Abstract: Aqueous compositions comprising: (a) a surfactant; and (b) a thickening system comprising: (i) a gellan gum; and (ii) a thickener selected from the group consisting of polyacrylate thickeners, xanthan gums, guar flours, alginates, carrageenans, carboxy -methylcelluloses, bentonites, wellan gums, carob flours and mixtures thereof; wherein the surfactant comprises a fatty acid soap, and wherein the fatty acid soap is present in an amount of 2 to 20 % by weight based on the composition are disclosed, along with uses therefor.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous detergent or cleaning agent, containing one or more surfactants, a polyacrylate as a thickening agent, a solvent component comprising dipropylene glycol, in addition to other usual detergent and cleaning agent substances. The thus obtained aqueous detergent or cleaning agent is clear, transport and storage stable, has a flow limit and can disperse particles in a stable manner and over a long period of time.

Abstract: Aqueous, liquid compositions which comprise a surfactant, a bleaching agent and magnesium sulfate, wherein the bleaching agent comprises a particulate peroxocarboxylic acid which may optionally be coated, along with uses therefor are described.

Abstract: Textile treatment agents and/or capsules comprising a polymer having antiadhesive action against microorganisms which adhere to a textile substrate, methods of treating textile substrates therewith and the textile so treated, wherein the polymer comprises a polymeric structural element selected from the group consisting of polyesters, polysaccharides, polyethers, polyurethanes, polyureas, polyamides, and heteropolymers thereof.

Abstract: Conventional perfumed consumer products are characterized by a uniform odor throughout the entire product. Consumer products are described that comprise at least two differently smelling perfume oils which are not evenly distributed in the product in proportion to one another. This allows the consumer to produce, using one and the same product, a variety of odors during applications and overcome the monotony of the olfactory experience associated with conventional perfumed consumer products.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions comprising: (a) a surfactant; and (b) a thickening system comprising: (i) a gellan gum; and (ii) a thickener selected from the group consisting of polyacrylate thickeners, xanthan gums, guar flours, alginates, carrageenans, carboxymethylcelluloses, bentonites, wellan gums, carob flours and mixtures thereof; wherein the surfactant comprises a fatty acid soap, and wherein the fatty acid soap is present in an amount of 2 to 20% by weight based on the composition are disclosed, along with uses therefor.

Abstract: An anhydrous liquid washing or cleaning agent, which contains a bleaching agent and a particulate peroxycarboxylic acid that is enveloped with a water-soluble material.

Abstract: A liquid washing or cleaning agent, which comprises a bleaching agent, a limited amount of water, and a particulate peroxycarboxylic acid, and which forms a lamellar liquid-crystalline phase without the introduction of water. The agent may be in the form of a water-soluble portion comprising the agent.

Abstract: A liquid washing agent composition containing 7.5 wt % to 80 wt % of surfactant and composed of two or more separate sub-compositions, a first sub-composition containing an organci peracid and a second sub-composition containing an enzyme.

Abstract: An encapsulated active substance for a manual detergent for hard surfaces comprises an essentially anhydrous active substance with at least one surfactant and at least one liquid polymer carrier encapsulated in a water-soluble or water-dispersible capsule, the active substance containing: less than 25 wt. % of carrier; at least one unbranched or branched, acryclic or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated alcohol with 1 to 10 carbon atoms and one or two primary, secondary or tertiary hydroxy groups and a carbon chain optionally having one or more —O— groups; or being free of glycerol. The encapsulated active substance can be used as a manual detergent for hard surfaces.

Abstract: A laundry conditioning agent containing up to 50% by weight of at least one fabric-softening component, at least one easier-iron component, and at least one polyether-modified siloxane as spreading agent.