Abstract: An aqueous alkaline cleaner and a process are described for reducing the discoloration of aluminum surfaces treated with are aqueous alkaline cleaner compositions. The process comprises including in the aqueous cleaner composition, an effective amount of at least one heterocyclic compound. Enhanced mobility of the aluminum surfaces also can be obtained when the heterocyclic compound is a solid particulate compound which is mixed with an oil prior to addition to the aqueous alkaline cleaner. In a preferred embodiment, the heterocyclic compounds are soluble pyrroles, imidazoles, pyrazoles, thiazoles or triazoles.

Abstract: A method for non-permanently or semi-permanently coloring hair with an aqueous clay-based composition that involves applying the composition to hair and exposing the hair to heat for a period of time sufficient to dry the composition to a hard and flaky state. The hair coloring composition also can include effective amounts of a reconstruction component (protein), a moisturizer component having sodium hyaluronate, and a shine imparting component having henna extract.

Abstract: In a mold material for use in molding a titanium cast to be mounted into the mouth as a dental prosthesis, magnesia and phosphate are added as a binder to its main ingredient composed of alumina and zirconia.

Abstract: This invention comprises a personal cleansing synbar with improved rinsing based on a Heavy Cut, ultra mild, good foaming, alkyl glyceryl ether sulfonate of which at least about 23% has alkyl chains of 16 and 18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Aliphatic carboxylic acid amidoamines obtained by condensation of polyamines and mixtures of carboxylic acids containing aliphatic ether carboxylic acids are useful as textile softeners in baths having a high electrolyte and/or anionic optical brightener content.

Abstract: A process for making detergent builder agglomerates by mixing crystalline aluminosilicate or layered silicate detergent builder with selected binder in an energy-intensive mixer to form free flowing agglomerates. The binder is an anionic synthetic surfactant paste or a water-soluble polymer containing at least about 50% by weight of ethylene oxide, and optionally may contain minor amounts of ethoxylated nonionic surfactant. The agglomerates are also substantially free of amorphous alkali metal silicates if free water is present.

Abstract: Aggressive, water-soluble coating remover compositions are disclosed. The compositions contain .gamma.-butyrolactone, an organic acid, and water, and optionally include solvents, surfactants, thickeners, and rust inhibitors. The coating removers of the invention are uniquely effective in that they are both water rinsable and capable of removing highly crosslinked coatings.

Abstract: Hair dyeing compositions contain N-cycloalkyl-3-aminophenols corresponding to the following formula ##STR1## in which n is an integer of 4 to 8 and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 independently of one another represent hydrogen, methyl groups or chlorine,or salts thereof as oxidation dye intermediates of the coupler type in addition to typical primary intermediates in a carrier. In conjunction with typical primary intermediates, for example of the p-phenylenediamine derivative type, the new coupler compounds produce shades of brown of high fastness.

Abstract: A fabric treatment composition comprising(i) a polysiloxane textile treatment agent;(ii) a water-soluble nonionic cellulose ether having an HLB between 3.0 and 4.3, and a gel point of less than 58.degree. C. provided that the cellulose ether contains substantially no hydroxyalkyl groups containing 3 or more carbon atoms.

Abstract: A surfactant blend solution which maintains its homogeneity up to the boiling point of the solution, comprising:(a) a surfactant;(b) a low molecular weight polypropylene glycol; and(c) the balance an aqueous medium comprising about 5 to 20 use percent mineral acid, whereby the ratio of (a) to (b) is from about 1:10 to 10:1, said surfactant blend solution useful in metal finishing, electroplating, electrolytic metal deposition, acidic cleaning, spray applications, and rinse aids for automatic dishwashing applications.

Abstract: A 2-alkyl-4-methoxy-5-aminophenol or a salt thereof; a 2-alkyl-4-methoxy-5-nitrophenol or 2-alkyl-4-methoxy-5-nitrophenyl mesylate, each an intermediate in the preparation of the 2-alkyl-4-methoxy-5-aminophenol; and a dyeing composition for keratin fibers comprising a color-developing material and the 2-alkyl-4-methoxy-5-aminophenol or the salt thereof as a coupling agent are disclosed.Further, a 2-alkyl-4-methoxy-5-substituted aminophenol or a salt thereof; a 2-alkyl-4-methoxy-5-substituted aminophenol derivative, which is an intermediate in the preparation of the 2-alkyl-4-methoxy-5-substituted aminophenol; and a dyeing composition for keratin fibers comprising a color-developing material and the 2-alkyl-4-methoxy-5-substituted aminophenol, the salt thereof, or the 2-alkyl-4-methoxy-5-substituted aminophenol derivative as a coupling agent are disclosed.

Abstract: A hair dye composition comprising the following three components (A), (B) and (C):(A) one or more cysteine derivatives selected from among a compound represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an acyl or alkyl group carrying one to three carbon atoms,and glutathione, or a salt thereof;(B) an aromatic alcohol and/or a compound represented by the following general formula (II):R.sub.2 -OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH (II)wherein R.sub.2 represents an alkyl group carrying one to five carbon atoms; and(C) a dye.

Abstract: Liquid, caustic-free, pre-spotting compositions that remove baked-on food residues from hard surfaces at ambient temperatures are provided which comprise:a. from about 1 to 40%, preferably 4 to 20%, of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants and mixtures thereof;b. from about 1 to 10% of a builder selected from the group consisting of polyphosphates, pyrophosphates, citrates, carbonates, and mixtures thereof;c. from about 0.2% to 2% of an amine selected from the group consisting of monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine and mixtures thereof;d. water; ande.

Abstract: In a method for oxidatively dyeing hair, a pretreatment which comprises contacting hair with an aqueous solution of an effective amount of particular metal/chelate complexes followed by treatment with oxidative dye mixtures is disclosed. The process serves to conform the oxidative dyeing rate of virgin hair to that of the normally noncongruent rate of nonvirgin hair, so as to enhance the efficiency of the oxidative dyeing process, without reducing the intensity or variety of color available.

Abstract: A method of reducing wrinkles in fabrics by applying to the fabrics to be treated an aqueous alcoholic solution of an anionic siliconate having the formula(MO).sub.A O.sub.(3-a)/2 Si--R--Y.sub.bwherein M is an alkali metal cation or hydrogen; R is an organic linking group; Y is an alkali metal salt of an oxyacid; a is an integer having a value of from one to three; and b is an integer having a value of from 0.5 to three. A composition including a mixture of the anionic siliconate with glycerin is also disclosed.

Abstract: Solvents having superior cleaning power include at least one polar compound having at least one strongly electro- negative oxygen, such as ethylene diacetate, and at least one alicyclic carbonate, such as ethylene carbonate, with or without other additives. The solvents exhibit low toxicity; are nonflammable, pH neutral, essentially nonvolatile, and aprotic; and have other chemical and physical properties that reduce the risk of exposing the user unnecessarily to hazardous conditions. Solvents comprising ethylene carbonate, ethylene diacetate, and, optionally, triethanolamine (TEA) and/or N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) are superior cleaners for a wide range of residues and are environmentally and physiologically safe, and may be diluted with water for cleaning tasks that are insensitive to corrosion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-toxic, non-flammable, safe compositions employing primarily biodegradable components for use in removing and stripping paint, varnishes and stains from hard and/or flexible surfaces. The compositions generally avoid the use of methylene chloride, methanol, toluol or acetone.Paint stripper compositions of the present invention have flash points above about 120.degree. F. and an absence of low-boiling VOC's comprising:a. about 0% to about 60% by weight of a terpene compound containing at least 10 carbon atoms;b. about 10% to about 69% by weight of N-methyl pyrrolidone or its equivalent; andc. about 0% to about 20% by weight of an emulsifying surfactant.Compositions of the present invention may further comprise one or more of the following: about 5% to about 15% by weight of a solvent extender or bulking agent, about 5% to about 60% of a high flash point, high K.sub.

Abstract: A method is provided herein which is particularly effective for removing or stripping varnish and paint from surfaces such as wood or metal which comprises activating NMP and/or BLO with about 1-30% by weight of an activator compound which is ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate (EEP).

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition of about 25 to about 85 wt % perchloroethylene and about 15 to about 75 wt % monochlorotoluene. When the composition contains at least about 30 wt % perchloroethylene it does not display a flash point.

Abstract: A floor finish remover composition containing a solvent, water, and an organosilicon complex formed from a silicate such as sodium metasilicate and a linear, 6-10 carbon, organic compound such as sodium n-octane sulfonate.