Abstract: A polish-lacquer remover is provided that includes a volatile organic solvent, a thickening agent and an electrolyte. The most preferable combination is that of an acrylate/vinyl acetate cross polymer and 2-ethylhexyl alkyl ammonium methosulfate. Compositions of this invention are thickened but do not suffer from tacky or sticky residues upon solvent evaporation and have good lacquer removing efficacy.

Abstract: A cleaning liquid contains as component (A) a polyalkyleneglycol monoalkylether and as component (B) a polyalkyleneglycol fatty acid partial glyceride, and optionally at least a non-ionogenic, surface-active liquid agent. This cleaning liquid is particularly useful for first aid sets and can be used for cleaning and/or decontaminating wounded and/or contaminated skin of human beings and animals, and for medical skin care and hygiene.

Abstract: An improvement is described in microemulsion compositions or all purpose hard surface cleaning compositions which contain an anticorrosion system designed to protect acid sensitive surfaces from attack by acidic materials.

Abstract: A detergent composition which comprises the following components (A) and (B):(A) a fluorine-containing polymer having a perfluoroalkyl group and an alkyl group in the molecule, and(B) a liquid oil base.The present detergent composition is capable of quickly and effectively removing not only ordinary make-up cosmetics but also fluorine-containing cosmetics which are difficult to be removed by conventional detergent compositions.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprising a gel wholly or predominantly in hexagonal liquid crystal form comprising: (a) 15% to 70% surfactant system, wherein at least 40% by weight of the surfactant system is an ethoxylated alkyl sulfate surfactant, wherein the alkyl group of the ethoxylated alkyl sulfate surfactant has an average of from 8 to 20 carbon atoms, and wherein the ethoxylated alkyl sulfate surfactant has an average degree of ethoxylation of from 0.5 to 15; (b) 1% to 45% additive which is a water-soluble non-micelle-forming or weakly micelle-forming material capable of forcing the surfactant system into hexagonal phase, the additive being anionic or nonionic and having at most 6 aliphatic carbon atoms, and the additive being selected from the lower amides or mixtures thereof; and (c) 20% to 70% water. The detergent gel has excellent viscosity, overall consistency, foaming, stability and appearance, and provides good cleaning ability. Dishcare gels are preferred.