Abstract: Dryer-added fabric conditioning articles and methods utilizing a fabric conditioning composition which is released in the dryer by a dispensing means, the fabric conditioning composition comprising an improved uniform and stable mixture of: a polymeric soil release agent, particularly a higher molecular weight or a higher viscosity polymeric soil release agent, a dispersing aid, a fabric softening agent, and a viscosity control agent. The dispersing aid is used to improve the stability and the uniformity of the fabric conditioning composition.

Abstract: Dentifrice compositions are disclosed which have an improved pearlescence.

Abstract: The present invention involves compounds having the structure: ##STR1## wherein: (a) --A.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of --OH, --H, and --O.sub.2 CR;(b) --A.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of unsubstituted or substituted, saturated or unsaturated, straight, branched and cyclic alkyl having from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms;(c)--A.sup.3 is selected from --C(CH.sub.3).sub.3, --Si(CH.sub.3).sub.3, and --CF.sub.3 ; and(d) --Y is selected from certain low molecular weight alkyl chains which terminate in specific unsaturated functional groups: ##STR2## and aldehydes in the form of their acetals; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; and methods for treating inflammation by administering such compounds.

Abstract: A bag comprised of flaccid material and having an improved integrally formed carrying handle which supports the weight of one or more articles contained within the bag with minimal discomfort to the supporting portion or portions of the user's body. The bag includes an uppermost flap containing the improved integrally formed carrying handle. The handle is provided by making a continuous curvilinear slit in the flap, the ends of the slit comprising a pair of inwardly. open arcs. The uppermost ends of the inwardly open arcs are inwardly extended until they transition into a centrally located, upwardly concave arc which connects the two inwardly open arcs to one another.

Abstract: A microbubbled, substantially fluid-impervious polymeric web exhibiting substantially the same consumer preferred soft and cloth-like tactile impression and low noise generation levels heretofore only achievable in microapertured, and hence substantially fluid pervious, polymeric webs. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the present invention pertains to a microbubbled polymeric web exhibiting a fine-scale pattern of discrete mushroom-shaped surface aberrations, each of said surface aberrations having its amplitude oriented substantially perpendicular to the surface in which the surface aberration originates. However, unlike microapertured webs which are fluid pervious, at least one tiny, continuous membrane bubble, i.e., a microbubble, is provided substantially coincidental with the maximum amplitude of each surface aberration. Thus, the microbubbled web is substantially fluid-impervious.

Abstract: Disclosed are oral compositions which are effective against calculus and contain a chelating agent which is an acrylic acid polymer or copolymer or EDTA, a strontium ion source, a fluoride ion source and a pyrophosphate ion source.

Abstract: Heavy duty liquid laundry detergent compositions which clean, soften and provide static control, and which comprise: (1) sulfated (optionally ethoxylated) alcohol anionic surfactant, (2) ion pair complex, (3) cumene, xylene, or toluene sulfonate, (4) smectite-type clay, and (5) ethoxylated nonionic surfactant. The compositions are in the form of stable, homogeneous suspensions which have a low viscosity, a near-neutral pH, and a specified yield value. Such compositions impart fabric care benefits through-the-wash without significantly impairing cleaning performance.

Abstract: Liquid fabric softening composition for use in a rinse bath after washing fabrics with a detergent. The softening composition has a pH of less than about 7 and contains light-unstable red dyes especially D&C Red #28, to provide a pink color, the softening composition being packaged in a container that protects the dye from light. Light destroys the dye on fabrics, equipment, etc. to avoid dye build-up.

Abstract: Absorbent articles containing both an acidic buffering agent and a non-toxic, non-irritating, non-volatile antimicrobial agent are disclosed. The acidic buffering agent is preferably also an absorbent gelling agent which can imbibe aqueous body fluids in addition to acting as a buffer. Such articles are especially suitable for maintaining the pH of urine and feces discharged into the article at value below about 7.5. This in turn helps to prevent or reduce diaper rash and control odor caused by the production of ammonia.

Abstract: A resilient squeeze bottle dispensing package capable of dispensing viscous products without excessive air entrainment and belching on successive dispensing cycles. In a preferred embodiment, the viscous product is preferably suspended inside a resilient squeeze bottle in a thin flexible bag. The flexible bag is secured about its perimeter to the interior of the squeeze bottle at its top and approximately at its midpoint to facilitate both complete emptying of product and desirable suckback characteristics when the opposed squeezing forces ae removed from the resilient outer wall of the bottle. A suckback valve is located between the dispensing orifice in the shroud of the package and the flexible bag to limit the amount of air which can enter the package through the dispensing orifice at the conclusion of each dispensing cycle and to prevent slumping of viscous product remaining in the shroud into the bottom of the flexible bag between dispensing cycles.

Abstract: Shampoo compositions which give both improved style retention and hair conditioning properties are disclosed herein. The compositions comprise from about 0.01% to about 10% of a rigid silicone polymer premixed with a concentrated alkyl glyceryl sulfonate paste.

Abstract: Shelf-stable biodegradable fabric softening compositions are provided comprising mixtures of a quaternized ester-ammonium softening compound having the formula ##STR1## and mixtures thereof, wherein each R substituent is independently selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, alkenyl or hydroxyalkyl groups, R.sup.1 is a C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 hydrocarbyl group, R.sup.2 is a C.sub.13 -C.sub.21 hydrocarbyl group, and A.sup.- is a softener compatible anion; and a liquid carrier. These biodegradable compositions have improved product stability and dispersability, as well as excellent fabric softening characteristics.

Abstract: A pouched through the washer and dryer laundry additive product having at least one of its walls constructed of finely apertured polymeric film. In a particularly preferred embodiment, both pouch walls are constructed of finely apertured polymeric film to permit substantially full dissolution and discharge of the washer additive contained in the pouch during the washing cycle, yet retain substantially all of the dryer additive until the product is transferred into an automatic clothes dryer along with the laundered textiles. Pouched through the washer and dryer laundry additive products of the present invention deliver a significantly greater quantity of dryer additive material onto the textiles being tumble dried when contrasted with comparably constructed pouches comprised entirely of nonwoven and/or paper material.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a process for transforming a substantially continuous web of substantially planar, deformable material having an indefinite length, a first surface, and a second surface into a formed material. The material has a transformation temperature range. The process comprises the following steps:(a) The web of material is provided on a forming structure with the first surface of the web of material proximate a forming surface of the forming structure. The forming surface moves in a direction of the length of the web of material and carries the web of material in that direction.(b) A liquid stream is applied to the second surface of the web of material. The liquid stream has sufficient force and mass flux to cause the web of material to be deformed toward the forming surface, such that the material acquires a substantial three-dimensional conformation.

Abstract: A container containing a predetermined quantity of incompatible detergent compositions is introduced into the drum of a machine for washing laundry. The container comprises compartments which separately receive the constituents of the detergent compositions which are mutually incompatible, for example, the constituents which release active oxygen or chlorine and the remainder of the detergent compositions are separated. Each of the compartments has openings for permitting its contents to diffuse into the washing machine during the washing process.

Abstract: Latex compositions suitable for applications requiring surface hydrophilicity are disclosed. The compositions comprise: (1) a liquid phase selected from the group consisting of water, water-miscible solvents and mixtures thereof; and (2) latex particles dispersed in the liquid phase. The particles comprise an elastomeric hydrophobic core and a hydrophilic "shell" which is integral with the core and which colloidally stabilizes the latex particles in the liquid phase. The shell comprises moieties L-Q attached to the core, wherein Q is a nonionic group end-capped with a cationic moiety, and L is a linking unit. When the liquid phase is removed, the particles are capable of forming an elastomeric film having a substantially permanent cationic, hydrophilic surface. The cationic moiety helps the latex particles become attracted to anionic surfaces such as cellulosic materials.

Abstract: Dryer-added fabric conditioning articles and methods utilizing fabric softener agent, polymeric soil release agent, and protecting agent to protect dryer surfaces.

Abstract: Dough compositions that are baked to form pastries, biscuits, shortbreads and shortcakes having improved tenderness are disclosed. This benefit is achieved by incorporating into the dough a fat product comprising sucrose fatty acid esters having at least 4 fatty acid ester groups and optionally other fat ingredients. The fat product has a penetration between about 120 mm/10 and about 350 mm/10 at 70.degree. F. (21.degree. C.) and a yield point between about 500 dynes/cm.sup.2 and about 10,000 dynes/cm.sup.2 at 70.degree. F. (21.degree. C.). The dough is made by a process employing a low shear method of mixing.

Abstract: Methods for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders in human or lower animal subjects comprising the steps of administering to said subject a safe and effective amount of urea and analyzing the breath of said subject for the presence of carbon dioxide or ammonia products of the hydrolysis of said urea, wherein the presence of said hydrolysis products is a positive indication of a gastrointestinal disorder in said subject. Preferably the administered urea contains isotope-labelled nitrogen or carbon.

Abstract: Fabric softener particles comprising an inner core of fabric softening composition and an outer coating completely surrounding said core. The outer coating is substantially water-insoluble and protects the inner core from dissolving when present in a typical fabric laundering operation, but releases the softener composition to the fabrics when the fabrics are dried in a heated dryer.