Abstract: A process for washing textiles is presented involving the delayed release of ingredients from a detergent composition. The process involves first dissolving the detergent in water resulting in a pH below pH 8, slowly dissolving the coating on a coated alkalizing agent to raise the pH to above pH to above pH 8.5, and above pH 8.5 the polymeric acid coating on a detergent ingredient dissolves, releasing the ingredient into the wash water. Also presented is a detergent composition for delayed bleaching of 1 to 40 percent by weight of a coated bleaching agent having a coating which dissolves slowly in water irrespective of the pH value, 0.5 to 15 percent by weight of a bleach activator coated with a polymeric acid, and 0.1 to 40 percent by weight of an acidifying agent. The process results in a delayed release of bleaching in the wash cycle.

Abstract: A method for washing dishes containing colored soil is presented involving contacting the dish surface with a dishwashing detergent containing a peroxygen compound and an activator compound of the formula R1R2R3N+CH2CN X− where R1, R2 and R3 independently of one another represent an alkyl, alkenyl or aryl group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and wherein R2 and R3 may be part of a heterocycle including the N atom, and X is an anion, to form an aqueous dishwashing detergent. The method is useful for washing colored stains from crockery and cutlery, and is effective at temperatures below 80° C.

Abstract: A shaped soap composition is presented having 60 to 85 percent of an alkali metal soap of linear C12-22 fatty acid, 1 to 10 percent alkyl oligoglycoside and 5 to 20 percent talcum. The shaped soap as a smooth surface and exhibits improved washing properties and lime soap dispersion power.

Abstract: Improved autodeposited coatings on metallic surfaces are formed by contacting the metallic surfaces with an autodepositing composition comprising an acidic aqueous coating solution containing dispersed solid resin particles or either an internally stabilized or externally stabilized vinylidene chloride polymer, an exemplary internally stabilized polymer being prepared from vinylidene chloride and a monomeric surfactant which includes an inorganic ionizable group, and an exemplary externally stabilized polymer being prepared from vinylidene chloride and a reactive comonomer, the resulting resin particles having surfactant adsorbed thereon, said autodeposited coatings having extremely good corrosion resistant properties without treatment with a reaction rinse such as a chromium rinse.

Abstract: Free-flowing, storage-stable homogeneous granules for protecting silver in machine dishwashing are obtained through a granular free-flowing component comprising an organic solid (I) from the group of alkylaminotriazoles and a constituent (II) selected from the group of alkali metal sulfates, the ratio of solid (I) to solid (II) being from 1:100 to 2:1, preferably from 1:70 to 3:2 and more preferably from 1:50 to 2:3 and the component having a particle size of 0.01 to 2 millimeters, preferably 0.05 to 1.8 millimeters and more preferably 0.1 to 1.6 millimeters.

Abstract: Difficult-to-bond substrates possessing low surface energies are bonded with moisture curable polyurethane hot melt adhesive comprising a polyurethane prepolymer which is the reaction product of a polyol component and a polyisocyanate component, wherein said polyol component comprises a polyester polyol which is the reaction product of diacid comprising aromatic diacid and optional co-monomer diacid and diol, with the proviso that said diacid is substantially free of phthalic acid or derivatives thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to new bleaching and disinfecting compositions containing—based on the composition (a) 1 to 8% by weight of alkali metal hypochlorites, (b) 0.1 to 2% by weight of alkali metal hydroxides, (c) 0.1 to 2% by weight of betaines, (d) 0.1 to 1% by weight of hydrotropes and (e) 0.05 to 1% by weight of sequestrants, with the proviso that the quantities add up to 100% by weight with water and optionally other auxiliaries and additives. The clear compositions are viscoelastic and show inter alia high stability in storage in addition to excellent washing and bleaching performance.

Abstract: The storage stability of bleach-activating acetonitrile derivatives in solid detergent compositions was to be improved. This was essentially achieved by the use of compounded compounds corresponding to formula R1R2R3NxCH2CN X−, in which R1, R2 and R3 independently of one another represent an alkyl, alkenyl or aryl group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms, in addition to which the groups R2 and R3 may even be part of a heterocycle including the N atom and optionally other hetero atoms, and X is a charge-equalizing anion. “Compounds” of this type are produced by drying in vacuo, for which purpose a suspension of the acetonitrile derivative and a solid carrier material is introduced into a mixer and the resulting mixture is dried with superheated vapor. Dishwashing detergents, more particularly machine dishwashing detergents, contain about 1% by weight to 10% by weight of this bleach boosting compound.

Abstract: A packaging system for bulk goods or material comprises a hollow polygonal blown plastic form or container for accommodating the material which is to be contained therein. A cardboard cover surrounds and is fixed to the hollow plastic form. The hollow plastic form has at least one outer edge indentation in a corner area, corresponding to a polygonal area of the cardboard cover which can be folded inside for locking or securement purposes, which is symmetrical to a corner fold line of the cardboard cover, and which is connected to the cardboard cover by at least one stamped line arranged perpendicular to the corner fold line and two fold lines forming a V-shape. The packaging system enables secure fastening between the hollow plastic form and the wrapper. To achieve this, the polygonal area of the cover is shaped as a square, and the V-shaped fold lines merge into two stamped lines culminating in a point.

Abstract: A method and applicator for use in applying hazardous chemical solutions to surfaces. The invention employes a pen applicator to apply a measured amount of the hazardous chemical solution to a surface as a dispensing tip is applied to the surface. A typical pen applicator includes a tubular body in which a liquid absorbing material is disposed to hold the hazardous solution. A tip in contact with the reservoir and one end of the tip acts as a wick to draw the solution from the reservoir to the tip, and the other end of the tip is configured to apply the solution to a surface when that end of the tip is placed in contact with the surface. A tip cover is provided to seal the tip and tip-end of the tubular body prevent inadvertent application of the solution and to preserve the shelf life. A cap or sealing member is provided at the end of the body to seal the reservoir.

Abstract: Titanates and zirconates bearing organic substituents can act as corrosion inhibitors when added to foamable compositions based on thermosettable synthetic resins such as epoxy resins. Combinations of organometallates containing certain specific types of substituents provide synergistic improvements in the properties of structural reinforcement foams obtained by heating and curing the foamable compositions.

Abstract: A pretreatment before phosphating conversion coating is effected by contacting a metal substrate to be coated with a pretreatment composition that has a pH from 4 to 13 and contains dispersed fine particle size alkali metal or ammonium salts and divalent or trivalent metal phosphates. The conditioning achieved is as good as with conventional Jernstedt salts and the pretreatment compositions according to the invention are more storage stable.

Abstract: An acidic aqueous liquid composition for deburring/degreasing/cleaning metal, in particular aluminum, parts by mass finishing has as its active ingredients: (A) a nonionic surfactant containing halogen atoms, (B) nitrogen based surfactants such as n-alkyl pyrrolidone, builders such as silicates and boric acid, hydrotropes, corrosion inhibitors, and sequestering agents.

Abstract: A process for the production of pourable and free-flowing granular detergent composition components containing an active substance at least partly liquid at room temperature and a fine-particle carrier material for that active substance wherein the carrier material has a mean particle size of 3 &mgr;m to 0.5 mm by dropping the carrier material onto a rotating disk where it is radially accelerated by vanes arranged on the upper surface of said disk, and applying the liquid active substance to a stream of the carrier particles through an annular die formed by the outer edge of the rotating disk and a stator surrounding the disk.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device enabling delivery of a paste from a flexible storage barrel located in a dimensionally stable container. Product is fed to a dosing device which dispenses product under vacuum. A follow-up plate is located on the storage barrel exerting pressure thereon. An opening is located in a central position and surrounds a pressure-sealed connection between the storage barrel and an access passageway to the dosing device.

Abstract: A thermoplastic compound useful in filling pores and voids in wooden materials, particularly edge regions, wherein the thermoplastic compound comprises a blend of two copolyesters and optionally fillers, wherein the first copolyester has a melting point of 140° C. to 260° C. and a glass transition temperature of −10° C. to 80° C., and wherein the second copolyester has a melting point of 120° C. to 190° C. and a glass transition temperature of −70° C. to 10° C. Also, a method of filling pores in a wooden material comprising using a thermoplastic compound having a softening point of 140° C. to 200° C., an open time of 2 to 15 seconds, and a viscosity number of 30 to 150 ml/g, with the thermoplastic compound preferably being a blend of two different copolyesters, wherein the application of such thermoplastic compounds enable the surfaces of chipboard panels and the like to be smoothed in a continuous one-pass process.

Abstract: Cyanoacrylate adhesive containing a pyrylium salt as a fluorescent dye are useful for bonding various substrates, particularly transparent plastics. The pyrylium salt may be present in relatively large quantities in the adhesive without any adverse effect on the storage stability and adhesive properties, yet shows very little inherent coloration in visible light.

Abstract: A curable sealant, adhesive and coating composition which provides vibration dampening to a substrate to which it is applied. The composition contains from 5% to 40% by weight of 3, 4-polyisoprene, a curing agent, at least one of a liquid rubber or elastomer and at least one additional additive. The composition is applied to the substrate and heat cured.

Abstract: A colorant composition for coloring keratin-containing fibers is disclosed having (a) at least one isatin derivative corresponding to the formula I: where R1 and R2 independently of one another represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxy group, a (C1-4)-alkyl, hydroxy-(C1-4)-alkyl, tertiary amino-(C1-4)-alkyl, (C1-4)-alkoxy group, an amino group optionally substituted by one or two (C1-4)-alkyl or hydroxy-(C1-4)-alkyl groups, a nitro, carboxy, or sulfo group, and Y is a hydroxy group, a (C1-4)-alkoxy group or an amino group which may be substituted by (C1-4)-alkyl, (C1-4)-alkoxy-(C1-4)-alkyl, carboxy-(C1-4)-alkyl, sulfo-(C1-4)-alkyl or hydroxy-(C1-4)-alkyl groups or which may be part of a heterocyclic 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring, or physiologically compatible salts thereof, and (b) at least one compound containing a primary or secondary amino group or hydroxy group selected from the group consisting of primary or secondary aliphatic or aromatic amines, nitrogen-containing heterocyclic

Abstract: An aqueous alkaline composition for cleaning equipment used in the food industry wherein the composition contains potassium hydroxide or a mixture of potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide and wherein the potassium hydroxide is present in an amount of at least 20% by weight, based on the weight of hydroxide present in the composition. A process for regenerating the cleaning solution is also disclosed.