Abstract: The present invention relates to yarn strength enhancing agents, preferably suitable for use in laundry and/or fabric care compositions and/or laundry and/or fabric care methods/processes, and more particularly, the present invention relates to products, compositions, preferably laundry and/or fabric care compositions containing such yarn strength enhancing agents and laundry and/or fabric care methods/processes employing such materials.

Abstract: Anionic, hydrophobic polysaccharides useful as soil release agents in detergent compositions are graft copolymers of a polysaccharide having anionic substituents with an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, the copolymer having a polysaccharide backbone carrying grafted hydrophobic vinyl polymeric groups derived from the ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and anionic substituents. The polymers exhibit enhanced release of both oily and particulate soil from both polyester and cotton.

Abstract: Compacted granulate comprising starch and/or a starch derivatives and, optionally, water-swellable cellulose/cellulose derivatives, and finely divided polymers/copolymers of (meth)acrylic acid or salts thereof and one or more liquid surfactants, and the use thereof as disintegrating agent for detergent tablets, cleaning agent tablets, water-softening tablets and scouring salt-tablets, as well as a process for making the compacted granulate by mixing the constituents, granulating and compacting.

Abstract: A laundry additive particle having multiple coatings and compositions employing the particle are provided. The laundry additive particle comprises a central core particle with the core particle comprising a porous carrier core material and a glassy encapsulating material intermixed with the carrier material. The glassy encapsulating material is derived from one or more at least partially water-soluble hydroxylic compounds having an anhydrous, nonplasticized, glass transition temperature, Tg, of at least about 0° C. An optional intermediate encapsulating material may be coated on the central core particle. The intermediate encapsulating material may comprise a carbohydrate material having an anhydrous nonplasticized, glass transition temperature, Tg of at least about 130° C. Lastly, an external coating material is coated on the core particle or the intermediate encapsulating material which provides the laundry additive particle with a substantially non-tacky surface.

Abstract: A non-soap cleansing bar of superior lathering, feel and aesthetic characteristics is prepared with a quaternary ammonium surfactant, an anionic surfactant, a waxy binder, a filler and water. The balance of components is maintained so that the mixture can be formed on conventional plodding equipment. Optional elements, such as fragrances, preservatives, colorants, emollients and the like can be added.

Abstract: Described is a process for forming controllably releasable fragrance-containing consumable articles, for example, encapsulated fragrances in detergents or fabric softener articles and compositions. The process includes the steps of: (a) forming an aqueous fragrance emulsion, including a modified starch; (b) spray drying or freeze drying the emulsion to form a fragrance-containing powder; and (c) mixing a solid consumable article base (e.g., detergent or fabric softener base) with the fragrance-containing powder. Also described are products produced by means of such processes as well as uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bar compositions in which an emollient composition comprising thickened entrapped emollient is added to a base bar composition at or during time of extrusion to form macroscopic, concentrated domains of emollient droplets. Addition of entrapped droplets allows far greater deposition than if the non-trapped emollients had been mixed in directly to form chips which are then extruded to form final bar.

Abstract: A cleaning solution for contact lenses is described that includes a carbohydrate that is a mono- or disaccharide, its alcohols or partially hydrolyzed esters or mixtures thereof. Preferred carbohydrates are sorbitol, glucose, maltose, sucrose, dulcitol, dextran, dextrin, mannitol, maltitol, or mannose, preferably in an amount of 0.001 to 10% by weight of an aqueous solution for cleaning the contact lenses. A preferred composition for cleaning contact lenses comprises sorbitol in an amount of about 0.1 to 1% by weight in an aqueous solution. A method for cleaning contact lenses with said carbohydrate cleaning solution is described and may be combined, for simultaneously cleaning and disinfecting contact lenses, with a chemical, antimicrobial agent or thermal disinfecting regimen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to tablets comprising a core and a coating, the core being formed by compressing a particulate material, the particulate material comprising surfactant and detergent builder, and the tablet further comprising a disintegrant, at least some of the disintegrant being in the coating. The invention also relates to processes for making the tablets.

Abstract: A portioned detergent composition in a bag of water-soluble film in which at least 70% by weight of the particles of the detergent composition have particle sizes above 800 .mu.m. The choice of this particular particle size range eliminates otherwise typical production-related problems arising out of the permeability of the bag seams and resulting difficulties.

Abstract: A foaming effervescent bath composition is comprised of an effervescent base together with an anhydrous surfactant. The effervescent base may be sodium carbonate and an organic acid, or similar variations. The base is selected so as to provide a composition which has a high dissolution rate, of at least 0.4 g/sec. The product is designed so as to have a low density, not greater than about 1.0 g/cc. Surfactants that exhibit a high viscosity in the presence of low concentrations of salt give particularly good foaming performance. Other agents, such as a colorant, fragrance, humectant, or emollient, may be added.

Abstract: New glucose-based surfactants and methods of their synthesis are described. The surfactants are synthesized through the preparation of an intermediate glucose 4,6-cyclic sulfate. The surfactants are economical to prepare and have excellent surface-active properties.

Abstract: A detergent composition containing an inexpensive detergent builder in the form of a selected crystalline calcium carbonate that has been coated with an encapsulating material such as a carbohydrate is provided. The crystalline calcium carbonate can be calcite and the encapsulating material can be sucrose. The crystalline calcium carbonate of the present invention is extremely inexpensive because it performs well even when used at large median particle sizes (e.g. less than 10 m.sup.2 /g surface areas).

Abstract: A non-soap cleansing bar of superior lathering, feel and aesthetic characteristics is prepared with a quaternary ammonium surfactant, an anionic surfactant, a waxy binder, a filler and water. The balance of components is maintained so that the mixture can be formed on conventional plodding equipment. Optional elements, such as fragrances, preservatives, colorants, emollients and the like can be added.

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

Abstract: Detergent builder/activators which can be produced from renewable resources are provided. The detergent builder/activators are obtainable by a process comprising subjecting a poly(saccharide) comprising a vicinal diol moiety to the independent steps of a) oxidative cleavage of a vicinal diol moiety with an oxidizing agent for vicinal diols to introduce carboxylic acid functionality, and b) acylation with an acylating agent.

Abstract: An aqueous-based, pleasant tasting, non-toxic bubble-making composition of at least one surfactant, at least one bubble-stabilizer functionally compatible with the selected surfactant(s) and other constituents of the composition, appearing in quantities relative to each other and the composition as a whole sufficient to produce bubbles of the desired form, size and stability but non-toxic if consumed orally in substantial quantities by a child, and at least one taste-enhancing agent functionally compatible with the composition as a whole in quantities relative thereto to produce a bubble-making composition which is relatively pleasant tasting.

Abstract: Novel compositions are prepared in a non-molten process. In particular, compositions comprise optional fillers with both soap and high levels of synthetic surfactants. When high levels of soap and surfactant are normally used in such process, there is a significant "grittiness" problem. Pre-processing the surfactant containing chip (e.g., "DEFI" chip) has been unexpectedly found to remedy this problem.

Abstract: Novel chip compositions comprise alkylene glycol, benefit agent and thickening agent (e.g., fumed silica). Use of chips comprising excess of alkylene glycol over benefit agent and thickening agent has been found to allow significant deposition of benefit agent without compromising processing. In a second embodiment, the invention comprises bar compositions comprising mixtures of the chips of the invention and chips containing defined surfactant systems. A process for forming the chips of the invention and a method of enhancing deposition without compromising processing using the chips of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: Amine functionality-containing materials such as cationic cellulose-based compositions are coated to suppress their tendency to generate "amine odors" in an alkaline pH environment. Further provided are effervescent compositions, liquid or solid soap formulations, fabric softeners, shampoos and the like comprising such materials coated with a suitable coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isotropic liquids containing anionic polymers wherein the polymers are not hydrophobically modified and can still be incorporated into the compositions. By using anionic/nonionic compositions in which more than 25% of nonionic is sugar surfactant, the polymers can be incorporated without such modification.

Abstract: Adjuvant powder compositions contain a benefit agent or benefit agents and enhance the delivery of these benefit agent or agents when used as a separate adjuvant during preparation of bar compositions. Carriers used in the formation of the adjuvants must have a melting point high enough to survive a spray-drying process.

Abstract: Detergent compositions comprise, by weight, from 0.01% to 10% of a nonionic polysaccharide ether having a degree of polymerization of at least 100, and from 0.01% to 5% of a soil release agent. The soil release agent comprises at least one oxyalkylene unit and at least one terephthalate or substituted terephthalate unit and has a molecular weight of less than 10,000. The detergent composition comprises the polysaccharide ether and the soil release agent in a weight ratio of from 0.1:1 to 20:1.

Abstract: Novel chip compositions comprise specifically defined carriers; benefit agent; and thickening agent (e.g., fumed silica). Use of chips comprising excess of these carriers over benefit agent and thickening agent has been found to allow significant deposition of benefit agent without compromising processing. In a second embodiment, the invention comprises bar compositions comprising mixtures of the chips of the invention and chips containing defined surfactant systems. A process for forming the chips of the invention and a method of enhancing deposition without compromising processing using the chips of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified starches which are prepared by enzymatic hydrolysis of a starch molecule using glucoamylase after the preparation of a starch derivative containing a hydrophobic group or both a hydrophobic and a hydrophilic group, particularly octenyl succinic anhydride starch hydrolyzed by glucoamylase. Such modified starches are useful as emulsifying and/or encapsulating agents, particularly in systems where high load and retention of the active ingredient, low surface oil exposure, and excellent oxidation resistance is desired.

Abstract: The invention relates to a detergent composition having a wool compatible high alkaline protease with at least one mutation in each of the regions 96-110 and 123-135 according to the BPN'-numbering. The detergent composition is preferably substantially free of bleach and does contain so-called dye transfer inhibition technology.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cast melt bar composition comprising surfactant, fatty acid, generally lower MW polyalkylene glycol and small amounts of water wherein the ratio of total polyol to water is at least 3:1. By using less water and greater variants of polyol, the bars allow larger amounts of generally insoluble materials to be used and also allow retention of bar integrity using limited amounts of soap (important for mildness).

Abstract: The invention relates to aliphatic carboxylate esters of long-chain inulin, to methods for synthesizing them and to their use as surface-active substances.

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

Abstract: A granular detergent composition is provided containing (a) from 3% to 30% by weight of the composition of a surfactant system containing from 30% to 100% by weight of the surfactant system of high-sudsing surfactant selected from alkyl sulfate, alkyl ethoxysulfate, polyhydroxy fatty acid amide surfactant, and mixtures thereof; (b) from 0.05% to 20% of the composition of a suds suppressing system comprising in combination(i) a spray on component, comprising antifoam compound and a carrier fluid wherein said spray-on component is incorporated into said granular detergent composition by being sprayed on to one or more of the granular components of the composition(ii) a particulate component, comprising in combination an antifoam compound and a water-soluble or water-dispersible carrier material, wherein said granular detergent composition is free from alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant.

Abstract: A liquid deinking composition comprising (a) a fatty acid mixture containing 40 to 90 weight % of saturated fatty acids having 12 to 14 carbon atoms and less than 60 weight % of saturated fatty acids having 16 to 18 carbon atoms, (b) a nonionic surfactant with HLB of 2 to 12 in a proportion of (a)/(b)=5/95 to 40/60 (weight ratio), and (c) 0 to 20 weight % (based on the composition) of water.No crystals of fatty acids are precipitated at ambient temperatures, and the separation, solidification or precipitation of crystals due to a temperature change is not caused. Further, the handling property is improved because of the liquid form.

Abstract: A carpet cleaning composition comprising: (a) a powder-form solid adsorbent; (b) rollable particles of porous material, each particle having a length greater than 1 mm, and a diameter equal to at least 10% of the length of the particle; and (c) water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isotropic liquids in which hydrophobically modified polar polymers having much higher ratios of hydrophile:hydrophobe than previously possible can be incorporated into the compositions. The compositions comprise greater than 17% to 85% surfactant and rate of hydrophile to hydrophobe on the polymers is greater than 7:1, preferably greater than 20:1, preferably 25:1 and up and most preferably no upper limit.

Abstract: A process for making bars having enhanced deposition of benefit agent wherein the process comprises mixing adjuvant powder compositions which contain a benefit agent or agents and surfactant-containing "base" or regular chips; plodding and extruding to form final bar.

Abstract: A method of laundering soiled fabrics comprises contacting the fabrics in an aqueous laundering solution with a granular detergent composition comprising at least about 1% by weight of a surfactant, at least about 1% by weight of a builder, from about 6% to about 9% by weight of a particulate foam control agent, from about 1% to about 5% by weight of bleach activator, from about 0.3% to about 7% by weight of a peroxygen bleaching agent and from about 0.05% to about 0.2% by weight of a cellulase enzyme, wherein the detergent composition produces the low level of foam required for optimal cleaning in washing machines employing a low water wash process.

Abstract: The detergent compositions of the present invention utilize cold-water-soluble starch, either chemically modified or not, as multifunctional detergent adjuncts, in amounts effective to impart simultaneously anti-redeposition properties and soil release properties to the detergent compositions.

Abstract: A non-soap cleansing bar is provided which exhibits excellent foaming or lathering characteristics, resistance to cracking on drying, and good textural or "feel" characteristics, which employs a surfactant, filler and waxy binder as essential components. Skin-treatment components, colorants, fragrances and the like may be added as optional components. The bar is produced by a tableting operation that involves melting the waxy binder to obtain excellent wear characteristics and feel.

Abstract: An aqueous gel cleanser composition which contains:(A) from 1 to 50% by weight of a nonionic surfactant represented by the formula (1):RCOO--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n --H (1)wherein RCO represents a saturated or unsaturated acyl group having 4 to 30 carbon atoms; and n represents a number of from 1 to 50 on the weight average;(B) from 20 to 70% by weight of a polyhydric alcohol or a glycol ether; and(C) from 0.1 to 5% by weight of a water soluble polymer.This aqueous gel cleanser composition has a high detergency on makeup stains and sebum stains, little irritates the skin, exhibits a good massaging effect and is usable even at high temperatures and humidity owing to its high stability.

Abstract: Enzyme granules containing an enzyme, an inorganic or organic carrier material and a uniform outer pigment-containing coating layer on the granules, wherein the outer coating layer contains 30 to 50% by weight of fine-particle inorganic pigment, 45 to 60% by weight of an alcohol or alcohol mixture having a melting point of from 45.degree. C. to 65.degree. C., up to 15% by weight of an emulsifier for the alcohol or alcohol mixture, up to 5% by weight of a dispersant for the pigment and up to 3% by weight of water, based on the weight of the outer coating layer.

Abstract: A composition for finishing, preserving and cleaning lithographic printing plates which is composed of a polyol having a molecular weight in the range of from about 50 to about 3,000; a starch or dextrin hydrophilic film former; an alkyl benzene sulfonate amine salt; a composition of hydrocarbons containing less than about 10% aromatics and having a boiling point in the range of 175.degree. F. to 500.degree. F. and a flash point of above 100.degree. F.; a hydrogen, isooctyl, nonyl, decy or dodecyl substituted phenoxypoly(oxyethylene) ethanol surfactant having an HLB of 8 to 15; a C.sub.12 to C.sub.20 alcohol; mono-, di- or tri- ethanolamine; an organic or inorganic acid and water. The optional inclusion of a buffer salt and bacteriostat is preferred.

Abstract: A process for producing a particulate laundry additive composition produces a particulate laundry additive for perfume delivery in laundry detergent compositions, especially those in the form of granules or agglomerates. The process includes mixing a porous carrier material, typically containing perfume, and an encapsulating material, typically a carbohydrate material, and then compacting the mixture to form agglomerates. The agglomerates which include the porous carrier particles enrobed with the encapsulating material are then sized into particles for incorporation into a detergent product. The process may be employed to produce particulate additive compositions which may be used in fabric softening and dishwashing as well as laundry detergent compositions.

Abstract: Mixtures of(I)polymers of monoethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acids having a molecular weight of from 200 to 5,000 and(II)(1) copolymers having a molecular weight of from 10,000 to 150,000 and comprising(a) from 10 to 70% by weight of monoethylenically unsaturated C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 -dicarboxylic acids or the salts thereof and(b) from 30 to 90% by weight of monoethylenically unsaturated C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 -monocarboxylic acids and/or the salts thereof,(2) graft polymers having a molecular weight of from 5,000 to 150,000, which are obtainable by free radical graft polymerization of(A) monoethylenically unsaturated C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 -carboxylic acids or the anhydrides and/or the salts thereof in the presence of(B) mono-, oligo- or polysaccharides and the derivatives thereof in a weight ratio (A) : (B) of (95 to 20) : (5 to 80), and/or(3) polyaminocarboxylic acids and/or polymers containing aminocarboxylic acid groupscontain the components (I) and (II) in a weight ratio of from 10 : 0.5 to 0.

Abstract: A process for producing a particulate laundry additive composition produces a particulate laundry additive for perfume delivery in laundry detergent compositions, especially those in the form of granules or agglomerates. The process includes mixing a porous carrier material, typically containing perfume, and an encapsulating material, typically a carbohydrate material, to form agglomerates or an extrudate which is then sized into particles for incorporation into a detergent product. The process may be employed to produce particulate additive compositions which may be used in fabric softening and dishwashing as well as laundry detergent compositions.

Abstract: There is provided a mild detergent toilet bar (syndet bar) composition containing from at least 25 percent up to about 65 percent by weight of synthetic surface active agents, which lathers, foams and wears well, exhibits minimal slushing and curd-forming properties in all types of water, possesses good plasticity and tactile properties while also being mild and non-injurious to the user's skin and readily processed with conventional soap-making equipment. The syndet bar compositions containa) from about 15 to 35 percent by weight of acyl esters of isethionic acid salts;b) at least one sulfosuccinate in an amount from about 10 to about 30 percent by weight wherein the weight ratio of said acyl isethionate esters to sulfosuccinate is 0.