Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising a carbonate source and a pH from about 5.0 to about 9.5 for enhanced filming performance are disclosed. Particularly preferred compositions contain polymer dispersant and silicate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for regulating wrinkles and/or atrophy in mammalian skin comprising treating the skin with a safe and effective amount of salicylic acid and/or additional active component.

Abstract: The compositions of the present invention relate to improved personal cleansing compositions comprising a surfactant system, from above about 0.1% to below 1% of a nonionic or anionic water soluble polymer, a phase separation initiator and water. These compositions provide improved lathering and conditioning benefits.

Abstract: A polymer mesh puff is formed from at least one tube of open cell mesh stretched between a pair of opposing supports. The tube of mesh is bound about a centerpoint by a substantially permanent, non-abrasive mesh binding member. The tube is released from the supports so as to form a plurality of random folds, thereby forming a substantially spherical cleaning implement for use in personal hygiene applications.

Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising a weight to weight ratio of calcium complexing component to carbonate source of at least 0.9 and having a pH between about 7 and about 11 are disclosed. The compositions exhibit enhanced filming performance, particularly preferred compositions additionally contain polymer dispersant and silicate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a monohydric alcohol free process for making transparent pour molded personal cleansing bars which exhibit good hardness characteristics. The process comprises: (I) making a molten mixture of from 18 parts to 35 parts soap, wherein said soap is at least 50% insoluble sodium soap; from 14 parts to 32 parts water; from 5 parts to 37 parts synthetic surfactant; and from 18 parts to 37 parts of a water soluble organic solvent, wherein the combined level of water and water soluble organic solvent within the molten mixture is at least 40 parts; and (II) transferring a unit amount of said molten mixture into a bar forming mold or tube and (III) allowing said molded unit to cool in acquiescent conditions into a mild, low smearing transparent personal cleansing bar.The preferred bars made by the process of the present invention are more weight stable than bars made with several parts of alcohol.

Abstract: The invention concerns compositions comprising xylanolytic activity. Specfically, the invention relates to detergent compositions havin xylanase activity. Specific compositions show an excellent boost on cleaning performanc on fruit, vegetables and/or mud and clay compounds containing said soil.

Abstract: The present invention provides an absorbent composite web comprising a primary material having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of apertures extending from the top surface to the bottom surface. Furthermore, a secondary material is positioned adjacent to the primary material bottom surface. The secondary material extends into the plurality of apertures in the primary material.

Abstract: Absorbent foams materials that are capable of acquiring and distributing aqueous fluids, especially discharged body fluids such as urine. These absorbent foams combine relatively high capillary absorption pressures and capacity-per-weight properties that allow them to acquire fluid, with or without the aid of gravity. These absorbent foams also give up this fluid efficiently to higher absorption pressure storage materials, including foam-based absorbent fluid storage components, without collapsing. These absorbent foams are made by polymerizing high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs).

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for prevention or treatment of bone loss due to periodontal disease, oral osseous surgery, periodontal flap surgery, tooth extraction, dental implants, or scaling and root planing comprising topical administration, to mucosal tissues of the oral cavity, of a composition having from about 0.001% to about 0.2% ketorolac in the oral cavity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sunscreen compositions having improved photostability, especially in the UVA region, along with providing broad coverage in both the UVA and UVB regions. These compositions are achieved by combining a UVA-absorbing dibenzoylmethane sunscreen with a UVB-absorbing benzylidene camphor sunscreen. In highly preferred embodiments, these compositions also contain from about 0.1% to about 25% of an inorganic physical sunblock. These compositions are useful for protecting the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation and for moisturizing the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making a compound of the structure: ##STR1## comprising the steps: (a) adding 6-deoxy-.alpha.-L-mannopyranosyl bromide, 2,3,4-tri-O-benzoate; DMSO; a base, selected from the group including tertiary amines, amidines, bicarbonates, carbonates, heteroaryl amine, and a solvent, hydrocarbons, esters, and ethers, in a slurry heated to 50.degree.-150.degree. C.;(b) stirring the reaction mixture at 50.degree.-150.degree. C. for 5 minutes to 30 minutes,(c) pouring the reaction mixture over ice water; and(d) extracting the product with a solvent selected from the group consisting of chlorinated solvents, aromatic hydrocarbons, esters, ethers, and evaporating said layer to give a solid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for reducing malodor impression. The composition comprises from about 0.01% to about 1%, by weight of the composition, of perfume wherein the perfume preferably comprises ingredients having a Clog P of 3 or smaller. Optionally, but preferably, the composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition of, water-soluble cyclodextrin, from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the composition, of water-soluble metallic salt, from about 0% to about 3%, by weight of the composition, of solubilizing aid. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric and contains less than about 5%, by weight of the composition of low molecular weight monohydric alcohols.

Abstract: An effective amount of uncomplexed cyclodextrin, in the form of particles having particle sizes below about 12 microns, is incorporated into solid dryer-activated fabric conditioning compositions which are used in dryers to treat fabrics. The cyclodextrin is thereby attached to the fabrics and subsequently provides effective control of odors when they come in contact with the treated fabric. The fabric conditioning compositions can be attached to substrates to prepare an article of manufacture or be in the form of detergent compatible particles, for use with conventional laundry detergents.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprising an amylase enzyme which shows CMCase activity and/or is an amylase showing a positive immunological cross reaction with the antibody of the Fungamyl amylase, or an amylase produced by a host organism in which the gene encoding the Fungamyl has been cloned.

Abstract: A unit packaged detergent comprises a detergent composition wrapped in a film made of a water-dissolvable material. The water-dissolvable material protects the wrapped detergent from dissolution until the start of a main wash of a dishwashing machine. At least one outer side of the water-dissolvable material is provided with a coating of a water-dissolvable glue.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with granular components comprising an enzyme, specified polymeric binding material, and a mixture of coating components. The granular components are particularly suitable for use in detergent compositions.

Abstract: The compositions of the present invention relate to improved personal cleansing compositions comprising a surfactant system comprising at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting alkyl glyceryl ether sulphonate surfactants, from above about 0.1% of a nonionic or anionic water soluble polymer, a phase separation initiator and water. These compositions provide improved lathering and conditioning benefits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibiting dye transfer compositions comprising:(A) from 0.01% to 5% of a polyamine N-oxide polymer,(B) from 0.01% to 1% of a brightener, and(C) from 5% to 30% of a non-aromatic anionic surfactant.

Abstract: Included is the preparation of particulate coffee products with improved particle packing characteristics. Fine coffee particles having particle diameters of less than about 600 micrometers are compacted to a bulk density of from about 0.40 to about 0.70 gm/cc. The resulting coffee products have the isodensity and isobrew solid profiles as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, respectively, where the bulk density and brew solid values for any ternary particle mixture represented on the graph increases with increased coffee fine fractions therein. The process can also be used to control or increase the bulk density of particulate coffee products thereby eliminating or reducing the need to rely upon roasting means to control bulk density. The compaction operation changes the particle morphology without rupturing the cell walls of the coffee.