Abstract: Two-sided adhesive strips for detachable bonding without residue or damage. The strips include a foam backing fixed to at least one essentially non-elastic layer. The bond is detached by rotative or shear force breaking the foam backing in two parts that remain attached to the bonded surfaces. The residues are removable by pulling at an angle greater than 45° from the bond plane. The strips have high load capacity and bearing strength.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solid dishwasher detergent which comprises a) 1 to 40 wt. % of a bleaching agent, b) 0.25 to 20 wt. % of non-ionic surfactants(s); and c) 0.01 to 10 wt. % of at least one polymer having a molar mass of 2000 gmol?1 or more and having at least one positive charge. The detergent is characterized in that the weight ratio of component b) to component c) ranges between 25:1 and 100:1, preferably between 30:1 and 80:1, and specifically between 35:1 and 75:1. The inventive dishwasher detergent is characterized by an improved cleaning and rinsing power and improved processability and shelf life.

Abstract: Described herein are novel alkaline proteases of the subtilisin type from Bacillus gibsonii (DSM 14393), and sufficiently related proteins and derivatives thereof. Also described are washing and cleaning products with this novel alkaline protease of the subtilisin type, sufficiently related proteins and derivatives thereof, corresponding washing and cleaning methods and the use thereof in washing and cleaning products and further possible technical use.

Abstract: Bleach activator compatibility with bleach-sensitive dyestuffs can be improved in accordance with various embodiments of the invention including methods for producing coated bleach activators which methods comprise: granulating at least one bleach activator with at least one binding agent to form a granulated material; coating the granulated material with a solution or dispersion of at least one complexing agent to form a coated granulated material; and drying the coated granulated material.

Abstract: Methods comprising contacting a fabric in an automatic washing machine with a microemulsion comprising an oil and an emulsifier system, wherein the emulsifier system comprises a hydrophilic emulsifier and a lipophilic emulsifier; and microemulsions comprising: an oil, an antioxidant, and an emulsifier system; wherein the emulsifier system comprises a hydrophilic emulsifier and a lipophilic emulsifier; and wherein the microemulsion has a droplet size d50 less than 500 nm, which are suitable for use as fabric treatment agents.

Abstract: A table-top tape dispenser, wherein a removable receptacle holding the tape roll is housed in a casing formed by an interchangeable plate that covers the receptacle. The plate element can be customized to display any selected mark or logo, or to add a functional element to the dispenser.

Abstract: The use of ortho-phenylphenol and/or derivatives thereof to inhibit the asexual reproduction of fungi, and to filter media, construction materials, construction adjuvants, textiles, furs, paper, hide, or leather.

Abstract: Adhesive tape with a two-sided polyurethane foam backing, each side coated with two different adhesives in distinct segments, one adhesive having high initial bond strength and the other having high ultimate bond strength.

Abstract: Adhesive tape with a two-sided acrylate foam backing, each side coated with two different adhesives in distinct segments, one adhesive having high initial bond strength and the other having high ultimate bond strength.

Abstract: Keratin fibers are colored by an agent comprising a coupler which is a m-phenylenediamine derivative of the formula (I) wherein R1 is a C1–C4 alkyl group or a C1–C4 monohydroxyalkyl group; R2 is a methyl or an ethyl group; each of R3 and R4 is independently a branched or unbranched C2–C6 hydroxyalkyl group; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. These couplers exhibit improved toxicological and dermatological properties and permit hair colorations in a broad color spectrum with good fastness properties.

Abstract: Laundry or dishwasher detergent tablets comprise at least one cavity, nonionic surfactants in the range from 5 to 25% by weight, based on the tablet and 0.1% to 70% by weight of sulfonated copolymers.

Abstract: A shaped body is provided that contains from 5 weight percent to 80 weight percent of at least one disintegration auxiliary, and from 5 weight percent to 40 weight percent of at least one thickener. The shaped body is particularly useful for forming cosmetic preparations such as hair coloring preparations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for dyeing keratin fibers, especially human hair. The inventive method comprises the following steps: optionally applying a pretreatment agent M1 to the fiber, using a dye M2 on the fiber which is optionally mixed immediately before application to the fiber from a component M2a, containing at least one oxidative dye pre-product of the developer type and/or an indole and/or indole derivative and a component M2b, containing an oxidative dye and/or an enzyme. If desired, a third agent M3 is added to the individual agents M2a or M2b before mixing them or to the mixture M2, and said dye M2 is rinsed from the fiber after a period of 5–10 minutes. At least one of the agents M1, M2a, M2b or M3 contains a compound from the vitamin B6 group. The invention further relates to hair pretreatment agents, to agents for dyeing keratin fibers, to their packing in corresponding kits and to the use thereof.

Abstract: A machine dishwasher product comprising: a) 1 to 60% by weight of nonaqueous solvent(s), b) 0.1 to 70% by weight of copolymers of i) unsaturated carboxylic acids ii) monomers containing sulfonic acid groups iii) optionally further ionic or nonionogenic monomers c) 5 to 30% by weight of nonionic surfactant(s). Also, the machine dishwasher product, packaged in portions in a water-soluble enclosure.

Abstract: Combination products comprising packaging and two liquid cleansers or detergents A and which are separated from each other in the packaging and wherein the cleansers or detergents A and B comprise: A: 10% to 75% by weight of detergent builder(s), 0.1 % to 10% by weight of enzyme(s), 24.9% to 89.9% by weight of water; and B: 10% to 75% by weight of detergent builder(s), 25% to 90% by weight of water; characterized in that the cleanser or detergent A has a pH value (at 20° C.) between 6 and 9 and the cleanser or detergent B has a pH value (at 20° C.) between 9 and 14, and neither cleanser or detergent A nor cleanser or detergent B comprises more than 2% by weight of a bleaching agent. The combination products of the invention demonstrate improved cleaning performance over conventional products, particularly regarding bleachable stains and when used as dishwashing detergents.