Abstract: Detergent compositions which comprise from about 0.05 to about 95% by weight of a water-soluble ethoxylated amine polymer having clay soil removal/anti-redeposition properties. These polymers comprise a polymer backbone other than a polyalkyleneamine or polyalkyleneimine backbone, and at least 2 M groups and at least one L-X group, wherein M is a tertiary amine group attached to or integral with the backbone; X is a nonionic group, an anionic group or mixture thereof; and L is a hydrophilic chain connecting groups M and X or connecting X to the polymer backbone. L also contains the polyoxyalkylene moiety (R'O).sub.m (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n, wherein R' is C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkylene or hydroxyalkylene, m and n are numbers such that the moiety --(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n -- comprises at least about 50% by weight of said polyoxyalkylene moiety, and n is at least about 3.

Abstract: Oxa-fenchyl esters and amides of alpha-L-aspartyl-D-phenylglycine are disclosed to be useful as high intensity sweeteners. These compounds can be used to sweeten a variety of foods, beverages and other oral products.

Abstract: The present invention provides absorbent articles, such as disposable diapers, which utilize substantially water-insoluble hydrogel material to enhance the absorbent capacity of such articles. In these articles, the hydrogel material, combined in particulate form with hydrophilic fiber material, is primarily placed in a lower fluid storage layer of the absorbent core of the article. Such a fluid storage lower layer of the absorbent core is placed underneath an upper, preferably larger, fluid acquisition/distribution layer containing little or no hydrogel. This lower fluid storage layer is positioned in such a manner that at least about 75% of the hydrogel in the lower layer is found in the front two-thirds of the absorbent article and such that at least about 55% of the hydrogel in the lower layer is found in the front half of the absorbent article. Absorbent articles of this type make especially effective and efficient use of the hydrogel material and may also provide a diaper rash control benefit.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for treating or preventing anaerobe infections in humans and lower animals. This invention further relates to compositions and kits useful for treating or preventing anaerobe infections according to the method of the present invention.

Abstract: Detergent compositions which comprise from about 0.05 to about 95% by weight of a water-soluble cationic compound having clay soil removal/anti-redeposition properties. These compounds are selected from ethoxylated cationic monoamines, ethoxylated cationic diamines, ethoxylated cationic polyamines, ethoxylated cationic polymers, and mixtures thereof. In addition to the cationic compounds, the detergent compositions further comprise from about 1 to about 75% by weight of a nonionic, anionic, ampholytic, zwitterionic, or cationic detergent surfactant or mixture thereof. In addition to these detergent surfactants, the detergent composition can optionally comprise from 0 to about 80% by weight of a detergent builder.

Abstract: Provided herein are ether carboxylate builder compositions comprising a combination of tartrate monosuccinic acid (or salts thereof) and tartrate disuccinic acid (or salts thereof). Such mixtures can be prepared by reacting water-soluble, mixed maleic acid salts with mixed tartaric acid salts. Both components of the resulting ether carboxylate mixture act as sequestering agents and are useful as detergency builders. Detergent and laundry additive compositions incorporating these ether carboxylates can be prepared without use of detergent builder components containing phosphorus or nitrogen.

Abstract: A peanut butter-filled snack product or the like is disclosed. This product includes an edible, heat stable, lubricious filling having a fat content of from about 40% to about 70% by weight. In addition, an edible hydrophilic material coats this filling. The coated filling is then surrounded by a layer of dough. After the snack product is baked, the filling retains its softness and lubricity.

Abstract: Rinse-added fabric softening compositions containing a fabric softening active system at least 10% of which consists of certain di(higher alkyl) cyclic amines, and relatively low concentrations of polymeric soil release agents such as hydroxyether cellulosic polymers, copolymeric blocks of terephthalate and ethylene oxide or propylene oxide and cationic guar gums.

Abstract: Water-soluble zwitterionic compounds having clay soil removal/anti-redeposition properties. The zwitterionic compounds are selected from monozwitterionic compounds, dizwitterionic compounds, polyzwitterionic compounds, and zwitterionic polymers. These zwitterionic compounds are useful in detergent compositions at from about 0.05 to about 95% by weight. In addition to the zwitterionic compounds, the detergent compositions further comprise from about 1 to about 75% by weight of a nonionic, anionic, ampholytic, zwitterionic, or cationic detergent surfactant or mixture thereof.

Abstract: Water-soluble cationic compounds having clay soil removal/anti-redeposition properties. The cationic compounds are selected from ethoxylated cationic diamines, ethoxylated cationic polyamines, ethoxylated cationic polymers and mixtures thereof. These cationic compounds are useful in detergent compositions.

Abstract: Disposable absorbent articles having an ion-exchanging topsheet are disclosed. By using topsheets which release protons upon exposure to body fluids, absorbent articles such as diapers can be realized which are effective for absorbing discharged body waste and which also are effective for lowering skin pH within the acid range. Lowering of skin pH to values within the range of from about 3.0 to 5.5, can serve to prevent or reduce diaper rash.

Abstract: Ether hydroxypolycarboxylates prepared from epoxysuccinates by treatment with an alkaline calcium compound are disclosed. These compounds act as sequestering agents and are useful as detergency builders. Detergent compositions incorporating the ether hydroxypolycarboxylates can be prepared without use of detergent builder components containing phosphorus or nitrogen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved hydrogel-forming polymer compositions which can be used as absorbents in absorbent structures and absorbent articles such as diapers, sanitary napkins and the like. Such hydrogel-forming polymer compositions are substantially water-insoluble, slightly cross-linked, partially neutralized polymers which are prepared from unsaturated polymerizable, acid group-containing monomers and cross-linking agents. These hydrogel-forming polymer materials, upon imbibing fluids, form hydrogels. Such polymer materials have relatively high gel volume and relatively high gel strength as measured by shear modulus of the hydrogel which forms therefrom. Such polymer materials also contain relatively low levels of extractable polymer material which can be extracted therefrom by contact with synthetic urine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to textile treating compositions which are especially useful for treating textiles in the rinse cycle of a textile laundering operation to provide improved fabric softening and conditioning benefits. The textile treatment compositions comprise a substantially water-insoluble cationic fabric softening agent in combination with a substantially saturated lipid component containing one or more phosphoglycerides. The present invention further relates to a method for softening and conditioning textiles by treating the textiles, preferably during the rinse cycle of a textile laundering operation, with a combination of the softening agent and substantially saturated lipid component.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting the formation of tumor cell metastases without treating the underlying cancer itself in humans and animals having metastatic cancer involving the skeleton is disclosed. In this method of treatment, a safe and effective amount of ethane-1-hydroxy-1,1-diphosphonic acid, dichloromethane diphosphonic acid or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt or ester, such as the sodium salt, of these acids is administered.

Abstract: Water-soluble zwitterionic polymers having clay soil removal/anti-redeposition properties, which comprise a polymer backbone, at least 2 M groups and at least one L-X group, wherein M is a cationic group attached to or integral with the backbone and contains an N+ positively charged center; X is an anionic group or a mixture of anionic and nonionic groups; and L is a hydrophilic chain connecting groups M and X or connecting X to the polymer backbone. L also contains the polyoxyalkylene moiety --[(R'O).sub.m (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n ]--, wherein R' is C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkylene or hydroxyalkylene, m and n are numbers such that the moiety --(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n -- comprises at least about 50% by weight of said polyoxyalkylene moiety, and n is at least about 3. These zwitterionic polymers are useful in detergent compositions at from about 0.05 to about 95% by weight.

Abstract: Topical pharmaceutical compositions, containing clindamycin phosphate, a zinc fatty acid salt, such as zinc acetate, and a non-aqueous vehicle, are disclosed. The compositions provide antibiotic performance and are present as physically stable, aesthetically-pleasing, clear, ringing gels, without requiring the use of conventional gelling agents. The method of topically treating clindamycin responsive dermatoses, such as acne, using these compositions is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention involves compositions useful for treating certain malignant tumors with the compound ethyl 4-hydroxy-2-[(5-morpholinomethyl-2-oxo)-3-oxazolidinyliminomethyl]furo[2,3 -b]pyridine-5-carboxylate (Compound I) or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts or hydrates.

Abstract: Temporary wet strength resin polymers having the formula ##STR1## wherein A is a polar, non-nucleophilic unit which does not cause said resin polymer to become water-insoluble; B is a hydrophilic, cationic unit which inparts a positive charge to the resin polymer; each R is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or halogen;wherein the mole percent of W is from about 5% to about 95%; the mole percent of X is from about 3% to about 65%; the mole percent of Y is from about 1% to about 20%; and the mole percent of Z is from about 1% to about 10%; said resin polymer having a molecular weight of from about 5,000 to about 200,000. These resins, when incorporated into paper products provide good dry and initial wet tensile strength together with excellent wet tensile decay.

Abstract: An analgesic composition comprising capsaicin or a capsaicin analog and an analgesic selected from the class of opioids is disclosed. This combination has been found to exhibit unexpectedly enhanced analgesic activity in humans and lower animals without a corresponding increase in undesirable side effects.