Abstract: A process for the aftertreatment of dyed cellulosic fibre material for the improvement of wet fastness properties, comprising the use of an aqueous liquor which contains a polyquaternary ammonium compound obtained by the reaction of an epihalohydrin with a linear polymer which has repeating units of formula ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl.

Abstract: A process of imparting antistatic surface modifications to protein fibers by treating them with a polymeric high molecular weight quanternary ammonium salt having long chain organo groups as side chains which contain at least 12 carbon atoms in the chain.

Abstract: A fabric softening and detersive article, preferably in the form of a flexible non-woven fabric pouch, is permeable to passage of a contained fabric softening detergent composition into wash water in an automatic washing machine. The presence of a relatively minor proportion of anionic surfactant in the fabric softening detergent composition (which also contains nonionic detergent, cationic fabric softener and builder for the nonionic detergent) promotes passage of all or substantially all of the fabric softening detergent composition and its components through the pouch walls so that little or no residue remains therein after completion of the washing operation even when the wash water is cold, e.g., about 20.degree. C. Thus, efficiencies of washing and fabric softening are improved and no objectionable residue is left in the pouch, which could otherwise lead to consumer rejection of such a product.

Abstract: Reaction products of C.sub.9 -C.sub.30 alkylbenzenes with styrene and sulfonated derivatives thereof and processes for preparing such products and derivatives. The sulfonate salts of reaction products are especially useful as detergents.

Abstract: There is described a simple two compartment electrochemical cell which may be associated in multiples in parallel for electrochemically freeing alkanolamines of the heat stable salt forming anions found or formed in acid gas conditioning thermal regenerative sorbent processes using alkanolamines as sorbents for acid gases, the cell having an anion exchange membrane separating the cell into two compartments and an anode comprised of an iridium coated electroconductive metal electrode.

Abstract: An open top electrode tank including two electrode chambers respectively containing an electrolyte and an electrode, and an open top cooling tank containing cooling fluid are superposed one upon the other. A separating zone is attached to the bottom of the cooling tank, and bent portions of a pair of bridging filter papers are attached to predetermined positions of a separating zone. Permanent magnets are disposed on both sides of each filter paper and on the bottom of the cooling tank for attracting each other.

Abstract: An after-wash textile treatment preparation containing natural and/or synthetic layer silicates as the softening component in combination with an acidic compound, a disintegrating agent, a filler or a carrier material and, optionally, a binder and fatty acid ester. The preparation is used in the rinse cycle of a laundry washing process.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for supporting and handling blot membranes during the course of blotting, analysis and storage.

Abstract: Disclosed are liquid fabric softening and antistatic compositions which contain mono-ester analogs of ditallow, dimethyl ammonium chloride type compounds as the active softening/antistatic agent. Such compositions have the active component dispersed as submicron particles in a liquid carrier. The pH of the compositions is maintained at 3.0.+-.0.5, and the compositions are kept substantially free of amines in order to enhance the hydrolytic stability of the quaternary active.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with improving the solubility of anionic water soluble dyestuff powders. The solubility of these powders particularly in cold water, is enhanced by adding (i) a chelating agent which has at least two free acid groups and (ii) a Lewis base in an amount sufficient to bring the pH of the water solution of the powder to a value of about 7-10.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of textiles surfaces has the steps:(i) a solids treatment material including a swollen hydrogel containing aqueous treatment fluid is applied to a surface,(ii) force is then applied to release the treatment fluids from the hydrogel,(iii) the textile is allowed to dry and(iv) visible residues are removed from the surface.The hydrogel is a hydrophilic homopolymer or copolymer of acrylic or methacrylic acid or salt/ester thereof; a homopolymer or copolymer of acrylonitrile; a cellulose ether, carboxylated cellulose derivative polyalkylene oxide or polyurethane optionally cross-linked with polysaccharide.The treatment fluid is for cleansing, insect-proofing, fragrancing or antibacterial/antifungal purposes.

Abstract: Textiles, especially polyester, nylon and high-tenacity nylon, are continuously dyed in an organic medium containing a high-boiling, nonionic solvent admixed with one or more lower-boiling organic solvents and at least one dyestuff dissolved in the solvent media. The lower-boiling solvent acts as a carrier to entrain the dye and allows the dye to enter the fiber evenly. The non-aqueous dyestuff medium allows the process to be conducted above the boiling point of water which facilitates dye penetration into the fiber and, in turn, shortens the dyeing process. Atmospheric pressure may be used, thus avoiding the constraints of a batch-type operation of pressurized dyeing procedures, as is conventionally used in this art. Fabric may be dyed in open width under restraint at elevated temperatures thereby achieving uniform coloring of the fabric without shade variations from end-to-end or "tailing".

Abstract: Liquid all-purpose preparations of the type containing anionic and/or nonionic surfactants, water soluble builders, and water-soluble solvents are significantly improved by the inclusion of a fat-dissolving agent consisting essentially of a terpene and a solvent based on completely or partially hydrogenated naphthalene.

Abstract: A phase stable alkali metal hypochlorite composition including a tertiary alcohol of from 4 to 8 carbons and a surfactant or surfactant blend. Said surfactant or surfactant blend preferably is selected to impart to the composition a viscosity of about 10 to about 150 cps.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing a thickened liquid bleaching composition with a low initial viscosity during manufacturing and an increased final viscosity, using a hypochlorite-soluble detergent-active material and a soap, whereby the soap is partly or completely caused to be formed in situ in the composition by incorporating therein a material which generates fatty acid in the composition. Typical examples of such materials are fatty acid esters of lower alcohols.

Abstract: A pasty acid detergent composition for cleaning bathroom surfaces comprises a pasty mass made by dry mixing a linear alkyl benzene sulfonic acid and soda ash followed by neutralization with a caustic solution, active organic acids and a filler. A method of making the composition is also provided.

Abstract: The inventive composition is a silicone-based softening agent for synthetic fibers such as waddings of polyester fibers without the disadvantage of yellowing caused by heat or in the lapse of time. The essential ingredients of the inventive composition are a combination of two different amino-substituted organopolysiloxanes, an opoxy-containing alkoxysilane compound such as 3-glycidyloxypropyl methyl dimethoxy silane and a monoepoxy compound such as glycidyl alcohol each in a specified amount. Characteristically, one of the amino-substituted organopolysiloxane components is a reaction product of an amino-substituted organopolysiloxane and an organic opoxy compound.

Abstract: Described is the novel compound genus, the beta-alkylidene phenethyl alcohols of our invention, defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## (wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or methyl, useful in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of consumable materials including perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener articles, fabric softener compositions, cosmetic powders and hair preparations).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making liquid soap, preferably without the need for melting the fatty acid and most preferably without the need for external heating or cooling and to the use of said process in making soap-containing cosmetic products, particularly shave cream in either aerosol or post foaming gel form.

Abstract: A fabric softener composition comprising a stable, clear single phase solution of an anionic surfactant having an alkyl radical containing at least eight carbon atoms, a cationic surfactant, water and an effective amount of propylene glycol and an alkali metal salt of benzene, toluene or xylene sulfonate. The fabric softener may be highly concentrated and has the property that when added to a detergent solution it imparts a fabric softening effect but does not lessen the detergency of the solution.