Abstract: The present invention provides a method of inhibiting corrosion of ferrous metals in aqueous systems. The corrosion is inhibited by adding an effective amount of one or more poly(amino acids) to the aqueous system. Aqueous systems include for example water treatment systems and equipment used for detergent applications. The poly(amino acids) comprise a reaction product of at least one compound selected from amino acids, amic acids, ammonium salts of monoethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acids, ammonium salts of hydroxypolycarboxylic acids and combinations thereof.In one embodiment the poly(amino acids) are added to detergent solutions to inhibit corrosion in equipment for detergent applications. In another embodiment, corrosion inhibitors comprising one or more homopolymers of amino acids and one or more pyrophosphates are added to aqueous systems to inhibit corrosion.

Abstract: A powdered rinse conditioner comprising a nonionic active water insoluble cationic active having the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is independently selected from C.sub.1-4 alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl groups and wherein each R.sub.2 group is independently selected from C.sub.2-27 alkyl or alkenyl groups and n is an integer from 0 to 5 and relatively low levels of a long chain alcohol ethoxylate as a nonionic dispersion aid. The rinse conditioner exhibits good softening results when added directly to the wash liquor.

Abstract: A solid cleansing, particularly personal care, especially shampoo, bar comprises from 70% to 80% by weight of a polyethylene glycol (PEG) base system having an average molecular weight between 6,500 and 8,500. The base system may comprise a mixture of PEG 6000, PEG 8000 and PEG 400. The composition includes from 12% to 20% by weight of a detergent which is typically a combination of an anionic surfactant (e.g. a lauryl sulphate) and an amphoteric surfactant (e.g. an imidazoline). Up to 12% of coactive ingredients such as foam stabilizers, pearling agents, emollients and conditioners may also be present.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous, hard surface cleaner with significantly improved residue removal and substantially reduced filming/streaking, said cleaner comprising:(a) an effective amount of at least one organic solvent with a vapor pressure of at least 0.001 mm Hg at 25.degree. C., and mixtures of such solvents;(b) an effective amount of at least one semi-polar nonionic surfactant, said surfactant having the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.5-20 alkyl, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are both C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --OH, although R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 do not have to be equal, and p is 1-6;(c) an effective amount of a buffering system which comprises a nitrogenous buffer which will result in a pH of greater than 6.5; and(d) the remainder as substantially all water.

Abstract: A transparent solid detergent comprising N-acylglutamic acid salts, characterized in that said salts are the potassium and sodium salts, each having a neutralization degree of between 1.5 and 2.0, said potassium and sodium salts being in a molar ratio of 9:1 to 2:8 and being incorporated in a combined amount of 30 to 70% of the total weight of said detergent. The detergents of the present ingention moisturize with less irritation to skin, etc. They have good storage stability and usabilities and are especially suitable as facial soap.

Abstract: The pourability and softening performance of amidoamine fabric softeners, such as bis(tallow amidoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl amine) is improved by blending with a quaternary diester fabric softener, such as N-methyl, N,N,N-triethanolamine ditallow ester quaternary ammonium salt. The amidoamine fabric softener includes at least 5% by weight of unsaturated higher alkyl groups. The compositions are concentrated with amounts of active softener compounds in excess of 25% by weight and, as such, may be used at low levels or maybe further diluted prior to use.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a handwashing laundry detergent composition containing a surfactant system including selected levels of an anionic surfactant and a nonionic surfactant mixture of polyhydroxy fatty acid amide surfactant and an amine oxide surfactant in a selected weight ratio. By judiciously selecting the surfactant system components and their respective levels and proportions as contained herein, the detergent composition surprisingly exhibits superior cleaning, sudsing and mildness during conventional hand washing operations. The inclusion of other adjunct detergent ingredients such as builders and other optional components enhance the unexpected superior cleaning, sudsing and mildness results achieved by the handwashing detergent product.

Abstract: Shower gel compositions in the form of a liquid or gel comprising 5-50% wt. of a detergent comprising 30-100% wt. (on total detergent) of a fatty acyl isethionate and 0-70% wt (on total detergent) of other detergent, 0.01-5% on product of cationic polymer and 0.5-15% wt. by weight of silicone. The compositions show enhanced silicone deposition as compared with composition employing other surfactants.

Abstract: The invention relates to spinning finishes in the form of aqueous emulsions or aqueous solutions containing water-soluble polymer compounds having weight average molecular weights of more than 10.sup.6.

Abstract: Concentrated fabric softening compositions are described which retain viscosity upon dilution in water. The compositions comprise cationic fabric softening actives, as well as a specific combination of emulsifiers and polymers. The present invention also encompasses a method for the softening of fabrics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nonirritating, environmentally friendly, and aqueous detergent compositions suitable in the removal of numerous unwanted deposits from a wide range of substrates. Selectively, a fragrant material can be added to these compositions rendering them adequate as a skin degreaser for users who perform work on oily and/or greasy machine parts. Similarly, a chemotherapeutic agent and a fragrant material may be added to these compositions making them effective as a presurgical scrub for surgeons. Further, a vegetable oil, such as sweet-scented sunflower oil containing vitamin E and rich in unsaturated glycerides, may be added, in a minuscule amount, to these compositions to produce a very light-fatted soap.

Abstract: Compositions according to the present invention include as essential components: from about 10% to about 50% by weight of d-limonene, from about 50% to about 90% by weight of N-methyl pyrrolidone, and from about 0% to about 10% by weight of a thickener and from about 0.5% to about 5% of an evaporation inhibiting agent such as wax.

Abstract: The stability and softening performance of amidoamine fabric softeners, such as bis(hydrogenated tallow amidoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl amine) is improved by protonating the amine with a neutralizing inorganic or organic acid and incorporating certain stabilizing emulsifiers, such as, N,N',N'-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-tallow-1,3-diaminopropane, dimethylhydrogenated tallow amine, methyl dihydrogenated tallow amine, and oleic imidazoline). Mixtures of bis(hydrogenated tallow amidoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl amine and bis(tallow amidoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl amine also provide improved softening and form stable aqueous dispersions. The compositions may be highly concentrated for use at low levels or for further dilution prior to use.

Abstract: Substantially waterless self-emulsifiable chemical softening compositions are provided comprising a mixture of a quaternary ammonium compound and a polyhydroxy compound. Preferred quaternary ammonium compounds include dialkyl dimethyl ammonium salts such as di(hydrogenated)tallow dimethyl ammonium chloride, di(hydrogenated)tallow dimethyl ammonium methyl sulfate. Preferred polyhydroxy compounds are selected from the group consisting of glycerol, polyglycerols having a weight average molecular weight of from about 150 to about 800 and polyoxyethylene glycols and polyoxypropylene glycols having a weight average molecular weight from about 200 to 4000. The substantially waterless self-emulsifiable chemical softening compositions are prepared by mixing the quaternary ammonium compound with the polyhydroxy compound at a specific temperature range wherein the polyhydroxy compound is miscible with the quaternary ammonium compound.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for cleaning and etching an aluminum surface with a low etch, low phosphate alkaline cleaner solution are disclosed. The preferred composition employs a stable combination of an alkali metal hydroxide, gluconic acid, a detergent source, an aluminum sequestrant, an oil emulsifier, a defoamer, and a hydrotrope.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dye transfer inhibiting compositions comprising: a) a polymer selected from polyamine N-oxide containing polymers which contain units having structure formula (I), wherein P is a polymerisable unit, whereto the N--O group can be attached to or wherein the N--O group forms part of the polymerisable unit or a combination of both; A is (a), (b), (c), --O--, --S--, (d); x is O or 1; R are aliphatic, ethoxylated aliphatic, aromatic, heterocyclic or alicyclic groups or any combination thereof whereto the nitrogen of the N--O group can be attached or wherein the nitrogen of the N--O group forms part of these groups; b) a polymeric dispersing agent.

Abstract: Compositions according to the present invention include as essential components: from about 10% to about 50% by weight of d-limonene, from about 50% to about 90% by weight of NMP, and from about 0% to about 10% by weight of a thickener.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a C.sub.8 -C.sub.24 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or alkenyl group;m is 1 to 3;n is 1 to 5; andx is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 hydrocarbon.The compounds are mild and good foaming compounds which can be used in both personal washing bars and liquids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dye transfer inhibiting compositions comprising: a) a polymer selected from polyamine N-oxide containing polymers which contain units having the structure formula (I), wherein P is a polymerizable unit, whereto the N--O group can be attached to or wherein the N--O group forms part of the polymerizable unit or a combination of both; A is (a), (b), (c), --O--, --S--, (d); x is =0 or 1; R are aliphatic, ethoxylated aliphatic, aromatic, heterocyclic or alicyclic groups or any combination thereof whereto the nitrogen of the N--O group can be attached or wherein the nitrogen of the N--O group form part of these groups; b) a surfactant system comprising a surfactant selected from nonionic and/or anionic and/or cationic and/or ampholytic and/or zwitterionic and/or semi-polar surfactants.

Abstract: A conditioning shampoo composition comprising: (a) an anionic cleansing surfactant, such as an alkyl ether sulfate or an alkyl sulfate, like sodium lauryl ether sulfate or ammonium lauryl sulfate; (b) a water-insoluble conditioning agent, such as a silicone compound or a hydrocarbon compound, like a polydimethylsiloxane; (c) an emulsifying composition comprising (i) a polyhydric compound, such as a glycol, a triol or a polyol, and (ii) a hydrophilic quaternary ammonium compound, such as a quaternary ammonium compound including a fatty amidoalkyl substituent, like a long chain alkamidopropyl quaternary ammonium chloride; and (d) a suspending agent, in (e) a suitable carrier, that effectively resists phase separation and that cleanses the hair and imparts improved wet stage and improved dry stage conditioning properties to the hair in a single application of the composition is disclosed.