Abstract: Methods for treating glassware surfaces, for example dishes and glasses, using corrosion protection agents, especially corrosion protection agents comprising zinc-containing materials. Methods using corrosion protection agents that form a part of a treatment system and/or are incorporated in a composition of matter are also provided.

Abstract: Corrosion protection agents for treating glassware surfaces, for example dishes and glasses, especially corrosion protection agents comprising zinc-containing materials are provided. Treatment systems and composition of matter, which incorporate these corrosion protection agents, are also provided.

Abstract: A process for preparing in-situ water-soluble zinc salts for use in automatic dishwashing compositions is disclosed.

Abstract: A process of imparting transparency or translucency to a liquid or gel type automatic dishwashing detergent product is disclosed. The process includes the steps of providing a liquid or gel type automatic dishwashing detergent composition expressly free from (i) potassium tripolyphosphate and (ii) mixture of sodium tripolyphosphate and potassium tripolyphosphate, adding one or more of potassium sources to the liquid or gel type automatic dishwashing detergent composition, the potassium sources being expressly free of potassium tripolyphosphate, and maintaining a K:Na weight ratio greater than at least about 0.5:1.

Abstract: A rinse aid composition containing a water-soluble metal salt and a non-ionic surfactant for use in automatic dishwashing is disclosed.

Abstract: a water-soluble metal salt, an acid, a non-ionic surfactant, a dispersant polymer and/or a perfume for use in automatic dishwashing is disclosed.

Abstract: A process for preparing in-situ water-soluble zinc salts for use in automatic dishwashing compositions is disclosed.

Abstract: A process for improving aesthetics of a liquid dishwashing detergent product is disclosed. The process includes the steps of providing a liquid dishwashing detergent composition and adding solid particles to the liquid dishwashing detergent composition. The particles are coated with a polymeric coating. The coating is prepared from materials which are insoluble in the liquid dishwashing detergent composition but soluble in dishwashing wash solution.

Abstract: A method of removing cooked-, baked-, or burnt-on food soil from cookware and tableware comprising delivering a plurality of compositions including at least one organic solvent composition into the same or different cycles of an automatic dishwashing machine and washing the soiled cookware/tableware in the resulting solvent-containing wash liquor. The method includes the storage and delivery of organic solvent compositions and dishwashing detergent composition from multi-compartment containers. The method provides excellent removal of stubborn soils which are very difficult to remove in a conventional automatic dishwashing process.

Abstract: A method of removing cooked-, baked-, or burnt-on food soil from cookware and tableware comprising washing the cookware/tableware in an automatic dishwashing machine in the presence of an organic solvent system having a volatile organic content of less than about 50% by weight and a wash liquor concentration of from about 100 ppm to about 10000 ppm. The method includes the storage and delivery of organic solvent compositions and dishwashing detergent composition from multi-compartment containers. The method provides excellent removal of stubborn soils which are very difficult to remove in a conventional automatic dishwashing process.

Abstract: A process for forming a non-staining colored composite particle suitable for incorporation in a bleach-containing or a non-bleach-containing liquid detergent composition is disclosed. The process includes the steps of forming a colored liquid dispersion of pigment particles in a first liquid medium wherein the size of the pigment particles in the colored liquid dispersion is no greater than about 5 &mgr;m. The process includes the step of mixing the colored liquid dispersion with a polymeric material and a second liquid medium to form a sprayable colored polymeric material. The process also includes the step of spraying the colored polymeric material on a composite particle and forming a colored polymeric coating on the composite particle. A non-staining colored particle and a liquid ADW detergent composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A detersive enzyme composite particle suitable for incorporation in a liquid detergent composition is disclosed. The enzyme composite particle includes an enzyme containing core material, an acidic barrier layer coated on the enzyme containing core material, and a physical barrier layer coated on the acidic barrier layer.

Abstract: Liquid or gel bleaching compositions comprising a diacyl peroxide, thickener, and water are disclosed. Preferred compositions are for use in automatic dishwashing machines. The compositions are effective in removing stains, especially carotenoid stains, from plastics while minimizing deposition.

Abstract: A method of increasing specific gravity of a liquid or gel type detergent product having a pH less than about 10.0, while at the same time imparting transparency or translucency to said liquid or gel type detergent product, comprises the steps of: (a) providing a liquid or gel type detergent composition having no greater than 20% by weight of (i) potassium tripolyphosphate and (ii) mixed sodium and potassium tripolyphosphate; (b) maintaining a potassium:sodium weight ratio greater than at least about 0.5:1; and (c) adding one or more of potassium salts, ammonium salts and mixtures thereof, in an amount of at least 5% by weight of the detergent product.

Abstract: A detergent pack for use in conjunction with a washing machine and which comprises two or more detergent or auxiliary products, storage means comprising separate but associated portions of the two or more products, and means for delivering quantities of the two or more products into the same or different cycles of a washing machine, said means for delivering comprising means for dispensing quantities of the two or more products, and means for controlling the relative dispensing rate of the two or more products from the storage means.

Abstract: Liquid or gel bleaching compositions comprising a diacyl peroxide, thickener, and water are disclosed. Preferred compositions are for use in automatic dishwashing machines. The compositions are effective in removing stains, especially carotenoid stains, from plastics while minimizing deposition.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid or gel type detergent composition comprises (a) from about 0.1% to about 15% by weight, boric acid; (b) from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight, a polyhydroxy compound selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, 1,2-propanediol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, mannitol, sorbitol, erythritol, glucose fructose, lactose, erythritol-1,4-anhydride, and mixtures thereof; and (c) an oxygen bleach resistant &agr;-amylase enzyme and (d) from about 5% to about 80% water.

Abstract: A method of increasing specific gravity of a liquid or gel type detergent product having a pH less than about 10.0, while at the same time imparting transparency or translucency to said liquid or gel type detergent product, comprises the steps of: (a) providing a liquid or gel type detergent composition having no greater than 20% by weight of (i) potassium tripolyphosphate and (ii) mixed sodium and potassium tripolyphosphate; (b) maintaining a potassium:sodium weight ratio greater than at least about 0.5:1; and (c) adding one or more of potassium salts, ammonium salts and mixtures thereof, in an amount of at least 5% by weight of the detergent product.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid or gel type detergent composition comprises boric acid or a boron compound, a polyhydroxy compound, and a relatively high level of calcium ion to stabilize a selected &agr;-amylase enzyme.

Abstract: A method of removing cooked-, baked-, or burnt-on food soil from cookware and tableware comprising washing the cookware/tableware in an automatic dishwashing machine in the presence of an organic solvent system having a volatile organic content of less than about 50% by weight and a wash liquor concentration of from about 100 ppm to about 10000 ppm. The method includes the storage and delivery of organic solvent compositions and dishwashing detergent composition from multi-compartment containers. The method provides excellent removal of stubborn soils which are very difficult to remove in a conventional automatic dishwashing process.