Abstract: There is disclosed a substantially anhydrous dentifrice which contains a dipeptide sweetener in combination with an acid anhydride. There is also disclosed a method of making the same.

Abstract: Toothpastes having cosmetic and enzymatic stability containing a neutral protease of B. subtilis, a partially hydrolyzed protein, and a Group IIA metal ion.

Abstract: Toothpastes having cosmetic and enzymatic stability containing a neutral protease of B.subtilis and a partially hydrolyzed protein.

Abstract: An artificial fireplace log is provided which can be ignited more readily without prejudice to its subsequent combustion properties. A strip of readily flammable material is applied along the outside of the log, preferably in a groove. The readily flammable material is preferably a solid emulsion or solid solution of a low flash-point fuel.

Abstract: Novel pyridazine-2-oxide derivatives inclusive of 3-mercaptopyridazine-2-oxides, disulfides thereof, metal salts thereof, and 3-(2-oxopyridazinyl)isothiouronium compounds having particular utility as antimicrobial agents per se and in skin cleansing detergent compositions, shampoos, hair dressing and the like.

Abstract: A pressurized foaming shaving composition includes with an anionic surface active foaming agent and a foam stabilizer, in an aqueous medium, a mixture of higher fatty acid triglycerides of acids of 16 to 18 carbon atoms, which acids include stearic, oleic and palmitic acids, the proportion of saturated fatty acid groups to unsaturated fatty acid groups being about 1 or more, plus an organic liquefied gas propellant to pressurize the composition. The product made is of satisfactory foam characteristics, including body, and gives comfortable, clean shaves which leave the skin feeling soft and conditioned. The shaving composition is especially useful for the shaving of body areas, such as the neck, upper legs and axillae and of areas such as the axillae to which preparations which can have irritant effects, such as antiperspirants and deodorants, are sometimes subsequently applied.

Abstract: A water soluble laundry detergent containing, an organic anionic detergent, nonionic detergent or mixture thereof, a builder salt, preferably including a silicate, a peroxymonosulfate bleaching agent, a bromide promoter for the bleaching agent and one or more of certain optical brighteners which are stable in the presence of the bleach and the promoter.The detergent composition has an excellent detersive action and is of improved bleaching efficiency compared to a non-promoted peroxymonosulfate-containing detergent. With proper selection of brightener acid or salt and judicious control of bromide and peroxymonosulfate contents in a detergent composition containing sufficient alkali to maintain a wash solution pH of at least 9, the ability of sodium bromide to promote removal of undesirable stains from a wash load of laundry is achieved with minimal adverse effect on the brightener and "colorfast" dyed fabrics are not discolored or bleached.

Abstract: There is disclosed antimicrobial compositions based upon the combination of an antimicrobially effective poly (quaternary ammonium) compound and an antimicrobially effective simple anionic component. There is also disclosed methods of making the same and products made therefrom.

Abstract: A non-phosphate anionic detergent composition comprising an anionic sulfonate detergent, at least one soap, about 5 to 35% of a water-soluble salt mixture of alkali metal silicates, and alkali metal carbonates. These laundry products are suitable for use in cold water (e.g., 70.degree.Fahrenheit).

Abstract: A dental cream or toothpaste having dispersed therein particles of a water-insoluble thermoplastic polymeric material that are (a) visible because of their size and contrasting appearance, (b) substantially insoluble in the toothpaste base and (c) impalpable in the mouth during brushing of the teeth.A speckled toothpaste having dispersed therein particles of a blend of water-insoluble thermoplastic material and pigment that (a) are visible because of their size and contrasting appearance, (b) are substantially insoluble in the toothpaste base, (c) are impalpable in the mouth during brushing of the teeth and (d) have below 5% pigment concentration and a ratio of thermoplastic material to pigment of at least 20:1.A toothpaste comprising a clear gel base having dispersed therein a dental polishing agent having substantially the same refractive index as the clear gel base and visible particles of water-in-soluble thermoplstic material contrasting with the gel base.

Abstract: Immunization against dental caries by local administration, in the vicinity of the oral mucosa of an animal susceptible to dental caries, of a vaccine containing a polyfructan or polyglucan polysaccharide, or a levansucrase or dextransucrase enzyme. The polysaccharides may be administered in purified form, or may be in the form of dead cells of the streptococci by which they are elaborated. Polyglucan polysaccharides so useful are produced by elaboration of strains of the species S.mutans and S.sanquis, while the polyfructan which may be incorporated in the vaccine may be an elaboration product of Streptomyces Strain SS2.

Abstract: A composition for applying a non-permanent soil-release finish to fabrics from dilute solution comprising a polycarboxylate polymer having an acid equivalent weight of from about 110 to 175, and a water-soluble salt of a polyvalent metal. A preferred polymer is derived from an ethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acid and an alkyl acrylate. The composition is particularly useful for applying a soil-release finish in the rinse cycle of a home laundry process.

Abstract: A method of making a synthetic lime mix by refluxing citral, citric acid and water, said mix being useful as a lime flavor or fragrance.

Abstract: Spray dried beads, having a low bulk density and high in alkali metal carbonate content and useful for post-treatment with additional amounts of nonionic detergent to produce a heavy duty detergent compositon of a bulk density in the range of 0.2 to 0.35 gram per milliliter, are made by admixing a small percentage of alkali metal soap of higher fatty acid with a 40-75% solids content aqueous crutcher mix comprising the alkali metal carbonate and up to about 2% by weight nonionic detergent heating the crutcher mix to 170.degree.-190.degree. F. and spray drying the mixture.

Abstract: A dentifrice which contains a non-cariogenic humectant sweetener. The dentifrice contains non-cariogenic xylitol which has the sweetening strength of sucrose and which also serves as a humectant.

Abstract: A cleaning composition particularly adapted for washing dishes, glasses and silverware in mechanical devices such as automatic dishwashers and capable of inhibiting overglaze attack containing as an essential ingredient aluminum silicate.

Abstract: Novel pyridazine-2-oxide derivatives inclusive of 3-mercaptopyridazine-2-oxides, disulfides thereof, metal salts thereof and 3-(2-oxopyridazinyl)isothiouronium compounds having particular utility as antimicrobial agents per se and in skin cleansing detergent compositions, shampoos, hair dressing and the like.