Abstract: Disclosed is a dissolvable solid article, comprising by weight of the article: from about 10% to about 50% of a water soluble polymer; from about 20% to about 80% of a surfactant; from about 0.5% to about 2% of diaminocarboxylic acid chelants and salts thereof having an average molecular weight in acid form of from about 250 to about 450 daltons and having a weighted log P value at pH 4 of from about ?12 to about ?7; from about 0.1% to about 6% of an aromatic carboxylic acid and salts thereof having an average molecular weight in acid form of from about 100 to about 400 daltons and having a weighted log P value at pH 4 of from about ?2 to about 4; from about 0.1% to about 18% of an non-aromatic organic alpha hydroxy acid and salts thereof; wherein the dissolvable solid article has a pH of from about 3 to about 5.1 when dissolved with 30 parts water to 1 part of the dissolvable solid article.

Abstract: Solid detergent compositions designed to maintain solid integrity throughout production of the pressed solid, during mechanical conveying and during ejection from molds, are disclosed. Solid detergent compositions having unexpected immediate block hardness without a curing step are provided by inclusion of a hardness additive composition comprising a synergistic ratio of polycarboxylic acid polymer chelants to aminocarboxylate chelants. Methods of making solid detergent compositions and solid detergent compositions having at least substantially similar cleaning performance to solid detergent compositions without the hardness additive composition are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sponge (20) including at least one cavity (22), distinct from the pores of the sponge 5 (20), capable of allowing the introduction of a liquid inside the sponge (20) to impregnate the sponge (20), the cavity (22) preferably having a bottom (24) inside the sponge (20), and emerging on the other hand on a surface (26) of the sponge (20) while forming an opening (28) such that the maximum distance between two points of the contour of the opening (28) is comprised between 3, preferably 5, still more preferably 8, and 25, preferably 20, still more preferably 15 mm or still more preferably 12 mm.

Abstract: A process that results in a flexible dissolvable porous solid article that can be used as a personal care composition or a fabric care composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a framed soap containing uniformly entrained bubbles and a method for producing the same. The framed soap of the present invention is produced by cooling and solidifying high-temperature molten soap containing a fatty acid salt or an N-acyl acidic amino acid salt, prepared with the counter ion of which sodium is essential and an organic amine and potassium are optional, in a cylindrical cooling frame and characterized in that 10 volume % or higher air bubbles having a number average particle diameter of 65 ?m or smaller are uniformly entrained.

Abstract: A laundry additive article comprises surfactant, water-soluble and/or water-dispersible film-forming polymer, plasticizer, bleach, suds suppressor and Remaining Water. The article is in the form of a first flexible porous dissolvable solid structure having a dry density and having a Percent open cell content.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care compositions, especially those personal care compositions in the form of a personal care article that is a porous dissolvable solid substrate. The porous dissolvable solid substrate has a surface resident coating comprising the starch perfume complex that can provide a consumer benefit.

Abstract: A solidification matrix includes a biodegradable aminocarboxylate, sodium carbonate, and water. The biodegradable aminocarboxylate, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.

Abstract: Fluid reservoirs which are based on polymer substrates and are capable of storing large amounts of fluids. The storage is reliable and the reemergence from the liquid reservoir is readily controllable, for example, via the temperature or via mechanical actions, to achieve retardation of the fluid release. Also, processes for producing such fluid reservoirs and also their use, for example in washing or cleaning compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dissolvable article in the form of a porous dissolvable solid structure, comprising from about 10% to about 50% water soluble polymer; from about 1% to about 25% plasticizer; from about 23% to about 75% surfactant; wherein said surfactants comprise one or more surfactants from Group I, wherein Group I includes anionic surfactants, and one or more surfactants from Group II, wherein Group II includes a surfactant selected from the group consisting of amphoteric, zwitterionic and combinations thereof; wherein the ratio of Group I to Group II surfactants is from about 5:95 to about 30:70; and wherein said dissolvable article has a density of from about 0.05 g/cm3 to about 0.40 g/cm3.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a health-and-hygiene appliance comprising a dispersible component and a releasable component. Some or all of the releasable component is not homogeneously distributed throughout the dispersible component. Instead, the releasable component is disposed adjacent or proximate to the dispersible component, as would occur if the dispersible component was coated, sprayed, injected, deposited, printed, or otherwise associated with a formed dispersible component. One example of such an appliance is a cleansing product in which, on exposure to liquid, such as water, the dispersible component disperses or disintegrates, thereby releasing, and making available, all or substantially all of the releasable component, in this case a soap, cleanser, or other formulation. The releasable component may be released prior to, concurrent with, and/or after dispersal or disintegration of the dispersing component. The appliance can be sized for convenient handling by a caregiver or user—e.g.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a product with a constant weight made from a compressible fluid which comprises feeding the compressible fluid into a prescribed vessel, characterized in that the volume of the compressible fluid to be fed into the vessel is adjusted according to variations of specific gravity of the compressible fluid to be fed into the vessel so that the weight of the compressible fluid to be fed is constant.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions, methods, systems of making a composition that includes one or more active agent; a recognitive polymeric matrix; and a porosigen, wherein the composition comprises a porous recognitive, swellable hydrogel that dissociates under conditions of low water or humidity.

Abstract: A detergent tablet having at least one phase in the form of a solid foam having gas-filled cells delimited by solid partitions, and the tablet or the at least one phase comprises 40% to 90% by weight of one or more water-soluble polymers. A process for the production of detergent tablets by foaming a solution, melt, emulsion, or suspension comprising at least one active ingredient with a gaseous medium, and solidifying the resulting foam.

Abstract: In a method of producing aerated soap (5) comprising solidifying molten soap (4) having a large number of bubbles dispersed therein in a cavity (11) of a mold (1), the cavity (11) having a prescribed shape, 1.05 or more time as much molten soap (4) as the volume of the aerated soap (5) is fed to the cavity (11) and solidified in a compressed state.

Abstract: A solid cleaning composition and method of manufacture are disclosed, which provide a long-term, solid cartridge made of cleaning agents and a solubility limiting agent for controlling an equilibrium concentration of the composition in a solvent, such as water. In use, the cleaning agents are dissolved only to a predetermined concentration needed for a single dose of a cleaning appliance, such as a clothes washing machine. The solid cleaning composition may be cyclically exposed to water. Controlled dissolution of the cleaning composition releases a desired quantity of cleaning agents in each cleaning cycle. The use of potassium silicate as a solubility controlling compound permits manufacture of the cleaning composition at ambient temperatures and pressures. The cleaning composition may be molded or cast into a desirable shape for controlling surface area.

Abstract: An effervescent solid composition of matter is provided, which comprises, as an active component, a substance selected from chitosan, its derivatives and salts thereof and a second component capable of releasing CO2 in an acidic environment. Also, methods for treatment of a mammal suffering from a dermal wound, or for prophylactic or wound-healing treatment of lactating animals prone to develop or suffering from mastitis, are provided. The methods comprise the steps of: a) admixing said effervescent solid composition of matter with an aqueous liquid to form a solution or suspension thereof; b) contacting said animals with said solution or suspension to provide such treatment.

Abstract: A particulate laundry detergent composition comprising effervescent granules, at a level of from 0.1 to less than 2 wt %, the effervescent granules comprising (a) from 20 to 80 wt % of an acid source and (b) from 20 to 80 wt % of a carbonate source is provided. Surprisingly the effervescent granules provide dispensing benefits at very low concentration levels.

Abstract: An effervescent granule for use in particulate detergent compositions characterised in that it comprises an acid source, a carbonate source and solid surfactant particles is provided.

Abstract: An effervescent granule for use in particulate detergent compositions which comprises (a) a particulate acid source; and (b) a particulate carbonate source characterised in that the ratio of the d50 particle size of the acid source to the carbonate source is from less than 2:1 to greater than 1:1 is provided. The granules are surprisingly more effective if the particle sizes of the reacting constituents are similar.

Abstract: An effervescent compound is disclosed which includes a liquid ingredient, an effervescent system and optionally a solvent. The solvent may be both hydrophilic and have low solubility with effervescent ingredients. The solvent may include an alcohol, a glycol or a glycol ether, for example, but not limited to, 2-butoxyethanol. The effervescent system used in the effervescent compound may be, for example, but is not limited to, expanded sodium perborate and/or a mixture of any or one or more of sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate and potassium carbonate. The effervescent compound may further include any one, or all, or any combination of the following ingredients: surfactants, bleaching compositions, anti-redeposition agents, binders, lubricants, colors, fragrances, and/or optical brighteners.

Abstract: An effervescent compound is disclosed which includes a liquid ingredient, an effervescent system and optionally a solvent. The solvent may be both hydrophilic and have low solubility with effervescent ingredients. The solvent may include an alcohol, a glycol or a glycol ether, for example, but not limited to, 2-butoxyethanol. The effervescent system used in the effervescent compound may be, for example, but is not limited to, expanded sodium perborate and/or a mixture of any or one or more of sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate and potassium carbonate. The effervescent compound may further include any one, or all, or any combination of the following ingredients: surfactants, bleaching compositions, anti-redeposition agents, binders, lubricants, colors, fragrances, and/or optical brighteners.

Abstract: To provide detergent particles having high-speed dissolution capable of dissolving quickly in water after supplying the detergent particles in water, and a method for preparing the detergent particles, and a detergent composition comprising the detergent particles. Detergent particles having an average particle size of from 150 to 500 &mgr;m and a bulk density of 500 g/liter or more, wherein the detergent particles comprising a detergent particle being capable of releasing a bubble from an inner portion of the detergent particles in a process of dissolving the detergent particle in water, the bubble having a size of one-tenth or more of a particle size of the detergent particle, and wherein the detergent particles have a dissolution rate as calculated by Equation (1) of 90% or more, under conditions where the detergent particles are supplied in water at 5° C.

Abstract: An improved transparently packaged bar, having increased light transmission, and a method of manufacture thereof is disclosed. The packaged bar has an increased level of light transmission which is believed to be caused by the cooling of molten soap in direct contact with the stretchable transparent wrap which is used to package the bar. The bar has an unique shape which enhances its light transmission. The bar may also contain voids which enhance the appearance of the soap bar or reduce its density, or both. The soap bar, and method of manufacture, are particularly well suited for transparent, translucent, and pearlescent soaps, or a bar which is poured with a combination thereof. Additionally, objects both solid and amorphous, and flexible or rigid, may be placed within the bar which have an enhanced level of visibility inside the packaged soap bar. If desired, hues or pigments may be dispersed through some portion of the soap bar to obtain a desired artistic appearance.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for a mold for molding a semiconductor device comprising an unvulcanized rubber, a cleaning agent, and water in an amount of from 1 to 30% by weight based on the total amount of the cleaning composition.The cleaning composition is preferably used as a sheet form comprising the cleaning composition itself, wherein a plurality of straight cuts are formed on the surface of the sheet in a definite direction in parallel at an definite interval for enabling folding of the sheet and at least one cutting cut may be formed on the surface such that the cutting cut crosses perpendicularly to the plural cuts.The cleaning sheet is very effective to remove soiled material on the inside surfaces of a mold formed by repeatedly molding semiconductor devices using a thermosetting resin composition.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for a mold for molding a semiconductor device comprising an unvulcanized rubber, a cleaning agent, and water in an amount of from 1 to 30% by weight based on the total amount of the cleaning composition.The cleaning composition is preferably used as a sheet form comprising the cleaning composition itself, wherein a plurality of straight cuts are formed on the surface of the sheet in a definite direction in parallel at an definite interval for enabling folding of the sheet and at least one cutting cut may be formed on the surface such that the cutting cut crosses perpendicularly to the plural cuts.The cleaning sheet is very effective to remove soiled material on the inside surfaces of a mold formed by repeatedly molding semiconductor devices using a thermosetting resin composition.

Abstract: A cleaning material for a contact lens formed of a polymer which is obtained by polymerizing a polymeric composition including at least a nonionic surface active agent having a polymerizable unsaturated double bond, and a cross-linking agent having a plurality of polymerizable unsaturated double bonds.

Abstract: Method and composition for selectively removing liquid hydrocarbon from floors and other hard surfaces comprising granular polyisocyanurate foam. The composition desirably includes a particulate material having a bulk density greater than the polyisocyanurate foam for increasing the overall bulk density of the composition and imparting slip resistance to the floor or hard surface. Suitable particulate material includes angular sand and comminuted cellular glass. The granular polyisocyanurate foam and particulate material can be supplied from scrap material to reduce cost and landfill waste.

Abstract: Method and composition for selectively removing liquid hydrocarbon from floors and other hard surfaces comprising granular polyisocyanurate foam. The composition desirably includes a particulate material having a bulk density greater than the polyisocyanurate foam for increasing the overall bulk density of the composition and imparting slip resistance to the floor or hard surface. Suitable particulate material includes angular sand and comminuted cellular glass. The granular polyisocyanurate foam and particulate material can be supplied from scrap material to reduce cost and landfill waste.