Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibiting dye transfer compositions comprising polyamine N-oxide polymers which contain units having the following structure formula: ##STR1## wherein P is a polymerizable unit, whereto the N--group can be attached to or wherein the N--O group forms part of the polymerizable unit or a combination of both. ##STR2## R are aliphatic, ethoxylated aliphatics, 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.

Abstract: There are disclosed low foaming, nonsilicone aqueous textile auxiliary compositions comprising(a) a reaction product of a nonionic surfactant of formula ##STR1## wherein R is an aliphatic radical of at least 8 carbon atoms,R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, a cycloaliphatic radical of at least 5 carbon atoms, lower alkylphenyl or styryl,"alkylene" denotes an alkylene radical of 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and p is an integer from 2 to 60,with a compound which contains an acid water-solubilising group,(b) a nonionic surfactant of formula (1), and, optionally,(c) a hydrotropic agent.These textile auxiliary compositions are suitable for use as dispersants and for wetting and/or washing fibre materials.

Abstract: Disclosed is a alkaline liquid hard-surface cleaning and disinfecting composition. The composition comprises from about 0.001% to about 15% by weight of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.7 dicarboxylate or hydroxydicarboxylate, from about 0.005% to about 10% by weight of a quaternary ammonium disinfectant, from about 0.001% o about 15% by weight of a detergent surfactant, a pH of from about 8.5 to about 13, from about 15% to 98% by weight of water, and from 0 to about 20% by weight of an organic solvent having a hydrogen bonding parameter of less than about 7.7. The composition can be used to provide streak-free cleaning and disinfecting of hard surfaces. Moreover, in the presence of the selected dicarboxylates, the quaternary ammonium disinfectant retains its disinfectancy properties and does not precipitate out of solution. The composition can be prepared as a dry formulation.

Abstract: A tablet of compacted particulate detergent composition in which the tablet, or a discrete region thereof, consists essentially of a matrix of particles substantially free of particles <200 .mu.m. Particles of detergent-active compound and detergent builder and optionally particles of detergent base powder are individually coated with binder/disintegrant capable, when the tablet is immersed in water, of disrupting the structure of the tablet.

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

Abstract: This invention relates to fabric care compositions comprising a silicone gel for ease of ironing and improved appearance after ironing.

Abstract: A particulate fabric softening composition and a particulate fabric softening detergent composition are described, both of which include bentonite powder agglomerated into larger particulate bead or granule form with a normally solid co-melt of a pentaerythritol compound (PEC), such as pentaerythritol ditallowate (PEDT), and a nonionic surfactant, such as a condensation product of a mole of a C.sub.12-15 fatty alcohol with seven moles of ethylene oxide. The fabric softening composition described may be added to wash (or rinse water) but preferably is incorporated in a particulate built synthetic organic anionic and/or nonionic detergent composition to produce a fabric softening detergent composition. The invented detergent compositions are especially suitable for washing laundry in "cold" water, such as water at 40.degree. C.

Abstract: Detergent compositions are disclosed that dissolve completely in cold water. In particular, detergents are disclosed comprising coarse particles having a high bulk density range and a high diameter to density ratio. Processes for the production of such detergents are also disclosed.

Abstract: A detergent package containing a solid cast detergent for use in ware and hard surface washing applications. The cast detergent contains alkaline chemicals and a phosphate-based sequestering agent. The cast detergent preferably contains less than about 25% by weight of an alkali metal hydroxide and at least about 30% by weight of fused alkali metal orthosilicate as the alkaline chemical. The cast detergent is solid at room temperature and is surrounded on all but one surface by a multi-chambered receiver. The receiver is separated into a plurality of compartments in order to separate the alkaline chemicals and the phosphate-based sequestering agent and other chemically incompatible detergent compounds.

Abstract: A combination of potassium C.sub.6 to C.sub.18 alkyl phosphate and partially amidated polyalkyleneimine reduces the static propensity of substantially amorphous poly(m-phenylene isophthalamide) fiber containing surfactant.

Abstract: An improved positively temperature-dependent organic resistor, which is basically a composite consisting of a matrix phase of a synthetic resin and a dispersed phase of electroconductive particles, can be prepared by compounding a crystalline synthetic resin, carbon black, an organosilane compound having at least one alkoxy or alkoxy-substituted alkoxy group in a molecule and an organic peroxide, shaping the resin composition into the form of a resistor and heating the shaped body in contact with an aqueous medium containing a hydrolysis-condensation catalyst for the organosilane compound. As compared with resistors prepared by conventional methods, the resistor obtained by the inventive method is highly stable in the resistivity even after many times of repeated voltage loading.

Abstract: A stripping composition comprises particular amounts of thiocyanate, alcohol and water, and is sprayed or applied onto a resin parts coated with a resin paint or immersed therewith to efficiently remove a resin paint material therefrom without degradation of environment hygiene and breakage of ozone layer.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous, hard surface cleaner with significantly improved residue removed and substantially reduced filming/streaking, said cleaner comprising:(a) an effective amount of a solvent selected from C.sub.1-6 alkanol, C.sub.3-24 alkylene glycol ether, and mixtures thereof;(b) an effective amount of a surfactant selected from amphoteric, nonionic and anionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof;(c) an effective amount of a buffering system which comprises a nitrogenous buffer selected from the group consisting of:ammonium or alkaline earth carbamates, guanidine derivatives, alkoxylalkylamines and alkyleneamines; and(d) the remainder as substantially all water.

Abstract: A durable hydrophilic silicone textile finish is produced on cellulose-containing textiles to impart durable hydrophilic softness and durable press properties to the textile. The silicone finish is produced from an aqueous solution of glyoxal, a reactive organomodified silicone copolymer, a glycol and an acidic catalyst. The treating composition is applied to the textile and cured by heating at an elevated temperature to bond the silicone to the cellulose.

Abstract: A bar soap construction is arranged to include a bottom wall spaced from a top wall, spaced end walls, and spaced side walls, with the top wall including a top wall cavity having a cavity floor to accommodate prior soap components therewithin for reuse and remolding of the soap components within the top wall cavity. A modification of the invention includes an end wall cavity arranged for further receiving bar soap components and a cap member arranged to direct the components within the bar soap for reuse.

Abstract: The composition and process described herein involve a mixture of parts by weight approximately 30-50% toluene, 12-28% acetone, 12-28% dichlorobenzene,, 5-15% thin motor oil and 5-20% of kerosene, preferably 40%, 20% 20%, 10% and 10% respectively. This mixture may be added to and left in the transmission oil for prolonged periods or may be drained with the transmission after thorough mixing or after a short period of operation, the mixture of transmission oil and additives may be drained and replaced with fresh transmission oil. In each of these cases there is improved operation of the transmission.

Abstract: A method for cleaning soiled fabric articles is provided which comprises tumbling the soiled articles in a rotary clothes dryer at an elevated temperature, in a closed system, such as a sealed plastic bag, wherein said system also includes a fabric-cleaning article comprising a porous substrate sheet impregnated with a gelled liquid cleaning composition.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of conductive submicron polymeric particles which comprises mixing at least one monomer with a polymerization initiator, a crosslinking component and a chain transfer component; effecting bulk polymerization until from about 10 to about 50 weight percent of the monomer has been polymerized; terminating polymerization by cooling the partially polymerized monomer; adding thereto from about 1 to about 50 weight percent of a conductive filler, or conductive fillers, followed by mixing thereof; dispersing the aforementioned mixture of conductive filler or fillers, and partially polymerized product in water containing a stabilizing component to obtain a suspension of particles with an average diameter of from about 0.05 to about 1 micron in water; polymerizing the resulting suspension by heating; and subsequently washing and drying the product.

Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition is employed in a machine for removing oil, dirt and grinding debris from a metal surface comprises a plurality of wash, rinse and dry stations separated to prevent contamination carryover from one station to the next. Razor blades in stacks are passed through the stations, the stacked blades being mounted on rods supported by a fixture and the nozzles or jets within the machine being so oriented as to cause a riffling of the blades due to water or air pressure. A purified water rinse and the aqueous cleaning solution are employed in the machine and are circulated through the stations by a flow system which provides efficient and economical usage of the cleaning solution and rinse materials.

Abstract: An aqueous laundry prewash stain remover composition has on a weight basis 0.1 to 20% of at least one chelating agent from the group of citric acid, tartaric acid, ethylene diamine tetracetic acid, isoserine diacetic acid and Beta-alanine diacetic acid; 0.1 to 40% of nonylphenol ethoxylate; 0.1 to 10% of propoxylated ethylenediamine known as N,N,N',N'-tetrakis (2-hydroxypropyl) ethylenediamine; 0.1 to 5% of alpha-olefin epoxide modified polyether thickener; with the remainder of the composition being water. The composition provides enhanced stain removal on both oil and water-borne stains on a variety of fabrics. These formulations are solvent free, freeze/thaw stable, and do not precipitate on standing at room temperature.