Abstract: A liquid detergent composition comprising: from about 0.05 wt. % to about 5 wt. % of super wetting agent; from about 0.05 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of a non-ionic surfactant selected from short chain surfactants and branched surfactants; from about 0.05 wt. % to about 2 wt. % of a chelant; and from about 50 wt. % to about 95 wt. % of water.

Abstract: The present application relates to encapsulated, solid, water soluble benefit agents and products comprising such encapsulates, as well as processes for making and using such encapsulates and products comprising such encapsulates. In one aspect, the present application relates to a melamine formaldehyde and/or urea formaldehyde encapsulation process that offers as solution to the dissolution of solid, water soluble benefit agents during the process's emulsification step.

Abstract: Concentrated shampoo composition comprising from 25 to 38% wt. C10-C14 ether sulphate as cleansing surfactant, from 0.5 to 5% salt and wherein the zero shear viscosity of the composition is from 2 to 2000 Pa·s and the composition comprises 90% vol. or more composition in the nematic discotic phase.

Abstract: The invention provides a surfactant and/or a cleaning composition comprising a microbially produced branched fatty alcohol or a derivative thereof. The invention also provides a household cleaning composition and a personal or pet care cleaning composition comprising a microbially produced branched fatty alcohol or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to surfactant structured liquids structured with fibrous polymer and which additionally contain citrus fibers to eliminate flow instability.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wet wipe made up of a substrate impregnated with a cleaning lotion where the cleaning lotion includes a particulate material.

Abstract: A liquid hand cleansing composition which has the ability to remove stubborn soils such as ink, grease, paint and the like. The composition is also able to hold water insoluble particles in suspension without separation or sedimentation because of cooperation between a special suspension system and a surfactant system. Additionally, the composition remains homogenous and viscosity stabilized even in the presence of relatively large quantities of solvent such as d-limonene.

Abstract: A novel method of producing soaps from organic residues, in which otherwise valueless organic residues are saponified, is disclosed. The method comprises steps of (a) preparing a solution of a base in water; (b) reacting said solution with stearie acid; (c) adding glycerol; (d) adding a borate; (e) adding a surface-active agent; (f) dispersing an organic residue within the mixture; and (g) reacting said organic residue until a homogeneous soap composition is obtained. A novel soap made by this process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A moisturizing, personal cleansing composition with a limited number of naturally-derived, naturally processed, generally regarded as safe (GRAS), biodegradable ingredients comprising a plurality of oleosomes, an anionic surfactant, a non-ionic surfactant, a lipoaminoacidic surfactant, and a humectant. The personal cleansing composition optionally contains a fragrance, vitamin, essential oil, thickener, exfoliant, preservative, plant extract and other beneficial naturally-derived, naturally processed, generally regarded as safe (GRAS), biodegradable ingredients such as royal jelly. The moisturizing, personal cleansing composition cleanses and moisturizes as well as or better than commercial compositions containing synthetically derived cleansing and moisturizing agents.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid diesters are employed for treating, in particular for cleaning textile and other materials, and more particularly for removing paint stains from textile fibers to improve the cleaning thereof; the subject formulations contain at least one dicarboxylic acid diester having the formula (I), R1—OOC-A-COO—R2, in which R1 and R2, which may be the same or different, are each a linear or branched, cyclic or non-cyclic C1-C20 alkyl, aryl, alkyaryl, or arylalkyl radical; and the group A is a branched divalent alkylene radical; and including at least one nonionic polyalkoxylated terpene surfactant.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid diesters are employed for treating, in particular for cleaning textile materials, and more particularly for removing paint stains from textile fibers to improve the cleaning thereof; the subject dicarboxylic acid diesters have the formula (I), R1—OOC-A-COO—R2, in which R1 and R2, which may be the same or different, are each a linear or branched, cyclic or non-cyclic C1-C20 alkyl, aryl, alkyaryl, or arylalkyl radical, and the group A represents a branched divalent C3-C10 alkylene radical.

Abstract: Cleansing compositions for cleaning and/or disinfecting surfaces such as hard surfaces are provided.

Abstract: Cleaning and disinfecting compositions for cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing inanimate and animate surfaces are provided. The cleaning and disinfecting compositions contain thyme oil or thyme oil and origanum oil, a salt of a transition metal, sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate and water. The cleaning and disinfecting compositions are surprisingly stable and as such, they may be provided to consumers in the undiluted state. The cleaning and disinfecting compositions are botanical, environmentally sustainable, non-toxic and mildly scented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substantially surfactant-free liquid compositions comprising moderate levels of oil. By limiting amount of oil and using aqueous phase structuring agent, it is possible to provide stable and optionally translucent compositions.

Abstract: A cosmetic product (1) for conditioning hair, the cosmetic product having the form of a solid and comprising at least one hair conditioning ingredient. Cocoa butter, cetearyl alcohol (and) sodium lauryl sulfate and glyceryl stearate (and) PEG 100 stearate are used to form the solid and the at least one hair conditioning ingredient is a known hair conditioning ingredient, such as lanolin and cetrimonium bromide. The solid cosmetic product may combined in a bar or a small shape (3) with shampoo (2).

Abstract: The present invention provides a wet wipe made up of a substrate impregnated with a cleaning lotion where the cleaning lotion includes a particulate material.

Abstract: Cleansing compositions for cleaning and/or disinfecting surfaces such as hard surfaces are provided.

Abstract: A composition for use with clipper blades of the type used for cutting hair. The composition including a base ingredient typically comprising mineral oil and also including at least one additional member selected from the group of spearmint oil, peppermint oil, fatty acids, fatty oils, hydraulic oil or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a highly potent, non-toxic, disinfectant that can be used for a wide breadth of applications. The disinfectant comprises hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), orange terpene oil, orange valencia oil, a non-ionic emulsifier (polysorbate 80), and water (H2O). Applications of the disinfectant include, but are not limited to, uses as a mouthwash, skin cleanser, or as a germicidal for disinfecting surfaces such as foodstuff, plant matter, leather, wood, metal, plastic and fabrics. Methods for using the disinfectant composition of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides cleaning and disinfecting compositions for cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing inanimate and animate surfaces. The cleaning and disinfecting compositions contain thyme oil or thyme oil and origanum oil, a salt of a transition metal, sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate and water. The cleaning and disinfecting compositions of the present invention are surprisingly stable and as such, they may be provided to consumers in the undiluted state. The cleaning and disinfecting compositions of the present invention are botanical, environmentally sustainable, non-toxic and mildly scented.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a highly potent, non-toxic, disinfectant that can be used for a wide breadth of applications. The disinfectant comprises hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), orange terpene oil, orange valencia oil, a non-ionic emulsifier (polysorbate 80), and water (H2O). Applications of the disinfectant include, but are not limited to, uses as a mouthwash, skin cleanser, or as a germicidal for disinfecting surfaces such as foodstuff, plant matter, leather, wood, metal, plastic and fabrics. Methods for using the disinfectant composition of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention are directed towards a natural cleaning solution for cleaning baby products such as baby bottles, pacifiers, baby toys, and the like. Various embodiments of the invention disclose a cleaning compound comprising, water, sodium bicarbonate, one or more plant based soaps, one or more citrus seed extracts, one or more products derived from alfalfa, one or more dried leaf herbal extracts, glycerin, and ethanol.

Abstract: The compositions of this invention are microemulsions having a. a surfactant consisting essentially of a mixture of one or more alkoxylated amines or alkoxylated quaternary ammonium salts and one or more preferably branched carboxylic acids or salts thereof, b. a solvent or oil that is liquid at 25° C. and is insoluble in water, and c. water, wherein an optically clear isotropic microemulsion is formed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning composition for removing ink from a variety of surfaces, but more particularly from rubber. The composition has a high evaporation rate, is completely biodegradable, environmentally safe, not harmful to rubber, and has a near neutral pH.

Abstract: A process for extracting a natural surfactant includes the steps of providing a quantity of water, adding in a quantity of seaweed to the water resulting in a process medium, adding an enzyme solution to the process medium, and extracting the natural surfactant from the seaweed. The natural surfactant or kelp extract is then used in the formulation of many cleaning solutions.

Abstract: A composition can indicate whether hands have been washed for an approximate predetermined period of time. The composition includes a pH indicator and a delivery system. The delivery system contains a pH-altering compound. The delivery system is added to the pH indicator approximately when hand washing begins. A method of washing hands is also presented. The pH indicator is applied to the hands. The delivery system is applied to the hands approximately when hand washing begins. The pH indicator and delivery system are mixed. A system for washing hands is also presented. The system includes a pH indicator, a delivery system, and a dispenser that releases the pH indicator and delivery system to hands. The hands are washed until the pH indicator changes color.

Abstract: A disinfecting and sanitizing article is adapted for use on objects to be disinfected and sanitized, including skin and hands and nonporous hard surfaces. The article is formed from a porous substrate formed from an absorbent fibrous matrix. A disinfecting and sanitizing agent is formed as a liquid composition that is absorbed into the substrate. The composition is formulated from an organic solvent present in a concentration of about 10 percent to 40 percent by weight, a surfactant present in a concentration of about 0.5 percent to 20 percent by weight, one or more pathogen killing agents present in a concentration of about 0.255 percent to 10.5 percent by weight, an emollient present in a concentration of about 0.05 percent to 3.0 percent by weight, and water present in a concentration of about 50.0 percent to 89.9 percent by weight. Application of the article provides an abrasive disinfecting and sanitizing action by a scrubbing action on the surface of the object to disinfected and sanitized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of removing coloured stains from plastic by treating the substrate in an automatic dishwashing machine with an aqueous liquor comprising a hydrophobic component having a density in the range of 0.06 to 1 gram cm3.

Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition for the removal of mould and mildew is provided. The composition includes a water soluble source of chlorine, a surfactant, chitosan and water and has improved anti-fungal activity.

Abstract: A carpet cleaning composition comprises a terpene hydrocarbon solvent that also functions as a fragrance, one or more surfactants, an anti-soil component, an anti-stain component, water, and, optionally, an anti-foam agent and a pH adjusting agent. In the preferred embodiment, the terpene hydrocarbon solvent is d-limonene, an organic, low volatility solvent produced from citrus oil extract. The pH adjusting agent maintains a pH in the carpet cleaning composition between 8.5 and 9.5 and preferably about 9.0.

Abstract: An improved paint stripper is provided and comprises at least one paint-stripping agent modified with at least one heavy metal remediation agent. Optionally, one or more viscosity-modification agents, dispersants, or other additive is also included. The invention also provides a kit for making a heavy metal-remediating paint stripper, comprising a vessel containing a paint-stripping agent and a dissolvable packet containing a remediation agent. To use the kit, a painter or other laborer opens the vessel containing the paint-stripping agent and deposits therein the packet containing the remediation agent. The packet dissolves, thereby releasing the remediation agent into the stripping agent.

Abstract: A detergent for removing deposits on a mold for use in molding a thermoplastic resin, comprising limonene and ethanol is disclosed. Provided, is a detergent for removing mold deposits, said detergent being capable of easily removing deposits (the so-called mold deposits) and anticorrosive agents, releasing agents, lubricants and the like from the surface of a mold in the process of molding the thermoplastic resin. Furthermore, the detergent is preferable from the viewpoint of the work environment, and said detergent can be apply to a wide range of thermoplastic resins.

Abstract: A multi-component kit and method is provided to pretreat, resurface, and restore a plastic material, and in particular, the plastic lens covers over the headlights and taillights of an automobile. The multi-component kit includes a pretreatment formulation, a resurfacing formulation, and a restoration formulation. Each formulation is structured for application to the plastic lens covers by hand, thereby eliminating the need for specialized equipment or training. The method includes application of each formulation to the plastic lens covers using clean, lint free applicators. The pretreatment formulation is applied to clean the plastic lens covers and to prepare them for application of the resurfacing formulation, which repairs scratches and removes discoloration. The restoration formulation is applied to restore a high gloss shine to the plastic lens covers as well as to protect the plastic lens covers from the elements such as dust, dirt, and/or ultra-violet radiation.

Abstract: Particulate laundry detergent compositions, especially high bulk density powders and tablets, contain low levels of aloe vera. The aloe vera is preferably present in the form of colored, preferably, green, speckles having a 1% solution pH not exceeding 9. The detergent compositions preferably contain a mild surfactant system.

Abstract: A particulate detergent composition, which comprises a minor amount of a herbal extract beneficial to human skin, the herbal extract being present in the form of granules comprising an aqueous solution of the herbal extract absorbed into and/or adsorbed onto a granular clay carrier is provided.

Abstract: Particulate laundry detergent compositions, especially high bulk density powders and tablets, contain low levels of aloe vera or other herbal extract beneficial to the skin. The herbal extract is preferably present in the form of coloured, preferably, green, speckles having a 1% solution pH not exceeding 9. The detergent compositions preferably contain a mild surfactant system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to blooming type cleaning compositions comprising natural oil. More particularly, the present invention relates environmentally acceptable, blooming natural oil cleaning compositions which achieve product stability and clarity with essentially one natural oil, such as orange oil, without the addition of a blooming agent such as pine oil, amine oxides, amphoteric surfactants or phenolic solvents.

Abstract: A cleaning composition uses a terpene such as D-limonene or orange oil, a nonionic surfactant, a single anionic surfactant, an anti-oxidant, hydrogen peroxide, and the balance deionized water.

Abstract: An environmental friendly cleaning method is provided. The method comprises the step of cleaning an article using a composition comprising material extracted from the fruit of a plant of the genus Garcinia, for example the fruit of the plant Garcinia atroviridis.

Abstract: This invention provides an easily handled bactericide composition necessitating no rinsing step after treatment and exhibiting a safe and excellent bactericidal effect on surfaces which may be brought into direct contact with foods, such as hard surfaces in a house other than dishes and cooking devices. The bactericide composition of this invention comprises (a) polylysine, (b) plant essential oil, (c) organic solvent and (d) water in a specified ratio.

Abstract: The present invention relates to blooming type cleaning compositions comprising natural oil. More particularly, the present invention relates environmentally acceptable, blooming natural oil cleaning compositions which achieve product stability and clarity with essentially one natural oil without the addition of pine oil, amine oxides, amphoteric surfactants or phenolic solvents.

Abstract: By providing a mixture of surfactants and water, with the water content ranging between bout 40% and 95% by weight based upon the weight of the entire composition, a unique, improved, liquid based foaming soap formulation is realized which is useable for a wide variety of applications, including wet shaving and dry shaving. In the preferred embodiment, the improved liquid based foaming soap formulations incorporate one or more therapeutic active in sufficient quantities to assure its efficacy. As a result, the formulation is useable for a wide variety of medical applications for preventing, treating, or reducing the spread or transmission of bacteria, virus, infections, and the like.

Abstract: A fabric care composition comprises (i) an organophilic clay; (ii) a functionalized oil; and (iii) water. The composition may be used to provide fabrics with softness and/or anti-wrinkle and/or other fabric benefits in laundering processes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thickened aqueous composition comprising a xanthan gum having an acetate content of less than 6.2% wt of the gum but greater than 0.1 % wt, and an oxidising agent dissolved into the aqueous composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disinfectant and cleansing compositions for cleaning the skin of humans and for cleaning surface such as floors, and the invention also provides process for the preparation of the said composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of disinfecting a hard-surface with a composition comprising cinnamon oil and/or an active thereof whereby disinfecting benefits are provided.

Abstract: An antiseptic soap composition includes alcohol as an active ingredient in combination with a sudsing agent. In a preferred embodiment, the composition includes: SD 40 alcohol or isopropyl alcohol in an amount of between 35% and 80% by weight; ammonium lauryl sulfate as a sudsing agent in an amount of between 5% and 30% by weight; one or more oils as a grease cutting agent and fragrance enhancer; one or more thickening agents; a catalyst; and water.

Abstract: An antibacterial composition having xanthorrizol is provided. The xanthorrizol is prepared by obtaining crude extract having antibacterial activity from Curcuma xanthorriza Roxb. lysate by the aid of solvent extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, microwave extraction or ultrasonic extraction; applying the crude extract to chromatography to obtain active fraction; acetylation of the active fraction to change its polarity and applying to chromatography to isolate an acetylated single compound; and, deacetylation of the acetylated single compound to give xanthorrizol having antibacterial activity. Since xanthorrizol has potential antibacterial activity over a broad spectrum of microorganisms under a wide range of temperature, it can be practically applied to antibacterial agent, tooth paste, oral cleanser, chewing gum, soap and cosmetics which require the antibacterial activity.

Abstract: A detergent for removing deposits on a mold for use in molding a thermoplastic resin, comprising limonene and ethanol is disclosed. Provided, is a detergent for removing mold deposits, said detergent being capable of easily removing deposits (the so-called mold deposits) and anticorrosive agents, releasing agents, lubricants and the like from the surface of a mold in the process of molding the thermoplastic resin. Furthermore, the detergent is preferable from the viewpoint of the work environment, and said detergent can be apply to a wide range of thermoplastic resins.

Abstract: A fabric care composition comprises (i) an organophilic clay; (ii) a functionalised oil; and (iii) water. The composition may be used to provide fabrics with softness and/or anti-wrinkle and/or other fabric benefits in laundering processes.