Abstract: A process for producing detergent tablets containing more than 10% by weight of anionic surfactant wherein the detergent tablets contain detergent components which are at least partly in hydrated form and the anionic surfactant is present in the form of one or more compounds containing up to 95% by weight of surfactants, by exposing a mixture of the detergent components and the anionic surfactant to microwaves in the frequency range from 3 to 300,000 MHz.

Abstract: A high foaming, nonionic surfactant based, light duty, liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising a water soluble nonionic surfactant, a sulfate anionic surfactant, a sulfonate anionic surfactant, a water soluble, foaming zwitterionic betaine surfactant, an oil containing gelatin bead, a clay and water.

Abstract: An alkaline aqueous cleaning composition for cleaning a substrate contaminated with industrial-type soil contaminants contains (i) an aqueous portion and (ii) an active-ingredient portion composed of (A) an alkalinity-providing agent and (B) a surfactant mixture containing (a) an active concentration of an ethoxylated C.sub.12-14 alkanol surfactant having an HLB value at 25.degree. C. of from 8 to 12 and (b) an active concentration of at least one aminocarboxylic acid surfactant of the general formula R--N(H)--R', wherein R is a straight or branched chain aliphatic organic group having from 10 to 20 carbon atoms, and R' is a straight or branched chain carboxylic acid having from 1 to 7 carbon atoms. At an active-concentration ratio of surfactant (a) to surfactant (b) of about 2.5:1, the surfactants have a synergistic effect on the cleaning composition's ability to remove certain types of industrial-soil contaminants.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods containing novel bis-(2,4-diaminophenoxy)benzene coupling compounds, and cosmetically acceptable salts thereof, for use with conventional primary intermediate dye compounds and oxidizing agents for the oxidative coloring of human hair. The compositions of the invention may also contain other components typically used in oxidative hair dye preparations to impart intense and lasting coloration to hair.

Abstract: The composition for dyeing keratin fibers is mixed with water prior to use and contains from 35 to 75 percent by weight of at least one powdery vegetable dye material; from 25 to 65 percent by weight of at least one oil; and from 0.001 to 15 percent by weight of a physiologically unobjectionable nitro dye compound, azo dye compound, quinone dye compound and/or a triphenylmethane dye compound. A method of dyeing hair using this composition is also described.

Abstract: The oxidation hair dye composition is based on a combination of coupler substance and developer substance, and includes, as developer substance, at least one 2,5-diaminobenzonitrile compound of the formula (I), ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, independently of each other, are selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, hydroxyalkyl groups having 2 to 4 carbon atoms and dihydroxyalkyl groups having 3 to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that both of the R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 groups are not both hydrogen at the same time, or a physiologically compatible water-soluble salt thereof. The invention also includes new 2,5-diaminobenzonitrile compounds of formula I.

Abstract: An electrically conductive paste which includes a thermoplastic polymer, a conductive metal powder and an organic solvent system is disclosed. The invention further encompasses an electrically conductive composite which includes the aforementioned thermoplastic and metal, wherein the metal represents at least about 30% by volume, based on the total volume of the composite. The composite is formed from the paste under elevated temperature. The paste is employed in processes which involve electrically connecting electrical and electronic components under process conditions which convert the paste to the composite.

Abstract: An oxidation dyeing composition for keratinous fibres, in particular human keratinous fibres such as hair, of the type comprising a medium suitable for dyeing, the medium containing at least one first para-phenylenediamine oxidation dye precursor containing a primary, secondary or tertiary amine function; at least one first meta-phenylenediamine coupling agent; and either at least one second para-aminophenol oxidation dye precursor or at least one second meta-aminophenol coupling agent; or the acid addition salts thereof. The use of this composition for dyeing keratinous fibres, in particular human keratinous fibres such as hair.

Abstract: A complex of a tertiary amine is disclosed that has antistatic and/or fabric softening properties for laundry use. Also disclosed are several laundry detergent compositions containing these complexes, and a laundry sheet which is a substrate having the complexes and/or compositions applied thereto.

Abstract: A composition as a strong surfactant such as a fluorosurfactant for breaking down the adhesive bond and removing cured silicone and other adhesives. The fluorosurfactant demonstrates improved effectiveness and rate of removal of these adhesives over all other known products currently available.

Abstract: This invention provides a liquid laundry detergent product with high detergency and freeze/thaw and high/low temperature stability. The detergent product is an aqueous medium having a content of sodium carbonate detergent builder, and a surfactant blend of specific amounts of two anionic salt compounds and two nonionic compounds of specific chemical structure, and an amphoteric compound.

Abstract: An electrorheological fluid comprising a lyotropic liquid crystalline polymer uniformly dissolved in a cyclic ketone solvent or a mixed solvent of a cyclic ketone solvent and at least one electrically insulating solvent selected from a hydrocarbon-based oil, an ester-based oil, and an ether-based oil.

Abstract: A surfactant composition comprising compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R(CO).sub.n -- and R.sub.1 (CO).sub.n can be the same or different and comprise a C.sub.1 to C.sub.30 alkyl, or alkyl aryl and R.sub.2 is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 alkylene, arylene and the hydroxy-substituted derivatives thereof, a polyether (--O(R.sub.4 O).sub.x --) wherein R.sub.4 is a C.sub.2 to C.sub.4 alkyl and x is a whole number of from 1 to about 100; --S--, --SO.sub.2 --, --O--, --S--S--, --O--R.sub.5 --O-- or --S--R.sub.5 --S wherein R.sub.5 is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 alkyl, aryl or alkyl aryl, --N(R.sub.6)-- or --(NR.sub.6) R.sub.7 (NR.sub.6)-- wherein R.sub.6 is a C.sub.2 to C.sub.6 alkyl and R.sub.7 is a C.sub.2 to C.sub.6 alkyl or aryl with the further stipulation that R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 may form a heterocyclic ring, X is O or NZ wherein Z is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl or hydrogen, and Y and Y.sub.1 represents an alcohol-containing group having at least two and preferably more hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: Emulsion-polymerization of electrically conductive polyaniline salts is disclosed. The process comprises combining water, a water-solubilizing organic solvent, an organic acid that is soluble in the organic solvent, an aniline monomer, and a radical initiator. An organic phase forms which contains the polyaniline salt of the organic acid wherein the organic phase is separable from an aqueous phase. The polyaniline salt so formed is soluble in organic carrier solvents at a concentration of 25 w/w % or greater.

Abstract: A laundry detergent composition suitable for washing colored fabrics includes a water soluble poly(4-vinylpyridine betaine) polymer containing a quaternary nitrogen and a carboxylate salt as a dye transfer inhibitor therein.

Abstract: A method of cleaning a solid surface which is particularly effective for a surface having a complicated structure including slots and holes comprises immersing the solid surface in a cleaning slurry comprising a cleaning liquid and abrasive particles which are soluble in the cleaning liquid, the cleaning liquid comprising a saturated solution so as to greatly reduce the dissolution of the abrasive particles in the cleaning liquid.

Abstract: An aqueous composition for the post-treatment of washed laundry containing 0.1 to 30% by weight of a water-insoluble quaternary ammonium compound, 0.1 to 50% by weight of a water-soluble quaternary ammonium compound, 0 to 5% by weight of a terpene compound, 0.1 to 20% by weight of a water-soluble acid, and 0.1 to 20% by weight of an emulsifier.

Abstract: Glassy particles containing agents useful for laundry and cleaning products (preferably perfumes, bleaching agents, soil release polymers), and laundry and cleaning products containing these glassy particles. The particles comprise a glass derived from one or more at least partially water-soluble hydroxylic compounds, such as hydrogenated starch hydrolysates, sucrose, glucose, and starch hydrolysates. The glassy particle also has a hygroscopicity value of less than about 80%.

Abstract: A method of enhancing deposition of benefit agent from bars which method comprises separately preparing an adjuvant composition comprising benefit agent and deposition polymer (e.g., cationic polymer); and base bar composition comprising a surfactant system, wherein the adjuvant composition is initially prepared by mixing components forming the adjuvant composition and water to form a uniform aqueous mixture containing benefit agents having particle size of 0.1 .mu.m to 100 .mu.m and drying said aqueous mixture to form a dried adjuvant composition. By combining adjuvant compositions separately from the base bar composition, it is possible to create a final bar having enhanced deposition of benefit agent without compromising processing or consumer attributes (e.g., foaming).

Abstract: Liquid personal cleansing compositions which comprise a complex coacervate, a lipophilic skin moisturizing agent, a stabilizer, a lathering surfactant and water are disclosed. The complex coacervate comprises particles having a particle size distribution such that at least about 10% by weight of the particles have a diameter of at least about 20 microns. The particles comprising the complex coacervate comprise 1) a polycation having a minimum filtrate with of about 10 grams, and 2) a polyanion. The complex coacervate is essentially free of cross-linking agent.