Abstract: Polytetrafluoroethylene surfaced articles can be coated with various adjuvants such as medicants and flavorants. The coated articles can be dental flosses, toothpicks, and tongue depressors. The dental flosses can be of a monofilament or a multi-filament type. Further, they can be a filament of polytetrafluoroethylene or have a coating of polytetrafluoroethylene.

Abstract: An antiplaque composition comprising a bacteriocin such as nisin and a polyphosphonate.

Abstract: An oral composition, such as a paste or gel dentifrice or a liquid mouthwash, containing a substantially water insoluble non-cationic antibacterial agent, such as triclosan, which, when used to clean the teeth or rinse the mouth, acts to decrease plaque on the teeth, is packaged in a dispensing container or bottle which includes a solid polymeric material, such as polyfluoroethylene, which is compatible with the antibacterial agent so that excessive loss of anti-plaque acitivity of such agent on storage is avoided. Alternatively, various other polymers may be employed as container parts, which normally would cause excessive losses of anti-plaque action of the antibacterial agent in the composition but such action is countered by the presence of a stabilizer, such as a terpene, e.g., limonene, in the oral composition formula. Also described is a method for inhibiting development of plaque on teeth.

Abstract: Lecithin or certain other phosphate esters are added to a non-aqueous liquid heavy duty laundry detergent composition in the form of a suspension of builder salt in liquid nonionic surfactant containing small amounts of low density filler, such as hollow plastic or glass microspheres to provide stabilization against phase separation and further containing a small amount of organophilic modified clay, such as a water-swellable smectite clay, in which the metal cations are totally or partially exchanged with mono- or di-long chain quaternary ammonium compound to provide a viscoelastic network structure. The lecithin reduces plastic viscosity and helps maintain the viscoelastic network structure over extended periods of time.

Abstract: A disposable napkin-knickers comprises an impermeable support sheet, an absorbent wad and a fluid permeable upper sheet of two distinct elastic systems on each side of said napkin knickers. The first system is disposed between said support sheet and the wad and is wider than the second elastic system. The second elastic system is of a more stretchable material than the first elastic system.

Abstract: A fabric softening and antistatic liquid laundry detergent composition includes synthetic anionic organic detergent, bentonite and higher aliphatic isostearamide antistat in an aqueous medium. The liquid detergent composition preferably contains a builder for the detergent component, such as polyphosphate and/or carbonate. Also within the invention is a process for washing and drying laundry, utilizing the described liquid detergent in the washing operation, whcih produces laundry that is soft and static-free or of low electrostatic charge despite having been subjected to a tumble drying process or similar static charging drying process, which normally causes laundry of similar fabrics to become electrostatically charged, resulting in objectionable "static cling".

Abstract: A stable hair rinse conditioning composition to provide superior dry feel and high luster properties, comprising about 0.5-15% by weight of a polyvinyl pyrrolidone/vinyl acetate copolymer, about 0.1-10% by weight of at least one hydrophilic cationic quaternary ammonium compound, and a water-soluble nonionic cellulose polymer such as hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxymethylpropyl cellulose, etc., in an aqueous vehicle.

Abstract: A liquid heavy duty laundry detergent composition comprising a suspension of builder salt in nonaqueous liquid surfactant in which the high temperature cleaning performance of the composition is improved by the addition of an amphoteric surface active agent. The cleaning performance of the composition at cleaning temperatures above 60.degree. C. is substantially improved.

Abstract: Stable easily pourable aqueous fabric softening compositions based on all natural ingredients, including lecithin as the fabric softening agent and sorbic acid as preservative and saponin as emulsifier are provided. The softening component comprises from about 2 to 20% by weight of the composition. Sorbic acid and saponin are present in amounts of 0.1 to 5% and 0.1 to 2%, respectively. The compositions are stable at pH's ranging from 4.5 to 5 and higher. Methods for making the composition are also described. Softening performance is comparable to that obtained by using quaternary ammonium compound softeners. The softener compositions are primarily intended for use in the rinse cycle of an automatic washing machine.

Abstract: A macro salt complex of an acid terminated nonionic surfactant and a quaternary ammonium surface active agent provide improved detergent and fabric softening properties for built nonaqueous liquid nonionic surfactant laundry detergent compositions. The fabric softening properties of the compositions can be improved while maintaining or improving the detergent properties of the composition. The macro salt complex can be used in liquid nonionic surfactant heavy duty detergents and in powder detergent compositions.

Abstract: An animal waste collection pad having a backing sheet of fluid impervious material, a non-woven top sheet thereon. An absorbent pad is disposed on the backing sheet and the pad contains a scent, attractive to dogs. The scent may be provided by a frangible capsule, a micro encapsulated scent incorporated in the pad or a spray applied to the pad. There are tapes or drawstrings attached to the backing sheet for tying the animal waste collection pad into a small compact package for disposal.

Abstract: The physical stability of liquid gel-like compositions based on montmorillonite, attapulgite, hectorite or other inorganic colloid-forming clay or other thixotropic thickener is greatly improved by incorporating in the composition small amounts, such as 0.1 to 0.2 weight percent of long chain fatty acids. The aqueous compositions containing inorganic builder salts and other functional inorganic salts, chlorine bleach, bleach-stable detergent, thixotropic thickener and a fatty acid as a physical stabilizer exhibit a significant increase in apparent viscosity and remain stable against phase separation for an extended period of time. The thixotropic properties can be retained or improved using smaller levels of the clay thixotropic thickener than in the absence of the physical stabilizer. Use as liquid gel-like automatic dishwasher compositions are described.