Abstract: A method is provided for improving the uptake of a cationic compound onto a polyester article starting material, comprising the steps of: (a) obtaining a polyesterase enzyme; (b) contacting said polyesterase enzyme with said polyester article starting material under conditions and for a time suitable for said polyesterase to produce surface modification of said polyester article starting material and produce a surface modified polyester; (c) contacting said modified polyester article, subsequently or simultaneously with said step (b) with a cationic compound whereby adherence of said cationic compound to said modified polyester is increased compared to said polyester starting material. Also disclosed is a method for increasing the hydrophilicity of a polyester to improve fabric characteristics such as stain resistance, wettability and/or dyeability.

Abstract: The invention relates to particles comprising a peroxy compound with capability of realeasing hydrogen peroxide or peroxy acids in aqueous solutions and an amino acid of the formula (HOOC)2N—CnHmCOOH—R in which R is H, CH2OH OR CH3, n is 1, 2 or 3 and m is 0-2n; or a salt thereof. The invention also relates to use of the particles and a composition comprising such particles.

Abstract: A higher secondary alcohol alkoxylate compound composition represented by the general formula (1): , wherein the composition comprises 30 to 90 mol % of the higher secondary alcohol alkoxylate compound (X) having a methyl group for R1 and 70 to 10 mol % of the higher secondary alcohol alkoxylate compound (Y) having an alkyl group of 2 or more carbon atoms for R1, a method for the production thereof, and a detergent and an emulsifier using the composition.

Abstract: A method for the “dry” production of sodium percarbonate (dry process), in which monohydrate crystals of sodium carbonate are reacted with a quasi-stoichiometric quantity of concentrated aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution, relative to the quantity of active oxygen required in the sodium percarbonate to be produced. This method can be combined to great advantage with subsequent compaction of the sodium percarbonate obtained. Sodium percarbonate products containing varying concentrations of active oxygen of at least 10 weight percent, particularly high active oxygen concentrations of above 14.5 weight percent, can be produced. The resulting sodium percarbonate products are distinguished in that they have remarkably advantageous dissolution rates, stabilities and compatibility with detergent bases, and are superior to conventional sodium percarbonates obtained, for example, by a crystallization process.

Abstract: A system for forming and releasing an aqueous peracid solution is disclosed. The system includes a container and a peracid forming composition provided within the container. The container is permeable to the passage of water and aqueous peracid solution. The peracid forming composition includes a peracid precursor and a peroxygen source. Preferably, the peracid forming composition includes a chemical heater capable of releasing heat upon hydration. When placed in water, water enters the container and interacts with the peracid forming composition provided within the container. The water combines with the peracid precursor and peroxygen source to provide an aqueous peracid composition. The presence of a chemical heater within the container provides for the generation of heat within the container which enhances the rate of peracid formation. The peracid solution leaves the container and forms an effective sanitizing amount of sanitizer.

Abstract: This invention relates to organosilyl peroxide compounds which are stable in aqueous systems and are used for bleaching and cleaning applications. More particularly, this invention is concerned with the stability of bis(organosilyl)peroxides when formulated in aqueous and non-aqueous delivery systems. The liquid detergents containing the organosilyl peroxide compounds of this invention exhibit excellent bleaching performance and stain removal properties on fabrics at typical low wash temperatures.

Abstract: A cleansing and/or make-up-removing composition, comprising: in a physiologically acceptable medium, an aqueous phase dispersed in an oily phase with the aid of a silicone emulsifier, wherein the medium comprises (1) at least 78% of aqueous phase, (2) at least one make-up-removing oil selected from the group consisting of fatty acid esters containing at least 12 carbon atoms, and (3), as an emulsifier, the dimethicone copolyol of formula In which R1 represent —(C3H6O)—(C2H4O)18—(C3H6O)18H,p=394 and n=4, and wherein the medium is free of branched-chain hydrocarbon-based oil.

Abstract: A structure and method of fabrication are described. The structure is a combination of a polymeric material and particles, e.g. Cu, having an electrically conductive coating, e.g. Sn. Heat is applied to fuse the coating of adjacent particles. The polymeric material is a thermoplastic phenoxy polymer or a styrene allyl alcohol resin. The structure is disposed between two electrically conductive surfaces, e.g. chip and substrate pads, to provide electrical interconnection and adhesion between their pads.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of coated peroxygen compounds, in particular sodium percarbonate, by fluidized bed coating. By using a fluidized bed reactor with a radial inflow base, the passage openings of which allow the fluidized bed gas to emerge in the region of the opening at an angle of less than 35°, measured with respect to the horizontal, in the form of directed part streams, and in which are arranged spray nozzles, the pulse of which points in the same direction as the pulse of the fluidizing gas, it is possible to obtain products with an increased active oxygen stability. A circular reactor, the inflow base of which has lamellae overlapping like turbine blades and nozzles aligned in the direction of rotation of the fluidized bed is preferred.

Abstract: A heavy oil remover comprises a hydrocarbon solvent, dipropylene glycol mono n-butyl ether, a volatility stabilizer, a salt of an alkyl aromatic sulfonic acid, a branched alcohol ethoxylate, an ethoxylated alkyl mercaptan, and water.

Abstract: Liquid compositions having a pH up to 7 comprise from 0.01% to 20% by weight of the total composition of a peroxygen bleach, from 0.001% to 30% by weight of the total composition of an ethoxylated nonionic surfactant, from 0.001% to 20% by weight of a zwitterionic betaine surfactant at a weight ratio of the ethoxylated nonionic surfactant to the zwitterionic betaine surfactant of from 0.01 to 20. These compositions are suitable to deliver improved stain removal performance and improved bleaching performance on various inanimate surfaces.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cleaning and lubricating solution for guns, gun bores, cartridges, and gun parts, and more especially for black powder guns, gun bores, cartridges, and gun parts. The solution is used to clean dirt and debris from the bores and other parts of black powder firearms and accessories. The solution cleans the bore and the residual material forms a protective coating or film of a light lubricating oil.

Abstract: A pourable, storage-stable manual dishwashing detergent is provided. The detergent contains at least 45 percent sodium bicarbonate with a mean particle diameter of at least 150 micrometers. The sodium bicarbonate is combined with an anionic surfactant, an alkyl polyglycoside surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant an electrolyte and optionally a solvent, to form the detergent. The detergent of the invention has good pouring properties and excellent cleaning performance against dried-on and burnt-on soil.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous hair conditioning shampoo compositions comprising a specific surfactant component comprising an ethoxylated alkyl sulfate surfactant having from about 1 to about 8 moles of ethoxylation and an amphoteric surfactant in a shampoo with insoluble, dispersed conditioning agent, a low viscosity organic conditioning oil and a select soluble cellulosic cationic organic polymer hair conditioning agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to new bleaching and disinfecting compositions containing—based on the composition (a) 1 to 8% by weight of alkali metal hypochlorites, (b) 0.1 to 2% by weight of alkali metal hydroxides, (c) 0.1 to 2% by weight of betaines, (d) 0.1 to 1% by weight of hydrotropes and (e) 0.05 to 1% by weight of sequestrants, with the proviso that the quantities add up to 100% by weight with water and optionally other auxiliaries and additives. The clear compositions are viscoelastic and show inter alia high stability in storage in addition to excellent washing and bleaching performance.

Abstract: Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (b) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent is disclosed. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts.

Abstract: What is claimed are bleach activator granules which are obtained by mixing a bleach activator with a binder and x% by weight of the total amount of a water-soluble polymer, spraying of water which comprises 100-x% by weight of the total amount of the water-soluble polymer, where x is a number from 0 to 100, and subsequent granulation and drying.

Abstract: A non-toxic, non-hazardous, environmentally safe composition provides an effective, fast acting cleaning solution for removal of tar, oils, asphalt and other bituminous materials from industrial equipment surfaces. The composition is a mixture of a carrier monocyclic monoterpene and a nonionic surfactant such as an alkylphenol ethoxylate. The mixture is applied directly to surfaces to be cleaned, and rinsed with water in the absence of mechanical intervention.

Abstract: A non-aqueous liquid detergent composition comprising a bleaching agent and/or bleach precursor characterized in that said nonaqueous liquid detergent comprises less than 1% of free water.

Abstract: A nonflammable glycol-based cleaning solvent which is not classified as, a hazardous material is provided. Isopropyl bromide (IPB) and/or n-propyl bromide (NPB), both of which being nonflammable solvents, is mixed to a main component comprised of propylene glycol-based solvents. The thus-obtained glycol-based cleaning solvent is given a nonflammable, flameproof characteristic. The first ingredient, comprised of one type of propylene glycol-based solvent or a plurality of types thereof, has a flash point of 28° C. or above. The amount of IPB and/or NPB being added to 100 pts.wt. of the first ingredient is in the range of 10-70 pts.wt., considering the negative influence of IPB and/or NPB on plastics and rubber.