Abstract: The application is directed to a nonaqueous liquid automatic dishwasher detergent composition containing a dual bleach system. The composition contains a nonaqueous organic carrier liquid, a chlorine bleach source and a bromide compound. In the wash bath the chlorine source reacts with water to form hypochlorite and the bromide compound reacts with a portion of the hypochlorite to form hypobromite. The active ingredients of the dual bleach system are the hypochlorite and hypobromite which provide improved cleaning performance against both proteinaceous and starchy carbohydrate soils. The dishwashing compositions comprise a nonaqueous organic carrier liquid, a surfactant, a chlorine bleach source and a bromide compound, are stable in storage and are readily dispersible in water.

Abstract: In a process for preparing a granular detergent composition or component having a bulk density of at least 650 g/l, which comprises the steps of treating a particulate starting material(i) in a first step in a high-speed mixer/densifier, the mean residence time being from about 5-30 seconds;(ii) in a second step in a moderate-speed granulator/densifier, whereby it is brought into, or maintained in, a deformable state, the mean residence time being from about 1-10 minutes and(iii) in a final step in drying and/or cooling apparatus,the amount of oversize particles can be effectively reduced by adding 0.1 to 40% by weight of a powder in the second step or between the first and the second step. Preferably, the deformable state is induced in the first step.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable dispersoidal liquid soap cleansing composition comprising:A. from about 5% to about 20% by weight of potassium fatty acid soap;B. from about 2.5% to about 18% C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 free fatty acid; wherein said fatty acid has an Iodine Value of from zero to about 15; and a titer of from about 44 to about 70;C. from about 55% to about 90% water; and po0 D. from about 0.1% to about 4% of a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of: from about 0.1% to about 2.0% of an electrolyte; and from 0% to about 2.0% of a polymeric thickener; and mixtures thereof; andwherein said soap and said free fatty acid have a weight ratio of about 1:0.5 to about 1:1; and wherein said liquid has an initial viscosity of from about 4,000 cps to about 100,000 cps and a cycle viscosity of from about 10,000 cps to about 100,000 cps.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprising a detergent active system, and a hydrotalcite-like material as defined in formula I,M.sub.k+m N.sub.n+p (OH).sub.2 A.sub.2.sup.Y- x. H.sub.2 O IM is any 1+ or 2+ cation or combination thereof;N is any 3+ or 4+ cation or combination thereof;K is the sum of the individual mole fractions of the 1+ cations;m is the sum of the individual mole fractions of the 2+ cations;n is the sum of the individual mole fractions of the 3+ cations;p is the sum of the individual mole fractions of the 4+ cations where either but not both of k and m or n and p can be zero and k+m+n+p=1.such compositons can be effective in removing unwanted colorants from detergent wash liquors thereby reducing colorant transfer in the wash.

Abstract: A method is provided for treating warm-blooded animals so as to reduce their voluntary alcohol consumption comprising the administration to the animals of an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor.

Abstract: Cationic non-silicate layer compounds corresponding to general formula (I)Mg.sub.x Al(OH).sub.y A.sub.z. NH.sub.2 O (I)in which A represents an equivalent of a non-silicate anion, x has a value of from 1 to 5, y>z and (y+Z)=2X+3 and n is a number of 0 to 10, are used in phosphate-reduced detergents for reducing fabric incrustation.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more ethoxylated fatty amines corresponding to the following general formula ##STR1## in which n is an integer of from 2 to 30.R.sup.1 is a C.sub.8-24 straight-chain or branched-chain, saturated or unsaturated alkyl, andR.sup.2 has the formula--(CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O).sub.m --H (11)or the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.3 is a C.sub.2-6 alkylene, andm, x, and y are each an integer of from 0 to 30, as solution promoters in detergent concentrates for detergent solutions.

Abstract: Surfactant composition prepared by reacting dicarboxylic acids and esters thereof, such as adipic acid, diethyl oxalate, etc.; a polyoxyalkyleneamine residue, such as an alkylene glycol diamine bottoms product, and fatty acids and esters thereof, such as tallow acid or coconut acid, are described. These nonionic surfactant compositions are useful for preparing surfactant bars, or other molded or shaped articles such as toys.

Abstract: Silicone hydraulic compositions, comprising a polydimethylsiloxane fluid and a phenylmethylsiloxane/dimethylsiloxane copolymer having a viscosity at least ten fold greater than said polydimethylsiloxane fluid and having a molar phenylmethylsiloxane content of about 4.5 percent to about 7 percent are disclosed. The fluids exhibit a reduced viscosity temperature coefficient (VTC) relative to conventional polydimethylsiloxane oils and are useful in hydraulic applications such as viscous coupling and viscous damping.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to pourable bleaching compositions comprising a solid substantially water-insoluble organic peroxy acid stably suspended in an aqueous medium containing at least two polymers wherein the first polymer is one or more natural gums and the second polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohol, one or more cellulose derivatives and mixtures thereof. The bleaching composition also may contain an electrolyte. The preferred organic peroxy acid is 1,12-diperoxydodecanedioic acid. The preferred first polymer is xanthan gum. The second polymer is preferably a cellulose ether.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shower gel or hair shampoo which includes a neutralized tenside combination of alkyl polyglycol ether carboxylate, alkyl sulphate and fatty acid amidopropylbetaine, as well as conventional adjuvant and carrier materials, wherein the average degree of ethoxylation of the alkyl polyglycol ether carboxylate is from 2 to 5 ethoxy groups.

Abstract: A thickening or suspending agent for imparting thixotropic properties to aqueous compositions, particularly LADD formulations, comprises a kaolinite clay admixed to the formulation at a level ranging from about 2% to about 5% by weight. While the thickening or suspending properties of the kaolinite clay are exhibited over a very broad range of particle size products, the kaolinite clay used advantageously has a particle size distribution of at least about 50% of the kaolin particles thereof have a particle size less than 2 microns equivalent spherical diameter, more preferably at least about 80% and, most perferably, at least about 95%. When utilized in a slurry form, the kaolinite clay based thickening or suspending agent most advantageously comprises an aqueous slurry of kaolinite particles at a solids level of at least 65% solids by weight.

Abstract: A whole body cleansing agent for bathing with a small quantity of water in microgravity conditions which consists essentially of a paste comprising an acyltaurate, a skin conditioner, a hair conditioner, and a preservative. Also disclosed is a method of bathing with a small quantity of water which includes the steps of wetting the skin and hair with a small quantity of water, lathering the skin with the paste, rinsing the lather from the skin and hair with a small quantity of water to produce a rinse water containing the cleansing agent, defoaming the rinse water and supplying the defoamed rinse water to a water reclamation unit for recycle thereof.

Abstract: Improved cleaning compositions are disclosed based on fluorochlorohydrocarbons, alkanols and at least one ester selected from the group consisting of methyl propionate, ethyl propionate and ethyl acetate. The compositions may optionally contain additional additives and are highly suitable for industrial cleaning processes or for vapor degreasing, for example, particularly for removing resin soldering fluxes containing high amounts of activator.

Abstract: 2-Hydroxy-3-aminopropionic acid derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## where X is hydrogen, an alkali metal or ammonium which may be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -hydroxyalkyl, and Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 have the following meanings:A) .omega.-substituted alkyl of the general formula--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --R.sup.1where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, hydroxyl or --COOX, --NH--CH(COOX)--CH.sub.2 --COOX or --NY.sup.1 Y.sup.2 and m is from 1 to 20, although m is not 1 when Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 are identical and R.sup.1 is --COOX,B) a polyether group of the general formula--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.m --R.sup.2where R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,C) a .beta.-hydroxyl-substituted group of the general formula ##STR2## where R.sup.3 is --COOX, --CH.sub.2 OH or --CH.sub.2 --NY.sup.1 Y.sup.2 and n is from 1 to 5,D) an .alpha.-carboxyl-substituted group of the general formula ##STR3## where R.sup.4 is hydrogen, methyl or hydroxymethyl and R.sup.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for surfaces which contains a disappearing dye which can include a germicide. The composition is packaged airtight. The dye is pH sensitive so that upon exposure to air the dye disappears. The delivery of the cleaner gives a visual check as to the surface contacted.

Abstract: Cleaning composition and method comprising in a first embodiment an alkali metal carbonate builder and a fabric encrustation prevention system comprising a substoichiometric level of lignosulfonic acid or its salts and esters which acts to inhibit and prevent the deposition of insoluble precipitates containing water hardness ions on fabrics; in a second embodiment the cleaning composition includes a detersive surfactant for laundry applications; in either embodiment the following adjuncts may be included: co-builders, alkali metal silicates, bleaching species, enzymes, fragrances, dyes, brighteners and others.

Abstract: A bleach formulation comprising an aqueous solution/suspension of sodium perborate tetrahydrate (preferably "fines") and a thickening agent and optionally and preferably one or more other ingredients of conventional detergent compositions, notably an aqueous sodium silicate solution.

Abstract: A substantially non-aqueous liquid detergent product comprising a liquid surfactant phase and a solid phase dispersed therein, the liquid surfactant phase comprising an ethoxylated alcohol having an average of from 5 to 8 ethylene oxide (EO) groups per molecule, at least 60% having a number of ethylene oxide groups within .+-.2EO of the average and the alkyl chain distribution being such that less than 2% has a chain length of 9 or less carbon atoms, at least 90% has a chain length between 10 and 12 carbon atoms and less than 10% has a chain length of 13 or more carbon atoms, said percentages being by weight of the ethoxylated alcohol.

Abstract: An aqueous thixotropic automatic dishwasher composition comprising tripolyphosphate, a chlorine bleach compound, silicates, a thixotropic thickener and entrained air in an amount of 2% to 10% by volume.The composition preferably also contains a long chain fatty acid or its salt, an organic detergent active material, a foam depressant and an alkali metal carbonate. Also disclosed is a process for preparing aqueous thixotropic dishwasher detergent compositions having improved physical stability by entraining air into the composition in an amount such that the bulk and liquid phase specific gravities of the dishwasher detergent composition are approximately equal.