Abstract: An active-halogen bleach such as dichloroisocyanurate dihydrate encapsulated in a coating of a synthetic detergent such as sodium octyl sulfonate. The capsule may further comprise an initial coating of a soluble inorganic detergent builder or filler. The capsule is table in highly alkaline environments such as detergent composition.

Abstract: A modular apparatus (10) for preparing dilute chemical compositions at the point of use, e.g., a customer's plant, is disclosed.

Abstract: A peroxyacid antimicrobial concentrate and use composition is provided comprising a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 peroxycarboxylic acid, and a C.sub.6 to C.sub.18 peroxyacid. The combination of these acids produces a synergistic effect, providing a much more potent biocide than can be obtained by using these components separately. Other components can be added to the composition such as hydrotrope coupling agents, stabilizers, etc. An effective antimicrobial use solution is formed at low concentrations when the concentrate composition is diluted with water to a pH in the range of about 2 to 8. Sanitizing of substantially fixed, "in-place" processing lines in dairies, breweries, and other food processing operations is one utility of the composition.

Abstract: An article comprising a water soluble container containing a multiple use amount of a pelletized functional composition such as a fabric treatment composition, a warewashing composition, a laundry composition, a pot and pan presoak composition, a silverware presoak composition, a floor cleaner composition, a rinse additive composition, a disinfectant composition, a sanitizer composition, a general purpose cleaner composition, etc. The article may be optionally enclosed in a water impervious outerwrap. A method for using the article by placing the article inside a dispenser wherein the article is contracted with water having a sufficient temperature and pressure to dissolve the water soluble bag and the pelletized functional material contained therein in order to form a solution.

Abstract: A solid product static brake (10) is provided which is employed in cast solid chemical block dispensing systems for slowing a generally downward gravitationally driven movement of the solid chemical block when placed or installed in a chemical dispenser. The brake provides the ability to prevent the destruction of the cast solid during installation due to mechanical shock. The static brake comprises a horizontal base frame (12), and a plurality of rigid blade members (18) extending from the base frame in a generally perpendicular direction. When a new solid block is installed, the blade members contact and slow the solid block as it falls into the dispenser.

Abstract: A dispenser (10) and method for washing dishes and utensils in a dishwashing machine are disclosed. The dispenser (10) is comprised of a container (11) and lid (12), the dispenser containing a solid detergent composition (13). A slot (23) in a side wall (17) and baffle (26) allow for controlled drainage of the detergent solution. The lid (12) has a plurality of openings (18) through which water from the dishwashing machine enters, so as to dissolve the solid detergent (13). The dispenser (10) is positioned within the washing chamber (20) of a dishwashing machine (19).

Abstract: Concentrated solid and liquid antimicrobial lubricating compositions which include (-) about 1-20 wt % of a diamine acetate salt having the formula [(R.sup.1 )NH(R.sup.2)NH.sub.3 ].sup.+ (CH/COO).sup. - or [(R.sup.1)NH.sub.2 (R.sup.2)NH.sub.3.sup.++ ](CH.sub.3 COO).sub.2.sup.- wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.10-18 aliphatic group or an ether group having the formula R.sup.10 O(R.sup.11) wherein R.sup.10 is a C.sub.10-18 aliphatic group and R.sup.11 is a C.sub.1-5 alkyl group; and R.sup.2 is a C.sub.1-5 alkylene group, (-) about 0-30 wt % of an alcohol for the purpose of enhancing the physical stability of the composition, and (-) about 0-20 wt % of a nonionic surfactant. The liquid form of the lubricant composition includes a major proportion of water while the solid form of the lubricant composition includes an amount of a solidification agent effective for assisting in solidification of the composition.

Abstract: Concentrated liquid and solid lubricating compositions having superior compatability with synthetic polymeric packaging materials, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), linear high density polyethylene (LHDPE), polystyrene, polymeric coated papers, and the like, can include 1 to 50 wt % of a fatty acid diamine salt having the formula [(R.sup.1)(R.sup.2)N(R.sup.5)NH(R.sup.3)(R.sup.4)].sup.+ (R.sup.6 COO).sup.- or [(R.sup.1)(R.sup.2)NH(R.sup.5)NH(R.sup.3)(R.sup.4)].sup.++ (R.sup.6 COO).sub.2.sup.- wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.10-18 aliphatic group; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are independently hydrogen or an alkoxy group containing one to five alkylene oxide units; R.sup.5 is a C.sub.1-5 alkylene group; and R.sup.6 is a C.sub.10-18 aliphatic group. The lubricating compositions are particularly useful on the load bearing surfaces of conveyor belts used in the bottling of carbonated beverages in polyethylene terephthalate bottles.

Abstract: A single-part aqueous, storage stable, antimicrobial film-forming composition comprising a major portion of water, an antimicrobially effective amount of a cationic germicidal agent having the structure (R) (R.sub.1) (R.sub.2) (R.sub.3) N.sup.+ X.sup.-, wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are independently selected from groups including benzyl, alkyl, benzyl, halo benzyl, C.sub.1-14 alkyl, C.sub.5-24 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 hydroxyalkyl and X.sup.- represents an anion capable of imparting water solubility or dispersability to the compound, and a stoichemetrically effective amount of acid functional anionic polymer, wherein said cationic germicidal agent and anionic polymer remain dissolved as a homogeneous aqueous solution until used.

Abstract: A stable, solid or semi-solid, antimicrobial composition is provided comprising a dialdehyde antimicrobial agent such as glutaraldehyde, and a carbohydrate such as a sugar or a polyol such as a sugar alcohol. The composition can be employed to preserve, sanitize, disinfect, or sterilize a contaminated surface or area. The composition can also be combined with an absorbing agent to produce a moisture absorbent antimicrobial composition which can be used to absorb and disinfect biological spills such as body fluid spills.

Abstract: Liquid disinfectant compositions are disclosed which can be used to surface-coat substrates with polymeric films which are adherent, water-resistant and which can impart prolonged germicidal properties to the treated surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more ethoxylated fatty amines corresponding to the following general formula ##STR1## in which n is an integer of from 2 to 30.R.sup.1 is a C.sub.8-24 straight-chain or branched-chain, saturated or unsaturated alkyl, andR.sup.2 has the formula--(CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O).sub.m --H (11)or the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.3 is a C.sub.2-6 alkylene, andm, x, and y are each an integer of from 0 to 30, as solution promoters in detergent concentrates for detergent solutions.