Abstract: A needlepoint, embroidery and crewel carrying case in which all of the necessary and essential items for such work can be conveniently carried and stored. This type of work involves the use of a relatively wide variety of different colored and perhaps different types of yarns and yarn skeins and further can involve a number of different shades of the various different colors. The carrying case according to the present invention is particularly suited for use with this type of work in that the means within the case for separating the yarn skeins and separately supporting those various skeins includes pockets or recesses designed to hold skein identifications tabs. This allows for the more accurate selection of the proper yarn for use according to the numbered pattern being used and also aids in maintaining separation between various yarn skeins within the carrying case.

Abstract: A liquid detergent of the light-duty type, suitable for dishwashing use, is disclosed which contains a C.sub.14 and/or C.sub.15 paraffin monosulfonate, most preferably with a supplementary anionic detergent, such as a sulfated ethoxylate of a higher fatty alcohol, and higher fatty acid lower monoalkanolamide, in an aqueous medium. Such liquid detergents, which also contain small proportions of disulfonates corresponding to the monosulfonates, exhibit improved dishwashing and foaming properties, as compared to other paraffin sulfonate-containing detergents.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of cleaning articles of glass or having glazed surfaces (including vitreous enamel) and to detergent compositions which are particularly suitable for use in cleaning such articles. Examples of such detergent compositions are hand dishwashing liquids and powders, machine dishwashing detergents and rinse aids, window cleaning compositions and all purpose cleansers.

Abstract: A method of washing laundry which comprises admixing with laundry and wash water at a washing temperature in the tub of a washing machine, a plurality of separate units of different detergent composition components, in the range of 1 to 10 of each of said units, to produce a liquid washing medium containing 0.05% to 0.5% of an operator formulated synthetic organic detergent composition and agitating the medium for a time sufficient to remove soil from the laundry being washed, said units being of tablet, envelope, packet, capsule or other container form having a weight of 5 to 30 grams each and a volume of 4 to 20 milliliters.

Abstract: A method of making a synthetic lime mix having the fragrance of steam distilled lime oil comprising the steps of refluxing a mixture of citral or a citral containing oil and water in the presence of an acid catalyst, distilling the refluxed mixture and recovering a reaction product containing 1-methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene.

Abstract: A liquid detergent having a viscosity in the range of 40 to 100 centipoises at 24.degree. C and which is fluid at 7.degree. C which consists essentially of, by weight, from 10% to 60% of a water soluble C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 alkoxylated C.sub.10 -C.sub.18 alkanol nonionic detergent, 4 to 12% of C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 alkanol, 1 to 6% of a water soluble salt of a dibasic acid of the formula (CH.sub.2).sub.n (COOH).sub.2, wherein n is 3 to 5 as a viscosity control and gel prevention agent, and the balance water.

Abstract: A highly substantive sulfonium salt sunscreening agent represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is a sunscreening moiety, having a prominent spectral absorption peak within the range of 250-400 millimicrons;R represents alkylene of from 2 to 18 carbon atoms;R' and R" represent alkyl, and wherein the sum of the carbon atoms in R' and R" is not less than 9 and not greater than 27, and wherein the nitrogen is linked to A as a carboxamido or sulfonmido group, and X is an anion.

Abstract: Blend of olefin sulfonate detergent with other detergents such as sulfates of higher alcohol or alkylbenzenesulfonates.

Abstract: Novel unsymmetrical disulfides of pyridine-1-oxide and acid addition salts thereof, having particular utility as antimicrobial agents per se and in skin cleansing detergent compositions, shampoos, hair dressings, disinfectants, preservatives and the like.

Abstract: Hydroxy higher alkyl morpholine oxides, and formulations containing the same. The compounds have many beneficial effects in detergent and cosmetic compositions, particularly desirable for application to the skin and for modification of foaming power of detergent compositions.

Abstract: Novel amino derivatives of mercaptopyridine-1-oxide inclusive of 2-acylamino- and 2-alkoxycarbonylamino-6-mercaptopyridine-1-oxides, disulfides thereof, and metal salts thereof having particular utility as antimicrobial agents per se and in skin cleansing detergent compositions, shampoos, hair dressings, disinfectants, preservatives and the like.

Abstract: A sunscreening composition comprising a highly substantive sulfonium salt sunscreening agent represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is a sunscreening moiety, having a prominent spectral absorption peak within the range of 250-400 millimicrons; R represents alkylene of from 2 to 18 carbon atoms; R' and R" represent alkyl, and wherein the sum of the carbon atoms in R' and R" is not less than 9 and not greater than 27, and wherein the nitrogen is linked to A as a carboxamido or sulfonamido group, and X is an anion, in a carrier.

Abstract: A liquid detergent, suitable for hand dishwashing and of excellent washing properties which produces a medium foam that is long lasting in the presence of greasy soil and which comprises a ternary mixture of an anionic detergent which is a paraffin sulfonate or linear alkyl benzene sulfonate or a mixture thereof; a nonionic detergent which is either a condensate of higher fatty alcohol with a heteric mixture of ethylene and propylene oxides or a lower alkyl ether of an alkyl phenoxy polyethoxy lower alkanol or a mixture thereof; and an alkanoic acid alkanolamide in water. The liquid is in concentrated form, containing at least 35% by weight of the ternary mixture.

Abstract: A constant flow gas regulator apparatus adapted to be mounted inside of a vessel containing gas under high pressure which comprises an elongated regulator body having at least one flat surface, a conduit through said body with one end thereof terminating in an opening in the flat surface and an elongated, radiused, resilient spring reed having one end thereof operably secured to the flat surface with a portion of the reed extending over the opening in the flat surface in spaced relation thereto, whereby a substantially constant gas flow is maintained as the gas pressure in the vessel fluctuates or decreases. The regulator apparatus is particularly useful for metering oxygen from a portable container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thioether compounds represented by the formula A--NH--R--S--R' wherein A is a sunscreening moiety having a prominent spectral absorption peak within the range of 250-400 millimicrons, R is an alkylene of from 2 to 18 carbon atoms and R' represents an alkyl group containing from 7 to 26 carbon atoms. Such thioethers are intermediates employed in the synthesis of sulfonium salt sunscreen agents having improved adhesion to the skin.

Abstract: A liquid detergent of desired viscosity, conveniently pourable at room temperature and fluid at lower temperatures, includes polyethoxylated higher alkanol nonionic synthetic organic detergent, either polyethoxy higher alkanol sulfate or higher alkyl benzene sulfonate synthetic anionic organic detergent or a mixture of both, lower alkanol, sodium chloride, sodium nitrate and water, in certain proportions. The presence of the sodium chloride-sodium nitrate mixture allows the use of a lesser quantity of lower alkanol as a thinning and viscosity controlling agent, helps to maintain the liquid detergent pourable at room temperature and lower temperatures, and to avoid production of film on the surface of the detergent when a volume thereof is left exposed to air in an open container, and the salt mixture is essentially non-corrosive.

Abstract: A continuous process for manufacturing gamma sultones, which are detergent intermediates used to produce superior detergent compounds is disclosed. Olefins are treated with at least an equimolar amount of gaseous SO.sub.3 and the resulting "acid mix" of unsaturated sulfonic acids, gamma sultones, and delta sultones is dissolved in a low boiling organic solvent. The resulting solution is cooled and the gamma sultones are precipitated as fine crystals. The gamma sultone crystals are collected, the solvent is evaporated and recovered, and the remaining "acid mix" residue (unsaturated sulfonic acids and delta sultones) is neutralized and hydrolyzed to produce olefin sulfonates.

Abstract: Blend of olefin sulfonate detergent with other detergents such as sulfates of higher alcohol or alkylbenzenesulfonates.

Abstract: Liquid detergent compositions are produced containing essentially a mixture of an olefin sulfonate, an alkyl ethoxamer sulfate salt and an alkanolamide foam booster.

Abstract: Liquid detergent compositions based on water-soluble alpha-olefin sulfonate detergent, preferably together with a higher alcohol ethoxylate sulfate detergent, include an anti-gelling agent, such as sodium chloride, together with a nitrate, such as sodium nitrate, the combination of which helps prevent gelation and filming of the liquid detergent on standing and also prevents corrosion of ferrous metals and ferrous alloys, such as stainless steel, which may be brought into contact with the liquid detergent compositions.