Abstract: The present invention provides laundry concentrate compositions comprising a mixture of at least one non-ionic surfactant and at least one water insoluble, polar group--containing oil, wherein the concentrate is characterized by a viscosity in excess of about 10 cps, preferably in excess of 100 cps, and further characterized that, upon dilution with at least about one volume of water per volume of concentrate, the concentrate is converted at least partially into a liquid crystal phase dispersion, providing a diluted concentrate having a viscosity of at least about 50 cps.Preferred concentrates are fabric softeners in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion and also containing a cationic or non-ionic fabric softener.

Abstract: A particulate agglomerated carrier is described which is suitable for use in admixture with a laundry detergent composition and which is capable of depositing an effective amount of an antibacterial agent on laundered fabrics and for providing an effective amount of same in the wash solution. The carrier is an agglomerate of (i) a soil release copolymer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyoxyethylene terephthalate (POET); and (ii) an antibacterial agent.Also, described is a laundry detergent composition containing such agglomerated carrier and process for depositing an effective amount of an antibacterial agent on laundered fabrics and for providing such antibacterial agent in the wash solution.

Abstract: Bleaching compositions comprising a bleaching compound and an N-acyl-3- or 4-piperidone each preferably present in a range of about 1 to about 75% by weight. Additives, such as, surfactants, anti-foaming agents, fabric softeners, stabilizers, inorganic builder salts, buffers, enzymes and the like may also be present. The compositions can be formulated as dry concentrated mixtures encapsulated or in loose powder form, aqueous solutions, aqueous solutions containing non-aqueous solvents and like forms. The compositions are effective as bleaching agents from below room temperature to higher temperatures, biodegradable and environmentally safe.

Abstract: Super-concentrated liquid rinse cycle fabric softeners are provided which contain more than 35%, by weight, of a fabric softening system based on an amidoamine fabric softener, such as bis(tallow amidoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl amine and a quaternary diester fabric softener, such as N-methyl, N,N,N-triethanolamine ditallow ester quaternary ammonium salt. A fatty alcohol ethoxylate surfactant and a polyethylene glycol polymer or a polyethylene glycol alkyl ether polymer are integral components of the liquid composition. The super-concentrated compositions may be used at low levels or may be further diluted prior to use.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid bleaching composition having a pH of from 9 to 14 is disclosed which is particularly suitable as a pre-wash and laundering composition for fabrics. The composition comprises (a) an alkali metal hypochlorite; (b) an alkali metal carbonate; (c) an alkali metal hydroxide; and (d) an alkali metal phosphate. The method of bleaching fabrics with said bleaching composition is also described.

Abstract: A method of preparing super-concentrated liquid rinse cycle fabric softeners is provided wherein the fabric softeners contain more than 35%, by weight, of a fabric softening system based on an amidoamine fabric softener, such as bis(tallow amidoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl amine and a quaternary diester fabric softener, such as N-methyl, N,N,N-triethanolamine ditallow ester quaternary ammonium salt. A fatty alcohol ethoxylate surfactant and a polyethylene glycol polymer or a polyethylene glycol alkyl ether polymer are integral components of the liquid composition.

Abstract: Fabric softening compositions which form and maintain stable aqueous dispersions in the absence of added oily perfume are disclosed. The stability of aqueous fabric softener compositions based on a mixture of an amido amine, such as bis(tallow amidoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl amine and a quaternary diester fabric softener, such as N-methyl, N,N,N-triethanolamine ditallow ester quaternary ammonium salt is enhanced by inclusion in the composition of at least one fatty ester of a fatty acid or fatty alcohol, e.g., glycerol monostearate.

Abstract: The present invention provides for concentrated, granular detergent compositions comprising a mixture of:a) from about 15 to about 50% by weight of a surfactant;b) at least one detergent builder;c) from about 0.01 to about 7.5% by weight of a deflocculating polymer composition containing polymer chains of the structure P-QR, wherein P represents a polymer chain segment of a hydrophilic polymer, and QR represents a hydrophobic end-cap group wherein R is an organic hydrophobic radical containing from about 4 to 28 carbon atoms, and Q is selected from the group consisting of O, CO.sub.2, S, SO, SO.sub.2, NR', PO.sub.4 R', PO.sub.3 R', Si OR'R", Si R'R", CR'OH, CR'R" and CR'OR" wherein R' and R" are each hydrogen, an alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group; andd) water.

Abstract: Bleaching compositions comprising a bleaching compound and an oxopiperidinium salt each preferably present in a range of about 1 to about 75% by weight. Additives, such as, surfactants, anti-foaming agents, fabric softeners, stabilizers, inorganic builder salts, buffers, enzymes and the like may also be present. The compositions can be formulated as dry concentrated mixtures encapsulated or in loose powder form, aqueous solutions, aqueous solutions containing non-aqueous solvents and like forms. The compositions are effective as bleaching agents from below room temperature to higher temperatures, are biodegradable and are environmentally safe.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a granular detergent composition or component having a bulk density of at least about 700 g/l up to a bulk density of about 1100 g/l comprising: (a) providing a low density, particulate detergent or component stock comprising an organic surfactant, a water-soluble inorganic salt and, optionally, other materials, the stock having a bulk density of no more than about 600 g/l; (b) subjecting the low density, particulate stock to high-shear agglomeration whereby the particulate stock is subjected to high-shear forces in intimate contact with a liquid consisting essentially of water in an amount and for a time sufficient (1) to fluidize, wet with water, and mechanically mill the stock to a smaller particle size and (2) to partially agglomerate the wetted, milled stock; (c) subjecting the partially agglomerated stock to rotating agglomeration for a time sufficient to produce, when dried, a further agglomerated, granular detergent composition or component having a bulk density of at

Abstract: The present invention provides for concentrated, granular detergent compositions and processes for preparing such compositions, said detergent compositions comprising a mixture of:a) from about 15 to about 50% by weight of a surfactant;b) at least one detergent builder; andc) from about 0.01 to about 7.5% by weight of a deflocculating polymer composition having a weight average molecular weight in the range of from about 1500 to about 50,000 and containing polymer chains of the structure P-SR, wherein P represents a polymer chain segment of a hydrophilic polymer and SR represents a mercapto end-cap group, R being an organic hydrophobic radical containing from about 4 to 28 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Clear fabric softener microemulsion compositions have been developed for use in the rinse cycle comprising a combination of diester quaternary ammonium surfactants, diamido ammonium surfactants and selected organic solvents. Fatty co-softeners and oil perfumes may be included as optional ingredients. These microemulsions are converted to macroemulsions upon dilution with water in the rinse cycle to provide a fabric softening treatment.

Abstract: Anionic microemulsions of hydrophobic, normally liquid, oxygenated, long chain hydrocarbons have been found to provide nitrogen-free rinse cycle fabric softener compositions. Fatty acid esters of polyols, such as triglycerol diisostearate and sorbitan isostearate, are preferred softeners especially when microemulsified with an anionic surfactant, a cosurfactant and optionally a nonionic surfactant.

Abstract: A stable oil-in-water microemulsion cleaning composition is provided which is essentially effective for the removal of oily and greasy soil from a hard surface and for repelling insects therefrom. The aqueous phase of said microemulsion comprises by weight of the total composition: (A) from about 0.1 to about 25% of a surfactant mixture of (i) an anionic surfactant; (ii) an ethoxylated glycerol-based nonionic surfactant mixture; the weight ratio of (i) and (ii) being from about 1:1 to about 5:1; and (iii) a salt of a multivalent metal cation in an amount sufficient to provide from 0.5 to 1.5 equivalents of cation per equivalent of (i); the anionic surfactant, the nonionic surfactant and amount of multivalent metal cation being selected so as to provide a cloud point of at least about 45.degree. C. in the finished microemulsion composition; (B) from about 0.1% to about 30% of a water-soluble cosurfactant having substantially no ability to dissolve oily or greasy soil; and (C) the balance water.

Abstract: Insect repellent compositions are provided comprising mixtures of:(a) from about 5 to about 95%, by weight, of an N-alkyl neoalkanamide having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are alkyl groups and the sum of the carbon atoms therein is from 6 to 12, and wherein R.sub.4 is either a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having one to two carbon atoms, and wherein R.sub.5 is methyl, ethyl, or propyl; and(b) from about 5 to about 95%, by weight, of N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET).Preferred repellent composition comprise mixtures of N-methyl neodecanamide (MNDA) and DEET which provide synergistic repellency effects against a variety of insects including cockroaches, silverfish, mosquitoes, flies and ants. The repellent compositions may be applied directly to surfaces to be treated or they may be incorporated in detergent compositions such as laundry detergents, floor and wall cleaners, rug cleaners and shampoos, hair shampoos and liquid and bar soaps.

Abstract: Concentrated, structured liquid detergent compositions in the form of lamellar surfactant droplets dispersed in an aqueous electrolytic continuous phase comprises a mixture of:a) from about 10 to 45% by weight of surfactant;b) at least one detergent builder;c) from about 0.01 to about 5% by weight of a deflocculating polymer composition containing polymer chains of the structure P-QR, wherein P represents a polymer chain segment of a hydrophilic polymer, and QR represents a hydrophobic end-cap group wherein R is an organic hydrophobic radical containing from about 4 to 28 carbon atoms, and Q is selected from the group consisting of O, S, SO, SO.sub.

Abstract: Anionic microemulsions of hydrophobic, normally liquid, oxygenated, long chain hydrocarbons have been found to provide nitrogen-free rinse cycle fabric softener compositions. Fatty acid esters of polyols, such as triglycerol diisostearate and sorbitan isostearate, are preferred softeners especially when microemulsified with an anionic surfactant, a cosurfactant and optionally a nonionic surfactant.

Abstract: A fabric softening product which is a composition or an article for application to fibrous materials so that a fabric softening component thereof is deposited on the fibrous materials and softens the same, the fabric softening component comprising at least one higher aliphatic acid ester selected from the group consisting of:I. an ester having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may be the same or different and are H, (--H.sub.2).sub.x OR.sub.5 or (--H.sub.2).sub.y CH.sub.3 ; R.sub.5 is H, --OCR.sub.6, [--(--CH.sub.2 --].sub.n H or [--(--CH.sub.2 --).sub.m O]--.sub.n OCR.sub.6 and --OCR.sub.6 is a higher fatty acid acyl group having 8 to 24 carbon atoms;x is an integer from 0 to 3, y is an integer from 0 to 4, m is an integer from 1 to 3, and n is an integer from 1 to 10;with the proviso (1) that only two of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may be H or --(CH.sub.2).sub.y CH.sub.3 and (2) that there be at least 2 higher fatty acid acyl groups;II. an oligomer of I; andIII.

Abstract: A stable oil-in-water microemulsion cleaning composition is provided which is essentially effective for the removal of oily and greasy soil from a hard surface and for repelling insects therefrom. The aqueous phase of said microemulsion comprises by weight of the total composition: (A) from about 0.1 to about 25% of a surfactant mixture of (i) an anionic surfactant; (ii) a nonionic surfactant; the weight ratio of (i) and (ii) being from about 1:1 to about 5:1; and (iii) a salt of a multivalent metal cation in an amount sufficient to provide from 0.1 to 1.5 equivalents of cation per equivalent of (i); the anionic surfactant, the nonionic surfactant and amount of multivalent metal cation being selected so as to provide a cloud point of at least about 45.degree. C. in the finished microemulsion composition; (B) from about 0.1% to about 30% of a water-soluble cosurfactant having substantially no ability to dissolve oily or greasy soil; and (C) the balance water.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid detergent composition is provided for cleaning a hard surface and for repelling insects therefrom comprising a detersive proportion of a surface active detergent compound, an effective amount of an insect repellent material which is sufficient to repel insect from the hard surface after application of the detergent composition thereto, the liquid detergent composition being substantially free of a liquid hydrocarbon.