Abstract: A laundry detergent composition having a particle, wherein the particle has: (a) hueing agent, wherein the hueing agent has the following structure: wherein: R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of: H; alkyl; alkoxy; alkyleneoxy; alkyl capped alkyleneoxy; urea; and amido; R3 is a substituted aryl group; X is a substituted group comprising sulfonamide moiety and optionally an alkyl and/or aryl moiety, and wherein the substituent group comprises at least one alkyleneoxy chain that comprises an average molar distribution of at least four alkyleneoxy moieties; (b) clay; and (c) another detergent ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry detergent composition comprising a particle comprising hueing agent and clay. The particle can be incorporated into laundry detergent products, such as a laundry detergent powder. The particle exhibits an excellent storage stability profile with very little bleeding of the hueing dye from the particle, exhibits excellent fabric deposition of the hueing dye during a laundering process without causing any spot staining of the fabric, and does not impact the visual appearance of a laundry detergent powder when incorporated therein.

Abstract: A liquid cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising non-spherical and/or non-rolling abrasive cleaning particles wherein the abrasive cleaning particles comprise extruded, and/or three-dimensional printed, elements having a longitudinal length “L” extending parallel to a z-axis and a complex cross-sectional shape extending on a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal length “L” and parallel to an x-y plane, wherein the complex cross-sectional shape comprises one or more elongate protrusions projecting in a direction parallel to the longitudinal length “L”, each protrusion having at least one edge, and wherein the complex cross-sectional shape is a predetermined non-random cross-sectional shape.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a powder comprising one or more complexing agent salts of the general formula comprises atomizing an aqueous solution comprising the one or more complexing agent salts in the presence of a crystalline fine dust of the same complexing agent salts and a drying step, wherein the concentration of the one or more complexing agent salt is from 10 to 80% by weight, based on the total weight of the aqueous solution, with an upper limit for the average particle diameter of the crystalline fine dust which is lower by at least a factor of 2 than the lower limit of the average particle diameter of the powder obtained after the process, and the fraction of the crystalline fine dust is from 0.1 to 20% by weight, based on the weight of the powder obtained after the process.

Abstract: A liquid cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising non-spherical and/or non-rolling abrasive cleaning particles wherein the abrasive cleaning particles comprise extruded, and/or three dimensional printed, elements wherein the elements have a longitudinal length L extending parallel to a z-axis and a predetermined cross-sectional shape on a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal length L and projecting along the length L, the predetermined cross-sectional shape having a form factor of from 0.1 to 0.7 as measured according to ISO 9276-6, and wherein the ratio of the length L to perimeter-equivalent diameter of the predetermined cross-sectional shape “ECD PHull” is from 0.5 to 3.

Abstract: A process of making a granular detergent composition comprising the steps of: a) forming an aqueous detergent slurry; b) spray drying the aqueous detergent slurry to form a plurality of spray-dried detergent particles; c) forming an emulsion comprising a surfactant; and d) adding the emulsion from step c) to at least a portion of the plurality of spray-dried detergent particles.

Abstract: A process of making a granular detergent composition comprising the steps of: a) forming an aqueous detergent slurry; b) spray drying the aqueous detergent slurry to form a plurality of spray-dried detergent particles; c) forming an emulsion comprising a polymer; and d) adding the emulsion from step c) to at least a portion of the plurality of spray-dried detergent particles.

Abstract: Temporary graphic films that may be applied to rough, outdoor surfaces such as concrete or asphalt pavement are provided. The temporary graphic films are durable, yet easily removed and may include a fracturable material that permits fluid flow to reduce slip and fall situations.

Abstract: Stability enhancement agents for use in a solidification matrices and solid detergent compositions are described. Stability enhancement is provided by a hydratable salt, water and a carboxylic acid terpolymer forming a dimensionally stable solid compositions. Preferred carboxylic acid terpolymers include from about 40 to 90% by weight of a carboxylic acid monomer, anhydride or salt thereof, from about 4 to 40% by weight of a monomer comprising sulfo groups, and from about 4 to 40% by weight of a nonionic monomer set forth in formula (I). The stability enhancement composition for use in solid detergent compositions are preferably biodegradable and may be substantially free of phosphate and/or NTA-free and provide beneficial hard water scale control.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a laundry detergent sheet. Preferably, the laundry detergent sheet is capable of dissolving in a laundry cycle of an automatic washing machine. The method comprises the steps of preparing a first shelf-stable solution, preparing a second non-shelf-stable solution comprising a portion of the first shelf-stable solution, applying the second non-shelf-stable solution onto a surface, and drying the second non-shelf-stable solution on the surface.

Abstract: An oxygen scavenger composition for food packaging application comprising (I) a polymeric resin, (II) one or more oligomeric photosensitizers, (III) a metal salt, preferably Cu stearate or Mn stearate; (IV) a sacrificial oxidizable substrate, and optionally (V) additional components.

Abstract: A process for producing solid detergent granular materials is presented involving (a) forming an aqueous surfactant paste of an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant or mixtures thereof, and (b) drying and granulating the aqueous paste in a horizontal thin-layer evaporator or dryer having rotating fittings, wherein the drying is carried out at a temperature of 120° C. to 130° C. The process produces granules having a bulk density greater than 600 grams/liter and a uniform particle size distribution.

Abstract: A foaming cleansing product is provided as a cleansing composition packaged in a non-aerosol mechanical dispenser. The dispenser includes a container for holding a liquid composition, a dispensing head with a housing enclosing a pump mechanism and a screen material in the flow path to convert liquid composition into a foam, and a diptube for delivering liquid from the container to the dispensing head. The cleansing composition is free of water insoluble emollients and includes an anionic surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant of structure: ##STR1## wherein R is a fatty alkyl of 6 to 22 carbons; R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of H, C.sub.2 H.sub.4 COOH and C.sub.2 H.sub.4 COONa; and R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of COONa, CH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 SO.sub.3 Na, C.sub.2 H.sub.4 COONa, CH.sub.2 COOCH.sub.2 COOH and CH.sub.2 COOCH.sub.2 COONa.

Abstract: A system for cleansing the skin comprises a hydro-phobic diamond-mesh sponge and a liquid cleansing and moisturizing composition with excellent lather in the same washing and rinsing operation. The system provides improved lather and overall acceptability for mild liquid cleansing compositions which contain moisturizers and especially for those which would otherwise have marginal lather.

Abstract: Novel chip compositions comprise alkylene glycol, benefit agent and thickening agent (e.g., fumed silica). Use of chips comprising excess of alkylene glycol over benefit agent and thickening agent has been found to allow significant deposition of benefit agent without compromising processing. In a second embodiment, the invention comprises bar compositions comprising mixtures of the chips of the invention and chips containing defined surfactant systems. A process for forming the chips of the invention and a method of enhancing deposition without compromising processing using the chips of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process of making a powdered detergent aggregate comprising in a single pass process the step of introducing an absorptive soda ash into an agglomerator, forming a soda ash curtain within the agglomerator, spraying a surfactant onto the soda ash curtain, forming a curtain of resultant soda ash/surfactant product, spraying a silicate thereon, and adding additional surfactant to produce a non-caking soda ash/silicate/surfactant aggregate having 40-69 weight percent soda ash, 7-14 weight percent silicate, and 14-26 weight percent surfactant having a loose bulk density of from 600-1000 g/l.

Abstract: A chemical cleaning composition for silver- or copper-containing surfaces consists of a water-soluble solid or powder comprising thiourea or a derivative thereof, and is formulated in unit application form, e.g. in tablet or sachet form. A preferred composition comprises up to 60% thiourea or a derivative thereof; up to 4% surfactant; not more than 40% acidifier; less than 20% disintegrant; up to 10% binder; 0-1% lubricant; and up to 40% diluent.

Abstract: Adjuvant powder compositions contain a benefit agent or benefit agents and enhance the delivery of these benefit agent or agents when used as a separate adjuvant during preparation of bar compositions. Carriers used in the formation of the adjuvants must have a melting point high enough to survive a spray-drying process.

Abstract: A scouring pad is disclosed for cleaning and polishing delicate surfaces. The pad includes a three dimensional lofty nonwoven web made out of a plurality of polyester fibers and a cleansing composition which is present in the voids within the web in dry form. The cleansing composition is, preferably, a surfactant blend containing suitable amounts of stearic monoethanolamide, coconut monoethanolamide, dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid, sodium xylene sulfonate, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, and water or suitable substitutes of the above. The cleansing composition may be a fatty acid based soap also.

Abstract: A process for preparing detergent particles containing secondary (2,3) alkyl sulfate surfactant comprises admixing secondary (2,3) alkyl sulfate surfactants with powdered detersive ingredients and admixing the resulting powder with a surfactant paste. The resulting detergent dough is extruded through an orifice and sized to provide particles. The particles are coated with a free-flow aid. The resulting detergent particles exhibit improved solubility and are especially useful in laundry detergents.