Abstract: A non-aqueous liquid heavy duty laundry detergent composition in the form of a suspension of builder salt in liquid nonionic surfactant is stabilized against phase separation by the addition of small amounts of low density filler, such as hollow plastic or glass microspheres. The low density particulate filler is added in an amount to equalize the densities of the continuous liquid phase and the dispersed phase.

Abstract: A dishwashing or rinsing composition comprising a surfactant and a chlorine-type bleaching agent, characterised in that it further comprises a lipolytic enzyme in an amount in the range 0.005 to 100 lipase units per mg (dry wt.) of the composition.

Abstract: The viscosity of concentrated liquid detergents with high concentrations of surfactant and no more than 5% by weight of swelling clay, may be reduced if the concentrate comprises less than 15% by volume of suspended solid material and is formulated thus:(a) at least 15% by weight of detergent active material;(b) from 1 to 30% by weight of a slating-out electrolyte;(c) from 0.1 to 20% by weight of a viscosity reducing water soluble polymer in an amount sufficient to reduce the viscosity by more than 5% when measured at a shear rate of 21 S.sup.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions containing alkyl oligoglycosides, unsaturated carboxymethylated oxyethylates, electrolyte and additives, which demonstrate a synergistic thickening effect. The aqueous compositions are useful as the basis of shampoos, bath and shower gels as well as other cosmetic formulations with increased viscosity.

Abstract: A method of making a substantially flexible dry matrix capable of removing dust, organic film or both, to which no water has been added other than that naturally present therein, said matrix possessing anti-static properties and being capable of removing dust and retaining said dust on the surface threreof comprising uniformly contacting said which comprises passing a continuous line of a matrix material comprising (a) natural or synthetic woven, non-woven or knitted fibers, or (b) flexible foam material or combinations thereof with between an engraved roll and a smooth roll, said engraved roll containing a non aqueous treatment solution on the surface thereof; coating said matrix material with an effective amount of a non-aqueous treatment solution sufficient to allow said matrix to retain its substantially flexible dry characteristics and to remove said dust and organic film; said non-aqueous treatment solution comprising by weight between about 25% and 75% of at least one glycol compound and between about

Abstract: A method for making a substantially flexible dry matrix and the result and article capable of cleaning a surface by removing dust and/or organic film and rendering the surface substantially static-free, suitable for use as a garment, air filter or mat, comprising a matrix comprising natural or synthetic, woven, non-woven or knitted fibers, or a flexible foam material, said matrix having been uniformly coated with an amount of treatment solution sufficient to allow said matrix to retain its substantially dry characteristics, said solution comprising between about 25% and 75% of at least one glycol compound, between about 0.2% and 60% of a cationic surfactant, an antimicrobial compound and optionally up to about 45% of a nonionic surfactant may be added to the treatment solution. When removing organic film, the wipe is contacted with water and used to wash the surface, and can then be rung out and used to wipe the surface dry.

Abstract: Cleaning compositions contain a bleach-stable water dispersible or water-soluble yellow colorant and either a chlorine bleach or an oxygen bleach. The compositions may take the form of automatic dishwashing detergents, in granular or liquid form, and preferably also have a lemon-like scent to compliment the yellow color.

Abstract: The invention relates to the stabilization of mixtures of proteolytic and lipolytic enzymes in a liquid medium such as a liquid detergent composition. By inclusion therein of a stabilizing system comprising a polyol and a boron compound which are capable of reacting with each other whereby the polyol has a first binding constant with the boron compound of at least 500 l/mole and a second binding constant of at least 1,000 l.sup.2 /mole.sup.2, the stability of the lipase in the presence of the protease is significantly improved.The lipase is preferably obtained from Humicola lanuginosa, and the stabilizing system preferably comprises a mixture of sorbitol and borax.

Abstract: The present invention relates to enzymatic liquid detergent compositons comprising lipolytic enzymes. The stability of the lipolytic enzymes is significantly improved therein by inclusion of particular nonionic ethylene glycol containing copolymers therein. These polymers comprise ethylene oxide or ethylene glycol, copolymerized with difunctional acids or vinylic based copolymers. The liquids are obtained without the aid of hydrocarbon solvents.

Abstract: Free flowing, zeolite-containing spray dried beads, useful for the manufacture of a particulate built syntyhetic nonionic organic detergent composition of reduced zeolite deposition characteristics due to the presence of bentonite and a low content of water soluble silicate or the absence of such silicate, include about 5 to 60% of water softening aluminosilicate (zeolite), about 2 to 40% of bentonite, about 5 to 60% of polyphosphate and up to about 5% of water soluble silicate. Preferably, for least zeolite deposition on the fabrics of laundry washed with the detergent composition, the spray dried beads contain no soluble silicate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaner and/or conditioner for glass-ceramic surfaces which contains epoxide funcitonal organopolysiloxanes. The cleaner and/or conditioner may additionally contain other components, such as non-reactive organopolysiloxanes, surfactants, organic solvents, scouring agents, acid, additional additives and water, the composition being present as an oil-in-water or a water-in-oil emulsion.

Abstract: Novel combinations of lipase and protease show better lipase stability in detergent solution than prior-art combinations. The lipase is derived from Pseudomonas. The protease can be a Fusarium protease, Subtilisin Novo or certain variants of the latter.

Abstract: To avoid freezing out of ethylene carbonate from a mixture of the carbonate and at least one alkyl diester, such as ethylene diacetate, the mixture is "well mixed" at an elevated temperature between the melting point of the carbonate and the denaturing point of the mixture for a predetermined time. The product can be cooled to at least about 32.degree. F. (0.degree. C.) without the formation of carbonate crystals.

Abstract: This invention provides a liquid detergent composition comprising:(a) 5-85% by weight of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic, nonionic, cationic, ampholytic or zwitterionic surfactants and mixtures thereof;(b) an effective amount of enzyme; and(c) an amount of protein containing quaternary nitrogen substituent sufficient to stabilize the enzyme from loss of activity.

Abstract: A low irritant, mild detergent composition is disclosed. The detergent composition comprises, as essential components, (a) alkyl glycoside and (b) a specific type of dicarboxylic acid surface active agent at a specific ratio. The detergent composition is low irritant, has excellent foaming power and detergency, and yet is easily rinsed out and at the same time provides a pleasant feeling to the hands during use. It can be used as laundry detergents, dishwashing detergents, as well as detergents for use with household articles, and hair and body.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a detergent composition comprising the microbial lipase SD2 and dodecylbenzene sulfonate. In the detergent composition, the lipase SD2 is characterized by having (i) optimum pH for activity of about 8.+-.0.5; (ii) an optimum temperature for activity of about 30.degree. to 55.degree. C. and (iii) a molecular weight as measured by gel permeation chromatography of about 8.8.times.10.sup.4.

Abstract: An enzymatic detergent and bleaching composition contains a bleaching system which is stronger than the sodium perborate/TAED system. In such a composition a lipase is employed which is produced by cloning, by rDNA technique, the gene which encodes the lipase produced by the fungas Humicola lanuginosa and expressing that gene in Aspergillus oryzae as host. The lipase is used in an amount giving a lipolytic enzyme activity of from 100 to 0.005 lipolytic units/mg of the composition.

Abstract: A two-part cleaning system for use in clean-in-place applications such as dairy processing facilities and breweries includes a first concentrate solution and a second concentrated solution. The first concentrated solution includes an alkaline material, a defoamer, a solubilizer or emulsifier, water as a solvent, and a water hardness control additive, while the second concentrated solution includes an enzyme which is a protease.

Abstract: There is disclosed a particulate inorganic material, suitable for use in a detergent composition, comprising base granules of a smectite clay coated with a white inorganic material. Also disclosed is a detergent composition comprising a particulate inorganic material and a process for making the particulate inorganic material.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel disinfectant composition which is an aqueous solution containing hypochlorite ions, such as sodium hypochlorite, containing a tertiary aliphatic alcohol, such a tertiary-butanol. The alcohol acts as an odor masking agent and as a stabilizer for hypochlorite ions while itself possessing disinfecting properties. The composition is useful as a disinfectant.