Abstract: An aqueous liquid detergent composition for handwashing soiled dishware includes specific narrow classes and amounts of magnesium or sodium alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant, alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, C.sub.12 -C.sub.16 alkyl polyglucoside and alkanolamide foam stabilizer. A higher alkyl sulfosuccinate or sulfosuccinate, optionally ethoxylated, anionic surfactant may also be present. The compositions are capable of generating a stable foam and are effective in cleaning greasy soils with acceptable mildness for the consumer and with good rinseability.

Abstract: A surfactant composition containing a fatty acid polyoxyalkylene lower alkyl ether represented by formula (1):R(OR.sup.1).sub.n OR.sup.2 (1)wherein R represents an alkanoyl or alkenoyl group having from 10 to 18 carbon atoms;R.sup.1 represents an alkylene having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 represents a lower alkyl group; andn is from 5 to 100 on the average; and a fatty acid monoglyceride represented by formula (2):R.sup.3 OCH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 OH (2)wherein R.sup.3 represents an alkanoyl group having from 8 to 16 carbon atoms or an alkenoyl group having from 12 to 22 carbon atoms;are disclosed.The foaming properties of a fatty acid polyoxyalkylene lower alkyl ether of formula (1) are improved by adding a fatty acid monoglyceride represented by formula (2) to the fatty acid polyoxyalkylene lower alkyl ether of formula (1).

Abstract: A non-phosphate machine dishwashing detergent composition comprising at least about 80 wt. % of a combination of alkaline carbonate, e.g., sodium carbonate, and alkaline bicarbonate, e.g., sodium bicarbonate, having a weight ratio of carbonate to bicarbonate of about 1:1 to 1:5, about 0.5 to 8.0 wt. % of a polycarboxylate polymer consisting of polymaleic acid as dispersant, and about 0.5 to 8.0 wt. % of a nonionic surfactant. The composition may also contain an oxygen bleach, e.g., sodium perborate, and an alkali metal silicate corrosion inhibitor, e.g., sodium silicate, as well as other additives. Use of the composition results in relatively low residue formation on articles being washed.

Abstract: A microemulsion cleaning composition having superior solubilizing power and cleaning performance and low concentration of active ingredients has been developed which comprises an organic anionic surface active agent together with an optional nonionic surfactant, an electrolyte, alkylene glycol monoalkyl ether surfactant and water. The monoalkyl moiety of the alkylene glycol ether surfactant must have at least six carbon atoms.

Abstract: A hydrophilic co-polymer, useful in stabilizing laundry detergent, comprising two hydrophilic monomers: an unsaturated hydrophilic monomer co-polymerized with a hydrophilic oxyalkylated monomer.

Abstract: Disclosed are concentrated alkaline liquid detergent compositions suitable for dilution with hard or de-ionized water. The compositions can be stored before and after dilution for prolonged periods at temperatures ranging from about 40.degree. F. (4.degree. C.) to about 100.degree. F. (38.degree. C.) without precipitates forming. The compositions contain a maleic acid-olefin copolymer, a detergent surfactant, a solvent/buffer system comprising beta-aminoalkanol and/or monoethanolamine, and less than about 85% water. The copolymer acts as a crystallization inhibitor and is uniquely soluble in the concentrated liquid detergent compositions.

Abstract: A process for preparing a high-density granular detergent product by dry neutralizing alkylbenzene sulfonic acid with a particulate mixture of a water-soluble alkaline inorganic material, for example, sodium carbonate, and a hydratable inorganic detergent builder in an apparatus which provides both mixing and shearing of the particulate mixture, e.g. a V-Blender, thereby forming the granular detergent product. The process includes the addition of particles of pH sensitive detergent surfactant, such as alkyl sulfate, into the particulate mixture prior to the addition of the alkylbenzene sulfonic acid. The high-density product has good product homogeneity and surfactant solubility, and essentially no reversion of the alkyl sulfate to the corresponding fatty alcohol due to acid-catalyzed hydrolysis. Other pH sensitive detergent surfactants include alpha-sulfonated fatty acid alkyl ester and polyhydroxy fatty acid amides.

Abstract: A machine dishwashing composition is provided wherein two specifically defined nonionic surfactants are utilized which in combination have been shown through empirical research to surprisingly yield improved results. One of the nonionic surfactants is an alcohol alkoxylate (as defined) and the other nonionic surfactant is a block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide (as defined). The use temperature for efficient cleaning while using the composition extends over a broad range up to at least 140.degree. F. in the absence of deleterious foaming even in the presence of protein soil (e.g., egg and/or milk soil).

Abstract: An aqueous rinse-aid composition for kitchen utensils is provided wherein an anionic hydrotrope and a blend of two specifically defined nonionic surfactants are utilized which has been shown through empirical research to surprisingly yield improved results. One of the nonionic surfactants is an alcohol alkoxylate (as defined) and the other nonionic surfactant is a block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide (as defined). The composition is suitable for use at a temperature of up to at least 180.degree. F. in the absence of excessive foaming, spotting and film formation. The components of the composition exhibit good compatibility during storage even if elevated temperatures are experienced thereby maintaining reliable performance upon usage. Rapid high velocity rinsing at a high temperature is made possible in the absence of deleterious foam generation to yield dishes and tableware that can be readily dried without the need for the time consuming hand removal of deleterious spots and/or film.

Abstract: Cleaning compositions are presented which surprising exhibit increased cleaning performance as the amount of solubilizing coupler is increased beyond that necessary to fully solubilize a very slightly water-soluble organic solvent component. Methods of use of the compositions to remove hydrophobic soils and soap scum are also described.

Abstract: The invention provides a cleansing composition, which comprises in addition to water, (a) from 10 to 30% by weight of one or more C.sub.6 to C.sub.16 acyl lactylates and (b) from 5 to 25% by weight of one or more co-surfactants, such as acyl taurates, isethionates, sarcosinates and sulphosuccinates. The cleansing compositions are primarily intended to be used as personal washing products, such as facial wash foams, bath foams and hair shampoos.

Abstract: Stratified solid cast alkaline detergent compositions are disclosed in which the concentrations of an active alkalinity source and water of hydration which contain at least one granular material in varying concentration throughout the composition. Methods of making and using the disclosed compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A chemical composition for removing burnt starch from cold metal press heads used in laundries and dry cleaning establishments for pressing starched garments.

Abstract: In the new process, cleaning and care preparations for floors, shoes, leather and furniture are produced by mixing a wax emulsion containing alkyl glycoside as emulsifier with the other constituents of the preparation. The alkyl glycosides correspond to the following general formulaR--O(--G).sub.n Iin which R is a long-chain C.sub.8-22 alkyl radical, G is a glycoside-bonded residue of a monosaccharide and n has a value of 1 to 10. The wax emulsions are distinguished by particular particle fineness and extremely good compatibility with the other constituents of the preparations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and method for opening clogged drains. Specifically, the liquid drain opener composition of the present invention comprises about 70%-93% by weight sulfuric acid; about 1%-23% by weight water; about 0.01%-5% by weight of at least one corrosion inhibiting agent; and, about 0.01%-28.99% by weight of at least one surfactant. The drain opener composition may also contain mineral oil and inert filler materials, such as salt. The present invention is also directed to a method of opening clogged drains comprising the steps of contacting a clogged drain with the liquid drain opener composition of the present invention; the composition applying a protective coating to metal surfaces of the drain to substantially prevent corrosion of the metal; the composition applying a protective coating to concrete surfaces of the drain to substantially prevent erosion of the concrete; and, flushing the dissolved clog with water.

Abstract: Strong acid cleaning compositions supplemented with stable, protein-reactive staining dyes are provided which can be used for the acid clean-up of metallic food processing equipment while also giving a visual indication of residual soils on equipment surfaces. The compositions are provided as dilutable concentrates including water, a staining dye and at least about 5% by weight of a strong inorganic acid; the dye is stable in the concentrate under storage at 25.degree. C. for at least about 3 months. The concentrates are diluted in water at the point of use and in such form have a pH of up to about 4. The preferred concentrates of the invention include water, from about 10%-50% by weight of an acid mixture comprising phosphoric, sulfuric and nitric acids, and Acid Violet 19 dye.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light duty, liquid hand washing composition which is mild, stable foaming compositions especially effective in cleaning dishware, glasses, flatware, pots, pans, and delicate clothing by hand at ambient wash water temperature, as well as at warm or hot wash water temperatures. The composition comprises from about 20% to about 40% by weight of at least one anionic or nonionic surfactant; from about 0.5 to about 3.5% by weight of an alcohol which is 3-methyl-3-methoxy-butanol; from about 2% to about 8% of at least one hydrotrope; and from about 50% to about 70% water. The composition has a pH in the range of from about 6.0 to about 8.0 and a viscosity in the range of from about 100 cps to about 500 cps.

Abstract: A method for degreasing iron, zinc or aluminum metal or an alloy comprising two or more of these metals to be processed by bringing a degreasing solution in contact with the metal to be processed, wherein said degreasing solution contains an alkali silicate, a water-soluble polycarboxylate and a nonionic surfactant and is controlled so as to satisfy the following 1, 2, 3 and 4 conditions.1 The pH value of the degreasing solution is 10.5 or more.2 The concentration of an alkali silicate is 100 ppm or more upon converting into the Si element and satisfactory for the following (a) equation:log.sub.10 Y.ltoreq.0.318 X+2.72 (a)3 The concentration of a water-soluble polycarboxylate is in a range of from 0.01 to 10 g/liter.4 The concentration of a nonionic surfactant is in a range of from 0.01 to 10 g/liter.

Abstract: This invention discloses a solubility aid for very high density powders of 650 g/L or greater density and having a low particle porosity of 25% or less. The solubility aid is a non-surfactant alkylene oxide condensate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nonionic, flowable pearlescent dispersions which comprise 5 to 30% by weight of a fatty acid glycol ester of the formula I as a pearlescence-forming agent, 0.1-20% by weight of a nonionic surfactant of the formula II and water in the amount lacking to make up 100% by weight.