Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for washing laundry of a laundry load, in particular in a washing drum (B2), carried out by at least one device (100, 200). In one example, the method includes generating steam and applying the steam to the laundry of the laundry load; producing a microemulsion by employing a detergent composition; and washing the laundry of the laundry load using a first wash liquor based on the microemulsion.

Abstract: The invention relates to surfactants of general formula (I) or general formula (II) or a mixture thereof, in which R represents a linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl, alkylaryl or alkenylaryl group having 5-25 C atoms and X+ represents a charge-balancing cation. The surfactants can be incorporated into detergents or cleaning agents, have excellent technological application properties and can be produced based on renewable raw materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to surfactants of general formula (I) in which R represents a linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl, alkylaryl or alkenylaryl group having 5-25 C atoms and X+ represents a charge-balancing cation. The surfactants can be incorporated into detergents or cleaning agents, have excellent technological application properties and can be produced based on renewable raw materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to surfactants of general formula (I) in which R1 and R2 represent independently of one another represent H and SO3?X+ with the proviso that at least one of R1 and R2 is not H, n and m represent independently from each other numbers from 0-21 under the proviso that 4<n+m<26, and X+ represents a charge-balancing anion. The surfactants can be incorporated into detergents or cleaning agents, have excellent technological application properties and can be produced based on renewable raw materials.

Abstract: A portion including at least one chamber having a wall made of water-soluble material, wherein the portion includes a composition which based on the total weight of the composition contains a total amount of 0.1% to 80% by weight of at least one surfactant. Wherein the composition includes at least two phases, wherein a) a first phase is a granular mixture of a solid-state composition and b) a second phase is in the form of a viscoelastic, solid-state molding of a second composition which based on the total weight of the second composition contains a total amount of more than 1% by weight of at least one benzylidene alditol compound of formula (I). Wherein *—, n, m, R1, R2 and R3, R4, R5 and R6 are defined as storage-stable, aesthetic and releases the composition contained therein rapidly and effectively to provide a surfactant-containing liquor.

Abstract: A viscoelastic, solid surfactant composition, containing, (i) a total amount of 0.1 to 70 wt % of at least one surfactant, (ii) a total amount of more than 1 wt % of at least one benzylidene alditol compound of formula (I), and (iii) water, is a readily soluble, aesthetically pleasing and storage-stable form of a solid composition for providing surfactant-containing liquors.

Abstract: An anionic surfactant of general formula (I) in which n and m are, independently of one another, numbers from 0 to 17 and 2<n+m<20, and X+ is a charge-balancing cation. The invention also relates to a production method by way of: the acid-catalysed reaction of 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl) tetrahydrofuran with an alkene having 5 to 22 C atoms in equimolar amounts, at an increased temperature; subsequent sulphation with a sulphating agent; and optional neutralisation by a subsequent reaction with X+OH? or X+2CO2?3, where X+ is an alkali metal cation or a group N+R1R2R3, in which R1, R2 and R3 are, independently of one another, hydrogen, an alkyl group with 1 to 6 C atoms, or a hydroxyalkyl group with 2 to 6 C atoms. Detergents or cleaning agents containing the surfactant, and the use of same to improve the performance of the detergents or cleaning agents, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A viscoelastic, solid-state surfactant composition for textile treatment, containing based on the total weight thereof (i) a total amount of 10% to 70% by weight of at least one surfactant, (ii) a total amount of more than 1% by weight of at least one benzylidene alditol compound of formula (I), and (iii) water, constitutes an easily soluble, aesthetically pleasing and storage-stable form of a solid-state composition for providing surfactant-containing liquors.

Abstract: Detergents and cleaning agents containing an anionic surfactant of general formula (I), in which n is a number from 5 to 21 and X+ is a charge-balancing cation. Also disclosed are an agent or a use, characterized in that, in the compound of general formula (I), X+ is selected from the group including the proton, alkali metal cations and the group N+R1R2R3, where R1, R2 and R3 are, independently of one another, hydrogen, an alkyl group with 1 to 6 C atoms or a hydroxyalkyl group with 2 to 6 C atoms.

Abstract: An anionic surfactant of general formula (I) in which n and m are, independently of one another, numbers from 0 to 17 and 2<n+m<20, and X+ is a charge-balancing cation. The invention also relates to a production method by way of: the acid-catalysed reaction of 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl) tetrahydrofuran with an alkene having 5 to 22 C atoms in equimolar amounts, at an increased temperature; subsequent sulphation with a sulphating agent; and optional neutralisation by a subsequent reaction with X+OH? or X+2 CO2?3, where X+ is an alkali metal cation or a group N+R1R2R3, in which R1, R2 and R3 are, independently of one another, hydrogen, an alkyl group with 1 to 6 C atoms, or a hydroxyalkyl group with 2 to 6 C atoms. Detergents or cleaning agents containing—the surfactant, and the use of same to improve the performance of the detergents or cleaning agents, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A washing agent, preferably a liquid washing agent, which contains at least one amine oxide together with at least one sugar surfactant. For example, at least one glucamide, preferably a fatty acid-N-alkyl glucamide, and/or at least one alkyl polyglycoside, having improved cleaning performance, in particular against fat-containing stains. The invention also relates to methods for washing textiles using the described washing agents and to the uses thereof.

Abstract: The present application is directed to water and surfactant-containing liquid washing or cleaning agents containing a hydrophobic precursor compound in microemulsified form, from which a peroxycarboxylic acid or the salt thereof can be released by UV radiation. Methods for washing textiles and cleaning hard surfaces using such precursor compounds are also included.

Abstract: A structured liquid washing agent or cleaning agent with a flow limit, containing a surfactant system of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants and co-surfactants, inorganic salt and an amphiphilic compound, as well as a washing method in which the washing agent or cleaning according to the invention is used, and corresponding uses.

Abstract: Surfactant compositions having a yield point, containing, based on the total weight thereof, (i) at least one surfactant, and (ii) at least one diarylamidocystine compound of the formula (I), wherein X+, independently of each other, stands for a hydrogen atom or an equivalent of a cation, R1, R2, R3, and R4, independently of each other, stand for a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4-Alkoxy group, a C2-C4 hydroxyalkyl group, a hydroxyl group, an amino group, an N—(C1-C4 alkyl)amino group, an N,N-Di(C1-C4 alkyl)amino group, an N—(C2-C4 hydroxyalkyl)amino group, an N,N-Di(C2-C4 hydroxyalkyl)amino group, or R1 with R2 or R3 with R4 forms a 5- or 6-segment annulated ring, which can each be substituted with at least one group from C1-C4 alkyl group, C1-C4 alkoxy group, C2-C4 hydroxyalkyl group, hydroxyl group, amino group, N—(C1-C4 alkyl)amino group, N,N-Di(C1-C4 alkyl)amino group, N—(C2-C4 hydroxyalkyl)amino group, N,N-Di(C2-C4 hydroxyalkyl)amino group, and (iii) water.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for washing laundry of a laundry load, in particular in a washing drum (B2), carried out by at least one device (100, 200). In one example, the method includes generating steam and applying the steam to the laundry of the laundry load; producing a microemulsion by employing a detergent composition; and washing the laundry of the laundry load using a first wash liquor based on the microemulsion.

Abstract: The invention relates to surfactants of general formula (I) or general formula (II) or a mixture thereof, in which R represents a linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl, alkylaryl or alkenylaryl group having 5-25 C atoms and X+ represents a charge-balancing cation. The surfactants can be incorporated into detergents or cleaning agents, have excellent technological application properties and can be produced based on renewable raw materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to surfactants of general formula (I) in which R1 and R2 represent independently of one another represent H and SO3?X+ with the proviso that at least one of R1 and R2 is not H, n and m represent independently from each other numbers from 0-21 under the proviso that 4<n+m<26, and X+ represents a charge-balancing anion. The surfactants can be incorporated into detergents or cleaning agents, have excellent technological application properties and can be produced based on renewable raw materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to surfactants of general formula (I) in which R represents a linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl, alkylaryl or alkenylaryl group having 5-25 C atoms and X+ represents a charge-balancing cation. The surfactants can be incorporated into detergents or cleaning agents, have excellent technological application properties and can be produced based on renewable raw materials.

Abstract: A liquid aqueous composition comprises or consists of a) at least one specific carbohydrate or a derivative thereof and b) at least one surfactant. A detergent or cleaner may include the liquid aqueous composition. In addition, the use of the liquid, aqueous composition as a detergent or cleaner for an improved stain removal and the use of the specific carbohydrate or a derivative thereof as a stain remover is also disclosed.

Abstract: A viscoelastic, solid-state surfactant composition for textile treatment, containing based on the total weight thereof (i) a total amount of 10% to 70% by weight of at least one surfactant, (ii) a total amount of more than 1% by weight of at least one benzylidene alditol compound of formula (I), and (iii) water, constitutes an easily soluble, aesthetically pleasing and storage-stable form of a solid-state composition for providing surfactant-containing liquors.