt to the mixture obtained in (b); (d) applying shear to the mixture obtained in (c) at a shear rate not exceeding about 20 sec?1 to form a spherulite composition; and (f) mixing an oil phase with the spherulite composition. Also included are compositions prepared by this process.

Abstract: Spherulite-containing compositions are described, including compositions comprising a surfactant component, a salt, and an oil phase, wherein the surfactant component comprises (a) about 6 to about 8.25 weight % sodium trideceth sulfate; (b) about 1.8 to about 3.0 weight % of a structuring agent; (c) about 1.1 to about 3.0 weight % of a foam booster; (d) water; and (e) about 0.3 to about 0.8 weight % of a cationic guar gum.

Abstract: A novel class of ionic liquids and methods for their preparation are disclosed. Specifically, these novel ionic liquids can be derived from anionic surfactants, such as alkyl aryl sulfonates, and mid-chain branched derivatives of alkyl sulfates, alkyl alkoxy sulfates, and alkyl aryl sulfonates. In addition, novel ionic liquids can be derived from other anionic surfactants, such as methyl ester sulfonates (MES), alkyl glycerol ether sulfonates, and alpha olefin sulfonates. Anions may be paired with a variety of cations to achieve various advantageous properties. The present invention also relates to compositions containing these novel ionic liquids and method of using the same.

Abstract: A composition for treating or cleaning fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery, wherein the composition comprises a lipophilic fluid, a polyalkyleneoxide polysiloxane surfactant, and a second surfactant.

Abstract: A system and method that are capable of cleaning and/or treating a surface of an object, such as the exterior surface of a vehicle. The system and method utilize wash solution formulations and rinse solution formulations including a wash solution composition that contains at least one ethoxylated interpolymer and a rinse solution with at least one layered silicate incorporating an inorganic pholyphosphate peptiser.