Abstract: A stable, pumpable, flowable and pourable surfactant concentrate, and a method of preparation thereof, said concentrate consisting essentially of (a) at least one anionic or amphoteric surfactant, (b) at least one alkylpolyglycoside surfactant, (c) a viscosity-adjusting agent selected from the group consisting of inorganic and organic electrolytes and (d) water. The concentrate is economically shippable and easily handleable by the formulator for dilution with water, without gelation difficulties, for a variety of end-use applications with adjuvants usually associated with the desired end-use.

Abstract: Detergent compositions comprised of an alkyl polyglycoside and an ester quat corresponding to formula (II) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 CO is an aliphatic acyl radical containing 12 to 22 carbon atoms and 0, 1, 2 or 3 double bonds, n=2 or 3 and X stands for halide, methosulfate or methophosphate ion are provided which are useful for the production of surface-active agents and for the enhanced recovery of crude oil.

Abstract: A process for forming solid cast detergent products comprising the steps of: (a) forming an aqueous detergent slurry comprising from about 60 to about 90 parts by weight of solid detergent ingredients, per 100 parts of total detergent slurry weight, said solid detergent ingredients comprising: (i) from about 5 to about 50 parts by weight of a surfactant; (ii) from about 0.1 to about 10 parts by weight of a salt-form builder component; (iii) from about 30 to about 75 parts by weight of a hydrated alkaline component;(b) adding from about 0.5 to about 10 parts by weight of a sugar surfactant selected from the group consisting of an alkyl polyglycoside, a glucamide, and mixtures thereof, to form a uniform dispersion; and (c) casting said uniform dispersion to form a solid cast detergent product.

Abstract: A process for preparing high detergency or surfactant alkyl polyglycoside compositions and a purified alkyl monoglycoside and to compositions employing the polyglycosides for various end use applications. The process involves removal of a substantial portion of the monoglycoside present in a reaction product mixture containing alkyl polyglycosides resulting from the reaction of an alcohol and saccharide at elevated temperatures in the presence of an acid catalyst. Separation of the monoglycoside from the reaction product mixture may be carried out by molecular distillation.

Abstract: A process for forming solid cast detergent products comprising the steps of: (a) forming an aqueous detergent slurry comprising from about 60 to about 90 parts by weight of solid detergent ingredients, per 100 parts of total detergent slurry weight, said solid detergent ingredients comprising: (i) from about 5 to about 50 parts by weight of a surfactant; (ii) from about 0.1 to about 10 parts by weight of a salt-form builder component; (iii) from about 30 to about 75 parts by weight of a hydrated alkaline component; (b) adding from about 0.5 to about 10 parts by weight of a sugar surfactant selected from the group consisting of an alkyl polyglycoside, a glucamide, and mixtures thereof, to form a uniform dispersion; and (c) casting said uniform dispersion to form a solid cast detergent product.

Abstract: A process for making a stabilized aqueous zeolite suspension involving: (a) providing an aqueous zeolite suspension; (b) providing at least one nonionic sugar surfactant; (c) providing at least one electrolyte; and (d) adding the sugar surfactant and electrolyte to the aqueous zeolite suspension to form a stabilized aqueous zeolite suspension.

Abstract: A process for preparing high detergency or surfactant alkyl polyglycoside compositions and a purified alkyl monoglycoside and to compositions employing the polyglycosides for various end use applications. The process involves removal of a substantial portion of the monoglycoside present in a reaction product mixture containing alkyl polyglycosides resulting from the reaction of an alcohol and saccharide at elevated temperatures in the presence of an acid catalyst. Separation of the monoglycoside from the reaction product mixture may be carried out by molecular distillation.

Abstract: A process for forming solid cast detergent products comprising the steps of: (a) forming an aqueous detergent slurry comprising from about 60 to about 90 parts by weight of solid detergent ingredients, per 100 parts of total detergent slurry weight, said solid detergent ingredients comprising: (i) from about 5 to about 50 parts by weight of a surfactant; (ii) from about 0.1 to about 10 parts by weight of a salt-form builder component; (iii) from about 30 to about 75 parts by weight of a hydrated alkaline component; (b) adding from about 0.5 to about 10 parts by weight of a sugar surfactant selected from the group consisting of an alkyl polyglycoside, a glucamide, and mixtures thereof, to form a uniform dispersion; and (c) casting said uniform dispersion to form a solid cast detergent product.

Abstract: A composition and process for enhancing the aesthetic and tactile properties of an alkyl polyglycoside involving combining an alkyl polyglycoside having the general formula I:RO(Z).sub.a (I)wherein R is a monovalent organic radical having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms; Z is a saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; and a is a number having a value from about 1 to about 6, with an aliphatic alcohol having from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for forming a hydrotrope which effectively reduces the likelihood of phase separation in a liquid cleaning composition and simultaneously enhancing its cleaning properties by combining an alkyl polyglycoside having the formula IR.sub.7 O(Z).sub.a (I)wherein R.sub.7 is a monovalent organic radical having from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms; Z is saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; a is a number having a value from 1 to about 6 and an amphoteric surfactant, in a percent actives ratio of about 1:1.The amphoteric surfactants to be used are preferably selected from the group consisting of N-alkyl beta-alanines, amino betaines, amido betaines, imidazoline betaines, amino oxides, as well as mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A process for the remediation of soil containing volatile organic compounds which comprises the steps of: (1) forming an emulsifier comprising: (a) from about 70 to about 99% by weight of a sugar surfactant selected from the group consisting of an alkyl polyglycoside, a glucamide, and mixtures thereof; and (b) from about 1 to about 30% by weight of a nonionic surfactant, other than said sugar surfactant which, when combined with said sugar surfactant, provides a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of from about 8.0 to about 13.0; (2) mixing said emulsifier with said unwanted contaminants to form a stable emulsion; and (3) removing said stable emulsion from said soil.

Abstract: Liquid manual dishwashing detergent compositions which exhibit superior foaming and detergency properties in laboratory tests are comprised of alkyl sulfates, .alpha.-olefin sulfonates alkyl betaines, and alkyl polyglycosides.

Abstract: A composition and process for enhancing the aesthetic and tactile properties of an alkyl polyglycoside involving combining a first alkyl polyglycoside having the general formula I:RO(Z).sub.a (I)wherein R is a monovalent organic radical having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms; Z is a saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; and a is a number having a value from about 1 to about 6, with an additive selected from the group consisting of C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 alkyl sulfates, unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acids including hydroxy-substituted derivatives thereof or their salts, unsaturated aliphatic sorbitan esters, C.sub.8 -C.sub.36 branched aliphatic di-carboxylic acids, C.sub.6 -C.sub.

Abstract: Detergent compositions comprised of an alkyl polyglycoside and an ester quat corresponding to formula (II) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 CO is an aliphatic acyl radical containing 12 to 22 carbon atoms and 0, 1, 2 or 3 double bonds, n=2 or 3 and X stands for halide, methosulfate or methophosphate ion are provided which are useful for the production of surface-active agents and for the enhanced recovery of crude oil.

Abstract: A composition and process for enhancing the aesthetic and tactile properties of an alkyl polyglycoside involving combining a first alkyl polyglycoside having the general formula I:RO(Z).sub.a (I)wherein R is a monovalent organic radical having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms; Z is a saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; and a is a number having a value from about 1 to about 6, with an additive selected from the group consisting of C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 alkyl sulfates, unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acids including hydroxy-substituted derivatives thereof or their salts, unsaturated aliphatic sorbitan esters, C.sub.8 -C.sub.36 branched aliphatic dicarboxylic acids, C.sub.6 -C.sub.

Abstract: A composition and process for enhancing the aesthetic and tactile properties of an alkyl polyglycoside involving combining a first alkyl polyglycoside having the general formula I:RO(Z).sub.a (I)wherein R is a monovalent organic radical having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms; Z is a saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; and a is a number having a value from about 1 to about 6, with an additive selected from the group consisting of C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 alkyl sulfates, unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acids including hydroxy-substituted derivatives thereof or their salts, unsaturated aliphatic sorbitan esters, C.sub.8 -C.sub.36 branched aliphatic dicarboxylic acids, C.sub.6 -C.sub.

Abstract: A process for preparing high detergency or surfactant alkyl polyglycoside compositions and a purified alkyl monoglycoside and to compositions employing the polyglycosides for various end use applications. The process involves removal of a substantial portion of the monoglycoside present in a reaction product mixture containing alkyl polyglycosides resulting from the reaction of an alcohol and saccharide at elevated temperatures in the presence of an acid catalyst. Separation of the monoglycoside from the reaction product mixture may be carried out by molecular distillation.

Abstract: A method for improving the wetting ability of aqueous compositions used to coat substrates by including in the aqueous compositions a mixture of aliphatic glycoside and a fatty alcohol containing from 7 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The germicidal efficiency of an aqueous disinfectant cleaning composition is increased by incorporating an effective amount of a compound of the formula IR--O(--G).sub.n Iwherein R is an alkyl group having from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, G is a saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; and n is a number from 1 to 10 into an aqueous composition which contains a compound of the formula IIR.sub.2 R.sub.3 R.sub.4 R.sub.5 NXwherein R.sub.2 is a benzyl or C.sub.1-4 alkyl substituted benzyl group, and each of R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 is independently an alkyl group having from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Concentrated hard surface cleaning compositions containing pine oil and/or terpenes and nonionic and a anionic surfactants can be obtained as clear liquids which remain clear when diluted with water.