Abstract: There is described a method for preparing a cation exchanger to remove metals from liquids they are contained in, which comprises adding to a silicic acid medium with a molecular weight which is preferably lower than 50,000, such a base which brings said medium at least to pH 8, preferably about pH 10, and forming a precipitate that comprises said cation exchanger.

Abstract: It has long been the practice to incorporate bactericides, fungicides and virucides in detergent compositions. But in such detergent modifications if the antimicrobial is washed off as the hands or other surfaces are rinsed, the effectiveness of the detergent is greatly reduced. The composition should be absorbed onto the skin or other surface being washed, leaving a film which resists removal by running water. This is termed substantivity. Cinnamon oils and similar antimicrobial cinnamic compounds have been in soaps but they rinse off. A cinnamic compound-containing antimicrobial surfactant is provided herein which is rendered substantive to the surface being washed.

Abstract: A deodorant product comprises a deodorant composition and a polishing agent, chosen from waxes, film-forming polymers or mixtures thereof, the deodorant composition having a deodorant value of from 0.50 to 3.5 as measured by the Deodorant Value Test.

Abstract: Described are compounds having the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the dashed line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; wherein X represents the moieties: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 represent hydrogen or methyl with the proviso that (i) at least three of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represent hydrogen and (ii) when the dashed line is a carbon-carbon single bond and X is: ##STR3## then one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 or R.sub.4 is methyl and the other represents hydrogen; wherein R.sub.5 represents hydrogen, MgZ or Li; wherein Z represents chloro, bromo or iodo and wherein R.sub.

Abstract: A process for manual and mechanical cleaning and maintaining the interior surfaces of an unloaded mechanical dishwasher machine as such consisting essentially of applying to the interior of the mechanical dishwasher in an unloaded condition a liquid, acid-reacting cleaning and maintenance composition consisting essentially of:(a) from 5% to 50% by weight of an acid having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms selected from the group consisting of alkanoic acids, hydroxy substituted alkanoic acids, alkane polycarboxylic acids and hydroxy substituted alkane polycarboxylic acids,(b) from 3% to 20% by weight of a water-soluble alkane polyol,(c) from 0.

Abstract: Mixed lather controllers comprise a C.sub.12 -C.sub.24 alkyl phosphoric acid or salt thereof together with a solid hydrocarbon wax having a melting point of 20.degree.-120.degree. C. The use of these mixed lather controllers is especially beneficial in built fabric washing detergent compositions.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for application to human hair or skin contains as a thickening or opacifying agent therefore, the residue of a plant extracted to remove all of at least one of its dye, essential oil, olfactory or therapeutic or cosmetic active principles. The residue is in powder form having a granulometry less than 125 microns and is present in said composition in an amount ranging from 2 to 95 percent by weight based on the total weight of said composition.

Abstract: A metal polishing composition and method using same by suspending a metal article in a hydrochloric-nitric acid solution containing an ethoxylated carboxy-containing quaternary ammonium surfactant. Addition of the present surfactant greatly improves the effectiveness of the polishing bath.

Abstract: Antibacterial cleansing products comprise from about 0.001% to about 50% of a bisbiguanide bactericidal substance, and from about 0.05% to about 99% of specific nonionic surfactants.

Abstract: A dilute aqueous solution of sodium alpha olefin sulfonate with sodium silicate displays surprisingly high viscosity characteristics and is useful as an oven cleaner or metal cleaner.

Abstract: Bleaching agent activators which function to release active oxygen. The activator is an amidine of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, a halogen, an alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, cycloalkyl, thioalkyl, oxylalkyl, acyl, an inorganic acid radical such as SO.sub.3 H, or an organoinorganic radical, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 designate hydrogen, an alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, cycloalkyl or acyl radical; HA designates an inorganic or organic monoacid or the equivalent part of a polyacid. This class of amidines improves the effectiveness, at regular or moderate temperature, of liquid or solid bleaching agents, such as hydrogen peroxide, alkaline perborates and percarbonates.

Abstract: A mixture in water of sodium alpha olefin sulfonate, sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate displays surprisingly high viscosity characteristics and is useful as an oven cleaner or metal cleaner.

Abstract: A di(C.sub.12 -C.sub.22 unsaturated higher fatty acid) ester of a polyethoxylated glucoside of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl,n is a number of from 12 to 22,m is a number of from 12 to 22, andx and y are positive numbers such that 110.ltoreq.x+y.ltoreq.150.was found to be an excellent thickener for alpha-olefin sulfonate surfactants.

Abstract: Combinations of carboxylic solubilizers, made by reaction of an acylating agent with an N-(hydroxyl-substituted hydrocarbyl) amine and surfactants are useful in incorporating oil-soluble, water-insoluble functional additives into aqueous systems. Typical solubilizers are made by reacting an alkyl-substituted succinic anhydride containing about 12 to about 500 carbon atoms with an alkanol amine such as diethyl ethanol amine. Typical surfactants are non-ionic hydrophilic surfactants such as ethoxylated phenols and ionic surfactants of both the anionic and cationic type. Typical functional additives are anti-wear, extreme pressure and load-carrying agents such as dithiophosphates. The aqueous systems formed with the aid of such combinations are useful, for example, as water-based hydraulic fluids.

Abstract: Laundry additive products having improved machine compatibility containing specific amino-silanes. A preferred execution of the technology is a combination of a flexible substrate and the amino-silane. The claimed additives provide enhanced machine protection especially in relation to enamel coated surfaces.

Abstract: Combinations of carboxylic solubilizers, made by reaction of an acylating agent with an N-(hydroxyl-substituted hydrocarbyl) amine and surfactants are useful in incorporating oil-soluble, water-insoluble functional additives into aqueous systems. Typical solubilizers are made by reacting an alkyl-substituted succinic anhydride containing about 12 to about 500 carbon atoms with an alkanol amine such as diethyl ethanol amine. Typical surfactants are non-ionic hydrophilic surfactants such as ethoxylated phenols and ionic surfactants of both the anionic and cationic type. Typical functional additives are anti-wear, extreme pressure and load-carrying agents such as dithiophosphates. The aqueous systems formed with the aid of such combinations are useful, for example, as water-based hydraulic fluids.

Abstract: Fabric conditioning compositions containing an active component and liquid or solid diluents and furthermore a low level of amino-silane components are disclosed. Preferred executions highlight fabric softener compositions, particularly liquid rinse softener compositions. The amino-silanes provide enhanced washing machine compatibility especially in relation to enamel-coated surfaces.

Abstract: Compositions of matter useful in the manufacture of superior cleaning and fabric treating compositions, bleaches, and the like, comprise amino-silane compounds in combination with ingredients such as cationic fabric softeners, or detersive surfactants, or bleach or the like.Such compositions are especially useful in aqueous fabric laundering baths and in combined fabric drying/softening operations since the amino-silane provides a protective effect to the surface of the washing machine or dryer. The compositions are also useful in the formulation of porcelain-safe toilet cleaners, machine- and hand-dishwashing compositions that protect fine chinaware, and for similar uses wherein silicate or metal surfaces come in contact with harsh chemicals, especially in the presence of hot water.

Abstract: A stable, low viscosity, bleaching, built liquid detergent composition contains 22 to 32% by weight of sodium triphosphate; 6 to 15% by weight of an active detergent mixture of anionic sulphonate or sulphate, soap and nonionic detergent in a weight ratio of (4.5-8.5):(0-3):(1.5-4); 2-10% by weight of an alkali metal sulphite and 0.2 to 2.0% by weight of a non-detergent short-chain alkyl-substituted benzene sulphonate having 1-4 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain. Preferred alkali metal sulphite is sodium sulphite and preferred short-chain alkyl-substituted benzene sulphonate is sodium toluene-, xylene- or cumene-sulphonate.The bleaching liquid detergent composition is a structured liquid having a viscosity measured at 20.degree. C. and at 21 seconds.sup.1 shear rate of desirably not more than 0.7 Pa s.

Abstract: Granular detergent compositions comprising an agglomerate of finely-divided organic peroxy acid bleach precursor, and water-soluble or water-dispersible organic binding agent having a melting point of no more than 40.degree. C., and having a surface coating of water-insoluble natural or synthetic silica or silicate. The compositions have improved granular physical characteristics, chemical stability and rate of solution/dispersion characteristics.