Abstract: Soluble alkali metal silicates combined with antiredeposition agents can actually have a beneficial effect on bleach stabilisation if said antiredeposition agents are intimately mixed with an alkali metal silicate solution, the resulting product being then dried (spray drying, turbo drying, etc . . . ) into granules.

Abstract: The disclosure describes pigment compositions containing a small particle size porous filler and a pigment, and their use for preparing effect coating compositions which produce thin film finishes exhibiting strong lightness and color flop with a pronounced three dimensional effect. The thin film finishes are particularly interesting as automotive finishes.

Abstract: An aqueous antimicrobial cleaning composition comprising: (a) a surfactant; (b) triclosan; and (c) a tocopherol and a process for inhibiting the color degradation of an aqueous antimicrobial cleaning composition involving the addition of an effective amount of a tocopherol thereto.

Abstract: A maleic acid-based copolymer is provided which has a weight-average molecular weight of 1,000 to 100,000, a calcium ion-capturability of 300 mgCaCO.sub.3 /g or higher calculated as calcium carbonate, and a clay-dispersibility of 1.2 or higher. Another maleic acid-based copolymer is also provided which has a level of adsorption to clay within the range of 20 to 90% and a calcium ion-stabilization degree constant of 4.0 or larger.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spindle-shaped goethite particles containing cobalt of 8.0 to 50.0 atm %, calculated as Co, based on the total Fe in the spindle-shaped goethite particles and a compound of at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al, Si, Nd, Y, La, Ce, Pr, Tb, Ca, Mg, Ba and Sr of not more than 25.0 atm %, calculated as the element, based on the total Fe in the spindle-shaped goethite particles, and having an average major axis diameter of 0.05 to 0.15 .mu.m, a size distribution (standard deviation/major axis diameter) of not more than 0.30, an average minor axis diameter of 0.010 to 0.025 .mu.m, an aspect ratio of 4 to 8 and an X-ray crystallite size ratio (D.sub.020 /D.sub.110) of 2.0 to 3.5.

Abstract: Liquid hard-surface cleaning compositions are disclosed which provide excellent gloss to the surfaces cleaned therewith. The compositions comprise a surfactant, a carboxylate-containing polymer, and a divalent counterion in a molar ratio of carboxylate-containing monomeric units in said polymer to said divalent counterion of from about 12:1 to 1:32.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a pigment concentrate which comprises dispersing dry organic pigment granules in an organic vehicle.

Abstract: A personal cleansing composition comprising: (a) from about 1% to about 30% by weight of a dispersed oil phase comprising at least one nonocclusive liquid polyol fatty acid polyester containing at least four fatty acid ester groups wherein the polyol moiety is selected from sugars and sugar alcohols containing from about 4 to about 8 hydroxyl groups, and wherein each carboxylic acid moiety has from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms and wherein the liquid polyol fatty acid polyester has a complete melting point of less than about 30.degree. C.; and (b) from about 5% to about 30% by weight of water-soluble surfactant selected from anionic, nonionic, zwitterionic and amphoteric surfactants and mixtures thereof. The products provide excellent in-use and efficacy benefits including excellent skin feel during and after use, good lather volume and stability characteristics, skin conditioning, mildness, stability, cleansing, good water-feel and appearance.

Abstract: Plateletlike titanium dioxide reduction pigment consisting of titanium dioxide, titanium suboxides and, if desired, a further metal oxide or titanium oxynitride, obtainable by solidifying an aqueous solution of a thermally hydrolysable titanium compound on a continuous belt, detaching the resulting coat, coating the resulting titanium dioxide platelets, with or without drying in between, with further titanium dioxide by a wet method, drying and, if desired, calcining the material, and treating the material obtained with a reducing agent in a nonoxidizing gas atmosphere.

Abstract: An improvement is described in the carpet compositions which is especially effective in killing dust mites, contains an anionic detergent, an ethoxylated glycerol type compound, a hydrocarbon ingredient, at least one cosurfactant, an acaricidal agent, and water.

Abstract: A laundry detergent composition in which the solids content comprises an active surfactant, at least about 60 wt. %, based on the weight of the solids of a soluble alkaline carbonate builder, and a minor amount of a carboxylic polymer which is a copolymer of about 70 to about 95 wt. % of acrylic acid and about 5 to about 30 wt. % of maleic acid based on the weight of the polymer, such copolymer having a number average molecular weight of about 1500 to about 2500. Preferably the composition also contains a minor amount of a protease enzyme.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition for stripping coatings from a surface, the composition including:a. A solvent mixture composed of a phenyl substituted alkyl alcohol and an alkyl or aryl glycol ether or an alkyl or aromatic alcohol;b. A coupler composed of a salt formed from a water soluble organic amine and an acid comprising at least one C7-C18 ethoxylated anionic surfactant;c. Optionally water.The use of the C7-C18 ethoxylated anionic surfactant provides a stripper which can be diluted in water of various compositions yet provide an effective stripping/cleaning agent.

Abstract: A liquid agent for a contact lens containing, as a preservative or sterilizing component, a carboxylated amine represented by the following formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents an alkyl group having 6-18 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 represents an alkylene group having 1-18 carbon atoms, A represents Na, K or H, and X represents H or --R.sub.3 COOZ group, wherein R.sub.3 represents an alkylene group having 1-18 carbon atoms and Z represents Na, K or H.

Abstract: Improved coated inorganic pigments having a first coating of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, SiO.sub.2, or optionally other oxide such as a source of P.sub.2 O.sub.5, or mixtures thereof, an optional coating of ZrO.sub.2, SnO.sub.2, TiO.sub.2, SiO.sub.2, CeO.sub.2 or mixtures thereof, and a final coating of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 which exhibit good durability, dispersibility, and optical properties in plastic or paint compositions are disclosed. Also disclosed is a process whereby an aqueous slurry of an inorganic pigment is milled to achieve a particular particle size distribution, a first coating of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, SiO.sub.2, or optionally other oxide such as a source of P.sub.2 O.sub.5, or mixtures thereof is precipitated onto the pigment material within a first pH range, an optional amount of ZrO.sub.2, SnO.sub.2, SiO.sub.2, TiO.sub.2, CeO.sub.2 or mixtures thereof is added to the aqueous slurry within a second pH range to obtain an optional coating over the first coating, and a final coating of Al.sub.2 O.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous based, solvent free degreaser composition, comprising (a) alcohol alkoxylate with a fatty alcohol moiety, (b) polyoxyalkylene block copolymer, and (c) a fatty alcohol having an oxyethylate moiety.

Abstract: A filler of inorganic particles, cellulose reactive size and cationic dispersing agent is provided, the use of which results in the capability to obtain the desired sizing level practically unaffected by the level of filler addition.

Abstract: Single-layer or multilayer titanate-containing pearlescent pigments comprising iron titanate and, if appropriate, titanium oxide and/or iron oxide, which is obtainable by solidification of an aqueous solution of a thermally hydrolysable titanium compound on a continuous belt, detachment of the layer formed, coating of the resulting titanium dioxide platelets, after or without intermediate drying, with iron oxide in a wet process, and drying and calcining of the resulting material in an oxidizing or reducing gas atmosphere at not less than 500.degree. C., the layer thicknesses of the titanium dioxide layer and iron dioxide layer being adjusted such that either the stoichiometric ratio between iron oxide and titanium dioxide necessary for the formation of pseudo-brookite or ilmenite is obtained or an excess of iron oxide or titanium dioxide is present.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for producing colorful inorganic pigments, which comprise complex oxides of various elements, which have good weather resistance and good heat resistance, and which are widely used in colorants for ceramics and in colorants for coatings and plastics. In the method, the composite oxides are sintered at a low temperature for a short period of time to give homogeneous and well colored pigments. Under the sintering conditions, the composite oxides are not sintered excessively. The grinding step in the method is simplified.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R and R' are each independently of the other hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, COR.sub.1, COR.sub.2 or COOR.sub.1,X and X' are each independently of the other hydrogen, halogen, OH, NH.sub.2, COOH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkyl, isocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic radicals, OR.sub.3, OCOR.sub.3, OCOR.sub.4, OCOR.sub.3, NHR.sub.3, N(R.sub.3).sub.2, NHCOR.sub.3, NHCOR.sub.4 or NHCOOR.sub.3,Y and Y' are each independently of the other hydrogen, halogen, OH, NH.sub.2, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, isocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic radicals, COR.sub.5, COR.sub.6, COOR.sub.5, COOR.sub.6, CONH.sub.2, SO.sub.2 R.sub.5, SO.sub.2 R.sub.6, SO.sub.2 NH.sub.2, SO.sub.3 H, PO(OR.sub.5).sub.2 or PO(OH).sub.2, andZ and Z' are each independently of the other hydrogen, halogen, OH, NH.sub.2, COOH, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, isocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic radicals, OR.sub.7, OR.sub.8, OCOR.sub.7, OCOR.sub.8, OCOOR.sub.7, NHR.sub.7, N(R.sub.7).sub.2, NHR.sub.8, CONH.sub.

Abstract: Carotenoid preparations in the form of coldwater-dispersible powders are produced bya) preparing a molecular-disperse solution of a carotenoid, with or without an emulsifier and/or an edible oil, in a volatile, water-miscible, organic solvent at elevated temperature and adding therein an aqueous solution of a protective colloid, whereupon the hydrophilic solvent component is transferred into the aqueous phase, and the hydrophobic phase of the carotenoid results as nanodisperse phase,b) heating the resulting hydrosol at from 40.degree. C. to 90.degree. C., with or without cooling of the hydrosol to from 0.degree. C. to 30.degree. C. beforehand, andc) removing the solvent and the water from the heated hydrosol, and converting it into a water-dispersible dry powder.