Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising from 0.01% to 10% by weight of the total composition of salicylic acid or derivatives thereof according to the following formula: ##STR1## wherein X is carbon, Y is one of the following groups --CHO, --OH, --(CH2)n--COOH, wherein n is an integer of from 0 to 20 and from 0.01% to 20% by weight of a compound selected from the group consisting of amine oxide surfactants according to the formula R1R2R3NO, wherein each of R1, R2 and R3 is independently a saturated substituted or unsubstituted, linear or branched alkyl group of from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, soil suspending polycarboxylate polymers, soil suspending polyamine polymers, hydroxy-pyridine N-oxides and derivatives thereof, chelating agents, and mixtures thereof. Said compositions are particularly suitable for the cleaning of carpets, resulting in improved particulate stains and/or greasy/oily stains removal performance.
Abstract: The use of anionic surfactants in a liquid peroxygen bleaching composition disclosed, for reducing itching of the skin, after it has come in contact with said compositions.
Abstract: An aqueous composition comprising hydrogen peroxide or a source thereof, and a stabilizing amount of an alcohol according to the formula HO--CR'R"--OH, wherein R' and R" are independently H or a C2-C10 hydrocarbon chain and/or cycle, or mixtures thereof.
Abstract: Dryer-activated fabric softening articles having improved spun-bonded polyester substrates having improved feel characteristics and increased thickness as compared to conventional polyester substrates and/or feel characteristics that are not significantly different from conventional rayon substrates, after use in an automatic clothes dryer, said articles comprising:(A) at least about 5% fabric conditioning composition comprising fabric conditioning active; and(B) a polyester non-woven fabric substrate prepared from a polyester fiber having a denier of from 5 to about 8, preferably from 5 to about 7, and more preferably about 6, said substrate having a basis weight of from about 0.53 oz/yd.sup.2 to about 0.59 oz/yd.sup.2, a thickness of from about 0.16 mm to about 0.23 mm, and, preferably, a tear strength of at least about 3 lbs/in.sup.2, preferably from about 4 to about 7 lbs/in.sup.2 in the cross direction and from about 3.1 to about 6 lbs/in.sup.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 2, 1996
Date of Patent:
March 16, 1999
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Stephen Lee Childs, Michael Allen Hoyle, Dale Alan Watts, Alvin Michael Robertson, Alessandro Corona, III, Karl Joseph Russ
Abstract: A process for manufacturing an aqueous composition of a peracid by reacting an acid anhydride with concentrated hydrogen peroxide. Preferably the aqueous peracid composition is further converted into an emulsion having improved stability wherein said emulsion contains a surfactant having an HLB above 11 and a surfactant having an HLB below 11.
Abstract: Compositions are described which are formulated as emulsions of a hydrophilic nonionic surfactant and a hydrophobic nonionic surfactant, and which further comprise an effective amount of benzoyl peroxide. Preferred compositions further comprise hudrogen peroxide. The compositions herein are particularly useful for the bleaching of fabrics.
Abstract: Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising detergent surfactant, such as oleate, alcohol ethoxylates, etc., and neutralized phosphoric acid are sprayed onto apples, lettuce and the like to remove soil and unwanted deposits, especially wax. Articles for applying the compositions to produce by spraying are disclosed. Use of the compositions for disinfectancy/sanitization of produce and cleaning/disinfectancy/sanitization of non-food inantimate surfaces are disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 5, 1997
Date of Patent:
March 9, 1999
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Bruce Prentiss Murch, Brian Joseph Roselle, Kyle David Jones, Keith Homer Baker, Thomas Edward Ward, Toan Trinh
Abstract: Biodegradable fabric softener compounds that contain ester linkages a substantial level of polyunsaturation in the hydrophobic chains. The compounds can be used to form fabric softening compositions that are aqueous dispersions of the compounds or clear compositions. These compositions have a desirable low viscosity and recover, after freezing and thawing to have a stable low viscosity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 26, 1998
Date of Patent:
March 2, 1999
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Errol Hoffman Wahl, Helen Bernardo Tordil, Toan Trinh, Eugene Robert Carr, Robert Otis Keys, Laura Marie Meyer, Hugo Jean Marie Demeyere, Dean Larry DuVal, Mitsuyo Okamoto
Abstract: The present invention relates to a dryer-added fabric treatment article of manufacturing to reduce the fading of fabrics from sunlight comprising:I. a composition comprising:A. from about 5% to about 75%, by weight of the composition, of a sun-fade protection active selected from the group consisting of:i. a non-fabric staining, light stable, antioxidant compound preferably containing at least one C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 hydrocarbon fatty organic moiety;ii. a non-fabric staining, light stable, sunscreen compound; andiii. mixtures thereof;B. from about 10% to about 95% by weight of the composition of a fabric conditioning compound; andII. a substrate, on which said composition is attached, which provides for release of an effective amount of said sun-fade protection active and said fabric conditioning compound onto fabrics in an automatic laundry dryer at automatic laundry dryer operating temperatures;wherein said antioxidant compound is a solid having a melting point of less than about 80.degree. C.
Abstract: Biodegradable fabric softener premix compositions are described containing (1) biodegradable softener actives that contain substantial unsaturation and (2) perfume. The premixes can be added at ambient temperatures to water containing acid, to provide a pH of from about 1.5 to about 5, to form finished compositions. The water can also contain calcium and/or magnesium salt to modify the viscosity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 22, 1996
Date of Patent:
January 19, 1999
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Toan Trinh, George Joseph Harvey, Helen Bernardo Tordil, Hugo Jean Marie Demeyere, Marc Johan Declercq, Errol Hoffman Wahl
Abstract: A bleach composition comprising an inorganic persalt bleaching agent, a lipophile selected from flavorants, perfumes, physiological coolants, antimicrobial agents and mixtures thereof, and a dimethicone copolyol selected from alkyl- and alkoxy-dimethicone copolyols having formula (I) wherein: X is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy and acyl groups having from about 1 to about 16 carbon atoms, Y is selected from alkyl and alkoxy groups having from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, n is from about 0 to about 200, m is from about 1 to about 40, q is from about 1 to about 100, the molecular weight of the residue (C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O--).sub.x (C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O--).sub.y X is from about 50 to about 2000, and x and y are such that the weight ratio of oxyethylene: oxypropylene is from about 100:0 to about 0:100. The composition provides improved lipophile and bleach stability.
Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric care compositions to reduce the fading of fabrics from sunlight, comprising:(A) from about 1% to about 25% by weight of the composition of a non-fabric staining, light stable antioxidant compound, preferably containing at least one C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 hydrocarbon fatty organic moiety;(B) from 3% to about 50% by weight of the composition of a fabric softening compound;(C) from about 25% to about 95% by weight of the composition of a carrier material; and(D) optionally, from about 0% to about 20% by weight of the composition of a non-fabric staining, light stable sunscreen compound, preferably containing at least one C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 hydrocarbon fatty organic moiety;wherein the antioxidant compound is a solid material having a melting point of less than about 80.degree. C. or is a liquid at a temperature of less than about 40.degree.C.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 20, 1998
Date of Patent:
December 29, 1998
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
John Cort Severns, Mark Robert Sivik, Ellen Schmidt Baker, Frederick Anthony Hartman
Abstract: Pseudoplastic and thixotropic aqueous compositions comprise a detergent system containing an emulsion of at least two nonionic surfactants, preferably alkoxylated alcohols of the formula RO(E).sub.e (p).sub.p II where R is a hydrocarbon chain of from about 6 to about 20 carbon atoms, E is ethylene oxide, and P is propylene oxide, and e and p represent the average degrees of ethoxylation and propoxylation, said nonionic surfactants having a difference between HLB values of at least 6.5, said composition having a viscosity of from about 60 cps to about 1500 cps at 12 rpm, from about 40 cps to about 800 cps at 30 rpm, and from about 20 cps to about 500 cps at 60 rpm, and said composition preferably having a pH of from 0 to about 6.
Abstract: Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising detergent surfactant, such as oleate, alcohol ethoxylates, etc., and neutralized phosphoric acid are sprayed onto apples, lettuce and the like to remove soil and unwanted deposits, especially wax. Articles for applying the compositions to produce by spraying are disclosed. Use of the compositions for disinfectancy/sanitization of produce and cleaning/disinfectancy/sanitization of non-food inantimate surfaces are disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 7, 1997
Date of Patent:
December 15, 1998
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Bruce Prentiss Murch, Brian Joseph Roselle, Kyle David Jones, Keith Homer Baker, Thomas Edward Ward, Toan Trinh
Abstract: Personal treatment compositions including cleansing and/or cosmetic compositions are disclosed, the cleansing compositions, for example, comprising from about 0.001% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.005% to about 6%, enduring perfume comprising at least about 70% of enduring perfume ingredients; from about 0.01% to about 95% surfactant system; and the balance carrier. The enduring perfume provides a lasting olfactory sensation thus minimizing the need to use large amounts. Preferred compositions are liquid and comprise water as a carrier.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 26, 1996
Date of Patent:
December 15, 1998
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Toan Trinh, Dennis Ray Bacon, Alex Haejoon Chung, Angie Trandai
Abstract: An aqueous liquid bleaching composition having improved fabric whitening and fabric safety performance, said composition consisting of an alkali metal hypochlorite, an alkali metal silicate, a strong source of alkalinity, and an alkali metal carbonate.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 17, 1997
Date of Patent:
December 1, 1998
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Francesco Agostini, Andrea Agostini, Giuseppe Trigiante
Abstract: Personal treatment compositions including leave-on hair care compositions and leave-on skin care compositions, comprising from about 0.001% to about 50%, preferably from about 0.005% to about 6%, enduring perfume, are disclosed. The enduring perfume provides a lasting olfactory sensation thus minimizing the need to use large amounts.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 20, 1996
Date of Patent:
November 10, 1998
Assignee:
The Proctor & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Toan Trinh, Dennis Ray Bacon, Angie Trandai
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and processes which incorporate water-soluble polymers, other than enzymes, containing .dbd.N--C(.dbd.O)-- (including PVP) and/or N-oxide groups into the wash, rinse, and/or drying cycle of a laundering process (e.g., via fabric softening compositions) for dye transfer inhibition in the subsequent wash cycle. Multiple wash cycles optimize the dye transfer inhibitor performance of these polymers, remove unwanted dye discoloration caused by dye transfer, and provide soil antiredeposition benefits.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 10, 1994
Date of Patent:
September 8, 1998
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Toan Trinh, Stephanie Lin-Lin Sung, Helen Bernardo Tordil, Paul Arthur Wendland
Abstract: The present invention relates to a wrinkle reducing composition for use on fabrics, particularly clothing. The composition comprises a wrinkle reducing active, which is made up of an effective amount of silicone and an effective amount of film-forming polymer, and a liquid carrier. The composition is substantially free of starch, modified starch, and mixtures thereof, and results a Loss Modulus Difference of greater than about 3.3.times.10.sup.7 Pascal on fabric. The composition can be incorporated into a spray dispenser that can create an article of manufacture which facilitates treatment of the fabric with the wrinkle reducing composition. The wrinkle reducing actives in the composition can be determined through Dynamic Mechanical Analysis using a 100% cotton broadcloth swatch and a fixed volume of a sample of wrinkle reducing active.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 24, 1996
Date of Patent:
August 25, 1998
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Alice Marie Vogel, Errol Hoffman Wahl, Jerome Paul Cappel, Thomas Carl Ward
Abstract: A method of softening fabrics where the consumer adds an effective amount of a particulate fabric softening composition comprising fabric softener agent to an automatic dosing dispenser with water, seals the dispenser, and places the automatic dosing dispenser into a washing machine at the beginning of the wash process. The mechanical agitation and/or heat of the wash cycle aids in forming a finely divided emulsion/dispersion of fabric softener agent which is then released from the dispenser during the rinse cycle.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 26, 1996
Date of Patent:
August 11, 1998
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Frederick Anthony Hartman, John Robert Rusche, Lucille Florence Taylor, Donald Ray Brown