Abstract: A skin antiseptic and hand disinfectant composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a glycerol monoalkyl ether is a glycerol 1-C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 alkyl ether and an aliphatic C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl alcohol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a disinfectant concentrate which contains amine and alcohol wherein the alcohol component includes at least one glycol ether of limited miscibility with water and the amine component includes at least one secondary and/or tertiary alkyl amine free from hydroxyl groups. It also relates to a disinfectant producabile from the disinfectant concentrate, the use of the disinfectant concentrate and of the disinfectant as bactericide, in particular mycobactericide, fungicide or virucide.

Abstract: Thickened aqueous hypochlorite compositions comprises (a) an alkali metal hypochlorite, (b) a tertiary amine oxide with one alkyl group having from 10 to 16 carbon atoms and the two other alkyl groups having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, (c) an alkali metal salt, (d) a pH stabilizer to bring the pH to a level of 11 or higher, (e) a C.sub.10 -C.sub.16 alkali metal sarcosinate, and (f) C.sub.10 -C.sub.14 straight chain alkyl benzene sulfonate. The molar ratio of (b):(f) is from about 5:1 to about 11:1 and is adjusted so that the viscosity of the composition is between 231 and 402 cps. The compositions are useful for general cleaning purposes, particularly bathrooms and toilet bowls, and also as a laundry additive.

Abstract: A polymer having antimicrobial properties derived from one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers characterized in that the polymer has a phenolic antimicrobial agent covalently bound thereto. The polymer may be used as a sanitizing agent in a sanitizing composition comprising a solvent having a sanitizing agent dissolved or dispersed therein.

Abstract: A synergistic cleaning composition has been discovered comprising an aqueous solution a quaternary ammonium compound component; a nonionic surfactant component; and a glycol ether solvent. Surprisingly, the combination of the quaternary ammonium compound component, the nonionic surfactant component, and glycol ether solvent provides a synergistic effect where the cleaning composition functions with a low level of quaternary ammonium compound component while still maintaining at least one of the following desirable properties, as follows: an acceptable cleaning efficacy; a low level irritation or toxicity profile; and/or a broad spectrum antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: Deodorant compositions comprise glycerin monoalkyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## in which R is a branched or unbranched C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 alkyl in combination with other deodorant ingredients. Preferably R is C.sub.8 to C.sub.12 alkyl; more particularly, C.sub.8 alkyl; and most preferably, 2-ethylhexyl.

Abstract: A stackable container useful for containing premoistened wipes therein includes a bottom having a pair of circular recesses and a lid having a pair of circular projections in alignment with the circular recesses so that the container may stack with similar containers. Each container is twice as long as it is wide so that the containers may stack in a staggered configuration, extending either parallel or perpendicular with respect to one another. The lid of the container is unitary with a rim and pivots with respect to the rim on a living hinge. A raised floor with a gutter therearound is provided at the bottom of the container for supporting a stack of moist wipes, wherein the edges of the lowermost wipes remain immersed in moisture which pools in the gutter in order to keep the stack moist.

Abstract: Aqueous disinfectant concentrate which includes succinic dialdehyde, glutaraldehyde and/or formaldehyde, one or more alcohols of limited water miscibility and optionally usual auxiliaries. By diluting with water, a working solution can be prepared from the concentrate. The advantages of the new disinfectant concentrate or disinfectant are the reduced development of odor, an improved material compatibility, an improved microbicidal effectiveness and a clearly increased storage-stability. Furthermore, the activation usual up until now with disinfectants based on aldehyde is superfluous. Preferred application fields are surface and instrument disinfection.

Abstract: Aqueous acidic thixotropic hard surface cleaning formulations, having a viscosity of 2000 to 10,000 centipoise containing on a weight to weight basis:(a) 0.5 to 6.0 percent of hydrated aluminum silicate that is substantially free of inert mineral impurities;(b) 0.1 to 3.0 percent of an amphoteric material or a highly alkoxylated block copolymer;(c) 0.1 to 5.0 percent of a nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene derivatives of higher alcohols and polyethylene glycol ethers of linear alcohol;(d) sufficient acid to establish a pH in the range 0.9 to 3.5;(e) 5.0 to 50.0 percent of an abrasive;(f) 1.0 to 5.0 percent of a cleaning solvent; and(g) sufficient deionized water to make 100 percent.

Abstract: A synergistic cleaning composition has been discovered comprising an aqueous solution a quaternary ammonium compound component; a nonionic surfactant component; and a glycol ether solvent. Surprisingly, the combination of the quaternary ammonium compound component, the nonionic surfactant component, and glycol ether solvent provides a synergistic effect where the cleaning composition functions with a low level of quaternary ammonium compound component while still maintaining at least one of the following desirable properties, as follows: an acceptable cleaning efficacy; a low level irritation or toxicity profile; and/or a broad spectrum antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition for carpets, rugs, and textiles has been discovered with the composition comprising sodium lauryl sulfate, an ethylene glycol monohexyl ether, a fluorosurfactant, a carboxylated polymer salt, and a tetrasodium ethlyenediamine tetraacetate. The composition is effective in removing a variety of stains from carpeting and is particularly effective against oily stains without imparting undesirable properties on the cleaned surface.

Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition for cleaning hard surfaces has been discovered, the composition comprising: (a) from about 0.1 weight % to about 5 weight % of a siloxane block polymers as structurally represented by Formula A, as follows: ##STR1## wherein PE is CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O(EO).sub.m Me, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O(EO).sub.m H, or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O(PO).sub.n Bu, where EO is ethyleneoxy and PO is 1,2-propyleneoxy and said siloxane block polymer has a molecular weight ranging from about 3000 to about 4000; (b) from about 0.1 weight % to about 5 weight % of a C.sub.9 to C.sub.15 ethoxylate; (c) from about 1 weight % to about 10 weight % of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.9 alkylene glycol C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 monoalkyl ether; and (d) from about 5 weight % to about 15 weight % of a chelating agent. The inventive composition imparts a residual protection on cleaned surfaces thereby assisting to hinder resoiling of the cleaned surface.

Abstract: A pump apparatus for dispensing a selected one of a plurality of liquids includes a pump housing containing a pump which is fixed to a container having a plurality of compartments, each accessed by a separate dip tube. The dip tubes each communicate with bores through a base disposed at the top of the container. A thumb wheel with a single bore is rotated about a central access to align the single bore with the selected one of the dip tubes and the single bore is connected to the pump via a crank-shaped connecting tube. Preferably, the thumb wheel is accessed through a window in the pump housing and has indicia thereon to indicate which of the liquids has been selected for dispensing by the pump.

Abstract: This present invention provides an element for controlling release of a quaternary disinfectant in aqueous solutions comprising a substrate coated with the residue of an aqueous composition of a water soluble polymer and a quaternary ammonium disinfectant characterized in that the water soluble polymer has weight average molecular weight of 85,000 to 186,000 and a degree of hydrolysis of 87 to 89 percent.

Abstract: An ironing aid composition for use in the steam chamber of a steam iron comprises propylene glycol, glycerine and optionally a volatile fragrance. The composition can be used drop-wise in concentrated form or can be diluted with water.