Abstract: The inclusion of neodecanoic acid in aqueous water-soluble soap lubricants reduces viscosity, and improves lubricity effectiveness.

Abstract: There are disclosed liquid detergent-bleach concentrates of high alkalinity which are clear solutions having excellent long term stability at elevated temperatures and at low temperatures. The concentrate compositions consist essentially of an alkali metal hypochlorite, alkali metal chloride, an alkali metal salt of an alkylated diphenyl oxide sulfonic acid, and metal chelating agents in an aqueous composition having a high proportion of alkali metal hydroxide. The concentrates are useful upon dilution in forming hard surface cleaning compositions which are particularly useful in removal of oily soils, derived from animal and vegetable oils.

Abstract: Alkaline cleaning compositions are prepared by combining water, alkali metal hydroxide and certain surfactants which composition forms a gel when applied to a hot surface and a process for the easy removal of greasy soil from such surfaces.

Abstract: Alkaline cleaning compositions are prepared by combining water, alkali metal hydroxide and certain surfactants which composition forms a gel when applied to a hot surface. These compositions are applied as a liquid to a hot surface to emulsify grease thereon. The surface is then allowed to cool sufficiently to cause the gelled composition thereon to revert to liquid form thereby facilitating its removal from the surface.