Abstract: An improved compound for use as a spray wax and drying aid in automatic vehicle-washing devices. The invention includes an olefin constituent having the general structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having between 4 to 28 carbon atoms and a first emulsifier having a cationic constituent. Certain preferred embodiments include a second emulsifier and a coupling agent.

Abstract: A highly alkaline, positionally non-specific lipase can be obtained from the strains of streptomyces, cluster 1. Strains of cluster 1 of Streptomyces were not previously known to produce lipase. The lipase preparation has more than 50% of its optimum activity at pH 10 and is useful, e.g. in detergents.

Abstract: A toilet cleaning block that releases a halogen containing sanitizing agent in a controlled, substantially constant rate for about 2 to about 4 months of constant contact with water and is then completely dissolved in the water comprises an admixture of about 50% to about 80% by weight of a halogen containing sanitizing agent, about 20% to about 40% by weight of a bulking agent such as aluminum hydroxide, about 0% to about 20% by weight sodium bicarbonate, and about 1 to about 20% by weight of a sacrificial dissolution rate regulating agent such as sodium chloride.

Abstract: Treatment of textiles whereby the textiles are contacted with a medium comprising a bleach, anionic species and a neutralizing system for the anionic species, wherein the neutralizing system comprises quaternary ammonium compounds. The composition for textile treatment contains less than 10% by weight of water, and is essentially free of alkanolamines. The composition may further contain a metallo catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making hydrogel dispersions/particles capable of trapping water insoluble beneficial agent, yet capable of disintegrating smoothly to impart desirable in use characteristics.

Abstract: Stable aqueous emulsions comprising dipicolinic acid or certain derivatives thereof and hydrophilic and hydrophobic nonionic surfactants are disclosed, as well as a process for preparing said compositions. The dipicolinic acid and derivatives thereof build viscosity in said compositions.

Abstract: Methods for stabilizing enzymes in liquid compositions, including those liquid compositions having a high water content and those stabilized enzyme liquid compositions formed thereby. The method involves forming the enzyme, so that it is in an insoluble form thereof and then adding thereto an agent for maintaining the enzyme in the insoluble form thereof. Examples of such insoluble forms are crystal forms of the enzyme. Enzymes which are stabilized in this manner are useful for combining with liquid compositions, including liquid compositions having a high water content. The method is particularly useful for the preparation of stable enzyme-containing liquid detergent compositions.

Abstract: Block-form cleaners for flush toilets which consist of at least two masses of different composition, one of the masses being at least partly surrounded by the other mass(es) and the surrounded mass containing an active substance in a concentration at least 1.3 times higher than in the surrounding mass. This distribution ensures that the active substance is more uniformly released over the useful life of the cleaning block.

Abstract: A solid detergent composition suitable for use in an industrial warewashing process and in the form of a block of compressed granular material is provided, said block having a weight of 0.2-10 kg and comprising:25-35% by weight of an alkalimetal metasilicate selected from sodium- and potassium metasilicate;40-55% by weight of a phosphate builder;2-4% by weight of a compressing aid selected from low foaming nonionic surfactants, metal soaps, paraffins, talcum powder, polyethylene glycol, sodium benzoate, mixtures of long chain ketones having more than 25 carbon atoms and fatty alcohols, and mixtures thereof; and up to 7.0% by weight of free water. Said block has optimal quality characteristics.

Abstract: A direct application process by spray, pad, foam, flood or roller coating of a chemical composition of Novolak resin, polymethacrylic acid, sulphated or sulphonated surfactants and a fluorochemical to provide stain resistance/release to fibrous material, particularly nylon and wool carpets. The finish offers desirable oil, water and dry soil repellency and acid dye stain release without adverse effect on texture (handle) and pile opening. The invention relates to the use of diethanolamine lauryl sulfate as a foaming surfactant that also has stain release property against artificial coloring material commonly found in food and beverages.

Abstract: Biodegradable fabric softener compounds that contain ester linkages a substantial level of polyunsaturation in the hydrophobic chains. The compounds can be used to form fabric softening compositions that are aqueous dispersions of the compounds or clear compositions. These compositions have a desirable low viscosity and recover, after freezing and thawing to have a stable low viscosity.

Abstract: There is provided an environmentally stable detergent article. Normally, hygroscopic caustic detergent materials can be made resistant to absorption of ambient humidity or water by introducing a barrier coating onto the caustic detergent. The barrier also renders the highly active alkaline material safe for human handling. The coated detergent article can further be enclosed in a film enclosure or wrapping which provides further protection for handling during production, shipment, storage and final end use. The coated article can be removed from any packaging material, inserted into a water spray-on dispenser and used to create a concentrated aqueous detergent for use in ware washing machines. In order to obtain control over dispensing, hydrophobic coatings can be nicked, split, peeled or partially removed using other means to provide an initial surface of caustic detergent exposed to the water spray.

Abstract: Pourable, liquid, aqueous cleaning concentrates comprisinga) at least about 10% by weight of at least one water soluble abrasive; andb) from about 2 to about 30% by weight of a mixture of narrow-range alkyl polyglycol ethers, amphoteric surfactants and soap, the ratio by weight of amphoteric surfactants to narrow-range alkyl polyglycol ethers being 1:10 to 3:1, the ratio by weight of amphoteric surfactants to soap being 15:1 to 1:3 and the ratio by weight of narrow-range alkyl polyglycol ethers to soap being 25:1 and 1:1.

Abstract: A silver composition is disclosed which contains silver powder or flake, a water soluble binder, an organic water soluble solvent and an inorganic binder. Generally, the composition will also contain water. The water soluble binder is especially chosen such that it has the property after dissolution in water, followed by water removal that it can be again dissolved in water (as opposed to water resistance as in a paint). The silver composition as a film or coating also lacks water resistance (prior to a firing operation) which can aid in pattern formation.

Abstract: An electro-conductive oxide particle comprising indium atoms, antimony atoms and oxygen atoms in a molar ratio of In:Sb:O being 1:0.02-1.25:1.55-4.63 and having a primary particle diameter of from 5 to 500 nm.

Abstract: The invention provides a granular laundry detergent composition. The composition comprises: (a) from about 1% to about 20% by weight of a surfactant; (b) from about 60% to about 90% by weight of a mixture of carbonate and sulfate, the mixture having a ratio of carbonate to sulfate of from about 4:1 to about 1:4; (c) from about 0.1% to about 15% by weight of a silicate; (d) from about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of a polycarboxylate; and (e) from about 0.1% to about 2.5% by weight of polyethylene glycol. The detergent is further characterized in that it is substantially free of aluminosilicates and phosphates.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous conditioning shampoo compositions which comprise an anionic detersive surfactant component; dispersed, liquid, droplets of a water insoluble, hair conditioning agent having a number average particle diameter of from about 0.01 microns to about 2000 microns; from about 0.025% to about 5% by weight of an organic, cationic, non crosslinked, deposition or conditioning polymer having a cationic charge density of from about 4 meq/gm to about 7 meq/gm and an average molecular weight of from about 1,000 to about 1 million. The cationic polymer, in combination with anionic detersive surfactant component and other essential components, provides improved deposition of the conditioning agent on hair or skin, even when the dispersed conditioning agent particles have a number average particle size of up to about 2,000 microns. The composition may be applied to skin or hair, and provides improved conditioning performance even without the use of the dispersed hair conditioning agent particles.

Abstract: A non-soap cleansing bar is provided which exhibits excellent foaming or lathering characteristics, resistance to cracking on drying, and good textural or "feel" characteristics, which employs a surfactant, filler and waxy binder as essential components. Skin-treatment components, colorants, fragrances and the like may be added as optional components. The bar is produced by a tableting operation that involves melting the waxy binder to obtain excellent wear characteristics and feel.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers containing at least one N-substituted 4-hydroxyindoline derivative as coupler and at least one oxidation base. The invention also relates to new N-substituted 4-hydroxyindoline derivatives, to their process of synthesis, to their use as couplers for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, in combination with at least one oxidation base, and to the dyeing processes in which they are used.

Abstract: A high foaming, light duty, liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a water soluble nonionic surfactant at least one water soluble, foaming, anionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, an alkyl succinate and the balance being water.