Abstract: A solvent composition has an oxygenated solvent and a siloxane solvent. In one embodiment, the oxygenated solvent is propylene glycol methyl ether and the siloxane solvent is hexamethyldisiloxane or octamethyltrisiloxane. In another embodiment, the solvent composition is an azeotrope of propylene glycol n-butyl ether and decamethyltetrasiloxane. The siloxane solvent can be used in any situation where one desires to remove a silicone deposit, e.g., conformal coatings, adhesives, sealants, greases, heat transfer fluids, paints, oils, etc.

Abstract: A portion including at least one chamber having a wall made of water-soluble material, wherein the portion includes a composition which based on the total weight of the composition contains a total amount of 0.1% to 80% by weight of at least one surfactant. Wherein the composition includes at least two phases, wherein a) a first phase is a granular mixture of a solid-state composition and b) a second phase is in the form of a viscoelastic, solid-state molding of a second composition which based on the total weight of the second composition contains a total amount of more than 1% by weight of at least one benzylidene alditol compound of formula (I). Wherein *—, n, m, R1, R2 and R3, R4, R5 and R6 are defined as storage-stable, aesthetic and releases the composition contained therein rapidly and effectively to provide a surfactant-containing liquor.

Abstract: An antifoaming agent including: (A) an organopolysiloxane having a hydrolysable group shown by the formula (1) on at least one silicon atom of an organopolysiloxane segment constituting a main chain and containing siloxy units shown by the formula (2) at an amount of at least 10 mol % of the total, (B) a non-linear organosilicon resin other than the organopolysiloxane of component (A); and (C) a hydrophobic filler, and a method for manufacturing thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin cleansing composition which can sufficiently exhibit an excellent keratotic plug-removing effect without a burden, such as pain and irritation, on the skin. The skin cleansing composition comprises the following components (X) and (Y): (X): one or more selected from the group consisting of 2-amino-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol, 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, and 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol; and (Y): a basic material other than component (X), and has a pH of 8.3 or more and 12.5 or less at 25° C.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a laundry or cleaning composition comprising (i) from about 0.001 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of at least one cationic polymer selected from the group consisting of poly acrylamidopropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride Poly(APTAC), polydiallyl dimethyl ammonium chloride poly(DADMAC), copolymers of polyAPTAC, copolymers of polyDADMAC, terpolymers of polyAPTAC, and/or terpolymers of polyDADMAC; (ii) from about 0.01 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of at least one non-ionic surfactant; (iii) optionally, from about 0.001 wt. % to about 5 wt. % of at least one enzyme; and (iv) optionally, from about 0.01 wt. % to about 25 wt. % of at least one laundry or cleaning additive, wherein said composition is capable of exhibiting color wash fastness or color maintenance.

Abstract: A method of providing a modifier on the surface of an active-containing core-shell aminoplast microcapsule, including the covalent attachment of the modifier to the capsule shell surface by means of a coupling compound capable of covalent bonding to both shell and modifier by means of epoxy groups on the coupling compound. The method is especially useful for enhancing the substantiveness to fabrics of fragrance microcapsules added to laundry products.

Abstract: A foam control agent comprising a linear polyorganosiloxane-polyoxyalkylene block copolymer comprising a single block of polyorganosiloxane having a DP of from 10 to 200 and a single block polyoxyalkylene block having a DP of from 2 to 60.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an antimicrobial composition that includes: an antimicrobial component having at least one quaternary ammonium compound; a synthetic polymer that includes: at least one cationic monomer Ab, optionally, at least one anionic monomer Ba, and optionally, at least one non-ionic monomer Ca; an organic acid; and a surfactant selected from cationic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants and combinations thereof; and at least one non-ionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of low hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) non-ionic surfactants with a delocalized electronic structure that have moderate to poor water solubility. This composition when applied to a surface demonstrates good cleaning ability and provides robust long lasting disinfection.

Abstract: An aqueous rinse aid solution for use in a dishwashing machine wherein the solution is substantially free of poloxamer type surfactants and wherein the solution produces water sheeting and spot-free dishware drying, the solution consists of food additives permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption and water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid laundry detergent composition suitable for cleaning textiles. In addition to at least one surfactant the detergent according to the invention comprises at least one water-soluble metasilicate, at least one water-soluble bicarbonate, at least one water-soluble glutamate and at least one polymeric rheology modifier in an aqueous medium. These components form a detergent framework allowing to reduce the amount of surfactant(s) compared to conventional liquid detergents, which is advantageous for economic, safety and environmental reasons, as less surfactants are consumed and subsequently disposed into wastewater to achieve the similar washing/cleaning performance.

Abstract: Cleaning compositions including one or more non-ionic surfactants; one or more quaternary ammonium compounds; at least one citrus terpene; one or more chelating agent and water, the cleaning compositions useful for cleaning alkaline surfaces such as building gutters.

Abstract: The present invention provides a treatment agent composition for textile products, containing the following component (A) and the following component (B): component (A): an internal olefin sulfonate having 16 or more and 24 or less carbons; and component (B): a softening base for textile products.

Abstract: A foamable, liquid cleaning composition comprising: i. 0.5 to 5 wt. % C8-18 alkoxylated anoionic surfactant having 1 to 30 moles of alkylene oxide; ii. 5 to 20 wt. % nonionic surfactants; iii. 0.1 to 10 wt. % water miscible glycol ether solvent; iv. 0.1 to 10 wt % water immiscible fatty acid ester solvent selected from the group consisting of methyl laurate, ethyl laurate, ethyl octanoate or mixtures thereof; v. 0.1 to 10 wt % of sequestrant selected from the group consisting of citric, adipic, succinic, maleic, glutaric acids, mixtures thereof or salts thereof; and vi. water, wherein the composition has a viscosity of less than 100 mPa·s at 25° C. and 20 s?1, wherein ratio of the sum of alkoxylated surfactant (i) and nonionic surfactant (ii) to the solvent is in a weight ratio ranging from 0.93:1 to 20:1, and wherein the pH of the composition ranges from 2.0 to 4.5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning liquid for a water-based ink that contains a pigment and a water-insoluble polymer, said cleaning liquid containing (A) an acetylene glycol having an average molar number of addition of EO of 0 to 2 mol, (B) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an acetylene glycol having an average molar number of addition of EO of not less than 4 mol and a polyethylene glycol alkyl ether containing an alkyl group having not less than 8 carbon atoms, (C) a water-soluble organic solvent and water, in which the water-soluble organic solvent (C) contains at least one water-soluble organic solvent having a boiling point of not lower than 90° C.; a boiling point of the water-soluble organic solvent (C) is not higher than 250° C.

Abstract: This invention provides a cleaning agent composition that exhibits good storage stability, especially storage stability at low temperature, and a cleaning agent composition that can be favorably dispensed from a dispenser. The cleaning agent composition of the present invention comprises (a) a fatty acid salt and (b) a sophorose lipid, wherein the proportion of the component (a) is 4 to 18 mass % based on the cleaning agent composition taken as 100 mass %; the proportion of a fatty acid salt having 12 or fewer carbon atoms is 15 parts by mass or more, and the proportion of a fatty acid salt having 16 or more carbon atoms is 60 parts by mass or less, based on 100 parts by mass of the total amount of the component (a); the proportion of an acidic sophorose lipid is 80 mass % or more based on the total amount of the component (b) taken as 100 mass %; and the proportion of the component (b) is 5 to 80 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the total amount of the component (a).

Abstract: A hard surface cleaning composition is provided, including: carbon dioxide; an ionic acrylic based rheology modifier comprising at least one of an alkali swellable emulsion polymer and a hydrophobically-modified alkali swellable emulsion polymer; a pH adjuster; a surfactant; at least one of an alkyl benzene sulfonic acid and an alkyl benzene sulfonate; water; a cosolvent; and, optionally, a pH color indicator; wherein the pH of the hard surface cleaning composition is 3.5 to 6.0. Also provided is a method of cleaning a hard surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel concentrates containing polysiloxanes having improved stability and improved performance properties and to the use thereof in laundry and cleaning formulations, preferably in fabric care compositions.

Abstract: Solid rinse aid compositions and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. Solid rinse aid compositions include in a single concentrate composition a pyrithione preservative system to replace conventional preservatives in the isothiazolinone family, such as chloromethylisothiazolinone. Beneficially, the pyrithione preservative systems eliminate the need for any personal protective equipment to handle the solid rinse aid compositions. Methods of making and use using the rinse aids are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multi-purpose cleaning compositions, methods of manufacturing the multi-purpose cleaning compositions, and methods of using the multi-purpose cleaning compositions to clean a surface. Beneficially the multi-purpose cleaning compositions are capable of removing soil and providing antimicrobial activity. The compositions are especially useful on hard surfaces and are preferably low streaking.

Abstract: A composition for a formulation additive that is water free that can be added to a formulation or other solution to increase its sanitizing persistence capabilities. The composition can include, by weight, from about 20% to about 70% cyclomethicone; from about 16% to about 35% quaternary ammonium salt; from about 16% to about 50% solvent; and from about 0% to about 35% emulsifier.