Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use composition having a pH of at least about 8. The corrosion inhibitor includes a source of aluminum ion and a source of zinc ion. The relative amounts of the source of zinc ion and the source of aluminum ion can be controlled to reduce visible filming when the warewashing detergent composition is used in the presence of hard water. Methods for using and manufacturing a warewashing detergent composition are provided.

Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use solution having a pH of at least about 8. The corrosion inhibitor includes a source of aluminum ion and a source of zinc ion. Methods for using and manufacturing a warewashing detergent composition are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides an adsorbate which comprises a soluble zinc compound of a polycarboxylic acid adsorbed on crystalline alkali metal phyllosilicate, and the use thereof.

Abstract: A light duty, liquid cleaning composition comprising: at least two different surfactants, lauryol ethylene diamine triacetate, a zinc inorganic salt, and water.

Abstract: A composition for treating and/or cleaning surfaces comprises a nanoparticle component selected from the group consisting of metal oxyhydroxides, modified metal oxyhydroxides and mixtures thereof; a buffer/modifier component; optionally, an adjunct ingredient; and the balance of the composition being a polar solvent.

Abstract: There is provided a soap that contains an indicator that produces an observable change after a period of time to show that sufficient cleaning has been done or to indicate the thoroughness of the cleaning. The soap is preferably made from two components that produce a color and/or viscosity changes after about 30 seconds of use. This use indicating change is useful for, for example, teaching children to was their hands for a sufficient period of time.

Abstract: Enhanced cleaning can be obtained by applying primarily to a stained region of a washable soft substrate a prespotting composition that contains at least one molybdate and which can generate singlet oxygen in situ in the presence of a peroxide, optionally applying to the substrate a prespotting composition that contains at least one peroxide, and rinsing, laundering or otherwise cleaning the substrate, using a peroxygen-containing built detergent to clean the substrate if a prespotting composition containing peroxide has not been applied to the substrate. Preferred embodiments of the method can provide stain removal comparable to that obtained using chlorine bleach but with better color safety.

Abstract: A process for preparing in-situ water-soluble zinc salts for use in automatic dishwashing compositions is disclosed.

Abstract: A novel colloid active component, a method for manufacturing colloid aluminum silica gel, and a surfactant containing the same are disclosed, wherein the method includes the steps of: (a) dissolving a mixture of aluminum oxide, silicic acid, potassium, iron oxide, sulfuric acid and water into sulfuric acid; (b) adding potassium sulfate solution into the solution, and stirring at a low temperature to produce compositions with soluble aluminum double salt; (c) purifying the compositions to obtain a very pure and dense aluminum potassium sulfate; (d) adding aluminum silicate and water to produce alkali metal polysilicate-sulfate water salt chelate; (e) polymerizing and precipitating the resultant; (f) adding Mgo, Fe2O3, Ca(OH)2, NaOH, KOH, and distilled water; (g) purifying and drying the chelate; (h) mixing the resulting microsphere, with sulfuric acid; (i) further treating the mixture and performing vapor treatment to obtain aluminum silicate molecular sieve; and, (j) polymerizing the aluminum silicate molecul

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions for removing silver soil from the surface of objects. These compositions contain a reducing agent, and an alkaline source, and may optionally contain various other components including a chelating agent, cleaning agent, filler, an anti-corrosion agent, a defoaming agent, an odorant, a dye, an antioxidant, or a bleaching agent. Methods of using the compositions are also disclosed, wherein the object to be cleaned is contacted with the composition and the object is then washed with an aqueous solution.

Abstract: The invention provides liquid automatic dishwashing detergents (LADDs) that contain a detergent enzyme and have a pH value less than 7.0. Such LADDs can lack phosphate builders, chlorine bleaches, and alkali, each of which is undesirable from the perspective of human and environmental safety. In addition, the invention provides methods for cleaning tableware.

Abstract: Calcium nitrate, which is known to have the effect of inhibiting elution of phosphorus contained as insoluble substance in sludge in rivers, lakes and coasts in a reducing environment, can be applied not by injection of an aqueous solution of calcium nitrate, but by putting it in a solid form. An agent for inhibiting elution of phosphorus is proposed which comprises calcium nitrate as the major component (10-30%), calcium carbonate or calcium sulfate (a total of 50-90%), and stearic acid or its salt (1-20%) as a hydrophobic substance for delaying elution of the calcium salt, and sucrose fatty acid isobutyl or paraoxy isobutyl benzoate (1-20%) as a binder, and the composition is pressed in a mold into tablets or briquette. The application into sludge by use of an air gun is preferable.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cleaning composition which has a superior cleaning power, bactericidal power and the like, and which is highly safe. The present invention relates to a cleaning composition which is characterized in that this composition is formed by adding a soap to a mixture containing a silicic acid compound, an aluminum compound and water, or a solution of such a mixture.

Abstract: The invention provides an iron-based cleaning powder capable of efficiently decomposing organic halides. The iron-based cleaning powder is made of iron alloy powder or iron powder produced with an atomization process. The iron alloy powder passes a 300 &mgr;m-mesh sieve at a proportion of not less than 90% and has an H2-reduction mass loss of 0.1 to 0.8% when it contains 0.3 to 1.1% of Mn. When the iron alloy powder contains 0.2 to 12% of Ni, it has an H2-reduction mass loss of 0.1 to 1.0%. The iron powder is used as mixed powder or partially alloyed powder together with Ni-containing powder. The iron powder passes a 300 &mgr;m-mesh sieve at a proportion of not less than 90% and has an H2-reduction mass loss of 0.1 to 1.0%. The Ni-containing powder has a Ni content of not less than 40% and passes a 45 &mgr;m-mesh sieve at a proportion of not less than 90%. The iron alloy powder and the iron powder have a martensite structure or a tempered martensite structure.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for all purpose cleaners, light duty liquids, shampoos such as hair cleaning, foam baths, liquid hand soaps, and shower gels which comprises approximately by weight: (a) 1% to 50%, more preferably 2% to 40% of at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of sulfonated anionic surfactants, sulfated anionic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants, C12-C14 alkanol amide surfactants, amine oxide surfactants, ethoxylated nonionic surfactants, ethoxylated/propoxylated nonionic surfactants and alkyl polyglucoside surfactants and mixtures thereof; (b) 0.5% to 10%, more preferably 1% to 8% of at least one solubilizer; (c) 0.01% to 1%, more preferably 0.03% to 0.5% of Nano-particulates of zinc oxide which function as an anti-irritant system for the surfactants; and (d) the balance being water.

Abstract: The invention relates to rinse-off personal care, liquid compositions comprising specifically defined particle wherein compositions also contain at least some hydrophobic benefit agent or emollient. The emollient allows particles to deposit and provide enhanced shine.

Abstract: A detergent and disinfectant in which water-soluble permanganates are used in an alkaline solution in order to initiate the oxidation of organic substances and simultaneously a chemical oxidant, preferably a peroxodisulfate, is used which is capable of producing radical reactions with catalytic support by manganates originating from the supplied permanganate, which reactions produce the oxidation of organic substances. All components are present in powder form and a respective powder mixture can be dissolved rapidly and free from residues in water. It thus represents a universally applicable, highly effective detergent and disinfectant.

Abstract: There is provided the use of a crystal growth inhibitor for reducing the fabric abrasion occurring upon laundering treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of particles with a particle size of 5 to 500 nm for improving the removal of dirt from and/or reducing the re-soiling of surfaces. Said particles can be used for finishing textiles, in textiles detergents and for pre-treating or post-treating textiles in particular.

Abstract: A fine A-type zeolite particle having an average primary particle size of 0.1 &mgr;m or less and a variation coefficient of 90% or less, wherein a ratio of a peak area above a background level to all peak are in the range of 2&thgr;=20° to 40° in a powder X-ray diffraction spectrum of said fine A-type zeolite particle is 30% or more; a process for preparing the fine A-type zeolite particle, comprising reacting a silica source with an aluminum source in the presence of an organic compound having an oxygen-containing functional group and a molecular weight of 100 or more; and a detergent composition comprising a surfactant and the fine A-type zeolite particle. The fine zeolite particle is suitably used for detergent builders, water treatment agent, fillers for paper, resin fillers, oxygen-nitrogen separating agents, adsorbents, catalyst carriers, soil improvers for gardening, polishing agents, and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for surface treatment of board based on biological fibrous material comprising a step of contacting the surface of said board based on biological fibrous material with an aqueous solution containing hydrogen peroxide. The invention further concerns a composition suitable such treatment.

Abstract: Processes for preparing superbasic zinc soaps are disclosed. The processes described comprise: (a) providing a basic zinc carbonate; (b) providing at least one organic carboxylic acid; and (c) reacting the basic zinc carbonate and the at least one organic carboxylic acid at a temperature of from about 100° C. to about 200° C. The use of such soaps for stabilizing halogen-containing plastic compositions is also described.

Abstract: A method of treating a textile such as a laundry fabric is provided, in which the textile is contacted with a specified organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal, whereby the complex catalyses bleaching of the textile by atmospheric oxygen after the treatment. The organic substance may be used in dry form, or in a liquor that is then dried, such as an aqueous spray-on fabric treatment fluid or a wash liquor for laundry cleaning, or a non-aqueous dry cleaning fluid or spray-on aerosol fluid. The method can confer cleaning benefits to the textile after the treatment. Also provided is a dry textile having an organic substance applied or deposited thereon, whereby bleaching by atmospheric oxygen is catalysed on the textile.

Abstract: A solid fabric conditioning composition comprises from 15 to 75% by weight of cationic softening material (active ingredient), based on the total weight of the composition; one or more carrier materials and 50% or less by weight of the composition of one or more zeolites.

Abstract: An antibacterial liquid dish cleaning composition with desirable cleansing and stain removal properties comprising a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate, two anionic surfactant, a betaine surfactant, a hydroxy containing organic acid, hydrogen peroxide, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, a preservative, at least one solubilizer and water.

Abstract: A cleaning formulation comprising a cleaning agent, a particulate clay material and an aqueous carrier. In a preferred embodiment, the formulation has a pH less than about 1.0 and is characterized by: (i) at least a 90% reduction in viscosity at 25° C. at a shear rate of up to about 0.10 s−1, and (ii) a substantially unchanged viscosity for a period of at least 60 days. The cleaning formulation is thixotropic and has a highly desirable combination of acid stability, temperature stability, electrolyte stability and ultraviolet radiation stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for washing keratinous materials which comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, particles essentially consisting of aluminium oxide and having a mean primary size in numerical terms of less than 200 nm, at least one anionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric or nonionic surfactant. The invention also relates to a method for the cosmetic treatment of keratinous fibres, as well as a use of the composition according to the invention as a shampoo.

Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising of at least two different surfactants, lauryol ethylenediaminetriacetate, a zinc inorganic salt and water.

Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: a C8-C18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a magnesium salt of a C8-C18 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, a sodium salt of a C8-C18 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, an amine oxide, zinc chloride, a polyalkylglucoside, and water.

Abstract: All purpose cleaning or microemulsion compositions more environmentally friendly, which is especially effective in the removal of oily or greasy soils, contains a positively charged surfactant-polymer complex, and water.

Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising at least two surfactants, an improved preservative system, and water.

Abstract: A water soluble tablet comprising a cleaning composition.

Abstract: All purpose cleaning or microemulsion compositions more environmentally friendly, which is especially effective in the removal of oily or greasy soils contains a positively charged surfactant-polymer complex, a hydrocarbon ingredient, a cosurfactant, and water.

Abstract: A water soluble tablet comprising a cleaning composition.

Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: a C8-C18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a magnesium salt of a C8-C18 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, a sodium salt of a C8-C18 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, an amine oxide, zinc chloride, a polyalkylglucoside, and water.

Abstract: A liquid dish cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties comprising at least one anionic surfactant, a magnesium containing inorganic salt, an improved preservative system, polyethylene glycol and water.

Abstract: All purpose cleaning or microemulsion compositions more environmentally friendly, which is especially effective in the removal of oily or greasy soils contains a positively charged surfactant-polymer complex, a hydrocarbon ingredient, a cosurfactant, and water.

Abstract: All purpose cleaning or microemulsion compositions more environmentally friendly, which is especially effective in the removal of oily or greasy soils, contains a positively charged surfactant-polymer complex, a hydrocarbon ingredient, a cosurfactant, and water.

Abstract: All purpose cleaning or microemulsion compositions more environmentally friendly, which is especially effective in the removal of oily or greasy soils, contains a charged surfactant-polymer complex, a hydrocarbon ingredient, a cosurfactant, and water.

Abstract: All purpose cleaning or microemulsion compositions more environmentally friendly, which is especially effective in the removal of oily or greasy soils, contains a positively charged surfactant-polymer complex, a hydrocarbon ingredient, a cosurfactant, and water.

Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition and microemulsion composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contains an anionic detergent, a nonionic surfactant, a preservative system, a short chain amphiphile, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water.

Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a water soluble nonionic surfactant, a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a sulfate or sulfonate anionic surfactant, polyethylene glycol, an improved preservative system, an inorganic magnesium salt and water.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cleaning composition which has a superior cleaning power, bactericidal power and the like, and which is highly safe.

Abstract: A light duty, liquid cleaning composition comprising: a C8-C18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a magnesium salt of a C8-C18 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, a sodium salt of a C8-C18 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, an amine oxide, a polyalkylglucoside, a zinc inorganic salt, and water.

Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: a paraffin sulfonate, an alpha olefin sulfonate, an amine oxide, lauryol ethylenediaminetriacetate, a zinc inorganic salt and water.

Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a water soluble nonionic surfactant, a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a sulfate or sulfonate anionic surfactant, polyethylene glycol, an improved preservative system, an inorganic magnesium salt and water.

Abstract: A water soluble tablet comprising a cleaning composition which contains a bleach.

Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: a paraffin sulfonate, an alpha olefin sulfonate, an acid, a sultaine surfactant, an inorganic zinc salt, and water.

Abstract: A process for improving storage stability and solubility of a laundry detergent powder includes the steps of: (a) forming a builder agglomerate which is free of sodium carbonate and (b) adding the builder agglomerate to a laundry detergent powder composition. The builder agglomerate is present in an amount in a range of from about 14% to about 21% by weight of the laundry detergent powder composition. The builder agglomerate has a composition including an aluminosilicate ion exchange and a binder selected from the group consisting of surfactants, polyethylene glycol, polyacrylates, and mixtures thereof. The builder agglomerate also includes sodium diethylenetriaminepentaacetate (DTPA) and balance water but the builder agglomerate is free of sodium carbonate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel microbicide for a detergent comprising an inorganic carrier conjugated with an antimicrobial metal ion, and a denture detergent containing said microbicide.