Abstract: Powdery composition containing an emulsion having core-shell particles where the core is liquid and the shell is hydrophobized particles, and a carrier powder having a carrier and a partially water soluble liquid and/or a water reactive substrate reversibly bound to the carrier. A method of using the powdery composition is also disclosed whereby the powdery composition is applied and activated by energy input to form a creamy or liquid composition, and are suitable for various household and industrial applications including paint and stain products, surface treatment products, and personal care applications including cosmetic preparations, such as powders, in various products including, but not limited to, moisturizers, lotions, mascara, lipstick, lip gloss, sunscreen and fragrances. These free-flowing, fine dry water powdery compositions liquefy when applied, rubbed or brushed on the desired surface.

Abstract: A process for the removal of thiosulphate from spent Stretford solution, The process comprises adjusting the spent Stretford solution to an acidic pH, preferably in the range of 1 to 3, and adding a peroxygen compound. The process allows the user to recycle spent Stretford solution in a cost effective manner by taking advantage of previously unknown buffering properties in the solution.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for detoxifying an aqueous waste solution containing cyanide. The method involves adding a source of silicon oxide to the cyanide containing aqueous waste solution in a concentration of 0.001 to 10 g silicon dioxide/liter aqueous waste solution, at an alkaline pH and a temperature of from 10.degree. to 100.degree. C. Hydrogen peroxide or another peroxygen compound is added in a sufficient quantity to convert the aqueous waste solution containing cyanide to an aqueous solution containing environmentally less toxic materials.

Abstract: A stable, high foaming, light duty liquid abrasive-containing dishwashing composition containing about 3% to 15% by weight of a water insoluble, particulate, low density abrasive suspended in an aqueous vehicle comprising at least one water-soluble, anionic sulfated or sulfonated detergent salt containing an alkyl group or alkenyl group having from 8 to 20 carbon atoms in the molecule, a betaine foam booster, about 1-3% by weight of a substantially completely hydrated colloidal clay as a stabilizing agent and, optionally, about 2% to 9% of a C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 alcohol is disclosed. The presence of the abrasive greatly improves the cleaning efficacy in removing baked-on and/or dried-on food residues without significant scratching when used full strength.