Abstract: A range of novel biodegradable aqueous acid cleaning systems for removing limescale from surfaces, especially stainless steel and porcelain surfaces, wherein said system comprises a biodegradable aqueous acid system, said system having a pH of less than 7.0, said system comprising at least one of the following acids:i) iminodiacetic acid;ii) aspartic acid;iii) derivatives selected from N-alkyl, N-alkylaryl and N-cycloaliphatic derivatives of iminodiacetic acid;iv) derivatives selected from N-alkyl, N-alkylaryl and N-cycloaliphatic derivatives of aspartic acid; andv) C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 polycarboxylic acids,said polycarboxylic acids containing a heteroatom in the main chain thereof, said heteroatom being selected from S, O and N; said system optionally comprising mixtures of said acids (i) to (v).The composition preferably comprises a surfactant to optimize the performance of said acid. Additional optional ingredients are selected from thickeners and co-builders and enzyme mixtures.

Abstract: A composition for dyeing keratin fibres, and in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, characterized in that it comprises, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing:at least one coupler selected from 2-iminoindoline derivatives of formula (I) and acid addition salts thereof: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl or acyl;R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl or arylsulphonyl;R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or alkyl which may be substituted with one or more hydroxyl, alkoxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, cyano or aryl groups;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, which may be identical or different, denote hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkyl, alkoxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, aralkyl, halogen or a nitro group; andat least one oxidation base.

Abstract: The invention relates to aliphatic carboxylate esters of long-chain inulin, to methods for synthesizing them and to their use as surface-active substances.

Abstract: Compositions for coloring keratinous fibers comprising a sulfo-containing, water-dispersible polymer having carbonyloxy linking groups, and a colorant reacted into or onto the polymer backbone.

Abstract: Compositions are provided for removing grease or for cleaning substrates. The compositions include a lower (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl ester of a C.sub.11 -C.sub.13 fatty acid, a non-cationic surfactant, and optionally, a coupling agent. Methods for removing grease or for cleaning are also provided.

Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising a mixed nonionic surfactant system comprising low cloud point and high cloud point nonionic surfactants. The low cloud point nonionic surfactant has the formula:R.sub.1 O?CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)O!.sub.x ?CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O!.sub.y CH.sub.2 CH(OH)R.sub.2wherein R.sub.1 is a linear or branched, aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having from about 4 to about 18 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 is a linear or branched aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having from about 2 to about 26 carbon atoms; x is an integer having an average value of from 0.5 to about 1.5; and y is an integer having a value of least about 15. The high cloud point nonionic surfactant comprises an ethoxylated surfactant derived from the reaction of a monohydroxy alcohol containing from about 10 to about 16 carbon atoms, with from about 6 to about 15 moles of ethylene oxide per mole of alcohol on an average basis and having a hydrophile-lipophile balance value within the range of from about 12 to about 14.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid cleanser with thixotrope properties and its use as a liquid sanitary cleaning agent, in particular for cleaning toilets, washbowls, shower cabinets, shower tubs and swimming pools as well as kitchen sinks.The liquid cleanser contains along with usual cleanser additives in aqueous solution as a surface-active agent one or more compounds selected from the group of alkylamidobetaines, alkylaminobetaines, alkylbetaines, alkyl polyglycol ether carboxylic acids and/or fatty alcohol ethoxylates in mixture with pyrogenic silicic acid and at least one organic acid selected from the group of citric acid, lactic acid, tartaric acid, maleic acid, malic acid, glutaric acid, adipic acid, acetic acid and formic acid.

Abstract: The invention provides a multi purpose soap bar which can be used for cleaning the human body and shampooing and conditioning the hair consisting of the following ingredients in the volume % as specified:______________________________________ Caproic Acid 0.10-0.26 Caprylic Acid 1.41-3.48 Capric Acid 1.00-2.48 Lauric Acid 7.0-17.4 Myristic Acid 2.47-6.7 Palmitic Acid 1.21-31.7 Stearic Acid 0.15-14.5 Oleic Acid 1.3-57.1 Linoleic Acid 0.31-19.2 Linolenic Acid 0.01-4.8 Alpha Linoleic Acid 0.0-0.7 Vitamin E 0.0-3.6 Water/Sodium Hydroxide Mixed 3:1 27.0-27.2 Honey 0.0-1.0 Citric Acid 0-0.4 Lecithin 0-0.2 Palmitoleic Acid 0-0.11 Erucic Acid 0-0.65 Arachidic Acid 0-.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rinse-added laundry additive compositions having a color care agent and to methods for using the compositions. The laundry additive composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 50% of by weight of the composition of a color care agent having the formula:(R.sub.1)(R.sub.2)N(CX.sub.2).sub.n N(R.sub.3)(R.sub.4)wherein X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, linear or branched; substituted or unsubstituted alkyl having from 1-10 carbons atoms and substituted or unsubstituted aryl having at least 6 carbon atoms; n is an integer from 1 to 6; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl; aryl; alkaryl; arylalk; hydroxyalkyl; polyhydroxyalkyl; polyalkylether having the formula --((CH.sub.2).sub.y O).sub.z R.sub.7 where R.sub.

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

Abstract: A microemulsion light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a sulfonate anionic surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, and a betaine surfactant and/or amine oxide surfactant, a cosurfactant, a water insoluble hydrocarbon, essential oil or perfume, water and optionally a C.sub.8-18 mono or dialkoxylated alkylamide.

Abstract: A stable, pourable and water dispersible fabric softener composition is described comprised of up to 35%, by weight, of (i) an amidoamine compound such as bis(tallow amidoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl amine or an amidoquaternary ammonium compound; and (ii) a diacid polymeric fatty ester quaternary ammonium compound as described.

Abstract: Disclosed are nonaqueous, bleach-containing liquid laundry detergent compositions which are in the form of a suspension of particulate material, including peroxygen bleaching agent and an alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant, dispersed in a liquid phase containing an alcohol ethoxylate nonionic surfactant and a nonaqueous, low-polarity organic solvent. Such compositions provide especially desirable cleaning and bleaching of fabrics laundered therewith and also exhibit especially desirable chemical and phase stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dryer-added fabric treatment article of manufacturing to reduce the fading of fabrics from sunlight comprising:I. a composition comprising:A. from about 5% to about 75%, by weight of the composition, of a sun-fade protection active selected from the group consisting of:i. a non-fabric staining, light stable, antioxidant compound preferably containing at least one C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 hydrocarbon fatty organic moiety;ii. a non-fabric staining, light stable, sunscreen compound; andiii. mixtures thereof;B. from about 10% to about 95% by weight of the composition of a fabric conditioning compound; andII. a substrate, on which said composition is attached, which provides for release of an effective amount of said sun-fade protection active and said fabric conditioning compound onto fabrics in an automatic laundry dryer at automatic laundry dryer operating temperatures;wherein said antioxidant compound is a solid having a melting point of less than about 80.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oxidation dyeing composition for keratinous fibres, in particular for human keratinous fibres such as hair, of the type which comprises, in a medium appropriate for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye precursor and at least one coupler, and which is characterized in that it contains, as oxidation dye precursor, at least one para-phenylenediamine which is substituted in position 2 on the benzene ring, and/or at least one of its addition salts with an acid, and, as coupler, at least one specific 6-hydroxy-1,4-benzomorpholine and/or at least one of its addition salts with an acid. The invention also relates to the use of this composition for the dyeing of keratinous fibres, especially hair.

Abstract: A fabric softening composition capable of reducing the transfer of dyes during subsequent wash cycles comprising:I. an effective amount of fabric softening agent; andII. an effective amount of water-soluble polymeric dye transfer inhibitor which is a poly(vinylpyridine betainecontaining a quaternary nitrogen and a carboxylate salt having dye transfer inhibitor properties having the formula: ##STR1## where m defines a repeating unit; X is an anion;R and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, alkyl or aryl;n is 1-5; andM is a cation; and copolymers thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to bar compositions comprising an alkali metal salt of hydrophobically modified ethylenediaminetriacetic acid.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of peroxide activation which comprises combining (1) an aqueous bleaching solution with hydrogen peroxide base, and (2) an aqueous solution containing as major components a sufficient amount of dicyandiamide for hydrogen peroxide activation, and an organic builder and/or inorganic builder, and maintaining the combined solution at alkaline pH. These solutions are stable when stored in separate containers. As needed, the solutions are mixed together. This invention is effective for bleaching soil and for removing mold, applicable for cleaning, bleaching, sterilizing or deodorizing in either domestic or industrial use.

Abstract: A transparent cleansing bar having a logo or other design or message printed on a dissolvable polymer material embedded at approximately the mid-point of the bar. The message is printed on both sides of a very thin sheet of dissolvable plastic material. The bar is formed from transparent modified soap material. The printed sheet is positioned between the two halves of the bar which form the transparent bar having the printed message at the midpoint. The message is viewable through the transparent bar. Upon normal use, the surface of the bar wears away. When the bar is worn or wasted to the midpoint and the printed polymer sheet is exposed to water, the printed sheet dissolves to avoid any disposal problems. An improved method for forming the transparent cleansing bar with a dissolvable, printable film also is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foam composition for cleaning textiles comprising detergent active components, including a surfactant system. The surfactant system consists of anionic surfactant and, optionally, nonionic surfactant, at a level of at least 18% by weight. Preferably both anionic and nonionic surfactants are present in the surfactant system of the foam. The invention also relates to a method of cleaning textiles using foamed compositions, and also to a packaged product for delivering the foamed compositions.