Abstract: Described is a process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of a detergent comprising the step of intimately admixing with a solid or liquid detergent base from 0.01% up to 0.5% by weight of said detergent of an oxabicyclooctane derivative having the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.2 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkyl or alkenyl; R.sub.4 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; R.sub.7 is hydrogen or methyl; and R.sub.8 is hydrogen or methyl with the proviso that when R.sub.4 is methyl or ethyl, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are not both hydrogen and that at least one of R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 is methyl.

Abstract: A pipe cleaning composition containing hydrochloric acid, at least one nitrogen-based inhibitor, a solubilizer for said inhibitor, a polysiloxane anti-foam agent and water, has a reduced tendency to attack copper or steel pipe.

Abstract: Laundry detergent compositions containing no or low levels of phosphate materials and specific mixtures of selected cationic surfactants, preferably having reduced cationic monomer concentrations of from about 0.005 to about 0.2, are disclosed. These compositions are unusually effective in removing particulate soils from fabrics. A process for laundering fabrics using these compositions is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for removing a reflective decal from a vehicle's body surface, especially a baked enamel surface as would be found on a truck or an automobile. The method includes the steps of contacting the decal, for a period of time sufficient to loosen the decal from the surface, with a composition consisting essentially of methylene chloride, a lower alkyl alcohol, a lower aliphatic symmetric or unsymmetric ketone, methyl cellulose and polyethylene glycol, and separating the loosened decal from the surface with a high pressure stream of liquid.

Abstract: Sulfide-containing scale is removed from metal surfaces by contacting the encrusted surface with an aqueous acid cleaning solution having an aldehyde (e.g., formaldehyde) dissolved or dispersed in the acid in an amount sufficient to prevent the evolution of hydrogen sulfide gas.

Abstract: A detergent composition is provided which comprises at least 5 percent by weight of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic, nonionic, zwitterionic, ampholytic and amphoteric surfactants; and at least 1 weight percent of a copolymer having the following general formula ##STR1## where Y is one or more comonomers selected from the group consisting of olefins and aldehydes having from 1 to about 3 carbon atoms; n averages at least 2; p is at least 1; and M is selected from the group consisting of alkali metal, ammonium and alkanol ammonium groups having 1 to about 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are individually any chemically stable group which stabilize the polymer against rapid depolymerization in alkaline solution. The copolymers are stable under laundry use conditions, but depolymerize in acid media, making the fragments more readily biodegradable in waste streams.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula R--CH.dbd.CH--W--CH.dbd.CH--R.sup.1 are described in which R and R.sup.1 are independently phenyl, diphenyl, naphthyl, indyl, tetrahydronaphthyl or acenaphthenyl and W is divalent phenyl, diphenyl, naphthyl, tetrahydronaphthyl or acenaphthenyl group, which groups may be substituted, the compounds containing at least one non-aromatic ring. Such compounds are useful as optical whitening agents, for example in textile material or paper.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of inhibiting or controlling calcium scale deposition in SO.sub.2 flue gas scrubbers which comprises scrubbing said flue gases with an aqueous composition comprising concentrated sodium hydroxide and a 2-hydroxyethyl iminodiacetate calcium inhibitor.

Abstract: Heavy duty built laundry washing product in slurry form containing alkali metal hydroxide, detergents, sodium polyacrylate, a modified polyacrylic acid salt, and water insoluble aluminosilicate ion exchange material and/or complex phosphates; also optionally optical brightener, coloring agent, carboxymethyl cellulose and salts thereof, and perfume.

Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for use in solid and liquid anionic, cationic or nonionic detergent aroma augmenting, modifying, altering and enhancing compositions and as solid or liquid anionic, cationic and nonionic detergent aroma imparting materials of a specific isomer and isomer mixtures of 2- and 3-cyclotetradecen-1-ones having the structures: ##STR1## or mixtures of same or mixtures of such 2- and 3-cyclotetradecen-1-ones with cyclotetradecanone having the structure: ##STR2## or cyclododecanone having the structure: ##STR3## Addition of said 2- and 3-cyclotetradecen-1-ones or mixtures produces in such detergents a sweet, musk aroma and exaltone-like, scorched linen, waxy and rooty nuances.

Abstract: A water based cleaning composition including a major portion of water, a minor portion of a cleaning agent such as ammonium hydroxide or a lower alcohol such as isoproponal and a small portion of a polyethylene glycol of high molecular weight which not only acts as a lubricant but has a preferential affinity for glass and the like as compared with oil, grease, dirt and/or a lubricity component such as ammonium bicarbonate or ammonium carbonate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biological activator for septic tanks. The biological activator is characterized by the fact it is in the form of a non-corrosive, non-toxic, finely-divided product having a significant specific surface constituting a base for the optional anaerobic microbic flora, permitting an increase in the density of bacterial saturation in the septic tank for an equivalent quantity of nutriment.

Abstract: A process of removing soil and/or stains from fabrics by immersing the fabrics in a peroxygen bleach bath containing as a peroxygen activator an organophosphorus chlorine compound selected from the class consisting of R.sub.1 OR.sub.2 OP(O)Cl, R.sub.1 R.sub.2 OP(O)Cl and R.sub.1 R.sub.2 P(O)Cl, wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent the organic portion of the molecule.

Abstract: A composition for cleaning of dairy equipment comprising detergent, a mixture of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate in a ratio of 1:5 to 3:1, and as from 1 to 100% w/w of the carbonates, an alkaline proteinase based upon a proteolytic activity of 1.5 Anson units per gram. Less proteinase may be employed but cleaning efficiency decreases substantially when the enzyme content is less than about 1%.A dairy cleaning solution containing the composition as 0.1-0.5% w/v in water exhibits pH 8.5-11. In hard water areas sodium tripoly phosphate may be included in the composition, being up to 0.125% w/v in the dairy cleaning solution. The carbonate content of the cleaning solution is from 0.05-0.25% w/v.The method involves passing a solution at about pH 8.5-11 of the composition through the dairy equipment at a solution temperature of ambient to 55.degree. C.

Abstract: A process of removing soil and/or stains from fabrics by immersing the fabrics in a peroxygen bleach bath containing as a peroxygen activator an imidoyl compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an organic radical selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; an aliphatic radical of 1 to 18 carbon atoms; an aromatic radical of the benzene and naphthalene series and a heterocyclic radial of 1 to 2 rings each containing 5 to 6 members of which 1 to 3 are heteroatoms selected from the class consisting of nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur; R.sub.2 is an organic radical selected from the group consisting of R.sub.1 and -OR wherein R is equal to R.sub.1 except for hydrogen and X is a leaving group, said radicals or leaving groups bearing non-interfering substituents.Also described are dry bleach compositions containing the bleach bath components.

Abstract: Described is a process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of solid or liquid anionic, cationic or nonionic detergent compositions comprising adding to a solid or liquid anionic, cationic or nonionic detergent base, an aroma augmenting or enhancing quantity of at least one of the compounds having a structure: ##STR1## whereby sweet, floral, fruity, rose-like, minty/camphoraceous aromas with floral, hay-like, musty backgrounds and tobacco nuances are augmented, enhanced or imparted.

Abstract: This invention relates to single-phase antifreeze or coolant concentrates comprising an alcohol, a corrosion inhibiting amount of a water-soluble organosiloxane-silicate copolymer corrosion inhibitor and an organic basic pH buffer capable of buffering pH in the range of about 9 to about 11 comprising a hydroxybenzoic acid or mixtures thereof. The concentrates are used as coolants either undiluted or upon dilution with about 25 percent to about 90 percent by weight of water based upon the total weight of the concentrate. The alcohol is preferably ethylene glycol. The coolant compositions are effective in providing protection against corrosion of all metals and alloys used in industrial heat exchangers are especially effective in inhibiting the corrosion of aluminum internal combustion engine and radiator components.

Abstract: This invention relates to single-phase antifreeze or coolant concentrates comprising an alcohol, an aminosilicone-silicate copolymer and an organic basic buffer and corrosion inhibitor comprising a hydroxybenzoic acid or mixtures thereof. The concentrates are preferably used as coolants either undiluted or upon dilution with about 25 to about 90 percent by weight of water based upon the total weight of the concentrate. The alcohol is preferably ethylene glycol. The coolant compositions are effective in providing protection against corrosion of all metals and alloys used in industrial heat exchangers and are especially effective in inhibiting the corrosion of aluminum internal combustion engine and radiator components.

Abstract: Certain sulfonium salts are herein described which are useful corrosion inhibitors in aqueous acidic cleaning solutions, even in the presence of ferric ions.

Abstract: This invention relates to single-phase antifreeze or coolant concentrates comprising a major proportion of at least one alcohol, at least one water-soluble silicate, and an organic basic pH buffer and corrosion inhibitor comprising at least one hydroxybenzoic acid. The concentrates can be used without dilution but are preferably used, upon dilution with water. The concentrates are generally diluted for use in with about 25 to about 90 percent by weight of water based upon the total weight of the concentrate. The alcohol is preferably ethylene glycol. The alcohol-based antifreeze and coolant compositions of the invention are effective in the protection against corrosion of all metals and alloys used in industrial processes and are especially effective when used to inhibit the corrosion of aluminum internal combustion engine and radiator components.