Abstract: A hydrophilic flexible open-celled poly (urea/urethane) sponge derived from prepolymer produced by reaction of a polyoxyalkylene polyol with a stoichiometric excess of an organic polyisocyanate, said sponge containing uniformly distributed therethrough a readily releasable wax composition, and methods of making and using same for waxing surfaces.

Abstract: Non-phosphate automatic dishwasher detergent composition comprises an organic non-phosphate sequestering agent, a nonionic detergent, a dry water-soluble anti-spotting agent which liberates hypochlorite chlorine on contact with water, and non-phosphate alkaline and neutral builder salts.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for bleaching and washing comprising essentially (1) a water-soluble peroxide bleaching agent, (2) an activator comprising an organic compound and (3) a nitrilotricarboxylic compound.

Abstract: A stable concentrated fabric softening composition comprises an anti-gelling agent, a cationic softening agent, and the remainder being substantially water.

Abstract: Phosphoric acid esters, which are anionic anti-static agents, are incorporated into conventional cationic fabric softeners for addition to the rinse cycle of automatic home laundry machines or for the final rinse in an industrial fabric treating process. The static electricity accumulation of synthetic fabrics, especially nylon, is reduced to substantially the same degree as cotton and softening is enhanced. The compositions are preferably in the form of aqueous solutions, dispersions or emulsions.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions are provided comprising a polyhalogeno-hydroxydiphenyl ether and either a tribrominated salicylanilide or a trichlorocarbanilide in a weight ratio of 9:1 to 1:9; these compositions are particularly effective in combination with detergent materials.

Abstract: Nonaqueous compositions, especially cosmetic preparations such as shaving creams, are rendered self-heating by including therein a compound containing at least one boron-oxygen-boron linkage, such as triethoxyboroxine, which reacts exothermically with water or other protic material.

Abstract: An improved antiperspirant composition can be prepared by co-spray drying together a mixture of aluminum chloride, aluminum chlorhydrate, and urea. The co-spray drying technique produces an impalpable powder which may be incorporated into an antiperspirant formulation suitable for aerosol application.

Abstract: An alkaline dishwasher detergent capable of inhibiting overglaze attack and essentially free of inorganic phosphates, containing at least 35% by weight of a water-soluble citrate compound, and one or more water-soluble, inorganic builder salts such as silicates, carbonates and/or sulfate.

Abstract: A disposable diaper substantially rectangular in shape and comprising in order, a water pervious layer or face sheet, an absorbent pad layer and a water impervious layer, said diaper having a pair of abutting, centrally located longitudinal panels defined by three substantially parallel longitudinal folds extending the length of said diaper. A flap portion is adjacent each of the panels. Adhesive means are positioned on each of the panels approximately centrally located longitudinally thereof for securing the longitudinal edges of the diaper in the crotch portion. The diaper in the folded condition has an "hour-glass" or "M" shaped configuration providing improved fit and particularly in the crotch area. The lateral edges of the diaper lie flat when the diaper is in open position, greatly facilitating manual manipulation of the diaper when applied to an infant. The diaper has significantly improved efficiency and appearance.

Abstract: A packaged self-heating cosmetic, such as a shaving cream, hand lotion, depilatory, facial, or a shampoo, including separate exothermically reactive reductant material, such as 2-thio-4-oxypyrimidine or thiohydantoin or derivatives thereof, and an oxidant, which reacts with the reductant, generating heat. Means are provided for dispensing the packaged reductant and oxidant from separate zones and bringing them into contact with each other so that they react and heat a pressurized shaving cream or other cosmetic product whose constituents the exothermic reaction mixture contacts. The reducing agent employed is preferably 2-thio-4-oxypyrimidine or its tautomer, 2-mercapto-4-hydroxypyrimidine, or alkyl-substituted derivative thereof, and the oxidizing agent is preferably aqueous hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: Water-soluble enzyme granules are prepared containing 5-95% by weight of a magnesium alkyl sulfate, 5-20% by weight of water and a proteolytic enzyme. The granules are produced by extrusion, and are in the form of cylindrical rods or spheres which have good flow properties, resistance to caking, segregation and dusting, and which are suitable for addition to particulate washing products.

Abstract: Aqueous solutions of anionic surfactants are effective fabric softeners which can be sprayed directly onto washable textile fabrics. In addition, the solutions impart soil-release properties to the fabrics. A silicone resin may be incorporated into the solution to provide a spray-on ironing aid.

Abstract: A gelled alcohol charcoal lighter that burns with an audible crackling noise to give a distinct indication that the fuel is burning although flames may be colorless and not apparent to the eye. The gelled composition contains a major proportion of at least one lower alcohol, a gelling agent and a minor proportion of rigid, organic capsules containing a volatile solvent which emit a popping sound as each capsule ruptures from the heat of the flame.

Abstract: Distinctive detergent compositions comprise white or lightly colored, built, background detergent particles and a minor proportion of contrastingly colored (with a non-substantive colorant) elongated soap particles or rods. The soap preferably also contains specific non-sub cantive colorants and a substantial proportion of a stable fluorescent brightener.

Abstract: The odor of technical N-alkyl (C.sub.12 -C.sub.22)-1,3-propylene diamines may be improved by treating the diamine with maleic anhydride. The addition of small amounts of urea and/or sugar to the treated N-alkyl-1,3-propylene diamine further improves the fabric softening properties of the diamines and reduces fabric discoloration.

Abstract: A rinse cycle fabric softening composition effective in reducing fabric discoloration consisting essentially of a cationic softening agent, preferably a quaternary ammonium softener, and an alkali metal silicate in the weight ratio of 4:3 to 4:1 of cationic:silicate.

Abstract: A process which comprisesA. withdrawing into a chamber a portion of expandable fluent material from a container containing a body of such material under pressure, while maintaining the withdrawn portion in said chamber under pressure and in substantially unexpanded state;B. modifying the temperature of said withdrawn portion in said chamber while maintaining it under pressure and in substantially unexpanded state; andC. discharging said material from said chamber in an expanded state, and a device for carrying out such process. Step (b) preferably employs electrical heating.

Abstract: A method and composition for improving hair body and manageability while not effecting a change in color, such method comprising applying to the hair an effective amount of an aqueous solution of from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of an aromatic peracid oxidizing agent, particularly m-chloroperbenzoic acid and diperisophthalic acid, the aromatic peracid oxidizing agents providing maximum reaction with the fiber surface producing increased hair body and manageability with minimum diffusion into the interior of the hair so as to avoid effecting a change in color.

Abstract: The conditioning of fabrics is effected by compositions which comprise a major proportion of conditioning agent and a minor proportion of a plasticizer. The conditioning agent is preferably a surface active fabric softener and the plasticizer is preferably a water soluble liquid, nonionic poly-lower alkoxy or polyhydroxy compound, which improves the transferability of the conditioning agent to fibrous materials during treatment of such materials, by preventing cracking or flaking of the conditioning agent during the treating operation.Although in some instances the conditioning agent plus plasticizer composition may be used as a solid product alone, without a separate base, it is generally preferred that it be employed as a coating on a base, preferably a form-retaining solid base. Also, it is preferred that the fabric conditioning be practiced on damp laundry in an automatic laundry dryer.