Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesives having improved color, cohesive strength and tack are obtained by reacting an acrylic interpolymer containing hydroxyl or carboxyl groups with a poly(metaloxane), poly(alkoxytitanoxanes) being particularly preferred.

Abstract: Ether carboxylates represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are individually selected from the group consisting of alkyl containing up to 20 carbon atoms and M.sub.1 and M.sub.2 are individually selected from the group consisting of alkyl containing up to about 4 carbon atoms, are useful as intermediates to prepare the corresponding acid or alkali metal, ammonium and alkanol amine salts, which are useful as chelants, sequestrants and detergent builders.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns:(a) Compounds having the molecular structure represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein M is selected from the group consisting of --H, --CH.sub.3, --C.sub.2 H.sub.5, --NH.sub.4, --Na, --K and combinations thereof; R is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl radical (branched or straight chain) containing up to about C.sub.20, --CH(CO.sub.2 M).sub.2, and --CH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 M, and R' is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl radical (branched or straight chain) containing up to about C.sub.20, --H, and --OR;(b) a method for making the compounds of (a);(c) solid and liquid detergent compositions comprising compounds of (a), and(d) washing processes employing the compounds of (a) and/or the compositions of (c).

Abstract: The disclosure relates to:(a) 1,3-dioxolane and 1,3-dioxane polycarboxylates and their precursors having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X may be selected from the group consisting of H, CCl.sub.3, CO.sub.2 R, where R is H or lower alkyl, CO.sub.2 M, where M is alkali metal, preferably Na, NH.sub.

Abstract: The compound of the formula: ##STR1## is useful as an intermediate to prepare a compound having the generic formula ##STR2## wherein X is selected from groups to provide tetrahydropyran type compounds, 1,4 dioxane type compounds or tetrahydrofuran type compounds, and R is selected from the group consisting of alkali metal, NH.sub.4.sup.+, NH(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH).sub.3.sup.+, and lower alkyl, branched or straight chain, with up to about C.sub.20 in the chain, useful as a detergent builder.

Abstract: Copolymers of keto dicarboxylates are provided which have the following general formula ##STR1## WHERE Y is one or more comonomers; n averages at least 2; p is at least 1; and M is selected from the group consisting of alkali metal, ammonium, alkyl groups having 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, and alkanol amine groups having 1 to about 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain. Such copolymers are useful as detergent builders to replace sodium tripolyphosphate (STP) in detergent formulations. The copolymers are stable under laundry use conditions, but depolymerize in acid media, making the fragments more readily biodegradable in waste streams.

Abstract: Powdered detergent compositions containing a surfactant, fillers, builders and the like, can be prepared by removing water from the detergent composition to form the powder. Frequently, such powdered detergent compositions are hygroscopic and lose the free-flowing characteristics upon storage. According to the present invention, a detergent composition which comprises at least 5 percent by weight of a mixture of alkyl benzene sulfonates wherein greater than 55 mole percent of the alkyl benzene sulfonates have alkyl chains of greater than 11 carbon atoms, the alkyl chains having 12 or more carbon atoms have a 2-phenyl content greater than 60 percent of the total 2-phenyl content, along with other detergent ingredients are provided which provides a free-flowing dry composition that is less hygroscopic than prior art products.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns:(a) compounds having the molecular structure represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein M is 0 or CY.sub.2, where Y is H or lower alkyl (C.sub.1 to C.sub.4), X is selected from the group consisting of H, lower alkyl (C.sub.1 to C.sub.4), or COOZ, Z represents H, R or a salt forming ion from the group alkali metal, ammonium, or trialkanolammonium, and R is an alkyl group (branched or straight chain) having up to about C.sub.20 in the chain(b) a process for producing the compounds of (a) by the basic carboxylation of compounds represented by the formula ##STR2## wherein M, X and R are as described in (a), (C) SOLID AND LIQUID DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING COMPOUNDS OF (A) AND(d) washing processes employing the compounds of (a) and/or the compositions of (c).

Abstract: The present process is suitable for preparing carboxylic acids wherein greater than 50 mole percent of the carboxylate groups are at the terminal position which comprises bringing together in a reaction zone an olefin or mixture of olefins wherein greater than 50 mole percent of the olefin has unsaturation at other than the terminal position, water and carbon monoxide in the presence of a cobalt catalyst and a pyridine-type promoter, preferably pyridine, in a mole ratio of promoter to catalyst between about 5:1 and 15:1, at pressures from about 70 kilograms per square centimeter to about 300 kilograms per square centimeter, at temperatures between about 180.degree. C. and about 220.degree. C.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R' is lower alkyl is useful as an intermediate to prepare a compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of: ##STR3## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of alkali metal, NH.sub.4.sup.+, NH(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH).sub.3.sup.+, and lower alkyl, branched or straight chain, with up to about C.sub.20 in the chain. The esters can be converted to salts useful as detergent builders.

Abstract: A process which comprises contacting a zirconium compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein Cp is a .pi.

Abstract: Oral compositions such as mouth washes, toothpastes, foods, chewing gums and the like containing certain alkyl-oxybis(propanedioic acid) compounds inhibit the formation of dental calculus.

Abstract: Compounds of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and an alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R' is selected from the group consisting of --OB and halogen,B is alkali metal, ammonium or trialkanolammonium, andM is selected from B or alkyl having up to 20 carbon atoms,Are provided. The salts are useful as detergent builders, and the esters are useful intermediates to make the salts.

Abstract: The alkali metal salts of imidobis sulfuric acid, particularly the trisodium salt, is effective in heavy duty laundry detergent compositions by reducing the damaging effects of chlorine-containing bleaches on the fabric while minimizing the loss in effectiveness of the bleach in removing stains from the soiled fabric. Accordingly, a detergent composition is provided which comprises, based on the total weight of the composition, at least 5 percent by weight of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic, nonionic, zwitterionic, ampholytic and amphoteric surfactants, at least 5 percent by weight of a builder, and a bleach-damage mitigating amount of trisodium imidobis sulfate, tripotassium imidobis sulfate or mixtures thereof. A process for washing soiled fabrics is also provided comprising contacting the fabrics with a detergent, a chlorine-containing bleach, and a bleach-damage mitigating amount of the alkali metal imidobis sulfate.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R' is lower alkyl is useful as an intermediate to prepare a compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of: ##STR3## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of alkali metal, NH.sub.4.sup.+, NH(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH).sub.3.sup.+, and lower alkyl, branched or straight chain, with up to about C.sub.20 in the chain. The ester can be converted to the corresponding salt, useful as a detergent builder.

Abstract: Zirconium halohydrides having the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R is a .pi.-cyclopentadienyl radical are prepared by reacting a dihalide having the formula ##STR2## WITH MOLECULAR HYDROGEN IN THE PRESENCE OF AN UNREACTED Group Ia metal in a solvent for the dihalide.

Abstract: The novel compound: ##STR1## is disclosed, together with its use as an activator for hydrogen peroxide bleaches, or bleaches which yield hydrogen peroxide. Activation proceeds quickly at relatively low temperatures. Activator, bleach and washing compounds can all be used together.

Abstract: Ether and acetal carboxylates useful as detergent builders to replace sodium tripolyphosphate (STP) in detergent formulations are known to the art. Certain polymeric polycarboxylates are also known to the art but all of these products suffer from either having poor builder properties or they are not readily biodegradable. According to the present invention, new and novel polyacetal carboxylates are provided which are stable under laundry use conditions, but depolymerize in acid media, making the fragments more readily biodegradable in waste streams.

Abstract: Ether and acetal carboxylates useful as detergent builders to replace sodium tripolyphosphate (STP) in detergent formulations are known to the art. According to the present invention, new and novel polymeric acetal carboxylates are provided which are stable under laundry use conditions, but depolymerize in acid media, making the polymer fragments more readily biodegradable in waste streams.

Abstract: Oral compositions such as mouth washes, toothpastes, other oral hygiene products, foods, beverages, chewing gums and the like containing certain alkylenedioxybis(alkyl-propanedioic acid) compounds inhibit the formation of dental calculus.