Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing zeolite, ethoxylated nonionic surfactant and an alkali metal carbonate.

Abstract: A method for increasing surface deposition of silicone from soap and improving processing characteristics of soap and a corresponding composition are disclosed. The composition includes a fatty alkyl silicone, a fatty silicate ester, a high viscosity lower alkyl silicone fluid, a silicone surfactant, and an organic surfactant. The organic surfactant is one or more of a nonionic, cationic or anionic surfactant, a fatly ester sulfonate, sorbitan monostearate, and sodium lauryl sulfate.

Abstract: A composition which incorporates a metallic salt of fluoric acid is used as an additive for washing. When used in the “wash cycle”, the metallic salt of fluoric acid increases the cleaning affect of the detergent and also increases the “fluff” of the clothes. Application of the fluoric acid is through a variety of mechanisms including: direct deposit of a quantity of liquid dilute containing the fluoric acid; application of an absorbent material containing the fluoric acid within the wash; and, inclusion of the fluoric acid within the detergent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition that, when applied to a substrate, forms an adherent, transparent, water insoluble polymeric film on the substrate surface that provides sustained antimicrobial disinfecting action for prolonged periods, without the necessity for reapplication. The coating provides surface disinfecting action by a contact-killing mechanism, and does not release its components into contacting solutions at levels that would result in solution disinfection. The polymeric film formed by the composition of the invention can be removed by treatment with dilute alcoholic base.

Abstract: An aqueous composition comprising a. a skin cleansing effective amount of a surfactant or mixture thereof; b. a silicone in quantities of from about 0.1 to about 8 wt. % of the composition; c. a hydrocarbonaceous material in quantities of from about 0.1 to about 8 wt. % of the composition; d. a cationic polymer in quantities of from about 0.02 to about 1 wt. % of the composition; e.

Abstract: The use of water-soluble copolymers which comprise (a) 5-20 mol % of N-vinylimidazole or 4-vinylpyridine N-oxide units, (b) 95-50 mol % of N-vinylpyrrolidone, N-vinyloxazolidone, methyl-N-vinylimidazole units or mixtures thereof and (c) 0-30 mol % of other monoethylenically unsaturated monomer units, and have an average molecular weight Mw of more than 50,000 as color transfer inhibitors in detergents.

Abstract: The use of polymers which comprise at least 5 mol % of quaternized 1-vinylimidazole units of the formula ##STR1## where R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.10 -cycloalkyl or benzylR.sup.1,R.sup.2,R.sup.3 are identical or different and are H, CH.sub.3 and C.sub.2 H.sub.5, andX.sup..crclbar. is an anion,as color-fixing and color transfer-inhibiting additive to laundry aftertreatment aids and to detergents.

Abstract: This invention relates to an acid liquid crystal composition comprising a water insoluble organic compound, a nonionic surfactant, an abrasive, an anionic surfactant, a cosurfactant, a hydroxy containing organic acid, and water.

Abstract: Mid-chain branched primary alkyl polyoxyalkylene surfactants useful in laundry and cleaning compositions, especially granular and liquid detergent compositions. These surfactants are also suitable for formulation with other surfactants for the purpose of providing improved surfactant systems, especially for use in detergent compositions which will be used in laundry processes involving low water temperature wash conditions. The present invention also relates to novel mid-chain branched primary alkyl polyoxyalkylene surfactants suitable for use in the surfactant mixtures.

Abstract: A viscous firearm gel cleaner that includes an organic cleaning agent such as terpene, terpene derivatives, terpenoids, terpenoid derivatives, turpentine and/or turpentine derivatives. The organic solvent includes substantially no petroleum distillates. The cleaner includes non-ionic and ionic surfactants to enhance the usability and effectiveness of the cleaner. The cleaner can also include an amine cleaning agent, a scent agent, a rust and/or corrosion inhibitor, a thickener, and/or a biocide. The cleaner removes grease, oil, carbon, plastic wad fouling and metal residues that can foul firearms. The cleaner is a water soluble, non-flammable, biodegradable cleaner. The cleaner is especially useful for cleaning outdoor sporting equipment such as firearms.

Abstract: A method of introducing into the surface of dyed denim fabric or garment, localized areas of variations in colour density, the method comprising contacting the fabric or garment with an aqueous composition comprising an effective amount of a pectolytic enzyme preferably selected from the group consisting of pectin lyases (EC 4.2.2.10), galactanases (EC 3.2.1.89), arabinanases (EC 3.2.1.99), pectin esterases (EC 3.1.1.11), mannanases (EC 3.2.1.78), polygalacturonases (EC 3.2.1.15) and pectate lyases (EC 4.2.2.2) at a pH of the aqueous composition between 3 and 11 and a temperature of or below 90.degree. C.

Abstract: A surfactant composition defoaming rapidly, having high detergency and being excellent in handleability in a high-concentration region is provided, which comprises a compound (1) having an average molecular weight of 1,200 or less and water, with the proportion of the compound (1) to the sum total of the compound (1) and water being 50 wt. % or above and with the viscosity of the composition at 25.degree. C. being 1,000 cP or less.RO-(EO).sub.x -(PO).sub.y -(EO).sub.x'.sup.- -H (1)wherein R represents C.sub.12 -C.sub.15 alkyl or the like; EO represents oxyethylene; PO represents oxypropylene; x and x' are each 1 or above; and y ranges from 0.5 to 6.0, provided (EO).sub.x, (PO).sub.y and (EO).sub.x. are bonded to each other block in this order.

Abstract: A surfactant composition exhibiting excellent wetting properties and a high penetrating power for the object to be cleansed even in a relatively high surfactant content and being excellent in detergency is provided, which comprises a compound (1) having an average molecular weight of 1,200 or less and water with the proportion of the compound(1) to the sum total of the compound (1) and water being 5 wt. % or above but below 50 wt. %:RO--(EO).sub.x --(PO).sub.y --(EO).sub.x' --H (1)wherein R represents C.sub.12 -C.sub.15 alkyl or the like; EO represents oxyethylene; PO represents oxypropylene; x and x' are each 1 or above; and y ranges from 0.5 to 6.0, provided (EO).sub.x, (PO).sub.y and (EO).sub.x' are bonded to each other in block in this order.

Abstract: Sebum is selectively removed from facial skin without removing make-up by spraying a liquid composition on to the skin and holding a water absorptive or oil absorptive material against the skin to remove the sebum together with the liquid composition.

Abstract: An improvement is described in compositions which are especially effective in disinfecting the surface being cleaned and in the removal of oily and greasy soil without leaving streaks which contains a mixture of at least one nonionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant, an anionic surfactant and a hydrocarbon ingredient, a water soluble solvent, and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for dyeing a material, comprising (a) treating the material with a dyeing system which comprises one or more reduced vat dyes and/or one or more reduced sulfur dyes; and (b) oxidizing the one or more reduced vat dyes or one or more reduced sulfur dyes adsorbed onto the treated material with an oxidation system comprising (i) an oxygen source and one or more enzymes exhibiting oxidase activity or (ii) a hydrogen peroxide source and one or more enzymes exhibiting peroxidase activity, to convert the one or more reduced dyes to their original oxidized insoluble colored forms; wherein the material is a fabric, yarn, fiber, garment or film made of cotton, diacetate, flax, fur, hide, leather, linen, lyocel, polyacrylic, polyamide, polyester, ramie, rayon, silk, tencel, triacetate, viscose or wool.

Abstract: A single ply label for use as a battery label. The invention includes a polymeric film that has an ink layer or metallized outer surface that may include applied print graphics. A cured varnish is applied as the outermost layer adapted to form a continuous protective surface over the battery. The varnish on the label edges that shrink over the rims of the battery has a geometric pattern to accommodate the greater shrinkage of the film and still provide a substantially continuous surface of varnish protectant.

Abstract: A heat-activated sealing tape for manufacturing or sealing a carton or other article. The tape is composed of a paper layer, a layer formed of oriented plastic film which is adhesively laminated to the paper layer, and a heat-activatable adhesive exposed for use in adhering the paper-plastic film laminate to an object. The heat activatable adhesive is inactive at ambient temperatures. When exposed to low temperature heat sealing conditions, the adhesive is activated and enables the tape to be adhered to the article to be sealed. The sealing tape is designed for ease of handling and reduction in waste, and is adaptable for use in existing automatic and semi-automatic equipment for manufacturing or sealing cartons.

Abstract: A method for treating after its manufacture a textile structure containing at least one polymer of the poly (.alpha.-hydroxy-acids) family obtained by at least one step of mechanical assembly of textile fibers. The structure is contacted with a flow of a composition of at least one fluid in supercritical state. The invention also concerns a method for manufacturing a structure and the resulting structure.

Abstract: A free-flowing granular polymer composition suitable for incorporation into a particulate detergent composition comprises a defined dye-transfer-inhibiting polymer, preferably poly(4-vinylpyridine) sodium carboxymethyl betaine chloride, and a carrier material comprising zeolite and a solid acid, for example, polyacrylic acid.