Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid cleaning composition comprising a surfactant system containing selected mid-chain branched surfactant and co-surfactants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions having a pH of at least 8.0 in a 0.5% by weight aqueous solution containing a mixture of AS and LAS surfactants and cationic surfactants of the formula: R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 R.sup.4 N+X.sup.- in which R.sup.1 is a hydroxyalkyl group having no greater than 6 carbon atoms; each of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is independently selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or alkenyl; R.sup.4 is one or mixtures of more than one of C.sub.5-11 alkyl or alkenyl; and X.sup.- is a counterion which does not substantially exchange with a hydroxide ion at 20.degree. C. in a 0.5% by weight solution of the detergent composition.

Abstract: Liquid detergent compositions are presented which comprise at least 5%, by weight, anionic surfactants selected from the group of alkyl alkoxy sulfates and alkyl sulfates wherein at least 25%, by weight of the anionic surfactant, is alkyl sulfates; and from about 0.1% to about 5% of an amine cosurfactant of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a C.sub.8 -C.sub.12 alkyl group; n is from about 2 to about 4, X is an optional bridging group which is selected from NH, CONH, COO, or O; and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are individually selected from H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or (CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O(R.sub.5)) wherein R.sub.5 is H or methyl.

Abstract: Soaking compositions are disclosed which comprise oxygen bleach and a sorbitan ester in combination with a highly alkoxylated nonionic surfactant. The granular compositions are combined with water to form soaking liquors. The invention is particularly effective in removing particulate soils such as silt and clay from fabrics as well as enzymatic stains and/or bleachable stains.

Abstract: Disclosed are polymeric foam structures suitable for absorbing and storing body fluids such as urine, menses and the like. These liquid storage structures are high suction collapsible polymeric foam materials. The collapsed foams, upon contact with aqueous fluids, can absorb and expand these fluids even when opposed by significant hydrostatic pressures. These absorbent polymeric foams comprise interconnected open-cells. In one aspect, the foams can absorb at least about 25 g/g against a hydrostatic head pressure of 50 cm. In another aspect, the foams of the present invention will have a vertical hang sorption height at 90% of at least about 60 cm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Automatic Dishwasher Detergent (ADD) compositions having a fragrance delivery system which comprises .beta.-ketoester pro-fragrances which are capable of releasing fragrance raw materials which provide an aestetically pleasurable benefit to tableware as well as the automatic diswashing appliance. The present invention also relates to methods for providing lasting fragrance to dishware and to automatic diswashing appliances.

Abstract: A tabletted detergent composition comprises from 45% to 80% by weight of a builder system which is not fully hydrated and from 5% to 30% total water content, wherein the total water content comprises water derived from the builder system, optional ingredients and from added water, wherein the ratio of the total water content to added water content is from 100:1 to 5:4. The tablet exhibits improved hardness and strength.

Abstract: Disclosed are absorbent cores for inclusion in absorbent articles such as diapers, incontinent briefs, training pants, diaper holders and liners, feminine hygiene garments, and the like, designed to provide improved fit and comfort for the wearer while adequately containing body exudates. The absorbent cores are designed to be relatively narrow in the crotch region of the article, even when the core absorbs significant amounts of fluid during use. To achieve this, the absorbent core is designed such that fluid is moved substantially from the crotch region to the front and/or rear regions of the article.The invention particularly relates to an absorbent article comprising an absorbent core wherein the absorbent core has a crotch width when dry and when wet of not more than about 7 cm, and wherein the crotch region of the absorbent core has a capacity of not more than about 40% of the absorbent core's total absorbent capacity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric softener compositions having enhanced softening benefits comprising a fabric softener active in combination with a cationic charge booster. The cationic charge boosters of the present invention are suitable for use with any fabric softener active, preferably with diester and diamide quaternary ammonium (DEQA) compounds.

Abstract: Polyol polyesters useful as nondigestible fat substitutes are prepared by improved heterogeneous interesterification processes between fatty acid esters of easily removable alcohol and polyol wherein the particle size of the polyol is reduced to less than 100 microns, and when the degree esterification of the polyol is between about 15% and no more than 75% substantially all of the unreacted polyol is removed. In the initial or early stages of the reaction, reaction conditions are adjusted to maintain a sufficient level of lower partial fatty acids to act as an emulsifier. The initial catalyst level is from about 0.001 to about 0.5 catalyst per mole of catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biodegradable PHA copolymers comprising at least two randomly repeating monomer units. The present invention further relates to a plastic article comprising a biodegradable copolymer, wherein the biodegradable copolymer comprises at least two randomly repeating monomer units (RRMU) wherein the first RRMU has the structure ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is H, or C.sub.1 or C.sub.2 alkyl, and n is 1 or 2; the second RRMU has the structure ##STR2## and wherein at least 50% of the RRMUs have the structure of the first RRMU. The present invention further relates to an absorbent article comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet comprising a film comprising a PHA of the present invention and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to perfume and fragrance pro-accords which are suitable for use in personal care and personal hygiene compositions as fragrance delivery systems. The pro-accords of the present invention slowly release fragrance raw materials upon contact with human skin thereby providing a prolonged fragrance benefit. The pro-accords serve as a means for delivering any fragrance raw material as well as other adjunct materials inter alia astringents, carriers, and diluents.

Abstract: Fatty acid esters of sucrose wherein the fatty acid groups consist essentially of short chain fatty acid radicals containing from 2 to 10 carbon atoms and long chain fatty acid radicals containing from 20 to 24 carbon atoms in a molar ratio of short chain:long chain radicals of 3:5 to 5:3, the said esters having a degree of esterification of about 7 to 8. The compounds are useful as nondigestible substitutes for solid fats in foods.

Abstract: A battery having a built-in controller that controls one or more functions of the battery is disclosed. The battery may, for example, control a charge or a discharge cycle of a battery, disconnect an electrochemical cell from the terminals of the battery in an emergency condition, provide electronic identification of all characteristics or conditions, or provide a low remaining charge warning. The battery may be a single-cell battery, a universal single-cell battery, a multiple-cell battery or a multiple-cell hybrid battery. Each individual cell preferably has a built-in controller.

Abstract: The present invention relates to laundry detergent compositions which comprise bleach compatible hydrophobic soil dispersants. The dispersants are polyalkyleneimines having a backbone molecular weight of from about 2000 to about 5000 daltons and having most of the N--H unit hydrogens, preferably all N--H unit hydrogens substituted with from about 20 to about 50, alkyleneoxy units.

Abstract: Cotton soil release polymers comprising water soluble and/or dispersible, modified polyamines having functionalized backbone moieties and improved stability toward bleach. Also, laundry detergent compositions comprising these cotton soil release polymers having enhanced hydrophilic soil removal benefits.

Abstract: A liquid composition, comprising: (A) a peroxygen bleach, or a source thereof, (B) a liquid hydrophobic bleach activator, the liquid hydrophobic bleach activator being acetyl triethyl citrate, (C) a long chain acyl sarcosinate; (D) the composition having a pH from 0 to 6; and (E) the composition being formulated either as an emulsion or as a microemulsion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liqiuid compositions comprising a peroxygen bleach and a specific polyamine, or mixtures thereof. The present invention further encompasses a process for pretreating soiled fabrics and/or soiled colored fabrics, for reducing the color damage of said colored fabrics and/or for reducing the loss of tensile strength in said fabrics.

Abstract: The invention herein provides bleaching compositions comprising a protease enzyme which is a carbonyl hydrolase variant having an amino acid sequence not found in nature, which is derived by replacement of a plurality of amino acid residues of a precursor carbonyl hydrolase with different amino acids, wherein said plurality of amino acid residues replaced in the precursor enzyme correspond to position +76 in combination with one or more of the following residues: +99, +101, +103, +104, +107, +123, +27, +105, +109, +126, +128, +135, +156, +166, +195, +197, +204, +206, +210, +216, +217, +218, +222, +260, +265, and/or +274, where the numbered positions corresponds to naturally-occurring subtilisin from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens or to equivalent amino acid residues in other carbonyl hydrolases or subtilisins (such as Bacillus lentus subtilisin) and a bleaching agent.

Abstract: A cleaning composition is provided with effective cleaning performance and viscosity, said composition comprising a polycarboxylate polymer and a surfactant system containing a short chain surfactant and a long chain surfactant. The present invention further encompasses the use of a polycarboxylate polymer in a liquid cleaning composition.