Abstract: The present invention relates to bacteriocidal washing agents based on surfactants, builders, per-compounds, as well as TAED:PAG mixtures, as well as other adjuvants and additives if necessary which, in particular, allow the bacteriocidal washing and bleaching of laundry at low temperatures.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for smoothing textile fibers which compositions are characterized in that they contain as lubricants an aliphatic polyether corresponding to the following general formula:R.sup.1 --X--O--R.sup.2in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are linear and/or branched, saturated and/or saturated, OH-containing or OH-free C.sub.6 -C.sub.24 alkyl radicals of natural and/or synthetic origin and X is a homopolymer or copolymer containing one or more C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkylene oxides having a degree of polymerization of 1 to 25, either alone or in admixture with other smoothing agents.The other smoothing agents include paraffins, polyethylenes, fatty acid ethers, silicones or polyalkylene glycols. The compositions may be applied to textile fiber in the form of solutions, emulsions or aqueous dispersions.

Abstract: Clear, aqueous liquid preparations of sodium lauryl sulfate and myristyl sulfate comprising from 5 to 20% by weight of sodium lauryl sulfate and/or myristyl sulfate, from 10 to 30% by weight of a nonionic surface-active ethylene oxide adduct having an HLB-value of from 12 to 18, from 10 to 20% by weight of a polyol containing from 3 to 6 carbon atoms and from 2 to 6 hydroxyl gropus or a polyethylene glycol, and from 30 to 75% by weight of water, are distinguished by low cloud points and are suitable for use as a surfactant component in the production of oral hygiene products such as toothpastes.

Abstract: Disclosed are conditioning agents and compositions containing such conditioning agent, said conditioning agent being particles from about 5% to about 95%, by weight of said particles, of an amine-organic anion ion-pair complex and from about 95% to about 5%, by weight of said particles, of an amine-inorganic anion ion-pair complex. The particles have an average diameter of from 10 microns to about 500 microns. These conditioning agents can provide excellent fabric care benefits when applied as part of, or in the presence of, detergent compositions without significantly impairing cleaning performance.

Abstract: Disclosed are liquid detergent compositions containing from about 5% to about 40% of an alkyl sulfate or alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant, or mixture thereof, and water-insoluble, amine-organic anion ion-pair conditioning particles in a liquid base. The alkyl sulfate, alkyl ethoxylated sulfate, or mixture thereof, stabilizes the conditioning particles for improved shelf-life.

Abstract: A liquid fabric treatment composition comprising aliphatic hydrocarbon, fatty acid, fatty acid salt, fatty acid ester, and a fatty acid condensate of a natural fat and hydroxyalkyl polyamine in aqueous medium. The composition provides washed fabrics treated therewith with softness and smoothness which, particularly, makes large articles of washing easier to iron by hand ironing or by rotary ironing.

Abstract: An improved composition for dissolution of renal calculi is disclosed. The composition includes citric acid, preferably at about 10 to about 15% by weight, and an effective amount of a pharmacologically acceptable chelating agent such as EDTA in a sterile aqueous solution having a pH between about 3 and about 4.5. In vivo irrigation with the improved formulation, optionally in combination with incident ultrasound therapy promotes rapid stone dissolution with minimal complications for the patient.

Abstract: A pouched powder detergent is disclosed which comprises a powder detergent and a pouch containing the powder detergent, wherein the pouch comprises a cold water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol derivative containing 70 to 90 mole % of vinyl alcohol units, 0 to 2 mol % of vinyl acetate units and 10 to 30 mol % of acetalized vinyl alcohol units having an alkyl group containing 0.34 to 1.70 carbon atoms on the average, and having a viscosity-average polymerization degree of 200 to 500 with respect to the vinyl monomer units.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel disinfectant composition which is an aqueous solution containing hypochlorite ions, such as sodium hypochlorite, containing a tertiary aliphatic alcohol, such a tertiary-butanol. The alcohol acts as an odor masking agent and as a stabilizer for hypochlorite ions while itself possessing disinfecting properties. The composition is useful as a disinfectant.

Abstract: An antibacterial soap composition and method of making the same in which the product is especially useful for wound cleansing, pre-operative cleansing of surgical sites, sanitizing, surgical scrubbing and the like containing an iodophore as its essential bacteriostat. The iodophore selected from the group consisting of povidone-iodine, polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine ("PVP-iodine") and the like, is disposed in a unique soap base which is characterized by its remarkable compatibility with iodophores. This soap base is predicated upon saturated fatty acids such as isostearic acid, dodecanoic acid and the like and obtains a degree of iodophore stability which has heretofore been obtainable only in detergent-base formulations. The deleterious side effects of detergent materials are eliminated. Both bars and liquid soaps are described.