Abstract: The present invention relates to rinse-added fabric softening compositions, including translucent or clear liquid compositions. The compositions of the present invention comprise a polyoxyalkylene alkyl amide surface active agent which provides increased softness to fabrics, increased stability and formulatability to dispersed phase liquids, and provide for a reduced level of principal solvent when formulated into translucent or clear liquid compositions. In the most basic form, the compositions of the present invention comprise: a) from about 1% to about 80% by weight, of a fabric softening active; b) less than about 15% by weight, of a principal solvent, said principal solvent having a ClogP of from about 0.15 to about 1; c) from about 0.5% to about 10% by weight, of a polyoxyalkylene alkyl amide surface active agent; and d) the balance carriers and adjunct ingredients.

Abstract: Detergent compositions containing certain acetals or ketals which hydrolyze upon exposure of surfaces washed in solution of said compositions to a reduction in pH, thereby releasing a fragrance which is characteristic of one or more of the hydrolysis products. The acetals and ketals themselves also form part of the invention; they have a molecular weight of at least about 350; a ClogP of about 4, and a half-life of less than 60 minutes when measured at pH=0 by the pro-fragrant hydrolysis test.

Abstract: Liquid compositions having a pH up to 7 comprise from 0.01% to 20% by weight of the total composition of a peroxygen bleach, from 0.001% to 30% by weight of the total composition of an ethoxylated nonionic surfactant, from 0.001% to 20% by weight of a zwitterionic betaine surfactant at a weight ratio of the ethoxylated nonionic surfactant to the zwitterionic betaine surfactant of from 0.01 to 20. These compositions are suitable to deliver improved stain removal performance and improved bleaching performance on various inanimate surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers containing at least one nitrogen atom, wherein at least one of the nitrogen atoms is linked to an ester group, said ester group bearing an active alcohol. By the present invention, a delayed release of the active alcohol is provided upon contact of the compound with an aqueous medium.

Abstract: Soaking compositions are disclosed which comprise oxygen bleach, a sorbitan ester in combination with an alkyl sulphonate surfactant. Said compositions are diluted in water to form soaking liquors. The invention is particularly effective in removing particulate soils like silt and clay from fabrics as well as enzymatic stains and bleachable stains.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dryer-activated fabric softening compositions comprising: (A) pro-perfume .beta.-ketoester compounds; (B) fabric softening compounds; and (C) optionally, (1) a carboxylic acid salt of a tertiary amine and/or a tertiary amine ester; and (2) a nonionic softener; wherein, preferably, the Iodine Value of the total number of fatty acyl groups present in (A), (C)(1), and (C)(2) is from about 3 to about 60. These compositions exhibit good antistatic properties as well as improved delivery from a substrate.

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 in combination with a protease enzyme system are provided.

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.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition comprising a dye fixing agent and a specific aminon-functional polymer, said composition providing an improved color care on fabric upon laundry treatments.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing bleaching compositions comprising halogen bleach, a source of bromine and an organic or inorganic derived --NH.sub.2 compound whereby improved bleaching performance is obtained and compositions obtainable by said process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for delivering liquid bleach activators to solid or granular peroxygen bleach containing compositions. The preferred delivery system is liquid activators complexed with a cyclodextrin. preferably beta-cyclodextrin. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing the liquid bleach activator/cyclodextrin complexes described herein.

Abstract: Laundry particles comprising: a) a porous carrier selected from the group consisting of Zeolite X, Zeolite Y, and mixtures thereof; and b) laundry agents comprising from about 5% to about 100% by weight of deliverable agents, preferably comprising from about 0.1% to about 50% blocker agents.

Abstract: An aqueous viscous composition comprises: (a) from 0.5% to 1.2% of an ingredient comprising an amine, amine oxide or a mixture thereof; (b) between 4% and 7% of an ingredient comprising a secondary alkyl sulfate, secondary alkyl sulfonate, primary monobranched alkyl sulfate, primary monobranched alkyl sulfonate or mixture thereof, (c) between 2% and 4% hydrotrope; and (d) between 4% and 8% citric acid. The amount of component (b) is in excess of component (a), and the composition has a pH of from 3 to 4. A 1.2%, by weight, aqueous solution of the composition has an average rate of foam collapse of from 1.00 to 1.50 cm/min.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rinse-added laundry additive compositions having a color care agent and to methods for using the compositions. The laundry additive composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 50% of by weight of the composition of a color care agent having the formula:(R.sub.1)(R.sub.2)N(CX.sub.2).sub.n N(R.sub.3)(R.sub.4)wherein X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, linear or branched; substituted or unsubstituted alkyl having from 1-10 carbons atoms and substituted or unsubstituted aryl having at least 6 carbon atoms; n is an integer from 1 to 6; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl; aryl; alkaryl; arylalk; hydroxyalkyl; polyhydroxyalkyl; polyalkylether having the formula --((CH.sub.2).sub.y O).sub.z R.sub.7 where R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a detergent composition comprising an amylase enzyme in combination with a nonionic polysaccharide ether for improved stain removal performance.

Abstract: Oligomeric or polymeric substituted or unsubstituted ethylene terephthalate esters comprising fluorescent whitening groups useful as soil release agents in laundry detergent compositions are described. The soil release agents of the present invention are especially suitable for use with polyester and polyester-blended fabric.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid, rinse added fabric softening compositions including a dispersible polyethylene and methods for their use. The fabric softeners of the present invention include a fabric softening compound or amine precursor thereof and a dispersible polyolefin. Preferably, the dispersible polyolefin is an emulsion and the polyolefin is polyethylene and, more preferably, a modified or oxidized polyethylene. A liquid carrier and optional dispersibility modifier are also included. The quaternary ammonium fabric softener is preferably cationic and biodegradable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dryer-activated laundry additive compositions and products having a color care agent and to methods for using the compositions and products. The dryer-activated laundry additive composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 50% of by weight of the composition of a color care agent having the formula:(R.sub.1)(R.sub.2)N(CX.sub.2).sub.n N(R.sub.3)(R.sub.4)wherein X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, linear or branched; substituted or unsubstituted alkyl having from 1-10 carbons atoms and substituted or unsubstituted aryl having at least 6 carbon atoms; n is an integer from 1 to 6; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; alkyl; aryl; alkaryl; arylalk; hydroxyalkyl; polyhydroxyalkyl; polyalkylether having the formula --((CH.sub.2).sub.y O).sub.z R.sub.7 where R.sub.

Abstract: Laundry and cleaning compositions comprising a nonionic or anionic ester of an allylic alcohol perfume having the formula: ##STR1## especially geranyl and neryl esters.

Abstract: Esters of perfume alcohols having at least one free carboxylate group are provided. The esters have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 straight, branched or cyclic alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylaryl or aryl group; R' is a perfume alcohol with a boiling point at 760 mm Hg of less than about 300.degree. C.; and m and n are independently an integer of 1 or greater. The esters are employed as perfume components in laundry and cleaning compositions such as fabric softening compositions.