Abstract: A liquid composition for cleaning an ink-jet recording head containing at least one kind of oxidizing detergent in an amount effective in cleaning an ink-jet recording head. The liquid composition can improve the life and ink ejecting properties of an ink-jet recording head.

Abstract: The invention concerns hard surface cleaning compositions comprising a halogen bleaching agent and a surfactant system, wherein the surfactant system consists of or comprises at least one ethoxylated nonionic surfactant carrying a terminal OH group in an amount of more than 0.2% by weight of the composition and the composition comprises a buffer system to maintain the pH at or above 11.5. The surfactant system preferably comprises a mixture of anionic and nonionic surfactants. The compositions preferably additionally comprise an abrasive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid hypohalite bleach-containing compositions which comprise an alkyl ethoxy sulphate having a low number of moles of ethoxy groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid colored thickened hypohalite bleaching-containing compositions having a viscosity of 10 cps to 2000 cps and comprising a hypohalite bleach, an alkyl (alkoxy)n sulphate, wherein n is from 2 to 4, optionally a co-surfactant, and a pigment selected from the group consisting of Ultramarine Blue and its equivalents, chlorinated indanthrone and its equivalents, cobalt aluminate blue and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a granulated bleaching activator having a high solubility, that is, a granulated bleaching activator comprising (a) a bleaching activator and (b) at least one nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of a nonionic surfactant (b1) having a melting point less than 20° C. and an alkylene oxide addition type nonionic surfactant (b2) having a melting point less than 20° C., (b1) fulfilling the specific requirements concerning solubility, in a specific ratio.

Abstract: A fabric care composition comprises a polyamine functional polymer and a crystal growth inhibitor selected from the group consisting of carboxylic compounds, organic mono and diphosphonic acids, and salts and complexes thereof, and mixture thereof. In one embodiment, the polyamine functional polymer has a molecular weight between 200 and 10,000 and, when the crystal growth inhibitor is selected from carboxylic acid, organic diphosphonic acid, and mixtures thereof, the crystal growth inhibitor is present in an amount of less than 1% by weight of the composition. In another embodiment, the crystal growth inhibitor is present in an amount of from 0.005 to 0.2 percent by weight of the composition.

Abstract: Non-aqueous liquid detergent compositions containing bleaching agents and contained in plastic packages are stabilized against package bulging caused by oxygen release by means of transition metal macropolycyclic rigid ligand compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid composition suitable for bleaching and pretreating soiled fabrics. Such composition provides cleaning and color safety benefits that are especially noticeable when such composition is used as a prespotter. The present invention also relates to methods of using such composition to bleach or pretreat fabrics.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a water soluble sachet comprising a detergent composition having a discrete particle that enhances cleaning in a dishwashing machine. The water soluble sachet unexpectedly results in excellent cleaning properties and minimizes spot and film formation on items being cleaned in a dishwasher.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprising a granulated percarbonate and a blend which encapsulates the percarbonate is describe. The blend comprises a sulphate, carboxymethyl cellulose and a nonionic surfactant. The detergent composition comprises sodium metasilicate and does not include a zeolite, a perborate or a phosphate. The composition is capable of being stored in a water-soluble PVA film packaging for at least nine months and wherein the composition comprises between 1% and 15% percarbonate. The composition can include a phosphate substitute such as a polyacrylate. The composition can be compressed into a tablet format and used as a laundering product.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to non-aqueous electrolytes which comprise (a) one or more solvents; (b) one or more ionic salts; and, (c) a multifunctional monomer comprising two or more unsaturated aliphatic reactive moieties per molecule, which multifuntional monomer is soluble in said one or more solvents, which multifuctional monomer rapidly polymerizes when said electrolyte is heated to an initiation temperature greater than 100° C., thereby increasing said viscosity and internal resistivity of said electrolyte. When incorporated into a nonaqueous electrolyte, the multifunctional reactive monomer improves the safety of electric current producing cells by rapidly polymerizing at elevated temperatures to increase the viscosity and internal resistivity of the electrolyte.

Abstract: A foam forming composition contains a freshening agent and a foam-forming anionic surfactant in amount sufficient to form a foam when dispensed from a pressurized vessel, but in an amount insufficient to effect fabric cleaning. The foam provides a visible means for the user to observe the area of application and thus avoids the likelihood of over- or under-spraying. An anti-foaming agent is included in the foam forming composition to provide for a quick breaking and fast drying foam. The freshener agent is applied as a visible foam to carpets or other fabrics and the foam quickly disappears and dries and requires no vacuuming, abrasion or scrubbing.

Abstract: A composition is provided comprising two liquids which are separately maintained prior to forming an admixture during delivery to a surface to be treated, whereupon the admixture generates a foam sufficient for cleaning efficacy and stability. A first liquid preferably includes a hypohalite, or a hypohalite generating agent and a second liquid preferably includes a peroxygen agent. As the two liquids are initially separated, the hypohalite generating agent can be maintained in an environment free of peroxygen agent and otherwise conducive to their cleaning activity and stability up to the time of use. When the two liquids are allowed to mix, for example, by simultaneously pouring into a drain, the hypohalite and peroxygen react to liberate oxygen gas. As foam generation occurs, the escaping gas contacts surfactant in the solution, and creates foam which expands to completely fill the drain pipe. The expanded foam contains an excess of the hypohalite, which acts to clean the drain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid or solid bleaching composition comprising a peroxygen bleach and an alkoxylated benzoic acid or a salt thereof. This bleaching composition shows excellent immediate chemical stability and excellent chemical stability upon storage. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process of treating a fabric and/or a process of treating a carpet.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a water soluble sachet comprising a detergent composition having an encapsulated bleach. The water soluble sachet unexpectedly results in excellent cleaning properties and minimizes spot and film formation on items being cleaned in a dishwasher.

Abstract: A solid cast detergent product containing an active chlorine source is disclosed. Methods of manufacture and of use are also disclosed for the solid cast detergent product containing an active chlorine source.

Abstract: The invention provides liquid hard surface cleaning compositions comprising multiple partial compositions held separately from each other in a multiple compartment container which is provided with a non-spray dispensing system. One partial composition comprises a peroxygen bleach compound, preferaqbly hydrogen peroxide. The total composition comprises a multi-component thickening system of which the components are divided over the partial compositions in such a way that the total composition thickens on dispensing. Each partial composition has a pH at which the components in it are stable, while after mixting the total composition has a pH suitable for cleaning. The compositions preferably contain a quaternary imine salt bleach activator and a detergent surfactant. The number of partial compositions and of the compartments in the container is preferably 2.

Abstract: A fiber rebuild polymer comprising a cellulose or other &bgr;-1,4 linked polysaccharide backbone with acetate groups pendant thereto, the average degree of substitution of acetate groups on the saccharide groups of the backbone being 0.55-0.70, is used to inhibit wrinkling and improve ironability of cloth during a laundry process.

Abstract: A method for bleaching stained fabrics is provided by pretreating the stained fabric, before washing, with a pretreatment composition that comprises a ligand that forms a transition metal complex as bleach catalyst, the complex catalysing bleaching of stains by atmospheric oxygen. The pretreatment composition preferably comprises an iron complex comprising the ligand N,N-bis(pyridin-2-yl-methyl)-1,1-bis(pyridin-2-yl)-1-aminoethane. One or both of the pretreatment composition and the wash liquor are substantially devoid of peroxygen bleach or a peroxy-based or -generating bleach system. The pretreatment provides improved or broader stain profile bleaching.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low viscosity, aqueous liquid composition suitable for bleaching and pretreating soiled fabrics. Such composition contains a peroxygen bleach, an ethoxylated nonionic surfactant, a zwitterionic betaine surfactant and a viscosity reducing agent. In addition to improved cleaning performance, such composition provides satisfactory fabric and color safety when used as a laundry pretreater.