Abstract: A shampoo composition having from about 0.025% to about 0.25% histidine, by weight of the shampoo composition; from about 2% to about 50% of one or more detersive surfactants, by weight of the shampoo composition; and a gel matrix having from about 0.1% to about 20% of one or more fatty alcohols, by weight of the gel matrix; from about 0.1% to about 10% of one or more gel matrix surfactants, by weight of the gel matrix; and from about 20% to about 95% of an aqueous carrier, by weight of the gel matrix.

Abstract: A multiple product system regimen for providing improved conditioning benefits to hair.

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition for use with a foam-generating dispenser contains from about 10% to about 90% of a surfactant, from about 10% to about 70% of a solvent, and the balance adjunct detergent ingredients. The liquid detergent composition has a viscosity at 5° C. of less than about 0.15 Pa*s, a viscosity-temperature slope of more than about ?0.008 Pa*s/° C. and also has a flash point of at least about 40° C.

Abstract: Disclosed are detergent compositions for hand dishwashing which, by incorporating certain organic solvents, results in a liquid dishwashing detergent composition that is not only a more effective cleaning agent, but also offers improved physical and enzymatic stability and more convenient rheology and handling characteristics than typical liquid dishwashing compositions.

Abstract: A foam-generating kit contains a non-aerosol container with a foam-generating dispenser and a high viscosity composition, preferably within the container. The high viscosity composition has a viscosity of at least about 0.05 Pa*s. When the foam-generating dispenser is employed with the high viscosity composition, the foam-generating dispenser generates a foam having a foam to weight ratio of greater than about 2 mL/g.

Abstract: An ionic surfactant-based protomicroemulsion or microemulsion composition contains, by weight, at least about 20% of an ionic surfactant system, from about 0.1% to about 50% of a low water-soluble compound, and from about 5% to about 79% of a solvent, and is substantially free of low water-soluble oils. The protomicroemulsion forms a microemulsion when diluted from about 10% to about 99% with water.

Abstract: A dishwashing kit contains a container with a foam-generating dispenser and a dishwashing composition within the container. The dishwashing composition contains a surfactant system and solvent. When the foam-generating dispenser is employed with the dishwashing composition, the foam-generating dispenser may generate a foam having a foam to weight ratio of greater than about 2 mL/g. When dispensed from the foam-generating dispenser, the dishwashing composition may also have an effective foaming dilution range of at least about 50% of the dilution range. When dispensed from the foam-generating dispenser, the dishwashing composition may also have an effective foaming dilution range which overlaps an effective solubilization dilution range. When dispensed from the foam-generating dispenser, the dishwashing kit may also generate a foam at a substantially different dishwashing composition to water dilution than the dilution at which the maximum volume of foam is formed according to a suds cylinder test.

Abstract: A foam-generating kit contains a non-aerosol container with a foam-generating dispenser and a high surfactant composition, preferably within the container. The high surfactant composition comprises, by weight of the high surfactant composition, at least 20% of a surfactant system. When the foam-generating dispenser is employed with the high surfactant composition, the foam-generating dispenser generates a foam having a foam to weight ratio of greater than about 2 mL/g.

Abstract: An ionic surfactant-based protomicroemulsion composition contains, by weight of the protornicroemulsion, at least about 20% of an ionic surfactant system, less than about 10% nonionic surfactant, and from about 0.25% to about 50% of a water-insoluble oil. Preferably, the PME contains from about 5% to about 79% of a solvent. The protomicroemulsion forms a microemulsion when diluted from about 10% to about 99% with water. A protomicroemulsion contains limonene and/or terpineol therein. A microemulsion has a high-capacity oil absorption phase and a low-capacity oil absorption phase. The high-capacity oil absorption phase has a high-capacity oil absorption value corresponding to a high-capacity oil absorption function. The high-capacity oil absorption function defines a high-capacity oil absorption area. The low-capacity oil absorption phase has a low-capacity oil absorption value corresponding to a low-capacity oil absorption function.

Abstract: A hard-surface cleaning composition for removing cooked-, baked-, or burnt-on food soil from cookware and tableware, the composition comprising a solvent system, wherein said solvent system comprises: a mono-, di- or tri-ethylene glycol phenyl ether or a mixture thereof; and a di- or tri-propylene glycol alkyl ether having an alkyl chain containing of from about 1 to about 5 carbon atoms or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are detergent compositions for hand dishwashing which, by incorporating certain organic solvents, results in a liquid dishwashing detergent composition that is not only a more effective cleaning agent, but also offers improved physical and enzymatic stability and more convenient rheology and handling characteristics than typical liquid dishwashing compositions.

Abstract: A hard surface cleaning composition for removing cooked-, baked- or burnt-on soils from cookware and tableware, the composition comprising an organoamine solvent and wherein the composition has a liquid surface tension of less than about 24.5 mN/m and a pH, as measured in a 10% solution in distilled water, or least than 10.5. The composition can be used as pre-treatment prior to the dishwashing process. The composition provides excellent removal of polymerised grease from metal and glass substrates.

Abstract: A method for cleaning cookware and tableware with film-forming liquid dishwashing compositions is disclosed. The method includes the steps of applying the composition to soiled cookware/tableware, allowing the composition to form a film and act on the soil, and removing the film with the soil, leaving a clean surface. The compositions include a film-forming polymer, a plasticizer, a cleaning active and a carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed are detergent compositions comprising organic diamines, anionic surfacants and amphoteric surfactants including amine oxide for hand dishwashing which, by incorporating certain organic solvents, results in a liquid dishwashing detergent composition that is not only a more effective cleaning agent, but also offers improved physical and enzymatic stability and more convenient rheology and handling characteristics than typical liquid dishwashing compositions.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a hard surface cleaning composition for removing cooked-, baked-, or burnt-on food soil from cookware and table ware, having surface tension of less than 30 mN/m and comprising an organic solvent system and no more than: 0.09% by weight of the composition of ethers having molecular weight of less than 210 0.007% by weight of the composition of esters having molecular weight of less than 110 0.045% by weight of the composition of glycol ethers having molecular weight of less than 130 0.0025% by weight of the composition of ketones having molecular weight of less than 90.

Abstract: The present application relates to a composition, suitable for use as a manual dishwashing composition, comprising stably suspended beads and at least 20% surfactant, and exhibiting dissolution in water in less than 10 rotations according to the cylinder test described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid or gel detergents which provide enhanced cleaning, especially improved stain removal and tough food particle removal on dishware and tableware. These cleaning compositions comprise a diacyl peroxide bleaching agent.

Abstract: A hard-surface cleaning composition for removing cooked-, baked-, or burnt-on food soil from cookware and tableware, the composition comprising a solvent system, wherein said solvent system comprises: a mono-, di- or tri-ethylene glycol phenyl ether or a mixture thereof; and a di- or tri-propylene glycol alkyl ether having an alkyl chain containing of from about 1 to about 5 carbon atoms or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The present application relates to a hard-surface cleaning, optionally silicate-containing composition for removing cooked-, baked-, or burnt-on food soil from cookware and tableware, the composition comprising a smectite-type clay thickening agent and a hydrophobically modified polyacrylate polymer. The composition has shear thinning properties and can be used as pre-treatment prior to the dishwashing process. The composition provides excellent removal of polymerised grease from surfaces, particularly metal substrates.

Abstract: A method by which medical equipment, such as surgical scalpels, can be sanitized using a detergent or treating composition containing a surfactant and a solvent such as water is disclosed. The method involves taking the used medical equipment and contacting it with the treating composition, and subjecting both the equipment and composition to microwaves. The composition foams during microwaving and/or immerses the equipment such that microwave arcing is avoided, and such that the medical equipment is sanitized.