Abstract: A detergent having improved properties is provided. In accordance with preferred embodiments, a carbonate built detergent comprising an agglomerateed admixture of a base granular formulation and a detergent agglomerate is provided. The base granular composition comprises a carrier together with a copolymer which serves to improve anti-encrustation and anti-redeposition properties of the detergent. A method of preparing the improved detergent composition is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention proposes adding an alkaline solution or a mixture of two or more alkaline solutions to the agent system of absorption machines operating with ammonia or methylamine as the agent and water as the solvent. This addition of an alkaline solution or an alkaline solution mixture has a number of advantageous effects. These are, i.a.1. The dissolving respectively expelling heat of the agent is reduced, raising the output figure.2. The agent vapor generated is very pure. A dephlegmator is obviated.3. The alkaline solution makes steel surfaces inert when sealed from air and in a high vaccum, thereby obviating corrosion inhibitors.4. The viscosity of the solvent is reduced, decreasing pump operation.

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

Abstract: A process for the direct dyeing of keratinous fibers, which comprises directly dyeing the fibers by contacting the fibers with a composition containing at least one natural dye and with a gas containing water vapor, the temperature of the gas being at least 75.degree. C. and the contact time between the gas and the fibers to be dyed not exceeding two minutes. The hair is dyed uniformly over the whole head of hair, from the roots to the ends, regardless of the condition of the hair.

Abstract: Hair dye composition including, as dyeing agent, a product of grinding, in particular a ground freeze-dried product, plants or parts of plants of the species Impatiens balsamina. This product of grinding is applied to hair in the form of a dispersion in a liquid, the said dispersion having a consistency that is sufficient to coat the hair. After a sufficient period of application the hair is rinsed to remove the composition.

Abstract: A mild, non-irriatating hair conditioning shampoo is disclosed comprising an aqueous dispersion of a water-insoluble lipid phase, an anionic hair cleansing surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant present at a level of at least about 0.75 parts by weight per part by weight of said anionic surfactant, at least one hair conditioning, film forming, polycationic polymer soluble in the aqueous dispersion and 0-6% by weight, based on the weight of the shampoo, of a water-insoluble, non-volatile hair conditioning silicone, the water-insoluble lipid phase comprising at least one lipid soluble, emulsifiable, monocationic, quaternary ammonium compound or amine solubilized in a water-insoluble long chain lipid compound, the weight ratio of monocationic compound to the lipid compound in the lipid phase being in the range of from about 5:1 to about 1:10 and the molar ratio of anionic surfactant to water-insoluble cationic compound is greater than 2:1.

Abstract: A conductive paste for filling through holes for the interlayer electrical connection in a low-temperature firable ceramic circuit substrate to be fired at 800.degree. to 1,000.degree. C., which comprises a) 100 parts by weight of flaky and/or spherical silver-based powder particles; b) 0.1 to 2.0 parts by weight of b.sub.1) Sb.sub.2 O.sub.3 or a substance which is converted into Sb.sub.2 O.sub.3 by the firing and the amount of which is given in terms of Sb.sub.2 O.sub.3 and/or b.sub.2) Rh powder; and c) at least 3 parts by weight of 2-tetradecanol. The conductive paste has excellent printing properties and homogeneity because the viscosity change thereof is only small when it is printed into through holes of a ceramic circuit substrate and the crack formation after the firing is slight. Thus, the conductive paste is effective for efficient production of a ceramic circuit substrate of a high density wiring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bake-hardenable solution that is electrically conductive, when hardened. The resultant conductive panel coating 38 is utilized for electrically interconnecting a metal stud 27 embedded in a sidewall 20 of a faceplate panel 12 of a CRT 10 to a conductive layer 24 overlying a luminescent screen 22 on an interior viewing surface of said faceplate panel 12. The solution consists essentially of the following ingredients: glass frit powder; graphite; organic binder; solvent; and a material to enhance the porosity of the resultant conductive panel coating 38.

Abstract: Isotropic liquid detergent composition comprises specific soil antiredeposition polymers containing a hydrophilic backbone and monomer with hydrophobic side chains. When the molar ratio of the number hydrophilic groups to number of hydrophobic groups on said polymers is below certain critical levels, it has been unexpectedly found that the stability (i.e., clarity) of the composition remarkably increases. The solubility of the polymer is further dependent on the type and amount (minimum required) of hydrotrope; surfactant type and levels; and minimum electrolyte levels.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a concentrated aqueous liquid detergent composition containing polyvinylpyrrolidone, especially capable to provide superior color maintenance to the washed fabrics, in which the anionic surfactant majorily consists of an alkyl ethoxy sulfate.

Abstract: A method of removing solvents from a paste includes introducing a heated paste into a channel of a dryer under pressure selected so as to avoid flashing of any of the components of the paste. At the inlet of the channel, the pressure is dropped, resulting in the flashing of selected components of the paste. As the paste advances through the channel heat is applied to the paste. Vapor liberated during the flashing acts as a motive force to convey the paste along the channel. The resulting concentrate is collected at an outlet of the channel.

Abstract: Compositions containing a stable, liquid, ophthalmically acceptable enzyme and methods involving the combined use of these compositions with a polymeric antimicrobial agent are disclosed for the simultaneous cleaning and disinfecting of contact lens. Methods for a daily use regimen are also disclosed.

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: This invention relates to microemulsion cleaners having decreased odor comprising (a) an organic solvent (b) a nonionic surfactant blend (c) a glycol ether (d) a phosphate ester hydrotrope or salt thereof (e) primary amino alcohol, and (f) water. These cleaners can be used for removing baked-on oil and carbon deposits.

Abstract: Liquid compositions comprising acyloxy alkane sulfonic acid salt, paraffin, water, optional salt reactant, and optional fatty acid are provided which have improved stability and pumpability. Also a method of preparing and a method of storing these composition are provided utilizing temperature and particle size limitations. The composition, method of making, and method of storing the composition provide improved storage stability, pumpability, and a decrease in processing time for the incorporation of the composition into finished bar formulations.

Abstract: A dispersible, intrinsically conductive polymer having an electrical conductivity (measured in a 4-point measuring cell on a powder pellet) of 2.5.times.10.sup.1 to 2.5.times.10.sup.5 S/cm is obtained when a dispersible intrinsically conductive polymer in powder form having a starting conductivity of 1 to 5 S/cm is rubbed and/or dispersed in the presence of a non-polymeric polar substance applying sufficient shear forces until the desired increased electrical conductivity is reached.

Abstract: Enzyme granules containing an enzyme, an inorganic or organic carrier material and a uniform outer pigment-containing coating layer on the granules, wherein the outer coating layer contains 30 to 50% by weight of fine-particle inorganic pigment, 45 to 60% by weight of an alcohol or alcohol mixture having a melting point of from 45.degree. C. to 65.degree. C., up to 15% by weight of an emulsifier for the alcohol or alcohol mixture, up to 5% by weight of a dispersant for the pigment and up to 3% by weight of water, based on the weight of the outer coating layer.

Abstract: The invention provides a dishwashing composition comprising builder material, buffer material and other conventional ingredients in combination with a lipase and a hydrophobic modified (co)polymer of acrylic acid. More in particular the invention provides a dishwashing composition comprising lipase (calculated as having an activity of 200 LU/mg) and a hydrophobic modified (co)polymer of acrylic acid in a weight ratio of 1 to 1:2.000, preferably 1 to 1:1 000.

Abstract: The oxidation hair dye composition contains from 0.01 to 4.0 percent by weight of a developer substance including at least one diaminopyrazole of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a hydroxyalkyl group having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms and a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl group, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, independently, are each selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and a hydroxyalkyl group having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms; and from 0.01 to 4.0 percent by weight of a coupler substance including at least one m-phenylenediamine selected from the group consisting of N-(3-dimethylamino)phenyl urea and 3-(N-methylsulfonyl)amino-N,N-dimethylaniline.

Abstract: Isotropic liquid detergent composition comprises specific soil antiredeposition polymers containing a hydrophilic backbone and hydrophobic side chain; and aliphatic hydrocarbon oils. When the molar ratio of hydrophilic groups of the backbone to number of hydrophobic groups attached to the backbone is below certain critical levels; and aliphatic hydrocarbon oil of defined molecular weight (MW) range are incorporated in the formulation; it has been unexpectedly found that the stability (i.e., clarity) of the composition remarkably increases in such oil containing compositions.