Abstract: A process for producing free flowing spray dried base builder beads comprising inorganic detergent builders. The builder beads comprise alkali metal phosphate, alkali metal silicate and water. The alkali metal phosphate component includes a hydrated and an anhydrous portion. Relatively large amounts of liquid or liquifiable detergent ingredients such as surface active agents etc. can be applied to the base beads after spray drying, without destroying their free flowing properties.

Abstract: Clear, aqueous liquid skin cleansing compositions comprising saturated and unsaturated potassium soaps and free fatty acid.

Abstract: A liquid separating agent used for fractionating a liquid such as blood that contains more than one component of different specific gravities, by separating a specific component from other components by means of the specific gravity difference is characterized by consisting of as the main component an .alpha.-olefin-dialkylmaleate copolymer having a viscosity between 10,000 and 80,000 cp (at 25.degree. C.); a viscosity and specific gravity adjusting agent such as silica or clay; and wax, a surfactant and so on as required.

Abstract: A soap bar and holder therefor wherein the soap bar has a centrally apertured plastic insert embedded therein and the holder has a rubber suction cup base for mounting on a suitable surface and a shank having a free end portion adapted to receive the plastic insert in the soap bar so as to support the soap bar with the shank in either a horizontal, inclined or upright position. The soap bar is adapted to be retained on the holder either loosely or in a stable condition so that one's hands may be rubbed over the soap bar while the bar remains on the holder and the bar may also be removed from the holder and used in the manner of a conventional bar of soap.

Abstract: The invention relates to the production of washing powders of stabilized or enhanced appearance which contain a fluorescent whitening agent of the formula ##STR1## or of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or chlorine, and M is hydrogen, an alkali metal or ammonium ion. The stabilizing or enhancement of the appearance is effected by first dissolving or dispersing the fluorescent whitening agent in a mixture of water and a polyvinyl alcohol or polyvinyl pyrrolidone which is soluble or is able to swell in water, adding this solution or dispersion to the washing powder slurry and drying the slurry. The solution or dispersion can also be subsequently sprayed onto the dried residual washing powder. The appearance can be further enhanced by employing a polyethylene glycol, a surfactant containing ethyleneoxy and/or propyleneoxy groups, and/or a cellulose ether, in addition to the polymer in the solution or dispersion.

Abstract: Detergent-compatible antistatic compositions are described containing a combination of cationic antistatic agents and hydrogenated triglycerides as discrete particles. Preferred compositions also include certain smectite clay materials to permit the simultaneous attainment of fabric softening, static-reduction and cleansing effects of fabrics washed therein.

Abstract: A bar of soap having a stiffening core within the center thereof so as to prevent breaking up of the bar when worn down; the core comprising preferably an enclosure containing some useful article, and during the manufacture of the soap bar, the core is suspended inside the empty soap mold by being held between ends of pins passed through the core while liquid soap is poured into the mold around it.

Abstract: Disclosed are selected poly(oxyalkylated) pyrazoles of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R' are independently selected from lower alkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; each R" is individually selected from hydrogen and methyl; and n is from 2 to about 20. These compounds are shown to be effective corrosion inhibitors in corrosive liquids such as acids, antifreezes and hydraulic fluids.

Abstract: Machine dishwashing detergents are disclosed containing a low-foaming nonionic surfactant having relatively low cloud point which unexpectedly provides effective detergency and foam control when utilized as the sole nonionic surfactant. Dishes and other utensils are cleaned to a sparkling clean spot-free condition by the machine dishwashing detergent compositions of the invention containing conventional phosphate builders or non-phosphate builders but excluding conventional alkyl phosphate ester defoaming agents. The machine dishwashing detergent compositions of the invention are effective on dishes and other utensils encrusted with soils comprising egg and other milk-derived protein soils.

Abstract: A single liquid phase detergent composition, such as a foam bath product, contains an alkyl monoglyceride as a skin benefit agent, an anionic detergent and water. In use, when diluted in water, the composition is capable of producing and maintaining a substantial head of foam and is capable of depositing on the skin, after immersion, a noticeable amount of the alkyl monoglyceride.

Abstract: A novel stripping composition and method of using same is disclosed, which stripping composition comprises:(a) a solvent comprising one or more compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R and R' are each selected independently from straight and branched alkyl having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and phenyl, each of which phenyl is optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyl, or R and R' together are alkylene of 3 to 6 carbon atoms; and(b) a suitable organosulfonic acid.The stripping composition is especially useful for stripping positive photoresists faster and at lower temperatures than known strippers. A preferred composition comprises 10% by weight para-toluenesulfonic acid in dimethyl sulfoxide.

Abstract: Laundry soap performance in hard water can be substantially improved by incorporating an alcohol polyethoxy sulfate and an alkali metal carbonate, alkali metal silicate, or mixtures thereof, into the soap formulation. Additional builder salts may be added to the formulations. The soap formulations may be either liquids or dry formulations.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl of 8-22 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain or hydroxyalkyl of 2-22 carbon atoms; and R' and R" each independently is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl provided that R' and R" are not simultaneously hydrogen, and R' and R" in total have 8-20 carbon atoms;andin I, x is 0.5-5 and y is 5-50; andin II, z is freely selectable with the proviso that the sum total of all x for a given z is 0.5-5 and the sum total of all y for a given z is 5-50;and m is 1 or 2.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing a salt hydrate composition having a phase transition heat greater than the heat capacity of water at a corresponding temperature, for charging a latent heat storage device. The process comprises the steps of providing an acid component of the salt hydrate; providing a base component of the salt hydrate, wherein at least one of the acid or base components comprises a liquid; and mixing the acid component and the base component together to cause a neutralization reaction. The acid and base components are mixed in a ratio and in respective concentrations to produce a salt hydrate solution saturated at the desired phase transition point.

Abstract: Detergent compositions containing organic surface active agents, water-insoluble aluminosilicate ion exchange materials, sodium silicate having an SiO.sub.2 : alkali metal oxide weight ratio of from about 1.4:1 to 2.3:1, and a hydratable salt of a water-soluble weak organic acid. The composition is produced by drying an aqueous slurry. The resulting composition is an effective laundry detergent in the form of crisp, free-flowing granules which are highly soluble when made and which maintain their solubility on aging.

Abstract: Detergent compositions containing particular water-insoluble metallo-silicate ion exchange builder materials, organic surface-active agents and a water-soluble vinyl copolymeric ingredient are provided. These compositions are capable of providing a cleaning performance, especially in hard water, which is substantially identical to what can be obtained from all polyphosphate built detergent compositions. Additionally, a process is disclosed for preparing detergent granules having improved physical properties, particularly breaking resistance and reduced dusting.

Abstract: A powdered detergent suitable for use in home laundry machines contains (1) an acid component which provides an initial wash solution with a pH of 1-4 and (2) a coated alkali-supplying substance which neutralizes the acid wash solution within a period of about 2 to 25 minutes. The compositions may be free of phosphates and avoid the problem of ash build-up on fabrics usually caused by carbonate-based non-phosphate detergents.

Abstract: Fire resistant, loose-fill, thermal insulation made of a mixture of particulate expanded perlite and cellulose fiber. The mixture is rendered non-settling and resistant to separation by applying a permanently tacky material to the particulate expanded perlite.

Abstract: During manufacture, a rubber or other elastic sheet is forcibly stretched out and smoothly affixed to an adhesive spread out on a backing of cardboard or similar material. The sheet is suitable for receiving typing from a typewriter, and the entire assembly is suitable for insertion and bending over the roll of a common typewriter. During operation, a person types a message on the sheet, removes the assembly from the typewriter and forcibly peels the sheet off the backing. The sheet returns to its original unstretched shape, and the typed words, along with the spaces between the words, occupy less space than those of a similar message typed on ordinary paper. When used with a Xerox or similar copying machine, the reduction in the size of the words and spaces permits the use of many more words per final, normal size page of reproduced document.

Abstract: An epoxy tape useful as an adhesive sealant comprised of a first band of an uncured epoxy resin composition and a second band comprised of a composition capable of curing the epoxy resin. Kneading together of substantially equal lengths of opposed portions of the first and second bands results in an epoxy composition which is self-curing.