Abstract: Aqueous, liquid hard surface detergent compositions contain zwitterionic detergent surfactant and monoethanolamine and/or other specific beta-aminoalkanols as solvents and/or buffers for improved spotting/filming and good cleaning. Some formulas do not contain large amounts of builders and are suitable for general purpose cleaning including cleaning of glass.

Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising a hydrocarbyl-amidoalkyl-enebetaine synthetic detergent surfactant; cleaning solvent; and buffer provide superior filming/streaking and good cleaning of hard to remove grease soils. Preferred compositions contain at least one cosurfactant. The compositions can be used to clean glass as well as for general cleaning purposes.

Abstract: Polyamino acids or their salts mixed with citric acid or its salts, in a ratio of 75:25 to 0.1:99.9, polyamino acid or its salt to citric acid or its salts, and especially in a ratio of 1:1 to 1:99 polyamino acids or their salts to citric acid or its salts, provide a much higher rate of chelation of calcium ion than expected on the basis of the addition of the polyamino acid to citric acid. Such mixtures may be used in high volume water applications such as boiler, cooling, oil well, agricultural sprays and irrigation water. They are also useful in preventing scale formation on fabrics when formulated with laundry detergents and in preventing scale formation on glassware when formulated in dishwashing detergents.

Abstract: A detergent composition is disclosed. The composition comprises polymer particles having an average particle size of 50-500 .mu.m in 5% by weight sodium chloride aqueous solution and a modulus of elasticity of 1.times.10.sup.3 -5.times.10.sup.5 dyne/cm.sup.2 in said sodium chloride aqueous solution. It exhibits a superior physical or mechanical washing performance, and gives remarkably reduced irritation and minimal damage to the object being washed. When a germicide is incorporated in addition to the polymer particles, its sterilization effect is greatly enhanced.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for removing paint deposits includes, by weight, 20-80% of a solution of 2-30% of an alkali metal hydroxide dissolved in a glycol ether together with 80-20% of an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of ketones, alcohols, esters, aromatic solvents, and combinations thereof. The composition is essentially free of water and may further include thickening agents, surfactants, defoamers and colors.

Abstract: Aqueous, liquid hard surface detergent compositions having good filming/streaking characteristics contain short chain amphocarboxylate detergent surfactant; hydrophobic, volatile cleaning solvent; and, optionally, zwitterionic detergent surfactant and/or monoethanolamine and/or other specific beta-aminoalkanols for improved filming/streaking and good cleaning. Preferred formulas do not contain large amounts of builders and/or other materials that contribute to bad spotting and filming and said formulas are suitable for general purpose cleaning including cleaning of glass.

Abstract: Aqueous, liquid hard surface detergent compositions having good filming/streaking characteristics contain amido zwitterionic detergent surfactant; linear cosurfactant; hydrophobic perfume; stabilizing additive that is C.sub.2-3 fatty acid and/or C.sub.2-6 alkane diol to help stabilize the hydrophobic perfume, especially as a microemulsion; optionally, cleaning solvent, monoethanolamine and/or other specific beta-aminoalkanols, etc. Preferred formulas do not contain large amounts of builders and/or other materials that contribute to bad spotting and filming and said formulas are suitable for general purpose cleaning including cleaning of glass.

Abstract: Detergent compositions having good filming/streaking characteristics contain effective amounts of specific substantive materials to increase the hydrophilicity of the glass. Preferred formulas contain a amphoteric, including zwitterionic, and optionally, but preferably, anionic detergent surfactant at levels (e.g., from about 0.02 to about 15%); hydrophobic solvent; alkaline material, especially volatile alkaline materials comprising monoethanolamine or certain beta-amino-alkanol compounds; and salt of polycarboxylate, preferably polyacrylate, polymer at effective levels (e.g., from about 0.01% to about 10%, by weight of the composition).

Abstract: The invention pertains to non-corrosive aqueous hard surface cleaning compositions having improved cleaning performance, said cleaning compositions comprising from about 0.4% to about 5% of an alkali metal salt; from about 0.3% to about 4% of a nonionic fatty acid amide; from about 0.3% to about 4% of an iso-fatty acid; from about 2% to about 7% of a builder; from about 1% to about 15% of a glycol ether; from about 1% to about 15% of a nonionic surfactant; and from about 50% to about 95% water. The invention may have additional ingredients, including colorants and fragrants, which do not obviate the cleaning performance of the invention.

Abstract: Aqueous, liquid hard surface detergent compositions having improved cleaning and good filming/streaking characteristics contain specific polycarboxylate detergent builders at critical levels. Preferred formulas contain a zwitterionic/anionic detergent surfactant mixture at levels (e.g., from about 0.02 to about 15%); hydrophobic solvent; alkaline material, especially volatile alkaline materials comprising monoethanolamine or certain beta-amino-alkanol compounds; and salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid as the detergent builder in levels (e.g., from about 0.05% to about 0.5%, by weight of the composition).

Abstract: A pearlizing agent for such products as shampoos and hand soaps contains a glycol distearate, an alkyl polyglycoside, a betaine of the formula II ##STR1## wherein R.sup.5 is an alkyl or alkenyl group having from 7 to 21 carbon atoms and R.sup.6 is alkylene group having from 2 or 3 carbon atoms; each of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is independently an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a glycol, and water.

Abstract: The invention provides a hypoirritant preservative for use in cosmetic and detergent products which comprises hinokitiol or a salt of hinokitiol and a detergent composition comprising an anionic surfactant or a salt thereof, an amphoteric surfactant and the above-mentioned preservative. The preservative of the invention is hypoirritant and the detergent composition of the invention, which contains the preservative, can be safely applied to the skin of human beings, particularly patients with atopic diseases of the skin.

Abstract: A synergistic cleaning composition has been discovered comprising an aqueous solution a quaternary ammonium compound component; a nonionic surfactant component; and a glycol ether solvent. Surprisingly, the combination of the quaternary ammonium compound component, the nonionic surfactant component, and glycol ether solvent provides a synergistic effect where the cleaning composition functions with a low level of quaternary ammonium compound component while still maintaining at least one of the following desirable properties, as follows: an acceptable cleaning efficacy; a low level irritation or toxicity profile; and/or a broad spectrum antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a detergent composition comprising:(1) 5% to 95% by wt. anionic surfactant; and(2) 5% to 95% by wt. of a detergent surfactant mixture comprising:(a) a nonionic surfactant having an average degree of alkoxylation of 6 to 10; and(b) an aldobionamide.

Abstract: An improved aqueous fabric cleaning shampoo composition contains a combination of (a) about 0.5-20% by weight of a fabric cleaning polymer which is a solid at 25.degree. C. and water dispersible or water soluble upon neuturalization with an alkaline compound such as a polymer of methacrylic acid/styrene/n-butyl acrylate, (b) about 0.1-10% by weight of a specific type of wax having a melting point of at least 50.degree. C. such as pressure-emulsified polyethylene wax and (c) about 0.05-5% by weight of a silicone betaine polymer in addition to an effective amount of at least one conventional anionic, nonionic, amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant in water at a pH of from about 7 to about 10.5. Such a fabric cleaning shampoo composition not only provides good cleaning and conditioning to fabrics, particularly synthetic fibre fabrics, such as those used in carpets as well as to upholstery and pile fabrics, but also provides soil resistance to the fabric cleaned with such a composition.

Abstract: A high foaming, light duty liquid detergent composition with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising an anionic surfactant; two zwitterionic betaine surfactants, an alkylglucoside surfactant, an alkylpolyglucoside surfactant and water.

Abstract: Compositions of fragrance materials having an Odour Intensity Index of less than 110, and a Malodour Reduction Value of at least 0.25 or an Odour Reduction Value of at least 0.25, can be used as fragrance compositions in detergent powders, detergent liquids, soap or detergent bars or pastes, fabric-conditioning compositions in liquid or solid form, or personal body deodorant compositions, to confer deodorant effects in use even though they have in themselves a low or imperceptible level of fragrance (Odour Intensity Index).

Abstract: An amine oxide having the formula: ##STR1## wherein the R.sub.1 groups are independently selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or alkoxy groups and R.sub.2 is a branched chain C.sub.11 -C.sub.16 alkyl group; a detersive composition containing such amine oxide with amphoteric surfactants and/or alkalizing agent; and the use of said composition for cleaning hard surfaces.

Abstract: This invention provides a liquid detergent composition comprising (A) a surface active agent, (B) a pearlescent agent, and (C) a viscosity modifier, which exhibits an opaque appearance and has a viscosity of 200-4,000 cps at 20.degree. C. bulk temperature and a Brookfield yield value of 5-100 p. This detergent composition can be squeezed from a container at a constant volume and can be perceived visually when applied onto a sponge without being soaked quickly into it so that it is not only economical since it prevents excess usage but also helps to prevent chapped hands or skin roughening.

Abstract: Aqueous cleaning compositions comprising phosphate esters, ethoxylated amines having five or more moles of ethoxylation, or optionally, an ethoxylated alcohol or ethoxylated alkyl phenol.