Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one perhydrolase enzyme for cleaning and other applications. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions for generation of peracids. The present invention finds particular use in applications involving cleaning, bleaching and disinfecting.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one perhydrolase enzyme for cleaning and other applications. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions for generation of peracids. The present invention finds particular use in applications involving cleaning, bleaching and disinfecting.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one perhydrolase enzyme for cleaning and other applications. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions for generation of peracids. The present invention finds particular use in applications involving cleaning, bleaching and disinfecting.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one perhydrolase enzyme for cleaning and other applications. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions for generation of peracids. The present invention finds particular use in applications involving cleaning, bleaching and disinfecting.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions containing low molecular weight organic diamines. More particularly, the invention is directed to detergent compositions for hand dishwashing which has improved grease removal performance and benefits in sudsing. The detergents of this invention also have improved low temperature stability properties and dissolution properties.

Abstract: Amines such as methyl amine are reacted with materials such as reducing sugars in aqueous/hydroxy solvents such as water and/or methanol to prepare N-alkyl polyhydroxy amines. Accordingly, glucose is reacted with methyl amine and the resulting adduct is hydrogenated to yield N-methylglucamine. The N-alkyl polyhydroxyamines can be subsequently reacted with fatty esters to provide polyhydroxy fatty acid amides useful as detersive surfactants. Thus, detersive surfactants are available from non-petrochemical precursors such as sugars and sugar sources such as corn syrup, and fatty acid esters derivable from various fats and oils.

Abstract: Gemini polyhydroxy fatty acid amide compounds and laundry, cleaning, fabric and personal care compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: Poly polyhydroxy fatty acid amide compounds and laundry, cleaning, fabric and personal care compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: Laundry or toilet bars comprising one or more surface active agents such as soaps or synthetic detergents are prepared using an alkoxy or aryloxy polyhydroxy fatty acid amide to improve bar smear, cracking or wearing qualities, Palm oil chain-length fatty acid amides of N-(3-methoxypropyl) glucamine and N-(2-methoxyethyl) glucamine are examples of the glucamide surfactant used in such bars.

Abstract: Ethoxylated nonionic or AES surfactants are combined with N-alkoxy or N-aryloxy polyhydroxy fatty acid amides to provide a waxy, solid material which is useful as a stick-form spot remover or as a convenient means for adding otherwise liquid nonionic surfactants to granular detergent compositions, detergent bars and the like. Thus, C.sub.12 -C.sub.18 alcohol ethoxylates or C.sub.12-18 ethoxy sulfates are combined with C.sub.12 fatty acid N-(3-methoxypropyl)glucamide to provide solid, waxy materials useful for cleaning purposes.

Abstract: A process for preparing high internal phase emulsions (HIPE) that can be polymerized to provide flexible, microporous, open-celled polymeric foam materials capable of absorbing aqueous fluids, especially aqueous body fluids such as urine. The HIPE is prepared using certain polyglycerol aliphatic ether emulsifiers that are less chemically complex and variable in composition than many prior HIPE emulsifiers, have higher levels of the desired interfacially active components, and have lower levels of components (e.g., sludge) that are insoluble or insufficiently soluble in the oil phase used to prepare the HIPE. These polyglycerol aliphatic ether emulsifiers provide HIPE having relatively uniform sized water droplets dispersed in the continuous oil phase.

Abstract: High sudsing detergent compositions comprising N-alkoxy polyhydroxy fatty acid amides are provided by the addition of secondary carboxylate surfactants. Thus, cocofatty acid N-(3-methoxypropyl) glucamide is used in liquid, granular or bar compositions in combination with conventional detergent ingredients and secondary fatty acids such as 2-methyl undecanoic acid. The compositions exhibit high, relatively persistent suds and high emulsifying and cleaning properties, especially with respect to greasy soils of the type commonly found on eating utensils and in food stains on fabrics.

Abstract: N-alkylamino polyols substantially free from nickel contamination are prepared by reacting N-alkylamines with reducing sugars in the presence of hydrogen and nickel catalysts under defined conditions of temperature and pressure. The polyols are characterized by their low odor and low color characteristics. Thus, high quality N-methyl glucamine, N-methyl fructamines and the like are secured.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for manufacturing a linear glucamide surfactant comprising reacting an N-alkylglucamine, e.g., N-methylglucamine, a fatty ester, e.g., coconut oil in the presence of a phase transfer agent, generally a nonionic surfactant, preferably a preformed product of the process, the reaction preferably being conducted in the presence of an alkaline catalyst.

Abstract: Tissue papers, in particular pattern densified tissue papers, having an enhanced tactile sense of softness when treated with certain polyhydroxy fatty acid amide softener systems that are biodegradable are disclosed. The polyhydroxy fatty acid amides have the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is H, C.sub.1 -C hydrocarbyl, 2-hydroxyethyl, 2-hydroxypropyl, methoxyethyl, methoxypropyl or a mixture thereof; R.sup.2 is a C.sub.5 -C.sub.31 hydrocarbyl group; and Z is a polyhydroxyhydrocarbyl moiety having a linear hydrocarbyl chain with at least 3 hydroxyls directly connected to the chain.

Abstract: An improved process for manufacturing a linear glucamide surfactant comprises reacting an N-alkylglucamine, e.g., N-methylglucamine, a fatty ester, e.g., coconut methyl ester and a catalyst selected from trilithium phosphate, trisodium phosphate, tripotassium phosphate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, tetrapotassium pyrophosphate, pentasodium tripolyphosphate, pentapotassium tripolyphosphate, lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, disodium tartrate, dipotassium tartrate, sodium potassium tartrate, trisodium citrate, tripotassium citrate, sodium basic silicates, potassium basic silicates, sodium basic aluminosilicates, potassium basic aluminosilicates and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Improved process for manufacturing a linear glucamide surfactant comprising reacting an N-alkylglucamine, e.g., N-methylglucamine, a fatty ester, e.g., coconut methyl ester and a catalyst at high concentration selected from trilithium phosphate, trisodium phosphate, tripotassium phosphate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, tetrapotassium pyrophosphate, pentasodium tripolyphosphate, pentapotassium tripolyphosphate, lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, disodium tartrate, dipotassium tartrate, sodium potassium tartrate, trisodium citrate, tripotassium citrate, sodium basic silicates, potassium basic silicates, sodium basic aluminosilicates, potassium basic aluminosilicates and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Detergent compositions containing N-(1,2 propanediol) fatty acid amide surfactants of the general type RC(O)NR.sup.1 CH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 OH, especially where R.sup.1 is methyl or hydroxyethyl, are useful surfactants in laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, shampoos, bar soaps, and hard surface cleaners. The amide surfactants provide good cleaning even in the absence of LAS surfactants.

Abstract: Amines such as methyl amine are reacted with materials such as reducing sugars in hydroxy solvents such as methanol to prepare N-alkyl polyhydroxy amines. Accordingly, glucose is reacted with methyl amine and the resulting adduct is hydrogenated to yield N-methylglucamine. The N-alkyl polyhydroxyamines can be subsequently reacted with fatty esters to provide polyhydroxy fatty acid amides useful as detersive surfactants. Thus, detersive surfactants are available from non-petrochemical precursors such as sugars and sugar sources such as corn syrup, and fatty acid esters derivable from various fats and oils.

Abstract: Low-sudsing detergent compositions comprise an N-alkyl polyhydroxy fatty acid amide surfactant, wherein the N-alkyl substituent is at least C.sub.2, preferably C.sub.3 -C.sub.8. Such compositions are useful under cleaning conditions where excessive sudsing may be problematic.