Abstract: Liquid caustic compositions for use in reactive dyeing, having total and alkaline activities approximating the total and alkaline activities of a predetermined liquid caustic composition are prepared by providing a source of water; providing a container of concentrated sodium hydroxide solution; providing a container of liquid buffered alkali solution; providing a mixer communicating with the containers; providing at least one liquid caustic solution storage tank in communication with the mixer; providing flow meters communicating with the mixer to monitor the quantities of sodium hydroxide and buffered alkali flowing to the mixer; determining the total and active alkalinities of the target liquid caustic composition; determining the quantities of sodium hydroxide and buffered alkali solutions required to provide a liquid caustic solution having total and active alkalinities approximating the total and active alkalinities of the target solution; diluting the concentrated sodium hydroxide with the water to for

Abstract: Granular laundry detergents are formulated with percarbonate bleach and oxidation-sensitive ingredients such as brighteners, enzymes, perfumes and the like. The storage stability of such compositions is improved by the presence of silicate. For example, the tendency of stilbene-type brighteners to form undesirable yellow shades in the presence of percarbonate is diminished by the corporation of silicate materials into the granules.

Abstract: An effective amount of uncomplexed cyclodextrin, in the form of particles having particle sizes below about 12 microns, is incorporated into solid dryer-activated fabric conditioning compositions which are used in dryers to treat fabrics. The cyclodextrin is thereby attached to the fabrics and subsequently provides effective control of odors when they come in contact with the treated fabric. The fabric conditioning compositions can be attached to substrates to prepare an article of manufacture or be in the form of detergent compatible particles, for use with conventional laundry detergents.

Abstract: An improvement is described in the microemulsion compositions which is especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil contains an anionic detergent, a saturated fatty acid, an unsaturated fatty acid, a solubilizing agent, a perfume having a pine like odor, an alkali metal hydroxide and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface cleaner composition comprising:1) from 0.1 to 70% of tensoactive, or mixtures thereof;2) from 0 to 95% builder/softener;3) from 0 to 99.9% solvent;4) from 0 to 50% hydrotrope; and5) from 1 to 5000 ppm of a poly(oxyalkylene)-substituted colorant which is liquid in its undiluted state having the structure ABXYZ, where AB is a reactive dye moiety whereinA is an organic chromophore;B is and electrophilic reactive group covalently bonded to A directly or through a linking group;X is a nucleophilic linking group covalently bonding B and Y, selected from the group consisting of NR, O, S, and 4-oxyanilino (--HN--Ph--O--); where R is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, aryl, and YZ;Y is a poly(oxyalkylene)-containing moiety; andZ is a terminal group for Y.

Abstract: A foaming composition having enhanced levels of foaming and foam stability consisting essentially of (a) an alkyl polyglycoside having the general formula I:R.sub.1 O(R.sub.2 O).sub.b (Z).sub.a Iwherein R.sub.1 is a monovalent organic radical having from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 is divalent alkylene radical having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms; Z is a saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; b is a number having a value from 0 to about 12; a is a number having a value from 1 to about 6, and (b) a fatty alcohol sulfate having the general formula II:R.sub.3 OSO.sub.3 M IIwherein R.sub.3 is an alkyl group containing from 10 to 11 carbon atoms, and M is selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and mixtures thereof, in a wt-% actives ratio of components (a) and (b) of from about 1:10 to about 10:1, respectively.

Abstract: Stable granular detergent compositions with good flow and dispensing properties are prepared using percarbonate bleach and selected sulfate salts. Thus, particles comprising builders and surfactants are prepared separately from percarbonate bleach particles of defined particle size. Water-soluble sulfate particles having a defined size range and no more than 40 ppm iron and no more than 5 ppm copper are used in the compositions. The specified moisture content of the ingredients and overall compositions improves stability and flow/dispensing properties.

Abstract: A fabric softener composition comprising:a) from 3 to 50% by weight of fabric softener, or mixtures thereof;b) a liquid carrier including water, the pH of the composition being less than 7, andc) from 1 ppm to 5000 ppm of a poly(oxyalkylene)-substituted colorant which is a liquid in its undiluted state having the structure ABXYZ, where B is a reactive dye moiety whereinA is an organic chromophore;B is an electrophilic reactive group covalently bonded to A directly or through a linking group;X is a nucleophilic linking group covalently bonding B and Y, selected from the group conisting of NR, O, S, and 4-oxyanilino (--HN--Ph--O--); where R is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, aryl, and YZ;Y is a poly(oxyalkylene)-containing moiety; andZ is a terminal group for Y.

Abstract: Disclosed are detergent compositions containing a cleaning effective amount of a surfactant or a mixture of surfactants and from about 0.01 to about 5 weight percent of substantially pure EG III cellulase. Preferably, the detergent composition contains no more than about 5 weight percent of CBH I type components based on the total weight of cellulase proteins. When employed in aqueous wash media, the detergent compositions impart color retention/restoration properties as well as improved softening and feel properties to cotton-containing fabrics.

Abstract: A process for making bars having enhanced deposition of benefit agent wherein the process comprises mixing adjuvant powder compositions which contain a benefit agent or agents and surfactant-containing "base" or regular chips; plodding and extruding to form final bar.

Abstract: Compositions for dyeing keratinous fibers comprising at least one an ortho-diaminopyrazole or an acid addition salt thereof and a manganese salt as well as a dyeing process using these compositions, without any oxidizing agent other than atmospheric oxygen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising an oxidation base in combination with at least one suitably selected indole coupler and at least one additional heterocyclic coupler which is also suitably selected, as well as to the dyeing process using this composition with an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: A composition for a powdered hair dye includes an oxidative dye component, an oxidizing component and a thickening component. Other additives including protein derivatives and sucrose may also be utilized. The powdered dye composition may be placed into an applicator container so that the container is partially filled with the dye composition. Then when the user desires to use the dye, water is added to the container, the container shaken to mix the water and the powdered dye composition, and the mixture is then applied to the hair using an application mechanism which allows for easy and efficient application of the dye to the hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry detergent composition, e.g, granular or liquid, comprising:a) from 5 to 70% of tensoactive, or mixtures thereof,b) from 2 to 95% builders;c) from 0 to 25% additives; andd) from 1 to 5000 ppm of a poly(oxyalkylene)-substituted colorant which is liquid in its undiluted state having the structure ABXYZ, where AB is a reactive dye moiety whereinA is an organic chromophore;B is an electrophilic reactive group covalently bonded to A directly or through a linking group;X is a nucleophilic linking group covalently bonding B and Y, selected from the group consisting of NR, O, S, and 4-oxyanilino (--HN--Ph--O--); where R is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, aryl, and YZ;Y is a poly(oxyalkylene)-containing moiety; andZ is a terminal group for Y.

Abstract: A surface disinfectant and cleaning composition includes (a) a biocidal agent selected from the group consisting of glyoxal, glutaraldehyde, and mixtures thereof, (b) 0.001 to 1% by weight of a fluoroaliphatic tenside selected from the group consisting of perfluoroalkanoic acids wherein the alkane residue has 1 to 10 carbon atoms, alkali and ammonium salts thereof, and mixtures thereof, (c) 0.002 to 5% by weight of at least one ultraviolet absorber, (d) 0.001 to 3% by weight of an optical brightener selected from the group consisting of benzotriazole derivatives, stilbene disulfonic acid derivatives, and mixtures thereof, and (e) a solvent selected from the group consisting of water, water-soluble alcohols, and mixtures thereof, and having a pH value of 2.5 to 5.0.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cleanser composition which is free from any thickener, contains surfactant(s) at such a concentration as not to irritate the skin or mucosa, can impart an appropriate consistency to the cleanser, exhibits excellent foaming, can be easily taken out from a container in use and gives a good feel in use.The cleanser composition comprises the following components (A), (B) and (C):(A) an alkali metal salt of a secondary amide-type N-acylamino acid represented by formula (1):R.sup.1 CONH(CH.sub.2).sub.n COOH (1)wherein R.sup.1 CO represents a linear acyl group having 10 to 16 carbon atoms; and n is a number of 1 or 2;(B) an alkali metal salt of a higher fatty acid; and(C) an amphoteric surfactant; and the mixing ratio by weight of (A+B)/C ranges from 2.5/1 to 1/2.

Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a nonionic surfactant, an alkali metal or ammonium salt of a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, and water.

Abstract: Hard-surface scouring cleansers contain surfactant; water soluble abrasive/alkalinity mixture of water soluble carbonate and bicarbonate and optional sulfate salts; preferably bleach; optional buffer and/or minors. Such compositions combine the stain and soil removal properties of a strong active chlorine bleaching agent and bleach-stable surfactant in a abrasive cleanser having desirable surface safety and superior rinsing properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric care compositions to reduce the fading of fabrics from sunlight, comprising:(A) from about 1% to about 25% by weight of the composition of a non-fabric staining, light stable antioxidant compound, preferably containing at least one C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 hydrocarbon fatty organic moiety;(B) from 3% to about 50% by weight of the composition of a fabric softening compound;(C) from about 25% to about 95% by weight of the composition of a carrier material; and(D) optionally, from about 0% to about 20% by weight of the composition of a non-fabric staining, light stable sunscreen compound, preferably containing at least one C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 hydrocarbon fatty organic moiety;wherein the antioxidant compound is a solid material having a melting point of less than about 80.degree. C. or is a liquid at a temperature of less than about 40.degree. C.

Abstract: A composition and method for decontaminating a surface is disclosed. Specifically, the composition comprises 20 to 50 percent by weight of a terpene-based component, 20 to about 40 percent by weight of an alkyl pyrrolidone, and 5 to about 40 percent by weight of a surfactant.