Abstract: A process for separating a first source of a heavy metal ion or mixtures of heavy metal ions, (Me1), from a solution comprising a complex of said Me1 and EDDS, (Me1-EDDS), by displacement of said Me1 with a second source of a heavy metal ion Me2 by addition to the solution of a salt of said Me2.

Abstract: Liquid hard-surfaces cleaning compositions are disclosed which have a pH above 9 and comprise a copolymer of N-vinylpyrrolidone and an alkylenically unsaturated monomer or a mixture thereof, preferably a quaternized or unquaternized vinylpyrrolidone/dialkylaminoalkyl acrylate or methacrylate copolymer. These compositions provide excellent first time and next time cleaning performance on hard-surfaces soiled by various soils especially grease while exhibiting excellent stability against bacterial contamination.

Abstract: Ether-capped poly(oxyalkylated) alcohol surfactants having superior grease cleaning abilities and improved spotting/filming benefits are provided.

Abstract: Liquid hard-surface cleaning compositions are disclosed which provide outstanding next-time cleaning performance to the hard-surfaces cleaned therewith. The compositions comprise from 0.

Abstract: Compositions described herein are aqueous detergent compositions, preferably hard surface cleaning compositions, which contain a flexible lamellar sheet phase dispersed in the aqueous phase. The compositions are viscous, provide excellent soap scum and hard water properties and are easy to rinse. Such compositions are formulated by using an alkylaryl detergent composition in combination with an alcohol and/or cationic surfactant, together with a hydrotropic solvent, in an acidic system further optionally comprising a peroxide.

Abstract: A multi-layered detergent tablet comprising: a) a core having a first detergent active agent; b) a first encapsulating layer surrounding said core, having a second detergent active agent; c) a second encapsulating layer surrounding said first encapsulating layer, having a third detergent active agent and a disruption system; wherein disruption of said second encapsulating layer is such that at least 25% of said third detergent active agent is released prior to release of said second detergent active agent.

Abstract: Liquid hard-surface cleaning compositions are disclosed which comprise particular dicapped polyalkoxylene glycols. These compositions provide excellent next-time cleaning performance on hard-surfaces soiled by various soils, especially greasy type soils and/or burnt/sticky food residues typically found in a kitchen.

Abstract: A process for preparing a detergent tablet comprises the steps of compressing a composition comprising an active detergent component to form a compressed portion and delivering a composition comprising an active detergent component in the form of a solid, liquid or gel to the compressed portion to form a non-compressed, non-encapsulating portion.

Abstract: A dishwashing product containing a diamine-containing detergent composition specifically for hand dishwashing is disclosed. The container or bottle in which the detergent composition is contained is effectively resistant to UV light, thereby preventing any discoloration of the composition prior to full use of the product by the consumer. Alternatively, the composition itself is UV light resistant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid or gel detergents which provide enhanced cleaning, especially improved stain removal and tough food particle removal on plastics, fabrics, and other substrates. These cleaning compositions comprise a diacyl peroxide bleaching agent.

Abstract: A detergent tablet comprises: (a) a compressed solid body portion having at least one mold in the compressed body portion; and (b) a non-compressed, gelatinous portion integrally mounted in the mold of the compressed body portion, wherein the gelatinous portion comprising a thickening system and at least one detergent active. The thickening system preferably includes a non-aqueous diluent and a gelling agent and the detergent active is preferably selected from the group consisting of enzymes, surfactants, effervescing agents, bleaching agents, silver care agents, builders;, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which modify the surface adhesion properties of a surface such as, tableware, cutting boards and food preparation areas generally.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous, liquid hard surface detergent composition having excellent surface lubricity and filming/streaking characteristics. Said composition comprises less than about 1%, by weight of the composition, of surfactant to provide lubricity, preferably straight chain alkyl sulfate wherein at least about 30%, preferably wherein more than about 50%, of said surfactant, by weight, has a C12 or C14 chain length or mixtures thereof; hydrophobic cleaning solvent; an optional substantive material that increases the hydrophilicity of the glass; and preferred low level of alkaline buffering agent to provide composition stability on storage and alkalinity, without diminishing the lubricity.

Abstract: A process for preparing a multi-phase detergent tablet comprising the steps of: a) forming a tablet body by compressing a granular detergent mixture, said tablet body having a first surface, said first surface having at least one mold therein and said granular detergent mixture comprises at least one detergent active agent; b) providing a gelatinous mixture under constant agitation, and delivering said gelatinous mixture to said at least one mold in said tablet body to form a gelatinous portion, said gelatinous mixture comprises at least one detergent active agent; and c) hardening or curing said gelatinous portion to form a multi-phase detergent tablet.

Abstract: A detergent tablet comprises a compressed portion and a non-compressed portion wherein the compressed portion comprises a mould and dissolves at a faster rate than the non-compressed portion on a weight by weight basis, measured using the SOTAX dissolution test method, and the non-compressed portion is at least partially retained within the mould.

Abstract: A detergent tablet comprising a non-compressed, gelatinous portion, wherein the gelatinous portion comprising a thickening system and at least one detergent active. The thickening system preferably includes a non-aqueous diluent and a gelling agent and the detergent active is preferably selected from the group consisting of enzymes, surfactants, effervescing agents, bleaching agents, silver care agents, builders, and mixtures thereof. The non-compressed, gelatinous portion, may contain one, two or a plurality of non-compressed, gelatinous portions, all of which comprise a thickening system and at least one detergent active.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid detergent compositions comprising a polymeric material which is a suds enhancer and a suds volume extender, said compositions having increased effectiveness for preventing re-deposition of grease during hand washing. The polymeric material which are suitable as suds volume and suds endurance enhancers comprise an effective amount of a polymeric suds stabilizer comprise: i) units capable of having a cationic charge at a pH of from about 4 to about 12; provided that said suds stabilizer has an average cationic charge density from about 0.0005 to about 0.05 units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12.

Abstract: The present relates to cleaning compositions comprising a protease enzyme which is a carbonyl 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 ydrolase with different amino acids.

Abstract: Thickened liquid detergent compositions containing low molecular weight organic diamines. More particularly, thickened detergent compositions for hand dishwashing that have improved grease removal performance, benefits in sudsing, improved low temperature stability properties and dissolution properties.

Abstract: Detergent tablets containing a compressed portion and a non-compressed portion comprising a perfume component. The non-compressed portion preferably dissolves at a faster rate than the compressed portion, which preferably contains a bleaching agent. A process for preparing the detergent tablet is also disclosed.